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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
9
Marie Cahill fainted during a Broadway show in Norwich Connecticut while performing in The Boys and Betty. She collapsed after a strong scene with John B. Kelard, was assisted to her dressing room by two doctors, recovered after about thirty minutes, and resumed the performance. She had been suffering from grippe prior to the incident.
Henry Leppert, 76, a contracting plasterer, died Thursday at his home 718 Spring Street. Born in Germany, he will be buried Sunday with services at 1 30 PM from his home and at the German Lutheran Church at 2 PM. He is survived by a married daughter.
David Shively, a Black man, was arrested by Bi eveye Officers Hull and Ulery on Thursday night and held on a $1,000 bond as an arson suspect. Susie Jefferson, living at 71% Cincinnati street, alleged Shively threatened revenge after she rejected him. she claims oil-soaked rags were used to set her house on fire behind the dwelling. FRANKLIN VS WABASH. CRAWFORDSVILLE Indians Oct 1 The Webash College football eleven faces Franklin College at Ingalls Field this afternoon.
Scottsburg Indiana October 2 Dr J P Wilson secretary of the Scott County Board of Health says in reply to Dr J N Hurty that the report showing a death rate of 7.2 per 1 000 for August is correct The rate is low but this county usually shows the lowest death rate in the state
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends reports show substantial progress in temperance and home mission efforts among Indians and Southland College students. Prof. Charles Scanlon of Pittsburgh delivered a notable address on temperance.
New York reports a thrilling auto rivalry as Harry Payne Whitney and Foxhall Keene prepare a half mile match race on the Motor Parkway coming Saturday October 10. The event accompanies the sweepstakes opening the parkway officially inviting spectators and motor enthusiasts.
Butler coach McKay drills his squad intensively for the DePauw matchup as the schedule tightens with an added game against Kentucky. The affair will be played in Lexington.
Mr and Mrs Willard Cunningham in Virginia flats care for a five month old baby left by a young woman who called herself Ella Steiner. The mother promised payment and disappeared Tuesday night. Arrangements will be made Friday to place the child in the Orphans home.
A large frame barn owned by Alexander Hough in Scottburg Indiana burned on October 2. Four horses and stock including corn hay and two vehicles were destroyed. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars. Officials believe arson. Hough formerly served as county sheriff and treasurer.
In Charles Steighman’s home at 2748 Ashland Avenue boy football enthusiasts practicing indoors struck a chandelier with a pigskin, igniting a blaze extinguished by a hand chemical. Another fire at John Denny’s home 7 Virginia Avenue caused $200 damage from an overheated stove.
A 260 acre Kentucky ledge near Brandenburg is identified as a potential major source of lithographic stone to rival Solnhofen Bavaria. The report details blue gray stone quality, deep ledges, and the prospect of nine million pounds yearly, with shipping by river and rail. Expert letters support the American quarry as equal or superior to German stone, warning Bavarian supply may dwindle.
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