Young Hunter Shot by Companion Near Greencastle
Edgar Pointer, 17, son of Mr and Mrs William Pointer of south Greencastle, was seriously wounded when fellow hunter Lee Manus, also of south Greencastle, fired a single barrel shotgun at him during a farm hunt near Dr W R Hutcheson’s farm three miles east of the city. Forty seven shot pierced his right side from head to waist. most shot were removed at Hutcheson’s office. Pointer wore a heavy mackinaw which likely saved his life. infection may follow. Local note: Christmas prayer meeting at Locust Street Church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hutcheson
Edgar Pointer
William Pointer
South Greencastle
Lee Manus
Jesse Manus
Pointer
Hutcheson
Local News In Greencastle many travelers noted for holidays
A string of residents and former Greencastle residents travel to Indianapolis Kokomo and nearby towns for Christmas visits and business. Notables include John P Allee Frank Coss Herschal Foster Delphine Dunn N W Barnes Geralda Thomas Naomi Gregg Ralph Lenig C W Jones James H Hill and Alva Lisby. Community events include a chapel program at Greencastle High School and a Christmas toy fund collected by Alonzo Cook and Miss Lelia Talbott for local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Gregg
Greencastle High School
Kokmo
C. W. Jones
Indianapolis
Ohio
James H. Hill
Mr. Hill
Lois Brown
Robert Taylor
Robert Lane
Leslie Lewis
Gloves Highlighted in Fashion Section for Gift Ideas
The fashion page features gloves as a recommended gift, noting style options and practical use for winter wear. Readers are urged to consider leather, wool, and knit varieties, with tips on pairing with coats and accessories.
Knights Templar Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
The Greencastle Commandery No. 11 of the Knights Templar met December 22 and elected officers including Alec Lane Eminent Commander Conrad Gautier Generalissimo Earl Lane Captain General Edward Caldwell Senior Warden Joseph Gillespie Junior Warden Addison Hootman Prelate William Houck Treasurer James Hays Recorder Aaron Duff Standard Bearer Sword Bearer J Talbott Christie Warder Clarence Crawley Sentinel James Bardel Trustees Bittles Houck Houck for one to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Knights Templar
Alec Lane
Conrad C. Gautier
Earl C. Lane
Edward E. Caldwell
Joseph F. Gillespie
Addison M. Hootman
William M. Houck
James Mc. Hays
Aaron J. Duff Heber H. Ellis
J. Talbott Christie
Clarence C. Crawley
James L. Bardel
Baser Bittles
Busy Holiday Post Office Handles Record Packages
The post office saw a surge in holiday mail with more packages than ever before this Christmas season. Extra workers manned the wagon delivery and postal windows stayed open later to accommodate rush recipients. Most parcels go to Indiana cities while many cards and small letters circulate nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ould
Frank Ashworth
Citisens
Indiana
Unpaid Greencastle Sewer Assessments Prompt Penalty
Some Greencastle property owners have not paid the first installment of sewer tax on the project benefiting their properties. With $400 still overdue and due date passed, County Treasurer Henry H. Runyon warned a delinquent penalty will be added if payment is not made immediately. Sewer bonds tied to the tax funds are being held in the treasurer's office until collection covers the bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Henry H. Runyon
Etter and Cooper Christmas Candies and More
Etter and Cooper advertise a fine assortment of Xmas candies nuts oranges apples bananas and oysters. They promise a good line of cuff links and tie pins with prices 26e and 60 cents at the Fashion on West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Etter & Cooper's
Bargain Page Ad Promises Full Listings for Readership
Advertising notice hints that readers will skip novels for a full page of bargains in the local newspaper. The teaser emphasizes value content aimed at the average shopper, urging attention to the advertised deals and prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Herod
S. Main ST
Nance’s Creamery
Hitch
N. Vine Street
Daniel Kelley
Vine Street
Ghew
The
Greencastle Water Works Co
Locust Street
Albert Hamrick
W. A. Beemer
Joel Carr
Fay Davidson
Coatesville
John P. Allee
Ame
Frank Coss
Herschal Foster
Cloverdale
Delphine Dunn
Prof
Mrs. N. W. Barnes
Geralda Thomas
Ralph Lenig
Muncie
Ind
Alva Lisby
Melba Raines
Lisby
Miss Raines
Harry Burdett
John Burdett
Bainbridge
Vera Sillery
Charles Sillery
Carpentersville
John Listinfelt
Putnam County
Ida McKinley Graham
H. W. Graham
Joe Shoemaker
Jacob Shoemaker
H. O. Bratton
Bratton
I. Kahn
St. Louis
Mr. Kahn
Charley Keifer
Billy” Jones
Jimmy” Hays
E. Shipley
Roscoe Lisby
Ora Meek
Cedric Noble
LaGrange, Lll
W. W. Tucker
J. V. Masters
Martinsville
Irving Brown
W. W. Brown
Purdue
C. L. Airhart
Ransom Vancleave
New Market
Horace and
Carl Toole
University
Sullivan
A. B. Lagle
Newcastle
E. R. Carswell
Atlanta, Georgia
Carswell
Presbyterian Sunday
Dora Morgan
Cleveland
Bryce Morgan
Fitch Electric Company
Thatity
Mr. Morgan
Lucille Jones
Oath College Avenue
Rev. Simmons
Lelia Talbott
Anna Seales
Alonzo Cook
Noving
Nance's Creamery
Phoenix
Adv
Etter & Cooper
PaPeaMes
the Herald
Vestal’s
Greencastle Telephone Company
Osteopathy
Lyric Theatre
E. A. Brownings Grocery
Washington and Vine Sts
Seal Ogos
Zess & Company Grocers and Bak
Heteep
John Eitel & Son
Pete
Greencastle Gas CO
Greencastle Produce Company
Turkeys
Hiens
Mie
E. Washington St
India
W. C. Timmons
Indianapolia
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