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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
3
A historical testimonial asserts Peruna improves digestion to strengthen nerves and claims the product cures long stomach troubles. The letter details prior medical efforts, diet changes, and eventual recovery, urging against coal tar sleep aids and recommending Peruna as corrective for digestive issues and nervous symptoms.
E M Bownai promoter of the Indianapolis Cloverdale Vinelanes Traction line visited Spencer with Chicago traction magnates to review the proposed route. The current survey includes Mooresville Monrovia Hall Eminence Alaska Quincy Gosport Spencer Worthington Linton Pleasantville Freelandsville Bicknell Vincennes.
Oakland City Indiana April 20 The Marshall Murphy Well No 1 on the English lease becomes the banner oiler of the Oakland City field after an explosion the oil vent shoots above the derrick and later fills the hole near the top Estimates from veteran oil men place the daily flow at 400 to 500 barrels the largest yet in the field Enthusiasm runs high as several other wells reach 800 feet and are set to be opened this week
Evansville Ind April 20 Police Judge Blakey dismissed the assault and battery with intent to kill charge against Mrs. Bert Conet. Tears and rejoicing flowed as she and her mother and friends watched the release after weeks in a prison cell. Her husband was stabbed but recovered at the hospital.
Marion will hire labor and spend 40000 of foreign money in Marion this summer as the American Gas and Electric company, parent of the Marion Light and Heating company, plans 2000000 in plant improvements. The focus is on expanding the Marion heating plant with new lines and more customers, including 306000 for heating and 10000 for light plant additions.
Boonville Ind April 20 A suit for divorce is filed by Mrs Maude Lance nee Tyre from her husband John Lance a farmer near Newburg. The plaintiff 17 years old married three years to a middle aged man at age 14 alleges cruel treatment and asks for custody of their 22 month old child.
Manuel F. Schaefer died after his plow horses bolted on his farm three miles south of Logansport Indiana. He suffered fatal injuries when the plow point pierced him and he died soon after being brought to the farmhouse.
South Whitley Ind April 20 The Ator Printing company has received an order from the Sterling remedy company for 3 000 000 circulars A night and day force will be kept at work until the contract is filed
Rockville Ind April 20 A woman Mrs Wills Perkins was badly hurt while trying to catch chickens in a machine house. She climbed on a fertilizer distributor to reach the birds and her weight set the machine in motion. She was thrown onto a mower tongue and remains in precarious condition.
Aunt Lizzie Harrison wife of Robert Harrison took her first ride on the cars at Clinton Ind noting a long absence from Terre Haute since 1856 for a Buchanan rally. She enjoyed the trip but could not locate the Bun tin house where she and Uncle Robert stopped the first night on their honeymoon.
Elizabeth Elder accuses her husband in Kosciusko circuit court of keeping a loaded revolver to frighten her and order her to mind her own affairs. She seeks $2,000 alimony and argues for support in the complaint filed in Warsaw, Indiana.
A Wells Maine resident describes years of travel related nervous exhaustion and two collapses. He credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with relief and urges others to use it, noting it strengthens the nervous system and restores organ harmony. If unsatisfied a refund is offered.
In Evansville Ind on April 20 Aaron Wilson a young horseman and showman was granted a divorce from Margaret Reitz Wilson after admitting his wife rode with other men and stayed out late. The decree kept Wilson's property valued at about 50000 in his name. The wife was hysterical and did not appear.
Wabash Indiana April 20. Financiers including Charles Nauts of Toledo and Louis Pilliod of Swanton plan reorganizing the Toledo Wabash and St Louis Electric line. Proposal to run parallel to the Wabash railroad touching Wabash. Capitalized at Augusta Maine in 1907 for 6 million dollars. Major construction paused in 1908 due to funds.
The ferryboat Niagara operating between Buffalo and Fort Erie was driven downstream by an ice floe at 7 20 am. The ferry went under the international bridge on the Canadian side, the pilot house and stack were torn away. No casualties reported. passengers rescued in small boats. Anchorage made on the Canadian side. Vessel to be out of service a week or two.
The Kronprin Wilhelm entered Plymouth harbor after a steam pipe burst in the engine room. No one was injured and the vessel proceeded to Cherbourg following temporary repairs.
Charles Waltz files for divorce from Pearl Waltz in Connersville Indiana alleging cruelty and abuse. The couple were divorced two years earlier, remarried months later, and he seeks a second divorce.
Kokomo Indiana April 20 In a move to curb boy visits to public card rooms city leaders urge action. Mayor Arnett orders Chief of Police Jackson to keep all rooms under strict surveillance and monitored closely.
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