Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McCammack Dies After Illness
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McCammack 60 died at her Jefferson township home Thursday night after influenza and pneumonia. She leaves her husband Thomas and ten children, plus three brothers and two sisters, all residents of the county. She was a Baptist Church member. services Sunday at Union Valley Church at 11 with burial at Mill Creek cemetery conducted by Rev. Reuben Masten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth McCammack
Thomas McCammack
Jefferson Township
McCammack
Orlena Buis
Clarence
Nannie
Estel
John
Merrill
Gilbert McCammack
Harold
George
Estel Curtis
Edgar Pruitt
Charner Buis
Marion Township
Virgil
Greencastle Township
Ezra Buis
Muncie
Lemuel Wallace
U. S. Road 40
Dora Chadd
Baptist Church
Union Valley
Mill Creek Cemetery
Reuben Masten
Aunt Lizzie Sherrill 82 Dies After Influenza
Mrs. Elizabeth Sherrill known as Aunt Lizzie died at her Cloverdale home Friday after influenza. widow of missionary preacher Thomas E. Sherrill. aunt of H. A. Sherrill, lifelong Cloverdale Belle Union resident. Funeral Sunday 10 30 at Cloverdale M E Church conducted by Elder W E Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sherrill
Lizzie” Sherrill
Cloverdale
Thomas E. Sherrill
Belle Union
Sherrill
H. A. Sherrill
Jerry Long
Cloverdale M. E
W. E. Gill
Chamber appeals liquor conviction to circuit court
Cloverdale man Eli Chambers was fined 100 dollars and costs and given 90 days on a liquor selling charge in city court. He appealed to Putnam Circuit Court where trial is expected at the next term. Witnesses Basil Baldwin and Kenneth Black testified they bought liquor for 2.50 at Chambers home on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Eli Chambers
Cloverdale
Theodore Crawley
Putnam Circuit Court
Chambers
Basil Baldwin
Quincy High School
Kenneth Black
Mill Grove
Baldwin
Black
Greencastle
Paul Grimes
Charles McGaughey
Joseph Cechenour
Charles Crawley
Young Woman Evelyn Aubrey Found Dead at Home
Miss Evelyn Aubrey an 18 year old visiting near Reelaville died at 3 a m in her mother Mrs Jesse Hintons home 404 West Franklin Street cause sudden heart attack after brief illness Dr W M McGaughey attended her and she is survived by her mother father two brothers and a sister in North College Avenue families mourn the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Aubrey
Jesse Hinton
West Franklin Street
Miss Aubrey
Charles Wendell
Reelaville
W. M. McGaughey
Hinton
Sherman Aubrey
North College Avenue
Robert
Hubert
Anna Marie
Tragic Accident Involving Aubrey Family Near Madison and Washington
Hubert Aubrey was struck by a Ford truck driven by Ira Moore at the Madison and Washington streets corner on Wednesday. He was in serious condition at County Hospital Friday. His sister Miss Aubrey had not yet been told he might be fatally injured. The Hinton family suffers a second tragedy in a short span, drawing community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Aubrey
Ira Moore
Madison and
Washington Streets
Miss Aubrey
Jesse Hinton
Francis Grover Hannan Dies in Indianapolis
Francis Grover Hannan aged 45 died at Sunnyside Sanatorium in Indianapolis from tuberculosis Wednesday at 11 p m The body was taken to Lakin Funeral Home for burial He is survived by two sisters one in Indianapolis and Mrs Nell Mitchell of Terre Haute A brother Michael Hannan died last September and was brought here for burial The funeral will be at the Catholic Church of this place Saturday at 9 am with burial in Forrest Hill cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Grover Hannan
Sunnyside
Indianapolis
Lakin
Hannan
Nell Mitchell
Terre Haute
Michael Hannan
This Place
Forrest Hill
Institute at Cloverdale Next Friday
Cloverable township Farmer's Institute to be held at the High School Auditorium Friday January 11 with prizes for exhibits. The program includes a 10:00 assembly with music and talks by Joe Sher and Mrs. Vesta S Perdue, a 12:00 community dinner, and 1:00 afternoon sessions on soil harvest feeding for eggs and other farm topics led by J B Burris Mrs Perdue and John Sicer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverable Township Farmer's Institute
Vesta S. Perdue
J. B. Burris
John Sicer
Monon Trains Switch to Telephone Orders
Trains on the Lafayette Bloomington division of the Monon railroad now operate by telephone instead of telegraph. Telephones installed in all stations between Lafayette and Bloomington enable the dispatcher to give orders by telephone, speeding operations. Telegraph lines will be held in reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette-Bloomington
Monon Railroad
Lafayette
Bloomington
Death of Ida Frank Former Putnam County Woman
Ida Frank 70 died in Los Angeles California from pneumonia at her home on Thursday. She was born Ida Ratcliff of Putnam County and is survived by siblings William Ratcliff Elijah Rateliff Ann Firestone Zed Ratcliff Leon Levy and Clay Frank. Oscar Obenchain received the death message this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Frank
Charley Frank
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank
Ida Ratcliff
William Ratcliff
Elijah Rateliff
Indianapolis
Zed Ratcliff
Clay County
Ann Firestone
Parke County
Leon Levy
Putnam County
Charles Frank
Clay Frank
Oscar Obenchain
Lena man injured by logs at loading scene
Seldon Miller of Lena was taken to the county hospital Thursday evening after both bones in his left ankle were broken while loading logs. He was X-rayed and will remain at the hospital for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldon Miller
Lena
Civil War Vet Samuel Walker Buried after influenza death
Funeral services were held Friday at the Universalist church in Fincastle for Samuel Walker who died at his home Wednesday morning of influenza. Interment followed in Blakesburg cemetery. Walker was a Civil War veteran and about 92 years old, having generally good health until his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Fincastle
Samuel Walker
Blakesburg
Walker
Family Farm Keeps Traditions After Years of Work
Two surviving children Nora and Willi remain unmarried and living at home, continuing their family farm traditions after years of shared labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Willi
Colored man Dodson sentenced for coal theft and prior offense
Levi Dodson, a local colored man, was arrested Thursday night by Officer Tom Morgan on coal theft from the Pennsylvania railroad. He received 30 days in jail and a $5 fine plus costs from Mayor Charles McGaughey on petit larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Dodson
Tom Morgan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana State Farm
Charles McGaughey
Dodson
Brown County land deeded to Indiana state park authority
Brown County Indiana officials transfer 1129 acres of heavily wooded land valued at 30000 to the state conservation department for park use on the south side of State Road 46 near Bloomington. The gift expands Brown County’s state park holdings to about 12000 acres and marks the eighth state park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Brown County
Indiana
State Conservation Department
Bloomington
Columbus
Department of Conservation
Murlin Recalls Berlin Visit by Tenor Richard Crooks
Mrs. Fred Hixon receives a letter from Dr and Mrs Lemuel Murlin living in Charlottenburg Berlin. They recount hearing and entertaining Richard Crooks, America's great tenor, at the church where Dr Murlin preaches. The American colony supports the church as it rebuilds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hixon
Lemue
Murlin
Nikolsburger Platz
Charlottenburg
Berlin
Germany
Murlins
Richard Crooks
America
Oldest Mason in Northern Indiana Dies in Valparaiso
Jonathan Osborn aged 96 died of influenza in Valparaiso Ind He was born in Wayne County Indiana and moved to Valparaiso 51 years ago He became a Mason 65 years ago and for 31 years served as prelate of the Valparaiso commandery He voted for John C Fremont in 1856 and twice for Abraham Lincoln
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Jonathan Osborn
Indiana
Osborn
Wayne County
Valparaiso Commandery
Former Bainbridge Boy Weds In Detroit Michigan
The marriage of Frank Cosgrove formerly of Bainbridge to Mrs Maude Dawson is announced for December 25 in Detroit. Cosgrove will live at 1428 Glover Avenue in Detroit where he works at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Frank Cosgrove
Bainbridge
Maude Dawson
Minetta Knauer and Charles May wed in Indianapolis
Miss Minetta Knauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Knauer and Charles May of Indianapolis married in Indianapolis January 2. Mrs May a Greencastle High School 1928 graduate and longtime W H Block Co employee. Mr May manages a Kroger Stores chain. They plan to reside in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minetta Knauer
Indianapolis
Joseph Knauer
Charles May
Martinsville Dentist Willard Kinneman Hangs Self
Dr Willard L Kinneman 59 a longtime Martinsville dentist committed suicide this morning at his home by hanging in the basement his retirement from practice cited due to ill health in the report from Martinsville Indiana dated January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
Willard L. Kinneman
Kinnemans
Longtime Martinsville Doctor Dies After 32-Year Career
He practiced thirty two years with early work in Indianapolis then move to Martinsville in 1897. Survived by widow, daughter Mary, sons Paul and Robert, sister Mrs Blanche Wagner of North Liberty and brothers Dr John G Kinneman of Goodland and Charles Kinneman of Logansport. Member of Christian Church Masonic lodge and Eastern Star. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at Wilhite funeral home led by Rev P H Canary with Masonic burial honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Martinsville
Mary
Paul
Robert
Blanche Wagner
North Liberty
Ind
John G. Kinnemen
Goodland
Charles Kinneman
Logansport
Christian Church
Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star
Child Dies After Swallowing Poison Tablets
In Lebanon Indiana on January 5 17 month old Vincent E Wethington Jr the son of farmers Vincent and Mrs Wethington died at home in convulsions after ingesting 70 strychnine and bella donna tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ind
INS
Vincent E. Wethington, Jr
Vincent Wethington
Here
Wethington
Joan Crawford to marry Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Hollywood gossip notes Joan Crawford the film star announced she would wed Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in June and take a honeymoon to France and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Crawford
Nolglas Fairbanks JR
Hollywood
Cal
Today
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
France
Italy
Dr George H Roberts 64 Dies at Purdue
Dr George H Roberts 64 an associate professor of veterinary science at Purdue University died of influenza at St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette Indiana. A noted vet leader he helped found the Indiana Veterinary Medical College and served as its president from 1911 until its dissolution. He also served as assistant state veterinarian 1901 13 and led bio chemical work for Pitman Moore 1913 18 before joining Purdue in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Pitman-Moore Serum Company
Purdue
No County Net Tournament Called Off in Putnam County
County school officials announced there will be no county basketball tournament in Putnam County this year. The decision, made by a vote last fall, cites duplication with the sectional in February and leaves the county champion to be decided by other means. Last year Cloverdale defeated Bainbridge in an exciting contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Cloverdale
Bainbridge
Two Influenza Deaths Reported in Cloverdale Area
Two more influenza fatalities reported in Cloverdale town ship as epidemic rages in the Flat vicinity. Dudley Lasley 65 of Poplar Grove and Henry Allen west of Cloverdale died after brief illnesses. Funeral plans and local school closures noted as weather aids spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
Dudley Lasley
Poplar Grove
Henry Allen
Lasley
Cehildren
Fred Lasley
Indianapolis
William Alkire
Emmett Hunter
William Cunningham
Influenza Epidemic Centers Around Cloverdale Township
The epidemic is centered in and around Cloverdale township with several deaths in the county. Mrs. George Arendt and Mrs. Jesse Eggers of Cloverdale are confined to their homes due to influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enza
Cloverdale Township
George Arendt
Jesse Eggers
Cloverdale
Madison Township Woman Dies at 81
Mrs Elizabeth Myers aged 81 died at 6 30 pm Friday at the home of her nephew Charles Smock in Madison township. Death caused by complications of diseases due to advanced age. She had lived with nephews for several years and is survived by several other nephews. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Myers
Charles Smock
Madison Township
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Petition Seeks Highway Improvement in Jefferson Cloverdale
A 271 freeholders petition filed with the County Auditor requests improving a Jefferson Cloverdale road under the county unit road law. The route from State Road 43 to Belle Union Quincy road then north to Orva Keller road would be widened to 36 feet and surfaced with stone to a depth of one foot. Everett N. Larkin leads the group urging the 14 foot wide road on the new line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Auditor's
Jefferson
Cloverdale
Belle Union-Quincy
Orva Keller
Belle Union
Everett N. Larkin
Wiley Seconds Defeat Junior Cubs In Prelimby Tight 16–11
The Wiley second team of Terre Haute beat the local high school Junior Cubs 16 to 11 on the local floor. The game stayed close with both sides trading scores, and the Juniors tied it twice before the visitors pulled ahead in the second half. Substitutes Henderson and Dolan saw action for Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Terre Haute
Tiger Cubs
Henderson
Dolan
Greencastle
Las Sat Hess Ee
Dawson
Bereeowes
Kykendall
Wilson
Larkin
Adams
Cottom
Frist
Zeigler
Pacatte
W FE. Bousman
Wiley Streaks Defeat Cubs 41 to 28 in Gym Tilt
Wiley Red Streaks dominate Greencastle Cubs 41 28 as Cottom Frist and Zeigler Pacatte pace the visitors scoring in a high school boys basketball game at the local gymnasium Friday night. The Cubs faltered early behind Tobinster's ineligibility and trailing 21 12 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Cubs
Greencastle
Wiley High School
Exiday
Terre Haute
Tobinster
Cubs
Wiley
E. Crawley
Micklozek
Pee Teeeee
Cottom
Pee Ewes
Guild
Adams
Wiley Defeats Greencastle in Tough</T:
Masten led with three field goals and a free throw while Ellis nicknamed Stretch outjumped Wiley’s center in the final 15 minutes. Wiley replaced most players in the last two minutes as they kept the Tigers from breaking through. Brown carried the ball relentlessly but Greencastle could not close the gap despite a high effort from the Streaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masten
Ellis
Wiley
Tiger Cubs
Greencastle
Tobin
Brown
Brazil
Baker
Micklozek
Pacatte
Cubs
Cloverdale Items Delayed From Last Week
Perry Michael IU student returned to work Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Patrick funeral held at Clayton with interment in Cloverdale. Ada Williams died Monday of pneumonia and was buried in Cloverdale. Pearl Maze returned to Bloomington school after vacation. Mrs. Hattie Gorham visiting in St Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson visiting Jesse Michael and Fletcher Richardson. Pearl McKamey returned to East Chicago schools after Christmas break. Several local dinners hosted by Coffman guests from Bloomington and others. Violet Sandy recovering from appendicitis. Lena Cunningham unimproved with influenza. Beryl Sandy left for Connerville to resume Latin teaching Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Michael
Indiana University
Jesse Michael
Frank Patrick
Clayton
W. E. Gill
Greencastle
Cloverdale Cemetery
Ada Williams
Ed Williams
Cloverdale
Pearl Maze
Bloomington
D. R. Maze
Hattie Gorham
Gorham
St. Louis
Charles Richardson
Alice Ellen
Olioa
Wyoming
Fletcher Richardson
Pearl McKamey
Chicago
Andy McKamey
L. C. Coffman
G Shaw
Charlotte
Analie
Pearl
Leonard Mann
Richard
A. J. Harrer
Oscar Patrick
Violet Sandy
Christian Hospital
Indianapolis
Lena Cunningham
Family gathers for Christmas visit in Bain Bridge
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stinebreak and Mr. and Mrs. Ott Allee and son Kenneth spent Christmas with the Petty family. Several locals attended the funeral of Eddie Estes at Brick Chapel on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Stinebreak
Ott Allee
Kenneth
James Petty
Eddie Estes
Brick Chapel
Local Missives From Indiana and Nearby Families
Various brief items record visits and illnesses in Indiana households. Rev Collins of Indianapolis attended church. Mrs Pete Wilson visited Ferndale sick with flu. Mrs Martha Smith and daughter called on Aunt Sally Cheger. Ray Allgood and Mr Mrs Tr Kuessler family visited mother Mrs Good and son Frank. Samuel Ratelift moved into a newly purchased home from Mrs Curley Ford. Johnie Michael called James Petty. Ernest Michael and children visited Christmas week near Lebanon. Ed Goshorp expected home this week from fath. Bonnie Tate spent Christmas with p Tate family and hopes to be a nurse in Illinois. James Staggs spent holidays with father in Indianapolis. Rev Brattain recovering from smallpox. Mae Stages and daughter Merle spent Wednesday with Sally Cowger. Charles McNorton’s daughter visited last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Collins
Indianapolis
Christian Church
Pete Wilson
Ferndale
Martha Smith
Aughter
Sally Che Ger
Ray Allgood
Andirs
Tr Kvuessler
7 Good
Frank
Samuel Ratelift
Curley Ford
Johnie Michael
James Petty
Ernest Michael
Haro
Micha
Frang Randell
Lebanon
Ed. Goshorp Peeted
Christy
Mies
Bonnie Tate
Tate
Illinois
James Staggs
Brattain
Mae Stages
Merle
Sally Cowger
Charles McNorton
Mellon Pays Million For Raphael Madonna
Secretary Andrew W. Mellon bought Raphael's Madonna for a record one million dollars, denying a London Daily Mail claim of a near million price for the Cowper Madonna. The report sparked nationwide comment, with officials urging caution over sensational tabloid figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Raphael
Madonna
London
INS
Andrew W. Mellon
United States Treasury
Daily Mail
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
London Daily Mail
Veteran actor Marc MacDermott dies in Glendale hospital
Marc MacDermott, a leading man of silent films, died in a Glendale hospital after six months of liver illness. He had been hospitalized for four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Cal
INS
Marc MacDermott
Dr Bartlett Addresses P T A On Character
Doctor Bartlett spoke before the First Ward P T A on whether character is caught or taught. He cited a friend who sheltered institutional boys to show wholesome influences shape lives and argued that character can be taught by shifting a child view and improving discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Adams
Marjorie Black
Mary Louise Conrad
Vernon Elmore
Marion McBride
Jim
Juvenile Court PTA Meeting At Martha Ridpath School
The Parent Teachers Association held an afternoon session at Martha Ridpath School with strong attendance. Mrs Flossie McCullough led devotions and the 4th grade presented songs and a health program The group discussed purchasing supplementary readers for second grade and a February meeting date Judge James P Hughes spoke on the Juve Court and its work. Mr and Mrs Robert Dills recently returned from Muskogee Oklahoma after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ridpath
Flossie McCullough
Supt
Youn
James P. Hughes
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M’cammack
Cloberdale
Doris den
Joe Sher
MONON
California
Mason
John C. Fremont
Abraham Lincoln
Detroit, Mich
W. L. Kinneman
George Roberts
Madison
Beryl Sandy
Connersville
Sandy
Bain Bridge
Hughes
Robert Dills
Muskogee
Okla
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