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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1914
Page
3
The Putnam County Auditor invites sealed bids by August 1 for the George W. Woods road in Newcastle Township to build 8235.5 net feet of macadam road improvements. Bidders must file bonds equal to bid amount with sureties from the county and affidavits of noncollusion. The bid award goes to the lowest responsible bidder as per plans and specifications on file in Greencastle Indiana.
Putnam County Indiana invites sealed proposals for a 7500 foot macadam road improvement on the John Merland road in Green City Township. Bids due August 12, 1914 at 2 PM in the county auditor's office. Bonds double bid amount. bidders must be residents or local sureties. affidavits of collusion required. Public notice from Auditor L. Airhart.
Dr Wo Om McGaughes is listed as a physician and surgeon with an office in Evans' Block at No 24 South Keon Street. Residence at the corner of Bloomington and Wwingly streets and office telephone 327 are provided.
Sheriff Theodore Boes announces a public auction on August 22 1914 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Greencastle court house to sell rents and profits for up to seven years on a 40 acre parcel in Section 14 Township 12 N Range 4 W Putnam County Indiana to satisfy decree no. 4779 70 plus costs. If rents fail to cover, the fee simple of the property may be sold to satisfy the decree. Posters by Hays Murphy attorneys.
Mrs Rosie Rish of Wabash Indiana reports Chamberlains Tablets cured her stomach trouble when other remedies failed. The ad claims the tablets strengthen and invigorate the stomach enabling natural function and recommends them for sale by all dealers.
W W Tucker, a physician and surgeon, maintains an office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut in Greencastle Indiana.
Globe Arizona reports renewed effort to locate the fabled Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition Mountains. Story recounts the 35 year old tale of two Dutchmen who vanished after delivering rich ore to Perry Wildman in Pinal while various theories blame starvation, Mexicans, Apaches, or guarding the treasure amid a string of expedition deaths.
Heirs of Timothy Mulroy, long absent landowner, surface a claim in Mullinville Kansas. Though land barely agricultural, 600 black walnut trees on hills could yield at least 5000 dollars after taxes and expenses. Lawyers note title issues but heirs plan to clear title and sell the land for grazing value.
In Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania Mrs Milam Hengst wearing men's clothes held up Edward Ebaugh a merchant in Isett village by pointing a revolver. Ebaugh dropped his cash box and she was overpowered by the constable and held until captured. Hengst plans theft with rail passes supplied by her husband and pleads guilty.
In a bucolic piece near the stock market two soda shops display hens and a rooster with the banner we give you strictly fresh eggs. A skeptical patron challenges if two hens can supply all orders as the clerks promote honesty and rural charm amid market bustle.
Ohio man Bixford rigged a straw sun hat for his cows Maud and Daisy. While viewing the fit he leaped to stop Daisy as she bolted, was left with a limp and bruises. Daisy then ate her hat after corning Daisy near the pump.
Sean Veranacco reports a horse injury in California. John Conn, a stableman, was kicked on the left ear. He picked up the ear and carried himself to hospital where doctors sewed it back.
A rail yard flagman near a Pennsylvania town stands firm against a speeding Limited to prevent harm. A venerable archdeacon appoints a new footman, Thomas, to deliver cards on formal calls until two cards remain, revealing a clash of duty and wit in Harper’s Weekly.
A bystander jokes about a vendor and his boasts while a German band member responds with muddled English phrases and comic mispronunciations. The exchange highlights playful misunderstandings and social banter in a casual street setting.
A fragment captures a rustic exchange about aging and rheumatism with a humorous jab at old age. Another snippet shows a Glasgow man answering a marriage proposal with wary humor about conscription and social propriety. The tone is folksy and thick with local color.
Clipped dialogue sketches crowd scenes about drink, a Tramp, a coachman, painting talk, and a wedding debate. The piece blends humorous misfits and social quips in a lively oddball vignette typical of the era’s humor sections.
Trustees list weekly in person offices and residences across Madison Mill Creek Jackson Floyd Marion Pillmore townships. J W Knauer Ernest Kivett Benjamin Walls Oliver Stringer D V Etcheson Pred Todd Otto Rector each set days to transact official business as trustees.
Geo W Brock publisher of the Enterprise Aberdeen Maryland writes that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was a quick and safe cure for diarrhoea and that he has used and recommended it for years with no disappointments. Sold by all dealers.
Green castle Common Council adopted a plan on July 28 1914 to improve Indiana Street from Hanna to Berry by cement sidewalks four feet wide each side brick street and alley crossings and curbs with brick edges. A public hearing is set for August 19 1914 at 7 90 PM in the council chamber to hear interested property owners and decide if benefits will cover costs. City Clerk M S Miller issued the notice. Daily Thurs July 30 Aug Posters.
Dr O P Overstreet announces a new dental practice in the Bence Building on South Vine Street Greencastle Indiana. He will see patients in Greencastle and surrounding areas.
Executors of John G. McCoy estate announce a private sale by sealed bids at 10 o clock a m on August 15 1914 in Putnam County Indiana for a parcel in Greencastle Indiana described as part of lot 207 beginning 62 feet south of the northwest corner. Bids to be cash and at least full appraisal value. Bid is received at C C Gillen law office Green Castle. Property lies on south Jackson street four blocks from court house and two blocks from West College.
An old advertisement promotes Speedway for instant relief of burning or aching feet and sore joints. It claims gentle, stain free application and guarantees money back if relief is not felt, urging readers to buy a bottle today for immediate foot comfort.
Public notice announces a revised edition of Dr Humphreys' Manual of All Diseases to guide cures and treatments with Humphreys Remedies priced at two.
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