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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
1
Dr Jerome King county health officer reports September deaths. nine typhoid cases among the eleven total fatalities. The past month record highlights Public Health concerns and patterns in illness and mortality.
Dr Jerome King county health officer summarizes September health data showing 11 deaths in Putnam County, a rarely low figure. Typhoid totals nine cases scattered, infantile paralysis one case near Belle Union, and a scarlet fever outbreak at Horntown school prompting closure. Nearby Lena reports smallpox, but Putnam remains unaffected. the attending physician is quarantined.
The funeral for Mrs. Virginia Miller who died in Indianapolis after tumor surgery will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farmer southeast of town at 11 o'clock Wednesday. The Rev. L. A. Beard will conduct the service and burial will follow in Forest Hill cemetery.
Ad extols Bona Coffee as pure coffee available at all grocers. The message frames quality and accessibility as key selling points for the brand.
A meeting in the fire department Monday night selected delegates to the convention, where candidates for city offices will be named. The event aims to nominate fusionists for upcoming city contests.
Republicans and Bull Moose supporters in Greencastle met in the Fire Department council room to name delegates for a city ticket. The October 10 nominating convention will determine the four ward representatives and a chairman. lists of delegates by ward are provided for the first, second, third, and fourth wards. Bona Coffee advertisement.
An Indianapolis report states a Terre Haute couple were bitten by a rabid cat identified as rabid after brain analysis. A rabid cat was found near Bloomington and a Crawfordsville hog that died was also rabid, having been bitten by a rabid dog.
Athletic Manager Ellis of DePauw received a letter from Clay Riley of Middletown the student who disappeared about two weeks ago. Riley left suddenly and said he could not meet the financial requirements and would return to school next fall. He is working on his father's farm near Middletown.
An Indianapolis era summary notes state and national fire losses with monthly fire counts and big costs. It cites per capita waste, U S fire costs, and compares European figures while urging inspections to prevent 250 plus flues fires in six months. It also reports two farmers killing a 6 foot copperhead near Lena in Parke County and displaying the snake at a neighbor’s home.
Notice urges every Democrat in Greencastle to attend the mass convention at the court house at 7 30 Tuesday evening to nominate a city ticket. Attendees are asked to select a representative ticket for the town and party welfare.
Physicians held a midnight consultation on the case of Mr Crow and reported serious internal injuries causing great suffering with little hope for recovery.
Robert Crow, injured by a traction car in Terre Haute Saturday night, remained in serious condition with internal injuries. Doctors reported little hope for recovery as the crisis continued, though a late telegram indicated a brief rally.
Worg notes the Monday death of Call B. Shoptaugh a familiar traveling man in the city He had suffered poor health and went to Denver seeking relief He once worked for a cloak house and married Carrie Gibbons daughter of Mrs M A Gibbons The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 20 PM at the Gibbons home on Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis Bona coffee ad appears at retailers
The Cleopatra Motion Pictures shown at the Opera House Monday night are praised as magnificent in five parts. They will be run again tonight along with the regular program at that house.
Ww T Vermillion withdrew from the mayoral race after a whispered tip that the power that be opposed him and would back Charley Short for the Fusion ticket. Vermillion had only entered the race two days earlier.
In memory of sister Mrs Bettie McClary who died recently after a brief illness. She is mourned by her sister Mrs Thomas Briggs Greencastle in her 79th year. The notice asks friends to remember her with sorrow and comfort in the vale of bliss. Also an Opera House ad promotes Cleopatra pictures tonight for real enjoyment.
In Indianapolis on October 7 about 2000 hogs were sold as demand slowed. Quotes slipped 5 to 10 cents with top at 8.95 and general sales from 8.70 to 8.85. Cattle activity picked up slightly with steady to firm prices on calves and lambs, while sheep reached 4 cents.
Frank Wheeler, automobile agent, reports sales of Studebaker models to Frank Jones and Mack Jones. Bona Coffee promotes energy with a “pound today” advert tied to the notice.
The Democratic primary is held tonight in the assembly room of the courthouse to select candidates for mayor clerk two councilmen at large and four councilmen.
Democrats of Greencastle host a 7 30 p m mass convention in the court house assembly room to nominate mayor clerk two councilmen at large and four councilmen. City Chairman Charley Kelley to call the meeting to order and oversee nominations. Three candidates are named for mayor including Walter Cooper.
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