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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
2
Poem contrasts misfit men with hustling success stories across an old world frame. Mentions Lincoln Garfield and a farmer boy who rises, noting envy and perseverance amid economic variance and social judgment.
A collage of humorous quotes and reflections from Judge writers, featuring Walt Mason Strickland Gillilan and others. Topics range from aging and advice to marriage, weather, hard work, and everyday quirks with literary dialects and playful anecdotes.
At the cinema a lively group jokes about a man in hunting gear and a feeble minded woman. George spins stories from tarantula bites to a Universal gooflinker animal while the others laugh and question what is real. The scene ends with plans for more entertainment.
Edgar J. Wilson, Trustee of Floyd Township, states he will be at his Floyd Township home every Wednesday to conduct official business. This notice serves to inform residents of regular in-person office hours and the public accessibility to township matters.
Greencastle Township trustee Harry Talbott will conduct township business in the S. C. Sayers Book Store office in Greencastle each weekday during his term. Phone 2388.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Christian J Brown deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Greensburg Indiana on May 20 1915 to show cause why the final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness the Clerk of Court Harry W Moore on May 5 1915 St Weekly May 7th
Notice to heirs and legatees of Stansfield P. Browning deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on May 17 1915 to show cause if any this 26th day of April 1915. Harry W. Moore St Weekly April 30 1915.
Notice to heirs and legatees of Wade A. Miller to appear in Castle Indiana on May 17 1915 and show cause why proof of heirship should not be received. Dated April 24 1915. 31 Weekly April 30.
Heirs and legatees of Spencer Riggle deceased are notified to appear in Castle, Indiana on the 31st day of May 1915 to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. This notice is dated May 10, 1915 and appears in the St Weekly of May 14.
Sealed bids for groceries bread meats clothing farm tools mill feed and other supplies will be received at the Indiana State Farm Greencastle Indiana R R 7 until 1 30 o clock Thursday May 20 1915 Proposals furnished on application C E Talkington Supt.
A farmer and his wife reminisce on twenty five years of marriage. She urges a grand silver wedding celebration and proposes killing the fattest pig for a banquet. He replies that the animal cannot be blamed for past events and contemplates a modest acknowledgment.
In a witty exchange Gaspit declares himself a self-made man. Cynicus compliments the act while Gaspit questions the charitable deed. Cynicus responds that the act was relieving heaven of responsibility.
Invented as a small simple device that fits any automobile it shuts off gasoline flow to the carburetor when locked. The only fuel available is what remains in the carburetor making car theft nearly impossible.
A Dallas merchandise house tests roller skates for shipping clerks, claiming workers can double output and avoid constant walking. Also notes inventions include a hay and grain stacker by A Harvey and James M Harvey, and a shoe lace fastener with metal clasps to keep laces tied.
A large Alderney bull owned by Chas. Gon ar near Snydertown charged a passing express on the Philadelphia and Reading line. The animal leaped a five-rail fence and struck a car, denting its side, then collapsed but rose and returned to its pasture. No injuries reported.
Putnam County Indiana board of commissioners invites sealed bids by June 7 1915 2 PM for 7874 feet of gravel road on the J H Strain road in Washington township. Plans and specs in Greencastle auditors office. Bonds double bid required with at least one local or licensed surety. Right to reject bids reserved.
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