The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-27
Little Notes from Indiana 7oavus

SHELBYVILLE.-The annual commence
ment of the Shelbyville High School was
held on Thursday in the new city building
with large attendance. The music was
furnished by the night school chorus of
seventy-five voices. The class address was
delivered in the evening before over one
Bryan. president of Indiana University
The diplomas were presented by Charles
Major There were eighteen graduates
The date of the Republican county
convention has been changed from June 4
to June Is.
FORT WAYNE.-Clinton Brotherton, of
Montpelier, who is a patient at St. Joe
Hospital, had his skull trephined and now
bids fair to recover from a condition of
Inconsistencies following mental trouble
The damage to the skull was inflicted
many years ago. when he WAS three years
old, and was struck with ganders wing.
fracturing the skull and causing 1t to grow
and depress the brain tissue. Complete
recovery is now promised.
COVINGTON.-A bold but unsuccessful
attempt was made to kidnap the six-year-
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Harry Voitz
Wednesday night The little girl was play
ing with some companions in front of the
house about o'clock when an unknown
woman seized her by the arm and dragged
her nearly a block before the chids
screams brought rescuers. The woman es-
capped down side street after a brief pur-
suit.
MARION.-In a voting contest which last
ed for two weeks Miss Lura De Poy, of this
city, was chosen as queen OF the spring fes-
tivaT and carnival being given under the
auspices of the Central Trades Council and
was crowned Wednesday night. The coro-
nation ceremonies were witnessed by sew
eral thousand people: The Central Trades
Council plans to erect labor temple from
the proceeds of the carnival.
HARTFORD CITY.-Information has
been received here that James A. Cham
bers; who has just resigned the presidency
and George Moore, the former general SUI
perintendent of the trust, will establish
factory at Ellwood City or Monessen, Pa.
and will be in competition with their re-
cent interests in the shortest possible time.
ADMINISTRATION Anderson. the
seven-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Anderson. of Clark's Hill, was seriously in
Jured Wednesday evening while playing on
a handcar on the Big -Four tracks One of
the handles while in motion struck him and
hurled him from the car. His abdomen
was badly injured and his neck nearly
broken. 1t is feared ne cannot recover.
WABASH-The Rev. Dr. j. E. Powell.
for the last three years pastor of the Chris
tan Church. this city. has rendered his res
ignation and will engage in evangelistic
work. in which he will be assisted by his
wife, who is vocalist of decided ability
ana an ardent church worker. incidentally
DR.. Powell will go on the lecture platform.
He came to Wabash from Greencastle.
CRAWFORDSVILLE.- jury in the
case of Minnie n. Williams. administrator.
VS.. Monon Railroad to recover damages for
the death of her husband. has awarded her
5000 The contention was that the engi-
neer did not act on the signal given by
Francis 0. Williams. a freight brakeman.
and ran the cars over him. causing his
death. at Ladoga. two years ago.
WABASH.-The commencement of the
Wabash High School, Friday night. will be
unusual in that, instead of the usual exer-
cises. the class will present she Stops 70
Conquer" for the evenings entertainment.
The senior class in the High School this
year contains ffty-four pupils. There will
be 116 graduates from the grades into the
High School.
FAIRMOUNT.-A piece OF coal thrown in
a mischievous manner at a companion went
wide Of its mark and struck John Harvey.
a prominent young man of this city. full in
the eye Wednesday night. and the result
will be that Harvey will lose the sight OF
one and possibly both eyes. He IS the son
of the pastor OF the local Friends Church.
JEFFERSONVILLE.-T commence
ment exercises of the city High School
were held Thursday evening at Spieth's
Theater. Twenty graduates received dipio-
mas. Essays were read by Miss Bessie
Howard and Joseph voiSt The class sd-