Brief News of the Week Highlights Local Moves and Accidents
Mrs. Sam Harris and children from Joplin Mo plan Greencastle as their future home, returning Greencastle links with a former resident. Mrs Mac G Porter of Elnora Ind injured in a State Road 32–National Road auto crash shows severe cuts and shock, four Porter daughters joined her from Elnora. Cleve Thomas of Prevo and Thomas could go out after illness, L A Vermilion attended Fincastle on business, A R Carmichael State Highway Officer visited the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Harris
Joplin
Greencastle
Harris
Mac G. Porter
Elnora
Ind
Putnam County Hospital
Porter
Vermillions Visit Indianapolis and Attend State Fair
Mr and Mrs John C Vermillion and family motored to Indianapolis Thursday to spend the day County Assessor Paul Priest and Mrs Priest attended the state fair Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Vermillion
Indianapolis
Paul Priest
Business Visitor William Kocher in Indianapolis
William Kocher of West Washington Street visited Indianapolis on Wednesday as a business traveler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kocher
West Washington Street
Indianapolis
Eiteljorge Family Attends State Fair as Tragedy Strikes
Mr and Mrs William Eiteljorge and family on Walnut street attend the state fair Thursday. They receive telegrams from Columbus announcing the death of their daughter in law Mrs Richard Schumann formerly Lena Eitel after a brief illness. Mrs Schumann recently gave birth to a son about two weeks ago and is believed to have been improving. The Eiteljorges rush to Columbus following the last message. Carl OHair Greencastle High School graduate and former DePauw student visits local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eiteljorge
West Walnut Street
John Eitel
Columbus
Ohio
Richard Schumann
Lena Eitel
Schumann
Kitel
Carl O'’Hair
Greencastle High School
DePauw
Local residents attend State Fair activities across Indiana
Mr and Mrs Sayers and son Gordon returned from a Michigan trip while Mr and Mrs Paul Albin and daughter attended the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. County Auditor and Mrs William Lovett also attended. Harry Hays formed a coal partnership with A J Duff. The Hays and Rector families traveled to Indianapolis for the fair and other locals visited the fair on Thursday and Friday. Dr W A Moser and son from Belle Union plan to return from Grants Pass Oregon soon. Eugene Hamrick and others attended the fair. Robert Browning joined Greencastle visitors at the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. S. C. Sayers
Gordon
Michigan
Paul Albin
Indianapolis
William Lovett
Harry Hays
A. J. Duff
Hays
Star
W. A. Moser and Son
Belle Union
Grants Pass
Oregon
C. J. Moser
The
Herald
Greencastle
George Christie
Walter Brown
Charles
Star Pool Team member Albert Raines in Indianapolis on business
Albert Raines of the Star Pool Team traveled to Indianapolis on Thursday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Raines
Star
Indianapolis
Talbott Christie and Gray Potter Attend Indiana State Fair
Talbott Christie and Gray Potter drove to Indianapolis on Friday afternoon to attend the state fair, joining attendees for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbott Christie
Gray Potter
Indianapolis
Mrs. C. T. Zaring Returns From Gloucester Visit
Mrs. C. T. Zaring of Poplar and Vine streets has returned from a summer visit to Gloucester Massachusetts where she spent several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Zaring
Poplar and
Vine Streets
Gloucester
Mass
Snider Family Man Returns to Muncie After Visit
Gilbert Snider son of Mr and Mrs L D Snider of North Madison Street has returned to Muncie where he is employed after a visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Snider
Lillian Smith Visited Indianapolis This Friday
Miss Lillian Smith, a bookkeeper at the Franklin Street Garage, was in Indianapolis on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Smith
Franklin Street
Indianapolis
Durham Youth Returns Home After California Visit
Ernest Durham, son of Mrs Earl Durham of California, leaves after visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs Durham and her son formerly resided in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Durham
Earl Durham
California
Mrs. Durham and Son
Swift and Miller Recovering After Gunshot Accidents
Courtland Swift and Clyde Miller, gunshot accident victims, are improving at Putnam County Hospital after being shot on Monday and Tuesday respectively. Both boys suffered wounds to the right arm. Swift is the son of Mr and Mrs John Swift of North Greencastle and Miller is the son of Mr and Mrs Drew Miller of South College Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland Swift
Clyde Miller
Putnam County Hospital
Miller
Swift
John Swift
North Greencastle
Drew Miller
South College Avenue
Mrs. Hutcheson Suffering Serious Illness After Relapse
Mrs. J. E. Hutcheson of Washington township is critically ill at Putnam County Hospital after an appendectomy twelve days ago. She was improving and doctors considered sending her home when a sudden relapse occurred Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hutcheson
Washington Township
Putnam County Hospital
Local residents attend state fair and plan reunions
Miss Lorene Knight plans to teach in Steubenville this winter. Leland Stewart and Prof B A Knight attended the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ira Hutcheson. Several Greencastle residents travelled to Indianapolis for the fair and other events including Peck family reunion at Brookside Park in Indianapolis. Fred Snively will work in Niles Michigan this winter and plans to return to school next year. James Reynolds family plans to move to Salem. Jacob McCurry attended the state fair in Indianapolis. Frank Wallace and wife attended the final day of the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Knight
J. C. Knight
Elm Sr
Steubenville
Ohio
Leland Stewart
Indianapolis
Fred Snively
W. C. Timmons
DePauw University
J. F. Cannon & Co
Niles
Michigan
James W. Reynolds
Greencastle
Salem
Washington County
Jacob McCurry
Reuben Masten Visits Greencastle From Floyd Township
Reuben Masten of Floyd township traveled to Greencastle as a visitor on Saturday.
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Reuben Masten
Floyd Township
Greencastle
State fair highlights from Greencastle visitors
Cc. C. Hurst attended the state fair Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spencer of east Walnut street were Greencastle visitors at the fair Friday. Dr. T. A. Sigler Greencastle veterinarian has returned from judging livestock at the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. C. Hurst
Arthur Spencer
East Walnut Street
Greencastle
T. A. Sigler
Broadstreet Attends Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis
Charles Broadstreet of Greencastle traveled to Indianapolis on Friday to attend the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broadstreet
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Marion visitors at state fair include John Sinclair
John Sinclair and his son were among Marion township visitors at the state fair on Friday, joining other locals to enjoy exhibits and attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sinclair and Son
Marion Township
South Bend visitor returns home with mother after stay
Edgar N. Carver of South Bend, visiting relatives, returned home at the start of the week. He was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. D. M. Carver, who returned to her home here Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar N. Carver
South Bend
D. M. Carver
Greencastle News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Local residents report visits between Tarkio Indiana and Greencastle for the Hobshire reunion drawing over 75 for a large meal and program. Weather notes show 48.3 degrees with cooler Thursday, predicting warmer weekend. Rotary Kiwanis plan Better Homes Lighting contest with nationwide scope and a 15000 dollar national prize plus local prizes and scholarships. Paul Stratton visits for DePauw entrance. Miss Virginia Baum accompanies parents for her senior year at DePauw University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
W. M. McGaughey
Harry Allen
Frank Lyon
Ford Lucas
Frank Bittles
C. W. Otis
Rotary and
Kiwanis
Boswell Family Reunion Reported in Westville Illinois
Mr and Mrs William Boswell and grandson Orville Morris visited Mr and Mrs Bert Boswell and family at Westville Illinois on Sunday. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Herbert Boswell and daughters Helen and Virginia, Mr and Mrs Benjamin Wells and son Williard, and Mrs Mary Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boswell
Orville Morris
Herbert Boswell
Helen
Virginia
Benjamin Wells
Williard
Mary Wells
Bert Boswell
Westville
Illinois
Taylor and Nina Smith Wed at Christian Parsonage
Charles T. Taylor and Nina Smith of Greencastle married at the Christian parsonage Saturday afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Levi Marshall. The bride is Bert and Mrs. Smith's daughter on West Franklin Street. It was Taylor's second marriage following a divorce on May 12, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Taylor
Nina Smith
Greencastle
Levi Marshall
Bert Smith
West Franklin Street
Taylor
Local residents travel to Michigan for veterans encampment
Dr and Mrs O F Overstreet return from a Bay View Michigan vacation. Mr and Mrs B A Hays are at home after a summer with Hawkins and Duff. The group left Monday for Michigan City to attend the 26th national encampment of United Spanish War Veterans with Hawkins as delegate and Duff as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Overstreet
Bay View, Michigan
8. A. Hays
Bay View
Michigan
Harry Hawkins
Eugene Hawkins
A. J. Duff
Michigan City
Mr. Duff
Road paving on Walnut Street near Indiana Street progresses
Work on cement paving at the Walnut and Indiana streets intersection began Monday morning. The section had been left unfinished to allow fire trucks to exit the fire department area, and the project continues east of the fire department to complete the paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Walnut
Indiana Streets
Fire truck departs station toward Walnut Street
A fire department unit is ready to leave the station and head east on Walnut Street. The action confirms the truck’s departure direction and route readiness for an emergency response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Hirt Family to Return Home From Mississippi Visit
Mr and Mrs Andrew Hirt and their children who have been visiting here for weeks will depart Tuesday by auto for Mississippi. They spent the early summer touring the west and stopped here briefly while returning home from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Showalter
Tarkio
Lucy Gose
William Showalter
Huntingburg
Ind
William Gould
Evansville
Theodore Crawley
Greencastle
Hobshire
Andrew Hirt
Mississippi
Mrs. Hirt
West
Local News Briefs From Greencastle And Nearby Areas
Sarah Weber, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Weber, south Jackson street, was taken to Indianapolis Monday and entered the Indiana State School for the Deaf. Royal Davis, son of Mr and Mrs John E Davis, left Saturday for Booneville Missouri to teach at Kemper Military Academy Junior College. Meryl Wilson, nursing Miss Lillian Cook, has gone to Putnam County Hospital to care for Mrs J E Hutcheson who is critically ill after an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Weber
George Weber
South Jackson Street
Indianapolis
Indiana State School For the Deaf
Royal Davis
John E. Davis
Booneville, Mo
Kemper Military Academy
Meryl Wilson
Lillian Cook
Putnam County Hospital
J. E. Hutcheson
Greencastle
Poultry culling demonstration held in Clinton township
County Agent Harold McNary led a poultry culling demonstration at Donald Webster's farm in Clinton township Tuesday morning, drawing local farmers and noting practical techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McNary
Donald Webster
Clinton Township
Greencastle Plans 101st Birthday Cake Celebration
Greencastle marks its 101st anniversary on October 24 with a big regular birthday cake provided by Tri Kappa. County superintendent John Vermillion coordinates efforts to locate the oldest Putnam county woman pioneer to cut the cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Trikappa
Tri Kappa
John Vermillion
Putnam County
Cloverdale Notes Reflect School Year Start and Social Ties
Cloverdale Schools report a productive week with DePauw students Miss Guenevere Sandy and Virgil Rogers among staff and students at Cloverdale’s Green Castle High. The Ladies Aid resume activities, local travels to the state fair, weddings, births, and a busy calendar of church and PTA events fill community life as fall begins.
Parker couple return from Midwest motor trip
Mr and Mrs Ralph Parker of Indiana Street and Highland Avenue have returned from a weeklong motor tour through northern Indiana and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Parker
Indiana Street
Highland Avenue
Indiana
Illinois
McFarland to Enter University of Washington This Fall
Hugh McFarland son of Mr and Mrs John McFarland of Greencastle will leave Tuesday evening for Pullman Washington to enter the University of Washington this fall He is a Greencastle High School graduate from last spring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McFarland
John McFarland
Greencastle
Pullman
Washington
University of Washington
McFarland
Greencastle High School
Local society notes and wedding announced
Mr and Mrs Ray Smith returned from a week outing at Hoosier Highland. Mr and Mrs Frank Albin of Geneva Ill are guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Hamrick and relatives. Mrs Albin is sister of Mrs Hamrick. The marriage of Mrs Helen Hines of Greenwood and Elbert H Hinkle of Groveland was solemnized Saturday afternoon September 6 at the Presbyterian Manse. Rev Victor Raphael performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Smith
East Seminary Street
Hoosier Highland
Frank Albin
Geneva
Ills
Eugene Hamrick
Mrs. Albin
Helen Hines
Greenwood
Elbert H. Hinkle
Groveland
Victor Raphael
Mrs Zola Hancock Returns From Weeklong Vacation
Miss Zola Hancock, bookkeeper for Dr. W. W. Tucker and Dr. C. C. Tucker, has returned from a week’s vacation. Mrs James Knight, 81, is critically ill at George Hendricks’s Putnamville home after a paralysis stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zola Hancock
James Knight
George Hendricks
Putnamville
Ladies Attend Indiana Conference in Indianapolis
Mrs. W. H. Jennings and Mrs. M. S. Heavinridge traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday to participate in the Indiana Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Jennings
Deputy Wright Mails Plans for Sons at State Normal
Deputy County Clerk W D Wright traveled to Terre Haute on Tuesday to arrange enrollment for his son Naynard L Wright and Kenneth C Bryan at State Normal College. The pair will pursue a course in Manual Training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Wright
Terre Haute
Naynard L. Wright
Kenneth C. Bryan
State Normal College
Manuel
Boy Clyde Miller Returns Home After Injury
Clyde Miller son of Mr and Mrs Drew Miller of south Greencastle was moved from Putnam County Hospital to his home Monday after an accidental shooting last week. Though confined to his bed he is greatly improved. Courtland Swift another youth in a similar accident the day after remains in county hospital and is improving nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Miller
Drew Miller
South Greencastle
Putnam County Hospital
Miller
Courtland Swift
Daughter of Bloomington couple taken to Martinsville sanatorium
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Stevens of south Bloomington street was taken to a Martinsville sanatorium Tuesday morning by O. J. Rector in the Rector Bros. ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stevens
Bloomington Street
Martinsville
O. J. Rector
Rector Bros
Poultry Culling Demonstration Planned in Warren Township
County Agent Harold McNary will lead a poultry culling demonstration at Verne Snider’s farm in Warren Township on Thursday at 2 o clock. The event aims to show disease control methods and proper handling of poultry stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McNary
Warren Township
Verne Snider
Cloverdale H I notes senior high school faculty
The Cloverdale public school system lists 358 pupils with 183 in Junior-Senior High and 175 in the grades. Superintendent Jewell H Vaughn oversees science and geography. Nellie H Leachman is Senior High principal of English. John Segelken is Junior High principal of science. Floetta Goodwin handles history and physical training. Harold Knoy covers mathematics and physical training. Cleo McCoy teaches Latin English and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
Jewell H. Vaughn
Nellie H. Leachman
John Segelken
Floetta Goodwin
Harold Knoy
Cleo McCoy
Funeral of Mrs Logan Held Tuesday
The death of Mrs. Georgey Logan wife of Prof. Logan of Newcastle Indiana occurred at the home of Prof and Mrs R A Ogg on Locust street after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 at the Ogg residence with Dr S B Towne and Rev J E Porter directing. Interment will be in Mitchell cemetery. Survived by husband two sons Frank N Logan and Joseph Logan one daughter Mrs Homer Stillwell and one sister Mrs R A Ogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgey
Logan
Newcastle Ind
R. A. Ogg
South Locust Street
Oge
Ogg
S. B. Towne
J. E
Gipson Gwinn marriage license filed in Indianapolis Florida
James T. Gipson aged 62 of Indianapolis and Katherine Gwinn aged 49 of Florida obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Gipson
Indianapolis
Katherine Gwinn
Florida
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Worm Removal
An old advertising notice promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to treat worm infections in children. It claims paleness fatigue fretfulness appetite changes and restlessness as signs and advertises the remedy as effective for fifty years with a price of 35 cents, sold by R. P. Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Mullins
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Prevo & Thomas
East Washington Street
L. A. Vermilion
Fincastle
A. R. Carmichael
Charles Rector
Paul Wright
Stanley Davis
Robert Browning
B. A. Knight
Claude Burk
Ira Hutcheson
Thomas J. McCammack
Chicago
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Charles’ Buis
Charles Buis
Robert Arnold
Walter Buis
Brookside Park
Frank Wallace
H. C. Clippinger
Mose Boone
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Marvin Stewart
Brazil
Cecilia Canario
George Hinton
Hilo
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Frank Logan
Frankfort
Joseph Logan
Muncie
Paul Stratton
Sullivan
Will Hays Law Firm
Ing
Will F. Baum
Alexandria
Baum
Daily Times Tribune
Miss Baums
DePauw’ University
Alpha Chi Sorority
George Long
New Maysville
Roachdale
Fred Goddard
James Birt
North Madison
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Orah M. O’hair
OLD Greencastle
Cloverdale News
Guenevere Sandy
Virgil Rogers
Beryl Sandy
D. R. Maze
Ruby Pickens
Anise Goodacre
Minta Snider
Donny Denny
M. Snider
M. Linley
Joyce Morrison
Miss
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Denver
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Bloomington
Southerlin
Muriel Denny
Nelia Wingfield
George Wingfield
Ellesee Beamen
Los Angeles
Estes Duncan
Alice Rogers
John O’daniel
Elbert Allen
East
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M. E. Church
M. FE
Joe O’mullane
John O’mullane
Kenneth O’daniel
O’daniel
England
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Kempton
H. A. Sherrill
Mr. Sherrill
Ina Sherrill
Salmon
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Amo
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Fillmore
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Gosport
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Conrad Jobe
James Southerlin
Spencer
Nola Sandy
Kokomo
Sandy
Daniel Lanset
Mann
Lucy
William Hobson
Crawfordsville
Roy Downing
Parent-Teacher’s Association
Frank Snodgrass
Quincey
K. of P’s Lodges
Mr. Snodgrass
Cloverdale H
W. W. Tucker
C. Tucker
Physicians and Surgeons
Office
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut Streets
F. O. Overstreet
R. J. Overstreet
Bence Building
Greencastle, Indiana
Miles
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