Heir Pushes Foster Daughter For Large Wilson Estate
George R. Wilson a local attorney and heir testifies he believes Mrs. R C Hart the foster daughter of John R Wilson is entitled to about 25 000 estate He says he gave Hart two farms and at least 1000 and that she served as a daughter during the late couple s lives The case involves Mrs Hart contesting the administration and seeks removal of the former administrator who aided her claim
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Wilson
Bessie Hart
George R. Wilson
R. C. Hart
Indianapolis
Hart
Wilson
Russia's Horror and a Plea for Aid Through Famine Fund
An editorial condemns Russia's famine crisis, detailing massive starvation and death. It praises American Friends Society efforts and urges a further 5 million dollar donation to fund quick relief, claiming funds translate to bread within two weeks for starving children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
American Friends Society
America
Lafayette Journal and Courier
Missing Woman Reappears as Oil Operator in Montana
In Indianapolis, Miss Mattie Jacobs formerly of Roachdale, who vanished twenty years ago after her father's death, is found alive in Billings, Montana. She now works as an oil operator and had not been heard from since leaving Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mattie Jacobs
Roachdale
Billings
Montana
Andrew Durham
Durham
Martha Ridpath
Miss Ridpath
Greencastle
Mystery of Disappearance Linked to Fraternal Letter
Her wish to join the order and the need for a letter of introduction from a family member who belonged to the affiliated fraternity clarified the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
Affiliateq
High School News and Upcoming Semester Changes
The local high school ends the full week with grade cards delayed until Tuesday and semester changes starting Wednesday. Eighth graders will move to Senior High as freshmen in the latter half of the term. Tonight is the Senior Carnival to raise funds for the Annual publication, with proceeds reducing booklet costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea
Terre Haute
Garfield
Indianapolis News
Wiley
Zenue
W. H
E-M
Greencastle
Purdue Offered Money to Grid Stars
University of Washington official Prof. Leslie J. Ayers says eight football standouts from Seattle and nearby areas were offered $100 a month to play for Purdue. He cites a $100 deposit sent by Purdue coach William Dietz to Everett high star George Williams for travel expenses, prompting Purdue to deny retention of Dietz and promise no entry for the approached players.
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Seattle
Wash
Leslie J. Ayers
University of Washington
Pacific Coast
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Everett
Sedro-Wooley
Pendleton
Oregon
Purdue University
Ayers
William
Lone Star) Dietz
Purdue
George Williams
H. W. Marshall
Dietz
Marshall
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notes
William F. Scott transfers a Russellville lot to Charles C. Proctor for 600 dollars. Virgil Blue transfers a Reelsville lot to P. H. Wallace for 675 dollars. Miss Estella Shoptaugh, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Shoptaugh, travels to Indianapolis on Saturday to see The Bat at the Murat Theatre and will stay with her sister Mrs Cushman Hoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Scott
Charles C. Proctor
Russellville
Virgil Blue
P. H. Wallace
Reelsville
Estella Shoptaugh
Frank Shoptauch
East Seminary Street
Indianapolis
the Bat
Murat Theatre
Cushman Hoke
DePauw Star Fuzz Cannon Ends Basketball Career Ineligibility
DePauw Tigers face Centre College as Fuzz Cannon plays his last game due to ineligibility from failing the final term exam in Spanish. Cannon, captain in 1919-20 and two time all state, leaves a hole for coach Buss. Centre College features football names Bo McMillin and Red Roberts adding local interest.
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DePauw Tiger
Centre College
DePauw
Fuzz
Cannon
Tiger
DePauw Sports
Bills
Allee
Laughlin
Mendenhall
Buss
Mdepauw
Anderson High School
Bo” McMillin
Red” Roberts
Opening Hog Prices Rise At Indiana Market
Indianapolis receipts show hogs at 6 000 cattle 500 calves 500 sheep and lambs 200 hog prices up 15 to 40 cents at the market opening with gains mainly among light weight hogs and calves were listed among receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hog Prices Show Wide Range as Buyers Dominate Market
The sales ranged from eight to nine dollars with most pigs and mature hogs at eight and a quarter to eight eighty. Sows sold for seven dollars. Outside buyers handled three thousand hogs while local killers took two thousand. Cattle and calves held steady with calves at fourteen dollars down and best lambs at eighteen dollars down.
Christie-Thomas Buick Roadster Stolen From North Vine Street
George Christie reported his Buick Roadster, parked near Washington and Vine while he and Mrs Christie attended a Kiwanis banquet, stolen after 8 PM. The car, owned by Christie-Thomas Auto Sales, was found removed by a thief who coasted down the hill without starting the engine. The vehicle is insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vine Street
George Christie
Kiwanis Club
Christie-Thomas Auto Sales Co
Washington and
Vine Street
Mr. Christie
Christie
Affidavit Charges Assault In Resort Dispute
William Stuckey of Cataract filed an affidavit with prosecutor Fay Hamilton charging Roy Downing of Cloverdale with assault. Stuckey and Downing, former log hawler and employer, had a disagreement over a service settlement and Downing allegedly struck Stuckey last Wednesday.
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William Stuckey
Cataract
Eel River Falls
Fay Hamilton
Roy Downing
Cloverdale
Downing
Stuckey
Local folks listed in social notes around Will Barkers and Bainbridge
Sunday visits across Will Barkers include James Haltons Eva Barker and Bertha Allen while Albert Allens at Sam Barkers. Hogs killed by Alfred Purvis and Charles McFerran, with many others visiting Bainbridge and local farms. Sick lists include Lyticia McFerran and Bob Wall's children. farm activity and fox hunts noted through week.
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James Haltons
Will Barkers
Eva Barker
Albert Allens
Sam Barkers
Alfred Purvis
Heef
Charles McFerran
Clark Wilson
Wes Payne
Bainbridge
Lyticia McFerran
Bertha Allen
Ott Barker
Will Barker
Alice Wilson
Laticia McFerran
Bob Wall
Ed Ader
Elisha Patrick
New Maysville
Lester Wills
Leslie Moore
Leonard Witt
Merle Wills
Onie Robbins
Henry Barker
Roachdale
Head Hunters of Formosa Raid Highlands for Heads
Formosan mountain tribes, eight in number, perform head hunting raids on nearby Chinese tea pickers and occasionally strike at Japanese posts. These savages, likened to Bornean Dyaks, resist all incursions and have eluded systematic conquest despite a long history of raids.
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Formosa
Borneo
Macmillan
Davidson
Sacred Mountain Sheep Declared Untouchable in Colorado
Colorado State Game and Fish Commissioner Jim Woodard likens mountain sheep to India’s sacred cattle and bans hunting them. A Florence to Victor hillside band proves the population’s recovery under protection, with steep fines for killing. A Canon City court fined Fred Klantzky $300 plus costs for killing a mountain sheep.
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Colorado
Game and Fish
Jim Woodard
India
Woodard
Florence
Victor
Heavy Hauling Ban Aimed at Protecting Gravel Roads
Winter weather has worsened county roads with freeze thaw cycles. The County Road Superintendent warns heavy hauling is illegal on thawing wet roads and outlines weight limits by tire width. Violators face fines and road supervisors may arrest on sight.
Interest Continues in Special Meetings at Presbyterian Church
The article highlights ongoing Presbyterian Church special meetings with themes of striving and willpower. It notes songs and speakers including Miss Woodcock and Mr. White performing "Face to Face" and discussing "Blood Transfusion" and "Knocking at Closed Doors" as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Presbyterian Church
Christ Jesus
Miss Woodcock
Mr. White
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Mrs. Hatt
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Coach Rhea
Capt. Black
Taylor
A. Allen
B. Allen
Christopher
Bryan
Nevins
Butler
Stamm
Cloverdale Basketeers
Fair Sex
Miss Loehr
Mary Anna Stoner
Catherine Houck
Florence Lane
Catheryn Stoner
Helen Hester
Mabel Haltom
Charges Purdue
Uncle Sam
Star Depauw
Center College
Thomas Buick
Womans’ Union of the Christian Church
Mrs. Elliott
Greencastle Kiwanis Club
Prost
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Kiwanis
Tnncheon
H. A. Gohin Walenmoe
Silae A. Havs Tent
Kiwanis Cloh
Sam Hamm Prenane
Mre
Tames
Pandoel
Rarnam
Winnie Vmattn
Mre Teast TV Miiare
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