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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1914
Page
2
Publication data for The Herald Greencastle Indiana lists publication schedule and contact details. It notes daily afternoon edition except Sunday, publisher Herald Democrat Publishing Co, address 17 and 19 Jackson Street, editor and carrier rates, and second class mail status.
George E. Knauer of Monroe township announces the Democratic primary bid for Representative of Putnam County subject to the decision of the party's primary election.
Floyd township resident H. W. Timmons declares his bid for Putnam County Recorder and states the race will be decided in the Democratic primary.
O. T. Ellis of Pace Township runs in the Democratic primary for the Recorder position, aiming to win the party nomination and advance to the general election.
Charles E. Wood of Greencastle Township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Recorder of Putnam County subject to the outcome of the primary election.
M. J. Hepler of Warren township declares his candidacy for Recorder of Putnam County subject to the Democratic primary election decision.
George W. Pursell of Green Castle township announces his candidacy for Recorder. He emphasizes local experience and dedication to public records and county governance.
W R Buis of Mill Creek township announces his candidacy for Recorder of Putnam County subject to the primary election decision. He intends to run in the upcoming election season and seeks support from local voters in the county.
Cloverdale resident L. L. Runyan announces he is a candidate for the Putnam County Recorder position subject to election decision.
Joe M. Allen of Greencastle township admits he is a candidate for the Putnam County Auditor position. The notice identifies Allen as seeking the office and outlines his candidacy in the local race.
Sylvan A Vermilion of Marion Township announces his candidacy for Putnam County Assessor subject to the decision of party officials and election authorities.
Ben P. King of Greencastle township announces as a Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Putnam County Court, subject to the Democratic Primary decision.
Walter S. Campbell of Floyd runs in the Democratic primary for Clerk of the Putnam County Circuit Court awaiting the decision.
Charles W. Huffman of Green runs for Clerk of the main Circuit Court, subject to the Democratic primary decision. He seeks the position amid party support and local voter interest.
In Putnam County the Third District candidate Albany Farmer of Cloverdale enters the Democratic Primary race for Commissioner. Harry Moore of Greencastle township also announces candidacy for Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court in the Democratic primary.
Fred V. Thomas of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for Putnam county auditor subject to the Democratic primary. Ralph E. Knoll of Greencastle and L. D. Snider announce for Greencastle township trustee subject to the Democratic primary.
Three students who attended the Student Volunteer Convention in Kansas City during Christmas vacation spoke at chapel. Ada Frazeur described the band’s aim, Joseph Elliott spoke briefly, and Marie Adams stressed a higher Christian standard in colleges.
At the first meeting of the new YWCA Advisory Committee held at the Dorm on Monday night the group decided to postpone election of members until late February. The committee includes Dr and Mrs Grose Prof and Mrs Longden Dr Blanchard Mesdames Helm Gobin and Weaver and Miss Kern. Ambler Garnett visits the Phi Gamma house. Mervin Freeman visits the Delta Tau house.
Purdue Memorial Gymnasium is noted as Indiana's most expensive college gym with a cost of 150000 dollars. The message asks if chapel attendance is compulsory in any Indiana colleges and directs readers to tomorrow's Daily issue for details.
The piece recounts the Pony Express era with riders like Buffalo Bill Cody and Jack Keetley, detailing routes from Independence to San Francisco, speeds, and payments. It notes 1950 mile mental endurance feats, horse changes every two minutes, and $1 per half ounce postage amid government rate changes.
Sixty five names of prospective track men have been handed to Track Captain Stonex with about twenty more expected. The new athletic fraternity Sigma Delta Psi aims to boost entrants for qualifying records and a place on the varsity team. The interfraternity meet trophy challenges Phi Gamma Delta as several organizations contest for the cup, with promising weight, distance, sprint, hurdle and pole vault talent on the list. A coaching decision is pending while indoor work begins after exams. a track entry meeting is set for Monday February 9.
Examinations begin January 24 at 9:00 a.m. Three o’clock classes test Saturday, two o’clock Monday, 11:30 Tuesday, 10:30 Wednesday, 9:00 Thursday, and 8:00 Friday. Other times require professor arrangement. Three to five hour courses at 9:00 a.m. One and two hour courses at 2:00 p.m.
Thirty band members attended practice as P. Smith leads the group toward a popular concert planned two to three weeks after the second semester begins. The band aims to perform again and may travel for a baseball season. Indiana sport plans include wrestling competition and varsity tryouts.
The Senior Class Play Committee has met multiple times to review five or six plays and will select a comedy. The class play is set for Monday June 8 in Meharry Hall, not the large tent. Three coaches are under consideration from Indianapolis and Chicago, with one chosen after the play is picked. Ivo F Hale chairs the committee with Vera Bowen Ballard Vera Conn Kathleen Campbell Richard Barnes Roy Hudson and Ivo Hale.
A satire notes midnight lunches cause dyspepsia and campus gloom. In a university shakeup Dr. Thomas F. Kane is removed as president and Dean Henry Landes named temporary successor while Governor Lister demands resignations of most regents in charge.
The article lists elected officers for two literary societies, Philo and Phi lo, including presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and other posts. Installations are planned after the start of the next semester with Philo’s gavel handover at a Saturday meeting. Also noted is the removal of a cracked ten foot concrete cap atop a dormitory chimney and a visit by Russell Morin, 13, to the Delta U house.
Greencastle residents advised to take a German concoction Adler-ika made from buckthorn bark and glycerine for quick relief of stomach gas and constipation. The ad claims one dose removes old foul matter from the body and cures appendicitis.
A parade of weekend visitors and alumni mentions from Indiana and nearby states includes Miss Mary Noe in Terre Haute, Miss Mildred Morgan in Indianapolis, Harry Mason in Lafayette, Ernest Martin visiting his sister Nellie in Montmorenci, and Hebercrim of Purdue at Alpha Gamma Delta. Other reports note Earl Hawthorne and Scott Brewer at Phi Delt, Miss Huntington at Irvington, Russell Morin in Chicago, Samuel A. Swayne entering Indiana University for premedical work, Randolph Patton visiting Delta Upson, and Grose addressing a Peoria Sunday School League. H Rea Selby named 1914 Ohio Wesleyan captain after a tie vote. University of Michigan boasts 22,000 living alumni, Harvard about 21,000, Yale nearly 18,000.
Franklin Township Putnam County Indiana presents its annual report for January 1914 detailing numerous expenditures and transfers. The document lists transportation gravel teaching janitor supplies and notices with totals, approves the report and swears to its accuracy, noting balances and warrants as of December 31 1918.
Dentist office in the Bence Building South Vine Street Greencastle advertises Chronic Constipation care. testimonial from S F Fish of Brooklyn Mich credits Chamberlains Tablet for a five year chronic case. for sale by all dealers.
A physician and surgeon maintains an office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut Streets in Greencastle, inviting patient visits and consultations.
Dr W M McGaughey physician and surgeon lists residence at Bloomington and Seminary with office in Evans Block 24 South Jackson street and telephones 327 for office 339 for residence.
Readers praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cures of coughs and colds in letters to manufacturers. The ad notes quick expressions of appreciation for good service and mentions availability through all dealers.
In gratitude for relief from backache and kidney ills, residents testify the results are permanent. Mrs. M. Shelley of Danville Indiana reports long suffering ended and kidneys act properly after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She reaffirms her praise on June 6 1912. Sold by all dealers for 8 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
When you are bilious wood ferments in your stoma. Quit earning and take a full dose of Chamberlains Tablets. They will clean out and strengthen your stomach. Tomorrow you will relish your food. The best ever for biliousness. For sale by all dealers.
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