Notable Local Focus on Holidays and Court Actions
Miss Henrietta Dietz visits Greencastle. Dr. C. C. Tucker returns from Boston. Mrs. Ida Cooper remains seriously ill at Putnam County Hospital. Mrs. George Ensign returns home. A Presbyterian Church prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 30 this evening. A daughter is born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B Johnson. Dr. B H Graves recovers from holiday treatment. Miss Helen Brothers returns to Sparta IL to teach. Miss Margaret Bryan returns to Newcastle. Mrs. Charles Marshall undergoes minor surgery. Judge Jones P Hughes named special judge in the Barry vs PRR case. City firemen respond to a minor blaze on Hillsdale. James L McKee files foreclosure suit for 900. Mrs Mary Martin dies in Noble China. funeral in Cloverdale. A car skids and overturns on State Road 43. no injuries.
Political factions seek ballot separation and party leaders named
Senators and representatives discussed party policies and leadership. The minority floor leader candidates included Joseph M. Cravens Madison Thurman A. Gottschalk Berne and Andrew Durham Green castle. In the House Democrats named Fabius Gwin Shoals Delph McKeexon Plymouth and George L. Saunders Bluff ton. Elza Rogers indicated Republicans oppose separating state and national ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Joreph M. Cravens
Madison
Thurman A. Gottschalk
Berne
Andrew Durham
Greencastle
House
Fabius Gwin
Shoals
Delph McKeexon
Plymouth
George L. Saunders
Bluffton
Elza Rogers
Funeral services for Mrs Annetta Wright in Manhattan
Funeral services for Mrs Annetta Wright 74 widow of John W. Wright will be held Friday at 2 PM at Manhattan Christian Church conducted by Rev B H Bruner. Interment in Manhattan cemetery. She died Wednesday at 11 10 AM at home of her daughter Mrs Ernest Herbert after pneumonia from influenza. Survivors include daughter grandson Ray Herbert nephew William Roberts of Brazil and niece Mrs George Girton of Brazil. A lifelong Manhattan resident she was a Christian Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annetta Wright
John W. Wright
Manhattan Christian Church
B. H. Bruner
Greencastle
Manhattan
Ray Herbert
William Roberts
Brazil
George Girton
al Son
Wright
The
Christian Church
Ambassador Myron Herrick Recovering From Illness
Myron T. Herrick, the U S ambassador to France, was reported to be recovering from a bronchial infection that doctors considered critical. He has been cared for at his home in Chagrin Falls near Cleveland after oxygen was sent from a hospital but not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
INS
Myron T. Herrick
U. S
France
Chagrin Falls
Here
Tolstoy To Speak At DePauw University
Count Nya Tolstoy son of Leo Tolstoy will tour the United States and speak at DePauw University Tuesday evening February 5 announced by G Bromley Oxman president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nya Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy
Russia
United States
DePauw University
G. Bromley Oxman
Three Killed in Auburn Car Train Crash
In Auburn Indiana three young men from the Auburn Automobile Company plant died when their car collided with a freight train at a crossing. Clinton Miller 25 Clayton Waller 20 Richard Hall 18 died at the scene Samuel Leeson 20 was in serious condition at a local hospital. The car was hurled about 300 feet from the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Ian
INS
Clinton Miller
Clayton Waller
Richard Hall
Samuel Leeson
Auburn Automobile Company
Engineer in Hospital After Heart Attack on Train
Jesse Williamson an Indianapolis engineer on the Big Four Railroad is in critical condition at Putnam County Hospital after suffering a heart attack while on his run. He was removed from a train at 6 o clock Thursday morning and taken to the hospital. Williamson, a 1891 DePauw graduate, was reported in grave condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Williamson
Indianapolis
Putnam County
Williamson
Big Four
DePauw
Mt Meridian resident Ervie Butler gravely ill at home
Ervie Butler of Mt Meridian is reported very ill at his residence. No additional details are provided about his condition or related circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervie Butler
Mt. Meridian
Livestock Market Report from Indianapolis
The hog market rose about 15 cents with most hogs from 150 to 300 pounds selling around 6.25. Cattle stayed steady with sows and feeders near 18.50 to 19. Lambs and sheep were steady with good lambs at 15 to 15.50 and cull offerings 8.50 to 13.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Northcott to Plead Not Guilty in Slayings Case
Gordon Stewart Northcott, accused of killing four youths on a Riverside County chicken ranch, is expected to plead not guilty today after being thwarted in a prior insanity defense. The case involves Walter Collins and youths Nelson and Lewie Winslow, with details tied to Sanford Clark and Mrs Louise Northcott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Cal
INS
Gordon Stewart Northcott
Northcott
Walter Collins
Alvin Gothen
Nelson
Lewie Winslow
Sanford Clark
Young Clark
Louise Northcott
Gordon
San Quentin
United States
Canada
Infant Green Dies in Clay County Hospital
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Green of Putnam County died at Clay County Hospital Tuesday morning from inanition. Private funeral set at Lawson & Son funeral home Thursday morning with interment at Boone Cemetery. Brazil Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Green
Putnam County
Clay County Hospital
Lawson & Son Funeral Home
Boone, Cemetery
Brazil
Anderson residents host Christmas gathering and visits
Mr Fuqua of Anderson invites with his sister Mrs Frank Toney. Mrs Florence Rogers is reported ill with influenza. Mrs J G Hunt visited with her daughter Mrs Edmund Torr. Edmund Torr visited his mother Mrs J G Hunt and they called on Mrs Clifford a patient at Putnam County hospital. Mr and Mrs Grover Boots visited sister Mrs Edmund Tory Friday. Christmas dinner guests included Angus Friqna Clyde Carrington and families, Andrew Toney and family, Herald Sears and family, James Henry and family, Clifford Henry and family, Clifford Alexander of Indianapolis, Lemona Toney treated for tonsillitis, Clyde Thomas visited Mrs Clifford Saturday night. Mrs Layton Clifford called on her parents Mr and Mrs Mat Furney Christmas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuqua
Anderson
Frank Toney
Florence Rogers
J. G. Hunt
Edmund Torr
Clifford
Putnam County Hospital
Grover Boots
Edmund Tory
Angus Friqna
Clyde Carrington
Andrew Toney
Herald Sears
James Henry
Clifford Henry
Clifford Alexander
Indiana
Lemona Toney
Clyde Thomas
Layton Clifford
Mat Furney
Hanger
Willis Crodian
Litton
Claud Crodian
Fincastle
Charles Goddard
Eula Staggs
Clarence Williams
Greenfield
George Connelly
New London
W. O. Davis
Willard Miller
North Salem
Want Ads Rent and Apartments in Greencastle
Wants and rental listings show a six room modern house with sleeping porch available around January 1, plus three four room and one two room apartments available February 1 in Greencastle. Listings note strict modern features, heating, garage, and ideal locations. contact C. Sayers at Central Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See &. C. Shyers
Central Trust Co
Greencastle
Coal and seed prices and a square dance notice
This week coal prices include Indiana Lump four dollars per ear and four fifty delivered. West Virginia Island Creek Lump six seventy five Lee six fifty Greencastle Canning Co. Smith Clover four twenty five Alfalfa eight fifty Sudan two fifty Miller one twenty five Grimm Alfalfa five twenty. Samples free. seeds ship from Southern Indiana or Kentucky. Salina Commission Co. Salina Kansas. Old fashioned square dance at skating rink Old Armory Hall Saturday night. Everybody come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
West Virginia
Island Creek
Lee
Greencastle Canning Co
Sudan
Miller
Grimm
Old Armory Hall
Clinton Falls Social Roundup Reflects Christmas Visits
Rev Hanger led Sunday services as families from Clinton Falls gathered for holiday meals. Many residents, including Mrs Eula Staggs ill with influenza, spent Christmas with relatives in nearby towns. Notables in attendance included Mr and Mrs Isaac Hall and Mrs Mary Alspaugh remains ill on East Seminary Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alspaugh
East Seminary Street
Yunckers Return From Michigan Holidays in Greencastle
Local notes report Prof. and Mrs. Truman Yuncker back in Greencastle after visiting relatives in Michigan. Community items include Martha Ridpath PTA meeting planned for Friday at 2:30 pm with Judge Hugi addressing and health playlet by fourth graders. DePauw alumni dinner held in Chicago December 29 aimed at strengthening ties between alumni and students. Delta Theta Tau to hold a regular meeting this evening and Eastern Star Lodge installs new officers. officers named include Kathleen James and J C Trembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Yuncker
Greencastle
Michigan
Martha Ridpath
Parent-Poners Association
Acted
James P. Hugi
Chizen
Eastern Star Lodge
Worthy Metron
Kathleen James
J.C. Trembly
Ruth Trembly
Sarah Wright
Mig Hazel Rambo
Bytella Black
Savile Glidewell
Elizabeth Grogan
Temple Association
Riggs Sues For Divorce In Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle man Guy O. Riggs files for divorce from Mattie P. Riggs who is said to reside in Chicago. He alleges quarrelsome conduct and that she left him on November 15, 1927 and has not returned. They were married January 14, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy O. Riggs
Greencastle
Mattie P. Riggs
Chicago
Putnam
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Henrietta Dietz
Washington, Ind
Dallas Misner and Son
Don
Mrs. C. C. Tucker
Boston
Mass
Ida Cooper
George Ensign
Arlington Street
County Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Arthur B. Johnson
Grancastle Township
B. H. Graves
DePauweno
Mise Helen Brothers
Sparta
Mrs.a. A. Brothers
Margaret Bryan
Dessie Bryan
Newcastle
Charles Marshall
Jones P. Hughes
Putnam Circuit
Edward Barry
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Parke County
Paul Cook
Hillsdale Avenue
Northwood
James L. McKee
Maury M. McKee
Andrew J. Teker
Ida E. Baker
Cloverdale
Noble
China
Mary Martin
McCoy
Adam Reising
Water Works
Tessing
Herrick
Tolstoy
Ngatncot
Green
Polis
Clinton Falls
Fred Dewitt
Muncie
Isaac Hall
Dan Hall
Abner Sigler
Manker
Tom White
Barnard
Hattie Sigler
Marjoria
Bull
Rev. Hanger
Clayton
George Pierce
Elbert Bettis
Wanetta
Helen Sanders
Roe Hall
Violet Shonkwiler
George Smith
Hazel Bettis
Jerome Gardner
Raymond Burk
Washington Navey Co
John Burk
James Burk
Near Barnard
Beryl Ensor
Sarah Shonkwiler
Will Roach
Rockville
Lucille Hart
Richard Miller
Mary Jane Kent
Mrs. Yuncker
Second Ward
Parent-Teacher Association
A. G. Brown
Warren J. Yount
Mia Janet Crawley
Teast
SN Singy Street
Mrs. Oxnam
Delta Theta Tau
Chevrolet
America
Fisher
Phaeton
Cowrie
Sport Cabrio'ct
North Bigbee Dailys News
Hazen Conklin
New York World
Ray Priest
Detroit Times
Leon J. Pinkson
San Francisco Chronicle
Menger
Sperront
Edward M. Miller
Portland Oregonian
H. M. van Devender
Atlanta Constitution
N. Jackson Street
Oest
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