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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
5
Henry county’s annual fair closes as a nationwide favorite with record crowds, top races and large purses. Superintendent E H Peed calls it a "howling" success as visitors depart satisfied and the event marks a new epoch in local history.
The Kansas City Star quotes Justice Ross on the nuisance of chickens in urban areas. He notes gardens destroyed by poultry and roosters crowing at dawn, arguing neighbors may arrest and fine the violator. The cited fine totals $2 plus costs.
Lawrence Covalt and family visited the fair last week. On Friday night his pocket book with $1250 and three return coupons to Cowan was stolen. He recalls being followed by three suspects from Nate Cuismins’ restaurant toward the platform as a conductor collected tickets. The thieves vanished before the train departed.
Incomplete talks stall route selection for the Uuien Traction project in Gunter city to reach the bog iness. Several options are considered but no consensus or prospectus has been finalized yet.
The complaint filed in Henry Circuit Court alleges damages of ten thousand dollars over alleged inappropriate hugs by a man identified as White against Mrs. Trees of Harrison township. The case, brought by Kittinger and Diven of Anderson and attorney W W Brown, cites the loss of home life and companionship as factors in the claim.
A brief note reports a quiet business Friday in New Castle with limited activity and cautious mood among merchants. Details are sparse but indicate subdued retail and sentiment turning cautious ahead of the holidays.
The July health figures show Indiana’s public health slightly improved from June and down from July 1902. Diarrhea tops the list, with cholera infantum, typhoid, and dysentery close behind. Smallpox declined from last year. July 1903 had 104 cases and four deaths in 23 counties, including Dr. W. Tuley of Indianapolis. Deaths totaled 2,700, with a 12.4 annual rate per 1000, and 65 or older accounted for 21 of those deaths. The report lists deaths by disease and method, noting murders and the personal crisis and accidental death counts with breakdowns by cause.
Dayton preacher Bishop Milton Wright sues White River Conference of the United Brethren and W R Lyons for 10600 alleging actions to stop him from presiding at the recent Messick annual conference. An injunction was issued, forcing him to withdraw and allow another bishop to lead. The dispute sparks church division as Wright, leader of over thirty districts, seeks remedy amid factional strife.
The Press toured New Castle streets where the town board backs using old sand and gravel as brick pavement foundation. City engineers and contractor say gravel yields stronger, smoother results than newer material, with six ton roller to compact before brick laying. Separately a Knightstown report details a con artist couple targeting residents, alledgely with KE Shorburn and D B Wilkinson among the victims.
Midhietons Aug 17 reports gracing crew clearing stumps along the Union Traction right of way toward Audereca. Dynamite used to speed stump removal to prevent accidents as workers prepare the grade for steel. Between here and Anderson the grade is nearly done with about two miles remaining toward Honey Creek.
A garbled Indiana News excerpt discusses chicken trespass rights and owners protection. It questions whether a chicken found on another’s property may be killed or disposed of and references running at large chickens as a legal issue.
Ethel Wand Garnet Waltz visited grandparents in Petersburg last week. Andra Waltz visited friends in Richmond. George Keever and wife spent Sunday with Chas Williams and Squilly Williams. Wilkinson, Earl Hedrick and Bertha Williams went to Huntington Sunday. Behear Nelson and Macolian Adams visited relatives in New Castle and attended the fair. Warren W Swearingen stock sale date set. horses cattle hogs listed. Mary Bales bought Farmland property and will move soon. Dr. Blossom sold North Broad Street property to Neve Bousley family. Mrs. Harry Garland returned from Albany. Ridgway couple to move Sept 1 to farm near MEs Sick and Clint Dudley will take their place. Chas Daniels family home from Kentucky. Adam Shepherd of Penn visiting son Birt and relatives. Homer Holiday spent weekend with Mt Summit relatives. G F Keever improving West Main property with cement walks.
Report from Mt Summit and Grant County mentions Wm Beall family at the fair and various local moves. Wash Wilbide and companion set out for Maryland for a two week visit while Mrs Wim Hazelton is ill. John Shelly’s sale is listed for September 11 and disputes arise around John Wisehart of Muncie after a Saturday visit. Further items note Mrs CG Siward’s trip to Warrington for her mother.
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