John W Smith Dies by Own Hand in Indiana Wood Shed
John W Smith 77 is believed to have killed himself with a shotgun in the wood shed behind his Crawfordsville home on Greencastle road after discussing illness. His wife found the body at 3 50 pm. He was born in 1851 in Putnam County, married Martha McMullen in 1872, and leaves a widow, three sons Joseph Harry and Fred, and three grandchildren. Funeral at his residence Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev J H Wilson.
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Crawfordsville
John W. Smith
Here
Greencastle Road
Corone
Griffith
Smith
Bond Takes New Post as Head Bookkeeper in Indianapolis
Henry Bond, formerly with Hydraulic Press Brick of Bra zil, resigned after two years as stenographer and clerk and has taken a position in Indianapolis. He now serves as head bookkeeper and private secretary to the owner and GM of the C Irish company, Indiana’s large motor coach builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bond
Near
Reelsville
Hydraulic Press Brick Company
Brazil
Indianapolis
C. Irish Company
Indiana
John Collett Dies Manager at Ridgeville Quarry
Word arrives of the death of John Collett longtime manager of the Mid-West Stone Quarries at Ridgeville, Indiana, where he has worked for several years.
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John Collett
Ridgeville
Donner Re elected Legion Head At Greencastle Meeting
The Greencastle Legion Post elected officers for 1929 led by commander Wilbur S. Donner. Capt. McMahan of the DePauw R O T C gave a Germany focused address, noting WWI changes to the country, aided by a map. Other officers include Ralph Fry as 1st Vice Commander Harold A. Fordice as 2nd Vice Commander Roy Evans as Adjutant and Frank Ashworth as Finance Officer. John A. Friend became Service Officer and Rev. B H Bruner served as Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Legion Post
Germany
McMahan
DePauw R. O. T. C
Legion Hall
Army of Occupation
Europe
Wilbur 8S
Donner
Legion Post
Ralph Fry
Bainbridge
Harold A. Fordice
Russellville
Roy Evans
Frank Ashworth
John A. Friend
B. H. Bruner
Deputy County Auditor Resigns to Join Louisville Fed Loan Bank
Wilber Clodfelter, former county treasurer, resigns as deputy auditor under Willis E. Gill, effective January 1, to become field representative with the Louisville Federal Loan Bank. Kathryn Miller, deputy auditor under William D. Lovett, will remain as deputy in the auditor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Clodfelter
Willis E. Gill
Louisville Federal Loan Bank
Kathryn Miller
William D. Lovett
Gill
Postmasters Confirmed in Indiana by Senate
The Senate late today confirmed two Indiana postmasters nominated by the President Alfred V. Res char of Anderson and Louis W. Otto of Crawfordsville as postmasters in their towns.
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Indiana
Senate
Washington
Alfred V. Reschar
Anderson, Ind
Louis W. Otto
Crawfordsville
Ind
Accident risks eye at Indiana Portland Cement plant
Arthur Scobee a local man employed at the Indiana Portland Cement plant narrowly escaped serious eye injury Thursday while operating an electric drill during construction work. He was forced to operate despite dangers as the incident occurred at the plant site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Scobee
Indiana Portland Cement Plant
Scobee
Eye Injury From Drill Accident Reported
A worker was drilled in a tight position when the instrument slipped and the handle struck his right eye. Dr. C. C. Tucker attended the wound. It is not known whether vision can be preserved at this time.
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C. C. Tucker
State Road 40 to be widened to eighty feet
Indianapolis December 14 The National highway U S Highway 40 running from Terre Haute to Richmond via Indianapolis will gain an eighty foot right of way across Indiana Director Williams of the Indiana Highway Commission announced today The eight foot right of way will run between property fence lines widening of the road bed will occur in several locations and filling station operators must stay outside the widened area This measures aims to improve safety on the heavily traveled trans continental highway often called the Main Street of the U S A Williams said
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Terre Haute
Richmond
Williams
Indiana Highway Commission
Robert Harbison Dies At Home Friday
Robert S. Harbison died at his south Jackson street home at 2:30 p.m. Friday after a week long illness, final years marked by declining health. A 79 year old formerly of Brick Chapel, he worked in a saw mill. He leaves a widow and several children including Mrs. Fred Reising, Mrs. Perry Myers of this city, Mrs. Susie Myers near Greencastle, Andrew Harbison, Everett Harbison, and Mrs. Ella Polim of Indianapolis.
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Robert S. Harbison
South Jackson Street
Brick Chapel
Fred Reising
Perry Myers
Susie Myers
Greencastle
Andrew
Everett Harbison
Ella Polim
Indianapolis
Farm Escape Caught in Michigan City
Patrolman Alex Hyksa nabbed John Hobbs a Pulaski Tenn escaped convict at Green and Franklin streets. Hobbs, serving a petit larceny sentence, had been at large from Putnamville state farm for over a year and may receive 1 to 5 years for逃ing. He confessed when detained and Hyksa received a $10 reward.
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Michigan City
INS
Alex Hyksa
John Hobbs
Pulacki, Tenn
Putnamville
Hobbs
Hyksa
Green and
Franklin Streets
Earl Lambka
Putnamville Institution
Snyder
State Farm
Hyssa
Fruit Growers to Organize in January
Putnam County fruit growers plan to formalize as an active group in January with County Agent R H Stevenson as acting secretary treasurer until officer elections. Members urged to join beforehand to ensure a good paid up membership. dues are $2 annually for two monthly publications.
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Putnam County
R. H. Stevenson
Stevenson
R. A. Ogg
Kiwanis Club
Court House
Monroe McCown
Purdue University
Doyle Zaring
State Horticulture Society
Trustees Attend Closing Sessions of Putnam County Meeting
Eight trustees from Putnam County including Paul Albin and George Douglas along with County Superintendent John C. Vermillion attended the closing sessions of the annual township trustees meeting in Indianapolis. The trustees listed represent Greencastle Cloverdale Jefferson Washington Madison Clinton Monroe Floyd and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Albin
Greencastle Township
George Douglas
Cloverdale Township
Robert Allee
Jefferson Township
Edd Chew
Washington Township
Lawrence Rockhill
Madison Township
Warren Newgent
Clinton Township
Frank Edwards
Monroe Township
Paul Frederick
Floyd Township
Putnam County
John C. Vermillion
Indianapolis
Repeal of Tenure Provision with Health Serum Plan
Thursday resolutions included repealing the teacher tenure provision, continuing present textbooks, abolishing county and township teachers institutes, maintaining the current salary scale for county superintendents, and calling on the state board of health to provide free serum for hydrophobia patients.
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State Board of Health
Tucker Family Heads to Boston for Christmas Visit
Dr and Mrs C C Tucker and daughter Martha will spend the Christmas holidays in Boston as guests of Mrs Tucker's parents. They will be away from December 23 to January 3.
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Mrs. C. C. Tucker
Martha
Boston
Mrs. Tucker
Martinsville defeats Cubs 39 to 33 in hard fought game
Martinsville Artesians edge Greencastle Cubs 39 33 on the local floor Friday night. Sharp shooting by Brown and G Crawley helped Greencastle lead 8 2 early, but Martinsville pulled away after the half to lead 28 18, with Suddith, Eubank and Self constant threats and two Martinsville players Whitlow and Williams leaving due to injuries and fouls.
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Martinsville
Tiger Cubs
Greencastle
Brown
G. Crawley
Cubs
Artesians
Whitlow
Williams
Campbell
Evan Crawley
Gene Crawley
Tobin
Stone
Sudditch
Eubank
Self
Cubs Edge Artesians In Low Scoring Conclave
Suddith made two free throws and Williams one. Campbell scored 3 for the Cubs with a field goal and a free throw. Brown and FE added field goals as the Cubs rallied. Crawley cut the lead to 28-22, then Suddith, Brown and Eubank contributed. Sel hit a long basket before the Cubs called time with 34-25. Tobin and Stone added scores for the Cubs as Martinsville scored on Wallace and Self, finishing 39-33.
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Brown
G. Crawley
Martinsville
Greencastle
Suddith
Whitlow
Curtis
Williams
Cubs
E. Crawley
Self
Eubank
Artesians
Tobin
Baker
Campbell
Crawley
Artesian
Sel
Stone
Wallace
Car crash demolishes sedan after pole collision on Indiana street
Mark Hamilton's Jewett sedan crashed into a pole on Indiana street Friday night, rebounded and hit a second pole near 304 and 308 South Indiana and caused broken window lights at the Pollom residence. The car was a total wreck and removed Saturday morning. Hamilton, unhurt, refused comment. He is the son of John Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hamilton
South Bloomington Street
South Indiana Street
Hamilton
Indiana Street
Mrs. Ida Pollom
South
E. R. Bartley
Pollom
South Jackson Street
Jewett
John Hamilton
Water company injunction heard in federal court
In Indianapolis on December 15 the Indiana public service commission faced a challenge from Greencastle Water Works arguing it undervalued its property. Three federal judges heard the case seeking an injunction against enforcing the commission’s rate schedule and detailing disputed valuations and potential earnings.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Public Service Commission
Greencastle Water Works Company
Greencastle Company
Samuel Alschuler
Circuit Court of Appeals of
Chicago
Thomas W. Slick
South Bend
Indiana
Robert C. Baltzell
Mrs Donner Reports On Red Cross Drive in Putnam County
Mrs Frank Donner, chairman, reports 620 Red Cross members in Putnam County, 180 short of the 800 quota. The shortfall stems from canvassers not reaching busy residents. In Roachdale, students secured satisfactory results. Most memberships were annual one dollar, with thirteen contributing five dollars and three sustaining ten dollar memberships.
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Frank Donner
American Red Cross
Greencastle
Putnam County
Red Cross
Phi Delta Kappas
Roachdale
A.G. Brown
J. F. Cannon
Wabash Valley Electric Co
Russell Brown
Moore & Cook Shoes
Edward Eitelforge Sr
E. B. Evans
C. C. Gillen
Anna D. Gilmore
McCurry’s Furniture
J. J. Oakes
Fred O’hair
Mildred Rutledge
Star Store
George Weber
Curtis Hughes
Putnam Co
Winners in corn show announced at Putnam County fair
The fourth annual Putnam County Corn Show at First National Bank ended Saturday with sweepstakes prizes awarded to Dean Webster for yellow corn entries and a slate of winners across five classes led by Webster in several divisions. Lectures on corn root rot and fertilizer experiments closed the event in the Court House Assembly Room.
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Putnam County
First National Bank
Court House
Gregory
Purdue University
Gardner
The
Potash Import Co
Dean Webster
Russellville R. 1
Mrs Rariden Receives New Chevrolet Car in Greencastle
Mrs S R Rariden of Greencastle was presented the Chevrolet coach by Greencastle merchants Saturday afternoon. A large crowd filled the public square south side, roping was needed for traffic control. A $5 credit was left for June Harding Evans, son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Evans of Cloverdale, to be kept in the Greencastle Savings Loan Association until he turns 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Rariden
Greencastle
Greencastle Chamber of Commerce
Greencastle Savings & Loan Association
June Harding Evans
Jesse Evans
Cloverdale
Loan Association
Juniors Top Manual in 37 to 11 Prelim win
Greencastle Juniors overwhelmed Manual high school freshman team of Indianapolis 37 to 11 in a Friday night preliminary game. Local Juniors led 15-7 at halftime as substitutes saw action late. Pat Conilla scored 8 points and McAnally stood out among regulars.
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Greencastle
Manual High School
Indianapolis
McAnally
Pat Concilla
Dawson
Stone
Hurst
PO FT TP
Meoiby Ae Ag Oy
Dangor
jBatier
Bowd
Ftammond
F Vane
Kleppe
Whitaker
Bcc
New Electric Rates Placed in Six Cities
Central Indiana Power Company adds optional active room rates in six cities Greencastle Clinton Attica Noblesville Warsaw North Manchester. At Attica the 50 kWh 10 to 9 cents per kWh with room-based scaling 7 cents per hour for next four kWh 3 cents for additional. minimum $1. Rates apply to Jan billing.
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Indianapolis
Central Indiana Power Company
Public Service Commission
Glenn van Auken
Insula
Wabash Valley Electric Company
Greencastle
Clinton
Attica Electric Company
Attica
Northern Indiana Power Company
Noblesville
Wabash
North Manchester
van Auken
Electric chair used for Illinois first time at Joliet
Illinois marked a historic milestone today by applying the electric chair for a legal execution at Joliet. The order arrived as the condemned inmate faced the trestle of justice, underscoring a controversial shift in capital punishment practices once reserved for other states.
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Joliet
Til
Illinois
Three men executed for first degree murder at old penitentiary
Three men — Dominic Bressetti a Chippewa Indian, Brown, and Claude Clark — were put to death for the murder of William Beck, a farmer near Waukegan. Bressetti allegedly hired as a farm hand, learned Beck’s money, and conspired with associates to rob him. Beck was fatally shot during the robbery attempt.
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Th Old Penitentiary
Dominicsetti
Brown
Claude Clark
Cony
William Beck
Waukegan
Bressetti
Beck
John Negroes
Lake Coun
Prof Arlt Receives First 1929 Local Auto License
Prof Gustave Arlt of DeP University receives Greencaste s first 1929 automobile license as new plates go on sale Saturday. The initial number issued is 565-701 under state motor laws proclaimed in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Arlt
Dep University
Greencaste
Auw I
Indiana
la Cording
University of Wisconsin Closes Early Over Flu Epidemic
Madison reports the University of Wisconsin closed today before closing time due to a flu epidemic. School authorities note over nine hundred cases of flu and severe colds among students, disrupting campus operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University OF Wisconsin
Fifty to sixty Rhode Island Red chickens stolen near Greencastle
Harvey O hair reports loss of fifty to sixty Rhode Island Red hens from his farm north of Greencastle on State Row 43. The theft came to light Friday after a road scraping crew found a sack of chickens along a highway and delivered it to his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Harvey O'Hair
Greencastle
State Row
Mr. O’hair
Dr Tillman Rawley Trial Set For Thursday
Dr Tillman Rawley a Patricksburg veterinarian pleaded not guilty after being arrested Thursday noon on a charge of concealing a still preferred by his adopted son Ralph His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10 am next Thursday Rawley posted 1000 bond signed by John J Whalen The adopted son remains jailed on a separate charge alleging intent to kill his father reported by Spencer World
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Tillman Rawley
Patricksburg
Ralph
Justice of Peace
M. V. Foster
Rawley
John J. Whalen
Spencer World
Veteran Actor Theodore Roberts Dies in Hollywood
Movieland today mourns Theodore Roberts the Grand Old Man of the screen aged 47. He died at his Hollywood home late yesterday from uremia caused by influenza after a brief illness and operation. His health had declined for years but his passing shocked colleagues and the cinema community.
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Hollywood
Cal
Movieland
Theodore Roberts
Roberts
Euremia
DePauw Economist Asked to Write Bank Reserves Article
Dr W F Mitchell of DePauw University economics department is commissioned to author the entry on Bank Reserves for the Encyclopaedia of the Social Sciences. Edwin R A Seligman is editor in chief and Alvin Johnson is managing editor. The work is a new ten volume project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Mitchell
Economics Department
DePauw
Encyclopaedia of the Social Sciences
Edwin R. A. Seligman
Alvin Johnson
Arthur Meyers Accidents Involving Overland at Manhattan Road
Arthur G Splinter Myers of Ohio Street sustained a broken pose after his Overland crashed into the rear of a Nash car on Manhattan road south of Monon crossing Friday around 6 pm. Myers had been returning from work at a cement plant. Nash was parked without lights. Nash owner not identified. Nash slightly damaged. Overland totaled and towed to the Tribby Garage.
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Arthur Meyers
Arthur G
Myers
Ohio Street
Overland
Nash
Manhattan Road
Monon Crossing
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W. S. Donner
Legion Head
Robert Harbison
Seen Weens
Settee
Ae Yaa
Foo
Serene
Seer
Water Company
Stock Commission
Clyde H. Jones
Arthur L. Gilliam
Commission
Mrs. Donner
Leo Hazlett
Otis Clodfelter
Russellville R
Hazel Clodfelter
Frank Day
Fillmore R
Paul McGaughey
Lawrence MccCammack
J. C. Wilson
Frank Collins
E. P. Hauck
Philip B. Hutcheson
D. L. Norman
Daniel A. Hutcheson
C. E. Lear
Ora McGaughey
J. P. Carrington
John W. Day
Rex Hathaway
John Skelton
Joe Cooper
Greencastle R
Marion Sears
Fillmore
James Lenard
Belle Union
E. L. Norman
Ten Ears
Paul Havermale
Albert Goff
Morris McGaughey
Homer Stockwell
Bert Clodfetter
Gardner Proctor
Roy Stockwell
Mrs. Rariden
Ill
Prof. Arlt
Wis
DR. Rawley
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