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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1927

Page

3

Christmas Roundup of Local News and Legal Notices

Miss Crystal Cooper returns to Benton Harbor to spend Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cooper. Mrs. J. G. O’Neal undergoes major operation in Washington D C. suit between R V Law Motor Company and First National Bank moves to Montgomery County for fair trial. Mila May Barrow wins $477.50 against Elmer and Oscar Allen plus foreclosure decree. Mrs. John Bigger travels from Houston after her father’s death. Local residents visit relatives for the holidays. Paoli death listed for Etta Hillis Walthall. Real estate lease petition against John H. Risk. Clinton Center School earns small Dough Boy award for war memorial funds. Katherine Long visits from Berea College. William R. Managham and Lena Southwood wed in Terre Haute. Sam Wilson fined $10 for intoxication. Indianapolis relatives visit for Christmas. Ethel Tillotson sends Doughboy memorial wreath. J. Frank Collins appointed administrator of Joseph C. Collins estate. Indian Refining Co sues George Mercer for $121.93. S W Lee attorney.

Caseload Wrapup in Putnam Circuit Court Term

Twenty eight civil and criminal actions were dismissed stricken or had judgments rendered in the Putnam Circuit court on Saturday, the last day of the fall term.

Putnam Circuit

Dismissal in suit against Wabash Valley Electric Co.

Suit of Richard Duncan against the Wabash Valley Electric Co for damages was dismissed in the Putnam Circuit Court Saturday at cost of the plaintiff Morrison Brothers local Studebaker dealers have leased rooms west of their present location to use for a display repair department and office east room as a shop Fixtures are being installed. The pageant Peace presented by members of the Sunday School of the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon was a most impressive service.

Richard Duncan Wabash Valley Electric Co Putnam Morrison Brothers Studebaker The Methodist Church

Senator Elmer Thomas and Mrs Thomas Depart Washington Visit

Senator and Mrs. Elmer Thomas of Washington, holiday guests of Mr. Thomas' brothers, left Tuesday for Washington after their stay here during the holidays.

Elmer Thomas Washington

Cement chemist James Hardy moves to New York City

James Hardy, longtime chemist at the Indiana Portland Cement Company local plant, transfers to New York City for a similar post with a salary increase. He and his wife plan to relocate soon. Also noted is Mackey, Ind., Christmas visit by Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hudlin and daughters. Lelan Stewart, former Putnam County Poor Farm superintendent now serving a prison term, granted a ten day Christmas parole and expected release early April. Mrs. Stewart and son reside in Indianapolis. Mrs. Albert Nelson of West Walnut Street left for Martinsville after her brother Joseph Griffith’s death.

James Hardy Indiana Portland Cement Company New York City Mrs. Hardy Lelan Stewart Putnam County Jackson Greencastle Stewart Indianapolis Albert Nelson West Walnut Street Martinsville Joseph Griffith Mary Cannon John Cannon East Seminary Street Harpers Bazaar

Christmas Guests and Local Events Highlight Small Town Gathering

Chest nut street residents Mr. and Mrs. James Hardy spent Christmas in Rockville with the Vossmeyers and Eaton visitors. Michiana guests include Miss Mary Funican, Clyde Harris, and Wib Crawley. Firefighters fought a small roof fire at the Alpha O sorority house. Legal action shows John W. Branneman suing Curtis E. Jones for three unpaid notes totaling 775.43 plus fees.

Frank Wallace Escapes Penal Farm Held in County Jail

Frank Wallace is held in the County Jail on a charge of escaping from the penal farm on December 29. He was sent to the institution by the Carroll County circuit court. S. C. Sayers drove to Attica on Monday to spend the day with his father and relatives.

Frank Wallace Carroll County S. C. Sayers Attica

Bailey suit money petition filed in Putnam Circuit Court

Lela Bailey has filed suit for suit money in Putnam Circuit Court against Arthur Bailey. The couple are in a divorce action. Clifford Hunt of Willoughby Ohio visited his parents and relatives for Christmas and returned to Willoughby Monday evening.

Lela Bailey Putnam Arthur Bailey Clifford Hunt Willoughby, C J. G. Hunt Willoughby

Mrs. James Birt Visiting Relatives in Somerset Ky

Mrs James Birt and her children from North Madison Street are spending the holidays visiting relatives in Somerset Kentucky, staying with family over the festive period.

James Birt North Madison Street Somerset, Ky

Dorothy Walls to Visit Noblesville and Knightsville

Miss Dorothy Walls will visit Noblesville Indiana this week and her brother James Walls will visit Knightsville. The notes indicate two separate family visits with locations specified.

Dorothy Walls Noblesville Ind James Walls Knightsville

Hellinger Family Return From Greenville Christmas Visit

John Hellinger came back from Greenville Illinois after Christmas. Mrs. Hellinger and their daughter plan to return later in the week.

John Hellinger Greenville

Professors to Attend National Meetings This Week

Prof. William Sherman and Prof. W. W. Carson of DePauw University will attend a meeting of the American Economic Association in Washington D C this week. Dr. William Blanchard will attend a meeting of the organic division of the American Chemical Society at Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio.

William Sherman W. W. Carson DePauw University American Economic Association Washington, D. C William Blanchard Organic Division American Chemical Society Ohio State University Columbus Ohio

Christmas visitors fill Evansville and nearby towns list

Mrs Ralph Randel and son spend Christmas in Evansville. Mrs Edna Arnold Lockridge of Gary Indiana visits relatives here. Miss Ann Cannon and Miss Mary Cannon, both Gary teachers of music, and many others from Indianapolis Terre Haute and South Bend are noted visiting or returning home for the holidays.

D. P. Alexander Gary Jack Clodfelter Ralph Randel and Son Evansville Edna Arnold Lockridge Indiana F. C. Tilden Lockridge Ann Cannon Frank Cannon

Skelton Visits Reeves During Christmas Holidays

E. P. Skelton of Logansport visited Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Reeves during the Christmas holidays, sharing time together in a festive gathering.

E. P. Skelton Logansport Mrs. C. P. Reeves

Greencastle Weekend Visitors and Local Chats

A sequence of social visits is noted across Indiana towns. Mr and Mrs James Samuel Sweet and relatives from Logansport and Terre Haute visited Greencastle with Mrs Tom Sweet and Martha. Indianapolis guests Mrs M S Miller and Embuise Gerhardt spent Christmas with Mrs Joe Kettery’s family. Pontiac dealers from Roachdale will drive new cars home from Pontiac Michigan. Howard Treat returns from West Point Academy to Ben Davis. Local trips include L C Brown at Coatesville with A R Todd. Others visited Indianapolis and Beck Sales Co. in business matters.

Joe Skelton Terre Haute Fred Goddard James Samuel Sweet Logansport Elmo Sweet Terre Haute Normal Tom Sweet Kankakee, IL Martha M. S. Miller Gerhardt Howard Treat West Point Academy Ben Davis

Christmas Day Hostings Include Several Local Guests

Mr and Mrs W A Miller entertained on Christmas Day with guests Mr and Mrs William Grogan Mrs Grace Wiseman of Altamont Illinois Mr and Mrs Marcus Perkey and Mr and Mrs James Thornburg of New Castle.

W. A. Miller William Grogan Grace Wiseman Altamont, II Marcus Perkey James Thornburg Newcastle

Prof and Mrs Ogg Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Prof and Mrs Robert A Ogg celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home on South Locust Street Sunday. They received many guests offering congratulations and were presented with numerous beautiful gifts. Miss Arnold Adams spent Sunday and Monday visiting in Plainfield and Indianapolis.

Robert A. Ogg South Locust Street Mrs. Ogg Arnold Adams Plainfield Indianapolis

Holidays Bring Visits Across Cities in Midwest and Indiana

Ann Arbor residents Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Rector visit Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris while Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hixon stay with Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Broadstreet. The Rexors host. Hal Royce and children of Brazil join Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Abrams of Indianapolis with the Abrams. Ross Tustison spends Tuesday in Indianapolis. Clarence Vestal attends the funeral of James Vestal at Cloverdale at the Methodist Church. Ben Swahlen and sons return to St. Louis after holidays. Frank J. Cannon moves from Anderson street to a new home in Northwood. J. M. Mellville to occupy Cannon’s vacated Anderson street property. Cena Brothers, Avoi McDonald, and Elston Ray Scobee have tonsil removals at Putnam County Hospital. Doctors Carmack Hutcheson and McGaugh ey perform the operations.

Frank J. Cannon Anderson Street Northwood J. M. Mellville South College Avenue Miss Cena Brothers Avoi McDonald Elston Ray Scobee Putnam County Hospital John Carmack W. R. Hutcheson W. M. McGaughey

Local Residents Depart for Home and Chicago Visit

William Stroup, hospitalized for medical treatment, returned home to Madison township on Tuesday. Miss Annice Moore left Tuesday for Chicago to visit her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Cosner.

Annice Moore Chicago Mrs O. A. Cosner

Christmas visit ends with minor collision near Jerseyville

Strand Kennedy of Jerseyville spent Christmas with his brother Charles when a collision occurred Tuesday noon on the Manhattan road south of town. Drivers Robert Mahoney and Glen Owen escaped injury as both cars sustained only slight damage.

Strand Kennedy Jerseyville Charles Kennedy Robert Mahoney Glen Owen Manhattan

Miss Louise Lucas Plans Evansville Visit

Miss Louise Lucas daughter of Mr and Mrs Ford Lucas of East Seminary Street left Tuesday morning for Evansville to visit Miss Garda Sloane daughter of Prof and Mrs Sloane formerly of this city Prof Sloane headed the city school music program.

Louise Lucas Ford Lucas East Seminary Street Evansville Garda Sloane Miss Sloane

Allen and Hester Families Visit Indianapolis

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Allen Jr and Mr. and Mrs. William Hester of Boston are the Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen and spent the day in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Mrs. Hester is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Allen Jr.

J. P. Allen, Jr William Hester Boston Mrs. Allen Indianapolis Hester

Local Residents and Legal Actions Reported in Putnam County

Social visits to Indianapolis Brazil and Riley noted. Civil suit filed by Citizens Trust Corp as receiver for Farmers State Bank against Lincoln M. Allee and Homer F. Cradick for 550. Estate debt sale petition filed by James A. Carmichael. Dismissal of state case against Carolyn Lubbe. Academic meetings announced with Dr W N Hess to attend AAAS in Nashville and Dr Grace Barkley to attend American Botanical Society. Conference attendance also listed for Profs Gough Williams and coach Harold Ross.

Citizens Trust Company of Greencastle Farmers State Bank of Bainbridge Putnam Lincoln M. Allee Homer F. Cradick Corwin & Gillen W. N. Hess DePauw University Nashville Tenn American Association For the Advancement of Science Grace Barkley American Botanical Society H. B. Gough R. EF. Williams Harold Ross Teachers of Public Speech Cincinnati

Suit of Rivers versus railroad dismissed in Putnam Circuit Court

Suit of Charles Rivers, farmer, against the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway for damages from alleged land condemnation has been dismissed in the Putnam Circuit court. County Auditor and Mrs. W. D. Lovett moved the last of their household goods to Indianapolis Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Newman of Toledo is visiting Mrs. F. B. Evans. Pearl Wright returned to Indianapolis Tuesday after visiting Roachdale and the Stewart family on Locust Street.

Indiana Carolyn Lubbe Putnam County Putnam Circuit Charles Rivers Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Putnam Circuit Court W. D. Lovett South Vine Street Indianapolis Charles Newman Toledo F. B. Evans Newman

Mrs Jennie Cooper Ill At Home In Stilesville

Mrs Jennie Cooper remains unimproved after a lengthy illness at her home in Stilesville. She is the mother of Mrs J B Eudaly of this city.

Jennie Cooper Stilesville J. B. Eudaly

Revival to Begin at M. P. Church in Clinton Falls

The revival opens next Sunday January 1 with evangelist Rev. J. C. McAslin of Terre Haute in charge. Christmas program at the M. P. Church drew a large crowd and Santa Claus handed out presents to children. Several local families visit relatives and share Christmas dinners with friends and neighbors in Clinton Falls and nearby towns.

M. P. Church J. C. McAslin Terre Haute William Phillips Ezra Newgent Richard Reed Sons Bellmore Joe Santa Claus

Local families share Christmas dinner and visits

Dian and sons of Clayton with Claude Crodian and family joined Floyd Goddard and wife for Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs C F E Goddard. Bernadine Williamson and children visited her parents W C Davis over the weekend. Opal Shonkwiler of Indiana polis visited Violet Shonkwiler. Aunt Mary Ann Stites is very sick with typhoid fever at her son Marion's home, Myra Gulliamy of Rockville at her bedside. Dr Moore kept busy tending typhoid patients.

David Corder Ward Arnold Greencastle Thomas Bettis Flossie Viola Boswell Eula Staggs Aileen Thompson Leona May Charles Cloe Sallie Bettis Nell Bettis Thelma Humphrey Lida Pierce Eileen Scobee Willard Miller Waneta Helen Sanders George Pierce Elbert Bettis Roe Hall Brazil Decia Christy Muncie Isaac Hall George Frank John Williamsont Guy Williamson Marjorie Williamson Wilma Hinton Bloomington Earl Hinton Indianapolis Willis Cro Dian Clayton Claude Crodian Fincastle Floyd Goddard Myra Gulliamy Rockville Moore

Anderson Tholke wed in Columbus ceremony at church

Miss Lee Esther Tholke of Columbus wed Jesse Fay Anderson of Roachdale in a single ring ceremony at the First Methodist Episcopal Church Columbus. Twenty relatives attended with attendants Miss Hollis Hughes and Laurence Franklin. The bridal party and guests observed Christmas season decor as a wedding march and songs accompanied the service.继续

Columbus Ind Lee Esther Tholke Jesse Fay Anderson Roachdale Robb Zaring First Methodist Episcopal Church of Mildred Murray Ruth Lain Mishawaka Miss Hughes

Lone Killer Hickman vows guilty plea in Parker case

William Felward Hickman, jailed in Los Angeles, declares he will plead guilty to kidnapping and murdering 12 year old Marion Parker. He says he will not use counsel or a Kansas City attorney and signed his confession. Guards tightened around his cell as threats from fellow inmates echo.

Los Angeles Cal Fox Los Angeles County William Féward Hickman Marion Parker Hickman Jerome Walsh Kansas City Frank Dewar Dewar

Hickman faces Kansas murder inquiry as Parker case looms

Hickman endures strict confinement and censorship as district attorney Asa Keyes prep for questions about the September murder of a 75 year old traveler near Cotton Wood Falls Kansas. An identified stolen car with plates missing linked to the case but the victim remains unidentified. Assistant U S Attorney Hutchinson has requested Hickman be questioned to learn any knowledge of the Kansas killing. Arrignment on kidnapping and murder charges in Los Angeles is postponed to 2 pm tomorrow before Judge Carlos Hardy.

Hickman Bis Asa Keyes Cotton Wood Falls Kansas Topeka Parker U. S Hutchinson Chicago Middlewest Marion Parker Carlos Hardy Los Angeles County Superior Court

Gun wound in arm leaves 16 year old amputee

Frank Lancaster age 16 son of Madison township farmer is in County Hospital with his left arm amputated at the wrist after a hunting incident. The gun discharged while he climbed a fence near his grandfather Samuel Dickey's home. Wadding and pellets lodged in the upper arm and tetanus shot was given to prevent infection.

Frank Lancaster John Lancaster Madison Township Lancaster Samuel Dickey Dickey W. R. Hutcheson Greencastle W. M. McGaughey Hutcheson

Mrs Sarah B Wright Visits Richmond

Mrs Wright is visiting Richmond as a social visitor and is staying with friends. Her trip highlights local gatherings and contacts with acquaintances during the stay.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Crystal Cooper Benton Harbor Mich W. A. Cooper J. G. O'Neal Middletown Washington, D.C O'Neal J. B. Kudaly City R. V. Law Motor Company First National Bank Montgomery County Mila May Barrow Elmer Allen Oscar Allen Susan Allen Elmer E. Allen James P. Hughes John Bigger Houston Texas Frank Hays Percy Aller Waco W. J. Allee Miami County National Bank Paoli Lee Reeves This City Etta Hillis Walthall Walthall C. Y. Hillis Oliver Hillis This County Roachdale Bank, Adm Mark A. Risk John H. Risk Clinton Center Clinton Township Lawrence Wright World War Memorial Fund John Vermillion Katherine Long Berea College Berea, Ky Mrs. J, BP. Long William R. Managham Lena Southwood W. L. Raphael Esile Sam Wilson Wilson David Braden Maurice Gross Jona Gross 8. McFarlane Mildred Jennie Eudaly J. B. Budaly Moses Boone Ralph Boone Ethel Tillotson J. Frank Collins Joseph C. Collins Mr. Collins Indian Refining Company George Mercer S. W. Lée L. W. Hudlin Mackey, Ind Chestnut Street Ernest Vossmeyer Mrs. Vossmeyer Eaton, O Mr. Vossmeyer DePauw Mary Funican Nellie Stratton Clyde Harris Kentland Wib’ Crawley Goodland Allison Herbert Elmore North Jackson Street Ray Michaels Detroit Millie Michaels Glen Michaels Harry Ragsdale Wayne Marks Dennis Shildmyer Kokomo Mary Shildmyer North Madison St Alpha O_ sorority Poplar Indiana Streets John W. Branneman Curtis E. Jones S. W. Lee Nan Robbins C.H. Barnaby Louisville, Ky Lossan McMillan Claude Wilson South Jackson Street Mrs. Wilson McMillan Coatesville J. H. Pitchford Vernon Heath Evelyn Brumley Fred E. Todd Chauncey Masten Meridian Raymond Fisher Stileville J. W. Masten Otha Bulis L. C. Brown Albert Heavin Edwin Fillmore H. E. Burkhalter J. G. Schmitt Martha Sweet Elmer Ader Edith Brumley Mary Ann Hamm Loris Hamm East St. Louis Earl Hamm Floyd Buchannon Alex Anderson Robinson, Ill And R. P. Mullins Anderson Mullins T. C. Bond Theodore Kauble P. M. Stafford South Bend Arthur ‘Price Walden Abel Indiana University J. A. Abel Highland Street H. A. Bloomquist Manistee, Mich Frank Sears W. O. Griffith W. J. Kocher Wm. Johnson Mr. Edwards Pontiac A. R. Todd Arthur Perry Kenneth Paxton Bud” Miller Mary Case Beck Sales Co Loyal Ann Arbor, Mich Edgar Harris Fred Hixon A. W. Broadstreet Hal Royce and Chilren Marshall Abrams Roy Abrams Ross Tustison Clarence Vestal James Vestal Cloverdale Ben Swahlen St. Louis William Stroup A. E. Ayler Evelyn Harry Ross Riley William Matkin East Washington Street L. D. Snider Esther Charles McCurry James A. Carmichael Alice A. Carmichael Alta B. Bayles W. M. Sutherlin Clinton Falls Franklin College Columbus High School Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Mr. Anderson Phi Delta Kappa Lone Killer Arthur L. Marek International News Service Maudlin Sarah B. Wright Richmond F. O. Overstreet R. J. Overstreet Bence Building Vine Street Greencastle, Indiana W. W. Tucker C. C. Tucker Physicians and Surgeons Office Washington and Walnut Streets
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