Local residents and visitors noted in Greencastle diary
Miss Rosella Hathaway visits relatives in Indianapolis and others like Miss Pearl Cole and Miss Elizabeth Ward take vacations or trips. Local notables include May or activity by George Wilkinson, Otis Gardner selling a Chandler 8, and Mayor McGaughey attending a water rate hearing. Several people undergo medical or hospital events. residents travel to Vincennes, Decker, Chicago, and Helena for work, study, or leisure with several accompanying family updates.
U S Marshal Not Indicted in Indiana Case
Frank Rozelle of LaGrange Indiana retired as United States Marshal of the Northern District after a grand jury found 54 true bills but did not indict him. The panel investigated the Omaha Tapestry Paint Company where Rozelle is president amid postal fraud accusations. Rozelle declined comment on possible reappointment as marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
INS
Frank Rozelle
Lagrange
United States
Indiana
Federal Grand Jury
Rozelle
Omaha Tapestry Paint Company
Rogelle
Johnson Sweeps State in Primary Victory
Incomplete returns show Senator Hiram W. Johnson sweeping the state for renomination as Republican U.S. senator. San Francisco precincts report about 60 to 1 in favor, with Charles N. Randall of Los Angeles defeated in a lopsided contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hiram W. Johnson
United States
Charles N. Randall
Los Angeles
Hoover Curtis Campaign Bus Visits Greencastle
A Hoover Curtis campaign party toured Greencastle on a big motor bus Wednesday afternoon to urge early voting for Republican national candidates. A Georgia Democrat supporter spoke to a small audience, buttons were distributed, and the group departed after lunch at a local cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Georgia
Hoover
Enrollment at DePauw University Stable for Fall
Enrollment at DePauw University is expected to match last year according to William Blanchard dean of the College of Liberal Arts. County Agent R H Stevenson and Lycurgus Stoner attended the Montgomery County Fair at Crawfordsville Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Roy Clark and baby returned home from the County Hospital Wednesday. Several people who had tonsil operations Tuesday also returned home Wednesday. Karl Lagenour 26 and Homer Croy 17 were sentenced to 1 to 5 years in the Indiana State Reformatory by Judge James P Hughes in the Putnam Circuit Court Wednesday. The judgment as suspended in the case of Oroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Wiliam Blanchard
College
Liberal Arts
R. H. Stevenson
Lycurgus Stoner
Montgomery County
Crawfordville
Roy Clark
Baby
Illinois Street
Karl Lagenour
Homer Croy
Indiana State Reformatory
James P. Hughes
Putnam
Oroy
Eyther
W. E. Shields
Bloomington
Everett
J. E. Niergarth
Sullivan
Ind
Bloomington High School
Livestock Markets Report from Indianapolis
The hog market was steady to up 15 cents with most sales from 12.60 to 15.10 for 140 to 300 lb hogs. Cattle were firmer up to 25 cents with beef steers chiefly 13.50 to 15.35 and cows and heifers steady. vealers mostly 17.50 to 18.00. Sheep and lambs were steady with good lambs 13.00 to 14.00 and fat ewes 5.00 to 6.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Man Resists Return For Trial In Liquor Car Crash
Martin Stienk of Indianapolis resisted efforts by local officials to return him for trial after a liquor car crash on the National Road east of Mt. Meridian on August 15. A further hearing was set for September 12 in Indianapolis as witnessesIdentified Strenk but alibi claims and concerns over missing affidavit prompted continued proceedings and a second hearing next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Stienk
Indianapolis
Mt. Meridian
Edward Eitéborge
Clifford Dickerson
Strenk
F. B. Goodwin
Illinois
Stienk
Eiteljorge
Olen Dudley
Horace Robinson
Detroit
Fifty-Two Women Swim In Wrigley Marathon
Fifty-two entrants swam ten miles in Lake Ontario for the $10,000 Wrigley marathon swim in Toronto. Jane Howell of Florence Wisconsin arrived late but plunged in despite the handicap as sixty thousand spectators watched from the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Lake Ontario
Jane Howell
Florence
Wis
Ten Planes Search From Curtiss Field for Missing Merrill
Ten airplanes led by S. Jones of the Curtiss Flying Service lifted off from Curtiss Field to search for M. M. Merrill the service manager. Merrill was last heard from when he left Buffalo at 4 10 p m Monday in a Curtiss Falcon biplane piloted by Colonel Charles A Lindbergh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss Field
INS
Casey) Jones
Curtiss Flying Service
M. M. Merrill
Buffalfo
Charles A. Lindbergh
Pear tree odds favor Alf Smith for president case
In New Albany Indiana Alf Smith is pegged as next president if a farm pear tree named Democrat bears fruit. Edward Farnsley notes the tree bears pears only in years a Democrat wins, last fruiting in 1916 for Woodrow Wilson. Sheriff Kraft records the odd tale from the Farn sley farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
INS
Alf Smith
United States
Edward Farnsley
Farnsley
Joseph H. Kraft
Woodrow Wilson
Indians, Republicans, and 1928 Oklahoma vote dynamics
Continuation B notes national committee aid against a strong Republican push in Oklahoma where 100000 Indians may tilt the outcome. Ferris reports Red men favor Senator Curtis due to tribal ties. Tennessee lags in organizing with no statewide Democratic setup, while Nebraska faces a national committee woman endorsing Herbert Hoover without resigning her post.
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National Committee
Oklahoma
Ferris
Curtis
Tennessee
Lawrence D. Tyson
Pioneer
Smith
Nebraska
Herbert Hoover
The Heart as Center of Life and Erie Canal Geography
A lecture links the alimentary canal to feelings and praises Harvey for circulation while comparing its impact to Newton. It notes heart, brain, and lungs as life’s tripod and cites the Erie Canal’s role in lowering flour transport costs from $100 to $10, illustrating curriculum integration of geography history and literature.
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Harvey
Newton
Erie Canal
United States
Lake Erie
Mohawk River
Hudson River
New York City
Newspaper Man Harold Ruby Slain in Louisville
Harold Ruby aged 29, a Louisville newspaper man, was found slain at Seventh and Chestnut streets. A black belt bullet penetrated his abdomen and he died 40 minutes later in a hospital. Police believe he was the victim of a street holdup in a nearby alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Harold Ruby
Seventh and
Chestnut Streets
Pioneer Miles Dies Near New Market
Crawfordsville Aug 29 William J Miles 90 a founder and president of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Crawfordsville died today near New Market after a brief illness He also served two terms in the Indiana House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
New Market
William J. Miles
Farmers Mutual Isurance Company
Mis
Indiana
House of Representatives
Murder Mystery Stuns Knox as Farmer John Tucker Slain
Starke County authorities confronted a baffling case in Lena where 69 year old bachelor farmer John Tucker was found beaten to death at his doorway. Investigators described the slaying as a brutal in years mystery and are examining the scene near his Lena area home.
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Knox
Ind
Starke County
John Tucker
Lena
Here
Tucker
Voting Rules And Precincts For November Election
Election guidance clarifies that Indiana’s absent voter and registration laws were repealed in 1927. Voters must be resident in Indiana six months township sixty days and precinct thirty days. Changes of residence after Sept 6 or Oct 6 affect eligibility. Independent voters may vote in November if within residence rules. Thirty five precinct election inspectors will be appointed next week by the county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Putnam County
Board of County Commissioners
Mayor Walker's Mother-in-law Buried in Clinton
The funeral of Mrs. Ella Traver Allen mother-in-law of Mayor James Walker of New York was held in Clinton Iowa with burial in Elvira cemetery. Mayor Walker attended the service arriving late after her death from pernicious anemia and plans to return to New York tonight by special car.
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Clinton
Ella Traver Allen
James Walker
New York
Elvira
Walker
Allen
Tunney to Meet Prince and Shaw in London Visit
Gene Tunney will meet the Prince of Wales if he is in town and will exchange views with George Bernard Shaw. He also spent time with Charles Levine at the Hotel Savoy and wished the flier success in his projected attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gene Tunney
Prince of Wales
George Bernard Shaw
Tunney
Charles Levine
Savoy
Farm for Rent and House for Sale in Indiana
FOR SALE Eight room house three extra lots. Nive location. Three quarter rubber tired buggy. Phone 200 L. FARM FOR RENT by March 1 1929 160 acres 3% miles N W Ladoga 7% miles S E Crawfordsville. Each of us to own half crops livestock including poultry You own all horses and implements No privilege rent Prefer man with boy or elderly gentleman Give mail and road address of yourself and all references including all persons on whose farms you have lived during last five years Clovered soil excellent opportunity for an industrious man who can fin ance his part. Milton W Mangus 960 Consolidated Building Indianapolis Indiana.
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N. W
Ladoga
S. E
Crawfordsville
Milton W. Mangus
Consolidated Building
Indianapolis
Indiana
Greencastle Bride Honored Before Sept. 8 Wedding
Greencastle host Mrs. Warren Hanson entertained in honor of Miss Estella Shoptaugh, groom Buford Gill, at a dinner bridge party and shower at 1827 Ashland Avenue. The centerpiece featured an altar with candles and pansies, and an antique bracelet was the hostess gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hanson
Ashland Avenue
Estella Shoptaugh
Greencastle
Buford Gill
Miss Shoplaught
John N. Ott
Guy Boyd
Wendall Hicks
John Harvey
Jane Burroughs
Bonnie Moffett
Marie Holstein
Miss Shoptaugh
DePauw University
DePauw
Mr. Gill
University of Illinois—Indianapolis Star
Father Who Killed Son Begs for Death in Chicago
Arthur F. Fa lk, Chicago Park Commissioner, shot his son Eldridge, 22, after a drunken quarrel. Falk, in his cell, pleaded for his own death and sought his gun, as the coroner postponed the inquest to September 7. His daughter Vernice and mother fainted at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Arthur F. Fall
Falk
Vernice
Faulk
Eldridge
Dancing to Reduce to Be Latest Fad of 1928 29 Season
International News Service reports the new fad dance for 1928 29 aims to shed fat while entertaining crowds at the Fiftieth annual convention of the American Society of Teachers of Dancing. Picks include Picking Cotton and the Byrd Hop, with Adolph Newberger praising the Byrd Hop’s zippy three four time and Mrs. Hayden Mellroy noting rising participation in small towns and among elderly dancers inspired by Henry Ford.
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James L. Kilgallen
International News Service
New York
INS
American Society of Teachers of Dancing
Broadway
Adolph Newberger
New York City
Henry Ford
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Rosella Hathaway
Fifth Madison Street
B. A. Knight
Elizabeth Ward
George Wilkinson
Anderson
Glenn Owens
Mrs. Young
South Crown Street
Tuesday
Naomi Marie
Harry Moran
Jackson Street
Otis Gardner
Charles Crawley
Frank Ashworth
Cecil Brown
Michigan
Charles McGaughey
Water Company
Public Service Commission
Grace Barkley
The
University
Chicago University
Asa Clark
Alabama
Seldon Vaughan
Belle Union
Reed
Forest Hurst
Cloverdale
St. Vincents Hospital
Claude Wimmer
Brice Brown
Vincennes and Decker
Donovan Moffett
Moffett
Jennie Doyne Davis
Newport
South Vine Street
Richmond Blake
Joe Lowe
Liz
Blake
Helena
Montana
Coburn Memorial
Southard
Hamilton’s Book Store
U.S
Sen Johnson
Via
Terre Haute
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
SSS Ness Ees Se Ee Eee
National League of Women Voters
Caspar Whitney
Irvington - on - the + Hudson
N. Y
Favor Smith
Prince
Harry Stamp
Roachdale
Somerset Church
DePauw Grid
Grace Roberts
North College Avenue
Hester Williams
Mrs
Frank Bittles
East Seminary Street
Frank Donner
Entertains Card Club
William Koehler
Omer Newhouse
Jackson
Miss
San Antonio
Tex
Dr. and
Mrs. Taylor
C. H. Taylor
Anderson Street
Washington, D. C
A. Y. Taylor
Rogers
Helen M. Tibball
Taylor
Martinsville
Tri Kappa
John Allee
John H. Allee
Locust Grove
C. W. Otis
Rotary
Christian Church
J. P. Allen
J. P. Allen, Jr
New London
Conn
Boston
Miss Reeves
Bernice O'Hair
Bernice Reeves
Margaret Atkinson
Eileen Scobee
Bernice
Irma O’hair
Louise
Vera May
Helen Knauer
Methodist Hospital
Khl
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