Brief News of the Week Highlights Local Clerical and Court Actions
Silva Sillery filed a $1000 claim against Catherine Florence Dicks estate for caretaker and nursing services plus room and board from 1922 to 1927 in Putnam Circuit Court. Oscie B Hillis demanded $100 plus costs from Walter S Campbell for corn received, represented by Fred V Thomas. Other items note a Buick sedan delivered to Postmaster Bartley, a penal farm escape sentenced to 1 to 5 years, a gunshot wound victim returning home, and various local civic events including speeches, church meetings, probate filings, hospital stays, and social visits across Greencastle and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silva Sillery
Catherine Florence Dicks
Fred V. Thomas
Putnam Circuit
Oscie B. Hillis
Putnam
Walter S. Campbell
William Lockwood Visits Dr Salem B Family
William Lockwood of Boston visited Dr and Mrs Salem B in Town on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lockwood
Boston
Mass
Mrs
Salem
Local Family Visits Indianapolis Specialist
Mr and Mrs Roland Parent of North College Avenue took their small child to a specialist in Indianapolis for an examination. Mr Parent is employed at the local Big Four railroad station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Parent
North College Avenue
Indianapolis
Parent
Big Four Railroad
Local News Notes On Visits And Ceremonies
Mrs Roy L Hardwood of Indiana polis visited relatives in Greencastle over Sunday. Dr Ralph Overstreet spoke to the senior class at the high school about dental correction. Families from Indianapolis and Martinsville visited local sites this weekend. Frank Cannon attended the Clothing Men's Convention in Indianapolis. The Eighteenth Amendment anniversary rang the college bell at noon and church bells nationwide celebrated Prohibition. Miss Rose Merryweather, DePauw swimming teacher, will transfer to the University of California at semester's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Tilden
DePauw University
Bedford Church
Woman’s Temperance Union
Bedford
Roy L. Hardwood
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Hardwood
Esta Adams
Ralph Overstreet
United States
Rose Merryweather
DePauw
University of California
Miss Merryweather
Los Angeles
President Marlin to Tour Western States for Founders Day
President Lemuel H. Marlin of De-Pauw plans a February western tour starting February 1 visiting the De-Pauw Alumni Association in Kansas City St. Louis Denver Los Angeles San Francisco and other western Pacific cities. He aims to return by February 22 for Founders and Benefactors Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemeul H. Marlin
de- Pauw
Kansas City
St. Louis
Denver
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bryan Visit Green Castle
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bryan of Richmond spent Sunday in Green Castle, enjoying a local outing and social visit along with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bryan
Richmond
Greencastle
Percy L Julian Visits Family Over Weekend
Percy L. Julian, a mail clerk on the Pennsylvania Railroad, visited his family over the weekend. He is presented as a local resident returning home for a short reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy L. Julian
Mr. Julian
Pennsylvania Railroad
Person in Ren sselaer seeks treatment and travels
Edgar Prevo spent Sunday in Ren sselaer where he is taking treatment with Dr Turfler. Miss Alice Thompson of the Thompson Hat Shape has returned after an extended visit with her mother at Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Prevo
Rensselaer
Dr. Turfler
Alice Thompson
Thompson
Des Moines
Iowa
Evans Family Return From Indianapolis Visit
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Evans are at home after visiting their son William Evans and his family in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Evans
William Evans
Indianapolis
Birth of a Son to Dr and Mrs W W Sweet of Chicago
Announcement states the birth of a son to Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Sweet of Chicago. Dr. Sweet formerly served as professor of History and dean of men at DePauw University. Also notes Eugene Toney of Jeffersonville visiting his parents on West Franklin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Sweet
Chicago
Dr. Sweet
DePauw University
Eugene Toney
Jeffersonville
Mrs
Charles Toney
West
Franklin Street
Local Notices on Deaths and Relocations
Mrs J B Eudaly of West Franklin Street travels to Brookville Ty es on the death of her sister in law Mrs A G Cooper. Hiram Callender Sr recovering after auto accident last week and can sit up. Mr and Mrs W E Bausman move with family from Berry Street to Hanna Street Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Eudaly
Franklin Street
Brookville
Tyes
A. G. Cooper
Hiram Callender, Sr
W. E. Bausman
Berry Street
Hanna Street Court
Clothing convention attendance and health updates
Fred Snively of Cannon Clothing Store attends a clothing convention in Indianapolis. Deward Smythe of First National Bank is confined to his home in Cloverdale with illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Snively
The
Cannon Clothing Store
Indianapolis
Deward Smythe
First National Bank
Cloverdale
Dodson Returned to Work After Promise to Pay Fine
Levi Dodson of Green Castle, previously fined in city court for intoxication last April and released on promise to pay, was arrested again Tuesday night and arraigned before the Mayor. The Mayor gave him more time and allowed him to return to work to raise funds for the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Dodson
Greencastle
Dodson
Fire damages Ford sedan owned by George Irwin
Fire likely from faulty wiring damaged an automobile owned by George Irwin of Greens Castle Tuesday evening around 6 30. City firemen extinguished the blaze on Wood Street after occupants reduced the flames by throwing mud on the wiring. Damage confined to the car wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Irwin
Greencastle
Wood Street
Clinton township woman critically ill with typhoid at County Hospital
Mrs. David Corder of Clinton township remains critically ill of typhoid fever at the County Hospital. The F. G. Coover Co. filed suit in Putnam Circuit Court against Pearl O’Hair for collection of an alleged unpaid note and for payment of a check. The complaint in three paragraphs seeks $18, $220 and $105. James and Allee are attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Corder
Clinton Township
F. G. Coover Co
Putnam Circuit
Pearl O’hair
James
Putnam County Hospital Board Selects New President
Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Krantz and son of Indianapolis visited Green castle to consult Dr A E Ayler. Mr and Mrs R C Sutherlin of Russellville spent the day in Green on business. At the January meeting Mrs E B Evans on West Walnut was named president after years as a board member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Sutherlin
Russellville
Green‘castle
Putnam County Hospital
E. B. Evans
West Walnut Street
Mrs Charles Smith Visits Relatives in Hillsboro
Mrs Charles Smith of Columbia street is visiting relatives in Hillsboro Illinois during a family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Columbia Street
Hillsboro, Illinois
Indiana Builders Association Convention Attendee in Indianapolis
John Abel attended the Indiana Builders Association convention in Indianapolis to advance Marshall Cement and Grain Company interests. Mr and Mrs John Tresnor visited Indianapolis with their son Harry Tresnor over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Abel
Indianapolis
Indiana Builders Association
Mr. Abel
Marjshall Cement and Grain Company
John Tresnor
Harry Tresnor
Weber couple attends Ohio funeral of relative
Mr and Mrs George Weber returned home after traveling to Ohio for the funeral of a relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weber
Ohio
Trick Brothers Five and Ten Cent Store Redecorated
The Trick Brothers Five and Ten Cent Store is being redecorated. The interior will be repapered and woodwork painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trick Brothers Five and Ten Cent
Huffman Divorce Change Sent To Hendricks County
Richard Earl Huffman sues Ruby L. Huffman in Putnam Circuit Court but the divorce action is moved on defendant’s motion to Hendricks County. venue change filed by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Earl Huffman
Ruby L. Huffman
Hendricks County
Putnam Circuit Court
Mrs Carrie Clodfelter Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Carrie Clodfelter mother of deputy county auditor W. O. Clodfelter, who had been at County Hospital for a week, was taken home to Morton by Mr Clodfelter. She is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Lanchester
Madison Town
Putnam County Hospital
Carrie Clodfelter
W. O. Clodfelter
Morton
Clodfelter
Professor Williams Addresses Rotary on Indiana Spiritual Heritage
Professor O H Williams spoke before the Rotary Club of Anderson on Indiana Spiritual Heritage. Fred Crawford accompanied him, and Mr and Mrs Walter Crawford with nephew Frank Crawford spent Wednesday in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Williams
Fred Crawford
Anderson
Prof. Williams
Rotary Club
Indiana
Walter Crawford
Frank Crawford
Terre Haute
Ill and not improving after second operation
A. D. Chew of north Madison street is very ill at County Hospital after a second operation on Tuesday and not progressing as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Chew
North Madison Street
Jenne Johns Files Suit to Foreclose Chattel Mortgage
Mrs Jenne Johns sues in Putnam Circuit Court against John Barnes seeking $200 with a judgment. James and Aliee represent the plaintiff as attorneys of record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenne Johns
Putnam
John Barnes
James
Aliee
William Burris in Indianapolis on business
William Burris of Cloverdale was in Indianapolis on business Wednesday. Details of his visit or outcomes were not specified in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burris
Cloverdale
Indianapolis
Melvin Todd Travels From Quincy to Greencastle
Melvin Todd of Quincy spent Tuesday in Greencastle for undisclosed purposes. The brief visit highlighted local traffic and errands in the surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Todd
Quincy
Greencastle
Sheriff Eiteljorge attends state police chiefs meeting
Sheriff Edward Eiteljorge traveled to Indianapolis on Wednesday for a state meeting with police chiefs and other law enforcement officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Eiteljorge
Indianapolis
Williamsport Bank Closes Doors in Indiana
The Warren County State Bank at Williamsport Indiana suspended business after a meeting with assistant state bank commissioner Thomas Barr. Officials cited bad farm loans as the cause. Examiners L K Billings and J N West took charge. last report shows 50 000 capital and 12 000 surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport Bank
Indianapolis
Ind
INS
Indiana
Warren County State Bank
Williamsport
Thomas Barr
State Bank
L. K. Billings
J. N. West
Open Savings Account A Path To Thrift Practice
A young woman says opening a savings account makes thrift easier by giving pleasure in watching balances grow. The piece notes how cash temptations fade when savings rise and cites compound interest growth. It urges non savers to start, praising the motivational value of bank books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lauder
United States
BAU
Flashes predict more child murders in Michigan
Dr. Clarence Cook Little, president of the University of Michigan, warns in Ann Arbor that the Dorothy Schneider killing is only one example among rising child murders to be expected as many insane persons run at large in Michigan. He cites inadequate asylum accommodations as a key factor.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
INS
Dorothy Schneider
Michigan
Clarence Cook Little
University of Michigan
Schneider
Little
Sunday Visit Highlights Local Residents
Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Hyl ton Miss Jessie Wilson spent the weekend with home folks Mrs Lyticia McFerran who has been on the sick list is slowly improving Jim Vaughan who has sold his farm will probably move to Indianapolis the first of February A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Rooker Tuesday January 10 Lowell Russell helped Lester Wilson cut wood Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hylton
Jessie Wilson
Lyticia McFerran
Jim Vaughan
Indianapolis
Joseph Rooker
Lowell Russell
Lester Wilson
Sale of Johnnie Bugg Draws Crowd in North Floyd
North Floyd reports a well attended sale of Johnnie Bugg. Traders plan to move to Indiana polis soon. Mr and Mrs Dwight Allen of Indianapolis visit Mr and Mrs James Hylton. Mrs Clifford Shinn spent Sunday with the Hyltons. Mrs Bert Veatch of Brownsburg visited Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Bugg
Indianapolis
Dwight Allen
James Hylton
Clifford Shinn
Tite
Bert Veatch
Brownsburg
Thomas
Public may demand Hickman death to halt crime wave
James P. Costello, assistant district attorney of Los Angeles, predicts outraged public opinion will demand the death penalty for William Edward Hickman. He cites the Hotelling and Marion Parker cases and says the Hickman jury next week should impose death to prevent similar crimes.
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Kansas City
INS
Tonia
Mich
James P. Costello
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Hickman
Marion Parker
Costello
Seizure Ties Crew to Bootlegging Arms in Mexico
Tampico reports that a German steamship Schles wig Holstein was found carrying pistols and cartridges in its crew quarters. Mexican customs inspectors said the seized arms indicate bootlegging of firearms and munitions aboard.
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Tampico
Mex
INS
Mexico
Schleswig Holstein
Released from farm man arrested again in Indiana
Loganport Indiana January 18 released from penal farm George Hiles after a short home visit and three other alleged liquor law violators were taken into custody as federal officers renewed enforcement activities.
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 police as Lawrence Morrison, 21, of 72 North Lynn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jan
Lawrence Morrison
North Lynn Street
Local Social Notes From South West Jackson Area
Miss Elittia Wilson visited Mrs. Clark Wilson on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Nervin Barker called on Henry Barker Monday. Miss Mary Vanhook called on Mrs. Charles Rowe Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Barker called on Ross Oliver Tuesday night. Mrs John Malicoat visited with her daughter Mrs Lively of Coatesville from Sunday to Monday. Nellie Watson of Carpentersville called on her mother Mrs Alice Wilson Thursday. Mrs Henry Barker visited her mother Mrs Alice Wilson Thursday. Will Barker and his son Walter were seen visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elittia Wilson
Clark Wilson
Nervin
Barker
Henry Barker
Mary Vanhook
Charles Rowe
Arthur Barker
Ross Oliver
John Malicoat
Lively
Coatesville
Nellie Watson
Carpentersville
Alice Wilson
Will Barker
Walter
Memphis Merchant Dares Death Threat Signers
Clarence Saunders, wealthy Memphis merchant, publicly dares the signers of a death threat to kill him. He was ordered to leave $5,000 in a secluded spot or face disaster befalling him and his family, highlighting a chilling intimidation case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Saunders
Memphis
Tenn
Saunders
Local Social Notes Mention Several Sunday Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fatum called on William Arnold Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lenard Alexander spent Sunday at Fred Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Erin Goodwin called on Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Solomon Sunday evening. Aunt Lize Ann Michael is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Portel Smith of Indianapolis are spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Tolliver spent.
Sunday at Boone DeHart's Mrs Clifford Shinn Ill
Mrs Clifford Shinn is reported ill on a Sunday at Boone DeHart's. The brief item notes her condition without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone DeHart’s
Clifford Shinn
Missing Indiana Girls Spark Search Across Rural Area
Search parties combed miles near Shoals Indiana for Golda Dickens 13 and Hazel 11 who disappeared from their home shortly after noon yesterday. Authorities issued no new leads as the girls remain missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ind
INS
Shoals
Indiana
Here
Cate Golda Dickens
Hazel
Myra and Helene in a Divorced Affair Tale
Myra Martin secretary to divorce lawyer Leonard Gilbert, involved with Helene's elopement with Ralph Naylor. Myra disguises herself to confront Huntley Sheldon at his lodge, learns Helene is married off, and returns to discuss the case and wedding plans with Gilbert. The scene ends with a tense legal brief and Myra noting the other woman issue as the story continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Martin
Leonard Gilbert
Helene
Huntley Sheldon
Don Juan
Nila
Myra
Sheldon
Nita
Ralph Naylor
Thay
Ralph
Leonard
Naylor
Myra Faces Quiet Week Before Her Wedding
Myra starts Monday at the office ready for a new week while dealing with loneliness from Sunday night. She fears Leonard discovering something but feels safer amid familiar surroundings. A vague, thrilling note from her sister Helene lifts her mood as she awaits marriage to Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra
Avery
Helene
Leonard
Ralph
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E. R. Bartley
Paul Albin
Ray Osborn
State Reformatory
James P. Hughes
Andrew Durham
Indiana Hardwood Lumberman’s Association
Claypool Hotel
William Danbury
Mary Isabel Reel
Central Trust Company of
Walter Keller
Belle Union
Isaac Strain
Strain
Floyd Buchanan
Clifford Bee
Harold Crawley
Orville Morris
Greenecastle
C. Brown
Mr. Brown
China
Red Goodwine
Fred Masten
Paul, Huilom
Leon Welsh
Clinton
Adrian Remley
Shell Oil Company
Kemley
Crawfordsville
Harry McCabe
Northorn Breeders’ Association
Lafayette
Nd Coffman
Reese Matson
Bainbridge and
Roachdale
Bainbridge
Mrs. Perry Rush
Mr. Rush
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Roy Cooper
Pauline Cooper
University
Mr. Cooper
Clayton
J. K. Langdon
Langdon
Harry Langdon
Martinsville
Jacob Eitel
John Milbillie
Frank Cannon
Carl Huffman
A. R. Hurst
East Washington Street
Huffman
Rosalie Smith
Katharyn Miller
Mable Hurst
S. W. Straus
American Society For Thrift
North Floyd
South
Jackson
F. O. Overstreet
R. J. Overstreet
Bence Building
Vine Street
Greencastle, Indiana
Arline
Warner Bros
Irene Sich
Gilbert
Jugiwne
Leanne Bays
Aingut
Moe Evans
G Hbert
Evans
Mrs. Evans
Wall
Atdhover
Liane
Marti
W. W. Tucker
C. C. Tucker
Physicians and Surgeons Office
Washington and Walnut Street
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