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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
2
A flaring 1900s style ad proclaims Speedway as a cure for tired joints bruises and rheumatic limbs. It promises rapid relief from pains and sprains without burning the skin and claims a money back guarantee if results aren t seen. The ad urges readers to buy at local stores and stresses large sizes for best results.
William Sutherlin as commissioner will sell at Greencastle Indiana the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter in section 17 township 14 north range 5 west for cash at 10 o’clock a m on June 13 1914 in an action for partition in Putnam Circuit Court James A1spaugh plaintiff Milison Goddard et al defendants. Sale proceeds go to the highest bidder at not less than two thirds of the appraised value.
Notices and ads from a 1914 newspaper fragment. Chamberlains Liniment praised for rheumatism relief with a testimonial from W A Lockhard of Homer City New York. Also final settlement notice for Oliver J Shaw estate in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana with June 18 1914 date and witness clerk Arthur J Hamrick. Colic remedy testimonial from S N Galloway Stewart SC notes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Notice to heirs and legatees of Ernest R. McCammack deceased to appear at Greencastle Indiana in Putnam Circuit Court on June 26 1914 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares this May 30 1914. The court monthly notice appears in The Herald.
A compilation of trustee meeting times across Madison, Jackson, Monroe Floyd and Marion townships plus a Putnam Circuit Court notice in Greencastle. It lists trustees J W Knauer Ernest Kivett Benjamin Walls Oliver Stringer D E Etcheson Fred Todd rector and Clement KB Knauer as administrator with a sale of real estate in the 1914 case against Daniel B Millar et al. The notice calls on non resident defendants to appear by September 8 1914.
Charline Saline, 36, deserts Capt. Vincent A. Menuez, 73, a Civil War veteran and Fort Leavenworth cemetery commandant, after discovering his job and home are in a military graveyard. She leaves Leavenworth for Galveston aboard a train, ending a marriage begun by mail. The tale spans funds, status, and a dramatic exit.
The sport of water jousting is described as safe and spectacular for boys. Knights ride logs with esquires paddling, sparring to knock opponents into the water while remaining upright. Tournaments crown an undefeated champion through successive bouts.
A reader explains tricks using a burning glass to drop a ring from a bottle by focusing sunlight on the thread. It describes making a lens from ice to ignite a fire and other sun based stunts, noting ice lenses work briefly on hot days.
Giles de Retz known as Barbe Bleue built a grim legend. An Italian alchemist swore strength came from infant blood and he trapped many children at Chamtoce castle by the Loire. Local suspicions led to his capture and he was burned at Nantes in 1449.
Regina O Kane fills a secretary post and captivates the office. The vice president and manager debate language use and propriety as Regina’s affective charm disrupts routine. She resigns to marry Mr Biggar, ending the spectacle.
The Federal bureau of education urges strong high school programs in great musical literature. It does not object to canned music but calls for musical appreciation courses for third and fourth year students, covering history, famous musicians, forms, and aesthetics.
Charles W. Heitmuller of Hyattsville grows canteloupes on 250 acres of the former McCulloch estate, proving the crop can thrive without irrigation. His success spurs plans to plant 30 acres and ship 10 000 crates to New York Philadelphia and Washington, offering hope for Prince George County farms and idle estates.
Livingston New Jersey grower George T Hulsizer rigs a biplane style glider with a 100 gallon boiler sprinkler to water two acres of taters during a drought. A windlass rope system raises and lowers the sprinkler to moisten crops.
Charles Inman of Hartford City Indiana survived a knife incident after using Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. He credits the treatment with restoring his health after seven years of illness and costly operations, praising rapid improvement and return to work. The advertisement promotes remedies, cautions about imitators, and invites inquiries and free literature.
The Court appoints Riley Allen administrator of the estate of George Lewis Allen late of Putnam County Indiana deceased with the appointment dated June 6 1914 The undersigned attorney William M Sutherlin is listed on the notice APVERISE IN THE HERALD.
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