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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1910
Page
3
In Clark township Indiana this July women like Mrs James Harp Mrs Dave Miller and Mrs Bud Freeman join harvest crews driving autos to pull binders and gather wheat hay and oats. Farmers faced late harvests and scarce male help as many workers left for western opportunities.
Edward Shields of Indianapolis, special representative of Sullivan & Considine International Theatrical company, organizes a stock company with 75000 capital to own a new 50000 vaudeville theater in Terre Haute Indiana. The theatrical company will lease the house from the stock company with Charles Filbeck named manager.
In Odon Indiana on July 23 four families linked to a local restaurant boil ham poisoning. The households of Tid Cooper Henry Farlow id Soliday who recently moved from Bedford and EB Baker are affected. Mrs Cooper was saved by urgent medical care as a meat sample was sent to Dr J N Hurty for analysis.
In Anderson Indiana July 23 Zinnethon Maddy now at his uncle’s home is tied to an attempted self harm case. John Hopkins remains hospitalized with four bullets in head and body but shows improvement with doctors reporting he may recover if no complications arise and lead removal is pending.
South Bend Indiana July 23 Mrs Mary L Hine presented a large plot of ground to the city creating another playground for children. The donation ensures playgrounds in all sections of the city and expands recreational spaces across South Bend.
Rushville Indiana July 23 William McCormick aged 12 fell from a windmill tower halfway up a Tom Miller farm and struck his head on a wooden platform. Doctors fear a skull fracture. Bliss native Hurbs 225 W Wasb
Special to The Sun Columbus Ind July 23 Mrs Albert Sprague widow of a man murdered by Ben Noble according to Noble s confession will not return to the Shank farm to erase murder evidence The house is to be razed carpenters already work on a new structure Mrs Sprague remains in bed at her sister in law s home unable to speak above a whisper Neighbors plan to tend her crops and provide support
In Noblesville Indiana the Hamilton county Democratic convention posed 16 campaign questions to Rep. Frank A. Morrison of Frankfort. Questions from E. E. Neal covered local option versus state platform, Bryan speaking engagement, shipments of intoxicants into dry areas, and committee handling. Morrison answered in the convention’s principal address.
Martinsville Inc. July 23. William Kent, arrested on an arson charge in the destruction of a barn owned by Mrs. Mary Be Meneff, has sued her and her daughter Hattie McNeff for 820,000 for damage to his reputation. Kent and his wife were recently divorced, and a prior alienation suit against Mrs. McNeff was settled with the divorce.
Fortville Indiana reports the tri county fair serving Madison Hancock and Hamilton counties runs September 29 to 22 with a final day automobile parade on a 12 mile course. A $50 salt flag prize goes to the county with the most automobiles in line.
A two year old boy from Coots Corner, son of Mr and Mrs Clem Pruet, was found drinking cecal oil from a can left on a window ledge. He was in critical condition when discovered, the can tilted to his lips as if seeking the oil. The incident occurred in Rushville Indiana on July 23.
A. Y. Comstock, a key Kokomo real developer promoter of its first gas well and builder with his brothers of the Kokomo and Frankfort railroad, died in New York City.
Richmond Ind July 23 John F Robbins county attorney states the State Board of Tax Commissioners is right in declaring the North A Street Friends church school property taxable while leased to a business college.
Greensburg Indiana July 23 A formal affidavit charging Ben Noble with malice has been filed by Prosecuting Attorney G W Bruce. Arthur St Clair of Old Fort Albert Sprague is named in the case as part of the background and proceedings.
Ambition builds confidence and inspires others to help. People tend to support someone actively striving to become a notable figure in the business world. The message emphasizes pursuing growth with determination to earn trust and assistance.
Strong Company promotes ambition oriented savings urging readers to open a savings account and begin contributing today to steadily build toward personal goals and future success.
In Hammond Indiana Mike Jane butcher seeks John Busezkowski Whiting official blamed for dog death and a riot erupts at the shop. A prankish plan involving a sack containing a dead spaniel escalates to customers clamoring for chops as police are summoned to quell the disorder.
Greensburg Indiana July 23 The soft drink dispenser of John Dannacher was raided Friday and he was arraigned before the mayor on the charge of selling beer under the name of Tonica He was fined 100 dollars The case was appealed to the county court This is the third blind tiger arrest since Greensburg went dry under local option.
The St James Episcopal church of Newcastle Indiana marks its 25th anniversary with Sunday services led by Rev William Hellman rector and Bishop Knickerbacker of Indianapolis in attendance alongside other Indiana church members.
Huntington Ind July 23 Mr and Mrs James Adams of this county have celebrated sixty years of marriage The husband is 86 and the wife 183 They moved to the county nearly thirty years ago Adams farms and tends to his invalid wife in the home
Rushville Indiana July 23 W B Wright auditor of the I and traction line resigns to enter newspaper work with brother Nat Wright at Toledo Ohio on the Toledo Blade He was formerly in the accounting department of the Indianapolis Journal.
The Northern Indiana Editorial association on Thursday urged Senators Beveridge and Shively to vote for the Nelson bill which would prohibit the government from printing return cards on envelopes. The group announced Mishawaka will host next year's annual meeting.
Mooresville Indiana hosts the fortieth annual meeting of old settlers of Morgan and adjoining counties on Tuesday, August 2. Special to The Sun reports the event will bring local residents and descendants together for the commemorative gathering in Mooresville.
In Anderson Indiana on July 23 Wesley Allen and 13 year old Grace Snodgrass who eloped are held by police in Fostoria Ohio. A young man named C Gerdner was also arrested with them and remains in custody.
In Huntington Indiana on July 23 Mrs Frank Smith of Oak Street was struck by a touring car driven by a farmer. She narrowly escaped injury due to clearance under the axle, fell beneath the vehicle as it passed, and was later carried away by workmen who found her uninjured.
Evansville Indiana July 2 Employees of the L N shops were notified Saturday of a six percent wage raise. The increase became effective June 15 as envelopes were distributed from the pay window.
Crawfordsville Indiana July 23 Harry Russell age 22 suffered a severe injury when a shotgun fired prematurely while he was rabbit hunting. The accident occurred yesterday with medical aid brought to the scene. Russell was treated for the loss of his left hand and was reported in stable condition.
Mrs Permelia Turley aged 102 years and 6 months heads a five generation 120 member family. In Orleans Indiana she enjoys almost daily automobile trips with her sons grandsons or great grandsons. The Turley clan traces to a North Carolina colony that came by wagon over Indian trails.
Markle Indiana July 23 The school board cancels plans for a large addition or a new school structure choosing to use the old building this fall due to lack of funds. The building had been condemned by the state board of health a year ago.
Roy McDowell and H H Strole are constructing a heavier-than-air flying machine in Auburn Indiana as of July 20. The effort signals local interest in aviation innovation and teamwork between the two builders amid early flight experimentation.
In Columbus Indiana on July 23 a hen owned by Dr E G Rogenas of Hope laid six eggs at one time, setting a local record. One egg was hard shelled and regulation size while the others were smaller and soft shelled.
Warren, July 23 The mother of Thomas Smethurst killed in an automobile crash here Wednesday lies prostrated with grief. The widow of the young man is in northwestern Canada on a visit and is far from a telegraph station, delaying the death notice and funeral plans.
Special to The San. Shelbyville Indiana July 23 Yelling with surprise Cyrus Young Bert Evans and Frank Marks fell from the top of a load of hay Friday when a six foot black snake suddenly shot up from the center of the rick None were bitten.
Portland July 23—Stephen A Dr Whipple has penned a historical recovery tale. The fragment describes a romantic arc tied to local history, with no further details available beyond the author’s intent and location.
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