Will of Esse Masten Leaves Bonds to Jameison Heir
In Hendricks County Circuit Court the will of the late Esse Masten of Coatesville leaves Irene Smith of Greencastle now Mrs William F Jameison seven thousand dollars in U S bonds held by Central Trust Co Greencastle as trustee for use of Mrs Jameison The bonds will be divided among her children at her death J G Will Conklin wins the wiring contract for a new Marion township school with a bid of 1100 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esse Masten
Coatesville
Hendricks County
Irene Smith
Greencastle
William F. Jameison
U. S
Central Trust Co
Jameison
G. Will Conklin
Marion Township
Madison hospital escape case and local notices
Emmett Hall a Cloverdale youth jailed Wednesday on an affidavit accusing him of escaping the Madison hospital for the insane, freed Thursday after physicians declined to declare him mentally ill. A mortgage foreclosure suit is filed in Putnam Circuit Court by Citizens Trust Co. Greencastle against multiple defendants for a $1200 note and $1500 foreclosure. The issue covers property interests among defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Hall
Cloverdale
Madison Hospital
Hall
Putnam Circuit
Citizens Trust Co
Greencastle
Thomas F. Randel
Laura B. Randel
Central Rubber & Supply Co
King, Morrison & Foster Co
Fred Campbell
Auto Supply Co
Fred E. Williams
Corwin & Gillin
Ladoga Building Loan Fund and Savings Association
Daniel E. Gilmore
Robert Marks
Plaintiffs win $1027.74 in Putnam Circuit Court suit
A verdict for the plaintiffs in the note suit of Mary Bertha Spencer Julia Fern Gillispie and Vern Frances Spencer against R F E Evans and Webb Evans awards $1027.74 with $80 for attorney fees. The case has been pending since July 9 1926. Charles Johnston led for plaintiffs while Corwin and Gillen represented defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Circuit
Mary Bertha Spencer
Julia Fern Gillispie
Vern
Frances Spencer
R. F E. Evans
Webb Evans
Charles Johnston
Corwin & Gillen
Funeral services for Mrs Fannie Smiley Boswell
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Smiley Boswell were held Saturday morning at the church at Cataract with Rev. W. E. Gill presiding. Interment followed in Cataract Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Smiley Boswell
Cataract
W. E. Gill
Cataract Cemetery
Local residents listed in weekend social notes
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pruitt plan to teach and coach in Greensburg next year. Numerous visitors appear from Bainbridge, West Lebanon, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Fillmore, Brick Chapel, and nearby towns. DePauw student Robert Stretch named Mirage editor. opera Carmen set for May 17 and 18 at Granada Theatre with tickets on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pruitt
Bainbridge
Greensburg
Robert Stretch
DePauw
The
Mirage
Stretch
South Bend
Stevens Drugstore
Granada Theatre
DePauw Alumni Visit and Local Notices in Greencastle
Halfred Hauser, a DePauw graduate, visited Greencastle Sunday and met Prof. L E Mitchell and other friends before heading to St. Louis to join the St Louis Star. A General fire truck with a Studebaker motor was shown at the local department by W H Glazebrook of St Louis. A Putnam Circuit Court jury heard Herbert Williams versus William S Siner over a $100 damage claim from a horse sale. Uriah Gasaway, 101, was visited by Grand Army members as his condition worsened. The Goddards and John Keller attended. The Lisby family from Indianapolis spent the weekend with the Ruarks in Fillmore. Emma Snow, Roachdale, returned home from County Hospital after weeks’ illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfred Hauser
DePauw
Greencastle
Prof
L. E. Mitchell
St. Louis
W. H. Glazebrook
The
General Manufacturing Co
General
Studebaker
John Goddard
John Keller
John Robe
Reelsville
Uriah Gasaway
Mr. Gasaway
Grand Army
Denny Attends Paris Dirt Track Races
Howard Denny of the Moffett and Dobbs Buick agency attended the Sunday afternoon dirt track auto races in Paris Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Denny
Moffett & Dobbs Buick Agency
Paris
Washington organist Forest Gehrig visits Greencastle recital
Forest Gehrig of Washington Indiana formerly organist at the Voncastle Theatre visited friends in Greencastle over the weekend Sunday afternoon he attended a recital in Indianapolis by Galli Curiat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Gehrig
Washington, Ind
Voncastle
Friends
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Galli-Curet
West Palm Beach Visitor Heads to Chicago
Edward Frazier of West Palm Beach Florida visits Mr and Mrs John McFarland en route to Chicago. He is the son of Horace Frazier born and reared in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Frazier
West Palm Beach
Florida
John McFarland
Chicago
Mr. Frazier
Horace Frazier
Russellville Services for Andrew Gibson Held
Funeral services were held in Russellville Tuesday afternoon for Andrew Gibson age 60 a former Army man and longtime resident who died Sunday He is survived by his widow. Nearby reports note visits by J G Campbell of Monticello to the Allee family and various local residents with minor injuries and illnesses including Lloyd Vaughan of Amno hospitalized in Muncie after a scaffold fall and Mrs Lewis Zaring of Manhattan ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville
Andrew Gibson
Gibson
Lloyd Vaughan
Amno
Frank Vaughan
Hanna Street
Horne
Muncie
Ainsworth Construction Co
Wilson High
Lewis Zaring
Manhattan
Brazil awards contract for new Vocational and Physical Ed building
The contract for the Brazil Vocational and Physical Education building goes to William Urban of Brazil for 89 990. The project mirrors the Greencastle structure and will include a new gym for Brazil schools. Mr and Mrs Oran Rose and family and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thompson and family of Columbus Ohio arrived Tuesday at Roachdale for the death of William Call. Simon Barnes of Fort Lauderdale Florida will arrive Wednesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
William Urban
Greencastle
Oran Rose
Kenneth Thompson
Columbus, O
Roachdale
William Call
Simon Barnes
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Civic and social notes from Greencastle and surrounding towns
Mrs. Willis E Gill sustains bruises and a forehead cut after a basement fall at her Anderson street home. A son born to Prof. Lester Martin Jones at the University chapel addresses. The Greencastle fire department fights two blazes at Pittman Pond dump and a car on East Washington street. New locks installed on county courthouse doors and sheriff’s office to tighten security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis E. Gill
Anderson Street
Bruce Lane
Bainbridge
Lester Martin Jones
DePauw
University Chapel
Pittman Pond
East Washington Street
Ohio
Miss Alma Sheets Spends Spring Vacation in Chicago
Miss Alma Sheets of Chicago is spending her spring vacation with her mother, Mrs. George Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Sheets
Chicago
Mrs
George Sheets
Eleven marriage licenses issued in Putnam April
Records from the Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court show eleven marriage licenses issued during April. The April tally was released Tuesday and reflects licenses granted by the Putnam County clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Urris
Wooster
Ohio
Homer F. Jones
Terre Haute
C. R Ward Taylor
Putnam Circuit Court
Williams Siner case ends with $90 verdict in horse sale dispute
In Putnam Circuit Court a jury awarded Herbert Williams $90 against William Siner for misrepresentation of a horse sold, claiming the animal failed to meet work-worth claims. The trial concluded Monday afternoon with attorneys Fred V. Thomas James & Allee for the plaintiff and F S Hamilton for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Williams
William S. Siner
Putnam
Abner Sigler
Luther Evans
George Browning
Lewis Ogles
Charner Buis
Frank Farmer
John Knauer
George McHaffie
Lon Day
Ed. Maddox
Earl Arnold
James Bunten
Putnam Circuit
Fred V. Thomas
James & Allee
F. S. Hamilton
Farm Lands Sold Cheaply in Putnam County Auction
The 40 acre farm of the late Samuel Stites in Madison township sold at public auction for 110 dollars. Miss Delilah Miller of Greencastle bought the property after the heirs requested sale and division of proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Stites
Madison Township
F. S. Hamilton
Putnam Circuit Court
Mr. Stites
Putnam County
Delilah Miller
Greencastle
Sanders Company Wins Judgment in Putnam County Case
The Putnam Circuit Court found for plaintiff Charles G. Sanders Company against defendants David S. McGuire and Lorena McGuire for 2868 dollars. The court held Lorena McGuire’s note liable and that David McGuire’s property be exhausted before any execution on Lorena McGuire. It also set aside a conveyance to John H. McGuire and Nancy E. Clodfelter. The case originated from Hendricks County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Sanders Company
Davi! $. McGuire
Lorena McGuire
Putnam
John N. McGuire
Eliza E. Clodfelter
Lurena McGuire
David Ss. McGuire
Jonr Hl. McGuire
Nancy E. Clodfelter
Hendricks County
Forehead Cut At Store As Awning Crank Slips
Kenneth Sweet sustained a painful forehead cut Wednesday while lowering an awning at R. P. Mullins store. Mrs. Frank Bittles and her father Prof. J. P. Naylor spent the day in Indianapolis. County nurse Miss Carol Shoultz and county agent Robert Stevenson attend the 4-H club health contest at Purdue University. Bernice Ruark represents Putnam County in the health examination held Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Sweet
R. P. Mullins
Frank Bittles
Prof
J. P. Naylor
Indianapolis
Carol Shoultz
Robert Stevenson
Purdue University
Bernice Ruark
Putnam County
Raymond Alexander Drives New Pontiac Sedan to Limedale
Raymond Alexander of Limedale takes delivery of a two door Pontiac sedan from local dealers Starke & Griffith as the new car arrives in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Alexander
Limedale
Starke & Griffith
Starke & Griffith Dealer Ewell Starke in Indianapolis on Business
Ewell Starke of Starke and Griffith local Pontiac dealers was in Indianapolis on business Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewell Starke
Starke & Griffith
Indianapolis
Local News Summary of Illnesses Events and Meetings
Mrs Zaring is confined at home with pneumonia after Monday garden work. Claire Hull and the Wanderers perform at Vancastle Theatre with George Zimmer as soloist, a DePauw freshman and Phi Kappa Psi member. Rotary Club guests include Eugene Voltz and George Dirks, highlighting Boy Scout activities. Governor candidate John E. Frederick plans speeches at Cloverdale and Putnamville. Firefighters respond to a coal oil stove explosion at Lucius R. Chapin’s home with minor damage. Margaret Louise Knight was born to Oscar and Mrs Knight of 515 North Indiana. Palestine church meeting moved to May 13, from the third Sunday local schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancastle Theatre
Claire Hull
Wanderers
George Zimmer
Mr. Zimmer
DePauw
Phi Kappa Psi
Goodlander
Zimmer
Harry Allan
Rotary Club
Eugene C. Voltz
DePauw University
Greencastle
George Dirks
Boy Scout Movement
Oscar Knight
Margaret Louise
Local Social Notes From Roachdale And Nearby Areas
Roachdale and Indianapolis visits share sickness news with Mrs. Willie Wright and Will Rady in city hospitals. Crawfordsville kin visit Mrs. Kate Grider as Miss Ella Walsh spends time with Miss Mary Lovett in Greencastle. Relatives attend A G Coffman funeral in Greencastle with Mayor Charles McGaufhey among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wright
Frank Rady
Willie Wright
Will Rady
Indianapolis
St. Vincent's Hospital
George Swisher
Crawfordsville
Kate Grider
Ella Walsh
Mary Lovett
Greencastle
George Grider
Paul
Margaret Grider
A. G. Coffman
Protest to Will of Late J C Bridges Filed in Putnam Court
Margaret Durham Bridges acting through Andrew E Durham protests the probate will of J C Bridges alleging invalid execution and undue influence. She contends under Indiana law she is entitled to the entire 600 acre estate and 105 in personal property, while the will allocates one third to Arlanden C Bridges and the remaining third to Orman E Hammond and Irene Hammond Quay. Corwin and Gillen appear for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bridges
Putnam Circuit Court
Margaret Durham Bridges
Andrew E. Durham
Indiana
Arlanden C
Bridges
Arlenden C
Orman E. Hammond
Irene Hammond Quay
Elizabeth B. Hammond
Corwin and
Gillen
Putnamville Guests Dine With Local Families Sunday
Mrs. John R. Wilson and daughter Marcilla of Indianapolis joined Mr. and Mrs. Roy Watson for dinner. Indianapolis couples Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Quackenbursh and children and Mr. and Mrs. James F. Geauthane with son Francis visited. Joan Glidewell of LaDogA and Lucille Glidewell of Greencastle also spent Sunday with Will Glidewell. Martha Wamsley was noted as still re.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Wilson
Marcilla
Indianapolis
Art Fry
Roy Watson
J. D. Quackenbursh
James F. Geauthane
Francis
Joan Glidewell
Ladoga
Lucille Glidewell
Greencastle
Will Glidewell
Martha Wamsley
Home Economics Club Holds All Day meeting at Bourne Home
Mains sick in Cloverdale as Home Economics Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Ann Bourne’s home for an all day session. Several local residents including Mrs. Art Fry and Mrs. Glen Fry were noted in Greencastle and Mt. Meridian visits. Community members report mumps circulating and hospital updates from Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Bourne
Cloverdale
Art Fry
Glen Fry
Greencastle
Willis Scobee
Mt. Meridian
Fd Shields
Delment
Ralph Howard
Jessie McDowell
Sumner
Will Glidewell
Sam Wright
Leslie Haymaker
Charles Heath
Eula
Reelsville
Clarence Wright
Center Point
Harry Wissel
Indianapolis
O. D. Williams
Lucile Glidewell
Gilbert Snider
Local Social Notes From Madison Center
Madison Center notes report visits from Mr and Mrs Morris Payne of Greencastle to Harley Head and other locals. A daughter was born to Eldon and Mary Marshall at Putnam County Hospital. Center school closed with a noon feast honoring teacher Ray Evans. Road work at Pleasant Hill was overseen by A J Johnson. Several locals, including Ben Roberts and Harold Anderson, are mentioned with moves and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Payne
Greencastle
Harley Head's
Edmon Marshall
Mary Wright
Amelia Elling
Ella Gardner
Ray Evens
Marshall
Frank Thompson
St. Bernice
A. F. Johnson
Eldon Marshall
Putnam County Hospital
Center School House
Ray Evans
A. J. Johnson
Pleasant Hill
Ben Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Harold Anderson
Anderson
Lemuel Johns
Sylvan Glover
Estel Head
Indianapolis
Harley Head
Clinton Falls Church Meeting And Social Roundup
Clinton Falls holds a quarterly meeting at the church on May 6 with a 6 30 pm business session and a sacramental supper. Local residents visit relatives and attend gatherings including the Siglers and Bettises with multiple family mentions and a Ladies Aid day.
Auto Bandits Hold Up County Agent and Companion
County agricultural agent Robert H. Stevenson and his companion Miss Elizabeth Stoner were robbed near Raccoon on State Road 43 late Tuesday night. Two men demanded cash and took a wristwatch, with Stevenson losing 14 dollars and Stoner three dollars in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Stevenson
Elizabeth Stoner
Lycurgus Stoner
Indiana Street
Raccoon
State Road 43
Mr. Stevenson
Misa Stone
Harry Stamp Farm
Hold up in Greencastle Involves County Agent and Two Bandits
County agent and Miss Stoner were forced to elevate their hands when two young men in a Buick stopped their car and displayed revolvers. The holdup yielded $16 total, a wristwatch, and a sand bag, with the suspects fleeing north. Police later recovered a stolen Studebaker and Buick near Crawfordsville tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauto
Stevenson
Miss Stoner
Misa Stoner
Mr. Stevenson
Edward Etelforge
Lun
Miss Steer
Greencastle
Purdue University
Crawfordsville
David Braden
Bard seeks divorce in Putnam Circuit Court
Vivian Katherine Bard requests divorce from John A. Bard in Putnam Circuit Court. She seeks child custody and $30 monthly child support. Accuses him of cruel treatment including quarrels, late nights, rage, name calling, and criticism. Married October 3, 1922, separated April 25, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Katherine Bard
Hanna Street
Fred V. Thomas
Putnam Circuit
John A. Bard
Kent to Lead DePauw ROTC Unit This Fall
Lieut. Daniel W. Kent, stationed at Fort Benning, will be assigned to DePauw ROTC duties this fall succeeding Capt. Ferguson who leaves after year’s end. Kent is a graduate of Michigan State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Kent
Ft. Benning
DePauw R. O. T. C
Lieut
Kent
Capt. Ferguson
Michigan State College
East Washington Street to reopen after four week closure
The east Washington street road, closed for four weeks for pavement laying and unfinished last fall, will open tomorrow Thursday. Drivers are asked to pass carefully over the new pavement as remaining dirt and road tools may present obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence Kenneth Smith
Fillmore R. R. 2
Vern Eugene
County Hospital
Denver Huestis
Charles J. McCullough
Congress
Albert Havens
John C. Vermillion
Sambridge
Mr. Havens
Chauncey Masten
Stilesville
Joseph Knauer
Alphus Tharp
Ivan Ruark
Mary L. Burk
Cayuga
Woody McKamey
Thad Jones
Lola Moore
Charles John
Montgomery County
Lisgar Eckardt
Mo- Ton
Pearl Wimmer
Lewis
Fred W. Thomas Corporation
Robert Smiley
Bert Miley
Fred Ji Thomas
C. F. Deetz
Roy A. Sturm
West Lebanon
Hedwig Lasier
Indiana University
Elsa Lasier
Locust Street
John Rightdell
O. J. Rector Sales Co
Newcastle
Charles Bunten
Fillmore
William Priest
Brick Chapel
Dennis Shildmyer
Kokomo
Mary Shildmyer
Lula Shildmyer
North
Madison Street
Vernon Worrell
Bert Landis
H. Alverson
Poplar St
Earl Lisby
Herschell Ruark
Emma Snow
J. G. Campbell
Monticello
John Allee
Seminary Street
Albert Nelson
Thomas Nelson
Mary Cammack
Hobbs
Plainfield
William McMillan
van Denman Thompson
Winston Chadwick
R. V. McCullough
Cincinnati
Bruce McIntosh
Reason Vermillion
Wichita
the Central Trust Co
Farmers Merchants & Clements Trust Co
Joseph N. Fordice
Court House
George Hoffman
Sheriff's Office
H. C. Clippinger
Locust Street Methodist Church
Greenwood
Clifton Priest
Franklin Street
Ford Lucas
Lawrence Rockhill
Mr. Rockhill
Rockhill
Louis Dirks
Parent Teachers’ Association
Shortridge High School
Dirks
Shortridge
Charles J. Arnold
J. E. Trimble
Westfield, N. J
Bloomington, Ill
John E. Frederick
Putnamville
Jake
Lucius R. Chapin
Hill and
Seminary Streets
J.C. Bridges
Madison Center
Clinton Falls
George Cunningham
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Illinois
Joe Stages
Walter Sigler
Vern Sigler
Ed, Bettis and Son
George Pierce
John Bee
Lida Pierce
Arvel Roach
Bessie Green
Minnie Bratta
Fern Cloe
Nettie Cloe
Aileen Thompson
Elbert Bettis
Ed. Bettis
Lizzie Baments
Auto Bandits
F. O. Overstreet
R. J. Overstreet
Bence
Vine Street
Greencastle, Indiana
C. C. Tucker
Physicians and Surgeons Office
Washington and
Walnut Streets
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