Local officials note court term schedule and holiday travel
The Putnam Circuit Court term ends Saturday and the January term begins January 2. No major cases are scheduled for the remainder of the term. Several residents announce Christmas and holiday travel plans to cities including Washington D C Louisville New York and Tulsa OK while others plan gatherings with family and friends. A sale advertises big reductions at Rickett's Jewelry Store.
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Putnam Cirit Court
Stick Candy Sold Cheap at Cooper and Inman Ad
Get your old fashioned Stick Candy two pounds for 24 cents at Cooper and Inman. Advert.
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Cooper & Inman
Christmas Visits and Local News From Greencastle
Mrs S C Prevo and family plan Christmas in West Union Illinois with Charles Prevo. Eugene Callender returns home from Los Angeles. Miss Helen Larus visits from Danville Normal College. Ethel Pate from Porto Rico staying with Ewan family in Terre Haute. W M Blanchard speaks on The Christmas Spirit at Kiwanis lunch. Mrs C W Otis hosts musical numbers. Catherine Call of Gary to spend Christmas with Carmon family. Ann Cannon to return from Gary to Greencastle for holidays. Annice Moore visiting Indianapolis. County Hospital reports Ed Watts in less favorable condition. Rickett's Jewelry Side offers large silverware reductions.
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Ethel Pate
Porto Rico
Charles Ewan
Terre Haute
W. M. Blanchard
Kiwanis Club
C. W. Otis
Fruit Cake Advertisement by Cooper and Inman
Local bakery segment showcases Cooper and Inman offering fruit cake orders with possible seasonal specials. The notice details contact options and ordering timelines for holiday delivery.
Christmas party at Presbyterian Church planned in Frankfort
Fred Hosea travels to Frankfort for the annual Christmas party to be held Friday at 7 30 pm with an interesting program featuring children participation and an open invitation to the public. Mrs Mary Mathias visits Chicago to see her son Lee Mathias. J P Allen Jr and wife host guests from St Louis Boston and Chicago for Christmas including Swahlen family Hester family and Dr Percy Swahlen. Glen Skelton principal and John C Vermillion county superintendent key speakers at a Reelsville community meeting with a big basket supper noted.
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The
Presbyterian Church
J. P. Allen, Jr
Glen Skelton
John C. Vermillion
Reelsville
Mother Freed On Charge Of Aiding Sons In Burglaries
In Brazil Indiana Mrs. Colin Pilant age 29 was acquitted by a Clay Circuit jury of receiving stolen goods and aiding her two sons Burton 19 and Arthur 17 in seven burglaries in Brazil and Terre Haute. The sons, previously convicted, testified that they used loot to outfit a river trip.
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Celia Pilant
Clay County
Burton
Brazil
Ind
Colin Pilant
Clay
Arthur
Terre Haute
Pilant
Burton Pilant
Arthur Bolinger
Tiffee
State Reformatory
Auditor to Move to Indianapolis Soon
County Auditor and Mrs. W. D. Lovett will move to Indianapolis next Tuesday to make their home at 1307 North Meridian Street. Mr. Lovett has not determined his plans in the capital city. They moved here from a Roachdale area farm four years ago. Eastbound Big Four train No. 20 will now stop at Greencastle for passengers bound for Indianapolis and points east, effective immediately.
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W. D. Lovett
Vine Street
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Cleveland
Youth Robbery Sparks Jailhouse Vigilante Rumors
After a store robbery of $91.50 on South Main, McCoy is beaten in a riotous chase. Three hours later Fred Meadows in a crowded jail reports a suspected lynching mood as authorities weigh if McCoy died by his own hand or by cell mates. Jailer notes high tensions and potential isolation for any suspect known as "The Fox."
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McCoy
South Main St
Fred Meadows
Young McCoy
Illness Deepens for Mrs. Lemira Goodhue at Northampton
Mrs. Lemira Goodhue aged 78, mother-in-law of the President, grew gravely ill with influenza Tuesday night at Dickingon Cooley Hospital in Northampton Massachusetts. hospital officials report close contact with Mrs Coolidge at the White House as her condition worsens.
Hog and cattle prices ease at Indianapolis market
Livestock report from Indianapolis on December 22 notes hogs fifteen cents lower while cattle trade remains steady. Steers fall by about 14 dollars, heifers up fifty cents to 15.50, and lambs steady at 12 to 12.50 per hundredweight.
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Indianapolis
Dee
Federal Grand Jury Report Expected Late Today
United States District Attorney Albert Ward said the federal grand jury will likely issue its report late this afternoon. Rumors say more than 200 indictments may be returned, including actions against prominent Indiana politicians and bankers.
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Federal Grand Jury
United States
Albert Ward
Indiana
Federal Building
Alienists declare Mrs. Snyder and Gray sane
Albany, N Y Dec 22 The state board of alienists reports Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray are sane after exhaustive examination. Both are slated for execution in the electric chair January 12 for the murder of Albert Snyder. Governor Smith may grant clemency, acting as the last hope.
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Albany
N. Y
INS
Smith
State Board of Alienists
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Snyder
Albert Snyder
Rogers Silver Tea Spoons at Rickett's Jewelry Sale
Ads note Rogers silver tea spoons priced at 98 cents, marked as a value deal at Rickett's Jewelry sale. Includes reference to a six item quantity and a price value context of two dollars.
Obituary for Julia Dean Staggs from Morton Indiana
Julia Dean Staggs born March 1 1920 near Morton Indiana died November 30 1927 at age seven years nine months. She was kind and loved by all. in second grade when septic poison ended her life. Survived by father Wanda Mae Stages mother brother James nine sisters Merle four Gloria two and many relatives. The family offers thanks to those who helped during illness and death.
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Julia Dean Staggs
Wanda
Mae
Morton
Ind
Julia
James
Merle
Gloria
Rogers at Rickett's Jewelry Sale
Six silver tea spoons guaranteed for 25 years wear advertised by Rogers at Rickett's Jewelry Sale.
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Rogers
Rickett's
Rickett’s
For Sale Brass Bedstead and Red Star Oil Stove
For sale a brass bedstead and a Red Star oil stove in good condition. Phone number 760 X.
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