Preacher Who Became Banker at Lafayette
In Lafayette Indiana stockholders of the American National Bank elected two directors to fill vacancies. Bennet Taylor and Charles W. Travio named to the board. Rev George W Switzer elected vice president and to rest from charges as superintendent of the Lafayette district M E conference. He will devote his time to bank duties.
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Lafayette
Ind
American National Bank
Bennett Taylor
Charles W. Travio
Tippecgnod County Fair Association
George W. Switzer
Switzer
Northwest Indiana
M. E
Hea
Weasels Kill Many Chickens for Cass County Farmers
In Cass County Indiana farmers report weasels killing many chickens over the past week. One farmer lost about 100 birds in two days and another about 25, prompting concern from local poultry owners.
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Logansport
Ind
Cass County
Veteran seeks pension after fall from water wagon
Evanville Indiana August 26 Herman Stanley Posey county resident and civil war veteran has applied to the war department for a pension. He states he fell from a water wagon during the battle of the Wilderness when a cannon ball struck the wagon causing his back injury. He asserts he never touched liquor in his life.
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Evaneville
Ind
Herman Stanley
Posey County
War Department
Stanley
Woman Falls to Death in Indiana Cellar Accident
Emma Indiana Aug. 3. Mrs. Sarah Houley, 80, visiting Samuel Myers country home, fell down a cellar stairway and was instantly killed. Her neck was broken in the fall.
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Emma
Ind
Sarah Hooley
Samuel Myers
New Webster Building Contract Awarded in Marion
The Webster building on Washington and Fifth streets in Marion Indiana has its construction contract awarded to James Long by W C Webster. The three story brick block with a deep basement and concrete floor measures 47 by 132 feet and will be completed by December 25.
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Marion
Ind
Webster
Washington and
Fifth Streets
James Long
W. C. Webster
Miners Fire On Carlisle Home Wounding Wife
In Carlisle Indiana American miners fired into the home of Gustave Stievenart, superintendent of the Carlisle Coal and Clay company, wounding his wife in the back of the neck though her injuries are not serious. The attackers, thought to be from outside mining towns, fled before authorities arrived amid tensions over plans to hire foreign miners driven out earlier by American workers.
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Carlisle
Ind
Gustave Stievenart
Carlisle Coal and Clay Company
Stievenart
Woman in Linton Attempts Suicide After Domestic Dispute
Bonnie Holman, about 22, a domestic at Jake Woodward's home, took carbolic acid Saturday night in personal crisis. She came from Bedford, had been married with one child, and threatened self harm after a quarrel with her sweetheart. The incident was reported from Linton, Indiana.
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Linton
Ind
Bonnie Holman
Jake Woodward
Bedford
Pastor's Home in Columbia City Looted by Burglars
In Columbia City Indiana the Lutheran parsonage occupied by Rev. W. D. Zeigler and family while on vacation was burglarized. Drawers and closets were searched though investigators believe burglars found little monetary value as silver and valuables were already taken to Calpham jewelry store for safekeeping.
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Columbia City
Ind
W. D. Zeigler
Calpham
Noted streetcar manager dies in Fort Wayne poorhouse
A. L. Scott, once a leading street railroad manager in Fort Wayne and St. Paul, died Tuesday in a Fort Wayne poorhouse. His widow, Mrs. Scott, alleges cruel neglect and filth, says he was naked and untreated until hospital care arrived. Poorhouse officials deny the charges. Scott had overseen local lines and helped sell the Fort Wayne system.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
A. L. Scott
Scott
St. Paul
Elopers Wed in Covington Under Clergy Escort
Walter Hafer and Gladys Foland of Newcastle Indiana, described as elopers, were married in Covington yesterday by Rev Childress chaplain of the G A R. The move followed objections from the bride’s mother and included an excursion from Newcastle. Rev A E Braford of the United Brethren church advised and escorted them to the clerk’s office with friend Miss Lillian Fadley.
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Covington
Walter Hafer
Gladys Foland
Newcastle
Ind
Elopers
Childress
A. E. Braford
United Brethren Church
Lillian Fadley
Gypsy Girl Arrested for Pocket Picking Near Jasper
Mary Colum bus a gypsy girl was jailed after being charged with stealing 10 from Martin Baer a Dubois area farmer. She pleaded guilty after initial denial. The farmer’s daughter repaid the ten dollars and court costs, and she was released.
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Jasper
Ind
Mary Columbus
Here
Martin Baer
Dubois
Mule kicks man in Washington saloon incident
In Washington Indiana on August 26 John Mahoney created a disturbance at the Miles saloon. Proprieter William Miles expelled him, Mahoney fell onto the pavement behind a team of mules and was kicked in the head by one mule, suffering a severe gash and loss of consciousness.
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Washington
Ind
John Mahoney
Miles
William Miles
Mahoney
Fire destroys multiple Ambia buildings in August blaze
Ambia Indiana suffers about 20000 dollars in losses from a Tuesday night fire. Gassaway Bros drug store 4400 dollars Tuffey Bros hardware 10000 dollars Gamble barn and residence 35000 dollars M R Boyer buildings 1000 dollars. authorities suspect boys playing with matches started the fire.
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Ambia
Ind
Gassaway Bros
Tuffey
Dr. Gamble
M. R. Boyer
Rand Opera House preview of Jolly and Wild at Grand
Edward Jolly and Winifred Wild headline at the Grand as popular Indianapolis vaudeville favorites. Jolly's piano range and Wild's voice span soprano to bass with surprising pedal tones. Their stage time has drawn long performances this week, prompting friends to plan a theater party from nearby towns.
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Rand Opera House
Edward Jolly
Winifred Wild
the Grand
Indianapolis
Jolly
Miss Wild
Park Theater Indignant Over Roosevelts Vacation Critique
Miss Beulah Poynter at the Park denounces ex President Roosevelt for his "blood thirsty" vacation. She criticizes the hunting trip, food shortages for porters, and newspaper notoriety as bad influence on youths. Also reviewed the Empire show burlesque The Two Pikers and Wonderland Park fireworks after The Prince of Liars.
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Beulah Poynter
Roosevelt
Miss Poynter
Hunt
Smith & Wesson
Empire Theater
Wonderland Park
Wonderland
Indianapolis
Wicks
State Band Contest Set for Ripple Park
A Sunday concert at Ripple Park I ndianapolis expects 12 to 15 bands to compete for a top prize. Manager Grafton plans a record turnout as Broad Ripple Park gains fame for beauty and recreation. The city is becoming a musical center with easy state-wide access and daily conventions.
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Road Ripple Park
Grafton
Broad Ripple Park
Indianapolis
Quirky Indiana recluse never left ten miles near birth town
Charles Lucas of Winslow Indiana lived 45 years in a town through which a railroad passes. He avoided travel by choice and stayed close to home, rarely leaving Winslow despite visits to Petersburg and perhaps Oakland City. Neighbors recall he never wandered far from his birthplace. He died recently.
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Oakland City
Ind
Charles Lucas
Winslow
Lucas
Petersburg
Broad Ripple Beach Delights Tipton Residents
Broad Ripple Beach enjoyed by several hundred Tipton county residents at an all day picnic. Bathers explored the Broad Ripple Pool diving chutes and sand features. Visitors praised the crystal clear water sourced from wells dug for the site.
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Tipton County
Broad Ripple Park
Broad Ripple Pool
Broad Ripple
Moberly Plans 1910 Return to Columbus Area Farm
Thomas Moberly of Greensburg announces he will move to his Columbus area farm early in 1910 to be ready for the spring planting season.
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Columbus
Ind
Thomas Moberly
Greensburg
Blackburns Casca Royal Pills Offerings Advertised
An old ad claims cheaper alternatives to castor oil with references to Casca Royal Pills priced at 1064.45 for 2Ge and mentions druggists. The fragmentary text hints at medicinal patent remedy commerce.
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Blackburn
Boston Florist King Visits in Decatur
Peter Fisher the florist king of Boston and his wife visit Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison in Decatur Ind then plan a trip to Fort Wayne to meet Judge and Mrs Vesey Fisher originated the Lawson carnation naming Lawson paid $30 000 for it and also produced the Enchantment carnation for which he received $30 000 He has created many rare plant varieties
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Decatur
Ind
Peter Fisher
Boston
Elizabeth Morrison
Fort Wayne
Vesey
Fisher
Thomas Lawson
Afr. Fisher
Midsummer Concert By Indianapolis Military Band At Fairview Park
The Indianapolis Military band will present a midsummer concert at Fairview park Thursday evening. Soloists include Mrs Josephine Brenneman Edmunds and W Pink Hall. Program features overtures and selections from Gounod Liszt Wagner Mascagni and others with a soprano solo and intermezzo.
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Fairview Park
Indianapolis
Josephine Brenneman Edmunds
W. Pink Hall
Liszt
Wood
Moses
Pink Hall
Mascagni
Overture
Tannhauser
Wagner
Michaelle March
el Dorado
Herbert
Holiness Camp Meeting Opens in Beulah Park
The fourth annual Indiana Holiness camp meeting begins in Alexandria at Beulah park tomorrow and runs through September 5. Reverend Joseph H. Smith of Meridian Mississippi leads the event.
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Alexandria
Ind
Beulah Park
Joseph H. Smith
Meridian
Miss
Nature's Beauty Spot at Capitol City Garden
A promotional overview extols Capitol City Garden as a nature escape and refined vaudeville venue. Manager Sloan offers a blend of nature, art, and amusement to refresh visitors, with free entertainment touted as a city highlight in Indianapolis.
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Capitol City Garden
Manager Sloan
Indianapolis
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