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Lebanon Daily Reporter

Location

Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

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Thumb Damages Sought After Car Door Accident

William F. Badger sues Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co alleging negligence led to overcrowded cars for a Buffalo Bill and musical festival crowd. He claims his thumb was crushed when a door shut as he was pushed toward the smoking compartment on a Whitestown to Indianapolis trip. He seeks 1000 dollars, asserting permanent injury.

Wiliam F. Badger Terre Haute, Mapolis & Eastern Traction Co Musical Festival Buffalo Bill's Apolis Indianapolis Whitestown

Court House Bunch Defeated In Dramatic Game

The Court House Bunch suffered a 21 to 5 loss as fans jeered and praised at the field. Walter Hodge of Court House Bunch sparked attention by misdirected slide and the crowd reacted with mixed cheers and gasps during the late innings.

Court House Walter Hodge Court House Bunch Oxfords Pwd Mr. Hodge

Court House Teams Play Bitter Ball Game With Umpire Blamed

The report details a tense contest between Court House and South Side players with Walter Porter moving through multiple positions and sustaining injuries. Umpire Julius Thornton faces criticism from some fans while the South Side offense rallies behind Heiney and Worrell on the mound.

E. C. Guilion Court House Capt. Porter Otha Herdrich Hodge Otha John Huber John Chester Darnell Frank Hutchinson Hutchinson George Darnell Gene Thornton Darnall Dr. Heiney Dee Worrell Heiney Archie Armstorng South Siders Armstrong Crawfordsville Taylor Julius Thornton South Side Worrel Thornton Porter

Rath Dillon Sets Pace On Track With 2:14 Mile

Rath Dillon, famed 1907 champion half mile trotter, ran a mile in 2:14 2-4 and a half in 1:05 on Crawfordsville and Indianapolis tracks. The Boston team Crandall’s hoo doo remains undefeated against Dillon, who has beaten every league foe except Boston and the Phillies. The season sees fast trotters and pacers curtail racing dates amid stall-side rumors and anecdotes about strikes and training routines.

Rath Dillon Crawfordsville Indianapolis Boston Crandall Phillies

Ice destroys Haeten plant in Cincinnati fire loss $75,000

Cincinnati June 27 The plant of JL P Haeten general contractor was destroyed by fire caused by ice last night. Loss estimated at 75 000 dollars.

Cincinnati Jl.p. Haeten General Ocentrator

Morler Fined In Circuit Court For Medicine Without License

A grand jury indictment charged H Moler with practicing medicine without a license. He withdrew not guilty and pleaded guilty, fined 25 dollars plus costs. Walter Whitecotton pleaded guilty to assault on Dr Hall and was fined 19 dollars and costs. Isador Shoemaker admitted petit larceny, stealing thirty cents. he is eleven and was sent to the Indiana Boys School, with probation and commitment to the Orphans Home.

H. Moler Walter Whitecotton Dr. Hall Costa Isador Shoemaker Susan Shoemaker Charles Parks Indiana Boys’ School Orphans’ Home

Presbyterian Sunday School challenges others to baseball game

The Presbyterian Lamar School issues a challenge for a baseball game at the Union Sunday School picnic at Lafayette on Tuesday June 30. Professionals barred. Game to be called at 1 30. Acceptance due by Monday night. A big crowd is expected to attend the event.

Union Tecumseh Trail Presbyterian Lamar School Lafayette Presbyterian Sunday School

Taft and Wright Meet Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill

Secretary Taft and Gen Luke E Wright arrived at Oyster Bay from New York to confer with President Roosevelt on Wright assuming the War portfolio and chairmanship of the national committee. A crowd greeted Taft at the station. General Edwards did not join the Oyster Bay meeting.

Gas Explosion in Indianapolis Causes Citywide Alarm

An early morning gas explosion on Washington Street in Indianapolis broke the iron manhole lid, released heavy smoke, and disrupted retail stores using Merchants' Heat and Light electric service. Elevators and lights failed as electric systems burned and upper floors were damaged.

Indianapolis Ind Washington Street Merchants’ Heat and Light’ Company

Jamestown Boy Earns BA From Butler College Irvington

The Jamestown Press profiles Ray Benjamin Smith son of Robert Smith who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Butler College at Irvington after years of watch repair and preaching in Kentucky. He married Annie Ross, has two children, and plans ministry work with the Methodist church while considering future steps.

Jamestown Ray Benjamin Smith Lexington Kentucky Kentucky Bible College Butler College Irvington Christian Church Zionsville Bethel Church Mr. Smith Robert

Church Services Across Local Congregations

Sunday church services list morning and evening programs across churches. First Christian holds annual roll call, communion, and talks by Pastor John A. Stover on Working With God and The Perfect Man. Central Christian features morning sermon The Model Christian and an evening address The Golden Age by Rev Z T Sweeney. First Baptist notes standard services with Sunday School at 9:15 and temperance lesson, morning and evening preaching. Also listed are Presbyterian morning solo and vesper program, Methodist schedule adjusting Sunday School, and United Brethren with Sabbath School at 9:30 and evening preaching.

God John A. Stover Central Christian Church ZT. Sweeney Columbus The Brotherhood First Baptist Church Evenine Geo B. McKee Presbyterian Church Eva van Nuys Jesus

Michigantown Man and Zionsville Woman Wed

The Frankfort Times reports Edward D. Everman of Michigantown married Eunice Divan of Zionsville in Blackburn, Ohio, on Monday evening. Everman, a leading local businessman, traveled to Zionsville for a visit, then proceeded with Divan to Blackburn to seal the union.

Michigantown Zionsville Edward D. Everman Miss. Eunice Divan Black Frankfort Times Eunice Divan Blackburn Ohio Everman Zonsville Mies Divan Tie Father

Amusement Resort 13 Fire Destroys White City Park

Indianapolis June 27 A blaze destroyed White City Amusement Park near Broad Ripple with an estimated loss of 160000 dollars. The fire started in an imitation opium den at Mystic Cave layout and by midnight all structures were ash. No insurance. Only the swimming pool and river boat houses escaped due to distance and wind.

Indianapolis Ind White City Broad Ripple R. C. Light

County Seeks 22473.22 From Former Treasurer Ensley

Indianapolis June 27 The Marion County authorities demand 22473 22 from Oliver P Ensley former county treasurer including 2595 65 interest for taxes collected while in office A certified check for the sum was delivered to the county treasurer and will be turned over to the county attorney The experts report alleges wrongful deduction of interest and misapplied tax collections A conference among officials followed as Ensley left for Ohio for a seriously ill wife The case hinges on whether sequestered taxes were properly extended and delinquent penalties and treasurer fees were rightly charged

Indianapolis Oliver P. Ensley Ensley Smith, Duncan, Hornbrook & Smith John Ruckelshaes Robison Eliott R. Hooton James W. Noel Ruekelahaus John B. Elam Hooton Ohio Mr. Ensley Gallup Vs Sebridt Ttia

Baseball Scores From The Day In Major Leagues

Indianapolis defeated Minneapolis four to nothing while St Paul beat Columbus two to one. Louisville bested Milwaukee one to zero. Toledo tied Kansas City nil nil. St Louis defeated Detroit four to two as Cleveland beat Chicago two to four. Philadelphia topped New York six to two and Washington crushed Boston eight to zero. New York edged Boston two to zero while Pittsburg crushed St Louis nineteen to one. Chicago beat Cincinnati by an unspecified score.

Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Columbus Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City St. Louie Detroit Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia New York Washington Boston Pittsburg St. Louis Cincinnati

Baptising at the creek in Mechanicsburg this Sabbath

Pherrill pastor announces a baptising service at Mechanicsburg creek this Sabbath afternoon. All applicants must meet at the interurban station at 2 22 pm. Arrangements are completed and members urged to attend.

U. B Mechanicsburg Pherrill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Big William PF. Badger Whitestown Iecourt House Walter Porter Court House Rats County Board of Review Sporting News Hs Morler CINE County Orphans’ Home Presbyterian S. S Tecumseh Taft Oyster Bay Feng Altades ELANS Pares Methodist First Christian Church Amusement Resort Thorntown-Argus Enterprise Sampson Hye Indiana Main Street Pearl Street West Street Market Spring Streets Treasury Ensley OP Marion County Ing
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