Local Notes From Greencastle and Surrounding Areas
Local items report Mrs. John McCoy of Fillmore visiting Greencastle, Florida residents Charles Zeis and wife now living in St. Petersburg, and Dr. R I Richards of Patricksburg elected president of Owen County Medical Association. Various visits, church events, obituaries, court actions, and a bank garnishment case are noted with names and places across Putnam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCoy
Fillmore
Greencastle
Charles F. Zeis
Florida
Sixth Street North
St. Petersburg
R. I. Richards
Patricksburg
Owen County Medical Association
Treating Colds and Aftereffects with Vicks VapoRub
Physicians warn that the chief risk from this year's epidemic lies in after effects like bronchitis sinus trouble pneumonia and even meningitis. Children and the elderly are most at risk. Treat colds promptly with external Vicks VapoRub and supportive home care including hot lemonade and warm compresses while avoiding heavy internal dosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicks
Harmony Man Charged with Burning Pool Room
Deputy State Fire Marshal Iva Gray filed second degree arson charges against Fred Allen 35 of Harmony for setting fire to his poolroom in Harmony last Sunday. Allen was jailed in default of a $1,000 bond after moving from Terre Haute years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
JINS
Iva Gray
Fred Allen
Harmony
Allen
Alien
Terre Haute
Hog Market Mixed As Steady To Slightly Lower Prices Hold
Indianapolis January 30 hog market was steady to 25 cents lower. Most 150 to 300 pound hogs sold around 9.90 with beef steer prices easing and stock buyers showing little change. Lambs fell unevenly with top lambs at 16 to 17 dollars and fat ewes around seven to ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Install Sound Motion Pictures at Indiana Theatre
A crew of RCA Photophone engineers and electricians begins installing the latest sound system at the Indiana Theatre. The system, praised nationwide, promises life like music and dialogue in talking pictures and should debut around February 12. The Indiana Theatre is owned by the Vonderschmitt Amusement Company, which also runs the Granada and Voncastle theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Dan
RCA Photophone
Indiana Theatre
Indiana Theater
The
Vonderschmitt Amusement Company
Granada
Voncastle
Chicago Jury Locked Up After Kidnap Verdict
In Chicago on January 30 a jury that found two of three defendants guilty of kidnapping Thomas Gaynor and setting a $100000 ransom was ordered locked up by Judge John P. McGworthy. One defendant, Harry Burton, was acquitted. The judge called the verdict inconsistent and illogical and ordered the jurors detained until this afternoon's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Thomas Gaynor
James O’brien
Frank Carson
Harry Burton
Putnam County Students Invited to Sixthannual Latin Contest
Local Latin pupils in Putnam County are invited to the sixth annual state high school Latin contest under the Classical Section of the State Teachers Association and the Indiana University Extension Division. Local contests are planned by February 9 and the state meet is set for Bloomington in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
State Teachers’ Association
Indiana University Extension Division
Adele Bittner
Bloomington
Indiana University
Louise Lammers
Terre Haute
Warren J. Yount
Indiana City and Town Superintendents’ Association
Indianapolis
Lincoln Hotel
G. Bromley Oxnam
George C. Kyte
University of Michigan
Davidson
Pittsburgh
W. L. Bryan
Yount
Indiana School
Thieves Ransack Clay County Court House
Police search for burglar who last night ransacked the Clay County court house in Brazil Indiana. He obtained a small sum of money and some old coins after several hours of work. $250 in cash in the county clerk's drawer was left untouched. Entry was gained by removing heavy plate glass from doors. records were not disturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
INS
Clay County
More Snow Predicted Across Chicago Area
Snow is forecast for today tonight and tomorrow in Illinois Indiana and parts of neighboring states. Forecasters expect continuous snow for over twenty four hours with seasonable temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinois
Indiana
Notice to heirs and creditors in Vestal estate
In Putnam Circuit Court January term 1929 Central Trust Company of Greencastle Ind as administrator files final settlement of estate of William B Vestal deceased The court will examine the account and vouchers on February 18 1929 Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the accounts should not be approved Dated January 28 Central Trust Co Admr Hays Murphy Attorneys Jun 30 Feb 6 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trust Company of
Greencastle
Ind
William B. Vestal
Saii State
Adie
Central Trust Co
Admr
School Building Erected at $63 000 in Record Time
Continuation E ed in stone and glazed brick lines corridors with terrazzo floors and complete fittings to floor level. Heating for the auditorium was omitted due to funds, but radiators will be installed next year. Architects were McGuire and Shook. contractors W R Heath Roy Evans and W A Beemer. building finished by Oct 8, a month after school opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
McGuire and Shook
W. R. Heath
General
W. A. Beemer
Roy Evans
Brazil
Eddie Howard Recovers After Scaffold Fall At Church
Eddie Howard was seriously injured when he fell from a scaffold at the Methodist Church. By Wednesday morning he was reported in good condition after undergoing skull fracture surgery performed by Dr. Reed of Indianapolis and Dr. C. C. Tucker to relieve pressure on the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Howard
Methodist Church
Reed
Indianapolis
C. C. Tucker
Condition of Cleve Thomas in Critical Care
Cleve Thomas remains in critical condition under constant oxygen with two trained nurses in attendance. He became ill a week ago with influenza and developed pneumonia by Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Thomas
Obituary of William Morton Hicks Pioneer Descendant
William Morton Hicks born January 24 1858 in Jessamine County Kentucky was the eldest son in a large family. He married Bethena Dobbs and lived near Mt Meridian Indiana where they celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary last October. He died December 22 at age 90 with flu and pneumonia after a long life of farming and family service. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Stilesville with burial in Stilesville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie D. Patterson
Earl Patterson
Cloverdale
Morgan County
Rev. Long
Quincy
William Morton Hicks
Jessamine County
Kentucky
Nicholasville
Frances Holbert
Alfred Gracen Hicks
Galliton County
Owensburg
William Morton
Greene County
Indiana
Putnam County
Fen
Morton
Bethena Dobbs
Stugh Dobbs
Mt. Meridian
Sarah Broadstreet
Coatesville
Hugh H. Hicks
William Coble
Addie Ruark
John E. Hicks
Edgar Hicks
Stilesville
Thomas Hicks
L. F. Hicks
Medical Corps
West Virginia
Edward Buis
Clayton
Ruth Ruark
Hazel Meek
Hicks
W. J. Gill
Baptist Church
Stilesville Cemetery
Navy personnel shortage urges expanded Annapolis program
The navy heads told the committee that both officer and enlisted personnel are short. They urged enlargement of the Annapolis Naval Academy and cited tables showing Great Britain and France have larger immediate building programs than the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Annnapolis Naval Academy
Hughes
Great Britain
France
United States
Booth Granted An Injunction In Salvation Army Row
In London Justice Eve in Chancery Court granted General Bramwell Booth an injunction restraining the Salvation Army high council from acting on the resolution to remove him or appoint a successor. A temporary injunction had been in effect since January 18 and will stand until after a high council meeting when Booth may be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Eve
Chancery Court
Bramwell Booth
Salvationamy High Council
High Council
Booth
Albion Coach Leads Debaters to DePauw Practice
Nicholas Weiss of Albion college will bring his debate team to Greencastle next Tuesday night for a practice debate with DePauw varsity. DePauw squad likely includes Dave Lewis Minor Myers and Alvin Rockwell. Harold Ross coaches DePauw. the topic is That Trial by Jury Should Be Abolished. The event is open to the public in the auditorium of the Public Speaking Hall at Locust and Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ross
Manchester College
Taylor University
Nicholas Weiss
Albion College
DePauw
Greencastle
Dave Lewis
Minor Myers
Alvin Rockwell
Locust and
Anderson Streets
Bank bill seeks bipartisan four member charter board
Indianapolis Indiana January 30 A bill to amputate politics from the State bank charter board was to be introduced by State Senator C Oliver Holmes of Gary and is backed by the Indiana Bankers Association. The measure creates a bi partisan board of four members replacing the current panel of the Governor Secretary of State and State bank commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
INS
State Bank Charter Board
C. Oliver Holmes
Gary
Indiana Bankers Association
State Bank
Wanted ads for rent in Greencastle area
WANTS AD S. FOR RENT Available about January six room and sleeping porch modern home Strictly modern hardwood floors furnace electric lights gas garage Excellent location See S C Sayers Central Trust APARTMENTS Three four room and bath apartments and one two room apartment the latter especially desirable for teachers or two women strictly modern with heat furnished and ideally located in best residence section of Greencastle These will be available about February 1 For particulars and reservations see S C Sayers Central Trust Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Sayers
Central Trust
Greencastle
C. Sayers
Central Trust Co
Local social notes highlight weddings parties and meetings
Mrs. Harry Wells hosts a S C C meeting with large attendance and refreshments. Aubrey Cox to wed Hazel Hughes of Indianapolis with plans for a February 7 ceremony in Palestine NL. Various club meetings including Progress History and A A U W discuss international relations and global events. A farewell party for the Morrison family closes the roundup of social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. C. Club
Harry Wells
West Walnut Street
Hazel Hughes
Indianapolis
Aubrey Cox
Bloomington
Kathryn Foster
Florence Donovan
Palestine
Mr. Cox
T. C. Cox
Potter Shoe Store
Moore & Cook Shoe
Lyon Couple Host Second Dinner Bridge Evening
Mr and Mrs Glen Lyon entertain at their home Wednesday evening with a dinner bridge party timed to the approaching Valentine season. Guests include Mr and Mrs C C Gillen, Mr and Mrs Frank Cannon, Dr and Mrs W M McGaughey, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Donner, Mr and Mrs John Cartwright, Mr and Mrs Nathan Washburn, Mrs Helen Black and Mr and Mrs Pi Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Lyon
Cc, Gillen
Frank Cannon
W. M. McGaughey
Wilbur Donner
John Cartwright
Nathan Washburn
Helen Black
Glories Of Youth And Fashion Then And Now
Our column recalls past fashion lies and the dangers of heavy cosmetics. Dr. Pusey warns overly fatty skin care clogs pores and enlarges glands causing blackheads. A cautionary note on vanity and health in grooming and beauty routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziegfeld
T Valley
da Vinci
Pusey
University
Shenois
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Henry Bicknell
Mrs. Paul Crimans
St. Louis
Nellie Browning
Nellie Brown
Rose Marie
English’s Theatre
Edward Davis
Danville
Ee Hibbitt
North Jackson Street
Ladies Aid of the
Fillmore Christian Church
Center Point
Christian Koehler
Ernest Stoner
Stoner
James Lynch
Denver
Colo
Lynch
Home Economics Club
Methodist Ladies Aid Room
D. T. MacDougall
New York Times Wide World
J. H. Pitchford
Cincinnati, Ohio
Robert Mooney
Mooney
Peru
Alva R. Rybolt
Stella Rybolt
Putnam Circuit
New Maysville
Minnie Mae Barnley
Doris Stroube
Roachdale
Miss Stroube
Geneva Brown
L. ©. Brown
Glen Clark
Elmer Chadwick
Chadwick
Clark
Putnam Circuit Court
James P. Hughes
Silas Paul Jones
Riverside Drive
New York
Columbia University
Mildred Allen
Brewster, N. Y
Jones
DePauw University
Putnam
Levi J. Rushton
Raymond Leathers
First National Bank
Leathers
Fiu
Harmony Man
Clay County Court
Chicago, Jan. JO
Hays & Murphy
West
Walnut
Rawleigh
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Dept
Freeport
James J. Bugg
Batte 3
Alma
Detroit
Mich
Fred W. Bishop
South
Meridian Street
Harry Wood
Champer
North Locust Street
James Nelson
Jesse Jones
Thelma Jane Hurst
Earl Hurst
Champaign
Kepler S. Bowman
East 88Th Street
James Hurst
South Indiana Street
Far. Hurst
Greencastle Public
Onne
Venies Amies
Vraies Amies Club
Bertha Cope
Kenneth Riggs
Robert Huffman
North of Town
U. W
American Association of University Women
Mary Elizabeth Peck
Anderson Street
Fellowship Committee
Committee On International Relationships
C. C. Huestis
L. H. Marlin
Germany
Grafton Longden
Old Crosby Hall
League of Nations
Dora M. Jones
Virginia Crishaw
Jy. League of the American Sociation of Pen Women
Indianape
Mary Baker
Lorena Nees
Katherine Jane Ys
Theta Sigma Phi
Francis C. Tilden
Gye Tytle
Nior
Juniny League
DePauw Students
Hubert Morrison
Yybert Morrison
Berry Street
Clyde Hershman
Luther Easter
C. G.ferrand
Otto Hutcheson
Ed. Hutcheson
B. K.lockaway
Fred Spurlock
Ratojiy
Madonna
Florenes Hutcheson
Alpha Mae Hammon
Welington Crandall
Fayhedric Spurlock
Maniatye
Perince
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