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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1910

Page

3

Law firm engaged in suit to revoke C. and O. charter

Avail. ATTORNEYS NOW ENGAGED John K Lamb and Others Attorney General Bingham in Prosecution. Robbins & Robbins of Richmond have been engaged to represent the C and O Fulroad of Indiana in a Cass county circuit court suit filed by the state at Gov. Marshall s instigation. The case alleges charter fraud and false representations aimed at fraudulent purposes. Harry C Starr Indiana citizen can be served, so venue will be Cass county or neighboring county if venue changes. Bingham aided by Lamb Beasley Sawyer Terre Haute with John J Lamb as member.

Harry C. Starr Indiana Cass Bingham Lamb, Beasley & Sawyer Terre Haute John J. Lamb

Burglars Fail to Take Money at Rossburg Post Office

Union City Indiana October 12Burglars blew open the Rossburg Ohio post office safe but the door jammed leaving hundreds of dollars in view. They abandoned the break in rather than risk another charge to move the door.

Union City Ind Rossburg

High School Player Injured in Bedford Football

Special to The Swan. Bedford Ind Oct 2 Reginald Groves 17 sustained knee injuries in a Tuesday football game. Ligaments of his right knee cap were torn away.

Bedford Ind Reginald Groves

Delegates Flock to Missionary Session in Lafayette

The northwestern branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society opened its annual convention in Lafayette Ind with a larger turnout than ever and more delegates expected. Housing proved difficult as arrivals continued, with welcome addresses by Rev D Tillotson and Dan W Sims and a reply from Mrs Amos Patton.

Lafayette Ind Northwestern Woman's Foreign Missionary Society D. Tillotson Dan W. Sims Amos Patton

Rushville ministers form city booster association

Special to The Sun Rushville ministers form an association to promote the city. They will hold meetings at St Paul M E church this winter. The Nancy E Poston suit dismissed. An estate of 25000 dollars involved. Litigants reached a settlement out of court.

Rushville Ind St. Paul M Nancy E. Poston Litigants

Przym usinski Still Satisfied With Name

Gary Przym usinski of Ind, a saloon and grocery operator, remains confident in his name despite public mispronunciation and the burdens of spelling it. He traveled west to rest and denies any plan to change his surname to ease life.

Gary Ind Joseph Przyimusinski America

Parents Score Football War In Porte High School Fight

Vicious local dispute erupts after three Porte High School students are injured during a football game. Parents organize protests and clash with officials as the community debates safety and discipline measures.

Baby Found In Front Yard In Michigan City

A day-old infant boy was discovered in the front yard of Bert Holmes on Tuesday morning. Though initially thought to be due to pigs eating green apples, the baby was found wrapped in clothing and is being cared for by Mrs. Augusta Peterson. A rubber tired baby busk track led away from the gate toward La Porte but the buggy was not located.

Michigan City Ind Bert Holmes Hughey Jennings Ownie Bush Ty Cobb Et al Holmes Augusta Peterson Holwes Laporte

Spinning Wheel Highlight At D A R Meet In Kokomo

Special to The Sun Kokomo Ind Oct 12 An exhibition features a spinning wheel owned by Dr Moulder from Alexandria Va once used in revolutionary days Washington attended church A welcome address was given by W R Voortis who spoke of ancestral ties Mrs James W Fowler chaired with remarks by Mrs J R Morgan J A Kautz Mrs William Ball Mrs William C Story and Mrs C Atkins

Lafayette J. R. Morgan Kokomo J. A. Kautz William Ball Muncie William C. Story New York City C. Atkins Indianapolis

Girls Join Band Of Homesteaders In Hammond

Five girls from Hammond Indiana abandon city life to homestead claims in the west. They endure hard sidewalks and social pressures, choosing quiet frontier life over publicity and social whirl. Local friends warned of loneliness and failure, but the group remains resolute in their plan.

Sherry

School Board May Pay Itself In Indiana Case

Princeton Indiana October 12 Judge Gil christ at Evansville ruled Indiana statutes do not bar a school board member from receiving payments due himself or his company from school funds. Mayor Davison sued the board and Noble Plumbing to stop heating contract payments after K E Noble joined the board. Davison argued such payments are illegal.

Princeton Ind Gilchrist Evansville Ber Davison Gecgol Loard Noble Plumbing and Heating Company K. E. Noble

Rival congressmen speak in same city in Greenfield

In Greenfield Indiana on October 12 Congressmen Underwood of Birmingham addressed Democrats while Congressman Barnard spoke to Republicans at a nearby club. Mayor Myers ordered cigar stands near billiard parlors closed on Sunday following a general demand for Sunday closing. The Sunday events and collections drew large crowds, marking a quiet response to last Sunday's activities by Sunday schools.

Greenfield Ind Congressman Underwoost Birmingham Ala Barnard Underwood Myers

Kern Charges Flaws in Spotless Record

Greensburg Indiana October 12 John W Kern challenged Senator Beveridge to state his positions on income tax and ship subsidy at a Tuesday night speech. Kern claimed Beveridge opposed the income tax while he supported the ship subsidy, calling the subsidy bill a crowning piece of legislation. He urged Beveridge to drop rhetoric and explain his actual record.

Beveridge the Sun Greensburg Ind John W. Kern Ern

Skeleton seven feet long found near Milton Indiana

Special to The Sun. Richmond Indiana October 12. John Harrison and John Smullen tenants on the Lindsay farm south of Milton unearthed a skeleton over seven feet tall in a gravel pit. It broke apart when moved. Believed Indian due to burial near an old Indian trail and near an old Jog fort. The farm was once owned by Joseph Lucy who was murdered about five years ago.

Harrison John Smullen Lindsay Milton Joseph Lucy

Wealthy Contractor Faces Theft Charge in Lebanon

In Lebanon Indiana on October 12 Hugh H. Bercaw a wealthy road contractor stands trial accused of house breaking at the grocery of BE F Pavey with alleged goods stolen. Also noted are obituaries for Frank C. Reagan and funeral of David M. Burns with Masons from Indiana cities in attendance.

Lebanon Ind Hugh H. Bercaw BE. F. Pavey Bercaw David M. Burns Indiana Grand Council of Order of High Priests

Hagenbeck Wallace Shows to Winter Near Peru Indiana

Special to The Saw reports the Hagenbeck Wallace shows will winter outside of Peru Indiana. The 200 laborers will return home in time to vote arriving October 26 from Trenton Tennessee.

Peru Wallace Trenuton Tenn

Farmer Dies En Route to Raccoon From Heart Failure

Eliah Coshow, a Putnam county farmer, collapsed on the road near Greencastle while returning from Indianapolis where he sought treatment for heart trouble. He was buried Wednesday. Mrs. Joseph Fry says she will prosecute Mr and Mrs Harry Brown for kidnapping their daughter, though the Browns remain unfound.

Greencastle Ind Eliah Coshow Putnam County Raccoon Here Indianapolis Ate Joseph Fry Harry Brown

Good Governor Marshall Draws Decent Praise in Huntington

Huntington Ind Oct 12 Gov Marshall said a good governor is nearly as decent as a private citizen and a bad one as ornery as any. He spoke on campaign issues noting he once practiced law here and as governor would be no different. The overdow meeting drew about 300.

Huntington Ind Marshall Gov. Marshall

Civil War Regimental Reunions Held in Columbus

In Columbus Indiana the Fourth district veterans met with ten regimental reunions in the morning. A camp fire program was planned for the night with Department Commander Asbury and Lincoln Dixon delivering addresses.

Asbury Lincoln Dixon

Richmond Meeting Set for Roosevelt Beveridge Taylor

Arrangements completed in Richmond for the Rayelt Beveridge Taylor Republican meeting Thursday night. Judge Henry C. Fox to introduce speakers at the coliseum with W. L. Taylor delivering the preliminary address followed by Roosevelt and Beveridge.

Richmond Rayelt- Beveridge Taylor Thuradax Henry C. Fox W. L. Taylor Roosevelt Beveridge

Mexican War Veteran Sued for Divorce in Macy

Dr Milton M Boggs a Mexican war veteran of Macy near here is sued for divorce by his wife Mary alleging cruel treatment and seeking 3500 dollars alimony.

Perl, Joh Milton . M. Boggs Macy Here Mary

Kiser Appointed Arbutus Manager at Indiana Uni

Bloomington Indiana Oct 12 President W L Bryan appointed Julian Kiser of Indianapolis president of the board of managers of the 1911 Arbutus the university’s annual publication The first meeting of the Press club will be held Wednesday night and seven new members taken in

Bloomington Ind W. L. Bryan Julian Kiser Indianapolis Press Club

Earlham Orators Stunt Competition Opens Interest

Earlham College plans a stirred-up event to boost oratorical interest as the annual contest to pick a state representative heads to Indianapolis in February. All speeches must be submitted by November 15.

Richmond Intc Earlham Indianapolis

Castleman Couple Weds in Indiana Wedding License

Richard A. Reynolds age 25 of Daleville and Bila M. Ferguson age 22 of Castleman obtained a marriage license in Corington Indiana on Tuesday. Samuel Tate and Martha Goldman of Castleman also obtained licenses.

Castleman Corington Ind Richard A. Reynolds Daleville Bila M. Ferguson Game Place Samuel Tate Martha Goldman

Former resident Hodson dies in Portland Oregon

Special to The Sun reports J. M. Hodson, once owner of the Winchester Journal, has died in Portland, Oregon. Hodson, a former Winchester resident, was noted for his ownership of the local newspaper.

Hidden stash found in Madison workshop

Special to The Sun reports William A. Harsin hid eight hundred fifty dollars in his Madison workshop. The discovery occurred October 12 as authorities investigated a related matter. The case centers on misplacement of funds and local inquiries continue.

Madison Ind William A. Harsin

Milliner Elopes To Indianapolis

Alma Johnson a prominent Huntington milliner elopes to Indianapolis Tuesday and marries Thomas O Conor a Fowler druggist. She wires her parents Mr and Mrs R P Johnson we are married dont be mad.

Huntington Ind Alma Johnson Indianapolis Thomas O’conor Fowler, Ind R. PP. Johnson

Three witnesses attend Golden Anniversary in Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana on October 12 only three persons from the original wedding of John M and Mrs Fawcett fifty years ago attended the anniversary celebration.

Kokomo Ind John M

Fined for Selling Beer Without License in Noblesville

Noblesville Indiana October 12 William Franklin hotel and restaurant keeper at Sheridan was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to thirty days for selling beer without a license Nine barrels of beer were found in his possession James Summer a Civil War veteran aged 72 is not recovering from injuries after a fall down a cellar stairway Tuesday J E Kercheval a farmer was injured Tuesday when his horse was frightened by an automobile and upset the buggy

Noblesville Ind William Franklin Sheridan James Summer J. E. Kercheval

Chicken surgery credited to local blacksmith in Anderson

In Anderson Indiana Eli Delwater houses a chicken with half a tin beak. Blacksmith John Snellson performed the poultry surgery by attaching a tin half beak to the lower beak jaw. Since the operation the bird feeds normally and picks up corn as other chickens do.

Anderson Ind Eli Delwater John Snellson Snellson

Wind Too High For Trip Says Wellman

Atlantic City N J Oct 12 Walter Wellman the American aeronaut arrived at the inlet hangar at 8:30 am and announced the breeze was too high for him to start his proposed trip to Europe in the dirigible balloon America. Hotel men's association members said at noon they had withdrawn from the venture and refused further responsibility.

Atlantic City N. J Walter Wellman

Campaign Tour Opens in Morgan County

Martinsville Indiana October 12 Headed by Frank Tilley Republican candidate for congress a number of candidates started an automobile campaign tour through Morgan county. A drum corps accompanied them on the drive through the county.

Martinsville Ind Frank Tilley Morgan County

Wallace Arrested in California Bomb Connection Case

Sacramento dispatch reports George Wallace jailed in Sacramento as inquiry into alleged ties to the Los Angeles Times bombing. He was taken from the post office and allegedly tried to destroy two letters. One letter indicates he left Los Angeles the day after the blast.

Sacramento Cal George Wallace Los Angeles Times Los Angeles

Corn Breaks Record as Ear Soars Nine Feet Up

Connersville Indiana October 12 F M Alexander year here reports a corn stalk reaching fourteen feet in height with the first ear growing nine feet from the ground, setting a new record for ear height.

Connersville Ind F M. Alexander

Foso Hair Remedy Promises Dandruff Relief and Growth

An advertisement claims Foso quickly removes dandruff and itchy scalp, restores gray or faded hair to natural color, and grows new hair. It targets men with thinning beards, women with fever–related hair loss, children with coarse hair, and urges readers to mail for a free coupon and a $1.60 package to prove the claims.

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