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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1929

Page

3

Coolidge Grants 50000 For Newlywed John Coolidge Bride Florence Trumbull

Florence Trumbull and John Coolidge will receive a $50,000 trust from former President Calvin Coolidge as a wedding gift. Governor John H. Trumbull reportedly plans to provide a large sum to the bride, while John Coolidge remains employed with the New Haven Railroad and may receive a raise upon returning to duty. The couple, honeymooning with a state trooper chauffeur, are believed to travel through New England, with possible stops at Maine camps, Bermuda, or Florida.

Ovreieht International Plainville Conn Florence Trumbull John Coolidge Calvinoolidge Trumbull International Laws Service Crescent John Coolidge Siason John H. Trumbull Connecticut New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad New Haven America Florence Trumbull Estate Hartford New England Thrence Governor Trumbull Maine Moosehead Lake Bermuda Florida Arcadia

Canada Shows Big Profit on Liquor

Victoria Sept 23 The British Columbia government reports profits from liquor sales since 1921 totaling 4557 885 The figures indicate 1923 24 sales may reach 15 000 000 with profits near 4 500 000 The half year to Sept 30 shows 2 506 054 directed to hospitals charities and the Mother s pension fund followed by further allocations

Victoria B. GC British Columbia Ley Liquor Boards le Mother's Pension Fund

Man Shoots Wife then Kills Himself in Chicago Apartment

In Chicago on September 24, Robert Bell, 40, fatally shot his wife Blanche Bell then killed himself in their apartment. Police found Blanche alive, later dying after evaluation. Investigators say a domestic quarrel preceded the tragedy and Bell's enraged state led to the shooting and suicide.

Cincago Robert Bell Blanche Bell

The Herald Greencastle Indiana Ad Rates and Addresses

The Herald established as the State Democrat in 1868 lists its Greencastle office at 17-19 South Jackson Street with Roy Evans as editor and LeRoy Yee as publisher. It specifies mailing details and subscription rates for Putnam County and outside areas along with a 10 cent weekly carrier rate in Greencastle.

Herald State Democrat Greencastle Ind Charles J. Arnold LeRoy Yee Roy Evans Binday South Jackson Street Indiana Wall Putnam County

Legion Posts Record Growth in 1929 National Convention Ahead

In Louisville, the American Legion reports 782,117 members this year, up 36,677 from 1928, as James F. Barton cites gains in veterans benefits, hospital care, child welfare laws, and safety campaigns. The Auxiliary notes growth will yield the largest annual convention here yet.

Louisville INS American Legion James F. Barton Legion National Adjutant Legion National Indianapolis Barton Gwendolyn W. MacDowell American Legion Auxiliary

Foreman Electrocuted On Conveyor Trench Machine

Robert Engelking, 28, a foreman for a construction company in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was electrocuted when a cable attached to a trench machine he operated became entangled with a high tension electric wire. The current passed through the machine into his body.

FT Wayne Ind Robert Engelking Engelking

Purdue enrollment tops 4200 for 1929 30 term

Purdue University reports 1929 30 enrollment above 4200 with late registrants pending. President T C Elliott notes an increase of about 300 over last year and the engineering schools show the largest gain with near 200 more students. The Freshman class reaches about 1560, up from 1481 a year ago.

Lafayette Ind INS Purdue University T. C. Elliott

Old Gold Eleven Prepares For Manchester Game At DePauw

DePauw football coach W L Hughes drills the Old Gold eleven in a week of scrimmage as they ready for the season opener against Manchester on Blackstock field. Key backs include Blake, VanKiper, Means and Crawley with Buchheit directing the backfield.

DePauw Manchester Blackstock Field W. L Bish) Hughes Kappes Johnston Springer Leany Domminick” Hammond Stru Gaumy Neal Lalso Capt Blake Guernsey VanKiper Red” Means Marion Crawley Spina Hogan Melbourne Cassidy L. €. Buchheit

Plans for Blackstock Field Development at University

At a recent athletic committee meeting a definite program for Blackstock field was outlined. A landscape drawing will show proposed units and the new plan. Before Saturday’s football opener the barbed wire barrier will be replaced by ticket booths and iron railings. The McKeen field grandstand will be torn down to furnish materials for shelter houses at Blackstock field. Work starts immediately.

Atheltic Committee Blackstock Field McKeen Field Black Stock Field

Skirts Longer at French Lick Springs Autumn Styles

Fashionable visitors to French Lick Springs report longer skirts by two to four inches this fall with higher waistlines. Coats vary in length with capes and furs while sport suits feature tweeds and silks. Black dominates day wear and bold black and white palettes appear for day or evening across attendees from the National Electric Light Association and National Wholesale Druggists Association gatherings. Walking sticks complement the season’s active outings over hills.

French Lick Springs French Lick Ind United States National Electric Light Association National Wholesale Druggists Association

Maplewood Farmers Busy With Harvest and Shearing

Maplewood residents thresh and sow as farmers harvest wheat clover soybeans and more. Mrs Charles Petro suffers a severe cold. Neighbors visit Bainbridge last week and purchase Shropshire sheep from Mrs W M Denny.

Charles Petro W. W. Boardman W. D. Colliver Bainbridge Harve Hale Franklin Township Arlie Rice Cloverdale Harry Collins Greencastle W. M. Denny Nola Gowin Ona Tewallen Ruby Burdett D. W. Etcheson Turnbridge

Local notes on Sunday visits and frost damage in Madison Center

Mrs Sherman Evens spent Sunday with her son Ray Evens in Washington township. Frost last Wednesday night damaged garden vegetables and corn. Services at Otter Creek were held on a Sunday instead of the regular second Sunday. Elder Samuel Dean conducted services at Long Branch. The article lists many local visits and social calls and notes the average weight of clothing for men and women, with detailed itemized weights.

Sherman Evens Washington Township Ray Evens Andrew Johnson Mattie Toney Long Branch Otter Creek Samuel Dean Indianapolis William Welch Fern Paul Thomas Lena Isom Wright Emma Wright William Gowen Gold

Overdressed Men Found To Carry Excess Foot Weight

Seattle September 24. The average man is grossly overdressed, says Dr. W T Woolley Seattle life insurance examiner. Examiner notes men carry more weight on their feet than women do based on his statistics.

Seattle W. T. Woolley Seattle Life Insurance

Local Social News From Russellville and Surrounding Areas

Mrs Nettie Grimes and Miss Emma Myers of Tuscola Illinois visited last week with Mrs Lou Garwood. Alma Fruits of Springfield Illinois returned home after a week with Mr and Mrs Fred Wolfe. Roy Robbins were dinner guests of Mrs Queen Gibson. The Robbins and Frank Knoll called on Browns Valley neighbors. Edward Hillstrom of Crawfordsville visited Lon McGaughey. Warren Gardner moved to Crawfordsville. Christian Church members attended a Greencastle convention. Fd Lloyd sold his hardware store interest to partner Sam Brown. Forest Potter returned from Veterans Hospital in Cincinnati. Joe Woody of Raccoon and Donald Grimes hosted guests. Jesse Porter entertained Carl Clodfelter and family along with Ray England Roy Rivers and Wanda Porter.

Nettie Grimes Emma Myers Tuscola Ill Lou Garwood Alma Fruits Springfield Fred Wolfe Roy Robbins Queen Gibson Frank Knoll Browns Valley Edward Hillstrom Crawfordsville Lon Carl Clodfelter Ray England Roy Rivers Wanda Porter

Konjola Victor Finds Relief From Pain Through New Medicine

The text claims Konjola Victor suffered from neuritis and rheumatism and was often bedridden due to pain. It states he was freed from his afflictions by a new medicine, presenting a personal health improvement claim.

Konjola credited with relief from rheumatism and neuritis

George Grace of Logansport Indiana recalls three years of pain from rheumatism neuritis and kidney trouble. He reports Konjola relieved constipation indigestion and finally the neuritis and rheumatic pains within three weeks. The remedy is sold at Owl drug store Greencastle and by local druggists in the region.

George Grace Logansport Indiana Greencastle Owl Drug Ady

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