New Era Club Hosts Musical Afternoon
Mrs M H Knudson entertained about twenty five members at 608 South Launcust Street. Special guest Mrs William R Sherman attended. Burnis Dooley from DePauw School of Music performed with Rinard and Nicholas at the piano. Dore ay Xardson played piano, Mrs Bastain of Fillmore read. Mrs Jennie Jennings presented a Birth Of Christ monologue with Ratcliff on piano. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Knudson
South Laucust Street
New Era Club
William R. Sherman
Burnis Dooley
DePauw School of Music
Rinard
Music School
Nicholas
Dore’ Ay “Xardson
Bastain
Fillmore
Christ
Jennie Jennings
Ratcliff
Christmas in the Country urges better school buildings
A Christmas message stresses that permanent welfare for children comes from quality education. It urges trustees and parents to ensure sanitary, comfortable school facilities and to use the Christmas vacation for repairs or new construction to provide a better future for students.
Bain Store at Russellville Robbed
Robbers entered the D. W. Bain general store in Russellville during the night and ransacked counters and shelves, escaping with goods valued between $1,000 and $1,500. Mr. Bain then closed his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville, Ind
D. W. Bain
Thieves Loot Green Castle Shoe Store in Night Raid
Thieves broke the front door lock and stole 56 pairs of shoes 30 sweaters an overcoat many silk ties hose and other silk and wool goods from a store. An alarm was sounded this morning and authorities were notified. No witnesses recalled any unusual sounds and a parked car could not be confirmed due to icy streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clell Bain
Greencastle
Real Estate Transfers in Floyd Greencastle Warren Townships
A list of property deeds shows multiple transfers for Floyd and Warren Townships including 32 acres to Joseph Garertt and 160 acres to William Sutton for $1. Other transfers include Greencastle lots to Charles Boatright and Jennie Randel, Providence Cemetery lots to Claude Gorham, and Bainbridge and Greencastle parcels among several buyers and administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Alice Ransome
Joseph H. Garertt
Floyd Township
Reuben Heavin
Elizabeth N. Nevins
Charles Boatright
Greencastle
Providence Cemetery
Claude C. Gorham
Margaret M. Nelson
William P. Sutton
Warren Township
Andrew E. Durham
William T. Sutton
Benjamin M. Brown
Mrs. O. F. Overstreet Hosts Century Club Dinner
Dr and Mrs O F Overstreet entertain at their East Seminary Street home for Century Club members and husbands celebrating the 31st anniversary. Fifty one guests sit at ten decorated tables, dine four courses, and participate in a name draw contest with prizes to Miss Lela Walls and Mr Frank Donner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. F. Overstreet
East Seminary Street
Century Club
Ralph J. Overstreet
Jennie Danzy Davis
Lela Walls
Frank Donner
Community Club Hosts Gracious Evening for Dr Overstreet
Representatives reported a very successful party with attentive members thanking Dr. and Mrs. Overstreet for a happy evening. The event showcased warm hospitality and strong club spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Overstreet
Talkington Named as Superintendent Candidate for Reformatory
Indianapolis Dec 17 Charles E Talkington emerges as a leading name for Indiana Reformatory superintendent to replace the late George A H Shideler He led the Indiana State Farm for seven years until 1921 and is a Democrat His appointment could ease Democratic opposition to Governor McCray's reform program with other candidates also named including A F Miles Charles A McGonagle William Daly and T M Houston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles E. ‘Talkington
Statehouse
Indiana Reformatory
George A. H. Shideler
Talkington
Indiana State Farm
McCray
Bartholomew County
Samuel M. Ralston
State Farm
South Dakota
Black Hills Cement Company
Reformatory
Walters. Chambers
Democratic State Committee
A. F. Miles
Charles A. McGonagle
Indiana Boy's School
William Daly
Indiana State Prison
T. M. Houston
Madison County
McGonagle
Solon
Vail
Death of Mrs Julia Knoll in Greencastle
Mrs Julia Knoll age 65 died Sunday night at 9 30 in Greencastle after nine weeks illness. She lived on North Madison Street and moved from Parke County near Rockville. Survived by seven children five grandchildren two brothers and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Locust Street Church Tuesday at 2 with Rev H C Clippinger officiating. burial Forest Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Knoll
Andrew J. Knoll
Madison Street
Raymond
Henry Knoll
Connersville
Ralph Knoll
Greencastle
Andrew Knoll
Camden
Harold Knoll
Gary
Mack Long
Reelsville
Edward Sharpe
Frank
Thomas Nichols
Brazil
Knoll
DePauw Presents Messiah With Large Chorus at Bowman Memorial
Hundreds attend the DePauw University Messiah in Bowman Memorial Hall performed by the School of Music orchestra and chorus. Soloists include Margaret Spauling Minnie Leah Nobles Arthur Boardman and Lowell Wadmond. The Handel oratorio featured 100 voices and a 50-piece orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Bowman Memorial
DePauw School of Music
Margaret Spauling
Pittsburgh
Minnie Leah Nobles
Cincinnati
Arthur Boardman
Chicago
Lowell Wadmond
de- Pauw
Stock Food Co Leases Space for New Factory
Fred Obenchain secretary of the Spotted Poland China hog breeders association and John Wilt of Hillsboro Indiana have leased the east half of the Apple warehouse on the Pennsylvania tracks to install machinery and start producing mineral hog foods. The group plans carload production within months and aims to supply agents nationwide, aided by local railroad access and Chamber of Commerce support to add small industries and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Obenchain
Spotted Poland China Hog Breeders Association
John Wilt
Hillsboro
Indiana
Han
Pennsylvania
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Purdue
United States
Greencastle
Wilt
Chamber of Commerce
Hones
Roachdale Girl Wins First in Legion Essay Contest
Pearl E. Collins of Roachdale won first prize in the American Legion essay contest with the topic Why America Should Prohibit Immigration for Five Years. Bernice E. Coffin of Monticello took second and F. Wells Kiger of Daleville third. Awards were announced by B. J. Burris, state superintendent, with judges Miss Rose M. H. Mikels, Margaret Medary, and Miss Amy Keene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
B. J. Burris
Rose M. H. Mikels
Margaret Medary
Amy Keene
Indianapolis
Surprise Their Friends Wedding of Ross and Eubanks
Emma Alice Ross of Bainbridge and Oscar Lee Eubanks near Clinton Falls were quietly married by Rev Stephens on Thursday in Terre Haute Indiana in December 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Alice Ross
Bainbridge
Oscar Lee Eubanks
Clinton Falls
Stephens
Terre Haute, Ind
Notable Putman County Teacher Marries Local Farmer
Eubanks a renowned Putman County teacher and Indiana State Normal graduate marries a young local farmer. They plan to reside on the groom's southeast farm near Clinton Falls as former pupils and friends send best wishes for a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eubanks
Putman County
Indiana State Normal
Clinton Falls
Sudden Death of Charles H. Brown in Jackson Township
Charles Henry Brown, 66, a well known farmer east of Roachdale, collapsed at home Sunday afternoon around 3 o clock from heart trouble. He had been chasing stock when he felt chest pains and died within moments after speaking with neighbor Frank Blades. He is survived by his widow and six daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry Brown
Jackson Township
Roachdale
Frank Blades
Two Escape When Auto Is Wrecked In Interurban Crash
Roy Taylor of near Hamrick Station and Miss Zelda Diel escaped injury when a Ford Coupe was struck from behind by a Highlander on the Interurban line at stop 36. Taylor suffered scalp cuts, Diel slight scratches and shock, both tossed clear as wreckage ensued. Taylor taken to Greencastle for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Claude Stone
Greencastle
Clay County
Diamond
Parke County
County Line
Carbon
Fred Norton
Stone
Roy Taylor
Hamrick
Highlander
Taylor
Zelda Diel
Miss Diel
Two Die, Two Injured as Car Strikes Train at Terre Haute Crossing
At Market street crossing in West Terre Haute a one seated coupe collided with Pennsylvania train No. 135 at 3 AM. Jone Hamer 22 died instantly Alvin Kendall 27 died later at St. Anthony hospital Mrs John Cain 44 and Owen Hornung 21 injured. The car's driver Mrs Cain survived but not fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Pennsylvania
Market Street
West Terre Haute
Jone Hamer
Prairie Avenue
Alvin Kendall
John Cain
Hamer
Owen Hornung
South Seventeenth Street
Hornung
Kendall
St. Anthony Hospital
Cain
Christmas Tree Fire Warning From State Fire Marshal
Newman T. Miller warns that Christmas trees act as torches due to resinous twigs and decorations. He urges constant candle vigilance, not leaving lit trees unguarded, and keeping water or extinguisher nearby. Do not allow children to handle candles or disturb the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman T. Miller
Unwise to Keep Christmas Tree as Fire Risk Grows
Citizens warned against leaving a Christmas tree indoors after the holiday as needles dry and flames risk increases. Fire officials urge immediate disposal or removal to reduce danger.
Reelsville Defeats the Greencastle Seconds in Basketball
Reelsville regulars trounced Greencastle High School seconds in a basketball game. The Greencastle squad struggled to keep pace as Reelsville pulled away with a solid lead in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle High School
Reelsville
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Putnam County
Mrs Knudson
Russellville
Morris F. Woods
Edmund H. Kassing
John M. Hines
Melvin T. Parks
William King
Agnes T. King
Mrs. 0. F. Overstreet
Fob
Toledo
Sherrill
Greencastle and
Cloverdale
Stock Food CO
Legion
Charles H. Brown
Fire Marshall
G. H
Pennsylvania Railroad System
the Standard Railroad of the World
Acarent
Mr. Joven
Jen
Standard Ol Company
Standard Oil Company
Webster
Cross Road
Upper
Michigan
Missouri
Standard Oil
Michigan Ave
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