Minister Fined for Refusing to Name Beer Purchaser
Rev. Thomas W. Grafton of Central Christian Church Anderson was fined 25 dollars for contempt of court after refusing to name who bought beer or where it was bought during a police court hearing. Judge Horn allowed ten days to appeal to the circuit court and noted a cash bond was unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Grafton
Central - Christian
Anderson
Grafton
Horn
Horne
Circuit Court
Elnora Canning Factory Opens Season With Strong Output
The Elnora canning plant started the season Tuesday, producing 3,680 cans of beans in two days. They contracted 50 acres for beans and 300 acres for tomatoes, with last year’s beans and tomatoes totaling 60,888 and 306,240 cans respectively. After tomatoes, pumpkin is planned. 346 barrels were picked last year. Officers include Ransome Pope president, George Myers secretary, Harry Hitchcock treasurer, with Thomas Payne H. S. Stalecup and J. W. Pope as directors. A new crimping machine was installed and studio expansion completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora Star
Elnora Canning Factory
Ransome Pope
George Myers
Harry Hitchcock
Thomas Payne
H. S. Stalecup
J. W. Pope
Minister condemns Sunday baseball in Ireland church
The Rev. Garrett Morgan of Orwell Ireland preached against Sunday baseball at the Methodist church. He warned that members who joined on probation six months ago and played Sunday baseball could not be advanced to full membership, sparking countywide talk and church unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Morgan
Orwell
Methodist , Church In Ireland
Methodist Church
Ireland
Greene County Lad Killed In Run Down by Unknown Horseman
In Greene County a youth named Grover Cade age 18 of Lyons was returning from a country bicycle ride when a horse driven by an unknown person struck him. He was thrown into a ditch and aided by a companion who helped him home. A physician was summoned but Cade died a few hours later from a brain injury. The incident is reported with limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Grover Cade
Michael’ Cade
Lyons
Cade
Tyneussion
Baden
Indiana Breeders Bureau Incorporation Listed
Aetielsa of Indiana Breeders Bureau filed with the secretary of state. The company has capital of 2500 dollars. Directors include John Winston Alec Meromd and John P Cabanne. The firm intends to breed horses Shetland ponies dogs and angora goats. Officers: John P Cabanne president Alec D Mer mond vice president treasurer and John L Winston secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANA “Breeders Bureau
Aetielsa of
Iincorporation
Indiana Breeders’ Bureau
John’ Winston
Alec Meromd
John
Cabanne
John P. ‘Cabanne
Alac D. Mermond
John L. Winstor
Visitors from California Call on Local Residents
Mrs Chris Walker of Los Angeles California visits Lafayette Westhafer and Tandy north of the city during a brief stay with local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Chris ‘Walker
Slos
Angeles
Cal
Laffayette
Westhafer
Tandy
Leaps 10 Deaths Reported In Obscure Note
A cryptic stone inscription mentions ten deaths and the name Bim or similar, with a terse, scribbled message. authorities seek interpretation and identification from the cryptic fragment.
Chautauqua Auditorium Collapse Injures Dozens
A crowding collapse at a chautauqua auditorium during a Washington event near Evansville injured around 100 people, mostly women and girls. Rescue efforts freed the trapped as screaming survivors sought exits, with Mrs Belderman among the injured and identified as the wife of coal dealer Stephen Biderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Evansville
Chautauqua
Bereen
Bedford Tragedy As Man Jumps Before Train
Hester Herrell, about eighteen, leaped in front of a westbound Southern Indiana train at Bedford as it neared the Sixteenth street crossing. The body was found severely crushed, coroner Vesles opened an inquest, and a nearby note read I ve gone home tas great along with Joe Herrell of Kreitz, the deceased s father. Engineer James Bruff said the man sprang onto the track just before the engine could stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Herrell
Indiana
Bedford
Sixteenth Street
Herréll
Fred Maisheimer
George
Elnora
Vesles
Herrell
Sixsteenth Street
Herter
Joe Herrell
Kretz
James Bruff
Dub
Oil hopes rise in Knox and Gibson counties region
Readable fragments indicate oil exploration in Knox and Gibson counties near Vincennes and Oaktown. Reports mention multiple leases and planned drilling by Emerson, Cameron, and the Superior Oil Company with several wells drilled near Vincennes but not yet producing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Gibson
Vincennes
Lawrence County
Llinois
Old Post
Emerson
Aire
Cameron
Oaktown
Superior Go Company
Iwork
Decker Township
Gibson County
Large Lawrence County Farm Sale Listed
One of the largest land sales in Lawrence County is announced. The sale, led by Dr J W Newla, covers extensive bottom lands and surrounding acreage with total value around 31 210 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
J. Wi
Newla
Misses Annie and Idler Visit Charles Troy in Indianapolis
From Indianapolis a brief item notes Miss Annie and Idler are visiting Charles Troy in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles Troy
Presbytery of Indiana to Hold Semiannual Meeting in Petersburg
The Presbyterian Church's presbytery of Indiana will convene its fall semiannual meeting at the Main Street Church in Petersburg. The Petersburg session invited the body, and it has accepted. the union of Vincennes Cumberland and Morgan presbyteries makes this the state's largest presbytery, with about seventy five churches. Rev. William H. McCaughey of Terre Haute will preach the opening sermon, and Rev. W. F. Padgett of Evansville is stated clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Presbyterian” Church
Washington
United States of America
Main Street
Petersburg
Uhea
Indiana and
Morgan
William H. McCaughey
Terre Haute
W. F. Padgett
Evansville
Home Mission
J. H. Miller
Indiana Poll Tax Ruling Defends Militia Exemption
Attorney General James Bingham issued a written opinion to Auditor John C. Billheimer holding that the 1907 poll tax of fifty cents on each legal voter does not override the 1901 and 1905 exemptions for militiamen. The question arose amid controversy over tax collection, with old soldiers voicing complaints. The 1901 statute required male residents 21 to 50 to pay the tax, while 1903 5 exempted militiamen and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bingham
John C. Billheimer
Billheimer
Staen
Portrait Unveiled of Rev. Andrew J. Strain at Jasper Church
A life sized portrait of the late Rev. Andrew J. Strain was unveiled at Lemmon's church in Jasper with day long exercises in memory of the pastor. Born near Princeton in 1823, he died in February 1873 at Ireland Dubois County and was ordained in the Cumberland Presbyterian church in October 1847. The portrait was presented to the church by Nicholas Harris and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Strain
Lemmon's
Jasper
Princeton
Ireland
Dubois County
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Nicholas Harris
WANTED FOR MURDER LEADS SHERIFF TO KNOXVILLE
Greene county Sheriff W W Eddington goes to Knoxville Tennessee in pursuit of Joe Crockett a negro wanted for the murder of Buck Williams a fellow negro at a Bloomfield area construction camp last summer Crockett is said to be held in Knoxville according to a police telegram and a reward was said to be offered though none exists Crockett allegedly confessed to Winters murder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W.eddington
Greene County
Knoxville
Tenn
Joe Crockett
Buck Williams
Bloomfield
Crockett
Winters
Death of Knox County Treasurer William T. McClure
Former Knox County Treasurer William T. McClure died after a sunstroke suffered in the field at noon Tuesday. He was fifty seven, a wealthy prominent farmer and Republican politician, leaving a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Boy Assassinated Near Clinton After Midnight Car Return
William Curry an eighteen year old black youth was shot as he alighted from a car returning from Terra Haute to Clinton at midnight and died Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the shooting may have been a mistaken act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Curry
Terra Haute
Clinton
Mayor Edward R. Taylor Elected in San Francisco
Edward R. Taylor, a lawyer, dean of Hastings Law and of the University of California, elected mayor by San Francisco board of supervisors to succeed Eugene Schmitz. Taylor assumed leadership as the city seeks stable governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R
Two Venta Township Boys Missing From Home
Barton and John Hill, youths from Venta township, members of the Intal militia, have disappeared from their homes since Saturday evening. Local authorities seek information on their whereabouts and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rover ‘Barton
John “Hill
Venta Township
Intal ‘Company
Militia
Ste
IYTENBURBAN PEOPLE. Right of way plans for electrical line
H Gabriel and Nemeyer of the Electrical company comment on securing the right of way. They believe arrangements will permit construction soon, hoping to begin work once necessary permissions are obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemeyer
Company inquiry fails to locate missing team members
In Petersburg last Sunday Barton was seen, and officials believe the group dreaded the Fort Benjamin Harrison encampment and skipped the expedition. They inquired about their whereabouts but could not locate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Petersburg
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Miss Heléh Robinson Taken Home in Illness
Miss Heléh Robinson of Martinsville visiting Cosby street in Bonham was taken home to Martinsville due to typhoid fever. Her mother Mrs Emma Richardson arrived with Mr and Mrs Matthew McCracken and doctors to assist while Robinson was transported by Bonham ambulance to Martinsville in a baggage car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heléh Robinson
Martinsville
Matthew McCracken
Cosby Street
Matinsville
Emma Richardson
Fonical
Miss Robinson
Bonham
Elnora
G. W. Richardson
Robinson
Emma McCord
Old Settlers Reunion at Odon Set for August Festivities
Elaborate preparations are under way for the annual old settlers reunion in Odon on August 22 to 24. The event draws large crowds with amusements and notable speakers. John C. Chaney will speak August 23, followed by W. A. Cullop and Judge Houghtton along with State Senator Bland, promising a featured program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
John C. Chaney
W. A. Cullop
Vincennes
Houghtton
Bland
Loi Jon
Appointment of aids to the department commander
Phillip Ha t of the local post G A R has been appointed as an aide de camp to the department commander J Eller of Bloomington has been appointed by W A Ketchum as recruiting officer for the second district An effort will be made to enlist 30000 eligible veterans not now members of the G A R and to recruit them to join
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip
Department
J. 7
Eller
Bloomington
Sian
W. A’ Ketchém
G.A. Hi
Funeral notices and a landmark collapse reported
The text notes the death of Mrs. Ketchem at age eighty seven with surviving relatives listed and a funeral attended by family members. It also mentions the Racket store being selected as a depository for school books for county schools. Crystall Hall in London collapsed on a Tuesday afternoon, burying many people under fallen walls and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adddson
Ketchi
Joseph Ketchem
John Ketchem
Isaac Boyd. Jr
J. F Ketchem
Benjamin Burriss
Crystall, Hall
London
Ecores
Fire Out at Bridgeport Levels Major Oil Tanks
A devastating Bridgeport oil fire damaged two large 35,000 barrel tanks and adjacent equipment. Standard Oil and other firms faced losses around 150000 to 300000 dollars. Firefighters extinguished the blaze by Friday night, with rebuilds underway and hundreds of workers replacing tanks and derricks. A giant tank collapse sent flames across the town, threatening Attle of town residents nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Lompany
Rockefeller
Javill
Geveral
Robinson
Standard Oil Company
Jennings Bros
Ohio Oilmpany
Beveridge to Wed in Berlin Embassy Ceremony
Senator Albert I Beveridge and Mrs Catherine Eddy of Chicago will marry August 7 at the American embassy in Berlin. Eddy serves as secretary to the embassy. the couple may later move to Indianapolis before Washington. Beveridge is presently in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert I. Beveridge
Catherine Eddy
Chicago
Berlin
Mis. Eddy
Spencer F. Eddy
Indianapolis
Washington
Beveridge
Europe
Girl Drowns After Falling From Bridge
Three year old Juanita Benjamin, daughter of Percy Benjamin of Petersburg, fell from a bridge Friday afternoon as a rain swollen stream carried her under. A neighbor saw a white hand above the stream where the body lodged against brush near a fence. She was at play and not missed for about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita
Percy Benjamin
Petersburg
Exoneration Given After Scaffold Collapse Deaths
The coroner returned a verdict of accidental deaths for Peter Ryan and George Dolan, both convicts in prison, killed when a scaffold collapsed in the cell blocks. The state is deemed blameless. Mrs Vogel of Chicago claims the body and Dolan's widow is arranging the burial in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ryan
George Dolan
Mra
Rate‘ Vogel
Chicago
Alsté&' of
State Tax Board to Equalize Real and Personal Property
The state board of tax commissioners begins its third session on July 16 to review and adjust property valuations. It reports 1903 land and improvements averages with a typical per acre value around 320.70 and improvements at 43.16 in Divies county.
Clergy Transfers Reported for St Martin’s Parish
The Rev. Father Joseph Duffey has been transferred to St Martin’s Parish in Martin County. Father German, previously serving at St Martin’s, will become pastor at Cannellbure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph ‘Duffey
Gannelbure
St. Martin's Sparish
Martin County
Gqrman
St. Marting
Cannelbure
Relative of State Auditor Promoted to Senate Seat
A relative of the state auditor gains a seat in the senate amid political shifts. Details on the appointment and involved parties remain sparse in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sete Stham
Tragic Love Ended by Poison in Foster Home
A young girl living with foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Stamm died after ingesting strychnine. The note in her purse revealed a dying request to be with her lover Richard Helphinstine. Foster parents opposed the romance and barred the lover from visiting. A quarrel the previous July is noted as a trigger for her act. She fell ill at the Stamm residence and died soon after, despite a physician's attempts. The dying note was found after her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Stamm
Stamm
Sep
Richard Helphinstine
Billheimer
Shoals Youth Loses Legs After Freight Incident
David Gwin of Shoals, while attempting to board a freight near Mitchell due to no passenger train, was thrown under wheels and lost both legs. He is believed to be alive. He is a member of the I O O F and Red Men, with these fraternities arranging support. he has been moved from Mitchell to Shoals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gwin
Shoals
Mitchell
Red Men
Wright Buys Interest in Sullivan Flour Mill and Elevators
John H. Wright Cap tain James Walton B F McCoy and John Allen purchase from E S Crowder of Sullivan his flouring mill and elevator at Sullivan and elevators at Merom and New Lebanon for 22000 dollars. Sale facilitated by J B Slater and William Beck. Wright to likely run the Sullivan mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wright
James Walton
Bicknell
B. F. McCoy
Monroe City
John Allen
Wheatland
Dunn Brothers Return From Wheatland to Buy Coal Mine
A dispatch from Linton reports Andrew Dunn and James Dunn traveled to Wheatland to arrange a coal mine purchase. Harry A. Dunn, once from this city, works for the E. and L. railroad in Washington and may join his father in the mining venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Terre Haute
Nold Returns After Brother Injuries
George Nold came back Sunday from Bicknell upon news of his brother John Nold's serious injuries from a personal safety incident. Reports say George Nold is insane and that an application will be made for his admission to the hospital for the insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nold
Bicknell
John Nold
Tts
Nold
Special Meeting Called by County Auditor for August 6
County auditor Thomas Nugent calls a special meeting at the auditor's office on Tuesday August 6 to make appropriations for deficiencies and address other matters to be properly brought before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nugent
County Auditor
The
Auditor's Office
Explosion Kills Six at Georgia Turret in Massachusetts Bay
An explosion in the turret of the battleship Georgia in Massachusetts Bay on Monday killed six sailors and injured fifteen. One gunner escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia - In
Massachusetts Bay
Nat
Soldier Reunion at West Baden Okays Free Rations
The seventeenth annual soldiers reunion is set for West Baden park on August 14 15 16 and 17. Free rations will be provided and speakers of note will deliver addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Baden Park
West Baden
Mrs Philp Zinkan Sent to Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane
Mrs. Philp Zinkan of Barr township was taken to Evansville Saturday and will be placed in Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp Zinkan
Barr Township
Evansville
Indiana
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Presbytery
Boy
Mpany
Sur
ST. Martins
Wright
Harry Dunn
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