Craver Divorce Sought by Madison Wife
Sallie Craver of Madison township files for divorce from William A. Craver in Putnam Circuit Court citing absence since July 1927 and lack of support. She seeks custody of their child and notes the couple married April 15, 1925, with the husband said to reside in Lafayette. Attorney F.8. Hamilton represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Craver
Madison Township
Putnam
William A. Craver
Lafayette
Hamilton
Pontiac Damaged in Illinois Collision Near Hazelwood
A Pontiac coupe owned by E. D. Fisher of Decatur and occupied by Fisher and his mother was damaged in a Sunday afternoon crash with a Ford north of Hazelwood. The Ford was reportedly demolished. no serious injuries. The Pontiac was towed to Franklin Street Garage as the men were en route to a reunion at Hazelwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Fisher
Decatur
Ill
Fisher
Hazelwood
Franklin Street
Services at Wesley Chapel This Week
Wesley Chapel holds services every evening this week except Monday and Saturday. Sunday includes morning worship, a noon basket dinner, afternoon and evening services with special music. Services begin promptly at 7 50 led by Pastor Hansel H Towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Hansel H. Towers
Reverend Raphael Speaks on Prayer at Union Meeting
Rev V L Raphael addressed a Union Service at the Baptist Church on the theme Alone With God. He urged private prayer as essential, citing Jesus’s practice of praying in secret and warning against public display or repetitive phrasing to approach God. He stressed teaching children to pray and the inner discipline needed to resist temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. L. Raphael
God
Baptist Church
Jesus
Christ
Mwise
Mercy Seat Calms Storms in Faithful Retreat
A devotional passage urges continual fellowship with the Savior, noting life requires many occasions for devotion. It promises calm and retreat from every storm and woe found beneath the mercy-seat, urging steadfast prayer and solace.
Record Dance Marathon Sets Indiana Time Mark
Mabel Procter and Gilbert Rascher of Danville win 1600 dollars for 350 hours and 5 minutes of dancing ending at 11 45 a m in Anderson Indiana two week marathon at the American Legion post venue. Second place went to Lillian Ellison and Doyle Gayer of Anderson who earned 575 dollars. Lorraine Yountz and Thomas Miller of Marion took third with 185 dollars. Attendance ranged between two thousand and four thousand daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Mabel Procter
Gilbert Rascher
Danville
Lillian Ellison
Doyle Gayer
Lorraine Yountz
Thomas Miller
Marion
Anderson Post
The
American Legion
Big Four Excursion to Niagara Falls by Night
On Saturday night September 1 1928 the Big Four Railway runs a pre Labor Day excursion from Greencastle at 10 PM to Niagara Falls. Return by 11 PM Monday September 3 with a 15 hour stay to view day and night illumination. Fare is 10.25 dollars round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four Railway
Niagara Falls
Greencastle Station
Greencastle
Labor Day
Falls
Real Estate Transfers for Bainbridge and Greencastle Properties
Ashton L Priest and wife transfer to Rebecca Timmons a lot in Bainbridge for $1. Howard J Barnum and wife transfer to Conrad C Gautier and wife a lot in Greencastle Central survey for $1. Geo W Bence and wife transfer to Lizzie B Spurrier a lot in Greencastle original plat for $1. Lizzie B Spurrier transfers to Geo W Bence and wife a lot in Greencastle for $1. Homer C Morrison and wife transfer to John O Rightsell a lot in Greencastle original plat for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton L. Priest
Rebecca Timmons
Bainbridge
Howard J. Barnum
Conrad C. Gautier
Greencastle
Central Survey
Geo. W. Bence
Lizzie B. Spurrier
Homer C. Morrison
John O. Rightsell
Cloverdale Suffers Repeated Burglaries in Wave of Thefts
Cloverdale reports an epidemic of burglaries with stores hit multiple nights. The Aly Denny store and several others including Cloverdale Hardware, McAninch Restaurant, Moore's 56 and 10 cent, and Mel Rogers' shop saw entry through back windows or open drawers. Loot includes merchandise and small change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
Aly Denny
Benny
Cloverdale Hardware & Lumber Co
McAninch
Moore's
Mel Rogers
Willis Injured In Dirt Track Race At Brazil
Ed Willis of Louisville Kentucky suffered a head and facial cuts and a burned side when his car crashed through the outside fence and overturned in the 15 mile feature event at Brazil Indiana. He was treated at the local hospital and reported not seriously hurt. The race was won by Frank Sweigert of Indianapolis. Benny Benni-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Ed Willis
Louisville
Frank Sweigert
Indianapolis
Benny Benni
Dirt track crash ends race as driver presumed dead
The Indianapolis field finished second and third in the five mile events as Frank Sweigert Russell Hocker and Walter Ax won. Willis near Bennie Bennifield crowded off the dirt saucer causing the car to overturn trapping the driver beneath. The car crashed through a railing before Willis was removed, with witnesses fearing a fatal outcome. The race was halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
Indianapolis
Donald Peters
Frank Sweigert
Russell Hocker
Walter Ax
Willis
Bennie Bennifield
Fatal Riverside coaster accident leaves one dead
Coroner Charles H. Keever and City Building Inspector William F. Hurd probed a Riverside amusement park Skyrocket derailment that killed 18 year old Nellie White and injured 22 other junior employees from Wasson's department store. Sixteen victims were released from City Hospital as White's body was sent to Paoli for burial. The preliminary report cited gross negligence by the amusement device manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
INS
Charles H. Keever
William F. Hurd
Riverside Amusement Park
Nellie White
Wasson’s Department Store
Chicago editors visit Greencastle on Sunday
Mr Maxwell of the Chicago Tribune and Mr Smith, DePauw graduate and former Greencastle high school coach, spent the day in Greencastle with friends. Maxwell is sporting editor at the Tribune and Smith is a special writer in its sports department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Greencastle
Maxwell
The
Chicago Tribune
Smith
DePauw
Tribune
Cosners from Chicago Visit Greencastle Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cosner and family of Chicago are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore and other relatives. Cosner is a former Greencastle boy visiting town with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Cosner
Chicago
Harry Moore
Mr. Cosner
Greencastle
Return Home After Visit In Gary Ind
Mrs James P Hughes has returned home from a visit with her sister Mrs Harry Call in Gary Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
James P. Hughes
Harry Call
New Asphalt Road at Fillmore Completed
The new asphalt binder roadway through Fillmore was finished Monday after several weeks of construction. It will take at least ten days before opening to traffic. The road north and south of Fillmore uses stone and gravel while the town section and north to the Big Four tracks use asphalt binder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore
Second Prisoner Returned to State Farm in Altered Records Case
One of twelve prisoners freed through altered records at Indiana State Farm has been returned to the institution. The inmate's name was not released. Ten of the twelve remain at large, with officials believing all those freed will be recaptured to finish their shortened terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Farm
Mrs Effa Sutherlin to be buried Wednesday
Effa Sutherlin 43 wife of Peter Sutherlin died at her brother Earl Taylor’s home after a two week illness. She leaves ten children, five brothers, three sisters and her parents Mr and Mrs George Taylor. Funeral at Deer Creek Church Wednesday at 2 pm with interment in Deer Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effa Sutherlin
Peter Sutherlin
Earl Taylor
Indiana and
Larrabee Streets
George Taylor
Deer Creek
Durant Motors offers 25000 prize for Eighteenth Amendment plan
W C Durant president of Durant Motors Inc announced by cable from Paris a contest offering 25000 dollars for the best plan to make the Eighteenth Amendment effective. The offer was reported from New York on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
W. C. Durant
Durant Motors, Inc
Durant
Paris
Cable
Earl Hamrick Former Resident Dies in Dallas
Mrs Sarah Kee Greencastle reports the death of Earl Hamrick in Dallas Texas He was a son of the late Jesse Hamrick of the area Survived by his widow a son and sister Essye Burial set for Stoughton Wisconsin former home of his wife
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kee
Greencastle
Eileen Scobee Hosts Lunch for Bernice Reeves
Miss Eileen Scobee of Brick Chapel entertained with a luncheon on Sunday in honor of Miss Bernice Reeves. The guests included Garnet Hanlon, Bernice O'Hair, Lorene Knauer, Leona Houck, Dena and Adran Scobee, Arma Jones, and Helen and Vera May Knauer. Reeves is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Reeves and is undergoing nurses training at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on a two week home vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Scobee
Brick Chapel
Bernice Reeves
Garnet Hanlon
Bernice O'Hair
Lorene Knauer
Leona Houck
Dena
Adran Scobee
Arma Jones
Helen
Vera May Knauer
Miss Reeves
Walter Reeves
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Bainbridge Girl Sues Kidnapper in Municipal Court
Miss Juanita L. Libka of Bainbridge sues Russell Karnes of Beech Grove in Indianapolis Municipal Court for $325 alleging he kidnapped her while she was employed as a confidential clerk and bookkeeper on June 15 and kept a $200 bond she posted. An affidavit was filed accusing Karnes of kidnapping and taking her to Louisville. Karnes, alias Sparks, 29, is linked to impersonation charges after allegedly extorting $200 from the girl’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Russell Karnes
Beech Grove
Juanita L. Libka
Bainbridge
Libka
Karnes
W. H. Manifold
Louisville
Chatman Karnes
Sparks
East Michigan Street
Miss Libka
New York Sound Producing Paraphernalia For Movietone Pictures
A brief note indicates sound producing paraphernalia is en route from New York for Movietone Pictures. The statement emphasizes equipment and production gear rather than personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Farm inmate wanted for murder in North Carolina case
Earnest Jarrett also known as King Crawford and Cherry Red, an inmate at the state penal farm serving time for bootlegging, is wanted in Mackville North Carolina on a charge of killing his wife. North Carolina officers are traveling to Indiana to take Jarrett into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Earnest Jarrett
King Crawford
Cherry Red
Mackville
N.C
North
Carolina
Indiana
Jarrett
Gas leak incapacitates workers on College Avenue project
Raymond Lady, about 30, an employee of Green Castle Gas and Electric Co., was overcome by leaking gas while workers laid pipes under College Avenue. H. Burkhalter, his son Emmett, and John Hilton also fell ill. Hilton returned to work then collapsed again. Lady spent two hours in revival efforts, later improving at County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North College Avenue
Greencastle Gas & Electric Co
Raymond Lady
H. ‘. Burkhalter
Emmett Burkhalter
John Hilton
Hilton
W. R. Hutcheson
William Parks 80, Warren Township farmer, dies
William Parks, farmer and life long Warren township resident, died Monday noon at his home on the National Road near Putnamville after a three year illness. He was 80 and is survived by his widow, three children Fred Parks Mrs William A McClain and Miss Myra Parks, five grandchildren, two sisters in Kansas and a brother in Oregon. Funeral at home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parks
Warren Township
National Road
Putnamville
Fred Parks
William A. McClain
Myra Parks
Kansas
Oregon
County fair to host three night horse show week
The Fair Board led by Lee Bryan plans a three night horse show to boost county fair interest. Admission will be charged for the event running Wednesday through Friday with $400 in purses and races drawing entry from nearby counties. The Saturday regular show remains unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Board
Lee Bryan
Beeks Sentenced to Penal Farm for Kicking Girl
In Wabash Indiana Mayor James Wilson sentenced Elmer Beeks to ninety days at the state penal farm and fined him five dollars plus costs for striking and kicking a local girl whom he had been keeping company with. The girl testified she wore bandages and had three broken ribs from the kicks. The mayor said he would have imposed a harsher sentence if allowed by the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Elmer Beeks
James Wilson
Beeks
Wilson
Miss Lela Walls Hosts Grant Hotel Bridge Luncheon
Miss Lela Walls on West Washington street entertained friends with a bridge luncheon at the Grant Hotel. The event honored Mrs. Omer Newhouse and Mrs. Willian Koehler, guests of their sister Miss Mabel Stoner, who are visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Walls
West Washington Street
Grant Hotel
Omer Newhouse
Willian Koehler
Mabel Stoner
Hammond Reunion Held at Albert Allee Farm
The annual Hammond reunion gathered about 72 family members Sunday at the Albert Allee farm east of Greencastle. Distant relatives from Danville Illinois included Mr and Mrs Walter Mathews, Mr and Mrs Edward Telling and their children, and Mr and Mrs 8i Gillespie and two sons. A large basket dinner was the day's highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Albert Allee
Greencastle
Walter Mathews
Edward Telling
8I Gillespie
Danville
Ill
Chicago Ex Residents Visit in Greencastle
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Maxwell and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Smith, formerly from Chicago, are visiting Greencastle in a local social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Greencastle
Donald Maxwell
Wilfred
Big) Smith
DePauw Choir Featured in Indiana Movietone Show
A movietone film shot in Winona Lake features DePauw University and Chorus Choir with Ruth Rodeheaver Thomas and Homer Rodeheaver. Paul Rader and Billy Sunday deliver talks as part of a two hour program for a 10 000 strong audience at Billy Sunday Tabernacle. Fox Film Company brings the presentation to town with a public screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Ind
INS
Indiana
Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Paul Rader
Billy Sunday
DePauw University
Ruth Rodeheaver Thomas
Homer Rodeheaver
Fox Film Company
Three gaited saddle horse sweepstakes and amusements list
A program details a three evening event featuring a three or five gaited saddle horse sweepstakes with a $20 entry. It lists stunts and races including slow mule race $5, bike race for boys 14 and under with $5 prize, greased pig catching, rabbit catching for under 14, hog calling contest with $5 prize and ribbons for top places.
Green castle school hires two new teachers and prepares fall opening
The Green castle School Board hired Frances Browning and Herndon Irwin in a move to complete this year’s teaching staff. Maple Heights and Second Ward assignments set, Second Ward building to be finished by October 1, with several grade relocations and new room arrangements. Prosecutor Clifford Dickerson and Sheriff Edward Eitelforge attended a Tuesday morning meeting in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Frances Browning
Greenwood
Herndon Irwin
Robert Irwin
Irwin
Madison Township
Miss Browning
Carpenter Body Co
Mitchell
Warren J. Yount
Second Ward
Third Ward
Clifford Dickerson
Edward Eitelforge
Indianapolis
Oliver reunion drawslarge crowd in Bainbridge
A large crowd attended the Oliver reunion Sunday in Bainbridge. Several local families were noted visiting relatives and attending other gatherings. Mary Carter visited Dan Oliver's family while a fatal auto wreck affected Dan Oliver's sister and her son last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darnell
Mary Carter
Dan Oliver
Oan Allee
Mary Allee
Glen Petty
James Petty
Alice Wampler
Ethel Pagett
Ohio
Garfield Park
Indianapolis
Nellie Gill
Dana
Emma Allgood
Mary Alice
Mae Staggs
Greencastle
Emma Bloodsaw
Mrs. Petty
Dick Taylor shoots 74 in State Amateur at French Lick
Dick Taylor of Greencastle carded two rounds of 37 to finish 74 for the first day of State Amateur play at French Lick. George Lance led with 68, John Lehman 72, with Taylor tied for second and aiming to improve in today’s second qualifying round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Dick) Taylor
E. B. Taylor
Greencastle
French Lick
Taylor
George Lance
Terre Haute
John Lehman
Gary
Mr. Taylor
Keith Young
Lafayette
Greencastle Gallergs
Bagxets
Talbott
C.cgserasine
Pay
Bocce Aan
Dick Taylor
Elim
Biceue Matson
Melville
Coke Dedoe
Revival closes at M. P. Church with five converts
Clinton Falls reports the revival led by Rev. Larry Newgent at the M. P. Church concluded Sunday night in a large gathering. Five converts were recorded. Social visits followed as families and neighbors shared updates and calls.
Hatcher seeks divorce from Oscar in Putnam Circuit Court
Nellie M. Hatcher of 1101 Crown street sues Oscar Hatcher for divorce alleging five years of cruel treatment. Married January 25, 1910, they separated July 1, 1928, and have six children. She seeks custody of the three youngest. he is serving a six month term after a Brazil conviction. Theodore Crawley is attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie M. Hatcher
Crown Street
Putnam
Oscar Hatcher
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Riverside
Epfa Sutherlin
Earl Hamrick
Dallas
Depauw Choir
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Virginia Markham
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William Goldsberry
Christine Dietrich
Eula A. Stoops
William Bishop
Glenn Skelton
Genevieve Daggy
Pearl Gibson
Sam T. Hanna
Floyd Miller
Zella Adams
H. A. Thomas
Harold Stewart
Hazel Arbuckle
Ethel Ader
Jane Farmer
W. EF. Bausman
Leona Kestner
K. R. Umfleet
Ruth Owens
Lucy Bedoe
Oscar Thomas
Ruth Wilson
Emma P. Vaughan
Nellie F. Stratton
Leslia Buckley
Mary Emma Jones
Minnie S. Bartley
Pauline Helm
Kathleen West
Goldie Bunyan
Lucille Glidewell
Etta Adams
Delilah Miller
Susie Talbott
Elizabeth Darby
Ruby VanBuskirk
Nellie Lockridge
Martha J. Ridpath
Flossie McCullough
Ida M. Dickey
Eula Heath
Leola Moore
Olive Baughman
Veda Coombs
Ruby Ferguson
Maple Heights
Jeanetta Gasaway
Oliver
George Young
Clinton Falls
M. P
Larry Newgent
Lee McMay
Fula Staggs
Woodall
Kentucky
Lida Pierce
Nella Bettis
Georgia Arnold
Wanetta
Helen Sanders
Callie
Hazel Bettis
Russell Boswell
Ellettsville
Nettie
Pauline Cole
Joe Stages
Deltha May Thomas
Lucille Thompson
Mildred Bratton
Estella
Opal Frank
Irene Lurber
Fern Clee
Nellie Bettis
Margaret Newgent
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