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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1913
Page
1
Depauw defeated Wabash in a thrilling annual gridiron struggle at Crawfordsville Monday afternoon. The Methodists scored a second quarter touchdown while the Presbyterians were unable to score.
DePauw football edged Wabash 7-0 on the Gill Field in Crawfordsville Monday afternoon as Rowan recovered a fumble by Thomas and ran it in for a score. Thomas set up the touchdown with a strong run but the fumble helped seal the win for DePauw amid a windy, crowded field.
DePauw students launched a victory celebration after beating Wabash, cheering at Mehary Hall, visiting Dr. Gobin and President Grose, and rallying support for a new gymnasium with Grose citing a $5,000 impact. About 500 students paraded through the town and campus.
A concise statement of facts on Greencastle resources will be submitted to the State Penal Farm Commission on Wednesday. The document outlines local assets and needs to support a farm placement decision for Greencastle.
Greencastle argues its resources suit a State Penal Farm. A visiting commission will tour northwest site from the courthouse roof and inspect nearby lands. Local facts cite fruit production, cattle exports, brick making, limestone quarries, three trunk lines, strong drainage, and promising rail freight. Continued on Page Four.
Greencastle representatives from the local club women attended the Federation of Clubs gathering in Indianapolis this week. Mrs Felix MwMcWhirter serves as president of the MWMCWHIRTER group.
Greencastle women join Indiana Federation of Clubs sessions at the Claypool Hotel Indianapolis with officers and delegates from local groups. Notable posts include parliamentarian R A Ogs and library board member Clara Lammers. Miss Margarite Wilson and Mrs Percy V Pennybacker keynote speakers.
Attorney G. B. Payne nearly overdosed on heart medicine at his Forest avenue home yesterday afternoon. A wrong dose led to a serious condition for several minutes until Dr. Young provided prompt care and prevented a bad outcome.
An advertisement touts Bona Coffee as pure coffee available at all grocers. It emphasizes quality and accessibility, appealing to everyday shoppers seeking a trustworthy product.
Pauline Grinstead, daughter of Mrs. Lawrence Grinstead of Denver Cole, was accidentally shot and killed while playing with a loaded gun found by her and her brother Jean. The gun discharged, killing the child. Mrs. Grinstead was away at the time. The Grinsteds moved from this city to Denver about two years ago due to Mr. Grinstead's health. He had worked with Bicknell Hardware for many years. Also mentions a coffee ad and Mrs Ella Stone visiting Versailles, Ky., with L. P. Howard.
An old advertisement highlights Stevens White Pine Expectorant with Menthol and several gold labeled remedies. It promotes Week's Cold Tablets Laxa-Pirin Gold tablets Laxative Bromo Quinine Gold Tablets Hills Cascara Quinine Cold Anti-Grippine Gold Tablets Pinex Gold Tablets and Lanes Gold Tablets for relief of coughs colds and grippe at 25c each.
Stated conclave of Greencasts Commandery No 11 Knights Templar to meet Wednesday October 22 at 7 30. Important business. All members urged to attend. Lewis A Zaring B C James Mel Hays Recorder.
Elmer C. Hall who runs a Bloomington South grocery was attacked in his barn early Monday morning and rendered unconscious by a blow. Local police are investigating the robbery and seeking witnesses to the assault.
Elmer C. Hall grocer of south Bloomington street was attacked in his dark barn about 6 AM Saturday. He lost his pocketbook with about $37 but the watch remained. Police suspect an assailant aware of his routine.
An advertising blurb touts Bona Coffee as the item you want and urges readers to phone their grocer to pay for a tris order. The note reads as a brief consumer promo with limited detail on product or process.
Winter weather moves into Greencastle starting Monday evening bringing snow and strong winds. The temperature remains well below comfortable levels today posing chill and travel hazards.
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