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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

12

Discrepancy Found in County Recorder Office Report

Experts Parmelée and Lockhart released a report on Lew Shank's administration noting a sixty dollar discrepancy. Shank has paid the money pending determination if he or a former auditor owes it. The clerical error may implicate J. Clark rather than Shank, with the document forwarded to county commissioners and the county attorney for further review.

E. IK. Parmelée Chas. Lockhart County Recorder Lew Shank John C. Ruckelshaus Dc. J. Clark Clark Shark Ruckelshaus Hooton

Friends Bible School Convention Opens in Noblesville

Noblesville Ind Aug 14 The annual convention of the Bible Students and Christian Endeavor Assembly of Friends is in session here Rev Lewis McFarland delivered the welcome address and Prof J T Albertson of Plainfield made the response The gathering marks a community religious event with speakers and a formal opening address.

Noblesville Ind Bible Sentant Christian Endeavor Assembly of Friends Lewis McFarland J.T. Albertson Plainfield

Indiana salesman dies in North Carolina trip

Eliya T Stringer a Fort Wayne traveling salesman for a coffee company died suddenly yesterday while in Monroe North Carolina He was a resident of Fort Wayne Indiana and the death occurred off duty during a business trip for his employer.

Indiana Fort Wayne Ind Eliya T. Stringer Monroe N. C

Dairyman dismissed after voicing McGregor case view

Martin Medama of Marion county poor farm was discharged Thursday by Supt. James E. Greer for commenting on the John McGregor case and expressing opinions on its merits. Greer, a former county commissioner and ally of the board, is said to enforce loyalty from subordinates.

Martin Medama Marion County James E. Greer Medama John McGregor Supt Greer Board of County Commissioners

Charles E. Dark Insurance Man Dies in Battle Creek

Charles E. Dark aged 59, vice president of Central Life Insurance, died Thursday in Battle Creek Michigan where he had traveled for health reasons. Survived by widow and two sons E W H Dark and another, he had begun as a Camp Moston newsboy in 1861, later a bank teller, then insured in 1880, member of Tabernacle Presbyterian church and Mason, Columbia, Commercial clubs. Funeral at 1712 N Meridian Street.

Charles E. Dark Central Life Insurance Company Battle Creek Mich Margaret B. Dark E. WH. Dark Mr. Dark Camp Moston Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Columbia and Commercial Clubs Meridian Street

Man of $3 on long walk hit by train

Dennis Keane, 83, who began a Chicago to New Orleans walk, was struck by a train in Batesville Ind yesterday. He suffered a compound elbow fracture and was taken to a Cincinnati hospital. He plans to continue the journey once recovered.

Batesville Ind Dennis Keane Chicago New Orleans Cincinnati

Justin McPherson Dies After Long Illness

Justin McPherson, 16, died at his home on Pleasant Street after a lengthy illness. He was a brother of Pearl and Della McPherson, teachers in the public schools. Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday afternoon.

Justi McPherson Pleasant’ Street Misses Pearl Della McPherson

Centerville Homecoming Draws Crowds From Towns

Centerville Indiana hosts a large homecoming with hundreds of former residents returning for the event today and tomorrow. Indianapolis sent about two hundred attendees.

Centerville Ind Indianapolis

Outing to Camp Algonac Promises Cheap Weeklong Trip

The Indianapolis Sun promotes a weeklong outing to Camp Algonac on the Detroit River. A special Big Four train from Indianapolis departs August 24 at 6 15 p m, with a boat from Detroit at 8 30 a m reaching camp at 11 45 a m The trip costs 15 50 for adults and 9 30 for children aged 5 to 12, with under 5 charged 5 2 for meals. Reservations require 2 now and balance by Saturday. The return to Indianapolis arrives at midnight August 31, with optional Detroit excursions.

Camp Algonac St. Clair River Russell's Island Algonac Mich Detroit Detroit River Lake St. Claiy Indianapolis Sun Indianapolis Indiana Sun the Sun

Trifling With City Hospital Soon To End

City finance committee met Friday to discuss matters including a long delayed $60,000 appropriation for a contagious disease hospital. An epidemic at the Indianapolis Orphans' asylum underscored the need for a hospital for contagious diseases. City rents a house for 16 scarlet fever patients.

Tee Indianapolis

Joseph A. Herod Dies at Sterne Sanitarium

Joseph Rogers Herod, 40, son of the late attorney William W. Herod, died Thursday at Sterne sanitarium of gastritis. He came from New Canaan Conn to Indianapolis seeking relief. A broker with a New York firm, he leaves a widow and one son, and a brother William Pirtle Herod of 112 Thirteenth Street.

Joseph Rogers Herod William W. Herod New Canaan

Mystery of Safe Robbers Unsolved in Indiana

Terre Haute resident W. R. Thiel arrived in Indianapolis to aid police with a burglary at Capitol Loan Company in Baldwin building Market and Delaware. Thiel lost 453.53 dollars as detectives label it the most mysterious crime in months. They say entry appeared to be by breaking out, with hasp removed from inside by screwdriver. Only C A Woerner manager 2220 N New Jersey St George Trout and George Huffman knew the safe combination and have talked with detectives, who remain at a loss.

W. R. Thiel Terre Haute Capitol Loan Company Baldwin Market Delaware Indianapolis Thiel C. A. Woerner New Jersey Street George Trout George Huffman

Thirty-Cent League Boosts Bryan Fund Effort

In Hartford City Indiana on August 14 a local editorials attack on the Democratic nominee spurred a 30 Cent League. George R Dale organized the group and collected 20 dollars from 60 cent donations sent to Gov Haskell treasurer of the national campaign fund with a plan to expand the leagues nationwide.

Bryan Campaign Fund George R. Dale Gov. Haskell National Campaign Fund

Boy Drowns After Stepping Into Deep Whit River

Bartholomew Shanahan a nine year old boy drowned Thursday afternoon in Whit River near the W Washington street bridge while fishing. He waded out too far and was swept under by the current. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Bartholomew Shanahan of 219 N Summit street.

Bridge Bartholomew Shanahan Summit Street

Night Show Delights Planned for Indiana State Fair

The Indiana state fair will host an extensive lineup during the Sept week at the arena of the live stock pavilion with 10 000 capacity. Night shows begin at 5 15 P M and conclude so visitors can return home. A grand horse and cattle display features parades, fancy turnout exhibitions, saddle horses and high steppers plus chariot and Roman standing races and hippodrome events. The Heras family with ten acrobats and Madam Schuman with horses and dogs perform, along with the Bard brothers and the Olivers on a high wire. A high dive by Diavylo and other acts are listed. The Weber band from Cincinnati returns with two vocal soloists. Morning admission covers the day’s exhibits and night shows without extra cost.

Heras Madam Schuman Bard Brothers Three Olivers Diavylo Weber Band Cincinnati

Missing Mishawaka college owner Bert Kelly

Mishawaka, August 14. Bert Jelley owner and manager of Mishawaka Business College has been missing for ten days. Local authorities and friends report no clues about his whereabouts and family appeals for information.

Mishawaka, Ind Bert Jelley Mishawaka Business College

Do Not Neglect Children’s Teeth Says Dentist

Children demand care during vacation yet their teeth are often neglected leading to decay and related health issues. Mothers rarely examine mouths, delays push to nerve specialists, but the dentist can cure many troubles. Visit Dr. L. C. Greenberg at 311 I K P building near Penn and Mass Ave.

L. C. Greenberg

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