Notice to taxpayers on highway improvement between Otham and Parke
On July 24 1915 a joint meeting of the Boards of Commissioners of Otham and Parke Counties Indiana will be held in Greencastle to consider the improvement of a highway along the county line. The route begins at the southwest corner of section 31 township 14 north range 5 west and runs along the road bed to the northwest corner. Remonstrances against the improvement may be filed by 10 A M and the boards will hear them. The viewers and appraisers report is on file with the auditors of Parke and Putnam Counties. Witness dated July 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Ellis
Boards of Commissioners
Otham
Parke
Indiana
Court House
Greencastle
C. T. Ellis
Township 14
Madison Township
Putnamounty
State of Indiana
Jackson Township
Arke County
Vineer
the Auditor
Parke and
Putnam Counties
L. Airhart
Putnam County
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Putnam County
Notice of final settlement of estate filed by sheriff Theodore Boes. A certified decree against Roachdale Savings & Loan Association and defendants Martha A Brothers James M Brothers and Joseph Cline requires $568.20 plus interest costs. Public sale set July 31 1915 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Putnam County courthouse to sell rents and profits for up to seven years and if needed fee simple of Lots 3 and 4 in Block E Gratham's Second Addition Roachdale Indiana. If rents suffice not, real estate may be sold to satisfy the decree. Sale proceeds subjected to no valuation or appraisement relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Cirrcuit Court of
Indiana
Roachdale Savings & Loan Association
Martha A
Court House
Putnam County
Grantham
Roachdale
Theodore Boes
Divorce Notice in Putnam Circuit Court 1915
In Putnam County Indiana the Putnam Circuit Court September Term 1915 hears M F M Young vs John W Young case 8816. Plaintiff by Allee James Allee files complaint for divorce with affidavit alleging defendant nonresident. Defendant must appear September 6 1915 in Greencastle to answer or demur or case will proceed in absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Circuit Court
Fie M. Young
John W. Young
Allee
James
A. L
Greencastle
A.D
Fishing Fiasco Sparks Wifes Wary Warning To Gertie
A chatty tale recounts Isabella’s misadventures while fishing with her husband Henry at a lakeside dock. The couple endures chilly winds and soggy mishaps as Henry’s love of nature clashes with Isabella’s patience, leaving her wary of marriage and urging Gertie Filkins to beware.
Diarrhoea Quickly Cured by Household Remedy
A Buford North Dakota man recounts a severe week long diarrhoea attack. He took Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, felt relief after the first dose, and was fully recovered within two days. The advertisement claims the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jones
Buford
N. D
Chamberlain
Trustee Notices Washington Township Officer Availability
J. O. Mullinix, trustee, announces office hours in Reelsville on Tuesdays and Fridays each week to conduct township business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Mullinix
Reelsville
Marion Township Trustee Announces Regular Office Hours
E. Ruark, trustee of Marion Township, will conduct township business at his Filmore home every Tuesday and Friday, continuing his official duties and transactions in that location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Township
Marion Township
Erson E. Ruark
Filmore
Marin Township
Grencastle Township Trustee to Meet Weekdays
Harry Talbott, Trustee, Greencastle Township, will conduct township business in the S. G Sayers Book Store in Greencastle each weekday during his term. Phone 388.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Township
Harry Talbott
S. G Sayers
Greencastle
Notice of Private Sale of Green Castle Real Estate
Hiram C. Christy as executor of John B. Christy deceased will sell by private sale on July 22, 1915 at Moore & Moore office Greencastle Putnam County Indiana the west half of the northwest quarter section 13 township 14 range 4 with exceptions and other described parcels totaling about 94 acres at appraised value. Sealed bids due July 22 1915. terms require one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months secured by mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram C. Christy
John B. Christy
Moore & Moore
Washington Street
Greencastle
Putnam County
Indiana
Jones & Stevens
Vandalia Railroad Company
Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Danville Road
Ind
Hiram C, Christy
I Know Baseball Says The Curious Talkative Girl
A girl who loves baseball recalls her long journey to understand the game. She explains how elders and experts failed to explain it, but she when finally grasped the action and runs, she celebrated with a parasol she later ruined in joy. She boasts of her newfound clear sense of the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Techo
Euclid
Wan
New York
Mano
What Landed Him There
Quote from a newspaper humor piece about a man jailed for his convictions and a wry remark that even an acquittal would not change his fate. The excerpt contrasts blame and credit in judgment and emphasizes stubborn principle over action.
Cholera Attack Survivor Credits Remedy After Severe Illness
A Louisville man recalls a 1888 cholera morbus attack in which two doctors failed to help. He paid a hotel porter for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and, after a double dose, recovered by five the next morning and continued his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Ireland
Louisville
Care of a Watch Restoring Proper Winding and Handling
Government instruction advises careful handling and regular winding of pocket watches. Avoid severe jars or drops, keep away from magnets, and open the case rarely to prevent dust. Winding should be steady and not rushed, preferably in the morning, with daily checks against standard time when possible. Use a proper size guard bag to prevent turning and maintain position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
Bureau of Standards
Watch care for steady temperature and position
The text advises keeping a watch away from large temperature swings and storing it in a horizontal position at night to compensate for daytime vertical wear. It stresses that regularity in changing position can be as important as regular winding, and suggests choosing a place with minimal temperature variation.
Sulphur from sky stories in early 1800 Boston Mercury
The piece discusses sensational tales from the Massachusetts Mercury in 1800, including a storm with sulfurous rain residue and experiments melting impalpable powder resembling brimstone. It notes a Peekskill accident where a child fell into boiling water and urges scrutiny of such reports as potentially fanciful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts Mercury
Peekskill
N. Y
New Inventions Highlighted by Early 1900s Inventors
A bread slicer by J B Deidrich of Streeter Illinois promises uniform slices with a frame guided blade and thickness gauge. Wisconsin inventors patent a auto extinguishing kerosene lamp and a light friendly window screen. A phonograph equipped aeroplane notes observations. A ground drying machine uses gasoline torches powered by compressed air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Deidrich
Streeter
Wireless on his automobile first in country says Buckgaber
C E Buckgaber a Cornell civil engineering senior demonstrates wireless on his car using two copper wires to the engine hood and a sending device on a seat. After two weeks of trials messages traveled ten miles under favorable conditions and he expects longer ranges with more tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Buckgaber
Brooklyn
College of Civil Engineering
Cornel University
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State of
Putnam Coun
Harry W. Moore
Atlee, James & Allee, Pufs’ Attys. St
Svivitvataiti
Tad Tod
Claremont
Spring Grove
Forest Lawn
Maple Nook
Herald Office
Gertie Filkins
Gertie
Henry
Isabella
Gertie Filkens
Edgar J. Wilson
Pismond
PTL
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut Sts
W. M. McGaughey
Evans’ Block
South
Jackson Street
Bloomington
Seminary Streets
H. Askew
Greencastle, Ind
E. Wash. St
Uncle Sam
Sam
Illinois
Wisconsin
Miles Ag He Motors
F. H. Hertzler
Mt. Joy
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