Five Die in Train Car Collision Near Terre Haute
Five killed and three injured when a Ford touring car stalled on a hilltop crossing and was hit by Big Four No. 19 near Coal Bluffs twelve miles northeast of Terre Haute. Names include Jack and Mary Ellis and children Lily Ellis Margaret Dunlap Ernestine Dunlap. injuries include Mrs Sterchi Dorothy Sterchi and baby Samuel Sterchi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Coal Bluffs Crossing
Here
Jack Ellis
West Terre Haute
Mary Ellis
Lily Ellis
Margaret Dunlap
Seelyville
Ernestine Dunlap
Fred Sterchi
Seeleyville
Margaret
Dorothy Sterchi
Samuel F. Sterchi
Burnett
Ellis
Daylight to Dark Flight Called Off at McCook Field
Dayton Ohio July 11 Further attempts by Lieut Russell L Maughan to span the continent from daylight to dusk were canceled by the air service chief on McCook officials recommendation With the June 21 longest day approaching and neither engine nor aircraft having undergone ground tests at McCook field the flight was deemed impractical as a service test arriving at McCook from St Joseph Missouri shortly before 2 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, CO
Russell L. Maughan
The
Air Service
McCook
Real Estate Transfers in Russell Clinton Jefferson Townships
Austin England transfers 306 acres to Frank Crawford in Russell and Clinton townships for 1 dollar. James W Scott transfers 40 acres to William A Scott in Jefferson township for 2400 dollars. Alva L Hilils et al transfer a lot in Commercial Place to Olive C Kelly for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin England
Frank Crawford
Russell
Clinton
James W. Scott
William A. Scott
Jefferson Township
Alva L. Hilils Et al
Olive C. Kelly
Commercial Place
Surplus Wheat Prices Drop to Prewar Lows
Chicago reports wheat for July delivery fell below the dollar mark the first time since 1914 and Minneapolis millers cut family brand flour to $6 a barrel in carload lots the lowest since 1915. Brokers cite overproduction and a general grain value readjustment toward prewar conditions as causes. Trading was sluggish in Chicago with July wheat as low as 99 1/8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minneapolis
Wheat Prices Edge Higher After Week’s Low
Wheat markets closed with gains after several lows. December reached $1.01 per bushel, lowest since November 1922, while July wheat at Kansas City and Wichita stood at 90 3/4 cents. Minneapolis spring wheat traded at $1.02 1/2, down 7 cents from Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wichita
Minneapolis
Forty Mile Stretch From Monument To Court House
J P Alen Jr drove to Indianapolis and back recording distances. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis to the Greencastle Court House measures exactly 40 miles after National road paving completed from east to the Back Bone road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Mt. Meridian
J. P. Alen, Jr
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Court House
Severe Storm Drops 4.66 Inch Rainfall in Frankfort
A storm in Frankfort Indiana and Clinton County Thursday caused 4.66 inches of rain in two hours and heavy damage. A washout 800 feet long on the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern line blocked traffic seven miles east of Frankfort between the city and Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
Clinton County
Tere Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Line
Here
Lafayette
Foot nearly amputated by farm mower incident near Cloverdale
Seven year old Melvin Davis was injured while playing in an oats field five miles west of Cloverdale. He attempted to step over a moving mower blade and suffered a mangled left foot with tendon damage. Doctor Hurst in Cloverdale treated him and warned of possible blood poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Davis
Clarence Davis
Cloverdale
Cloverdale Township
Hurst
Putnam County Historical Society Names Executive Committee
The county executive committee for the Putnam County Historical Society is named to prepare an autumn pageant. Members span Clinton through Greencastle townships with representatives including Mrs. Frank Bettis Hale Overstreet and J. C. Vermillion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Historical Society
Clinton
Frank Bettis
Hale Overstreet
George Frank
Monroe
Oscar O'Hair
Glen Hoovermale
Conn
Floyd
Marion Miller
Nellie Wilson
Mary Case
Jackson
Claude Jeffries
Henry Allen
J. F. Case
Franklin
Drake Brookshire
C. H. Harshbarger
al Cook
Russell
Joe Fordice
Earl B. Sutherlin
Lon McGaughey
Madison
John Quinlisk
John Knauer
Walter Torr
Marion
Forest McNary
Aaron Cooper
Homer T. Higgins
Jefferson
Asbury McCammack
Walter Vaughan
Dr. Moser
Warren
Will Hendricks
Roy Jones
Crawford Seller
Washington
Charles Heath
Glenn Skelton
Mae Pickett
Cloverdale
Black Burris
Forest Hurst
Jesse McCoy
Greencastle
Chris Stoner
Charles Bridges
8. A. Hazelett
Greencastle City
J. C. Vermillion
Margaret Gilmore
Lela Walls
M. J. Murphy
G. E. Black
Announcement Party for Two Early Brides
Mrs. Julian D. Hogate hosted a morning reception for Ruth Ralston of Indianapolis and Mary Marguerite Dougan, honoring their upcoming marriages to William Stewart LaRue and Paul Thierfly. The event, held from 9 to 11, featured festive decor at Hoosier Home and highlighted summer wedding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Julian D. Hogate
Ruth Ralston
Indianapolis
William Stewart LaRue
Hoosier
Mary Marguerite Dougan
Paul Thierfly
Winslow
Elegant Garden Bridal Shower and Crowning Celebration
A garden themed bridal event used sweet pea colors with a double throne setup in the living room. Mary Martha Roberts and Catherine Darby led fairies escorting brides-elect, assisted by Louis Bain and Ruth Harney. Gifts included a kitchenette shower. Mary Agnes Showalter and Mrs. J. H. Grimes performed piano numbers. Light refreshments followed. Out of town guests included Miss Mary Singleton, Miss Margaret Mahan, Mrs. Samuel M. Ralston, and others from Martinsville Indianapolis Lebanon Green Castle Roachdale. A luncheon for the girl friends occurred at high noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha Roberts
Catherine Darby
Louis Bain
Ruth Harney
Mary Agnes Showalter
J. H. Grimes
Mary Singleton
Margaret Mahan
Martinsvile
Samuel M. Ralston
D. M. Milholland
Jeanette Benedict
Indianapolis
Mary Elizabeth Hooten
Lebanon
Elizabeth Lockridge
John Case
Roachdale
Harry M. Smith
Greencastle
Man Admits Starting Five Fires at Grady Home
Donald McPherson, 26, a roomer living near Brazil, confessed to starting five fires at the Grady residence in Greencastle last Sunday night through Monday. He admitted using paper and matches to ignite each blaze, then summoned the fire department. He was jailed to await trial in the circuit court this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McPherson
Brazil
Jennie Grady
Anna Grady
Charles Hoover
Greencastle
McPherson
Grady
MacPherson
Reelsvile
Hame
Clay County
Hoover
New Basketball Rules Highlight 1923 Modifications
The rules committee in 1923 outlines changes for early season practice. Key points include bounds on backboard surface, dead ball out of bounds, substitutions and timeouts, noncontact fouls as technical fouls, quarter divisions for youth play, and captains allowed to call timeouts when ball is dead. The notable rule assigns the fouled player the free throw attempt.
Changes in Free Throw Rules and Fouls in Basketball
The text outlines updated basketball rules including that technical fouls may be shot by any team member, double fouls with players on four fouls require free throws before leaving the floor, and changes awarding two free throws for fouls in the ball handler’s own goal zone while one is given outside. It also notes that a substitute becomes a player only after report and recognition by the referee.
Auto Upset Near Mt. Meridian After Sharp Curve
Four young Anderson residents in a Chevrolet Touring car overturned at a sharp curve near the Runyan corner on the back bone road just after leaving the National Road. Ralph Knoll, following in his car, helped lift the vehicle from the ditch. No injuries or damage were reported and the group resumed their trip to St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Charley Runyan
Bone Road
Mt. Meridian
St. Louis
Runyan
Ralph Knoll
Victim of Horses Kick Taken to Hospital
Miss Lucy Garrett daughter of Frank Garrett of Fillmore and a Fillmore schools teacher was taken to Indianapolis last Thursday for head injury treatment after a horse kick weeks earlier. The head wound did not heal and a hospital operation was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Garrett
Frank Garrett
Fillmore
Indianapolis
Willard and Firpo Share Gate Receipts After Showdown
Willard to receive about 120000 and Firpo around 80000 from gate receipts estimated at 400000 for the bout in Jersey City. Attendance projected above 100000, with actual figures to be finalized by Tex Rickard tomorrow. Firpo's knockout in the eighth round sealed renowned victory over Willard before a record crowd.
Lineman George White Severely Injured in Fall
George White of Indianapolis, a lineman for the T. H. St. Eastern Traction Co., fell about 15 feet from a pole near Green Castle Friday morning. He sustained a severely wrenched back and minor cuts and bruises. doctors say injuries are serious but not life threatening. White was brought to Green Castle and placed in a room at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Indianapolis
T. H. ST. Eastern Traction Co
Greencastle
White
W. R. Hutcheson
Mr. White
White Falls At Pfeiffenberger Home West Liberty
The cause of White's fall remains undetermined as investigators examine the Pfeiffenberger residence on West Liberty Street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Pfeiffenberger
West Liberty Street
Mrs Kings Stock in Local Firm Divided After Will
The will of Mrs Hallie King divides her 280 shares in King Morrison Foster Co. One hundred shares go to her brother in law John King, thirty to each of four sisters, thirty to her brother, and thirty to her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie King
King, Morrison, Foster Co
John King
Putnam County Young People Picnic Planned at Snowden Springs
An outreach urging Putnam County youths to meet and work together announces a picnic on July 18, 1923 at Snowden Springs near Bainbridge. Social gathering includes supper and a varied program starting at 5 pm, with churches and pastors invited and transport provided by churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Snowden Springs
Bainbridge
Farmers Hog Wheat Crop As Labor Costs Soar
Putnam County farmers are feeding wheat to hogs due to high harvesting costs and labor shortages. Harvesting costs about 40 cents per bushel, making low wheat prices unattractive. Threshing starts late this year with no wheat at mills yet, unlike last year when June 28 saw first deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Epworth League Institute at Battle Ground July 16 22
The eleventh Epworth League Institute of the Northwest Indiana Conference opens at Battle Ground July 16 and runs to July 22 with Rev J Emmett Porter leading daily sessions in third department methods. Miss Agnes Warriner serves as pianist. Rev H L Davis helps finance. program includes Bible study Home Missions Citizenship and Stewardship plus recreational demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League Institute of the
Northwest Indiana
Battle Ground
Epworth League
College Avenue
Locust Street Church
J. Emmett Porter
Agnes H. Warriner
Clinton
DePauw School of Music
H. L. Davis
Sunday Schedule of Church Activities and Sessions
A full day calendar lists 10:50 Sunday School Methods, Evangelism Recreation, First and Second Department Methods, Third and Fourth Department Methods, Executive Officers Session, 12:20 Dinner, 1:00 Rest, 3:00 Recreation, 6:00 Supper, 6:45 Social Clinic, 7:45 Song Service, 8:00 Evening Program, 9:45 Group Devotional Meetings, and Taps at 10:00 PM.
Many Fish Planted in State Waters in June
Indiana fish and game chief George N. Mannfeld reports June plantings from state hatcheries total 119,725 with 96,775 black bass and 8,650 bluegills among species placed in public waters in the last ten days of the month. Stocking of streams and lakes will continue into fall due to a late start to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George N. Mannfeld
Fish and Game Division
State Conservation Department
Indiana
Mannfeld
Greencastle Garment Factory to shift to ladies wear
The Greencastle Garment Factory closed briefly for machinery alterations. It will switch from making overalls to ladies house dresses and aprons. Manager Saul Rosenthal traveled to Chicago to meet Singer Sewing Machine Co reps about the changes. A trial run of aprons sold well at Prevo's Store, prompting the new production plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Saul Rosenthal
Greencastle Garment Factory
Chicago
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Prevo
Dempsey to Meet New Champ in Labor Day Bout
New York reports promoter Tex Rickard announced that heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will fight Luis Firpo for the title on Labor Day. Rickard hinted the venue could be the ring where Firpo knocked out Jess Willard last night. Jack Kearns praised Firpo as a strong rugged challenger and predicted a great bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Dempsy
Luis Firpo
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Firpo
Jess Willard
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Kearns
Miss Jane Farmer to speak at Sunday school picnic
Miss Jane Farmer, Putnam county Sunday schools superintendent, will deliver the evening address at the Miligan Park picnic on Saturday July 14. She is a State Young People’s Committee member and noted Sunday school speaker. Merle Wilkinson leads the program. Glen Robertson directs afternoon athletic stunts. supper at 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Farmer
Young People
Putnam County
Miligan Park
Miss Farmer
Merle Wilkinson
Glen Robertson
Lela Hyded
Elaborate Program Ensures Broad Participant Engagement
The text notes the program will be elaborate and varied, with every participant qualified to contribute their part and to enjoy others' contributions, emphasizing inclusive involvement and collaborative effort.
Lost girl Eloise Montgomery found with father in Florida
Sixteen year old Mary Eloise Montgomery daughter of Mrs. Ethel Crum disappeared from 2101 Park avenue on July 3. A letter to her mother says Eloise is visiting her father T Wilbur Montgomery in Wauchula Florida. Her mother demands her return, noting past kidnapping history and unclear funds for travel. Eloise did not state she ran away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eloise Montgomery
Ethel Crum
Park Avenue
Wauchulta
Fla
T. Wilbur Montgomery
Bids Sought for County Road Bonds on Russell Line Road
Sealed bids due by 10:00 a.m. August 6 for sale of twenty road bonds totaling 26500 dollars. Bonds of 1340 dollars each dated June 15 1923 bear 4 percent interest payable semi annually. First due May 15 1924. Road parcel lies on Putnam Hendricks county line between Eel River Township and Jackson Township, 13300 feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto G. Webb
John N. Russell
Putnam
Hendricks Counties
Eel River Township
Hendricks County
Jackson Township
Putnam County
Mining Towns Ravaged by Bitter Root Forest Fire
Near Kellogg Idaho the mining towns of Mace and Burke were reported destroyed as forest fires roared through the Bitter Root mountains. A thousand homeless, Burke’s business section burned, river communications down, miners and schoolchildren evacuated, with $200000 to $400000 in losses and supplies running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Mace
Burke
Kellogg
Ida
Hercules Mining Company
Wags
Hecla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monument TO Court House
Willard
Jersey City
N. J
Jess Williard
Kansas
Boyle
Thirty Acres
Louis Angel Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Kansan
Battle Ground Institute
Executive Officers
Ses
Sion
Garment Factory
Crawfordsvile Review
Florida
Wilbur Montgomery
DePauw
Crum
Ethel Thomas
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Coatesville
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