Humorist Robly Stevenson Buried in Terre Haute
Robly D Stevenson longtime Indianapolis humorist linked with the Journal and the Press was buried yesterday afternoon in Terre Haute. Funeral services at First Methodist Church were simple with Rev J W Walker in charge. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Near relatives attended including a small Indianapolis Press Club delegation. Terre Haute editors were largely absent from the graveside.
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Lots in a cemetery trade leads to court verdict
In Justice Smock's court yesterday John Heaton sued John S. Jolly known as High Life Jolly for the conversion of a buggy. The trade would have given Jolly Manila cemetery lots and Heaton a store, with the buggy as part of the deal. An abstract revealed the lots lay in a graveyard. A confession about the buggy was given and the jury returned a verdict for Heaton.
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Workman Nearly Scalped In Fall From Third Floor
Fletcher Smith a colored laborer living at 15 Yandes street and employed on a new building at Pennsylvania and streets, suffered a severe head wound after a brace slipped and he fell through beams to the floor below. The scalp was torn along the top of the skull, a condition described as nearly scalping, yet he walked to an ambulance and survived the fall. The incident occurred about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, with Dr. Jacobs noting extensive scalp injury but no skull fracture. Witnesses noted a large crowd. the accident prompted medical assessment and emergency aid. The report also mentions a fundraising push for the Benjamin Harrison Monument, with a recent donation of 2.00 by Hon. Clem of South Bend and substantial pledges including 1,000 by John W. Foster.
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Development strides praised by Tax Commissioner Wingate
State Tax Commissioner John C. Wingate discusses nationwide progress in industry and infrastructure. He cites hog drives of the past, cattle breeding advances, growing packing facilities, and faster building methods. He notes hospital expansion, sanitation gains, and stricter railroad labor standards as signs of moral and economic improvement, with Indiana’s northern districts projecting strong tax duplicates.
Indianapolis progress noted by Wingate and Taylor remarks
Mr Wingate praises progress in Indianapolis, noting new houses replacing ramshackle dwellings in poorer areas. Mr Taylor asks about the federal building project, acknowledging government speed but predicting the completed structure will be first rate.
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Mason J Osgood Estate Inventory Filed
The Marion Trust Company filed yesterday with the probate commissioner a twelve sheet inventory of the Mason J Osgood estate. Personal property listed amounts to 175 dollars. The real estate is under Marion Trust Company control and valued at about the remaining amount.
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Dunlap Hats and Big Four Excursions Ad
Big Four Route offers Dayton round trips for $1.25 and Buffalo trips for $14.25 with May 1 and May 20 dates noted. Extras include Union City and Lawrenceburg excursions on May 26 and notes on Pan-American Exposition dedication and five-day return validity. Tickets via Indianapolis Union Station and various agents. contact H. M. Bronson for details.
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