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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
8
A holiday blessing extols health, faith, and love for families rich and poor. It speaks of Bethlehem’s light guiding young and old along paths of service, humility, and sacrifice amid shared joys and burdens.
Japanese lore speaks of Kotie as the patron saint of children. He is pictured with a large sack that allegedly holds gifts for the well behaved. When Kotie wishes to cross a river he uses the sack as a boat and is said to have eyes in the back of his head to watch children, among other Santa like traits.
The report details a grand Christmas pye of the alden times noted for its size and cost. It recalls the pastry crust and varied fillings making the dish a lavish social highlight of the season.
A nostalgic portrait of Christmas customs from old England. It recalls feasting it in hall scenes, wassail bowls, masking, and the ritual joys of Christmas as families and serfs join in hospitality and religious rites.
A lighthearted schoolroom scene features children answering what age the man reached and cheeky exchanges about Santa Claus, Christmas plans, and mischief. The chatter touches on gifts, bills, mistletoe, and playful bets about behavior and rewards.
The scene shows a room lit by crimson coals in a half purple, half rosy glow as T enters from a snowy dusk. Find stands with drooped head under the mistletoe while T places an arm about her waist and Al hints at roses and honey dew. T anticipates the maid rising when steps are heard below.
In Yolande Alabama the No 1 mine of the Yolande Coal and Coke Co suffered a catastrophic blast. From 40 to 60 are feared dead with twelve white men and seven colored workers identified among the recovered. Rescue efforts continue as authorities inspect the shaft and work to clear debris.
In Brooklyn a telegraph operator Elsie Kerlin 22 and Bernard E Wallace 18 were shot in a cab. Wallace died instantly and Kerlin died soon after. Police say Wallace killed Kerlin then shot himself. motive likely a love affair.
Frances Cooper, arrested in Indianapolis and jailed in Columbus, confesses killing her ten month old infant claiming it suffered and starvation drove her to kill. She later implicates her lover William Koltmeyer and Clifford Groves, both jailed for complicity. The lover allegedly urged murder to secure divorce from her husband Stephen Cooper, then in state prison for petty larceny, so they could marry.
A grand jury in Martinsville Indiana returns a presentment to impeach County Commissioners James Blair Frank E Carlisle and Silas W Tackett for alleged extravagance in county poor farm supplies The body includes four Democrats and two Republicans with prosecutor Moss denying any link to liquor license disputes.
Jackson, a convicted saloonkeeper on bond awaiting a new trial decision, injured Clarence Bicknell after sliding from the rear. Bicknell toppled Jackson, who fled as Elyie Shoemaker struck one attacker with a chair. The Daily News had criticized Jackson's conviction.
Matt Barns, longtime at tempted assassin, was captured in Knightstown after a high speed chase and 30 shots fired. Deputies Burr and Marshal Clark returned fire as Barns fled a home escape. The suspect previously burglarized George Whallon’s Muncie residence and shot Patrolman Barnes in Anderson, leading to a fatal confrontation with Sheriff John James of Henry County.
Evansville based accountant H M Lockyear found shortages in Spencer County Indiana records spanning 20 years. Twelve former county officials are reported short in amounts from three dollars to about $1,200 due to misapplied old fee and salary laws. Former County Clerk John C Haines is listed as short 1187.07. Grand jury likely to open investigation.
Indianapolis banks filed December statements with the controller of currency showing $18,601,573.60 in individual deposits and $1,566,358.69 in government deposits. Reserve ratio to deposits on hand was 32.86 percent and cash on hand plus redemption and due from reserve agents stood at about 37 percent. In the same issue, a northbound Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction car derailed near Acton, killing lawyer Donald F. Sleeth of Shelbyville and fatally injuring W. S. McCrea of Oak Lane, with other passengers mildly hurt.
Seth Henderson of South Bend Indiana sues the Chicago Northern Indiana South Bend railway for five thousand dollars claiming a conductor failed to keep a car at a standstill long enough for him to alight safely causing permanent injury.
Boonville buyers and others no longer fear Kentucky threat, saying the aim was to intimidate independent buyers who defied requests. In Terre Haute, Harry Notter of Mt. Vernon sues Mr. and Mrs. Milton Murphy of this city for 25000 dollars alleging alienation of his wife’s affections.
In Marion Indiana the district chairman election will be held in Peru on January 14. Three county chairmen backed Marion and three backed Peru, with the deciding vote falling to the district chairman’s choice.
Newcastle Indiana reports the Krell Frege Piano Co halted operations until further notice as workers remain idle. The abrupt shutdown affects employees and local economy.
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