Gas Pocket Indicates Potential Oil At James Miller Farm
An oil test well on the James Miller farm near Inverive shows a 250 foot depth with gas pockets detected. Optimism grows as drilling progresses, with gas at 185 feet and oil expected around 750 to 800 feet. Promoter Phil S. Fenn remains hopeful amid favorable indications and rapid drilling, noting three gas pockets breached recently and good weather aiding operations.
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James Miller
Inbrive
Nee
Phil S. Fenn
Beans Rise Sharply As Demand Grows During War
The portents show beans climbing in price and demand as war increases food needs. Beans, once $2.25 a bushel, rose to $2.90 with expectations above $3.00 soon. Retailed at four pounds per quarter, the market is brisk. The January meeting of Locust Street Church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will be at Mrs. R. W. Shafer’s home on East Hanna Street Monday at 2:30.
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Europe
America
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Locust Street
R. W. Shafer
East Hanna Street
Club Women 10 Plans Continued Charity Effort
The Club Women 10 outline further plans for aiding Green County's poor. A meeting is set for Monday afternoon at the City Library to discuss the best methods to maximize assistance and impact.
Club Women Plan Relief Efforts for Greencastle Poor
Greencastle club women form an organization to aid destitute families through the year. A meeting at the city library on Monday at 3 30 pm will outline plans and solicit local contributions. Officers include Mrs IL M Smith president Miss Josephine Donnahue secretary and Mrs A V O Daniels treasurer.
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Greencastle
Club Women
IL M Smith
Josephine Donnahue
A. V. O’daniels
W. W. Tucker
Oscar Thomas
A. E. Ayler
Thomas Younger
O. F. Overstreet
Raser Bittles
C. H. Barnaby
L. D. Dodd
Caroline Noll
Hubert Webster
Heavenridge
Jacob
Sunday School Officers Elected at College Avenue Church
At the annual meeting of the Sunday school officers and teachers of College Avenue Church the following officers were elected: superintendent Dr William Blanchard. assistant superintendent C E Kendall. department heads include G D O Rear Heavenridge and others. posts include secretary Wilhelmina S Lank treasurer F P Hunter and musical staff Paul Smith Laura Town Amelia Kemp.
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College Avenue
William Blanchard
C. E. Kendall
G. D. O’rear
Heavenridge
M. Crouch
E. H. Jenne
Hubert Webster
Vera
Naomi Gregg
Kathleen Campbell
Frances McGregor
Julia Sullivan
Wilhelmina S. Lank
F. P. Hunter
F. P. Huestis
Laura Town
Amelia Kemp
Paul Smith
J. G. Campbell
Monon Divisions Consolidated As Fogg Is Superintendent
General Superintendent P L McManus of the Monon Railroad announced the consolidation of the northern and southern divisions under William H Fogg who becomes superintendent of both divisions He had been superintendent of the Indianapolis division for a year David J Clark is named trainmaster of the southern division replacing J B Stemm who moves to the Indianapolis division
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Lafayette
Ind
P. L. McManus
Monon
Chicago
William H. Fogg
Fogg
Indianapolis
David J. Clark
J. B. Stemm
House and Contents Destroyed in Farm Blaze
Mrs. McCammack alone was inside when a defective flue sparked a fire that consumed a four room house and all furnishings on the farm north of town. Insurance was scant and losses near $1500. Mrs. McCammack saved a feather bed sewing machine and an overcoat.
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Starling McCammack
Mr. McCammack
Craddick
Annual Invoicing Season For Merchants Opens
Merchants begin annual invoicing after Christmas with stock counts and reports to measure last year’s business. Many firms aim to finish before January 1 as the new fiscal year starts, outlining plans and ordering improvements for the coming year.
Many Cases On Jan Bar Docket Hillis Wins Feature Event
Practically all the live cases in the Popnam Circuit Court have been set for trial as the January term bids to reduce docket numbers. Fred Hillis of this city loses to his brother in a special match at Hill Set Friday afternoon. weather is unfavorable for spectators and participants in the shooting match.
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Hillis
Popnam
Fred Hillis
Sunset Hill
Court convenes Monday in Putnam County Circuit Court
The January term opens with 103 live cases including six state, 22 probate and 75 civil suits. Alfred L J Walters seeks to annul a deed transferring land to Columbus Walton and others claiming fraud and occupancy payment. A murder case against Clem McCammack awaits binding over to circuit court. a preliminary hearing is set January 12 with a special judge.
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Putnam County Circuit Court
Hendricks County Court
Alfred JL. Walters
Margaret J. Maloney
Columbus Walton
Clem McCammack
James Sims
South Greencastle
Danville
Margaret Maloney
New Year Shooting Match Highlights Hillis Victory on Sunset Hill
James Hillis of Vancouver defeated his brother Fred Hillis in a windy New Year shooting event on Sunset Hill. James broke 48 of 50 targets while Fred hit 42, with Billy Thompson and Fred Reising also competing. The match, promoted by Reising and Jordan, drew a large crowd despite rough conditions. Separately, the funeral of Mrs. Nancy Rawley will be held Sunday in Torr cemetery, near Greencastle, with ties to Judge Rawley of Brazil.
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Sunset Hill
James Hillis
Vancouver
B. C
Fred Hillis
Nirth
Billy Thompson
Fred Reising
Reising
Hubert Jordan
Nancy Rawley
Terre Haute
Torr
Greencastle
Judge Rawley
Brazil
W. L. Torr
Poultry Show Expected to Attract Many Exhibits
Indications point to a successful annual poultry show with numerous entries and higher interest than previous years. Trophies will be displayed as prizes for top exhibitors.
Poultry Show Set to Open in Putnam County Fanciers Event
The Putnam County Fanciers Association announces its annual poultry show starting Monday in the Williamson room of the square. Ben S. Myers of Crawfordsville, a leading judge, will award two silver trophies for top colored or white birds. Prizes range from $2 and include Barred Rocks to White Wyandottes with multiple merchants donating merchandise. Greencastle Boosters Club adds $50. A hound show with six $1 prizes, judged by Allen Parker, accompanies the event. Officers listed: Earl Bunten president Roy Abrams vice president Mrs. Walter L. Evens secretary treasurer Will Shamel superintendent Henry Williams assistant superintendent.
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Putnam County Fanciers’ Association
Williamson Room
Ben S. Myers
Crawfordsville
Hub
Buf
Orpington
Rhode Island
Greencastle Boosters Club
Allen Parker
Earl Bunten
Roy Abrams
Walter L. Evens
Will Shamel
Henry Williams
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Arthur J. Hamrick
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