Putnam County Federal Land Bank Dinner Dinner at Presbyterian Church
Charles J. Arnold recounts the Putnam County Federal Land Bank annual meeting at the Presbyterian church dining room. James B. Davis, now Louisville Federal Land Bank president, delivered a striking oration, while Milton Brown defended his secretary‑treasurer post in a lively contest. Senator Andy Durham spoke on farm policy and tax issues, with F C Tilden and Bob Stephenson promoting farming initiatives. Miss Vera Grace Brown and Mrs Cecil Brown provided musical entertainment as bankers from across the county attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Federal Land Bank
Presbyterian Church
Jimmy” Davis
James B. Davis
Louisville Federal Land Bank
Oly
Milton Brown
Putnam County Association
George Knauer
Milt Brown
Milt
Brown
Putnam County Farm Fee
Vera Grace Brown
Milton Town
Cecil Brown
Rmers
Miss Brown
Mrs. Brown
Small Boys Enter Church to Steal Food
Two seven year old boys entered The Church of God in Newcastle Indiana at night and stole jars of jelly and jam. Police have their names. no action is planned beyond parental discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
INS
Church of God
Ex Policeman Confesses to Capital Fires
John J. Fisher, a former police officer and former Walter Reed patient, confessed to starting two of seven major fires in the city. He described an irresistible impulse and endured long questioning before giving a written statement. Authorities revised total damage to about $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
John J. Fisher
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Fisher
Cars Must Bear New Licenses by February 1 in Indiana
Putnam County and Indiana automobile owners must display 1928 license plates by February 1 per a statement by State Motor Vehicle Officer William McMillan. He said no 15 day extension will be granted and arrests of tardy purchasers will follow after the date. Cars with 1927 plates after midnight January 1 face fines. motorists are urged to obtain new plates now to avoid rush and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Indiana
William McMillan
Aad
McMillan
Early Bird Record Has Perry Brand Plowing Early
Perry Brand of Tippecanoe County is making a sign of spring by plowing his field in Dayton Indiana. The warm spell allowed pre season work with a team of horses to till the ground marking an early plowing reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ind
Perry Brand
Tippecanoe County
Brand
Murderer of Girl Is Given Life Sentence
Adolph Hotelling was sentenced to life in prison by Genesse County Circuit Court Judge Fred W. Brennan after pleading guilty to the murder of 5 year old Dorothy Schneider. He arrived under heavy guard from Ionia Prison, and mob-violence fears prompted officials to seek a change of venue, which Brennan refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Hotelling
Marquette
Genesse
Fred W. Brennan
Ionia
Hotelling
Leslie Schneider
Schneider
Ionia, Mich
INS
Dorothy Schneider
Genesse County
Fred W. Green
Frank Green
Brennan
Flint
Owosso
Esther Skinner
Oak Hill Cemetery
Ella May Horn
Carland
Little Dorothy
Jekyll and Hyde
Genesee County
Genesee
Flash headlines predict more child murders in Michigan
In Ann Arbor on January 18, Dr. Clarence Cook Little warned that incidents like the killing of 5 year old Dorothy Schneider signal more violence to come in Michigan. He blamed many insane persons at large and inadequate asylum accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
INS
Dorothy Schneider
Michigan
Clarence Cook Little
University of Michigan
Schneider
Little
Prom Farm Release Ends, Hiles Arrested Again
Loganport Ind Jan 18 four liquor law violators including George Hiles released from a penal farm were rearrested as federal officers renewed activity. The article notes Hiles had just returned home briefly before the renewed arrests and missing further specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
INS
George Hiles
Dead bandit identified by Indianapolis police
The body of an alleged bandit found shot in an abandoned stolen car was identified by Indianapolis police as Lawrence Morrison, 21, of 729 North Lynn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lawrence Morrison
North Lynn Street
Unsettled Weather Forecast for Local Area
An unsettled weather pattern is reported with moderate expectations. Sunrise is at 7 04 and sunset at 4 48, outlining daily daylight hours amid changing conditions.
Lloyd Kimble Acquitted in Link Death
In Delphi Indiana on January 18 Lloyd Kimble a 47 year old farmer was acquitted by Carroll Circuit Court of murdering Daniel Sinks a 78 year old recluse whose charred body was found in a ruined shack last August The jury deliberated overnight and returned a not guilty verdict shortly after 10 am The case featured testimony by Mrs Jeanetta Taylor with a claim Kimble beat Sinks and then set the shack on fire The state sought the death penalty and two state officials spoke at a related meeting on license plate enforcement and lighting law enforcement efforts.
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Delphi
Ind
INS
Lloyd Kimble
Carroll Circuit Court
Daniel Sinks
Kimble
Jeanetta Taylor
E. E. Pruitt
Davidson
Taylor
Harry Gates
James Wason
Steal Judge's Auto Thief Still At Large
Plymouth Indiana reports that Judge Albert Chipman of Marshall Circuit Court found his own large sedan stolen from outside a church after a D A R banquet. Mrs. Chipman parked the car and returned to learn it was gone. The thief remains at large awaiting capture.
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Plymouth
Ind
INS
Albert Chipman
Marshall Circuit Court
Roxie Nichols Seeks Divorce and Alimony in Putnam Suit
Roxie B Nichols sues Martin Nichols in Putnam Circuit Court claiming they wed March 18 1925 and lived apart since January 11 1928. She alleges abuse threats and seeks $4000 alimony 500 attorney fees injunction to prevent disposition of property and restoration of her maiden name Roxie Alexander. Theodore Crawley represents plaintiff. Mrs Nicholls resides Marion township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie B. Nichols
Putnam
Martin Nichols
Lis
Roxie Alexander
Theodore Crawley
Nicholls
Marion Township
Stolen Chevrolet Touring Reported by Brazil Man
Edwin Pell of Brazil R F7 notified police that his Chevrolet touring car was stolen Sunday from the cement plant at Limedale where he is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Pell
Brazil
Limedale
Old Fiddlers Contest Lights Up Spencer Thursday
Spencer hosts the annual Old Musicians' Contest at 7 oclock in the high school gym with prizes nearing $200 and over 1500 expected attendees. More than 100 pick up to perform including L M Peyton of Jasonville and Elmer Cray of Bloomington with acts from nearby towns and bands.
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Spencer
R. C
Dec” Coffman
Old Musicians’ Association
Elmer Snyder
Leo B. Rentschler
Owen County Recorder
L. M. Peyton
Jasonville
Elmer Cray
Bloomington
Hawaiian
Mili Grove
Stinesville
Vandalia
New Hope
Spencer Old Fiddlers
Lyons
Linton
Martinsville
Paragon
Indianapolis Rail Clerk Dies After Self-Inflicted Gunshot
David C. Kennedy a 30 year old railway mail clerk died at City Hospital after firing a .45 caliber revolver through his head at F B Kirtley 2241 Kenwood Ave Indianapolis He came from Cloverdale Ind to the home where the tragedy occurred No motive learned Police Motor Policemen Hague and Sheets investigated Kennedy left five brothers and his father runs Kennedy & Son in Cloverdale The body will likely be returned to Cloverdale for burial
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Indianapolis
David C. Kennedy
Kirtley
Kenwood Avenue
Kennedy
Cloverdale
Ind
Kirlay
Hague
Sheets
Silas Kennedy
Kennedy & Son
Townships Institute Here on Thursday
Farmers Institute for Warren Greencastle and Madison townships is set in the Court House with speakers a basket dinner and program. Thursday events include music from High School pupils invocation by Rev Bruner addresses on cattle feeding and winter egg production committee appointments noon dinner women bringing dinner service and sandwiches. Afternoon program features more music and talks on hog feeding committee reports and Weeding Life's Garden by Mrs Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute of
Warren
Greencastle
Madison Townships
Court House
B. H. Bruner
F. G. King
W .C. Roberts
F. 4. King
Roberts
Tenant Seeks Ejectment From 119 Acre Farm in Jackson Twp
Benjamin M. Brown, by Corwin and Gillen, sues Walter Stewart in Putnam Circuit Court seeking ejectment from a 119.95 acre Jackson township farm and damages of 200 dollars alleging unlawful possession. Defendant summons set for January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin M. Brown
Walter Stewart
Jackson Township
Corwin & Gillen
Putnam Circuit
Mr and Mrs Bausman Move to Hanna Street Court
Mr and Mrs W E Bausman and family have moved from their Berry street home to a residence on Hanna Street Court, reflecting a household relocation by the Bausman family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bausman
Berry Street
Hanna Street Court
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Charles J. Arnold
James B
de Pauw
DePauw
Andy Durham
Andy
F.C. Tilden
Bob Stephenson
Davis
Walter Reed Hospital
Armer
Arch Fiend
Genesee Circuit Court
Flint, Mich
International Newsreel
Hickman
Kansas City
James P. Costello
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Costello
Mexico
Tampico
Mex
Schleswig Holstein
Prom Farm
Carroll County
Frederick E. Schortemeier
Robert T. Humes
Hotel Severin
Fiddlers
Dave Kennedy
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