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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
3
Rushville Indiana May 19 The census supervisor discovered a grave mistake in counting Lieut Governor Hall who appeared in person insisting he not be overlooked and urging interview questions to be included in Uncle Sam’s family Bible.
In Madison and Henry counties, local politicians predict W. H. H. Quick of Madison will be nominated by Republicans for joint senator. Madison county declined to endorse a candidate and rumors say George Ogborn of Newcastle will withdraw to back Quick. Quick previously lost a bid for state senator in the last campaign.
Bloomingtion May 19. The Indiana University law school commencement on June 17 has been decided. The program includes an address by Clyde H. Thompson class president, the class oration Honesty in Practice by Chester L. DuComs, an address to the class by Governor Herbert S. Hadley of Missouri, prize announcements by Professor Chester G. Vernier, and admissions to various courts by judges and chief justices including James B. Wilson Leander J. Monks and Noble C. Hutler.
Telegr ams were sent to Indiana Senators Beveridge and Shively urging opposition to five medical bills before Congress. Christian Science workers and other medical groups argue the measures would create a national bureau to dictate medical treatment methods.
The Cann Monument company prepares drawings for a monument to Col. O. A. Miller of Wilder's brigade. A $2500 fund is overseen by a committee including Capt. W. Y. Herron, I. N. Castor, and R. C. Clark. Miller's Oak Hill cemetery grave in Lebanon is unmarked except for a granite slab.
May 19 Hodson of Windfall Indiana visited editor of The Times and recounted a remarkable discovery in his barnyard a goose laid a huge egg so large it filled a pint cup inside was a second egg with a hard shell Hodson plans to eat the inner and outer eggs in a curious but non newsworthy anecdote
Hartford City Indiana May 19 Thomas Fields 35 died at the county infirmary and is noted as the only man in Indiana never to hold a day's work. He wandered as a waif for decades, living off others, sleeping in stores and taking meals from charity. He was described as sober and honest.
Elmer Burlinghame, once with Home Telephone in Pert, has pleased friends by success in the east with his monoplane. He left for Boston after inventing a telegraphing typewriter to focus on aviation.
Terre Haute Ind May 19 The revenue department reports a gain of more than 200000 in receipts since May 1 compared with last year The city is described as the second greatest producer of spirits If current rates continue a yearly gain exceeding 1500000 is expected for the year with the same momentum maintained.
In Huntington Indiana on May 19 an altercation over street improvement led Philo Willets and William Wise both nearly eighty to engage in a fierce fight in the street. Wise had petitioned for pavement under the three mile law and Willets circulated a successful remonstrance.
In Kokomo Indiana on May 19 a jury awarded Isaac Lewellen fifty five dollars after he was struck by rival news agent L A Walker in a grub chopper. Lewellen suffered loosened teeth and Walker denied the assault.
Richmond Indiana May 19 President Robert Q Kelly of Earlham college announced the official program for the fifty first annual commencement to be highlighted by the twenty fifth anniversary of the Anglican club founded by Prof William N Trueblood English head Anglian day Tuesday June 14 The speaker list includes Dr John Franklin Tumesen of Carnegie Institute Washington Dr J C Day of Indianapolis and Dr David W Dennis The schedule spans June 10 to June 17 with events each day including recitals plays baseball games meetings and the conferring of degrees
Special to The Sun. Austin Lovelus located a pocketbook containing 1000 dollars after offering a $100 reward. Lowe had advertised for its return. his wife found it under the bed. Neighbors joked as he celebrated, while Mrs. Lowe claimed the reward.
A counterfeit food inspector confiscated wines and whisky from wholesale houses, claiming impurities and offering favorable reports for cash. George Drahelm, identified by dealers, was found in serious condition from drinking, and jailed after impersonating State Food Commissioner Barnard to await state instructions.
Kokomo Ind May 19 Leroy McElwee a Kokomo youth is attaining fame in Europe as an aeronaut He has made flights in both France and Germany that have brought him to the front rank with aeronauts of both countries Carl Fisher of Indianapolis has asked McElwee to make a flight at the opening of the Speedway in that city
Reese Morgan, 14, son of Mrs. Dorothy Morgan of 925 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, is missing from Brightside training school where he had been staying for training. He has mental trouble and may have forgotten his mother’s address or the school’s. Local authorities seek information on his whereabouts after he strayed in April.
Florence T. Smith files for divorce from Richard W. Smith in Frankfort Indiana. The complaint alleges he brain bered their pet poodle among other acts, detailing alleged cruelty and misconduct in the case.
South Bend court heard Mrs. August Dengler recount her husband August Dengler beating her after the birth of a son. Judge Farnbaugh favored public stocks in the courthouse yard as a deterrent, while Judge Tarabaugh proposed the public punishment option. The sentence was suspended with the court's consent due to lack of support funds for the wife.
Fort Wayne Ind May 19 Rural route No Y in charge of Carrier George Bruci is probably the first in the state to be equipped with boxes to meet government requirements. From one end to the other it is equipped with boxes of regulation height with posts and boxes painted white and the name box number and coupon perforated lettered black Postmaster Hianna is proud of his carrier and the route.
Owensville Indiana May 19 G F Daugherty ready to start a hat pin crusade. While in Evansville a few days ago he was punctured by a hat pin about as long as the fish he caught last summer.
Mrs Reginald C Van derbilt is under physicians care at Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt's home in New York after her auto was struck by a street car. She sustained bruises cuts and broken glass injuries and will remain confined for some time though no permanent harm is feared.
George Montgomery and Daugherty are linked to a hat pin assault in a local area. Daugherty was stabbed three times before turning, while Montgomery was stabbed in the shoulder as a circus audience member in Evansville.
In Union City Indiana on May 19 a horned toad owned by Mrs. William Prosser delighted observers by wriggling on four legs after being scratched, while a horned owl owned by Hichelbarger and Roe sat tame enough for Mr. Roe to toss a porterhouse steak from six feet away. Roe hopes the owl will go to a kind owner.
In East Chicago Indiana on May 19 Mike Diwskie and John Dadsich fought. Capt John Marner and Sergi McCormick heard the scuffle and hurried to the scene. The pair fled. police pursued and broke in Diwskie’s room to find him asleep undressed. He claimed illness but later admitted participation.
In Salina Kansas on May 19 William Brown a baggageman and John Kestler a draw man fell onto the tracks while roughhousing on the station platform and were struck by an incoming Missouri Pacific passenger train dying at the scene.
A sales notice lists heavy discounts on ginghams shirtings percales calicoes dimities and linens. Items include 121c pl 10c plaid ginghams 15c shirting madras 8c apron check ginghams 1216c percales and 6c to 12c yard prices. Also bed pillows ticking cambric muslin and English long cloth offered during Friday sale.
Advertises a Friday sale offering 20c maps, 12 ounce items, 12c. house brooms 50c 4th read sewn 35c. wash boilers 39c No 8. wash tubs 75c No 2 gal galvanized 45c. Sanitary Crystal Glass Ice Cream Freezers $1.25. pint cups 4 for 5c. revolving egg beaters 7c. dust pans 5c. dish mops 5c. food choppers $0.75 and $0.98. picture wire 4c. flatware spoons forks 2c/6 for 10c/49c for six white metal. galvanized garbage cans with cover 39c. green cemetery vases 19c.
Curtain stretchers adjustable to sizes up to 6x12 feet at 65c 98c 1.25 1.50 and 1.98 each. High wheel light running lawn mowers with 14 inch blades 2.49. High wheel ball bearing mowers 14 and 16 inch sizes 5.00 values Friday only 3.75. Fifty feet of rubber hose rated 200 pounds pressure 34 inch with couplings washers Friday 3.75. Ruby 34 inch hose worth 12c per foot fifty feet Friday for 4.75.
Notions gold dust and dusting items priced low for White Line washing powder three for ten cents. Gallon can dust down at twenty two cents. Three cans wallpaper cleaner twenty two cents. Twenty five cent bottle liquid veneer or crown furniture polish nineteen cents. Ironing wax with handle one cent. One thousand sheets sanitary toilet paper five cents. Moth proof bags for clothing and furs large sizes ten cents to one fifty. Seventy five pure white dainty doilies at ten cents. Large assortment of pictures in various subjects at ten cents Friday 10c.
Soap specials advertise no telephone orders with bundles and per cake pricing. Sappho hand or scouring at 7 cents per cake. tri color glycerine at 10 cents. Ivory Fels Naptha Babbitts Lenox Fairy Sunny at 4 cents each. Handled tableware includes 25 cent Haviland china plates at 15 cents Friday. Austrian rose-decorated china sugars and cesetera at 10c. Celery trays and cut glass patterns described as extra heavy crystal glass.
South Bend Indiana May 19 The good roads conference met with delegates from 20 Indiana and Michigan counties Carl G Fisher pledged 5000 dollars of rock for a road between South Bend and Plymouth and will provide oil to cover the full distance He plans to raise funds in June from motorists for a 150 mile good road from Indianapolis to South Bend.
A pledge of one million dollars capital with five hundred thousand dollars surplus is offered, with every dollar paid in and every cent earned to back the stated promise.
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