Fourth of July Joy at Greencastle Children's Home
In Greencastle Indiana the Green Castle Children's Home celebrated Independence Day with ice cream and fireworks donated by the Itinerant School of the Northwest and Indiana Conferences. Visiting ministers, including Rev John Longdale D D, spoke to the children about noble values and missionary aspirations as locals praisedGreencastle's business community for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
School of the
Northwest
Indiana
John Longdale
Brooklyn
New York
Longdale
Colege Town
DePauw University
Move to LoO rescrutinizes Greencastle Orphans Home relocation
Mooresville seeks to move the Greencastle Methodist Orphans Home to a 30 acre farm near town. Trustees plan two relocation committees while Greencastle supporters argue the institution should remain under Angie Godwin. The Board meets next Tuesday to review reports and possible transfer.
Donors Seek New Location for Greencastle Orphans Home
Tom Rooker of Mooresville deeds 206 acres to Greencastle Orphans Home. Mt. Vernon man pledges 3000 cash for a new site in Greencastle. another wealthy donor promises more but no specifics. Total donations reach 90000. locals fear funds may be lost if move occurs. Current Indiana Conference home. possible wider Methodist support later. Proposals include Bridges farm east of town and south location, both deemed unsuitable. Sam Henry loses valuable cow struck by lightning Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Tom Rooker
Mooresville
Mt. Vernon
Bridges Farm
Sam Henry
Madison Township
Former Greencastle Man Dies of Heart Disease Attack
Joseph M. Sellers, a former Greencastle resident and Monon Railroad conductor, died suddenly in Michigan City following a heart attack. Survived by wife and son Roy of Indianapolis, funeral services were held in Indianapolis and Union Chapel Jamestown, with burial in Jamestown Cemetery. He was born near Greencastle and lived there most of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Sellers
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Michigan City
Jamestown
Mr. Sellers
Me and Sarah Ball Club Wins From Specials
The Me and Sarah Ball Club from Indianapolis defeated the Ott Webb Specials of Greencastle 4 to 0 at McKeen field in Greencastle as a Fourth of July attraction. Poor footing slowed play with 10 hits for Me and Sarah and 5 for Greencastle. Bullerdick and Husky pitched well for Greencastle while Turner held the visitors to four runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Shank
Sarah
Indianapolis
Ott Webb
Greencastle
McKeen
Bullerdick
Husky
Greencastle Battery
Putnamville
Turner
Chucker
Cloverdale Boy Injured by Fourth of July Carbide Blast
Floyd Farmer, 4th of July celebrant in Cloverdale, placed carbide in a tin can, added water, and lit a match causing an explosion. A fragment struck him on the forehead, cutting and scoring his scalp as the blast occurred during the county’s Fourth of July observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Farmer
Fred Farmer
Cloverdale
Putnam County
Herald
Young Farmer
Farmer
Fire Department Conducts Quick Test Run At Monon Restaurant
The Monon Restaurant was the scene of a fire department test run Tuesday evening about 9 30. The drill, ordered by the Fire Chief, took one and a half minutes and set a high mark for the local force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Marriage License for Miss Eula Kefauver and Roy Chatham
Miss Eula Kefauver of New Maysville and Roy Chatham of Coatesville were issued a marriage license, formalizing their plans to wed. The filing confirms both parties meet eligibility requirements and will proceed to ceremony per local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Kefauver
New Maysville
Roy Chatham
Coatesville
Jury in Hunt Conspiracy Case Fails to Reach Verdict
The Marion county jury could not decide Ed. Hunt formerly of Greencastle now living in Indianapolis on a conspiracy to defraud charge. The vote stood eight for conviction and four for acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Hunt
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Marion
State May Lose Colgate Bonus in Indiana Reformatory Sale
Indiana Governor McCray faces concern as Colgate & Co may withhold a $50,000 bonus if Jeffersonville property is not abandoned by September 15 1923. Negotiations aim to extend the date or preserve the bonus despite slow Pendleton reformatory progress and state concessions during the two year deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Colgate & Co
McCray
Gilbert Colgate
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Reformatory
Pendleton
Jeffersonvile Institution
Notices to Putnam County Farmers Association Members
Farm Bureau signs prepared for listed men who are members of the Putnam County Farmers Association. If your name appears call at the county agent's office to receive your sign. Omar Briz es, Harry L. Byrd, Edward Brothers, G. E. Caywood, Joseph Cooper, D. N. Clodfelter, F. W. Canada, D. L. Carter, Roscoe Daggy, Joe Donnahue, Wm. B. Donald, James Goff, Wm. Goodacre, W. M. Houck, B. B. Burt, Herman Howard, W. T. C. LaRue, W. W. Leucus, Chas Lear, Elmer Mannon, R. E. Martin, M. M. Marshall, George McMurtry, Ora W. McGaughey, Tony McGaughey, M. S. McBride, Leonard Quinlan, C. L. Reddish, Ivan Ruark, Joe Rissler, John Rissler, H. W. Routt, Isaac Skelton, Morton Smith, L. W. Stoner, G. C. Thomas, Luther Thompson, Milton Terry, Wm. Wysong, Frank M. Wilson, Earl Wiley, James Walker, W. A. Wagoner, John F. Wysong, Fred C. Wolfe, Newton Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Putnam County Farmers’ Association
Omar Bri¢zes
Harry L. Byrd
Edward Brothers
G. E. Caywood
Joseph Cooper
D. N. Clodfelter
F. W. Canada
D. L. Carter
Roscoe Daggy
Joe Donnahue
Wm. B. Donald
James Goff
Wm. Goodacre
W. M. Houck
B. B. Burt
Herman Howard
W. T. C. LaRue
W. W. Leucus
Frank M. Wilson
Earl Wiley
James Walker
W. A. Wagoner
John F. Wysong
Fred C. Wolfe
Newton Wells
St Louis Doctor Pays Damage Then Continues Trip
A St Louis physician driving a large car collided with a Ford at Hanna crossroads on Wednesday. The Ford, carrying four people, rolled over but no injuries occurred. The St Louis driver paid the Ford owner the requested amount and then continued on his way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Hanna Cross Roads
Surprise Dinner for Mrs Sinclair at East of City
About thirty relatives gathered Sunday July 1 at the home of Mrs. R. R. Sinclair three miles east of the city for a birthday surprise dinner. The event was organized by Mrs. Clarence J. Ferrand and Courtland Sinclair of Indianapolis, with a lawn luncheon and many gifts for Mrs. Sinclair. Attending guests included the Campbell and Goodwin families from Coatesville and Fillmore, plus Naomi, Margaret, and Vera Jean Carpenter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Sinclair
Clarence J. Ferrand
Sinclair
Courtland Sinclair
Indianapolis
L. E. Campbell
Walter Campbell
Kate Campbell
Samuel Goodwin
Phillip Carpenter
Naomi
Margaret
Vera Jean
Morris Campbell
S. E. Campbell
Virginia Broadstreet
Pauline Goodwin
Cora Flynn
Fillmore
Courtland
Miss Leona Morrison Weds Arthur Cubitt in Cloverdale Home
The home wedding of Miss Leona Alice Morrison and Arthur H. Cubitt of Buffalo New York was held Thursday at eight o clock at the bride’s parents’ house with only immediate family and a few friends present. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Buffalo where Cubitt works as a salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Alice Morrison
Cloverdale
Arthur H. Cubitt
Buffalo
N. Y
W. E. Gill
Jacob Morrison
Morrison and Cubitt Named in Local Matrimonial Notice
Leona Alice Morrison of Cloverdale and Arthur H. Cubitt of Buffalo New York appear in a terse public matrimonial notice. The item lists both parties as engaged in a legal notice detailing their forthcoming union.
Big Road Signs Installed At Key Greencastle Crossings
Rotary and Kiwanis clubs install four large 12 by 16 foot road signs this week to guide tourists. Read at Hanna Cross roads north, east Washington street junction with the National Road 11 miles east, Cloverdale road junction with National Road, and Manhattan location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Hanna Cross Roads
East Washington Street
Cloverdale Road
Manhattan
Busy Months for Recorder in Early 1923 County Office
Mrs Dove Stewart Wright county recorder and assistants logged 1600 instrument recordings in the first half of 1923, earning 1552.25 in fees. The tally lists Real Estate Mortgages 942 and Chattels Mortgages 191 among other categories, with margins and miscellaneous items noted in the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dove Stewart Wright
County Recorder
Cacy
WMNOR
State school money comes to Putnam Co
State funds totaling 1 746 704 49 were distributed to Indiana counties yesterday by L B Job assistant state superintendent. Distribution uses per capita 2155 per child enumerated. Marion county received 184 204 64 as the largest share. Putnam county tally shows 5149 11 097 36 with enumeration figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
L. B. Job
Marion County
Putnam County
Putnam
National Road Open From East to Mt Meridian
Traffic on the National road is now open as far west as Mt Meridian. Through traffic previously detoured at Buis Crossing via Greencastle to Manhattan is redirected to Mt Meridian to rejoin the National road east of Cloverdale. The change diverts east bound and increases traffic flow at Mt Meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Meridian
Buis Crossing
Greencastle
Manhattan
Cloverdale Road
Road detour improves east route to Indianapolis
The detour will finish the east approach to the Backbone road allowing Green Castle motorists to reach Mt Meridian via Fox Ridge road and then cement from there to Indianapolis. The Backbone road is reported in good condition and the eight miles of rough east of town will be eliminated for Indianapolis traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastel
Indianapolis
Mt. Meridian
Fox Ridge
Real estate transfers from Cloverdale to Greencastle and Roachdale
George L. Kile transfers 20 acres in Cloverdale township to Everett Wallace for 1200 dollars. Phi Kappa Psi sells two lots in Greencastle to Delta Kappa Epsilon for 6000 dollars. Roachdale Electric Co transfers to Wabash Valley Electric Co for 1 dollar. Putnam Electric Co transfers to Wa bash Valley Electric Co for 50000 dollars. Sidney J. Deville transfers a Greencastle lot to Carrie W. Hays for 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Kile
Everett Wallace
Cloverdale Township
Phi Kappa Psi
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Greencastle
Roachdale Electric Company
Wabash Valley Electric Co
Putnam Electric Company
Sidney J. Deville
Carrie W. Hays
Putnam Tax Rate Above the Average
The average Indiana county tax levy is 51.4 cents per $100 of property. Putnam County rates 64 cents, higher than most counties. Brown tops at 1.75 dollars and Noble records 16.4 cents as the lowest. A nearby counties table is referenced in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Frank B. Nusbaum
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Putnam County
Brown County
Noble County
Ioc
Montgomery Child Disappears Again in Custody Saga
Indiana police sought 16 year old Mary Eloise Montgomery after she vanished from her home in Indianapolis. Her mother, Mrs. Ethel Crum, had fought for custody for twelve years amid a tale of kidnapping trials, elopements, and a mysterious placement in a convent involving T Wilbur Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Cuba
Mexico
Yucatan
Mary Eloise Montgomery
Ethel Thomas Crum
Park Avenue
T. Wilbur Montgomery
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
E. L. Crum
Poseyville
Crum
Ethel Thomas
Greencastle
Ind
Poseyvile
DePauw University
Montgomery
Miss Thomas
Posey County
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Mary Eloise
Gibson Circuit Court
Goodrich
Gibson
Chester
Estella Montgomery
Vandersburg
Greencastle touted as ideal site for Methodist Orphanage
An editorial argues Greencastle Indiana is the best home for the Greencastle Methodist Orphans Home. It highlights location with rail lines, DePauw University proximity, strong local Methodist base, superior school facilities, and a new hospital for emergencies. The home is a Greencastle institution founded by Angie Godwin, advancing despite funding and support challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Indiana
DePauw University
DePauw
Greencastle urged to keep Indiana Methodist Children's Home
A plea urges Greencastle to secure a new site for the Indiana Methodist Children's Home to be funded by donations and support from locals. Mooresville favors a location while Greencastle touts its central rail access and DePauw University influence. Trustees meet Tuesday to discuss relocation, aiming to prevent losing the institution to other towns.
Woman killed by lightning at Coatesville
In Coatesville Indiana on Friday afternoon Mrs Zina Yount sixty seven of Indianapolis was killed when a cedar tree near H B Newman farm was struck by lightning The bolt traveled to a lawn swing where she sat with Milton Hawkins sixty five a janitor at Arsenal Technical Schools Indianapolis seriously injured Hawkins likely to recover Newman is Mrs Younts relation and the farm host Reports indicate initial word misidentified the deceased as Mr Newman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Ind
Zina Yount
Indianapolis
Milton Hawkins
Fen
Arsenal Technical Schools
H. B. Newman
Here
Balloon Found Floating in Lake Erie Near Port Stanley
A large balloon believed to be the missing giant navy entry from the Indianapolis air race was found early today in Lake Erie about twenty five miles southwest of Port Stanley Ontario. There was no sign of life and the basket sank beneath the bag. The depth at that point is 125 feet raising fears for Lieutenant L J Roth of Lakehurst New Jersey and Telford B Null, his aide, who may have perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Navy
Lake Erie
Port Stanley
Ontario
L. J. Roth
Lakehurst
N. J
Telford B. Null
Also Mentioned on This Page
Looresville
Morgan County
Chamber of Commerce
Angie Godwin
Franklin and Locust Streets
Town
Mitted
Les
Ted
H. C. Clippinger
Jesse McAnailly
Ben Riley
Anally
Riley
Dr. Clipping
Methodist
Will Cook
LaCrosse
ME and
Sarah Ball Club
Fire Department
Colgate
Mrs, Sinclair
Leona Morrison
Arthur Cubitt
Putnam CO
Shortrridge High School
Indiana Methodist Children’s Home
Methodist Church
Franklin Masonic
Franklin
Hoosier State
Mr. Newman
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
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!