Goodrich Tax Law Drives Putnam County Into Hole
Jim Goodrich and his Pet tax plan forced Putnam County deeper into debt by cutting the levy to pay United War Work Bonds. The 1920 action authorized 35000 in bonds with a levy to cover bonds and interest due in 1921. The Tax Commission lowered the levy, risking default unless new bonds are issued at higher interest.
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State Tax Commission
Putnam
Jim Goodrich
Putnam County
Jim
General Conference Opens With Strong Leadership At Des Moines
In Des Moines on May 17 the General Conference began with Bishop McConnell as chairman praised for fairness and attentiveness. Delegates face higher costs with foreign attendees and travel expenses, while A. P. Miller is lauded as conference treasurer. The DePauw Banquet drew over two hundred guests with plates at $2.00.
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Fy H.C. Clippinger
S$ Moines
Iowa
Bishop McConbothes
A. P. Miller
R. J. Wade
Myers
C. A. Wade
Greencastle
Marvin Campbell
South Bend
DePauw
Plans and goals outlined at Business Women's League meeting
Members of the Business Women's League met at the Presbyterian church to discuss constitution by laws officer selection and finance. Daisy Douglas Barr formed the league and urged all business women to join. Reverend Victor Raphael spoke on religious education and Bible lectures will be offered by Mr and Mrs Joseph Allen. The next meeting is June 1 with location to be announced.
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Business Women’s League
Presbyterian Church
Daisy Douglas Barr
Jesus Christ
League
Joseph P. Allen
Brown and Moffett Real Estate Firm Closes Numerous Deals
The Greencastle real estate market heats up as Brown and Moffett report multiple sales. Properties sold include the J. H. C. Nelson on Howard Street to William Welch, another Nelson lot on Morton Avenue to Vineta Welch, and a north Kenwood Avenue residence to Fred L. Obenchain of Bainbridge. Additional transfers include the Sheets farm on Cloverdale Road to Charles W. Ewing, a West Columbia Street property to James Q. Miller, and several parcels to Logan Woodrum, George Hurst, and Ed Stackhouse of Battle Ground. Stackhouse plans a coal yard on his new Vandalia Railroad lot.
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Greencastle
Brown & Moffett
J. H. C. Nelson
Howard Street
William Welch
Morton Ave
Vineta Welch
North
Kenwood Ave
Indianapolis
Fred L. Obenchain
Bainbridge
Obenchain
National
Spotted Poland China Record Association
George W. Sheets
Cloverdale Road
Charles W. Ewing
Roy Abrams
West
Columbia Street
James Q. Miller
A. R. Hurst
Central Ave
Logan Woodrum
George Hurst
William Wetz
Vandalia
Ed. Stackhouse
Battle Ground
Mr. Stackhouse
Ruth Stewart Returns From Madianapolis Visit
Miss Ruth Stewart has come back to the city after a several day stay in Madianapolis.
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Ruth Stewart
Madianapolis
Teapaw boy guilty of check fraud
A DePauw University student confessed to passing several worthless checks totaling about fifty dollars each. Prosecutor Pau B. Hamilton reported the confession and forecast repayment in a potential nonprosecution with a judge’s lecture. Police in Lafayette say he is also wanted for wooden checks.
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Pau
Hamilton
DePauw University
Hughes
Marshall O'Hair
Lafayette
Purdue University
DePouw
Greencastle Plans Monthly Trade Day June 12
The Greencastle chamber retailer division held a meeting to launch Greencastle trade days a monthly event. On June 12 every merchant will offer selected items at low or cost prices to cut living costs and boost business with advertising and a noon band concert adding public entertainment.
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Greencastle
Oakland Sadan Stolen Amid Night Plots
A new Oakland sedan owned by Christie Thomas Auto Sales was stolen from in front of Christie’s Walnut street home after nighttime thefts targeted several vehicles on Seminary street. Police report no clues and records indicate attempts on cars belonging to C W Martin and Andrew Hirt with wheels tangled or ignition tampered.
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Oakland
Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co
Christie
Walnut Street
Stewart Garage
Andrew Hirt
First Nation Bank
Hirt
Seminary Street
William Vandiver
John Gallion
Mirage annual showcases DePauw campus life and faculty
DePauw undergraduate yearbook Mirage notes a larger edition by one hundred pages. It features organization photos, junior and senior class portraits, residence hall members, and faculty, with humorous and serious writeups of campus events. Transylvania College baseball visits DePauw on McKeen Field Friday.
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DePauw
Transylvania College
McKeen Field
Kaolin Clay Could Make Indiana Newsprint
Indiana state geologist Dr. W N Logan reports in a Department of Conservation released book that kaolin clay found in several counties including Putnam could yield newsprint. Kaolin resists discoloration when burned and may support a future paper mill. Grant Beasley owns Martin County land with kaolin reserves capable of feeding a plant for a century.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
W. N. Logan
Indiana Department of Conservation
Indiana
Orange Lawrence
Monroe
Martin
Greene
Clay
Benton
Warren
Fountain
Parke
Montemery
Putnam
Dubois
Crawford
Perry
E Grant Beasley
Martin County
Washburn Chapter of No. A R Elects Officers
Washburn chapter of the D A R elected officers for 1920 21 at its May 18 meeting. Helens Mrs Anna A Smith vice regent. Mrs Helen G Luca second vice regent. Mrs Grace R Ys recording secretary. Mr Gwinn Hester corresponding secretary and publicity chair. Mrs Minnie Williams registrar. Mrs Mary B Wright war chest treasurer. Miss Lonella Beckwith registrar. Mrs Laura F Stewart historian. Committee lists for decoration day and flags. Paper read on History of the Family of Lafayette by Mrs Mary Wright.
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Jovs
Virginia Black
Washburn
D. A
Ager and Publicity
Minnie Williams
Mary B. Wright
Olds C
Irs
Laura F. Stewart
Phila Olds Cole
Nellie Bridges Sayers
Emily Holmes Beckwith
Ida Coms Pierce
Mary Pierce Seiler
Laura Florer Stewart
Elizabeth Ames
Jessie Moore Hawkins
Helen Gregory Lucas
Lafayette
Mary Wright
Grace Zeis
DePauw Beats Wabash in Crawfordsville Tilt 5 to 4
The DePauw University Tigers edged Wabash College 5 to 4 in Crawfordsville on Tuesday. Through four meetings, DePauw holds two wins to Wabash’s one with one tie. Separately, Greencastle A M E Church launches a $200 social uplift drive for the colored community, appealing to local business leaders. Mrs. S. A. Hays is in Indianapolis for the day.
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DePauw University Tigers
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
DePauw
Wabash
Greencastle
S. A. Hays
Indianapolis
Banquet Speakers Named In Indiana Democratic Event
Indiana politics outlines the upcoming Democratic banquet on June 2 with Ex Governor Ralston Ex Senator Thomas T Taggeri Carleton McCulloch a gubernatorial candidate and Anne Batt a representative candidate among speakers invited A prominent woman is expected to be announced later as part of the speaker slate Plans for the event are moving forward with committee meetings under way
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Indiana
Ralston
Thomas T. Taggeri
Carleton McCulloch
Anne Batt
Banque
Wasale
Nerfer
Rotary Club Meeting Highlights Fellowship and Guest Speaker
Greencastle Rotary Club held its second weekly luncheon at the Christian church with 30 members present. James M. Carlos, Internal Revenue collector, spoke on tax topics. women members assisted in serving. The next meeting is planned for next week at the Christian church.
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Greencastle
Reon
Thehristian Church
James M. Carlos
Dentry
Ora
Christian Sete
Rotary Club
Needlecraft Club set to meet with Mrs Elme VanCleave
The Needlecraft Club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Elme VanCleave. Mr and Mrs Charles Perkins have returned to their home in Salem Massachusetts after a visit here with Mr and Mrs Albert Nelson west of town.
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Needlecraft Club
Elme, VanCleave
Charles Perkins
Salem
Massachusetts
Albert Nelson
West
Minnow School Found in Engine Tender at Osawatomie
KE Sturges, boilermaker foreman at the Missouri Pacific round house, Osawatomie Kansas, found a school of minnows in the tender of an engine brought in for repairs. The fish likely swam in weeks ago, and how they got there remains a mystery.
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KE. Sturges
Missouri Pacific Round House
Osawatomie
Kan
Six Patients Arrested Over Oslo Hospital Fire
Six patients are jailed in Gallipolis after a blaze at the Oslo State hospital for epileptics killed inmates in the male ward. Police and investigators say the fire started in the building and arrest warrants name the suspects as likely perpetrators.
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Oslo State Hospital
Gallipolis
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