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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
3
James M. Ray, 55, is in pitiful condition at his brother William Ray’s home three miles west of Windfall Indiana after a paralytic stroke two years ago. He reportedly used six large bottles of a hair tonic before his illness. William Ray filed a petition in Tipton Circuit Court seeking a guardian.
Court petitions to appoint a guardian to take charge of a brother's eighty acre farm valued at about $10,000. The filing seeks legal authority to oversee the property and ensure its proper administration for the estate.
Four rolling mill workers from Elwood who bought revolvers after pay day to celebrate were jailed by police before trouble began. They were fined 46 dollars each and remain in custody as authorities handle the incident amid an ongoing lockout.
Attica Ind Aug 2 A Manila based secretary to Gov Gen Forbes Charles Chase DeSelms arrived in Attica after 12000 miles to wed Miss Irene Gass a popular young city leader Their wedding set for Aug 10 will be followed by a tour of eastern cities and a Europe trip to visit relatives in Ireland The romance grew from letters misused as jokes by De Selms brother a Manila jeweler and watchmaker He learned of Miss Gass through her employer’s letters and followed Cupid to America
Miss Mary Carmany 76 a longtime music teacher at the Pennsylvania asylum for the blind died in Madison county infirmary where she had resided as an inmate for 11 years. Born blind at nine months she chose county care over kin support. Her brother William Carmany of Ovid funded burial at Ovid cemetery.
A large barn on the Conrad Leatherman farm two miles west of Milford burned with unknown origin. Three children seen playing at the barn before the blaze were later found at a creek, unconscious of the fire. The Graf farm occupied loss included four horses 32 loads of hay and farm implements. An automobile party discovered the fire.
Nashville Ind August report notes Brown county's berry crop failure with raspberries and blackberries hit hard and peach crop promising little. Wheat threshing has started with average grades around 51 to 59 pounds per bushel while corn shows best promise in years.
Terre Haute Ind Aug 2 George W Faris former Fifth district congressman declares he will seek the Republican nomination next year if Howard Maxwell of Rockville does not run after his defeat by Democrat Ralph Moss.
Lawrenceburg Indiana August 2 The Lawrenceburg fair opens this week with over 150 horses at the fair grounds. indications from the field of fast pacers and trotters suggest the track record may be broken in these races. A large number of runners are expected and large fields are anticipated in the two daily races.
Bloomington Indiana August 2 Clellan Nikirk aged 38 lies in City hospital in critical condition with gunshot wounds to jaw and lungs after Lewis Sipes aged 29 fired during a quarrel Sipes is jailed for the incident.
A new musical comedy at the Park titled The Sunny Side of Broadway debuts to a full house. Boyle Woolfolk directs a polished cast led by Max Bloom and Don Clark with twenty-somethings and comic talent delivering witty numbers and vivid stage pictures.
Edward A. Ramsay conducts an active canvass for the Republican nomination as city clerk at the upcoming primaries on Thursday August 5. Known locally from 2 years of public contact, he previously worked 14 years at the Union Station telegraph office and now serves at the Denison hotel telegraph office. He is described as intelligent and courteous and would likely run the clerk’s office satisfactorily if elected. Ramsay has not run for public office before and is a Marion club member seeking Republican support.
Bargersville Indiana preparings reveal a new bank named Bargersville State Bank with capital of 25000 dollars. Officers include William H Paddack president E H Pottenger vice president and William Connell cashier. Directors listed: Paddack Hence Orme D W Rapp GL Kerlin E H Pottenger R Day William Jesse D Harris C C Hughes and J Wesley Richardson.
A woman reflects on gender stereotypes as she plans to attend a baseball game to probe why men feel superior. She argues women can learn business, vote, and handle affairs, urging respect and equality while noting women growing into public power and responsibility.
Ed Hurlburt, former Detroit catcher, broke his leg sliding into a base during a game in Decatur Alabama yesterday. The injury impacts his playing status and presages medical evaluation.
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