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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1915
Page
4
Greencastle residents hear Dr. E. R. Carswell of Greencastle preach at two Sunday services in the First Baptist church. The note highlights his forceful speaking and the church’s welcoming stance.
A Public Health Service article notes wide variation in the strength and purity of common household remedies like spirits of peppermint camphor and ginger. It cites 1912 1913 sample rejections for adulteration 38 percent and 35 percent and calls for stricter drug control with uniform strength to reduce harm from potent medicines.
John Young of Roachdale holds the county age record in Putnam. He farms in north Putnam and will turn 100 years old the Sunday of next May. Though ill now, friends expect a full recovery and a lasting lifespan beyond a century.
A condensed list shows multiple transfers including Amanda M Hunter to Marion Cooper for a Greencastle lot. William H Cunningham to George C Wingfield for a Cloverdale lot. Blaydes to Blaydes in Jackson township. Masterson to Hanson in Washington township. Baird to Hazel Vermillion in Clinton township. Moffett to Reeds in Bainbridge. Ella Hymer to Arthur Fry in Warren township. Hendrix to DePauw University in Greencastle. Sutherlin to Barnaby and Lucy O Daniel to DePauw in Greencastle. Barnaby to DeGreencastle. Webb to DeGreencastle. DePauw Sigma Nu to DePauw for a lot in Greencastle. plus several other DePauw related transfers and lot listings with values noted.
A Lafayette assistant passenger agent for the Monon Railway asserts farmer boys make the most efficient railroad workers. He notes that nearly all Monon executives were reared on farms, taught to work and strive for improvement, contrasting them with city raised youths. The claim sparked discussion among Monon officials after a recent meeting.
Called meeting of Temple Lodge No. 47 F and A M Monday at 7 30 p m B A degree Wm H H Cullen W M E E Caldwell Secretary to attend and report purpose and agenda of the lodge meeting
The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority held its annual Founders Day luncheon in the Henry IV ballroom at the Claypool hotel. Tables featured color themes for Indiana University DePauw and Butler guests, with a pianist and harpist, toastmaster Miss Arda Knok, and toasts on topics from The 1915 Convention to Social Service. Miss Mildred Allen of Greencastle attended.
The Fashion Art League of America announces no more transparent skirts this summer. Skirts will remain large and full but lined with stiff tafetta to achieve fullness, moving away from last season’s sheer transparent styles and toward 1915 fashion norms.
Circuit court notes show Lettie R. Cline by Frances M. Cline’s quiet title suit against Raymond Hurst and others has been compromised and dismissed. The Commercial Jewelry Company vs C O McDonald also dismissed on a money judgment claim. The jewelry firm is based in Chicago and McDonald lives in the county’s southern area.
Herbert T. Root of Chicago, a brother of Mrs. C. W. Landes, died suddenly Friday afternoon. His funeral was held Sunday at 5 o clock from the Presbyterian church with Rev. Thomas Younger officiating. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Survived by one daughter and three sons. pallbearers named.
The Indianapolis Star notes the Fletcher American National Bank bond department relocation with a new sales force led by Will H. Wade. Team members include H. F. Clippinger, Gilbert B. Clippinger, Wendell Shirk, E. J. Wuensch, and Raymond Jackson. All but Wuensch are recent DePauw graduates.
P. O. Ellis presides at Greencastle Lodge No. 1077 during the regular session on Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. Members are urged to attend and discuss lodge business.
Bee Hive Rebekah Lodge No. 106 will hold a regular session Monday at 8 p.m. Members are urged to attend. Lou Reising is Noble Grand and Dollie C Caldwell is secretary. It notes Bulletin No. 19 and mentions bananas by the bunch in an advertisement.
English's Opera House Indianapolis hosts Julian Eltinge all week starting February 1 with matinees. The Crinolix Girl features Eltinge as a wealthy American abroad in Switzerland who goes undercover as a woman to chase jewel thieves and perform songs and dances. Supporting cast includes Jeanne Eagles and Jane Marvury. new songs and a notable war robe are showcased.
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