Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 131, 4 June 1906 — Page 8

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The Richmond Palladium, Monday, June 4, 1906,

HALF A CENTURY III LOCAL TRADE Seorge W. Barnes Who Died Saturday was a Pioneer Merchant of City.

SUNDAY BROUGHT HEAT n cuss a Specials GARFIELD MEET WARMEST OF THE YEAR

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LONG LIFE OF ACTIVITY HE CAME TO VICINITY OF RICHMOND IN 1825 FROM PENNSYLVANIASKETCH OF HIS BUSINESS CAREER.

George W. Barnes, one of Richmond's most highly esteemed men who died Saturday at his home. No. 229 South Fifth street, was a pioneer merchant and for ir.ore than a half century was prominent in the commercial affairs of the city. He was 88 years of age and wps widely known throughout Wayne County. Untl a year or two ago Mr. Barnes was In vigorous health and it was only within the past o;ir or five years that he gave up active business. For several months past his condition had been such that it wph realized that death was not far off. Besides his widow, two so.3, E. Y. Barnes, of this city' and Harry Barnes of Pittsburg, survive. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o'clock, services to be held at the home. The interment will be In Earlham cemetery. Biographical Sketch. (Contributed.) The name of George Wr Barnes has been so long connected with the history of Richmond, that the announcement of his death brought a sense cf bereavement to a largo circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances. He had been confined to his room for about three months, suffering principally from weakness, "without a pain or an ache" to mark the approach of the time when an industrious and well spent life had earned its promised reward rest from its labors. Geo. W. Barnes was born at Penn's Manor, Bucks, Co., Pa., on the first day of May, 1818, and came to Richmond with his parents, John and Elizabeth Barnes, his three brothers and two sisters, In 1825, where he continued to resido with the exception of about a year, when in 1S49 ho visited California during the gold excitement. Within a few weeks of his death he related some of the incidents of the trip across the Isthmus of Panama, with great clearness and evident enjoyment He was married In October, 1851, to Mary E Wiggins, daughter of Daniel P. and Phebe Wiggins. She departed this life in August, 1862. Of their three children, Henry I., Ida P., and Daniel Colon Barnes. Harry I. Barnes alone survises hlra. His son has not resided in Richmond for many years, but was at the bed-side of his father during the last days of his illness. Mr. Barnes was married to Eliza beth E. Robinson, daughter of Fran els W. and Susan B. Erwln Robinson on Feb. 17th, 1869, and she, and their son, Edward Yarrington Barnes, have been In constant attendance upon him. George W. Barnes as a public spirited man, interested In the welfare of the city, the community, and his friends, contributing of what he possessed to the common good. His fondness for children was proverbial upon whom he was lavish in his attentions. He was engaged in active business almost to the close of his long life and regularly attended his chosen place of worship so long as he was able to do bo. His was a social nature and he was at his best when providing for the entertainment of his friends. Throughout his long life he was deeply interested in young men over whom he has exerted a helpful influ ence which made them his friends through life. His truly up-right and moral life is well worthy of emula ion and is a most valuable legacy. THE BOARD OF REVIEW Annual Session Will Begin thie Fore noon and Will Continue for Thirty Days. The Wayne County Board of Review will begin business this forenoon at the court house and for thirty days th3 sessions will continue daily. In addition to fixing the assessments of incorporated concerns, the board will also pass upon the assessments of individuals who for some reason or other may object to tho valuations fixed by assessors on their rounds. The outlook indicates that there bo fow grievances hoard. Deaths and Funerals. RONEY The funeral of J. Will Roney will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home 906 North D street. Tho interment will be in Earlham. PAUST The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Paust was held yesterday afternoon. Services were held at 2 o'clock at the home No. 120 South Seventh street and following tho burial in Lutberanla there were services at St. John's Lutheran church. There was a very large attendance. The floral offerings were of much beauty. George Blalr, brother of Mrs. Will C. Converse, South Tenth street, arrived last evening from San Pedro, Cel." Mr. Blair is accompanied by liis wife, this being their bridal tour. Mr. Blair la well known in Richmond.

Mercury Was Hovering Near Ninety

Mark Shortly After Noon Weather Report for the Past Week Shows Average to Have Been Low. Yesterday was a summer day, the weather being of the variety that June Is expected to dish up. The mer cury yesterday afternoon shortly af-i ter 12 o'clock was not far from the ninety mark. The week ending Saturday was unmarked by excessively warm temperature, in fact was a trifle cool for the last of May and the beginning of June. The official record as reported by Walter Vossler, local observer is as follows: High Low May 27 81 58 May 28 63 43 May 29 , 69 32 May 30 79 47 May 31 78 61 Juns 1 79 54 June 2. 78 48 CAREER OIE OF MUCH INTEREST Gertrude Breslan Hunt, So cialist, Who is to Speak In Richmond. STUDENT OF CONDITIONS GAINED HER FIRST LESSON IN THE GREAT CHICAGO STRIKEWILL BE HEARD THR'Z EVEN INGS HERE. Miss Gertrude Breslau Hunt, Social 1st, who is to speak in this city on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings in Odd Fellows hall, has had a varied and interesting career. Miss Hunt was born in Chicago, her father being a war artist and corre spondent for the New York Tribune, Her Mother, Melissa Breslau, was a gifted actress and will be remembered by old-time patrons of the art in the roles of Lucretia Borgia, Leah and Lady McBeth. When Miss Hunt was 5 years eld she was separated from her mother by the death of her father and taken to a farm home in northern Iowa, where she grew up ignorant of the name of her parents and her early history. At 16 Miss Hunt began teaching school and sending contributions to papers and magazines. Though rear ed in an extremely conservative house hold and orthodox community. She early began to show her tendencies by the study of the doctrines of free trade woman's suffrage, tax reform and the temperance question. In 1893 Miss Hunt went to Chicago and it was from the scenes of the great strike that she got her first in sight into the strife between capital and labor. After a few years' study of the question she joined the Social ist party and was a delegate to the Illinois state convention. In 1904 she was a nominee for trustee of the State university of Illinois. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED Richmond Typographical Union Held Its Annual Meeting Yesterday Organization Flourishing. Richmond Typographical Union, No. oOl held its annual meeting yesterday and elected the following officers: President George Russell.. Vice-president Frank Ringhoff. Secy-Treas Oran Parker. Executive and auditing committees were also chosen. Richmond Typographical Union is in a flourishing condition. WAS HONORED CITIZEN William Stonebraker Who Died at Hegerstown Was Long Identified With Business of the Town. William Stonebraker, who died at Hagerstown Friday night, was an honored citizen and a pioneer business man of the town. I!o was 74 years of age. Thirty years ago he was in the pork packingbusiness. his establishment, being one of the largest in Eastern Indiana. In all affairs of the town he was prominent. The Christian church of .Hagerstown was organized chiefly through his work. Be sides his widow five children survive. They are John B. Stonebraker, of Frankfort, Ind., Mrs. Arch Hlndman, of Hagerstown, Mrs. A. L. Swift, of Chicago, Mrs. WillJam Hindman, of Richmond, and Mrs. Dora Martin of Hagerstown. Visiting in Centerville. IPaUa'lli'.ui Special. J Centerville, June 3. Mrs. Nora Barnett Wright the wife of Prof. John P. Wright, Superintendent of the Detention School of Denver, Colorado, has been making a brief visit here with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Wright. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Ida Gregory of Denver, were state delegates from Colorado to the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, which met In Philadelphia in May.

BRANDER MATTHEWS, PROFESSOR AND SPELLING REFORMER

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simplified spelling board. Under these be spelk-d Ma muz. He was born In New lege degrees and has written an immense erature and the drama have brought Bbort stories have given him popularity SEVERAL HUNDRED ATTEND SERVICES ARE IMPRESSIVE Memorial Exercises Were Held Yesterday at New Castle for Departed Brethren in Uniformed Rank K. of P. At Richmond Next Year. The memorial services held yesterday at New Castle ror the departed members of Regiment No. 3 Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, were attended by several hundred Knights from Richmond and other cit.tep in the Sixth District. The day was ideal for the success of the service. About fifty members of the Richmond company went from here on a special car. The Regiment as lined up iii the cemetery to hear the memorial address by Mr. Will C. Converse, of this city, made a very impressive appearance. Regimental Colonel George R. Williams, of Richmond, was in charge. All the members of the Uniform Rank were clothed in their K. of P. Uniforms. The ritualistic services were held first and then followed the address by Mr. Converse and the decoration of the graves. It was decided to hold next year's regimental memorial servies in Richmond. The services are always held on the first Sunday in June. There will be from three to five hundred visiting Knights here on that day. GALVANI COMING AGAIN Great Hypnotist Will be in Richmond During Next Show Season For Two Days. Prof. Galvini, the hypnotist, who made such a favorable impression upon the audience that attended his entertainment in Richmond about a month ago, has arranged to appear in Richmond next show season. He will be here two days in September and hopes to give even better exhibitions of his skill than he did last month. WILL HAVE BUSY SESSION Ccunty Commissioners WiM Convene Today and Take Up Several Imoortant Matters. The County Commissioners will have a busy session today. They meet in regular monthly meeting and will have to investigate between eight and ten liquor license application;;, 'i'here will also be several important claims. The commissioners have spent several days during the past, month inspecting roads and bridges in tho county. Nearly all the roads, several hundred miles, have beer, gono over and the bad portions noted, so that they may be repaired. PLACES ON THE PROGRAM Number of Richmond People Are to Take Part in the Exercises ofDistrict C. E. Meeting. A number of Richmond people will take part in the exercises of the annual meeting of the Christian Endeavorers of this district which will be held at Connersville June 19 ad 20. Among them will be Miss Ruth Harris, Miss Edna Smith, Mrs.' W. A. Ellis, Rev. C. O. Shlrey, Lizzie Henshaw, Jesse Miller, Mildred Kuhn. and Anna Eves. Examinations This Week. The Seniors at High School have finished up their work for the term, and are, not required to attend, during the remainder of the semester, two weeks. Examinations in the other classes will be, held this week nud next, and commencement exercises will be held on June IS.

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circumstances his name should probably Orleans in 1852, has all sorts of col number of books. Ills works on lit him renown among scholars, while bJa with the general public. MILTON HAS NEW HALL SOCIAL EVENTS PLANNED Formal Opening Will Take Place on Wednesday Evening Many Visit ors are Expected to Take Part in Festivities of the Occasion. Palladium Special. - Milton, Ind., June 3. Milton has a new hall, designed expressly for so cial functions in general, and roller skating and dancing in particular The formal opening will take place Wednesday evening and the following invitations hav -oeen Issued: Grand dedicatory ball of Crawford's hall and skating ring, Milton, Ind. Yourself and lady are cordially in vited to attend the grand opening ball at the above hall on Wednesday even inc. June 6th. 1906. Music by "Panden's" full orchestra, of Indianapolis. Committte on Inroduction Charles Davis, Milton, Ind., Albert Newman, Milton, Ind., Charles Freeman, Bentonville, Ind., Tuck Caldwell, Harrlsburg, Ind., Edwin Callaway, Cambridge City, Ind., Harry Van Ausdall, Knightstown, Ind. Programs will be provided and the dancing will commence promptly at 8:30 o'clock. Great care has been taken in fitting this hall for social enjoyment and the general public in Invited. Their patronage and good wishes will be appreciated. General admission 25c. Tickets for dancing Ladies with escorts free. ESCAPED FROM THE HOME LIBERTY BRIEF, HOWEVER Mrs. Bessie Brown Recaptured an Hour After Taking French Leave of the Home for Frkfadless Women. Mrs. Bessie Brown, who on Saturday was fined $5 and costs and sent to jail for fifteen days on a plea of guilty to the charge of petit larceny, escaped from the Home for Friendless WTomen yesterday about noon. Mrs. Brown eluded the matron of the institution and auietly walked out a rear door. "A few moments afterward her absence was noted and police headquarters notified. Patrolman Hebble arrested Mrs. Brown and returned her to the home.' The roung woman was taken .?nto custody Saturday as a result of a complaint lodged against her by a Main street milliner to the effect that she had taken a hat from the store the night previous. The hat was found in the young woman's room at a hotel and when confronted she confessed. Mrs. Brown formerly resided in Richmond but her home now is at Anderson. THE AUT0ISTS WERE OUT Yesterday" Was a Great Day for Machine Owners and They Took Advantage of It. Yesterday was taken advantage of to the fullest extent, by Richmond automoblllsts and every machine was in commission all day. There were from -twenty to thirty visiting parties of autolsts here during the day, and many of them coming over from Cedar Springs, where they spent Saturday night. . The rains of last week put the roads in excellent condition. Smooth and hard, they were cerfect for fast ran ning. and some good runs were made by Richmond machines.

Annual Grammar School Ath

letic Contest Held on Reid . Field Saturday. SOME INDIVIDUAL STARS CHAPMAN, JOHNSON, LINDSTROM AND SCHEPMAN ALL DID WELL IN THEIR EVENTSLARGE CROWD PRESENT. The SB Class of Garfield School won the school track and field meet which was held Saturday afternoon at Reld Field. A large sized crowd was present and the rooting was hard and persistent. The contest for first place was a pretty fight between the three classes. The SA's finished second and the 7A's third. All the boys under fourteen years of age competed In the junior events and the lads above that age competed in the Senior events. The following is a list of points won by the classes. Seniors 7A 56 SB 39..8A 38 Juniors 7A 13 SB 74.. 8 A 42 Totals 7A 69 8B 113 8A SO The two champion point winners in the Senior events were Chapman with 184 points and Johnson with 18 points. In the Junior events Lindstrom won 25 points and Schepman won 22 points. The following is a summary of the winners in the events In the Junior and Senior divisions. JUNIORS. 50 Yard Dash. 1 Lindstrom, SB. 2 Schepman, 8A. 3 Thomas. 8A. Time :07. Standing Broad Jump. 1 Schepman, 8A. 2 Parke, 8B. 3 Thomas, 8A. "' Distance 7 feet, 4 in. 100 Yard Dash. 1 Lindstrom, SB. 2 Parke, SB. 3 Schepman, 8A. Time : 13. Running Broad Ji 1 Hamilton, 8B. 2 Smith, 7A. 3 Von Pein, 8B. Distance 14.2 feet. Sack Race. 1 Englebert, 8B. 2 Klute, 8B. Time :08. 220 Yard Dash. 1 Lindstrom, 8B. 2 Cotton, 8B. 3 Thiesing, 7A. Time 30 4-5. Shot Put. 1 Lindstrom, 8B. 2 Parke, 8B. Distance 17.7 feet. 120 Yard Hurdle. 1 Schepman, 8A. 2 Von Pein, 8B. 3 Jones, 7A. Time : 20 4-5. 440 Yard Run. 1 Schepman, 8A. 2 Cotton, 8B. 3 Craighead, 7A. Time: 65. Running High Jump. 1 Thomas, 8A. 2 Von Pein, 8B. 3 Steinkamp, 8A. Heighth 4.3 feet. Three Legged Race, Fift Yards. 1 Thomas-Steinkamp, 8A 2 Ashley-Rodefield, 8B. ' 3 Land-Hanning, 8B. i Time 8 4-5. '; Pole Vault. 1 Thomas, 8A. 2 Schepman, 8A. 3 Smith, 7A. Height 6 ft. 2 in. f5 Yard Dash 1 Lindstrom, 8B. 2 Parke, 8B. ' 3 Thomas, 8A. Time :10. ( Three-Eighth Mile RurtM1 Cotton, 8B. j 2 Craighead, 7X 3 Simcoke, 8A j Time 2:00. Relay Raca 1 8B. 2 7A. 3 8 A. Time 2:03. SENIORS. 50 Yard Dash. 1 Johnson 8A. 2 Ferling 8B. 3 McCIure 7A. Time 06. - . Standing Broad Jump. 1 Chapman 7A. 2 King 8B. 3 Ferling 8B. Distance 8 feet 5 inches. 100 Yard Dash. 1 Johnson 8 A. 2 Hodgin 7A. 3 McCIure 7 A. Time 12. Standing Broad Jump. 1 Wiechman 7A. 2 Trueblood SB. 3 Schuman SA. Distance 15 feet 11 inches Sack Race. 1 Thomas 8A. 2 Lamb 8B. 3 Callorr 7 A. Time :10 2-5. 220 Yard Dash. 1 Johnson 8A. 2 Chapman 7A. 3 Ferling 8B. Time :27 3-5. Shot Put. 1 Kloty SB. 2 Karns 8A. ; 3 Chapman ,7A -Distance 31.6 feeV 120 Yard Hurdles. 1 Hodgin 7 A. 2 Trueblood 8B. 3 Karns 8 A. Time :19 4-5.

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PhomT 56f New. Vldipr and Edison 440 Dash. 1 Chapman 7A. 2 Johnson 8A. 3 Schuman 8A. Time .65. Running High Jump. 1 Harris SB. 2 Wiechman 7A. 3 Karns 8A. Height 4 feet 6 inchei Three Legged Racer 1 Thomas, Jones 8A. 2 Voss, Lamb 8R. 3 Klute, Wentling SB. Time 18:4-5. Pole Vault. 1 McCIure 7A. 2 Trueblood 813. Height 7 feet 5 Inche 220 Yard Hurdles 1 Hodgin 7A. 2 Karns 8A. 3 Trueblood 8B. Time 33 3-5. 880 Yard Run. 1 Wiechman 7A. 2 Chapman 7A. 3 Harris 8B. Time 2:46 3-5. Relay Race. 1 7A. ' 2 8B. 8A disqualified. Time 1.58. - , THEY "SWIPED" EDIBLES Number of Mischevious Boys Get Themselves Into Trouble as a Result of Their Pranks. Because of numerous complaints that ice cream, cake and other delicacies prepared for various social affairs had been "swiped" just about the time host-esses were preparing to serve their guests, tiie police department rounded up a dozen or moro boys Saturday and a matinee session was held before the prosecutor and city judge. The boys admitted l-lay-ing the pranks and were no'.;Bed that the practice must cease. The boys promised that they would take no further pare in such festivities and were permitted to go. IS QUITE A DIFFERENCE MBnon aa mree iies xne numser of Arrests that Rieirrond Did During Month of May. the monthly ,clice record can be coilsidered a barometer of moral con ditions of a city, Richmond is a very s aiotrtf, cI-" as compared with Marlon aad 5iVncie. The record of arrests in Tti:hmcil for May sh-.ws ti.at 70 persons wee tanen mu cusioay ior various causeNP- Marlon had 202 arrests, nearly thrVs times tho local record. Muncie had123. Practice Vessels.

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Si D D a a a YOUR PATRONAGE 519 Main St. Phonograph Records. 'S Hundreds of Young Men WIS! Be Turned Lgose in Richmond in Short Time. WILL FIND EMPLOYMENT EACH SUMMER THE MANY SCHOOL BOYS OF THIS CITY GET VARIOUS KINDS OFWORK TO DO. What to do this summer is tho main question that now confronts several hundred boys in Richmond boys between the ages of twelve and twenty who are soon to be out of onVinnl nrfth tViroo mntiths nf vnrntlnn from echool work before them. For the majority of these boys, a good . -i ntAttii trrir nairur vif-tw i nun hiiv. thing in the world and merchants: and shop foremen are having many applications every day- for "some-' thing to do." Richmond does not afford th eoppor tunlties that there are In a big city for a boy to find work. There are not many factories here that employ beys in the summer and all other lines of" business are more or less dull during June, July and August, but most every boy finds something to do, and it Is a hard week for men who have pos-; sible positions to be filled, as soon as school closes. Boys Tastes Differ. Boys' tastes differ greatly and theyalways make for the place where they would like to work, first. Many like to be in a store, clerking, other younger boys, do no mind driving delivery wagons and a fact, this work Is much sought after. Others will nuift iu tuts ixjic-iuaniU6 iwm, u a foundry and others will play "janitor" for some up-town establishment for va ; weekly pocketful of ..spending money. " . Most boys, however, whose fathers are in a position to give tnem Borne . . . , j tv. 1 I th familv. Others want to-be hideAnything goes, because there is al-, ways a lot going on in summer, and money must be earned before it ia spent, according to boy philosophy. Some boys will go to the country and work on farms. These are not many, however, as farming is too tame, unless they have to do it Driving a wagon at three collars per week looks better than a dollar a day and board if the latter is outside town. Most school boys do not make large wages, but usually enough so that they can feel a little Independent at olrmo tlmo and whpn thoro fa a hnaa ball game. ' - f ? , r; Wednesday morning the Board of Public Works 'will hear all complaints and recommendations for the closing of North Fourteenth street to the P., C. C. & St L Railroad. ; . It Is pro able that there will be two or thr complaints heard.

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