Notice to Non-Residents in Putnam Circuit Court
Non-resident defendant Adah Petit is summoned in divorce case 8597 by F S Wilton attorney. If she fails to answer by the 40th day after notice, default may be entered. Clerk Arthur J Hamrick issues the order in Greenfield Newcastle Indiana dated April 21 1914. Final notices announce administration of Ora Boswell estate and final settlement of Oscar Terlin estate with court dates in Greenfield Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Putnam Coun
Nthe Pt
Obert Lee Petit
Adah Petit
F. S. Wilton
Ali Petit
Pnam Circuit Court
Indiana
Putnam Circuit Court
Court House
Greentle
Ewcastle
Arthur J. Hamrick
S. Hamilton
Plffs
Atty
St S D
Circuit Court of
Putnam Cty
Ora Boswell
Putnam County
Oscar Terlin
Green- Ue
iWitnes
Putnam
William J. Steeg
Greencastle
Commissioner’s Private Sale of Real Estate Notice
Commissioner by order of Putnam Civil Court announces private sale of real estate in Putnam County Indiana. Sale to be held at Allee, James & Allee in Greencastle on Saturday May 16, 1914 at 9 a.m. to the highest bidder at private sale for cash at full appraised value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Civil Court
Putnam County
India
Orlena Ildman
Clarence W. Wildman
Allee
James & Allee
Cole
Sale of 80 Acre Indiana Real Estate by Commissioner
The west half of the northwest quarter of Section 20 Township 13 North Range 3 West containing 80 acres is offered for sale. One third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months at 6 percent interest. Deferments secured by notes and mortgage, possession March 1, 1915. Commissioner Marion O Nea l Cloverdale Indiana. Allee James Allee Attorneys for Commissioner. Posters Apr 24 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Section 20
Township 13
Marion O'Neal
Cloverdale
Indiana
Allee
James
Dean's Kidney Pills Advert in Indiana Newspaper
An early 20th century style advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney relief with a testimonial from Miss Jane Albin of Greencastle Indiana. It notes price fifty cents and Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents and urges use of the Dean's name. Also included is a Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for William J Steeg in Putnam Circuit Court with May 18 1914 hearing and proof of heirship required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Jane Albin
Illinois St
Greencastle
Ind
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
New Feet Relief Ad Promises Fast Comfort for Feet
An old style advertisement claims Speedway soothes tired feet instantly, removing pain and swelling. It markets guaranteed relief with money back promise from The A. Cook Drug Company and Speed way makers, urging immediate purchase for relief tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
A. Cook Drug Company
Trustees Notices From Madison to Marion Townships
Trustees declare locations and schedules to transact official business. J W Knaur and Ernest Kivett set times in Madison and Mill Creek townships. Benjamin Walls in Jackson Township. Oliver Stringer meets weekly in his office. D D Etcheson at Bainbridge and Floyd Township. Fred Todd at Floyd Township and Marion Township with Tuesday Friday duties. Rector announces hours at Fillmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
J. W. Knauer
Mill Creek Township
Ernest Kivett
Jackson Township
Benjamin Walls
Oliver Stringer
Monroe Township
Bainbridge
Dd . Etcheson
Floyd Township
Fred Todd
Marion Township
Marion Tonship
Fillmore
Vail
Man Rewards Himself With Egg Marked 1914
In Cleveland Ohio John Baxa known as a chicken lover who pets his hens to prompt laying received a surprise from his flock. After a morning petting ritual he found an egg bearing the crudely embossed date 1914 and a warm missive from his fowls noting the unusual gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
John Baxa
Baxa
Rhode Island
Mastodon Skeleton Unearthed Near Blue Ridge Springs
In Blue Ridge Springs Virginia excitement grows after S D Taliaferro of Salem reports uncovering a mastodon skeleton near the village. The 30 foot long skeleton with four foot wide paws and five foot tusks will be offered to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. The find occurred with wind twenty feet below the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Springs
S. D. Taliaferro
Salem
Smithenian Institution
Washington
Husbands propose to swap wives in Emporia
In Emporia Kansas Lester Farr and Glen Barnhardt propose trading wives to divorce proctor C C Samuel. Both wives express willingness but Samuel declines. Farr claims love for Hazel Barnhardt and she replies she did not know love until meeting Lester. Barnhardt’s wife echoes a similar sentiment. Farr’s three children wish to go with their mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan
C. C. Samuel
Proctor
Lester Farr
Glen Barnhardt
Hazel
Farr
Plymouth Rocks Dominate Shows Despite Barnyard Bid
Albion dealer BC Zoeller refused a bid of seven hundred fifty dollars for a pen of White Plymouth Rocks. His Plymouth Rocks have won first prize at every show they entered, underscoring their superior standing in the poultry circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Zoeller
Plymouth Hocks
Plymouth Rocks
Why It Is a Favorite Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A Lexington Mississippi mother, Mrs. R A Donaldson, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough in her children. She reports one child was feverish and coughing blood, but after the first dose a relief occurred and three bottles cured them. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. A. Donaldson
Lexington
Miss
Strangely Formed Calf May Enter Museum
A four month old calf on J. W. Gibson’s Wells Tannery farm in Pennsylvania has unusual features. Its legs measure ten inches, its hooves resemble a pony’s, one posteil is missing, and the lower jaw protrudes three inches. The calf initially struggled to drink but learned to scoop water with its jaw and tilt its head, similar to a chicken, and may be kept for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells ,Tannery
J. W. Gibson
Alf
W W Tucker Physician and Surgeon Listed in Greencastle
W W Tucker is listed as a physician and surgeon with an office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut in Greencastle Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut St
Greencasti
Ind
Doctor O F Overstreet Advertises Rheumatism Remedies
Greencastle Indiana dentist Dr O F Overstreet promotes topical relief for chronic rheumatism via Chamberlain's Liniment. He notes most cases respond to external application and quotes rs H Miller of Logansport praising the product. Available from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. H. Miller
Logansport
Ind
Chamberlain
Estate of Wade Miller Appointed Putnam County Administrator
Notice: Clement B. Knauer is appointed administrator of Wade Miller's estate in Putnam County Indiana by the Circuit Court. Dated April 25 1914. W H Cullen attorney. May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Wade Miller
Clement B. Knauer
W. H. H. Cullen
Indigestion Relief Reported From Tablets
Mrs EF Foster of Lima Ohio reports a year long indigestion problem cured by Chamberlains Tablets. After two bottles her whole system was put into a healthy condition. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ef, Foster
Lima
Ohio
Chamberlain
Indiana Woman Praises Mayr Remedy For Digestive Relief
Mrs Homer Sexton of Bloomingdale Indiana credits Mayr Wonderful Stomach Remedy with quick relief from long standing digestive disorders. She reports the first dose gave relief and notes a life change after treatment. A Chicago chemist and drug company promote the remedy with reader letters and a free book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Sexton
Bloomingn
Ind
Mayr
Rn Mayr
United States
I Maya
A. Cook Drug Co
Geo. H. Mayr Mfg
Whiting St
Chicago
Dog Detects Master After Four Years Away
Teddy the family hound tracked from Palisade New Jersey to Allston Massachusetts four years after owner Charles W. Godfrey moved. Godfrey recalls a Cambridge Central Square sighting of the dog and expresses amazement at Teddy's journey back to his former home and his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Teddy
Charles W. Godfrey
Palisade
N. J
Godfrey
Allston
Central Square
Cambridge
Chamberlain's Tablets for Digestion Endorsed
An advertising claim urges using Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and aid digestion without whisky or pepsin, promoting natural stomach function and sale through all outlets.
McGaughey Residence and contact details listed
Residence at Bloomington and Seminary streets with offices on South Jackson Street and Evans Block in Evans' Block. Telephones: Office 327 Residence 339.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. McGaughey
Bloomington and
Seminary Streets
Evans
South Jackson Street
Government to Fight Potato Disease in Maritime Provinces
Ottawa reports drastic measures to stamp out the potato disease in the Maritimes. Prof John Adams of the Royal College of Science Dublin will lead the investigation with experimental and field lab work planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Maritime Provinces
John Adams
Royal College of Science
Dublin
Cambridge
Parrot in Lansing Marks 70 Years in Family Custody
A Lansing parrot owned by F. N. Bovee is more than seventy years old, having stayed with the family for seven decades. Panama ships about 6,000,000 cocoa nuts annually to the United States.
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Lansing
Mich
F. N. Bovee
Panama
United States
Women and Men An Incomprehensible Union of Habits
A long discussion on why men and women misunderstand each other, covering fashion habits, marital devotion, home life, and emotional expectations. It notes men discourage extravagant dress yet favor women who attract husbands, and observes how virtuous wives lose partners while neglectful ones gain affection. It ends with a mention of gas-saving kitchen contrivances and sanitary plate scrubbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nenerheless
Imported Chaser Story From Harper's Weekly
A satirical Harper's Weekly piece recounts Mrs Early in Washington adopting a South African candle custom. Candles replace electric lights as a signal for visitors to depart, a pin placed on the candle in response to a quip about sending home the Boers. The anecdote centers on Mr Staylate and the mother daughter exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Early
Washington
Transvaal
Staylate
Cautionary Notes on Baby Care from Wisconsin Sentinel
The Milwaukee Sentinel advises against holding a baby by the foot and hanging its head, promoting healthy activity like lawn mowing and wood sawing. It warns against alcohol for infants, discourages spanking, and urges constant supervision, especially after midnight when police enforcement sharpens.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Provoking Dialogue Across Ailing Times
A fragment from Illustrated Bits quotes exchanges between a daughter and mother about provoking behavior. A Dublin overheard line laments terrible times with czars Poles bombs and fears for survival reflecting weary sentiment from The London Tribune and Baltimore American.
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Dublin
Pat
Mike
Stinging Words Over Husbands Split Ledger in Papers
A mother laments a missed kiss as a husband’s neglect sparks talk of striking back. In contrasted quotes from the Chicago Record-Herald and Detroit Free Press, readers hear sharp barbs about worth and opinion, framing domestic tensions.
Quite Enough Mistress-But Meggen Dorfer Blatter
A fragmentary dialogue shows Meggen dorfer Blatter speaking to a mistress and maid about winding a clock for a week and the maid’s plan to leave tomorrow and skip the new cook’s duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathi
That Man May Seem Uneducated Yet Writes A Fine Living
A Baltimore American quip contrasts a writer who appears rough with his earned success. The cartoonish exchange notes misperceptions of education and the craft of writing as a livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Impudence Priceless Kiss Sparks Peggy and Lucy Row
Peggy recalls an audacious kiss from a man while she and Lucy were alone. Lucy asks if Peggy was furious, and Peggy confirms she was furious at every instance.
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Peggy
Lucy
Community Clippings Report Local Visits and Socials
Fincastle Harmon Brothers and wife visited relatives in Russellville. The Misses Wanetta Jarvis and Inez McGaughey of Waveland spent weekend with Miss Olive Everman. Mr. and Mrs. Steele visited relatives of Racoon. The Misses Anita Posher and Ethel Hagel Stewart attended Sunday afternoon. Lee Whitted and wife of Morton visited James Terry and family. Sunday the Harmons visited Greencastle relatives. Mrs. Elmer Watson and Mrs. H Co Posher spent Tuesday in Boachdale. Community members attended Roachdale play Wednesday night.
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Fincastle
Harmon Brothers
Russellville
Wanetta Jarvis
Inez McGaughey
Waveland
Olive Everman
Steele
Sam Steele
Raccoon
Anita Posher
Ethel
Ethel Wat- Hagel Stewart
Lee Whitted
Morton
James Terry
Greencastle
Elmer Watson
H. Co. Posher
Boachdale
Roachdale
Local notices from Malta community life
Report of a funeral at Filmore for Mr Gorham and sister. Naomi Fisher of Putnamville visiting Campbells. A daughter Flora Elizabeth born to Mr and Mrs Austin Smith. Social Country Club gathering with Mrs Lizzie Coffin. Various neighbors from Lebanon Putnamville and Bainbridge visiting family and shopping trips noted across the week.
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Our Place
Filmore
Gorham
Naomi Fisher
Putnamville
Sam Campbell
Austin Smith
Flora Elizabeth
Lizzie Coffin
Clark
Lebanon
Gertrude Smith
Harley Smith
Pearl Smith
Bainbridge
Apes
Will Shuck
Charles Christie
Ruth
Ola Duncan
Russell
Ransom
D. W. Campbell
Coatesville
Fred Fisher
Louise Boone
Flora Clark
Near Lebanon
Mary Campbell
Greencastle
Local Residents Gather in Bobtown for Weekend Visits
Dr Bert Neese and family from Poland near Bobtown were in the area Sunday. visitors Bublett and family from Manhattan also called on Bobtown residents. Jobo Bavinunk and wife visited Ferre Tlaute Sunday. Robert Pyrons and son Charles were busy on Saturday in Beenoustie. Joseph Mavins and son were in Brazil Friday. Verlin Cassidy and wife spent Sunday in Polithe. Herbert Pollom and another man were in this vicinity last week buying stock.
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Bobtown
Bert Neese
Poland
Ieotee Bublett
Man‘attan
Jobo Bavinunk
Ferre Tlaute
Robert Pyrons
Charles
Busiess
Joseph Mavins
Brazil
Peiday Hloward Neese
Verlin Cassidy
Polithe
Hlerbert & Pollom
Local Folks Share Weekend Visits in Greencastle Area
Mr and Mrs Rorl Mathews spent Saturday diehe with Mr and Mrs Orville CP Neal of Greenecastle. Mr and Mrs Otis Cosner and little son visited W H O'Neal and wife. Mr and Mrs W Foster went to Indianapolis. Reuben Day was in Greencastle Saturday. James Williams of Brazil is visiting Reuben Day.
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Hilmwore
BR. OR. NO. 2
Rorl Mathews
Orville CP Neal
Greenecastle
Otis Cosner
Little m
W. H. O'Neal
W. ©. Foster
Isianapolis
Reuben Day
Greencastle
James Williams
Brazil
Teuben Day
Putnamville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
George Williams, a Danville student, visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams. Jessie Allee returned from Lo verdale. A local debate is planned this evening. Mrs. Roy Hester of Indianapolis stays with Webster Hester. Pauline Glover and Octavia Collins spent Sunday with Cecile Williams. Eleanor Paty visited Pearl and Carrie Allee. Mrs. Cox and her daughter from Indiana visited her mother Mrs. Watson. Several youths bought tickets for the senior play. Reneie Williams, at Greencastle, spent Sunday with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Danville
Frank Wiliams
Jessie Allee
Loverdale
Roy Hester
Indianapolis
Webster Hester
Pauline Glover
Octavia
Four Nutty Novelette in 3244
A romance tale set in 3244 features a man and Josephine amid a rainstorm as he contemplates proposing. She hints at cigarettes and vows abstinence, sparking tension before the night ends with the line Twas lo the year 3844.
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Josephine
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Terre Haute, Indianapolis &Eastern Traction CO
Re Haute
Case M. Hlamrick
Ee, James & Allee
Attys
Ommissioner
Mastodon
Smithsonian Institution
Bence Building
South Vine Street
Mayr Remeny
Hower Sexton
Dog
Manma
Dering
George
Chicago Record-Herald
Malta
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