Local notices from Putnam County and Greencastle area
County Treasurer Alva Lisby and family depart for a week at Hoosier Highlands. Sheriff Eitelforge escorts Charles Wright to Evansville State Hospital amid delusions. hospital care hoped to aid him. Dr. Briggs to preach at First Methodist, with others inviting attendance. Union service planned at First Christian with Rev. Harrell. Regional social visits and guests listed, including Eva May Strange in Muncie and travels of Prof. L. E. Mitchell to Redlands University.
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Alva Lisby
Fillmore
Hoosier Highlands
Edward Eitelforge
Charles
Bob” Wright
Evansville State Hospital
Wright
Putnam Circuit Court
Charles Eiteljorge
William Walsh
A. T. Briggs
Greencastle
First Methodist Episcopal Church
T. W. Hutchison
First Christian Church
Harrell
Baptist Church
Brazil
Powder bombs rock Chicago in twin blasts
A black powder bomb exploded near the Davis Company store in the south end of Chicago's loop shortly before midnight, shattering windows and stirring crowds. Minutes later a second blast occurred near Twenty second street and Michigan Avenue, as police cordoned off the area and firemen fought fires with motive under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Loop
South Side
Davis Company
Michigan Avenue
Hughes and Lyon Win Golf Prizes
Judge James P. Hughes and Glenn H. Lyon won golf prizes at the Country Club during the Kiwanis Club luncheon. Hughes claimed a golf bag for the fewest strokes after a playoff with Prof. O. H. Smith who tied for low eight. Lyon also won a 220 yard drive distance prize, an oil change from local agent.
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Kiwanis Club
Country Club
James P. Hughes
Glenn H. Lyon
Country Club Today
Hughes
Russell Brown
Prof
O. H. Smith
O. #. Hollowell
Tailor Offers Self as Evidence He Is Not Dead
Louis Stoller a Michigan tailor appeared alive after reports of his death circulated. A prankster left a farewell note signed by Stoller in his shop after an unlocked door was found by a patrolman. Mrs Stoller searched for his revolver, which was missing, prompting police to report his death before he returned in person to refute the rumor.
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Michigan Cipyy
Ind
INS
Louis Stoller
Stoller
Catholic Popes End Exile With Pius XI In Vatican Return
Vatican City July 25 Voluntary exile of the Catholic popes ends as Pope Pius XI leaves the Vatican for the first time in nearly 60 years. Lateran treaties resolved the conflict with Italy. Crowds of up to 800000 gather led by Italian soldiers and Red Cross stations in St Peter's Square for the papal blessing Urbi Et Orbi.
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I. N.S
Vatican City
Vatican
Pius XI
St. Peter’s
Quirinal
St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's
Piazza Rusticucci
Rome
Piazza Rusticacci
Red Cross
Insull Would Control State Electric Lines
Indiana note shows Samuel Insull could dominate over three fourths of Indiana electric railway mileage if he acquires Union Traction Company and wins PSC approval to merge 70 million dollars of utilities. Current holdings include Interstate Public Service 159.65 miles and others totaling hundreds of miles with Union Traction at 444 miles.
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Indianapolis
INS
Samuel Insull
Union Traction Company
State Public Service Commission
Indiana
Insull
Interstate Public Service Company
Indiana Service Corporation
Chicago
South Shore
South Bend
Winona Service Company
Gary Railways Company
Gary and Southern Traction Company
T. H. I. & E. Traction Company
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Fishing failures blamed on fishermen across lakes state wide
George N. Mannfeld of the conservation department says most poor results come from anglers who fish without regard to depth or feeding areas. The fish and game division offers depth maps for thirty seven large lakes showing five foot intervals and surrounding topography. Maps available for Bass Tippecanoe Welster Dwarf Wawasee Big and Little Chapman Barbee Manitan Jimmerson James Snow George Gage Crooked Tri Lakes Big Long Oliver Adams Lake of the Woods Sylvan and Maxinkuckee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Division
Bass
Wawasee
Barbee
Manitan
Jimmerson
James
Snow
George
Gage
Crooked
Tri-lakes
Lagrange Co
Oliver
Adams
Lake of the Woods
Local Socials and Funeral Notices Highlight Area Visits
Fred V. Thomas returned from a business trip to Piper City Tl. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huffman attended the funeral of Mrs. Dora Raper in Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stoner hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Allen and sons of Columbus Ohio. Prof. and Mrs. Wilson New and daughter Barbara visited from Knoxville Tennessee. Mrs. Wilson is Mrs. Mick’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cook
Michigan City
W. E. McBride
West Walnut Street
Fred V. Thomas
Piper City, Tl
Charles Huffman
East Washington Street
Dora Raper
Spencer
Ernest Stoner
Clifford Allen
J. D. Mick
Bloomington Street
Wilson New
Barbara
Knoxville, Tenn
Wilson
Mick
Desert Tragedy Claims Armenta Family in Mojave
Bodies of Enrique Armenta and his six relatives were brought to a morgue in El Centro California after being found in shifting Mojave sands. Death attributed to heat and thirst under scorching sun.
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EL Centro
Cal
INS
Enrique Armenta
Mojave
Hogs Lead July Market Gains as Cattle Steady in Indianapolis
Indiana market report shows hogs up about 15 cents with bulk 160 to 280 pound hogs $11.85 to $12.40. Cattle stable to firm with cows strong and heifers 50 cents lower, at $16.50. Sheep and lambs steady with better grade lambs $13 to $14.50 and fat lambs $4.50 to $6.50.
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Indianapolis
Russellville Marriage Brings Margaret Ramsey and Bud McCormick
Miss Margaret Ramsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Walker Ramsey wed Bud McCormick in Indianapolis on Saturday July 13 both now living and working in Indianapolis. The couple are at home there to friends.
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Russellville
Margaret Ramsey
Walker Ramsey
Bud McCormick
Indianapolis
McCormick
Lillian Dale
O. E. Dale
Connersville
Lee Searcy
Nesbit Searcy
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Kendallville Struck by Severe Storm and Lightning Fire
Kendallville Indiana reports the worst electrical hail and rain storms in years. Lightning ignited fires destroying several farm buildings and damaged crops. The 14th Century Limited trains were delayed as signals failed. traction service halted. high tension power lines burned. Telephones out of service hindered fire response and industry communications.
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Kendallville
Ind
14 Wentieth Century Limited
New York Central Railrod
Begyn Quarters
Two Florida Banks Close Over Withdrawals
The First National Bank of St Augustine and the Phifer State Bank of Gainesville shut down today to protect depositors amid heavy withdrawals. St Augustine bank held about 2.12 million in deposits and 130000 capital stock with 70000 surplus while Phifer State Bank had about 1.18 million in deposits. Four other St Augustine banks endured lighter runs. A Putnam circuit court settlement report on the estate of the late Elvin Timons was presented by administrator Worley C Timons.
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Jacksonville
Fla
First National Bank of
St. Augustine
Phifer State Bank of
Gainesville
Phifer State Bank
Elvin
Timmons
Putnam Circuit Court
Worley C. Timmons
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Eva May Strange
Route 7
Mrs. Semyer
Muncie
Theodore Boes
East
Hanna Street
Boes
Harry Wiley
Lincoln
Nebraska
Albert Heidman
St. Louis
J. P. Clothier
Rockford, NL
Clothier
KK. P. Hauck
Louise Hauck
L. E. Mitchell
Ohio
Redlands
Mitchell
Redlands University
Campus Avenue
Flint
Mich
Chevrolet
Fisher
Ges
oTeassis
Cressi
Michigan
N. Jackson Street
Lyon
Guglielmo Emanuel
George N. Mannfeld
The
Conservation Department
Indiana Loan Co
E. Wash. St
Brazil Tankage Co
W. Franklin St
Greencastle Hatchery
Washington Street
Ladies OF Somerset Church
G. C. Heberling Company
Dept
Bloomington
the Herald
McCormick-Ramsey
Wabash Valley Auxiliary
Wabash Valley
Arthur Agnew
Joe Bamberger
Wayne Marks
Daniel Rowland
John A. Friend
Dan Rowland
Glenn Rowland
Russell Jacobs
Clinton
Floyd Miller
Woman's Union
Christian Church
A. R. Mathews
West
Robert McElheney
DePtun
Phillips
Turkey Run State Park
Hoosier City
Florida
FORD
Mr. Arnold
Ford Tudor
Graham Brothers
L. H. Chevrolet
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