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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1913

Page

2

Sheriff’s sale of lot in New Maysville Indiana receives auction notice

Notice by Theodore Boes sheriff of Putnam County Indiana announces a sheriff’s sale of Lot No 1 in the South Enlargement to the Town of New Maysville to satisfy a $636 decree plus interest and costs. Sale set July 1913 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the courthouse in Greencastle. If rents cannot cover, further sale of the real estate may occur to satisfy the decree.

Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana J. E Hudson John Bishop Greencastle Putnam New Maysville Theodore Boes

One Turn of the Wheel

Kate Pendle writes a best selling novel to support her ill husband. She endures hardship and harsh truths as the manuscript returns with an editor's hopeful note. In a mountain cabin tragedy unfolds when the husband dies and the author faces a fragile future.

Kate Pendleton John Pendleton Kate East Lyman C Mary A, Maguire

Renovating Oyster Beds From Great Shell Heaps

The Strand notes a New Haven company owns a vast shell heap of millions of shells used to renew oyster beds. Cleaned by air rain and sun shine the shells provide smooth surfaces for oyster spawn. After cleaning the shells are loaded onto steam dredges and scows and spread over beds for the season.

New Haven

Grand Old Man of Highgate Ponds Dies at 92

William McKenzie known as Grandfather by Highgate Lifebuoys Club members died at his North London home in his ninety third year. He swam at Highgate Ponds until six weeks ago and joined winter lifebuoy events three years ago. He walked two miles from Islington to swim and back.

Highgate Ponds William McKenzie Highgate Lifebuoys Club Aighbury London Chronicle

A Central African Tree’s Rapid Spread Near Lake Chad

A remarkable Central African tree near Lake Chad grows rapidly forming vast impenetrable forests in months. It reaches four to five meters in height per season, with mimosa like foliage and thorny branches. The wood yields planks for canoes and Tilho Mission uses include tables and doors.

Lake Chad Tilho London Globe

Turkey Gobbler versus Copperhead in Bottle Run Field

Jacob Weller of Bottle Run district witnessed a turkey gobbler from his flock engage a copperhead in a field. He reached the scene as the gobbler delivered the finishing blow to the snake while hens fluttered nearby.

Jacob Weller Bottle Run Mr. Weller Philadelphia

Tree Struck by Thunder in London Theatre

Sir Herbert Tree delivered a long soliloquy with thunder accompaniment when a real thunderclap struck outside the theatre. He asked the stage hands about the sound and learned it was genuine thunder rather than stage thunder.

Tree Sir Herbert Tree theatre—London Mirror

Tradin bisness in Kentucky continues barter chain

A Kentucky trader, Budison, swapped a cow for a blind horse a buggy harness and twelve hens then traded the buggy for five hens shoes and a watch chain. He gave sixteen hens to his son in law for a gold watch and bought four more hens from Bruulm’s folks and remains in the tradin business.

Budison Parish Gillum Howard Lewis Albert Gibson J. M. Bruulm Bisness Sandy Hook

Indian Cone Gathers for Reforestation Effort

Forester Bert Phillips stores ninety bushels of cones in his yard storehouse and twenty more at the Pueblo. The cones will be used for reforestation and sowing planned in the spring. The Pueblos have joined cone gathering in earnest, and the district reports its full share.

Bert Phillips Taos Valley

Least Said dialogue excerpt

A brief exchange between He and She plays with humor about change from the gray to the black and white. The dialogue features arch wit and sharp mischief in a compact stage moment.

Peaches From South Africa Reach London Markets

South African peaches are now a midwinter staple in London, expanding an industry that began only a few years ago and has grown into a substantial trade.

London South Africa

Jews Pour Into Palestine Amid Growth in Jerusalem

Jewish immigrants continue to arrive in Palestine with Jerusalem as a focal point where the Jewish population has risen to about 60,000. The steady influx signals a major demographic shift shaping the region's future.

Palestine Jerusalem

Fire Loss in Canada Surpasses Forty Six Million

Over the past two years Canada has sustained property losses from fires totaling more than 46 million dollars.

Canada

Thief Learns a Hard Lesson and a Second Chance

Rob faces exposure over stolen money and a diamond ring as family members react with pain and pity. An employer offers mercy after Rob vows to reform, and Marjorie forgives as the ring is restored.

Rob Marjorie

Nature's Economy Button Hole Connection

A brief dialectal note from the Washington Star imagines nature’s economy as Aunt Elvira Ann explains that knot holes in wood are like button holes where branches fasten to trees. The playful exchange features Pickaninny Jim and Aunt Elvira Ann in rustic dialogue.

Pickaninny Jim Elvira Ann Washington Star

Cigar Talk Hints At Paris Cologne Smell Test

A brief Yonkers Statesman exchange shows one traveler asking where cigars were bought and another replying Cologne not Paris, noting the cigars do not smell like the expected ones in a clipped, period tone.

Paris Cologne Yonkers Statesman

Return of the long-separated family in a boy’s embrace

Willie Knight, now nine, is joyfully reunited with his mother and tall soldier father after years apart. The reunion follows a school ceremony where Willie, who feared he wouldn’t deserve such a mother, finally meets them and learns he resembles his father at his age.

Willie Knight England Willie Exereises Danny Wilie Mary

The Jeweler and the Fire of Diamonds

A jeweler at closing time places diamonds in a large safe while two watchmen guard the shop all night. He explains that diamonds burn like coal carbon when exposed to fire, leaving no smoke or ash, and the plate becomes clean as if washed.

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Greencastle Resident

A Greencastle Indiana resident, Ackerman of 14 Vine St, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble. He first tried them in 1909 and, after a 1912 interview, still recommends them. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

BE. Ackerman Vine St. Greencastle Ind Doan Jones Stevens Co Ackerman Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Railroad Time Table Shows Big Four Schedules

The timetable outlines Big Four departures west and east with multiple daily and Sunday exceptions. It lists morning runs at 5:30 am and 6:24 am, and afternoon into evening services including 12:28 pm and 4:17 pm, along with Vandalia line connections and various ex Sun. notes.

Sun Pam Vandalia R. RK. Co

Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted

An advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure for diarrhoea and related stomach issues available from all dealers.

Monon Route Offers Winter Tourist Excursions and Rates

Monon Route advertises first and third Tuesday departures from Onon, with winter trips to southern points and annual rates to Western and Pacific Coast destinations. Daily sales through April 30, 1913 with final return in June. inquiries to depot agent J. D. Ellis at phone 69.

Monon J. D Ellis D &W

Causes of Stomach Troubles and Remedies

Sedentary habits and lack of outdoor activity contribute to stomach issues. Overeating and improper food choices worsen symptoms. constipation and a torpid liver are mentioned. Correct habits and take Chamberlain's Tablets. available from all dealers.

Monon Route Offers Reduced Round Trip Tickets on June 1

Beginning June 1 the Monon Route will sell round trip tickets to all resorts including Atlantic and Pacific Coast points Colorado and Michigan at greatly reduced fares. Send a card to the undersigned for literature and complete information by return mail. W. W. Gilgis Traveling Passenger Agent Monon Route Bedford Ind.

Monon Atlantic Pacific Coast Colorado Michigan Etc W. W. Gilgis Bedford Ind

Beautiful Women Digest Well with Chamberlain Tablets

Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets claiming beautiful women digest well and that the tablets correct faulty digestion. States products are easy to take and effective, available for sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

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