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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1909

Page

2

Saloon Keepers File Four Suits Against Mayor

Four in junction suits were filed in Martin circuit court by saloon keepers to test the law forcing saloons to close 90 days after the option election. The marshal and the mayor of Loogootee are named defendants. Plaintiffs are Richard N. Hinton Joseph M. Sfurt Jos teph McAtee and John F. Williams. Attorney Hiram McCormick represents the plaintiffs.

Loogootee Ind Martin Circuit Loogontee Richard N. Hinton Joseph MI. Sfurt Josteph McAtee John F. Williams Hiram McCormick

Up-to-Date Club Garden Party in Danville

Danville Indiana hosts a major society event at Judge James L. Clark’s home on South street with about 200 guests from nearby towns. The Danville band played as ices and refreshments were served and the band stand was built over a bumble bee nest for amusement.

Danville Ind Judge James L. Clark B&. South Street Indianapolis Lebanon Greencastle Plainfield Judge Clark

Mollycoddle rooster ousted by Shelbyville cat in June

Shelbyville Indiana reports a mollycoddie rooster owned by Mrs. John Leech that drove a sitting hen from the nest and tried the job himself. The bird supposedly starved for three days, while the cat remained on guard. John Griffey's Maltese cat abandoned her litter to pursue a mink, acting as a caregiver to the small animal.

Shelbyville Ind John Leech John Griffey

Pea Season Opens at Van Camp Factory in Martinsville

Martinsville Indiana June 12 The canning factory began a 40 day run as the pea crop is harvested The wagon flow to the plant increases and officials report better quality and a larger crop this year The Van Camp factory prepared to work day and night to handle ripe peas and avoid delays The plant is in good condition and ready for the rush

Martinsville Ind Canning van Camp

Editor and daughter wed in secret ceremony in Nappanee

In Nappanee Indiana on June 12 Miss Mary Taylor Murray daughter of Croy don Murray editor of the Nappanee News returned home saying she planned a South Bend shopping trip. She announced she had married Frank Stinson of Chicago a stock exchange member. The couple obtained a Goshen license and were married in South Bend by Rev Dr Johnson. Parental forgiveness followed as friends offered congratulations.

Nappanee Ind South Bend Mary Taylor Murray Croydon Murray Nappanee News Frank Stinson Chicago The Stock Exchange Goshen Johnson Murray Pansy Kantz

Story of the goal oil stove accident in Advance

Miss Nan cy Schoen, visiting her sister Mrs. H Bennett in Advance Indiana, suffered several severe burns on her arms and breast when a kerosene stove blaze flashed up while lighting it. Mr and Mrs Bennett quickly extinguished the flames to prevent worse injuries.

Advance Ind Nancy Schoen H. ©. Bennett Miss Schoen Mrs. Bennett

Robber suspects arrested on Big Four flyer

In Rochester New York on June 12 five men believed to have entered an express car to rob it were arrested by police and express workers after a struggle on fast mail train No 2. The men claimed they boarded to ride to Buffalo not to steal. Names given include Benjamin Martin and Harvey Edwards of New York City.

Rochester N. Y New York Central Utica Syracuse Cen Ur Lsiullign Buffalo Benjamin Martin New York City Harry Brundage Pleasantville Harvey Se Tris Brooklyn James Maroney Harvey Edwards

Robins Theft Of Handkerchief Sparks Nest Cementing

Huntington Ind June 12 An unusual incident reports a robin stealing a hemstitched handkerchief from W H Shideler’s clothesline. The bird tugged free the pin and carried the cloth to its nest where it was cemented with mud. Mrs Shideler did not remove the item from the nest.

Huntington Ind W. H. Shideler

Miss Golda Krider Struck by Recurrent Spell

Loganport Indiana June 12 Miss Golda Krider of Wabash was brought for treatment of a mysterious spell that robs speech and movement yet leaves faculties intact. She again faltered into the trance, a condition baffling doctors and parents. Her first spell warning note to her parents showed she knew the onset.

Logansport Ind Golda Ikrider Wabash

River Victim Found at Paine's Landing

The body of an unknown floater was found this morning at Paine's Landing in Saluda township, a few miles below Hanover landing. The body rests while awaiting Coroner Ryker to conduct an inquest before burial.

Madison Ind Paine’s Landing Saluda Township Hanover Landing Ryker

Boy Hurt When He Hit Dynamite Cartridge

Brownsburg Indiana June 12 Earl 10 son of Will H Crouch and wife found a dynamite cartridge near their home four miles southwest of Brownsburg He took it to his grandfather workshop and struck it with a hammer causing a massive explosion He was cut in about 14 places on arms and legs but not face A physician treated him and said he would likely recover unless complications arise

Brownsburg Ind Earl Will H. Crouch

Week for Couple Divorces and Remarries in Indiana

Logansport Indiana June 12. A woman recently divorced from her Alabama plantation owner husband wed yesterday in a local ceremony. Alice Chicpalick, who had lived north of Logansport two years, married Hosea R. Lambert of Adamsboro. The bride is 9 and the groom 43.

Logansport Y Ind Alabama Alice Chicpalick Squire Reid Hosea R. Lambert Adamsboro

Fricky Colt Severes Childs Ear In Summer Farm Incident

Fortland Indiana June 12 a 5 year old boy attempting to lead a yearling colt to water caused a serious injury to his 3 year old sister. The colt jumped, stepped on her head, the rug fell off and struck the ear nearly severing it. The child suffered additional injuries to her arms.

Fortland Ind John Wickleman Hter Arras

Monsi eur Beaucaire to Play At Grand Opera House

Indianapolis Knights of Pythias lodge No 56 stages Booth Tarkington play Monsieur Beaucaire at the Grand Opera House next Monday and Tuesday. SS I Conner directs the company with SS I Conner of the Metropolitan School of Music guiding the title role. The lodge will charge admission for the first time after many free productions, aiming for a strong turnout.

Indianapolis Knights of Pythias Booth Tarkington Monsieur Beaucaire Grand Opera House SS. I. Conner Metropolitan School of Music

Oldest Foot Marks in the Country Tell a Tragic Tale

Athens Indiana June 12 Logan D Etnire of Williamsport recalls an accident 34 years ago when his leg was ground off by a power thrashing outfit after he leaped onto the machinery to escape rain soaked boards. He preserves the walnut plank with clear tracks as proof of the event and his surviving leg. The narrative expands into a critical account of city officials and police chief Metzger, accusing them of inaction and intimidation around a shooting of Mr Dowden by Metzger’s squad. A speeding case against W R Sinelsir tied to the incident is noted, with emphasis on a broader drive by automobile owners to oppose Metzger’s methods at a forthcoming Indiana Automobile Club meeting.

Etnire Willamsport Mr. Etnire Logan Dowden Metzger Board of Piblic Safety Meteger Board of Public Safety Lew Cooper Cooper Cavcer Criminal Court W. R. Sinelsir S.r. Dowden Delaware Street Gaylord Hawkins Sinclair Automobile Club of Indiana Denison Hotel Bookwalter Board of Public Works University Club S. W. Cowden

Controversy Over Police Chief Metzger and City Leadership

A critical piece argues Chief Metzger acted wrongly in a shooting and accuses Mayor and Board of Public Safety of protection and inaction. It questions motives, praises courage of officials, and warns of vigilant, dangerous police conduct and political risk.

English Bantam to Meet Phil McGovern in Philadelphia

English bantamweight champion Jim Kendrick makes his American debut at the National A C in Philadelphia meeting Phil McGovern, youngest brother of Terrible Terry, in the wind up. Kendrick is touted as one of the classic birds sent from England. BLISS NATIVE HERBS ad and laundry notices follow.

New York Jim Kendrick England Philadelphia Phil 7IcGovern Terry Kendricks

Denison Hotel Dining Room Provides Special Dinners

Dr E B Brigham, specialist at 18 W Market Indianapolis, advertises cancer treatment as the best today. Also offers consultation for malignant skin disease and notes American plan dining at the Denison Hotel with Tuesday dinners as a special feature.

Denison Hotel E. B. Brigham Market Street Indianapolis Bim

Many Churches in City Plan Sunday Services

The First Christian church at Martindale avenue with Rev. C O Brown schedules Sunday school at 10 and sermon at 11. Children’s Day exercises run 8 tomorrow evening. A temperance meeting is set at the Christian Endeavor Tuesday by Mr B W Stoddard. Several other churches list sermons by Rev Nell McPher son Dr Stansfield Rev Allan B Philpot and Rev Hurlstone with topics on education patriotism and biblical life. A Home Presbyterian program features a children day service and a 3 pm special with Rev H C Clippinger and Claflin university quartet.

First Christian Church Martindale Avenue C. O. Brown Christian Endeavor B. W. Stoddard Helen B. Moses Young Ladies’ Missionary Circle Central Christian Church Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Nell McPherson Stansfield Wll Meridian Street M. E Horatio Ogden Mr. Taylor First Baptist Church Bible School Allan B. Philpott Hurlstone Manual Training High School Roberts Park Church Choral Society George D. Adamson John B. Giltner Ida Gunter Adamson QO. W. Nottingham Ladies' Aid Society R. A. Brown St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sons of the Revolution Dr. Brown William Carson Sutherland Presbyterian Church Susan Elliott Knightstowe Presbyterian Church Beech Grove Lutheran Orphan Society Corner Lake E. Washington Streets William Moll Fort Wayne Ind G. Hahn Ladies of Home Lafayette Peru Tipton Home Presbyterian Church South Grove Riverside Park Brotherhood of the Church Helen Gould Edwin Ray M. E Woodlawn Laurel H. C. Clippinger D. D Dunton Claflin University Clatkin University

Liberal Tax for Fire and Police Protection

An advertisement extols liberal taxes for fire and police protection and promotes a bank claiming safety for all deposits. It boasts Indiana's oldest and strongest company with large capital and surplus, offering 3 percent on savings and welcoming small or large balances.

Indiana

Sporting Man Dying in Chicago Hospital

Chicago June 12 Prof James Kelly of Boston former manager of Mysterious Filly Smith is dying in this city He registered at the Sherman house was moved to the hospital where he grew worse An effort is under way to locate his family and notify them of his condition

Chicago James Kelly Boston Filly Smith Kelly California Sherman House

Reilly Shines for Louisville in Win Over St. Paul

Louisville defeated St. Paul for the second straight game as Puttmann pitched well after a layoff. Reilly, newly acquired from the St. Louis Nationals, debuted at shortstop and impressed, with Cockman delivering standout play at third base.

Reilly Louisville St. Paul Puttmann St. Louis Nationals Cockman

Marion County Sheriff Sales Notice Summary

Multiple sheriff sales in Marion County Indiana list three deeds from 1905 to 1909. Plaintiffs include Frank Haas Dora B Brown State Life Insurance and Webster E Dietz. Property stakes involve lots 9 and 10 in Schofield Harrison addition Indianapol is and Lot 21 in Holmes West End and Lot 73 in Elizabeth Talbotts subdivision. Auctions set for June 1909 with bids for rents profits or fee simple. Local court clerk, sheriff Jacob Woessner, and attorney co W Appleman are named.

Superior Court Marion County Indiana Frank Haas Ralph W. Bauman Court House Schofield Harrison and Company Indianapolis Jacob Woessn Circuit Court Dora B. Brown Henry E. Brown Seidensticker Holmes West End Jacob Woessner State Life Insurance Company Webster E. Dietz Inatana Elizabeth ‘Talbott Acob Worfassner Sherif

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