Various Local Notices From Putnam County
Community updates include visits and guests such as Mrs Tullia Haymer returning from vacation and Mrs Alice Ingram with friends. Clergy Rev Jasper N Dalby to conduct services in Poseyville. Illness updates on Mrs Lucy Chandler and a vacation return by Rev B H Bruner. Estate inventory for George W Miller filed. Several local residents undergo tonsil surgery at County Hospital. Birth announced for son of Maynard Wright Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan W. Knauer
George W. Miller
Putnam Circuit Court
Maynard Wright
Dayton
Wright
Lela Alter
Fillmore
S Wright
W. D. Wright
Ohio
Arson Charge Filed Against Blast Victim
Harry Libowitz, 23, badly burned in the $100000 explosion and fire at the Edward Traugott clothing store on West Washington Street, was formally charged with arson in Marion Criminal Court. Deputy Fire Marshal Harry Gates asked to raise Libowitz bond from $10000 to $25000 as he remains at City Hospital recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ond
INS
Harry Libowitz
Edward Traugott
West Washington Street
Marion Criminal Court
John L. Niblack
Harry Gates
Gates
Libo-Wita
Libowita
Trawsell
Four Miners Held for Taking Gas at Sallust Barn
Four Shepardsville coal miners Virgil Alkire Ralph Boatman William Boatman and Alfred Boatman were arrested after being stopped on the National Road by deputy Alva Bryan. They allegedly entered the Sallust barn and punctured a Dodge to drain gasoline while claiming they were stranded en route home from Dayton Ohio and penniless. Charges may be filed Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Alkire
Ralph Boatman
William Boatman
Alfred Boatman
Shepardsville
Wees Sallust
Stilesville
National Road
Dayton
Terre Haute
Clinton Road
Amundsen plane wreckage found near Loften Islands
A report from Oslo says the wreckage of the Latham plane used by Capt Roald Amundsen in the Nobite search has been found in the Westeraalen area of the Loften Islands within the Arctic circle. The find is reported by Aften posten via Central News dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Latham
Roald Amundsen
Umberto Nobite
Westeraalen
Lofoten Islands
Aftenposten
Oslo
Arctic Circle
Bean Dinner Honors Civil War Veterans at Allendale Springs
Nine Civil War veterans and Greencastle G A R members attended the annual bean dinner of the Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps at Allendale Springs. Over 150 guests enjoyed army style beans outdoors and ice cream. Only eighteen Putnam County G A R members remain, nine attended, eight ill, one absent. Uncle John Keller, active G A R member, was missed due to illness in Indianapolis. Several others were also ill. last August 1929 dinner threatens thinning ranks of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps
Allendale Springs
Sons of Veterans
Relief Corps
Greencastle G. A. R
Putnam County
John Keller
G. A. R. Post
Keller
Indianapolis
Heller Named Indiana Chairman of First Voters League
Dick Heller of the Democrat at Decatur has been appointed Indiana chairman of the Smith Robinson League of First Voters by the Democratic State Headquarters. Plum sales advertised by R A Ogg Lombard plums. Phone 285.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dick Heller
Democrat
Decatur
Indiana
Smith-Robinson League of First Voters
Suspected teen mother case ends in suspended sentence
Miss Edith Browning a 21 year old from Greencastle pleaded guilty to a statutory offense before Mayor Charles McGaughey. He fined her 10 dollars and costs and sentenced her to 20 days in jail but suspended both after noting she was already punished and that she would soon become a mother. Browning had been the chief state witness against Walter Parrish who faced three trials before conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Browning
South Greencastle
Walter Parrish
State Farm
Charles McGaughey
McGaughey
W. M. McGaughey
Parrish
Miss Browning
Booster Event Ends Saturday At Greencastle Chamber
The August Booster event by Greencastle Chamber members ends Saturday with gift distributions at 2 30 on the south side of the Court House. The event has drawn good patronage and a large crowd is expected for the conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Tornado Ravages Monza Killing Nine and Injuring Many
A powerful tornado struck Monza Italy killing nine people and injuring about 140. The storm lasted fifteen minutes uprooting trees unroofing houses and toppling chimneys. A hundred ton church spire collapsed and a fifty ton statue fell through the roof. three thousand birds were found dead after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monza
Italy
Institute Ends Today
The Putnam County Teachers Institute concludes today at the local high school after a week of sessions begun last Monday. Teachers will use Friday to meet pupils and prepare for the opening of school next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Teacher's Institute
Two Flyers Found Dead After Plane Crash
The bodies of Mazel M. Merry Merrill, veteran Curtiss Field flyer, and Edward Ronne, Buffalo Airport head, were found near Milford Pennsylvania after their plane crashed en route from Buffalo to New York. Both were located about forty feet from the Falcon aircraft amid dense woods and underbrush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Mazel M
Merry”) Merrill
Curtiss Field Flyer
Edward Ronne
Buffalo
Milford
Falcon
New York Girl Wins Long Swim in Toronto Race
Ethel Hertle, 20, of New York City wins the ten mile Wrigley swim for women in 5 hours 34 minutes 36 seconds, earning 10000 dollars. Olive Gotterdam, 16, of Seattle takes second with 3000 dollars. Gertrude Ederle finishes sixth as American women sweep the prize money. Jane Thoms of Terre Haute places fourth in 6 hours 12 minutes 45 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ethel Hertle
New York City
Miss Hertle
Olive Gotterdam
Seattle
Wash
Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
Jane Thoms
Terre Haute
Ind
Merger Hearing Notice For Indiana Electric Corporation
Civic groups town clerks and affected parties will be notified of the merger hearing for the Insul electric power system central Indiana and the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction line under the Indiana Electric Corporation Frank T Singleton PSC chairman said no date is set as commissioner Harvey Harmon is away at a relative’s funeral He is expected to return today Indianapolis Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insul Electric Power Generating and Distributing Systems
Central
Indiana
Electric Transportation and Utilities
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Eastern Traction
Indiana Electric Corporation
Frank T. Singleton
Public Service Commission
Harvey Harmon
Indianapolis Star
Record prizes announced for 1928 Indiana State Fair
Indiana State Fair prizes and premiums total 162698.88 dollars announced by Levi P. Moore president of the fair board. Grand Circuit races will award 54000 dollars to winners. Radio station WKBF will broadcast the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Levi P. Moore
Fair Board
WKBF
Help Wanted and Local Listings in Patnan and Parke counties
Classified notes report a representative needed for local business in Patnan and Parke counties, plus various sales and notices. 1926 Ford Tudor Sedan for sale, soft seed wheat price set at $2 per bushel, an ice cream supper at Somerset church, a farm rental near Ladoga with long term terms, and a court house lunch fundraiser by Clinton Falls M P Church Ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patnan
Parke
Hugh C. Kivett
E. Jackson St
Martinsville
Ind
Clinton Falls
M. P
Court House
Acid Thrower Targets Attica Woman in Back Yard
In Attica Indiana a man threw carbolic acid at Mrs. Harry Bartlett as she stood in her backyard at 904 Derrick Street. The bottle liquid burned large holes in her clothing but did not scar her face. Police search for a suspect with no known enemies reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Ind
INS
Harry Bartlett
Amanda Browning Becomes City Librarian in Burlington
Miss Amanda Browning leaves for Burlington North Carolina to take a post as city librarian. Woman's Union of the Christian Church to meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 with full attendance due for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Browning
Burlington, N.C
Amanda Browning
Burlington, North Carolina
Woman's Union of the Christian Church
Miss Elizabeth Stoner to Lead Physical Education Program
Miss Elizabeth Stoner daughter of Mr and Mrs Lycurgus Stoner of south Indiana street has accepted a position as director of physical education in the grades and high school in Rensselnez for the coming year. She will begin duties Monday September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Stoner
Lycurgus Stoner
Indiana Street
Rensse-lnez
Jewel Robbers Make Big Haul In New York
New York police investigate three daring jewel robberies totaling more than 250000 dollars. A 100000 dollar pearl necklace was stolen from Mrs. Jerome Louchleim in Saratoga Springs, 100000 dollars of uncut diamonds vanished from a New York salesman’s Philadelphia auto, and seventeen pearl strings worth over 50000 dollars were taken from Jacques Blenefeld and Co. The Blenefeld pearls carry a 3000 dollar reward offered by an insurance agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Jerome Louchleim
Saratoga Springs
Philadelphia
Jacques Blenefeld and Co., Jewelers
Blenenfeld
More sanitary floors or cheaper—see our estimate
The note argues sanitation matters more than wood floors and offers a cheaper estimate. It pitches a choice favoring sanitary options and invites an estimate to lower costs.
Carpentersville Schools Reunion At the School House
The second reunion of Carpentersville teachers pupils and families was held at the school on Sunday August 26. A large crowd enjoyed morning greetings, a meal, and an afternoon program with songs readings and talks by former teachers. Officers elected include President Mrs. Elsie Brothers and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Nina Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentersville
Song
America
Thomas Bridges
Margaret Hennon
Jesus
Maxine Batman
Martha Batman
Thomas Harvey
Dora Batman
Gladys Hall
C. L. Hutchins
God
Elsie Brothers
Nina Davis
Campus Improvements Include New Tunnel and Paved Streets
Continuation B notes it as the last word in tennis courts. Other improvements include a new tunnel for service lines and a second unit to manage future service lines. Newly paved streets around the campus enhance the beauty and improvement of the University grounds.
Insect Killer Ad Promises Fast Mosquito Death
An advertisement touts FLY-TOX Hand Sprayer for instant mosquito elimination. The copy claims the fine spray fills a room and settles to kill insects on ceilings, hangings, closets, screens, and fabrics without staining. It credits Mellon Institute research and Rex Fellowship, with a guaranteed bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tullia Haymer
W. C. Clodfelter
Alice Ingram
Emma Kattman
Ruth Kattman
Poland
Minnie
Lydia Williams
Jasper N. Dalby
Poseyville
Posey County
Lucy Chandler
Coatesville
B. H. Bruner
Akron
Oberlin
Bruner
Christian Church
Thad Jones
Donald Riley
O. H. Smith
Marjorie
Byron
Oral McCammack
Robert Ross
Ida Long
J. F. Long
South Locust Street
Northhampton
Mass
Smith College
Miss Long
Homer Cray
Putnam
Ralph Howard
Marion
Tresslar
Square
Amundsen
Heller
R. A. Ogg
Harry Stamp
Roachdale
Somerset Church
N. W
Ladoga
Crawfordsville
Milton W. Mangus
Consolidated Building
C. W. Pfeinffenberger
Methodist Foreign Missionary Society
Eitel
THE
Traveler
Arkansas
Back Woods
Farmer
Lucy Beddoe
Bedford
Margaret Emily McGaughey
East Seminary Street
Mrs. & W. McConnell
Bridge
J. W. McConnell
South College Avenue
Elizabeth Bryant
Boston
Bryant
Harriett Greenleaf
Lelia Horne
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
U. V. O’daniel
Eleanor Salmon
Muncie
Bronxville
Ralph Gwinn
Mrs. Gwinn
U. V. O'Daniel
Country Reading Club
Frank Busby
John Gray
Philip Hutcheson
Marie Jose
Belgium
Humbert
Rome
Europe
Pope
Cardinal Gamba
Herald
Graham Brothers
Boies Brothers
Anne Express
Ibase
F.c. B. Detroi
H. A. Sherrill Sales & Service
Graham Brothers Trucks
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