Notice to Contractors Greencastle Indiana 1914
The Greencastle Common Council invites sealed proposals for a district sewer system including disposal. Bids due August 26, 1914, at 7:00 p m in the city clerk’s office. Bid bond of 1918.50 required. council may reject bids. contract and bonds must be signed within 10 days.
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Greencastle
Indiana
Greencaste
Auvet
Jiana
Greenastle
Uch
Common Council
Notice of Sale of Road Bonds in Putnam County Indiana
The Treasurer of Putnam County Indiana will offer for sale at the Court House Green Castle Indiana twenty bonds of 24 5 dollars each total 4860 dated August 12 1914 due May 14 1915 bearing 4 percent interest payable at the county treasurer’s office sealed bids to be received by 2 o clock noon August 15 I H Runyan treasurer Putnam County Daily August 3 5 7 posters HO YOU TAKE THE HERALD
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Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
John W. Clodfelter
Russell Township
Court House
I. H. Runyan
Public Hearing for Indiana Street Improvement in Greencastle
The Greencastle Common Council adopted a resolution to improve Indiana Street from Hanna to Berry with four foot cement sidewalks on both sides, brick street and alley crossings, and cement curbs and gutters with brick edges. A public hearing is set for August 19, 1914 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber to hear affected property owners and determine if benefits cover costs.
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Greencastle
Indiana
Indiana Street
Hanna Street
Berry Street
Common Council
M. S. Miller
Positive Proof From Greencastle Carpenter on Doan’s Kidney Pills
William W. Matkin of Greencastle testifies after a railroad wreck that kidney and back pains, frequent secretions, and loins discomfort improved after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He reports relief from the first use and urges readers to try the remedy sold for 50 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N.Y.
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Greencastle
William W. Matkin
Carpenter
Washington St
Dean
Doan
Mr. Matkin
Foster-Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
N.Y
How to Cure a Sprain Cham berlain's Liniment Directions
A sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by usual treatment by applying Cham berlain's Liniment and observing the directions with each bottle. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Philadelphia swindler used photographic drafts in bank frauds
A photo savvy swindler, sought by the American Bankers Association, defrauded numerous banks nationwide with drafts drawn on the Canadian Bank of Commerce Montreal via New York. In Philadelphia he bilked several institutions including Fourth Street National Bank for about $200, while officials expect total losses to run into thousands. The suspect used bogus drafts copied from originals and carried a letter of introduction as a tourist to gain trust at banks.
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Philadelphia
American Bankers’ Association
Fourth Street National Bank
New York
Dying Husband Ate Poison After Domestic Dispute
In Donora Pennsylvania J K Joy aged 68 died an hour after drinking carbolic acid in the courtroom of Justice of the Peace J Coatsworth He was to face assault and battery charges by his wife who alleged a Saturday attack and a prior morning offense Joy separated from his wife two years ago and was once a prominent merchant Nine children survive the widow.
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Donora
J K. Joy
Justice of the Peace
J. ©. Coatsworth
Joy
Justice's Court
North Carolina man swallows grocery store challenge
Matthews North Carolina boy Underwood famed as eater of the world eats a large supper of kraut and beans then at Kids Brothers grocery Stallings offers to consume canned goods for payment. J P Kids bets, Underwood eats two cans tomatoes three Vienna sausage cans two sardine cans two boxes crackers half pound chocolate two soft drinks two large oranges in fifteen minutes. No other takers.
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Underwood
Wood in foot four years and a vow of silence
A splinter over three inches long was removed from Leo Seymour’s foot after four years of embedding. In Big Laurel, Virginia, Bruce Hensley’s son was sold ten years ago and his wife has not spoken to him since. The couple’s odd habit of communicating via children persists as they remain silent spouses despite daily life.
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Brockton, Mase
Leo Seymour
August Seymour
Big Laurel
Bruce Hensley
Hensley
Mr. Hensley
12 Hour Day for Horses In Kansas City
Kansas City moves to limit work hours for horses to twelve per day in a campaign led by the Humane Society with help from several aldermen. The city council passed the ordinance overnight, and it also bans driving a drunken horse.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Humane Society
Where His Came In
An engineering works proprietor rebukes an apprentice for improper hammer grip. He explains holding the hammer by the end yields higher pay and job security, while grip in the middle brings lower wages and risk of dismissal. The scene ends with the apprentice seeking more practical guidance.
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Laddie
Glasgow Herald
Real estate dealer Henry Stern in odd street evasions on Montgomery
Henry Stern and a friend walk along Montgomery Street. Each time the friend slips to Sterns right, Stern steps back and regains his position. They trade quips about hearing as they continue, finally ending with a handshake.
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Henry Stern
Montgomery Street
Stern
Baptism of a fish and a broken telephone tale
A Washington pastor on vacation in Virginia observes a Negro fisherman who explains why the fish is called Baptis fish and remarks on sudden color changes. Meanwhile a caller complains of rotten service and a wife muffles the telephone to keep the baby asleep as a telephonic mishap unfolds.
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Central
Trate
Tia
Silent Word in Congress Advice From Farme Comtesse
The Washington Star quotes Farme Comtesse warning a young statesman to stay silent when called to speak in Congress to avoid harming his reputation, noting that political reputation is highly valuable.
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Congress
Farme
Comtesse
Gossip Sparks Neighborhood Feud Over Vacant House
A Philadelphia Press excerpt records Towne and Browne discussing a plot involving a daughter urging the Kadleys to wave into a vacant house next door. Browne objects, citing mutual dislike of both the Kadleys and singing lessons.
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Towne
Kadleys
Browne
Philadelphia
Comic Exchange Laughs In Quick Witty Snippets
A collage of sharp quips from humor pages shows a collector declining vaudeville, a dentist joke about amputation costs, and a mock marriage mix up. The playful banter blends chorus of punchlines from Detroit Free Press and Chicago News style humor columns.
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Detroit Free Press
Who Signed Magna Charta
A school inspector asks who signed Magna Charta with no answer. A small delicate boy raises his hand softly and pleads to be spared.
Burns Manuscripts Returned to Scotland by Philadelphia Leader
John Gribbel, vice president of the Philadelphia Public Ledger, announced he possesses the Glenriddell Burns manuscripts and plans to return them to Scotland as a gift to the Scottish people. He displayed the two volumes at a dinner, noting they were bought from a dealer after a Liverpool Athenaeum sale and were to be protected by a trust.
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Philadelphia
Burns
Athenaeum Library of
Liverpool
John Gribbel
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Gribbel
Andrew's Society
Scotland
Liverpool Athenaeum
Bonnie Jean
Dr Currie
Lord Rosebery
Pugilist Turned Preacher Holds Revival in Ford City
Mark Heer 26 once known as a Wickboro boxer now preaches in Ford City Union Church. After boxing in Wickboro area and a move to Brooklyn he found religion in New York tension. He returned to Wickboro converted at Brethren in Christ Church led by Pastor Elime Vanlinger. Heer soon led prayer meetings and studied the Bible before obtaining a local preaching license and delivering his last Wickboro sermon.
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Ford City
Pat
Mark Heer
Wickboro
Union
Here
Heer
Marty Mew
Brooklyn
New York
Brethren In Christ Church
Elime
Vanlinger
Home Built in Seven Hours for Van Meter Family
Thirty-one workers donated materials and labor to erect a complete three meal, mother and five children, destitute Van Meter household in Bakersfield. The house features electric wiring, gas piping, full plumbing, and connections to sewer and water mains.
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Bakersfield
Cal
van Meter
Cash Register Genius Kitty Dies at Age 5
Dayton journalist reports the inventor of the cash register, Kitty D John, aged five, has died at his sister Mrs. Thomas Cooper's home. He conceived the idea after observing an ocean liner's distance recording device in a boiler room. Despite the wealth generated by the invention, Kitty died in only fair circumstances.
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Dayton, D
John Kitty
Thomas Cooper
Kitty
Church Installs Barber Shop For Choir Boys
At St George s Episcopal Church in New York a church barber was installed to groom choir boys for uniform appearance before services. Rector Rev Karl Reiland announced the feature as a parochial sign of appreciation with a barber assigned to the boys on Saturdays and Sundays.
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St. George's
New York
George's Episcopal Church
Pierpont Morgan
Taw
Karl Reiland
Notice to Non-Residents in Putnam Circuit Court
In Putnam Circuit Court September Term 1914 plaintiff seeks to quiet title. Defendants William B. Eggers and Nathan Morphew are alleged non residents. They must appear October 1 1914 or risk hearing in their absence. Clerk Arthur J Hamrick with Allee James & Allee also noted. The ad notes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy case and local sale.
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Indiana
Putnam County
Putnam Circuit Court
Ohn
S. Booker
William B. Eggers
Allee
James & Allee
Nathan Morphew
Greencastle
Notice of Sale of New Hebron Church Property
I will receive bids for the sale of the New Hebron Church property in west Cloverdale Township until August 20 1914 when the property will be deeded to the highest cash bidder John A Hawkins Trustee July 28 1914 21 July 31
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Hebron Church
West Cloverdale Township
John A. Hawkins
McGaughey Residence and office contacts listed
The notice lists W. M. McGaughey residence at the Bloomington and Seminary corner with telephone numbers 827 for office and 389 for residence. It notes an Evans Block office at 24 South Jackson Street.
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Bloomington
Seminary Streets
Evans’ Block
South
Jackson Street
Not So Strange After All Chamberlain's Tablets
A testimonial notes many cures for stomach trouble from Chamberlain's Tablets. Mrs. Rosie Rish of Wabash Indiana claims the product strengthened her stomach and improved its function. For sale by all dealers.
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Rosie Rish
Wabash
Ind
Foreclosure Suit Notices Non-Residents in Indiana Court
Delilah F. Sutherlin sues Minnie L. Miller and Albert Miller in Putnam Circuit Court to foreclose a mortgage. Complaint No 8641 states both defendants are non-residents and must answer by Sept 17 1914 at Greencastle Court House. Clerk Arthur J. Ramrick records the filing July 20 1914.
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Putnam Circuit Court
Delilah F. Sutherlin
Minnie L. Miller
William M. Sutherlin
Albert Miller
Indiana
A. D
Court House
Greencastle
W. W. Tucker Physician and Surgeon Advertises Greencastle Office
W. W. Tucker, physician and surgeon, announces practice at Vine Street between Washington and Walnut in Greencastle Indiana. He offers medical services to residents.
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Bence
South Vine Street
Greencastle, Ind
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut St
Greencastle
Ind
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Green Castle Indiana
Executors of John G. McCoy estate announce a private sale by sealed bids for real property in Green Castle Putnam County Indiana. The tract is part of lot 207 on Jackson Street near the courthouse and College, with minimum bid at full appraised value and cash required. Bid submissions directed to C C Gillen, Attorney, Green castle. Executors: John L McCoy and Benton Curtis. Poster dated July 17.
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John G. McCoy
Putnam Circuit Court of Inediana
Putnam
Indiana
Greencastle
C. C. Gillen
Jackson Street
Court House
West College
John L. McCoy
Benton Curtis
C. ©. Gillen
Wuly
Speedway balm promises swift painless relief
An advertisement touts Speedway as a magic balm for aches and pains. It claims rapid relief for joints bruises and rheumatic limbs with a gentle non burning formula. The copy urges readers to buy at A Cook Drug store and promises money back if results fail.
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Speedway
A. Cook Drug Store
Humphreys' Free Medical Book Celebrates Sixty Years
In celebration of sixty years a revised edition of Dr Humphreys Manual of All Diseases is published. It details care and treatment of the sick using Humphries Remedies with emphasis on a comprehensive medical remedy guide.
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Humphreys
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