Miller Stole McKnight Buggy from Veedersburg Show
In Fountain Circuit Court William Miller 23 of Elmdale Montgomery county pleaded guilty to stealing William T. McKnight’s buggy at the Veedersburg Horse Show. He described drinking with a Waynetown acquaintance, confessed the crime, received a sentence of 2 to 1 years and a $100 fine, and blamed alcohol for the act. He noted his family, farm, and that he had not drunk in two years since release from a hospital for insanity. He will be moved to Jefferson county at week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Circuit Court
William Miller
Elmdale
Montgomery County
Horse Thief Detective Association
William T. McKnight
Veedersburg
Miller
Lowe
J. G. Miller
Emdale
William
Waynetown
P. A. Biddle
Biddle
Central Hospital
Jefferson
Drummer Robbed on Big Four Train at Veedersburg
Indianapolis traveling man Mr. Cabbage of Western Oil and Refining was robbed of 50 dollars while boarding the Big Four train at Veedersburg, Wednesday evening during the horse show. He missed his purse and searched the hotel and vicinity, but no trace has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cabbage
Indianapolis
Western Oil and Refining Company
Veedersbug
Bucey Stolen From Hillsboro Note at Veedersburg
A new buggy owned by J. B. Knight of Hillsboro was stolen at Veedersburg Thursday night during the horseshow. The horse was unhitched and driven behind the Standard Oil house. the buggy was left there and not recovered. Marshal Cal Sherer was notified. the horse was found where the thieves left it, but the buggy’s trail ended shortly after. No further trace has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Knight
Hillsboro
Veedersburg
Standard Oil House
Cal. Sherer
Standard Calicos and Ginghams at McDermond’s Big Store
Readable sale note lists Standard Calicos in all colors 3c and Standard Apron Ginghams 6c Muslin Sc at J Frank McDermond’s Big Store in Attica. Includes prices and item names for a local dry goods listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muslin
J. Frank McDermond
Attica
Divorce Denied In Veedersburg Court Fight
Pat Filburn and his elderly wife sued each other for divorce in a Veedersburg circuit court on Saturday. Pat claimed nagging and life burden, while the wife countered with accusations Pat was a poor husband. Judge Schoover denied both requests and told them to settle at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Filburn
Veedersburg
Pat
Schoover
Depositions Taken in Randolph Divorce Case
Depositions were taken here last week for the divorce suit of Margaret Randolph against Harry C. Randolph to be heard before Judge Truce in Kansas City. Randolph formerly county treasurer, now resides in Kansas City. John B. Martin represents the plaintiff and W. E. Livengood defends. Harry attended to his own interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Randolph
Harry C. Randolph
Canning Peas At Cayuga Plant Opens 1910 Crop
The Cayuga Packing and Mfg. plant signals the start of pea canning for 1910 with Humphrey Ellis first to haul in peas. A large acreage is expected and growers anticipate a strong yield thanks to favorable weather. Canning will begin soon and may require late-night shifts to handle the large crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga Packing and Mfg
Humphrey Ellis
Cayuga Herald
Best Pure Wool Suits and Walk Over Shoes at the Big Store
At the Big Store you can find pure wool suits for men priced from ten to twenty dollars and Walk-Over shoes for men and boys. J Frank McDermond of Attica advertises that it always pays to trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
J. Frank McDermond
Attica
Young machinist Stanley Lusader Injured at Yerkes Garage
Stanly Lusader, a top young machinist and autoist, suffered a serious accident at the Yerkes garage last Friday. While cranking a Warren Detroit, a kick from the engine fractured his right forearm in two places. He was taken to Dr. Andrus, treated, and now wears a sling, continuing to care for his machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanly Lusader
Yerkes
Warren
Detroit
Mr Yerkes
Homer E. Mayer
Stanley
Andrus
Hicks Family Reunion Annual Meeting at Chesterfield
The sixth annual Hicks Family Reunion Association meeting will be held in Chesterfield Indiana on Sunday June 26 at the old camp ground near the city. Dr Hicks serves as Secretary and Treasurer and the gatherings are highly anticipated by the large Hicks family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Family Reunion Association
Chesterfield
Ind
Old Camp Ground
Hicks
Veedersburg Horse Show Draws Large Crowd in Heat
A very large crowd attended the Veedersburg horse show on Wednesday and Thursday despite the heat. A parade opened at 10 AM Thursday with many horses and outfits entered. Veedersburg Band provided excellent music as I. H. Booe and Joe Glascock served as marshals. Community effort paid off with strong attendance from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
I. H. Booe
Joe Glascock
Marshalls
Michae ls Suffers Injury at Welcher Farm
Edward Michael, recent Welcher fruit farm purchaser from Vermilion county, Ill., suffered a severe accident Friday while chasing chickens. He fell into a wire fence, the wire injuring beneath the right eye and under the nasal cavity, exiting below the eye on the left. Dr. J R Hicks treated him and expects recovery unless complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Michael
Welcher
Vermilion County
Mr. Michael
J. R. Hicks
Suit to Recover Filed Over Blackmail Debt
William Laube sues Elbridge McBroom for 400 dollars plus 100 in damages, claiming McBroom obtained the money by blackmail. A settlement without trial is expected via Harry McBroom to aid the father’s parole, with an appeal planned to a higher court. The defendant is not positioned to contest the case. The advertiser gets the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain & McCabe
Crawfordsville
William Laube
Elbridge Mcbroom
McBroom
Laube
Harry McBroom
Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Crawfordsville Elks
The Crawfordsville Elks announce a large Fourth of July event with an airship ascent twice, trotting pacing and running races, a baby show and other features. Band concerts at night and tire works are planned, with the Waynetown band engaged for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks of
Crawfordsville
Waynetown
New Mental Health and Civil Actions Filed in Circuit Court
C R Milford on behalf of Joseph J Little seeks a declaration of Charlotte Workinger as an un sound mind. J W Whickear represents Alice Rush in a partition suit against Rna Reed and Lewis D Reed. Damages suit is filed against Chicago Eastern Illinois Railway Co by J W Whickear for John T Nixon. Charles W Wessmore vs Bert Jones and suit for debt noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Milford
Joseph J. Little
Charlotte Workinger
J. W. Whickear
Alice Rush
Rnna Reed
Lewis D. Reed
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Co
John T. Nixon
Charlies W. Wessmore
Bert Jones
McBroom Taken North By Sheriff For Work Term
Elbridge McBroom was moved to Michigan City Monday noon by Sheriff Kerr and is now into his term of service work. He received light office duties aligned with his profession as he adapts to his new boarding school setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbridge McBroom
Michigan City
Sheriff Kerr
Rew
Coming Wedding in Covington for Dolly Fields and H Clayton Todd
From Covington comes the report that Miss Dolly Fields will wed H Clayton Todd the first of the coming week at the home of her sister Mrs. S Douglass. Todd is a former county resident and longtime chief engineer at the northern penitentiary in Michigan City. Fields was born and raised in Shawnee township and is described as an excellent young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Dolly Fields
S. Douglass
H. Clayton Todd
Northern
Michigan City
Shawnee Township
Attica Ledger
Insane Keller Arrested After Violent Outburst in Jackson Township
Sheriff Kerr and Deputy Adkins captured Anna Keller, an insane woman released from Indianapolis Central Hospital, after she brandished a butcher knife and struck an officer. She is part of the Keller family with multiple inmates, now returning to the asylum. Joint mentions of local Keller relatives and a department store ad conclude the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Kerr
Davy Adkins
Jackson Township
Anna Keller
Keller Home
Jeffries
Central Hospital For the
Indianapolis
Asylum
Keller
Jacob Riley Keller
Joe
Sam
John
Dave
Death from Grief Claims Two in One Family
Amos Begger aged seven died within days of his wife Mrs. Bigger who had traveled to Delphi to visit another daughter. The double tragedy followed her death and his bronchial pneumonia. Burial was beside his wife at Mount Mora. The family had resided in Brenhem Canada and later stayed with children in St. Joseph Delphi and Kelowna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Begger
T. M. Longmuir
Indiana Avenue
Bigger
Delphi
Ind
Visi
A. H. de. Long
St. Joseph
Longmuir
Mr. Bigger
Mount Mora
Brenhem
Canada
A. H. DeLong
Dephi
John Bigger
Kelowna
B. C
Press
Newtown Boy Paced Legend Dies In Wingate Tragedy
Newtown Boy, a famed pacer bred by Lew Kerr and linked with a legacy of fine horses, was killed at Wingate on Monday afternoon after his left foreleg was shattered by a mare. The horse had a 2:04 record from Indianapolis years ago and was later owned by Bert Hashaw following a disputed sale over court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown Boy
Wingate
Lew Kerr
Indianapolis
Venture
Blackie
Bald Hornet
Kerr
Millard Deth
Bert Hashaw
Surprise Birthday Gathering For Louis McComas
Last Tuesday evening June 2 Louis McComas was surprised at home with a party planned by his wife. About thirty seven friends gathered on East Harrison Street as the couple returned to find a rocking chair and six sherbet glasses as tokens. Light refreshments followed with piano music by Mrs. Fred. Board before guests departed late with wishes for more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis, McComas
East Harrison Street
Fred. Board
Louis
Ferguson Returns From Indianapolis Grand Juryman Work
United States Grand Juryman David S. Ferguson returned from Indianapolis on Wednesday morning with the term nearly finished. He praises Uncle Sam’s efficient conduct of official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Ferguson
United States
Indianapolis
Dave
Uncle Sam
Major C Training Began For Noted Bay Horse
Cash Cronkhite of Marshfield began training Major C at the fair grounds track. The horse had a fine record last year and is expected to perform well this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash Cronkhite
Marshfield
Major C
Fair Grounds
Longest Day Almanac Notes Sun Rise and Set Times
Almanac reports June 2 and 21 mark the longest daylight with sunrise at 4 22 am and sunset at 7 34 pm totaling 15 hours 6 minutes. Sunday yields a 15 03 daylight with sunrise at 4 22 am and Wednesday 4 29 am to 6 54 pm.
Two New States Added In Taft's Signing
President Taft signed the bill admitting Arizona and New Mexico as sovereign states, the 47th and 45th states in the Union after a long territorial effort. The announcement notes the flag with 44 stars on July 3rd and urges proper preparation of Fourth of July tugs with 48 stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Arizona
New Mexico
Wilkinson to Veedersburg School Superintendent Post
Prof. Jas W Wilkinson earned a BA in English and an MA in Pedagogy and will head the Veedersburg school next term. He previously led the Kingman school for six years and is favored by many friends who wish him success in the new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. W. Wilkinson
Veedersburg
Wilkinson
Kingman
Death of Joseph M. Rhodes Jr. on Gosport farm
Joseph M. Rhodes Jr., longtime Covington business figure, died at his farm near Gosport in Putnam County on Wednesday evening June 15 after months of illness. He was born in Tippecanoe County in 1845, learned wagon making, built a notable Covington trade, married Susie Spence in 1870, and moved to a Gosport area farm in 1903 with his family. Interment was in Crown Hill cemetery, Crawfordsville, with Methodist services and many local mourners. See the 1911 Model Buggies at McGeorge's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Rhodes Jr
Gosport
Putnam County
Crawfordsville
Crown Hill
Mr. Rhodes
Tippecanoe County
Indianapolis
Covington
Susie Spence
Baker
Sarah Spence
John H. Spence
Joseph Millard
William Rhodes
Williamsport
Also Mentioned on This Page
McKnight
Jeffersonville
Bucey
Stanley Lusader
Amos Bigger
Wife
Newtown
Joseph M. Rhodes
McGeorge’s
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