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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
2
Rates show by mail in Putnam County at 3.00 a year and outside at 2.50 a year. Greencastle carrier edition costs 10c a week, weekly edition 1.50 a year. Advertising rates available on request.
A scene from Glorious Betsy shows Betsy Patterson in an inn courtyard at dawn, wrangling with her Major father William Patterson and Aunt Ellen Massenbird over Betsy’s dress and early-morning stockings. Betsy’s wit defuses the quarrel as she nudges reconciliation.
The Common Council of Greencastle Indiana announces a public improvement on College Avenue from Berry Street to Melrose Avenue to be graded and paved with suitable materials. Remonstrances may be filed and heard on June 12 1928 at 7 30 p m in the council chambers. The council will decide if benefits to abutting properties justify the estimated cost. Charles McGaughey mayor and city clerk Gwin Ensign attest. 2t May 11-18.
Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by June 9 1928 for L T Ray et al road in Cloverdale Township Crushed stone construction estimated at 7400 dollars with double bid bonds non collusion affidavits and Workmen's Compensation compliance. Bids open in auditor Greencastle office. The board reserves the right to reject bids and set completion time.
Taxpayers of Jefferson Township Putnam County Indiana are notified a special meeting at the School House May 28 1928 at 7 p m will vote on additional 1928 appropriations including 100 for Advertising Fund 210 for Labor 300 for School Equipment and Furniture and 60 for Truck Chassis and School Truck Body Total 1470. Taxpayers may speak and ten or more poll tax payers may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners. hk. P. Alleb Township Trustee of Jefferson Township
By order of Putnam Circuit Court the Central Trust Company as administrator will offer two tracts of Henry Carpenter estate for public auction on Wednesday June 20 1928 at the decedent’s Madison Township residence near Happy Hollow School House. Tract 1 includes the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter in section 29 and adjacent portions totaling about 48.0623 acres. Tract 2 covers the north half of the northwest quarter of section 32 with minor exceptions. Terms: one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months with 6 percent interest, secured by mortgage on the real estate. Auctioneers C A Vestal. May 18 25 Jun 1 8.
In Indianapolis on May 17, Frank M. McHale of Logansport introduced Signor Nicola Sansanelli, Italy’s distinguished soldier and president of Fidac, who presented an Italian flag to the Indiana battle flags. The reception marked a colorful visit by a foreign veteran to the state capitol as Indiana Legion leaders reaffirmed patriotism and wartime service.
State commander McHale lauds the Indiana Legion for aiding World War I veterans and orphans, backing the universal draft Capper Johnson bill, citizen military training camps, and a junior world series program. The group also notes plans for the World War Memorial plaza to honor unknown soldiers from Allied nations.
Samuel Riley and Abel Riley, brothers from Mount Tabor, were discharged by Circuit Judge Lemuel Reyes in Warsaw Indiana for allegedly placing poison in a public school well on November 27, 1926, making 13 pupils ill. The discharge came despite objections from County Prosecutor W G Laehr, due to no action in three terms of court.
New potatoes rhubarb new onions and new radishes and new tomatoes are featured with dressed chickens and more for a delicious Sunday dinner. Cooper and Inman advertise this seasonal produce clearly aimed at local shoppers.
The Jesse M. Lee Post 1550 VFW will hold the seventh Forget-Me-Not sale on May 19 to fund a relief fund for disabled ex servicemen and dependents. One cent per buddy poppy supports the VFW National Home at Eaton Rapids Michigan for orphans and families. The girls health club plans to sell flowers on the square if weather allows.
The Granada screens Buster Keaton in United Artists film College in a new college setting. He plays The Boy as teammates and rivals swirl around baseball games track meets and a boat race finale. Hundreds of athletes including Morton Kaer Bud Houser Lee Barnes Kenneth Grumbles Leighton Dye and Charles Borah appear to back the film shot in Los Angeles ahead of the next Olympic Games.
Ranger the dog stars in Ranger Of The North at the Voncastle Theatre. The wild dog becomes a loyal companion to a city man who earns wealth and love through a heroic trek into a haunted mountain. Filmed in the High Sierras near Mammoth Lake California with scenic effects.
New radishes onions and tomatoes join the quality canned goods fancy cakes and dressed chickens at Cooper and Ipman offering seasonal produce and pantry items in a local advert.
A New York Supreme Court jury sealed a verdict in a $1,000,000 libel suit filed by Dr. George H. Detroit vaccine maker against Hearst's International, Norman Hapgood editor, and Paul Dekker. The December 1922 article titled Vaccine for Broken Legs labeled Sherman a charlatan for claiming cures. defendants argued truth. Justice Callahan instructed the jury.
Advertisement from Cooper and Inman promotes dressed chickens celery apples grapes dried fruits okra flower head lettuce sweet potatoes kale and carrots for sale at the store.
A Bloomington man, Isaac Eller, aged 70, reports Konjola cured his long stomach trouble and rheumatism after months of indigestion. He says he now sleeps well, eats freely, and endorses the medicine to others as the only remedy that helped him. Konjola is sold at The Owl Drug Store in Greene and by other pharmacies this season.
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