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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
3
The Greencastle Common Council invites sealed proposals by August 26 1914 for a district sewer system including a sewage disposal plant. Plans are on file with the city clerk. Bids must include 1918.50 as a certified check and contracts within ten days. The council may reject any bid.
Greencastle Common Council adopted a resolution July 28 1914 to improve Indiana Street from Hanna to Berry with four foot cement sidewalks brick street and alley crossings cement curb and gutter brick outside edges. Public hearing set for August 19 1914 at 7 30 p m in the council chamber to hear those interested or liable to be assessed. City Clerk M S Miller issued the notice.
Putnam County Indiana will offer for sale at the county treasurer’s Green Castle office twenty four dollar bonds totaling 4860 dated August 12 1914. Interest at 4 1 4 percent due May 15 1915 payable at the treasurer’s office. Sealed bids due by noon August 14. H H Runyan treasurer. Daily August 3 5 7 posters. You rake the Herald.
William W. Matkin of 421 E Washington St Greencastle testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back and kidney pains after a railroad wreck and frequent kidney secretions. He notes quick improvement and long use before relief. Price 50c at all dealers. Also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains with standard directions.
A library in Balth mare uses a waiting system for out of stock books. A member deposits to reserve The Girl He Left Behind Him and receives a notification that the book will be kept for him all Friday morning, causing his wife alarm before the couple learns the real news.
The narrative recalls a church gathering dinner conversation about a new stained glass window valued at hundreds of dollars, with Harold claiming a price of 14 dollars 10 cents based on a joke. A second tale features a Scottish court where a veiled old lady refuses to remove her hat, prompting a witty exchange about law on the bench.
A couple strolls beneath a bright round moon. He exclaims its beauty, she echoes with affectionate humor about a fried egg in the sky, ending a moment of shared wonder.
A military doctor asks a long-starved patient how he is and the patient replies he is much better. The doctor offers a small chicken and the patient humorously requests it be stuffed with another chicken, reflecting hunger and wit in a wartime setting.
A playful exchange sets a scene of social life with a flirtatious remark about attending a ball and staying home. The dialogue hints at local color and character in a casual, humorous tone.
Bejiggers recalls buying a clock and setting it up in the hall. He and his wife returned from a walk to find the clock gone, then later discovered it was moving again. Bejiggers explains the remark about the incident.
In a heated exchange the wife laments suffering every calamity a woman can face, while the husband remains calm and rebukes her, insisting she has not experienced widowhood and mishears her claim of calamity.
A Scotsman tramp replies to a policeman by name and address, declaring his address as Number One, the open air, and mocks knocking when police call. The dialogue highlights streetwise humor and social tension in casual exchange.
Thomas Davey who cooked the famed roast beef of old London for forty seven years at Simpson's in the Strand has died. He championed traditional English fare and mocked French cookery, claiming to know only open roasting and the finest English dishes. He knew Dickens and Thackeray among Simpson's bohemian era celebrities. He once recalled cooking for actor William Terris the night of his murder at the Adelphi.
Eugenie Oppen mistook her husband on Broadway and had him arrested as a masher. After recognizing him she secured his release. he scolded her and she called the police again, taking him to jail for disturbing the peace.
Police officer John Upton of Chicago says eating five yards of red flannel and using two safety pins daily is the best flesh-reducing prescription. He claims to have shed twenty two pounds in twenty nine days to pass an exam. A separate Idaho report notes a storage battery electric railroad serves a centralised school system, with a four mile line for transporting rural students and plans to extend five and a half miles.
Mrs. Ida Bishop’s cat James, a yellow feline, wears a red suit hat and spectacles. The stylish habit includes frequent visits to the bar where items are kept, with treats from Greg.
Keep instruments closed at night and avoid temperature shifts as they harm tone. Pianos need steady temperatures. humidity and heat changes affect action and sound. Store stringed instruments in lined cases. hang camphor bags inside piano cases to deter moths.
Spring and fall supply mushrooms with superior flavor to cultivated varieties. Use fresh, slice tops while discarding stems, soak in water with a splash of vinegar, and keep silver from tarnish. Arrange cups in a baking dish, fill with seasoned meat, cover with buttered crumbs, and bake fifteen minutes in a hot oven.
A kitchen note describes melting two tablespoons of butter then adding four, stirring constantly, seasoning with pepper and salt, adding cream and chopped sweetbread with a dozen mushrooms cut into small dice. Simmer about fifteen minutes.
A frosting method combines confectioners sugar butter cream and vanilla heated briefly. Dissolve two squares of unsweetened chocolate in hot water and blend into the mixture to create a fudge frosting that stays soft on chocolate or white cake.
An easy method uses flour mixed with ammonium and water to form a stiff dough. Work the dough until smooth then wipe the wallpaper with it to present a clean surface with each stroke.
Instructions describe cleaning soiled straw hats by a weak oxalic acid solution. Dissolve one and a half tablespoons crystals in warm water, wash hat with a wall brush, rinse in two waters, and air dry. Men’s hats, chip, Milan, and stiff straws are said to be easy to clean.
In Putnam Circuit Court September Term 1914 John S. Booker v William B Eggers et al plaintiff by Allee James Allee files complaint to quiet title. Defendants non residents William B Eggers Nathan Morphew. They must appear October 1 1914 at Greencastle Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Arthur J Hamrick. Deputy Pearl Newgent Allee James Allee Plaintiffs attorney. Weekly August 7th.
A testimonial from Claren don Texas compares L L Chantelou case to others using Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A man says after months of doctor visits and medicines his wife was cured by a second bottle. For sale by all dealers.
The New Hebron Church property in west Cloverdale Township will be sold to the highest cash bidder after bids are received by August 20 1914. The sale is conducted by John A Hawkins trustee. July 23 1914.
W. M. McGaughery residence information appears at the corner of Bloomington and seminary streets with telephone office 327 and residence 339, and an office in Evans' Block at No 24 South Jackson Street.
Mrs Rosie Rish of Wabash Indiana reports Chamberlain's Tablets cured her stomach trouble when other medicines failed. The ad touts the tablets as strengthening the stomach and enabling natural function and claims they are the best medicine for stomach trouble she has used. Available at all dealers.
Delilah F. Sutherlin sues Minute J. Miller and Minnie L. Miller in Putnam Circuit Court to foreclose mortgage. Complaint No 8641 notes non residents must answer at Sept 17 1914 in Greencastle Indiana. Clerk Arthur Ramrick issued July 20 1914 with Pearle Newgent deputy and William M Sutherlin as plaintiff attorney.
Use eggs as tiny seed starters by breaking off tops and emptying contents. Fill shells with soil, plant cabbage tomato or pansy seeds, place in a one dozen carton in a sunny window. When seedlings grow, crack shells and transplant into the garden.
A historical cooking instruction describes cooking carrots until tender, pressing through a colander, beating with condensed cream, then stirring in boiling water and carrots. It adds celery salt and pepper to taste and serves hot as a cream carrot soup.
Executors of John G. McCoy deceased by Putnam Circuit Court announce private sealed bids for August 15, 1914 at 10 a.m. to sell part of lot 207 Green Castle Indiana lying south Jackson Street four blocks from court house. Bids to be cash at not less than appraised value. sale at C. C. Gillen law office. Located four blocks from court house, two blocks from West College. James L. McCoy Benton Curtis Executors. C. C. Gillen Attorney. Poster July 17.
A vintage advertisement touts Speedway as a miracle balm for joints bruises sprains and rheumatic limbs. It claims rapid relief with full strength application no burning or staining and a money back guarantee via the druggist at A Cook Drug Store. Herald Want Ad messages encourage trying Speedway now.
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