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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1914
Page
2
Publication announces subscription prices and terms in a Greencastle Indiana notice. It states 10 cents a week 2 cents each or 3.00 a year and notes second class mail entry at the Greencastle post office.
George E. Knauer of Monroe Township files to run for Representative of Putnam County subject to Democratic primary decision. The announcement names the candidate and the party process determining his qualification for the race.
Floyd township resident H. W. Timmons declares his candidacy for Recorder of Putnam County subject to the Democratic primary decision.
O. T. Ellis of Madison township runs for Recorder in Putnam County. The race hinges on the decision of the Hees ratio inary election.
Charles E. Wood of Greencastle Township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Recorder subject to the outcome of the primary election.
M. J. Hepler of Warren township announces his candidacy for Recorder of Putnam County subject to the Democratic primary decision.
George W Pursell of Green Castle township announces candidacy for Recorder of Tnam County subject to the election rules. He outlines qualifications and plans to run in the upcoming county race.
W R Buis of Mill Creek township declares candidacy for Putnam County Recorder pending primary election results. He seeks the recorder position as a Democrat.
L L Runyan of Clovote township declares candidacy for Recorder of Putnam County subject to final decision of authorities. He emphasizes local roots and intention to run if the race is opened.
Joe M. Allen of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for Putnam County Auditor. Sylvan A. Vermilion of Marion also seeks the Putnam Assessor position.
Ben P. King of Greencastle township seeks the Democratic primary vote for Clerk of the Putnam County Court. Walter S. Campbell of Floyd township also enters the race for Clerk of the Putnam County Circuit Court, pending primary decision.
Charles W. Huffman of Green Castle Township announces his candidacy for Clerk of the main Circuit Court, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary.
Albany Farmer of Cloverdale in the Third District announces his candidacy for the nomination of Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court, pending decision of the Democratic primary and Harry Moore of Greencastle township.
Duzer Du dramatic club sets up a committee of three faculty members and two club members to judge closed tryouts for sixteen new members from eligible university students who have completed one semester. Tryouts will occur after the semester start with five judges and afternoon and evening sessions. A play is planned for the first part of March with a production committee in charge. The meeting was held with Austin Dean on south Indiana street.
Historical statistics show DePauw University securing nineteen of thirty three state oratorical contests and nine of fourteen Prohibition contests. Four consecutive Prohibition wins occurred in 1907 to 1910, with four of seven Peace contests won in Indiana. The intercollegiate Peace movement began at DePauw and spread nationally and abroad. In debates, Methodists hold more than half of dual and triangular meets.
A large audience attended Miss Ruth McNeill's senior recital in Music Hall last evening. She was accompanied by Mrs. H. J. Barnum for concerto numbers and the final piece drew high praise from Dean R. G. McCutchan. Miss McNeill completes her four year music program this semester. President George R. Grose spoke on the Student Volunteer Convention in Kansas City and praised the influence of Christian religion on young men and their potential service.
About half of DePauw men participate in sports a share higher than a decade ago. The article notes growing athletic involvement among students and contrasts it with earlier years. It also asks about the cost of Indiana’s most expensive college gymnasium.
Greencastle township candidate Fred V. Thomas announces his run for Auditor of Putnam County, subject to Democratic primary decision. He emphasizes service and responsibility as he seeks party backing.
Guy Morrison Walker urged repeal of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Heyburn Bill last night in the Horizon Lectures. He warned current railroad laws are unsound and uneconomical and say rebates should not be prohibited to support growth and efficiency.
Wood Nichols the college magician boosted the De Pauw Glee Club tour across northern Indiana with praise from crowds and press. He brings Indiana University’s Charles Metzker as a partner for a higher grade magic act at the Meharry Hall home concert Tuesday night.
Petitions circulated among the student body for a new gym have drawn strong enthusiasm with nearly all students signing. The petitions will be presented to the board of trustees at their mid winter meeting in Indianapolis on January 29, a move expected to influence the campaign.
A humorous college note mocks freshmen routines and the challenge of early classes. It urges students to train in speed and endurance, depicting rapid preparation with breakfast and dressing to meet an eight o'clock start.
The article offers time management tips for students with eight o'clock classes. It suggests waking twelve minutes before, dressing and eating in five minutes each, and a two minute sprint to class. An alarm clock is essential. a cannon attachment may replace a bell for deaf or sound sleepers. Freshmen should bring a pillow, and a cot may be allowed if approved by the professor.
Greencastle residents are urged to take a compound of buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler ika a German remedy believed to cure appendicitis The ad claims one dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation by drawing out old foul matter from the body and promises instant relief.
Washington Township advisory board reviews the 1913 expenditures listing numerous teaching salaries, bank bonds and interests, coal, supplies, road work, and services. The report, sworn by trustee A D Chew and approved January 6 1914, details funds balances and year end totals.
Vandalia Railroad Pennsylvania Lines announces timetable changes effective November 30 1912 Passes Greencastle on south bound routes No 18 No 14 No 8 and No 26. Route times shown in Table J Dowling agent. Schedule updated for southbound service.
Readers praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing coughs and colds and express appreciation for its good qualities. For sale by all dealers.
A misquoted ad praises a non narcotic cold remedy from Haniry, N. Sora Chamberlain’s Coll. Remed. claiming it breaks up a cold quickly and is pleasant to take. It is advertised as available at all dealers.
A terse market note lists BES Brazil Block Indiana Lump Virginia coal and Pocahontas Lump Mine Bin coal as available. It urges buyers to place orders with the supplier and confirms these lamp terms for prompt delivery.
A reader from Michigan praises Chamberlain's Tablet as a cure for chronic constipation and mentions retailers selling the product through all dealers. The testimonial notes five years of prior discomfort followed by relief after use.
A partial listing notes a physician and surgeon located on Vine Street between Walington and Walnut streets. The OCR appears reencast with missing letters and addresses.
W M McGauguly physician and surgeon listed with offices at Bloomington and Seminary streets. Residence at the corner of Bloomington and Seminary. office telephone 327 and an Evans block office at 24 South Jackson street.
In Greencastle Indiana Mrs. M Shelley of South Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her backache and restored energy after a period of suffering. She confirms previous public praise made on June 6 1912 and urges others to use the product. Foster Milburn Co New York distributes as sole agents.
An old advertisement touts Chamber Tablets to relieve biliousness and aid digestion. It claims the tablets clear and strengthen the stomach, improving appetite and food enjoyment, with sales through all dealers.
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