08 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
1
A lengthy entry list for an early closing harness racing meet shows 124 entries across 2:49 trot 2:21 trot 2:16 trot 2:35 pace and 2:74 pace. It names horses, owners, and places such as Paducah Louisville Topeka and Evansville with lines for Wilkes Anderson Warren Armitage Burns and other stables.
A long list of horse names and breeders from Sterling Kentucky entries includes Kiata Lou by Kiatawah Amanda Lou from Feoria and Lady H by Alwood Nell, with multiple connections in Indiana Illinois and Tennessee. The record shows numerous B M and Br M foals with sires like The Patchen Boy Admiral Dewey and Bannerliss.
A Witt farm worker east of town crushed his left foot when a log he was loading broke a jack and rolled back. He was taken to Williams hospital for treatment of the injuries.
During fleet maneuvers at Cherbourg the submarine Vendenaire was struck by a battleship near Alderney Race between Aurigny Island and Cape Hague. The collision likely split the sub and killed twenty six crew members. the submarine disappeared beneath violent currents as the St Louis reversed engines.
M. Ralston, Democratic candidate for governor, spoke yesterday to the Democratic Editorial Association in Fort Wayne. He framed his candidacy as a duty to serve Indiana and safeguard life, liberty, and property, aiming to keep state policy faithful to constitutional government and public welfare.
Capt Frank P Swigart longtime Indiana G A R commander dies suddenly at his Logansport home aged 72 after a long public career. Civil War veteran, 1888 presidential elector, former US Treasury law chief, bankruptcy referee, prosecutor and author of military history and pioneer life tales. His latest novel Hortense de Berri is not yet published.
The Hamilton county jury returned a verdict for defendants Wilbur Fisher Harry Small and Abe Cline in a case charging unlawful liquor sales. Judge instructed acquittal for Small. Cline denied selling liquor with seven to eight witnesses testifying for him. The store stock valued at 6500 and liquor on hand between 15 and 18.
Green Castle report notes DePauw University senior class will stage the farce His Excellency the Governor in Meharry hall Monday night with Miss Mary Ann Baker of Indianapolis and others from the graduating class in principal roles. The Fortnightly club guests included Mr and Mrs H L Rous and others. Baker, a daughter of M and Mrs A M Baker, is praised for natural talent. The Rous home featured pink and white decorations for the event, while Grace Copeland underwent abdominal surgery at Williams Hospital with condition reported improving.
The program for the Children's Day exercises at the Methodist church Sunday evening includes an orchestra, hymns such as Onward Christian Soldiers, The Captain's Call and Build ing of Ship, and roles led by Robert Ball Manly Immell with performers Pearl Zimmerman Dorothy Huffman Myron Tauer Valeria Adney Long Christ the Sure Foundation Rap Tap and other tableaux. Soloists include Donna Mae Hughes Mary Hogshire Eugenia Tull Blanche Harter Helen Greenleaf and Miriam Appleby. The event features songs Our Flag Lift Up the Banner and My Pilot, with Bible readings and a collection followed by benediction.
Floral parade committee plans a pioneer themed float for Thorntown’s Fourth of July dedication parade. Merchants will meet next week to decide participation and orders for artificial flowers and decorations should be placed with committee member Lee Bratton.
Officers at the Claypool hotel and Judge Edward Jackson preside as Samuel Heath of this city is named among the ninth district delegates. The group plans to expand Republican club organization statewide and bolster campaign activity while weather forecasts predict fair skies with warmer temperatures and increasing clouds through Sunday.
A July 1 program showcases six races with fast riders from the state and Midwest. Prizes include Elgin watches, Winchester guns, diamond studs, and cash. notable entrants include Miss Orin of Muncie offering a two mile exhibition.
Readable program for a June 9 children’s day event at First Christian Church Sun day evening including songs prayers and child performances such as Birth of Children’s Day Grace From Heaven The Robin and Four Girls A Little Missionary items by Hazel Miller Ethel Crampton Mary Levon Florence Campbell and other child performers with offertory by the pastor
Tobacco expert John H Hoy who handles Baldwin county cigar tobacco for the Alabama Sumatra and Havana Tobacco Company travels from Summerdale to Birmingham. He says the last crop is being placed on the market at good prices and forecasts a two million dollar Baldwin county crop. Roy Adgey ex auditor of Reon county from Ixbagon was in the city.
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