Greencastle at 100 Preserves Townsmen’s Founding Tales
Green castle marked a century since its founding with a booklet by Prof. W. W. Sweet detailing Putnam County’s creation in 1821, Ephraim Dukes as founder, the first cabins and streets, early merchants, the Thornburgh era, and the 1874 fire that spurred rebuilding and growth. The history covers Greencastle’s birthplace, the first courthouse uncertain site, and the 1887 selection of Greencastle for Indiana Asbury University.
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Greencastle
Central National Bank
W. W. W. Sweet
DePauw University
Indiana
Putnam County
Court House
Jennings
Deer Creek
Hart
Tipton
Walnut
Washington
Tipton Township
Ephraim Dukes
Pennsylvania
Dukes
Kentucky
Greencastle Ephraim Street
College Avenue
Washington Street
A. E. Ayler
Dilas G. Weeks
Jubal Deweese
Joseph Orr
Lewis H. Sends
Orr
William H. Thornburgh
Thornburgh
Franklin and
Locust Streets
Spring Avenue
Aged Indiana Veteran’s Wife Sarah Thompson Dies at 81
Mrs. Sarah Thompson 81 wife of Thomas Thompson a surviving veteran of Company B 43rd Indiana Volunteers died at her Lincoln Avenue home Wednesday afternoon from infirmities of old age and complications. Funeral held Saturday at Locust Street Church with Rev H C Clippinger and the Woman's Relief Corps. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. She leaves five children John Williamson Amyplace Decatur Chicago Enid Amo and Mrs Maude Jasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Thompson
Thomas Thompson
Company B
43Rd Indiana Volunteers
Lincoln Avenue
Locust Street Church
H. C. Clippinger
Woman's Relief Corps
Forest Hill Cemetery
John Williamson
Commercial Place
This City
Cora Miligan
Decatur
Illinois
Frank Thompson
Chicago
Fred Thompson
Enid
Oklahoma
Maude Jasper
Amo
Thompson
Double of President Reshapes Greencastle News
Greencastle residents report a local man named Fay Hamilton who closely resembles President Coolidge. Out of town friends have sent clipped photos and comments on the striking likeness seen by many locals.
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Coolidge
Greencastle
Fay Hamilton
Fay
Hamilton
Lew Shank Considers Run for Governor in Indiana
Indianapolis Sept 27 Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank said he is weighing a Republican bid for governor in the May primary. He noted frequent requests from Republicans statewide and may announce during the Indiana Municipal League session October 10 to 12. Major issues likely taxes and the public service commission with focus on government economy.
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Indianapolis
Samuel Lewis Shank
Indiana Municipal League
Public Service Commission
Deaths Attributed To Own Action In Putnam County
Dr. W. M. McGaughey, attending physician at four births in twenty three hours, reports a race death by own action. The births include a son to Mr and Mrs Leland Torr of South Washington township, twin daughters Christine and Evelyn to Mr and Mrs Robert Berry on Berry Street, a son to Mr and Mrs John Watkins on Jacob Street, all occurring across Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
W. M. McGaughey
Leland Torr
Washington Township
Christine
Evelyn
Robert Thomas Berry
John Watkins
Jacob
First Baby Born at New Putnam County Hospital
Mr and Mrs E 8 Thorngren welcomed their son as the first baby born in the new Putnam County Hospital on Wednesday the ninth. Both mother and child are doing well. Mrs Thorngren is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Cooper of Greencastle.
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Thorngren
New
Putnam County Hospital
Albert Cooper
Greencastle
DePauw University Film Project Underway in Greencastle
C C Johnson a Vincennes based moving picture cameraman began preliminary filming at DePauw University on Thursday to capture campus life and university buildings. He plans to shoot athletic events student activities and interiors for alumni viewing in New York Chicago and other cities. Johnson will also film Greencastle industrial plants and the high school before returning to complete the university job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
C. C. Johnson
Moving Picture
Vincennes
Indiana
New York
Chicago
DePauw
Johnson
Greencastle
DePauw to Offer Grid Graph Home Game Viewings
DePauw fans unable to travel for away games will see live play by play on a grid graph in Meharry Hall. The electric field board uses lights to depict players and plays, with the first showing the Indiana game on Saturday Oct. 6.
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DePauw
Meharry Hall
Indiana State Teachers Gathering Sets World’s Largest Education Event
The Indiana state teachers association expects 15 000 attendees in Indianapolis October 18 to 20 at venues including Cable Tabernacle Tomlinson Hall and Murat Theatre. Noted speakers include Ada Ward Arthur Dean Albert Bushnell Hart Henry Turner Bailey and Edward Alsworth Ross among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Charles O. Williams
Williams
Cable Tabernacle
Tomlinson Hall
Murat
Theatre
Ada Ward
Social Service Worker of
London
Eng
Arthur Dean
Columbia University
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
Henry Turner Bailey
Cleveland Public Schools
Edward Alsworth Ross
Wisconsin University
Squirrel Described as Vicious Nest Destroyer By Naturists
The red squirrel praised for beauty is labeled an inveterate destroyer of eggs and nests of useful birds. Naturalists and sportsmen call him one of the most vicious game destroying animals, noting war declared on him in many places.
Red Squirrel Deemed Public Nuisance and Threat to Birds
The piece argues red squirrels harm insectivorous birds and crops, citing John Burroughs and Mahlon Tutchison. It notes laws in some states protecting them, but evidence portrays the species as destructive to game, birds, and farm yields, with conservation groups opposing them.
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John Burroughs
Mahlon Tutchison
Devon
New York Conservation Commission
Cloverdale Boosts Japanese Relief Fund With $84 Donation
Putnam County Red Cross president B W Kelly reports a new Clovervale contribution of 84 for the Japanese Relief Fund, bringing county total to 1299 dollars. Washington Red Cross commends the local effort and urges continued support for urgent relief.
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Cloverdale
B. W. Kelly
Putnam County Red Cross Society
Red Cross Society
Putnam County
Red Cross
Kelly
People of
Clovervale
Washington
Mr. Kelly
American Red Cross
Indiana farmers save with wheat for flour barter
Director C I Christie of Purdue claims Indiana mills allow farmers to swap wheat for flour with no tie to market prices. Farmers can save about 3 dollars per barrel using the Indiana flour exchange as Indiana mills offer flexible delivery and conversion terms. The drive has boosted use among home and commercial bakers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
C. I. Christie
Agricultural Experiment Station of
Purdue University
Indiana Miller's Association
Indiana Miller’s
St Louis Beats The Specials 6 To 4 On McKeen Field
The St Louis Cardinal Nat League team defeated the Specials 6 to 4 in a Thursday afternoon exhibition at McKeen Field. Over 1,000 fans witnessed Greencastle talent with Whittaker making three circus catches in center and Wilson delivering a three base hit after pitching a nit e game and making a circus catch.
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St. Louis Cardinal
McKeen Field
Greencastle
Whittaker
Taw Wilson
Follws
Wilson P. Husky
Cove
Parish
Scott
Scott Barding
McCurdy
Clough
Webb outfit shines in semi pro game as Rickey suspends Hornsby
In a lively semi pro clash Webb's squad outplayed Greencastle with Wilson pitching well for nine hits allowed. Whittaker in center saved multiple plays, including snagging near-homer opps and a crucial fly ball. Hornsby, billed as a $500 000 star, did not play after a $500 fine and season suspension by Manager Rickey, who was absent with Larry Sutton directing.
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Whittaker
Specials
Terra Firma
Newt Runyan
Runyan
Webb
Brazil
Wilson
Roger Hornsby
Rickey
Larry Sutton
Date Change for Putnam County Federation of Clubs Meeting
The Putnam County Federation of Clubs meeting in Roachdale has been moved to Tuesday October 2 from Wednesday October 3. A splendid program is planned with a large Greencastle women’s representation expected. Mrs John McCabe of Clinton township is federation president.
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Putnam County Federation of Clubs
Roachdale
Greencastle Club
John McCabe
Clinton Township
County Federation of Club Organization
Meeting at Penal Farm a Great Day for Attendees
News of a successful State Penal Farm gathering on Thursday September 27 drew farmers and families from across the county. Demonstrations covered pruning, fruit diseases including apple blotch, and pest control with benzene for peach tree borers, followed by apiary tours led by State Apiary Inspector C C Yost.
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C. L. Burkholder
Horticultural Department
Ogg Speech Highlights Bee Keepers and Horticultural Society
Prof Ogg spoke to the Bee Keeper s Association and the Horticultural Society of Putnam County while Yost praised the local group as among the state s best. J B Burris and Mr Curry also spoke before visitors toured an 85 acre orchard of peaches and apples. The afternoon included a general inspection of the Farm s shops dairy barn and other buildings and industries.
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Ogg
Bee Keeper’s Association
Horticultural Society of
Putnam County
Yost
J. B. Burris
Cloverdale
Mr. Curry
State Farm inspection by Marion County grand jury and officials
A party of Marion county grand jury members James A. Collins judge and George Snider sheriff toured the Indiana State Farm at Putnamville on Friday to inspect housing conditions at the facility.
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Marion County
Grand Jury
James A. Collins
Criminal Court
George Snider
Indiana
Putnamville
Fred Thomas Buys Dauner Farm and Then Turns It Back
The F E Dauner farm of 1.2 acres two miles north of Greencastle was not sold at public auction. Owner Fred V Thomas bid 36 25 an acre but Dauner paid him 25 and kept the farm. Dauner had paid 68 an acre previously.
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Fred Thomas
Dauner Farm
F. E. Dauner
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Fred V. Thomas
Dauner
Thomas
Jackson Township Boys Exhibit Hogs in Breeders Contest
Eight Jackson township boys entered hogs in the Duroe Breeders club event held Friday. Exhibitors included Clyde Boner Les ter Wilson Paul Page Ralph Allen Jewell Page Charley Holtzclaw Robert Farlow and Fern Allen. Feeding club entries came from Monroe Russell and Jackson townships with several participants. Judging was to start at 2 o clock Friday afternoon.
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Jackson Township
Duroe Breeders Club
Clyde Boner
Lester Wilson
Paul Page
Ralph Allen Jewell Page
Charley Holtzclaw
Robert Farlow
Fern Allen
Monroe Township
Glenn Gibson
Bryan Booker
Clyde Sallust
Russell Township
Roy Williamson
Dellman Canada
Clarence
D. Colins
Death of Mrs. Alice L. Ashworth in Greencastle
Mrs. Alice L. Ashworth age 49 died near 3:20 pm Thursday at Putnam County hospital from peritonitis after an early week operation for appendicitis and abdominal issues. Funeral Sunday 2:30 pm at the Christian church. burial Forest Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband Charles H. Ashworth of 619 Anderson Street daughter Kathryn one brother and three sisters. The couple, who married October 29 1891 in Mattoon Illinois, moved to Greencastle from Crandall Indiana two years ago. Mr. Ashworth is half brother of local mail carrier Frank Ashworth.
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Alice L. Ashworth
Charles H. Ashworth
Anderson Street
Putnam County Hospital
Christian Church
Nevi Marshall
John Young
Forest Hill Cemetery
Ashworth
Kathryn
Greencastle
Crandall
Indiana
Mr. Ashworth
Frank Ashworth
Mattoon
Ill
Cloverdale Insurance Firm Celebrates 59th Anniversary
George B. Rockwell and H. A. Sherrill mark the 59th year of the Cloverdale Hartford Insurance Agency founded in 1864 by Andrew Jackson Rockwell. The firm began as a mercantile agency and later added insurance before the mercantile side was discontinued.
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George B. Rockwell
H. A. Sherrill
Hartford Insurance Company
Hartford
Connecticut
Cloverdale
Andrew Jackson Rockwell
Rockwell
Putnam County
Insurance Department
Rockwell Business Legacy and Local Survivors in Cloverdale
The Rockwell business lineage continues from the founder who died in 1907 to his son George B. Rockwell who partnered with H A Sherrill in 1912. The enterprise has operated in the Rockwell family for 59 years as only two Cloverdale firms from that era remain H Denny & Son and A Cohn Store. The A Cohn Store was then run by Mr Cohn's father.
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George B. Rockwell
H. A. Sherrill
Rockwell
Cloverdale
Mr. Rockwell
H. Denny & Son
A. Cohn
Mr. Cohn
Cloverdale High School class officers elected
At a week's start meeting the Cloverdale High School classes elected officers for the year. Seniors chose Vernard Cummings as president, William O'Mullane as treasurer, Pay Ray as secretary, with Miss Leachman as sponsor. Leon Sackett named secretary and Maude Whittaker treasurer, Helen Watnamy as president, and Miss Michael as sponsor. Sophomores elected Vernon Lawson as president with Miss Goodwin as sponsor.
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Vernard Cummings
Wm. O’mullane
Pay Ray Miss Leachman
Oe Fises Leon Sackett
Maude Whittaker
Helen Wat Namey
Miss Michael
Vernon Lawson Miss Goodwin
Bainbridge High Adopts Exemption Plan For Exams
Bainbridge High School introduces an exemption plan allowing students with a 90 average in any subject to skip semester exams in that subject. A student with 90+ in all subjects and a good department grade may take a single exam in a chosen subject to gain practice for college.
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Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lafayette
Rockville
Madison
James Athey
Isaiah Wright
Ion
Commissioners Court
Higert
Gage
C. T. Kimble & Son
Tgether
Lew Shank
Indiana State
ST. Louis
R. H. E. St. Louis
Stone and
Husky
Federation OF Clubs
Penal Farm
C. C. Yost
Mr. Yost
Mr. Yosts
Curry
Arier
State Farm
Indianapolis News
Cloverdale High School
Bainbridge High
Bainbridge
Lee Park
Riday
Bainbridge Boys
Smith
Curtis Publishing Company
Country Gentleman
Archie Chadd
James Edwards
Madonna Tustison
Lucille Darnell
James Smith
Warren Daymond
Martha Williams
Adele Modlin
Frank R. Edwards
Thelma Burdett
Orville Case
Cyril Masten
Olive Daymond
Fred Hubbard
Claude York
Mary Edwards
Mary Hostetter Poriof
Sway
Paul Crodian
Lorraine Miller
Ambulance Serviceville
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