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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

3

Heller Leads Capital Nationals In High League Score

Heller of the Capital Nationals posted a season high 275 in his second game at Pastime alleys while Reichenbach had the previous best at 25. Papenbrock of the Marotts rolled 201 215 and 199 for a 204 series average. Capital National fell to the Kingans.

Heller Capital Nationals Reichenbach Papenbrock Marotts Capital National Kingans Water Companys Central Unions The Taggarts Liebers Ballards Browns Abattoirs

Breaks Kneecap in Ice Fall

Ear Rogers of Connersville Maryland slipped on ice and suffered a broken kneecap in a February accident.

Connersville Rogers

Old Soldier Falls 40 Feet to His Death in Shoals

In Shoals Indiana on February 17 James Willinama an elderly pensioner and former soldier died after toppling from a 40 foot bluff above the wagon bridge near the river. Authorities believe the fall was accidental though suicide is not ruled out. He lived alone and was known to frequent the bluff.

Shoals Ind James Willinama Williams

Former Indianan Not Murdered at Ohio Town

Hartford City Indiana February 17 Jacob Garver oil well driller and minor speculator eight or nine years ago was found dead in a Belleville Ohio creek. Reports claimed murder and body hidden under a saloon but Richland county prosecutor denies the tale as a ploy to aid a local option election. He calls Garver’s death accidental with no murder suspicion.

Hartford City Ind Jacob Garver Belleville Richland County Garver

Burglars Again Strike Dentists in Washington Parish

Burglars entered the dental parlor of Smiley and Van Osdel in Washington Indiana and took $60 worth of gold from the safe. This is the third robbery at the practice.

Washington Ind Smiley & van Osdel

Hoosier Killed by Train in Montana

Announcement of the death of John Beasley at Great Falls Montana in this city brings regret to many friends. He was run down and killed by a train.

Montana Linton Ind John Beasley Great Falls Mont

Indiana Hoosiers Prep for Chicago Game Friday

Bloomington reports the Indiana University basketball team trains for a Friday night game against Chicago in Bloomington. The squad focuses on strategy and conditioning ahead of the home clash.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University Chicago

Franklin Falls to Butler in Rough 15-10 Clash

Franklin lost to Butler by a score of 15 to 10 in a hard fought game described as the roughest ever seen in Franklin.

Franklin Ind Butler

Indiana motorcycle club seeks incorporation plans

The Indiana Motorcycle club submitted articles of incorporation to the secretary of state on Tuesday. The group aims to host the Federation of American Motorcyclists next July. Directors are G. Hart Hamilton, Fred I. Willis and L. M. Wainwright.

Indiana Motorcycle Club G. Hart Hamilton Fred I. Willis L. M. Wainwright

Bridge Teas Held for Visiting Guests in Talbott Home

Mrs John H Talbott hosted a seven table bridge afternoon at her Talbott Avenue residence. Honored guests included Mrs Charles Greenstreet of New York visiting Mrs Jason Greenstreet and Miss Sade Johnson of Los Angeles visiting the Misses Kyle.

John H. Talbott Talbott Avenue Charles Greenstreet New York Jason Greenstreet Sade Johnson Los Angeles Cal Kyle

Battery A Triumph Over Indianapolis A in Armory Showdown

Battery A defeated the Indianapolis A. Co. basketball team 73 to 18 at the Curtis armory. Goodlet of the Athletics was hurt early and Traub replaced him. The Indianapolis Senators extended their winning streak by beating the Crescents 12 to 2.

Battery A Indianapolis A. Co Curtis Armory Goodlet Athletics Traub Indianapolis Senators Crescents Mahan Bets

Ed Curley Selections and Rescue at Centre Marshes

A list of race selections from Ed Curley spans six races featuring horses such as Miss Vigilant Lady Fitzherbert and Jeanette Autumn Maid and more. A separate note reports the most probable winner Baltronie ashore off Centre Marshes S I with 12 crew rescued by breeches buoy after a cold, numb ordeal.

Miss Vigilant Brown Jug Redemption Lady Fitzherbert Merrigo Joe Fallert Jeanette Autumn Maid

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