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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1928
Page
2
Sunday visits report Misses Kathleen Taylor and Mary Ruark in Indianapolis. Local residents endure illnesses with several confined at home and hospital. Community members attend games, services, and family events across Putnamville, Brazil, Indianapolis, and nearby towns.
Miss Eliza Daggy a longtime Putnam County resident died Sunday at 2 50 PM at St Anthony Home Lafayette from pneumonia after influenza two weeks earlier She was one of fourteen children and survived by her brother Charles Daggy funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the St Anthony Home with Rev Victor L Raphael officiating Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery
Willig West aged 20, inmate at the Penal Institution in Putnamville, died Sunday morning at 11 45 from tuberculosis. The body was prepared for burial and sent to Noblesville, the home of his parents, Sunday afternoon.
Putnam county schools resume Monday except Cloverdale as influenza spreads through the township. Greencastle plans Wednesday reopening after New Year’s day while Cloverdale remains closed due to an epidemic with several deaths reported nearby over the weekend.
Wednesday night January 2 Earl Fish Camp No 48 USWV will meet at Dr Hawkins office at 7 30 sharp Members urged to attend Commander H O Irwin Adjutant F A Ashworth present at meeting in New York City style local notice
Post office will be closed all day on Tuesday January 1 for New Year’s Day with no city or rural delivery. Mail will be received and dispatched as usual.
Social calendar items include a Bloomington street shower at the Cooper home with Mrs Hosea honored, engagement announcement for Miss Catherine Stanbro to John Emison of Indianapolis, lodge meetings in Fillmore, dinners hosted by the Thomas and Snodgrass households, and a postponed Woman's Club meeting with Ay Needlework event. Includes attendees from Indianapolis and local families.
The family thanks friends and relatives for support during the illness and passing of Betty Irene Smith. They extend gratitude to Mr Mc Curry, singers, pallbearers, and those who sent floral offerings. Signed by mother, sister, and grandparents.
Jury commissioners Ford Lucas Charles Huffman and George Landes drew juries for the January term starting January 7. Grand jurors include E H Morehart Marion Two Fred Lewman Franklin Two Vernon Snyder Warren Two, John Hanks Greencastle Two, Rey S Watson Warren Two, William Hunter Madison Two. Petit jurors include Henry C Branneman Cloverdale Two A C Maber Floyd Two Elijah Flint Floyd Two Burley F Boner Jackson Two Paul Tucker Greencastle Two Thad Jones Greencastle Two Frank Case Jackson Two David Marshbarger Franklin Twp Edward Shields Warren Twp Robert J Detree Monroe Twp George G Girton Washington Twp James F Love Clinton Tp.
WANT ADS. FOR RENT Available about January 1 six room and sleeping porch modern home Strictly modern hardwood floors furnace electric lights gas garage Excellent location See S C Sayers Central Trust Co APARTMENTS Three four room and bath apartments and one two room apartment the latter especially desirable for teachers of two women strictly modern with heat furnished and ideally located in best residence section of Greencastle These will be available about February 1 For particulars and reservations see S C Buyers Central Trust SPECIAL BUS to Brazil Wednesday night 16 passenger bus heated and comfortable Leaves here 6 30 60 ets round trip Buy your tickets at 54 Taxi Office
A local notice reports coach Vic Bausman announces a rotation of players for a forthcoming event. A special traction company car will transport fans to the sale and to watch the tilt at the arena on Monday.
McKensia Twk R. R. 2 was knocked down while walking by an auto driven by Jones. The collision occurred as Jones car met another vehicle with headlight glare, leaving Mr. Tuc with a head cut. An injured man was taken to Dr. W. R. Hutcheson for treatment.
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