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Newspaper

Richmond Morning News

Location

Richmond, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1908

Page

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Marshall Committees Finalize Banquet Arrangements

Committees in charge held a meeting Friday evening and filed reports as preparations for the Marshall banquet proceed.

Still a Few Tickets for Mrs. Marshall Banquet

Mrs. Marshall and her husband will attend a June 2 banquet in this city hosted by a ladies committee of prominent Democratic wives. Committees report near completion with a few tickets left at Parry and Kell offices. Doors open 7 o clock. banquet begins at 8.

Messrs Parry and Kell Dey Malm Street Marshall

Dismissal Move in Campbell Case Tied to Star Publish Assets

At a Southeastern Indiana Insane Hospital Commission meeting in Indianapolis, a plan to dismiss Campbell’s action was noted alongside a Federal Court filing detailing assets and liabilities of the Star Publishing Company. The inventory lists property value at 226 013.31 with liabilities totaling 886 799.07, and a noted capital stock of 1 million, split 500K preferred and 500K common.

Southeastern Indiana Insane Hospital Commission Indianapolis George Pulse & Porter Hitt Star Publish Greensburg Jog Daniel Madison G. Reta IE. M. Campbelling Company Richmond Torney -General Bingham Indianapolis Star Company First Mortgage Star Publishing Company First Danie G. Reid Daniel G. Reid AL AL McCormick

Drilling Work Moves Amid Marriage and Court Notices

The paper notes drilling has begun at a Jefferson township site with Emerson tied to Richmond Gas Company. A divorce decree follows, with Rachel Petty seeking remarriage to Emima Blenhart but denying any marriage plans. Wayne County attends Albany Christian Conference. Rev Hannah W Stanley participates. Judge Lyons to judge a Shortridge Steele debate in Indianapolis and deliver Memorial address at Whitewater.

Iwayne County Wayne County Albany Hannah W. Stanley Zeonomy SR. Lyons Shortridge Steele High School Dayton Indianapolis Whitewater

Rozelle Fined Five Dollars for Intoxication

Clinton Rozelle caused trouble for trainmen on a C L train and was not subdued until Sheriff Perdive arrived. In Richmond city court yesterday he was fined five dollars and costs.

Rozelle Clinton Rozelle

Viaduct Work to Begin on West Second Street Route

The West Second Street viaduct under the Pennsylvania Railroad will start soon. The iron for construction is here and ready for use. It will take several months to complete and the city will pay about 40 percent of the contract price. The project improves access for residents and may lead to a hose house on the West Richmond side after completion.

West Second Street Pennsylvania Railroad Board of Works West West Richword Fairview West Richmoni

Local Quartet Receives Flattering Wedding Music Notice

In Eldorado Bee a quartet of Rudolph Dolloff Harry Mul Howard Marshall and Glenn McClure is praised for providing music at a wedding in Eldorado. The sheet notes their performance as a valued contribution and credits the group for the event.

Rudolph Dolloff Harry Mul Howard Marshall Glenn McClure

Marion Club to Attend Chicago Republican Convention

Indianapolis May 29 A bloom showing of the Marion club at the Chicago Republican convention is assured with 200 or more members marching. The Marion railroad will be used as the official route and all arrangements are made. The band marching uniform blue serge suit and white cape will be worn. Charles W Pairbanks is named as president.

Indianapolis Marion Club Manon Railroad Citch Charles W. Pairbanks

State sues to block contract carve out with Pulse and Porter

Campbell's appearance for the state in a suit against the commission argues the action targets state interests and cannot proceed without state consent, which is not given. The argument contends the state cannot be sued in this form without authorization.

Hia Campbell Commission Pulse & Porter

Memorial service readiness and local happenings

Cambridge City Ind May 29 All is in readiness for Memorial Day observances. Harry Miller president of the American Casket factory loses left hand finger in a factory accident while machinery runs. Memorial day exercises at Center ville Centerville Ind May 28 note postponement and visitors arriving for summer visit.

Cambridge City Ind Harry Miller Amerting For Uim Centerville Irrances Trumbull de Noo Wollenkanp Hey Slater Spears Trim Qan Walnut

Tuberculosis Hospital Site Purchase Near Rockville

The Indiana Tuberculosis commission nears closing a deal within a day or two for a Rockville area plot to house a pan state tuberculosis hospital. H. E. Barnard inspected the water supply and will report favorably on its quality and quantity to the commission.

Indiana Tuberculosis Commission Rockville H. E. Barnard State Pure Food and Drug Commissioner Barnard

Primary costs exceed expectations in Marion County

Indianapolis May 29. Marion county spent over 12000 to nominate the Democratic and Republican tickets under direct primary rules. An initial 9000 appropriation grew by at least 3000 more to cover all bills. Leaders praise the ticket as representative of both parties despite county office tensions.

Indianapolis Marion County

Gaver Held in South Bend on Burglary Charge

RK A Gaver is detained in South Bend awaiting Pinkerton guidance on extradition to decide the county for burglary prosecution. Chief McWheeny and Chief Bailey expect the local force to be able to press burglary charges for a break in at 2 Hagerstown on April 27.

RK. A. Gaver Allo A Yames Crawford McWheeny South Bend Pinkertons Bailey Belives Hagerstown

School Board Holds Business Session On Staffing and Changes

The school board met last evening to consider teacher appointments for the next school year beginning September. Most appointments are set, but the final list will not be published until fall. Several building changes were discussed, with no resignations considered. principal D. R. Ellabarger had been reported as possibly resigning but has not notified the board.

Forea A& To D. R. Ellabarger

Memorial services invitations issued at Bethel crowd

Invitations for memorial services were spoken by Watson as a large crowd gathered at Bethel for the annual services. Graduation exercises for Garfield School are set for June 11 at the high school hall.

Nto Bethel Garfield Garfield Press

Memorial day observance with parade and speech in Bethel

A large delegation from Richmond and Wayne County Automobile Club attended Bethel’s Memorial Day events. James Watson, Republican governor nominee, spoke on national topics. Rev. Alfred T. Ware delivered the address and N Heironimus presented certificates.

Richmond Wayne County Automobile Club Bethel James

Bloomingdale Academy to Hear Rev Keates on Baccalaureate

Rev Harry Keates of the South Eighth Street Friends church will preach Sunday morning in the Friends church and deliver the Bloomingdale Academy baccalaureate sermon that evening. Prof Cyrus W Modgin will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning. Keates is also chosen to deliver the Spiceland Academy baccalaureate sermon.

Harry Keates South Eighth Street

Freshmen defeat Sophomores in annual class game

Cambridge City Indiana reports the Baritam Freshen beat the Sophomores 4 to 2 in baseball yesterday. The piece also mentions Dr A L Bramkamp and family noting a 12 year old boy expected to become the youngest drayman, with his pony and miniature drag showing health improvements.

Baritam Freshen Waseball Cambridge City Ind A. L. Bramkamp Moud Scott Richard Scott Robert Call- J Dr. Bram Em Health Ployd

Rainfall Brings Severe Damage Across City

A sudden rain and wind storm yesterday caused heavy damage including a roof tear at Louis Ryan's Liberty residence. Lightning felled shade trees and disrupted traffic and telephone lines. Rainfall reached .54 inches as creeks rose, fences were blown down in many sections.

Louis Ryan Liberty

Decoration Day program at Eaton details flower toss and parade

The Decoration Day program in Eaton on May 20 begins with the Grand Army and Company F assembling at the courthouse at 12 30 pm. They march to the Main arrest bridge where flowers will be scattered on the water and Company F N G will fire a military salute in honor of the navy. The groups then return to the courthouse for the usual procession led by Chief Marshal Geo W Longnecker. At the cemetery Cs . Kelly serves as Master of Ceremonies with Music Band Captain G.

Geo. W. Longnecker Cs . Kelly

Plummer Quits Town Board In Hagerstown

Hagerstown Indiana reports town board member H Plummer resigns from the trustees. A called meeting will appoint a successor. Financials are noted as reduced and under review by the board.

Plummer Hagerstown Ind

Presaging 2B Win and Poll Success Next November

A brief political note forecasts a 2B victory and a strong showing at the polls in November. The message emphasizes optimism and momentum for upcoming electoral outcomes.

Squirrel hunting season opens in July

Court and city offices report inquiry on open season for squirrels. Season begins July 1 and will run only a few weeks. Reports on squirrel numbers are disappointing as woods are sparse and unlikely to yield large catches this year.

Cadet Style Uniforms Arrive for Local Police

The police department has secured cadet style uniforms instead of ordinary cuts. The new attire are neat in appearance and a local tailor is making alterations. Officers will wear them in a few days.

Police Department

Field Minstrels Shine in City Debut at the Gennatt

The Field Minstrels, led by Al G. Field, delivered a markedly improved show last night in the city, surpassing prior visits and drawing strong audience praise for a vibrant performance now rivaling the best.

al G. Field

Remonstrance Filed Against Jefferson Township Saloon

Prosecutor Wilfred Jessup filed a remonstrance in Hagerstown against the local saloon traffic in Jefferson township. The county auditor noted the late hour filing and signatures are claimed sufficient to close the business if a majority of 19 names are proven.

Wilfred Jessup Hagerstown Jefferson Township

Eaton Grows By Annexing Ground

Eaton, May 29. The city expands by annexing about 75 acres west of Sevenmile Creek, housing a number of residences. County commissioners approve the action after a petition from the city council. Strawberry outlook is good. Centerville growers report first home grown strawberries with hopes for a strong crop.

Eaton Raton Sevenmile Creek Ielty Centerville Ind Ifrland Almond Osborne

Memorial program at New Paris for Devolution Day

Complete arrangements announced in New Paris Ohio for Devolution Day. Rev Bennett of New Madison will deliver the address. Local post G A R member G A R G A R will participate. Two quartets will sing solo and together with Richmond band providing music. Dr C M Wilcox to fire cemetery volley with his cannon. School children carry flowers. K P and I C C F auxiliary groups join the G A R.

New Paris Bennett New Madison Mesdames Kean Penlend Reinheimer Miss McNeill Messrs. Beane Behner Benson Pence Richmond Bend

Professor Albert Russell Heads East for New York Yearly Meeting

Professor Albert Russell has gone east to attend the New York Yearly Meeting of Friends and will not return to Richmond until next Tuesday. He is regarded as a strong young thinker in the Quaker denomination.

Elbert Russell New York

May Lockwood Taken From Hospital

May Lockwood a 25 year old woman committed to Eastern Indiana Hospital for insanity five months ago was released to Sheriff and Mrs. Stafford Perdine due to imminent motherhood. She was moved to the Delaware county infirmary for care. she is already mother to two children placed with relatives.

Fuel Problem Is a Serious One in Hagerstown

Hagerstown Indiana May 29 The light plant uses one gas well to run one engine two hours for street and commercial lights. Work began cleaning a second well yesterday with belief it will match the first. If needed, arrangements are made to secure extra gas to extend night service to midnight. Several business houses and residences have been connected or are ready to be, attractively expanding patrons as service starts in full.

Hagerstown Ind

Large Acreage Planted by Walnut Farmer Eliason

Link Eliason of Walnut three miles from Hagerstown Indiana has planted three hundred acres of corn. He feeds all his grain to hogs and cattle before selling the meat, and he farms on shares rather than owning the land. His success is cited as an example to tenant farmers.

Hagerstown Ind Eliason Walnut Legal Here Ellasén

Crash near Twelfth and Main injures Banks family

A westbound city car struck the Banks buggy yesterday at Twelfth and Main as blinding rain limited visibility. Harley Banks sustained a severe scalp wound requiring stitches while Mr and Mrs Banks suffered minor injuries. the buggy was damaged beyond repair and the horse escaped unharmed as bystanders helped pull them free. Roy Thomas and W S Helger, car operators, were noted by witnesses as not to blame.

George W. Banks Harley Twelfth and Main Streets Twelfth Garfeld School Mr. Banks Twelfth Street Jose Mrs. Banks

Rev E L Semans to Speak at Memorial Day Meeting

Fountain City Indiana hosts Memorial Day program on May 20 with Rev E L Semans delivering address. The plan includes invocations, musical pieces, remarks, and a procession to the cemetery for grave decoration. Local groups and members of the community join in salutes and the recalling of fallen soldiers with songs and readings.

Fountain City Ind Hall J. W. Johnson Lincoln Evergreen Shore B. L. Lemans Mildred Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Indianapolis, Terre Haute and Muncie Associated Press D. G. Reid Campfield Chicago Lid Watson Alfred T. Ware Litlle Italy Gruenwald Garfield School W. M. Nelson John Solo Wloniawski F Hicks Cherug Donizetth Conrad Zwissler Renlerts Helionimus Conrad Wissler Land The F. L. Harris Vna Bloomingdale Academy Sophs Prohibitionists OBI Prof Albert Russell East May Lockwood James Reagan IREV E. L. Semans Mra A.dwiggins
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