Centennial programs delivered for Greencastle celebration
Souvenir programs for the Putnam county centennial will be distributed to county school children. Each 25 cent program details the night pageant on October 24, a history of Putnam county by Prof. W. W. Sweet, and lists township committees handling floats relics and pageants. The home dedication at Lebanon is also noted with church leaders present.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
W. W. Sweet
DePauw University
Marion Township
Ora Day
Aaron Cooper
Greenscastle Specials fall to Clinton Push 9 to 3 in Sunday baseball
Lefty Brown pitched for Greencastle but six errors by the Specials doomed them as Clinton Push won 9 to 3 on Zinc Mill diamond. Clinton collected five hits off McDow with Brown fanning six and walking six. Carrier: Jones stole home. Bette and Whittaker sparked late scoring. Webb vows rematch next Sunday.
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Lefty Brown
Greencastle Specials
Clinton Push
Zinc Mill
Clinton
Greencastle
Jones
Giovanini
Bette
Whittaker
Miller
Brown
Specials
Parrish
McDow
McDown
Clements
Swayne
Grooming Jackson for Senatorial Honors
In Indianapolis on October 13 Dr. Brose Horne of Grant County said Ed Jackson, the Republican Governor candidate, is slated for higher office. Backers reportedly aim to run him for U S Senate in two years against James E. Watson if elected Governor. Horne praised a bloc including Coolidge, Dawes, Jackson, and Van Orman.
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Indianapolis
Brose
Horne
Grant County
Ed, Jackson
Jackson
United States Senate
James E. Watson
Watson
Calvin Coolidge
Charles Dawes
Ed. Jackson
Harold F. van Orman
Lincoln
Children’s Home Dedication Attended by Indiana Ministers
In Lebanon Indiana on October 10 a dedication ceremony for a children’s home drew over a hundred Indiana Methodist ministers and delegates. The event highlighted church social welfare efforts and community support.
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H. C. Clippinger
Greenwood
Indiana Methodists
Lebanon
Ind
Indiana Methodist
Delega
New Eating House Popular at Hotel Richardson
The dining room at the Hotel Richardson, now under new management, proves highly popular in Greencastle. It has been tastefully fitted and serves excellent meals. Sunday dinner drew a large crowd and the room was filled to capacity for the entire two hours meals were served.
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Richardson
Greencastle
DePauw Tigers Top Hanover 27–7 on Home Field
The DePauw football team defeated Hanover 27 to 7 Saturday afternoon. After three scoreless quarters the Tigers exploded in the final period with two long runs and a passing play. Sturtridge Adams and Cox led their teams with key plays as Hanover made few substitutions.
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Hanover
Adams
Tigers
DePauw
Johnny Clark
Ashmore
Manaugh
Cox
Sturtridge
Struck
Tiger
Substantial Tax Cuts Found in Putnam County
Indiana Taxpayers Association reports six teen counties show a net decrease in 1925 property taxes compared with 1924, totaling about 867000 dollars. The association cautions this result does not prove a statewide trend toward lower local taxes, with statewide 1924 collectible at 124,866,790 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Taxpayers’ Association
Hume-Mansur
Harry Miesse
The
Association
Sturtridge Runs Wild in Second Quarter Tie
Sens Sturtridge rushes for seventy yards after an interception in the second quarter. The play comes amid a sequence involving county duplicates and tax commissioners following January 1, 1955.
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Sturtridge
State Board of
Tag Day Raises 107 Donation For Salvation Army In Greencastle
Eighth grade pupils in Greencastle collected 107.24 dollars on a Saturday Tag Day to aid the Salvation Army. The Elks Lodge campaign this week for the same charity will add to the total. Prizes went to Rosella Hataway Anna Belle Pfahler and Herbert Harlan for top tag sales with gifts from Owl Drug Store Greek Candy Store and R P Mullins Drug Store.
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Greencastle
Salvation Army
Elks Lodge
Emma Vaughan
Rosella Hataway
Owl
Anna Belle Pfahler
Death Claims Dr. Colliver of Bainbridge
Dr. Richard Colliver aged 76 longtime Bainbridge physician died at home from heart disease after about two weeks illness. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 PM with Roachdale Cemetery burial. Survived by widow two sons P O Colliver Indianapolis and Jesse W Colliver Kansas City Army. three daughters Frances Cunningham Bainbridge E O Steele Indianapolis and Mildred Colliver Indianapolis.
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Richard Colliver
Bainbridge
Colliver
P .O. Colliver
Indianapolis
Jesse W. Colliver
Kansas City
U. S. Army
Frances Cunningham
E. O. Steele
Mildred Colliver
Tax Levy Cuts Highlighted in Indiana Counties
In advance of official totals officials noted that counties including Putnam Laporte Clay Gibson and Montgomery made very substantial levy reductions versus last year as popular tax relief discussions influence budgeting.
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Miesse
Putnam
Laporte
Clay
Gibson
Montgomery
Davis Draws Crowd With Plea for Unity and Honest Government
John W. Davis campaigned in Greencastle urging a solid behind the elected president, predicting a Democratic Indiana victory. He praised DePauw University and pledged an honest, efficient administration if elected, addressing a crowd of 2,000 to 3,000 at the station and noting travel by Monon and Pennsylvania trains.
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John W. Davis
Greencastle
Davis
Arthur J. Hamrick
United States
Indiana
DePauw University
Monon
Pennsylvania
Limedale
Special Car Carries Local Folks to Hear Davis at Terre Haute
A special traction car carried Putnam county Democrats to Terre Haute to attend John W. Davis’s address for the presidential election. The event drew an estimated crowd of more than 15 000 at the new municipal stadium near Terre Haute. The Greencastle departure was 6 28 pm with a return from the stadium a few hours later.
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Davis
Terre Haute
Putnam County
John W. Davis
Greencastle
Municipal Stadium
Ralph Knoll
Mr. Davis
W. D. Lovett
W. D. Wright
Fillmore
Paul Priest
Mr. Ogle
Clem Hurst
Glen Lyons
Fred Boatman
Bainbridge
Marriage license issued for Milton Pierson and Elizabeth McFall
Milton Pierson, 69, of Coatesville, and Elizabeth McFall, 60, of Evansville, obtained a marriage license.
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Milton Pierson
Coatesville
Elizabeth McFall
Evansville
Irvin Cobb Backs Davis for President
Washington D C Oct 14 Irvin Cobb the short story writer is for John W Davis for President In a statement issued by the Democratic National Committee Cobb says he favors Daviss election because he is a Democrat and a patriotic American with intellect personality and a record
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Washington, D. C
Irvin Cobb
John W. Davis
Endorsement Declares Candidate Most Worthy for President
A public service record is cited to elevate a candidate as uniquely deserving of the presidency. The endorsement asserts no other candidate has ever been offered by any party more worthy in the history of the republic.
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United States
Dabney Switches Support to Davis in 1924 Election
The Democratic National Committee announced that Charles W. Dabney former president of the University of Cincinnati would back John W. Davis for president in 1924. Hibben of Princeton also repudiated his 1920 Harding appeal and endorsed Davis. Dabney praised Davis saying he could lead and carry out his pledges.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee Today
Charles W. Dabney
University of Cincinnati
Harding
John W. Davis
John Grier Hibben
Princeton
Davis
Dabney
Bandit Robs Man Near Bridgeton Fairgrounds
A lone bandit robbed Jesse Mater of Rockville near the Bridgeton fairgrounds at 11 this morning. He took a $5 bill and change at gunpoint and fled through a cornfield. Sheriff Smith and Deputy Bowman joined the posse from Rockville but no arrest was made.
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Oe Bridgeton
Ind
Jesse Mater
Rockville
Parke County Farm Bureau
Fairgrounds
Smith
Bowman
Elks Drive Raises Over 300 for Salvation Army
Totals are not final but estimates indicate more than 300 was raised last week in a Salvation Army fund drive conducted by the Elks Club.
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Salvation Army
Drive BY Elks
Elks Club
Old Gold Day at DePauw Promises Big Football Event
Old Gold Day builds excitement for the Franklin DePauw football game at Blackstock Field with extra bleachers from Indiana University and a 2 PM kickoff. The day includes class parades led by the University Band, the student musical Listen Ulysses, and ongoing rehearsals and set construction. Seats are on sale. alumni arrangements are in progress. Roy West may attend while Edward Rector is likely absent.
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DePauw
Indiana University
Blackstock Field
Franklin- DePauw
Indiana
Pan-Hellenic Council
Kappa Tau Kappa
Roy O. West
Board of Trustee
Greencastle
Edward Rector
McCulloch Addresses Real Estate Revaluation Debate
Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch spoke in Washington on October 14 about public trust and party integrity. He denounced betrayals by current administration officials and urged leaders to be rebuked and removed.
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Washington
Carleton B. McCulloch
Republican reproof calls for party reform and reform plans
A speaker urged Republicans who oppose malfeasance to vote with Democrats to register disapproval and allow the right men to regain party control. He called for abolishing redundant boards, real estate reassessment next year, a Farmers Cooperative Marketing law, and active participation of women in politics.
County Fair Boosters In Big Banquet
Putnam county aims for a bigger county fair next year after the 1924 event's success. A booster banquet will be held Tuesday evening October 28 at the Hotel Richardson to plan an early start for the next fair and invite all county fair supporters.
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Putnam County
Richardson
Real Estate Transfers Noted In This Week’s Records
Walter W. Deardorf sells a Hoosier Highland lot to John E. Miller for 1 dollar. Roscoe Daggy as executor transfers Greencastle lot to Frank J. Allee for 2 710 dollars. Homer C. Morrison transfers Cloverdale lot to King Morrison Foster for 600 dollars. Albert E. Schnitker sells 356 acres in Washington township to Lulu W. Schnitker for 1 dollar. Joseph E. Gillespie transfers Greencastle township land to Oscar H Williams for 1 dollar. Aurelia Leavitt to Kappa Phi Sigma a Greencastle lot for 1 dollar. John D. Ellis transfers a Northwood lot to James T. Christie for 1 dollar.
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Walter W. Deardorf
John E. Miller
Hoosier Highland
Roscoe Daggy
Frank J. Allee
Greencastle
Homer C. Morrison
King, Morrison
Senator Brandegee Found Dead in Washington Home
United States Senator Frank B Brandegee of Connecticut was found dead in his Washington D C home at age sixty police said a gas jet was left on in his apartment on Rhode Island avenue Brandegee recently moved from a K Street residence that had been a gathering place for prominent persons
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Washington
Frank B. Brandegee
United States
Connecticut
Senator Brandegee
Rhode Island Avenue
K Street
Swing in Indiana toward Democrats
Mrs. A. P. Flynn, vice chair of the Democratic state committee, reports a statewide swing to the Democratic ticket. She says she has visited every congressional district and many counties, noting strong registration of women voters, which she says will yield a large vote and a larger Democratic majority.
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Indianapolis
Ind
A. P. Flynn
Democratic State Committee
Democratic women back McCulloch and Davis in Indiana race
Fragmented text shows Democratic women and Republicans joining to back Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch and the state ticket. Mentions John W. Davis visiting Indiana boosting candidacy and voter enthusiasm as elections draw near.
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Repub
Carleton B. McCulloch
McCulloch
Indiana
John W. Davis
Davis
Frank
Hotel Richardson Opens A La Carte Dining Service
The Hotel Richardson dining room adds an A La Carte service starting today. Under Mr Johnson's management the dining room has become one of the town’s most popular eating houses.
Big Increase in Highway Fatalities Over Last Year
The Census Bureau estimates 22 621 highway deaths in 1923, up 3 418 from 1922. Auto accidents account for 16 452 deaths, with rail and streetcar collisions added to heavier vehicles totals. The bureau notes 2 000 additional deaths from auto train and auto streetcar crashes as a conservative figure.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Bureau
Welcome for Franklin Is Right Spirit
Greencastle officials urge business men to decorate shops for Old Gold Day and welcome Franklin as DePauw hosts the visiting team. Mayor Zeis and Robert Gipson of the athletic department urge civic pride, hospitality, and gala attire for the DePauw Homecoming event.
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Greencastle
Zeis
Robert Gipson
DePauw Athletic Department
Welme
Franklin
DePauw
Splendid Feeling From Herbine Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy for torpid liver and constipation. It claims relief begins with the first dose and promises a thorough purification plus buoyant spirits and renewed energy. Sold by R. P. Mullins at 60 cents.
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Wm. M. Goldsberry
Russell Township
Alva Norman
Ina Rogers
Theo Carrington
Floyd Township
George Raines
Wm. Zeiner
Ella Ader
Cloverdale Township
Breckinridge Burris
H. Foster
Nellie Leachman
Clinton Township
Ray Clodfelter
Edyth Frank
Hale Overstreet
Warren Township
A. L. Evans
Chester Hampines
Verna Snider
G. A. Cook
Madison Township
Robert Irwin
John Saymore
Ella Thomas
John Sutherlin
Mary Cook
Jean Hutchins
Jackson Township
Grover Clements
E. Patrick
J. E. Page
Washington Township
Carl Hoffman
Glen Skelton
Orville
Monroe Township
Katie K. Balch
Frank Edwards
Nora J. Coun
Greencastle Township
Frank Jones
Frances Chuk
Jefferson Township
Noble Vaughan
Walter Keller
Cleve Parker
Indianapolis Methodist Episcopal Children’s Home
Frederick D. Leete
A. M M. Lofland
Lebanon Chamber of Commerce
Webb
Omerod
Feeler Reid
Heatherington Scales
Clever Weaver
ORC Sc
Diamon
Holderman
Beck Nesbit
Berto Go Ks
San E. Hough
Weaver
Champion
Roe
Reid
Larrimore
Hirt
Hennessey
Stubblefield
Clever
Hoodson
Beck
Townsend
Wabash
Beal
Washington and Jefferson
Davin
Childrens Home
Putnam CO
Sens
Herbert Harlan
R. P. Mullins Drug Store
Roachdale Ceme
Tery
Robt
Detro
George Stringer
Lewis Hodshire
Mrs
Theo. Crawley
Albert Raines
Bandit
Bridgeton
M’culloch
Brandegee
Hotel Richardson
R. P. Mullins
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