Local Social Scribbles From Josresville Area
Rain the week was welcomed. Mary and Ethel Ader spent Saturday night and Sunday with grandmother at Clayton. Yneey Sitherlin and wife of Naplis visited with Mr and Mrs George Luther Walton. Grant Todd Hamily, Elsie and Basil Pickett Cloud and Nellie Malayer were visitors with Mr and Mrs Hinkle. Farmers planting a pet hlike is visiting. Joe Weller is very poorly at writing in velp of Jamestown.
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Josresville
B. R
Mary
Ethel Ader
Grandmother
Clayton
Yneey
George Luther
A Peth Hinkle
Wile Joe Weller
Velp
Jamestown
Dr H L Betzner Highlighted In Local Paper
In a special April 17 1914 edition of the Optic News the Wellsville osteopath Dr H L Betzner is extolled as a leading medical figure. A Kirksville Osteopathic School graduate Class of 1911 he has practiced in Wellsville for twenty years and earned broad respect. He is married to Etta Blattner, heads the Commercial Club, and serves in Masonic and church roles. The piece praises his character medical skill and potential to help afflicted mankind through osteopathy now based in Greencastle with his son running Dr Sparnhurst’s office in Donner Block.
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Optic News
H. L. Betzner
Montgomery County
Wellsville
Betzner
Kirksville
Etta Blattner
Commercial Club of
Masonic Order
Stewards
M. E. Church
United States
Betener
Greencastle
Sparnhurst
Donner
Indiana Man Recovers After Mayr Remedy Advert
A Hartford City resident credits Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy with saving his life and letting him avoid surgery. He and others report swift relief from stomach and digestive ailments after taking the remedy, urging readers to obtain the free book and official guidance from Mayr's.
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Mayr
A. Cook Dry
Geo. H. Mayr
Mfg
Whiting St
Chicago
Greencastle Neighbor Testimonials for Doan's Kidney Pills
William W. Matkin of Greencastle Indiana testifies after a railroad wreck he suffered back and kidney pains with frequent urine. Doan's Kidney Pills helped from the first use and restored relief. He offers his endorsement for local papers and notes the product is sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent, remember the name Doan's.
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Daily Herald and
Herald-Democrat
Mr. Matkin
William W. Matkin
Carpenter
S. Washington St
Greencastle
Ind
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dentist Dr O Opens Greencastle Office on Vine Street
A Greencastle Indiana dentist, Dr O, operates from offices in the Bence Building on South Vine Street. The listing notes the practice location and street address for patient visits and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bence Building
South Vine Street
Greencastle
Ind
Speedway Foot Relief Ad Claims Instant Comfort
A vintage style promotional piece for Speedway foot relief lotion promises instant soothing of burning and aching feet. It alleges rapid relief, non staining, and skin safety with a money back guarantee from A. Cook Dry Company and the Speedway makers. Public notices of commerce and consumer guarantees are emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
A. Cook Dry Company
Notice of Sale of School House in Indiana Township
Trustee Otto B Rector of Marion School Township Putnam County Indiana announces at 2 pm June 1 1914 a public auction for the one room brick school house and foundation in district No 9 cash sale purchaser to remove building within 15 days bid not less than two thirds of appraised value. Posters May 8 1914.
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Marion School
Putnam County
Indiana
Otto B. Rector
St Wkly
Mrs F. H. Trubus Praises Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs. F H Trubus of Springsville New York writes that she has used Chamberlain's Tablets off and on for six years whenever her liver seems disordered. They have always acted quickly and given her relief. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Notice of Sale of Road Bonds in Putnam County Indiana
The treasurer of Putnam County Indiana will offer for sale at his court house office in Greencastle bonds for the Henry Sendmyer et al Macadam Road Washington township twenty bonds of 295 dollars each total 5860 dollars and John W Ellis et al Mill Creek Township twenty bonds of 210 dollars each total 4200 dollars. Bonds dated May 6 1914 with first due May 15 1915 at 4 percent interest payable at the county treasurer office. Sealed bids accepted until noon May 16 1914. H H Bunyan Treasurer Putnam County. St Hild May 9-18
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
Henry Sendmyer
Washington Township
John W. Ellis
Mill Creek Township
Court House
H. H. Bunyan
St Hild
Daily advertising is an investment not an experiment
In a concise editorial stance the piece argues that advertising should be treated as a long term asset rather than a temporary trial. It emphasizes planning, measurement, and steady commitment to growth, warning against impulsive, reactive spending.
Armor for Ball Players Protects Catchers and Umpires
A Chicago inventor introduces a new baseball protector that shields the chest and stomach while extending over the shoulders and down to the knees. The flexible armor reduces blows to the catcher and helps the umpire watch the ball, though arms and legs remain uncovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lim
Tool makes square holes in metal by round-bore method
A German inventor Carl Philgus has devised a drill that bores a round hole while cutting the square corners. The drill body features a cross section of a spherical triangle whose equal arcs touch all sides of a square. As it turns, the triangle’s corners roll along the square’s edges, forming precise square holes.
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Carl Philgus
Scientific American
The Law's Delay In a Trial Question
In a courtroom scene Lawyer Fuller now Chief Justice questions the plaintiff Mr Barnes about a prior call. The defense objects to admitting the conversation as evidence. After two hours of argument and a private judges’ conference the court allows Fuller to press the question and Barnes states the plaintiff was not at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barnes
Fuller
A Good Thing About a Girl From a Man’s Standpoint
A humorous remark notes that a girl who wears long skirts provokes a pause in asking her father questions, avoiding embarrassment as she matures. The line reflects a dated gendered viewpoint from a past era and uses ironic tone to comment on propriety.
Women’s ballot clash at Southern Citizenship Congress
Mrs G B Lindsay, Civic League of America, told Atlanta suffragists and others that young society women in the South are nightly debauncing their souls with drink at clubs and cafes. She denounced modern dress and asserted that women would be ostracized for such fashions a generation ago. She opposed votes for women, saying reforms are worse where suffrage exists and urging traditional teachings for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
G. B. Lindsay
Civic League of America
Southern Citizenship Congress
South
Georgia
Cupid Note Found In Monongahela River Misdelivered
Samuel Gallagher pulled a bottle from the Monongahela River containing a note from a young woman seeking correspondence with a married man. The writer described herself as five feet eleven, 166 pounds, dark complexion, nice looking and white, asking for a prompt reply.
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Brownsville
Cupid
Samuel Gallagher
Monongahela River
Gallagher
Italy to Pension Aged Government Workers
Premier Giolitti announced that Italy plans an old age pension for government employees funded by profits from the new government life insurance monopoly which began January 1. The monopoly has issued 22,119 policies totaling about four million dollars in insured value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Giolitti
New Hampshire Vegetable Washer Improves Kitchen Cleaning
An industry noting fear of unclean produce sees relief with a rotating vegetable washer. A stand supports a hollow cylinder on an axis with a side opening and screw top. Vegetables go inside, water fills the receptacle, and the device revolves to cleanse them efficiently.
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New Hampshire
Custom Decrees a Coin Beneath Each New Ship Mast
Pearson's Weekly notes a quaint maritime custom requiring a gold or at least silver coin to be placed under the mainmast of every new ship at launch. The coin shows the year the vessel is completed and may become a lucky prize for collectors, as illustrated by an 1804 dollar recovered from a derelict Yankee schooner at Liverpool.
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Pearson's Weekly
Liverpool
Worthles
Bride Refusal to Work Sparks Cruel Treatment Divorce
In Marinette Wisconsin a three week marriage ends in divorce after Andrew Struch claims his bride refused to work as a clerk in his store to increase the family income. The court ruled the conduct constitutes cruel and inhuman treatment.
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Marinette
Wis
Andrew Struch
Krupp Hotel in Essen Serves Foreign Officials at Loss
Essen's first class Krupp hotel, owned by Jan Bertha Krupp the wealthiest woman in Germany, operates at a loss of over 100000 dollars yearly. Built by Frank Krupp for entertaining foreign government representatives visiting Essen to buy war materiel, it has hosted emperors, kings, and presidents, though ordinary travelers may stay only when officials do not need rooms.
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Essen
Germany
Jan Bertha Krupp
Krupp Works
Frank Krupp
Japan
Russia
International Manners and a German Table School
A German lady has opened a school teaching the art of handling food at table rather than merely eating. The Westminster Gazette suggests an international table manners school could ease animosities more than conferences. It notes the potential influence of Rhodes scholars at Oxford on the issue.
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Oxford
Westminster Gazette
Bird on a twig finds rest under divine care
An evening scene shows Luther noting a small bird perched for the night. He compares it to David, saying it rests content under the shadow of the Almighty and lets God provide its supper and lodging tomorrow.
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Luther
David
Trustees Notices from Madison and Nearby Townships
Public notices list trustees scheduling weekly visits to their homes or offices in Madison Mill Creek Jackson Monroe Floyd Marion and Floyd Townships to conduct office business on specified days including Monday Wednesday Friday Tuesday and Saturday with names J W Knauer Ernest Kivett Benjamin Walls Oliver Stringer D F Etcheson Fred Todd and Watts Rector.
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Jackson Township
Benjamin Walls
Oliver Stringer
Monroe Township
Bainbridge
DF. Etcheson
Floyd Township
Fred Todd
Marion Township
Fillmore
Watts Rector
Luckie Hails Chamberlain's Tablets Relief
Mrs A L Luckie of East Rochester New York suffered from sick headache and despondency due to a weakened stomach. She took Chamberlains Tablets and found them pleasant mild and effective, restoring her health in a few weeks. Sold by all dealers.
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A. L. Luckie
East Rochester
N. Y
Chamberlain
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for William J. Steeg
Cred itors heirs and legatees of William J. Steeg must appear at Putnam Circuit Court in Greencastle Indiana on May 18 1914 to show cause why the final settlement should not be approved and to prove heir ship and receive distributive shares The Clerk Arthur J Hamrick dates April 27 1914. May 1.
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William J. Steeg
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Arthur J. Hamrick
Chamberlain's Liniment advertised for rheumatism
Chamberlain's Liniment is promoted for rheumatism lame back sprains and similar ailments. Mrs Charles Tanner of Wabash Indiana testifies it relieves pain and soreness and has been used by her family for over twenty years. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles at dealers.
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Charles Tanner
Wabash
Ind
Notice of Administration in Wade Miller Estate
The undersigned appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Wade Miller deceased. The estate is supposed to be solvent. Dated April 25 1914. Clement B Knauer Administrator. W H Cullen Attorney May 3 1914.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Wade Miller
Clement B. Knauer
W. Hoh. Cullen
Whooping cough remedy cited by Ohio mother
Mia Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio reports that Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved their coughing and whooping spells and cured the disease in a very short time. Por sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mia
Archie Dalrymple
Crooksville
Ohio
Notice to Non-Residents in Putnam County Court
In the Putnam Circuit Court May Term 1914 Joseph N Fordice vs Henry D Foley et al Complaint No 8604 the plaintiff files to foreclose mortgage with affidavit that Henry D Foley and Millie J Foley are non residents of Indiana defendants must appear by June 26 1914 at Greencastle Court and answer or demur to the complaint or be heard in absence Clerk Arthur J Hammex and Plfs Atty F S Hamilton May 6 12 19 Daily Weather line shows.
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Putnam Circuit Court
Joseph N. Fordice
Henry D. Foley
Hamilton
Millie J. Foley
Indiana
Greencastle
W W Tucker Physician and Surgeon Listing
W W Tucker physician and surgeon maintains an office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut Streets in Greencastle Indiana.
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W. Mc McGaughey
Bloomington
Seminary Streets
Evans’ Block
South
Jackson Street
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut St
Creencastie
Ind
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Medicine
iPoplar Street
Donner Block
Charles Aman
Charluman
East Chestnut ‘Reet
Hartford City
Nilay
DR. O, Ploverstreet
Metail
SPES
Italy
Madison Township
J. W. Knauer
Mill Cre Township
Ernest Kivett
Tee
State of Indiana
Arthur J. Hammex
Ff. S. Hamilton
Plifs
Atty. St
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