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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1928
Page
2
By mail in Putnam County the rate is 3.00 a year and outside the county 3.50 a year. In Greencastle by carrier rates are 10c a week and the weekly edition costs 1.50 a year. Advertising rates available on application.
In this excerpt Betsy Patterson at the Glorious Betsy Springs clashes with her French tutor Jerome Bonaparte who hides as Monsieur La Vert to avoid Napoleon's gaze. Two officers chase him as Betsy struggles to control her feelings while romance and intrigue unfold amid historical echoes and a coming Philadelphia fete.
The Hoosier State Automobile Association and the Good Roads Board push a Lincoln Memorial in Spencer County where Lincoln spent his youth and his mother lies buried. They argue Lincoln City already draws tourism and state highway improvements would boost north south east west access, citing Lincoln’s national appeal and Indiana pride as public benefit.
London reports Captain O M Hutchinson of the Baird Television Development Company says a regular trans Atlantic TV service will launch within weeks and by end of 1929 television broadcasting could be history. An American syndicate led by Herbert Pokress has rights and will build a Jamaica Long Island plant for two way broadcasting across the ocean. Initially experimental, the system aims for commercial use with home televiewers as televisions become standardized alongside radio.
By decree from the Putnam Circuit Court Aetna Life Insurance Company sues Amos Christopher Della Christopher Luther J Chapman Rosanna Chapman. The sheriff will offer the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 35 Township 13 North Range 4 West containing 40 acres more or less at public sale on Saturday June 16 1928 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the courthouse door. If rents fail to cover the decree and costs the fee simple of the real estate will be sold to satisfy the judgment. The sale is without any relief from valuation or appraisement laws. Edward Eiteljorge Sheriff Putnam County May 18 1928. Hays Murphy Attorneys for Plaintiff May 21 28 June 4 Posters
SHERIFFS SALE Company is plaintiff and J Frank Trout Annetta Trout Roy L Murphy Maude BE Murphy Asher G Wood Esteher B Wood Clancy J Murphy Murphy wife of Clancy J Murphy George W
Edward Ebiljorge sheriff of Putnam County Indiana announces a public sale to settle a decree for 914.06 dollars with interest and costs. The sale on June 16 1928 runs 10 am to 4 pm at the court house door. Real estate includes the west half of the northwest quarter section 8 township 12 north range 4 west 80 acres. Goods to be sold free of appraisal relief. Poster date May 1 1928.
Susan Ader administratrix of Sol omon W. Ader's estate announces a private sale at 10 am on June 9 1928 in Bainbridge Indiana. The 48 acre parcel in Putnam County is offered at appraised value with terms requiring one third cash and balance in two notes bearing six percent interest, secured by mortgage, with potential full cash payment also allowed. Possession set by bid acceptance. sale subject to court approval and taxes for 1929. SUSANA ADBER Executrix James & Allee Attys. 21D May 21-28.
An article describes a new sunshine pellet based on ergosterol claimed to deliver 200 000 times more vitamin D than cod liver oil. Experiments say it helps treat rickets and energizes tired workers. Memorial Day committees meet at Legion Hall at 7 30 PM with Frank Ashworth and J A Friend urging all patriotic groups to attend.
Chicago May 29 The body of 8 year old John Pyrek son of a fireman was found floating in the Chicago river after a two day search that included dragging the river and moving tons of sand on tips from a missing boy lead and efforts to locate a kidnapper.
Clinton civil city will build a gymnasium for local schools at an estimated cost of 165000 dollars. The facility will include city offices and be used for programs and athletic events with potential rental to organizations.
Mr. Grant Parkins of Victoria Illinois reports remarkable recovery after taking Konjola. He describes relief from stomach trouble gas pains backaches weak kidneys and headaches with improved liver function and sleep. Konjola is sold at Owl Drug Store in Greencastle and by area druggists.
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