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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
4
Shelburn social clubs spark heavy street activity with drunks and rowdyism. Fourteen hundred empty beer bottles litter the streets the day after the clubs opened. Temperance advocates push for action and Prosecutor Wood may convene a court of inquiry.
Bluffton Indiana August 20 Charles C Deam state forester will launch a publicity campaign to promote timber preservation and growth He plans bulletins stressing protection of young timber and starting forests Deam has served as state forester briefly and will meet the forestry board the first week in September at the big farm north of Jeffersonville
Sullivan County Board of Children's Guardians returns custody of five children to George Moore, a miner, after more than a year in Knox county orphans' home. The father promised to quit drinking and provide proper care, following the mother's petition while he hunted work in Kentucky.
Marion Ind Aug 20 Aaron O Bryan named as mayoral candidate by progressive Democrats. The group plans to push the ticket before the Democratic delegate convention names the ticket for the city election.
Rushville Indiana August 20 D Z Williams of Orange county was kicked by a horse while plowing. He sustained a severe chin cut and a split lip though doctors say injuries unlikely fatal.
DAUGHTER FINDS FATHER AFTER 7 LONG YEARS. Mrs. George E Maxwell of Woodland California arrived in Mount Vernon Indiana to visit her father Frank Lintz after a 37 year search. Lintz learned of his daughter through an attorney and correspondence with Maxwell led to a joyous reunion at the railroad station. Maxwell, married with several children, was raised by another family after her mother and grandmother died. She now remains in Woodland California.
Jasonville Indiana August 20 John M Atkins superintendent announces revival of the old time spelling bee in city schools under guidance of the state education chief. One spelling practice day weekly will be set with parents invited to compete against pupils in spelling. Patrons broadly approve the move to improve pupil spelling.
The Salvation Army of Indiana began its annual camp meeting in Anderson on August 20, expecting several thousand attendees. Officers from across Indiana gathered for ten days of programs including knee drills, holiness lessons, and demonstrations led by Captains, Ensigns, and Majors. A schedule features talks on salvation, social work, and a Friday sale of children, with events running through August 30.
Linton Indiana August 20 Aaron Neely department manager of a store in El Paso Texas is in Linton visiting friends. He reports the Linton colony in El Paso all well and prospering and speaks of Hoosier ties thriving in the border city.
Crawfordsville Ind Aug 2 C E Littell principal of manual training in the Crawfordsville schools resigns to accept a similar job in Findlay Ohio at nearly twice the salary. He and Mrs Littell will move to their new home in about two weeks.
In Bluffton Indiana on Aug 20 Thomas Swartz of West Bluffton fired into the ground to break up a neighborhood quarrel among women. The women fled after a scream. Police were summoned but no arrests were made.
Madison Ind August reports Joseph Pender’s watch ran for nine years without adjustment until last week while en route from California. The device stayed within four seconds of standard time, highlighting its remarkable accuracy over nearly a decade despite no changes.
The advertisement claims Fels-Naptha loosens dirt without washboard effort, prevents backache, keeps clothes from wearing out, and makes garments whiter and cleaner when used in cold or lukewarm water according to wrap directions. It contrasts with other soaps that require more physical labor.
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