Three Iron Workers Killed by Falling Girder
Three men were killed when a heavy girder fell at the Big Four railroad elevated tracks near the baseball grounds on West Washington Street. William E. Stulf 32 of Cincinnati Fred Munson 38 of Pekin Illinois and Richard Lawrence 39 of Chicago were all married and worked as structural iron workers. A derrick hoisting the girder caused a broken chain and the tragedy. William Huff brother of one worker narrowly escaped.
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Big Four Railroad
William E. Stulf
Cincinnati
Fred Munson
Pekin
Richard Lawrence
Chicago
Structural Iron
Place Tuesey
Joseph “Tuff
William Huff
Cl. Ll. Beck
Huff
Lawrence
Munson
New Jersey St
Mayor Raises Fine for Sunday Drunks in Linton
In Linton Indiana on March 18 Mayor Riley reclassed Sunday drunks into a distinct category and raised the fine. A Sunday drunk now costs $19.80 including costs up from $11.80, with several offenders affected by the new scale.
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Linton
Ind
Riley
New Albany Church Ready for Dedication
New Albany Indiana March 18 The new Central Christian church here is completed and will be formally dedicated Sunday morning April 12 Elder Z T Sweeney of Columbus will act as master of ceremonies and the pastor Rev B F Cato will be assisted by ministers from other cities The structure cost 20000 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
New Central Christian Church
Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
B. F. Cato
Democrats secure Denver hotel rooms for July convention
National convention candidates move early to Denver set up campaign headquarters as leaders from key states arrive to arrange accommodations. Officials reassure hotel managers and restaurateurs pledge not to raise prices during the July event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
L. L. Schultz
Denver Chamber of Commerce
National Committee
Justice of the Peace denounced in Heady case verdicts
A writ seeks to force Justice Grant Hollingsworth of Haughville to hear Orville B. Heady's motion to set aside a default. Oswald sued for possession and 35 dollars damages while Heady, at his mother's funeral, was unaware and claims the judge added 16 dollars for cigars, prompting a rehearing request and Heady's claim of being ordered out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Justice of the Peace
Grant Hollingsworth
Haughville
Orville B. Heady
Justice’s Court
Heady
W. Washington St
Oswald
Hollingsworth
Squire Hollingsworth
Drugists to Review Label Law Provisions in Statehouse
A meeting of Indianapolis druggists will be held in room 12 of the statehouse next Monday afternoon to study the provisions of the new label law which went into effect March 1. Led by H. E. Barnard state pure food and drug commissioner, the gathering aims to clarify compliance requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Statehouse
H. E. Barnard
State’ Pure Food and Drug
Richard Neff Seeks Township Trustee Seat in Democratic Run
Richard Neff of the Tenth ward announced Tuesday his candidacy for township trustee as a Democrat. He ran four years ago, has never held office, and is a former railroad man who earned a heroism medal for a wreck.
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Richard Neff
Tenth Ward
Neff
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health and Purifies Blood
Advert reads Hood's Sarsaparilla as a preventive and cure for grip colds fevers rheumatism and indigestion. It cites testimonials from A S Heat Bina Levine and Joseph Lewis praising recovery and weight gain after use. Sold everywhere in liquid form or Sarsatabs with 100 doses for one dollar by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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Hood
A. S. Heat
Adams Centre
N. Y
Bina. Levine
Village Street
Boston
Mass
Joseph Lewis
Alpine Street
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Indiana moves to seize unpaid fines for school fund
The state through Fassett A. Cotton launches bulletins on unpaid fines and dodged taxes. Thousands of dollars may be in justices courts. about $100,000 yearly could go to the school fund. Justices and court officers who remit fines with fees are blamed. county superintendents will check courts to ensure payment and proper allocation. Circuit courts and grand juries will enforce returns and collections to boost the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fassett A. Cotton
Department of Public Instruction
Justice Courts
Circuit Courts
Grand Juries
Recovery suits loom over county finances
Talks focus on reclaiming county funds after investigations of records. One suit targets Cyrus J. Clark former county auditor over plat book payments. others hinted. County attorney ruling limits sheriff meal reimbursements to 18 cents per meal and 40 cents per day in some cases, prompting potential additional suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus J. Clark
Clark
John Buckleshaus
Odd Fellows Lodge Instituted in Sandusky Indiana
A new Odd Fellows lodge with 40 charter members was instituted in Sandusky Indiana by Deputy Grand Master Will Earhardt assisted by W A Watson O G Barmard J E Oliver and Theodore Strume. Officers named include B T Riley noble grand J W Bennett vice noble grand Otis Nation secretary and Louis Ruddell treasurer. The Northeast W C U will hold a public meeting in Grace M E church with Rev Zaring opening address and musical performances by Miss Humfeld of Muncie followed by talks by Rev J R Henry Felix T McWhirter and Rev F J Wilson.
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Sandusky
Ind
Odd Fellows
Will Earhardt
W. A. Watson
O. G. Barmard
J. E. Oliver
Theodore Strume
Milroy
Adams
Sandusky Lodge
B.T. Riley
Noble Grand
J. W. Bennett
Otis Nation
Louis Ruddell
Grace M
BE. Church
Zaring
Miss Humfeld
Muncie
J. R. Henry
Felix T. McWhirter
F. J. Wilson
Worthy People Ready to Plant Gardens
The Sun receives many requests for seed as citizens join a garden push. Senator Hemenway helps by sending ferd seed to worthy households this spring, inviting more to request care for flowers and vegetables to beautify homes and supply daily bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemenway
Ferd
State withdraws support for Eclectic Medical College of Indiana
The State Board of Medical Examination and Registration withdraws recognition from Eclectic Medical College of Indiana after 1998 graduates, citing inadequate equipment. Recognized colleges include Physio Medical College of Indiana, Indiana Medical College, and State College of Physicians and Surgeons. The ruling was announced Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclectic Medical College of Indiana
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Physio- Medical College of Indiana
Indiana, Medical College
State College of Physicians and Surgeons
Births and notices from Gity Record for a Day
Births list several families with new babies, including Melville and Maud Surface's girl and Leonard and Lorata Bagnoli's girl, with addresses across the city. The section also records deaths from military tuberculosis and other causes, marriages, and building pursuits with listed addresses and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville and
Maud Surface
E. Schiller
Elmore and
Mionie Somervile
N. Hamilton
Ave
Leonard and
Lorata Bagnoli
New Jersey
Charles and
Fiora Chastone
Wheeler
W. McCarty
George and
Helena Griswald
S. Harding
Christopher and
Lulu Wishmire
Richland-avre
Hermann and
Minnie Peffily
Michigan-st
William and
Margaret Beckwith
Bellefontaine St
Judge Hiram Brownley Visits Judge Leander Monks
Marion Indiana judge Hiram Brownley calls on Supreme Court Justice Leander J. Monks on Tuesday to exchange legal lore and greetings with an old friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Brownley
Marion
Ind
Leander J. Monks
Supreme Court
Charles C Oakey Dies
Charles Cochran Oakey, 63, a Terre Haute newspaper man, died of heart disease last night in Terre Haute Indiana. He was known for his long service in local journalism and contributed to the city press for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Oakey
Terre Haute
Ind
Charles Cochran Oakey
Back Yard Will Be Put to Good Use This Year
Indianapolis March 16 1908 Editor of Sun-We saw your offer of seeds to worthy people and we request seeds for our family. My husband has been ill this winter and others are sick. We have a backyard suitable for a garden and flowers and earnestly hope to receive seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Sun
Addison St
Phone Experts Chosen by The Probing Board
The telephone investigating committee of the Commercial club Board of Trade and Merchants association will decide Wednesday night on external experts to review the New and Indianapolis Telephone companies. The subcommittee has named candidates including Crumb Electrical's W H Crumb. two phone experts and one accountant will be hired to assess equipment and accounts for possible action on a new franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club, Board of Trade and Merchants’ Association
New
Indianapolis
W. H. Crumb
The
Crumb Electrical Company
Fraviola Sets High Gear Mark in Wonderland Race
Fraviola rode a 14 gear wheel in the six day races at Wonderland and values the wheel above all else. She once yelled My wheel during a first night fall and still sleeps with the wheel by her bed. The gear outpaces many male riders of the era and totals show Fraviola leading with 2084 points, ahead of Cooper 2907, Shirley 1894, Mack 2778, Ziegler 2504, Myers 1590, and Mary Myers 1628.
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Fraviola
Wonderland
Alice Cooper
Anna Shirley
May Mack
Etta Ziegler
Freda Myers
Mary Myers
Fire Protection for Schools Topic Outlined by Official
Fassett A Cotton state superintendent will send a bulletin to school authorities on fire protection including fireproof buildings exits stairways and fire drills The drive follows Collinwood disaster Cleveland Ohio where nearly 150 children and teachers died in a fire on a school tram line
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassett A. Cotton
Collinwood
Cleveland
You Ever Stop To Think About Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
Advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a fix for dyspepsia and low energy. Claims improved digestion and vitality with ingredients like pepsin and golden seal. Appeals to personal success and offers 50 cent boxes and free mail sample from F F A Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Judge Reverses Verdict In Estate Suit Over Walters Benefactor
Judge Joseph M. Rabb reverses the Adams circuit court ruling and orders a new trial in the case of William Walters versus the estate of his lifelong benefactor. Walters sought $3,000 for labor from 1902 to 1906 after being taken in by the Bentler family in 1892 and living with them until adulthood. The estate is valued at about $3,100 and the original $3,000 judgment was deemed excessive and possibly influenced by mistake or prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Rabb
Appellate Court
Adams Circuit Court
William Walters
William Bender
Walters
Highbred horses to be offered at Indianapolis Spring Sale
The Indianapolis Sales Company will hold its annual spring sale at the stockyards pavilion starting Tuesday. Catalogue lists top-class consignments including several racing circuit winners. Auctioneer will be George A. Bain with daily auctions at 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm. notable horses include Berretta 2 24, Beveridge 221g, Charley Hart 2 06%, Corona Girl 2 24 14, Doctor Fox 2 11, John L 22144, Grab 2 11%4, Emile D 2 15 4, MeeKee's Muck 2 11%4, Marie Bradley 2 12%, Orin B 2 09 4.
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Indianapolis Sales Company
George A. Bain
Berretta
Beveridge
Charley Hart
Corona Girl
Doctor Fox
John L
Grab
Emile D
MeeKee
Muck
Marie Bradley
Orin B
Knights of Pythias Lodge to Aid New Belle Union
Knights of Pythias of Greencastle will travel to Cloverdale Wednesday evening to participate in the institution of the new Belle union lodge there.
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NEW K. OF P. Lodge
Greencastle
Ind
Knights of Pythias of
Cloverdale
New Belle Union Lodge
Lux Little Liver Tablets Offer by Weber Drug Co
Weber Drug Company promotes Lux Little Liver Tablets with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Packages are offered at a discounted price to customers testing the remedy for dizziness biliousness torpid liver and related symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber Drug Company
Orphans' Asylum Seeks Fern Frimpe Commitment
In Marion County Probate Court Indianapolis Orphans' Asylum petitions for the commitment of Fern Frimpe, a girl living at 712 West Vermont Street. The case set for March 28, 1908, requires the unknown parents to appear and answer, otherwise the petition will be heard in their absence. Leonard Quill, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Marion
Marion County
Indianapolis
Leonard Quill
Miss Currie Shafer Burned in Steam Rollers Incident
In Frankfort Indiana on March 18 Miss Currie Shafer a laundry worker suffered a severe burn when her left hand was caught between steam rollers while ironing with a body trower. Dr Ruddell treated the injury before she returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birl
Frankfort
Ind
Currie Shafer
Ruddell
Miss Shafer
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Danbury Hat Co
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Otates
City
Col
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Hines
ODD Fellows Institute
Spade and Trowel Brigade
Eglegtics
UST State
Ruth Elizabeth Mitchell
Kenwood Ave
Somerville
Laura Johnson
Michigan St
George W. Burris
Nordyke-ave
Catherine Canno
Louise Pittman
James L. Mattern
Highland Ave
Samuel EL. Brayson
James Austin
City Hospital
Ralph M. Settles
Harlan St
John M. Calvin
John Lenahan
Minerva St
Henry F. C. Groennert
Mary Biukemeier
David Franklin Dickson
Jane Aker
Alpha O. Beck
Emma KE. Shambaugh
Cyrus S. Stewart
Jessie May Lee
Olinte Mariani
Frances Schmidt
Jesse H. Faris
Edith Hillman
Drake-st
John Emel
Rosevelt-ave
Pettis D Dry Goods CO
EAR OF Indianas
New York
Copenhagen
Poe
Columbia National
East Washington St
Bentler
J. H. Reed, Jeweler
Hartmann
Bears
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