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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1913
Page
3
The Academy football team will play Bloomingdale Academy on Thanksgiving day at Bloomingdale. The Prep Senior game scheduled for yesterday afternoon was postponed to Saturday October 25.
Phi Gamma Delta hosted a formal gathering at McLean Springs with a marshmallow toast and weiner roast last night. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs R G McCutchan.
In Brockton Mass Rev A G Archibald of the First Baptist Church criticizes fashionable women as candidates for heavenless idleness. He praises Biblical matrons as exemplars, saying motherhood and virtue advance civilization more than modern roles. He denounces women who pursue law, surgery, and driving autos as not defining true greatness.
The undersigned appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana as Administrator of Wingfield Fellows deceased. Estate is supposed to be solvent. Dated October 2, 1913. John Jl Fellows, Administrator. Lyon & Peck. Week Oct 10.
Probate cause No 3669 reports guardian William B Vestal seeks court order to sell estate real estate of Clara Sallust to raise assets for debts. Defendants Maurice Dyer Faussett Horace Wilson Faussett George A Sallust are non residents or residence unknown. Hearing set November 12 1913 in Greencastle at the Putnam County Circuit Court clerk confirms.
Coach Bogle drives DePauw players through daily scrimmage to shape for the Little Giants game. Players cut dates and avoid Greeks amid a large hospital list and evolving lineup as Franklin game changes spark competition for spots.
Professor F C Tilden urged the YMCA in Plato Hall to rekindle enthusiasm. He recalled DePauw days and warned that society lacks zeal in religion and daily life. He urged sympathetic action to aid the less fortunate and stressed pursuing worthwhile aims.
The first university service of the year occurs Sunday in Meharry Hall at 3 15 in the afternoon. President G R Grose will deliver the sermon. Services occur on the third Sunday each month of the school year and guests from outside the city are welcome. Dr Grose and other noted speakers will give addresses throughout the year.
C H Showalter of Wabash Ind was elected captain of the Wabash College football team, filling the spot left by Brooks Howard declared ineligible. Showalter, a top fullback, joins a coach Thurber led push with new open plays aimed at DePauw.
The Little Drug Shop at DePauw is to be replaced by a new Charley Bell building after renovations. For decades it served students, offering a warm hangout with a worn interior that captured college life and fond memories.
Laurence E Tucker director of athletics Elgin high school traveling to Chicago. James M House Republican candidate for mayor of Vincennes. Prep team plans to take fifteen to Cloverdale with Jordan predicting 35 0 win. Florence Lowe Elsie Marshall attend Mary Walters wedding De Pauw ex 15 to Gordon Wilson Glenn Ridge N J. Newlyweds to live at 461 Belleville Ave Glenn Ridge after December first. DO YOU TAKE THE HERALD
The Y W C A held its first open meeting at 4 30 in Plato Hall with Est her Marvin leading the topic A Pharisee in College. Opal Goodrich sang a vocal solo and Agnes Davis played violin as part of special music.
President G R Grose received a letter from Prof Caldwell of the English Department now in England. Caldwell has travelled through the Lake District and visited Stratford on Avon and is presently at Oxford University.
President Grose will speak in the chapel tomorrow on The Other Side of the Fraternity Question following a earlier talk on a related topic. He continues to explore the issue with a focus on its broader implications.
In a meeting called by President Dillon the senior class failed to decide on official garb. Three options were discussed corduroy trousers and skirts Mackinaws and flannel shirts. A committee was appointed to study the matter and report later.
The notice urges taxpayers to review personal property and land assessments and directs them to the Treasurer and Auditor for corrections. It explains penalties for late second installments, reminds that the Treasurer cannot alter duplicates or issue refunds, and advises taxpayers to designate the property to be paid and ensure all property is listed on receipts.
The notice explains that the Tax Duplicate remains fixed by March 1 each year and warns assignees guardians and administrators to settle taxes early. It states that all property real and personal is liable for taxes penalties and costs and that delinquent taxes must be paid before the current tax. It also notes separations for direct taxes and street improvements and cautions on proper receipts and records.
Putnam County Indiana board of commissioners will accept sealed bids November 8, 1913, until 2 p m at Greencastle Auditor's office for 6615.8 feet of gravel road on the L A Dicks road in Marion Township. Bonds double bid with at least one resident or local surety, right to reject bids reserved, time for completion to be fixed. C L Airhart Auditor. Posters.
iSAFE Drugists advertise E Ru Sa pile cure as non narcotic and safe with no opiates or poisons. They claim other pile medicines contain harmful drugs and constipation. A $60 forfeit is offered as a guarantee, with Jones Stevens C. Sole named among reliable Greencastle druggists.
Jones-Stevens druggists urge consulting a doctor for stomach or bowel trouble while promoting Adler-i-ka a buckthorn bark based mixture. They claim one dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation instantly with quick action.
An OCR fragment lists times and locations with unclear details for agent J D Ellis and vehicles or routes. The legible data shows a 5 21 p m entry and times 2 59 pm and 2 23 am with terse notes.
Dr W M McGaughey listed as physician and surgeon with office at Evans Breck Mo and residence at corner Bloomington and Seminary streets with telephones 2273 office 389 residence. Office and residence details provided for contact.
W W Tucker physician and surgeon maintains office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut in Greencastle Indiana.
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