Johnston Family News and Weekend Visits in Greencastle
Mrs Samuel Johnston returned home after visiting her mother Mrs Eva B Lake in Terre Haute. Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs W L Torr included Mr and Mrs Charles Best and Mrs Edwin Torr and children. L Torr was called to Terre Haute Friday for the illness of his sister Mrs Nannie Rawley. Mrs Edwin Torr of Filmore spent Sunday with Mrs Sam Johnston. Mr and Mrs Harley Pitchford and children visited Mr and Mrs W S Torr. Miss Anna Johnston spent Tuesday with her sister-in-law Mrs Samuel Johnston.
Reelsville Notes Include Visits and a Gun Accident
Eugene McCullough of Terre Haute visited his grandfather in Reelsville with his grandfather Elroy. Mary Boots of Hamrick spent Monday in Reelsville with friends. Jack Huffman family and Mr and Mrs Williamson and Florence spent Sunday with H M Smiths. Simmie Jest, son of Mr and Mrs Jest, was wounded in the foot by an accidental gun discharge by his brother Ollie. Dr Gillespie of Greencastle dressed the wound. Laura Towne of Greencastle visited Miss Flossie Aker. R C Hathaway was in Brazil Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reelsville
Eugene McCullough
Terre Haute
Elroy
Oacr
Mary Boots
Hamrick
Jack Huffman
Wm. Williamson
Florence
H. M. Smith
Simmie
James Jest
Ollie
Dr. Gillespie
Greencastle
Laura Towne
Flossie Aker
R. C. Hathaway
Brazil
Uncalled For Letters List Posted by Postmaster Vestal
The office notes uncalled for letters for Fisher Rey Fred B Koehler Mrs J Steward R E and O E Thorniley Miss Cecil. Recipients are asked to request these items and say advertised when calling. Postmaster W B Vestal signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Rey
Fred B. Koehler
Central National Bank stockholders meet in Grigencastle Indiana
Notice of annual stockholders meeting to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. The gathering will be held at the bank office in Grigencastle Indiana on Tuesday January 12 1915 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. R L O HATIR president and A ARNOLD vice president listed. Daily Fridays Dec 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central National Bank
Grigencastle
Indiana
W M McGaughy Physician and Surgeon Notice
Physicians listing for W M McGaughy with office at 24 South Jackson Evans block and residence at Bloomington and Seminary streets. Contact numbers 327 office, 339 residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. McGaughey
Evans
South
Jackson Street
Bloomington
Seminary Streets
Notice to Gravel Road Contractors in Putnam County Indiana
Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for 10405 feet of macadam road improvement on the George F. Swaim et al road in Franklin Township. Bidders must file bonds double bid amount with affidavits of no collusion and a resident or surety company. Final bids due January 4, 1915 at 2 PM. contract will require non usage of traction engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Putnam
State of
Indiana
Greencastle
Franklin Township
Putnam County
George F. Swaim
Wanted Ads and Used Goods Sale Notices
Want ads advertise tire sales at ten percent off list from Dobbs Auto Co. A sale lists two iron beds two spring sets two mattresses two chairs and three student tables with contact at 527 Anderson Street or Green 680. Also advertised are large white potatoes and cookers with special prices via Etter & Cooper. A second hand sale on the south side of the square offers special bargains Friday and Saturday with sale closing Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Street
Green
Etter & Cooper
Free Use of Mine Rescue Devices to Save Lives
Engineers of the United States Bureau of Mines perfect six devices aimed at saving lives and conserving resources. Key improvements include safer oxygen breathing apparatus, a collapsible mine cage, and an electrical signaling device for shaft operations to aid rescue efforts after disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Mines
Bureau
William &. Gibbs
Gibbs
George 8. Rice
Bureau of Mines
J. W. Paul
Cherry
Illinois
Silk leaded gloves promise safer X ray work
X ray operators will soon wear silk gloves sized with lead to improve protection. Earlier gloves plated on the back were unwieldy and failed to protect the palm. The new fabric is flexible and easier to use, reflecting growing awareness of X ray dangers.
Rifle and pistol bullets travel speeds in feet per second
A high power rifle bullet travels about 8000 feet per second while a pistol round moves at roughly half that speed. The comparison highlights the vast velocity difference between rifle and handgun ammunition.
Raise cattle in the South says Uncle Sam bulletin
A Department of Agriculture bulletin urges Southern landowners to raise cattle. It highlights soil variety, favorable grazing areas from Virginia to Texas, and breeds like Shorthorn and Hereford. It notes low tick losses, cost per pound, and forage options including bluegrass clover and alfalfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Department of Agriculture
Piedmont
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Black Prairie
Mississippi
Texas
Louisiana
Bureau of Animal Industry
Alabama Experiment Station
Bermuda
South
Devon
Magnet Rules Stare. Prof. Lewis Boss Foresees Stellar Motion
Albany professor Lewis Boss says recent observations suggest a general electromagnetic force governs star motion. He asserts the Big Dipper may fade as five stars move together while two outer stars drift apart, eventually breaking up the asterism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Boss
Albany
N. Y
Humorous Quotes from Various Figures at the Hour
A playful column presents snippets from diverse figures including Battling Flanagan Frigckie Twinkletoes Leader Mulligan Popular Athlete at Ovation Officer Flynn an Alderman for re election a Distinguished Foreign Visitor a Transportation Magnate The Damphool an Ecclesiastical Whitewasher and a Soubrette plus a comedian exchange about dancing feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battling Flanagan
Frigckie
Mulligan
Flynn
Reflections of a Misogynist in a Personal Tale
A narrator mocks women, noting their pasts as futures, claims girls are precocious, and recalls a student-like conversation with a young woman who lives with her brother only because of her parents. The piece uses a caustic, opinionated voice.
Jungle Journal Murder Case Teases Zebra Chief and Leopard
Jungle Detectives probe a mysterious murder in the Jungle Journal with Chief Zebra naming the Leopard as a suspect. The chatter reveals a playful mix of animal roles and clues in a whimsical news spoof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jungle Detectives
The
Jungle Journal
Zebra
Baltimore American
Blame Game Over Sleigh Ride Ends With Confusion
Madge-Dolly and Charlie accompany a sleigh ride but Dolly implies unhappiness while Majorie blames Charlie. The exchange hints at a misread social moment and a suspected culprit in the playful dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Dolly
Charlie
Majorie
Trustees Notices Madison Mill Creek Jackson Floyd Townships
Trustees announce weekly appearances for office business. J W Knaur of Madison Township will be at his residence on Mondays and Fridays. Ernest Kivett of Mill Creek Township will be at his home on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Benjamin Walls of Jackson Township will be at his office Fridays. Fred Todd of Floyd Township will be at his residence each Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
J. W. Knauer
Mill Creek Township
Ernest Kivett
Jackson Township
Benjamin Walls
Monroe Township
Bainbridge
Floyd Township
Fred Todd
Notice of Administration for William A Wells Estate
The Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana appoints Eliza J Wells as executor of the last will and testament of William A Wells deceased. The estate is reported to be solvent. Dated December 2 1914. Allee James & Allee attorneys listed. Publication December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
William A. Wells
Notice of Appointment of Trustee in Hazardous Indenture
The Central Trust Co of Greencastle Indiana named as trustee in an indenture of assignment by Richard M Hazelett has qualified as trustee and taken possession of all property rights credits and effects for the benefit of all bona fide creditors under Putnam Circuit Court order and Indiana law. Dated November 25 1914. James L Randel secretary. St Wkly Dee 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Hazelett
Putnam Circuit Court
Indiana
THE
Central Trust CO
Greencastle
Ind
James L. Randel
St Wkly, Dee
Night of Agony Featured at Manchester Church
On the church native board near Manchester a potato pie supper is planned for Saturday evening. A Sunday evening subject titled A Night of Agony is announced, as reported by the Manchester Guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Manchester Guardian
Portrait at Old Ladies' Home Spurs Curious Talk
In a brief exchange between a youngster and his mother a nurse at the Old Ladies' Home shows a portrait of a woman the boy claims he kissed. The dialogue hints at misunderstanding surrounding the image and a caregiver's role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Two Years of Indigestion Healed by Chamberlain’s Tablets
Mrs. A. Keller of Elida Ohio reports two years of indigestion ended after taking two or three bottles of Chamberlain’s Tablets. The testimonial notes marked improvement and states the medicine is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. Keller
Elida
Ohio
Stray Stories Quote Sparks Debate on Credit
A fragment from Stray Stories features a suffragette line about giving women credit and a sharp retort about men ending up in the poorhouse, spoken by a rough heckler in the hall. The passage reflects lively social tension and gender dynamics in a public gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
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the Herald
Greencastle, Ind
South Jackson Street
R. L. O'Hatir
Ea. Arnold
C. L. Airhart
James E. Houck
James B. Bunten
J. Witt Sutherlin
St Cily Dee
Jefferson and
Franklin Streets
Bert Smith
Franklin Street
Dobbs Auto Co
John Sexton & Co
Lake St
Chicago
China
Red Cross Seals
Jones-Stevens Co
Uncle Sam
University of Bologna
Humor OF the Hour
Mr Brace
Pearson’s Bakery
Lueteke
Jefferson Township
Oliver Stringer
DV. Etcheson
Marion Township
Marion
Fillmore
Otto Rector
Eliza J. Wells
Allee, James & Allee
Atty
Mollie Sillery
Arthur J. Hamrick
St Wkly
Osteopathy
Kirksville Co
Spaunhurst Osteopaths
Donner Block
MONON
Indianapolis
Louisville
Humphreys
Vine
Main St
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