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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1914
Page
2
By mail copies editor of subscription priced at 10 cents weekly two cents each and three dollars yearly. Entered as second class mail matter at the Greencastle Indiana post office.
George E. Knauer of Monroe township announces his candidacy for Representative of Putnam County, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary.
H W Timmons of Floyd township announces his candidacy for Putnam Recorder, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary.
Madison township resident O. T. Ellis is a candidate for Recorder of the county, pending the outcome of the Democratic primary election.
Charles E. Wood of Greencastle Township seeks the Democratic nomination for Recorder of Putnam County in the upcoming primary election subject to party decision.
M Hepler of Warren township declares his candidacy for Recorder of Putnam County subject to the Democratic primary election decision.
George W Pursell of Green Castle Township nominates his county appointment subject to the approval of local authorities. The notice outlines his eligibility and the official process for selection in Pursell’s community.
W R Buis of Mill Creek township announces as a Democrat to seek the Recorder position in Putnam County subject to the primary election decision.
Linh Runyan of Cloverdale township declares candidacy for Putnam Recorder subject to Democratic primary decision. The filing signals a race for the county office as party voters choose a nominee.
Joe M. Allen of Greencastle is a candidate for Putnam County Auditor. The article notes his bid and the decision pending, with details on candidacy and local political context.
Sylvan A. Vermilion of Marion township announces his candidacy for the office of Assessor in Putnam County as the election nears.
Ben P. King of Greencastle township announces to Putnam County Democrats his candidacy for Clerk of the Putnam County Court subject to the Democratic Primary.
Walter S Campbell of Floyd seeks the Democratic nomination for Clerk of the Pa nam County Circuit Court subject to primary decision.
Charles W. Huffman of Greecastle Township announces his candidacy for Clerk of the Circuit Court, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary.
A Cloverda candidate from the Third district runs for Commissioner in Inam County. He is subject to the decision of the election authorities and the party primary.
An advertisement notes Dr. O F Overstreet practicing dentistry in the Bence Building on South Line Street in Greencastle.
Greencastle resident Harry Moore announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court, aiming to win the party nod to lead the county court clerk’s office.
Fred V. Thomas of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for Auditor in the Democratic primary. He seeks the office in Put county elections.
Greencastle candidate Ralph E. Knoll announces his bid for Auditor of Putham County subject to the decision of voters. He emphasizes fiscal oversight and integrity as key platform themes.
L. D. Snider declares his run for Creeacane township trustee, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary.
L M Chamberlain of Warren seeks the county assessor post for Putnam, subject to the decision of the governing body. The filing indicates a campaign platform focused on property valuation efficiency and tax fairness.
O. H. Reeves of Madison announces candidacy for Representative subject to Democratic party decision, signaling a contest within local party ranks.
Dr W W Tucker announces medical services from Vine street office between Wash peice and Walnut streets in Greencastle.
The notice lists W. M. McGaughey residence at Bloomington and Seminary streets with office in Evans' Block at 24 South Jackson and telephone numbers 327 for the office and 339 for the residence.
The administrator of the estate of Laura Scobee announces a private sale of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in section 15 township 13 range 4 west in Putnam County Indiana. The sale begins February 14 1914 at 10 a m at William M Sutherlin's law office in Greencastle with terms: one third cash, one third in six months, balance in one year, secured by mortgage. The court must approve the sale and the price cannot be less than appraised value. Raymond Scobee is the administrator and W M Sutherlin is the attorney.
The judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana appoints the Central Trust Co Greencastle Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Jacob C Rogers deceased. The estate is alleged to be solvent. Dated Sunday January 1911. Lyon Peck as attorneys.
The State of Indiana Putnam County issues a notice to non residents of listed defendants in a civil suit Lee Wood et al v Walker et al No 8547. Defendants must appear by March 6 1914 at Greencastle Court House to answer or demur or face judgment in their absence. Clerk ARTHUR J. HAMRICK signs dated January 1914.
Advertisement states bilious symptoms ferment in the stomach and eating is difficult. A full dose of Chamberlain's Tablets will clean out the stomach and strengthen it, so tomorrow you will relish food again. Sold by all dealers.
Treasurer of Putnam County offers sale of road bonds for Skelton gravel road Marion and A J Cline macadam road Washington Marion and E Tincher macadam road. Bonds dated Feb 2 1914 with 4 percent interest payable at Greencastle. Sealed bids due Feb 2 1914. Also estate sale of Missouri Pitman property at public sale Feb 28 1914 Greencastle Indiana.
S E Carpenter of East Aurora New York recalls six years ago suffering indigestion and inability to eat solid food until a friend suggested Chamberlain's Tablets. After one dose relief followed and she continued use until cured. She notes no recurrence to this day and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers.
The executor of the last will of Jacob C. Bowers deceased offers for sale on Monday February 23 1914 at 10 o clock a m at the late residence about three miles north of Reelaville Washington township Putnam county Indiana the following personal property horses three good work horses two good brood mares three good milch cows giving milks
The listing details a bull calf two suckling calves and a brood sow with seven piglets, plus about 10 tons of baled timothy hay and 190 bushels of oats. It lists farm machinery, household goods, two guns, and various other items for sale on credit terms for amounts $5 and over. The executor, The Central Trust Co of Greencastle, Indiana, will also offer 20 acres of land in 80 acre tracts.
Receiver in the John Curran vs Bainbridge Canning Co case will sell at 11 a m on February 17 1914 at Bainbridge Indiana the plant assets including lease rights to the Chicago Indianapolis Louisville Railway Co real estate in Putnam County two buildings boilers engines tanks and about 200 cases of cans. All property to be sold for cash to the winning bidder. ARLIF PRIEST Receiver Bainbridge Indiana.
The will of Jacob C. Rogers grants power to his executor to sell at ten o clock on February 23 1914 at the decedent s residence three miles north of Reeseville Washington township Putnam County Indiana the decedent s interest in the described real estate in Putnam County Indiana to wit the north of the northeast
Greencastle residents urged to take Adler-i ka a compound of delicately suggested ingredients for instant relief from sour stomach gas and constipation. The ad claims a single dose draws out foul matter from the body and cures appendicitis.
Description covers the west half of the northwest quarter of section 4 and other portions of section 4 in township 13 north range 5 west. Terms require at least one third cash, balance in two installments within 6 and 12 months, notes bearing 6 percent interest, mortgage security, and waiver of relief. Posted in weekly edition January 23.
Old railroad schedule fragment shows Monon Route times between Greencastle and nearby points with November 24 1912 effective date. Mentions J D Ellis agent and trains listed Going West Going East and daily and Sunday service notes.
The Monroe Township annual report to the Putnam County Indiana advisory board details expenditures by teachers, janitors, trustees, and suppliers, with balances and receipts across multiple funds. It records payments to Mary Kearney Kate Keough Pearl Brown Cyrus Clark and others plus board approvals and signatures.
Compliments for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy are noted as quick and widespread with many letters of gratitude to manufacturers. Notice of Administration lists Judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana appointing Ralph B. Smythe and Fred H. Smythe as Administrators for the estate of Courtland C. Smythe deceased dated January 12 1914 with Lyon and Peek as attorneys.
Geo P Pflung of Hamburg New York endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the quickest way to break up a cold. He notes it contains no opium or narcotics and is effective and pleasant to take. For sale by all dealers.
A fragmented note describes a selection of 132 boys and 72 girls invited to choose toys. Boys prefer trains and soldiers while girls favor dolls. A later fragment discusses carbon monoxide poisoning causes and cigarette smoke delivering gas.
An old medical ad showcases Humphreys Homeopathic Medicines with a long list of ailments. It claims free mailed medical books and features terms like fever colic night waking and various childhood illnesses. The ad cites multiple numbered remedies and promises druggist sales across the country.
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