Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 9 August 1914 — Page 7

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8UNDAV, AUGUST 9, 1914.

MrB. Bdson Wright Kidder anl daughter. Miss Katherine, of South Si*th street, v. ho have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burrows, of Detroit. Mich., motored to Indianapolis, where they will make their home until Miss Kidder leaves in the fall to enter school in the east. Miss Kidder will arrive here the last of the week for an extended visit v, ith Miss Evelyn Black, of South Sixth street. Miss Kidder will also spend a short time with Miss Lucile Topping, of Allendale, before returning to Indianapolis.

The members of the southwest section of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Maple Avenue church will meet at the home of Mrs. W. A. McBelh, 1006 North Eighth street, Tuesday afternoon, at: 2:80 o'clock. The southeast section will hold its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. N. D. Lyons, of 2031 North Tci.th street. Mrs. Pete Bowsher of Ninth street and Collett avenue, will entertain the members of the north section of the society Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. W. C. Stinson and sons, Lester and Harry, of South Eighth street, left Saturday afternoon for the west with the Y. M- C. A. peach pickers. Miss Olive White, a teacher in the high school of Decker, will accompany Mrs. Stinson. They will be gone three weeks visiting relatives in Colorado Springs and Ogden, Utah. On the retur trip Mrs. Stinson will visit her brother in Pleasant Hill, Mo.

Lester and Harry Stinson will remain Wit hthe fruit pickers and work in and around Palisades, Colo., until the first of October.

Mrs. Berry Ryhan entertained a number of friends from Terre Haute at her home near Sandford with a delicious chicken dinner in honor of her fiftieth birthday anniversary. After dinner the guests were entertained with a musical program and games. Ice cream and cake were served. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Rhyan and family and Mrs. Maggie Hay, Mrs. Clara Rowe, Mrs. Maggie Holton, Mrs. Laura Rowe and daughters. Marguerite and Ruth, Mjspes Lillian Holton and Hilda Rowe. 'xhe members of the Linger-longer camp, composed of Misses Nola Smith, Lula Venner, Helen Shores and Helena JPreitag, and Messrs. John Osborn, John Hendrickson, Fen Shores and Raymond Caughlin returned Friday from a two weeks' outing at Turkey Run. Miss Hila Lewis, of Brazil, was a guest at the cg.tnp- Mrs. Mabel Tollin acted as chaperons for the party. The trip was jnade in the Shores' touring car.

The Catholic Benevolent Society of St. Patrick's church will give a euchre party Monday on the lawn of the St. Patrick's chui':h, Thirteenth and Poplar streets. Seven beautiful prizes will be awarded. The hostesses for the occasion will be Mesdames Mary Hanrahan, Maria Mylckay, Albert McDee, James Lowrey, Everett J. Boiand, H. J. |tfcComb and Laura Cox.

Miss Mabel Meehan, of South FWth street, entertained a few friends at her home Saturday with an Informal dinner party. Following the dinner the guests attended a theater party, after which they returned to the home of Miss Meehan, where they remained for a slumber party. The guests were Misses Gertrude Giffel, Irene Klaus, Gertrude Gratis, Frieda Schwelger, Elizabeth IVfaddren and Esther Bagard.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roach, of North Fourth street, will entertain a few frjends Sunday with a dinner in honor of their wedding anniversary. Both Mr. and Mrs. Roach are natives of Ireland and came to this country and city when quite young. The guests were the members of the immediate families and Miss Mollie McHale and WJlliam McHale.

The members of the missionary society of the First Baptist church will hold their regular meeting Thursday afternoon at the chapel, Sixth and Cherry Streets.

The leader for the afternoon will be Mrs. W. T. Turman and the hostesses will be Mrs. J. H. Cheepk, Mrs. M. N. Holli$ and Mrs. Carrie Boyle.

Mrs. Lola Nugent and daughter, Wanita, and son, Robert, Jr., of East St. Louis, 111., are here visiting Mrs. William Dye, of 1213 Poplar street. Mrs. Dye will entertain her guests and members of her family Saturday evening with an Informal dinner at the Herz tea room.

Miss Ethel Florence, of East Liberty avenue, and Miss Adelia Schmidt, of North Fourteenth Btreet, will leave Sunday for an extended trip through the east. They will visit Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Detroit before returning home.

The meeting, of the Pythian Sister Past Chief association, which was to have been held Monday, was postponed until the following Monday, August 17, and will be held at the home of Mrs. L. G. Adair, of 220 North Twenty-first Btreet.

Miss Ruth Evelyn Jenckins, of North Seventh street, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jenckins, is the guest of her aur.t, Mrs. Frank Mainsee in C'hampaifn, 111. She will return either Monday or Tuesday.

Mis* Dorothy Crawford and Dr. James McCaJl, of Fruitridge avenue, left for

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Kokomo Saturday. They will return Sunday in Dr. McCall's car, which has been in the factory at Kokomo for several weeks.

The members of the Ladies' Aid society of the Westminster Presbyterian church will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Will McCluskey, of 3226 Sycamore street

Miss Louige Griepenstroh, of South Seventeenth street, entertained a few of her friends Saturday at her home. Those present were Misses Jessie Hosier, Ethel Moench and Elpra and Elsie Wood.

Mrs. Carrie A. Newkom returned Saturday from Chicago, from where she had planned to take the lake trip, because of the death of her brother, George Smith, of 3036 Michigan avenue, Chicago.

Mrs. C. S. Ades, of South Fourteenth street, will entertain Informally Mpnday evinlng at her home in honor of her guests, Mrs. William Slote and daughter, Miss Edna, of Hoboken, N. J.

Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Reiman and daughter, Marie, and son, Alvin, of North Seventh street, will return to their hc-me from Maxinkuckee Thursday, after a stay of a month at Capron cottage.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kadel and family drove to Turkey Run Saturday, accompanied by Mrs. Charles Phillips and daughter, Margaret, where they spent the day.

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Roberts, of 213 Kent avenue, returned Saturday from Lake Maxinkuckee where they have been the guests at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewish, of Indianapolis.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jaaues and son, Rudolph, of South Seventh street, ana Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wehrle, of Tuscola. 111., left Saturday for a two weeks motor trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls-

Mrs. George Elhring of 1430 South Second street returned Saturday from Rockville where she has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry Keeley.

Mrs. George Stiles, of 1435 Sixth avenue, will be hestess for the Minnie-ha-ha club Wednesday evening at her home.

Mrs. Ella Coieman will leave Saturday for her home in Indianapolis after a three weeks' visit with friends and relatives.

Word was received Saturday by Mr. and Mrs. George Hess, of North Fifth street, that a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Hess, Jr., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

The North-end Society of tho Union hospital will meet Friday afternoon at Collett park. All members are requested to bring their suppers.

Miss Effle G. Kennedy and mother are spending a few weeks at Lake Maxinkuckee. They are registered at the Palmer house.

Miss Mildred Daniels, of South Seventh street, is confined to her home, being threatened with typhoid fever.

Miss Cecelia Manion and brother, Robert, left Saturday for Turkey Runwhere they will spend a few days.

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The members of the Pythian Literary club and families will hold a picnic Friday at Chelsea park. A car will leave the terminal station at 2 o'clock. The husbands wil larrive on the 6 o'clock car in time for a big picnic dinner.

WHEN HIT BY BICYCLE

Man Is Knocked Down At Seventh Street ani Wabash Avenue and Injured.

Andrew Holmes, living at 685 North Sixth and One-half street, was knocked down and painfully cut about the face When struck last night by a bicycle ridden, by Joseph Jackson, colored, 14 years old, living at 1400 Cruft avenue. The bicycle rl4gr W88 also Injured abqut the face.

The accident occurred In front of the Terre Haute Trust building, at Seventh and WP-bash avenue, when Holmes attempted to cross the streef. He said he had taken two steps off the curb when he was struck from behind and hurled to the sidewalk. A long gash, running from the top of his left temple the full length of his face, was closed by Pqlice Surgeon John O. Qarrlgus, at police headquarters.

Jackson's cut wag over the right eye and was about two lntahes long. Both Holmes and Jackson were thrown to the pavement when the collision occurred and the wheel fell on both. Both were sent to police headquarters by Traffic Officer Jones. Holmes was released when It was shown he waB on the right side of the street. He said the man walked directly in front of the bicycle.

CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Charging cjruel and inhuman treatment, Alice M. Brewer yesterday afternoon filed suit in the Circuit Court for divorce from Walter R. Brewer. Mrs. Brewer in her complaint states that the Brewers have been separated for some time.

The ladleg of the O- A. R. will hold their regular meeting Monday 'evening in the K. of P. club rooms at Sixth and Ohio streets. There will be several initiations. All members are urged to be present.

William Heimfck, wagon driver at police headquarters, who has been confined to his home for some time with an attack of stomach trouble, was able to be out Saturday and announced that if his condition continued to improve, he would probably be at work ifl a couple of days.

The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce has received a letter from the Richmond Commercial club of Richmond, Ind., making inquiries as to the system of street lights used in this city, and also asking whether or not the citizens were satisfied with the lights In use at present.

The report of the department of commerce at Washington, D. C., giving the financial statistics of all cities in the county with a population of more than 30.000, has been received at the Chamber of Commerce and will be placed on file for the use of the members.

After nnnjerou* complaints at police headquarters from residents at Third and Oak streets yesterday afternoon a man, giving his name as Jess Bradr field, was arrested for fast driving- The horse was impounded and the man reprimanded and released to appear In City Court Monday morning.

Peter Burner assumed the official duties of custodian of the Eagle's club Saturday night taking the place of Charles Ferguson, who resigned to accept a position on the railroad. Mr. Ramer was for several years a member of the Terre Haute police department.

Albert "Red" Moore, switchman for the Big Four railroad at Duane yards, and who recently became a benedict, returned last night from a honeymoon trip through the west.

There •will be a lawn social at the home of Mrs. J. M. Purcell at Stop 6 on the Paris line next Thursday night, the proceeds of which will be donated to Mrs. Margaret Reeves, an invalid.

A. L. Miller, receiver for the Root Dry Goods company, yesterday filed a •notion in the Circuit Court asking permission to appropriate |700 for hiring the Warick, Mitchell and Peat company to audit the books of the concern.

Andrew Murphy was awarded dam ages to the amount of J500 against .TameB Kennedy, a saloonkeeper, Tn the Superior Court yesterday by Judge John E. Cox. The evidence showed that Murphy was attacked and beaten in the saloon.

Beiuie Bed well was granted a divorce from Horan Bedwell yesterday by Judge John J3. Cox in the Superior Court. The couple declared that ft was impossible for them peacefully.

to live together

Police headquarters was a dull place last night. Only two men answered the roll call. One was so drunk he could not give his name and was slated as John Doe, while the other was a gray headed man, 75 years old, who gave his name as Frank Punbar,

IWtF, n*?d Mm. Robert Henderson have gone to Mattoon, 111.

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TERRE HATJTE TRIBTJOT.

TERM AT THE FAIRBANKS

A flght shortly before midnight last night resulted In Squire J. M. Cure, of West Terre Haute, being cut se verely about the head, and In Benjamin Schroeder, constable of Taylorvjlle, and JLieroy Wright being sent to Jail, charged with assault and battery with Intent to kill.

The flght occurred, according to the story told by the two defendants, after Cure had gone to Taylorville and at tempted to cut Schroeder with a knife, Schroeder said he turned around on hearing some one approaching, to see Cure with a large knife In his hand and coming toward him. In lieu of a mace, he need a billiard cue, to such effect that with the help of Wright, who used a chair, It was necessary to take Cure to police headquarters, where eighteen stitches were required to close four gaping wounds In his head. Police Surgeon Garrigus dressed the wounds. Cure had nothing to gay about the affair, being too weak.

According to Schroeder, Cure had attempted hia lifo once before this summer. Wright said he was deputized by Schroeder and had to help the constable. The police are investigating the cause of the quarrel. The police said they believe some mis understanding about fees is at the bottom of the affair.

After Cure's wounds were dressed, he was taken to his home, 17 Paris avenue, West Terre Haute, where It is said his condition Is serious, though not fatal.

PEACE PROPOSAL FAILS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—There has been no indication so far that any of the powers of Europe are going to accept the United States' proposal of mediation. France and Russia, through their diplomatic representatives here have politely acknowledged to Secre tary of State Bryan the receipt of the order, but have not shown any disposition of acceptance. Other nations, either through purpose or neglect or the severing of communications, have pot even acknowledged the proposal.

REGISTRY BILL BLOCKED.

Senator Pomerene Prevents Passage By Senate. WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—A point of "no quorum" made by Senator Pomerne, prevented the bill admitting foreign shipa to American registry under the conditions of the Panama canal act from passing by the senate tonight. Prior to adjourning to Tuesday, the senate accepted the amendment of Senator Jones, permitting foreign ships to enter the trade between the Atlantic and Pacific coast ports via canal.

U. S. WITHHOLDS ACTION.

Makes No Move to Prevent Conflict in Chinese Waters. WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—The United States has not yet acted upon the representations of China and Japan to use the influences of this country to keep the conflict out of far eastern territory or waters.

Baron Chinda, the ambassador of Japan, and the Chinese minister, have both made strong appeals to Secretary Bryan in this connection.

M'ADOO CALLS GRAIN MEN.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—Secretary McAdoo has called for a conference of grain exporters and ship owners for Aug. 14, to consider the question of supplying the European grain markets, and in an effort to restore American transactions with the foreign exchanges. Later he will take up the problem of marketing the cotton of the country.

WAR MAPS IN CAPITOL.

WASHINGTON, Aug.' 8. Huge maps of Europe on which the positions of the warring armies are indicated by tiny varl-colored flags, were hung in capltol lobbies today and at once attracted more attention from senators and representatives than their legislation.

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IN MIDNIGHT ATTACK

T&ylorville Constable and Deputy Placed Under Arrest Charged With Assaulting J. M. Cure.

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RELEASED FROM JAIL FALLS HEIR TO MONEY

Clinton Man Does Not Know Exact Amount of Wealth, But It Is in Thousands.

Gets New Position.

By Special Correspondent. CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 8.—E. H. Justice, who formerly was the bookkeeper for the Greer-Wilkerson Lumber company, but who for the past year has I been studying at a bible school at Transylvania, Ky., has been announced by the management of the company as I manager, as the successor to R. L. Amerman, who resigned the first of the month to enter the employ of the Standard Oil company. Mr. Justice and family have moved into the Teal home on Walnut street.

Look Into Oil Field.

CLINTON, Ind., Aug, 8.—Two aiitomobile loads of men from Muncie were In the city Friday night and Saturday Investigating the oil situation and making inquiries about prospects for oil developments in the Clinton field. If the outside oil men can get enough local men interested it Is not unlikely that some test holes will be driven soon. The oil situation is causing considerable of a flurry in Clinton.

Open Air Meeting.

CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 8.—Rev. J. L, Bryan, pastor of the Baptist church of this city, will deliver the address at the open air meeting to be held on the school house grounds Sunday night, and the subject will be "Public Sentiment." Sunday night, August 16, Rev. James W. Thompson, of Owenton, Ky., will be the speaker.

News of Boy Scouts

An enthusiastic meeting was held at the Eighth Avenue Baptist church Friday evening, and under the direction of Scout Commissioner Walter A. Haley, a new troop of scouts was organized. O. H. Wright was chosen scout master, George Schafer, assistant scout master Bernard Davis, patrol leader, and Robert Miller, assistant patrol leader.

A meeting was held at the home of Scout Master Thomas Needles, 224 Gilbert avenue, Friday evening, and the members of the owl and fox patrols were given work to shape them up for the first class tests. It Is the Intention to make all of the scouts who are members of these patrols, first class scouts.

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By Special Correspondent. CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 8.—Out of Jail, where he had been serving out fine for drunkenness, to be Informed that he was one of the heirs to an estate was the good lqck of John Thelaz, of this city. Theiez was released from the Jail at Newport, last Thursday, and came back to his home on North Seventh street, where he: conducts a small store. Chief of Police W. D. Vanness reeeived a letter! Friday from the International Assurance company of Chicago, asking him to locate Theisj and to inform him of his good fortune. The letter stated that the amount was not enormous' but was enough to make any poor man glad, as it amounted to up into four figures. Theism intends to communicate with the company at once.

HAVE SQUABBLE OVER STREET.

Mayor Orders Barn Removed and pPri" tractors Quit Work. By Special Correspondent.

CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 8.—Guy Rrlggs, Charles Clark and Ren Frist, who have the contract for paving the alleys between Vina and Elm on both sides of Main street, announce that the gradlng Is finished and that the base for the paving will begin being laid MondayThere Is an argument now on between the owner of a livery barn at Elm street, on the alley, between Main and Third streets, about the barn extending out over the property line, and the mayor ordered that the barn be removed so that the paving could be laid as per the specifications. J. W. Amis, attorney for the owner of the property, has notified the contractors to remain off the property in spite of the fact that Mayor Morgan J. Tucker ordered the barn removed. At the present time the work at that spot is at a standstill, for the contractors say they will nol encroach on the property unless ordered to do so by the court.

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