Gmer Resident Laid To Rest After Long Illness
Mrs. Willie A. Graybill aged 81 died at her daughter’s home in Ladoga after a long illness. A Greencastle native, she lived in Ladoga and Indianapolis before moving to Lebanon area relatives survive two daughters and a sister. The service will be at 2 PM at Ladoga Christian Church with burial in Ladoga Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illie A. Graybill
J. Lee
North Linwood Avenue
Putnam County
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Ladoga
Kristian Church
Graybill
Lee
H. H.wif
Lebanon
Ladoga Christian Church
Ladoga Cemetery
Indiana
Lytile Named Asst Professor at DePauw
Dr. W. Vernon Lytle has been elected assistant professor of Psychology Education at DePauw University. He earned a BA from Yale in 1919 and a PhD from Yale in 1927, taught at Carlton College, Northfield, and Mann, and has served as a minister and in wartime roles in the East.
Damages Sought from ncTric Co in Putnam Court Suit
Richard Duncan of Vine Ind seeks 3000 damages from Wabash Valley Electric in Putnam court. He alleges permanent injuries from a dangerous exit on April 25 1926 while leading a work crew. claims the exit was known dangerous and caused arm and body injuries and ongoing inability to labor. The suit accuses negligence by the defendant and requests judgment for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Teal
Richard Duncan
Vine Heet
Wabash Valley Electric Company
Fred IV
Aim of 4000 Filed Against Reed Estate
In Putnam Circuit Court Elisha McAninch and Linnie Minch filed a claim of $4000 against the Reed estate for services rendered to Sarah A. Reed from July 27, 1915 to April 201. Attorneys Hays and Martle represent the claimants seeking compensation of $1000 plus costs for the deceased at her request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Reed
Elisha McAninch
Linnie Minch
Putnam Circuit
Ting
Hays & Martle
Singleton Burial Set For Sunday In Local Chapel
C Singleton died at 1 am after operation for appendicitis. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 pm at Brick Chapel with Rev. Oscar Irwin officiating. Interment in Chapel cemetery. widow survives with five daughters Edith Chicago Sylvia Maria Mrs Earl O Hair Chapel Mrs Lawrence Mur Edgely D Wisconsin and son Wil Longview Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Singleton
Lena
Brick Chapel
Oscar Inwin
Chapel Cemetery
Singleton
Edith Singleton
Chicago
Sylvia Singleton
Marnia
Earl O'Hair
Chapel
Lawrence Mur
Edgely, D
Harry Is
el Gentro
Cal
Will Longview
Wash
Marriage License for Thard L Overette and Maglean Ke
A marriage license was issued for Thard L Overette Work, age 27, and Maglean Ke, age 18, at home New May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thard L. Overette
Railwirton
Maglean
New Mays
Culley to Occupy Methodist Church Pulpit This Week
The text notes that CULLEY will fill the Methodist church pulpit this week in Otis County. It mentions Rev Lonwell and a prior business trip to York, with Gulley described as a deep bible student and long time city committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlle
C. E. Gulley
Otis P. Gulley
Lonwell
York
Putnam County
Sulley
Noted Preacher Builds Large Following After Success
He was urged to preach for them after his success and has since continued preaching, amassing a large following.
Switch Engine Derailment Blocks Pennsylvanian Tracks
Wrecking crews from Indianapolis and Terre Haute worked Saturday to place a derailed big switch engine back on the Pennsylvania tracks north of Limedale. The engine turned on its side after a midnight Friday accident. no injuries were reported and westbound traffic was blocked until service could resume. A signal misunderstanding is blamed for the derailment.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Pennsylvania Railroad
Limedale
Pennsylvania
Small son of Bernard Handy dies after appendicitis
Bernard Jr., three, of Liberty street, died Friday night at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after an operation for acute appendicitis. He became ill last Saturday, was treated Tuesday, and died Friday after a sudden decline. He leaves two siblings and parents. Funeral services set for Greencastle Christian Church Monday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Handy
Bernard, Jr
Liberty Street
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Methodist
Greencastle Christian Church
Women Put Men Through Trick Stunts at Ladies Night
Kiwanis Club members were put through their paces by their wives at the Hotel Grant on Friday evening. Mrs John Cartwright chaired the women's program committee and directed activities for the evening. The program featured original community songs jokes and novel stunts performed by the men under women's instruction. One stunt had a race where men competed in dressing in women's clothes. The evening was entertaining with a delightful dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Grant
John Cartwright
Appeals Tax Assessment On Omitted Property
Phila Olds Cole of Greencastle filed in Putnam Circuit Court an appeal from a tax assessment for omitted property by County Auditor W D Lovett. Taxes totaling 22018.17 were placed against Cole for property not taxed since 1907. The suit challenges the auditor’s action placing her on the tax duplicates for this amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phila Olds Cole
Greencastle
Putnam Circuit
W. D. Lovett
Catalog Rates Fixed By Fair Board At Putnam County Fair
At a Putnam County Fair Association finance committee meeting, advertising rates for the catalog were set with concessions priced to offset expected lower income. The quarter page rate is listed as five dollars. Advertising committee members include W F Kocher W D James Lawrence Hammond Perry Rush Jacob Bitel John Abel Elmer Crawley Seth Todd John Cook J J West and M C Leon Welch.
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Putnam County Fair Association
Fair Board
Square
Indiana
Vine Street
Lawrence Hammond
Perry Rush
Indiana Street
Washington
Jacob Bitel
John Abel
Elmer Crawley
Franklin
Eth Todd
John Cook
J. J
Wash
Franklin Streets
M. C
Leon Welch
Concession and exhibit pricing for fair grounds layout
The document lists plot locations north of Franklin Street and east of Indiana H E Allan and others, with identified owners. Concession price fixed at five dollars per foot minimum twenty five dollars. All rides set at twenty five dollars daily per ride in advance. Industrial exhibits priced one dollar per linear foot. All circulating sales such as balloons and canes priced ten dollars per day in advance.
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Franklin Street
Indiana
W. Tribby
The
Jackson Streets
Andrid Fleenor
Paul Cook
Washington Street
Jackson Street
A. L. Dobbs
Herman Beck
Mrs Stone dies after year of illness in Indianapolis
Mary Edna Stone 32, of 2619 East Pearl street, died yesterday at St Vincent's hospital after a year of ill health. Born May 6 1895 in Greencastle Indiana she moved to Indianapolis at 15 and married Hol Stone in 1917. Survived by her parents William and Mary White seven brothers three sisters and two children Beatrice and Lewis. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at home with Rev W C Reader of Danyitle Illinois officiating burial Crown Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Mary Edna Stone
East Pearl Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Beatrice
Lewis
W. C. Reader
Danyitle, Ll
Crown Hill Cemetery
Dr C G Pfaff Dies After Operation
Indianapolis reports the death of Dr Orange Garrett Pfaff aged 70 of 1222 North Pennsylvania street after an operation two weeks earlier at Cleveland hospital. Pfaff was a prominent Indianapolis physician respected as an authority in abdominal surgery and gynecology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Orange Garrett Pfaff
North
Pennsylvania Street
Cleveland Hospital
Cleveland
Dr Charles Rice of Waveland Dies of Heart Trouble
Dr Charles Rice a Waveland veterinarian died at his home at 3 o clock this morning after a brief illness He was 57 born in Illinois and lived in Rockville before moving to Waveland two years ago Surviving are his mother Mrs Sarah Jane Rice five children and four brothers Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm from his mother's home in New Market
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Waveland
Charles Rice
Sarah Jane Rice
New Market
Amelia Etter
Myrtle Rice
Evelyn Rice
Stella Rice
Warren Myers
Logansport
Nelson Rice
Crawfordsville
Will Rice
Otis Rice
Greencastle
Hubert Rice
Grace McGrath Resigns as City Art Supervisor
Grace McGrath, supervisor of art in city schools, resigns to accept an assistant supervisor position in Columbus Ohio with a substantial salary increase. She received release Saturday morning and a successor will likely be named at the next school board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McGrath
Columbus
Broadway Limited Wreck Kills Two Crewmembers Near Altoona
In the Altoona area on August 29 a wreck of the Broadway Limited killed engineer C. L. Garrett of Pitcairn and fireman R. C. Spangler of Derry. The catastrophe occurred 11 miles east of Altoona as the Chicago to New York flyer left the rails and plunged down an embankment while 120 passengers were unharmed and continued their journey.
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Altoon
Allegheny Mountains
Here
Chicago
New York
C. L. Garrett
Pitcairn
R. C. Spangler
Derry
Wreck injures two on second locomotive in Pennsylvania
G R Yunter of Crafton and fireman E F Hartman of Connellsville were injured when the second locomotive wrecked at 2 24 a m eastern standard time. Hartman suffered a broken arm and severe bruises while physicians from Altoona aided. No passengers required medical attention and the cause remains under investigation as railroad officials sent a special train from Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Clearwater Herald to Suspend and Merge with Clearwater Sun
The Clearwater Herald suspended publication in Clearwater Florida with owner Arthur W. Jordan purchasing the plant at a trustee sale. The Herald will consolidate with the Clearwater Sun owned by Paul Poynter, a veteran publisher with ties to Kokomo Sullivan and the Columbus Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater, Fla
Clearwater Herald
Arthur W. Jordan
Jordan
Herald
Clearwater Sun
Paul Poynter
Mr. Poynter
Eminence
DePauw
Kokomo and
Sullivan
Columbus Ledger
John M Avoy of Cloverdale Dies at 71
John McAvoy 71 life long Cloverdale resident died Sunday night at his home after an extended illness. He leaves a widow and six children Cleve Minnie Heath Attie McCammack Marie Staunchall Indianapolis John McAvoy Detroit Lottie Harris Greencastle, plus three brothers Dan Pike Edward and a sister Mary Cole. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 AM from the M E Church Cloverdale with Rev Harmon and Rev Denny. Interment Cloverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAvoy
Cloverdale
Cleve
Minnie Heath
Attie McCammack
Marie Staunchall
Indianapolis
Detroit
Lottie Harris
Greencastle
Dan
Westfield
Ind
Pike
Edward
Mary Cole
M. E
Harmon
Denny
Clarence Talbert Named New Nazarene Pastor in Bloomington
In the Indianapolis district assembly final session at Bloomington the district superintendent announced church assignments for the coming year. Rev. Clarence Talbert was named pastor of the Greencastle Nazarene Church succeeding Rev. Fred L. Harvy.
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Nazarene Church Assembly
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Clarence Talbert
Greencastle
Thieves Take Two Autos in Greencastle
Automobile thieves struck Greencastle early Saturday night as Dr. W. W. Tucker found his new Buick Coupe missing between 1 and 5 AM. A camera left at the scene and a report of a second theft, Elmer Cox's new Ford roadster taken Saturday night, are also noted with no trace yet. Police investigate the foreign camera and suspect theft for profit.
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W. W. Tucker
Tucker
Tate
Terre Haute
Dr. Tucker
Elmer Cox
Fox Ridge
Greencastle Golfers Defeat Brazil 49 to 17
Greencastle golfers defeated Brazil golfers by 49 to 17 in a tournament at the Greencastle Country Club, delivering a clear win for the home team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Brazil
Club grounds dinner honors visiting guests Sunday
Visitors were hosted at a noon hour dinner on the club grounds east of town between morning and afternoon play Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club
Twelve Die In Weekend Mishaps Across Indiana
A weekend survey reports at least twelve fatalities and more than forty five injuries across Indiana. Automobile crashes account for ten deaths, plus one each from an airplane crash and a brutal assault.
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Indianapolis
INS
Buryl Parrish
J. H. Blair
Perkinsville
George Carey
Raymond Danforth
Fort Wayne
Betty Lou Sterry
Elkhart
John Luke
South Bend
Lawrence V. Davis
LaPaz
Ind
Seymour
Benjamin W. Noell
Montpelier
Otto Smith
Linn Grove
Evansville
Pauline Dearmond
Providence
Deaconess Hospital
Red Men Hold Annual Pow Wow at Allendale
The Red Men annual Pow Wow at Allendale drew nearly 500 members and families. The noon dinner filled a long table for all attendees while Graydon Herod, Kyle Hughes, Robert Stevens and Geneva Brown performed. Arch Hobbs, a Great Chief, spoke on past achievements and future possibilities. Amusements included a ferris wheel, concession stands and boat rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allendale
Graydon Herod
Kyle Hughes
Robert Stevens
Geneva Brown
Arch Hobbs
Order of Red Men
Sacco Vanzetti Ashes Taken to New York City
Ashes of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Varigetti were handed to undertaker Joseph Langone at Forest Hills crematory and will be sent to New York for a March of Sorrow led by sympathizers. Police and fire officials in Boston and Cambridge search for a firebug ring blamed for eight fires during the funeral parade, including four at empty fire stations.
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Boston
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Varigetti
Joseph Langone
Forest Hills Cemetery
Uay
Rose Sacco
Luigia Vanzetti
New York
Sacco-Vanzetti
Cambridge
Saecco-Vanzetti
Putnam County Taxpayers to Review Budgets September
The Putnam County Taxpayers Association will hold a meeting in the courthouse on Monday September 5 to examine the budgets of all county taxing units. All taxpayers are invited and questions on any budget item will be welcomed, says I H Wimmer, the association chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Taxpayers Association
Court House
I. IL. Wimmer
Evans testifies before Marion County grand jury in Stephenson probe
State Senator William P. Evans of Indianapolis, son‑in‑law of ex Governor Warren T. McCray, and L. G. Julian of Evansville testified before the Marion County grand jury. Evans, questioned for about thirty minutes, was asked about alleged involvement of Governor Ed Jackson in an effort to free Governor McCray.
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Indianapolis
Ind
INS
D. C
Indiana Probe Details May 1940s Scandal Involving McCray
The narrative alleges Jackson offered immunity and 10000 for McCray to aid his defense in misappropriation charges. McCray refused and was later convicted in federal court. Prosecution changes followed McCray’s case and resignations by Senator Evans. Julien testified amid alleged leaks tied to Stephenson’s era. Jackson denied comments while remaining silent.
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Jackson
McCray
Atlanta
James E. McDonald
Indianapolis
Marion County
Evans
William H. Remy
Irwin R. Kirkwood Dies at Saratoga Springs
Irwin R. Kirkwood, editor of the Kansas City Star since 1915, died at the United States Hotel in Saratoga Springs after a three day illness from heart disease. He gained wide notice last summer for loaning his Adirondack summer home to President Coolidge as a summer White House.
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Saratoga
Springs
Irwin R. Kirkwood
Kansas City Star
United States
Kirkwood
The
Adirondacks
President Coolidge
White House
Electrified tragedy at county fair grounds claims worker
Loganport reports Daniel Eichensehr aged 21 was electrocuted today at the county fair grounds while erecting a radio aerial. The accident occurred as workers prepared the setup for the event and authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
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Logansport
TNL
Daniel Eichensehr
County Fair Grounds
Joseph Wright Farmer Dies After Operation Near Manhattan
Joseph Wright about 65 a farmer near Manhattan died Monday morning at County Hospital after an operation for liver trouble. He is survived by his widow, one daughter Mrs. R. B. McCullough, two grandsons, and two brothers Frank of Manhattan and Robert of Iowa. Funeral at his home Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. A. C. Trusty likely to officiate. Interment place undetermined.
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Joseph Wright
Manhattan
Christian Church
Plainfeld
Inter
Two Men Die In Railroad Crash Near Limedale
Stephens Flynn aged 36 and William Teas about 50 were killed Sunday noon when their Ford Coupe was struck by a westbound Pennsylvania freight engine near the Indiana Portland Cement Plant at Limedale. The car burst into flames, both men burned, and the wreckage dragged along the tracks as the engine halted. Both were employed at the cement plant and were en route to Greencastle when the crash occurred. cause cited that the car rolled onto the track blocked view by siding cars.
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Stephens Flynn
William Teas
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Portland Cement
Limedale
Flynn
Teal
Wee
Greencastle
Funeral plans for Flynn and Teas after city-area accident
Two construction workers Flynn and Teas were burned and mutilated in a factory incident in this city. Flynn, a brother of Jack Flynn, is survived by a widow and 8 month child. Teas leaves a widow and several children in Missouri. Flynn to be buried here. Teas funeral pending arrival of a brother. Funeral for Flynn set for Tuesday at St Pauls Church with interment Forest Hill cemetery.
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Flynn
Teas
St. Joe
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Putnam County Schools Open After Labor Day
Schools in Putnam County begin Friday September 2 with organizing and textbook purchases. No classes Monday September 5 to allow teachers and pupils to attend the State Fair.
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Putnam County
Greencastle Girl Wins Bridge Prize at Bay View Tea
Bay View Michigan August event hosted by Pan-hellenic women drew university guests. Elwood’s Mrs. George DeHosity won first prize with Greencastle’s Miss Helen Kendell taking second. Liberty’s Mrs. Julia Ketchel captured third and Schelling the consolation. Attendees included Ruth Blackman Portia Showalter Bla Madonna Kendall Louise Nichols Mary Wade and others from DePauw and surrounding towns.
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Bay View
Mich
Petoskey Bay View Country Club
George DeHosity
Elwood
Helen Kendell
Greencastle
Julia Ketchel
Liberty
Schelling
DePauw University
Ruth Blackman
Indianapolis
Portia Showalter
Brookville
Bla Madonna
Delphi
Helen Kendall
Louise Nichols
Mary Wade
Major General Edward M. Lewis Retires After Forty Years
Maj. Gen. Edward M. Lewis ends a forty year army career as he transfers command of the Hawaiian department to Maj. Gen. William R. Smith. Lewis, a West Point graduate, held key posts from Llano Grande to Camp Shelby and Paris during World War I and led the 30th Infantry Division, the Old Hickory. He and Mrs. Lewis depart for the Far East aboard the Thomas escorted by airplanes.
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Hononlulu
Edward M. Lewis
Hawaiian Department
United States Army
William R. Smith
Lewis
Far East
Thomas
Indiana
West Point
DePauw University
Ralston
Llano Grande
Tex
Villa
Germany
Camp Shelby
Mississippi
National Guard
Paris
Racing pigeons released for 100 mile race from Paris to Indianapolis
Four hundred racing pigeons in training for a 100 mile race from Paris Alabama to Indianapolis were released at the Dan Hutcheson farm west of Greencastle. A representative of the Indianapolis Racing Pigeon Club staged the event. About 80 percent reached Indianapolis as part of training for future races up to 300 miles.
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Paris
Indianapolis
Dan Hutcheson Farm
Greencastle
Traction Line
Indianapolis Racing Pigeon Club
Penns
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W. F. Kocher
W. D. James
C. G. Pfaff
Waveland I
Altoona
Gallitzin
Florida
John M'Avoy
NEW Nazarene
New York City
William Evans
Eugene J. Cadoll
International News Service
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Brand
O Stephenson
Julien
Stephenson
Emsley W. John
Petersburg Road
Saratoga Springs
W. W. Jones
Mary Emma Jones
Jack Flynn
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