Humphreys Medicine Ad And Railroad Competition
An 19th century style ad promotes Dr Humphreys medicines listing fevers colds coughs and other ailments and a pocket-sized bottle claim. Nearby railroad notes say Southern Indiana and Chicago and Eastern Illinois lines plan competition with C E I Railway expanding along its route and shippers awaiting a direct line into Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Chicua
Southern Indiana
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Indiana
Marshal Cheek Faces Challenging Suspect in Mitchell
A man claiming to be Chief of Police Newberry of Mt. Carmel Illinois paraded with a revolver in Mitchell. Marshal Cheek intervened, using a club until Newberry surrendered. The suspect was jailed and to be tried in court when able to appear, per a Mitchell dispatch to the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Mt. Carmel
Mitchell
Marshal Cheek
Monon Train Trespassers Fined After Night Encounter
Night officer Charlie Payne arrested two young tramps found on northbound Monon Train No. 74 Friday. Monon officials report the pair threw stones at a Monon train in New Albany. They appeared before Mayor Fillion and were fined plus costs of 11 dollars each for trespassing. Detailing to pursue stoning charges upon Monon detective arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Payne
Monon
New Albany
Fillion
Indiana Eagles Elect Officers at State Convention in Hammond
The Indiana Eagles State convention closed in Hammond with 66 of 71 aer ies represented. Officers elected include Wingtrade as president Fultz as vice president Smith as treasurer Rigdon as secretary and Park er as trustee. A new ritual and state control were adopted with a 5 cent per member tax and fixed meeting dates. A national convention is set for Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Eagles
Hammond
West Baden
Indianapolis
Charles E. Wingtrade
Huntington
M. E. Fultz
Bedford
Andrew Smith
Charles A. Rigdon
Warsaw
Alex Sandison
Terre Haute
David McDowell
Montpelier
Edward E. Jackson
New Albany
Charles C. Miller
South Bend
George A. Parker
Anderson
Norfolk
Herbert H. Evans
Newcastle
C. A. Rigdon
J. J. Davis
F. E. Hering
Leo Bend
Southern Indiana extension work to resume soon
M. E. Sebree says Chicago extension work may restart within days after talks with John R. Walsh. shovels and equipment are to be overhauled ready for immediate start on orders from Chicago offices. Remaining track miles and earth cuts near the Vermillion river await completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Sebree
Southern Indiana Railroad
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Humgickind
Spee
Cory
Trainman Bennett Fatal Flagging Accident in Cloverdale
Testimony at Greencastle inquest details John Bennett a brakeman who flagging a passenger train died after placing three torpedoes on the track and signaling with a lantern. Conductor Strain and Engineer Gore testified that a curve limited visibility and Bennett remained on the track too long. The coroner ruled the death purely accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennett
Cloverdale
Greencastle
O’brien
L. D. Strain
Charles H. Gore
M. L. Rea
Bennett
Gore
Bennet
Will Make Soil Survey by State Geologist and Assistants
State Geologist W S Blatchley returned from Washington where he arranged with George H Ashley of the US Geological Survey to help in summer 1908 gathering data for a coal resources bulletin. Blatchley begins a statewide soil survey to identify predominant soils by county and crop suitability with C W Shannon already at work in Washington and Martin Counties and Lawrence County and soon Orange County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Blatchley
Washington
Blatchley
George H. Ashley
United States Geological Survey
Hailstorm Hits Vincennes With Major Glass Damage
A severe hailstorm in Vincennes Indiana on May 26 caused widespread property damage. Gardens suffered extensive losses while many homes had broken windows roofs and weather-boarding damaged. Greenhouse losses were tallied at 5000 for John Frisse 2000 for William A Rie man and 1000 for Mrs Chris Schultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
John Frisse
William A. Rieman
Chris
Schultz
Intoxication fines levied by Mayor Fillion in police court
James Fidler was fined one dollar plus costs for intoxication and paid. Ed Sputters of Bloomington was fined eleven dollars plus costs and is jailed. Lucy Davis of Bloomington and Mrs. Homer Fisher with daughter from Orleans visit the Millicans after commencement. Harris Comedy Company arrived by Monon rail and set tents at 17th and K for a week. George King found a $450 item and a man named Bass found a $175 item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fidler
Fillion
Ed Sputters
Bloomington
Lucy Davis
Homer Fisher
Orleans
B. L. Millican
Harris
17Th
K Streets
Vincennesay
George King
Bass
State Board Will Prise Value of Real Estate
The state tax commissioners are expected to raise real estate values across most counties when the four year assessment session begins July 5. The railroads’ boosted valuations are cited as a basis to justify broader increases and to avoid claims of favoritism toward corporations. The July 15 session will handle county appeals and real estate valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax
State Tax Board
Tax Board
State Board
Circus Trust Near Complete Formation Shakes Up Industry
Circus insiders report a near completion of a trust uniting major shows including Barnum & Bailey Buffalo Bill Wild West Forepaugh Sells Ringling Hagenback Wallace to control touring dates and salaries. Meetings have advanced plans with Forepaugh Sells and Hagenback Wallace headed for Madison Square Garden before summer end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Five Ringling Brothers
Hagenback-Wallace
Carl Hagenback
B. K E. Wallace
E. D. Stair
John H
Avlin
Dog And Dynamite New Version Chronicles Reid and His Dog
Conrad Reid, a German farmer near Farmland, tries to rid himself of a dog that chose him as master. After failing to rehome it, he plans to kill it with dynamite but the dog’s fate remains uncertain as the scene unfolds in a rural setting with neighbors observing gifting and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Hond
Frank Guss
Muncie
Iown
Hey
Chia
Conrad Reid
Selma
Louie Schweyer
Parker City
Louie
Conrad
James Brown
Court actions list in circuit cases and trials
Circuit court docket shows Charles Ebert suing U S Cement Co for damages after a minor lost his arm at a cement plant. Bowles vs Monroe County Stone Go verdict for defendant. Harrison vs U S Cement Co and Becovitz vs Sap enstein on replevin bond set for trial. William Davis vs Manon settled for 350 dollars. Charles A Pate vs U S Cement Co set for trial. Decoration Day erases court Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ebert
U.S. Cement Co
H. P. Pearson
Brooks & Brooks
Bowles
Monroe County
Ofc
Friday Harrison
U. S&s. Cement Co
Becovitz
Sapenstein
Ooc
William Davis
The
Manon
S&s
Charles A. Pate
U. S. Cement Co
Just Plain Pete
A Bloomington girl objects to the name given to the family’s new horse. After seeing Maude Adams in Peter Pan in Indianapolis she calls the horse Peter Pan but locals shorten it to Pete. The girl persists with the full name while friends and family accept the nickname Pete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Maude Adams
Miss Adams
Peter Pan
Pete
Sad Death Of Little John Roseman
Friends of Mr and Mrs Harry H Roseman mourn the death of their younger son John who died Saturday in Danville Tennessee. Their older son Fidelio recently had eye surgery by a Springfield specialist and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Roseman
John
Danville
Fidelio
Springfield
Foreigner in Quarries Loses Left Leg at Dark Hollow
A non English speaking foreigner working in the quarries at Dark Hollow broke his left leg above the knee Saturday evening. He was taken first to Oolitic then to the hospital where the limb was set. He muttered Austria and is believed to be from that country. He is on the road to recovery and much improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dark Hollow
Oolitic
Austria
Wicker Stars in Columbus Victory Over Indianapolis
Bob Wicker played center field for Columbus in a Sunday win over Indianapolis. He caught four flies, scored, had one hit, one stolen base and one sacrifice, helping Columbus pull ahead in the eighth. The Indianapolis Star notes his fielding and that his hit tied the score in the eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wicker
Columbus
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
Wicker
Special City Council Meeting On Public Square Improvement
A special City Council meeting will be held tomorrow evening in the Council Chamber to consider proposed improvements to the Public Square. The session will discuss plans, funding options, and implementation steps for the project.
Local residents report health, travel, and visits in area
Saturday evening William Raines underwent a hernia operation at City Hospital and is recovering well. The Marks farm artesian well drew many visitors who praised the mineral water. Mrs. L Ferguson and her children Marguite and William returned from Erie after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stipp. Athornton Allen of Terre Haute came home for a visit and commencement. Mrs. Robert White of Minneapolis and Mrs. James H. Crozier of Madison plan trips to Madison and Minneapolis on June 1, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Raines
Fayetteville
L. Ferguson
Marguite
William
Charles Stipp
Erie
Athornton Allen
Terre Haute
Robert White
Minneapolis
Do M. Owen
Doo M. Owen
Newberry
Crossland
Crosgland
Are Paint
John Hartman
and Hardman
Edmond
Lew, Newkirk
Jacobs
Deane Worthington
Charley Knight
Grand Army memorial services held at Presbyterian church
The Grand Army of the Republic and auxiliary held memorial services at the Presbyterian church with about fifty veterans and families attending. Four color bearers displayed silk flags while a large balcony flag and floral decorations graced the altar. Rev. John W. Finley preached on David, and special choir music accompanied the service. The event was described as first class in G A R annals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Presbyterian Church
John W. Finley
David
Nelsor J. Joyner
Simon Graves
J. W. Findley
Ela Whiting
Louise Thornton
Miss Thornton
Evaporation of apples urged to aid farmers
The Plant Industry Bureau of the Department of Agriculture issues a bulletin on evaporating apples. Chief Galloway notes that while large facilities dominate, many regions have surplus fruit unsuited for packing. Encouraging evaporating, canning, and cider making remains desirable, with evaporating most applicable to a wide range of conditions and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant Industry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Galloway
Stone Mill Conductor Injured By Falling Slab
Fred Reuter a Mo non conductor was badly hurt Monday at the Climax stone mill when a stacked slab toppled from a flat car crushing his right ankle. He was treated by Dr. A J McDonald and is home on Washington Avenue with an expected weeks long layoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reuter
Monon
Climax Stone Mill
Reuter
A. J. McDonald
Washington Avenue
Ellis Father Seeks Return of Missing Meda Ellis
William Ellis arrives in the city to urge his daughter Meda Ellis to return home or stay with Mrs. C. E. Skerd for the summer. Both parents live and hope for a safe resolution. Mrs. Ikerd says the girl is a good worker and would stay if agreeable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ellis
Meda Ellis
Allens Creek
Monroe County
C. E. Skerd
Ellis
Born notices from local families reflect a busy week
Several birth announcements appear from East 18th Street to Salem and North M Street noting sons and daughters born to families including Toris Shulthers With man Still Robt Allen and Alexander. Also mentions Mrs Turley Batt Cross Monahan visiting relatives and recovery from surgery with local stops and travel remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Toris
East 18Th Street
Pete Shulthers
Peter Withman
North M Street
S&s
W. A. Still
E.16th Street
Robt
Allen
6Th and
Street
Mrs I YW Crinv and party visit Jamestown Exhibit
Mrs I YW Crinv and daughter Mrs wyodert Loway of Norfolk Virginia visit Jamestown exhibit with Meo and Mrs China ler E Francis after attending the National Conductors Association in Memphis They toured Southern points of interest and spent a day with J A Rowe's parents in North Carolina They have also visited Hot Springs Arkansas Jesse Winstandl ROCH Saturday May 2S Homer Foster six miles southeast of town on Rock Lick Creek celebrated his 7th birthday with about 65 relatives and friends Frank Leonard and Albert Fielks attended the dinner and games```
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. YW. Crinv
Wyodert Loway
Norfolk
Homer Foster
Rock Lick Creek
Albert Fielks
Frank Leonard
Indiana News Roundup Highlights State Events and Incidents
A broad survey of Indiana happenings includes Kokomo prep for a G A R encampment Elks in Alexandria initiate June 1 school closures in Martinsville and a Lafayette banquet for Purdue debating society. War relic near Marion. new street tar rails in Elwood and Richmond street plans. deaths from carbolic acid in Elwood. pearls found near Vincennes. explosion near Albany draws crowds. statewide real estate up. pure food law affecting groceries and hotels. various local notices on schools fires and legal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Lafayette
Marion
Elwood
Richmond
Tom Jenkins
Elwovod
Wabash
Vincennes
Albany
Indiana
Staunton High School
Christian Endeavor
Linton
Jack Stewart
T. S. Apgar
Worthington
Wayne County
Economy
Goodrich Bros
Noblesville
Junior Barquet Festivity Marks Senior Farewell
A lively Deckard Saturday night marked the Junior class farewell with rosebud escorts, elegant gowns, and a formal banquet. Guests toasted the Senior class as teachers and local figures looked on, while new hires and relocations added to the community chatter.
Bloomington City Plunged Into Darkness After Fire
A Sunday blaze severely damaged Bloomington's Central Indiana Lighting Company plant causing a $5000 loss and leaving the city without street and commercial light for weeks. The fire’s origin is unknown and the plant had just been bought to expand capacity for Quarry and mill supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Central Indiana Lighting Company
People’s Electric, Gas and Heating Company
Bloomington Politic
Caught Livery Pony Strays After Unusual Flight
A black pony from Short Bros. livery on East Ditch Street was seized by a man while swallowing a buggy near Monon crossing. It led officials on a wild ride toward West 16th Street before being found near Lackey farm in Willtots. Marks L V on its shoulder aided recovery. rider identity remains unknown.
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Short Bros
East Ditch Street
Hth Street
Monon
West 16Th Street
Lackey
Willtots
Wt Piedhors
T L. V
Williams Road
Roosevelt to Speak at Agricultural Colleges’ Semi Centenary
President Roosevelt will address the semi centennial celebration of United States agricultural colleges in Lansing Michigan this Friday. Stock prices fell toward the March panic level after a government report on Standard Oil. A deadly gas release in Campania’s Mt Vesuvius area killed one and prompted rescue efforts. Cotton mill wages in Southern New England rise about ten percent affecting Fall River and neighboring mill centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Agricultural Colleges
United States
Lansing
Mich
Standard Oil
Boscotrecaz
Mt. Vesuvious
New England
Fall River
New Bedford
Providence
Adams
North
Massachusetts
Snake charmed squirrel in tree hole found and killed
Robert Shannon of Coats Springs spotted a young squirrel focused on a hole in a tree. He examined it, found a snake inside the hole, and killed the four and a half foot reptile after chasing the squirrel away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shannon
Coats Springs
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Lars
Bolt
Ducuit
Tad
Pilfeus
Uttis
Homedcine Co
William and Johm Streets
New York
Emerson Fultz
Order of Eagles
Southern
Sebree
Chi
Dog and
Circuit Court
Just Plain
Little John Roseman
City Council
Grand Army
Climax Mill
Claude Alexander
Salem
Alexander
Gertrude Roberts
Lester Turley
W. T. Withers
W. G. Batt
Willa Florence
Campbellsburg
F. O. Cross
French Lick
Jance Monahan
City
Kokomo
G. A.R
Alexandria
Martinsville City
Elks
George Brooks
Brazil
Posey County
Farm Star
W. KE. Westlake
Byers
Seelyville
New Orleans
Maughmer
Elmer Whiteley
William Loving
Theodore Estes
Muncie Art Association
Granty County Fair Association
State Medical Association
Elisha Durham
Knights
Ladies of the Maccabees
Daughters of Rebekah
Odd Fellows
David Puckett
Walter . Wakeman
Goshen
Homer Taylor
Oaktown
Indiana Anti- Saloon League
Justice’s Court
Evansville
Mary A. Bish
Mason
Oliver Bish
F. H. Stockton
Evelyn Stein
Charles Swales
David McDonald
St. Louis
Henry
Miles
O. E
Hildy
Knightstown
Columbus City
Chicago University
Tony Miller
Marshal Cartwright
America’s Greatest Weekly
Toledo
Oito
Pele
Toledo Blade
Chico Tt
News of the World
Blade
U.S
Toleedo
Uhio
Way
Mail
Barquet
Whicken Consonia Royal Saratoga Wafers
Veal
Fred Sallee
Chrystal
Thelma
Silverville
George G. Cornelius
Deckard
Wilbur-Glover
Howard Sproul
Clyde Hodges
Nellie Sears
Georgia Lane
Carrie Gowen
Mary Quill
Newland
Bedford High School
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Jones
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Many
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Trene Priest
Katherine Gainey
Estella Huffines
Anna Reed
Thomas Kern
Howard Sproull
Pearl Montgomery
Earl McElheny
Georgia Brown
Ethel Kinser
Edith Gilson
Beryl
Foster
Evangeline Johnson
Florence Avery
Ora Johnson
Harrison Dunihue
Courtney Zaring
Roger’. Pearson
Morrison Johnson
Harold Ferguson
Herman McCormick
Wilbur Glover
Clifford Speer
Wendell Kesge
Louis Ramsey
Sam Fagan
Gwendolyn Hughes
Maud Duncan
Mary Owens
Gladys Gainey
Josephine Dussard
Myrtle Ingalls
Louise Smith
Mary Smith
Hazel Morey
Elsie O’connell
Pauline Shaffer
Mabel Walker
Ora Bright
Sallie Stipp
Lorella Brown
Arthur Benzel
Morris Mayer
Frank Cosner
Park Doman
Will Ebert
Central States Bridge Co
Wm. Ebert
Lucile Duffer
Maggie Williams
South I Street
Willams
Shoals
Philippines
Joseph Scanion
Clark's Hill
Jane Runnels
Zettia
Williams
Mike Stipp
Chas. Watkins
West 11Th Street
William Watkins
Susie Hullines
Virginia
Telegraphic
Ey Fuse
Louisville
Bryant & Stratton Business College
Louisville, Ky
Thos. W. Dryden
GEO
W. Schwartz
Sec
Treas
Che
Thest Louis Globe Democrat
Bedford Weekly Mail
St. Globe-Democrat
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
National News and Home Journal
Kale
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