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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
2
A sketchy column samples quirky questions and oddities from early 20th century life. It notes marrying for money, a Kentucky snake bite death, college grads pursuing ping-pong, a St Louis creditor plan, and tax and postal service curiosities with a satirical tone.
The judge considers a harsher penalty for a chauffeur who first struck a man on mano and then fled, arguing cowardice merits a harsher sentence than mere carelessness.
Eleven Maine towns plan Tot anniversary observances this summer during Old Poie Week from August 24. The event calendar lists parades fairs and community activities with local merchants and civic groups participating.
A garbled OCR fragment from a Port Arthur page hints at a local item but lacks clear details. The readable bits mention Port Arthur and a brief timeframe though specifics remain unclear.
A Russian inventor named Cibulski claims a device that suppresses canteen noise. Japanese gunners, however, appear most successful in silencing Russian units, according to early battlefield reports.
Princeton officials announce a plan to reduce course offerings and shift focus to more practice time and coaching. The move aims to improve readiness and overall performance ahead of upcoming meets.
An official Navy Department statement notes inability to act on a request involving John D. Rockefeller due to unspecified constraints. The report emphasizes standard procedures, explains missing authority, and calls for proper channels or future consideration.
The text mixes terms like Tesival and Celtic revival with unclear references and unrelated phrases. It mentions Trish as alias and compares phrases, but no cohesive news event or identifiable people or organizations are presented to summarize into a traditional card.
A fragmentary text contrasts a proposed figure linked to a Cerneese fund with a mistaken identity. The passage questions whether the subject is a hero or an insane person, implying a debate over perception and judgment.
The bandit Raisuli negotiates for a ransom and the release of hostages, with the sultan pressing for a staged plan. Authorities discuss why the installment approach is not followed.
A Chiesso man advertises a wife for sale describing the right sort of a wife for a man willing to pay 160 060 dollars. The odd notice frames marriage as a transaction and lists the wife as property in a sensational, mispruned plea.
Attendance at the St Louis exposition climbs as prominent preachers advertise the wickedness of the pike. The urging sermons could push crowds toward a record breaking turnout.
An eastern pastor tells his congregation he is willing for men to fish on Sunday afternoon if they attend morning services. He apparently forgets that fish bite better in the morning.
An eminent physician denies brain fragmentation claims while noting heart failure appears quickly after epill treatment. The text also mentions danger from an alligator near Ison and raises rumors of gaurains along the river, cautioning parents about children swimming.
An editorial argues fruit is valuable for hydration and heat balance but warns tart varieties contain oxalic acid. It challenges fruit diet superstitions and promotes fruit as nutritious breakfast fare suitable for any season, noting its cooling effect and usefulness over meats and starches.
An article stresses that soldiers and sailors must be trained to swim and be disciplined until masterful in water. It argues volunteers entering naval service should be competent in swimming to prevent drownings and protect themselves amid dangers at sea. Parents are urged to have children learn swimming.
A fragmentary item notes Mrs Mary Jackson of Hartford committing suicide by fire during an era of public sentiment backing Rev W E Hinshaw amid wife murder proceedings. It also reviews Robert Woods pamphlet Interurban Electric Railways in Indiana detailing eight lines entering Indianapolis and milestones from 1893 to 1898.
Airs. Mamie Lorton of Newcastle sues Charles McDerman, a wealthy retired farmer, for £5000 damages over six alleged kisses given in a church setting. In a separate report, Joseph Crices, 52, was killed instantly by lightning while cleaning the Christian church at Kappa with McDerman as janitor and his family present.
One hundred three descendants attended the funeral in Denver for the late Mrs Elizabeth English. The obituary lists eight children forty seven grandchildren forty seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild among the mourners.
In Colfax a riot broke out between Italian laborers living in a box car and local characters. Spectator Maurice Lane was stabbed, Bert Hickerson Wits was cut with a knife, and Joseph Ostwein an Italian had his skull fractured by a stone.
Twelve year old Jesse Clayton was assaulted alone at Strange Station telephone exchange. A stranger slashed his face with a raver and fled when the boy drew a toy pistol in fear.
Longtime traders in Waveland threaten a boycott after health officers remove public hitching racks. Town trustees move to purchase land to create a shared public space for all teams.
William Flowers has worn convict garb in Michigan City for over 25 years awaiting a life term for murdering a Terre Haute physician. He remains innocent in his view as others gain clemency, commutations, or pardons while he hopes for relief from the pardon board.
At Six Mile east of Bluffton a reception for Rev Floyd Bolton and Miss Celestine Beers turned to shock when Celestine learned her fiancé had married Miss Mabel Carey of Muncie the previous Monday. The revelation disrupted their engagement and wedding plans.
Says the Chautauquan Sixteen States now have officers for forest work twelve of them being Forestry Commissioners The Federal Government has established fifty three reservations containing sixty two million acres of public forest protected by five hundred public employes This is a magnificent beginning but Prof Brernew says that we need six hundred million acres to maintain our annual consumption of three hundred fifty colonial feet per capita We may however learn to thrive with less England uses only fifteen feet per capita.
A man enraged by his wife mocking his prayers adopts a habitual prayer practice once used by an Indianapolis citizen. He rises during the altercation, and when she hesitates to kneel, he strikes her, prompting a marital conflict and potential divorce action.
The Japanese regret that correspondents were not allowed to accompany the army to witness Russian attacks on transports. They pay direct compliments to the newspaper men and admit the truth would be told by them.
Citizens of Goodland show indifference to Bank er Gil lan's return and demand repayment. They suggest sending him to Leaveorth to join the Indiana colony, noting his potential as an addition there.
Fragmentary text suggests a case involving a person nicknamed Mosquito and an alibi for Ian Perdhcy. Details are unclear but imply a criminal or investigative context with a debated date.
Grand Rapids voiced inability to host or entertain the Philippine Commission due to financial strain and widespread corruption criticisms. The piece portrays local grafters as having emptied the city of public will for years, signaling deep public distrust and fiscal limits.
A note in the dispatches acknowledges General Kuropatkin has quit starting reports with I regret to report. The line suggests a shift in tone or approach to official communications.
The article records a remark noting that the French regard balloon ascent with indifference similar to our view of buying a cigar, reflecting casual attitudes toward air travel.
McCulloch cites persistent lovers occupying benches in the park after night visits. Superintendent Crabbs of city parks requests a special officer to patrol at night and break up the impropriety.
Eight year old George Russell of Bluffton suffered the loss of sight in his left eye when a Fourth of July firecracker exploded in a bottle neck and a shard of glass pierced the eye. The accident occurred last Friday during premature Fourth celebrations.
John A. Huffnall died at his Indianapolis home and requested cremation with ashes spread over his garden. The request was honored, and the cremation and scattering were completed at his home garden site.
In Columbus a 16-year-old boy was whipped by his father, Clark Campbell, owner of a "blind tiger." The mother, Mrs. Clark Campbell, went insane after witnessing the punishment, and soon after her disappearance raised fears the boy may have killed himself.
While shouting grandma look seven year old Will Coulter of Evansville pulled a revolver found in a valise and the bullet struck Mrs Arena Levsey on the nose upper jaw bone causing injuries physicians fear may be fatal.
A large dog in Jeffersonville was locked in Morton Chapel M. E. Church by the janitor overnight. Morning revealed the animal had chewed up twenty four Bibles used during Children’s Day exercises.
Guy Jay filed suit in the Superior Court last December against Mrs S F Julius for 2000 damages alleging a vicious attack and ear injury. The case was called for trial last Monday and occupied two days. The jury awarded $1 for the loss of his ear.
State Factory Inspector H. A. Richards reports numerous breaches of labor law in New Castle factories including unguarded machines in use unsafe fire protection and improper fire escapes. He warns prosecution if conditions are not remedied promptly.
Indiana’s state debt is reduced by 250000 to 1992615.12 including foreign and domestic debts. At a finance board meeting the 250000 of 3 percent bonds sold to the Emigrant Savings Bank New York were ordered paid. This marks the second debt payment this year following January’s 255009 payment.
Mrs John Shockey of Anderson wins a restraining order to stop her husband from disposing of property during the divorce proceedings. She accuses Shockey of consorting with a variety actress and claims he funds the actress with jewelry and money.
In Fishers station residents believe southern Hamilton county cemeteries are being robbed again. They recall Cantrell and his gang from Indianapolis and say the thieves are now more cautious, but continue to violate the law.
Rev. S. Kenworthy of Friends' Church condemns nude stalls, buggy rides by young people, and courtship behind drawn blinds with turned down lamps as immoral and a step toward iniquity, stirring local sensation.
The Sumner band gives concerts in Morristown each Saturday evening. It is one of eighteen young men living six miles southeast of Morristown in the Wesleyan community and uniquely abstains from playing Stein songs.
Elkhart resident and carpenter William H. Weygard perished during a severe wind rain and hail storm. He slipped from a roof he was working on and fell on his head, sustaining fatal injuries.
William Ryan of Ham mond married Fay Brickel, then fourteen, in Michigan a year ago. He now claims her behavior justifies sending her to reform school until she turns 21.
The lesson analyzes Jeroboam’s idolatry in biblical times and warns that idols arise from self interest and attachment to wealth, pleasure, or status. It argues true religion is selfless worship, and God dwells within believers, making the heart accountable as a temple for Christ.
A catechetical study outlines Jeroboam’s early steps to fortify his kingdom, the choice of Shechem and Penuel for fortifications, and fears of disintegration and rebellion. It examines whether fear justified harsh actions, the ethics of wrongdoing, and guidance for believers when worldly aims clash with faith. It also analyzes image worship, Bethel and Dan temples, high places, Levites, and the form of godliness without power, ending with the church catechism on falling from grace.
Jobson and his wife leave a restaurant where he reveals he passed a counterfeit 50 cent piece to the cashier. He says he did it in cold blood after years of thinking about it and admits the act, though he feels it brought him poetic justice despite possible legal trouble.
A Navy gunner recalls diving through coral banks seen from a helmeted view. He praises ocean beauty far beyond landforms but a tossed soup tin interrupts his silent reverie, forcing an abrupt return to the surface.
Miss Ethel Barrymore recalls Sir Henry Irving reacting to a live thunder effect during a Peter the Great rehearsal at the Lyceum Theatre in London. The storm drowned out the stage direction and Irving quipped about the thunder while the carpenter apologized for the real thunder.
Ex Secretary Elihu Root discusses the humanity of judges and the burden of harsh sentences. A West judge allegedly scolded a crying guilty man, stating he would be sentenced now, illustrating how judgment can quietly affect both sides.
The Washington Star quotes a soprano rejecting blame for a divorce and accusing a husband of selfishness. The couple’s public rift is described as mishandled by the press, with the husband reportedly keeping all details out of newspapers.
Dialogue captures a rural exchange about visitors from New York. The speakers tease memories of last summer and fear of being roasted by outsiders as they discuss arrivals and suspicions in a small community.
A brief quip from Life art notes questions the naming of a painting titled Portrait of a Lady. The exchange wonders if the work resembles the subject, suggesting an alternate title Portrait of another Lady to provoke discussion.
A Brooklyn case centers on a marriage cited to avoid a divorce suit. The defendant claims the union was formed to prevent a breach of promise suit, raising questions about why the couple wed and the legal costs involved.
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