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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
3
Trustees in multiple townships list their weekly residence or office locations to transact the business of their office. J W Knauer Ernest Kivett Benjamin Walls Oliver Stringer Bretcheson Fred Todd Rector O F Overstreet Dentist announces office in Greencastle Indiana.
M McGaughey hsucian and surgeon listed with residence at a corner streets address and an Evans office location. A Pelephones office is noted with a $27 amount and a residence at 339. The Evans Klock building at 24 South Jackson is referenced.
In Putnam County Indiana a partition action, Howard Rightsell et al v James Rightsell et al, Complaint No 8640, seeks real estate division. Non residents Baumunk and Rightsell are summoned to appear September 14, 1914, at Greencastle Court House. clerk Arthur J. Hamrick affixes seal July 12, 1914.
Local social ties fill pages with visits by Miss Hertha Masten and many families. Obituary Addie M Smith details a long life from Hendricks to Indianapolis with prayers and a final farewell. death reported of Ollie Hubble post appendicitis.
Otto E Rector trustee invites sealed bids for construction of a school house in Marion Township Putnam County Indiana to be opened August 8 1914 at 2 pm in the school district 3 Fillmore The bid must include a certified check and a construction bond as required by law The right to reject any bids is reserved Copies of specifications are at the County Superintendent of Schools Greencastle Indiana.
Greencastle citizen George W Wood testifies that Doans Kidney Pills relieved years of disordered kidneys and back pain after a single box. He confirms previous statements and urges others to use the same remedy. Price 50c at dealers. Foster M I Co Props Buffalo NY.
Notice to administration states Jackson Boyd is named executor of the will of Jeanette I Ellison, late of Putnam County Indiana, deceased. The estate is said to be solvent. Dated July 6 1914 and published in St Weekly July 10.
Indigestion and constipation are common in women and easily cured. Mrs. H C Getty of Indiana Pennsylvania reports Chamberlain's Tablets cured her indigestion and constipation and improved overall health. For sale by all dealers.
NEW MAYSVILLE residents recount a busy week with visits to Sarah Job Dorothy Weller staying with grandparents and a new well drilled on the picnic grounds for Aug 5 home coming. Local families including L G Wright Wilbur Grantam James Wright entertained by Wm Ader Dr Wood J T Higgins Underwood at J T Jones home near Advance Wes Stewart and J M Stewart spent Sunday Macy Watkins and wife visited Watson Job Bliss Job returned from I U and Sunday school at Baptist Church next Sunday Everyone invited.
Undersigned Administrators with the will annexed of the estate of Lucius A. Dobbs late of Putnam County Indiana deceased offer for sale at public auction at the late residence in Mill Creek Township on August 4 1914 the personal property of said estate including horses cattle sheep hay corn and farming implements. Sale begins 10:00 a m Growing crops are reserved. Residence location given with distance from Broadpark Coatesville Mount Meridian. Terms cash for sums five dollars and under credit up to nine months with note bearing six percent interest. OTTO O. DOBBS GEORGE A. DOBBS Administrators with the Will Annexed Allee James & Allee Attorneys. July 10 Weekly Posters
Mrs Be M Snyder of Herkimer New York recalls her husband suffering cholera morbus four years ago. She treated him with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which relieved the pain immediately and after two or three doses cured him. For sale by all dealers.
Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for 5439 feet of macadam road improvement on the George E. Bicknell road in Greencastle Township. Bids due August 12 1914 at 2 pm with bonds equal to twice the bid and affidavits of no collusion. Right to reject bids reserved. Auditor C L Airhart announces details and posting dates July 18 25 August 1.
Executors of John G. McCoy's estate announce a private sale by sealed bids on August 15 1914 at 10 a m for cash at least equal to appraised value. The property in Greencastle Putnam County Indiana lies on south Jackson Street four blocks from the court house and two from West College. Bids stop at the law office of C C Gillen Greencastle Indiana. Signed JOHN L McCOY and BENTON CURTIS executors.
A New York calculation outlines a barber’s yearly exertion as he shaves about 9 800 customers and travels 23 miles with his razor. The analysis tallies 236 strokes per shave and eight minutes per customer, totaling extensive physical effort.
At a club after dinner two husbands discuss wives nerves and night fears. One man recalls his wife waking him for every sound, and another suggests burglars make no noise, prompting a wary reply about women not listening to logic.
The narration surveys Borneo wildlife with winged fish the size of herrings, the flying fox or kruang fruit bat, and a variety of gliding creatures. It notes flying squirrels and the flying Nizard, seen in daytime jungles, and mentions natives using clay balls fired from blowpipes.
Fragmentary verse contemplates distance and longing as the speaker travels toward distant isles across the sea. The speaker muses on the unknowing of endings, the shared margin between worlds, and the elusive Land of Perfect Rest beyond distant shores.
The article explains that water on bituminous coal can speed up burning on a light fire by soaking into the coal and creating more surface area for oxygen. Excess water then slows combustion, and a small dampness on fine coal can also help by separating particles to improve air flow.
A young aristocrat protests in city court after a police arrest for speeding following an incident where his car reportedly ran over a pet dog. The judge retorts and fines him $100 in a scene noted by Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
A barrel organ dated to the early eighteenth century is now in use at Brightning Chiou Church. It features six playing steps operated by the left hand while the right turns the handle and wind is pumped with the left foot. Two music rolls hold twelve tunes each, including master hymns and voluntaries.
A Berlin newspaper recounts an Emperor visit to a theatre where he advised the manager and staff from behind the curtain. He lit a cigar, and a scene shifter reminded him of the no smoking notice. The Emperor smiled and said it would be bad business if his own laws were disobeyed.
The article urges using ribbons to accent bouquets and baskets, noting a well placed bow doubles value. It warns against mismatched ties such as a red necktie on an araucaria or excessive chiffonnade on azaleas, recommending tasteful receptacles to justify a bow.
A lunch counter encounter reveals a former worker, Walter Girl, now reappears after a long absence. The exchange hints at personal history and lingering curiosity among patrons as a server offers to take an order.
Proposals to construct 8235.5 ty, Indiana known as the George W Landes road will be received and let to the lowest responsible bidder at a stated time. Specifications plans profiles and estimates are on file in the Auditor's office Greencastle Indiana. St Hid July 18 25 August 1 posters.
W. W. Tucker physician and surgeon advertises office on Vine street between Washington and Welmont streets Greeneast day.
In Indiana Putnam County the case Delilah E F Sutherlin v Minnie L Miller et al. No 8641 files complaint to foreclose mortgage. Defendants Minnie L Miller and J Albert Miller are non residents and must appear Sept 17, 1914 at Greencastle Courthouse to answer or be defaulted. William M Sutherlin attorney. Weekly July 24 1914.
The article promotes Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the prompt cure for diarrhoea. It claims one dose at the first sign of looseness of the bowels is usually sufficient and urges keeping it on hand for instant use. Available for sale by all dealers.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana announces Chaney R Knight as administrator of the Samuel Rightsell estate deceased. The formal appointment is dated July 1 1914 with law firm James and Allee attorneys at 31 SD July 17.
A vintage advertisement extols Speedway as a soothing balm for tired joints bruises and rheumatic limbs. It claims no skin burning or staining urges purchasing at A Cook Drug store with money back guarantee and attributes discovery to a Scottish physician.
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