Traction line accident near Indianapolis injures two passengers
A J and C traction car number 66 left the track on a curve near the junction four miles from Indianapolis after brakes failed. Motorman John Powers and Conductor A J Cragan were on duty. Passengers Theodore Eck of St Paul and Sid Conger of Shelbyville sustained injuries and were hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John Powers
A. J. Cragan
Hugh Wickens
B. F. Bennett
Albert Boling
Joseph Miller
Theodore Eck
St. Paul
Sid Conger
Shelbyville
Mr. Eck
Mr. Conger
Will of Daniel R VanBuskirk in Decatur Indiana
Daniel R VanBuskirk of Decatur County Indiana bequeaths all estate to wife Mehitable B VanBuskirk for life with discretion to dispose as needed for her support. Debts and funeral expenses to be paid. notes held by daughters Emma and Grace a lien on real estate. Henry Hodges named executor. dated September 3 1903. witnesses J K Ewing and George L Tremain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel R. VanBuskirk
Decatur County
Indiana
B. VanBuskirk
Emma
Grace
Henry Hodges
Daniel R. Vanbuskire
J. K. Ewing
George L Tremain
Death of Miss Capitola Wilson in city obituary
The city mourns Miss Capitola Wilson aged 34 after a long illness. Born and raised here she was highly respected. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday at Lincoln Street home with Rev. J. B. Lathrop officiating. Burial in South Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitola Wilson
Lincoln Street
J. B. Lathrop
South Park Cemetery
Walker Wagner fight venue change to Decatur Circuit Court
The Walker Wagner dispute over William Wagner seat on the city council moves to Decatur Circuit Court by Judge Sparks order. Quo warranto action sought to oust Wagner in favor of Harry Walker. case previously reached the Supreme Court and was sent back to Shelby court for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
John Ruskin Childhood Journeys Shaped Art Critic
The text notes that John Ruskin, a leading English essayist and critic, was precocious as a child. At seven he wrote rhymes and kept a diary detailing journeys through England with his father, revealing early interests in cathedrals and landscapes that foreshadowed his future career in art and criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruskin
England
Charity Ball Recalled In Awkward Exchange
An Illustrated Bits gag sketches a grand charity ball in a playful exchange between an Awkward Spouse and Pretty Wife. The spouses reminisce about dancing together at their first meeting, framing a light social moment.
Healing Salve for Burns Chapped Hands and Nipples
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. It claims quick pain relief and scarless healing in minor injuries. Price is 25 cents and sale is at Batterton's drug store. ml
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Batterton’s
WHEN TO SHOOT A MOOSE
Milwaukee Sentinel recounts a winter trek in Canada led by H N Brown and an Indian guide. After days chasing a moose, the guide delays the shot to emphasize the chase over the kill, leaving the narrator changed by the experience and the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
H. N. Brown
Moose
Milwaukee Sentinel
The Amsterdam Pipe Gaffe Surprises an American Visitor
An American traveler in a Amsterdam cafe admires a Dutchman’s large china pipe. The Dutchman, after puffing thrice, remarks with grave humor that such a pipe is rare because it would break easily. The anecdote contrasts Dutch practicality with American curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Amsterdam
How Sea Lions Capture Gulls
A sea lion displays skill as it pursues gulls by diving underwater then surfacing with its nose exposed and rotating. The gull, drawn by the motion, lands nearby and the sea lion lunges upward to grab the bird and devour it.
Up to Him Phrase Sparks Sail Metaphor Exchange
A Philadelphia Press cartoon caption shows a thrifty husband warning his extravagant wife that she is carrying too much sail. She retorts that only wind raising matters, highlighting wit about financial restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
The Reaper replaces manual harvest with giant machine
The article contrasts old hand harvesting with the reaper, a twelve foot steel behemoth that cuts and ties sheaves. It notes dramatic time savings, fewer workers needed, and wider wealth from wheat, forecasting westward grain expansion and booming American industry and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaper
Far West
America
West
Minnesota
Dakotas
England
Everybody’s Magazine
Extraordinary Fiji rainfall depth from cloudburst event
A Fiji thunderstorm produced extreme rainfall measured at a gauge twenty five feet high. The gauge recorded three feet one inch of rain over thirteen hours, with overflow unmeasured. The total rainfall is estimated to be at least forty one inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji Islands
New Pure Food and Drug Law Notice
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble is not affected by the national pure food and drug law. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs, and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. J. H. Batterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Batterton
Notice to Non-Resident in Decatur Circuit Court
The State of Indiana issues a notice to Osie Stevens, defendant, unknown residence, in Complaint No. Tso. The plaintiff via Goddard & Crate requests appearance on the next term beginning June 2, 1008, in Greensburg, to answer the complaint. failure will result in judgment in absentia. Clerk Myron Jenkins signs the notice at Greensburg on April thid, 1008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Ctr Jrnes Kd. Davis Cult Court
Ferm
Osie Stevens
Goddard & Crate
Greensburg
A. D
Myron
Jenkins
Notice to locate and vacate highway in Decatur county Indiana
Petition to locate and vacate a highway in Sandcreek township will be presented May 1 in Decatur county Indiana. The proposed route would start at the section line near sections 16 and 17 and run north and east crossing lands of Hodson Bell Roby Davis and Williamson before meeting another highway. Interested parties must appear before the Board of Commissioners or the matter will be determined in their absence. Frank E. Ryan, Auditor Decatur county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Decatur
Indiana
Sandcreek
Samuel A. Hodson
John T. Bell
Catherine Bell
Gabriel T. Reby
Joseph B. Davis
Gabriel T. Roby
Joseph FB. Davis
Said Sandcreek Township
foll@watown
John 7
Catherine Fell
Letts Corner
Mihousen
Louis Williamson
Charles S. Williamson
Frank E. Ryan
Decatur County
State OF Indiana
Notice to Non-Residents in Decatur County Indiana
Notice to non residents of Indiana in Decatur County pending in the Decatur Circuit Court. Frank D. Bird as administrator of Jane Davidson deceased seeks sale of real estate to pay debts. Defendants Margaret Draper Jennie Wright Richard T Wright John Davidson Mary Davidson must answer by June 2 1908 or be hear in their absence. Clerk Myron Jenkins seal. Attorneys C Goddard Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
County of
Decatur
Frank D. Bird
Jane Davidson
Margaret Draper
Jennie Wright
Richard T. Wright
John Davidson
Mary Davidson
Circuit Court
Decatur County
Greensburg
Myron
Jenkins
C. Goddard & Craig
Attys
Petition for Improvement of Highway in Marion Township
William Rohlfing and others file a petition with Decatur county Indiana Board of Commissioners for grading draining and paving an unimproved public highway in Marion township along the Michigan Road corridor. The board is asked to appoint an engineer and viewers assess public utility and to fund the project by bonds and tax levy without an election. The notice anchors to a May 4 1908 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rohlfing
the Auditor
Decatur County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Marion Township
Marion
Saltcreek
Honddary
United States
General Assembly
State of
Lincoln Vandiver
William Meyer
Obadiah Martin c. G. Rohlfing, Jr
Herman
Tf. M. Lehman
Charles Bruner
Dan Buckley
William
Fred H. Hunter
George A. Draping
J.C. Whitton
Henry A
Christ Meyer R. F. Drapin
Fred Neimeyer
F. William Preping
Fred Wiechers
James Cline J Ohn Bushorn
John W. Osman
Stare
Decatur
William Rohiting
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D. R. VanBuskirk
Hunter
Him
the Reaper
Fiji
Pike Road
Marionacoatee
Saltcreek Township
Oorson
H Robinson
Kbe
Ryan
Deeker
Caney
Geo. W. Magee
White & Canine Mfg. Co
Corps of Mechanics
George Bowman
John C. Adney
Reaves Automobile Works
Columbus
White & Canine Mig. Co
Old Lincoln Carriage Works
Greensburg, Ind
Indiana Silos
W.S. Robbins
Horace
St.John & Guthrie
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