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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
5
Auditor Mark Davis returns from St Louis where he and Mrs Davis toured the fair grounds. He praises buildings and grounds but doubts timely opening due to crowd demand and transportation.
J L Watkins swears his son owns a rare topaz found under a rattlesnake at a copper claim in Arizona. The stone was sent to a jeweler, later mounted in a ring with a diamond setting, and a letter declared the stone a pure topaz. Watkins keeps it, proud of the unusual gift and its curious history.
Mrs. L. EB. Goodwin of Indianapolis reported a startling Saturday morning visit by a burly negro burglar. She identified the intruder, who admitted a mistaken target and departed via the back door, leaving behind two pairs of tossed trousers.
Indiana volunteers invade a home dinner setting with preparations noted for the Knightstown and Richmond households including C. N. Williams and wives, causing unexpected social disruption.
Late Saturday a Black man forced entry at 833 East Charles Street in Muncie and attacked Mrs. Clara Lawell while she bathed. She fought off the assailant who fled. multiple arrests were made but the suspect was not yet identified. Mrs. Lawell would recognize him.
The Indiana crude oil market reaches an all time high of 1.25 per barrel. Oil men previously predicted a rise to 1.50 before winter and observers await whether the forecast will come true.
The starch factory’s advance sale shows 816 000 shares subscribed yesterday. The project is marked the best ever offered locally with strong demand to sell the stock beyond town limits.
Eleanor Lemeke daughter of Capt J A Lemeke wealthy Indianapolis citizen renounces purple life of the social elect for self effacement in charitable work with Hull House and Miss Jane Addams. The article notes her daily public act and praises Krell-French pianos as popular sellers in the market.
The article calls for strict enforcement of a city ordinance against burning leaves and trash on streets. It cites smoke causing near suffocation, disease germs, and unbearable odors affecting homes and sick rooms, urging health officers and the marshal to act.
Henry B. Hennly of New Castle Indiana returns to Lancaster county Pennsylvania visiting the old homestead first time in sixty years. He stays in Columbia with friends and relatives while local accounts note his sister Mrs Henry Pfaker hosts him after his arrival.
The Krell French Plano firm boosts production to twenty five airplanes daily by adding a new force of workers. The move follows demand growth and aims to raise finishing capacity promptly.
A new Catholic church was completed and dedicated in a morning ceremony led by Bishop. Local clergy and parishioners attended as the church was officially opened for worship.
A man named McClary explains to a Press reporter that rats gnawed through a farm chicken left in the larder during Sunday night. He says the incident prompted him to declare war on rats starting Monday morning.
Roxanna Painter and others against Daniel Funkhouser and others to set aside a will was compromised and dismissed. Defendant must pay 200 into the clerk’s office and all costs except the plaintiff’s witnesses. State suit versus Steve Adams for intoxication goes to trial today with many witnesses expected.
The starch factory is alive with $75000 subscribed and a stock conference set at the Burnett house in Cincinnati on Wednesday night to finalize the subscription. National Morganeering activity spurs the factory idea, with interest in starting operations at the old Fox plant in Lockland, Ohio. objections are raised.
The project over the last months nears completion. The Henderson barber shop will become the entrance to the new house. A rear partition was moved back to form a lobby. The Arcade saloon room and Burgess clothing store will occupy the space. The saloon will offer a new main line and an adjoining European hotel is planned.
A Sunday dinner party lists attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Luther Perdieu Joel and L. M. McKimmey of Muncie Lin Modlin of Spiceland Mrs Martha Modlin L N Modlin and family Ed Modlin and family Charles Crim and family Mr and Mrs Allen Crim of Cadiz George Crim of New Castle Mr and Mrs Benjamin Tompkins and daughter Miss Mabel VanCamp Charles Berry and family of New Castle Lawrence Bailey and family of Sulphur Springs Ike Modlin and family of New Castle Willard Modlin and family of Cadiz all gathered for a community meal.
A Sunday Indianapolis Journal piece notes New Castle will be the strongest outside city exhibitor at Tomlinson Hall's flower festival starting Tuesday, Nov 10. South Park Floral plans a major American Beauty rose display including Franz Logan, while Benthey & Co and Weiland & Rich enter multiple classes, signaling strong competition from the state's bloom hub.
A New Castle florist, identified as L. A. Jennings, is set to compete with exhibitors from across the country at the Indianapolis festival. Jennings aims for awards in American Beauty, Brides and Bridesmaid roses, with his rose stock described as flourishing though he has not previously exhibited at this event.
The Indianapolis News reports Union B. Hunt of Winchester may seek the Republican nomination for governor. Friends predict an early announcement, while rivals argue reformers deserve a non incumbent. Supporters say Hunt could face a heated campaign against officeholders allied with Brown Remy Watson and others.
The Dudley township Sunday school association held a convention at Hopewell church. All participants delivered their parts well in a displayed program. The township shows thriving agriculture and well maintained roads and homes reflecting local enterprise and thrift.
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