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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
2
Local notices report a basket dinner and baptizing service at the Dunkard Church on Sunday, June 28. Several residents are listed as visiting, staying with relatives, or attending events including a chautauqua at Russellville and normal school attendance in Terre Haute.
Mrs. George Cushman from near Putnamville visited Mary Bales and family. Parishioners attended church at Poplar Grove Saturday night. Carrie Strong of Bicknell Indiana visits grandmother Sarah Cline and family. Charles Taber and family visited with William Taber family. Ivan Leonard of Indianapolis stayed with M. Leonair and Mrs. William Stroup near Putnamville. John Trout patronized Greencastle on Saturday. Oscar Trout near Putnamville visited Mary A. Bales Sunday. Locals went to Cloverdale Saturday night for a show. Rev. W. E. Epperson to preach at Poplar Grove Saturday night.
Somerset residents attended the I O O F memorial exercises at Greencastle last Sunday afternoon. Several from the area joined chautauqua events in Russellville and farmers report harvesting rye this week.
STILESVILLE notes William Osborn of Brazil visits his brother. The M E church Ladies Aid Festival is set for Saturday evening on the schoolhouse lawn. Amy Ruark returned from Danville. Chester Pike of Citizens Bank toured Michigan and will return Sunday with a bride to his new farm home on East Main Street. Pike’s former home was in Plain.
The Missionary Circle hosted two hundred seventy five guests at the church. Rev Ransey will preach at the M I church Sunday morning and evening. Miss Sherrell of Terre Haute read, Miss Katie Coble of Amo played piano, Pauline White also performed. Part of the lawn was fenced with bunting and refreshments were served.
Eel River Heights notes show Miss Ruby Young visiting Miss Blue Keck Paerdas in the afternoon. Barnard commencement attended Wednesday night. Mrs. Robert Young visited her mother in Roachdale on Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Keck and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young spent Thursday with the Deans. Miss Bessie Dean visiting sister in Indianapolis. Miss Moyne Crosby spent weekend with Miss Ruth Dean. Sunday visitors include Earl Barker and wife and William Keck and family and Milt Higgins and Harvey Higgins and wives at various homes.
Pleasant Garden residents report good rain in Boone County and corn looks fine. Vandalia Railroad runs a well at the stock pens. Al Huffman ships hogs after losses from pen water shortage. Tom Harper builds a new foundation and porches. Thad Pickett adds an addition. W R McElroy repairs his house. William Cook raises his house and adds two porches. Levi Sears and friends visit Greencastle. Herbert Pollom ships stock carload. Howard Young builds a house near Manhattan and will move. Large crowd attends moving picture show last week.
Putnam County Indiana treasurer offers road bonds for sale at Greencastle court house. Bonds cover J J Roach gravel road Madison township 6120 total, S A Hazelett macadam Greencastle 9680, James Ingram gravel Warren township 10260, A H Haun road Floyd township 12500, R Sutherlin macadam Clinton township 800, R K Sutherlin macadam Clinton and Russell townships 2840. Dated July 16 1914 with first interest May 15 1915 at 4 3 percent. Sealed bids due noon July th. H H Ranyan treasurer. Posters.
Mrs. Rachel Cribley of Beaver Dam Ohio suffered two years with stomach trouble and constipation. After neighbors praised Chamberlain's Tablets she bought a bottle and quickly felt relief. She continued using them for several weeks and was cured. For sale by all dealers.
An advertisement touting Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a universal cure praised by Myre F A Hood of Burrows Indiana for cramps and summer complaint. Sold by all dealers.
W. W. Tucker, physician and surgeon, announces office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut Streets in Greencast.
A physician and surgeon named McGAUGHEY is listed with offices in Evans' Block No. 24 South Tackeon Street and a residence at Bloomington and Seminary, providing telephone contacts 827 for the office and 39 for the residence. The notice claims only one entirely satisfactory treatment.
Notice to non residents of Indiana. Isaac Herbert vs David Swartz et al No 8633 filed to quiet title on real estate. Defendants named as non residents must appear by Sept 7 1914 at Greencastle Court House or answer. Arthur J Hamrick Clerk. Allee James & Allee Attorneys. Weekly June 19.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Mary Ann Crockett deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Green Castle Indiana September 8 1914 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness Clerk Arthur J Hamrick June 16 1914 June 19 notice posted
Mrs. Rose Green of Wabash Indiana reports using Chamberlain's tablets for stomach trouble and constipation and finds them "splendid" and unequaled. The product is sold by all dealers.
Dr. O F Overstreet operates a dental office in the Bence Building on South Vine Street Greencastle Indiana.
A plan led by Alfred Sams with stock offerings of 25 dollars per share aims to ship Oklahoma Negro families to the Gold Coast of Africa aboard a company ship. Sams has sold about 5900 dollars in stock across Seminole and Creek Nation areas, promoting migration as a cure for segregation and unrest. The scheme follows earlier humanitarian and political efforts, including T P Gore’s Africa relocation ideas, and arose after the Crazy Snake rebellion era.
Montreal reports that most black foxes are now held by joint stock companies with breeders valued at 20 000 to 30 000 dollars per pair and pups at 10 000 to 15 000 dollars per pair. Several firms show dividends this autumn from 20 percent upward, with one company distributing 500 percent cash and 500 percent stock bonuses to shareholders. A young woman reportedly earned 10 000 dollars from a 1 000 dollar investment in faxes, and long time fox ranchers now boast net worths around 1 000 000 dollars.
Glenn and Neal Everman attended motorcycle races in Terre Haute. Mrs Dora Fosher and daughter Anita visited Mrs Elmer Watson and daughter. Joe Everman family spent Sunday with W W Goslin near Barnard. Lonie Steele visited Elmer Watson Saturday. Cleve Rogers family visited J W Terry. Tom Hargain of Roachdale visited J W Terry. Ethel Watson visited Edna Guilliams and Moe Quinley of Ladoga visited Friday and Saturday. Ice cream social at U V church in Fincastle Saturday night June 27.
Draft horses used for heavy work are categorized into heavy light and loggers. Ideal drafters are rugged massive horses 15.3 to 17.2 hands tall and up to 1600 pounds with deep bodies and broad chests. They gain strength by weight in the collar, not limb exertion, and require sturdy bone and proper leg placement to avoid rolling.
The description notes build proportions for draft horses and how ideal conformation shifts by market. European and British buyers favor a taller neck and upstanding frame, while American markets prefer different traits. Major U S cities like New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia and Buffalo drive demand for large conveyance horses for docks and heavy trade.
An advertisement promotes Speedway as fast acting relief for rheumatism lumbago sore throat bruised tendons tired feet and sprained muscles. It claims immediate cooling soothing sensation on application and a money back guarantee from the druggist. A free book with each bottle provides full directions and the A. Cook Drug store sells it.
A revised edition of Dr Humphreys Manual of all diseases is published in celebration. The work details care and treatment of the sick using Humphreys Remedies No 1 and related preparations.
Notice states the Judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana has appointed an administrator for the estate of Richard Garrett, deceased. The estate is presumed solvent and the notice is published as part of probate administration.
Black Hawk Louis Senter of Brazil visited last week and returned home Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips of Brazil spending the week nearby. Wheat threshing starts next week in south Putnam as Bertha Craft lies ill with typhoid. Dudley Farney of Brazil spends the week here. Corn crop remains good despite dry weather. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Best of Reelsville visited Henry McCullough Sunday. One-half cent a word for Herald Want ads.
Gerald Lockhart a 12 year old boy fell from a small boat and sank into the Big Sandy River in Pikeville Kentucky. He was submerged for about an hour before bystanders pulled him from the water and revived him. He described a dream filled with music circuses and happiness before waking and asking why he could not stay. He says cramps in the cold water caused his fall but he could swim.
The essay warns that sands of little culverts are covered with loose planks and pose a constant hazard. Drivers must halt before crossing with a load and slow down to walk when horses move briskly to avoid the danger trap.
Advice encourages reading dairy and stock literature and discussing with scientists to broaden the mind and better understand livestock.
Sugar and salt preserve meat by absorbing moisture and slowing decomposition. Turkeys require ample range and fresh water, and should not become fat during breeding season.
Greencastle readers report rapid kidney relief from Dean's Kidney Pills. William Sillery, barber, recalls disordered kidneys resolved after buying at Jones Steven Drug Store. He testifies the cure was lasting and recommends the remedy at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
Trustees’ notices list various officials and their weekly locations for transacting business. Names include J W Knauer, Ernest Kis, Benjamin Wall, Oliver Springh, and others with offices in Jackson, Mason, Monroe, and Marion townships, detailing days and residence or office visits.
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