Local notes report multiple residents’ activities in Greencastle and Indianapolis
A roundup of local doings includes A G Brown in Indianapolis on business and W D Lovett in Greencastle. Henry Koessler returns home from the county hospital while Orah O H air is ill at home with influenza. Victor L Raphael’s condition remains critical. Neely O H air attends the State Insurance meeting in Indianapolis. Mrs Charles Marshall improves after major surgery. Lois Arnold attends a boxing match in Indianapolis. Frank Huestis admitted to County Hospital for treatment. Bernard Shinn returns home after surgery. A monetary judgment of 78 40 is entered in the Putnam circuit court against Elmer A Chadwick. Indiana Bankers Association plans a meeting in Indianapolis with A G Brown presiding. Margaret Dennis taken home from Crawfordsville with appendicitis. Kiwanis Club urges full attendance for 14th anniversary program. Dean Branham injures his arm at the Vocational building. John Robinson receives a 1 to 5 year sentence for escape from the Indiana State Farm.
Separate City Treasurer Sought for Greencastle
Greencastle Mayor Charles McGaughey urged the 1929 Legislature to create a separate city treasurer for Greencastle and the county. He argued that Indiana law tying county and city treasurers in fifth class cities causes confusion as street assessments bonds and delinquent Barret funds increase the treasurer’s duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Charles McGaughey
Indiana
Two Die as Train Hits Car at Farmland Crossing
A westbound Big Four passenger train struck an automobile near Farmland Indiana, killing two occupants F. M. Davisson and his wife of Summittville who were en route to visit Mrs Davisson's critically ill mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
INS
Farmland
F. M. Davisson
Summittville
Two Trainmen Killed as Passenger Train Crashes in Mounds
Two trainmen died and a passenger was seriously injured when the last Floridan Limited of the Missouri Central collided with a freight train at Mounds. The freight engineer and fireman were killed. The passenger train engineer and fireman escaped by leaping from the cab.
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Mounds, HL
INS
Floridan Limited
Mindrs Central
Mrs C C Tucker and Clodfelter Visit Greencastle
Mrs. C C Tucker spent Wednesday in Indianapolis. Clodfelter, former deputy auditor, now traveling for a federal loan bank, was in Greencastle Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Tucker
Indianapolis
W. ©. Clodfelter
Greencastle
Chicago Sees Severe Blizzard Aftermath and Ice Dangers
Chicago reports a 43 degree plunge with zero expected at night after a blizzard. Rain and hail iced streets cause accidents and delays on streetcars and rails. Five injured in Indiana from a rail skid. Ice disruptions halt bus service in Cedar Rapids and telegraph wires snap across the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
The
Mercury
Chicago South Shore
South Bend
Michigan City
Ind
Middle West
Cedar Rapids
Postpone Decision in Indiana House Contest
Indefinite postponement of a decision in the contest filed by John A. Hughes of Newport against Rep Louis R. Douglass from Vermillion county will be announced in the Indiana House today by the elections committee. The committee heard testimony until late yesterday afternoon and will have its report prepared by chairman Harold R. Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
INS
John A. Hughes
Newport
Louis R. Douglass
Vermillion County
House
Elections Committee
Harold R. Donnell
Three Marines Killed in Nicaragua Clash
Three marines were killed at Yali in the interior of Nicaragua in a clash with outlaws. They were Privates Everett A. Rector of Des Moines Iowa Rastus Collins of Lyons Georgia and George T Ostwill of Miami Florida. Navy Department reports only the death notices with few details due to slow communications with Managua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yali
Nicaragua
Navy Department
Everett A. Rector
Des Moines
Iowa
Rastus Collins
Lyons
George T. Ostwill
Miami
Fla
Yoli
Managua
Remonstrance Filed Against Madison Road Bond Issue
O C Dille and sixteen Madison township taxpayers filed a remonstrance with the county auditor opposing the £15,000 road improvement bonds for Albert Stoner road. The auditor will certify the remonstrance to the State Board of Tax Commissioners, which will set a hearing date in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Madison Township
State Tax Board
Albert Stoner
O. C. Dille
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indiana moves to create junior colleges in cities
A bill introduced by Rep. Lettie M. Ferguson proposes a state framework for junior colleges in Indiana. If enacted, cities with 86 000 to 100 000 population could form educational institutions offering one to two years of college work, with credits transferable to regular colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Lettie M. Ferguson
Ft. Wayne
State Board of Education
Live stock prices report from Indianapolis market
Hogs were generally 25 cents higher. Bulk 150 to 300 pounds 9.75 with top 9.85. Cattle steady after a weekly decline. beef steers 10.75 to 15, vealers 18 down. Lambs strong. top 17, better grade 16 to 17, fat ewes up to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Modern and ultra modern German music discussed at gathering
Mrs. W. J. Yount hosted a Morning Musical on Wednesday morning exploring twentieth century German music from the modern to the ultra modern era. Key names include Strauss and Rieger, with Stravinsky Schoenberg Hindemith among later figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Yount
Strauss
Maehler
Rieger
Young
Stravinsky
Schoenberg
Erdmann
Priessen
Hindemith
Mrs. Yount
Keystone Bible Class Hostess Leads Busy Meeting
Mrs Hellinger presided as host of the Keystone Bible Class at the odist Church on Tuesday with good attendance. Mrs Riley led singing and reports from members included visits to Ohio and Stillwater. The program featured readings from the Olga New Testament and stories of different characters, followed by a social with refreshments. The February meeting will be at Mrs Huteh Severidge street and club officers will be installed.
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Bence Daggy
South Jackson Street
Veronica Club
Mary O’rear
Joe Crosby
Ben Riley
Andrew Sweeney
America
Frank Talbott
Otis Browning
Mae Welch
Edith Vestal McNeff
Will Conklin
Frances Reed
Hallie Browning Su
J. M. Hellingey
Keystone
Sarah Wright
B. T. Riley
Troy
Martha Helm
Ohio
Spaulding
Stillwater
Oki
Mary Clifton
St. Wayne
R. E. Richards
Miss Kerta
Paroled Indiana Boys' School Inmates Caught Near Greencastle
Two youths from the Indiana Boys School at Plainfield, William Ballard age 17 and Arthur Vanbuskirk age 19, were spotted Monday night near the Pennsylvania railroad tracks in Greencastle by Officer Tom Morgan. They were held at the county jail overnight and later turned over to Plainfield authorities Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Boys’ School
Plainfield
Greencastle
Tom Morgan
William Ballard
Arthur Vanbuskirk
Marriage License for Wilson and Warthen in Morgan County
Thomas O. Wilson a 52 year old retired farmer and Sadie Warthen a 45 year old housekeeper both of Morgan County obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Warthen
Thomas C. Wilsot
S’aragon
Robert I. Newgentie
Thomas O. Wilson
Morgan County
Want ads and rentals in Greencastle area
Classified notices show multiple rental offers in Greencastle including six room modern house with sleeping porch available January 1 and several apartments near February 1. Also listed are a 3 to 4 room apartment mix, furnished and unfurnished units, plus a one 3 room house and a 2 room dwelling. Local agents Sayers at Central Trust Co and Richman Brothers Co advertise openings and sales opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Sayers
Central Trust Co
Greencastle
8. C. Sayers
Lost Fox Hound in Greencastle Under Reward Offer
A large white and brown spotted female fox hound is missing in Greencastle. Contact George Finney at 720 Y for information or reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Finney
Greencastle
State Senate Rejects Rad Prohibition Bill
The Indiana State Senate narrowly rejects a radical prohibition measure drafted by Gray. The bill would have increased penalties and restricted selling or giving minors liquor. After lengthy debate the vote ended 22 in favor and 24 against.
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A. G. Brown
W. D. Lovett
Roachdale
Henry Koessler
Beveridge Street
County Hospital
Orah O’hair
Victor L. Raphael
College Avenue
Neely O’hair
State
Charles Marshall
East Walnut Street
Lois Arnold
Armory
Sammy Mandell
Jack Gillespie
Frank Huestis
Denver Heustis
Bernard Shinn
W. D. James
Elmer A. Chadwick
Putnam
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Claypool Hotel
Association
Margaret Dennis
DePauw University
Mrs. Dennis
Crawfordsville
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Dean Branham
Vocational
W. M. McGaughey
Homer Branham
John Robinson
Marion County
Neichang
Ann
RCA Radiola
Wabash Valley Electric Co
Hoover’s
J. C. Penney
Hoover
Middle Western
Luther, Mich
Luther
Frances Hinkle
Leslie Frank
Marion Hinkle
Jackson Street
George Frank
Clinton Falls
B. H. Bruner
Christian Church
Mr. Frank
Artus Club
Alpha Tau Omega House
Paul Vawter
Vere Sutherlin
Robert Wade
Perry Pickering
Shellabarger
Dolph Veatch
LP. PB
L. F. F. Bridge Club
Elizabeth Curran
Bloomington Street
Lycurgus Stoner
Indiana Street
Virginia Stoner
Ott Braden
R. C. Moore
Aaron Arnold
Josephine Stoner
Mae Mullins
Nellie, Browning
Robert Stoner
Bobby, Mrs. Ott Braden and
Gu Hall
Hellinger Hostes
Keystone Bible Class
Boston Club
Boston
Oscar Thomas
William Bishop
Thomas
Jesus
Godeys
Effie Stiglentin
Mrs. Leinberger
Friday Circle Club
George Long
Washington Street
Hverald
Moostheart Legion
Moosheart Long
Kenneth Day
Goodhouse
East Ohio Street
Richman Brothers Company
Cleveland
Richman’s Clothes
Richman Brs. Co
E. Wadghington
Rawleigh
Putnam County
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Freeport
A. J. Duff
Villa South
A, J
Walt
J. Duff
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