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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1913
Page
5
The Academy football team will play Bloomingdale Academy on Thanksgiving at Bloomingdale. The Prep Senior game scheduled for yesterday afternoon has been postponed to Saturday Oct 25, a week later.
Phi Gamma Delta hosted a formal evening at McLean Springs last night featuring a marshmallow toast and a hot dog roast. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs R. G. McCutchan.
In Brockton Massachusetts the Rev A G Archibald of the First Baptist Church criticizes modern women he calls members of the poodle dog brigade. He argues many will be out of work in heaven while biblical mothers show real greatness through virtue and sacrifice. He says motherhood and character advance civilization more than professional pursuits.
Notice is given that John L. Fellows has been appointed administrator of Wingfield Fellows late of Putnam County Indiana deceased. The estate is to be solvent. Dated October 2 1913. Lyon & Peck attorneys. Wk Oct 10.
Probate cause No. 3669 in Putnam County Circuit Court seeks court order to sell estate real estate for debts of Clara Sallust deceased. Guardianship of William B. Vestal files petition with nonresident defendants Maurice Dyer Faussett Horace Wilson Faussett George A. Sallust for hearing November 12, 1918 at Greencastle Court House. Arthur J. Hamrick Clerk. Mays and Murphy Attorneys.
Coach Bogle drives a hard daily scrimmage to reshape the squad for Monday’s game against the Little Giants. Players cut dates and avoided Greeks as injuries thin the roster while lineup shifts after the Franklin game aim to strengthen the team.
Professor F C Tilden urged the Y M C A in Plato Hall to rekindle enthusiasm in all areas of life. He recalled his DePauw days and warned that modern society lacks the old spirit, urging sympathetic action to aid the less fortunate and to pursue worthwhile goals.
The first university service of the year will be held next Sunday at 3 15 in Meharry Hall. President G R Grose will deliver the sermon. Services occur on the third Sunday monthly during the school year. Students are urged not to go home and guests from outside the city are welcomed.
C H Showalter of Wabash Ind was elected captain of the Wabash College football team this afternoon to replace Brooks Howard ineligible for the season. Showalter, a top fullback, helped earn all secondary honors last year as the team prepares new open plays to challenge DePauw. Coach Thurber favors innovations from the East as pessimism grows among students and supporters.
The Little Drug Shop faces closure as Charley Bell prepares a new building next door. After decades serving DePauw students, the familiar dingy storefront will be replaced, ending a campus landmark known for its warm, convivial interior and stories of college life.
Laurence E. Tucker director of athletics at Elgin high school traveled toward Chicago today. James M. House Republican candidate for mayor of Vincennes is mentioned as a relative of Agnes House. Prep team plans a 15-man to Cloverdale with a 35 to 0 victory aim. Flor e nce Lowe and Elsie Marshall attended the Mary Walters wedding in Crawfordsville. Walters married Gordon Wilson of Glen Ridge New Jersey. Wilson a 1910 Wabash grad and DePauw Theta member. They will reside at 461 Belleville Ave Glen Ridge after December.
The Y W C A held its first open meeting at 4 30 yesterday in Plato Hall led by Esther Marvin. Opal Goodrich sang a vocal solo and Agnes Davis played a violin solo as part of the program.
President G R Grose received a letter from Prof Caldwell of the English Department now in England. Caldwell has tramped the English lake district and visited Stratford upon Avon and is presently at the University of Oxford.
President Grose announces a chapel address titled The Other Side of the Fraternity Question to be given tomorrow, continuing a discussion begun a few days earlier on the same topic.
Senior class meeting conducted by President Dillon failed to decide on official garb. Three options discussed Corduroy trousers and skirts Mackinaws and flannel shirts. A committee was appointed to study the issue and report at a later class gathering.
A county treasurer and auditor remind taxpayers of fall tax deadlines and the need for accurate assessments. Officials will correct mistakes, explain personal property assessments, and ensure receipts cover all property. Payers should designate property to pay and verify receipts describe all property to avoid penalties.
Delinquent taxes require payment before the current tax date. Instructions emphasize March 1 as the reference date for the tax duplicate and note that liens persist despite transfers. Assignees guardians and others paying taxes in trust are urged to settle early to avoid end of period rush.
Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for 6615.8 feet of gravel road improvement on the L. A. Dicks road in Marion Township. Bids due November 3 1913 at 2 pm in the County Auditor’s office Greencastle. Bonds required double bid with local sureties. right to reject bids reserved.
The advert claims E-Ru-Sa pile cure contains no opiates or poisons, unlike rival medicines. It promises a $50 forfeit guarantee and lists Jones Stevens as a reliable Greencastle druggist selling the product.
Jones Stevens druggists promote Adler i ka as a powerful stomach remedy. They say just one dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation instantly and urge readers to see a doctor for chronic issues.
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W M McGaughey physician and surgeon residence corner Bloomington and Seminary streets office Evans block Mo 24 South Jackson Street office phone 2275 residence 389 no further details provided
W W Tucker physician and surgeon advertises office on Vine street between Washington and Walnut streets in Greencastle Indiana.
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