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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
7
A Mishawaka farmer touts a 12 sounds pumpin and 120 inch cob circumference amid fellow letters praising corn yields and political loyalties. Reports from Shelbyville, Cambridge City, and Hammond recount curious crops, a typhoid twin tragedy, a boy shop request, a giant turkeylike bird sighting, and a Morrisburg log tally. The notes sketch local quirks, farm tales, and small town chaff across Indiana communities.
Elkhart Indiana November 12 a peculiar funeral procession passed through the city when John B K Bogs seventy oil county resident dropped dead Saturday His will opened and instructed that at burial a brick wagon be used instead of a hearse and that services be held at the Methodist church where he was a liberal contributor Hosa made a fortune in brick manufacturing.
At Anderson Indiana on November 12 a divorce case between Mrs Halrin and her husband was settled over repeated drunkenness. She initially gained custody of their three children but later sought reconciliation. The couple, once divorced, were remarried on a Tuesday as friends urged reconciliation.
VINCENA O35 inc. Rev. 12-Kaward Kuhn was injured in a buggy accident as his horse began to bolt. He fell between the wagon bed and wheel, was dragged while his feet tangled near the axle, and police freed him after a perilous moment with his head and body in an unsafe position.
In Goshen Indiana on Tuesday Kid Vaughn was sent to Jeffersonville for imprisonment in the reformatory. Before departure he was visited by Marjorie Bedenkop the young girl involved in the abduction case. The visit lasted an hour and ended with her bitter tears.
Clinton Indiana report states Anton Rexto, intoxicated, tried to force entry into Ely Ely's room. Ely struck him with a board in self defense, fatally wounding Rexto. Incident occurred Tuesday night as Rexto believed he was entering his own Toon.
In PERL Indiana on November 12 Dora Kemp aged six suffered severe injuries when she found a torpedo used for signaling along an old canal. She struck the tin box with a stone attempting to open it and the device exploded burning her hands and face. She is expected to be permanently disfigured.
In Marion Indiana on November 12 an elderly veteran named Frank Paraguay was found dead in his bed in the bar racks after reverie sounded on Tuesday morning. Heart trouble is reported as the probable cause of death.
MARION Ind Nov 12 After being arrested at Frankfort Tuesday by deputy sheriff Nichols on a felony charge Will Davis son of two former ML A pastors in this city broke loose while held in custody in a livery stable. Davis was followed for miles but escaped.
Geored Stroud, whose case stirred statewide attention, was found guilty of murder in Anderson Indiana and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. The trial concluded Tuesday evening as jurors returned a verdict of guilty.
A corn field on the H. Weber farm near Monticello Indiana was wet by Mire and ignited by a passing cart or tram on Tuesday. The field burned completely due to dry conditions and lack of rain.
Consternation filled the home of A. W. Webb in Marion Indiana on Tuesday as guests and the expectant bride awaited the groom who failed to appear for the wedding of Mise.
Terre Haute reports smallpox in the city with a case tied to a schoolhouse. Frankfort records a pumpkin theft with robbed pumpkin produce and silverware, while Vincennes notes an arson confession for six fires. A divorce granted in Terre Haute involves a 15 year old couple. Chicago to meet West Point prompts sports commentary on western teams.
Shortridge high school from Indianapolis plans a Saturday November 2 game against Logansport high. Capt Clark leads Shortridge while Logansport prepares for a tough test. Coach Howers contemplates a Thanksgiving week game if a suitable match cannot be arranged.
The Commercial bowling league schedules Wednesday games near Kahns via Pastime alleys and Marion alleys. Burfords face Lauries at Pastime alleys while Whena meets Eagles at Marion alleys. Petis plays Marotti at Pastime alleys with lanes 1 4 6 54 listed.
The Dewey group endured another loss in a midweek bowling match against the Prospects. Kroeger from the Royals posted the evening’s best score with a 24, while Mueler of the Remtier team trailed with 28.
Marvin Mart, the Sistte prio of the souk, hustles about in the t for & march with some can Ue to now in Philadelphia, where he is trying to get on with Joe Grim. He will later go to Gaston to fight Sandy Fepsuson, the New England heavywelgni.
The Jrour members of the Indianapals polo team expect to complete arrivals by Saturday and start practice in the new rink on the following Monday.
Bonham is back with the Frank Bontum HB squad after a layoff. The roster will resume practice with the team as they prepare for upcoming contests and integrate the returning player into on court drills and strategy sessions.
Andrew J. Stone a New York naturalist who spent nine summers in Alaska and northern British Columbia proposes to lead an expedition to reach the north pole via the Northwest Passage. He believes a strong swift ship could succeed where Franklin failed four years ago.
The Swirl of Society notes multiple midweek weddings: Kathryn Milner Hunter with Dr Oliver Parker Coe in Cincinnati at Dr. and Mrs Petergdorf home. Silex Ethel Falley with Whitam J Taylor at the bride’s parents. Lucy Tagwart maid of honor with Herold Taylor best man. Edward J Dell and Anna Moriarity wed at St Joseph Church. Bess Alice Dean and James Matlock Ogden wed at Central Christian Church. other details include maids of honor, best men, and ushers.
A discussion on female beauty and virtue urges mothers to guide daughters from maidenhood to womanhood. It cites Dr. R V Pierce and his medical institute in Buffalo offering confidential advice and his Favorite Prescription. It promotes hygiene, fresh air, exercise, and weekly mild laxatives as essential, with details on payment offers and book orders.
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