Horse Kicks Farmer Injures Face at Side Creek Races
Frank Barnett of Clay township was kicked in the face by a horse while putting up his horse in John Leonard’s stable during the Plum street races. He was unconscious until 2 PM. Dr Busjahn treated him. Nearly all his teeth were knocked out and his face cut and bruised but no bones were broken. He was later taken home north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnett
Clay Township
John Leonard
Plum Street
Busjahn
Boy loses eye in sling shot accident at Cutler
Thursday afternoon Jesse Meyers aged boy, son of Ora and Mrs Meyers of Cutler, was struck in the eye by a stone when shooting sparrows. The eye was removed and doctors fear the other eye may also be blinded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ayers
Cutler
Jesse Meyers
Ora Meyers
Finger Injury During Thursday Batting Incident
Thursday afternoon while playing bat Henry Fornoff had a finger split by a ball with flesh and skin torn along its length. No bone damage suspected and officials expect no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fornoff
Scalding Accident Injures Delphi Mill Worker
William Dice was badly scalded at his Delphi paper mill when a pump burst. The injury will keep him out of work for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
William Dice
Accidental Self Shot Wound Near Flora
Miss Lillian Bell daughter of Jacob Bell of Flora was accidentally shot Tuesday night while target shooting with Emer son Polk of Kokomo. The bullet pierced her left hand and lodged in the left thigh and a surgeon removed it after examination. The patient was dressed and kept under observation with careful monitoring planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Bell
Jacob Bell
Flora
Emerson Polk
Kokomo
Peter
Pop Bottle Burst Damages Worker at Sixth Street Factory
Frank Enyart, worker in his father's pop factory on Sixth Street, narrowly escaped serious injury when a bottle burst this morning. Glass flew in every direction. a protective wire net over his face likely prevented severe facial cuts. He previously suffered an accident that cost an eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Enyart
Sixth Street
Helvie to Pitch for Converse in Sunday Doubleheader
Baseball note reports Harry Helvie a Trios pitcher will start for Converse against a Wabash squad Sunday afternoon. Since many Michelle's players are away, the Trios will play the shop team Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helvie
Converse
Wabash
Harry Helvie
Trios
Michelle
Cashier Charles J Rohs Dies by Suicide
News from New York reports cashier Charles J Rohs of the Waldorf Astoria killed himself after the reported death of his fiancee Miss Castie Carlisle on July 25. Rohs had threatened to take his life following her death and carried out the act the other day. Rohs had visited the city and was well known here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Rohs
Waldorf Astoria
New York City
Cestie Carlisle
Mr. Rohs
Interurban Traffic Surges Beyond Early Hopes
An Interurban line between Laganeport and Wabash reports steady demand. Conductors note two trips daily, eight hour shifts, with typical daily car revenue around 75 dollars and rare days exceeding 200 dollars on special occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laganeport
Wabash
Bethany Assembly at Brooklyn Enters Prosperous Year
Rev Hootman reports Bethany Assembly at Brooklyn Indiana is having its most prosperous year with 6000 campers on grounds and daily crowds. evening audiences average 2000. Dr Carpenter says the assembly will be debt free next year and William Jennings Bryan may speak August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hootman
Bethany
Brooklyn
Ind
Carpenter
William Jennings Bryan
Stalnaker Brick Company Planned in Logansport
A new corporation named Stalnaker Brick Company will be launched in Logansport within days with $10 000 capitalization. It will manufacture brick for ordinary building uses with kilns on College Hill on property owned by promoter W S Stalnaker. The only other local kiln is owned by John E Barnes & Sons who largely use their product in their own building business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalnaker Brick Company
Logansport
College Hill
W. S. Stalnaker
John E. Barnes & Sons
Parcell Dies in Durand Circus Wreck
John Parcell, longtime canvassman for Wallace’s circus, killed in the Durand wreck yesterday. A Logansport resident in 1900, he ran a saloon at Broadway and Third and later joined Sipe’s dog and pony show before returning with Wallace. He reportedly earned $200 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parcell
Wallace
Durand
Loganspot
Broadway
Third Street
Logansport
Parcell
Sipe Dog and Pony Show
Attorney Myers Returns Home Over Indianapolis Rail Access
Attorney Q A Myers representing the Indianapolis Logansport and Chicago steam road is back in town for Sunday with his family. The dispute centers on entering Indianapolis without elevating tracks, a topic previously discussed a week ago as J Clyde Powers and the park committee push the issue vigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. A. Myers
Indianapolis
Logansport
Chicago
J. Clyde Powers
Park Committee
Rauch Leaves for Ten Day Stay in Cleveland Ohio
Co. F. Rauch will depart Monday for a ten days stay in Cleveland Ohio. He will reside there during the visit and return afterward.
Traut Says Friend Took Five Dollars, Roommate Accused
Roman Traut filed an affidavit accusing his Marion roommate Thomas Robert of stealing five dollars while both were in the same lodging. Police report Robert fled from Longcliff detention and was captured at Kokomo. Authorities pursue petit larceny charges and notify Marion police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traut
Thomas Robert
Roman Traut
Robert
Cone
Marion
Escapee from Long Cliff Recaptured in Kokomo
Lucius Gareeau, a patient at Long Cliff, escaped days ago and was captured today in Kokomo. Police notified of the arrest and hospital management sent an attendant to return Gareeau to the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Gareeau
Longcliff
Kokomo
Gareeau
Jail in Columbus Spares Prisoners as Three Remain At Large
The jail at Columbus Ohio released its prisoners last night and three men are still at large. Local police have been notified to be on the lookout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Just Visiting Incident At Court Park
Two young girls were taken to police headquarters after being found in Court Park talking with inmates. They were not charged and were warned not to repeat the conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Park
Hurt in Childs Game at Sturgis Moves to Paraly sis
Miss Ethel Lutes a 12 year old from Sturgis Michigan visiting Fred Milliser of Race Street was injured during sidewalk jumping games with neighborhood children. She suffered a paralysis attack in both lower limbs. Dr Ballard summoned nurse Miss Cummines of Chicago for massage treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Lutes
Sturgis Mich
Fred Milliser
Race Street
Ballard
Miss Cummines
Chicago
Big Majority for Money Dominates Mississippi Primary
Jackson Mississippi August 8 Money is reported to win by a 15000 to 20000 margin for senator. Vardaman shows ample votes for governor. Henry heads the auditor race Power leads secretary of state and Williams is safe for attorney general. Treasurer contest tight between Malley and Sharp and lieutenant governor race between Carter and Kager remains close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Vardaman
Henry
Willams
Malley
Sharp
Carter
Kager
Knights of Pythias Rules Supreme Representatives Elected by Grand Lodge
The supreme tribunal rules that supreme representatives must be elected by the grand lodge. An alternative method is void. In Pennsylvania last year supreme representatives were chosen by past chancellors of subordinate lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Tribunal
Pennsylvania
Supreme Tribunal of the Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Trading stamp firms vow to stay despite fears
The Trading Stamp Companies declare they will remain and are not frightened by pending closures. Loyal merchants continue to back them as co operatives issue last day stamp redemptions. Consumers rush to finish stamp books with two dollars in stamps offered for one dollar purchases. Mr Langley of the Green Trading
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Co-operative Association
Mr. Langley
The
Green Trading
Stamp firm vows to stay in business amid contract tensions
The stamp company told a Reporter representative they do not plan to close. They said they have many merchants with them and that several signers may have signed only conditionally or not at all. A new stock consignment opened today, signaling permanency, though a key merchant faces a $10,000 suit if he ends stamp use before contract expiry. The outcome remains unclear.
Fine Hog Sale At The Rink Draws Farmers
A sale of fine bred hogs was held at the rink this afternoon with many farmers present. Bids were spirited and by 3:00 pm eight hogs had sold for 25 to 107.50 dollars, with the best hogs still unsold for later bidding.
At Work on Ranch
Robert Douglass who earlier worked as a waiter in local restaurants is now in Lajunta Colorado employed on a ranch. He reports he is doing well and likes the country very much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Douglass
Lajunta, Col
Meridian Giant of the Linotype Joins Wilson Humphreys Co
Meridian Mississippi Comfort, famed linotype operator and tall figure, has joined Wilson Humphreys and Co. He stands six feet eight inches but weighs 128 pounds and is regarded as a giant in his trade and stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Mississippi
Wilson, Humphreys & Co
Tipton Lodge Plans Banquet Celebrating Masonry Growth
At a Tipton lodge meeting last night committees were named for arrangements music and menu with members including William Whitmore Joseph Mandel Hugh Hillhouse and Isaac Shidler. Lodge officers set for ceremonies include Arthur Boyer as worshipful master Andrew Gamble senior warden Thomas Hartfcox junior warden and Victor Seiter treasurer Eli Greensfelder secretary with other officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Lodge
William Whitmore
Joseph Mandel
Hugh Hillhouse
Joseph Crain
Thomas Hartsock
Edgar E. Powell
Oscar Michaelis
William M. Gaskin
Victor E. Seiter
Farle Naftzger
Isaac Shideler
A. S. Bover
J. J. Briggs
Elii Greensfelder
Arthur S. Boyer
Andrew W. Gamble
Thomas Hartfcox
Eli Greensfelder
Reuben J. Powell
Willis C. Swaney
William Felver
Absalom Miller
Tyler
I O O F District Deputy Reports Lodge Growth
Cass county official W E Jacks files six month growth report for I O O F and Rebekah lodges. The tally shows 904 members in subordinate lodges and just over six members in the Rebekah lodge, marking an excellent increase over the prior period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Jacks
Cass County
Rebekah
Daughter Born to Seybolds near the city
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seybold Jr. at their home west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Seybold, Jr
Trip Down Tippecanoe With Smith and Hymes
William Smith of this city will depart with Rev. Hamilton A. Hymes of New Albany Ind around Tuesday August 18 for Winamac Ind to descend the Tippecanoe river to Monticello They carry a full camping outfit and plan to pitch tents at various spots along the stream They do not set a return date Rev Hymes will then go to Winona where his family is summering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Smith
Hamilton A. Hymes
New Albany
Ind
Winamac
Tippecanoe
Monticello
Rev. Hymes
Winona
Runaway Horse Hits Street Car Triggers Two Miles Dash
John Hildebrandt and Dr. Hessler were tossed from a vehicle after a street car approached. A dirt and stone pile near the curb sparked the horse into a two mile run, finally halted near the park. Hildebrandt suffered a severe leg sprain while Hessler escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hildebrandt
Dr. Hessler
Mr.Hildebrandt
East High Street
Big John
Passenger Train Strikes Man Near Winamac
Dr. J P Hetherington attended Adrian Antrim after a fast passenger train struck him near Winamac as he guarded the Brown ditch. Antrim, working for the Panhandle railroad, was watching the ditch at night when hoped he could reach Winamac on a speeder before the collision. He is in bad condition and eyes fear he may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hetherington
Adrian Antrim
Hetherington
Antrim
Panhandle
Winamac
Tie
Winamae
Pastor kills four foot gray spotted snake at church
Rev. Lawrence pastor of the Church of God killed a large gray spotted snake on the platform in the rear rooms at 52114 Broadway. The reptile measured over four feet. He suspects it may have escaped from a snake show visiting the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Church of God
Broadway
Band from Boyd Park Summer Theater Plays Logansport Streets
The Boyd Park Summer Theater band came here on the interurban this afternoon and played on the streets for an hour to advertise a matinee at the theater tomorrow afternoon. A large Logansport crowd is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Park
Logansport
Divorce suit filed in Madary v Madary
Attorney W. T. Wilson filed for divorce on Frank Madary versus Marabelle Madary. The complaint contents are unavailable as the attorney withheld the document. It is learned Madary works as a section hand on the Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Wilson
Frank Madary
Marabelle Madary
Madary
Mendenhalls Visit Hills This Sunday
Mr and Mrs C H Mendenhall of Bloomingdale plan a Sunday visit with Dr and Mrs Hill, sharing a family social gathering in a local community note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Mendenhall
Bloomingdale
Mrs. Hill
Goat and coat found after street incidents
A goat was found wandering in the street and two other items are noted: a bicycle stolen from C G Newell’s home and a police pickup of another person in distress from Kankakee Illinois. A cray coat hanging on a nail at the Fifteenth Street engine house awaits a claimant, likely lost by a racing spectator or traveling horseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Newell
Fifteenth Street
Eighteenth
North Streets
Bicycle Recovered in Back Room of Police Station
A bicycle found abandoned on Broadway in front of Helvie and Sellers clothing store was taken by police late last night and placed in the station back room awaiting its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helvie & Sellers
Broadway
Stolen bicycle reported at Ninth and Spear streets
Charles Newell reports a bicycle was stolen from his home at the corner of Ninth and Spear streets last night. He has no idea who took it, but police are investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Newell
Ninth and
Spear Streets
Telegraph worker from Kankakee picked up in morphine fright
A man who gave his name as Martin TD Kane of Kankakee Illinois, a telegraph operator, was picked up in a pitiable state from morphine and whiskey use. He shivered in a hot room, could not stay still, and spoke only with great effort. A passerby offered drink to revive him, and he admitted plans to go to Ft Wayne for a hospital and hoped the operators would provide a lift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin TD
Kane
Kankakee
Ft. Wayne
Lima Elks Camp Near Wabash Dam In Novel Tour
A party of five Elks from Lima Ohio arrived yesterday in a large camping wagon and pitched camp at the Wabash dam for several days. They left home a week ago and travel the country in this novel fashion camping wherever the country pleases them. Their wagon bears Elks flags and local Elks greeted them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Wabash Dam
Names in bottle afloat on Wabash fizzles at sea
Six girls from the city sealed their names in a bottle and set it afloat on the Wabash weeks ago. The bottle was found yesterday by Dan Gallen while fishing, ending the girlish romance and prompting a new bottle if a knight is to be promised by the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Dan Gallien
Deaths and Funerals for Warren Steven Son Aberhauser Lerner Jr
The funeral of Mrs Warren Steven son was held this afternoon at 610 Miami street with Rev Danze officiating and Mt Hope interment. The funeral of William Aberhauser will be at 416 Miami avenue Sunday at 2 pm with Rev Steininger officiating and Mt Hope interment. The funeral of Jacob Lerner Jr will be at St Vincent de Paris church Monday at 9 am with Rev Father Antony officiating and Mt St Vincent interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Stevenson
Miami Street
Danze
Mt. Hope
William Aberhauser
Miami Avenue
Steininger
Jacob Lerner, Jr
St. Vincent de Paris
Father Antony
Mt. St. Vincent
Reverend Milo Smith Visits Walton This Afternoon
Reverend Milo Smith traveled to Walton this afternoon for an unreported engagement. Local residents noted his presence near community centers without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Smith
Walton
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Baseball News
Cashier
New York
Interurban
Bethany Assembly
W. 8S. Stalnaker
Third and Broadway
Thos
Lunatic
Supreme Representative
Mem
Masons
Tipton Lodge No. 33 F
A. M
Newport
Harold
Clarence
William Smith
Rev
Hymes
Preacher
Kankakee, Ill
Elks
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