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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
3
The fragment hints at coal supply slogans or trade phrases listing Brazilian and American coal markets in Indiana West Virginia and Pocahontas Lump and Mine Bin Coal. It reads like a trade card urging buyers to place orders for the best coal sources across multiple regions and types.
The Commissioners of Putnam County Indiana received no bids for the construction and improvement of a highway proposed by George W Skelton et al. The board appointed two viewers and an engineer on September 1 1918 to prepare an estimate. The auditor’s office shows an approved estimate of 12500.00 dollars.
Indiana clerk James B Bunten notes airhartm art audit dates and deadlines including October 24th July and October 31 in a clipped official record.
Probate cause No. 8659 in Putnam County Indiana Circuit Court September Term 1913. Guardian William B. Vestal seeks order to sell real estate of Clara Sallust for debts. Defendants Maurice Dyer Faussett Horace Wilson Faussett George A. Sallus notified non residents or unknown addresses. hearing set November 12 1913 in Greencastle.
The heirs are notified to appear and make proof of heirship to receive their distributive shares. Witness, The Clerk of said Court, this 10th day of October 1915, ARTHUR J. HAMRICK, Clerk Putnam Circuit Court Lt S D Oct, 17th.
The Fire Marshals Association of North America adopted a resolution at a Philadelphia meeting urging fire prevention taught in public schools. It champions conservation, safer building practices, and public education to reduce fire waste across the United States and Canada.
Indianapolis report says Mrs Cornelia Cole Fairbanks wife of former Vice President Charles W Fairbanks died at 7 45 am at the family home after nine days of pneumonia Her husband and most children were at her bedside Frederick Fairbanks was en route from California Expected to arrive tomorrow evening She was born in Ohio and spent much of her youth in Pennsylvania as a descendant of Revolutionary era families.
A warning on the dangers of common cold follow-on illnesses and praise for Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy as a safe, affordable cure available from all dealers.
The state fire marshal calls on Indiana cities to pass fire limit ordinances creating restricted districts for safer building practices. Enforcement is stressed as critical to reduce fire losses and permit issuance, with Kokomo cited as an example of progress and cooperation with city planning efforts.
The article lists signs of rain from animal behavior and natural cues such as shrinking cattle, drying weather, fog and halos, and birds. it also notes long fasting practices among the talus of India and high potato consumption in Germany and Ireland. It cites a per capita potato figure of about 504 pounds.
The Brazil Times announces a change in ownership with the sale of controlling stock from Lee T. Waterman to Raper and Wadsworth of the Terre Haute Post. Waterman retires, two Scripps-McRea League affiliated editors take charge, and rumors tie Demas Demine to the deal while Waterman retains some stock.
Advice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to sharpen appetite speed digestion and renew desire for meals. Sold by dealers.
In Putnam County Indiana Laura Byrd sues George P Byrd for divorce in the Putnam Circuit Court No vember Term 1915. Complaint No S518 filed by Allee James & Allee attorneys with affidavit that defendant is a non resident and notice requires defendant to appear December 17 1918 or demur at Greencastle court house per clerk Arthur T Hamrick.
Notice is given to creditors heirs and legatees of William H McCray deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Greencaste, Indiana on November 1 191% to show cause why final settlement and counts with the estate should not be approved and to file proof of heirship. Witness the Clerk of Court on October 3 1415.
The Board of Commissioners of Putnam County Indiana will accept proposals in Greencastle for 6615.8 feet of gravel road improvement on the L A Dicks road Marion Township. Bids due by 2 p m November 1913 with bonds double bid amount and county resident or local surety. Right to reject all bids reserved.
Putnam County Treasurer and Auditor urge taxpayers to verify personal property and land assessments, pay on time, and designate correct properties for payment. Delinquent taxes accrue penalties, and errors must be corrected through the Auditor. Receipts should reflect all real and personal property and be checked for accuracy before leaving.
A fragmentary notice mentions Tecker Miysiema and Saracen at Ofies Vine Street between Washington and Walnut Street with unclear surrounding details.
The advertisement proclaims E Ru Sa pile cure contains no opiates or poisonous drugs. It claims other pile medicines are harmful and promise a $50 forfeit warranty. Jones Stevens Co Sole is named as the reliable Greencastle druggists selling it.
Greencastle residents praise Jones Stevens Drug Co for introducing Adler i wa a buckthorn bark and glycerine German remedy claimed to cure appendicitis and now relieve sour stomach pain quick. The single dose is said to ease stomach discomfort and constipation instantly.
Residence at corner Micomintion and Seminary streets with office in Evans' Block No 24 South Jackson Street. Office telephone 327 and residence telephone 309.
Notice to tan payers of Marion Township announces no bids for highway construction on August 30 1913 due to cost estimates by viewers and engineers being higher than procurement costs. A bid estimate of 11135 74 was approved by the board led by commissioners Gardner Houck Bunten and auditor Arhart.
Notice to taxpayers of Warton Township describes the bidding for a road improvement for A J Cline et al. on Aug 24 1913 and the Sept 1 1914 appointment of two viewers and an engineer to estimate costs. The Auditor's office reports an approved estimate of 10093.80 dollars.
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