Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1912 — HAPPENINGS IN INDIANA [ARTICLE]

HAPPENINGS IN INDIANA

Noblesville. —The police force of Noblesville, headed by Dr. F. A. Tucker, president of the state board of health, chased a mad dog through the streets of the city for several hours before the animal was killed. One of the dogs bit a small child of Walter Sanders, but it is believed the Injury is not serious. All of the dogs attacked by the mad dog are being shot as soon as they can be located. When the chase of the police ended the speedometer on Doctor Tucker's automobile showed that the machine had traveled twenty-five miles In following the mad canine.

Shelbyville.—lrvin HGwery and his wife. Mrs. Leona Howery, are to appear in court » second time as principals in a divorce suit, the complaint having been filed by the husband. The other time Mrs Flowery was the plaintiff. She charged infidelity and obtained a decree. Mr. Howery says he later married her again on her promise that she wdvjd never again accuse him of being untrue, but that she has failed to keep her word.

Indianappjisy—James Fletcher, for-ty-nine years old. shot and killed himself at his home. The suicide was caused by a quarrel with his wife over a trifling matter. Fletcher took advantage of a moment when he was not ■watched by Robert Merchon. a cousin, who was staying with him because of threats he had made to take his own life. Fletcher formerly was employed by the Central Union Telephone company. ■

Columbus—The trial of the divorce case of B. S. Ruddlck vs. Laura Ella Ruddlck, a wealthy and well-known couple of this city, began In Decatur circuit court at Greensburg. It is expected to be a sensational hearing as both are making their seventh attempt to break their matrimonial bonds. The husband charges much cruelty and in a cross-complaint the wife demands $25,000 alimony.

Newcastle. Thieves entered the J. A. Pickets Jewelry store in the heart of the business district on Broad street and carried off diamonds and other jewelry. So far two diamond rings have been found missing. their value being S2OO. Entrance was gained by a rear door, which was forced open, while hundreds of people were passing on the street.

Wabash—The young daughter of Otto Jack, near here, had a narrow escape from being eaten by hogs. Only timely arrival of her father, when he heard lor screams, saved her. The girl was leaning over a fence throwing corn to the porkers, when she lost her footing and fell in the pen. Instantly they attacked her. She was painfully injured before rescued.

Evansville—Rev W E. Sweeney, formerly pastor of the Central Christian church here, who went a year ago to a Baltimore (Md) pastorate. has been invited to return to his old ■ congregation here and probably will accept the invitation, according to advices received.

I-aporte—The body of William Kane, formerly of this city, who fired seven bullets into the body of his wife at Kalamazoo, Mich., and then sent a bullet Into his Own brain, was brought here for burial. Four sisters living in this city claimed the remains. The body of the murdered woman will be burled In the Michigan town. The coroner returned a verdict finding that Kcfhe was temporarily Insane.

Bedford—The closing exercises of the Bedford high school com-menc*-input were among the most successful In the history of the city’s ed ucational achievements. There were 35 graduates, the largest class in the history of the school. About 400 people from several different states were in attendance. The class address was delivered by President Mackintosh of Wabash college.

' Richmond —An audience of nearly 1,500 persons attended the opening concert of Richmond’s May musical festival. It was a representative gathering of Richmond and out-of-town people Prof. Will Earhart, director of the chorus and orchestra, was enthusiastically received, the audience showing its appreciation of his work in me development of both organizations.

Kokomo.—John , Kennedy, the colored youth who shot, and killed Jack Fox, also colored, here March 25, was acquitted by a jury on the forty-first ballot. The shooting occurred in the Frances hotel after Fox had made an attack on Kennedy, according to the testimony.

Columbia City.—Harold J. King, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. King,of Indianapolis, was married in this city to Miss Florence Maston, daughter of County Treasurer Maston and wife of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. W, Shoemaker. and immediately following the ceremony the bridal couple left for Dufur, Ore., where they will make their home. The groom will become general manager of the ChurchillMatthews Orchard company at Dufur. The couple met while both were students at the University of Indiana.