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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
6
A collection of humorous and pointed notes from Francesville Indiana and other locales. Topics range from milk prices and family history to a New Jersey drunkard monkey and Lusitania profits. Observations touch on Japs equality claims, a Gotham thief’s teeth, a multifaceted Barker in Kremmling, Sunday phone bans in Albuquerque, New York police dogs, and the doctor’s mortality claim.
James O Neill announces he has played the title role in The Count of Monte Cristo 2 000 times. Patrons who have seen the production three or four times extend heartfelt sympathy, honoring his long run and devotion to the show.
A collage of remarks on American women suffrage manners and work for the blind, Florence Nightingale, General Booth, Victoria and Tennyson letters, and noted impressions from the Globe and daily life, reflecting press commentary and social thought of the period.
Hoosier politics and weather notes lead a compact column. George B. Lockwood of Peru enters the Eleventh District congressional race. Alien Richardson of Logansport dies after ten days of a hiccough illness. Dandelions bloom around Evansville though crocus is delayed. State Board of Agriculture may build a large barn for exhibition horses by the September State Fair opening.
All soldiers have left Muncie and the five cent theatres are prospering again. The recent strike cost the State $16,000 and the city of Muncie almost as much.
In a chaotic free-for-all at a Gary construction camp two workers were killed and several others seriously wounded. The victims are identified as Hungarian nationals.
A hospital designed to handle many patients and equipped to first class standards will be established in Newcastle, addressing the need for local care as residents currently travel to larger cities for treatment.
Mrs Willis Hiofman of Erie Green collapsed and died as she tried to inform her husband by telephone that she had fallen ill.
Mrs Henry Heintzelman aged forty two, wife of a well known farmer near South Bend, ended her life in a fit of despondency due to ill health by throwing herself into a cistern.
William Miller and George Gruber of an Evansville athletic club have accepted a $1,000 purse for a fifty day walk to San Francisco. They will travel via St. Louis and Denver.
The 1908 city directory figures show Indianapolis population at 235 960, a rise of 7 080 from the previous year. The directory is set for publication next month, noting steady urban growth and demographic change.
The December bulletin from the State Board of Health reports 2,768 total deaths in the state and a rate of 12.1 per 1,000. For December 1906 deaths were 2,956 with a rate of 13.1 per 1,000.
Indiana University reports winter term enrollment above 1100 as new students push yearly total past 2200. Figures indicate continued growth for the academic year with Bloomington campus data.
Plans emerge to form an interurban baseball league for the coming season in northern Indiana. Involved cities include Michigan City South Bend Elkhart Goshen La Porte Warsaw and Mishawaka. Teams will compete across the region in a structured schedule.
Citizens of Indiana sign a petition to Governor Willson of Kentucky seeking clemency for Caleb Powers. Postmasters across Indiana have received petition blanks and prominent residents hold copies.
Harry L. Will a Portland druggist who made an assignment blames fellow druggists for reporting him to what he calls the Indiana Drug Trust. He says the trust refused to sell him certain patent preparations and drugs at discounted prices.
Mayor Lucas has imposed a ban on card parties in Hartford City where prizes or valuables are offered. Police are instructed to raid homes during ongoing games if prize contests are known to be taking place.
E. D. Harrish of Owensville Echo will edit a new Democratic weekly at Princeton named the Journal. The paper will be owned by a Gibson County stock company of prominent Democrats.
Oliver Kemp, 19, was killed when a fallen live wire touched him at Hammond. He reportedly held the energized line in a death grip for twenty minutes while flames allegedly issued from his mouth and body.
S A Samuelson aged 69 and David Kastler aged 62, longtime Porter county residents, were struck by a speeding train at the Pere Marquette crossing and died instantly. Ethel Furgeson, 13, daughter of Mrs May Howard a Hope United Brethren evangelist, eloped to Columbus Tuesday and obtained a marriage license to wed Grover Hill, 20.
At a special Central Labor Union meeting in Evansville resolutions denounce state officials for sending troops to Muncie during the strike. Speaker Cannon and Secretary Taft are condemned for their attitude toward labor.
Tony Fisher aged 18 drank carbolic acid while walking with his sweetheart Miss Mabel Rubright on a street in Evansville. She did not see him drink the poison. They argued during the walk and three blocks later he collapsed and died in front of her home.
An anonymous letter received by W. J. Golightly, superintendent of the Kokomo PPG branch, claims a secret organization aims to expel foreign laborers from the Kokomo glass works. The letter has been sent to Washington officials for investigation.
In Delphi Mrs Chas Noakes was removed from court as Edith Noakes testified to alleged abuses by Charles Maxwell of Cutler. The 15 year old sister of Maxwell’s wife spoke out, likening her claims to famous cases and detailing alleged wrongful acts within the Maxwell family.
Edward C. Julian, a mechanical expert from Elwood, unveils a new aero plane model using two gas bags each 32 feet long and 10 feet in diameter. The central engine and steering gear support a lifting capacity of 1,200 pounds for two occupants, with a miniature test craft that rises and lowers via a lever.
Saloon men rally to oppose anti saloon push in Logansport for six months or until a remonstrance gains majority in the township. They claim wiping out saloons would harm business, noting 62 saloons pay licenses taxes and employ many in two hundred dwellings as supporters line up with local business.
Indiana Republican editors from across the state met in Indianapolis for the mid winter session of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association. A banquet at Claypool Hotel featured speeches by Senator Hemenway Harry New and Jim Goodrich. The group favored the post office ruling on delinquent subscribers, noting it benefits publishers. Harry Strohm of Kentland was elected president with Ed Remy of Seymour as secretary.
The Wayne County Republican Central Committee voted to bar any candidate found guilty of treating during campaigns. Officials say violators will forfeit a place on the ticket.
Mrs. Kate M. Busick a leading Wabash magnate and major stockholder in Wabash National was chosen as a director of the local bank and will focus on banking affairs.
Bible lesson recounts Jesus driving out sellers and money changers from the temple in Jerusalem. He quotes spiritual zeal for his Father's house, predicts raising the temple in three days, and many believe in his name after witnessing miracles.
A Tennesseean reports using a soft whistle to calm rattlesnakes. He claims whistling makes the snake uncoil eyes close and body quiver, removing its fight and saving his life on one occasion. He urges others to try the method.
Benny challenges a teacher's claim about the moon's distance as the instructor insists the number comes from his own statement. The humorous exchange published in Royal Magazine reflects a playful lesson moment between student and teacher.
A wry old man reflects on aging in a humorous exchange. He admits being seen as a fossil for twenty years and jokes that his realization of aging proves his old age. The scene captures a quiet, self aware moment about time and self perception.
In a witty quip the Pittsburg Post weighs in on cultural music taste by declaring rag time as hash while musing on the music of love and the palatability of songs.
Rev Geo A E Troutman Mt Washington Missouri reports his wife cured of la grippe and catarrh by Peruna and sends best wishes for its success. Rev H W Tate Cincinnati Ohio says two bottles cured his throat spasms aiding his preaching. Rev F P Swanstrom Grantsburg Wisconsin says Peruna cured chronic diarrhea and catarrh. Peruna tablets now available matching liquid doses after years of research by Dr Hartman and team.
A New York Sun snippet notes Stanley exploring Africa and claims the Almanac offers easy reading. It mentions skimming pages 1 4 3 2, highlighting a playful tone about travel and discovery. The item frames the almanac as a read for educators and explorers.
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal medicine that reaches the disease in the blood and mucous surfaces. It touts a doctor’s prescription, tonics, and blood purifiers, with testimonials available on request. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a pancake flour product for quick breakfast.
An Assyrian scratches hieroglyphics on a brick while a friend jokes that twentieth century Assyriologists may translate it all. The quip appears in the Philadelphia Public Ledger as a playful aside about deciphering ancient writing.
An advertisement promises to cure itching blind bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. It touts PAZO Ointment as guaranteed for all pile cases and offers a refund if not cured.
A lively dialogue sketches a family scandal as a daughter Gwendolyn elopes with the chauffeur. The patriarch jokes about savings as both girl and the car vanish, delivering a lighthearted, social satire tone.
A brief letter to the editor laments ongoing high living costs. The writer contrasts the cost of living with personal hardship and notes the burden of digging up funds despite perceived declines.
The Lonaconing Maryland man Bernard P Woods reports fifteen years of fatigue dizziness and stiff limbs from heavy labor and kidney strain. After using Deans Kidney Pills his condition improved steadily and he now highly recommends them. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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