02 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
1
In a tight Parkside contest at Chicago, one run separates the teams as Home Teams push for the win. The dramatic finish hinges on late scoring and pitching, with Parkside seeking a comeback and bragging rights.
Local game report details Kenney at short for Wilson, solid defense and timely hits. Knox N J scored 14 runs with strong pitching by Neilson after initial scoring droughts, while attendance hampered by rain.
William Mulvain and family narrowly avoided disaster after an oil can filled with gasoline instead of kerosene was used to fill a lamp. The lamp exploded, igniting the couch carpets and other furnishings. Prompt actions by Mr. and Mrs. Mulvain prevented a full house fire.
Reports note fire crackers at Foust's and McCormick & Co drug store selling wallpaper and paints. Salvation Army held Tuesday meetings. Curt Purcell returned to Marion Soldiers' Home. Farmers seek binder twine at Foust's. The marshal and August Jachim tested the fire engine Tuesday. Churchill-White grain elevator sells buckwheat managed by James L. Newhouse. C. C. & GL plans West into Chicago. Several locals and businesses discussed including lightning damage to Dr. W A Nolands house, dredge work at the lake, rural mail route expansions in Indiana, and various town movements. Urban life includes Mr. McCarty replaced by O. W. Smithers, and others visiting or returning.
Will Hay suffered a painful hand injury last Friday when a lit cannon cracker exploded as he attempted to dispose of it after a small boy picked up another. Eleven stitches were needed to close the wound and he is recovering at home.
A brakeman found Oliver E. Brochard mangled under a west bound freight near Monterey shortly before midnight Sunday. Both legs below the knees and left arm were severed with head injuries. inquest followed as rumors of foul play spread. Brochard, 38, had been drinking and may have fallen asleep on the track before being removed to a Lebanon burial. Reports later alleged homicide amid questions of robbery and bloodless evidence. Local notices mention soda fountain, an Erie Railroad excursion, clothing bargains, and Milton Bybee’s summer visit.
A report describes a mishap where oil drawn from a can was identified as gasoline. Investigators note the discovery alters initial assumptions about the substance. No injuries are mentioned and authorities are assessing the incident.
The column forecasts two weather periods with rain and storm risk, heat and muggy air followed by a cooler change, then more clouds and thunder storms later. It mentions the C C L run two excursion trains Richmond to Chicago, carrying about 730 passengers, over the Erie.
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