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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
3
A famous animal painter recalls a boyhood sight of two dogs fighting, one owned by an Irish retired pricefighter. The Irishman’s dog wins and the owner, insulted by the lack of visible proof, asks which dog prevailed. The painter reveals the winner was beneath the other, gnawing the life from the car. The Irishman replies that his life is saved.
Public health notice cautions against cough remedies with codeine morphine heroin or other sedatives claiming they worsen bronchitis and pneumonia. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe alternative, noting it contains no morphine or sedatives and is sold by all dealers.
Clark, a promising football player from Lansing Michigan, left school suddenly after a message said his mother was near death. No further information has been received and the disappearance remains a mystery.
A Cape of Good Hope parent reports his boy suffered a severe croup attack in the night. Following Chamberlain's Cough Remedy directions for an hour and twenty minutes, the child recovered and escaped danger, as vouched by local dealers.
Paul T. Smith of the De Pauw band will attend the National Convention of Methodist Men in Indianapolis at Tomlinson Hall from October 28 to 31 to assist the percenter on the trumpet. Three sessions daily and music will play a major role, marking a milestone for Methodism and a compliment to his ability.
The Academy football team will play Cloverdale High School on Oct. 18 at Cloverdale. The prep schedule lists Oct. 18 for Juniors and Oct. 17 for Seniors. Also mentions Oct. 18 Cloverdale High School and Brazil High School.
The Political Science Library opens daily from 2 to 4 p m with admittance by cards issued by department heads Professor Weaver and Dr Streightoff. It may expand to full afternoon hours in the near future.
Dr. W W Florer professor of modern German literature at Ann Arbor spoke in Meharry Hall about the St Louis German American convention he attended as a delegate. He highlighted a resolution urging broader education and deeper study of classical languages and recalled DePauw mentors who supported his career.
The Rhodes Scholarship exams for Indiana will be held in Indianapolis on October 14 and 15. President Grose will preside during the morning session on the fifteenth. Three sessions will be on Wednesday and three on Thursday with tests from 9 AM to 12 PM, 2 PM to 5 PM, and 7 PM to 9 PM. DePauw alumni, including Robert Stevenson, are among expected candidates seeking funding for a three year Oxford course.
Preparations for the year were made at a Sigma Delta Chi meeting in the DePauw Daily office. The group plans to bring top journalism authorities to DePauw to aid students entering the profession. Open meetings will be held regularly in addition to the fraternity's closed sessions. A follow up meeting in the Daily office is set for 6 30 Monday night to finalize plans.
Don Burk former 1914 winner of the State Prohibition Oratorical at DePauw works toward the interstate contest in Columbus Ohio on November 11 nine states will send representatives Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan New York New Jersey Florida Pennsylvania and Wisconsin Burk refined manuscript at Winona this summer and the piece has been sent to printers He won state honors in manuscript at Valparaiso Nine states compete in Columbus and Burk hopes to win Ivan Myres travels to Carmel for a few days visit with friends and relatives.
C. Tedrick, a three year Kirkville graduate, runs Sparnhurst Osteopaths in Greencastle with day and night service. Lady attendant available. Electric and vibratory equipment added. Ex amination free. PREVO BLOCK.
Delta Nu Epsilon held a meeting at the Delta Tau house and initiated nine new members. Eldie Troxell spoke on The Relation of Law to the Press. Initiates named include Howell Ellis Ellsworth Olcott Ray Walker Vincent Whitgift Chester Robinson Donald Sessions Donald Parkins Cecil Haupt and Ivan Hale. Afterward the group enjoyed a three course feed.
Miss Brehl Baxter of Alexandria is cataloguing history books moved from the History Sem inarium to the general library. The History Education and Philosophy Sems have been abandoned this year and the books may be secured by inquiring at the desk. Miss Gilmore notes students are losing the library more than ever this year due to these books being placed in the general collection.
The Sophomore Independent party will contest the recent sophomore election, which Liberal party swept except for one office, on grounds of irregularities in election and ballot box. The matter goes to the Student Council to decide whether the election will stand.
The first University Service of the year will be held in Meharry Hall on Sunday afternoon October 1. President Grose will make the address. He urges all students to attend and asks students to invite their parents for the day. Special music will be provided.
Miss Margaret Harvey John Clark Binford and Ralph H Niece attended the Terre Haute wedding of Miss Lillian Mechling and Reuben Morrin. Fred Donaldson will spend Sunday in Lebanon with friends. Miss Eva Gray is ill in Florence Hall and will return home soon. Neil S Booth Glee Club manager travels Sunday for the organization. Earle Sefton and James House visit Bloomington Phi Gamma Delta house. Wendell Sherk of Fletcher-American National Bank in Indianapolis visited the Deke house.
Work has started on the first university bulletin for the year to be issued as a nun newsletter to DePauw alumni. Professor Barnes leads the seminar class in English Composition with Miss Constance Robbins Herbert Moore Glenn I Tucker and Claude Ogle handling the compilation.
A newspaper ad proclaims Chamberlain's Tablets provide a pleasant purgative effect and improve body and mind, promising a joyful feeling. Sold by all dealers.
County officials urge taxpayers to verify property listings and receipts before paying fall taxes. Delinquent taxes incur penalties. the Auditor and Treasurer bear liability for extensions. Ensure property description accuracy, designate property for payment, and settle complex holdings prior to deadlines.
Sheriff Theodore Rors will auction rents and profits for up to seven years and then the fee simple of the real estate in Putnam County Indiana to satisfy a court decree for 1584.97 plus costs. The sale is on October 18 1913 at Greencastle courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm with a description covering sections 17 14N 3W and parts of section 20 14N 3W totaling about 19 acres.
Safe druggists advertise E Ru Sa pile cure as free from opiates lead and poisons. They claim other pile medicines harm users and promise a $50 forfeit if not a guaranteed cure. The Greencastle dealers named include Jones Stevens C O Sole.
Princeton dedicat ex president Taft declines invitation from President Sibben to dedicate the new Graduate building citing pressing duties of state and university officials note the ceremony postponed.
Prof. F. C. Tilden spoke at the regular YWCA gathering this afternoon. A special musical program followed the address.
Greencastle residents urged to use Adler ika a German remedy said to cure appendicitis with one dose. The compound combines buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients advertised to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation instantly by drawing out old foul matter. Sold at ones Stevens Drug store.
Chas Wyatt advertises vault work at reasonable prices with contact phone 2 on 718 and lists Charles Wyatt as the provider.
OCR reads scattered times and routes for Ellis agent and Vandalia Railroad. Entries show mixed westbound and eastbound departures with unclear days and spellings, including daily and Sunday patterns and several invalid times.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of William Riley Allen deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Greencastle Indiana on November 3 1913 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness Clerk Arthur J Hamrick October 1913.
Probate cause No 3659 in Putnam County Indiana court announces a petition by guardian of Clara Sallust deceased to sell estate real estate for debts. Defendants Maurice Dyer Faussett Horace Wilson Faussett and George A Sallust named as non residents or unknown residents are to appear at Greencastle court on November 12 1913 for hearing.
An office listing for a physician and surgeon on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut in Greencastle Ind. Available to see patients at the stated location.
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