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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1927

Page

2

Obituary Rates and Newspaper Details in Greencastle

The Greencastle Herald lists obituaries at 20 cents per line with poetry add-ons and charges for Card of Thanks at 60 cents per card plus poetry fees. The paper notes publication location 17-19 South Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana and pricing for subscriptions and ads.

Star & Democrat Greencastle Ind Charles J. Arnold Roy Evans LeRoy Pog South Jackson Street Indiana Putnam County

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for Daniel Craft

Cred itors heirs and legatees of Daniel Craft deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court Green Castle Indiana January 9 1928 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness Clerk Ferd Lucas December 12 1927 D 31 Dec 13-20-27

Daniel Craft Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana Ferd Lucas

Irwin Visits Father Amid Weather Thronged School

Madison Center reports heavy rains on Tuesday January 13 causing school disruption. Jess Ellis drove a truck to meet stranded children near Ivan Ruarks while a teacher borrowed a car to reach her boarding place. Carey Dillinger aids farmers with tractor and wood saw as teachers plan Santa visit for pupils.

Herndon Irwin Robert Irwin Jess Ellis Ivan Ruarks Jess Carey Dillinger Mooresville Nora Scott Lewin Smiley Ester Head Indianapolis Harley Head Santa Ella Gardner Everett, Gilbert Clifford Dickey

Konjola Restores Health in Indianapolis Man

Thos C Hewitt of 150 S Illinois St Indianapolis credits Konjola with curing catarrh of the stomach and kidney trouble. He suffered headaches and sleepless nights, lost weight, and could not work. After using Konjola his appetite returned, stomach trouble vanished, kidneys improved, sleep improved, and weight increased. Konjola sold at Owl Drug Greencastle and by leading druggists in the region.

Konjola Thos. C. Hewitt S. Illinois St Indianapolis Ind Mr. Hewitt Greencastle Owl Drug Store

Christmas Spirit Flows Through vicinage as Families Prepare

The notice notes Easton Dickey to Mrs Gardner's vacated home, Lottie Dickey sought work in Indianapolis, Robert Johns expects his wife back from Oneca Florida and plans to spend winter in Indiana. Elder Prather preached at Lena on December 11. Long Branch saw high water on December 13 which disrupted traffic. Jess Ellis of Brunerstown shipped cattle and hogs to Indianapolis stock market last Friday.

Easton Dickey’s Indiana Prather Salem Lena Long Branch Jess Ellis Brunerstown Indianapolis

Christmas Tree and Program at M P Church Saturday Night

Community notice reports a Christmas tree and program at Clinton Falls M P Church on Saturday night December 24 with all welcome. Obituary notes Charlie Gillam died at Paris Illinois and funeral conducted by Rev W E Wilmoth at the church before burial in nearby cemetery. Also mentions family visits and local illness including typhoid affecting Corder children and Leona May Thompson.

M P Charlie Gillam Paris M. P W. E. Wilmoth Athe

Real estate transfers in Greencastle and surrounding townships

A string of property transfers includes Gertrude Oakley to Daniel Fallis a Greencastle lot for $1 and multiple deeds in Greencastle township, Cloverdale and Forest Hill Cemetery. Names include Gilmore, Bell, McGaughey, Strain, Hoffman, Brown, Kennedy, O Hair, Call, Akire, Ashworth, Townsend, Sherrill, Diamond Lodge, Dalby, Clapp, Burdette, Lyon, Masten, Wreck Wheeler, Rivers, and the Indianapolis Louisville Railroad Co. through various parcels and lots with prices mostly token or specific amounts. The record reflects numerous inter-family and trustee transfers, cemetery plots, and farm or land lots across Greencastle, Russellville, Cloverdale, Jefferson township, and Washington two.

Gertrude Oakley Daniel M. Fallis Greencastle Daniel E. Gilmore Edgar D. Bell Monroe Township Wilbur O. Clodfelter Conn Alonzo McGaughey Russellville Forest Hill Cemetery Isaac H. Strain Forest Hill Shelton Howard Joseph Hoffman Russell Township John A. Hanks Clarence F. Brown Thomas J. Kennedy Co. C. Gillen Gertrude Herron Washington Grace Call Orah M. O’hair Fred Masten William Alkire Cloverdale Ora M Diamond Lodge Jasper Dalby Samuel E. Clapp A. G. Brown Anna A. Lyon M. F. Burdette Frank Heath Austin Wheeler Jefferson Township

Reelsville Social Roundup and Local Notices

Mrs H M Smith on sick list. Mrs George Fox travels to Crawfordsville after her mother’s death. Mrs C E Hill and Mrs Ray Beaman with Mrs C F McAllister visit Terre Haute. Mr and Mrs Arthur Crawley of Greencastle visit Reelsville. Margaret Donald visits sister Mary Reel. Norman Best home from Riley Hospital and improving. Funeral attendance for Mrs Somers. North residents build new telephone line to the exchange. George Mercer delivers wood. Cold spell increases fuel need.

H. M. Smith George Fox Crawfordsville C. E. Hill Ray Beaman C. F. McAllister Terre Haute Arthur Crawley Greencastle Reelsville Margaret Donald Mary Reel Norman Best Riley Hospital

High Waters Hem in Washington Indiana

Washington was surrounded on three sides by flood water making escape from the county nearly impossible. State road No. 50 remained open yet threatened by rising waters while other routes were flooded or impassable.

High Waters Hem Washington, MD Washington Ind

State Prisoners Inmates Increase In Indiana

Penal and correctional institutions in Indiana held 480 more prisoners and inmates on Sept 30 this year than a year earlier and 3 620 more than five years ago. The Indiana state prison rose by 73, the state reformatory by 264, and the state farm by 140. The Indiana boys school shows a decrease of 15.

Penal and Correctional Institutions of Indiana Board of State Charities John A. Brown Indiana State Prison Indiana State Reformatory Indiana State Farm Indiana Boy's School

Increase in Mental Health Facilities Counts

Institutions for mental cases show a rise with 223 more inmates this year. Total in treatment institutions as of Sept 30 is 8 818, up from 8 595 last year, while state homes hospitals and schools total 1 751 vs 1 656 on the same date previously.

Notice to Taxpayers in Green Castle Township Emergency Budget Hearing

The Green Castle School Township trustees Harry Collins Paul Albin C. C. Tucker announce an emergency appropriation of 530 dollars for a motor truck chassis for school transportation. A public hearing will be held January 3, 1928 at 7 P M in the high school building to consider the extra expenditure and taxpayers may file objections within ten days after determination.

Greencastle Putnam County Indiana Harry Collins Paul Albin C. C. Tucker

Legion Head Seeks Aid for Bicknell Miners

Indiana Legion commander Paul V. McNutt urged all Indiana Legionnaires to aid 2100 needy children and 1000 plus families in Bicknell after nine months of mine closures. The appeal calls for garments and groceries for children aged six months to sixteen years and for 2000 jobs to support desolate families. Contributions should be sent to John T. Miller Post 52 Bicknell Indiana. checks to Wayne Donaldson adjutant.

Indianapolis INS American John T. Miller American Legion North Elm Street Bicknell Indiana McNutt Wayne Donaldson Bicknell Legion Post

Property owners face payment deadline for paving on north Jackson

North Jackson street property owners must pay assessments for the paving project by next Thursday December 22 or enroll under the Barrett Law. County Treasurer W O Clodfelter warns that failure to pay cash or sign to pay could lead to delinquent tax sale. Bonds will be issued December 23 for those choosing Barrett Law, allowing semi annual installments over ten years.

North Jackson Street W. O. Clodfelter

Serial numbers of $20 gold notes tied to Marion Parker case

The First National Trust and Savings Bank of Los Angeles telegraphed Indiana bankers listing serial numbers K-68016901 through K-68016975 of $20 gold notes given to the slain 12 year old Marian Parker of Los Angeles. The message urged rapid distribution to police, sheriffs, tellers and cash handlers in Indiana and offered a liberal reward for information.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Bankers’ Association First National Trust and Savings Bank of Los Angeles Cal Marian Parker Marion Parker Indiana

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THE Greencastle Herald Madison Center MR. Thos. C, Hewitt Clinton Falls Eula Staggs and Sons Emily Boswell Roberta George Frank Little Aleen Thompson Leona May Eula Staggs Myrtle Clee Movia Gambarelli Gamby Roxy New York Santa Claus International Illustrated News F.C. Schoenman the Jeweler Indiana Loan CO E. Wash. ST Legion Head Vicks First National Bank Citizens Trust CO
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