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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
2
George E. Knauer of Monroe township announces his candidacy for Representative of Otham County, subject to the Democratic primary decision.
Floyd township resident H. W. Timmons announces his candidacy for Recorder of Putnam County in the Democratic primary. He seeks party decision to determine his path to the office.
O T Ellis of Madison township runs for Recorder of Putnam County in the Democratic Primary, subject to the party’s decision.
Charles E. Wood of Greencastle announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Recorder subject to the primary election decision.
M. J. Hepler of Warrentown ip announces candidacy for Putnam County Recorder, contingent on the outcome of the Democratic primary election.
George W Pursell of Green Castle township announces a forthcoming statement. No further details are provided in the readable text.
W R Buis of Mill Creek township announces to the Democrats that he will run for Recorder of Putnam County in the upcoming primary, pending party decision.
Cloverdale candidate Liz Runyan faces a Democratic primary decision for the Putnam County recorder seat. The outcome will determine who advances to the general election.
Joe M. Allen of Greencastle seeks the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Auditor in the upcoming primary. The race centers on fiscal oversight and county budgeting.
Sylvan A. Vermilon of Marion runs for Assessor of Putnam County subject to election decision.
Ben P. King of Greencastle township announces to Putnam County Democrats his candidacy for Clerk of the Putnam County Court, pending the Democratic primary decision.
Walter Campbell of Floyd announces his candidacy for Clerk of the Putnam County Circuit Court subject to the Democratic primary decision.
Charles W. Huffman of Green Castle Township announces his candidacy for Clerk of the main Circuit Court subject to the Democratic primary decision.
The item outlines a legal matter involving a Commissioner in the Third District from Albany, Cloverdale, and a pending decision affecting Otham County. It references a district 3 case and a subject pending judicial action.
The tramp steamship Indrasamaha arriving from Singapore brings a snake tale to port. Five Indian pythons are aboard bound for a local animal dealer. Reportedly two are among the largest ever seen in the country.
Crew and officers corral two 275 pound pythons that escaped from crates on the Indrasamha. Abdul bin Jinmar and Captain Craven coordinated a daring ascent and capture over rigging as the snakes menaced sailors and primates aboard. The beasts were returned to their crates to quell the crisis.
John Taborn of Delaware County leaves Ohio State Penitentiary after 43 years for killing a man in a quarrel over a jews harp. At 66 he experiences streetcars telephones skyscrapers elevators moving pictures and automobiles for the first time. He recalls his long imprisonment and thanks the warden and governor before returning home.
A resident asks why a neighbor’s remark about dodging an old auto prompts him to buy a new car. The exchange hints at social pressure and the desire to keep up with neighbors who already own newer vehicles.
Chicago reports rising beef prices as the American Meat Packers Association cites a plunging cattle herd from 67 million in 1907 to 37 million in 1912 and ongoing declines since 1913. Experts say ranges have deteriorated and call for farmers to switch to cattle production with silos alfalfa and more pasture to stabilize supply.
Reports from Jacksons, near here, tell of a hairily garbed figure wandering between two coal strip fires for an hour each night for three nights. It mutters unintelligible sounds and disappears when interrupted, causing local residents to urge police intervention.
Three Lima policemen trailed farmer Howard K. Cooney to a home southeast of Lima and watched him drain three gallons of grain juice from a silo and distill it into whisky. Detectives arrested Cooney and confiscated the product as he contests illicit manufacture in Allen County Common Pleas Court.
Toulon physician M D Oreleres, famed Paris duelist, suffered his first defeat in his 173d combat at the hands of an unknown swordsman physician.
The Bishop spends little time planning sermons, writing them for special occasions. He selects a text, notes heads of the subject, verifies quotations, and in minutes settles the matter.
A Merchant Tailors' National Exchange representative declares knee breeches will never return in America. He cites the modern city man’s slender legs and era conveniences like elevators and trolley cars as reasons the traditional trousers style is out of fashion and impractical.
The Maffersdorf carpet factory proprietors claim to have secured German patents for a method to manufacture carpets from paper. The material can be produced in all colors, is washable, and may become a competitor to linoleum in the floor coverings market.
A German explorer reports a stand of dwarf trees on a plateau near the southwest African coast. The forest covers six miles, with trees reaching up to 24 inches high and 4.5 feet in trunk circumference, bearing long horizontal leaves that create a tablelike expanse against ocean winds.
Medical report from Nordhausen notes 49 pupils in lowest class with 38 having drunk wine 40 spirits and all with beer. Among 28 girls in the class 16 confessed to having been drunk.
A statue believed to date from 4500 B C was found at Bismya in Babylonia. The artifact is linked to the Sumerian king Da vid by scholars.
A fragmentary exchange reveals a humorous local scene about a traditional fish catch in England. The speaker boasts of past summers while his wife interrupts, suggesting domestic banter amid rural life.
The undersigned is appointed by the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana as administrator of the estate of Jacob C. Rogers late of Putnam County deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent. Dated January 8 1914 Central Trust Co Greencastle Indiana Executor Lyon Peck Attorneys 3t HD Jan 16
The piece notes bears dig into hillsides or nest in hollows during mild winters. It also observes people who scrutinize others as if nothing else matters.
Local residents react to Adler ika a German remedy advertised by Jones-Stevens Co that claims a single dose of backthorn glycerine mixture draws cleansing matter from the body and relieves sour stomach gas and constipation instantly at Nesa Stevens Drug Store.
Notice to the creditors heirs and legatees of Sarah C Shannon deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on January 14 1913 and show cause why Final Settlement Accounts should not be approved and prove heirship to receive distributive shares Witness Clerk Arthur J Hamrick December 19 1913 Dee 26th
The administrator of the estate of Laura Seobee announces a private sale of real property in Putnam County Indiana by order of Putnam Circuit Court. The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Section 15 Township 13 Range 4 West will be offered at not less than appraised value with terms: one third cash, one third in six months, and the balance in one year secured by a lien.
Notice to non residents of Indiana in Putnam Circuit Court January Term 1914. Lee Wood et al vs William A Walker et al No 8547. Defendants must appear March 6 1914 at Greencastle Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Arthur J Hamrick seals the notice. W M Sutherlin attorney. 4t H-D Jan 16.
Health as wealth is emphasized by Spaunhurst Osteopaths in Donner block. The ad touts drugless, scientifically applied osteopathy for all ill health and urges timely care with schedule notes and first week promotions.
A testimonial from John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan claims heartburn indigestion and liver complaint ended after using Chamberlains Tablets. The advertisement asserts many others have been permanently cured and appeals to readers to buy through dealers.
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