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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
3
Commissioners of Putnam County Indiana announce no bids were received for the construction and improvement of the George W Skelton et al proposed highway project as of August.
In 1913 the Putnam County Board appointed two viewers and an engineer to determine a railroad road construction estimate. They returned a final estimate of 12500 dollars, approved by the board, with the taxpayer notice appearing in The Daily on October 24 and October 31.
Meharry Hall hosts Friday afternoon dress rehearsal from 2:30 to 5:00 for Old Gold Day vaudeville stunts. Colson urges all participating groups to attend, with time slots allotted for Alpha Phi, Delta Zeta, Phi Gamma Delta, Alpha Chi Omega, Darsee, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Phi Delta Theta, Delta Delta Delta, and Kappa Kappa Gamma.
A common cold can lead to serious diseases like pneumonia diphtheria scarlet fever and whooping cough. The passage promotes Chamberlain's Cold Remedy as a safe inexpensive cure available widely.
Mr Charles Nf Neff editor of the Anderson Morning Herald and Bible class teacher will address the Young Men’s Christian Association in Plato Hall at 6 30 tonight He has given a series of talks to his Bible class and is a familiar speaker to the local Y M C A audience with past appearances eagerly anticipated by students.
Doubtless you know the danger of delayed treatment of colle and other diseases. Proper diagnosis and treatment save money and lives. A Veterinary Manual by PF Howphregs MD teaches diagnosis and care. Free offer for farmers via Humphrey Veterinary Medicine Company, 156 William Street, New York City.
Members of the class of 1914 will wear gray flannel shirts and waists bearing red numerals and red ties as their official class garb. Co-eds will wear red Windsor ties while the men wear four in hands. Garb to be ordered immediately after a meeting in Meharry Hall.
DePauw graduate and National Methodist Men’s Convention attendee John R. Mott has issued a new volume titled Claims and Opportunities of the Christian Ministry. Theodore Roosevelt wrote an introduction praising Mott’s appeal to young college men to pursue the ministry. Mott heads the Student Volunteer movement and promotes ministerial careers through talks and writings.
Registrar Dobell reports only about half of the seniors have signed up for graduation. This week is the final window to complete registration and all eligible graduates must visit him once. No adulteration or substitution in Bona Coffee. It’s a 1] coffee adv.
Prep football warriors work hard for the game against Wiley High School in Terre Haute Saturday. Newcomers Merchantman and John Trabue have joined the squad along with Kirby Allen who may play if eligibility hurdles clear. Whipple, Night, Gifford, Hendricks and others form a strong back and line unit as Wiley challenges Rose Poly in practice.
In a concise grocer’s message Bona DeSée urges customers to solve the coffee problem today by ordering Bona. The note highlights available at all grocers and encourages immediate purchase.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlains Tablets to restore appetite and aid digestion, claiming they sharpen hunger and improve meals. Sold by all dealers.
Pepper spill marks rough practice on McKeen Field as scrubs push varsity in 40 minute scrimmage. Grady and Thomas bide match fitness for Rose game with lineup shifts and return hopes. Coach predicts Rose Poly, Butler, and Farnham wins if high quality play continues.
Sigma Delta Chi prepares for its November open meeting on the 24th. Clifford R. Lipkey of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette will speak to DePauw scribes about reporter training and the rise of journalism departments in colleges. He notes colleges train quicker and grasp essential reporting skills, shaping future editors.
Mrs. Hester Waite of Antwerp Ohio says three years of illness with doctors ended after using Chamberlains Tablets for a year. She reports complete cure of stomach troubles and constipation and recommends them. Por vale by all dealers.
School football teams prepare for weekend contests with captains predicting wins. Seniors boast balanced rosters, Captain Fleming conducts last drill at 4 pm. Captain Chapman relies on juniors and vows more players. Sophomores show potential after holding seniors 7 0. Parkin expects two to three touchdown victory. Freshman material evident but practice scarce. Yearlings have enough for signal work amid reinforcements after Sem Indianapolis return.
In foreign markets competition is strong and only top merit wins esteem. In many countries this remedy is the most popular medicine for coughs and colds as the best. For sale by all dealers.
Professors Barnes Tilden Gough and Troxell and Miss Keiper attend the annual Indiana Association of Teachers of English meeting in the Board of Trade building. Sessions cover practical teaching methods and broader study of English and literature. Tilden to speak at banquet on Present Day Literature. Bishops Quayle and McConnell guest of honor. About 300 instructors expected.
A 1912 endorsement from Mrs M Shelley of Danville Indiana praises Donan's Kidney Pills for backache lumbago and improved kidney action. The testimonial notes prior praise remains accurate and lists dealers in Cincinnati Milwaukee and New York as sole United States agents.
Many will question the amount of their taxes and ask concerning their personal property assessments and land appraisal. Mistakes occur when many officers handle assessments and tax collection. The Treasurer and Auditor will correct mistakes. the county assessor explains personal property assessments and adjusts where possible.
A simple ad urges customers to phone their grocer to pay for a trial order of Nova Coffee. The message emphasizes quick action and direct purchase through local grocery suppliers.
Local Greencastle druggists advertise E-RU-SA pile cure as safe and free of opiates. The ad claims other pile medicines contain poisons and narcotics and promises a five dollar forfeit if not effective. Jones Stevens Co. is named as sole sellers.
In Greencastle residents praise the Jones-Stevens drug Co for introducing Adler-i-xa a buckthorn bark and glycerine mix claimed to cure appendicitis and to relieve sour stomach gas and upset in a single dose with instant action though the report notes the remedy as a simple German preparation.
In Putnam County Indiana Circuit Court a petition to sell real estate from the estate of Sarah F Morris deceased is filed. It names defendants including Nanie Lambert Joseph Logan Amanda McCain Samuel Huff Mattie Abel Lance Brown Cyrus Mc Norton Alta Hector Guy McClellan and unknown heirs and devisees. The hearing is set for November 12 1912 at the Green Castle court house with clerk ARTHUR J HAMRICK.
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