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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
2
Marion Indiana August 25 the camera becomes a leading instrument in the high school science curriculum. Students will study botany and physical geography with regularly photographed plant growth and slides for stereopticon lectures. Prof Mowrer will oversee the program.
A report, deemed reliable, says the Monon Railroad will enter Evansville. The Louisville & Nashville would sever traffic with Evansville and Terre Haute on this side of the Ohio River, relying on the Monon. Entry would be via Southern tracks from French Lick. Local terminals planned at Main and Division streets, with property acquired through H Hulman of Terre Haute, reputed agent of John R Walsh in Evansville.
Evansville Ind Aug 25 Brooding over business troubles Gottlieb Endrum a 65 year old saloon keeper and former local politician committed death by own action by taking chloroform
Fletcher Medearis of Greensfork, nearly 100, attends Centerville old settlers meeting in Richmond Indiana. Feeble but honored, he delivers a brief speech, recalls pioneer days, church service, and early Wayne County life amid hostile Indians, expressing goodbye sentiments and faith.
Three men were wounded in a feud climax between the Wilhite and Mc Ferren families in Independence on the Wabash river. Joseph McFerren, a druggist, was shot and will die. McFerren’s son shot Wilhite. Wilhite then displayed his wound and shot at another man, William Reynolds, in the neck. A pursued Wilhite fled by boat after being chased by a mob, then was captured and jailed in Williamsport.
Harriet Farber, three years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Farber, was thrown from a buggy when a horse driven by her mother reacted to an auto. Her right leg was broken above the knee. The incident occurred in Hartford City Indiana on August 25.
Purdue University prepares for fall arrival of students as rooming houses bustle, athletic staff organize activities, and high school athletes visit. Nicol and Jones coordinate training with the gym to bolster the football program ahead of the September start, signaling Purdue’s strength to attract talent across the West.
In Anderson Indiana at about 2 am two men broke in, tied Daisy Stanley to a chair and demanded access to her money. She claimed only 25 dollars existed and that the remainder from recent property sales was in her bed. the thieves escaped with the cash.
Indiana report says two bodies found on Southern railroad tracks west of Princeton are believed to have been killed before being placed on the rails or by a self-inflicted death pact. The victims are identified as Webster Mitchell and James G. Mitchell of Eckerly, with severed heads and feet suggesting foul play.
A reader recalls converting three coffee lovers to Postum by brewing a strong pot for twenty minutes, leading to praise for the flavor. The writer, once healthily ill from coffee, credits Postum with improved health and a push to help others quit coffee. The note promotes The Road to Wellville and the slogan There's a Reason.
In Columbus Indiana Miss Lilian Tull’s home burned with damage of dollars Mrs Julia Johnson a cousin slept inside and awoke nearly suffocated by smoke She grabbed her parrot which screeched Fire Fire and led her to safety as she staggered outside.
Evansville Indiana reports Sol Finkelstein once vowed to seek a fortune in the west then return for Lilian F Friedman. Once poor in Topeka Kansas he now heads a store chain there and yesterday he returned to Evansville to wed Miss Friedman last night.
Onion day at Wolf Lake Indiana will draw crowds with a program of sports, addresses, and social features. The Albion High School band will provide music as prizes aim for a splendid display of onions.
George B Terrell and Ela M Terrell file suit in Cass County Circuit Court against William Heppe and W Heppe Sons Co. for injunction and 600 damages. They allege the nearby fertilizer plant has devalued their property and seek to stop production at the facility.
Lafayette Ind Aug 3 officers following Superintendent Schafer order muzzle law enforcement slayed unmuzzled dogs. Police counted twenty seven canine casualties at headquarters last night and said harvest prospects for unmuzzled dogs in the streets are good.
Edward R Mc Cormick, a rural mail carrier, sues Frank P Fox of Vincennes claiming his horse was frightened by Foxs automobile causing a fall and injuries. He seeks 3000 dollars in damages.
In Goshen Indiana the body of Charles Crary was buried yesterday in a prepared grave but left open after undertaker C B Stiver protested a cremation contract with Crary in Chicago. A rival undertaker was authorized to inter Crary per the family’s wish.
Mrs. Fannie Glascock gathering apples was knocked down and gored by a cow in Madison. Ada Thurston, her granddaughter, heard cries, ran to help, and fought off the animal. Glascock sustained bruises but had no broken bones.
Arthur Croy, 18, arrested at Portland and charged with stealing from Abe Parker on the Dr Cronin farm west of Hartford City. He implicates several west town residents and more arrests may follow.
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