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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
3
E F Johnson secretary of the Hammond business men's association denounces grafting and obstruction by corporations landlords and real estate interests as dead weight hindering town development. State Geologist Blatchley recalls conservation battles and warns gas belt overuse while recounting his legislative clashes.
Special to The Sun. Henry Adams a dairyman east of Bloomington Indiana was attacked by a buck deer escaped from the private park of Harry A Axtell. He wrestled with the animal for nearly thirty minutes before prying a pocket knife into its neck. The deer broke away and ran a hunting party was formed and the buck was shot shortly after.
In Kokomo Indiana on November 17 Rev E R Edwards urged women over 40 to keep hats on while those under 40 remove headwear for others. The sermon drew a hatless view from the church and locals praised Edwards as a man of brains and understanding.
Thirteen southern state superintendents of education completed a Montgomery county schools inspection in Crawfordsville Indiana and then traveled to Canada. After a chapel service at Wabash College they addressed students, who cheered them warmly as they departed.
Justice David Barb Clifford reports a bizarre harvest in Columbus Indiana on November 17 as he picks an apples from a tree that never bloomed the fruit lacks a core or seeds and defies typical growth patterns.
Greensburg Indiana November 17 Prosecutor Will V O Donnell stunned Judge Hacker by saying he would have no further use for a grand jury during his term which also ends Judge Hacker's term A new grand jury had been summoned after Judge Hacker dismissed the former grand jury and criticized O Donnell and deputy George W Bruce about fifty liquor affidavits not leading to indictments O Donnell's stand leaves no work while he and Judge Hacker retire Saturday
Purdue University experimental station plans an educational exhibit at the national corn exposition in Columbus Ohio from January 30 to February 11. Purdue aims to combine standout features from past exhibits with new material to create one of its largest and best displays yet. Indiana receives a major section in the educational building alongside twenty five other state experiment stations.
Brookville Ind Nov 17 Charles Biddle died in Brookville jail Wednesday after being arrested Oct 3 on charges of shooting his wife and then setting fire to her uncle Louis Koehler's house where she stayed. Koehler had left the house to be with his wife. Biddle fled to Brookston before his arrest and denied the crime.
In Logansport Indiana on November 17 a breach of promise suit was filed by Nellie Benman of Bloomington against Virgil Berry a local attorney. She claims he proposed twice in the year and failed to keep his word seeking 5000 dollars in damages in Cass circuit court.
In Columbus Indiana on November 17 Pennsylvania passenger train No. 24 flushed a covey of quails near the city. Engineer Pat Graney stretched from the cab and plucked a bird from the air amid the morning run.
Prof Au rele Borriss of Earlham College declares Fred Debolt of Peru Indiana possesses the most marvelous voice in the world. The baritone, he says, may rival Caruso, after meeting the singer in Marion Indiana where he sought instruction and performed with astonishing renderings.
May Knipp, famed racing horse driver from the area, is charged with assault and battery after an affidavit filed in Marion Indiana. Virginia Scott accuses Knipp of whipping her when they met on the road as Scott was too close to Knipp’s husband. Bystanders say Knipp would suit prize ring with more training.
John Maughamar aged 76 a well known G A R member in Indiana died suddenly Thursday in South Bend He fought in Civil War battles and lost a leg at Chickamauga where he lay on the field with the dead for thirty six hours His passing is noted as a veteran whose service spanned a pivotal era.
Miss Mary E. Ward, 25, English teacher at Princeton High School, died Wednesday in Indianapolis of typhoid fever. She is a daughter of Mrs. Mary A. Ward of 49 Eastern Avenue, Indianapolis, and will be buried in Indianapolis Saturday.
A flood of ideas floods The Sun from Indiana readers seeking a $100 gold prize offered by the Commercial club and allied associations. Slogans praise Indianapolis as a bustling, industrious hub, calling it the Pearl of the Middle West, the Center of Commerce, and a magnet for progress with phrases like the Hub of the Universe and the Motor of the Middle West.
A Greenfield resident James Morehead a noted gas well contractor was declared violently insane and transported from Lawrenceville Illinois to Vincennes to await placement in an insane hospital. In local news Elsie Jarrett engages Forest Bradford of Indianapolis for a November 26 wedding and Lena Vickery plans a Thanksgiving Day wedding. The Red Men organize a Thanksgiving turkey dinner for about ten poor children with gloves provided.
Dr. C. A. Black of Warren Indiana and Miss Hallye Nelson of Greencastle were married here Wednesday in Greencastle Indiana. Both are former Indiana University students and the wedding concludes an old college matter between them.
Kokomo Indiana reports coroner Harrison has summoned Bessie Michaels Jones in the Elsen case after she was found shot Sunday morning. A Galveston man, unnamed, reportedly hired a rig from Weaver livery. investigation aims to determine if Elsen died by action or murder. Mayor Puckett orders guns removed from circulation and police arrests authorized. Mrs Laura Apperson seeks $65,000 damages and divorce from Edgar Apperson, with a venue change granted.
Stephen Nestlehut, 53, was accidentally shot in the leg while hunting near Oaktown Indiana on Wednesday. He nearly bled to death before a friend carried him to a nearby farmhouse for aid.
Senator B F Shively, reported in Michael Reese Hospital Chicago, is resting after a period of illness. The surprise news reached South Bend as it was believed he had returned home from Epworth hospital. Doctors say he is doing well and simply needs rest.
Professor Ashton Bell cites progress in treating skin diseases and promotes citrox as a local remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ringworm and related conditions. He credits Dr J E Currier for the discovery of the laboratory product now widely used by doctors. Method: dissolve a teaspoonful of citrex in two tablespoons hot water and bathe affected parts twice daily to stop itching heal eruptions and foster new skin.
In Columbus Indiana on November 17 the Democratic printing and publishing company elected officers led by President Dr. J. M. Kirkpatrick and Treasurer J. R. Dunlap. The Herald publisher M. A. Luck holds stock worth 5000 dollars as a conflict grows with the existing local Democrat paper over sale rights. The county party has split into two factions backing rival papers. Also noted was Made King’s near-drowning while hunting after dropping eight rabbits and ten quail tied to a stream. Frank Teatty’s cow calved three calves Wednesday.
In Fort Wayne on November 17 Miss Mary Moore refused to extinguish a small kitchen fire, instead rescuing her 92 year old mother. The blaze spread quickly and caused about $1300 in damages.
Bes Noble, who escaped hanging by eight votes, was returned to Marion county jail for safety as lynching fears surged. The jury split four for hanging and eight for life. a new panel will be drawn. Noble admits killing Albert Sprague on July 16 over a dispute linked to a horse trade and shows no remorse, calling himself a cell boss.
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