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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1909

Page

5

Indiana melons fetch fancy prices in big markets

Cantaloupes grown in Indiana attract high prices in Chicago and regional markets. Diamond Brand melons bring about 1 per dozen while ordinary cantaloupes sell for about 1 per wagonload. Hoosier growers’ reputation grows as towns north of Vincennes increase melon production drawing buyers from the midwest.

Terre Haute Ind Middle West

Inscription Sparks Debate Over Morrisville Tombstone

In Morrisville Pennsylvania, agitation grows over a headstone for Samuel McCracken from 1867 bearing a sacrilegious verse about Heaven. Cemetery trustees consider exhuming all remains to move the McCracken plot, while relatives say the plan may be unlawful.

Trenton N. J Morrisville Delaware River Samuel McCrecken Samuel McCracken Cemetery Association McCracken

Cat and Dog Fight Ends in Fatal Rooftop Fall

New York, Aug 21 John Teal and his bulldog visited a friend on Lenox avenue. The dog and an Angora cat fought on a roof toppled to the Mutual Alliance Bank building. They died upon landing and a policeman attempted to intervene as the animals continued their fight.

New York John Teal Lenox Avenue John Teal Mutual Alliance Bank U6th Street Bank Bulldog Cat Boon Cat Dog Marron W. 123Th Street Truman

Maennerchor season announced with famed artists

The Indianapolis Maennerchor unveils its 99 season with two public concerts in November and April. Conductor and pianist stars include Tillie Koenen and David Mannes with sister-in-law Walter Damrosch relations, plus a roster of European and American soloists. Season dates span November through May with a New Year Eve event and Easter ball.

Indianapolis Maennerchor Mme. ‘Jomelli Metropolitan Manhattan Eugenia Virginia Sassard Christine Miller Pittsburg Lila Ormond Boston George Duffy New York

Clinton Sign Painter Wins Flathead Farm Claim

Clinton Ind August 21 William I Willis sign painter and Spanish American veteran is Clinton's only applicant for a farm in the western land drawings. His number 4461 entitles him to 160 acres valued around 5000 dollars. Willis plans to file by April 1 1910. About 15 Clinton residents registered. He is 36, with wife and one child.

Clinton Ind William I. Willis Flathead Reservation Willig

Negro and White Woman Held in Anderson

A man named Charles Devere and a white woman claiming to be his wife are in custody in Anderson Indiana awaiting investigation into their marriage status. The woman formerly Mattie Thomas says she and Devere wed in Hamilton County Ohio on May 9 1907. She says she is white and that Devere is a negro, stating she married him for support and that he treats her well.

Anderson Ind Charles Devere Mattie Thomas Devere Hamilton County Ohio

Millionaire bachelor interested in horses

Evansville Ind Aug 21 Adolph Melzer millionaire soap manufacturer will tour the east to study humane societies and plans to inaugurate horse care reforms in his city He advocates a state bureau to aid owners unable to properly care for their horses Last Christmas he donated thousands of dollars in feed.

Evansville Ind Adolph Melzer Humane Societies Melzer

Starks Sues for Divorce Over Water Glass Incident

John W. Starks claims Pearley Starks hurled a water glass at him striking his face leaving a permanent scar. He alleges she swears and drinks intoxicants. He seeks divorce and custody of their two children.

John W. Starks Pearley Starks Mr. Starks

Three Women Dream of Sutton Death in Oregon

Portland report details J N Sutton father of Lieut Sutton claiming three women miles apart shared the same night vision of his son. He cites dates Oct 1907, observances on Oct 13 14 15 and says the dead officer appeared in a vision demanding his memory be purged. He threatens a congressional investigation if the naval board does not acknowledge the death as not by own action.

Portland Ore J. N. Sutton Sutton Margaret S. Ainsworth Wasco County Jimmy Naval Board

Moose Members in Indy Plan Charter Restoration Petition

A large group of former Indianapolis Moose Lodge members met in Haymakers hall on Friday night and decided to circulate a petition among members seeking restoration of the old charter to the original lodge.

Indianapolis Lodge of Moose Haymakers’ Hall Supreme Officers

Richmond Festival slated with Beveridge and Marshall address

Richmond Indiana prepares for the festival October 6 to 8 with plans to have Senator Albert J. Beveridge and Governor Thomas R. Marshall speak to editors from eastern Indiana and western Ohio during a banquet on the festival's second night. The item also lists local real estate and business notices and public warehouse auction details.

Richmond Ind United States Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Thomas R. Marshall Ohio

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