Putnam County selects Hiram Callendar Jr as farm project architect
Hiram Callendar Jr has been appointed architect and superintendent of construction by the state Fair Board to plan and supervise the two year building program at the farm. He recently operated his own firm after leaving Johnson & Miller Architects of Terre Haute and already has notable Greencastle residences to his credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Callendar, Jr
State Fair Board
Callender
Johnson & Miller Architects
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Ruark Family Reunion Enjoyed in Fillmore Indiana
The second annual Ruark reunion was held on Sunday in Fillmore Indiana. Relatives from several towns attended despite rain, with a noon dinner and a program of music and readings. Officers were elected and plans set to meet on the first Sunday of September 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruark
Fillmore
Ind
Biddle Grove
Christian Church
Orela Cline
George Dorsett
Velma Ruark
Frieda Clift
Mary Katherine Ruark
Mary Ellen Shelburn
Margaret Culberson
George Ruark
Artle Ruark Foster
Sec’y
Maude Arnold
Robert Glidewell
Ben Shelburn
Mary Ellen
Doyle Mullen
Haskett
Roy Ruark
Chas. Ruark
Charles Culberson
Margaret
Indianapolis
D. T. Donnehue
Michigan City
W. E. Ruark
Kankakee
Ill
Almon Eulis
Bloomington
Roachdale
Emory Cook
Bellmore
H. A. Ruark
Mary Margaret
Virginia
Geraldine
Lebanon
Clayton
Vernice Buis
Emerson Ruark
Charner Buis
Sam Purcell
Ella Ruark
Harry Foster
Greencastle
Goldie Clift
Frieda
Naomi Carpenter
Lou Reese
Ola
Abraham Nauman
Mildred
Otha
Frank Lee
Earle Bunten
James Wright
Gilbert Ruark
Claude Buis
Oliver Coffin
Kathleen
Edwin
Clyde Ruark
Dorothy
James Bunten
Arthur Lisby
Reese Buis
Mary Elizabeth
Walter Barker
Jane Havens
Melvina
Old Fashioned Picnic and Shower for Bride in Alexandria
Mrs. Katherine Carver of Alexandria entertained Sept 4 visiting her parents near Morton with an old fashioned picnic and shower for Mrs. Dewey Stultz formerly Miss Lillie Newgent. Present were Mrs. Cleve Thomas and sons Miss Watson Mrs. John Vermillion Greencastle E. Lloyd M. Terry Miss Olus Perkins Dewey Stultz Mrs. Lee Whitted Mrs. Charles Crooks and Mrs. Claude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Carver
Alexandria
William Whitted
Near Morton
Dewey Stultz
E. Lloyd
M. Terry
Olus Perkins
Lee Whitted
Charles Crooks
Claude
Local Society Names in Miss Marks Bridal Party
Burk Mrs Ray Clodfelter Miss Mar guerite McCabe Miss May tizabeth Tory and Miss Olus Perkins appear in a society notice listing bridesmaids for a notable wedding. The snippet highlights each attendant, suggesting a formal event in the community.
Donations to M. E. Children's Home
Greencastle residents show loyalty with gifts to the Methodist Children’s Home. Donors include Mrs. Belle Carver three bushels of grapes William Wetz one bushel of apples Mrs J E Courtney clothing and Mr R P Mullins sixty six school tablets. The Home Management thanks supporters and invites future aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Belle Carver
William Wetz
Ples
J. E. Courtney
R. P. Mullins
County Tax Levy Set At 90 Cents Per Hundred
Putnam County officials fixed a 90 cent levy per $100 of property value for the coming year. The county road repair levy was set at 50 cents, up 20 cents from last year, while the county council increased all other levies by six cents. The total levy equals 90 cents per $100 with a 27 million dollar assessed valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cccvce Vco Seveas
Putnam County
Awards of Silver Rings for the Camp Fire Girls
Silver rings for excellence in Camp Fire work were awarded to Wohelo Camp Fire Girls of Bainbridge. The presentation occurred at Miss Coverhill's home with Miss Kate Balch delivering a talk. Each member received an Indian name and wore special organization costumes during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Wohelo Camp Fire Girls
Bainbridge
Coverhill
Kate Balch
Camp Fire Girls
Representative Gill Proposes Primary Plan Amid Financial Strain
By Willis E. Gill, Cloverdale, representative for Putnam and Owen counties, argues no man should seek or refuse office. He laments Indiana’s governor’s financial troubles and warns a system favoring wealth may exclude capable citizens. He questions if campaign costs push candidates toward graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis E. Gill
Cloverdale
Putnam
Owen
Indiana
Faithful over the few not to seek office by money
The author argues that public servants should be chosen by merit, not wealth, urging Democrats to let candidates announce and let the people judge by past service. He suggests a simple, less expensive primary to attract more worthy men and reduce campaign spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ition
Aoman
Daddy Long Legs Wins State Fair Grand Champion
"Daddy Long Legs" a Big Type Polang China boar owned by O. M. Thomas of West View Stock Farm Bainbridge won first prize at the State Fair this week where shown by its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Thomas
West View
Bainbridge
Robert Dills Hog Wins State Fair Honor
Robert Dills, a Putnam county farmer and hog breeder living west of Greencastle, placed fourth with a Duroc boar at the State Fair this week. The large entry list and quality of hogs make the fourth place a notable achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dills
Prom
Putnam County
Greencastle
McCray trustees plan to place governor's affairs under creditors
A creditors committee in Indianapolis reported progress on Governor Warren T. McCray’s proposal to have his debts managed by creditors. They recommended a uniform 6 percent interest rate and discussed land sale constraints, seeking creditor approval at today’s Severin Hotel meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Warren T. Mc Cray
Hotel Severin
Ives
Governor McCray Estate Deal Narrowly Endorsed
The committee favored a settlement to pay Mr. McCray's debts while noting land value claims were not investigated. Mrs. McCray agrees to waive one third of her claim, with her remaining rights limited to the Kentland home valued around 3500 dollars amid a 15000 acre estate.
Cement Company Donates 500 For Japan Relief Drive
The Indiana Portland Cement Company contributes five hundred dollars to Putnam county Red Cross relief for Japan. Mr. Adam Beck urged quick giving with the aim to meet a three thousand dollar county quota, assigning towns and churches to publicize the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Portland Cement Company
Adam Beck
Reg Cross
Japan
Mr. Beck
America
Red Cross
Greencastle
B. W. Kelly
Putnam County
Joe Allen, Jr
Allen
Cleaning a Loaded Gun Forgets Shell Lethal Discharge
William Hamilton aged 15 of Green Castle suffered the loss of a thumb and severe hand injuries after a shotgun discharged while he cleaned it. He had not removed the shell and held the barrel end, causing a full charge to enter his hand. Surgeons at Putnam County Hospital, Dr. W M McGaughey and Dr. J F Gillespie, performed the amputation deep in the palm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hamilton
John Hamilton
South Greencastle
Putnam County Hospital
W. M. McGaughey
J. F. Gillespie
Deah Masten Former High School Athlete Dies at 21
Kenneth C. Masten, 21, son of Fred and Mrs. Masten of 501 South Main, a noted high school athlete, died at Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis after an operation for bowel obstruction. He had undergone surgery twelve days earlier and never recovered. Survived by parents, five brothers Frank Piercy Willis Fred Gaylory and two sisters Mamie Keller and Mrs Joe Ellis. body taken to home Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth C. Masten
Fred Masten
South Main Street
Robert Long
Indianapolis
Mr. Masten
Frank
Piercy
Willis
Fred
Gaylory
Mamie Keller
Joe Ellis
Funeral Services Held at New Providence Church
Funeral services were conducted at New Providence Church near Meridian on Saturday at 3 pm led by Rev. A M McGuire and Rev. Reuben Masten. Burial followed in New Providence cemetery. Masten attended Green Castle High School for three years and would have finished this year. He played on the basketball team for two years and was noted for a jovial disposition and strong school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence
Meridian
A. M. McGuire
Baptist Church
Reuben Masten
Coatesvile
Masten
Greencastle
Cammack Wins Top Awards at Indiana State Fair
J O Cammack, Greencastle photographer, won first place in a display of Indiana photographers and second in an Indiana scenes exhibit at the Indiana State Fair this week. He entered the west entrance of DePauw University as his doorway image and earned first prize. He also had three Indiana scenes photos, including an Owen Park view, awarded second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Cammack
Greencastle
Indiana
Cammack
East College
DePauw University
Owen Park
Commissioners' Allowances for August 1923
Audit item list shows payments by Citizens Trust Co., Langdon & Co., and various officials including J. Vermillion, Helen McNary, W. T. Inman, Geo Coffman, and others. Totals include salaries, office expenses, truancy, poor relief, and maintenance at court house, jail, and farm supplies. Net entries reflect numerous small disbursements authorized by the county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Trust Co
Clk
Ij. K. Langdon & Co
Otto G. Webb
Treas
Maurice Fraser Co
Dove S. Wright
Rec
John C. Vermillion
W. K. Pritchard M. D
T. Inman
Geo
B. Coffman
Jan
Hattie Thomas
Mat
W. T. Inman
Paul F. Priest
Campbell
Adv. Co
Greencastle Township
A. Kelley
M.D
Adtsworth
Hunter
Sudranski Co
Noble L, Snyder
Crawley
Ccsiceesetvess
Demetrius Tillotson
Slingerland Io
Wa Greer Moy Jerhesesetees
Eva E
Scott
Jeff
Poor
Bamrop
Gbs
Seasce Vocsness
Court House Supplies
Bicknell Coffman How. Co
T. R. Woodburn Co
Eb, Poorm
Telephone Co
Water Works Co
Court House & Jail
Ge, Gas & Elec. Co
Ge, Gas, & Elec. Co
Putnam Elect. Co
John Cook & Sons Co
Esther Johnson selects wedding attendants in Indiana event
Miss Esther Johnson of Indianapolis plans a September 18 wedding to Earl Burroughs of Ponca City Oklahoma at Central Avenue M E Church. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs C Tom Johnson, maid of honor Christine Wilson, bridesmaids Neva Pentecost Evelyn Brockway and others. ceremonies feature organist Mary Brown and soloists from Okmulgee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Esther Jane Johnson
Clem Johnson
Earl Roberts Burroughs
Ponca City
Okla
Central Avenue M. E
O. W. Fifer
C. Tom Johnson
Christine Wilson
Neva Pentecost
Okmulgee
Evelyn Brockway
Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Burroughs
Auto crash near Greencastle claims life of Leroy Jackson
Leroy Jackson a 29 year old Chicago driver died of a neck fracture when his car left the state road near the Charley Daggy farm gate about a mile north of Greencastle at 5 30 Saturday morning. Stanford White and W J Waters escaped injury. Jackson and White had rode with Waters from Chicago with plans to visit relatives in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Jackson
Bowen Avenue
Chicago
Charley Daggy Farm
Greencastle Square
Jackson
Stanford White
Calumet Avenue
W. J. Waters
White
Waters Ij
Waters
Officers Elected by Greencastle Country Club
At a stockholders meeting in Greencastle the club chose Wallace Holcomb as president E B Taylor as vice president and Ed Hamilton as secretary and treasurer. By laws and a constitution were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Country Club
Council Chamber
Wallace Holcomb
E. B. Taylor
Ed Hamilton
Club Plans New House and Golf Course
The organization has adopted preliminary work and will issue stock certificates to 100 shareholders immediately. Site selection will begin once finances are arranged, with plans to start the new club house and golf course as soon as possible. Several sites are under consideration, but a final decision may be delayed.
Car Wreck Kills Jackson Instantaneously
A car overturned and rolled back onto its wheels after striking traveling on the road. Jackson died from a broken neck likely caused by impact with the steering wheel. White and Waters suffered only minor cuts and bruises with a broken windshield and top. Coroner McCurry called. Jackson's body sent to Chicago for burial on the 12 48 Monon train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
White
Waters
McCurry
Chicago
Franklin Street
Berneice Bassett Safe After Japan Earthquake
Berneice Bassett of Goodland Indiana, a former Green Castle student and DePauw graduate, was reported safe in Kama Kura Japan after a massive quake, tidal wave, and fires. She was on vacation at a mountain resort when the disaster struck. Her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Robinson Stankard, received the telegram through the Methodist Foreign Mission Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Stankard
Methodist Foreign Mission
Japan
Neice
Berneice Bassett
Goodland
Ind
Miss Bassett
Kama Kura
Electric shock maims young workman at apartment project
A 20 year old helper, Cecil Flint, was seriously shocked when he touched an uncovered electric extension wire while working on a boiler in the basement of the Campbell apartments on east Seminary street. Damp clothes and a wet cellar floor conducted the current. Dr. W. W. Tucker treated him on site and later in his office. by Saturday morning he was reported to be fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Jordan
Campbell
East Seminary Street
Cecil Flint
Young Flint
Herman Flint
Brick Chapel
Jordan
Flint
Fred Jordan
W. W. Tucker
Fillmore Ships 11 Car Loads Tomatoes
Marion Township farmers shipped eleven car loads of tomatoes from Fillmore last week. Wet weather caused many of the tomatoes to rot and be wasted, limiting shipments. The tomatoes were large and of fine quality despite the spoilage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore
Marion Township
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M. E. Children’s Home
Gill
Daddy Long Legs
Robert Dills Hog
M’gray
Les
Deah
Athleie
J. 0
C. W. Pfeiffenberger
Cocker
Hibert Kersey
Kiger & Co
Campbell Bros
Lelan F. Stewart
Lelan FP
R. O. Scohee
Apt Ene
Otho Meeks
Os Dndaun
White Furniture Co
Meer. .& Cooke
Inscci
Gertrude Stewart
Leland F. Stewart
Bicknell-Coffman Hdn
Morrison Bros
G. A. Keltey
Ccesesceve
Cours J
HH. Crouch
M.D. Ous
Ccsess
Verna
State Sanatorium
Treat
Seever Ne
Arthur Plummer
Waions Coves
Indianapolia Com
R. E. Knoll
Mass Esther Jane Johnson
Johnson
Tri Delt
Country Club
Kamakura
Brazil
de Pauw
Clyde Walls
Sherrill Bros
H. A. Sherrill
Coatesville
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