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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
1
The scene at a national cemetery recalls fallen soldiers honored in distant wars. A moonlit encounter near the graves blends grief with gentleness as Miss Isley and Mr. Surrey share a moment and plan to honor the dead with flowers.
On Decoration Day eve the Darleys and neighbors prepare flowers for graves including Granther Oliver's. Miss Ilsley guides the Red Schoolhouse pupils as Janey Pike returns with blooms. A mysterious intruder spooks the garden, while young Pete confesses longing for Miss Ilsley and laments the squire.
The remark asks if Philander Perkins is a cyclist and answers that he is one who rides for health. The exchange frames cycling as a health activity rather than a competitive pursuit.
The cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard sailed from Manila on Saturday afternoon bound for the United States. In a lively farewell a chorus of guns, bands, and waving ships marked the departure as Olympia passed Corregidor and Cavite. Dewey expressed appreciation for American friendship and planned to return to Montpelier Vermont after a Hong Kong stop for overhaul before heading to New York via the Suez Canal.
Manila reports the Second Philippine Peace Mission pressed for an armistice awaiting Filipino congress. General Otis refused to entertain new proposals. Luna seeks to restrain Filipinos from contacting Americans while government shifts to Tarlec near San Fernando.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge sails from Manila aboard the Charleston for a southern islands tour after weeks in the Philippines. He has visited General MacArthur's headquarters and witnessed fighting and will likely remain in the islands until June.
Mrs. James Wood, wife of a prominent planter, fired at a man attempting to enter her room near Rockmart Georgia, killing him. The incident occurred amid mounting tensions and an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
Washington announces a nationwide probe by special examiners into pension frauds alleged at multiple agencies. The Evans administration ordered investigations after cases of double pensions and widows collecting husbands believed dead surfaced in New York. A Western tour is planned to uncover further abuses. The president and commission seek strict penalties and a pension conscience fund inquiry follows a small cash gift from a veteran that was turned over to the Treasury.
Philippine and American commissioners met in Manila as talks over autonomy and a protectorate loomed. Aguinaldo's circle pushes for autonomy while some leaders favor ending the insurgency for peace. Paterno emerges as a strong figure.
Washington report notes a Sunday night rumor of a clash between the Nicaraguan gunboat San Jacinto and the U S Detroit off Bluefields while the Detroit protects American interests. No official confirmation or information was received by 11 o'clock.
City of Mexico special reports Spanish sources foresee a long expensive conflict for the United States in Cuba and the Philippines. Correo de Espana quotes that insurgents may resist while the Yankees struggle with climate and manpower, faced with arming Cuba and continued siege.
A profile of Benjmin J. Gifford owner of one of the world’s largest farms in Jasper County. From humble beginnings he built canals and barns, acquired 33 acres locally, and produced large crops while employing tenants. Also reports Col George W. Gunder of the 160th Indiana being thrown from a buggy after a collision, suffering broken ribs and head injuries.
On Tuesday the father of Dr Gray the murderer testified that distant relatives had been insane. He said his son claimed he did not know why he acted and never felt better after the tragedy. Witnesses described Gray's strange behavior including visiting in night clothes claiming a Woman appeared. The prosecution alleged beer was sent to Gray's office and the sheriff barred the father from giving medicine or food to the son.
Terre Haute report says Rosy Polytechnic students tried to kidnap Prof. P. J. Kimmell, director of physical culture at State Normal, during a four corner field day dispute. Kimmell confronted them with a revolver and the group retreated.
Mr. Gifford faces high haulage costs to market his farm produce so he constructs a private line, the Chicago and Wabash Valley, twenty miles long. He owns all material and uses the line for farm freight and his own employees as passengers.
Ada Thornburg aged 61 of Martinsville marries Jobin Woodard of Waukesha Wisconsin. Childhood sweethearts rebind after years apart when Woodard learns Thornburg remained true. He had left after hearing of a rival, later remarried and now returns to his first love to devote his days.
Dinsboro reports the death by self harm of farmer Michael Hastings at Pleasant Ridge after mental decline linked to past hospital care and family history. Hastings and wife were cousins. his relatives included a grandfather who died by self harm and a sister in law who drowned. Kokomo notes Township Trustee George Gwinn faces a cost issue rerouting assistance as a Nebraska-bound family seeks aid.
A handbill circulated by the Jays accusing the polys of avoiding a meeting with Ds Pauw. The Normal students were nicknamed the Jays, and the incident suggests tension between the two groups over the planned baseball date.
Elizabeth Clarinda Pridemore, a thirteen year old girl living near North Manchester, Indiana, is described as the largest girl of her age in the state. Daughter of farmer William Pridemore, she has grown from about one hundred pounds two years ago to nearly four hundred pounds. Nearby, a six year old boy weighs around one hundred pounds, with the rest of the family described as slender.
The two year old son of Ross Long frightened his mother by running in the house with a twenty inch snake. The reptile was killed and the family’s cat brought in a second after the first was slain. Both snakes were harmless but the scare remained.
The insurance company investigates a spate of barn blazes with 100 tons of hay removed from Jonas Park’s barn the night before it burned. Detectives arrested tenant Lewis Simpson on arson charges. The firm paid out $20,000 in the last three months.
Porter Brick Works in this county tests a brick combining sawdust and a chemical. It is described as fire and water proof and melt resistant after thorough testing. Inventor is Miss Shaw of Evanston, Illinois.
Mrs. Susan Snyder of Wabash sues for 2100 dollars claiming service as a house keeper. The case centers on wages and the alleged agreement, with no further court action noted.
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