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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1929

Page

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Say and Charles J Arnold Roused by Firearms Talk in Collected Verse

A jumbled column recalls conversations on gun fears with a girl fearing hammers and a playful ode to heat and laziness. It notes Elizabeth NC editor W C Saunders arrested for pajama attire later released by the mayor who defends dress freedom. Also mentions St Louis aviators chasing a 500 hour air record and long flight up to 372 hours with payments per hour.

Elizabeth N.C W. C. Saunders O. K North Carolina Calaboose St. Louis Queen City

Infant Buried Today After Whooping Cough Tragedy

Funeral services were held for Richard Paul Templeman 11 months old son of Mr and Mrs Luther Templeman on the Frank Allee farm along the National Road. Rev Talbert Nazaren e Church pastor conducted at home 2 30 pm Interment Providence cemetery. The child died Sunday morning from whooping cough and complications. Survived by nine brothers and sisters.

Richard Paul Templeman Luther. Templeman Frank Allee National Road Talbert Nazarene Church Providence Cemetery

Cars Collide West of Town

J F Cole of Chicago driving a Chrysler coach and Clyde Stanley of Putnam County in a Durant touring car collided near Wal nuts Creek bridge west of Greencastle Saturday afternoon causing damage to both vehicles Roy Smock accompanied Stanley no injuries Deputy Sheriff Alva Bryan investigated An additional near wreck occurred when a yellow Ford Special with faulty brakes ran into a bank but was not damaged brakes ordered for the Ford Special.

J. F. Cole Chicago Clyde Stanley Putnam County Walnut Creek Bridge Greencastle Stanley Roy Smock Alva Bryan

New Pastor to Speak at Union Service Next Sunday

The Christian church hosts a union service next Sunday evening with the new pastor and congregation in charge. Pictures will be shown on The King of Kings as part of the program. The sermon at the Baptist church this Sunday by Rev. Wm. J. Crowder centers on The Witness Within and introduces his pastoral duties beginning next week.

Wm. J. Crowder Baptist Church Jesus God Christ Victor Hugo Cain Great Sea Paul Christ Jesus

Brother-in-law of city marshal dies in Arizona

Oscar L. Sturm 34 died in Tucson Ariz telegraph notified city marshal Mrs Paul Grimes. Survived by wife sister of Mrs Grimes parents George P and Mrs Sturm Indianapolis brother Carl Sturm. Body to arrive Indianapolis Tuesday afternoon for funeral attended by Mr and Mrs Grimes. Sturm had moved to Tucson about four years ago for health and worked in an Indianapolis railroad office.

Paul Grimes Oscar L. Sturm Tucson Ariz Mr. Sturm Grimes Terre Haute George P. Sturm Parkway Avenue Indianapolis Robert Ruth Carl Sturm Sturm

Booster Sales to Continue Through August Events

Booster programs extend into August with window posters and merchant list changes. Kauble & Son and C. T. Southard exit. Allan Lumber Co and True-Hixon Lumber Co join. July sales awarded gifts to multiple residents, while August participants include numerous local merchants and service firms.

Chamber of Commerce Kauble & Son C. T. Southard Allan Lumber Co True-Hixon Lumber Co J. E. Perkins Indiana St Ernestine Masten Potter Shoe Moore & Cook Owl Drug Store W. C. Glascock Star Store Hamilton Book Store Tresslar Wim, Wetz J. H. Pitchford Reliable Cleaners Ideal Cleaners S. C. Prevo Co Wabash Valley Electric Co High Point Oil Co

Daniel Boone Miller Dies at 82 in Putnam County

Daniel Boone Miller 82 longtime Putnam and Parke county resident died Sunday at 2 30 am at his daughter Mrs Harvey Bettis home 101 West Liberty Street He had been ill two weeks and leaves eight children including MrsWilliam Cunningham Sylvester Miller Arthur Ragle and others Funeral services Tuesday at 11 am at McCurry Funeral Home conducted by Rev McKeehan with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Daniel Boone Miller Putnam County Harvey Bettis West Liberty Street Putnam Parke Counties William Cunningham Muncie Sylvester Miller Mississippi Arthur Ragle Sarah Bettis

St Louis Ship Up 384 Hours Early Today

Flying schedule changes prompt special precautions at Lambert Field as the St. Louis Robin flies 389th hour in the air at 12:17 pm. Field manager orders safety measures to protect flyers and ship when plane lands.

ST. Louis Lambert Field

Endurance Flyers Pass Day Seventeen In St Louis Air Castle

Dust parched lips and bloodshot eyes met the blazing sun as Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine entered day 17 of their 384 hour flight aboard the St Louis Robin. The crowd of about 15 000 watched from the ground while officials planned a police escort and a temporary fence to protect the craft from souvenir seekers.

Robert A. Hereford O. R. Parks St. Louis

Henry Elmore Dies at 56 in Coatesville

Funeral services for Henry Elmore 56 of Fillmore were held Monday at the Baptist Church in Coatesville with burial in Coatesville cemetery. He died Saturday afternoon at his mother in law’s home after months of illness following a major operation in Indianapolis. He was formerly a blacksmith and is survived by four children a sister a brother Urban Elmore a local street commissioner and three half siblings.

Henry Elmore Fillmore Baptist Coatesville Mr. Elmore Methodist Indianapolis Urban Elmore

20 Years Ago in Greencastle

From the files of Merald 80 years ago today Freeman Huff of the Huff Barber Shop went to Louisville Kentucky on business Mrs Katherine Koessler died at her home Limedale last night B F Corwin will leave this week for Minnesota vacation Elks defeated Red Men at McKeenfield 10 to 3 in a baseball game this afternoon.

Merald Freeman Huff Huff Barber Shop Louisville Katherine Koessler Limedale B. F. Corwin Minnesota Elks Red Men McKeenfield

Endurance Plane Crash Kills Pioneer Pilot in Minnesota

Captain P. L. Crichton dies in a crash after an endurance flight of 155 hours over the Minnesota airport. Co-pilot Owen Haugland is critically injured. the craft dropped a note requesting fuel before veering into a tail spin. Authorities probe the sudden accident.

P. L. Crichton Owen Haugland Minneapolis INS Endurance Minnesota Wold-Chamberlain Crichton Haugland

Death summons John Harbison 70 prominent Russellville resident

John Howard Harbison, 70, longtime resident of Russellville, died Friday at 2:30 PM at his home from goiter trouble. Born near Portland Mills on September 27, 1858, he never married and lived on the family farm until moving to Russellville last year. Survived by two sisters Belle Ramsey of Rockville and Mary Harbison, a brother James Harbison of Portland Mills, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home and interment followed at Cecilia Cemetery near Portland Mills.

John Howard Harbison Russellville Mr. Harbison Portland Mills Belle Ramsey Rock

Roachdale Woman Sarah Edwards Dies at Home

Mrs. Sarah Edwards widow of Isaac Edwards died this morning at her Roachdale home after a months long illness. A lifelong resident she is survived by two grandchildren Ward Porter of Roachdale and Mrs Lee Wilkins of Indianapolis.

Sarah Edwards Isaac Edwards Roachdale Ward Porter Lee Wilkins Indianapolis

Clown Ends Life in Indiana Farm Suicide

A. B. Florence, 57, a retired circus clown and father of six, shot himself at his Plymouth area farm six miles south of town, after a period of ill health. Family members blame his deteriorating health for the self-inflicted death.

Plymouth Ind A. B. Florence Florence Here

Postal Picnic Draws About 150 in Putnam County

About 150 postal employes and guests attended the annual Picnic at Allendale Sunday. Congressman Noble J. Johnson and family were guests and spoke briefly. Officers for next year include Lorene Coffman president John Snider secretary and Cecil Brown program chairman. The day featured a large basket dinner and an afternoon program by local pupils and the Greenestle Band.

Allendale Johnson Putnan County Noble J. Johnson Terre Haute Mr. Johnson Lorene Coffman Roachdale John Snider Cloverdale

Fair Board Meeting Planned for Wednesday

Putnam County Fair Board members and others planning the 1929 County Fair are urged to attend a meeting in the County Agent's office Wednesday evening at 7 30. Officers will be elected site chosen and other arrangements set. A date for the event may be decided and a large turnout is urged.

Putnam County Fair Board

Young Men From Fillmore Arrested Over Stolen Muncie Car

Albert Truesdel and Earl Truesdel, brothers from Fillmore, were arrested in Fillmore for taking an Oakland coupe stolen in Muncie on June 17. They confessed and say they bought the car and drove it to Fillmore, with a $25 reward offered for its return. Vehicle taking carries 1 to 10 years in prison.

Albert Truesdel Earl Truesdel Fillmore Alva Bryan Muncie Clarence Ragan Carmel Hill H. R. Bard Maine Street High Street Charles Adam Albert Truesde Fort Truesdell Indiana

Death from blood poisoning claims Clinton Township child

Burse Skages. 11, son of Mr and Mrs D Skaggs of Longden farm Clinton township, died at County Hospital Saturday night at 8 30 after a brief blood poisoning illness. Bruise on leg from dropping stove wood led to infection. hospital care came too late. Funeral was Monday at 10 in Baptist church Clinton township with burial nearby. He is survived by his parents and three siblings.

Burse Skages D. Skaggs Longden Clinton Township Baptist Cechared

Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday remains mild

Generally fair conditions continue tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. The two day forecast shows stable warmth and light winds, suggesting comfortable conditions ahead.

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