farmer captures four foot eagle after fierce field struggle
Evansville Indiana July 19 A farmer named Albert Bennimen trapped a large eagle in a cornfield a few miles below the city. The bird fought hard and severely cut Bennimen s hands before he could capture it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Albert Bennimen
Bennimen
Follies of Aerial Company 2 Seeks News From Fire Station
A severely injured Fire Department member from the Presto-Lite explosion remains in serious condition at home on Evison Street. Firemen visit him. Bert Marshall of City Dispensary Ambulance calls on old friends. A police baseball miscue with the Tossetls is recalled by Capt. Asche as the brewing company tale unfolds. Harry Campbell of Irvington keeps the Toads lively at the fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seat. Follies
Evison Street
Bert Marshall
Bert
Brighton Beach
Indianapolis Candy Company
Capt. Asche
Tosseti Brewing Company
Cool Comfort in Hot Weather Diet Advice
A brief note discusses how hot weather raises bodily heat and suggests selecting a reasonable diet with fresh foods to stay cool and energetic. It warns that improper foods generate more heat and that careful food choices can ease discomfort during extreme heat.
Lincoln Cedar Tree to Be Made Into Souvenirs
In Lincoln City Indiana a cedar tree planted by Abraham Lincoln as a boy blew over and was saved by A P Fenn of Tell City He plans to make souvenirs from the wood and will present pieces to President Taft former President Roosevelt Robert T Lincoln Henry Waterson and Gov Thomas R Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln City
A. P. Rhodes
A. P. Fenn
Tell City
Horse Drowns After River Ferry Accident
Washington July 19 Joseph Gough loses horse and buggy in a ferry accident between Daviess and Pike counties. Gough stepped from the buggy to dip water when the horse moved toward the edge and toppled the buggy causing it to sink with the horse. The buggy remains missing. loss set at 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Gough
Gough
Portersville
Daviess
Pike
Divorce Granted After Wife Goes Walking With Boarder
Frank Nernheim testified in circuit court that his wife Ella Nernheim told him to stay at home with their baby while she walked with a boarder. Judge Funk granted the decree of divorce on Thursday afternoon in South Bend Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Ella Nernheim
Frank Nernheim
Funk
Evansville man shoots two companions then escapes
In Newtonville area, 30 year old Alonzo Deeds shot and killed E. D. Real, 28, instantly and seriously wounded Oliver Bout, all riding home in a farm wagon. Deeds fled on foot as officers pursue him. Real leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Alonzo Deeds
E. D. Real
Oliver Bout
Newtonville
Deeds
Real
Temperance group seeks to void Bristol vote over illegal ballots
In Bristol Virginia on July 8, 107 voters who marked wet allegedly had poll taxes paid by others. The temperance faction has filed a petition asking the election be set aside or that illegal votes be stricken from the record, potentially altering the dry versus wet outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Temperance
Hoosier Editors Plan South Bend Outing
Indiana Republican Editors association members visit South Bend for a week of tours. They HQ at the Oliver hotel, tour Notre Dame and St. Marys, inspect the dam at Berrien Springs, dine at Twin Springs, ride with Grahm and Morton in Lake Michigan, lunch in Mishawaka, tour factories and lighting systems, fish at Hudson Lake, and end with park theater visits and newspaper office tours guided by the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Indiana Republican Editors’ Association
Oliver Hotel
Notre Dame
St. Mary's
Southern Michigan
Berrien Springs
Rhode Island
Springbrook
Majestic and Scenic Theaters
Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Must Work Highways in Fairmount
Jonesboro Indiana July 13 Rufus Whitson town marshal compels able bodied residents within the town to labor on streets or pay cash to hire workers. He has recorded 133 workers so far with 27 still to complete the town tax by work or payment. Soldiers and sick people are exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Ind
Rufus Whitson
Whitson
Tex
Body of Woman Found in Pond on Wer Farm
Lawrenceburg Ind July 19 The body of Miss America Dorman aged 65 was recovered yesterday from a pond on her farm. She had been missing several days. No reason can be assigned for her taking her life, but indications point to death by her own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Ind
America Dorman
Bonner enters race for Fourth district council
Paul Bonner a longtime Democratic worker and coal dealer announces his bid for city council in the Fourth district. He resides at 237 North Addison Street and operates a coal business at 14422 West Washington Street. He is a west side property owner with strong standing and is expected to draw support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bonner
Democratic Party
Bonner
W. Washington Street
Addison Street
Hisgen Brothers Visit as Independence Party Declines
Thomas L. Hisgen, former Independence League presidential candidate, arrives in Evansville with his brother George P. Hisgen to discuss a possible realignment with the Democratic party. He argues the Independence party is dead and will seek reforms by joining Democrats, noting New York supporters favor a return to the old party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Thomas L. Hisgen
Independence League Ricket
George P. Hisgen
New York
Fred L. Hisgen
Thomas Hisgen
Independence Party
Democratic Party
Hisgen
Athlete Badly Hurt During Trapeze Show at Jacobsville
Ernest Fares of the Jacobsville Athletic club fell while performing on a trapeze in Evansville on July 19. He fractured his hips and suffered internal injuries, with severe damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ini
Ernest Fares
Jacobsville Athletic Club
Pennsylvania's New York Chicago Record Ends 4 Year Run
The Pennsylvania Railroad's 18 hour Pennsylvanian between New York and Chicago completed four years of service with 2 922 trips, 1 461 each direction. It ran 2 655 744 miles, 2 145 740 in schedule, and was on time or within five minutes on 2 320 trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Statement of the Condition of the Casualty Company of America
Auditor of State certifies the Casu alty Company of America at 52 William Street New York as of December 31 1908 with capital 6 500 000 and assets totaling 3 310 689 66. Liabilities 1 085 330 23 include unadjusted losses 260 691 58 and reserves 693 813 75. Signed by J C Billheimer Indiana Auditor of State March 13 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Casualty Company of America
William Street
New York
N. Y
Lyman A. Spalding
Chauncey
S. Miller
Jadenans
State of Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
E. I
Beaia
J. C. Billheimer
County Board Grants May 1909 Per Diem and Expenses
Marion County Indiana commissioners approve per diem allowances for deputy county officials including C Morrow Edw O Day and Harry Neff with various listed amounts. Other items include bridge and road expenses, and miscellaneous reimbursements to several named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Commissioners
County OF
Marion
Indiana
C. ©. Morrow
Center Township
O'Day
Harry Neff
M. Mochnne
Ryan
Robt
E. Mithen
Keen Zink
Clinton Huff
Jes. Fitzgerald
Bruce
Geo. W. Eha
Pleasant Run
Bec
W. Fife
Indian Tek
A. W. Moore
Surtige
Bagte
Middleton Broom
Joeph_ Britow
James L. Fieser
Carrie Lombard
Ella B. McCoy
Edith Spray
Assesor Center
J. L. Spitznagel
Wm H. Champion
J. F. O'Connor
John Moriarty
Indianapolis
Mfrs. & Carpenters’ Union
C. Koehring & Bro
Wm. A. Artman
Moore Grocery Co
Varney Electrical Purely. Co
Chas. Myers
Albert Stuckmeyer
Edward H. Shaw
S. L. Montgomery
P. M
Lena Kraft
R. H. Bryson
RH. Bryson
W. S. We
Wm. Keehn
Elmer Overly
James Campbell
Wm Townsend
Joe Williamson
Isaac Barfield
Porter Brooks
Court House
G. A. Hailer
I. N. Norwood
A. Witthott
Wim. Cook
Jerome H. Jacoby
R. McClintock
Douglass Roberts
B. McLachlan
Wm Morgan
John Sullivan
J. Guluzo
Turk
Geo. Yanthis
Wm. W. Richardson
J. H. Dencan
B. H. Corley
Geo. Sanderson
Solomon B. Meaux
Louis B. Thompson
Thos. Miller
A. D. Shaw
Geo. Shaffer
Samuel Adams
Harry Bridwell
Harry Deputy
Bert Deputy
Walter Escott
Verne Faulkenberg
Robt. Hiarding
Benno Mitchell
Harry Milton
L. McNees
D. John Morford
Geo. Pendleton
M.D
Pasees Work
Chas. Royster
S. A. Sherman
H. Rosenberg
M. D
Marie Rosenberg
Louis R. Land
Bert Bowles
August Dietz
Smith F. Reger
John KcBride
John Biner
Dentention
Asylum
Fred Scholtz
F. P. Davis
T.H. Greer
Geo. McMillan
Oliva Meyers
Fannie Crose
Rose Malee
Mary Pell
H. R. McKinstray
Marie Haslop
M Dd
Geo. Pfeiffer
E. D. Mellette
Thad. S. Gurley
John Franklin
Frank Eaton
John J. Blackwell
Aslavy
Catherine M. Blackwell
Michael F. Dalton
R. S
Jaitl
Marla Haslop
Walter Hoskins
John S. Hollingsworth
County Board of Health
Joan R. Carr
Chas. T. Kaelin
C. B. Lockhart
Edward R. Parmelese
A. A. Womack
James E. Berry
M. Bb. Frey
Joseph Iwasberg
Jacob Woessneh
E. J. Robison
Dufford Morrow
Per Diem
H. A. Hutcheson
Jas. K. King
Louisa Richards
P. HH. Odd
Center Tp. Assessor
Wm. H. Champsion
Marion County Expenditures Detailed in Ledger
A lengthy ledger lists numerous payments and contracts for Marion County roads bridges and public buildings. Items include Volpp & Fritz culverts and Buck Creek bridge work, concrete and wall repairs, courthouse and jail expenses, salaries for county officers and deputies, and various for the Workhouse and Asylum, with totals and numerous vendor names and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Washington Street
Marion County Construction Co
West Bank
Morris Street
Volpp & Fritz
Buck Creek
Geo
S. N
Faravel
Henry C. Adams
Adams & C
Buick- Losey Bee Vray Cie C
St. L. Ry. Co
Henry Doliman
Indels
Auto ‘Hire Repair Co
A. B.meyer & Co
John Newett
Standard Oil Co
Joseph W. Buchanan
B. L. Blue
Ernest Robb
George Negray
Anton L. Witte
Kelijah Asbury
Samuel Askeen
Herfry Wiese
Horace L. Smith
A. L. Rus3
Perry Hanes
Wm. J. Heath
Wm. Millspaugh
Cc. A. Minnemeyer
Elijah Hoffman
J E. George
Frank Copeland
Jacob Wonsacer
Assasaor Center
Edward Shaw
Michael Robinins
Michael Schnider
Ffelfer
E. D. Mellette
Thad
Gurley
John Franklin
Rank Eaton
George Pferfer
Alary
Frank Eaton
W. S. Whitley
Wm. Keehn
Elmer Overly
James Campbell
Wm. Townsend
Joe Williamson
Isaac Hairfield
Porter Brooks
G. A. Haller
I. N. Norwood
A. Witthoft
Cook
Jerome H. Jacoby
R. McClintock
Mouglas Roberts
B. McLuchlan
Wm. Mor-gan
John Sulliven
J. Guluze
M. Turk
Geo. Yanthis
Wm. Ww. Richardson
J. H. Duncan
B. H. Corley
Geo. Sanderson
Solomon B. Meaux
Louis B. Thompson
Thomas Miller
A. D. Shaw
Geo. Shaffer
Adams
Harry Bridwell
Rescue Mission
Alpha Home
Home of the Good Shepherd
Sisters of Charity
Litcls
Sisters of the Poor
Underwood Typewriter Co
Sentinel Printing Co
Wm. Wehling Co
Shelton & Willis
John Stewart
Wayne Township
Price Bros
E. F. King
B. F. King
Washington Township
Clarence Gest
G. F. Hesler
M. D
W. Carr
James M. Ie
H. Acre
A. W. Denny
R.H
Thomas Gentle
Indianapolis News
the Sunglishing Co
Indianapolis Asylum For
Universal Adding Machine Co
County Board of Review
Board of State Charities
Transportation
Aaron
Farmers’ Institute
Sentinel Printee Co
Pri Iet Printing Co
Settee Letees
Otto C. Beck
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Duesseldorfer
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Man
Big Eagle
Polige Arid
Harry Campbell
Irvington
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Michigan
Lincoln
Seattle, Wash
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
St. Louis
Peoria
San Francisco
Washington St
H. R. Daly
Hoosier
Fairmount
WER
Thomas Hisden
Gkasy
Lew Shank
J. M.bour Co
Farmers’ Protective Dairy Ass‘n
Bryce Baking Co
J. Burgess Brown
Algerta N Orm
Indianapolis Water C
Indianapois Light and Heat Co
Chas Ee Cross
Indianapolis Water Co
Jackson Hill Coal‘and Coke Co
Burgess Brown
Standard On Co
Southern Lead Co
Albert R. Worm
Union Carbide Sales Co
Wm. Rowse & Son
J. ©. Perry & Co
A. B. Meyer & Co
Merchants’ Ice Co
Maret Dept. Store Co
Geo. Hitz & Co
Haag Drug
the & Leischmann Co
C. ©. Cotton
H. T. Conde Implement Co
L. S. Ayres & Co
Acme-Evans Co
Asylum For
Vonnegut Hardware Co
J. W
EB. Cotton
Royse Electric Co
Pettis Dry Goods Co
J. C. Perry & Co
W. D. Norton
Maron Dept.ee Co
F.C. Kamps, Jr
W. H. Jackson
Lilly & Stalnaker
SLB
Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Co
Indianapolis Light and Heat Co
Herrington Light Co
Ind. Indus
van Camp Hardware and Iron Co
J. M. Vinet & Co
Standard CV Co
Southern Seed Co
Wm. Shuey
T Humphreys & Bargent
Edward McGuff
Standard Met
Elec. Co
F. H. Cheyne Elec. Co
Son Eee
H. T. Conde
Western Union Tel. Co
D. W. Reedy & Co
Asylum For Insane
Acme- Evans Co
Aldag Paint and Varnish Co
Bush’s Seed Store
J. M. Bour Co
Columbia Conserve Co
O. E. Cotton
the Fleischman Co
Wm. Gale Milling Co
Indels. Coal Co
Indels. Water Co
Knight & Jillson Co
Liberty Mfg. Co
Roch Iron
Ida Weaver Sheridan
Walter H. Guion
Thomas E. Boyd
M. L. Gowdy
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