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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1907

Page

2

Funeral of Sheriff Shot by Tramps in Indiana

Special to The In. at Winamac Ind Oct 7 The funeral for Sheriff Charles Oglesby killed Saturday morning by three tramps was held at the Christian church. The body will go to Medaryville for burial. Patrick Shea or Gear, the alleged shooter, is improving and will be moved to the Winoxa jail with the other two suspects, Charlies Schrokdode and Webb, who were bound over without bail by Judge Nye. Shea denies shooting the sheriff.

Winamac Ind Charles Oglesby The Christian Church J. H. Miller A. S. Warringer H. A. Wingard Medaryville Patrick Shea Gear Winox Starke County Charlies Schrokdode Webb Nye Shea

Miss Bessie Peck Killed in Portland Runaway

Relatives learned Sunday that Miss Bessie Peck aged about 20 and daughter of Capt. D B Peck was killed in a runaway accident in Portland Maine. She had been visiting relatives and planned to return to the Victoria apartments Ohio and New Jersey streets. Burial will be in Springfield Massachusetts where her father is buried.

Bessie Peck D. B. Peck Portland Miss Peck Fortland Victoria Ohio New Jersey Augustus Coburn N. Pennsylvania Norman Peck

Laundry Prices Rise One Cent a Pound

A tentative agreement among laundries to raise prices by one cent per pound has been noted. Industry officials say operational costs justify the modest hike while customers face a small but steady increase at local shops.

Water as Remedy Promoted for Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble

A well known authority urges using plain vegetable treatment and water to cure rheumatism and bladder issues. The suggested prescription combines Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, to be taken after meals and at night, with ample water.

Roosevelt Hunts for Big Bear in Louisiana Hunt

President Roosevelt sets out with Ben Tilley for a big bear round-up at Stamboul Louisiana. Tilley, famed for safe hunting, rides ahead. Roosevelt tours the forest, camps in a small 16 by 16 tent, and dictates letters before the hunt begins.

Died On His Train Conductor John Probst Passes at Union City

John Probst a 65 year old conductor on the Cleveland division of the Big Four died Sunday afternoon in Union City after pulling the bell cord and signaling to back the express train onto a switch. He had 40 years with the road, home in Galion Ohio, leaving two sons a Muncie engine driver and a widow.

John Probst Cleveland Big Four Union City Probst Galion Muncie St. Louis

Daily settlements under new state depository law

State officers organize to implement the depository law effective December 1. Settlements will be daily with the treasurer for the previous day, prompting widespread system changes in offices such as secretary of state and auditor of state. County and township officers face more frequent settlements.

Secretary of State Auditor of State Supreme Court State

Military Plan Organized at Third Christian Church

A military order was formed at the Third Christian church on Sunday afternoon with officers elected for each division. The group aims to improve work among male members. A full report will be given at the next meeting on Oct 5. Officers include Harry Hill as colonel and T Ts Laycock as lieutenant colonel.

Third Christian Church Harry ©. Hill T. Ts. Laycock Frank KM. Floyd J. E. Martin Walter Howe C. W. Harvey

Various society notes from Indianapolis and beyond

A series of society items details weddings, anniversaries, and social events. Highlights include the marriage of Edythe Fullmer of Indianapolis to Francis Norton of San Francisco, with guests from Indianapolis. an October wedding planned for Edith Adams and William Hacker in Boston. the golden wedding celebration of Danish immigrants Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Paulsen in Red Men’s hall, with support letters from sons. Butler College Pi Beta Phi luncheon marking end of the spike and pledges. and preparatory meetings at the YWCA with Miss May Blodgett’s Bible study course to be held at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church attendees urged to invite others.

Edythe Gertrude Fullmer A. L. Fullmer Indianapolis Francis Marion Norton San Francisco C. A. Price Plainfield N. J Herbert Fullmer George Hardesty Boston West Edith Adams Henry Clay Adams William Dillon Hacker Thomas Hacker First Baptist Church Rasmus Paulsen Red Men's Hall H. Berthelson Denmark Mrs. Paulsen Rev Berthelsen Paulsen Chicago Pi Beta Phi Butler College Columbia Club Martha Richards Lucile Bidlake Sarah Patterson Mary Clark Ruth de Haas Bonnie Ralston Sallie Tomlinson Olive Cline Agnes McCoy Edna Fisher Carol Jennings Mabel Boyd Hortense Russell Anatoli Tex

Indianapolis Literary Club Opens Year With Paper by Coleman

The Indianapolis Literary club holds its first program of the year Monday evening at the Propylaeum. Prof. Christopher B. Coleman presents The Two Americas. Members may bring a guest. CHURCH RECEPTION honors Rev and Mrs H R Van Auken of Mayflower Congregational church with a Monday evening reception at the church parlors.

Indianapolis Propylaeum Christopher B. Coleman Two Americas H. R. van Auken Mayflower Congregational Church

Miss Peckman to Wed Escholtz on Oct 14

Miss Clara Peckman daughter of Mrs Caroline Peckman 2919 Asmand Ave and Charles V Escholtz will be married on the evening of Monday Oct 14 at the local church as announced in social notes.

Peckman Clara Peckman Caroline Peckman Asmand Ave Charles V. Escholtz

Simple Rules for Rheumatism and Kidney Troubles

Western specialist Dr. George Flood outlines moderation in rich foods and a simple curative prescription. He recommends clear fluids, soups, milk, vegetables, and ample water, plus a home mix of Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic, Bounce Concentrated Barkola Compound, and Aromatic Elixir. He asserts success when directions are followed.

George Edmund Flood Flood Dr. Frood

Quiet Wedding Notice for Daisy Pierson and James Matthews

Mr and Mrs D W Pierson announce the marriage of their daughter Daisy to James Corydon Matthews. The ceremony will be held at home on Oct 15 with only relatives and immediate friends in attendance.

D. W. Pierson Daisy James Corydon Matthews Patrick Smith Joseph-si H. Francis Osler Belvidere

Engagement of Miss Gladys Finney and Robert Hamilton

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Gladys Louise Finney and Robert Hamilton. The couple plans a November 15 ceremony at the German House, with parental Mr and Mrs Edwin Finney noted.

Gladys Louise Finney Edwin Finney Robert Hamilton

Maennercher Women hold Friday card party at 2 PM

The Maennercher Women's society plans a Friday card party starting at 2 o'clock hosted by Mrs. John Bettermann assisted by Hose Hindel Lula Warrick Anna Lindemann Ida Voight Mrs J D Webber Mrs Rupert Weable and Mrs M Lenkee. The event appears in a local society notice.

Maenrercher Women's Society John Bettermann Hose Hindel Lula Warrick Anna Lindemann Ida Voight J. D. Webber Rupert Weable M. Lenkee

Presidents Days Socials and Club Meetings Plentiful

Read by Mrs. James F. Edwards the Presidents Days events unfold with teas luncheons and lectures across Indianapolis. Clubs including the Late Book Catherine Merrill Clio and Fortnightly host gatherings while D A R Indiana Daughters of Revolution hold an election of officers. Numerous residents return from trips attend weddings funerals and visits across state lines with travel to Greensburg Columbus and New York.

William L. Layley Late Book Club Catherine Merrill Club Propylaeum John R. Miller Ladies’ Literary Union Marguerite Clark Rinker Clio Club John R. Barrett Indiana Daughters of Revolution Indiana Trust Building

Timed purse scam leaves stranger with fake fifty

A stranger dropped a purse containing 50 dollars on a street. He offered George Pashka to split if he kept quiet. Pashka agreed and exchanged the bill, later discovering it was counterfeit and the stranger vanished.

George Pashka Pashka Peshks

Policeman shoots burglar after chase on Indiana Ave

Indianapolis police report a Sunday morning shooting after Patrolman Adams discharged at Raymond Shelton alias Wyman Sawyer who resisted arrest at Indiana Ave. Shelton, identified as the Columbia Ave. burglar, admitted stealing from a drug store on Sixteenth St. and Columbia Ave. A second suspect, John Harris alias Jim Williams, was found at 1220 Leest St. with injuries from pursuers. Several minor thefts were logged including a purse on 22 E. Tenth St and burglaries at 828 Capitol Ave and 830 Capitol Ave.

Adams Indiana Ave Columbia-ave E. Ruch Sixteenth-st Shelton John Harris Frederick Williams Jim Williams Leest Schlangen Radamacher Harris Lette Summer Tenth-st Hudson-st Samuel Kimball Capitol-ave M. A. Lockman Capitol Ave Mr. Lockman H. L. Kerns Sean J. T. Bradshaw E. Pratt

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