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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
3
Miss Lulu Hossler, 18, father Thomas Hossler, was followed by Oscar Hepler and a companion in Nappanee Indiana on January 29. They attacked her in an alley. her clothing was torn and she defended herself with a long hatpin. Hepler was fined one dollar and costs.
Jan 2 Decatur Ind quilting bees told as delightful links to mothers and grandmothers. Mrs J A Fuhrman hosted as local women shared conversation while needles flew over a quilt. Noon dinner praised for its excellence and hospitality.
Rev. L. J. Bauman traveling secretary of the Brethren missionary board says merry widow hats must be removed at upcoming Warsaw meetings. He notes 18 conversions in the past two weeks and adds that worshippers look prettier without those hats.
Claud Trusler was attacked by a muskrat while walking under an electric light in Oakland City Ind. The rat bit his foot and tore at his clothing before he finally killed it after a prolonged struggle.
An essay contrasts the joy of work with the demanding grind of daily labor highlighting health and nourishment. It advocates Grape-Nuts as a nourishing daily food supported by testimonials and consumer enthusiasm. The piece cites engine and boiler analogy to stress proper nutrition for strength and productivity.
Casper Brown sues in Kosciusko circuit court alleging his son and daughter and son-in-law used his frail condition to obtain real estate. He seeks to undo the deed and $600 in damages, saying he was promised a home mortgage and tax payments but the arrangement failed and the mortgage was foreclosed.
St Philips parish grows with 400 families and 700-seat church to rise at Rural and North streets. Rev George J Smith assists in organizing and overseeing construction of a Bedford stone and red brick church costing about 20000 dollars. Brick work to start Monday if weather permits.
Indiana florists hosted a banquet Thursday night at the Columbia Club for members of the American Carnation Society in session. The event marked the close of the carnation show. Trophies were awarded for various contest entries as trophies were presented and toasts given at German House auditorium.
At the Main Street M E Church in New Albany Indiana the revival includes a “What Would Jesus Do” movement. Congregants pledge to imitate Jesus’ behavior for one week and more than 60 have already taken the pledge as numbers grow.
Reverend C H DeVoe told a mass meeting at Peru Indiana's Methodist church that women favor dogs over their own children. He questioned what the world is coming to as women rely on nurses and car dogs while out riding, drawing astonished reactions from the crowd.
In Sullivan Indiana a petition seeks a city government election amid business support. The movement, started two months ago by local businessmen, previously failed four years ago. Sullivan has about 6,000 inhabitants.
Dr. Ernst Stahlhuth of Columbus has received a golden eagle sent to Cincinnati for taxidermy. The bird, belonging to George Craig of Clifty, is described as the county's largest golden eagle, measuring six and a half feet from tip to tip.
Mr Craig preserves a mounted bird he shot near his home. The bird sits on an artificial stump in his house as a relic of his hunting prowess.
Moore's Hill Indiana January 29 The large country residence of William Dean burned yesterday morning. Loss estimated at 2500 with 1300 insured. Mr Dean, at Moore's Hill when the blaze started, was thrown from his horses while turning them and he was injured.
William Leslie a motorman on the F and C traction line reports that his car coming out of Prescott toward Shelbyville killed a large coon crossing the tracks.
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