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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
2
Indiana’s 1912 annual Pure Food and Drug report to Governor Ralston cites progress and ongoing problems. It notes 652 samples analysed, 481 legal, 172 illegal, with cases on dirty milk, water contamination, and dangerous medicines. Twenty-five prosecutions marked the smallest number since the law’s passage.
In Portland Dr. J Chris ODay a former Hoosier is elected president of the Indiana Society of Oregon. Officers include First Vice President Mrs T Harrington Second Vice President Mrs S Ik Huston Secretary and Treasurer W H Roney. The club will coordinate with Portland hosts to greet arriving Hoosiers and run an information bureau in ODay’s office.
John Weiland, aged 47, died at the downtown electric plant when a cylinder head blew from an engine. A fragment of steel struck him and escaping steam and water swept his body near the running floor. He was alone in the room at the moment of the blast.
Goshen mayor Samiuel Spohn was fined 50 dollars and costs by Judge Anderson in federal court for misbranding remedies in violation of the pure food and drug act. The Dr Whitehall Megicmine Co of South Bend also paid the same fine. Defendants had filed demurrers but later pled guilty. Spohn heads the Spohn Medical company which makes a system cure.
The Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban line between Decatur and Fort Wayne was sold by Special Judge Hartford of Portland to C. H. Worden of Fort Wayne for 75000 dollars. Worden represented the Old Adams County Bank of Decatur First National Bank of Fort Wayne and H C Paul of Fort Wayne. A Cincinnati firm bid 70000 dollars to scrap the line. It is expected the road will continue operating at least for a while.
George C. Eckman seeks annulment of his two week old marriage to become sole beneficiary of a Pennsylvania estate valued at about 25 000 dollars. He plans to remarry as George Evehault, the true family name, after learning his father abandoned him and his mother and his grandfather offered the fortune if he takes the Evehault name.
A blaze in Muncie's Atlantic and Pacific tea store center largely destroys the store and the nearby Kresge 5 and 10 cent shop with about 75 000 dollars in stock lost. Two story building walls remain as guests in the Paris hotel escape. The Wilein jewelry stock also suffers water damage and owner Dr A E Lurber, insured, faces 20 000 dollars loss.
Four Fort Wayne railway employes were placed under bond in city court for a hearing on charges of putting iron plates on the tracks. Police admitted they did it but said the act was to frighten new employees.
Terre Haute Vernon Paser was named a foundling in the circuit court and placed in the custody of the board of children's guardians. The mother deserted the six month old boy in a rooming house writing she was compelled to do so because three other children depended on her.
Two men died in a gasoline tank explosion in Kokomo. Kingston grocery manager Kingston Goryell and an Indiana Refining Company driver assisting him were killed. The blast shattered nearby windows and was heard for blocks.
The 41 year old Ara Fisher was found dead in Nee camp churchyard six miles east of here with no injuries noted. The coroner investigates while a revival meeting occurs at the church. A younger brother was previously found dead in the same churchyard two years earlier.
The Johnson County Historical Society was formed at a meeting hosted by the Fortnightly Club of Hopewell and the Charlotte Emerson and Women’s Study Club and the Ladies’ Musicale. Ralph V. Sollitt of Indianapolis spoke, with C. H. Hall presiding, and committee members named to organize the society include J. C. Webb, W. W. Aikens, Miss Ida Middleton, and Rev. J. B. Ferguson.
Crebillion Jacobs won a $1000 verdict against the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus in the St Joseph circuit court at Centerville Michigan. The suit sought $2950 for injuries from August 1914 when the circus tent collapsed at Sturgis Michigan killing two and injuring about a hundred others. Fifteen similar actions are pending and the circus has appealed.
The Mennonite board of missions and charities dedicated its new Elkhart administration building, a modern house costing about $12,000. Organized in 1882 for local benevolent work, it handled $2,700 in its first decade, with $150,000 last year and $100,000 in unincumbered assets currently.
Gary police and fire crews search the West Gary marsh for a fourth body after an auto slipped off a road and sank inverted. Three bodies recovered. tail light on car aided the discovery in the muddy area.
Four burglars, likely a quartet, cracked the Milo Thomas Exchange Bank of Corunna safe and stole $35 in cash and $71 in postage stamps. The village sits eight miles from here in DeKalb county. Police investigation underway.
The Colonial sanatorium in Martinsville has been sold to John Welsh PF T Singleton and Drs H C and F C Robinson. Former owners were Charles J Mitchell RB W Til ford and the estate of J V Mitchell.
Mrs. Almyra Gradie suffered facial and head burns in what is believed to be a suicide attempt by touching a burning match to her hair. She had been in a period of mental distress.
The Indiana University board of trustees awarded the contract for the new gymnasium to A E Kemmer of Lafayette. The general work bid was 157200 dollars.
Mrs. Catherine Brueck aged eighty seven died at her Fort Wayne area home from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire accidentally. The death occurred at her residence as authorities investigated the incident.
Five pairs of blankets were reported missing after a bell robber entered the Kappa Kazoo Gamma sorority house at DePauw University during Thanksgiving holiday.
The Rockport library board has purchased a lot to construct a new public library building in the city. The acquisition secures a site in Rockport for long planned library expansion and community use.
Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City Missouri chairs the federal industrial relations commission and earns attention for a bold stance against capitalism. He is a wealthy self made professional who gave up a $50 000 a year law practice to lead the commission at ten dollars a day.
Senator Frank A. Aldrich of Alaska is a hardy lawmaker who journeys thirty eight days by dog sled to attend sessions. Born in Fort Wayne Indiana he fought in the Indian campaign and Nez Perces expedition before turning to mining and entering the Alaska legislature in 1913.
V Koo, a Columbia University graduate, has become China’s minister to the United States. At 30 he leads China’s outreach to the western world, aiming to keep China intact amid European turmoil. He was a popular student leader at Columbia and is praised by Prof John Bassett Moore as a brilliant international law student.
Wabash Char's Nan, eighty, dies at his home in northern Wabash county after a two day bout with hiccoughs. Although his health had been in decline for weeks his condition worsened with the spell of necoughs.
Articles filed for Leo Rumley Tractor Company La Porte capital 50000 to make tractors plows motor cars directors include Leo Rumely Peter Wolf James Phee Lee Osborn A J Rumsey New Town Corporation Indianapolis capital 260000 realty directors Kennedy Sheerin Mothershead Wilson Selamidt Democrat Publishing Company Shelbyville capital 15000 Miller Lillich Manufacturing Fort Wayne capital 100000 auto skidding devices directors Nelson Reed Ballou Farmers State Bank Walkerton reports over 19000 paid in capital The Motor Shop Indianapolis raises capital from 35000 to 40000
Washington pensions of twelve dollars have been granted to Sarah J. Jones of Birdseye Mary A. Knees of Farmland Christena Shepherd of Nashville and Matilda White of Washington.
Senator Norris of Nebraska announces a senate bill for a graduated inheritance tax. He argues the tax would take only wealth not earned and preserve wealth for a family's lifestyle. The plan taxes estates above 50 thousand dollars with rising rates up to 75 percent on wealth over fifty million.
Lafayette led by J M Calli cott of Butlerville the special committee appointed by the Indiana department G A R will conduct its annual inspection of the Indiana State Soldiers' home.
Advertised prospectus from Rock Island Lines promotes Texas land for farming and fattening cattle. Cites B L Bennett of Stratford who fed 800 calves in 1914, bought at 28 dollars and sold at 52 dollars each. Highlights kafir corn, cheap land near Rock Island routes, easy terms, homeseekers tickets, and contact L M Allen in Chicago for details.
In a quote from Michigan Gargoyle a soldier jokes that Tippler went to the front and that soldiers are fed liquor before every charge. The remark highlights wartime morale views and satire.
An advertisement touts fragrant creams for skin scalp hair and hands claiming deep cleansing purification and beauty. It invites readers to sample by mail via postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston and notes availability everywhere.
Quote focused piece highlights Diggs keeping a low profile and solid, uninflated confidence. Analysts praise his durable, unshowy style and team role over flashy praise or ego.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary Quinine for all uses. It claims no nervousness or head ringing and notes there is only one Bromo Quinine, named Laza tive Brome Quinine. Look for signature EW Grove. Sic.
In a clipped exchange a seasoned person calls the manicure girl a hard sort to work with and another says she is as hard as nails indicating a tough demeanor.
Mother's taste friendly medicine for feverishness headache teething disorders and stomach upset. Claims gentle bowel movement and worm destruction with a 24 hour cold break. Widely used by mothers for 28 years. Sold by druggists 25 cents. Sample form advertised by A S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
Dialogue centers on two women Ethel and Marie, debating engagement prospects and personality traits with playful, bookish banter about vocation and finances.
Promotional fragments claim tired eyes age a person, urge eye care to look younger, warn against kissing as health risk, note women imitate tea dances during fires, and advertise Mrs. Austins Bag Buckwheat supply at grocers with a final promotional line.
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