Procrastination, Diamonds and a Double Alice
Owen Barton faces a tangle of romance and risky finances as a mistaken invitation ties him to Alice Bart at the Garvin dance. He overhears ominous talk about his father in law Alvin Bart’s finances and his own judgment is tested by rival suitor Guy Pilton. He ultimately finds a renewed respect for Alice Bart and resolves to marry her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Barton
Alice Bart
Mdigetown
Miss Barl
Pilson
Guy Pilson
Pather
Alice Barl
the Garvin's
Barton
Mr. Bart
Paul Earl
Alice
Alvin Bart
Guy Pilton
Physician and Surgeon Ad for Stomach and Liver Tablets
An office ad lists Greencastle location on Vine Street near Wash and Walnut for stomach and liver troubles. It claims misery and suffering from disorders can be avoided with Chamberlains Tablets and reports hundreds cured, sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Street
Wash
Walnut St
Greencastle
Chamberlain’s
Petition to Improve Highway in Cloverdale Township
The Putnam County Auditor notes a filed petition by over fifty freeholders led by Perry L Hubbard et al requesting grading draining bridging and paving of a Cataract Road segment in Cloverdale Township. Hearing is set January 4 1915 before the Board of Commissioners, with no voter referendum. The petition seeks macadamized widening to 33 feet and direct improvement from township line to an existing macadamized road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Indiana
P. L. Hubbard
Cloverdale Township
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
Cloverdale
Perry L. Hubbard
John H. Rouk
L. L. McGinnis
J. W. McKamey
E. P. Wiliamson
C. O. Davis
J. B. Burris
John 8S. Bell
C. A. Rockwell
John Wallace
Geo. H. Bales
John F. Trout
J. L. Thomas
J. A. von Spreckelson
John Feller
Ara Coombs
J. W. Sawlers
A. T. McCoy
W. H
J. L. Rogers
Ed West
John O’mullane
E. C. Clearwaters
H. \. Sherrill
John Dittamore
Aly Jenny
A. R. York
Roy Akins
Hownd Hart
J. E. McCoy
Clyde A. Yurst
John Taber
J. S. Hamilton
John Ward
S. L. McKamey
Charles Yenny
H. Denny
R. L. Job
H. J. Shake
D. Morrison
J. W. Dor‘ett
Jacob Morrison
J. W. Hutchison
W. J. Broadstreet
O. R. Michael
W. H. Cunningham
T. C. 3Uiry
E. B. Mannan
Co. L. Atrhart
Notice of Administration for William A Wells
The undersigned Eliza J Wells is appointed executor of the last will and testament of William A Wells deceased in Utam County Indiana. The estate is solvent. Dated December 2 1914 Eliza J Wells Executor. Allee James Allee Atty. 8t SD Dec 4
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Utnam County
State of
Indiana
William A. Wells
Eliza J. Wells
Allee
James & Allee
Children Coughs and Colds Ended by Remedy
Mrs L H Bradley of Mohawk New York reports that in the winter of 1909 1910 her children suffered frequent colds and coughs until they used Chamberlains Cough Remedy. After a few days the symptoms disappeared. Many mothers endorse this remedy and recommend it to friends. For sale by all dealers.
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L. H. Bradley
Mohawk
N. Y
California inventor’s dish carrier doubles as draining rack
A California designer creates a dual use dish carrier and draining rack. The inclined slot frame rests at an angle on a table, holding plates and saucers as they dry or drain, enabling single trips to the cupboard instead of many small transfers.
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China
Thomas Hardy and His Early Life as a Recluse
The piece recounts Thomas Hardy at seventy four, living reclusively at Max Gate Dorchester and his first encounter with J M Barrie in Walker London. It notes his early promise as an architect and his influence from country life on Tess of the D Urbervilles as well as his theater anecdotes.
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London
Thomas Hardy
D'Urbervilles
Tess
the D'Urbervilles
Mr. Hardy
Hardy
Walker
J. M. Barrie
J. L. Toole
Barrie
Toole
Do It Yourself Drying Racks From Paper Tubes
Instructions to fashion drying holders from rolled newspaper tubes and bindings to prevent wrinkles. Use matting tubes or old magazines, hang dresses and blouses on them, and air dry to avoid crushing. Hang shirts by the lower portion, petticoats folded once, and lay delicate items on paper to dry by fire or sun.
Home Made Baking Powder Recipe
A culinary authority shares a home made baking powder formula using cream of tartar bicarbonate of soda and wheat flour in specified proportions. Mix two parts cream of tartar to one part soda and one part wheat flour, blend well and store in a tin box with a tight lid.
How to Pickle Cucumbers in Slices
To pickle cucumbers in slices rinse three dozen fully grown cucumbers and slice them for the table. Layer with four small onions in a salt salted colander and drain overnight. In the morning mix with half a cup of whole black pepper and one cup of mustard seed, pack in a stone jar with vinegar, seal and chill.
Pickled Currants Recipe From Virginia Era
A Virginia era recipe combines one pound brown sugar four pounds currants one tablespoon ground allspice two tablespoons ground cinnamon and one teacup good vinegar. Boil the mixture in a kettle for thirty minutes then fill jars and seal while hot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Dentist Dr O F Overstreet Opens Greencastle Office
Dr O F Overstreet announces a new dental office in the Bence Building on South Vine Street Greencastle Indiana offering general dentistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Overstreet
Bence Building
South Vine Street
Greencastle, Ind
Moths Attack Carpet Prompted Cleaning Advice
A reader suggests stopping moth damage by applying gasoline around carpet edges and soaking the nap. They also advise rubbing powdered borax into areas showing moth activity or under heavy furniture during weekly sweeping where movement is difficult.
Lord Tennyson Recites Unpublished Father Poem at Patriot Meeting
London reports Lord Tennyson, son of the poet, quoting an unpublished poem by his father during a European war meeting. The piece asks if Britons are ready to answer with thunder and pledges England’s permanence against a looming despot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Tennyson
Straits of Dover
England
How to whiten linen clothing with soap and milk
To whiten clothes use strong suds of yellow soap with milk and water half and half. Boil for thirty minutes, wash in hot suds, rinse in hot water, then in cold blue water. Infants garments and pocket handkerchiefs may be treated this way for yellowed fabric.
Tragedy in Harm on Skittish Horse Kills Wilbur Birkin
In Harman New York Wilbur Birkin was thrown from a skittish horse and dragged by a touring car driven by David Westrop of Copake after a fatal collision. Birkin died from a fractured skull as the car could not be stopped. A separate remark questions women’s voting knowledge and warns against selling votes to bribes.
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Harmon
N. Y
Wilbur Birkins
David Westrop
Copake
Gooseberry Pudding With Ripe Berries and Cream
A simple recipe instructs placing top and tall one quart of ripe berries in a pudding dish with a cuspful of water and slow oven baking until skins burst. Sweeten with sugar, rub, cool, then fold in one pint rich cream before serving.
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Hazelett
Garner Vine & Washington
Main St
Terre Haute
Ind
John Eitel & Son
H. L. Frazier
Cash Grocery
Christie's Shoe Store
W. W. Tucker
Herald Office
Kodak
J. P. Allen, Jr
W. M. McGaughey
Evans’ Block
South Jackson Street
Bloomington
Reminary Streets
MONON
Chicago
Indianapolis
Louisville
Eedeagenye
Osteopathy
H. “. Betzner
Kirksville
Spaunhurst Osteopaths
Donner Block
Ve. Humphreys
Hamphey
William Sr
York
Beleaioed Pedy
Greencastle Gas Co
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