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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1903

Page

6

Editor Fred Bowrer Wins a Long Fight in Berne Saloon Case

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Portland Indiana reports Berne a saloonless town after a drawn out anti saloon battle led by Fred Rohrer editor of the Berne Witness. Saloons Moritz Ehrson Samuel Kuntz and John Reineke quit. several cases against saloon keepers were withdrawn and indictments dropped amid a tense campaign that included assaults and a dynamite scare on Rohrer and repeated grand jury investigations.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Berne Here Fred Rohrer Berne Witness Moritz Ehrson Samuel Kuntz John Reineke Adams County Themelves Circuit Court Anti Forces Rohrer Big Httle

Marion boy seeks 2000 dollars for lost ear

A nine year old Marion boy, Guy Jones, sues Anna Julius for 2000 dollars for the loss of his left ear after a dog attack on December 19 in front of his home. The ear incident followed a New York millionaire paying 5000 dollars for an ear replacement.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind New York Guy Jones Young Jones Anna Julius Lorn Stewart Grant Superior Court Mrs. Julius

Deaths at Lafayette Two Inmates Die of Apoplexy at Soldiers' Home

Special to the Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind December 23 Two deaths occurred today at the Soldiers Home both from apoplexy George W Rockwell a veteran of the Civil War and sergeant in Company F Ninth Indiana Infantry died soon after midnight He came to the Home from Grant County in 1902 born Parke County January 3 1842 leaving a widow A second death John J Tobias died at 2 PM He was born Scott County Indiana 184 and served as private in Company I Ninth Indiana Volunteers He came to the Home from Scott County in 1900 left a widow and children in Scottsburg

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind George W. Rockwell Rockwell Steenth Indiana Infantry Grant County Parke County John J. Tobias Tobias Scott County Indiana Ninth Indiana Volunteers Scottsburg

Fort Wayne Man Dies While Feeding Chickens

Fort Wayne Indiana December 2 Georg Garton proprietor of a sawmill died this morning after rising for breakfast to feed chickens. He had been in ill health and leaves a widow and six children. He joined the One Hundred Eleventh Ohio in 1882 and served through the Civil War. He moved to this county in 1870.

Fort Wayne Ind Georg Garton Ohio Elkhart Letitia Anderson William H. Anderson Scotland Bloomington Isaac Carr Pueblo Col John Harney

Palmer University endowment in peril trustees vote to abandon

Muncie Ind Dec 3 At a trustees meeting Palmer University faced a shortfall as an additional 10509 was pledged toward a 100000 endowment left by Francis A Palmer of New York Ball Brothers and L G Cowing donated small sums but 14500 remains to be raised The deadline was Jan 1 and if unmet the trustees plan to abandon the university after George F McCulloch of Indiana Union Traction Co previously pledged 19000 to the fund

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Palmer University Francis Asbury Palmer New York Ball Brothers L. G. Cowing George F. McCulloch In@ana Union Traction Company Roe

Holiday passenger run boosts Indiana& Northwestern Traction line

Lebanon Ind Dec 3 The Indianapolis and Northwestern Traction Company carried 10 16 passengers on Thursday Friday and Saturday of last week The holiday traffic on the line has been very satisfactory to the officials of the road.

Indianapolis Journal Lebanon Ind Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Company

Huge Oolitic Stone Deal Completed in Indiana

The Perry Matthews and Buskirk Quarry sale to Cleveland Stone Company ends a record online stone belt transaction. Cleveland pays 900000 plus a 10 percent dividend to old stockholders. George Worthing named president, Charles Walters new manager, Captain D L McKay moves to Consolidated Stone. Owners Matthews relatives receive 100000 cash portion, with half on bonds. Quar ry near Bedford north six miles on the Monon houses 43 channeling machines and vast saw gangs. daily capacity about fifty to sixty carloads.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Perry, Matthews & Buskirk Harrodsburg Bedford Cleveland Stone Company George Worthing Charles Walters Chicago D. L. McKay Hedford Captain McKay Consolidated Stone Company Fred Matthews Senator Matthews Mitchell Walsh Quarries Monon Nls

Traction Railroad Seeks Local Subsidy Vote In Indiana

The Indiana Central Electrical Railway plans a subsidy request from Columbus township for either 1 percent or two thirds of 1 percent to fund a line from Columbus to Seymour and French Lick. Previous subsidies faced opposition in Jackson and Seymour, while Wayne township approved a $25,000 levy. Locals in Columbus and nearby areas support the project but oppose shouldering the cost.

Indianapolis Journal Columbus Ind Indiana Central Electrical Railway Company Seymour French Lick Columbus Township Jackson Township Jackson County Wayne Township Serene Ban

Anxious to invest Elkhart cook resigns after cash gift

Joseph Fern, hired as a cook at Hotel Bucklen in Elkhart, received a $1,200 check from his Chicago copper dealer uncle H. B. Hines after twelve years. He, young and unmarried, quit and headed to Fort Wayne to invest his gift.

Indianapolis Journal Elkhart Ind Joseph Fern

Hunting accident ends Monticello man’s life near farm

Henry Hage was shot and killed instantly while rabbit hunting on his Monticello farm yesterday. Neighbor J C Darfler’s gun discharged accidentally as Hage dislodged a rabbit. the shot struck his back and severed the spinal cord in the neck. The young married man had recently moved from Illinois with Darfler.

Indianapolis Journal Monticello Ind Henry Hage J. C. Darfler Hage Darflers Illinois

Elkhart county teachers institute opens with 250 present

Prof. Robert M. Hall of the Manual Training School in Indianapolis joins Elkhart county teachers institute in Goshen for a four day session. Dr. W. D. Howe of Richmond lectures on literature, and Dr. A. C. Yoder of Goshen is the other instructor. This is the only winter teachers institute in the state.

Indianapolis Goshen Ind Robert M. Hall Manual Training School Elkhart County Teachers’ Institute W. D. Howe Richmond Butler College A. C. Yoder

Barn Fire Kills Two Horses in Wabash Indiana

Fire at Pettit Craft barn west of Wabash early this morning destroyed the structure along with two horses owned by J H McVicker. Many tools and vehicles were burned. Loss about 1300 dollars with only 100 dollars insured. Authorities suspect vandalism by tramps after drivers were refused.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash Ind Pettit Craft J. H. McVicker

First National Bank of Plainfield Opens for Business

Plainfield Indiana December twenty third. The First National Bank of Plainfield opened for business today with capital stock of 300000 and thirty three directors. In a newly completed building costing 40000 the bank is one of the best equipped in Hendricks county. B W Anderson is president and Guy Cumberworth cashier, formerly with Citizens Bank of Plainfield.

Indianapolis Journal Plainfield Ind First National Bank of Hendricks County B. W. Anderson Guy Cumberworth Citizens’ Bank

Jefferson county Republicans fix dates for delegates and chairmen

A large Jefferson county Republican central committee meeting at the Madison courthouse included brief remarks by William E. Springer Senator Guthrie and Messrs Wilson Sulzer Roberts and Bear. They set January 8 to select fourteen delegates for the district convention and January 9 for precinct chairmen to organize the new county committee.

Indianapolis Journal Madison Ind Jefferson County Republican Central Committee William E. Springer Guthrie Messrs Wilson Sulzer Roberts Bear

Burglars Enter Homes of Company Official and Grocer

Burglars last night entered the homes of C. C. Reynolds general manager of the Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Company and Charles Shepherd a grocer in Lebanon Indiana. They stole an overcoat and muffler from Reynolds and a gold watch and money from Shepherd.

Indianapolis Journal Lebanon Ind C. C. Reynolds Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Company Charles Shepherd

No appeals filed from Wayne Circuit to Supreme Court this year

Richmond Ind December 2. For the year ending this week no appeal has been taken from Wayne Circuit Court to the Supreme Court. This has not occurred in years.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Wayne Circuit Court Supreme Court

Breakfast at Mrs. Austin's feature buckwheat cakes and sausage

A simple morning spread includes good coffee, savory sausage, and plates of Mrs. Austin's buckwheat cakes, creating a hearty start to the day.

Burglar's Tools Sidelined by Lure of Crime in Indiana

Terre Haute police watch Thomas Keefe a known crook held on a common thief charge. He admits intent to burgle and possessed a full burglar’s kit but has no access to tools, prompting questions of confinement. He has links to Illinois and Michigan prior convictions and recent prison releases.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Indiana Illinois Thomas Keefe Indianapolis Keefe Crawfordsville Chester Ill Mattoon Michigan Ohio

Water powers near Monticella sold to McKain group

A. A. McKain of Indianapolis and three partners bought the water powers at Norway and Tioga on the Tippecanoe river near Monticello. The sites, once used for paper and wood pulp, have mills torn down. McKain also acquired riverbank lands below the town. Plans call for soon improving the sites, with electrical energy production as a primary goal.

Indianapolis Journal Monticella Ind A. A. McKain Indianapolis Norway and Tioga Tippecanoe River Bradwen, Smith & Co Chicago McKain

Doctor receives patent for nose glass fastener

Shelbyville Indiana December 28 Dr J R Clayton of Shelbyville has been granted a patent for a new nose glasses fastener. The device uses a small wedge to secure the glasses to the nosepiece avoiding loose screws that weaken and break the frame. Clayton is in talks with several firms ready to market the invention.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind J. R. Clayton Clayton

Shelby County Bar Association Holds Fifth Annual Meeting

In Shelbyville Indiana the Shelby County Bar Association met at the Knights of Pythias castle for its fifth annual gathering. Judge John V Hadley of the Indiana Supreme Court delivered the address. A banquet followed for about sixty members and their wives with several brief speeches by members.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Shelby County Bar Association Knights of Pythias Castle John V. Hadley Supreme Court of Indiana

No Room for Insane Patients in Allen County

Dr. Smith, superintendent of the Eastern Hospital for the Insane, reports Allen county’s patient quota is exhausted and Wesley Carpenter, declared insane last week, cannot be admitted. He and two other men were moved to the county poorhouse after failed admission attempts at Richmond.

Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Ind Smith Eastern Hospital For Allen County Wesley Carpenter Richmond

Moldmaker Killed by Train in West Marion

Alfred Haines moldmaker was struck and killed by a C. C. L. passenger train in West Marion while walking to work. His head was muffled against the cold and he did not hear the train approach. He leaves a widow and five young children.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Alfred Haines West Marion Haines

Hazing death case trial delayed until Tuesday morn

Bluffton Indiana reports Special Judge Watkins did not hold court today and the high school hazing cases will not resume until Tuesday morning. The defense plans to introduce many witnesses to argue that Ralph McBride's death was not caused by hazing.

Indianapolis Journal Bluffton Ind Watkins Ralph McBride

Miss Bessie Cooper Falls Victim To Kerosene Fire Accident

Tell City Indiana December 28 Miss Bessie Cooper youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs been Seeee suffered a painful accident in a fire. She used kerosene as kindling and was badly burned about the body and hands while starting a blaze.

Indianapolis Journal Tell City Ind Bessie Cooper Oeen Seeee

Purdue university to host extensive shorthorn course exhibit

Purdue University will open its annual school of animal husbandry next week with an expanded program. Eight lines of instruction cover beef and dairy cattle swine sheep horses livestock management and more. Professors Van Norman Latta Skinner Troop and Goss lead classes as faculty prepare a large exhibit for the St Louis exposition featuring unique tools and machinery models and working diagrams. President Stone and Prof Goss supervise exhibit preparation.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Purdue University Lve van Norman Latta Skinner Troop Goss Purdue Stone W. F. M. Goss

Denial of De Pauw Study Raise Report Suppressed

Greencastle Ind December 26 The De Pauw University graduation requirement increase rumor is denied by Dr W H Swahlen secretary of the faculty who says no such proposal has been discussed at any meeting. Still students believe such a move has been hinted by an authoritative source and some expect lighter recitations and reduced seminar library and lab hours if implemented.

Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind de Pauw University W. H. Swahlen

No Opposition Noted to George F Lilly

Munice and Wabash reports show party committees meeting to set dates for district conventions and elect a new district chairman in Indiana. George F Lilly of Anderson appears likely to retain leadership amid forthcoming January meetings. Frederick Landis, congressman, attended in Wabash to discuss delegate timing.

George F. Lilly

Indiana notes from Rockville to Charlottesville

Indiana notes report local events across towns. Dr. Edwin H. Hughes preached at Rockville Methodist Church with a large audience and a large reception hosted by local university residents. Stella Heady attempted suicide in Lebanon. medical aid saved her life. Bells blessed at St. Vincent Church near Shelbyville with bishops and priests assisting. Wabash Railroad plans a new station in Peru costing over 25,000 dollars. Wayne County Farmers Institute meets at Hagerstown with Odd Fellows encampment class to follow. Reverend Henry W. Davis resigns in Greensburg to lead San Francisco YMC A. Guardians sought for Amos R. Beers in Laporte Circuit Court. Pulaski grand jury urges new jail for sanitation reasons. Herman Dent, seventeen, shot while hunting with Clarence Dunbar near Charlottesville.

Rockville Edwin H. Hughes de Pauw University Methodist Church Judge White Lebanon Stella Heady Richard Heady Joe Lindsey Shelbyville St. Vincent Catholic Church O'Donogue Indianapolis Father Chartrand Father Wolf Father Kaelin Peru Wabash Railroad Lake Erie & Western Richmond Farmers’ Institute Wayne County Hagerstown Odd Fellows Metropolitan Greensburg Baptist Henry W. Davis San Francisco Laporte Amos R. Beers Rogers Winamac Pulaski County

Rear end collision on coal railroad near West Union

Two freight trains on the Chicago and Indiana Coal Railroad collided at West Union near Danville Illinois. Engineer G H Prescott of Danville died while Engineer Bond lost a leg. The coroner held an inquest. Also news that Joe Lux of Jeffersonville was killed in a wreck and only his head was found later in Kentucky.

Indianapolis Journal Newport Ind Chicago & Indiana Coal Railroad West Union Here G. H. Prescott Danville Ill Bond Parke County

Benjamin S. Martin Celebrates 97th Birthday in Richmond

Benjamin S. Martin, a Wayne county pioneer and former deputy and county auditor, marks his 97th birthday at his old homestead in Richmond. A Civil War paymaster, he came from Chester County, Pennsylvania sixty three years ago and taught school for thirty years while remaining active on the farm despite failing eyesight.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Benjamin S. Martin Wayne County Martin Chester County Morton

Anderson couple to mark fiftieth wedding anniversary

Elder and Mrs. Joseph Franklin of Anderson Ind will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary tomorrow. They have lived in Anderson since 1861 except for years as pastor in Bedford. They raised eight children, three daughters Stella Josepha and Mildred now in India mission work. Elder Franklin was the first Madison County superintendent of public schools and headed Anderson schools for eleven years.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Joseph Franklin Christian Church Bedford Stella Josepha Mildred India Franklin Madisonee

Incorporation Papers Filed for Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction

New Albany Ind December 28 The Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company owner of the city street railway and the interurban to Jeffersonville filed articles at Frankfort Ky and seeks a Louisville franchise to run a line across the Ohio River linking with the Big Four bridge It secured a twenty year lease on the bridge and plans a viaduct for double tracks to Third and Main in Louisville pending a City Council franchise vote on January 5.

Louisville & Southern Indiana Company Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company Jeffersonville Frankfort Louisville Ohio River Stret Third Main Streets City Council of

Rabies Strikes Dogs In Richmond County Case Grows

Richmond Indiana reports a rabies outbreak after a dog owned by John Dickman carried the disease to several other dogs. Four valuable dogs have died, and seven bitten animals remain missing, raising fears of wider spread in the county.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind John Dickman

Clergyman Demetrius Tillotson Drawn to Boone Grand Jury

Lebanon Indiana December 28 Rev Demetrius Tillotson pastor of the Methodist Church was drawn for the Boone Circuit Court January term grand jury The choice marks the first time in years a minister has served on the grand jury.

Indianapolis Journal Lebanon Ind Boone Circuit Court Demetrius Tillotson Tillotson Methodist Grand Jury

Calif. rector wakesfield blindsness in decline

Richmond Indiana December notes that Dr J B Wakefield former rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church in the city reports almost total blindness and says the condition is incurable and worsening in his letter to former parishioners.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind J. B. Wakefield California St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Van Camp Glass workers end strike in Marion plant

The Van Camp Glass Company in Matthews signed a Philadelphia scale tonight, ending a strike that began on November 19. Eighty workers stood out for the new joint scale, and the union called it a decisive victory.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind van Camp Glass Company Matthews Philadelphia

Fire destroys Pillman Osborne livery barn and homes

VALPARAISO Ind Dec 28 At Porter this county today the livery barn of Pill man & Osborne was destroyed by fire with fourteen head of horses and three residences. The loss is 10000 with no insurance.

Indianapolis Journal Valparaiso Ind Porter This County Pillman & Osborne

Trades Assembly Backs Plumbers in Ashe Fight

In Logansport Indiana on December 28 the Logansport Trades Assembly voted to support the local plumbers union in its dispute with George Ashe a plumbing contractor who has a temporary restraining order blocking union interference. The union says it can fight the battle alone despite the show of support.

Indianapolis Journal Logansport Ind Logansport Trades Assembly Plumbers’ Union George Ashe

Gas Well Blazes At Major Farm Near Waldron

A large gas well was brought in on the Major farm near Waldron Shelbyville Indiana. The gas flow is very strong and the flame rises about forty feet, attracting attention and signaling a productive find.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Waldron

Wealthy farmer assigns in Porter county Illinois or Indiana

Valparaiso Ind Dec 22 Elmer E Wolf the largest land owner in Porter county assigned today with liabilities of 100000 and assets of 50000

Indianapolis Journal Valparaiso Ind Elmer E. Wolf Porter County

Pensions for Veterans Certificates Granted to Indianians

Certificates have been issued to Indianians including John Moon 17 Joseph Goldsberry 17 Hannibal Ferrell 10 Stephen M Aiken 144 Thomas Kinney Thomas L Goss 8 George Thormyer 14 James Taylor 17 Louis H Bidault 12 John R Bullock 14 John C Warner 17 Charles B Adams 14 Harrison Flanigan 17 George W Yeats 92 John Green Emma Jane McKinsey 3 Mary Ogburn 3 minors of William H Showers 12 Leanah M Carter 3.

John Moon Joseph Goldsberry Hannibal Ferrell Stephen M. Aiken Thomas Kinney Thomas L. Goss George Thormyer James Taylor Louis H. Bidault John R. Bullock John C. Warner Charles 8. Adams Harrison Flanigan George

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Indianapolis Journal

An advertisement asserts kidney health affects overall wellbeing and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure. It touts hospital use, doctor endorsements, and a free sample offer via mail from Kilmer Co. at Binghamton New York, referencing the Indianapolis Daily Journal.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Indianapolis “Daily Journal

Indebtedness From Elkhart Bank Failure Estimated

Elkhart Indiana December reports total net indebtedness from the bank failure to exceed 1 million dollars. The Elkhart Paper Company faces about 8 thousand, Buescher Manufacturing 70 thousand, Consolidated Paper and Bag 110 thousand, National Manufacturing 125 thousand, and the bank’s own debt about 668 thousand.

Indianapolis Journal Elkhart Ind Focal Indiana Elkhart Paper Company Buescher Manufacturing Company Consolidated Paper and Bag Company National Manufacturing Company Bank

Delacour Presents Proof of Graduation

Bluffton Ind December 28 Charles Delacour attorney for John W Terrell facing disbarment presented proof of graduation from Michigan University and that he practiced law in Michigan He explained why he used the name Charles H Cline while his own name was Delacour His father died when he was young his mother remarried and the second husband was Cine He adopted the Delacour name after leaving school but college records listed him as Cline creating confusion with Judge Vaughn

Indianapolis Journal Bluffton Ind Charles Delacour John W. Terrell Vaughn Michigan University Michigan Charles H. Cline Delacour Cine Cline

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