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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
3
A renowned vaudeville performer, famed in Ireland as part of Lord and Lady Duffrin’s act, has spent six years in the United States and plans to make America her future home. She praises the monument’s water display, noting her wide travels and wealthy upbringing as she enjoys a premier American tour.
Loganport ind residents learn of Dr Joseph B Keinly sudden death in Denver Col while seated at a Brown Palace hotel banquet honoring the Denver College of Physicians and Surgeons. His wife and two daughters were present. The news came to his brothers J H Foley and Frank and John Keinly.
Huntington Ind May 26 Word from F J Becker who went to Texas and bought land with George Foster says he will never return to live. He is trucking now and likes it. The land yields fine Bermuda onions and the climate benefits his health, so Indiana no longer suits him.
William T Dunbar of Colfax dies leaving to his wife Atlanta the Clinton county home farm and life rents from Montgomery county land. After four items, item five disinherits his son Silas Roy Dunbar who left home years ago and has not communicated. Remainder goes to wife and two daughters Frank E Parker and Frank Miller in equal shares.
The local arrangements committee of the German Roman Catholic Central Verein Convention will host a vaudeville and social in Tomlinson Hall on Wednesday evening May 26. Proceeds go to defray convention expenses and an enjoyable evening is promised.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip contrasts George’s heavy lunch with a lighter option. One speaker mocks obstinacy over meal choices while the other jokes about a simple salad and ice cream as his menu. The exchange reflects humorous gossip on dining habits.
The governor has appointed four members to the State Board of Forestry Samuel Burkholder Crawfordsville A S Nowells Columbia City Prof Stanley Coulter Purdue University and William Waltman Bean Blossom. Charles C Deam Bluffton becomes the new secretary Vacancies on the State Board of Registration and Examination of Nurses are Elizabeth Cox Elizabethtown reappointed and Minnie Waymen Indianapolis All commissions take effect June 1.
Munice capitalists visited Hagerstown Indiana on May 26 to study a local waterworks project. They surveyed the northern country and spoke with residents, securing broad support and promising to obtain sixty private consumers as a franchise basis. If pledges are obtained, the town would contract to use a set number of water plugs and construction would start immediately.
New York May 26. Miss Flora Eugenia Schafer a Cincinnati school teacher and Columbia University Teacher's College student lies between life and death in Washington Heights Hospital after attempting suicide by gas following a broken engagement to a Cincinnati youth. Police say she tried to end her life in her apartments.
Upland Indiana May 26 The school board has chosen Miss Luna Dickerson as superintendent, making the district's schools led by a woman after a vigorous contest. Dickerson won the post with votes from T E Jones and Henry J Kline while A V Korner opposed her.
Rockville Ind May 26 James Clark of Nyesville suffered a crushed foot while aiding a struggling team. Clark and John Grinley halted their buggy to help, and as they pushed the wheel Clark’s foot slipped under the wagon. Despite heavy bruising no bones were broken.
A witty exchange from a Democratic Telegraph column contrasts a rich, pompous elder who claims he once walked with a young man who admits crawling in his early days. The dialogue frames fortunes, effort, and luck in a concise social vignette.
Mrs Leopold Markbreit wife of Cincinnati s mayor plans a stage comeback in a play she wrote. once an actress before marriage she seeks to perform again on the stage in a project she authored herself.
The Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations of Indianapolis Public Schools elected new officers. President is Mrs. Charles Hartman of Emerson, first VP Mrs. C. H. Jose of McKinley, second VP Miss Inez Elliott of Irvington, third VP Mrs. Clara Lohnstadt of School No. 61, and secretary treasurer Mrs. C. P. Lesh of Bell. Executive committee includes Mrs. Etta Keely, Miss Martha Pick, Mrs. D. Odell, advisory member Mrs. Arthur W. Dunn.
Greencastle Ind May 26 John W Cooper died at the county house from old age infirmities. He would have been 102 next June born in Dengal county Ireland. He worked for Thomas Murphy in north Greencastle and lived at the county house for 20 years. Father McLaughlin held services at the house and he was buried at the cemetery on the county farm.
Elwood Williams captured a large horned toad in Washington Indiana on May 26. The specimen is notable for its size and rarity in the region and Williams keeps it in captivity for display to friends. The arrival of the toad north of its usual range raises questions about its origin.
Bowling Green Indiana May 26 Noah Rodenberger quartermaster of the local G A R post received a government furnished consignment of tombstones for graves of war veterans. The four by four by twelve inch markers bear the soldiers name and their regiment.
In a later request a widow and Mr Dolan speak of mending a broken heart after a death. The dialogue suggests a desire to repair relations with a bit of compromise and care. The tone hints at personal grief and tentative reconciliation.
A witty exchange at the bar court opens with a question about the prisoner. A judge or narrator notes the inmate drinks heavily, prompting a brisk retort about his drinking ability as the scene unfolds in the courtroom.
The piece argues competition fails to guarantee good service or regulate rates in the utility sector. It contends verification of this truth has cost the people many millions across Commonwealths. The discussion centers on gas utilities and the need for oversight.
Mrs John D Rockefeller, wife of the multimillionaire, has been seriously ill at Hot Springs Virginia. This report provides a brief glimpse into her condition and status.
Prof B M Hoak of Purdue University faculty was struck in the abdomen by a 12 pound hammer while judging the state high school track meet. He was rushed to Home hospital in Lafayette and remains in critical condition but shows slight improvement.
A humorous notice relates Bill’s demise as a slow mover who was hit by a hearse. The quip questions how Bill could be dead when he had already warned others of his slowness, underscoring a punchline about the fatal accident.
London patrolmen wear belt lanterns and striped cuffs indicating rank while regulating traffic by hand signals. They endure frequent showers with waterproof capes. In Paris ordinary patrolmen are mentioned in contrast to the London force.
In Paria, police carry short swords as symbols of authority and use a capochon hooded cape during downpours. A knee length version is worn by civilians in cold or wet conditions, making the streets appear markedly different in foul weather.
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