Land Transfers in Putnam County Report
Louis Morrison transfers a Hoosier- Highland lot to Charles R. Johnson for $1. Mamie L. Dorsett conveys 20 acres in Marion township to William O. Pike for $1. Charles F. Donnehue sells a Greencastle lot to Frank W. Davis for $2,950. William J. Allee deeds 240 acres in Jefferson township to Herbert S. Allee for $20,000. William I. Stevenson conveys 15 acres in Jackson township to Frank Powers for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Morrison
Charles R. Johnson
Hoosier- Highland
Mamie L. Dorsett
William O. Pike
Marion Township
Charles F. Donnehue
Frank W. Davis
Greencastle
William J. Allee
Herbert S. Allee
Jefferson Township
William I. Stevenson
Frank Powers
Jackson Township
Divorce Complaint Filed in Putnam Circuit Court
Clyde Underwood of north Greencastle sues Laura Underwood for divorce in Putnam Circuit Court. Married August 16, 1912. Plaintiff cites defendant bad temper quarrelsome and abusing conduct. Theodore Crawley represents Clyde Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Underwood
North Greencastle
Putnam
Laura Underwood
Theodore Crawley
Bright brothers plead not guilty to car theft
William Bright and Forrest Bright two Anderson youths aged 16 and 17 pleaded not guilty at city court arraignment before Mayor Charles Zeis. Bond set at 2000. They were arrested in Urbana Illinois a week after the F C Tilden car was reported stolen here and say the vehicle was given to them in Muncie. They will be tried in the fall term of the Putnam Circuit Court beginning in late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bright
Forrest Bright
Anderson
F. C. Tilden
Charles Zeis
Putnam
Henry O’hair
Urbana
Ills
Muncie
Davis to Campaign Four Days in Indiana Plan
Democratic candidate John W. Davis will campaign in Indiana over four days with stops at Gary South Bend Fort Wayne Indianapolis and Evansville tentative dates set for September 19 to October early. The schedule includes a Western tour return to Chicago and possible appearances by Charles W. Bryan and William Jennings Bryan. dates to be finalized by the national speakers bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John W. Davis
Ndiana
Walter Shambers
Confernee
Chicago
Gary
South Bend
Ft. Wayne
Octoer
Davis
Indiana
Chambers
Charles W. Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
State Farm Willow Ware Exhibit At State Fair
Putnam county displays at the State Fair attract attention with willow ware manufactured at Indiana State Farm near Putnamville. The tent north of the horse barn features baskets of all sizes and uses. Also shown are State Farm fruits and the Harry Stamp exhibit of Bel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Sobers
Indiana State Farm
Putnamville
State Farm Ruits
Harry Stamp
Bel
Stamp Builds Noted Putnam County Horse Exhibit
Gium horses stand as another Putnam County exhibit drawing keen interest. Mr Stamp has grown into a leading breeder of this class of horses in the United States and his display, shown at major midwest events each year, consistently earns him honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Stamp
United States
Middle West
Greencastle Man Fined After Drunken Misadventure
John Howard of Greencastle was arrested Monday night after an over-supply of liquor led to his drunken escapade in the city. He paid a $1 fine plus costs in city court yesterday per the Brazil Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howard
Greencastle
Brazil
Cars in mix up when steering knuckle breaks
Approximately one hour after leaving an Indianapolis repair shop T C Edwards of Vincennes wrecked his Dodge Sedan on an overhead bridge at Putnamville. A Nash driven by Mrs Elizabeth Ford of Flatrock IN and a Dort occupied by a Chicago family were damaged. Everyone escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
T. C. Edwards
Vincennes
Putnamville
Mr. Edwards
Clay City
Nash
Elizabeth Ford
Flatrock
Chicago
Edwards
Dart
Franklin Street
Irvin-White Reunion At Smiley Irvin Homestead
The Irvin-White reunion held at the Smiley Irvin homestead Sunday August 31 drew about a hundred relatives and friends from distances. A basket dinner was served under shade trees east of the house followed by readings by Ellen White Emma Irvin Lula Irvin Ruth MacFarland Edna Irvin Sarah Spaulding and Xenia Pritchard. Young men played baseball and officers were elected for 1925 with plans for another gathering. An Irvin quartet sang God Be With You Till We Meet Again and a prayer for adjournment was offered by Oscar Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin
Muscogee
Okla
Hoosier
Emma Irvin
Brazil
Lula Irvin
Ruth MacFarland
Edna Irvin
Sarah Spaulding
Xenia Pritchard
Oscar Irvin
County Council Cuts $10,060 From Expenses
County council reduced proposed expenditures for the coming year by 10060 dollars. Major cuts include 1000 dollars for the county fair and 2500 dollars for a county tool house. Other decreases cover treasurer office costs, court house repairs, and juvenile court expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Geers Dies After Harness Race Accident at West Virginia Fair
Edward F. Pop Geers, famed Memphis horseman known as the grand old man of trotting, died after a harness racing accident at Wheeling West Virginia fair. His mare Miladi Guy stumbled and fell, Geers was thrown over fifteen feet and died three hours later from shock and internal injuries. Geers day had drawn a large crowd at the state fair as he helped mark a half century of racing history. The first heat of the 2:14 trot ended with Geers involved in the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Edward F
Pop’ Geers
Memphis
Tenn
Miladi Guy
Geers
Ohio Valley Hospital
Reinsman
Tragic Fall Ends Career of Noted Horseman Geers
Miladi Guy stumbled during a race as Santa the Great led. Geers and his horse caromed down, Geers broke free and died at the hospital three hours later with his nephew Robert Neal and two friends at his bedside.
New Safety Regulation Sought On Railroad Crossings
Henry Shearer of Michigan Central urges a state law requiring all motorists to stop at grade crossings to reduce accidents. The پیشن letter backs grade separation reforms and cost sharing, and Governor Branch plans a safety conference October 14 and 15. Singleton forwards Safety Sunday notices to ten church groups inviting sermons on safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Singleton
Public Service Commission
Henry Shearer
Michigan Central Railroad
Singleton
Commission
Governor Branch
Shearer
Safety conference invite for four states representatives
From Illinois Michigan Kentucky and Ohio to send representatives to the safety conference and to furnish any information as to experience they might have had in public safety work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Michigan
Kentucky
Ohio
Attempted Robbery at Standard Oil Filling Station Fails
An evening break in at the Standard Oil Filling Station office near Walnut and Indiana streets failed when the thief smashed rear windows but could not access the office. The plan aimed to avoid a well lit front and theft was discovered by a station attendant Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Walnut
Indiana — Streets
Fire prevention week plans urged for Indiana towns
National Fire Prevention Week is set for October 5 to 11 with Indiana cities urged to organize early. Fire Marshal T Miller stresses coordinated effort across civic groups led by a city government or major club to mobilize inspections, publicity and exhibits and to dedicate September to preparatory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Newman T. Miller
Miller
Robbers Hold Field Night In This City
Robbers swept through Greencastle Thursday night causing broken doors and windows and empty cash registers. Local officers say the culprits may be amateurs as a site was left unfinished. George Snider reports loss of eight cigarette cartons and 125 pennies from a Berry street grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
George Snider
Berry Street
Short Local Break-ins Reported at Multiple Stations
Thieves damaged two filling stations on Indiana and North Jackson streets with windows and doors broken. About 25 dollars of damage at the Standard Oil station and 15 to 20 dollars from the North Jackson Street site. Entrances were gained via doors and a Ladies restroom. a window sash was removed to reach the cash register. An overlook of 15 cents occurred. The Von Tress store at Limedale was also burglarized with clothing stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
von Tress
Limedale
Killing frosts not due in corn states before Sept 15
Weather Bureau records show first killing frosts in corn states not before mid September. Indiana ten year averages range from Oct 5-11 with recent years from Oct 1-Nov 2 and Sept 14-Oct 23 for 1920–1923, reflecting earliest and latest frost dates in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Indiana
Riley Hospital Week Urged by Indiana Governor
Governor Emmett F. Branch recommends October 1 to 7 be observed as Riley Hospital Week in Indiana. He urges public support to fund additional hospital units for sick and crippled children, noting 120 beds will be ready at opening on October 7 and about 10 000 Indiana children may need the hospital's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Emmett F. Branch
Indiana
Riley Hospital
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley Hospital For
Branch
Hugh McK. Landon
Riley Memorial Association
Landon
Thig
Riley Hospital Week proposed to aid Indiana children
A public figure urges Indiana citizens to observe October 1 to 7 as Riley Hospital Week. He highlights the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children and invites voluntary support to expand daily services for ill and crippled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iana
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley Hospital
Riley Hospital
Cherry Leaves Kill Cattle in Henry County
Livestock losses in Henry County, investigated by A A Hansen of Purdue extension, blame cherry poisoning from orchard plantings along fences. Five farms reported ill animals and multiple cow deaths. prussic acid in young and wilted cherry leaves caused trembling weakness fever and rapid mortality in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
A. A. Hansen
Purdue University Agricultural Extension
Arlie Brown
Mooreland
W. M. Brown
Henry Foster
Spiceland
J. B. Shively
Harvey Pierce
New Castle
Ralph Test
Closing Concert By Greencastle Band On Courthouse Lawn
The Greencastle Band wrapped its summer season with a closing concert on the courthouse lawn Thursday evening directed by Bertrand Keller. Cool weather reduced attendance but the twelve numbers drew steady applause. The article lists band members by instrument and notes officers including Robert Longdon as president and Alva Bryan as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Court House Lawn
Betrand Keller
Robert Longdon
Alva Bryan
Paul Wright
K. R. Todd
Mrs H A Gobin Returns to Greenacaste Home
Mrs. H A Gobin returns to make a home in Greencastle after living elsewhere for the past year. She is formerly of this city and will relocate to join family and resume local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Gobin
Greencastle
Mrs Gobin Returns to Indiana For Future Home
Mrs Gobin, now living with her daughter in South Bend, has returned to Green Castle to establish a permanent residence. She is visiting with Mr and Mrs James L Randel while choosing a new home location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Greencastle
Funeral of Local Butcher Held at Brazil Today
Marvin C. Stewart 67 of 714 North Forest avenue died at Union hospital Terre Haute following gall bladder surgery. A Brazil native, he worked as a butcher in Brazil and later in moving picture theaters in Robinson Ill and Clay City, with recent meat work in Greencastle. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Louderback home conducted by Red Men with Rev West. Interment at Poplar cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs Louderback and two brothers, Charles Detroit and William Brazil. wife predeceased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin C. Stewart
North Forest Avenue
Brazil
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Robinson, Ills
Clay City
Greencastle
Mr. Stewart
John Stewart
Levi Louderback
Charles
Detroit
William
Brazil Lodge of Red Men
Stller & Sons Undertaking
Louderback
South Forest Avenue
West
Poplar Cemetery
Garment Factory to Reopen After Fire in Three Weeks
The Greencastle Garment Factory will resume operations in three weeks after a recent fire. Repairs are underway and 65 new sewing machines will be installed once the roof is replaced, boosting capacity by about 60 percent from pre fire levels of 40 machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
S. R. Rosenthal
Chicago
Locust Street Site Chosen for New Methodist Church
A committee seeking a location for a consolidated Methodist Church proposes using the Locust Street church site at Locust and Anderson streets if DePauw University sells adjoining land. The plan requires 50 foot frontage by 150 feet depth and a university lands approval. A university committee will study the request and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Methodist Church
Locust Street
Locust and
Anderson Streets
DePauw University
University
H. C. Clippinger
Porter
W. M. McGaughey
Board of Trustees
The
Herbine Promoted For Liver Health In Worker Ad
An old ad advises working people that sluggish liver causes languor and blue moods. It promotes Herbine as the medicine to purify the system and restore health and ambition, priced 60 cents and sold by R. P. Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Mullins
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Farm
County Council
Board of Commissioners
Law
Santa the Great
Robert Neal
Lafe Shaffers
Roderick Patterson
Henry CO
Paul Wright George Webster
Lester Sudranski
Eugene Volz
Paul E. Brumfield
Reuben Stwalley
Elmer Sellers
Kermit R. Todd
Walter Bryan
Rex Pruitt
Russell Buchell
Robert E. Longdon
Burl Hurst
Bertrand Keller
Drum
Fay Davidson
Frank Davidson
Saxophone William Blanchard
William Parr
Perry Rush
Henry Morgel
James Goodwine
Oliver Black
Ray H. Trembly
Hitelforge
William Eitelforge
Frank Bee
Isaac Anderson
Oscar Rowings
Enoch Sillery
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Coatesville
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