Wishbone Fate in a Soldier and Nell Story
A fragment from a Daily 4 tale follows Nell and David as a chicken wishbone becomes an omen of marriage. The bone, rescued and hung by Nell, is tested when a man brushes it aside. They debate luck and love, then pledge to marry, yet caution that fate may not grant the wish. David preserves the bone as a keepsake of blessed fortune.
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America
Nell
David
David Wilson
Father
Ransom Hale
Chicken Bone
Capt. Hale
Destiny Weds the Captain and a Wishbone Fable
Nell resists fate through a chicken bone superstition while David hunts for a lost wishbone. Capt. Hale enters the scene as Nell confronts misfortune and a stern omen. The couple’s plans shift as destiny and deception collide in their engagement.
J G Hatfield Seeks Clerk of the Supreme Court
J C Hatfield of Bluffton campaigns for the clerk of the supreme court post. He aims to advance to the office and asks for support.
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the Supreme Court
Five Pound Bass Caught by Indianapolis Fireman
William Fink, city fireman, netted a five pound ten ounce bass in Fall Creek near Central and College avenues. The fish remained alive in a tub at No. 3 engine house on Maassachusetts Ave. A Sun reporter confirmed the tale to Fink, who showed off the prized catch with pride. Also noted are new officers of the First Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society chosen Friday: President Mrs. O J Dearborn and others.
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William Fink
Fall Creek
Central
College-aves
No. 3
Engine House
Maassachusetts Ave
Fink
SUN
Indianapolis
Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
O. J. Dearborn
G. R. Barborn
Arthur Jordon
R. O. Hawkins
T. F. Smither
R. B. Keith
Four requirements to cure and prevent wasting diseases
The article outlines four essential measures against consumption and similar wasting illnesses. First, combat and forestall germs. Second, nourish the body. Third, tone and fortify nerve resistance. Fourth, meet demands for local treatment. These steps describe a holistic approach to prevention and cure.
Knockout drops alleged by Indianapolis gangster tale
John Woodward, a jailed police figure, claims Indianapolis hosts a knock-out scheme run by women, saloon keepers, and waiters. He says two city venues use the plan to drug men, steal money and valuables, then vanish. Authorities dismiss the tale as improbable, noting many reports stem from intoxicated denials and denying any local operation exists.
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Indianapolis
John Woodward
Woodward
Womer
Dena
Police
Taffe
Chicago
Decoration Day Preparations at State House Meeting
Memorial day committee meets at the state house Friday night to finish arrangements for May 30 observances. William Warner of Kansas City is secured as orator. No downtown parade this year. Rev Worth M Tipsy of Broadway M E church speaks at Mount Jackson at 10 am. Exercises planned at cemeteries with school children participating.
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State House
William Warner
Kansas City
Worth M. Tipsy
Broadway
M. E. Church
Mount Jackson
Swirl of Society Card Parties and Events
Miss Emma and Edith Pearson hosted a Friday card party for Ida Scott while Mrs. John M. Somerville entertained friends for Mary B. Butler. An informal dance occurred at the Van Camp home on N Pennsylvania Street. A reception for Mrs. LaCroix and Miss LaCroix was planned for next Friday. Dr. J F Barnhill hosted dinner for Alison Maxwell and the Central college graduating class. Veronica club officers were elected, and Holy Cross church ladies will continue a card party into Wednesday and Thursday due to high ticket sales.
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Emma and
Edith Pearson
Ida Scott
John M. Somerville
Mary B. Butler
Frank van Camp
N. Pennsylvania-st
John J. Price
LaCroix
Miss LaCroix
Vincennes
J. F. Barnhill
Alison Maxwell
Central College
Veronica Club
W. L. McWhirter
George L. Meyer
Rose Beatty
Oldenburg
Mary McMorrow
Henry Warrum
Clara Langsdale
Ladies of Holy ‘Cross
Lecture on Hamlet Delivered at Meridian Street Church
Dr William A Quayle spoke on Hamlet to a large audience at the Meridian Street M E church Friday night The Indianapolis Audubon Society met Friday night at Snortridge Hall and passed resolutions on the death of former president Prof Thomas J McAvoy
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Meridian-st. M. E
William A. Quayle
Indianapolis Audubon Society
Snortridge Hall
Thomas J. McAvoy
Doctor Slocum's Free Combination Emulsion Expectorant Psychine Tonics
To combat and destroy germs nourish the body fortify the system and soothe and heal inflamed tissues this discovery claims to reduce consumption death-rate in the United States. The bulwark of prevention and cure is offered free to readers and near ones in need with Emulsion Coltsfoote Expectorant Psychine Tonic and Ozorell as applicable.
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Doctor Slocum
United States
Doctor's free remedy offer via Dr T A Slocum in New York
The Indianapolis Sun notes a solicitation for medical remedies from Dr T A Slocum at 8 Pine Street New York City. The ad requests readers to send post office and express addresses to ensure shipment of the remedies and mentions writing for oneself or another afflicted by wasting malady.
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T. A. Slocum
Pine Street
New York
Indianapolis Sun
New York City
Indianapolis
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