Lafayette Gossip and City News Roundup
A wild mix of local items from Lafayette and surrounding towns includes odd arrests, proposed reading rooms, and new public works plans. Reports note mad dog scares, school staffing shifts, a new Sunday paper talk in Richmond, and various accidents, fires, and social happenings across Indiana towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Vandera
Richmond
Lagrange
Greensburg
Muncie
Laporte
Connersville
Greencastle
Elwood
Goshen Wooler Milla
Trinity Presbytesian Church
South Bend
Washington Board of Health
Versy
Martinsville
Indianapolis
Chicago 17 Washington 5 Batter ies Advantage
Chicago defeated Washington 17 to 5 in a decisive game. Hutchinson and Schriver led with strong pitching while Stockdale and Dugdale performed well at bat. Philadelphia 21 St Louis 1 showed another lopsided result with Johnson Buckley Clarkson and Twineham notable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Kulp
Elkhart
Anderson
Connersville
Calvin Jones
John Bragnon
Klnood
Hibbert
Helen Gouger
Goshen
Morgan
Martinsville
Celina
Tippecanoe County
John Attice
Tipton
Logansport
Gosport
Harry Hoke
Lafayette
Dr. Conklin
Cassopolis
Chicago
Alexandria
Grover Cleveland
Clay
Corps of Engineers
Indiana
Toledo
Will Malone
Orval Johnson
Malone
Mae Hart
Marion Chronicle
Chronicle
Lebenov
Jas. Livingstone
Christian 8S
Wesner, Jr
Jas. C. Brower
R. Weaner
Livingstone
Washington
Hutchinson and Schriver
Stockdale and
Dugdale
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Johnson and Buckley
Clarkson and Twineham
Pitteborg
Brooklyn
Menefee and
Weaver
Steln and Kinslow
Plimmer and Murphy Fight to Draw in 25 Round Bout
In New Orleans the fifth Olympic Club carnival opened with Billy Plimmer and Murphy in a 25 round purse clash. Plimmer led most rounds and scored hard blows, while Murphy endured severe punishment yet fought on. The referee ruled a draw, drawing general approval as Plimmer had the edge in hits. Abbott vs Fitzsimmons and Creedon follow for the world middleweight title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Athletic Club
New Orleans
Billy Plimmer
Murphy
Plimmer
Billy McCarthy
Benny Murphy
al Robb
Jake Ilrain
Andy Bowan
Frank Carambsck
Eckhart
Slimmer
Fiurphy
Peveteed
D Plimmer
Flimmer
Billy
Pimmer
Hitlng
Jack Evarhart
Stanton Abbott
Bob Fitzsimmons
Dan Creedon
Fall and Winter Suits in Cassi Mere and Cheviots
Men s and youths fall and winter suits made to sell for 14 15 and 18 dollars in sacks and frocks priced at 11 67 reflecting a clearance sale of tailored garments in Cassi mere Cheviot fabrics with reductions across sizes and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassimere and Cheviot
Wasson Opening Draws 12 000 to 16 000 Visitors
A bustling opening at H P Wasson Co drew between 12 000 and 16 000 visitors. The display featured velvet backdrops, hats from Virot, Parisian styles, and ornate trimming. An orchestra played behind screens while shoppers admired ribbons, fur capes, and ready-made coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Wasson & Co
Hari
Virot
Prince of Wales
Simajl Bate
London
Prince Alberts
Also Mentioned on This Page
State
Greenfield
Tod
Hudson
Shipley
England
Philadelphias
Frankfort
Lnd
Racing Association
Kansas City
Batteries
Foraman and McFarland
Danisls
Darby
Donohue
Detroit
Minneapolis
Gayle
Jantzen
Parvin
Wilson
Grand Rapids
Sioux City
Rhinos
Spies
Killeen
Boyle
Princeton
Capt. Trenchard
Grown
Trenchard
Tea
Church
Wheeler
Saylor
Guarda
Trondis
Pose
Rogangarten
Barnett
Morse
McCormick
Burt
Columbus
David B
Oakland
Baron
Alphonso -Wilkes
Galesburg
Ill
Joe Patchen
Pansy McGregor
Latonia
Judith
Alto June
Crescent
St. Maxim
Mollie B
Jerome Park
Stonewell
Kennel
Sik Excess
Gotham
Aselbert
Armitage
Harlem
Til
Alderman Morris
Eagle Bird
Diggs
Linnette
Kenai Rast
Confederate
Simpleton
Vevay
Frankie D
Newark
Louisville
Meekin
Farrell
Knell
Cote
Boston
H. W. Krause No
Massachusetts
Aga. Gents’ Furnishings
S BY Econ
Indianapolis Gas
Pennsylvania Street
Danbury Hat Co
W. Wash. ST
Chas. Mayer & CO
Axminsters
Brussels
Wiltons
Body Brussels
Albert Gall
West
Washington Street
Browning & Son
W. Washington St
Fountain Head
Wasson
Hood
Hoon
Peoples Outfitting Company
Timothy
Lux
Sun
Keehn
Edward F. Keeha
Hiram W
Ketorah C. P Keeha
N. Wertst
Jhoney
Fair Aealing
Ingalis Se
Bursett
Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis Union
Party
Sefore
West Washington
Kentucky Avenue
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