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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
4
Local figures including T. T. Moore and Mrs. E. B. Evans travel to Indianapolis on business. Fraternal, religious, and civic events fill the region with funeral services for Albert Pullman and a memorial day observance planned by two Odd Fellows lodges.
The Terre Haute Post reports Donn Roberts, ousted mayor, now serving a six year Federal sentence, was fined to second grade status and assigned hard labor digging postholes after breaking prison rules. If he repeats within three months, he drops to third grade and loses parole eligibility.
Edited daily guidance urges readers to study themselves and seek osteopathic treatment. Emphasizes sun exposure diet fresh air and sunlight as aids, and stresses consistent, proper care to fight tuberculosis and improve well being.
Donn Roberts is reduced to prisoner of the second grade for violating prison rules. The action reflects disciplinary measures within the facility and impacts his status and privileges accordingly.
The Coburn Players will perform a stellar double feature next Tuesday in Greencastle with The Yellow Jacket and Macbeth presented as a dramatic attraction.
The Greencastle high school senior class held its final chapel today, with Cecil O'Brien presiding. The 40 minute program featured Miss Louise Abrams on violin, class prophecy by Miss Mary Bicknell, farewell to school by Miss Clara Sharp, and a response from the junior class by Miss Helen O’Rear.
Lafayette Courier reports Miss Margaret Keiper home from Greencastle entertaining friends at her parents Dr. and Mrs. George F. Keiper on Sixth Street. Guests include DePauw students Ellen Thompson Helen Brian Rachel Williams Ethel Rottman Katherine Tillotson and others from Attica Danville Ill and Marion alongside Purdue Theta installation attendees.
The Coburn Players will perform The Yellow Jacket in the afternoon and Macbeth at night on the DePauw campus next Tuesday May 25. A temporary 800 seat stage will be set up north of East College with tickets at 1.00 and 75 cents for single admissions and 1.75 and 1.25 for the series. In case of rain shows move to the West College auditorium. Emerald Whorley visits Greenscastl e.
DePauw University travels to Hanover with a 15 man squad for the annual I C A L track and field meet. Coach Nicholson’s squad eyes first place in half the events and enough seconds and thirds to secure overall victory. Representing in multiple events are Guthrie Norris Adams Cook Myers Nolan Butler Stonex Thomas Delap Light Woodruff Chandler Walker and LeMaster. The Old Gold tennis team also competes with Chandler in singles and Chandler and Walker in doubles.
Mrs Hazel Ruark Lisby of Filmore gave a highly creditable junior piano recital at the Asbury Conservatory of Music. The Pierne concerto in minor and the March Mignonne by Poldini drew praise. Miss Marie Louise Pettyjohn excelled in Chanson Provencale and gained range and flexibility. Mr Norris assisted in the concerto. The program included Moonlight Sonata and other light selections, showing Lisby’s rhythm and taste.
A Herald want ad preview promises fast results for readers seeking services or sales. The brief item highlights concise listings and direct contact options to reach advertisers quickly.
Mens loose scarf collars offered in half and quarter sizes at 16 cents each. Limited to Saturday and the following week at the Fashion store on the west side square.
An Ohio father, John Gratt of Bluffton, reports his four children recovered from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says no better remedy exists for the illness and claims it is obtainable everywhere.
Mrs James Ver milion of Greencastle spent the day in the city visiting with Mr and Mrs Amos McCalip. The brief social notes highlight local familiarities and neighborhood ties in Greencastle.
The Woman's Club will meet tomorrow at 2 30 in Woman's Hall with readings by Mrs Frank Donner and music by Mrs Fred O'Hair. The Mothers' Jewels and Home Guards gather tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Clay Brothers. Tomorrow features the mite box offering.
Fashion shop on the west side square announces loose scarf collars in new shapes for young and old men at 10 cents each available Saturday and next week.
A gold cuff button engraved with initials was found. The owner may retrieve it by visiting the Herald office and paying the cost of this advertisement.
Three unfurnished rooms available in a cottage at 209 North Indiana Street. Contact Harry W. Moore by phone.
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