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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
2
Fire started by an explosion at midnight destroyed five churches and several residences in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. The churches named were St Josephs Catholic St Peters Lutheran Congregational Salem Evangelical and Presbyterian. Loss estimated at 500000.
SCOTTSBURG Ind Sept 26 William Collins of Little York 19 was arrested here on forgery charges involving a 25 check on Scottsburg State Bank signed A S Garriott The handwriting led to identity confusion with John McKnight and George McKnight The suspect confessed to a second 23 check and was released on 5 bond
Indiana Senator Beveridge opened the Republican campaign in New York at Carnegie Hall by branding William Jennings Bryan as a Castro and warning that a Bryan presidency would turn the United States into a Venezuela. Former Mayor Seth Low presided and spoke.
A veteran school teacher recounts chronic coffee poisoning from years of public school work. After trying Postum, following a friend’s suggestion, she notes improved health, loss of coffee craving, and a belief in renewed vitality, calling it “the Fountain of Perpetual Youth.” The letter, signed by Postum Co. of Battle Creek, invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.
Indiana reports detail a Danville woman shooting a weasel after it menaced poultry. Lagrange notes urge boys to write corn essays for exhibition and prize judging. Tipton records a wagon wheel failure trapping Benjamin Koors under a load of tomatoes, but he escapes unharmed. Bushville reports U G Beaver buying 16 hogs for 471.87 and 3,000 bushels of corn at eight cents per bushel.
Glen Wood area farmer Forrest Brooks reports that five rows gathered yielded 40 bushels. If the entire field matches this yield, the field would average 112 bushels per acre.
Charles Archer of Eden sold a 4215 pound pumpkin to Harry Strickland of Greenfield. The behemoth was displayed as an exhibition in Strickland’s show window, drawing attention at the local fair.
The John Herron Art Institute ends the display of its Old Testament water colors this weekend. After Monday the works will be removed to make way for October exhibits. The institute reports strong attendance from Indianapolis and nearby towns and plans a busy season with monthly shows. The art school will begin its seventh year in October with an enrollment expected to exceed last year’s 300. Day and evening classes will run in several disciplines, with children’s classes on Saturdays. Enrollment already includes many students from Franklin Shelbyville Mooresville and other nearby towns. The art school is directed by a committee led by Walter L likliken and includes Mrs. Linnaeus C Boyd Mrs. John N Carey Miss Wilhelmina Seegmiller and Theodore Steele.
Shad Link and Charles Olson clash at Tomlinson Hall Thursday night in a touted heavyweight contest. Olson hosts a hostile history, while a fresh slate of preliminary wrestlers, including Charley Goodrich and George Gandalf for Indiana featherweight title, preview the event along with Harry Huck Meyer versus Stewart and a bout between The Greek Wonder and The Young Hercules.
Debs spoke to a full Tomlinson hall crowd in Indianapolis on a plain, earnest appeal to workingmen. He contrasted himself with Theodore Debs on the red special tour train, argued against both old parties, and predicted socialism as a planned, advancing system benefiting producers.
At Albion Indiana a girl from West Unity named Ethel Starver died after a fall from a slide for life ride at a street fair. She plunged about 80 feet and died an hour later from injuries sustained.
Harry M. Haldeman transferred property on the southeast side of Massachusetts avenue to William Frankfort for 30000 dollars, deeds filed with county auditor show. Herbert P. Dahlen sold the residence once occupied by the late Albert Gall on the west side of Main street, north of Eleventh Street to Owen J. Conrad for 25000 dollars.
Joseph Murphy a railroad conductor age 50 died Friday night at his home 1963 Cornell Avenue after months of consumption. He worked for the Big Four railroad 18 years and is survived by a widow and five children.
The Indiana Commissioners Association held sessions on Saturday featuring an original poem titled The Hoosier State by John S. Ellis, Delaware county commissioner. The verse recalls pioneer life, family, and the growth of Indiana, contrasting old cabins with modern progress and praising the state’s enduring spirit.
Thomas R. Marshall, Democrat nominee for governor, told a Columbus audience that he has not accepted money from brewers and is borrowing his campaign funds at the Columbia City National Bank. He pledged to repay and warned of hard work if not elected, denouncing Republican extravagance and big trusts aiding the party.
Ind Sept 26 James town to build a waterworks plant with over 5000 dollars subscribed. An 80900 gallon tank will be erected as the town reports prosperity. On Saturday Oct 17 a new addition of 50 residence lots will be sold at auction.
A public notice-style fitness of fear about bad breath in women and its social consequences. It extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure and claims they purify breath after meals, with no medical medicine, relying on willow charcoal and honey. The ad invites readers to order a trial package by mail.
Senator Joseph B. Foraker accuses Roosevelt and Taft of betrayal amid Hearst exposure of his ties to Standard Oil. He defends his role as oil attorney, releases Archbold correspondence, and criticizes Taft and Roosevelt for alleged bias while citing personal duty and a respected family name. He claims Taft hosted Standard Oil figures and used trust magnates’ resources during travels.
The Board of School Commissioners issued building permits totaling 49500 for repairs and alterations to public school buildings in Indianapolis to safeguard children from fires and panics. The permits were issued Friday per the officials.
Greenfield Ind Sept John A Monglet and wife of Middletown E F Good and wife of Daleville and James Madie and wife of New Lisbon passed through Greenfield in camping wagons en route to Brown county to visit relatives.
The Central Avenue M E church quartet led by Franklin N. Taylor with Mrs. William E. Duthie organist offers a rich program including organ preludes quartets and solos. A special sermon for college students in Indianapolis follows at Meridian Street M E church. Various pastors preach across multiple churches with sermons on faith growth and outreach.
Edward T Memming freight brakeman died after flagging a passenger train in a snowstorm. The open switch collision near Livingston Montana killed at least 50 and injured many. The crash involved Northern Pacific and Nickel Plate trains with several identified victims and two unidentified coal miners.
The Western Democratic club held a meeting at 1617 W. Ohio Street in the Western Athletic club rooms. Seventy five voters attended and first voters. Committeeman Barry of the Fifteenth ward gave an address. Weekly meetings will be held Fridays at 7 30 p.m. Leo A. Wiegand serves as chairman.
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