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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
7
Indiana report says Rev William Ritchie of Charlottesville faces embezzlement charges after a church service was canceled and a servant girl Miss Bertha Williamson left town with him. The coroner Joseph L. Allen named as board president claims Ritchie fled with church funds. Mrs Ritchie reportedly distressed. local farmers aided her.
Five hundred Civil War veterans of the Wilder Brigade gathered in Lafayette Indiana with General Joan T Wilder present from Knoxville Tennessee. Camp fires and business sessions drove the program as members from Indiana and Illinois attended led by Dr G W H Kemper elected president Aden Knopp secretary and J H W McMlleland treasurer The next reunion will be in Effingham The brigade includes Indiana and Illinois regiments and the Eighteenth battery a monument to Col A Q Miller was discussed.
Indiana news items report Senator Wood proposes a bill to bar state officials from delivering public addresses for pay during their terms, with penalties up to 108 dollars. The mix includes local crime notes and fires in several counties, plus a missing-guard case in Michigan City and a reward offer for the faithful guide.
Ivansville and Evansville report campaigns with nominees for governor and congress making stops in So Meinrad Sperner County. A river pilot, Captain Lou Cooper, loses an arm in an industrial accident. A mile long wall of flame drives through the Kankakee marshes threatening historic fire damage. Indianapolis eyes a new city hall costing 600 000 and bond authorization planned at Ohio and Alabama streets.
In Janapolis both houses debated two dozen local option bills with Gov wishes: ante meeting provisions on Vine Inn University repeal debated only in the house as Senate factions resist. Senate introduced two opinion bills. one drafted under Gov Haply and altered for Dem backing, and another by Senator Matlachy to provide for county counts. Brazil Ind bodies report Mrs. Frank Treer found dead with two bullet wounds, a note suggests suicide linked to another man. Young suspects self-inflicted death. Boonville farmers greet Rep Foster with strong turnout in Warrick county while hearing at Fulsomville and Newbare. Jasper Ia reports a young boy, Wing Ro Gena Jr., dies after falling from a wagon while riding on a spring seat. page notes cause through road roughness.
Barney Oldfield broke the Indiana state mile record at the fair grounds with 950 5. Water Christie followed with a faster time of seconds, finishing behind Oldfield in the event contested by automen at the fair grounds.
In Evansville Indiana Myrtle Glass, age 15, daughter of Jadc Glass, received a minor knee bruise. She ignored it, three days later blood poisoning developed, amputation was performed but she died.
Dan Carter of Lexington Kentucky, 22, lodged in Columbus jail on a charge of attempted criminal assault against Hatle Wolfe, a 14 year old white girl. Citizens express concern but believe violence can be averted.
A dispute over sweethearts led A L Adkins of Bridgeport to shoot Jerry Dufnlan of Lima. Dufnlan died at Cornell Sanitarium Lawrenceville. Adkins jailed after a four hour chase. Other items note Henry McDonald on trial for killing W E Dwyer in Terre Haute courtroom as jury verdict nears. McDonald found guilty of dynamiting a church and two stores at Sandford. Richmond doctor Geo M Grant, fearing a fatal illness, shot himself.
The Well-Informed world seeks a simple pleasant and efficient liquid laxative of known value. The California Fig Syrup Co. offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an ethical trusted remedy, preferred for family use. Buy the genuine California product only from leading druggists, price fifty cents per bottle.
Suburban Life columnist Paul A Lovewell recounts Dean Kaye’s seafaring experiences in the wilderness. A Cherokee woman arrives at his cabin asking to marry and returns with a reluctant brave who signs a marriage license. The couple pays the minister and departs in triumph.
An artist complains of rustics breathing on him all morning. He is advised to view the sketch from a distance for better effect.
A testimonial from W H Dean of Newark Delaware claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment fully cured his seven year eczema after two boxes of Ointment and one cake of Soap. The note cites a March 28 1907 date. Women fishermen in Holland Belgium and Northern France wear distinctive costumes while nets and seafood harvests define their coastal work.
A mystical figure questions belief in telepathy and defines thought transfer. Mr. Dustin Stax asks for clarification as the speaker names an old friend Mr. Skinboodie and declares the friend is thinking about money at the moment.
A letter thanks for a beautiful clock sent in perfect condition. It rests in the parlor atop the bookshelves as the giver hopes to see the recipient and her husband, if possible, experience joy again despite ongoing concerns.
Harold, left with sisters while his mother travelled, receives daily postcards. Each card ends with the directive to brush his teeth, a light notice of parental care amid his voyage.
A collage of sassy exchanges and sententious asides from late 19th century era columns. Snatches of dialogue about romance behavior and moralizing mingle with brief product pitches such as Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Allen's Foot-Ease.
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