Marshall Committees Finalize Banquet Arrangements
Committees in charge held a meeting Friday evening and filed reports as preparations for the Marshall banquet proceed.
30 May 1908
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Newspaper
Richmond Morning News
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
1
Committees in charge held a meeting Friday evening and filed reports as preparations for the Marshall banquet proceed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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