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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription and delivery terms with prices for single copies by mail at 10 cents a week, 2 cents per copy, and a yearly rate of 3.00. It states the publication is entered as second class mail at Greencastle Indiana post office.
The Tribune argues for a bold reorganization of the State Democratic committee, urging action aligned with Bryan in Nebraska and Wilson in New Jersey. It emphasizes resisting brewery influence and the machine politics that have controlled state and national party directions.
The Tribune urges restraint in personal attacks while examining Donn M. Roberts as a Terre Haute mayoral figure and potential Indiana governor candidate. It recalls Crawford Fairbanks and past Democratic battles, warns against Vigo county dominance, and cautions that urban machines could sway the district.
DePauw co-eds anticipate a 4 30 p m Christmas surprise meeting with Miss Mabel Webb in charge and Miss Mona Sommers reading. Two special musical numbers are planned and every girl is invited to share a favorite Christmas thought in a short open session.
A terse tax notice fragment refers to figures such as 1913 25 25 60 25 16 25 13 and 8.30 3.75 1, indicating a historic assessment or levy breakdown. The text lists numeric entries and may reflect due amounts or tax codes from an old municipal record.
The committee chaired by Professor W. M. Blanchard invites applications for admission to Sigma Delta Psi. Tryouts will occur once enough applicants are gathered. Members include President Geo R. Grose and Professors Blanchard Barnes Longden Sweet and Tilden.
The Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir performed in native costumes at Meharry Hall under the Y M C A. About three hundred heard the concert. Miss Anna Jones impressed with Land of Mine. Miss Ida Owen sung Ernani from Verdi with the choir.
About fifteen hundred men and women are expected for a five day Student Volunteer Convention in Kansas City beginning December 31. DePauw will send six delegates: Ada Frazeur Flossy Tippy Marie Adams WilHam Cline Wilbur Stonex and Joseph Elliott. Speakers include Miss Louise Brooks of New York and Harry T Heinzman of Topeka.
Samuel Fisher, a DePauw alumnus and longtime Greencastle resident and druggist, died last Sunday in Indianapolis. His body was brought to Greencastle for burial Tuesday. He was an uncle of Donald Walker and Miss Nellie Walker.
The obituary notes a former student who had many friends in Greencastle and elsewhere, and who was well known in the community for years.
DePauw University will award "D" sweaters tomorrow at chapel to captain Grady Rowan Harvey House Anderson Cochran Frazeur Moore Gardner Northway Sefton Coffee Thomas Sharp Dunn Long Johnston Woodruff and coach Thomas A. Bogle. Alumni Manager Heber Ellis and Student Athletic Manager Ray Colson will also receive "D" sweaters. Thirteen others receive "R" sweaters for limited play. Chapel starts at 9:55 with dismissal at 9:45 for classes.
Manuscripts for the state oratorical honors are being completed and will be submitted at noon Friday. Thirteen men announced plans to prepare manuscripts. at least two have dropped out, leaving remaining contestants to reveal their titles.
Members of the 1913 14 Glee Club choose Old Gold and Black caps and tan corduroy mackinaws for attire. Heavy coats have arrived and caps will accompany the group on its upcoming trip as the club departs.
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