Local incidents and notices fill week in Putnam County
A Ford roadster owned by Henry Lane damaged when a radius rod failed and collided with Hugh Barnett’s parked car on North Jackson. A mortgage foreclosure suit by Aetna Life Insurance Co. against J Frank Trout and others seeks $1,000. County Engineer O Neal drives a new Chrysler 52 Sedan. Several local residents and students are listed with births travels and hospital updates. Fire alarm reports a minor blaze at 210 East Seminary with smoke but no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Henry Lane
Hugh Barnett
North Jackson Street
Lane
Barnett
James Smith Sentenced After Penal Farm Escape
James Smith was taken to Pendleton Sunday by Sheriff Edward Eitelforge and deputy Alva Bryan to begin a term of 1 to 5 years in the state reformatory. Funeral services were held at Crawfordsville Monday afternoon for Mrs Frances Ellen Houlehan age 63 wife of Thomas Houlihan hardware merchant who died Friday night. Among the four surviving children is Mrs Henry L. Davis of Indianapolis, a former resident of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Pendleton
Edward Eitelforge
Alva Bryan
State Reformatory
Crawfordsville
Frances Ellen Houlehan
Thomas Houlihan
Henry L. Davis
Indianapolis
Guardian petition filed for 88 year old David Wallace
A guardian petition for David Wallace, 88, was filed in the Putnam Circuit Court by Albert Wallace alleging the elder cannot manage his affairs. Attorneys Hays and Murphy represent the petitioner. Parents Prof. and Mrs. W. F. Mitchell of 420 Anderson Street have a daughter born at County hospital Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Celidoni of Fox Ridge report a son, Frank Jr. Georgia Myrtle Wallace born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Beams south of town on State Road 43. Mary Kathryn Phipps and Stewart S. Cromer announce their marriage. Cromer and bride reside with the Phipps at 528 North Gary Street, Indianapolis. Mrs. Phipps formerly lived in Coatesville. Farewell services were held for Rev. and Mrs. Guy McHenry at the Crawfordsville Nazarene Church as they return to Peru, South America, to resume mission work begun in December 1925. the couple are well known in this city for earlier pastorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wallace
Putnam
Albert Wallace
Hays and Murphy
W. F. Mitchell
Anderson Street
County Hospital
Russell Beams
State Road
Georgia Myrtle
Mary Kathryn Phipps
Stewart S. Cromer
Cromer
Duance Phipps
North
Gary Street
Indianapolis
Guy McHenry
Peru
South America
Crawfordsville
Bryan couple relocates to Centerville after Greencastle visit
Mr and Mrs Laurence Bryan spent Sunday in Greencastle and will move to a new home in Centerville Indiana where Bryan works as a bank cashier. The Wolverine Brass Works sues L B Cowgill in Putnam Circuit Court for 55 44 and other relief, attorney S W Lee for plaintiff. Jesse Carson, visiting his uncle Prof O H Williams, heads home to Pullman Washington after a world tour. Christine Dietrich attended the Indianapolis Alumnae chapter of Phi Omega Pi Christmas party hosted by Dora Ulrich at 3428 College Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Bryan
Greencastle
Centerville
Indiana
Mr. Bryan
The
Wolverine Brass Works
Putnam
L. B. Cowgill
S. W. Lee
Jesse Carson
Prof
O. H. Williams
Pullman
Wash
Mr. Carson
Christine Dietrich
Indianapolis
Phi Omega Pi Sorority
Dora Ulrich
College Ave
Weekend guests and community notes span Hammond Alamo and Greencastle
Mrs George Cook and sons visited James L Randel in Hammond. Esther Snider, teaching in Indianapolis, vacationing with L D Snider family. Mr and Mrs W L Denman at James A Myers golden anniversary in Alamo with 200 attendees. Richard Denman and baby to visit NYC from New York City. Lap robe stolen from Clarence Vestal’s car near Allen Brothers store. Gilbert Rhea observed junior basketball game in Greencastle Crawfordsville vicinity. County Assessor Charles Marshall to attend state assessor meeting in Indianapolis to discuss next year with State Tax Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Denman
James A. Myers
Alamo
Montgomery County
Myers
Mr. Denman
Clarence Vestal
Allen Brothers
Charles Marshall
Indianapolis
Tueday
State
Local boxers set for Hoosier Rink card in Brazil
Two main and minor bouts join the program at the Hoosier Rink in Brazil Thursday night. Kaye Boswell of Greencastle faces Brazil heavyweight Bep Wilson in one main bout. Buck Warrell meets Frank Hadley of Brazil in the 140 pound class in a minor bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
Brazil
Kaye Boswell
Greencastle
Bep Wilson
Buck Warrell
Frank Hadley
Putnam County Deaths and Births Reported for October 1927
Twenty two deaths occurred in Putnam County in October 1927, compared with nine in October last year. For the year ending October 31, a total of 184 deaths have occurred, versus 183 in 1926. Twenty two births occurred in October this year, making birth and death rates equal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Mr and Mrs Dora Sweet Head to Cincinnati for Christmas
Mr and Mrs Dora Sweet plan a Thursday trip to Cincinnati to spend Christmas with Mrs Sweet's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Dora Sweet
Cincinnati
Mrs. Sweet
Local Holiday Visits and Obituary Notes in Town
Mrs. Frank Stossel of Ft Wayne and Mrs. Howard Yunker with Gretna Mary of Stubenville visit relatives here over the holidays. Miss Nannie Clay, 18, dies at her sister’s home with three sisters and a cousin named. funeral Thursday at St Pauls Baptist Church. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Lieut. Frank Irvin to spend holidays with the Irvin family. Doris Bee shows improvement after illness. Prosecutor Clifford Dickerson visits Indianapolis. Anna Walters returns home from hospital. Mrs. C B Havens and children in Denver due to a relative’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stossel
Ft. Wayne
Howard Yunker
Gretna Mary
Stubenville
Ohio
C. F. Mathes
Yunker
Frank Irvin
Selfridge Field
Mich
Greencastle
William Irvin
Cloverdale
Nannie Clay
William Manire
Ilinois Street
Manire
Jesse Wheatstraw
Sadie Clay
Indianapolis
St. Paul’s Baptist Church
Crown and
Howard Streets
Franklin
Forest Hill
Purdue Tops Methodists In Close 38 27 Victory
Purdue under Ward Lambert defeated DePauw 38 to 27 at Memorial gym in Lafayette. Crawley and Mountz sparked the Methodists early but Purdue seniors and recruits steadied the team as Wheeler sparked a late rally. Murphy, Harmeson, Kemmer and Eckert supported the final Purdue surge to secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Ward Lambert
Tribe F
Purdue
DePauw
Memorial Gymnasium
Thomas
Eibel
Lambert
Capt. Wheeler
Murphy
Harmeson
Kemmer
Methodists
Eckert
Gibbons
Weeee
Stevenson
Cummins
Linkmr
Et Schnatz
Wee
Coool Sleight
Kemmr
Lyle
Marshall
Anderson
Donner Heads Local Post of Legion
Greencastle Post No. 58 of the American Legion elected new officers for the coming year. Commander Wilbur Donner leads the slate, with James Walker as 1st Vice Commander and Truman G. Yuneker as 2nd Vice Commander. Adjutant Ernest Rice Smith and Finance Officer Fred H. Jordan were affirmed, with Benjamin H. Bruner as Chaplain and Glenn Crawley as Sergeant at Arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
American Legion
Reserve officers lead Greencastle Legion post into new year
Despite a small membership the Greencastle Post boasts three reserve officers on its rolls and proud service records. Four of seven saw overseas service, with three commissioned. Donner, Smith, Bruner hold infantry and transport corps commands. James Walker, Glenn Crawley and Fred Jordan served with the AEF and Jordan with the Mexican border. The group plans a troop school or non com school and a rifle club to spur county competition. A strong year under Commander James Hardy cited. Auxillary led by Miss Tona Mason grows in members and activity. The meeting in January will review last year and install new officers. open to all ex servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donner
Adjutant Smith
Motor Transport Corps
Bruner
Lieut
Yuncker
Washington, D. C
Sanitary Division
Medical Corps
James Walker
Glenn Crawley
Fred Jordan
AEF
F. Jordan
Greencastle
James Hardy
p@t
Exservicemen
Legion Auxiliary
Tona Mason
Legion
Suit on Note Filed By Green Castle Bank
The First National Bank of Green castle filed suit in the Putnam Circuit Court against William Gentry to recover a $150 unpaid note. James and Allee are the attorneys for the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Greencastle
Putnam Circuit
William Gentry
James & Allee
Marriage License for Melvin Moake and Dorothy Dorsett
Melvin Moake 27 a laborer of Cairo Illinois and Dorothy Dorsett 18 at home of Putnam County obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Moake
Cairo, Ill
Dorothy Dorsett
Putnam County
Damages Sought in Monon Rail Fatality Suit
Myrtle Kumming as administratrix of Karl Kumming's estate sues the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad for 10000 dollars. The case, moved from Owen county circuit to Monroe county court, stems from a July 23 1925 death when Kumming a traveling salesman was struck by a freight train at Smiths Crossing Owen county. The complaint cites weeds and tall grass on an embankment obscuring the view. Attorneys Charles A West James Tracy and Hickam and Rodenbeck represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Charles A West
James Tracy
Hickam and Rodenbeck
Russellville Hosts Large Community Meeting At High School
A Monday evening gathering at Russellville High drew over ninety attendees. County agents and educators spoke on 4-H clubs health education child welfare and hot school lunches to begin next year. Superintendent Westlund acted as Santa Claus distributing gifts from a Christmas Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville
Santa Claus
Robert H. Stevenson
Carol Shoultz
Clarence Gough
E. W. Baker
E. H. Westlund
Badgers Edge DePauw 32 17 In Wisconsin Victory
Wisconsin defeated DePauw 32 to 17 in Madison. The Badgers trailed 15 to 12 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, limiting DePauw’s scoring and securing a non conference win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badgers Sport
Depauw
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
DePauw University of Greencastle
Ind
Badgers
Hoosiers
Putnam County Farm Bureau Incorporation Reported
The Putnam County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association was incorporated today for $2,500. Headquarters will be in this city. Directors include Raymond Wright Chester Humphrey Paul Alpin A P Stoners Ray Clodfelter Paul Huffman Morton Fordice O A Day L A Dicks and R R Smythe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
Indianapolis
Raymond Wright
Chester Humphrey
Paul Alpin
A. P. Stoners
Ray Clodfelter
Paul Huffman
Morton Fordice
O. A. Day
L. A. Dicks
R. R. Smythe
Putnam County Democratic Club elects new officers
The Putnam County Democratic Club met in the Law Library on Saturday afternoon. Members reviewed Christmas season historical events and discussed political newspaper clippings. New members joined and officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. Theodore Crawley, Vice President Mrs. Geo. Raines, Treasurer Mrs. Walter Williams, Secretary Mrs. Claude King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Democratic Club
Law Library
Theodore Crawley
Geo. Raines
Walter Williams
Claude King
Christmas Spirit and Rain Cause School Disruptions
Heavy January rain disrupted Madison Center schools as pupils faced flooding. Teachers borrowed cars to reach housing, while Jess Ellis ferried children with a truck. Local families, farming activity, and Santa visits reflect a busy community amid weather and holiday preparations.
Social Notes Include Dinners and Illness Updates
Rev. W. E. Wilmoth and daughter Roberta shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. George Frank. The Corder children remain very ill with typhoid. Mrs. Aleen Thompson and Leona May visit Mrs. Myrtle Clog. Eula Staggs called last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wilmoth
Roberta
George Frank
Corder
Aleen Thompson
Leona May
Eula Staggs
Myrtle Clog
Real estate transfers listed for Greencastle and surrounding areas
A compilation of property deeds in Greencastle Monroe and surrounding townships shows transfers of lots and land parcels. Names include Gertrude Oakley Daniel M Fallis Forest Hill Cemetery Jos eph Hoffman Clarence F Brown Orah M O Hair Grace Call William Alkire and others with values ranging from 1 to 3 000 dollars, various townships and parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Grace Call
Orah M. O’hair
Fred Masten
William Alkire
Cloverdale
Ora M. O’hair
Grace Alma Call
Greencastle Township
Charles Rivers
Indianapolis
Louisville
R. R. Co
Albert N. Shuey
Charles H. Ashworth
Reelsville Local Notes and Community Moves
Mrs H M Smith on sick list. Mrs George Fox to Crawfordsville after her mother’s death. Mrs C E Hill and Mrs Ray Beaman and Mrs C F McAllister in Terre Haute last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Crawley of Greencastle in Reelsville Wednesday afternoon. Margaret Donald visiting sister Mrs Mary Reel. Norman Best home from Riley Hospital recovering. Funeral attendance for Mrs Somers. North side work begins on new telephone line to the exchange. George Mercer delivering wood. Cold spell elevates demand for fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Somers
Juniors Rally To Defeat Crawfordsville 26 9
Greencastle Juniors reverse an early deficit to beat Crawfordsville 26 to 9. The visitors led 9 6 at the half before Greencastle tightened defense and dominated the second period. Stone brothers Harris and Concilla led Greencastle with solid guard play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Crawordsville
Davies
Greencastle Boys
Crawfordsville Lads
Stone Brothers
Harris
Concilla
Christmas Tree and Program at M. P. Church
Christmas tree and program planned at the M. P. Church in Clinton Falls on Saturday night December 24 with all welcome. The funeral of Charlie Gillum of Paris Illinois was held at the M. P. Church with Rev. W E Wilmoth officiating before burial in a nearby cemetery. Mrs Enla Staggs and her sons visited Sunday with her mother Mrs Emily Boswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Charlie Gillum
Paris
Ill
W. FE. Wilmoth
Enla Staggs and Sons
Emily Boswell
Garfield Berry Run Over by Truck Incident
Garfield Berry of Clinton township was painfully injured in a Wednesday road accident when struck by a truck. Authorities reported the incident location and condition, with investigations ongoing into the crash circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Berry
Clinton Township
Truck accident injures Mr. Berry with multiple injuries
A truck he attempted to crank moved forward and ran over Mr. Berry, causing four broken ribs and severe bruising. Dr. 4 E. Ayler treated the injured man after the vehicle began firing and the clutch engaged as the motor started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Berry
4. E. Ayler
Record Christmas mail rush hits Greencastle Post Office
The Greencastle post office set a new record with the heaviest mail in history as six clerks on the floor and night staff processed the influx. Postmaster E R Bartley and Assistant Postmaster Ernest Stoner attributed the surge to the Christmas rush and noted early mailing cooperation eased the load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
E. R. Bartley
Ernest Stoner
West Coast
Stoner
Local Couple Sets World Cruise From New York
Dr and Mrs W R Hutcheson depart January 4 for New York then sail January 7 on the Hamburg American Resolute for a 37 849 mile world tour visiting thirty countries and sixty three cities. They travel with Mr and Mrs Walter Garrison of Knightstown Ind and plan to return in June aboard a 400 passenger ship with all expenses covered by the line.
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W. R. Hutcheson
New York City
Hutcheson
Walter Garrison
Knightstown
Ind
Madeira Islands
Spain
Algiers
France
Italy
Greece
Holy Lands
Palestine
Egypt
Suez
French Somaliland
East Africa
India
Ceylon
Burma
Sumatra
Java
Federated Malay States
Siam
Borneo
Sulu
Philippine Islands
South China
Formosa
North China
Korea
Japan
Hawaii
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Panama Canal
Panama Republic
Cuba
New York
Hamburg-American Lines
Court notices reveal multiple estate and debt actions
A claim of 675 against the estate of Ed Jones, deceased, by First National Bank of Greencastle. A finding for 116.50 for Central National Bank versus Upton J. Shaw and Alice J. Shaw. A suit against Earl Sutherlin for 2,220.03 by Citizens Trust Co. A sum of 869.59 awarded against Howard Deen on a note by National Surety Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jones
First National Bank of
Greencastle
The
Central National Bank
Upton J. Shaw
Alice J. Shaw
Citizens Trust Co
Earl Sutherlin
National Surety Company
Howard Deen
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Aetna Life Insurance Co
J. Frank Trout
Hays & Hays
Sullivan
Steven Chenoweth
Franklin Street
E. A. Chadwick
Town
Walnut
Vine Streets
Vine Street
Orville O'Neal
O. J. Rector Sales Company
Frederick Detthoff
Frank Thomas
C. Ed Jones
Edgar FE. Naughyle
Ethel Coffman
Frank Dominic
Fox Tudge
Charles von Tress
Limedale
Robert Marman
Hazel Arbuckle
Brownsburg
Mary Catherine Cannon
Harper's Bazaar
Clark Brackney
Culver City, Cal
Mrs
Dan Brackney
A. F. Caldwell
Rochester, Minn
Kyle
Gilbert Hughes
Bainbridge, Ga
Bettie Dhodeheaver
Appha Chi
Roanoke
Marjorie Dimmick
DePauw University
Cleveland
Alice Thomas
East Seminary Street
Margaret Atkinson
Hazel McLean
Indianapolis Teachers College
Claude Bivin
Thomas Bivin
Mr. Bivin
Bivins
West Washington Street
John C. Vermillion
C. H. Williams
Fillmore
Dominic Celidoni
Fox Ridge
Frank, Jr
George Cook
Hammond
Mrs. Cook
James L. Randel
Esther Snider
Mrs. L. D. Snider
Richard Denman
Baby
W. J. Denman
East Poplar Street
Gilbert Rhea
C. B. Havens
Denver
Colo
Doris Bee
Charles Eitelforge
Clifford Dickerson
Nja
Anna Walters
South Jackson Street
Wilbur Donner
1St Lt. Inf. Reserves
James
Hotchkiss
Behr
Ellerman
Andrews
Foster
Renee Eeres
Nelson
Peete
Thiele
Byram
Crawley
Deere
Incorporate
Putnam County Farm Bureau
Democratic Club
Madison Center
Herndon Irwin
Robert Irwin
Jess Ellis
Ivan Ruarks
Jess
Carey Dillinger
Mooresville
Nora
Scott Irwin
Smiley
Este
Harley Head
Santa
Ella Gardner
Everett, Gilbert
Clifford Dickey
Easton Dickey’s
Robert Johns
Oneca
Fla
Elder Prather
Salem
Lena
Long Branch
Brunerstown
H. M. Smith
Stone
Butler
Teee Thompson
Stump
Peter
Eseee Freeman
Teen Wee
Rhea
Clinton Falls
Circuit Court News
F. O. Overstreet
R. J. Overstreet
Bence Building
Greencastle, Indiana
W. W. Tucker
Dr. C
Warrington and
Walnut Streets
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