Reelsville Vet Gasaway Celebrates 101st Birthday
Sunday services at the M E Church in Reelsville honored Mr Gasaway the oldest living Mexican War veteran in the United States. A U S Mounted Riflemen sharpshooter he landed at Vera Cruz and helped seize Mexico City. He lived with daughter Mrs H M Smith and remains active listening to radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasaway
Reelsville
United States
M. E
Co. D
U. S. Mounted
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Mr. Gasaway
Juries Drawn for January Term at Putnam Circuit Court
Juries for the January term were drawn Monday as prep for the term opening. Grand jurors include Emery Aker Madison Two Asbury McCammack Jefferson Two Leland Torr Washington Two Walter Beam Jackson Two Roscoe Hillis Floyd Two Ann V Hutcheson Washington Two. Petit jurors include Co E Lewis Washington Two Frank Allen Greencastle Two Alonzo L Heady Clinton Two William Obenchain Russell Twp BE. C. Clearwater Cloverdale Twp John Hinote Washington Twp Virgil Neier Jefferson Twp John A German Jackson Twp Forest McNary Marion Twp Allie G C Miller Jackson Twp J J Bugg Floyd Twp Ura Coombs Cloverdale Twp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Aker
Madison
Asbury McCammack
Jefferson
Leland Torr
Washington
Walter Beam
Jackson
Roscoe Hillis
Floyd
Ann V. Hutcheson
Petit Jury Co
E. Lewis
Frank Allen
Greencastle
Alonzo L. Heady
Clinton
William ©. Obenchain
Russell
BE. C. Clearwaters
Cloverdale
John Hinote
Robbery Probed at Cloverdale Supply Room
Sheriff Edward Eitelforge investigates a burglary at the Wabash Valley Electric Co. supply room in Cloverdale. Robbers used a bolt cutter to break the door lock and stole two rolls of copper wire, with the theft discovered Saturday evening by employees after Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Eitelforge
Wabash Valley Electric Co
Cloverdale
Postal Receipts Reach Five Thousand in December
The local post office shows a holiday boom with stamp sales surpassing $5,000 in December. Total monthly receipts typically remain below this figure, and the Christmas rush subsided by Tuesday as staff returned to normal operations after handling the rush.
Unusual December Weather in Greencastle and Putnam County
Unusual December weather prevailed in Greencastle and Putnam County over the Christmas holidays. Christmas day saw a temperature of 40 degrees while Monday, a general holiday, reached 42 degrees. A year ago deep snow covered the grounds and conditions were not as pleasant.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Negro dies after brawl at Indiana soda shop
Lee Phillips a 26 year old Negro of Burnett Indiana died at 8 30 this morning after a disturbance at a Burnett soda shop Ed Mc Clara 29 a merchant of Burnett is charged with second degree murder. Police say Phillips attacked Mc Clara with a pop bottle and Mc Clara fired into the floor when he retreated behind a stove.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Lee Phillips
Burnett
Ed McClara
Phillips
McClara
Gunfire Spree Injures Man in an Irate Incident
A man identified as Negro was intoxicated when McClara opened fire. The shot struck Phil in the left abdomen near the lips area, causing injuries.
Hickman Confession Details Publicized In Los Angeles
International News Service reports Hickman may not have full confession released publicly. The kidnapper and alleged killer of 12 year old Marion Parker arrived in Los Angeles under heavy guard. The confession describes brutal dismemberment and disposal of the body, including severed limbs and removal of internal organs, with the torso later mailed and a brief diary-like final letter.
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International News Service
Los Angeles
Cal
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Southern Pacific
Hickman
Jackson
Alameda
Harry Raymond
Dick Lucas
James Davis
Hall of Justice
Kansas City
Asa Keyes
Keyes
Andrew Kramer
Marion
Elysian Park
Bellevue Arms
Perry M. Parker
Christmas Day Services Bridge City Churches
Christmas was observed in city churches with large congregations and well attended Sunday schools. Pastors delivered inspiring sermons and choirs performed delightful music. Programs were given by all churches and candy and nuts were distributed to members, leaving attendees renewed in life.
Christmas Program at Allison Home
Last Sunday afternoon the Allison Home parlor hosted a Christmas program by the Greencastle family and neighbors. Mary Harris presented a reading from Ben Hur, tableaus and a song by the youngest member, with Santa delivering gifts at the end.
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Allison
Greencastle
the Shepherds and the Angels
Mary Harris
Santa
Southern Entertainers to Play at Putnamville
The Southern Plantation Entertainers a black face stringed music group from Greencastle will perform two shows this week. They will play Thursday night at the Keystone Theatre Russellville and Saturday night at the Putnamville Community Hall. The troupe formerly performed as the Elmore Entertainers.
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Southern Plantation Entertainers
Greencastle
Keystone Theatre
Russellville
Putnamville
Elmore Entertainers
Billy Sundays Son Married in Mexico
Paul Sunday son of Billy Sunday married in Tijuana Mexico to Mrs Elene Herbert formerly of Chattanooga Tennessee. The ceremony was chosen to bypass California three day license rules and leave for a Eastbound trip. Attended by George Sunday and W A Sunday Jr the couple returned to Los Angeles then to Chicago to join family and sail January seven on the France for a European tour. Paul Sunday is a DePauw University alumnus with ties to Greencastle Indiana.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Paul Sunday
Billy Sunday
Elene Herbert
Chattanooga
Tijuana
Mexico
George Sunday
California
East
W. A. Sunday
Chicago
Billy’’ Bunday
Winona Lake
Ind
New York
New France
Bloomington Man Arrested for Speeding
Robinson Hitchcock described as a Bloomington merchant will be arraigned before Justice of the Peace Robert Newgent on a speeding charge. Hitchcock was arrested following a traffic stop.
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Robinson Hitchcock
Blomington
Justice of the Peace Robert
Newgent
Hitchcock
State officer charged with speeding on State Road 43
Last week State Motor Vehicle Officer William McMillan was cited for driving 55 miles per hour on State Road 43. The incident implicates the officer in a traffic enforcement context and notes his rank and name.
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William McMillan
Indictments Hit State Banking Officials in Kokomo
Luther F. Symons state bank commissioner and Thomas D. Barr deputy state bank commissioner were among eleven indicted over the American Trust Company failure in Kokomo Indiana. They face charges of official negligence for supposed neglect of examination duties. Symons allegedly knew of the bank's insolvent condition by March 13 yet did not alert the board.
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Kokomo
Ini
Luther F. Symons
State Bank
Land
Thomas D. Barr
American Trust
Connon
Barr
Symons
State Bank Department
Jackson Street to be paved next spring in city plan
City officials announced that remonstrance period on Jackson Street im provement expired without objection. Council approved plans and will vote on a $2,000 appropriation to hire expert aid to oppose utility rate increases before the Public Service Commission hearing early next year.
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Jackson Street
Public Service Commission
Marriage Licenses Issued In Putnam County at Holiday Time
Christmas marriages approved by the County Clerk in Putnam County include James Walton 28 laborer Sheridan with Opal Stroup 19 at home Cloverdale. Also listed are Robert Garl 20 laborer Greencastle with Gladys May Stone 17 at home Putnam County and several other couples from Terre Haute South Whitley Laporte Morgan County Cloverdale and Putnam County.
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Putnam County
Herald
James Walton
Sheridan
Opal Stroup
Cloverdale
Robert Garl
Greencastle
Gladys May Stone
William R. Monaghan
Miner
Lena Southwood
Terre Haute
Dennis Wright
South Whitley
Mildred E. Richardson
Laporte
Michael Kelley
Tette Haute
Edna Southerlen
Morgan County
Jewel D. Truesdel
Cloverdale R. 1
Lucile Custis
Edward Watts Buried Tuesday in Forest Hill
Funeral services for Edward F. Watts a 58 year old farmer of Washington township were held at his home conducted by Rev C How ard Taylor of the M B Church. Interment was in Forest Fall cemetery. He died Sunday afternoon at 1 30 at the County Hospital of apoplexy following the death of his wife weeks earlier. He was the son of George W and Anna E Watts natives of Indiana and lived in Putnam County all his life. He leaves three brothers and two sisters Earl Paul and James Mrs Edward Herbert and Mrs Myrtle Stroube.
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Edward F. Watts
Washington Township
C. Howard Taylor
M. B
Forest Fall Cemetery
Watts
Mr. Watts
George W
Anna E. Watts
Indiana
Putnam County
Cloverdale
Earl
Paul
James
Edward Herbert
Myrtle Stroube
Indianapolis
Dinner Honoring Senator Elmer Thomas Hosts in Greencastle
Mr and Mrs Fred V Thomas of 8 east Hanna street entertained Monday evening in honor of Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma who is visiting relatives and friends for the holidays. Guests included Evans Woolen and Albert Stump of Indianapolis Jap Jones of Martinsville Arthur J Hamrick E Cleve Thomas and Oscar Thomas. Several Greencastle residents called at the Thomas home after dinner to meet the senator and guests.
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Fred V. Thomas
Hanna Street
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Evans Woolen
Albert Stump
Indianapolis
Jap Jones
Martinsville
Arthur J. Hamrick
E. Cleve Thomas
Oscar Thomas
Greencastle
Thomas Home
Senator Thomas
Publisher William A. King Dies After 36 Years At Danville Gazette
William A. King, 63, longtime publisher of the Danville Gazette and former postmaster, died in Danville Ind after several weeks of illness. He led the paper for 36 years and was a prominent local figure.
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Danvile
Ind
William A. King
Danville
Death of Mrs Schafer in Terre Haute
Mrs. Christian Schafer aged 75 died at home 1517 First Ave Terre Haute on Monday at 4 AM. Funeral at home Wednesday Dec 28 at 2 PM. Survived by husband two sons Frank Greencastle George Terre Haute two daughters Mrs Ledyard Cogswell Albany NY and Mrs G J Reeves Price Utah eleven grandchildren three great grandchildren. Paralysis caused death.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Christian Schafer
First Ave
Frank
Greencastle
George
Ledyard Cogswell
Albany
New York
G. J. Reeves
Price
Utah
650 000 World War Veterans Face Bonus Loss
Washington December 27 More than 650000 World War veterans face loss of the soldier's bonus as the filing deadline of January 1 1928 nears Congress adjourns for holidays leaving two options file in eight days or await a possible extension. Rep Green of Iowa and the Ways and Means Committee discuss action while Army Navy and Marine figures show large unused eligibility and rising daily applications. Separate bill by Sen Dill proposes cash payments with 4 percent interest from certificate issue date.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
Rep. Green
Iowa
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Connery
Massachusetts
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
War Department
Secretary of War
Davis
Department
Sen. Dill
Treasury
City moves to issue bonds for new 600 gallon fire pumper
City council voted unanimously at the regular meeting to publish a determination to issue bonds totaling 10 000 for a new 600 gallon fire pumper. Fire committee member Earl Harris led the move noting current equipment is antiquated and inadequate. The chamber of commerce had urged a purchase since January 1926, with last night marking the first concrete step.
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Earl Harris
Chamber of Commerce
City to seek bonds for new Greencastle fire truck
Five equipment company representatives told Greencastle officials that a new fire truck would cost around 9 000 to 10 000 dollars and require legal bond procedures delaying purchase until late spring. The current 12 year old Seagrave 350 gallon pumper lacks adequate reach for two simultaneous fires, prompting a plan to seek up to 10 000 dollars while allowing cost reductions.
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Greencastle
Seagrave
DePauw Graduate Broadcasts Morning Devotions
Joel M. Wareing a DePauw 1922 graduate and Linwood Methodist pastor in Cincinnati broadcasts morning devotions on WLW at 7 a m. This is his third year of the service. He is a son in law of Mr and Mrs E B Taylor of Greencastle, spending holidays with them.
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Greencastle
Joel M. Wareing
WLW
Cincinnati
Wareing
Mr. Wareing
DePauw
Linwood Methodist Church
E. B. Taylor
City Council Approves $2000 for Rate Fight Against Utilities
The Bloomington city council unanimously approved a $2000 appropriation to hire expert aid to oppose increases in water and telephone rates. The action included plans for further steps this evening with engineers accountants and an attorney. Hearing on proposed rate hikes expected in January before the Public Service Commission. Also approved opening a new street on Spring Avenue and ordered a survey by the city engineer. Insurance relief for taxicab operators urged though no data provided. Walter Hess authorized to build a house and garage in Northwood.
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Public Service Commission
Elmer Chester York
Spring Avenue
Higgert Street
Leslie Haymaker
W. P. Sackett
Sackett
Bloomington
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
Mexican Document Purveyor Attacked in Senate Hearing
Hearst papers importer Miguel Avila was labeled a notorious purveyor of documents by Frank Y. McLaughlin during a Senate investigation. McLaughlin, a civil engineer for Mexico City, testified he knew nothing of the papers he described.
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Washington
Miguel Avila
Hearst
Senate Investigation Committee Today
Frank Y. McLaughlin
Mexico
McLaughlin
Creation of 1.215 million fund for four U S senators
Avila was accused of peddling about twenty or thirty worthless documents including one claimed to be from the American Embassy. Avila was missing today after Senator Reed urged his presence on the Senate committee. McLaughlin said he had lent Avila money and that the two were on friendly terms.
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United States
Avila
Reed
Republican
Pennsylvania
McLaughlin
Capital City Judge Fatally Shoots Self in Indiana
Indianapolis judge Fred McCallister age 52, who had just won a new four year term, shot himself at home in the bedroom. He left a wife and four children and faced financial troubles including a second mortgage and a suit on a note filed the day earlier.
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Indianapolis
Ind
INS
Fred McCallister
Municipal Court
Bryan Avenue
McAllister
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Judge McCallister
Charles Alton
California fearing second kidnapping case in state
Oakland dispatch reports 11 year old Evelyn Smith missing since last Sunday after leaving with paroled convict Robert B. McClelland. police fear a Marion Parker style kidnapping follows the hoax led by McClelland who left a worthless $125 check. investigators note he was recently paroled for forgery.
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Oakland
Cal
Robert B. McClelland
Evelyn Smith
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Evelyn
Frank Smith
McClelland
Pasadena
Smith
C. M. Basere
Hickman
Polsom
Local Couples Tie the Knot Across Indiana Regions
Ernest Oran Britton of Spencer and Helen Britton of Anderson wed in Cloverdale with Rev. Denny officiating. Glenn A. Dicks and Dorothy M. Baldwin, both of Indianapolis, marry at Canaan Church with Rev. Mayfield. Robert Russell Garl and Gladys May Stone, Greencastle residents, wed here. Ernest Flynn and Mary Gregory, Terre Haute, wed by Justice W. L. Canary after securing license in Terre Haute. Jewel D. Truesdale of Cloverdale and Lucile Custis of Reelsville wed Friday with Rev. Mullikin. groom a farmer.
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Ernest Oran Britton
Spencer
Helen Britton
Anderson
Cloverdale
D. E. Denny
Glenn A. Dicks
Dorothy M. Baldwin
Indianapolis
Canaan Church
B. M. Mayfield
Lowell A. Dicks
William L. Baldwin
Marion Township
Robert Russell Garl
Gladys May Stone
Greencastle
Whit ley and Evans wed in Presbyterian Manse ceremony
Miss Lucile Whit ley of Cloverdale and James M Evans of Eminence were married Wednesday at 11 AM in the Presbyterian Manse. Rev V Le Raphael officiated with a single ring ceremony. The couple were unattended. The groom works as an auto salesman in Monrovia.
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Lucile Whitley
Cloverdale
James M., Evans
Eminence
Presbyterian Manse
V. le Raphael
Monrovia
Divorces Dismissed in Putnam Circuit Court
Complaints in two divorce cases were dismissed in the Putnam Circuit Court. Rogers Fallon against Marjorie Fallon and Katherine Royse against Rollin Royse both saw their filings dismissed, ending these actions.
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Rogers Fallon
Marjorie Fallon
Katherine Royse
Rollin Royse
Putnam Circuit Court
Mrs James Birt and family return from Somerset trip
Mrs. James Birt and her two children from north Madison Street have come home Tuesday evening after visiting relatives near Somerset Kentucky.
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James Birt
North Madison Street
Somerset
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Negro
Tim
Parker
Pendleton
DePauw University
Edward Watts
Forest Hill
Schafer
William 8. Neal
Depauw Granduate
Capital City
Self
Marktiages
Whitley-Evans
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