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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1910

Page

3

Hoosier May Get Taft Appointment

Indiana may supply a new associate justice for the U S Supreme Court with Miller Van Daventer, an eighth circuit judge once from Marion. Taft seeks a nominee acceptable to La Follette to avoid Senate delays amid a split republican majority. Possible Wisconsin choices include Chief Justice Winslow and Associate Justice Timlin.

Sun Washington Hibbs Indiana Supreme Court United States Miller van Daventer Marion Taft Eighth Circuit Hook Kansas VanDaventer Harrison Wyoming Interior Department McKinley el Follette la Follette White House la Fellette Supreme Bench Senate Wisconsin la Toilette John B. Winslow Timlin Wisconsin Supreme Court

Possum Looks Like Bear To One Farmer

Ila Lake in Marion Indiana reported a scare when a possum, mistaken for a bear, hid in his hennery after night hens went missing. Fred Druley joined the farmer, armed with a club, to flush the creature. The animal played dead, then had already devoured two more hens that night.

Marion Ind Ila

Jag Defined by Mayor Pennington in Linton Warps Sobriety

In Linton Indiana on December 19 the mayor describes a “jag” as a wobbling condition driven by unknown vice and orders all such in the future locked up until sobriety returns. He warns that only respectable jags are permitted and says residents have abused him, instituting a new order.

Linton Ind Pennington Vietion

Hen Shower Given for Prospective Bride in Indiana

Princeton Ind Dec 10 Miss Margaret Jones, a prospective bride, hosted a hen shower Friday near here. Guests each brought a hen, totaling twenty five fine egg-layers, while two roosters were slipped in by mischievous men.

Princeton Ind Margaret Jones Here

Auto Run Wrecks Post in Orchard Incident

Special to The Sun Rushville Indiana December 10 Earl and Fern Downey drove past J Mull farm near Mudcreek crossing Arlington reports Earl lost his trousers in the collision and a ten inch post was broken off. A punctured tire was the only other damage observed.

the Sun Rushville Ind Earl Fern Downey J. Mull Mudcreek Crossing Arlington

Hog eats rabbits in strange field test report

Special to The Sun from Pittsboro Indiana December 10 John Gregg reports a hog that follows hunters and snatches rabbits after shooters fire. Harry Whitsett and Mr Barnes of the Indianapolis fire department test here with nine rabbits instead of ten.

Pittsboro Ind John Gregg Harry Whitsett Mr. Barnes Indianapolis Fire Department

Has Unique Appetite Feeds on Cigar Stubs At Anderson Farm

Special to The Sun reports Barry Ferguson an elderly inmate at the Anderson poor farm showing a unique appetite. He eats cigar stubs found around the farm, searches for them, and becomes deathly sick at times but recovers quickly.

Anderson Ind Barry Ferguson Orestes

Benton declines Terre Haute school chief post over contract

TERRE HAUTE Indiana December 10 George W Benton of Indianapolis telegraphed from New York his declination of the superintendency of the Terre Haute schools because the American book company for which he is state agent would not release him from his contract.

Terre Haute, Ind George W. Benton Indianapolis New York Terre Haute American Book Company

Bates of Howell Bates Eliott and Jones Dies in Albuquerque

Demas D. Bates, a prominent lawyer with Howell Bates Eliott and Jones, died Friday afternoon in Albuquerque New Mexico. He was one of northern Indiana's best known lawyers and practiced in South Bend.

South Bend Ind Demas D. Bates Howell Bates, Eliott and Jones Alburquerque N. M Todiana

Sealed Letter Ends Life of Bloomington Merchant

Jacob Benjamin a 35 year old prosperous Bloomington retail merchant left a sealed letter for his sister Mrs M Kuhn of Bedford Ind and ended his life Friday evening by shooting himself in the brain authorities report no other motive or details available at this time.

Bloomington Ind M. Kuhn Bedford Jacob Benjamin

Indianapolis Traveler Thrown From Horse

Dan F. Anderson, a traveling man, was thrown from a horse near Me romatiday and had a leg broken.

WN. Ind Dan F. Anderson Fidianapolis Romatiday

Kern Makes Speech at South Bend Club

John W. Kern spoke at the Indiana club of South Bend on Friday night. He said he would serve as a Democrat in the Senate if elected by the legislature and would represent all Indiana people. Kern noted broad political agreement with Beveridge and the club plans more winter banquets with prominent national figures.

South Bend Ind John W. Kern Indiana Club of United States Senate Indiana Senator Beveridge Wilburn Nesbit United States

Student famed for beauty weds traveling salesman in surprise union

Miss Clarabelle Macomber of Muncie, a Cincinnati Art Institute student, married Armand Bently of Cincinnati in a sudden wedding that surprised her parents. The popular beauty and society figure had been in her second art term, and friends knew of the courtship but not the nuptials.

Muncie Ind Clarabelle Macomber Cincinnati Art Institute Armand Bently Cincinnati

Man Recovers From Bone Neurosis In Own Operation

Tud December 10. George Giltner underwent an operation for neurosis of the bone losing one rib, mirroring Adam Huntington's experience. H. Hi. Hooter was injured while hunting, fell on a log and broke three ribs, but plans to return.

Huntington Tud George Giltner Adam H. Hi. Hooter

Spooling allegations cleared in Anderson eighth grade

Superintendent Pearcy concluded that charges of spooning and escalation among eighth graders were not proven. Twelve students sent home were recalled, with two boys still believed needing further punishment.

Anderson Ind Pearcy

Franklin mayor orders 30 day dog muzzling

In Franklin Indiana on December 10 Mayor Oliver mandated muzzling all dogs for thirty days after a state health board report linked a biting incident to raccoon dogs. Ezra Johnson was among the bitten residents and several dogs carried rabies.

Franklin Ind Oliver State Board of Health Ezra Johnson

Quake Shocks Felt at Georgetown University

Severe earthquake shocks lasting over three hours were recorded at Georgetown University from 4:04 am to 7:09 am Saturday. The strongest vibrations occurred between 5:23 and 5:34 am, with the disturbance estimated to originate 7,000 to 8,000 miles away, indicating a violent character.

Washington Georgetown University

Orphans' home may go in Rushville history

Mrs Bun Bundy resigns as matron of the Rushville Orphans home and the institution may be discontinued leaving thirty six orphans without homes.

Rushville Ind Bun Bundy Orphans’ Home

Rheumatism Epidemis Patent Cure Claim

Advertisement touts a quick cure for chronic and acute rheumatism and back-ache using a syrup of Marsaparilla compound with whiskey or sherry. The formula calls for one ounce each of syrup and Marsaparilla, plus the other two ingredients, to be shaken and taken before meals and at bedtime. Effects said to appear on the first day.

Chen

Directory highlights for The Motor Car Center listings

The page lists car makes and dealers including COLE and STUDEBAKER models with street addresses such as N Penn St and West Market St. It mentions brands like NATIONAL REFINING CO and HEARSEY-WILLIS CO along with oil and grease products and a collection of model numbers and locations in a compact motor trade directory style.

Prizes Awarded for Subscriptions Vote Lead

The contest awards two thousand dollars in gold and one hundred fifty dollars in furniture from the People's Outfitting Company to the candidate who polls the highest number of votes on paid subscriptions across the entire contest.

People’s Outfitting Company

District Three Comprises Indianapolis Territory and Prizes

District No 3 covers the area in Indianapolis south of Michigan street and west of East street. After the 2000 dollars in gold is awarded every district will receive three prizes based on paid and contract subscriptions and coupon votes: a Maxwell touring car a 300 European tour and a 100 Diamond ring.

Indianapolis City of Michigan Street East Street Maxwell

Indianapolis District One voters list filed districting data

A long voter record shows residents and addresses across Indianapolis district lines north of Michigan street and east of Central avenue, with numerous individuals from L. A. Barth to Delbert W. Cox, listing names, streets, and cash amounts for assessments or registrations. The document also notes composition includes Marion county outside Indianapolis and several nearby counties with many listed residents and a wide set of street addresses.

District 6 District Composition Indiana List of Voters

District No 6 comprises Hamilton Boone Hendricks and all territory not in other districts. The list shows numerous individuals and addresses across Indiana including Arcadia Anderson Bloomington Greensburg Kokomo Noblesville Pendleton Delphi Zionsville and others with vote counts such as 84 570 85 055 84 500 68 030 and 51 010. Names include MISS RUTH SHANK MISS SYLVIA MYERS RICE MRS ELLA PERRY MISS MOLLIE TAYLOR and many more across multiple towns.

Ruth Shank Arcadia Agnes Broderick Bloomingdale Ind Sylvia Myers Rice Bloomington Robert Rogers Boonville Myrtle Pedigo Brownsburg Minnie Dewey Estelle Jenkins Cambridge City Ella Perry Center Point Helen Carey Cicero Glenn E. Newton Columbus Bert R. Johns Colfax Kenneth M A. J. Walden Ladoga Cora McCormick Lebanon Nora McGaughey Logansport Hazel Cheesewright Montezuma Lena Woodworth Crawfordsville Pendleton Mary Hale Pittsboro Blancherees Roachdale Wee Fae Mary Ellen Carroll Rushville Vera Darrah Scottsburg Laura Shepherd Seymour Fern Carter Spencer Margaret E. Loveless Thorntown Eva Norris Tipton Warden Thomas Wadena Waveland E. D. Chaille Westport Merle Harvey Whitestown Katie Hoffman Winchester Dora Smith Waynetown Ruth Neidlinger Zionsville G.’S. Brinkley R. R

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