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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1909

Page

5

Ermen to Try Decker in First Degree Murder Case

Sheriff Woessner and deputies gathered 75 talesmen to exam suitability for jurors in the Edward Decker murder trial set to begin Wednesday in criminal court. Decker faces first degree murder charges for the slaying of Mrs. Mary Nichols, with selection spanning Wednesday morning and afternoon and Thursday morning.

Woessner Talesmen Edward Decker Harry Riggin Decker Riggin Mary Nichols Harry Doty George Miller Hooton Richard Coleman

Chase Ends in Fine as Auto Thief Pleads Guilty

George W Sherwood a American Motor Car driver sped 58 mph to escape Motorcycle Officer Gibney from N Meridian street. He was captured near Michah hill after a tense chase through side streets. In court he pleaded guilty and paid 11 dollars. George Moss of Buick-Losey also fined 11 for speeding. Miss May Blosse y, 43 Madison Avenue, did not attend trial over a Capitol avenue Washington Street collision with an automobile truck.

George W. Sherwood American Motor Car Company Gibney N. Meridian Street Sherwood Micha Hill Moorcycle Sherood George Moss Buick-Losey Comany William Buse J. W. N. Wishard May Blossey Madison Aenue Capitol Avenue Washington Eet Miss Blossey

Boy Who Stole Whisky Sent To Reformatory

Judge Pritchard sentenced Steven Perguson an 18 year old colored boy to the Indiana reformatory for one to eight years after convictions for stealing butter eggs and whisky He had been at Plainfield state school a little over a year Prosecutor Hooton urged leniency but recommended no mercy and the boy cried as he was led away by Sheriff Woessner

Pritchard Steven Perguson Indiana Reformatory Tuesaday Henderson Plainfield State School Hooton Woessner

Boxing Club Raid Shuts Down Olympic A C Bouts

Police raided the Olympic A C last night as Johnny Grover and Joe Farmer fought. Referee Harry Tone, seconds John Ryan and Harry Ames, and door keeper Gus Ames were arrested.

New York Olympic A. C Johnny Grover Joe Farmer Harry Tone John Ryan Harry Ames Gus Ames

Hemphill Stricken with Illness After Yankees Game

Charley Hemphill, Yankees outfielder, fell seriously ill after the previous day's game at Washington. He played the opener with Washington but showed diminished spirit. doctors diagnosed tonsillitis.

Hemphill Washington Charley Hemphill Yankees

Aid Society to Meet at Raffensperger Home

The Ladies Aid Society of Edwin Ray M E Church plans a guest day social and reception for members and friends. The event takes place Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Raffensperger's residence 1424 Fletcher Avenue.

Quarterly meeting notice at Hawinr Ray M Rechurch

The quarterly meeting of the Hawinr Ray M Rechurch will be held at 8 o clock in the church. The notice indicates a scheduled gathering time and location for church business.

Hawinr-Ray M. Rechurch Will. Manet

Amateurs Seek Games and Meetings In City Clubs

Indianapolis Colts hold a meeting tonight at High and MacCarty streets. Pitcher Harris and Bert Snyder are asked to attend. The Y M S Juniors defeated the Independents at Riverside Park in a practice game with no public score. Maroon Athletics plan out of town games and meet at Habich's store tonight. Franklin club seeks a game next Sunday with the same 14 year old team. K C s seek two games with any 15 or 16 year old city or state team. lineup listed with Frank Stewart as manager and addresses provided.

Indianapolis Colts High and MacCarty Streets Harris Bert Snyder Independents Riverside Park Maroon Habich A. Ginsberg Fountain Street Franklin Club Watters Redman Gilson Agal Freeman Schwemeyer Huffian Duncan Cook C. Watters Maxwell Street K. C’s Kk. C.’s Frank Stewart Alvin Quack Pryor Johnson Meyer Sleeder Davis Leopard Stuckmeyer Barkhulpzzer Woodlawn Avenue

Tucker Leads Bone Trophy Contest Narrowly

Tucker topped the second series with 579 to win high honors for the American Can team at Turner alleys. Bomb and Johnson tied for second with 544. Bomb won the roll-off. Johnson faced a slow start and was forced to iron out. The two will roll the final series next Monday night.

Tucker Turner Bomb Johnson

Oakland City May Get Gas At 20 Cents

Oakland City Indiana hopes for cheap gas as C W McLaughlin plans to pipe gas in within 30 days and guarantees 20 cent rates for residents and eight cent factory gas. A town council franchise promised 4 cent gas for churches and public buildings. A gas well trouble on Nixon farm caused casing damage and salt water intrusion.

Oakland City Ind C. W. McLaughlin McLaughlin Gas and Oil Company Nixon

First train ride myth and Indiana relics owner

Atlanta Indiana April 12 Mrs Rebecca Hill rode the first Indiana to Peru railroad train and recalls the thrill as similar to a modern airship trip. She owns a remarkable collection of Indian relics including axes mortars and arrow heads carved from unknown rock and has refused a substantial offer to sell.

Atlanta Ind Rebecca Hill Indianapolis Peru

Connerly Receives Postmaster Appointment as Birthday Gift

H L Connerly of Rosedale Ind is named postmaster in a surprise Easter announcement arriving on his 55th birthday He has served as Rosedale Crossing marshal for 14 years and is known as Old Sleuth among criminals George Cotteral retires after 12 years in office and leaves many friends

Rosedale Ind H. L. Connerly Sam Connerly Mr. Connerly Parke County Rosedale Crossing George Cotteral

Prindle to Meet Coal Miner Wrestler in Som Pire Card

Frank Prindle will appear at Som Pire tomorrow night in the main event of a wrestling card following the regular show. His opponent is Bil Eggner, billed as the big Brazil coal miner, with Gotch Mahmout world championship match results arriving by special wire. The preliminary bouts are described as interesting.

Frank Prindle Prindle Bil’ Eggner Brazil

Monarchs Beat Antlers In Elks League Showdown

The Monarchs won three games from the Antlers in the Elks league last night. The Monarchs posted a high team score of 19. Lauck of the Antlers led individual scoring with 187.

Monarchs Antlers Lauck

Tigers Beat Senators In 10 Inning Exhibition

In Columbus on April 13 the Detroit Americans defeated the Columbus Senators 5 to 4 in ten innings. Cobb drove in three runs with a bases loaded triple in the tenth and scored on Rossman’s out. Odwell Sharp James produced key hits as Columbus rallied but fell short. Hits Columbus 9 Detroit 11, no errors, umpire Bierhalter.

Columbus Detroit Americans Columbus Senators Tigers Cobb McIntyre Bush Jones Rossman O'Rourke Odwell Congalton James Detroit Battersey — Linke Milligan Speers Suggs Beckendore Bierhalter

Clinton Young Woman Takes Up Study of Law

Miss Anna Belesky from Clinton Indiana has entered Indiana University to study law and English. Born abroad she arrived nine years ago unable to speak English but now masters multiple languages. An expert stenographer and interpreter she aims to enter legal practice after preparation.

Clinton Ind Anna Belesky Indiana University Miss Belesky

Ed Curley's Selections From Jacksonville Los Angeles and Oakland

Horse racing selections list from Jacksonville Los Angeles and Oakland reports. Includes races with jockeys, horse names, and trainers. Momentum and Home Crest flagged as most probable winners with details on entrants across locations.

Jacksonville J. S. McAlister Vendor Sam Clay Malecon Rose Arkle Miss Cardigan Earls Court Variation Wine Merchant Halifax Saily Preston Youthful Arawaka Alex Grant Bright Boy Momentum Airship Kiammesaa IT Los Angeles Middington Yankee Tourist Francis Joseph Myles O'Connor Lady Paret Donovan Right Sort Melion Watiere Gloria Rinito Bat Masterson Logistilla Proper J. Nario Redondo Gene Wood Friend Harry Rendondo Grace G Home Crest Oakland Electrowan Reson Cinna

Fire destroys church and buildings in Hammondsport

Fire swept through Hammondsport New York near Bath today as Bt Gabriel's church burned to ruins. The blaze also damaged the Presbyterian church Fawcett's furniture store Rockwell's department store Pratt's bank and several residences amid strong winds.

Hammondsport Rochester WN. Y Hammoendsport N. Y Bath Bt. Gabriel’s Presbyterian Church Fawceett Rockwell's Pratt's Bank

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