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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1902
Page
23
Terre Haute April 5 A Wabash Railroad watchman in Lafayette is under coroner investigation after a fatal shooting amid a domestic dispute. Orivia Marbray and Hannah Denny were involved in a dramatic confrontation over alleged infidelity and threats, with Marbray wounded and Denny held on her own recognizance pending further court action. The case reflects tensions from a years long entanglement with a married man.
In Lafayette Indiana on April 5 the body of John Muncie a 71 year old Wabash crossing watchman was found at a Main Street shanty. He had worked for the railroad forty years and left no known relatives. Coroner to investigate cause amid murder or suicide theories.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Brazil Indiana April 5 the miners and operators dispute rests with the national executive board which is expected to pass on the ultimatum within days most say the majority oppose the operators offer The vote will go to the miners delegate convention in Indianapolis Monday for final submission to the national board while the scale is reportedly to stay the same as last year blacksmiths seek 3 cent raise and stationary engineers seek reduced hours with same pay.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports in Lafayette Indiana that police captured Lee Wilson a colored youth aged years who confessed to six burglaries in the fashionable residence district. He stole diamonds from W H Zinn and other valuables. some items were recovered. Judge DeHart issued an indeterminate sentence at the Jesville Reformatory and disfranchised him for two years. In Flora Indiana Henry Allen a farmer attacked his wife and children with a knife after coming home drunk and fled with receipts from produce sales. a warrant was issued for him.
In Vincennes Indiana on April 6 two men were seriously injured when apparatus used to complete the Cain ditch in Vigo township Knox county caught fire. Harding and Gen’s electrical ditching equipment was at work when the blaze broke out causing injuries and damage.
In Greenfield Indiana a freight car detached from a local train struck and instantly killed 13 year old Harry Brooks near J H Mouldens novelty works as he failed to notice the freight car after a passenger train caused confusion. He had moved here from Philadelphia last year with his brothers who work in a window glass factory and his parents are deceased.
Indiana oil fields report March shipments totaling 923141 barrels with daily average 2779, up from February and January. Crude runs reached 666.16 barrels, daily 21169, signaling growing production. Pipeline payments to operators and farmers totaled 524932.80 for March, 1,474,096.20 for three months. Notable gains centered in Grant county with broader state activity and ensuing economic impact.
Fort Wayne Indiana April saw the ninth Linden quartet concert at Wayne Street Methodist Church before a large critical audience. The quartet Frank E. Stouder Hugh G. Keegan Frank E. Riblet and Louis F. Curdes delivered key numbers with Mrs Edith Yarnelle Keegan Mrs Samuel C. Moffat and the Hayden and Apollo quartets assisting. Stouder won honors with My self When Young and Off to Philadelphia while Mrs Keegan impressed with Cavatina and a duet with Stouder. Moffat sang bravely despite a cold and Elsa's Dream was cut. The program closed with Sullivan's Lost Chord sung by the male quartet.
Fort Wayne Ind April 5 a jury verdict sustains the plaintiff and sets aside the Branstrater will giving children equal shares after the widow receives one third. Widow also wins costs though a defendant. About 75000 involved with several related suits and possible appeal hinted by defendants counsel.
Thomas Major Bitters, longtime editor of the Rochester Daily and Weekly Republican, died at 66 after a brief illness from liver congestion. A veteran Republican editor and political figure, he began as a printer in Peru in 1856, edited multiple papers, served in the 155th Indiana Infantry, and later founded the Rochester Tribune before returning to Rochester. Funeral is set for Monday at 2 PM under tourist association auspices.
SCOTTSBURG Indiana reports a hunter named William Skeels found a silver band on a pigeon he shot. The band reads M FP H No 0. Lafayette notes ongoing smallpox cases with two new detections in Freeman Patt’s household and Mary Bowen’s at Union and Ferry streets. Portland reports upcoming special elections for railroad subsidies in Penn and Wayne townships with tax figures of 17500 and 58 dollars. Browntown records James Elkins, about 45, died by self-inflicted gunshot at his home west of town leaving a widow and several children.
In Cincinnati on April 5 two divorce cases of prominent couples sparked sensational damage suits. Mrs Lena Marmet recently divorced Austin Smith. today she was sued by Mrs J W Wolfe for 100000 dollars for alienating her husband. Wolfe had earlier sued his wife for divorce and threatened action against Joseph Kolb, father of Mrs Wolfe, for damages. The Marmet family faces further action as Mrs Wolfe sues in equity.
In Paoli Indiana April 5 the Orange county Republican mass meeting split into rival factions backing either Dr Laughlin Orleans or Harry Carnes Paoli for delegates to the Mitchell April 16 joint senatorial convention for Lawrence Martin and Orange counties. Captain Conder Orleans won the chair and Carnes supporters bolted the meeting while regular delegates pledged for Laughlin. The gathering praised Beveridge and Fairbanks and adjourned.
WarSaw Indiana April 5 The Republican county committee voted to hold a convention on May 27 with one delegate per four votes cast for governor. A city election battle erupts as Democrats aim to win the mayoralty, having not held a Democratic officer in years. Edward Bowser, a young attorney, is its mayoral candidate.
Muncie Indiana April 5 Isaac H Gray secretary of the county central Republican committee says he will contest the recent nomination of C W Sherritt for mayor at the Republican city primary election Gray was defeated by Sherritt in a four cornered race with all candidates closely bunched He may file formal charges Monday and will not discuss his objections
Wabash Indiana April 5 Democrats in Wabash county gathered for their county convention. Attendance fell short of expectations with no contest for tickets as Republicans hold a strong majority in the county. Nominations were listed for the ticket.
Indiana Republicans in Rising Sun Scottsburg and Anderson nominate delegates to the state convention. Anderson GOP fields city ticket with mayor and council slate. Clinton county GOP and Monroe Democrats endorse leaders and delegates. Nominations include Asa Boulden, Joseph Claybaugh, and others. Crawfordsville plans county nominating convention details.
The piece discusses rural humor in country talk, noting its charm lies in underlying wit rather than polished phrasing. It highlights a cheerful elderly lady whose presence brightens gatherings and ends with a quip about doughnuts tasting better than anyone else.
A nostalgic sketch of country conversations and mischievous humor from Vermont and nearby areas. Anecdotes feature a long-haired nephew, a devoted wife, a poetically inclined youth, a thrifty farmer, a clerk, and a minister, all tied together by quaint rural speech and gentle irony.
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