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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
7
Poem by J. M. Lewis celebrates a baby girl with playful imagery of kisses and affection. The narrator likens the child to Heaven on earth and a source of joy amid life’s sober days, ending with a blessing for safety and happiness.
In a New York flat a young woman named Beth, living above a fourth floor studio, hears a male musician above. She learns he is named John Timson, and their daily encounters grow from curt nods to frequent meetings as her life in the city unfolds. He appears as a symbol of companionship and artistic triumph beside her own craft in metalwork.
Beth and a 34 year old painter share a deepening bond built on shared losses and art. He describes his journey from Missouri to New York and his growing recognition as he prepares a major Academy submission. Their evenings feature meals, talks, and quiet, hopeful plans for the future.
Timson and Beth flee a burning studio after Timson saves his work and Beth. They escape with their lives and vow to rebuild as dawn breaks over a city in ashes. He declares a new life will emerge from the old.
New York hosts a dense calendar of national festivals from July to September and beyond. French, Swiss, Austro Hungarian, Hungarian, Dutch, Italian, German, British, Canadian, Spanish, and Russian communities mark birthdays, national days, and historic events with local gatherings and public dances, concerts, and dinners.
Expert F. De Donato explains that nail growth slows and thickens during illness or after injury. He notes healthy nails lengthen about one sixteenth of an inch weekly, while illness or mental distress leave detectable marks as nails grow out. Sudden high fevers can accelerate thickness changes observable on the nail wall.
A humorous fragment notes a child’s remark about a man mistaken for the father as conversations drift in a playful manner. The snippet captures casual era slang and a parent’s amused reply.
West Baden Ind Aug 13 The Indian Trapshooters association closed its sixth annual tournament. Officers elected include Tom A Marshall high chief W R Crosby vice chief F C Riehl chief scribe C W Budd chief of wampum H M Clark and others admitted to the 65 member roster. Crosby won the 90 percent class shoot-off with 49 of 50 targets. Thorpe led 70 percent class with 43 of 50. Harold Money topped day totals with 19 of 200. Overall four day averages list Crosby 778 Gilbert 761 Money 761 Heer 758 and others in the 730s.
Indianapolis reports Fred Thompson an Chicago attorney and his five year old nephew Jack Thompson drowned Friday afternoon in Eagle creek under West Washington street bridge. Eli Thompson attempted rescue, but failed as police recovered the bodies. The tragedy adds to this year’s city drowning tally.
A severe wind storm hit the Indiana state fairgrounds on Wednesday as a large crowd gathered for harness races. Chairs overturned in the grandstand, a gateman’s house collapsed, killing James Llewellyn. The next day ten thousand spectators attended as several races were canceled and Dan Patch set a slow track pace.
In Plainfield on Vandalia road a wrecked Pennsylvania flyer fire destroyed mail cars but a black velvet wrapped opal remained intact. The stone addressed to Miss Ruth King Englewood New Jersey was recovered and forwarded to her that night, challenging superstition about opals.
Truman Smith, divorced and jailed for alimony default, lies in critical condition after ingesting a poisonous sulphur water concoction. Judge Richter had ordered jailing of husbands who fail to pay alimony. Smith says he would rather die than obey the court.
Terre Haute ind Aug 11 the Vandalia railroad announced it will run special excursion trains to the St Louis fair free for its employes and their families reflecting the road’s goodwill and loyalty toward workers.
Democratic convention in Laporte Indiana nominates Martin R. Sutherland for judge and Jeremiah B. Collins for state's attorney. Noah W. Garman chosen for the legislature.
About 150 bulb-blowers and 400 chimney blowers walked off the job at the Lippincott Glass Co in Alexandria Indiana on August 13 due to chimney manufacturers not signing the wage scale.
Mrs Elizabeth Rydeen was assaulted and robbed while walking near Chesterton Indiana. Found unconscious by a neighbor she later was declared hopelessly injured with no chance of recovery. Posses search the countryside vowing severe punishment if the attacker is captured.
In Union City Indiana on Thursday Osa Shannon a six year old girl wearing a bright red jacket entered her father's barn yard and was attacked by an infuriated bull. After being knocked down the bull charged again dashing her into a fence corner where she crouched hidden from the animal. The bull backed away and she escaped to safety though left unconscious and severely injured though expected to recover.
In Shelbyville Indiana on August 12 Mrs William Higgins ignited trash in her yard. A small wooden box filled with sawdust was added to the fire triggering a terrific explosion. She was knocked down and clothes torn but suffered only bruises. The box held several dynamite caps and dynamite.
In Muncie Indiana on Thursday morning Mrs Joseph Thompson a 29 year old Russian laborer gave birth to two girls and a boy weighing six pounds each all healthy and expected to live. Across the street Mrs George Thompson recently had triplet boys and a girl. one boy has died.
William Benton aged 22 of Oakland City Indiana was fined in a justice court for disturbing a religious meeting. He refused to pay the fine and said he would go to jail. Commitment papers were issued and he was sent to prison.
In Lexington Kentucky on August 13 plans were made with Capt. Harry Stough, former chief of the local detective department, to continue hunting the assassin of murdered Bedford school teacher Miss Sarah Schafer.
Muncie Ind Aug 12 Mrs Aman da Lotz widow of Judge Or lando J Lotz of the Indiana appellate court sold one eighth interest in a valuable oil lease for 400 dollars for 8000 dollars She has entered the oil business and is competing successfully with experienced oil men.
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