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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
1
Cloverdale man Willis E Gill, a farmer and businessman, declares he will seek the Democratic voters of Pulnam County’s support in the upcoming primary. He campaigns on his farming ties and local business experience.
Willis E. Gill of Cloverdale enters the race as Democratic candidate for Putnam County representative. Reese Buijs and David J. Skelton seek county commissioner seats in districts two and three. A crowded field builds for sheriff with Edward Eitelforge Wallace Harkins Fred Lancaster Jesse Hamrick Will Glidewell Vermandus Hurst Ken Eggers among announced candidates. Primary set for May 4, with more entries expected. Republicans plan late drafts.
Mrs. John Wass of this city, Belgium hare fancier, won ribbons in three classes at the Indiana State Poultry and Pet Stock show in Womlinson Hall Indianapolis. She took first in the doo ang litter class, third in senior doe, and fourth in senior buck.
In loving remembrances Effie May Verimnon dies one year ago and is remembered with flowers and prayer. Real estate transfers include James B Nelson to Ethel Con fer in Greencastle for 4000 dollars and Nora F Henry to James K Jeffries in Reachdale for 15051 dollars. Miss Lucy Beach summoned to New York by telegram from daughter Mrs Lawrence Sloan.
Terre Haute business leaders will visit Greencastle on February 10 as part of a Wabash Valley effort to plan the Get-Together-Production Movement set for March. A ten-member team from leading local firms will travel by train and car if weather allows. The Greencastle group will meet at 5 53 p m with participants W T Cheney James S Royse George Wycoff George Foulkes and A S Gran.
Rural Route residents and families are listed visiting relatives and reporting illnesses. Names include Elizabeth Terry, June Newgent, Marie and Dorothy Perkins, Gota Dean Thames, Mamie, Naomi Newgent, Minnie Holland, Clara Mont, Eber Lloyd, Harriet Wyson, Ross Rogers, James Tabor, Elgar Perkins, Thomas Newgent, Willy Shon, James Newgen, Keckville, George Newgent, Edgar Perkins, Indianapolis, Millie Newgent, Rockville.
Floyd McGinnis suffers typhoid fever but shows expected improvement. Several Sunday visits occur as neighbors and relatives cluster around, including Meek, Hunter, McNary, Hodge, Wallace, and Downey families. A street accident injures Mertha Vaughn but she escapes serious harm. other municipal figures travel to Indianapolis for a city schools convention.
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association plans its annual banquet at the Claypool Hotel with Governor James M. Cox of Ohio likely the keynote speaker. The event, to be held at 7 p.m., aims for a large turnout with many prominent Hoosier Democrats attending and speaking on state issues.
Lillie Inez Owens 21 of Russellville Indiana and Charles M Belles 28 of Putnam County Indiana obtained marriage licenses.
Carl Allen returns to school this morning after illness and will play in the county tournament. A pep chapel Friday honors the basketball squad before the Putnam County tourney Saturday. Miss Kathrine Harrison’s illness prevents dining at the high school. Mrs. N F Jones covers some classes. Marguerite Clark appears on the high school screen in Seven Swans this evening. matinee was well attended. Superintendent Dodson travels to Indianapolis for a county and township superintendents meeting.
Forest Hill Cemetery interments for January include Tarvin C Grooms 84 apoplexy city. Melissa Jane Ellis 75 general debility city. Minnie R Crawley 45 liver trouble city. O H Smith 89 ar ae mie Poisson city. Robert Anna Rainey 57 pernicious anaemia city. William Detro 61 heart failure Putnam County. Wallace Brown 31 accident Putnam County. Charles Pitts 33 pneumonia Decatur Illinois. C F Mathes Supt.
Washington reports reveal Southern state delegations favor Watson as second choice to Harding, with Wood leading early but facing Old Guard pressure to exit. Progresives oppose Harding or Watson, preferring Penrose as safer for the party, while Watson aims to sway southern votes to boost influence.
Judge Orbison outlines federal prohibition terms and Indiana limits. Home production and possession above one gallon can incur charges. Officials urged to enforce the law and investigate lax sellers, with warnings to doctors and druggists handling alcohol products.
Funeral arrangements are set for Mrs Eliza King who died Wednesday at her son Thomas King's home north of town. Services will be Saturday at 2 PM at Mrs Walter Lear's home on North Indiana Street with burial in the family lot at the old cemetery. Also to be buried is Joan Saddler, daughter of Mrs King, from Forest Hill cemetery vault. Fred Crosurcé was arrested on a warrant for assault by Sheriff Howard Harris Tuesday and released on a $200 bond posted by Frank Bittles and William Eitelforge.
John Peders of this city has enlisted in the Twentieth Infantry at Fort Crook Neb and will depart at once to join the regiment.
Apparatus for making and bottling beer makes the owner liable. Hoostiers not allowed to take advantage of federal law allowing unlimited quantities in cellar.
Jasper Wilson 81 died January 30 after a long illness burial February 1 in Hebron Cemetery. Brothers Newton Wilson Alexandria Indiana and John Wilson Porchdale attended. Esther and Mildred Goff visited Butler College and home folks. William Wyatt Terre Haute and Miss Adah Thomas married last week. A E Neil Trustee Mill Creek Township visited city on business.
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