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Newspaper

Richmond Morning News

Location

Richmond, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

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Prizes Listed for Richmond Poultry Show Big Money Draw

A large prize list for the Greater Richmond poultry and pet stock exhibit January 13–16 at the Pythian temple includes gold specials from Second National Bank Mrs. Caroline Reeves James Morrisson Dickinson Trust Company First National Bank Union National Bank Richmond Roller Mills Dr N S Cox George Dougan and others. Merchants and associations offer additional cash, merchandise, and class prizes across multiple breeds and classes.

Greater Richmond Pythian Temple Association Second National Bank Caroline Reeves Plymouth Rocks James Morrisson George Eggemeyer Dickinson Trust Company First National Bank Union National Bank Richmond Roller Mills Dr.n. S. Cox George Dougan Rhode Island Reds The Jones Hardware Company Irvin Reed & Son Pilgrim Bros George H. Knollenberg Co Rosenbloom, Buntin & Co Loehr & Klute George H. Nolte Aller & Co R. W. Hall Adam H. Bartel Co Seaney & Brown Philip Birch Nicholson & Bro Neff & Nusbaum Peter Johnson Co Krone & Kennedy Kibbey & Co Richmond Lean Co Kreimeier George Schepman Starr Piano Co Elwood Morris John Y.crawford J. F. Hornaday Bee Hive Grocery Hadley Bros Cunningham & Larhman George Dever Mayer & Weber Myers & Park Ed A. Feltman Emmons & Chenoweth Frank Meyer A. & Tea Co George Fox F. F. Haisley the Palace Luken & Co Lewis & Son C. T. Price Range & Son Inland Poultry Journal Co Indianapolis Orphington Club Goshen Ind Warner the Coopman H. P. Clarke Plymouth Rock ‘Club National White Wyandotter Club Frank ~ L. Waidele J.W. Mount Jesse Minor

New machines arrive for Doddridge Decorating Co factory

Miton Ind December 20 The new machines for the Doddridge Decorating Company factory at Milton are being installed.

Miton Ind Doddridge Decoratge Company Milton E- Ate Yee

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting for Curtains at New Building

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the local M. Cia will meet at the new building at 9 o'clock to begin furnishing the edifice with curtains tapestries and pillows. Today the work consists of making curtains.

M. CIA

Good Business at the Rink By A Gaar Reports Strong Patronage

A Gaar active in rink management states skating and polo patronage has been very satisfactory. The rink will be open all day for skating on Christmas and New Year’s.

C. A. Gaar

Residence Purchased In Hagerstown On Perry Street

Mrs. C. M. Ginther bought the South Perry Street residence from her brother Arthur Blummer for $2,000 and has moved in with her husband. Mr. Plummer and two daughters will board there. The home is among the town’s largest, and the south half will be rented after re decorating.

Hagerstown Ind C. M. Ginther

No Orator Secured Yet for Y M C A Dedication

Secretary George L Goodwin has not secured a speaker for the Y M C A dedicatory service a week away. He has written to three prominent men and awaits replies, including a possible offer from Dr E B Bryan of Franklin College. Dr J M Coulter of Chicago University cannot attend.

E. B. Bryan Franklin College George L. Goodwin Goodwin J. M. Coulter Chicago University

Gonzaga Club Holds Election for Y M S Officers

The Gonzaga club of the Y M S elected officers led by President Joseph Schwegman and First Vice President Henry Neuchter. Other posts filled include Second Vice President Anton Stolle Jr, Recording Secretary Joseph Walterm an, and Treasurer Frank Feldhaus with a January 1 installation and banquet planned.

Gonzaga Club Joseph Schwegman Henry Neuchter Anton

Denver Brown Camp Meeting Tonight

Denver Brown Camp will meet tonight at the regular time. Residents are advised to attend as the gathering covers community updates and upcoming events.

Denver Brown Camp

Knights Town comrades plan 1909 state encampment effort

Comrades from the Knights Town camp will name committees to place a candidate in the field for department commander at the 1909 state encampment. They also plan a push to host the 1916 state encampment in this city and invite all comrades to attend tonight’s meeting.

Iers Knightstown

Rail line orders new freight cars and locomotives

The C., C. & L. Railway ordered several hundred freight cars and five locomotives. Deliveries are planned for January as the road replenishes its rolling stock with the latest pattern.

C., C. & L. Railway Company

Membership Day at First M E Church Serves Include Baptism and Affiliations

Yesterday at the First Methodist Church membership day held during the morning service Rev Wade administered one baptism and three affiliating by confession. Three others were taken into full membership after probation.

M. E Wade jJe‘er

Presbyterian minister speaks at Union Endeavor meeting

Rev. S. Kr. Lyons of the United Presbyterian church addressed the Union Endeavor gathering at the East Main Street Friends church yesterday afternoon. A good attendance was reported with representation from East Main and South Highth street churches.

S. KR. Lyons United Presbyterian Church Union Endeavor East Main Street Friends Church East Main South Highth Street

Annual election of officers by local missionary society

Hagerstown Indiana December 20 The Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Christian church will meet Wednesday afternoon December 28 at the home of Mrs Josephine Working on East Main Street for the annual election of officers.

Hagerstown Ind Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Christian Church Josephine East Main Street

Mulholland Arrested for Loitering at Kennepohl Restaurant

Officer Lacher arrested John Mulholland at the Kennepohl restaurant yesterday morning for loitering. He was found with 35 cents on his person.

Lacher John Mulholland Kennepohl Mulholland

Water Crisis Hits Indiana University Students

Bloomington endures a water shortage as the city plant falters and wells fail to supply clean drinking water. Students return home for Christmas amid talk of six months without reliable water, resorting to sterilized rain or sandpaper-cleaned supplies.

Richmond Dry Town Debate Opens Meeting at First M E Church

At the First M E church in Richmond Rev Wade urged ending the saloon as a Christmas gift to business and working men, citing Nappanee's four year dry record, 300 factory workers, and doubled bank deposits as examples. He cited a local option campaign and urged law enforcement and social measures amid a long obituary and related notes.

M. E Grace Gormon Wade Richmond Wayne County Rev. Wade Commercial Club Nappanee Elkhart County

Lincoln League to Hold Meeting in Indianapolis

W C Adams secretary of the Indiana Lincoln League of Republican Clubs calls officers to a Wednesday Indianapolis meeting to discuss plans for Lincoln's centennial on February 12 and a possible banquet. They will also consider the next meeting place for the State Lincoln League convention with Muncie and Columbus vying.

W. C. Adams Wabash Indiana Lincoln League of Republican Clubs League Indianapolis Abraham Lincoln Lincoln League Muncie Columbus

Major Orlander Jay Smith Dies at Seven O'Clock

Dobbs Ferry New York December 21 Major Orlander Jay Smith president of the American Press Association died at seven o'clock last evening.

American Press Dispatch Dobbs Ferry N. Y Major Orlander Jay Smith American Press Association

White Man's Fight Says Interview on Local Option

An interview edited by Walter Dennis for local Negroes discusses county local option. It notes the colored voters' puzzling attitude, the historical need for partisan groups to mobilize support, and the strategy of showcasing favorable evidence to win votes.

Walter Dennis

Veterans and Oilers Seek Legislature for Peck Monument

G. ALR veterans and Oilers plan to ask the Legislature for about $30,000 to construct a monument to Gen. Peck, the only general from Indians killed in battle during the Indian Wars.

Gen Peck Ickleman

Joseph Lomax at 99 Remains Active in Railroads and Newspapers

Joseph Lomax, longtime railroad official and editor born in North Carolina, celebrated his 99th birthday in Indianapolis. Former president of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, he lived in Richmond and Kalamazoo during a career spanning railroads and newspapers.

Richmond Joseph Lomax Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Indianapolis Star Indianapolis Lomax Michigan Mr. Lomax North Carolina Indiana Laporte Grand Rapids Mich Grand Rapids & Indiana Kalamazoo, Mich Ind Grand Rapids Geven

LaSalle Quits Marion Wrestling Plans

Joel LaSalle a French Canadian wrestler leaves Marion after three months and travels to Chicago ending attempts to promote further wrestling events in Marion. The venture is described as a loss.

Joel LaSalle Marion Chicago

ASK TOYS AND CLOTHING FOR CHARITIES DISTRIBUTION

Associated Charities calls for toys and clothing to aid poor children at Christmas. Community donors urged to contribute new or gently used items for the holiday distribution.

Delph Found Guilty in Mother-in-Law Murder Case

The jury verdict finds James W. Delph guilty of murdering his mother-in-law Sarah Meacham of Kokomo. The sentence is life imprisonment after deliberations that extended from Saturday afternoon. The trial occurred in Laport, Indiana, with the jury deciding after a lengthy deliberation.

Hotel Keepers Seek Repeal of County Local Option Law

Indiana Hotel Keeper's association meets in Indianapolis on December 28 to discuss repealing the county local option law and backing a ward and ownership option bill. The group plans to aid repeal efforts, defend the hotel tax provision as essential to hostelry, and consider a stringent fire escape law.

Indiana Hotel Keeper's Association Indianapolis Bs Democrats

Local Society Notes Show Holiday Visits and Gatherings

Mr. Stanley Schaefer returns home from Indiana University for the Christmas vacation to 206 North Ninth Street to spend time with Mr. and Mrs. Chris F. Schaefer. John Clements visits from Kenyon College to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Clements at 09 North Thirteenth Street. Mrs. Clementine Seager writes from New York City that she is well pleased living with her son Robert Seager in a well known apartment building. Several clubs postpone meetings after the holidays. The Gabblers host Miss Bertha Garver on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hill entertain the Buzzers Whist club next Saturday. Mrs. Robert Morrison of Chicago visits Mr. James W. Morrison at South Sixteenth Street. Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Bramkamp of South Eighth Street plan a Christmas house party, inviting Dr. Bramkamp’s father and sister, Mrs. Guy Be McCabe formerly of Richmond now of Chicago visits Richmond friends for a few days.

Raymond Perry White Caroline Oliver White Richmond Ray South Ninth Street Mr. White Louis F. Ross Ross Price Stanley Schaefer Indiana University Chris F. Schaefer North Ninth Street John Clements Kenyon College City Edward B. Clements North Thirteenth Street Clementine Seager New York City Robert Seager Robert Morrisson Chicago James’ W. Morrison South Sixteenth Street A. L Bramkamp South Eighth Street

Hunter’s Narrow Narrow Escape and Deathly Bobcat Trophy

John Turner formerly Wayne county treasurer returned to Richmond after a Southwest trip and a week of hunting in Southern Arkansas. He shot a three foot eight inch bobcat described as fiery eyed and nearly alive, killed during a deer chase, and also took a fine buck and one quail. He plans to mount the bobcat as proof of his tale.

John Turner Wayne County Richmond Southwest Arkansas Mr. Turner

Polo Games in Prospect Meeting at Anderson

Richmond sent a letter outlining what it will do. The plan calls for independent teams to schedule polo matches without forming a league. C A Gaar directs rink interests and will arrange for a polo article suitable for various cities to view.

Anderson Arcane C. A. Gaar Richmond

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Coulter Frank Feldhaus Charles Wessel Inside Sentinel Eugene Schwegman Sentinel Benj. Reckers P. Busche Frank Taube Gus Schérer Walter Rohe Wm. Torbeck Harry Bowing B. “al Roelt R. Lyons Indiana U Bloomington Nicholas Nickelby Squéers’ Hall Elty Exon West Side Major Smith Hackleman Marion, Ind Pest Whitewater DELPH American Press Dispatch Gabblers Bertha Garver Mrs Joe Hill Whist Club Guy McCabe
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