Water hearing set for Friday in Greencastle case
The Green Castle Water Company appeals PSC rate ruling in a federal trial starting Friday in Indianapolis. Greencastle city officials including Mayor Charles McGaughey and Charles Martin will present evidence as in a new trial, with the proceeding expected to last at least two days to argue that the commission under valued the water utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Water Company
Public Service Commission
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Commission
Water Company
Charles McGaughey
Charles Martin
Beemer Havens
School Closed Because of Teacher Illness
The Clinton Falls grade school is closed due to illness of teacher Miss Estella Frank daughter of Mr and Mrs George Frank. Miss Frank has influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Falls
Estella Frank
George. Frank
Frank
Auditor Distributes Fall Tax Warrants in Putnam County
Tax warrants mailed to township trustees school officials and town treasurers as Greencastle city schools receive 68928.17 the largest fall distribution. Other amounts include Cloverdale 18242.15 Washington Township 14618.79 Jefferson Twd 14262.78 and Cloverdale 1680.05 with numerous districts listed.
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Putnam County
Greencastle City
Jocrenh
Prinklin
Mouroee
Cane Esas
Bainlwidge
Peay Pwg
WWE. Seek
Grepelle
Greencastle City Schools
Maison
Washington
Mrs Harry Black Dies in Hammond
The death of Mrs. Mary Miley Black wife of Harry Black occurred at Hammond Monday and the body was brought to Greencastle Tuesday afternoon. She had been ill with tuberculosis for a year and likely died from it. Mrs. Black formerly lived in Greencastle. She leaves a husband two children and several brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miley Black
Harry Black
Hammond
Greencastle
Manon
Divorce Complaint Seeks Relief for Della Scott
Della Frances Scott of 708 Maple Avenue files for divorce from Claude Scott in Putnam Circuit Court alleging desertion and abuse. She says he loafed at home then, on return, cursed her and threatened to kill, struck her severely, and accused her of infidelity. The couple married October 4 1926 and separated November 4 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Frances Scott
Maple Avenue
Putnam
Claude Scott
Nichols Murder Trial Delayed to January Fourteenth
In Danville Indiana the murder trial of 59 year old William Nichols was postponed to January 14 due to illness of prosecuting attorney George Ribald who suffered a severe influenza. The defendant is charged with killing his 67 year old father in law Ora Whitten during a quarrel at their home near Danville.
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Danville
Ind
William Nichols
Hendricks
George Ribald
Hols
Ora Whitten
Nichols
Willham H Block Dead After Stroke At Home
Willham H Block 74, prominent owner of a department store group, died at his home here today after a stroke. The death followed several weeks of illness and his condition had improved briefly after a prior stroke two years ago.
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India
L. Ind
Ins
W H. Block
T Jam H. Block Congest Department Pany
Funeral services announced for Thursday morning
Physicians said death was caused by angina pectoris. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Funeral services set for John J. Appel in Indianapolis
Funeral services for John J. Appel 69 a wealthy insurance broker will be held at 2:30 p m Wednesday Appel died last night He was president of Gregory and Appel Inc real estate and insurance brokers vice president of the Traction Company and of the Indianapolis Street Railway and a director in several local financial institutions
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Indianapolis
Ind
INS
John J. Appel
Appel
Gregory and Appel, Inc
T. H.I. & E. Traction Company
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Local Auditor Questions Mellon in Prohibition Debate
In a letter to the Indianapolis Star, W. E. Gill argues that if Mellon owned distillery stock during the lead up to the eighteenth amendment, his interest in enforcement of Prohibition could be biased. Gill questions whether Mellon could enforce a law he might have aided to establish and notes potential conflicts with President Coolidge’s stance.
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W. E. Gill
Indianapolis Star
the Star
Mr. Pinchot
President Coolidge
Hunter Fatally Shot by Companion’s Gun in Bicknell
Frank Sims, 45, was accidentally killed when a shotgun in Clarence Higgins’s hands discharged while being placed in a car. The trigger caught on seat covering as Sims rode in with Higgins after a hunt. Sims died in Oaktown physician’s office. widow and six children left behind.
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Bicknell, Ind
Frank Sims
Clarence Higgins
Sims
Higgins
Ora Simons
Oaktown
Roachdale Community Notes Include Visits and Illnesses
Mrs. Rachel Gillen travels to Greencastle to winter with C C Gillen family. Thomas Sutherlin funeral in Fincastle conducted by Rev Airhart with burial at Lafollet. Many locals visit relatives in Indianapolis and Chicago. Thomas Young remains ill with care from Milt Edwards and Mr Porter. Mrs. Higgins heads to Rockford Illinois for winter lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Gillen
Greencastle
C. C. Gillen
Thomas Young
Thomas Sutherlin
Fincastle
Lucy Sutherlin
Grace Wilson
Indianapolis
Priest
Emma Kelly
North Main Street
Milt Edwards
Mr. Porter
Jerry Miller
Ed. Click
Mollie Batman
Batman
Cora Hyten
Ladoga
Guy Sutherlin
Charles Crosby
Martha Higgins
New Chevrolet Dealers Open Soon in City
L and H Chevrolet Sales, new Chevrolet dealers, announce their temporary showroom at 116 North Jackson Street. Wil lam Hollowell, a partner, said the firm will begin deliveries soon after the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
L & H Chevrolet
North Jackson Street
Willam Hollowell
New Car Sale Plans and Move for L and H Chevrolet
The new firm will begin selling cars January 1 but no inventory for display until January 20 to 29. Four cars will join the showroom then. L and H Chevrolet Sales expect to move to their new Jackson and Columbia location by February 16. Day Construction Co. has started a $25,000 building, requiring razing of the old Kiefer property once home to Carl Confer and family.
Preaching Planned at M P Church Clinton Falls
Rev Hanger of Clay ton will lead Sunday services morning and night at the M P church Clinton Falls. The Ladies Aid met last Thursday with Mrs Fannie Sigler. Mrs Lida Pierce and Mrs Mattie Bettis visited relatives in Indianapolis last week. Eula Staggs called on Nella Bettis Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Heart and son visited with John Bee. Wanetta Sanders spent the day with Maude Cox. Raymond Burk in the navy is expected home soon for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Fannie Sigler
Lida Pierce
Mattie Bettis
Indianapolis
Eula Staggs
Nella Bettis
Charles Heart and
John Bee
Wanetta Sanders
Maude Cox
Raymond Burk
Navy
Judge Hands Defendants Victory in Putnam Real Estate Suit
Judge James P. Hughes ruled for defendant William E. Clark in the Isaac E. Smith suit in Putnam Circuit Court. The case involved a complaint for possession of real estate and a judgment for damages after evidence was heard Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hughes
Putnam
Isaac E. Smith
William E. Clark
DePauw Rally Secures Narrow Victory Over Earlham
DePauw edged Earlham 35 to 28 as the Tigers rallied in the second half at Bowman gym. Jenkins led Earlham with three field goals and four free throws, while Stunkel and Stone paced DePauw with four field goals each and Loveless added three, giving DePauw a late lead and the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw Basketeers
Quakers
Richmond
Bowman Gym
Earlham
Reynolds
Stankel
Stone
Mountz
Jenkins
Moffett
Loveless
Ragsdale
Tigers
Methodists
Crawley
Wall
Loch
DePauw
Moritz
Rose Poly
Earlham Guards
Stunkel
Morntz
Flying Methodists
DePauw University suspends public events over flu fears
In a Wednesday statement, DePauw U imposes limits on activities through December 20. All 11:30 classes stay at 11, no large gatherings post Christmas, canceling banquets, parties, meetings, and plays. Messiah program still occurs with broadcast only.
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H. B. Longden
DePauw
Y. W
Messiah
DePauw University
H. 8
Longden
DePauw School of Music
Meharry Hall
Ex-Farm Inmate Charged With Acid Attack in Indianapolis
Elmer Marone, 34, under arrest for acid throwing after an attack on his wife Alice Marone, 34, and Gertrude Casey. Casey aided the wife. Mrs Marone burned on face and scalp, Casey burned on hands. Marone had just been released from the State Penal Farm after a five month sentence for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Dee
Elmer Marone
Alice Marone
Gertrude Casey
Marone
Miss Casey
Funeral of Mrs. Harry Black Passes at 2 P.M.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Miley Black wife of Harry E. Black are set for Thursday at 2 o clock at the McCurry Funeral Home with Miss Angie Godwin in charge. Interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. She died in Hammond after a two week illness of tuberculosis aged 24 and was a Greencastle high school graduate who moved to Hammond four years ago with her husband. Survivors include her husband two children Paul and Harriet and three brothers Edmond Frank and Cad. The body arrived in Greencastle Tuesday and was taken to the McCurry Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miley
Harry E. Black
McCurry
Angie Godwin
Forest Hill Cemetery
Hammond
Black
Greencastle High School
Greencastle
Paul
Harriet
Edmond
Frank
Calument City
Cad
McCurry Funeral Home
Tresslar’s Appoints New Manager From Springfield
L. H. Miller, recently from Springfield Ohio, becomes the new manager of the Tresslar store on the west side of the square. He succeeds Cecil O. Myers who has resigned to go to Detroit. Miller plans to move his family to the city at the start of the year. Myers had led the store since its opening several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Miller
Springfield
Tresslar
Mr. Miller
Cecil O. Myers
Detroit
Mr. Myers
Lecturer Plans Off-Campus Talk and Return Dates
A lecturer announces a series of talks starting off campus with a session on Thursday. He is scheduled to return to Green Castle on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Sheriff Seeks Owner of Twenty Stolen Chickens in Putnam County
Sheriff Edward Eitelforge is seeking the owner of twenty White Wyandotte chickens believed stolen in Putnam County. The birds were recovered in Indianapolis after Ashby was arrested on liquor charges and claimed the chickens came from his stepfather John Oliver’s farm R. 2 in Putnam County, which Oliver denies. The poultry were brought to the county by authorities but the owner remains unidentified, and they had previously been linked to Claude Glover’s farm near Putnamville, which Glover denied.
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Edward Eitelforge
Putnam County
Indianapolis
Capitol City
Ashby
Ben Davis
John Oliver
Oliver
Claude Glover
Putnamville
Annual Legion Meeting Sees Officer Elections At Legion Hall
The American Legion holds its annual meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall. An officer election will be the major event. Capt Mc Mahon will speak on the Army of Occupation and invites all members to attend.
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The
American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
McMahon
Army of Occupation
West may block confirmation overInsull ties
Secretary of the Interior Roy O West faces Senate scrutiny likely to hinge on his past admission that he conferred with Samuel Insull on politics and investments. Lawmakers question if investments in Insull utilities bar him from leading the Interior Department, though insiders expect confirmation.
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Washington
Secretary of Interior
Roy O. West
Senate
West
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Reed Committee
Frank L. Smith
Tinois
Insul
Senate Public Lands Committee
Insull
Illinois
William B. McKinley
Smith
McKinley
Death of John Thomas Noted in Local Families
Sunday visitors included Bra zil couple Robert Dillinger and family and Greencastle's Maynard Johnson and family. Easton Dickey and son visited Violet Shonkwiler. Elizabeth Payne shows improvement after illness. Lottie Dickey returns home after nursing John Thomas through his last illness.
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Robert Dillinger
Brazil
Maynard Johnson
Greencastle
Paul Thomas
Easton Dickey and Son
Violet Shonkwiler
Elizabeth Payne
Lottie Dickey
John Thomas
Trusted Clerk Gets Peal Farm Sentence
Otto Shields a 31 year old trusted night clerk at the Houston Hotel confessed to rifling the cash register of $100. He began serving one year at the State Penal Farm and paying a $500 fine in Noblesville Indiana on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville, Ind
INS
Otto Shields
Houston
State Penal Farm
No Quorum Delays City Council Meeting for Three Years
For the first time in three years a quorum failed to be present for the regular city council meeting scheduled Tuesday. The meeting is moved to Monday at 7 30 PM with Tuesday's proposed topics, including the Indiana street assessment roll, to be taken up then. Councilmen Haymaker Allee and Brown attended Tuesday with Mayor McGaughey, Clerk Ensign, and Attorney Allee. A quorum of four is required to hold sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Street
R. P. Mullins
Leslie Haymaker
Frank Allee
Walter Brown
Charles McGaughey
Gwin Ensign
John Allee
Wabash College Closes Over Influenza Epidemic
Crawfordsville Ind December 11 Wabash college shut down tonight to stop further spread of influenza. About 150 students nearly one third of the body and ten faculty members are ill but none serious. Classes resume January 3 delaying dedication of the $125 000 college chapel and Beta Kappa installation due to travel disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Wabash College
Louis B. Hopkins
G. W. Kendall
Beta Kappa
Local Court Seeks Damages in Auto Collision Case
Henry Huxley files in Putnam Circuit Court seeking 200 dollars against Martin Driscoll Company and James D. Yates for a December 4, 1928. collision damaging his truck. The Franklin Street Garage is garnishee defendant. Yates and Driscoll are non residents. an attachment of the coupe is held by the garage. Sheriff has attached the defendants’ property pending suit.
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Henry Huxley
Putnam Circuit
Martin Driscoll Company
James D. Yates
Franklin Street
Yates
Driscoll Company
Yates and Driscoll Company
Public Schools Report Influenza Absences
Superintendent Warren J. Yount said about fifteen pupils at the High School are absent with influenza while no absences are reported in the elementary grades. The note indicates the illness impact is confined to the high school.
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Warren J. Yount
Roachdale News Notes Weekend Visitors and Illnesses
J H Phares of Goldsmith visited Roachdale for the weekend with his wife who had been visiting relatives here. Claude Crosby recovers from influenza. Mrs. Kate Anderson and nephew Edgar Franklin spent a week in Chicago and returned. Fay Anderson recovered a stolen automobile from a downtown parking place on November 7. Mrs. Lynn of New Market cares for Mrs. Katherine Grider. Mr and Mrs Walter Jeffries and son Herbert suffer an attack of la grippe.
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J. H. Phares
Goldsmith
Claude Crosby
Kate Anderson
Edgar Franklin
Chicago
Fay Anderson
Lynn
New Market
Katherine Grider
Walter Jeffries
Herbert
Edwar F. Franklin
DePauw Alumni Meeting Attendee to Speak Next in New Harmony
W Henry McLean assistant to the DePauw president and alumni secretary attended the DePauw alumni gathering in Louisville Kentucky on Tuesday. He will speak Thursday in New Harmony Indiana where he is scheduled to address attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Henry McLean
DePauw
Louisville
McLean
New Harmony
Ind
Maple Hill Families Gather for Sunday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. James Dillinger and children Kenneth and Sara of Harmony visited their daughter Mrs. Paul Thomas and family for Sunday dinner. Glen Payne, recently at Bittle's Mill in Greencastle, is home helping his father Carey Payne cut walnut timber near Clinton Falls. Our school resumed Monday after a two day vacation caused by the...
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James Dillinger
Kenneth
Sara
Harmony
Paul Thomas
Glen Payne
Bittle’s Mill
Greencastle
Carey Payne
Clinton Falls
Mary O'Connor
Lizzie
Margaret Lane
Albert
Ladoga
J. H. Phares
W. A. Armstrong
J. H. Crosby
Myrtle Myers
Grace Barn
Joe Sutherlin
Harvey Britton
Thomas Sutherlin
Alma O'Connor
Ella Walsher Thomas
Dode Crochan
T. D. Brookshire
R. C. Smythe
Ey. Blaydes
Howard Hostetter
Bainbridge
Howard Ashby
Local family notices and illnesses reported
A compilation of social items includes visits and dinners among the O Connor Lane and Phares families, influenza among Smythe and others, and smallpox among Blaydes children. Activities mention funerals for Thomas Sutherlin and various relatives visiting Bainbridge and Aw ard households.
Divorce Granted After Wife Works Too Hard
Noblesville Indiana December 12 Morton Johnson wealthy landowner was granted a divorce from Mary Johnson on the grounds she worked too hard. Johnson testified after their honeymoon she quarreled because he would not match her labor. Both parties are wealthy in their own right, with his wife richer than he.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Morton Johnson
Mary
Johnson
Deputy Leist’s missing car found near Union Station
The auto of Leo K. Leist a deputy in Clerk Edward H. Meyer’s office disappeared after a farewell to his fiancé last Thursday night. It was found near Louisville Union Station undamaged with no violence marks. No explanation or word from Leist’s family regarding his disappearance has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
INS
Leo K. Leist
Edward H. Meyer
Union Station
Louisville
Leist
Brotherhood Has Meeting at Baptist Church Basement
The Men's Brotherhood of the Baptist Church held its second monthly meeting in the church basement with over thirty men present. Ward Mayhall presided, introducing several speakers. Ira Babcock and Fred Todd led a chili pie and coffee supper. Plans include an interbrotherhood gathering next January with visitors from Plainfield and nearby towns and basement redecorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Brotherhood of the Baptist Church
Ward Mayhall
Brotherhood
Bert Grose
Ed Dalby
Fred Todd
Beyl
Prof
Mitchell
Davies
Ira Babcock
Plainfield
Amo
Coatesville
Stilesville
Clayton
Big Walnut Church
Women Attend Christmas Party of Indianapolis Press Club
Mrs F C Tilden and Mrs Robert A Ogg attended the Woman's Press Club annual Christmas party in Indianapolis Tuesday. A luncheon and meeting were at the Columbia Club. Pantomime scenes of The Night Before Christmas were presented by club members with readings directed by Mrs Eugene M Fife, who also read William M Herschell's poem Santa Claus Days, and verses by Mrs Florence Webster Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Club
F. C. Tilden
Robert A. Ogg
Woman's Press Club
Indianapolis
Columbia Club
Eugene M. Fife
Butler University
William M. Herschell
Fife
Florence Webster Long
Boston Club Holds Annual Xmas Party
The Boston Club hosted its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Curtis Hughes home on Tuesday evening. Miss Eva Milburn assisted, with holly and mistletoe decorating. The mistletoe was sent by Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes Willis of Bainbridge Georgia. Miss Zella Adams read a paper on What Christmas Means to Me. Refreshments included ice cream coffee and Christmas cakes with red candles and mistletoe. Guests included Mrs. Mills and daughter Mrs. Gustave Arlt Mrs. Ralph Overstreet Mrs. A V O'Daniel Miss Childs and Miss Harris.
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Curtis Hughes
Boston Club
Eva Milburn
Hughes
Elizabeth Hughes Willis
Bainbridge
Zella Adams
Mills
Gustave Arlt
Ralph Overstreet
A. V. O'Daniel
Miss Childs
Harris
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Ce Felix
Sormine
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Ove de Loch
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FLU
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Maple Hill
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