The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-07-18
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HAPPENINGS
INDIANA !

South Bend.-The town OF Wal
kerton, % miles southwest OF
South Bend. was threatened with de-
struction by fire when % cases OF
dynamite stored IN a car on the Bal
umore & Ohio railroad exploded.
Two persons were hurt. no one was.
Killed and several cars were demol-
ished. portion OF the railroad yard
upheaved and burning brands from
the blazing cars blown TO all parts OF
the city.
Al one time no less than nine build
ings were ablaze. An appeal for aid
caused the South Bend fire depart
/ ment TO send a motor truck with hose
and chemicals 10 Walkerton. The
explosion followed the discovery OF
IRE In an adjoining box car. probably
caused by spontaneous combustion.
Almost Immediately following the ex-
plosion. the wreck OF four cars burst
into flames which soon also DESTROYED
several telephone and telegraph poles
causing the breaking OF scores OF
wires and delaying communication.
Pieces OF iron were blown from one
half TO three-quarters OF a mile and
from 1900 TO 1000 feet. MANY win
dows were shattered.
Huntington.-With a bullet hole
In his temple and a target rife
lying near as mute testimony as To
now the wound was received. Jerry,
the seven-year-old son OF Mr.. and ,.Irs.
w. y. Shriner, living near here. was
round by his mother in a dying condi-
ton near his home. He was rushed
10 the hospital, but died without rail-
lying after an operation had been per-
FORMED as the only hope OF saving his
llfe The boy had tried TO get to the
house after he received the wound.
and had left trail of blood several
yards long. The manner OF the acct
dent was not known, as the boy was
playing alone. He had obtained the
gun without the knowledge of the pa
rents.
Richmond.-E. r. Albright an auto
mobile dealer, while speeding along
Main street In the small hours
OF the morning. was held up by officer
Wenger, who reminded him that this
was his second offense and he would
nave to come along" At that criti-
cal moment the officer recognized AL
brlghts passenger as Mayor w. W..
and he beat a hasty re-
treat. The mayor, Ii is said urged
Albright to open up" fearing that
another car would get past them. An
unsuccessful effort was made to gun
pr IS the incident
Fort Wayne.-Announcem was
made that the Railroad Y. NJ. &C.
or this city will shortly erect a.
handsome new home here The build
ng VIII cost in the neighborhood of
'lZ5.OOO, and will be four stories and
basement In height. particularly
elaborate gymnasium and an excep-
sonally large swimming pool will be q
eatures. and there will also be a
arge assembly hall. The building will
Re located block from the new Penn
ylvanla station, where all the Penn
ylvania buildings are being concen-
rated.
"abash.-Boscoe Notorovitch is
1 jail here. charged with shoot
lg with intent to kill Hodom
ruJacs. Both are cooks. When
oarders complained of the cooking
the house where Boscoe was en-
loyed he was discharged and Hodom
ngaged to take his place. Within an
our Boscoe returned, carrying a re-
Diver. and began shooting at his sue
essor, who fed.
Sdliivan.-The question of hos
tai Tor Sullivan has been solved.
r. Joe r. Crowder and DIR Gar
nd Scvott OF this city have leased
e residence of the late Robert II.
'owder. and will remodel the build
into modern hospital, which will
opened August 1. The new institu-
On VIII be known as the Robert II.
owder Memorial hospital
cialist candidate for city clerk.
Is run down and killed by
-Four switch engine at a crossing
re. He attempted to cross on his
'ycle. He was caught by the engine
OF and dragged ten yards. being
ad when picked up.
Mount acknowledgement Pidlev-
young farmer, aged twenty-one.
s instantly killed at New Ha-
4. Ill. several miles west OF this
Y. when bolt of lightning struck
A. Both mules hitched to the cul-
ator he was driving were killed.
'oonvilie.-John Castle, age .wen-
eight OF this city. is wanted on
barge Of forging checks on the old
tie National bank TO the amount OF