13 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Richmond Morning News
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1908
Page
1
Busy Saturday draws shoppers from surrounding towns and rural areas to Richmond stores. Merchants report strong early sales, with downtown venues seeing steady trade for three weeks and some predicting the season will exceed prior years despite lingering panic.
Indianapolis December reports indicate railroad interests will focus on bills backed by organized labor in the coming session. Proposals from the Brotherhoods of Railway Firemen and Engineers will guide much of the legislative agenda, with commissions and utilities laws receiving less attention. The industry plans to oppose repealing the rail line commission law while targeting a full crew requirement.
In this district two internal revenue officers visited the city to inspect liquor dealers and cigar manufacturers. The article notes lively times for local traders and mentions cases where boxes were inspected and some reportedly destroyed in enforcement actions.
Fragmentary item notes Massey involvement in a feature labeled F606, with unclear context. Reads as a local culture or arts note mentioning Massey and a project or exhibit, without full details or dates.
Sheriff Meredith took Frank Gor man an epileptic patient to the state institution at New Castle yesterday. Mr. Hanan serves at Centerville.
Vincen Rhodes and co plaintiffs in partition proceedings against a firm were awarded a favorable decree by Judge Fox. The ruling resolves ownership questions and sets terms for asset division under court supervision.
Miss Jessie Mann a music student at the Cincinnati Conservatory will sing the offertory today at the First M E Church. Her appearance adds local cultural note as residents attend morning service.
John Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Thomas of 1231 Ridge Street has been taken to Reid hospital for treatment of an ankle injury that he broke several weeks ago.
Malissa Sheridan, prominent in local circles, was buried Saturday after death earlier noted by The News. The services were held following a burial at a church on South Ninth Street.
Oliver H. Fry and Thornton P. Cain sue the William Cain estate in circuit court seeking two claims of 200 dollars and 187 dollars and 87 cents respectively.
Claims were allowed by the county commissioners for free turnpike workers and related expenses tied to the improvement project, totaling about $1,500.
Postmaster Spekenhier unveils an improved envelope with a rear seal design and other enhancements promising to render it a universal replacement for existing envelopes. The invention aims to streamline mailing and sealing processes and anticipates widespread market adoption.
Judge Fox visited Marion Indiana yesterday on professional business. He served as judge in several cases tried in the local court but had not yet rendered decisions until yesterday due to urgent duties elsewhere.
The Chief Miller criticizes Monday night council action granting merchants permission to erect booths over city streets to display Christmas wares. He warns some booths may raise the risk of fire dangers and urges caution.
B. Reynolds, chairman of the executive committee, will speak at the Webster Township school house this evening on county local option. The remarks mark the opening of the fight in that township.
Public entertainment at Earlham College proved highly successful as the Phoenix society Juniors staged the farce Christmas Chimes. Cast included Louise Estes Dorothy Quimby Joseph Furnas and Walter Tebbetts in the four character production.
Judge Fox of the circuit court ruled for George W. Stombaugh in a mortgage foreclosure suit over one Milton lot. John K. Ball and Idora E. Ball owe $327.74. if the debt isn’t cleared by sale, the court ordered the defendants’ battles to be sold.
Businessmen pedestrians and court officials were mildly astonished when a woman rider on a bucking bronco performed stunts in the street yesterday afternoon. She attempted to pick up a handkerchief from the street and managed to calm the horse long enough to execute her trick several times.
Readers note a lull at the local post office despite the federal building remaining a bustling hub. The text suggests workers are not yet demobilized as the usual activities persist.
Cigar Makers vice president Toe Mulroney corresponding secretary Charles Drifmeyer treasurer Ed Barth recording secretary Theo Engelbert finance committee Fred Schattell John Young Ernest Renk delegate to the Central Labor Council William Geyer executive committee member Barney Wiggins sergeant at arms Charles Heckman named.
Payne Comstock of the Junior class at Harsham assisted in a pie sale in Charlottes ville under Miss Marjorie Hill. He has gained notoriety as a college auctioneer and gave a student address on the value of high school and college education.
Postal Inspector Fletcher has been in the city several days probing postal law violations and examining post office records. He is investigating thefts of a mailbox from Albert Parsons on Whitewater Road and the smashing of Mrs. Wuenkler’s rural route mailbox, with hints of possible further action.
Postmaster Spekenhier distributes a rural route instruction pamphlet to patrons from the city. About five hundred pamphlets are required to meet demand and have been sent to schoolchildren, who reportedly took most of the material home. The pamphlet explains common mail laws in plain terms.
Walter Ratliff state representative and Biological Survey member released his annual report on local birds detailing 77 species. The study classifies birds as winter summer and transient residents and includes notes and footnotes. The document was sent to Washington and notes work last summer mounting birds for Harlham College.
In Richmond last night no regular tournament was held as games were pulled from city alleys. The Business Men's League features the A's facing the 50s while the City League showcases Entre Nous in a key matchup.
The Indiana League, angry at Republican leadership in the State Senate, faces opposition as Will H. Wood of Lafayette leads the anti local option effort. Oscar Bland of Linton, George Forkner of New Castle, and Ralph Kane of Noblesville sit on key committees as Wood had once denounced the bill before backing it under pressure.
Wayne County Horticultural Society holds meeting to plan for the coming year. Members protest county commissioners action to move the society from its headquarters to a vacant third floor room so a G A R post may use the rooms when the society does not. Officers elected include Jesse C. Stevens president and Walter Ratliff secretary who has served nineteen years.
Miss Ella Doddridge aged about 50 dies at home of her parents near Doddridge's Chapel. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday morning at Doddridge Chapel with burial to follow.
New York police arrest two Buffalo men, Charles W. Cohen and Jacob Barney, in possession of West Shore railroad merchandise valued in thousands of dollars. Investigators trace the thefts to a band of train robbers who broke car safes en route from Buffalo to New York, with loot hidden then moved to lodging rooms where Cohen and Barney were found.
Jefferson Green attempted a wild west stunt yesterday afternoon at the corner of Highth and North E Streets. A one pocket will be placed against him as the incident proceeds.
The city sold $25,000 in bonds yesterday to Meyer & Kiser of Indianapolis. Proceeds fund city improvements with a five year term. Interest rate set at 3.65 per hundred dollars. Bidders paid a premium of $50.
Jola Lodge of Knights of Pythias will hold an officers election on December 31 with Judge as a presiding title.
Mr and Mrs Forest Thistlethwaite of 44 Chestnut Street welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs William Sissman of 612 Sheridan Street also greet a daughter.
Mrs. Lynn Townsend of Fountains City is reported stricken with paralysis. Friends here remain hopeful for her recovery and describe her as a prominent local woman.
Sept. Jordan visited Fountain City schools over the past week on regular trips to assess conditions. He reported the facilities are in splendid shape.
The fall term at Earlham College ends this weekend with instructors preparing final quizzes to begin at the close of the week.
A reported case of starlet fever at the home of John Ratting at 616 South Thirteenth Street Path involves his eight year old daughter as the victim.
At a called meeting of the student body Paul Turnas of the sophomore class was elected business manager of the Harshamite to succeed Lester Haworth who resigned.
The year's final institute for teachers from Perry Webster Clay and Greene townships met yesterday at the office of C. W. Jordan. It drew a large attendance and proved beneficial.
New York police search the city for a murder suspect using only bloody fingerprints found at a barricaded East Eleventh Street apartment. The unidentified young female victim was found with clothing altered and pictures burned, suggesting a deliberate attempt to mislead investigators.
The Whitewater lodge of Odd Fellows presented its first degree with splendor on Friday evening. Visitors from Boston East Germantown Williams burg Greensfork Abington Cambridge City Dublin Centerville and Hagerstown attended. Scott Winters Richmond police department second sergeant and Mr Sanders of Boston received the first degree.
The Greensfork basketball squad, seeking the Indiana and eastern Ohio amateur title, will play away from Greensfork due to lacking a home ball. They schedule weekly games at Eaton Ohio, with Thursday’s match against Camden, Ohio. Manager Vern Sheffer will handle game letters.
Center township bids for the Commons bridge repair were rejected after funds proved insufficient. The county commissioners discarded all bids as the lowest bid exceeded the available $250 appropriation, leaving contractors to estimate that lumber and repairs would require more money. They may await county council action to appropriate additional funds.
Charles Sinex is recovering rapidly after being run over by a wagon, but remains unable to attend to his duties. The injury proved more serious than initially thought, with the incident occurring several days ago.
Walter Ratliff will attend the conference of minority members of the lower house on December 28. He does not know the meeting’s nature, but expects a probable decision on policy for the winter session.
A death in City, formerly of Richmond, is noted as sudden on Thursday. The funeral was held from the Friends church in Fountain City on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Edwin Charles is a daughter and Mrs Anna Wolman is mentioned in relation to the notices.
Rev Roy L Brown of Bellefontaine Ohio will arrive around January 20 to assist in revival meetings at the Christian church in this city.
A drunk was taken into custody after a thief escaped with valuables downtown. Police reported a struggle near the market as bystanders watched the chaotic scene unfold.
Township Trustee Potter and Fountain Hill school patrons plan a December 31 dedication for the new Fountain Hill building in district No 9 east of the city. County superintendent C W Jordan will be principal speaker. Invitations go to patrons pupils and former pupils and advisory board members for a dinner and program. The old building will be sold and likely remodeled.
Earlham Richmond secured this year's Indiana College Athletic League track and field meet, set for the third Saturday in May at livid field. Six institutions including Farnham Hanover Wabash Franklin Rose Poly State Normal will be represented, with DePauw not admitted and Butler refused for low athletic standard. The secondary tennis championship will follow, and new officers place Franklin as president, State Normal as vice, with Hanover and Rose on the finance committee.
The Dickinson Trust Co. as administrator of Hannah Patterson's estate sues to sell real estate to cover debts. The decedent's personal estate is appraised at 127 dollars while debts total 150 dollars.
Two men, Martin Carroll and Wm. Stolle, both brothers in law, were arrested yesterday for trespassing on Mrs. Freda J. Smith’s land east of the city in search of rabbits and quail. This is the first violation of the season reported.
A young man at Stauber saloon on North High caused a disturbance and was forcibly removed by the proprietor. The incident ended with the individual leaving the premises after the confrontation.
In Lima Ohio December 12 the wets increased their county total to nine with Allen County voting to adopt alcohol sales. The measure adds to the previously established wholesale districts and counties in the state.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate bitterness toward William Daley Foulke in Indianapolis News coverage. The garbled text mentions obsequio and a flowing sense of grievance tied to Foulke, with unclear surrounding context.
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