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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
In 1908 horseracing is nearly wiped out while saloons struggle to survive. Baseball gains popularity in Germany and the public may curb divorce courts seen as a luxury for the rich. Senator Grady warns racing ties to a man’s fortunes, noting the common fade.
Southern lumbermen consider a pine combine worth 300 million dollars. The remark reopens doubt about pine forests and signals potential large scale coordination in the timber industry.
Charles M. Schwab astonishes London society wearing a top hat and short coat while officials insist he never appears in tan shoes or a clawhammer.
A Chicago woman recently recovered her hearing after two decades of deafness. Neighbors celebrate by sharing gossip she missed, highlighting the social impact of regained hearing.
An Ohio scientist says he has found a method to produce rubber from skimmed milk. Many people would prefer a solution involving Mexican rubber plantations.
A Memphis lawyer obtained a judgment for $507 against a girl who jilted him. The amount represented the value of jewelry he gave during courting, and the case is noted as possibly the first legal recognition of leap year.
A French physician says he photographed his wife’s soul eighty hours postmortem. He describes the image as a nebulous globe and argues that corsets could not affect the soul’s existence or image.
The Houston Post quotes Grantland Rice joking that if he wrote a book the heroine would be a cook and that a policeman hero would be needed in the final chapter if they marry.
Mr. Edison credits 2 percent genius and 98 percent hard work for success. Some men who boast 98 percent genius and 2 percent effort wonder why they earn only $2 a day.
A New York paper notes Mrs Hetty Green is commonly called Miss Warrington in Hoboken where she resides in a costly nineteen dollar a month apartment. It states her right to live and travel in disguise without extra cost.
The Boston Post argues that protecting children in public schools from fire is a top priority and cannot be delayed by petty funding technicalities. It states there is no more imperative use of public funds than ensuring safety in school buildings.
A Philadelphia clergyman urged his male congregation to confine drinking at home and let their wives control funds. He advised paying wives small sums for drinks to reduce personal ruin and uplift married life, claiming eventual consequences would compel better partners.
The Wall Street Journal cites compiled figures to probe if stock speculation is rising. Critics claim Wall Street gambling absorbs large loanable funds and fueled panic, but statistics do not fully support this belief.
A leopard in Paris underwent a novel surgical operation after biting his tail during dinner. Gangrene risk led to partial tail amputation. The animal was lassoed and held by ten men while a veterinarian performed the procedure and cauterized the wound. The operation was declared successful.
After a lengthy court battle between saloon interests and temperance advocates Mitchell becomes dry. In Wabash efforts proceed to organize a cavalry company with expected completion by September 1. Kokomo's T R Hicks wrecked a $5000 automobile by crashing into a tree to avoid striking a child.
Otto Wolfe took arsenic and died by his own hand in Peru. His father committed the same act two years earlier, also by suicide.
Arthur Munroe of Columbus reports a fifty pound shovel-head catfish captured in White River. Golden Hill and John Hunter report a forty pound catfish caught in Flat Rock River.
George Pfegge of Evansville woke from a dream of burglars to discover his room had been robbed of 50 dollars. The money was found placed in a shoe under the bed.
The cornerstone of Terre Haute Lodge No 86 of the Elks was laid with John K. Tener Grand Exalted Ruler of the United States in charge. The building will cost $110000.
Daniel Williams aged twenty and Minnie Hughes were shot while boat riding on the Ohio River near Vevay by a shooter on shore using a shotgun. They are expected to recover. No arrest has been made.
William Howell, a single, wealthy landholder with holdings in Jasper and Porter counties, died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot to the brain at Wheatfield. Reported cause is distress over his land holdings and mounting worries about property.
After an all day session the Lake county commissioners announced they would stand by Sheriff Smutzer in his determination to fully investigate the Belle Gunness mystery and would furnish necessary money to complete the inquiry of all crews.
William Skimmerhorn of Harrodsburg arranged his funeral in advance including pallbearers and then died by suicide by shooting himself in the head with a rifle.
At a meeting of the State Tuberculosis Commission with Governor Hanly it was decided to condemn forty four acres of land included in the site near Rockville. The land owner William Britton and Charles Britton refused to sell at the commission's figures.
Robert H. Green, vice president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Waynetown, is sentenced to one to fourteen years in prison and fined ten dollars for stealing two horses from Judge James McCabe of Williamsport. His career as a horse thief was described as brilliant and sensational, reportedly begun to recoup gambling losses in stocks.
Incendiaries set fire to the Savoy Hotel in Gary soon after its recent construction and furnishing at a cost of $10,000. The blaze caused extensive damage while the building stood unoccupied. Investigators seek suspects in the suspected arson.
Anti saloon advocates press campaign to convert Shelby township from wet to dry, aiming to curb liquor sales in one of Shelby County’s four tavern free zones. The move centers on a local voting initiative and community debate over alcohol restrictions.
The Whit ley County Live Stock Insurance Association has been organized with headquarters in Columbia City. Its purpose is to insure all kinds of livestock against loss from accident or sickness.
The Wabash M. E. Church men drop coats for hot season worship after an invitation from Pastor Rev. J. J. Fred.
Three newborn boys James Perry Paul Whitcomb and Paul Riley born to Mr and Mrs Perry Rule near Delphi attracted hundreds of visitors. At six months their combined weight reached 59½ pounds with James and Paul Whitcomb each at 20 pounds and Paul Riley at 19½ pounds. Named for Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley.
Desperate weather aided firestorms in Clark near Chicago where a Knickerbocker Ice Co storage building burned for a loss of 20000 dollars. Sparks and wind endangered the post office and other structures as a bucket brigade in night attire ferried water from the Calumet River. Farmers answered the call as flames raged but the town of 300 was ultimately saved, with total losses around 30000 dollars.
In South Bend two schoolboys prepare the first wireless telegraph setup. Earl Holem promotes the plan with a sending station at his home and a receiving station several blocks away at Henry Leiser’s home. Both stations near completion.
Sheriff George Freeman praised Mrs. William Shepherd as a heroine after she pursued and held John Harrison a black suspect with a loaded shotgun until officers arrived. Harrison had robbed a home and received an indeterminate prison sentence.
Miss Ella Thomas the Murdock Hotel waitress, noted for her dainty hands, married Lew Glover of Rochester New York a millionaire wholesale tobacco dealer after a courtship sparked by missing sugar tongs. Glover, dining months earlier, sought the girl with the graceful hands and later proposed in Pittsburg. The missing sugar tongs mystery at the Murdock remains unsolved as waitresses allegedly hide them hoping for a wealthy husband.
J F Harrell, a crippled inventor, will demonstrate a new coal oil to fuel gas device on June 20 at his Alexandria home. The Standard Oil Company promises $10 000 if the device works, with no share in profits or patent claims. The test will include cooking a dinner.
Mrs Edward Meichlein aged nineteen was found drowned in Pigeon Creek near Evansville. Initial reports suggested suicide but the coroner is considering foul play. Her married life was unhappy.
Fashion editor at 400 Century Building Indianapolis presents Paris pattern numbers with sizes. Items include Corset Cover, Chemise, Petticoat, and Night Gown in multiple fabrics and six to eighteen size ranges. Pattern Nos 2377 2380 2104 1582 offer varied trims and fits for women and children.
A man seeks to interest a woman by describing a famed writer and adventurer, recounting travels and achievements. The woman probes for a personal detail, asking bluntly if the subject is married, revealing the social joke at the heart of the scene.
Edward Boston earned five dollars by a 10 hour silent performance on Fifth and Decatur in St Charles Missouri watching a crowd as he moved six bricks across the curb and back again. He spoke to no one, ignoring taunts until five in the afternoon when the bet concluded.
Elliott Cheesman aged 59 died in Noblesville from blood poisoning after being horned by a catfish caught in Cicero Creek. He is survived by his widow and four children.
London Globe notes a forthcoming feature titled The Prettiest Girl in the Town. editors face a backlash as about a hundred young ladies send post cards warning against using their real names.
A witty Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoon line notes a father in high spirits as the conductor forgets to collect his fare, prompting a humorous family moment about manners and mistaken etiquette.
A man finds reform from many vices except politics, where lingering temptations test his resolve. The line suggests political life resists change more than other temptations.
A church lesson calendar outlines April May and June studies from the Gospel of John with questions on topics such as the Good Shepherd Lazarus Bethany humility heavenly home Holy Spirit betrayal death and resurrection. It includes study prompts, pictures and outlines for each month and guidance for titles golden texts times and places.
A light Dickensian scene shows Freddie Jones, teased for his stutter, denying a fit as Georgie and his mother discuss Freddie’s speech. The chatter turns playful as Bobbie dashes around the block, teasing Freddie’s upcoming word attempt.
A New York Press cartoon quotes a missionary and cannibal exchange about a quick lunch instead of a drawn out meal. The gag hinges on a blunt pivot about mercy and timing in a grim joke.
In Belgium at six o'clock every evening families and servants join in prayer with voices from each cottage and also at noon the practice is similar across the country, reflecting a common devotional tradition.
A casual remark about a new fountain pen triggers a cautious exchange as onlookers note the minister nearby. The snippet captures a tense moment of discretion in a public setting.
Pet Tit's Eye Salve soothes and quickly relieves eyelid irritation caused by winds and sand. Available for 25 cents at all druggists of Howard Bros., Buffalo, New York.
A San Francisco Examiner line notes a contrast about speculation with quotation marks around claims that one person profited and others did not. The remark highlights differing views on who benefited from speculation practices.
Evokes a vintage laundry ad promoting Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening clothes. Mentions a large 207 package priced at five cents.
Aunt Loeezy and Uncle Liphalet debate Lige Potter's fortunes in Chicago as a Chicago paper has never mentioned him in four years, surprising the Potter family during a visit.
A humorous scene shows a customer asking for a copy of Anthony and Cleopatra. The clerk offers it for one dollar. The customer only has fifty cents and then says, Please give me Anthony. The exchange echoes lighthearted comic tone of Harper's Weekly.
A poem from the St. Louis Republic notes that if wishes grant power to all, no one would obey. It imagines a world where everyone governs themselves as autocrats, leading to universal disorder.
Mrs Lizzie E Sledge of Selma Alabama recounts four years of black facial spots and itching diagnosed as eczema by two physicians. After using a single set of Cuticura Remedies the outbreaks stopped and remained gone for three years.
The article envisions wireless type setting becoming common in future newspapers. Compositors could send lines of type from distant wireless stations, with typical typographical errors evident in transit. Plants might operate remotely with only cleaners and night watchmen on site.
Southern woman Mrs A S Payne of Columbus Mississippi suffered chronic kidney pains and weakness for years. She found relief from the start with Deans Kidney Pills and says they made her strong again. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A reflective line contrasts social temptations with the stronger lure of solitary life, suggesting solitude holds greater pull than crowded society in this aphoristic reflection.
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