Indiana Supreme Court ties railroad liability to fire sparks
The Indiana Supreme Court recently ruled that a railroad company may be liable for damages from engine sparks, reflecting a shift toward mandatory proof of negligence. The decision, viewed as strict by railroads, aligns with growing personal responsibility in fire prevention and mirrors pending cases in Marion County and Illinois law on related duties.
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Indiana
Marion
Lauretta Morgan
Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Bluffton Mother
Mrs John Gratt of Bluffton Ohio says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured her four ill children whooping cough years ago. The testimonial appears in the ad copy noting the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
John Gratt
Bluffton
Ohio
Mahi Ities
Hana Tion Trmiajry
Boillot
Tetalati’s
Maxwell
Brenchman
Brazil Road Meeting Plans for Auto Tourist Route
Brazil Indiana May 15 Scott Johnson chairman of the good roads division met with his group to finalize plans for a meeting next week with Vigo and Putnam counties. They will decide on a road day for auto tourists and discuss improvements to the National road. County officials Alva Sh teervande and Charley Bachelder were asked to attend.
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Brazil
Ind
Scott Johnson
Good Roads Division
Brazil Chamber of Commerce
Vigo
Putnam Counties
Alvash
Teervande
Charley Bachelder
Putnamville
James P. Hughes
Unclear fragmentary notes reveal racing hopes and social quips
Fragmentary text recalls a racer aiming for new cars and a near track record, alongside satirical quips from an Ohio minister about men and morals. The piece mingles racing chatter with humorous observations on society and behavior.
Frustrated politician clashes with lampooning editor
A heated exchange unfolds between a candidate for state inspector and a printer from The Lyre. The candidate accuses the paper of cuttings from his plat form while the editor faces threats and a chaotic scene including a chair hurled and readers prompted to buy garments amid mounting tensions.
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Idhees
Statesman
Robert Burns
Prince
Scott
Mason
Buttonless shirt invention mocks laundry norms
An early note describes a buttonless masculine shirt invention. The garment fastens with a neck opening car and eyelet holes, secured by a string that tightens in front. After passing the head, the string is pulled to hold the shirt, then released to remove it.
Notice of Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Putnam County
Sheriff Theodore Boes announces a public auction on June 5 1915 in Greencastle Indiana to sell the rents and profits of the west half of the northwest quarter of section 26 and east half of the northeast quarter of section 27 township 13 north range 4 west Putnam County Indiana to satisfy a decree of 4342.49 plus costs. If rents do not cover, the fee simple of the property may also be sold. The sale is at the south door of the courthouse and proceeds go to the Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati Ohio and cross-complainants.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Union ‘Central “Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Florence McLaughlin
Nathan McLaughlin
Rorr Ngon Stevenson
EL Wek
Raph West
William O. Allen
John W. Th
Mikie Ai Fleece
Selden D. Maddox
Charles W
James se @lark
Allen
G. Hypes
Harley G, Hyves
Joseph
B. Fleece
Seldon D. Maddox
Charles W. Martin
Union Central Life Insurance Insurance Company
Greencastle
Pulithi
Theodore Boes
Jackson Boyd
Restored to Perfect Health Confident Testimony
Mrs. E Dutsche of Rome New York reports relief from headaches dizziness despondency poor appetite and constipation after taking Chamberlains Tablets for four to five years. She credits the medicine with restoring her to perfect health and notes it is available everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Notice of Final Settlement Estate
Creditors heirs and legatees of Spencer Riggle deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Green Castle Indiana on May 31 1915 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and prove heirship to receive distributive shares. Clerk Harry W Moore notes the date May 10 1915.
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Spencer Riggle
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Harry W. Moore
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The circuit court appoints Susie Hopwood as administrator of the Mary E B Hopwood estate in Putnam County Indiana now deemed insolvent. The notice is dated April 23 1915 and Attorney B F Corwin attends.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Mary EB. Hopwood
Susie Hopwood
B. F. Corwin
Feeding Animal Inter for Eggs
Historical notes on poultry feeding contrasts 1889 to modern methods with bone cutters and green bone as seasonal feeds. It discusses meat scraps, worm protein, and dangers of overfeeding while stressing the need for animal matter in ration for profitable egg production.
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Hecate Accri
F. W. Mann Lee
Bate AR UY
Oes
Profits by Percentage Reflects Business Success
A discussion on measuring business success by return on capital rather than total income. A farmer earning five thousand with a hundred thousand investment is five percent, but the same income on fifty thousand is ten percent, signaling smarter use of resources and greater impact on growth.
Trustee Notices From Arteaped Township Address
Trustee announces weekly in home at Floyd area to conduct office business every Wednesday and will be in Sayers Book Store Greene County during term of office. Contact phone listed as 238.
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Washington
J. O. Mullinix
Reelsville
Township
Floyd Ans
Marion Township
Emerson E. Risar
Tellit Teri Trps Stee
Malion Kilmore
S C. Sayers Book Store
Greeneas
Mable
Groistle Township
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Greencastle Township
Harry Talbott
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