Illness and legal actions noted in Putnam county items
Town residents show widespread illnesses from Adenine Roy Stockwell to Keith Betty Grimes and Nellie Butler. Court filings include Louis McGaughey suing Harvey Webster and others for 625 and 525 dollars against Ella Gardner et al. Also estate sale petitions filed by Roachdale Bank administrator for Henry Sutherlin in Putnam Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Webster
Putnam
Louis, McGaughey
Louis McGaughey
Ella Gardner
Roachdale Bank
Henry Forrest Sutherlin
Putnam Circuit Court
Vera Adele Sutherlin
Hog and cattle markets show declines in Indianapolis load
In Indianapolis on December 4 the hog market fell 25 cents for weights 170 to 5000 Ibs while others were down 10 to 20 cents. Bulk hogs 160 to 300 Ibs sold around 8.76 dollars. Cattle were little changed with some steers 25 cents lower. bulk 11.25 to 15. Vealers steady at 17.50 and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Man Declares End to Marriage Amid Desertion Claims
A man cites desertion as the basis for his split from his American wife. He proclaims, I am through with women, they give men too much trouble in the heart. The remark reflects a personal vow amid a troubled relationship.
East and West marriage ends in dismal failure
Denver reports the famous east west marriage of Ong Do King and Elizabeth Dunbar ends as both declare the union a failure. The couple had a baby girl and social welfare concerns followed. King plans divorce as he works in Eagle, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Ong Do King
Elizabeth Dunbar
King
Eagle
Cussen
Tuberculosis Clinic Planned at Putnam County Hospital
A tuberculosis clinic will be held at Putnam County Hospital on Wednesday December 12. Dr John Stygall of Indianapolis will examine patients. Some appointments are filled but a few vacancies remain. Call the hospital superintendent to arrange a consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Hospital
John Sty»gall
Indianapolis
Heavy Snow Falls Marks Early Winter Onset
Heavy snow fell Tuesday morning in the present fall months, melting partially as streets became slick and hazardous. Several minor accidents occurred as cars skidded on the icy surfaces.
Severe snow storm hits Great Lakes region
A Northwest snow storm blankets Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan and parts of Ohio. Colder temperatures follow as clouds linger and more snow is forecast across the Great Lakes area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Great Lakes
Iown
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Santa Claus Arrives for Community Christmas Celebration
Old Santa will visit Greencastle tonight at 7 o'clock with snow telegraph updates, as wreaths and trees brighten the town. Window decorations win prizes judged by Prof. L B Mitchell, Sam Hanna, and Mrs. Ruth Owens. At 8 p.m. Santa will greet shoppers at the courthouse lobby and distribute gifts after registration at participating stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Greencastle
L. BE. Mitchell
Sam Hanna
Ruth Owens
Santa Claus
Court House
Consolidated Tire & Battery Co
Appointment of a Crown Council in King George's Illness
London reports a state council appointed to carry on crown duties as King George III remains ill. Members include Queen Mary the Prince of Wales Duke of York Archbishop of Canterbury the Lord Chancellor and Premier Stanley Baldwin. A Buckingham Palace bulletin notes the King’s temperature at 100.2 and slight improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Privy Council
Council OF State
London
INS
George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Canterbury
Lord Hailsham
Stanley Baldwin
Buckingham Palace
State to abolish county fee system under new pay plan
Lawrence F. Orr announced a standardized compensation schedule for county officers that would end the fee system. The plan halves salaries based on valuation population and area and halves on workload, with submission to the 1929 Legislature. Lake County and Marion County examples are cited to show fee levels far surpassing official salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence F. Orr
State Board of Accounts
Lake County
United States
Marion County
WANT ADS FROM THE HERALD
Local want ads advertise home folding and mailing circulars with $25 weekly earnings and sample mailings. Also listed are a 1928 Chevrolet Imperial Landau for sale at $450 by J F Shamel estate, coal and canning company offers with delivery, Presbyterian Bazaar December 11 with meals, and a used Delcoco Light Plant demo priced to sell by R O Scobee Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Schaeffer
Myerstown
J. F. Shamel
Delcoco
R. O. Scobee
Bloomington St
Greencastle
Mrs Alice McGinnis of Fillmore Dead at 75
Mrs. Alice McGinnis aged 75 of Fillmore died Tuesday morning after a brief illness from pernitonitis. She passed away at her daughter Mrs Cosie Applegate's home. Survived by daughter Mrs Lawrence McGinnis of Fillmore son Isaac Christie of Indianapolis and brother Peter Storm of Fillmore. Funeral Thursday at 11am Bethel Church with burial in Bethel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M'Ginnis
Fillmore
Alice McGinnis
Cosie Applegate
Lawrence Mce Ginnis
Isaac Christie
Indianapolis
Peter Storm
Bethel Church
Bethel Cemetery
Mrs Earl Ellis Undergoes Serious Operation in Miami
Relatives report former resident Mrs Earl Ellis underwent a serious operation in Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ellis
Miami
Fla
Warren Township Club Plans December Christmas Party
Local clubs schedule December events with Christmas themes. Warren Township Home Economics Club meets at Mrs. Luella Williams in Putnamville for a full day Christmas party. Country Reading Club hosts an all day gathering at Mrs. Lloyd Houck’s home with Christmas thoughts and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Township Club
Warren Township Home Economics Club
Luella Williams
Putnamville
Country Reading Club
Lloyd Houck
Clara McPherson
Chevalier of the Cumberlands
David Houck
George Cone Hurt In Snow Crash At College Avenue
George Cone of Commercial Place was injured about the chest and suffered a cut lip when his Ford roadster collided with a Vandalia Coal Co truck driven by Frank Bitzer at the corner of Washington Street and College Avenue around noon Tuesday. Snow is blamed for the crash. The truck had a broken front spring and a bent fender. Cone was thrown violently against the steering wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cone
Commercial Place
Vandalia Coal Co
Frank Bitzer
Cora of Washington Street
College l Avenue
Cone
Furniture Sale At Sigma Tau Gamma Frat House
Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity hosts a furniture sale at 682 E Seminary Road on Wednesday beginning at 10 o clock. Proceeds support chapter activities and community projects. Furniture includes chairs tables and desks. Vendors and members will assist buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Tau Gamma Frat House
E. Seminary
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Roy Stockwell
Warren Township
Mrs. W. O. Timmons
Lowell and
Francis Hamilton
Myra Parks
Robert
Keith
Betty
Wilbur Grimes
Nellie Butler
Frank Butler
Beveridge Street
Genevieve Brown
Flying Flappers
Claypool Hotel
A. J. Cardille
Chicago
Sanford Nichols
Cardille
Katherine O’neall
Crawfordsville
M. F. Dacey International News Service
Everett Savage
Anderson
Penal Farm
Newcastle
Detroit
Henry County
Trainor National Springs Co
People’s State Bank
Sulphur Springs
Here
Louis Wampler
Savage
Forest Bright
William Bright
Russell Johnson
Paul Myler
Ingle Laird
Mack Layne
Forest Huntington
Ehai
Indiana State Bureau of Criminal Identification
Elmer Cannon
Laird
Sulpur Spings Bank
Pinkerton
Gas City
Laird Savage
Myler
Muncie
Wampler
Anderson Ind
Mullins Drug Store
International News Service
Uounty
West Virginia
Cabin Creek
Greencastle Canning Co
Ladies OF Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church Society
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
G. Bromley Oxnam
Hartzell
John Gray
H. R. Krehl
Livingston
Lee Reeves
Susie Bittles
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Anna Black
Terre Haute
Baptist Church
Boston
Mass
Jennings
Chandler
Fillmore Eastern Star
O. E. S. 186
King's Builders
Christian Church
Mrs. Pierce
Robert Pierce
East Walnut Street
Monday Club
Robert Browning
John Hellinger
Faculty Women's Club
Evans Hall
E. R. Smith
H. W. Vollmer
Kelch
Cartwright
Roy Abrams
Ford Lucas
John Cartwright
Goldsberg
H. E. Williams
Charles J. Arnold
Lenore Alspaugh
Hal Royce
Brazil
Marshall Abrams
Danty
Ouse Chrisiwas Savings Club
Citizens Trust Company
the First National Bank
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