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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
2
The Herald is published each afternoon except Sunday by Herald-Democrat Publishing Co. at 17 and 19 Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana with Charles J. Arnold listed.
Publication notice states pricing for single copies by carriers and mail subscription at 10 cents a week or 3 dollars a year. It is entered as second class mail matter at Greencastle Indiana post office.
The Greencastle community prepares for a decisive ballot on whether to remain a dry town or return to allowing saloons. The editorial urges voters to consider past outcomes, respect neighbors' opinions, and cast a responsible vote to reflect the will of the people.
In Indianapolis a group linked to the Democratic party plans a “forward-looking” federation to undermine the regular party structure. They allege grievances but oppose no policy, instead driven by personal grudges over past offices and ambitions, with names often published by the opposition press.
Democratic papers in the Fifth District largely back James L. Randel of Terre Haute for district chair, with Vigo county support split and Donn Roberts facing heavy opposition from county leaders and press. Putnam county urged to join in opposing Roberts as campaigning intensifies. Franklin Sanders Bridges named Adjutant General of the National Guard by Governor Ralston after a long service record. Christmas books for children advertised at Langdon’s Book Store.
DePauw seniors narrow potential speakers to Samuel Parkes Cadman George E Vincent Albert J Beveridge or Willis T Vandavanter as tentative choices. John Clark Binford chairs the search urging efforts to secure one of these figures for next spring.
The Y W C A held a Christmas event yesterday afternoon with Mrs Santa Claus guiding guests into a festively decorated Plate Hall. Holly was pinned on each attendee while Miss Cable performed a Xmas song and Mona Somers read from Ben Hur. The gathering included nativity reading by Mabel Webb and concluded with Silent Night sung by Nelle Winn and Maud Gwinn.
A banner reading Dry was hung before the library during yesterday’s student parade but was mysteriously misplaced the following night. No further details are provided about the incident or any involved persons or locations.
Classes before chapel after Christmas break will start exactly on the hour. Only eight and nine o clock sections are affected. Chapel will begin at ten o'clock, not ten minutes after. The college clock will mark ten minutes before eight and nine to signal class start. Prof. Longden announced the change in chapel.
An advice note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the safest quick cure for a cold urging prompt use. The ad claims it is the best medicine, available from all denkers.
The Alpha Phi sorority and Fox Ridge Sunday School teachers hosted about twenty five children this afternoon from four to six. Santa Claus handed out toys and socks filled with treats after Xmas stories and games. Senior sorority members planned an old fashioned dancing party tonight. Interurban cars ran from the city to Indianapolis to serve students leaving for Christmas. Extras depart at 11 25, 12 11, and 1 25 with more Saturday. Langden’s Book Store advertises a fine Xmas assortment.
Greencastle residents learn that many De Pauw faculty members will spend part of the Christmas vacation away from the city. Presidents Grose and other professors will attend meetings and lectures in Kansas City Huckertown New York Medaryville Charleston St Louis and several hometowns. A Christmas tree at Alpha Chi and a Delta Kappa Epsilon dinner are noted as local festivities.
Prof and Mrs H B Longden hosted the German Club Christmas gathering on Anderson Street. Activities included a Santa Claus, Christmas stories by Cecil Haupt, Mabel Webb, and Giles Kay, plus a Bible reading. Guests enjoyed German treats and costume displays with a program recalling Christmas customs.
SSP Darsee will host Christmas festivities with a tree and freshmen entertainment tonight. A pie eating contest is set as part of the freshmen stunts. George Halverson from Greencastle arrived from Alton to teach at Western Military Academy. Robert Stephenson, Benton Michigan, guest at Deke house today and tomorrow. Ambler Garnett returns to Peru after visiting Phi Gam. Seven Phi Gamma Delta members go to Plainfield for a basketball game with an independent team.
A humorous college humor piece discusses freshmen gifts and holiday behavior. It jokes about ties, handkerchiefs, candy stores, and greenhouses, plus the yearly Christmas cheer and the professor’s quip that classes meet again next year. It warns freshmen to avoid overindulgence and to hang stockings for Santa.
The item notes DePauw University has had eleven presidents since 1839 and Bishop Thomas Bowman led the school longer than any other president. It mentions comparisons with fraternity counts and teases the next Daily issue. Other items include Libbey and Hawks cut glass sale and journalism club talks on news writing. Tusitala members held a Christmas tree with each member giving a gift under ten cents.
Sigma Chi fraternity hosts a Christmas tree event this evening followed by the freshmen entertaining the active chapter with a ministerial program.
The Madison Wisconsin forest products lab reports 4000 road strength tests. Arkansas sees acorn gathering and sale as a new industry for eastern nursery firms. US uses 30 wood preservatives, many based on creosote or chemical salts. The forest service shipped 116000 willow cuttings to schools stations and individuals. Florida buttonwood is prized for ship galley cooking due to slow burn and low smoke. Libbey Hawks Ricketts.
A brief health advisory urges giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs of hoarseness in a child to ward off a potential attack. Ends noting the remedy is sold by all dealers.
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Veterinary Remedies and a free Vets manual to diagnose horse ailments. It promises quick, proper treatment with no immediate need to purchase remedies and includes a free mailing offer from New York City.
Money to loan on horses cattle and other good chattel security at a low rate of two percent interest on monthly balance with terms listed. Loans offered by Home Loan Company in Greencastle Indiana. Confidential dealings and contact details provided for secured loans.
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