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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
3
The notice promotes purchasing top coal varieties including Brazil Block, Indiana Lump, West Virginia Lump, and Pocahontas Lump or Mine Bin Coal, urging customers to place orders.
Upon Prof Stowe's recommendation the Administration committee abolished the recommendation registration fee. The bureau can be accessed without payment of fees except a service fee charged only when a position is secured with the bureau's help.
Kappa Tau entertained nine couples at the senior interfraternity drive at the Ralf Way house Mt Meridian. Work for the state oratorical contest begins earlier this year and the primary date is expected in the second week of December. The association plans for the year will be finalized at a meeting next week.
Petition not considered due to President Grose being absent. Administration Committee met at four this afternoon but took no action on the Mirage petition.
Copies circulated Saturday to fraternity and sorority houses and dormitories show strong backing for basketball. Students say the institution must be represented in this sport and would rather field a team under tough conditions than abstain.
A note from Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope recounts a mother’s account of her boy’s nighttime illness. After a severe cough attack, a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, used according to directions for about an hour and twenty minutes, brought the child through the danger.
Maurice Sharp, Greencastle boy and quarterback for the second team, suffered a neck injury during football practice on McKeen field this afternoon. He collapsed after a play and five men helped till three physicians arrived. By five o clock doctors could not yet confirm the exact injury but said it did not appear as serious as first feared.
Herb Moore likely out of shape for Wa bash game. He appeared in a suit but cannot scrimmage soon. Fessler injured his side yesterday and will miss scrimmage but should return in a day or so. Sefton showed form at full back scoring four touchdowns and long runs after Ade injury. House contributed at halfback in the second half. Dago Thomas is regaining old form at left half.
An adicle warns against cough medicines containing codeine morphine heroin and sedatives for colds. It extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe expectorant that cleans out germs and supposedly prevents pneumonia, noting it contains no morphine or sedatives and is sold by dealers.
Delta Nu Epsilon will convene at the Delta Tau house at seven o'clock Thursday night to discuss chapter matters and upcoming events.
A sales line touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant purgative providing a joyful feeling and healthy condition of body and mind, with distribution through 911 dealers and retail channels.
DePauw plans secret daily practices after this week for the Wabash game with open scrimmages on Wednesdays for students. The first open scrimmage is tomorrow, with Clark from Jackson Michigan debuting and Moore recovering from a knee injury.
Paul G Miller of Renssalaer was pledged to Beta Theta Pi on Tuesday evening in a fraternity affiliation ceremony.
In Philadelphia the New York Giants tied the World Championship Series with the Philadelphia Athletics as Mathewson and Plank pitched. The game went to extra innings after a 0-0 ten frames, with the Giants finally breaking through in late innings to win 2 3.
In Plato Hall yesterday morning Eldie Troxell hosted an imaginary banquet for the advanced debate class. Each debater spoke three minutes while the toast master interrupted dull speakers and the group improvised with playful acts and mock smoking.
L W Tennant of Terre Haute, father of Lucien Tennant, visited Greencastle today as the Herald asks, Do You Take the Herald.
New York troupe led by Pini Corsi and stars from the Metropolitan Opera Company will perform The Opera Conductor in Meharry Hall on Friday October 17 under Max Robinoff management. Attilio Crescens tenor from Parma joins. Louise Cox soprano also featured. conducted by Oscar Spirescu with full costumes. DePauw School of Music backs the engagement.
Old Gold Day preparations appear dull as practice reports bring few players. Captain Chapman urges more candidates with only seven turning out for the third year, two senior quizon artists starting, while underclassmen show no sign of effort.
The Russian Symphony Orchestra of New York under Conductor Modest Altschuler will perform in Meharry Hall on Tuesday evening November 11. All players are Russian and the sixty member group has completed three trans continental tours. The concert opens a tour that will visit Indianapolis the night before and Greencastle as part of a year long Music School series.
Long notice from Treasurer Arthur L. Reat explains tax assessments and property classifications, urges taxpayers to verify receipts, designate property to pay, and avoid delays during fall tax collection. It warns about penalties for late payments and reminds assignees guardians and administrators to settle taxes before busy deadlines.
Sheriff will auction the rents and profits of the described real estate on October 18 1913 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Greencastle court house to satisfy a decree of $1584.97 plus costs. Property includes 40 acres in section 17 and 19 acres in section 20 described with specific bounds. If rents cannot cover the decree the fee simple may be sold. Dated September 19 1913 Theodore Rofs Sheriff. Also notice of final settlement for the estate of William Riley Allen with November 3 1913 court date.
Safe druggists advertise E R U S A pile cure claiming it contains no opiates or poisons. They warn other pile medicines cause constipation and damage, offering a $50 forfeit if not a guaranteed cure, with Jones Stevens Co Sole named as the reliable seller in Greencastle.
The Daily Herald announces a price increase to 10 cents weekly for city subscribers starting the week of October 1 due to higher printing costs and operating expenses.
Greencastle residents advised to use a German preparation Adler ika with buckthorn bark glycerine for quick relief of sour stomach gas and constipation. The ad claims one dose removes old foul matter from the body and promotes instant relief.
Fragmentary timetable shows train times for the Big Four line with Going West Going East and daily services. Entries list arrival and departure moments such as 6:50 p m and 3:25 p m plus ex Sun options, with agent J D Ellis noted.
Probate cause No. 8659 in Putnam County Circuit Court. Guardian seeks order to sell estate real estate for debts. Defendants listed are nonresidents or unknown residents. Hearing set at Greencastle Court House on November 12, 1913. Clerk's seal dated October 2, 1913. Attorneys Hays & Murphy.
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