Fall Festival Faces Break Even as Knights of Circuit Debat e Sighting
The executive committee of the Fall Festival reports the event will about break even with finance still unsettled. Promoter Kramer from Cincinnati faced scoring and a rough reception for a penny dreadful merry go round that drew $8 in three days. Richmond officials praised McCarthy and Ed Harris for the success while other exhibits and prizes are settled by Monday checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer
Perry J. Freeman
Cincinnati
Tenth and
Main Street
Tenth
Executive Committee
Richmond
Jose
Pollard
McCarthy
John F. McCarthy
Commercial Club
Ed Harris
Court House
Prson
Ruby Brehm
Court Docket Highlights Rulings And Set Trials
Judge Fox called the docket with several cases ruled, some dismissed, and trials set. Key actions include divorces, foreclosure suit dates, and a $508.50 claim against Harmon Shafer plus other civil matters and dismissals.
Dog Poisoner Strikes Bull Dog of Local Owner
A bull dog owned by John Shurley died after apparent poisoning at the North WBighth Street livery barn. A veterinarian treated the dog with antidotes but the animal suffered greatly before death. Authorities vow to prosecute the attacker to the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shurley
Wbighth Street
Plant Ordered Sold in Dickinson Trust Receiver Sale
Judge Fox ordered the Dickinson Trust Company in its capacity as receiver for the Richmond Ind. Manufacturing Company to sell the property on Saturday November 14. The case was argued the previous day. The court order will not affect John F. Wild of Indianapolis examining the books of the concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Campfield
George C. Ball
John E. Peltz
Adelaide C. Outcalt
Howard Hutton
Caroline Newby
John Lyons
Starr Piano Company
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Mastern Traction Company
Fred W. Lyman
John A. Spekenhier
John Burbank
Sarah
Josiah B. Gilbert
Frank
Martha Osborn
Fox
Circuit Court
State
J. M. Bulla
Slick
People’s Loan and Trust Company
E. M. Campfield
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Miller
Martin
Chitman
Ethel M. Brown
John S. Brown
Dickinson Trust Company
Richmond Ind., Manufacturing Company
John F. Wild
Indianapolis
Earlham Tennis Association elects new officers
At yesterday noon’s meeting the Earlham Tennis Association chose Dr. Herschel Coffin as president, Miss Ethel Raiford as secretary, and Wendell Pitt as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlham Tennis Association
Herschel Coffin
Ethel Raiford
Wendell Pitt
Ittmer Plans Garfield School Addition Discussion Today
This morning at 9 Archi tect Ittmer of St Louis will meet the school board and Supt Mott to discuss an addition to Garfield school. Board architect W S Kaufman will join to review details and the meeting is expected to take most of the day.
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Ittmer
St. Louis
Mott
Garfield
W. S. Kaufman
Court advances Railroad Commission case for interchange switch
Edwin V. Fitzpatrick says the supreme court has moved the case of the Railroad Commission against the Pennsylvania Railroad to determine an interchange switch with the C. C. L. railroad. The matter will be argued orally on October 14. Shiveley and Shiveley represent the commission, S. O. Pickens of Indianapolis counsels for the railroad company.
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Edwin V. Fitzpatrick
Supreme Court
Shiveley
Railroad Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
C., C. & L. Railroad
Messrs
S. O., Pickens
Indianapolis
Grand jury indicts several in late session
The grand jury stayed in session until a late hour last evening and returned indictments against several persons following investigations the previous day.
Typhoid Tied to Flies at Indiana Orphans Home
Reports from Dr. J. E. King state seventeen typhoid cases and one death at the Wernle Orphans Home in Wayne County after a visitor from Columbus, Ohio, brought the fever. King says flies swarmed the kitchen, and poor screening allowed transmission. Dr. Hurty criticizes the home authorities for violating cleanliness laws and warns of continued deaths unless conditions improve.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. E. King
Wayne County Board of Health
Wernle
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
King
Columbus
Hamilton High to Play Local Team on South Twenty Third Street
The Hamilton high school football game at the South Twenty third street playground is set for this afternoon with a 15 cent admission. Principal Knouff guarantees refunds if attendees are not satisfied, while Russell Heilbrink leads a large yell squad. New crimson and white one piece uniforms will debut, likely boosting attendance.
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Hamilton High School
South Twenty Third Street
Hamilton
Russell Heilbrink
Knouff
Noble School
Earlham Football Off to Lafayette for Purdue Test
Earlham College faces Purdue Boilermakers in Lafayette this afternoon after an Antioch game showing sparked concerns about team enthusiasm. Coach Vail takes 16 players to the road trip with lineup still uncertain and only sparse student support observed at rallies and practices.
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Earlham
Lafayette
Purdue Boilermakers
Antioch
Vail
Francis
Walthal
Swain
Stanley
Lindley
Johnson
Gaston
Beebe
Hill
J. Jones
Bruner
Harrell
Beachler
White
Hines
Denham
Police arrest man for coal theft at Independent Ice yard
After a lengthy police effort Officer Hirshfield arrested Robert Bass, a colored man, for alleged stealing of coal from the Independent Ice and Fuel company yards at Sixteenth and North F streets. The coal owner has reported ongoing thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirshfield
Robert Bass
Independent Ice and Fuel Company
Sixteenth
North F Streets
Jury to hear case of Dr J M Bulla Monday
The petit jury will report Monday and, if grand jury sessions do not interfere, will try the criminal case of Dr J M Bulla. Prosecuting Attorney Jessup said he did not know if the trial could proceed Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
Grand Jury
J. M. Bulla
Jessup
Presbyterians Synod of Indiana Publishes Next Week’s Program
The detailed program for the Presbyterian Synod of Indiana to meet here next week has been issued. It lists many matters for consideration with the first session set for Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Synod of Indiana
Horses Recovered After Thursday Night Theft
Horses stolen in this city were recovered. One owned by Ray Harris of Greensfork was abandoned at Westville and the other belonging to E. M. Brumfield was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Harris
Greensfork
E. M. Brumfield
Harris
Westville
Ragged Robin thrills Gennett in Chauncey Olcott lead
Ragged Robin with Chauncey Olcott drew a large audience at the Gennett last night. Patrons praised the week’s three offerings with liberal patronage and evident appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Olcott
The
Gennett
Ennett
Hibbery School Reopens Room After Diptheria Case
Yesterday morning Hibbery school reopened Miss Mayr’s classroom after a diphtheria scare. Officials say there is no longer danger of contagion and the room had been closed several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mayr
Hibbery School
Brandenberg Infant Dies at Five Weeks
Charley Brandenberg five weeks old died Thursday evening at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas Wolford. The death notice notes the infant is the child of Mr and Mrs Jarl Brandenberg and records burial arrangements pending.
Funeral services for Mr Boyer on Sunday at two
Funeral and burial will be private for Mr Boyer who was a member of the Knights of Honor and the Sol Meredith Post G A R. Friends may call Saturday. The service is set for Sunday afternoon at two on North Twelfth Street.
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North Twelfth Street
Boyer
The
Knights of Honor
Sol Meredith Post
High School Basketball Opener In Rheinheimer Hall
Greensfork Indiana opens the season with a Saturday game between the local high school team and Webster. The 7:30 p.m. contest in Rheinheimer hall benefits the high school piano fund. Lineup includes Walter Cloud center Herman Foster Dallas Sunday forward Clement Stinchcomb guard Lester Nicholson and Clint Crull.
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Greensfork
Ind
Webster
Rheinheimer Hall
Walter Cloud
Herman Foster
Dallas
Clement Stinchcomb
Lester Nicholson
Clint Crull
Two Births Reported in City
Mr and Mrs Jerome Shurley of 620 South B street welcome a boy. Mr and Mrs Edgar McKay of 1018 Main street welcome a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Shurley
South B Street
Edgar McKay
Main Street
Rev Cathell to Preach at St Paul's Episcopal
Rev J E Cathell will deliver the sermon at St Paul's Episcopal church on Sunday morning with the subject Salvation through Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathell
J. E. Cathell
St. Paul’s Fipiscopal Church
Schools Doing Good Work in Greensfork Ind
Greensfork Indiana reports a strong start to the school year with all grades and teachers actively pursuing a banner year in academics and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensfork
Ind
Wreck Train Replaces Truck Under Box Car on Sheridan Street
Early this morning the wreck train was sent to Sheridan Street around one o clock to replace the trucks under a box car after the car beam broke.
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Sheridan Street
Only Straggler Sandhouf Found in Saloon
William Sandhouf a private in Company K was found in a saloon by Officer Lawler last evening intoxicated. He was the only straggler and will likely be permitted to rejoin his company today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sandhouf
Company
Lawler
Sandhouf
Watson to speak at Cambridge City rally for governor nomination
James E. Watson a Republican nominee for governor will address a meeting October 28 at the Coliseum in Cambridge City that afternoon. He aims to appeal to laboring men and discuss labor issues.
TERRIBLE TURK THE FIRST RAW NINETEEN MINUTES AND SIXTEEN MINUTES
Mananoff the Turk retains the championship after defeating Delewack in two falls lasting 19 minutes 32 seconds and 16 minutes. Busch of Germany and La Salle of Chicago attended and challenged Mananoff. A double header is planned for next Thursday night at the Colosseum.
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Carl Busch
Joe LaSalle
Mananoff
Delewack
Mohammedan
Ae “Pride of
Turkey
Germany
Joe la Salle
Chicago
Mananhoff
Busch
la Salle
Richmond
The
Coliseum
Bryan on Panics in Joliet at Santa Fe Station
W. J. Bryan spoke for an hour to a cheering crowd at the Santa Fe station in Joliet on October 9. He argued that under Republican logic the party’s election platform can be forced to demand Confidence in the candidate and the party’s plans.
Chautauqua to Be Managed by Y M C A in 1909
The board of directors unanimously approved the Young Men's Christian Association to take charge of the 1909 assembly, with half of the net proceeds to the Christian Association and proceeds kept in the city. James Shaw will not be retained as manager and the Y M C A plans to affiliate with the International Chautauqua Alliance.
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Chautauqua
Young Men's Christian Association
Commercial Club
International Chautauqua Alliance
Chicago
James Shaw
Shaw
International Alliance of Chautauquas
Indiana
The
Glen
Hawkins’ Springs
Richmond
Ian Mr. Shaw
YMCA funds to be directed by officers for building upkeep
Money will be spent by the Y M C A and left to the direction of its officers. The funds will probably be used on the maintenance of the building.
Freshman Class Organized at Earlham College
Freshmen organized yesterday under Rupert Stanley, Junior class president. Robert T. Sanders of Plainfield was elected president, Homer Furnas of Indianapolis treasurer, and Pauline White of Amo secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlham
Rupert Stanley
Robert T. Sanders
Plainfield
Homer Furnas
Indianapolis
Pauline White
Amo
Sec
Fall Festival Boosts Tax Collections Say Farmers Paid
County treasurer B. B. Myrick reports several thousand dollars paid during the three day Fall Festival on the fall tax assessment. The courthouse saw activity mainly from farmers attending the festival, seen as promoting good citizenship in prompt tax payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Myrick
Court House
Bryan to Visit Indiana for Campaign Rally
William J. Bryan will visit Indiana again before the campaign ends. County Chairman Beck is pushing to bring him to Richmond for an address, aiming for the greatest Democratic rally of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Indiana
Beck
Richmond
Mr. Bryan
Noblesville Student Payne Comstock Works Way Through Earlham
In a letter to The Ledger Payne Comstock reports seven Noblesville students attend Earlham College this year. He funds his education by running a pressing shop and shoe shining parlor in the dormitory with help from his brother Leland. He has worked various jobs and saved money for winter and earns extra income from a college project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville Ledger
Payne Comstock
the Ledger
Noblesville
Earlham College
Payne
Leland
Noblesville High School
Death notice for J. Elder in Brooklyn dispatch
A Brooklyn dispatch reports the death of J. Elder at age 40. The notice provides a brief obituary fragment mentioning the deceased and the ward of origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Za J. Elder
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Young Men’s Business Club
Merry
Wyatt
M. M. Wyatt
Eaton
Denver Brown Camp
Herbert Green
Stephen Ruth
Samuel Dunlap
Wilbur Davis
Forrest A. Colvin
Jacob Ricker
Ricker
Anna B. Fuller
Thomas Fuller
Toledo
Benjamin. Albright
Samuel Cupple Woodenware Company
Marshall, Rost and Bartel Company
Terre Wante
Adianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
Abraham Goda
Ohio Electric Railway Company
Alonzo Davenport
Albert N. Keller
Harmon Shafer
Schneider Carriage ‘Works
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Quakers
Purdue
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American Press Dispatch
Board of
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Bryan
Ela Elder
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