Putnam County Treasurer Candidates Announced
Greencastle Township candidates M. S. Miller and S. C. Sayers announce Democratic bids for Treasurer, subject to the primary. Theodore Raab of Washington Township and Jasper N. Miller of Monroe Township also announce Democratic Treasurer bids. Daniel V. Etcheson of Monroe Township cites a March 7 primary vote as the deciding factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Miller
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Daniel V. Etcheson
Monroe Township
Candidacies for Putnam County Sheriff Debated in Primaries
Edward H. Eitelforge of Madison township and Hark L. Jackson of Greencastle announce Democratic sheriff bids in Putnam County with primary voting set for March 7. Howard S. Harris of Greencastle and Allen Eggers of Jackson township also seek the Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hark L. Jackson
Greencastle
Putnam County
Allen Eggers
Jackson Township
Coroner Jacob E McCurry Seeks Putnam Primary Nomination
Coroner Jacob E. McCurry of Greencastle township declares his candidacy for coroner, subject to the Democratic primary decision in Putnam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. McCurry
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Political Gossip on Indiana Primary Law Battle
In Indianapolis, December reports reveal the Republican organization’s shift on the statewide primary. Long opposed to direct primaries, they publicly support the law while privately seeking to block it, using the press to claim defenders of democracy and later attacking provisions that limit party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Republican Organization of
Indiana
State Supreme Court
Republican
Republican Organization
James W. Fesler
Public Utilities
Millionaires
Harry S. News
Senate
Indianapolis Times Independent
Fosler
James W. Fosler
Fesler
Republican State Committee
Foster
Legal battle over section ten and its impact on law
A Republican legal brief argues that striking section ten would collapse the entire act or render the remainder unworkable. Indiana figures James W. Fosler faces criticism for publicly backing a candidate, with calls for his resignation from party leadership. Local notes from Stilesville report social events, church plans, and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Organization
Supreme Court
Junior Art Club Sells Tree For Charity
Girls from the Junior Art Club sold their Christmas tree at Miss Ethel Watson home on Thursday. The program was interesting and home made candy and crackerjack refreshments were served. Local residents Earl Darnell and James Kelley visit Indiana relatives. Mary Grider visited with Anita Fosher. Oyster supper in Parkersburg drew attendees from the area. Orville Everman of near Russellville spent Monday with the Everman brothers Glenn and Neal. Grace Darnell Ethel Watson and Anita Fosher attended an event in Roachdale Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Watson
Earl Darnell
James Kelley
Idianapolis
Milt Darnell
Mary Grider
Anita Fosher
Parkersburg
Orville Everman
Russellville
Glenn
Neal Everman
Grace Darnell
Roachdale
Social notes from Corn Stalk Valley households
Herbert Elmore and family visited the Hursts while Mrs. Emory Bowen and Mrs. Ervie Butler and daughter spent last Saturday with Mrs. O Webb. Dora Gahan and sons Delmas Albert Earl and Rob from Marion Ind visited Etheridge Bull’s family. Earl Nichols was in Greencastle on Sunday. Ralph Lechman visited his brother Jesse Monday. Dennis McCammack of Belle Union visited cousin Maynard Masten Saturday. Andrew Tincher made a business trip to Greencastle Monday. Wilbert Masten and family were in Greencastle Saturday. Mrs Perry Downey spent Wednesday with Mrs W B Sechman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Elmore
Davie Hurst
Emory Bowen
Ervie Butler
O. Webb
Dora ‘Gahan
Delmas
Albert
Earl
Robin
Marion
Ind
Etheridge Bull
Earl Nichols
Greencastle
Ralph Lechman
Jesse Lechman
Dennis McCammack
Belle Union
Maynard Masten
Andrew Tincher
Wilbert Masten
Perry Downey
W. B. Sechman
Poplar Grove News: Visits and Christmas Plans
Thomas Williams and sister Mrs. N G Lyons and Dorothy Trout of near Reelsville visited Mrs. Mary Williams and family Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Pearl Bales is staying with Mrs. Emory Sutherlin. Fred Lasley returned home from Indianapolis Saturday. Christmas exercises will be held at Poplar Grove Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Grove
Thomas Williams
N. G. Lyons
Dorothy Trout
Reelsville
Mary Williams
Pearl Bales
Emory Sutherlin
Fred Lasley
Indianapolis
Local Social Notes From Rock Branch Area
Mrs Mollie Kurtz spent a day last week with her daughter Mrs Harry Page. Mr and Mrs Norman Shotts and children visited Mr and Mrs J F McCloud on Tuesday. Miss Goldie Stevens stayed Monday night with Miss Lelia and Vera Wilson. Mrs Elmore Morphew called on Mrs John Smith Wednesday afternoon. Miss Lelia Wilson visited Thursday morning with Mrs Frank Mahan.
Sunday Visit List From Happy Hollow
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs James Davis with Everett and Earl Disney. Also Mr and Mrs C A Disney and family called on Mr and Mrs Matt Keck. Mrs John Malayer and daughter Bertha visited. Ollie Disney and Ellen Keck spent Sunday with relatives. Dan Disney stayed overnight in North Salem. Mack Lurber and wife joined Boling hosts Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hollow
James Davis
C A. Disney
Everett and
Earl
Joe Disney
John Malayer
Bertha
Matt Keck
Ollie Disney
Ellen Keck
Dan Disney
North Salem
Mack Lurber
Boling
Local Notes From Maple Hill Community
Hugh Mangus spent Saturday night with James Rodgers and family. Born to Mr and Mrs Jessie Ellis a son on December 16. Mrs William Johns ill but improving. Mr and Mrs Arthur Ragle visited Carey Payne and family. Mrs Columbus Lanster returned home after a few days with her daughter. Rev Cline to fill appointment at Long Branch Saturday night. Flora Johnson arrived in Portland Oregon. Bob Thomas of Lena spent Friday night with Wm Thomas. Schools plan a week’s vacation. Meeting at Beach Grove closed last Sunday night. Ona Thomas and Olive Boswell visited Greencastle over Friday night and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Hill
Hugh Mangus
James Rodgers
Jessie Ellis
Dee
William Johns
Arthur Ragle
Carey Payne
Columbus Lanster
Cline
Long Branch
Flora Johnson
Portland
Oregon
Bob Thomas
Lena
Wm. Thomas
Beach Grove
Ona Thomas
Olive Boswel
Greencastle
Christmas church events and social notices in Reelsville
Mrs Ed Powell of Chicago visits her mother Mrs Nettie Hathaway Mrs Daniel Reel of Montezuma visits with Mr and Mrs Charles Reel A Christmas tree and entertainment at the M E church Friday night December 24 The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Miss Josie Browns The Ladies Aid Society to serve dinner at the Farmers Institute January 6 at the M E church The state geologist will give a lecture at night Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Corn
Everett Warmoth
Christian Church
Arnold Store
Assembly Hall
Farmers’ Institute
Wendel Hicks
Robert Ray
Lucy Lineberry
John Huron
Avor
Reggie O’brien
Mills
Lee Cosner
Hurt
Gregory
Marion Boyd
Mary Walls
Coatesville Orchestra
Reelsville
Ed Powell
Chicago
Nettie Hathaway
Daniel Reel
Montezuma
Charles Reel
M. BE
Ladies’ Aid
Josie Brown
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
Real Estate Transfers in Cloverdale Jefferson and Washington Townships
Robert C. Davis and wife transfer land in Cloverdale to Nancy B. Davis. Liberty N. Scott transfers land in Jefferson township to Edward L. Scott. J. F. Gillespie transfers land in Washington township to Ray W. Neese and wife for 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Davis
Nancy B. Davis
Cloverdale
Liberty N. Scott
Edward L. Scott
Jefferson Township
J. F. Gillespie
Ray W. Neese
Washington Township
Paroles Granted to Terre Haute Men in Election Case
Four one year Terre Haute election conviction defendants have been paroled. Maurice Walsh John Messalink Arthur Gillis and Joseph Strauss are among those granted clemency and parole papers are en route from Washington to Leavenworth Kansas where parole processing is expected to take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Washington
Terre Haute
Maurice Walsh
John Messalink
Arthur Gillis
Joseph Strauss
Chewing Gum Warning Sparks Health Contagion Note
Dr John N Hurty state health commissioner released a record from Hazelton Indiana showing disease germs may linger in the mouth after recovery. Mary E aged fifteen quarantined for scarlet fever on October 3 released November 6. she gave gum to her three year old niece who developed scarlet fever on November 30. Dr Harty urges remembering germs can persist and warnings are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Hurty
State Board of Health
H. M. Arthur
Hazelton
Ind
Mary E
Watson Club That Failed at DePauw Banquet
Jim Watson sought to organize a Jim Watson Club at DePauw after a Greencastle address for his Senate campaign. Cecil C. Teague and DePauw alumni attempted to rally students but enthusiasm waned, and post banquet meetings at the Delta Tau Delta House failed to form the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Jim
Greencastle
DePauw
Cecil C. Teague
Jim Watson
Watson Club
DePauw Nan
Colege Boys
Delta Tau Delta House
George Neal
Slam Neal
Democrats of Fillmore precinct meet to elect committeeman
The Democrats of the Fillmore precinct in Marion township will meet on Saturday December 25 at 2 pm in the Fillmore schoolhouse to elect a precinct committeeman and conduct other business. Arthur J. Hamrick, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore
Marion Township
Arthur J. Hamrick
Floyd Township
Edgar J. Wilson
Emerson E. Ruark
Greencastle Township
Harry Talbott
Sayers
Greenes
Greencast Township
Greencastle High Builds Up For Roachdale Game After Christmas
Greencastle high basketball practice continues daily ahead of the Roachdale matchup scheduled after the Christmas holidays. No lineup changes yet though some players who showcased strong defense Tuesday may earn permanent spots. Coach Masters is pleased with Tuesday’s effort and scrimmages with the second team persist as the first team pushes to its limits. Boosters Club announced new interurban special cars aiding country and nearby town shoppers into Greencastle at night. This week service shifts from Saturday to Friday night with the eastbound 10 PM and the westbound 9:40 PM limited car adjusted to a 7:50 PM run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle High School
Roachdale
Masters
Greencastle
Boosters’ Club
Human Duck's Quacker Refuses to Be Silenced
Orange, Texas. Elmer Borgne, nicknamed the human duck, risks starvation and family hardship if he stops quacking. A duck tongue grows from the roof of his mouth, triggering constant quacks and disrupting his fishing and hunting livelihood. He contemplates removing the tongue despite potential impact on his future income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Tex
Elmer Borgne
Eimer
Elmer
Novel Demonstration in Missouri Damage Suit
In Springfield a damage suit against Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co. featured a live electrical demonstration. A wire was cut and a volunteer held both ends while a ringing phone completed the circuit, current passing through his body but he appeared unharmed. The jury could not reach a verdict and was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
W. T. Warren
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co
Louis Hoffman
Hoffman
Woman Bests Cougar With Child Clinging to Back
In Aberdeen Washington Mrs E Burkhart mother living at Tahola fought a large cougar for about twenty minutes with a pipe while her infant clung to her back. The beast attacked as she met her husband along a mountain path. She sustained minor scratches as she defeated the animal and fled home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beast
Aberdeen
E Burkhart
Tahola
Burkharts
Burkhart
Puzzled by Strange Pink Snake In Fort Worth
Dr John O Reilly found an eight inch pink snake on White Settlement Road Fort Worth Texas causing zoologists to speculate its species It reportedly has a sharp tail a flat head with reversed spectacles diamond markings and puffs but lacks fangs Experts will send the specimen to the state zoological department in Austin for identification
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Worth
White Settlement
John O'Reilly
O'Rielly
State Zoological
Mormon Temple for Hawaii Approved by Church
The Mormon church in Salt Lake City announced unanimous approval for building a temple at Laie on Oahu opposite Honolulu. About 12,000 members voted in favor during the eighty sixth semi annual conference opened by President Joseph F. Smith. It will be the sixth Mormon temple and the first outside North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Smith
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mormon Church
Laie
Honolulu
Oahu
Joseph F. Smith
North America
Woman Expert Leads Stamp Shipping Triumph at BEP
Miss Margaret Kerfoot, chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing division that fills and ships stamps to 64,000 post offices, supervised a record daily 25,000,000 stamp pack, with 101,000,000 sent to San Francisco for the fair and only one unrecoverable error in 32 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kerfoot
Ralph
Miss Kerfoot
San Francisco
Bureau
Stricken Dumb by Snake Restores Voice at St Mary’s
Mary Zubotski, 26, of East St Louis, who had been unable to speak for two months after a snake was thrown at her in Emersey Park, regained her voice at St Mary’s Hospital. After nervous spells and temporary hearing loss, a cider bottle in her room fermented loudly when warmed, frightening her and apparently triggering her speech return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mary Zubotski
East St. Louis
St. Mary’s Hospital
Mary
Emersey Park
Interurban Time Table for Eastbound Service
Eastbound interurban times listed with multiple daily departures including morning afternoon and evening runs. Times show varying minutes past the hour and several lines marked with L or Y, with routes labeled Highlander and Highlander services across the day.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tre Herald
Charles J. Arnold
South Jackson Street
Telephone
S. C. Sayers
O— Theodore Raab
Jasper N. Miller
Edward H. Eitelforge
Madison Township
Howard S. Harris
Willis
Thompson
Fincastle
Corn Stalk Valley
Delta Tau House
Mormon Temple For
Hawaii
Wowan
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Thieless
P. M
Greencas
Highlander
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
J. O. Mullinix
Reesville
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and Walnut Sts
Greencastle, Ind
W. M. McGaughey
Evans’ Block
Bloomington and
Seminary Streets
O. F. Overstreet
Ofice
Bence Building
South Vine Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!