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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1910

Page

3

Kern Attacks Tariff Record in Beveridge Speech

Auburn Indiana August 27 John W Kern devoted his entire campaign speech to Senator Beveridge and tariff arguing his aim is tariff reform while avoiding firm promises He quoted Beveridge and noted Beveridge’s past progressivism while claiming Beveridge is not happy with the current tariff revision scene

Auburn Ind Beveridge John W. Kern Kern Senate John Kern Indiana Jhingley Peveridge

Peacemaker Involved In Saloon Quarrel On Capitol Avenue

In Tour Dillon's saloon at Capitol avenue and McCarty streets a quarrel over a craps game escalated Friday afternoon. Thomas Barrett, a traveling cigarette maker, was badly wounded in the left wrist and his coat torn. A peddler and William H. Clark were involved. Clark and Barrett were arrested while the peddler escaped.

Peice William H. Clark Tour Dillon Capitol Avenue McCarty Thomas Barrett Chirk Barrett Troudle Clark

Arrest by Wife Used to Escape, Court Told

Special to The Sun from South Bend Indiana August 27. John Who les faced assault and battery trial as his wife testified she had caused his arrest only to desert him. She left with furniture and two children while he awaited bond, and the prosecuting witness Kolosgas was dismissed.

South Bend Ind John Wholes Kolosgas

Indiana Mines Profit From Illinois Fuel Market

Terre Haute August 27. Pay rolls in Indiana mines are the largest in the industry’s history in this state. Most of the product goes to Chicago where idle Illinois mines push prices high, leaving Indiana consumers short of fuel.

Indiana holiness convention opens in Beulah Park

The Indiana state business association holds its annual gathering at Beulah Park in Alexandria. Rev. Joseph Smith of Meridian Mississippi leads the devotional portion and Rev and Mrs J M Harris of Cleveland head the sung services. The event runs for ten days.

Holiness Convention Alexandria Ind Indiana State Husiness Association Beulah Park Joseph Smith Meridian Miss Snd J. M. Harris Cleveland

Longley Urged to Accept Nomination in Indiana Convention

Democrats of Hamilton and Tipton counties plan a joint convention in Tipton next Wednesday to nominate a representative. W E Longley, district chairman, is urged to accept the nomination.

Noblesville Ind Hamilton Tipton W. E. Longley

Kokomo Water Supply Cleared by State Health Board

Kokomo Indiana August 27 The Kokomo Water Works company has received assurance from the state board of health that Kokomo water is pure. Samples were forwarded for chemical analysis to confirm the safety of the supply.

Kokomo Ind Kokomo Water Works Company State Board of Health

Socialist Speaker Defends Course in Kokomo Address

In Kokomo Indiana on August 27 Fred G Warren noted socialist leader spoke Friday defending his program and denouncing federal courts and their practices in a lively address before local listeners.

Sun Kokomo Ind Fred G. Warren

Kappas Travel to French Lick West Baden

Bloomington Indiana August 27 Aboard a vestibuled special of eight coaches 500 members of Kappa Kappa Gamma left for French Lick and West Baden. There was not a man on the train except the conductor and brakeman It was another event the Kappas did not invite the young gentlemen. At the West Baden hotel plates will be laid for 500 and after the banquet the ballroom will be opened The Kappas will return to Bloomington at midnight.

Bloomington Ind Kappa Kappa Gamma French Lick West Baden Kappas Big West Baden

Court refuses injunction in Noble heating contract case

Princeton Indiana Aug 27 Judge Clements refused to dissolve the injunction restraining the school city from completing heating system installation under a Noble Heating and Plumbing Co contract. Mayor Davidson filed the suit to test the law with E F Noble on the school board after the contract. Davidson says Noble must withdraw as a contract member or the contract is canceled.

Princeton Ind Clements Noble Heating and Plumbing Company FE. B. Noble Davidson E. E. Noble Noble

Relief Corps Session Hears Addresses in Noblesville

The twenty first annual reunion of Hamilton county eight Women’s Relief Corps was held at Fishers crossing on Friday. Addresses were given by Malinda Cox N B Dewey Lizzie Barker Sarah Colip Elvira Barker H M Castor and A M Jenkins. Next reunion slated for Lapel. Sadie Castor elected president Margaret Fennis vice president Clara Fisher secretary.

Noblesville Ind Women's Relief Corps Hamilton County Fishers’ Crossing Malinda Cox N. B. Dewey W. S. Burnau Lizzie Barker Sarah Colip Elvira Barker H. M. Castor A. M. Jenkins Lapel Sadie Castor Margaret Fennis Clara Fisher

Spiritualists Name Officers For Year In Indiana

Anderson Ind Aug 27 The Indiana spiritualists association elected Marshal Wilker of Alexandria president over Thomas O Neill of Indianapolis Harry F Hoage of Terre Haute was elected vice president Mrs Mabel Simpson Rifle Anderson secretary David Kilgore Daleville Mrs Mary Jacobs Indianapolis and James Millspnough Anderson were elected trustees.

Anderson Ind Indiana Spiritualists’ Association Marshal Wilker Alexandria Thomas O'Neill Indianapolis Harry F. Hoage Terre Haute Mabel Simpson Rifle David Kilgore Daleville Mary Jacobs James Millspnough

High Dives Into Soft Places In Field

Westpoint Ind August 27 Dr Row land his son Leon and Douglas Chees man ran into a horse in the road while driving an automobile and were all thrown headlong into an adjoining wheat field They escaped injury by diving into a soft spot in a wheat shock.

Westpoint Ind Rowland Leon Douglas Cheesman

Baby Girl From Fair Killed by Auto in Columbus

Meril Truitt four year old daughter of Harry Truitt was run down by an automobile driven by Lucas Lincoln in Columbus Indiana. She had just left the fair and stepped from a tack at her home when the fatal accident occurred.

Columbus Ind Meril Truitt Harry Truitt Lucas Lincoln

Speedy Threshing Claim Sets Indiana Record

Blooming ton Indiana farmer Hiram Crockett of Mouree county threshed 2000 bushels of wheat and oats in twelve hours on the Everson Dalton farm claiming a southern Indiana fast threshing record.

Bloomington Ind Hiram Crockett Mouree County Indiana Everson Dalton

Monroe Republicans to Nominate Ticket in Monroe County

Monroe Indiana Republicans name a complete county slate at a convention this Saturday with 203 delegates expected to participate.

Monroe Bloomington Ind Monroe County

Farm Barn Destroyed by Fire near Washington Ind

Special to The Sur reports Andrew Wildman’s large farm barn east of Washington burned Friday incurring about 1500 dollars in loss. The blaze caused extensive damage to the structure with no reported injuries. Firemen responded promptly but the barn was a total loss.

Washington Ind Andrew Wildman

Kern to Speak at Greentown Homecoming

Greentown hosts a three day home coming on September 9 and 10 with prominent speaker John W. Kern scheduled to address attendees. Kern’s appearance adds notable state political emphasis to the event in Kokomo region.

Kokomo Ind Greentown John W. Kern

Barn of J. B. Vickery Burns in Noblesville

Noblesville Indiana August 27 The barn of J B Vickery burned Friday night incurring a loss of 1000 dollars with 2500 dollars in insurance.

Whitneys Spend Lavishly on London Grouse Shoot

Aug 27 London reports Harry Payne Whitney, a young millionaire, is pacing money spent for sport and luxury. He funds a grand grouse shoot on Helwick moors with 100 beaters and has spent over 50 thousand dollars on gear, jewels for Mrs Whitney, and daily flower supplies for a New York caterer, signaling lavish display.

London Harry Payne Whitney Grouse Moor Helwick Moors

Progeny of Jage Means Organize Stark Family Ties

In Grensburg Indiana on August 27 descendants of Caleb Stark and Anna Boone gathered at Adams to organize the Stark Wright and Markland families. Caleb Stark known as Old Jack Means in Eggleston’s Hoosier Schoolmaster, was born in Kentucky in 1792 and married a Boone cousin. Mrs John Wright aged 84 is the sole Hring member of Caleb Stark’s eleven child line with many immediate relatives.

Grensburg Ind Caleb Stark Anna Boone Adams Stark Wright Markland Jack Means Eggleston Hoosier John Wright Kentucky Daniel Boone

Divorced 60 Days Then Elopes in South Port

Opal North of South Port land, married in Newport Kentucky, divorced from Zachariah North two months after a six month marriage, elopes with Pearl Treece from Jackson township near the Wortz homestead. Treece has been in California recently. The bride attended a local commercial school and would have graduated soon.

Portland Ind Opal North Newport Peter Portz Jackson Township Jay County Amanda Portz Zachariah North Pearl Treece Wortz California

Weasels Kill Fowls for Kind Man in Indiana

In Lawrenceburg Indiana George W Turner kept two weasels to help rid his property of rats. On Thursday the animals escaped through his dogs. Friday morning thirty two hens lay dead and Turner released the dogs to pursue the weasels.

Lawrenceburg Ind Aus George W. Turner

Rush alumni to feed gala announced for Sept. 7

Rushville Aug 27 The first annual high school alumni banquet will be held Sept. 7 with Dr J C Sexton as toastmaster and speeches by Judge Will Sparks and J C Kiplinger.

Rushville J. C. Sexton Will Sparks J. C. Kiplinger

Woman Thrown From Buggy as Car Fears Spook Horse

In Scottsburg Indiana on Friday Mrs Polly Clark was thrown from her buggy and severely injured after her horse became frightened by an automobile. The incident occurred in broad daylight and responders took her to a local facility for treatment.

Scottsburg Ind Polly Clark

Dies of brain abscess ends Vienna township leader

Asbury Thompson a Vienna township trustee and prominent Democrat died at his home in Scottsburg Indiana on Friday from an abscess on the brain.

Scottsburg Ind Asbury Thompson Vienna Township

George W. John 81 Dies at Manilla Home

George W. John 81, Union veteran of the Civil War, died at his home in Manilla after a lengthy illness. He lived in Rushville before moving to Manilla. Survived by a son and daughter. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Sun Rushville Ind Aus George W. John Iis Manilla Fapstrand

Conference program issued for LaPorte event in Indiana

LaPorte in Aug 27 The official northwest Indiana conference program was issued for an event in LaPorte starting Sept 2 for one week. Bishop David Q. Moore of Cincinnati will preside, and about 500 clergymen and laymen will attend. Former Gov. J Frank Hanty is slated to address the conference. Appointments for the northern Indiana region will be announced at the Shaullity.

DIPS PICK UP $238 AT BARTHOLOMEW FAIR

Pickpockets active during the fair and race meet in Columbus Indiana steal funds from locals and visitors. Victims include Cudwith Able of Seymour £200, Mull of Topeka Kansas $238, James Rutan near Columbus $38, Joseph Gilmore $30, Frank Rominger of Hope $15, and Willie Newsom of Sandcreek among others.

Columbus Ind Seymour W. ©. Mull Topeks Kas James Rutan

Wealthy Princeton saloon keeper jailed in child kidnapping case

Jasper Morris, 65, once a wealthy Princeton saloon operator, was arrested in Indiana on a charge of abducting 10 year old Cora Hayden and was identified as the same man who had fallen from wealth years earlier. He allegedly enticed the girl from her mother's yard and forced her to walk with him. He is held for trial.

Princeton Ind Jasper Morris Vancouver British Columbia Owensboro Morris Kentuucky Klondike Here Cora Hayden Bim

Becomes Nurse Over Protests Of Mother

Bare headed and crying, Mrs. R. L. Munsell chased an interurban car to stop her daughter Julia from running away to become a nurse. Julia, 19, had been urged by Mrs. Reed from Knightstown to pursue training at St Vincent's in Indianapolis. Mrs. Reed visited the home Friday while the mother was away and the daughter fled with her companion. The mother pursued, but Julia ignored her pleas.

Noblesville Ind R. L. Munsell Julia Knightstown St. Vincent’s Hospital

Warsaw Gets Water After Years of Effort

Warsaw Indiana inches toward reliable supply after years of agitation and council actions. Winona Water and Light Co contracts for sinking ten 10 inch wells near the water works on North Buffalo Street, with manager Attorney Theodore Frazer facilitating the project.

Warsaw Ind Witwins Winona Water and Light Company Theodore Frazer Waiter Works Buffalo Street

Veterans reunite as old foes meet again after decades

In Lawrenceburg Indiana on August 27 Rev Charles Lee father of Edwin M Lee Republican state chairman told surviving veterans of the Thirty seventh and Eighty third Indiana regiments of Capt Willian Kraw of New York City. A Louisiana man J F McDogle identified himself as the southern soldier who lay wounded beside Kraw for two days. The two former foes embraced as the crowd cheered.

Lawrenceburg Ind Charles Lee Edwin M. Lee Indiana Willian Kraw New York City J. F. McDogle Louisiana Capt Kran

Vestal Likely to Control Eighth District Delegation

Madison county Republicans named thirty eight delegates to the Eighth district congressional convention at Portland next week. H Vestal of this city would have the entire delegation at his command. Vestal, for a second time, seeks the nomination for Congress.

Anderson Int Madison County Portland H. Vestal Vestal Congerss

Chicken thieves steal 180 chickens in Kokomo night

In Kokomo Indiana, sheriff and police search for the pair who took 180 chickens in one night. J M Williams lost 100 chickens and 80 more were taken from William Rawlings farm. Witnesses report a spring wagon drawn by a gray horse driven by a man and a woman.

Kokomo Ind J. M. Williams William Rawlings

Former Hoosier stabbed at Panama Peru

Aug. 27. Word comes of Frank Coyle a Panama canal conductor foreman stabbed by J C Cockeler a tropical tramp after an argument over labor unions in which Coyle accused Cockeler of being a scab. Coyle invited him outside and whipped him then Cockeler followed back into the barroom and plunged a dirk into Coyle abdomen. Coyle likely to die Cockeler arrested.

Peru Ind Frank Coyle Panama Canal J. C. Cockeler Coyle Cockeler

Two Priests Ordained at Notre Dame Ceremony

Notable ordinations joined the Congregation of the Holy Cross as William Molony of Crawfordsville Indiana and Charles Kelly of Alderson Indiana were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Herman Alerding. The Chicago retreat concluded Friday with a discourse by Archbishop Quizley.

Notre Dame Tid Congregation of the Holy Cross Willian Molony Crawfordsville Ind Charlies Kelly Alderson Herman Alerding Wayne Chicago Quizley

Retired Minister George Carpenter Dies at 59

Rev. George Carpenter, 59, a retired Methodist minister, died Friday at his home near Noblesville Indiana. He served in several churches and retired from active ministry last year. Funeral arrangements are pending with local obituaries to follow.

Noblesville Ind George Carpenter Here

Aged Minister Rev Alexander Parker Dies in Georgetown

Special to The Man reports in Columbus Indiana that Rev. Alexander Parker aged 81 died at his son’s home in Georgetown. He had been a long time resident and served in the ministry for over fifty years.

Columbus Ind Alexander Parker Georgetown

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