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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
3
Special to The Sun. WABASH Ind August 10 A highwayman sprang from a shrub near the road and demanded money from William Arnett a wealthy farmer. The farmer’s dog leaped at the robber biting his throat and bringing him to the ground. Arnett fled as the dog released him, though the robber was left with lacerations.
Special to The Sun. In Terre Haute Indiana on August 10 Harry Ripar a printer facing drunkenness apologized to Judge Batt claiming remorse and that he would return to his trade if allowed He cited a dead father and widowed mother for sustenance The judge complimented him calling him a good talker and imposed a $1 fine plus costs withheld judgment Ripar left quickly fearing his eloquence might fade before departure.
In Ynd, Aug. 10, sheriff Prince says the so called blind tigers in southern Clay county retreat whenever a stranger arrives. Contmnont operates a traveling wagon selling vegetables as a sideline. Observers call it a fox chase by local citizens to drive them from their lairs.
Omar Rish a Big Four employee was attacked in Wabash yards on August 10 by an unknown assailant. He fired three shots at the attacker who escaped unharmed. Rish cannot explain the motive beyond a mysterious murderous assault.
Lafayette Ind Aug 10 Judge Field dismissed the case against William Ashby on his wife’s testimony that he was at home in bed the night of March 19 when Samuel Waddell was killed at his hut near Conroe and the crime covered by arson.
In Ft Wayne on August 10, 16 year old Paul Van Camp left Strochus hospital and is now under care at St Joseph's after being shot in the legs with No 5 shot by a hospital employee who said the youth was stealing apples. Woodbury reunion planned for Sunday at Woodbury grove with speakers J A M Adair Frank H Snyder and Rev J E Williams.
Columbus Ind Aug 10 The Union Hall Separate Baptist church defends a suit to quiet title to forty acres filed by Henry Behman. The church possessed the land sixty one years ago but did not use it for a church.
Columbus Indiana August 10 1910 the Bartholomew board of education postponed the opening of the schools to September 19 to allow teachers and pupils a chance to visit the state fair.
In Brazil Indiana Fannie Dewey a 19 year old in love drank witch hazel from the only bottle with a druggist label after a quarrel with her parents. She survived though pale and despondent, and the doctor confirmed the remedy was not dangerous, leaving her roses returning to her cheeks.
Ray Morts expected to bank $500 from his wheat crop in Logansport Indiana but discovered the money missing. His wife spotted chickens pecking at a wad found inside the house, and a call from Morts confirmed the funds were not yet lost, easing his worry.
Guy John foreman at the Meridian stables 130 North Alabama street fell from a blow by Jack May night foreman. May faced assault and battery charges by patrolmen Winkler and Coleman but with serious injury to John the charge shifted to assault with intent to kill.
Heavy rain across Japan caused widespread destruction on Tuesday. In Shizuoka a landslide buried fourteen students when a dormitory at the commercial school collapsed, while the railways suffered extensive damage.
Labor groups in Marion Indiana finalize Labor Day plans with a big parade as the centerpiece. Committees of all organizations met to perfect the program and arrange speaker participation.
In Connersville Indiana on August 10 a motorcyclist named Henderson crashed after a Tuesday fall. Responders found twenty four quart bottles of beer concealed on him, six broken, implying the crash preceded a beer stash incident.
Clay County authorities refuse to surrender Harry Caton to Terre Haute officials. He is wanted on a similar charge after passing a bad check on a wealthy local woman with whom he had dealings.
John D Rockefeller avoided court appearance but via Forest Hill estate superintendent pleaded guilty before Justice Dean in South Euclid and paid five dollars plus three costs for auto speeding.
Wabash Ind Aug 10 The Mitten and Jones families will hold their annual reunion at Boyd park Saturday. The only sure thing on an informal program is the fact that everybody will eat.
Washington August 10 W C Sherman was appointed postmaster at Brownsville Union County to succeed W R Hall who resigned.
William Bailey, worker at the Ft Wayne and Wabash Valley powerhouse in Lafayette, was severely burned by steam after a malfunctioning boiler system. Six new boilers were installed recently. one proved defective and Bailey was repairing inside the boiler when steam was released by a partner.
Mrs John A Hannun of New York and Philip S P Randolph of Philadelphia, noted in society circles, were arrested with about thirty others during a raid at the Narragansett club. The pair were said to be gambling for high stakes. Hannun gave the alias Mary Jones and appeared nonchalant as constables moved in.
Two of six recent appointees refuse substitute clerks roles at Indianapolis post office. Paul Burris and Walter Kepler, both preferring steady government jobs, say they cannot risk uncertain daily work. Postmaster Shideler calls it a problem as few men will accept idle time for uncertain schedules.
Mayor Shank criticized Dr. Moses Thorner as venomous toward the board and its president William E. Davis. He recalled telling Thorner to speak with Davis, but Thorner refused, claiming no duty to Davis, while the mayor insisted Thorner must fulfill his duties in the administration.
Special to the sun reports Lands Wilson a mule driver at the Rose Bud mine west of Brazil Indiana was killed Tuesday. He fell from a chain connecting the single tree to the car and was crushed. The incident occurred in the Rose Bud mine area as Wilson worked to guide the mule team.
Bloomington Ind Aug 10 United States Steel will not develop quarry lands bought at Stinesville for eight or ten years. The town had earlier seen a big boom at the purchase and expects slow growth ahead.
Bloomington Indiana Aug 10 Ross Lockridge graduate of 1906 Indiana University named for county judge on the democratic ticket in Shawnee Okla He was a hammer thrower and marathon runner.
Dr. W. G. Wagner secretary of the St. Joseph county board of health advocates establishing a Pasteur Institute at Indianapolis for rabies treatment. He is supported by leading physicians of northern Indiana. The plan would fund the institute by taxing dog owners.
Frankfort Indiana August 10 The parents Ora and Mrs Lewis in circuit court state their son Marbel Lewis aged 8 entered the wire cage in the chicken house by choice. They claim the boy was cruelly treated by being shut in the cage without food. A decision was expected after further arguments Wednesday.
Kosciusko county to hold its annual picnic on Thursday at picnic grounds in Kosciusko County with Leesburg band music and a baseball game. Alva Hockhill will furnish a hay rack to haul attendees from the Warsaw courthouse square to the grounds.
The Christian Endeavor union of the Friends' Church will hold a conference in Winona Lake Indiana starting Thursday and ending August 18. Meetings will be in the lodge chapel with Miss Lilian Hayes of Dunreith serving as secretary of the union.
Bloomington Indiana August 10 William Hiller a transfer man with a drag line and livery business will be released from jail to face a rule barring blind tigers on his premises He was fined 50 and sentenced to thirty days for operating a blind tiger at his establishment.
Two Crowell children in Columbia City Indiana were poisoned by milk that tasted bitter and caused convulsions. Authorities believe the cows ate a weed leading to the tainted milk. Both children are expected to recover from the incident reported today.
In Lafayette Indiana on August 10 reverend Delos M Wood died causing cancellation of the scheduled program at the Battle Ground camp meeting. Campers observed a song service in his honor and two sermons were not delivered.
A south bound Big Four train collided with a Vandalia train at a Wabash Indiana crossing on Wednesday, destroying an engine and several cars. Engine crews leaped to safety.
The question of the hour in South Bend Indiana is whether to annex River Park a suburb of about 1500 population or leave it as is Mishawaka would annex. Proponents warn of only population gain and much higher costs for police and fire protection with annexation.
Special to The Saw. Mrs. Augusta Payne White elected to the Society of Mayflower Descendants in Franklin Indiana. Her ancestor Stephen Hopkins was a signer of the pilgrims compact, and she stands ninth in direct descent.
Marion Ind Aug 10 Governor Steele of the National Soldiers Home granted the request of the Tenth United States Infantry to use the home grounds for a camp Saturday night on their arrival in Marion. The regulars are on their annual hike and will pitch camp there.
Andersonville Indiana marks the third annual home-coming with Old Folks Day on Wednesday Fraternal day on Thursday and Home-coming day on Friday. A street fair will feature activities and speakers include A. J. Ross Rev J. M. Osborn O Norris Rev M. G. Long and Early Burk.
Fragmentary dispatch from Lagrange Indiana dated August 10 reports an event planned for Thursday at the home of Lt. Giggy near Lima with a note of anticipated large attendance. Details are incomplete and names may be misspelled.
Emons Busenburk a lifelong Montgomery county resident died Tuesday at his home in New Market at age 81. The funeral is set for Friday in Crawfordsville reports indicate.
Donald Gleason, age 10, son of Fred Gleason of Bryan, Ohio, died Tuesday at a Warsaw summer resort after an appendicitis operation. Local authorities reported the death occurred following the medical procedure and subsequent illness.
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