Local notices and personal appointments appear in Madison and surrounding townships
Residents list weekly at home or business sites to transact office duties in Madison, Floyd, Marion, Monroe and Fillmore townships with several names and schedules. Notices announce sick headache remedies by Amberlain’s Tablets and estate final settlements in Greene County Indiana, plus Chamberlain’s Liniment endorsements and local sale notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Luckie
East Rochester
Estate of Wade Miller Appointed in Putnam County Court
Notice announces Clement B. Knauer as administrator of Wade Miller estate in Putnam County Indiana with court designation and date of April 26 1914. The document cites insolvency of claims and probate administration in a legal notice style.
Notice to Non-Residents in Putnam Circuit Court
The State of Indiana warns Henry D Foley and Millie J Foley non residents to appear or plead to a foreclosure complaint filed May 4 in Putnam Circuit Court, 26 June term in Greencastle. Clerk Arthur J Hamrick notes the plaintiffs attorney I S Wilton. Daily May 5 12 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patna
Joseph N. Fordiceva
Henry J. Foley
I. S .Wilton
Henry D. Foley
Millie J. Poley
Indiana
Putnam Circuit
Givencastle
A. Y
Arthur J. Hamrick
YS. Hamilton
Pits
W W Tucker Physician and Surgeon Office Greencastle Rd
Greencastle area physician and surgeon W W Tucker maintains offices on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut St
Greencastle Rd
Homemade soap and borax wash for textiles
A simple cold water wash uses one third soap dissolved in two gallons water with a heaping tablespoon of borax. Soak two to three days, rub lightly, rinse, wring, and air dry. fabrics stay soft and do not shrink. Family of six uses three pails of water per wash. Blankets remain fluffy, shawls and sweaters come out like new when dried on a sheet.
Chocolate Cake Recipe From Old Cliques
A historical recipe lists ingredients for chocolate cake: two ounces chocolate one third cup hot water half cup butter one and one half cups sugar four eggs half cup milk one teaspoon vanilla two cups flour three level teaspoons baking powder. It describes melting chocolate, beating eggs, creaming butter and sugar, folding in flour and milk, and baking about fifty minutes. frosting uses butter sugar coffee and vanilla.
Escalloped Potatoes and Baking Without an Oven
Instructions for preparing baked dishes on a hot plate. Keep the article well covered to prevent burning and begin with simple items like potatoes before tackling pies and puddings. Use a heavy iron skillet to retain heat, and avoid over high heat.
Washing Method Promises Thorough Clean Without Scrubbing
A simple home wash uses a boiler with water and laun dry soap boiled, then adds kerosene oil. After soap dissolves, two thirds full, clothes are bathed five to eight minutes and come out white. Water can be reused for subsequent loads, claiming dramatically reduced labor.
Cleaning a Soiled Baby’s Carriage Robe With Gasoline Flour
A dated home remedy instructs using two gallons of gasoline dissolved flour to clean a baby carriage robe. The robe is immersed and rubbed for minutes with special attention to soiled areas, then rinsed with an equal amount of gasoline. It is hung to dry, heated, and brushed to release flour dust, leaving the robe white and fluffy.
Bloodstains To Remove Blood From Silk Fabrics
How to remove stains from thin silk and unwashable fabrics using laundry starch mixed with water to form a cream like paste. Apply dab on dish then place stain on it, cover with another dab, let dry, shake off, repeat if needed. A sentimental closing line from George W. Bethune about maternal comfort.
Penny in the scent bottle puzzle between Eva and Aunt Mary
A puzzled Little Eva asks about a scent bottle shown by Aunt Mary while wondering how to retrieve a penny, turning a simple toy into a curious moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Eva
Aunt Mary
Doings of Greencastle Readers Endorse Kidney Pills
Local readers in Greencastle learn kidney duty and seek to filter blood with Dom’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. Belle Hinkle of 609 Illinois St. testifies she gained relief after twinges and fatigue, urging readers to ask for Dean’s Kidney Pills at 50c in stores. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Ackache
Dom
Belle Hinkle
Illinois St
Ind
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Dentist Dr O F Overstreet Listed in Greencastle Ad
Dr O F Overstreet announces dental services in the Bence Building on South Vine Street Greencastle Indiana with an office in Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bence
South Vine Street
Greencastle
Ind
Speedway Foot Comfort Boosts Fatigued Feet
An advertisement promises rapid relief for tired feet using Speedway oil. It claims quick soothing effects, cooling relief, and protection for skin and fabrics, with a money back guarantee from The A. Cook Dry Company and Speedway makers. Buy a bottle today for instant comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
A. Cook
Ompany
Notice of Sale of School House in Indiana
Trustee Otto B Rector of Marion School Township Putnam County Indiana will sell at public auction at 2 p m on June 1 1914 the one room brick school house with its foundation in school district No 9 cash only purchaser to remove the building from the lot within 15 days of sale bids not less than two thirds of appraised value poster dated May 8 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion School
Putnam County
Indiana
Otto B
St Wkly
Beating Liver Disorder with Chamberlains Tablets
Mrs. F H Trubus of Springsville New York testifies after six years of use that Chamberlains Tablets act quickly to relieve a disordered liver. The product is available from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alout
Hamberlain
Jehie Dalrymple
Crooksville
Ohio
Chamberlain’s
F H. Trubus
Springsville
N.Y
Notice of Sale of Road Bonds in Putnam County Indiana
The treasurer of Putnam County Indiana offers for sale road bonds at the Court House Greencastle until sold. Bonds include Henry Sendmyer et al maca dam road Washington township twenty bonds of 298 each total 5860 dollars and John W Ellis et al road Mill Creek Township twenty bonds of 210 each total 4200 dollars. Bonds dated May 16 1914 first interest due May 15 1915 at 4 1 2 percent. Sealed bids due by noon May 16 1914. H H Bunyan Treasurer. 4t May 6-9-18
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
Henry Sendmyer
Washington Township
John W. Ellis
Mill Creek Township
H. H. Bunyan
W M McGaughey Physician and Surgeon Ad
W M McGaughey, physician and surgeon, lists residence at the corner of Bloomington and Seminary streets and offices at Evans' Block No 24 South Jackson street with telephone numbers 327 for the office and 339 for the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. McGaughey
Bloomington and
Seminary Streets
Evans’ Block
South
Jackson Street
Daily Advertising as Investment Not an Experiment
A defense of advertising as a strategic investment argues it yields measurable returns, urging marketers to view campaigns as long term capital rather than experimental spending. Industry leaders emphasize consistency, testing, and data to justify budgets and optimize growth.
Trust in God and seek first the Kingdom of Heaven
A religious riff argues that Christ’s promise to provide all needs is fulfilled when believers trust Him fully. It contrasts Miller Willis’s faith and travel for ministry with others chasing “larger things,” urging selflessness and implicit trust to receive God’s provision. A public notice follows, inviting bids in Putnam County Indiana for gravel road work known as the A H Hann road in Floyd Township.
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God
Christ
Esaus
Earth
Solomon
North
Georgia
Miller Willis
Klaus
Philip
Enoch
Phillip
Apostles
North Georgia
Lord Jesus Christ
Cumberland Presbyterian
PIANISSIMO ANDANTINO A Window Portrait of Love and Art
In a Harlem tenement, Bertha spies a pale violinist across the court as June heat gnaws at life. Her longing for art clashes with practical duties while a neighbor’s music stirs dreams of fame, love, and sacrifice amid a crowded, noisy street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susa Young Gates
Frank A Mungey Company
Bertha
May
Columbia
Harlem
Lucy
Hertha
Masecagni
Angulah
Europe
Mercy and a Samaritan’s care in a psalmic plea
A devotional plea asks for divine mercy and guidance like the Good Shepherd seeking the lost sheep. The speaker invokes Jesus’ parable like the Samaritan and prays for favor and a place in God’s house for all time, citing a St Jerome reference from 400 A. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho
St. Jerome
Putnam County to Let Contract for James Ingram Road
Putnam County Indiana Greencastle board of commissioners will let to the lowest responsible bidder a contract to construct 15610.6 feet of macadam road improvement in Warren Township known as the James Ingram road. Plans and specifications are on file in the Auditor's office.
Bids Sought for 6645 Feet of Macadam Road in Greencastle
Putnam County Indiana invites sealed proposals for 6645 feet of macadam road improvement on the S. A. Hazzett road in Greencastle Township. Bids due June 1 1914 at 2 PM local time. Lowest responsible bidder to be chosen with bonds and affidavits as required. Right to reject all bids reserved. Work to be completed within a reasonable time. Posters issued May 7 21 and May 15-22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Putnam
Indiena
Greencastle
Indiana
Floyd Township
Putnam County
A. H. Hann
County of
State of
Warren Township
James Ingram Road
C. L. Airhart
Treencastle
Greencastle Township
Putnam Couny
S. A. Hazeett Road
T H
Notice to Bridge Contractors Indiana 1914 bids for four bridges
Sealed proposals will be received by Putnam County Board of Commissioners at the Auditor's office in Greencastle until 1 o'clock p m on June 1 1914 for four flat top reinforced concrete bridges. Locations include Allee ford Marion Township Sulpher Springs ford Hartford and Sutherlin ford Floyd Township near Greencastle Filmore Center school house Bainbridge road. Plans and specifications are on file in the Auditor's office. Lt Airhart Auditor Putnam County. May 7 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Putnam County
Indiana
Auditor's Office
Said County
Greencastle
Allee Ford
Marion Township
Sulpher Springs Ford
Filmore
Ind
Hartford
Floyd Townhip
Center Schoolhouse
Bainbridge Road
Sutherlin Ford
Floyd Township
Grove and
Airhart
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana Administrator of the estate of Christian J Brown late of Putnam County Indiana deceased. Dated this 4th day of May 1914 W. Ross Aker Administrator W H T L Cullen Atty 31 SD May 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Eg
Palm Circuit Court
Greeneas Indiana
Circuit Court of
Putnamounty
State of Indiana
Wade Miller
Putnam County
Indiana
Solent
Clement B. Knauer
W. H. H. Cullen
Atty
Circuit Court
State of
Christian J. Brown
W. Ross Aker
W.H. TL. Cullen
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Madison Township
Maditownship
W. Knauer
Mill Creek
MY & Ice
Ernest Kivetyt
Oliver Stringer
Monroe Township
Bainbridge
Db. K. Etcheson
Floyd
Todd
Marion Waship
Vito Rector
Putnam Jeau Court
St W
Chamberlain
Charles Tanner
Wabash
Chamberin
Vena County
Baby's Carriage
George W. Bethune
DR. O. F
Overstreet
George W. Haynie
L. Rirhart
St Hild
Pianissimo
Andantino
Schoolboy
Herald Office
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