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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
3
Mrs. Edyth Whetstone files for divorce from Edward Whetstone in Warsaw Indiana alleging cruelty and false accusations after separating April 5 1909. She claims the husband is worth 6000 dollars and asks 3000 dollars alimony plus a temporary allowance until trial.
A small child of Frank Ricketts, playing with matches, started a fire by the window curtains at the family home in Kempton, Ind. Neighbors helped prevent spread after the mother halted the blaze. The fire damaged only the curtains and woodwork.
Rockville Ind April 8 Wilbur Harrison of Nyesville owner of Sand Creek coal mines contracted with a Colfax Ind clay plant to furnish 80 tons of fire clay weekly. Harrison says his clay fields are inexhaustible and the deposit will aid local brick manufacture.
An old newspaper blurb touts gin with buchu and murax as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims quick relief from frequent or colored urine and rheumatic groin pains but warns that Bright's disease or diabetes require prompt medical attention.
Otto E. Didion, Fort Wayne native and son of courthouse janitor Martin Didion, finds success in the far northwest with his own linotype setup. He travels to towns needing his services, earning a snug fortune and owning a fruit ranch among other holdings.
J. C. Graves representing Joseph W. Foote filed suit in a Warsaw justice court seeking the return of Winona water cases and beer seized from Foote's restaurant basement. The complaint asserts Indiana held Foote’s property unlawfully claiming it was for personal use. A hearing is set for Thursday.
Invitations have gone to all Fort Wayne diocese chapters inviting them to an initiation and banquet in Elwood on Sunday April 18. Officials expect about 1000 visiting Knights and ladies with candidates from Elwood Marion Tipton Peru and Rushville using special cars to attend.
In Lafayette Indiana on April 9 the In dians Music Teachers association presents Herr Wilhelm Middelschulte of Chicago in an organ recital at Fowler hall Friday evening April 9.
James Hart a Brandywine township native now living in Anderson visits Shelbyville after four decades away. The glass blower says he has no Indiana relatives left and the nearest kin are in Knoxville Tennessee.
Jasonville Indiana April 8 Prosecutor Woods of Sullivan is in Jasonville investigating alleged bootlegging reportedly tied to saloons going out of business A large number of young men were summoned to testify Though no open violations have been reported it is alleged some men carry suitcases of booze from Linton daily for distribution among friends
Joseph Roberts, an elderly resident near Newark, Ohio River area, was badly burned while burning corn stalks on his farm. His trousers ignited and he continued working until the flames spread, injuring his legs severely. He was taken home for medical care and officials fear his recovery may be unlikely.
A compact list of race selections with horses and jockeys at Oakland Jacksonville and Los Angeles. Entries cover six events per city including Twin Screw Sandpiper Anna May Meelong Jeanne D Arc Toll gatherer and Gerrymander among others.
Tim O'Brien, long time first baseman for the DuBuque club, was released yesterday as the club begins a wave of player releases. Others are expected to follow within the next week.
In Logansport Indiana a man signing as E L Thomas cashed a $23 check drawn by Harry Bell payable to Kate Benica at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Bell alerted bank officials after his sister misplaced and later found a rifled pocketbook containing the indorsed check. Police seek the elusive suspect as investigations continue.
Bedford Indiana April 8 seven or eight weeks ago John G Emery with chicken raising experience built a tiny incubator on a hot water radiator to hatch eggs The first trial with six eggs yielded four hatched He added two dozen more eggs three weeks ago and nearly all hatched He plans to mount incubators in his house next winter hoping for Easter fried chicken and suggests others may copy the idea in city heating homes
A surprise wedding reported from Bloomington reveals James W Smith and Grace Bell wed on December 5, 198. The couple, well known locally, disclosed the marriage after returning home this week.
Greencastle Ind April Bainbridge Putman county braces for a boom with a new newspaper plant run by Kramer from Vernon. The town already has a carriage painting firm and expanded glove manufacturing by H Pherson. An addition across from the schoolhouse signals growth amid rising housing demand.
Fairmount Indiana April 8 David Jones tenant on the T J Lucas farm found a watch lost last fall while plowing in the same field He kept a close watch and uncovered the silver cased timepiece The watch wound and started running again after mud was wiped away
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