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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
3
Indiana trails Ohio in sheep numbers with 1,227,000 head to 2,600,000. The article argues sheep offer weed control and quick returns, outlines buying western ewes, selection for a high grade mutton flock, and timing for August to September purchases and October breeding. It cautions on care but presents a profitable small flock strategy.
Purdue purchased Holstein stock to strengthen its herd and provide guidance for Indiana farms. On June 6 and 7 the Breeders Consignment sale in Syracuse, New York yielded Sir Paul Beets Segis a five year old sire with notable lineage and offspring. His sire King Segis is highly regarded and his progeny show strong butter production with many tested cows in multiple generations. The aim is to blend elite bloodlines with the existing herd to demonstrate value of careful selection within pure breeds.
The Indiana state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and its ladies auxiliary met in Kokomo with several hundred delegates. Frances hotel served as headquarters, sessions were held at the K of C and Odd Fellows halls, and a public reception and high mass at the Catholic church closed the opening day.
John Rauch county clerk commends the state board of accounts for improving office systems. He says external accountants will quickly review books and provide pointers, noting Marion county’s records are now transparent and easier to audit.
Indiana hotel clerks celebrate the arrest of John J. Wilson alias Wilcox alias Babcock for defrauding Denison hotel and Spencer house in Indianapolis. Schuyler C. Williams plans member cards to collect offender details and notify all clerks, strengthening safeguards. a new membership drive will follow.
Articles of Incorporation show Burnettsvillkk State Bank increasing capital by 5000 dollars Insana Kentucky Hotel Company Rockport expands capital stock to 5000 dollars to run a hotel incorporators O M Iglehart and G Iglehart J R Brannen Amusement Company Evansville capital stock 10000 dollars to operate amusement venues incorporators J R Brannen E Mooney and V Mooney
Dr. Walter A. Jessup head of Indiana University education department resigns from the Indiana State School faculty. He will move to Iowa City to become director of education at Iowa State University, starting September at a higher salary. He wired his resignation to President William Lowe Bryan from Provemont Michigan.
M. W. Richards of the Indiana apple show commission urges growers to use fancy boxes for their apples. He notes that appearance sells, and the standard crate for the 1912 Indianapolis event, November 13 to 19, will feature expert packing guidance throughout the week.
In Kokomo in Patterson's grove a Seventh Day Adventists annual conference begins. O Montgomery conference president and H H Rans secretary treasurer from Indianapolis have been arranging events. Leaders include Elder W T Knox of Washington D C vice president of the general conference and Elder Allen Moon of South Bend.
Bloomington Aug 12 Mrs Bailey Saders files $5000 damage suit against Charles Ousler alleging violation of Indiana child labor laws after her 12 year old son, helping Ousler, was killed by a mowing machine. She contends Ousler prioritized a runaway horse over the boy’s life.
James Dorris of Evansville, moved by a dream that his mother called to him, hurried to Vincennes to attend her funeral. His absence had stalled the service while a death notice was sought, and he arrived from Cleveland after waking in a sleeping car with the dream as his motive.
The disappearance of Rev. Charles S. Mundell pastor of the Fredericksburg Methodist Church and his wife is reported to Dr. W. N. Whitsitt district superintendent. No contact has been made since they vanished. About 120 dollars in salary was due.
Elza Jones John Burdon Sterling McClone and Arthur Allen all married are jailed on charges of illegal liquor selling with warrants out for two local merchants. The arrests stem from a crusade by saloon keepers enforcing state laws closing their venues on July 4.
Under Socialist partyauspices Miss Mary O'Reilly of the Chicago Federation of Teachers spoke at a crowded Lafayette square meeting. She urged aid for underpaid girl clerks in department stores, addressing about 3000 attendees.
A woman from North Judson, Mrs. George Paulson, received severe burns when she held a match in one hand and poured gasoline on bed clothing with the other. She attempted to smother the flames with a sheet but was burned from neck to hips, a likely fatal injury.
The forty second annual convention adjourned in Indianapolis after electing officers and planning a 1913 Philadelphia meeting. Rev. Peter J. O'Callaghan of Chicago was re-elected national president for a third term, and Rev. M A Landing of Scottsdale Pa became head of the Catholic Priests' league.
Capt W T Stott former Decatur County sheriff and father in law of Jacob Biddinger of this city collapsed and died on the threshold of Biddinger’s home in Greensburg Aug 12. He had traveled from his Westport home to visit his son in law.
At a depth of 1 082 feet the L. D. Hovey Gas and Oils company struck what is thought to be a valuable well. The well is free of water and filled with oil, though only six inches of sand were penetrated.
In Columbus on August 12 a number of local pensioners received their pension checks earlier than expected, having feared delays until the next quarter due to Congress not acting on the pension appropriation.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians elected officers for the next two years at Kokomo and named Gary as the next meeting place. Patrick R. B. Walsh of Terre Haute was chosen president with Stephen J. Hannigan of Lafayette as vice president. Other officers include W. H. Foley of Indianapolis as secretary and Robert K. E. Kelly of Fort Wayne as treasurer. The women's auxiliary re elected its officers led by Mrs. John Arthur of Indianapolis as president.
About 1800 to 2000 attendees from Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky and Iowa gathered at Warren T McCrays Orchard lake farm for the Kentland The Live Stock Breeders picnic A Hereford cattle parade drew broad praise Addresses were delivered by Warren T McCray president Indiana Live Stock Breeders association F H Giltner Eminence Ky president American Hereford Breeders association C F Curtis Iowa state college A W Hopkins Wisconsin Live Stock Breeders association and R J Kinzer Kansas City Mo secretary American Hereford Breeders association
Police found Rev. G. W. Alley of Royal Center and Mrs. Lena Wendling of Walton in a lodging house room. Both pleaded guilty at arraignment. Alley paid fines using bank funds after telephoning Royal Center. Alley, 55, a Methodist minister for 25 years, with Royal Center charge two years. Wendling, 41, widow and mother of five.
The Modern Woodmen of America will hold its annual log rolling on September 2 at McCulloch park in Muncie. Visiting Woodmen from local camp No 4225 will attend as guests. A Muncie lodge committee will oversee arrangements to prevent program delays. Drill teams from state lodges compete for cash prizes, with a dozen or more teams expected. Baseball and other athletics are planned, plus speeches by order members.
At Flintlake customs, during the Foresters of America annual picnic, a pier collapsed sending fifty people including many children into twenty feet of water. About one thousand spectators watched as rescuers hauled everyone to shore within fifteen minutes. all were saved with no serious injuries.
Charles Lieb of Rockport was nominated by the Democratic convention for congressman from the First district to succeed John W. Boehne who declined renomination.
Local Spanish American War veterans begin a campaign to build a tuberculosis sanitarium at the Indiana State Soldiers Home. Estimated cost is $10,000 with $500 already subscribed. lawmakers will be asked for an appropriation and support from sixty Spanish War veteran camps in Indiana.
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