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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1913
Page
3
The commissioners of Putnam County announce official action and forthcoming proceedings. Details pending due to document readability. residents should monitor county notices for deadlines and locations of meetings and filings.
Public notice from Indiana CL. AIRHART Auditor dated Oct 24 and Oct 31. Official filing details and statements appear as required by state auditing practices.
Guardian William B. Vestal petitions in the Putnam County Indiana Circuit Court seeking an order to sell real estate of Clara Sallust deceased to satisfy debts. Defendants Maurice Dyer Faussett Horace Wilson Faussett George A Sallus are non residents or unknown. hearing set at Greencastle Court House on November 12, 1912.
The DePauw 1913 14 Glee Club organized in Music Hall at 1 pm with Mitchell Tillotson as president Charles Finch as vice president and Fred Wright as librarian. Director Chas Scholfield led planning for the year and songs were distributed to members for a new program of songs and specialties.
The Y W C A hike began from the dormitory at 1 30 pm led by Miss Ada Frazeur ending at McLean Springs with a wiener roast and several speeches. Miss Maurine Ballard spoke on Inspiration in Routine citing Ballard and Burdette as examples. Professor Sweet predicted a close DePauw versus Ohio Wesleyan game based on current reports.
In foreign markets buyers seek top merit and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is described as the most popular medicine for coughs and colds. The article notes wide dealer distribution and consumer preference.
Committees pledge the annual Old Gold Day will surpass past celebrations with record vaudeville entries from sororities, clubs, and fraternities. Rehearsals set for Meharry Hall while a band concert at the bonfire adds to a longer, varied program and a yet unnamed morning speaker.
Two line items report illness and recovery among College people. Mrs Stowe has appendicitis but is improving rapidly while Miss Shelby is confined with a mild appendicitis after a laboratory incident. Other notes list George Kadle and Miss Jean Morris visiting home towns for weekends and Rev Hoagland preaching tomorrow at College Avenue ME Church. President Grose to deliver Grace Church anniversary address in Baltimore.
Mrs. Hester Waite of Antwerp Ohio suffered three years from stomach trouble and constipation. A friend advised Chamberlain's Tablets, used for one year, and she was completely cured of both conditions. Sold by all dealers.
The Chemistry Club held its first meeting of the year at Dr Blanchards home on south College avenue. Twenty one new members joined and officers were elected President George E L Clark and Secretary Alice Basford. The group plans talks by noted chemists including Purdue Universitys Professor of Chemical Engineering.
The German Club held its first meeting of the year at 7 PM last night at Prof. Longden’s home on Anderson Street. Officers elected were John Binford president Giles Gray vice president and Maude Gwinn secretary. About thirty members attended and refreshments were served by Mrs. Longden. Plans were set for upcoming meetings throughout the year.
Mrs Louis Zaharakos hosted a Delta Delta Delta sorority dinner at Walnut and Locust Streets last evening. Attending were Misses Pearl O H air Alice Trout Alice Hamilton Opal Goodrich and Mrs Laverty, with crysanthemums and chrysanthemums as favors decorating the home.
A collection of quotes from Paulhan Latham Dubonnet Archdeacon Baron du Constant and others debating the aeroplane's practicality and potential commercial value. Opinions vary from caution about current practicality to belief in future passenger trade and real world usefulness.
Laura Byrd files for divorce from George F. Byrd in Putnam Circuit Court Indiana. Defendant declared non resident. he must appear by December 17, 1918, at Greencastle Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Arthur J Hamrick signs the notice.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of William H W McCray deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court at GreensCastle Indiana on the th day of November 11% to show cause why the final settlement accounts with the estate should not be approved and to record distributive shares. clerk Arthur J Farmick Putnam Court Clerk dated November 14.
Putnam county board invites sealed bids for 6615.8 feet of gravel road improvement on L A Dicks road in Marion Township. Bids due November 1 1918 at Greencastle Auditor’s office. Bond required double bid with a county resident or local surety. Right to reject bids reserved. L AIRHART Auditor. tt 8-D 10 Posters
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for loss of appetite and weak digestion. It claims the product sharpens appetite strengthens digestion and restores relish for meals. Sold by all dealers as seen in the Herald.
A short notice warns that colds can lead to serious diseases such as pneumonia and consumption and raise the risk of diphtheria scarlet fever and whooping cough. It claims Chamberlains Court Remedy cures colds, is safe and pleasant, and sold for a quarter by dealers.
Arthur L. Beat treasurer warns taxpayers about tax assessments and collection procedures. Delinquent taxes incur penalties. pay promptly with correct property descriptions. Direct taxes and street improvements must be paid separately. keep receipts for all real and personal property.
Greencastle chemists promote E Ru Sa pile cure claiming it contains no opiates and offers a $50 forfeit guarantee. Advertisements urge customers to buy from Jones Stevens Co Sole as trusted suppliers of the remedy.
In Greencastle residents praise Jones Stevens Drug Co for introducing Adlerieva a buckthorn bark and glycerine Germanys simple remedy said to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation with a single dose. The quick action surprised many.
An entry from Greencastle Indiana advertises a home loan company offering confidential private dealings. The notice indicates amounts like $100 and proportional sums, located on South Indiana Street near Ricketts' jewelry store.
Street location on Vine between Washington and Walnut noted with a castle reference but OCR text remains fragmented and unclear about event or people involved.
The listing shows W M Wegatchey residing at the corner of Moomington and Seminary streets with telephones Once 327 and Res. 389. It notes an office at Evans' Black 2, 24 South Jackson Street.
Notice to taxpayers that no bids were received for the construction and improvement of a highway proposed by Tincher et al. on August 30 1918. The delay was due to an estimated cost lower than procurement cost. The board appointed two viewers and a engineer on Sept 1 1913 to prepare an estimate of 21135.74 which was approved by the board. A M Gardner James Fe Houck James B Bunten Auditor Clerk Hart. Oct 24 1 Wkly Oct Sh.
The board appointed two viewers and an engineer to prepare an estimate for the proposed highway project of A J Cline et al. The returned estimate is 10,298.80 dollars and approved by the board. Auditors office noted the cost and published the notice in late October 1914.
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