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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
3
Washington Star recounts Higgins Wentworth teasing three sailors who claimed captains Williams Everett and Jane. The farmer exposes confusion among the trio and quips that going to sea with three captains deserves the wreck, ending with a sharp rebuke.
In Putnam Circuit Court September Term 1913 John J C Clay sues Richard Biddle et al to quiet title on real estate in Putnam Indiana. Defendants non residents are warned to appear November 3 1918 at Greencastle Court House or default will be entered. Arthur J Hamrick clerk Hays Murphy attorneys. Weekly Sept 5.
In West Chester Pal William Gibson convicted of carrying concealed deadly weapons and threatening wo u in Pocopson township was sentenced by Judge Hemphill to one year in jail from arrest. A record error switched eight months from conviction. The longer term will be entered, allowing early release on good behavior, correcting the mistake and freeing Gibson soon.
A tipton resident recounts how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stopped his son's dreadful cold and cough after one bottle, ending fears of consumption. The ad notes the product is sold by all dealers.
A humorous exchange features a book agent and a man arguing over a title mishearing. The agent clarifies one book title while a pun about a far bigger amount is highlighted, framed by a judge’s remark.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quote depicts a humorous chat on a Massachusetts plan to levy an annual fifty dollar fine on all bachelors. The exchange shows mixed views on the proposal.
Merciful. Mrs. Benham recalls not giving a definite answer when first proposed. Benham counters that the sentence was suspended. Judge remarks end the brief courtroom exchange.
Quote filled notice notes a motto about patience and steady progress attributed to J G Holland. It contrasts a slow growth approach with enduring results and implies a public message about diligence.
RK A Mason members of Greencaste chapter No 22 are called to a stated convocation Wednesday at 7 30 evening. M 8 Miller H P BR BE Caldwell, Secretary will preside and conduct the business.
A caller identifies as ma am asks for assistance to scratch her back and requests help from a timekeeping agent. The reply acknowledges the request with a courteous prompt offer to assist and closes with a ready service stance.
A loud, pompous man at a Washington hotel, claiming New York origins, harassed staff for days. He demanded two parlor car seats on the 4 o'clock New York train and had tickets delivered to the train, one chair for sitting and one for feet. The incident was noted by the Cleveland Leader.
A trained ostrich escaped restraint during a formal musical performance, peering over footlights and intruding into the orchestra. The presenter apologized, saying the act must pause until a new orchestra leader is hired because the current one lacks hair on the head, which the bird misinterprets as a signal.
In a Chicago News quotation a maid asks for a durable hammock and the floorwalker says none can be guaranteed for her case. The exchange pivots to a joking lie about a homely girl guaranteeing any hammock under discussion. A Red Hen quip follows about a man pursuing a case after attention from a pretty girl.
A man obsessed with inventing a noiseless coal chute speaks fervently to onlookers. He imagines a steady coal flow reducing neighborhood noise and nerves as coal runs through a shaft amid interruptions from outside sounds.
A Philadelphia man playing regtime at home was shocked when his daughter intervened in a humorous scene involving music and neighbors. The daughter teased that neighbors would close their windows if they disliked his playing, prompting the man to stop after she hugged him and claimed she would be blamed for the scene.
A quoted segment shows a guest confessing trouble delivering a banquet speech due to a sore throat. The response suggests a quick quip about excuse and illness as a way to dodge the moment. The exchange captures a lighthearted, informal tone.
A fragmented historical text captures a lawyer addressing a judge in a tense courtroom, noting repeated phrases of “my lord, my unfortunate client” as the audience fades and other participants react. The passage emphasizes dramatic, old fashioned rhetoric and unsettled proceedings.
Betty Carter rejects her father Mr Carter’s wish for a wealthier match and insists on Richard Guilford her heart’s choice. A rural plot thickens as Richard returns from the city with a plan to secure Betty’s future, while Thatcher presses his suit. Betty contemplates eloping or marrying for love as a surprising discovery of Richard’s land wealth surfaces.
Tickets to Chattanooga offered at 11.60 round trip with return by Sept 28 and extension to Oct 17. Special cars depart Greencastle Sept 19 at 3 25 p m for Department Special in Louisville. For reservations contact W W Gilgis Monon Route Bedford Indianapolis Sept 10.
The Daily Herald will raise its price to 10 cents a week due to higher printing and operating costs. Subscriptions delivered to city readers will begin the new rate starting the week of October 1.
Local readers are told a single dose of Adlerika a bowel and stomach remedy combines ruckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas instantly. The ad claims rapid appetite and touted cure for appendicitis and removal of old foul matter. Sold by Jones Stevens druggists.
The notice warns that E Ru Sa pile cure contains no opiates while other pile medicines include narcotics and poisons. It claims a guaranteed cure or a forfeit and identifies Jones Stevens as a sole seller in Greencastle.
CHAS WYATT advertises vault work at reasonable prices with contact via phone 2 on 718.
Time table shows north and southbound departures and arrivals with early morning and afternoon slots. Listed are Big Four service details and daily versus Sunday-exception adjustments, including west and eastbound times and special notes.
A physician and surgeon located on O Mee Vine Street between Washington and Walnut in Greencastle Indiana. The notice places medical practice in the town and identifies the street location for patients seeking care.
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