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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
A man named Harry Smith was found dead Friday morning outside a barber shop at 2404 Northwestern Avenue. Police noted heat as the cause amid illness, with a neighbor recounting his struggle to breathe overnight.
John Dungan, appointed as a special policeman for automobile races, shot himself in McLaughlin's saloon at West and Merrill streets after resigning from the force. Despondent over his wife leaving him and unemployment, he drew his pay, invited patrons to drink, and died of a self inflicted wound. He lived with his mother at 291 South West Street.
Prospects for an improved industrial outlook in Terre Haute grow brighter daily as long established factories and shops increase hiring and sign new contracts to be filled. The August 27 report notes steady work and rising employment in the local manufacturing sector.
Terre Haute has been chosen as the permanent headquarters of the Indiana Industrial Insurance company. Branch offices are being established at Clinton, Brazil, Greencastle, Vincennes, Michigan City, Kokomo and South Bend. Plans are being perfected to extend the business to Evansville and Indianapolis in the near future.
Dr. Clark E Day was exonerated from all blame after a coroner's verdict in Marion County over the Aug 19 1909 fatality of 5 year old Ulmer Compton at Illinois street and McLean place. The coroner found Day drove within the speed limit and did all he could to stop the car, calling the death unavoidable.
Chicago reports a trio in a tangled romance as C R Bowman of 434 Elis avenue agrees to give his wife to Fred Hayes, a 20 year old at the same address, after seven years of effort to build a home for the couple. The wife has not decided, and Bowman contemplates legal steps.
Hugh J. McGowan and family are due back in Indianapolis early next week after months in Europe for health reasons. They sailed recently as Elbert B. Peck and other Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company officials traveled to New York to meet them. McGowan, once seriously ill, is said to have nearly recovered their health.
A series of society notes report travels and visits of many Indianapolis and nearby residents including Mr. and Mrs. Nicola Montani returning to Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. D. Chandler from Los Angeles, and Mrs. LeRoy Cunningham visiting in town. Engagement announced for Miss Anna Vickery and Alvale Johnson Rucker. A church wedding at St Andrews by the Sea near Rye Beach is noted as well as a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. H. M. Davis with about fifty guests at 1862 South East Street.
Evansville Indiana August 27 The Four Brothers Oil company of Albany New York and Springfield Massachusetts founded by F L Hisgen plans to enter the Indiana field to challenge the Standard Oil Company The visit of Thomas L Hisgen former Independence party presidential nominee is linked to the anticipated expansion Hisgen says his brothers will begin operations in the state soon and wage a campaign against Standard Oil
Miss Carmen Schultz was thrown from a horse near Mount Vernon Indiana after the animal frightened by Dr. Hardwick’s auto backed and reared. She struck her head on a stone curbing, suffered a large scalp wound requiring eight stitches, and was carried to a residence where she regained consciousness as the day progressed.
Jasonville Indiana August 27 The BECA CLUB IW alh FAVOR AT JASONVILLE beer club formed months ago has grown from 45 members to over 75. Existing space is filled with lockers, forcing plans to organize a new club to accommodate the steady influx of members.
Public Savings Inc announces growing public interest as new shareholders join, signaling expansion potential. The company plans to offer shares up to 50 and is selling at 7.50 per share, with a limited total number available to investors beyond traditional stock buyers.
John Goldsmith of Elnora was fined 25 dollars and costs on two fish net charges, with two game wardens Marion Bowes and Fred Ehlers filing affidavits. Total fines and costs reached 70 dollars and 74 cents, and in default he was to serve jail time. Ehlers brought Goldsmith to Washington for trial before Squire Kellams.
Judge W. J. Wood, chairman of the Indiana railroad commission, has returned from vacation. He visited Canada and Alaska and the exposition at Seattle, Washington.
London reports the death of George Manville Fenn, a prominent author and writer of stories, noted for his prolific output in 19th and early 20th century literature. The obituary highlights his career, influence, and public notices.
Martinsville Ind Aug 27 The seventh annual reunion of White River valley soldiers drew a large turnout. Attorney J E Sedwick gave the welcome, Carey McPherson of Indianapolis replied, and officers were elected: President J T Eller Bloomington. vice president Capt T J Hudgins. treasurer J M M Carleton. secretary Miss Dorothy Cunningham.
In hot weather at police and fire stations, officers gather at police headquarters to see Assistant Police Surgeon Poole. Superintendent Berry needs an automobile and Chief Coots may get a new machine. Coots returns from a lakes trip with a comical fishing story, noting bait was a white rag and fish were easily caught.
Psa Aug. 27 Tired of jokes Stephen Swartz lured friends to a barrel of beer. Swartz hid bees in the keg and released them, stinging Swartz's guests as they gathered glasses. Swartz fled town, last seen four rods ahead of his former friend.
Harris Prank Harris, a 4 year old car inspector, died at St. Vincent's hospital after being severely injured while attempting to board a moving freight train at Belmont avenue and the Pennsylvania railroad tracks. The body was taken to 2516 West Washington street.
Pearl Creamer of Mitchell filed a $2,000 damage suit in Lawrence circuit court against Marshall Beasely of Mitchell and the American Surety Company of New York. The suit alleges Beasely sold intoxicants to Creamer’s husband, causing him to stagger into a train and suffer severe permanent injuries.
Marion Indiana August 27. In circuit court Thomas E. Jones sues John R. Boyd for slander seeking damages of 2500 for injuries to his reputation.
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