Funeral for Col James Weaver Held at DePauw Professor
The funeral for Col James Riley Weaver 80 longtime DePauw University professor emeritus of political science was held Friday at McHarry Hall with interment in Sandusky Ohio. Weaver a Civil War veteran and diplomat served as consul at Antwerp Vienna and elsewhere before retiring to Greencastle Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Riley Weaver
DePauw University
South College
McHarry Hall
Sandusky
Ohio
George R
Worse R. Graff
Hollywood
Cal
John Sheridan
Weaver
Emma Matern
Sanky
Aps
Edu
James Weaver
DePauw Univer
Aver
Greencastle
United States
Eons
Austria
Antery
Belgium
Kindisi
Italy
Libby
Antwerp
America
Vienna
Aiwut
Gotham calls in John Barleycorn to fight tree flu
New York officials announce 800 gallons of whisky bought at 10 to 11 dollars a gallon for influenza combat. City reports 5589 influenza cases, 67 influenza deaths, 118 pneumonia deaths, and 686 new pneumonia cases. Chicago reports 87 influenza and 77 pneumonia deaths, 1472 influenza and 400 pneumonia cases. Clyne says raids may seize liquor for hospital use in epidemic fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
John Barleycorn
New York
Byrd
Coler
Commissioner of Charities
Chicago
Health Department
United States
C. F. Clyne
Kelley Store Sells Twice in 24 Hours
The Kelley store changed hands twice in the last day. Wednesday afternoon Mr. Kelley sold stock to Dehler and friend, then they sold to Mr. Burchfield of Vincennes. No one connected to the sales was present at the store today, and future plans remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Kelley
CA. Kelley
Kelley
Dehler & I'riend
Verre Haute
Brazil
Burchfield
Vincennes
Hog Receipts Fall as Prices Drop at Local Yards
Hog receipts reached 13 000 with prices off 15 to 30 cents. Hogs declined 15 to 30 cents with sales ranging from 15.40 to 15.65. Pigs sold at 15.25 down, local buyers handling about 8 500 head and outside buyers 4 000. Cattle market slow and weak. calves 50 cents to 1.00 lower. sheep steady.
High School Notes and Local Updates From The Ledger
The 1920 annual staff realized about seventy dollars from a Ly man Howe moving picture event in the high school auditorium. The senior class plans a minstrel within two weeks with school faculty backing. Attendees at the Greencastle Bainbridge game included Thoral Donaldson and several others. The basketball team travels to Spencer Friday for a second contest against down Monon. Dr A G Wright of Coatesville visited due to his niece Mrs Eur Smith ill with influenza. Mrs Thelmahurse’s graduation from Manual Training High in Indianapolis noted. Mrs F A Arnold and Miss Josephine Donnahue went to Danville Ill to nurse Mrs A B Lockridge and then to Peoria. Funeral for Richard A Bowen of Putnamville held at home. body placed in a vault at Forest Hill cemetery when weather permits burial. Mrs Roscoe Faby informed of deaths of nephew Albert Lindner and his wife in St Louis from influenza. Mrs W R Hutcheson improving after grip illness. The Robinsons’ five-year-old daughter ill with pneumonia east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Howe
Greencastle
A. G. Wright
Coatesville
Eur Smith
East Washington Street
Muncie Murder Trial Opens with Insanity Plea Debate
In Brazil Indiana on January 28 the trial of George Muncie began as prosecutors argued the defendant was sane before fatally shooting Dr. L. L. Williams. Defense contends lifelong illness and family insanity influence his mind as witnesses describe events surrounding the shooting and search for Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
George Muncie
L. L. Williams
Harvey Fisher
Muncie
Dr. Williams
John M. Rawley
Williams
Hoosiers Back Hoover In Party Split Letters
Two Indiana men a Democrat and a Republican county officer wrote to the New York World touting Herbert Hoover for president. They favor him as a Democratic candidate and as an Independent. The boosters are Salen D. Clark of Indianapolis and an East Hanna street resident. Mrs. Pitts is sister of Mrs. Herbert Leachman, whose husband died Tuesday in Detroit of influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
New York World
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Salen D. Clark
Indianapolis
Hanna Street
Pitts
Herbert Leachman
Detroit
Fred Lancaster Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Putnam County
Fred Lancaster announces his bid for sheriff of Putnam County in the Democratic primary race. A Madison Township farmer and businessman, he has served as deputy sheriff for the past three years and seeks voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lancaster
Herald
Putnam County
Lancaster
Madison Township
Greencastle High Defeats Bainbridge in Bainbridge Victory
Greencastle High School team defeated Bainbridge on Wednesday night in Bainbridge with a 7 to 2 score for a decisive win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle High School
Bainbridge
Putnam County Sheriff Candidate Wallace Announces Bid
E 8 Wallace known as Lige Wallace a lifelong resident and Democrat announces his candidacy for sheriff in Putnam County. He is a farmer and stock buyer born in Mill Creek Township and has lived in Greencastle for twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Putnam County
Band Readies Campaign Year Practice Evening
The Greenacqile Brass Organization resumes activity after months of inactivity. All musicians are urged to attend the rehearsal this evening to spur preparations for the campaign year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencaqile
Brass” Organization
Busy Greencastle Band to Reform at James L Hamilton store
After months of inactivity the Greencastle Band will meet at 7 30 this evening in the James L Hamilton Music store for practise and re organization. The meeting aims to recruit new members and establish regular practices as the campaign year looms as a busy period for the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
James L Hamilton
Real Estate Transfers in Putnamville and Madison Township
William H. Walden transfers a lot in Warran township to trustees of the Community House in Putnamville. Anna J P Wilson conveys land in Madison township to Perry C Hoppinger for $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Walden
Warran Township
Putnamville
Anna J P. Wilson
Perry C. Hoppinger
Madison Township
Brick Chapel Notes Big Becomes Quiet After Road Conditions
Somerset items report no Sunday school at Brick Chapel last Sunday due to bad roads. Mrs. Oscar O’Hair and Mrs. Chas Brackney are ill, Bertie Pruitt broke a rib playing basketball at Bainbridge school, and Stanley O’Hair bruised his face after a fall on the ice. Greenbury O’Hair dies at home near Brick Chapel aged 90. Mrs. Hubble visits from Danville with Claude Wallace family. Arthur O’Hair family mourns, and nursing news includes Misses Hester Wallace Ruth Wells staying with Feral Ferrand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar O'Hair
Chas
Brackney
Bertie Pruitt
Bainbridge School
Little Stanley O'Hair
Mr. Morgan
Ae “Henry
Brick Chapel Ladies’ Aid
Blanche O’hair
Rose Hubble
Danville
Ind
Claude Wallace
Eugene
Hester Wallace
Ruth Wells
Multiple Obituaries and Notices From Detroit Area
Mrs. Herbert Leachman of Detroit is ill with pneumonia after her husband’s death from influenza and pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Hamm of this city mourn the illness of their other son in law, Charles Pitts, who died Wednesday night in Decatur, Illinois. Announcements include the marriage of Barbara John to Edward Mount on January 24 and events around vehicle sales and a Lansing trip returning with cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Leachman
Detroit
Robert John
Barbara
Edward Henry Mount
Vanderbilt Hotel
New York City
Also Mentioned on This Page
South College Avenue
Charleston
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County
Alleghany College
Meadville
Penn
McClellan
Peninsula
Lee
Potomac
Kilpatrick
Gettysburg
Rappahannock
Rapidan
Brandy Station
Macon
Columbia
Wilmington
The
Genera Biblical Institute
Concord
N. H
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
Dixon
Lli
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Whch
Brendisi
Coronel Weaver
Simpson
Philadelphia
Europe
Adriatic
Viena
Kothier
the Herald
Thelmahurse
Manual Training High School of
Murst
Earl Hurst
F. A. Arnold
Josephine Donnahue
Danvitle
A. B. Lockridge
Mrs. Arnold
Miss Donnahue
Lockridge
Arnold
Peoria
J. L. Scripps
Richard A. Bowen
Forest Hill
Roscoe Faby
St. Louis
Albert Lindner
W. R. Hutcheson
Earl John Robinson
Indorse
Greencastle High
Putnam CO
Somerset
Alva Cox
Clay Frank
Brick Chapel
Upton Shaw
Mt. Meredian
Mr. Cox
Albert Sege
Lansing
Mich
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!