Fliers Reach Nova Scotia in 420 Mile Flight
Two American army airmen Lieut. Lowell H. Smith and Lieut. Erik Nelson with their mechanics landed at Pictou Nova Scotia after a 420 mile flight from Hawkes Bay Newfoundland. The six hour and twenty six minute journey faced head winds and rain but ended safely with minor plane damage. They planned to depart for Boston Friday morning after refueling and maintenance.
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Pictou
Nova Scotia
Lowell H. Smith
Erik Nelson
Leslie T. Arnold
John Harding
Hawkes Bay
Newfoundland
Smith
Nelson
Leigh Wade
H. H. Ogden
Richmond
Orkney Islands
Iceland
Wade
Ogden
Jeit Smith
Newfundland
Destroyers
Atrol
Convy
Gulf
St. Lawrence
Ape St. Lawrence
Real Estate Transfers Listed For Several Local Parcels
Louis Morrison transfers a Hoosier Highland lot to Charles R Johnson for $1. Mamie L Dorsett transfers 20 acres in Marion township to William O Ike for $1. Charles F Donnehue transfers a Greencastle lot to Frank W for $2 950. William J Aliee transfers 240 acres in Jefferson township to Herbert S lee for $20 000. William I Stevenson transfers 15 acres in Jackson township to Frank Owers for $1.
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Louis Morrison
Charles R Johnson
Hoosier Highland
Mamie L. Dorsett
William O. Ike
Marion Township
Charles F. Donnehue
Frank W
Greencastle
William J. Aliee
Herbert S. Lee
Jefferson Tgymp
William I. Stevenson
Frank Owers
Jackson Townip
Divorce Complaint Filed by Clyde Underwood in Putnam Circuit
Clyde Underwood of north Greencastle files for divorce from Laura Underwood in Putnam Circuit Court. Married August 16, 1912. Plaintiff cites defendant’s bad temper quarrelsome conduct and abusive behavior as ground to live apart. Theodore Crawley represents the plaintiff.
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Clyde Underwood
North Greencastle
Putnam
Laura Underwood
Theodore Crawley
Boys Plead Not Guilty in Car Theft Case
William Bright and Forrest Bright, 16 and 17, of Anderson, arraigned in city court for stealing the F. C. Tilden car last week. They pled not guilty and are to be tried in the Putnam Circuit Court in the fall. Bond set at 2000. They say a father works in a factory at Anderson. arrest occurred in Urbana Illinois after the car was stolen here. they allege the car was given to them in Muncie.
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William Bright
Forrest Bright
Anderson
F. C. Tilden
Charles Zeis
Putnam
Henry O’hair
Urbana
Ills
Muncie
Davis Will Campaign Four Days in Indiana
Democratic presidential candidate John W. Davis plans a four day Indiana tour starting September 19 with Gary and South Bend then Fort Wayne. He will return in early October for Indianapolis Terre Haute and Evansville with dates pending final schedule. Charles W. Bryan and William Jennings Bryan may visit Indiana as well.
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Indianapolis
John W. Davis
Indiana
Walter
Chambers
Chicago
Gary
South Bend
Ft. Wayne
Davis
Mr. Davis
Charles W. Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
National
Mrs Hill and Family Plan Indiana Pol is State Fair Trip
Mrs William Hill traveled to Green castle with her daughter Mrs H S Werneke and her son. The family planned to motor from Green Castle to Indianapolis to attend the Indiana State Fair for several days.
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William Hill
Greencastle
H. S. Werneke and Son
Indianapolis
Brazil
State Fair Exhibits Highlight Putnam County Interests
Two Putnam county displays at the Indiana State Fair draw attention. Willow ware baskets crafted by Indiana State Farm prisoners near Putnamville sit in a tent north of the horse barn, alongside farm fruit displays. Belgians horses bred by Harry Stamp are also showcased, drawing steady interest as Stamp’s stock earns honors across major Midwest events.
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Putnamville Institution
Harry
Putnam County
Indiana State Farm
Putnamville
Harry Stamp
Belgium
Stamp
United States
Middle West
Picnic Supper Farewell to Two Ministers
Members of the Men s and Women s Bible Classes of Locust Street and College Avenue churches meet for a farewell picnic in the College Avenue Methodist church dining room Friday evening at 7:20 o clock for the Rev H C Clippinger and the Rev J E Porter who will soon leave for new charges.
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Locust Street
College Avenue
H. C. Clippinger
Locust Street Methodist Church
J. E. Porter
College Avenue Methodist Church
Drunk in Greencastle Fined in City Court
John Howard of Greencastle was picked up Monday night after an overindulgence in liquor. He paid a $1 fine plus costs in city court yesterday. Mrs. Sam Harris and her children from Joplin Mo plan to move to Greencastle and make it their future home.
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John Howard
Greencastle
Brazil
Sam Harris
Joplin
Harris
Final Concert of Season by Greencastle Band Tonight
The Greencastle Band closes its summer program on the Courthouse lawn at 8 o clock with a twelve piece program. The 24 member ensemble is praised as the city’s best and growing in size, led by Ray Trembly with officers Robert Longden Alva Bryan and Paul Wright.
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Greencastle
Robert Longden
Alva Bryan
Paul Wright
Ray Trembly
Another Cold Wave Returns to Greencastle Area
The text notes a brief return of cold air in Greencastle with forecasts from the Weather Bureau predicting warmer conditions after the cold spell. It mentions no frosts yet in Indiana but warns frost may come soon, citing historical dates such as September 21 1897 and October 19 as averages.
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Greencastle
United States Weather Bureau
Office
The
Weather Bureau
Indiana
Bureau
Accident Fatal to Old Harness Driver Geers at West Virginia Fair
Edward F. Geers a Memphis Tennessee native and famed harness driver died after a mare Miladi Guy overturned in the first heat at the West Virginia state fair. He was thrown fifteen feet ahead of the horse and died three hours later from shock and internal injuries as spectators watched Geers day unfold with tributes.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Edward F
Pop” Geers
Memphis
Tenn
Miladi Guy
Geers
Ohio Valley Hospital
Santa the Great
Robert Neal
Lafe Shaffer
Roderick Patterson
Irvin-White Reunion At Old Smiley Irvin Homestead
The Irvin White reunion near the Smiley Irvin homestead drew about one hundred relatives and friends on Sunday August 31 A basket dinner under trees and readings followed by baseball marked the day. Officers were elected for 1925 and plans made for next year. Mrs Mac G Porter recovering after an auto collision near State Road 382 and National Road with severe injuries and shock.
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Irvin
Muscogee
Okla
Hoosier
Emma Irvin
Brazil
Lula Irvin
Ruth McFarland
Edna Irvin
Sarah Spaulding
Xenia Pritchard
Oscar Irvin
Mac G. Porter
Elnora
Ind
Putnam County Hospital
Porter
Greencastle Man Faces City Court For Speeding
Theodore Watson of Greencastle will be tried in city court next Monday evening on a speeding charge. Officers Brackney and James cited him Monday night. he pleaded not guilty. John E. Frazier of Indianapolis visits his sister Mrs. Earl Fowler on East Washington Street and plans to teach Spanish at Lafayette High School.
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Theodore Watson
Greencastle
Watson
Brackney
James
Brazil
John E. Frazier
Indianapolis
Earl Fowler
Washington Street
Lafayette
Former Greencastle butcher Marvin C. Stewart dies
Marvin C. Stewart about 68, of Brazil, died Wednesday at Union Hospital Terre Haute after gallstone surgery. He worked three years as a meat cutter at Eitelforge Meat Market in Greencastle and previously owned a shop in Brazil. His wife died weeks ago. he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Levi Lauderbeck of Brazil. No funeral plans announced.
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Marvin C. Stewart
Brazil
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Stewart
Eitelforge
Levi Lauderbeck
County Council Trims 10160 From Yearly Budget Totals
The county council reduced proposed expenditures by 10160 for the next year, cutting items such as 1000 for the county fair and 2500 for a county toolhouse. Other adjustments include funds for the treasurer office, attendance officer, courthouse repairs, poor farm operations, inquests, public printing, highway viewers, bridge supervision, and juvenile court. The total reduction amounts to 10160.
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Court House
Steering Knuckle Breaks Causes Car Mix-Up Near Putnamville
T C Edwards of Vincennes after taking his Dodge from an Indianapolis repair wrecked on an overhead Putnamville bridge. Two other cars, a Nash driven by Mrs Elizabeth Ford and a Dort with a Chicago family, were damaged. All escaped injury though near catastrophe with a fall from the bridge narrowly avoided. Edwards later said the incident followed a prior repair and a raised road surface. The Nash continued to Indianapolis. other cars went to Franklin Street garage. Cleve Thomas, ill, was able to be out Thursday.
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Indianapolis
T. C. Edwards
Vincennes
Putnamville
Mr. Edwards
Clay City
Nash
Elizabeth Ford
Flatrock
Chicago
Edwards
Dart
Dodge
Franklin Street
Cleve Thomas
Prevo & Thomas
East Washington Street
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St. John
New Brunswick
United States Territory
Santa Monica
Cal
Desoyer Patriot
H. F. Reid
Hance J. Logan
H. C. Thaker
J. McEachern
F. C. Tilden Automobile
Hoosierdom
W. N.U
State Farm
Band Tonight
Greencastle Musical Organization
Pop’ Geers
West Virginia
WHITE
County Council
Board of Commissioners
Nation Road
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