Local News and Events in Russellville and Nearby
Miss Bessie Hinton and Mrs Grace Payne visit brother George Hinton and family in the city. Ben Hur Tribe No 102 meets for regular session with officer installation and initiation. The Rev A M Hootman preaches at Fillmore Sunday. Charles W Bachman of DePauw to report for aviation duty December 28 but may continue with DePauw athletics. Funeral held for Mrs D W Etcheson in Bainbridge with burial at Russellville. William Caine and John Troub fined $18 each for hunting without licenses. Body of James T Campbell brought to Greencastle for funeral. Frank Shepard of Groveland suffers paralysis. taken home. Morton Smith home in Reelsville damaged by fire. George Aker of Reelsville attends township farmers institute January 24 with $30 in prizes. Mr and Mrs Frank Coss to Florida next week. Coss home to be occupied. Woman's Club meets tomorrow at 2 30 with Catherine the Second as study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bachman
DePauw
Aviation Service
Army
Bachman
George Aker
Reelsville
Aker
Washington Township Farmers’ Institute
Herald
Meat Market Promises Juicy Roasts and Steaks
A local advertisement touts a large variety of roasts steaks and chops. It claims superior meat selection and affordable prices ensuring a satisfying dinner and a quality table with a modest allowance.
Double Cross Loyalty Masks Indiana Republican Shifts
Governor Roach named Secretary of State drawing fire from Indianapolis Star over pro Gressive clashes. Ed Jackson Bryson and Baltzell receive war service commissions as party lines redraw with Hays Goodrich drive to control Republican leadership. Democrats pushed out of state offices as January 1 1918 arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Roach
Delphi
Ed. Jackson
Jackson
Goodrich
John S. Bryson
Brazil
Bryson
Roach
Indianapolis Star
The
Star
Hays
Republican State Central Committee
Robert Baltzell
Princeton
Jesse Eschbach
War Department
Jack Henley
State Central Committee
Will Hays
National Committee
Henley
America
Hays-Goodrich
McAdoo
Woodrow Wilson
Indianapolis
State House
Maple Hill Quarantine Hits Local Family
Bro. Elmore fulfilled church appointments Saturday and Sunday. A. J. Johnson family quarantined with scarlet fever with Mrs. Johnson and three children Anna Mae Emily and Frank all ill. Frank in very serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Elmore
A. J. Johnson
Army Draft Classes Explained and Sequencing
The article clarifies the meaning of numbers after draft registrants’ names. Class 1 covers single men with no dependents, then Class 2 and so on. Class 4 lists mainly men with families fully dependent on their labor for support.
13 His Number and Fortunes in WWI Aviation Field
Greencastle youth Harry Howard writes from Wilbur Wright field near Dayton Ohio about the superstition around the number 13. He traces thirteen occurrences in his Army life from enlistment in Indianapolis to Kelley Field Pensacola and finally Wilbur Wright field, detailing training, unit size, and the adventure of aviation service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howard
Greencastle
Wilbur Wright Aviation Field
Dayton
Herald
Pensacola
Fla
Navy Aviation School
Wilbur Wright
New Orleans
United States
Texas
Old Mother Earth
Men to compose United States Armies
Single man without dependent relatives. Married man with or without children or father of motherless children who habitually fails to support his family. Married man dependent on wife for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Unskilled Laborers and Questionnaire Filing Note
Classified notice notes unskilled farm laborers and unskilled industrial laborers regarding deferred classification claims. It also mentions registrants who fail to submit the questionnaire and those acting in respect of whom no deferred classification is claimed or made.
All Registrants Placed in No-division Schedule
The schedule lists registrants not assigned to any other division. No division race appears on the current timetable and participants await final grouping decisions.
Court to Install New Officers in Ben Hur Lodge
Greencastle Court No. 102 Tribe of Ben Hur will install officers on Friday evening January 4 with Ida Johnson as Past Chief Flora Hinkle as Chief Leonard Twigg as Judge Clara Mugg as Teacher Minnie A. Kiefer as Scribe Robert Pierce as Keeper Tribute Roy Eastham as Captain Alta Crump as Guide Jennie Lawton as K I Gate Lloyd McGill as K O Gate Hubert Jordan as Team Captain Ina Crump as Pianist All members urged to attend as another large class of candidates will be initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Court No
Tribe of
M. A. Kiefer
Scribe
Putnamville Social News Highlights
Pearl Collins of Roachdale and Margaret Mansey of Indianapolis visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Collins. Miss Eletitia Cromwell stays with Nellie Glidewell. Mrs. Richard Hazelett and children visit Mrs. Will Glidewell and family. Earl Runyan family spend Christmas with Thos. Farmer near Greencastle. Mrs. Luther Easter reportedly ill with lagrippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Collins
Roachdale
Margaret Mansey
Indianapolis
Collins
Eletitia Cromwell
Nellie Glidewell
Richard Hazelett
Will Glidewell
Ralph Howard
Earl Runyan
Thos. Farmer
Greencastle
Luther Easter
Laborers Wanted at American Zinc Company Plant
Twenty five laborers sought for positions at the American Zinc Company plant. The notice calls for applicants to report for work details and requirements. Includes the company name and job count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Zinc Company
Wanted at Once Fifteen Carpenters
Help wanted at American Zinc Products Company seeking fifteen carpenters for production and facility work. Immediate openings with steady hours and pay. Apply in person or through company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apply American Zinc Products Company
Missing grip with books linked to Creston Barnes
A lost smooth black hand grip containing books is reported. The item is associated with Creston Barnes of Phi Kappa Psi in Bloomington Indiana. The notice urges return to the fraternity or addresses for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston Barnes
Phi Kappa Psi
Bloomington
Ind
Aerial Squadron Member Recalls Harrowing Landing
A letter from Harry F. Howard of the 149th Aerial Squadron at Wilbur Wright Field Fairfield Ohio recounts a dangerous climb and landing. He expresses hope that his comrade No 18 will continue to follow him and signs with respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 18
Harry F. Howard
149Th Aerial
Wilbur Wright Field
Fairfield, O
Chapel talks and plans at G H S assembly
Prof Rosenburg spoke on the service flag to be placed in the assembly room. John Allee reports Maroon work progressing and a one month book publication. Coach Royce urged attendance at home games to fund new basketball suits amid coal shortages. Prof Stultz bids farewell as he leaves for Farmersburg to supervise schools there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenburg
John Allee
G. H. S. Annual
The
Maroon
the Maroon
Bainbridge
Roachdale
Armory
Royce
Browning Hall
Stuents
Fred Stultz
Farmersburg
Stultz
Curtain Raiser at Browning Hall G H S Second vs Clinton Center
A curtain raiser will precede the Roachdale game at Browning hall on Saturday night between the G. H. S. second team and the Clinton Center quintet. The game starts at seven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roachdale
Browning Hall
Clinton Center
City council orders Ford patrol wagon for police use
In a New Year gesture the city council ordered a Ford patrol wagon to replace the horse drawn wagon now considered obsolete. The old wagon will likely be sold, and the vehicle will be fitted at Stankard shops to serve the police department, which has relied on jitneys for patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Police
Stankard
Brazil
Hog Receipts Press Prices Lower in Opening Market
Large hog supplies and 3,200 lay overs from Thursday pushed the opening market lower by about 15 cents on hogs. Sales ranged 16.45 to 16.50. Cattle and sheep held steady while calves fell.
Democrats Meet to Plan County Primary Nominations
Ten years ago today Democrats seeking county offices met with the county chairman to arrange primary details. A baking contest at E B Lynch store awarded miniature Buck's ranges and framed pictures to Emily Jackson Dorothy Conn and Margaret Perry. Local shooters led Mt Meridian event with Rolla Frazier top in singles and Ed Callahan in doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Lynch
Emily Jackson
Dorothy Conn
Margaret Perry
Greencastle
Mt. Meridian
Rolla Frazier
Ed. Callahan
Hubert Jordan
Emory Moore
J. D. Lightbody
Lightbody
DePauw University
Roscoe Lisby
Ezra Smith
Carl Stephenson
Rosa Baker
Danville
Allen
Cloverdale
Edith Smalley
Charles Haspel
van Dyke
Roachdale
Grencastle Father Aids War Effort With Health Remedy
A Grencastle father of two sons serving in the war touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as key to his five year stomach ailment recovery. He claims the simple preparation removes tarrrhal mucus and inflamed internal tract, easing stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. One dose supposedly proves value with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
A. Cook Drug Company
Purity Pledge for Meats Promoted by Local Seller
Local meat seller touts complete purity of all meats with strict testing. Shoppers urged to buy and verify the claim through their own inspection and purchases.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bessie Hinton
Russellville
Grace Payne
Rossville, Ill
George Hinton
Ben Hur
M. A. Keifer
A. M. Hootman
Fillmore
D. W. Etcheson
Etcheson
William Caine
John Troub
Knightsville
C. W. Pfieffenberger
Thomas F. Butler
Esquire James
Brazil Times
James T. Campbell
Mary McCabe
Terre Haute
Frank Shepard
Groveland
First National Bank
Morton Smith
Frank Coss
Florida
Charles Anderson
University
Mr. Anderson
Coss
Woman’s Club
Smythe
Catherine the
Katherine Alvord
the Herald
W. Hle
Eljorge
N. Jackson St
J. H. McKenzie & CO
Logan Cabin
E. A. Browning
Thompson
Maple Hill
Dobbs
Washington St
Fritz
Kaiser
Aviation Corps
Ft. Thomas
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Tex
Putnamville
Indiana Street
Poland
Jones & Young Feed Store
City Meat Market
F. J. Thomas
Prop
First National Bank of
Putnam County
Purdue
First National Bank Pig Club
R. S. Fouts
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