Odd Fellows notes and odd incidents across cities
A dense bulletin reports Canadian delegates at the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Galt Seliows and membership milestones for 1910 with totals for subordinates encampments and Rebekah bodies. It also covers a Washington fruit gift to lodge members, an Atlanta post office burglary, widespread fish die-off linked to Lebanon sewage, a young woman’s clothing theft spree, a divorce case leading to a farmer’s suicide, a physician’s five day hiccups, and a fatal party shooting in Reganport.
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Yeulanzxpolis
Sovereign
Grand Lodge
Galt Seliows
Seteins Winnipes
Manitoba
Sgene
Ot Serbrshire
Thiesifeas
Tives
Mihitere
Gaseons
Germany
Gerwear
Sauxtinians
Rebekah
SAS
Grand Saieubordinate Bodies
Jackson Penny Found Near Logansport in Old Cabin Dig
J W Olson reports a Jackson penny unearthed twelve miles north of Logansport while digging beneath an old log cabin. Issued in 1823 by President Andrew Jackson as a jab at the treasury secretary for slow currency issuance the coin is rare and valuable. The large copper piece shows a tortoise bearing a treasure box with Executive Experiment and the other side a democracy emblem with a quip about a predecessor.
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Logansport
J. W. Olsen
Andrew Jackson
United States
Zistrious
Middle township votes wet after recount in Pittsboro area
Pittsboro area election results leave Middle township in Pittsboro declared wet by commissioners after recanvassing. Dry forces appealed to Hendricks circuit court claiming illegal votes, but officials ruled all votes legal. contest referred to court. Also reported, William Miller sells 800 hogs in Indianapolis market for about 15 500 dollars with Kingan & Co at 7 10 per hundred pounds.
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Pittsboro
Danville
Middle Township
Hendricks Circuit Court
Indianapolis
William CC. Miller
Darlington
Ind
Kingan & Co
Miller
Farmer Nubs Lutz Arrested for Kidnapping Granddaughter
Noblesville resident farmer Henry Lutz is arrested on kidnapping charges involving his granddaughter Nellie Lutz aged sixteen. The prosecutor cites the girl living with grandparents and attending school before being sent to Indianapolis without consent. The father, George Lutz, failed to locate his daughter.
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Nobiesville
Henry Lutz
Nellie Lutz
George Lutz
Indianapolis
Preacher Hangs Self at Dunkard Farm Near Here
Pennsylvanian David Wolf, a Dunkard church preacher, hanged himself at his farm nearby leaving a wife and seven children. No motive is known for the act.
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Penn
David Wolf
Dunkard
Here
Indiana News in Brief Roundup from Newcastle to Anderson
In Newcastle Mayor Barnard orders Joe Cloud to the county workhouse for buying liquor for a fourteen year old. Gary resident Jacob Rosen faints on learning his wife bore a son. revival takes three hours. Muncie peach prices drop from 1.50 to 1.00 per bushel amid abundant fruit. Columbus W C T U convention adopts anti cigarette resolutions urging enforcement of minor sales laws. Muncie dry town sees ten of twelve prisoners charged with intoxication. many others sent home. Columbus parents investigate their son Frank Ford’s Chicago death amid missing funds and large cash on hand. Hammond Henry Schavey and family at risk after poisoning from wild toadstools. John Pobinski in critical condition. Anderson German club acquitted of unlawful liquor sale after police confiscate beer. no sale proven.
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Newcastle
Barnard
Joe Cloud
Hallard Carpenter
Gary
Jacob Rosen
Broadway
Muncie
Columbus
Frank Feely
J. Ford
Jonesville
Bartholomew County
Frank Ford
Chicago
Indianapolis
Hammond
Henry Schavey
Porter County
John Pobinski
Hast Hammond
Anderson
Rabies Epidemic in Indiana Ratios and Handling
Analysis of 600 animal brains from Indiana since 1906 shows 314 rabies positives. The report warns the epidemic is larger than records suggest, notes cattle bitten by a rabid dog and explains testing methods and the need for isolated animal observation to prevent spread. It also covers state actions on public health and related regulatory matters.
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Indianapolis
Laboratory of Hygiene
State Board of Health
Indiana
State Laboratory
Wayne County
Atock
Painting Statehouse Doors Labor Costs Under Cut Contract
In spite of last year’s campaign pledges to repaint the statehouse doors for 50 dollars, contractors say they will not profit at a total price of 813 dollars. Gold coating was removed and varnish applied. A crew of eight to ten men has worked five weeks on the project.
Write-'em while-you-wait: Nonan tops officials in opinions
Attorney General Thomas M. Nonan, in office since January 1, has issued 110 opinions by February 1 with help from assistants, earning the nickname Write-'em while-you-wait Honan. State Superintendent Charles A. Greathouse has 23 opinions, while Auditor W. H. O'Brien follows with 14.
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Thomas M. Nonan
Honan
Charles A. Greathouse
Greathouse
W. H. O’brien
Auditor of State
Indiana Labor Convention Address Invites Kern and Beveridge
Senator John W. Kern and former Senator A. J. Beveridge will be invited by the Indiana State Federation of Labor to speak at the convention starting September 27 in Evansville. Secretary C. A. Gaumer traveled to Indianapolis to finalize arrangements. Fort Wayne labor bodies sent a TB disease employment prohibition bill to Evansville for endorsement.
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John W. Kern
A. J. Beveridge
Indiana State Federation of Labor
Evansville
C. A. Gaumer
Federation
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Indiana Corporations Curtail Federal Tax Penalties
Several Indiana corporations delinquent on federal corporate tax will avoid penalties from one thousand to ten thousand dollars as governors direct compromises. Revenue collectors will not handle settlements. instead ten dollar payments will be sent to the treasury for department review to judge adequacy.
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Indiana
Great Lakes
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indiana Porta
Lake Michigan
Richmond
Minnesota
Indiana Board
Chicago
Ilinois
Ohio
Michigan
Myron D. King
Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Department
New Forms Aid Balances In Ripley County
Nicholas Volz, auditor of Ripley county, reports rapid monthly balance completion thanks to new forms prescribed by the state board of accounts. August balances matched county depositories by September 1, indicating improved efficiency. The report notes similar findings statewide amid the new formal aid. Bad eggs become focus as Indiana regulators push interstate shipment controls with federal agriculture department. Indiana dealers complain eastern buyers overlook state efforts, urging prosecution of shipper violations.
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Nicholas Volz
Ripley County
State Board of Accounts
W. A. Deharity
Volz
United States Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Federal Department
Conservatives Sweep Canada in Landslide Victory
The Laurier government suffers a crushing defeat as the Liberal party loses its majority to the Conservatives led by Robert L. Borden. Ontario backs the opposition, ending Laurier's 20 year leadership and a reciprocity plan with the United States is abandoned as Canada moves to a policy of imperial trade expansion.
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Montreal
Laurier
Laurie
Ontario
Canada
Robert L. Borden
Conservative Party
American Congress
United States
Lberal
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Dominion
Too Much Casey Jones Drives Man Toward Insanity
In Springfield Missouri Harry Roberds a young farmer was brought before the county court on a family complaint. He sang Casey Jones from morning until night and after being given a chance to speak he launched into several dozen verses. The judge determined him insane.
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Casey Jones
Springfield
Harry Roberds
Roberds
Robards
Lawson Davis Sentenced to Life Term in Seven Minutes
Lawson Davis, a Black man from Brookhaven Mississippi, pleaded guilty to assaulting Marion Farr's daughter and was immediately sentenced to life at the state farm. Officers rushed him from the court after the verdict, with details kept within court circles.
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Sam
Mississippi
Brookhaven
Miss
State Farm
Lawson Davis
Marion Farr
Davis
Unkissed Wife Granted Divorce in Missouri Court
In Independence, Judge Walter A. Powell granted Mrs. Mary Lyle Willis a divorce from Archie C. Willis after she testified he refused to let her kiss him and called her silly when she attempted fondling. The ruling followed her claim of marital estrangement.
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Kansas City
Walter A. Powell
Independence
Mary Lyle Wills
Archie C. Willis
Three Girls Drown Near Houghton Wisconsin
Bayfield youths Mary Henderson Rose Ferren and Elien Lumberg all aged 16 to 19 drowned when their small canoe overturned about 200 feet from shore near Houghton Wisconsin. Annie Henderson, the fourth member, reached the shore. Rescuers found the three bodies about twelve feet from the beach.
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Bayfield
Wis
Mary Henderson
Rose Ferren
Elien Lumberg
Houghton
Annie Henderson
Shakere Held for Murder in Florida Colony Case
Shaker elder Gillette and Elizabeth Sears allegedly administered chloroform to Badie Merchant, a Shaker colony member with tuberculosis, leading to a coroner jury verdict. Gillette was held for murder without bail. Sears not mentioned in the verdict.
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Shakere
Kissimmee
Fla
Egbert
Gillette
Elizabeth Sears
Badie Merchant
Shaker Colony
Gister Sears
Suspected Killer Arrested in Wayne Burnham Slayings
Colorado Springs laborer Tony Donatel, 40, faces arrest in a wholesale murder case involving the Wayne and Burnham families. Police say Arthur Burnham admitted finding Donatel inside his home with his wife, amid prior questions about Donatel’s sanity.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Tony Donatel
Wayne
Burnham
Donatel
Arthur
J. Burnham
Woman Escapes Operation with Pinkham Remedy
An Indiana woman reports cure after six bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She suffered months of pain, nearly needing an operation, but improved after one bottle and continued treatment. The ad promotes Pinkham's remedy for female ills and invites letters to Mrs. Pinkham for confidential advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Mia
Savi Mullen
Elwood
Ind
True Philosophy Quote by George Macdonald
A concise reflection notes that attaining wants equates to riches, yet true power lies in the ability to do without. George Macdonald’s line emphasizes restraint and inner strength over material pursuit.
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George Macdonald
No Doubt About It Lovers Clash Over Daughters Worth
In a terse exchange a suitor asks if he is worthy of the daughter. The reply equates the suitor’s merit to the beloved’s similarity to a rival, underscoring family standards and romantic testing.
Hewitt’s Easy Task claims two cleaning powers
An advertisement touts Hewitt's Easy Task laundry soap as both a cleanser and sterilizer. It promises thorough cleaning of glassware crockery and tableware and claims to paralyze germs and microbes before washing away with the suds.
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Hewitt
Contagious Banter At Club Sparks Wife’s Concern
The conversation reveals a man returning home in a troubling condition after a night at the club. His wife reacts with shock and a friend notes the excessive drinking, highlighting the severity of the drunken episode.
Order of Independents Leader Defies Parade Rules
Larry O Neil, a military style disciplinarian in the Order of Independents, imposes a harsh march. He challenges a companion with defiant language as he proclaims he will follow his own pace and force others to keep up or be left behind.
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Order of Independents
Larry O'Neil
Larry
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