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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1905
Page
8
An advertisement touts High Grade Six Per Cent Gold Bonds deposited in trust to secure investors. It promises a guaranteed enterprise with bonus stock and a move into dividend period. Readers are urged to send address to BOX EB 22 in the Indianapolis Sun for full details.
A well dressed woman placed a baby girl on the doorstep of E G Grossett and wife at 21 Sheffield Ave Friday night. The note on the garments said the child was born April 10 and the couple, childless, intend to adopt. Police notified Saturday. child healthy, awaiting physician check. The unknown donor departed in the rain leaving no clue to her identity.
The Columbia club hosted a Friday evening event for members and women friends with a vaudeville feature. Nine year old Genegieve Wiey of Edinburg performed piano and has played since age one.
The Indianapolis ministers association will meet in the lecture room of the Roberta Park Church on Monday morning with Rev. Allen D. Philpott presiding. Rev. Justin Stansfield will deliver an address on the subject The Limitations of Prayer by request.
An early health column extols returning to nature for strength and health. It claims digestion feeds the blood, warns of poisons from undigested food, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non-alcoholic extract to purify blood, strengthen the stomach, and boost vitality for winter illnesses and nervous debility.
Henry Seyfried, attorney and Democratic politician, wandered Wytehe city building during a medical exam for City Hospital interns and junior physicians. He discreetly copied answers with a pencil, provoking Dr. T. Victor Keene’s irritation over exam rules. The incident ended with envelope submissions and bemused staff.
A fragment notes fair weather promising Saturday night and Sunday with temperatures around 50. It records Saturday morning at 51 degrees, a high near 50s, and Friday rainfall between .1 and 1.15 inches.
A burglar entered A. T. Conte’s Bathary home at 1% Central Avenue early morning but was confronted by Conte as he rummaged bureau drawers. The intruder fled through a side window with a gainful entrance. nothing was stolen.
A flurry of brief items notes court actions and losses including Keepers & Co for $200 damages, guardian appointed for Crystal Parker, Indiana Traction suit for $15,000, a child’s accident, deaths of Katherine Behneider and Mrs Maggie Burroughs, Rev. John B. Kelly’s death, a 125-strong gym banquet, a lightning incident involving an ambulance crew, apoplexy death, police bond set at $1000, and Christine Eck MAG speaking at Central Christian Church.
A desperate mother describes her three month old son suffering a severe skin eruption that itched and oozed, spreading over arms legs and body. After trying various remedies, the child weakened, slept only in arms, and nearly died before Cuthom treatment brought relief and sleep with a speedy permanent cure.
Mrs. M C Maitland of Jasper Ontario testifies in 1903 that Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cured a severe skin disease after fourteen years of struggle. The advertisement praises the products as a permanent remedy, noting dramatic improvements and overall strong health following treatment.
Witnesses testified at Maroner Harry Titewiter’s hearing about the Chester 4 Delph train wreck of No 38 on the Mig Four line. W. D. Dunedin and James Mc Cain died. Fireman described the locomotive derailing on the switch and the train’s speed of 14 to 18 miles per hour around the curve. Fred Kirkman, conductor, noted the train commonly ran fast.
The second April meeting of the Indianapolis Technical Club will occur Saturday evening in the club room at No 8. The program features concrete arch construction and centering with many photographs of methods. Dewitt V. Moore will lead the discussion. Charter Brossmann is secretary.
The Indianapolis army post plans a thoroughly modern hospital with 450 beds and an X ray machine. Separate wards for officers and severe cases will be provided, plus a library for convalescents and a fluid hospital as a notable feature.
Detroit April 13 reports Mrs Jiden Gould visiting for the U S CA is ill and feared unable to address the convention after a morning illness. The message notes a Scrifis-M'rar Press Association report from Detroit.
An advertising notice touts Dr A W Chases Ointment as a sure remedy for itching bleeding and protruding piles with a money back guarantee if not cured It recounts a Michigan City laborer experience of relief after using the product and lists the seller details in Buffalo New York.
Multiple notices issued to citizens of Center township Marion county Indiana announcing applications to the Board of County Commissioners at the June term for licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in certain quantities with on premises drinking privileges. Locations include Madison Ave 1019 and Twelfth Street. pool table privileges requested. notices filed by Peter Schwartz Cornelius Shine and others detailing premises sizes doors and subdivision references.
Sheriff sale conducted by Marion County Indiana to satisfy a decree in cause 482 George B. Vandes IV vs Jessie J. Privett et al. Real estate Lot 6 in Block 5 of Lincoln Park addition, Indianapolis, to be exposed May 13 1905 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at courthouse door with rents and profits for up to seven years and, if needed, the fee simple. Sale subject to no valuation or appraisement relief. Attorney Wilson A Townley.
By deed of decree the Marion County Indiana sheriff exposes at public sale on Saturday May 6 1905 the rents and profits for seven years for Lots 22 and 23 in Samuel Hendersons Addition to Indianapolis with other parcels. The sale seeks to satisfy a claim of 4294.31 plus interest costs, with the fee simple also offered if needed. Acting attorney is Merle G. of Marion County.
By decree of the Superior Court of Marion County Indiana the sheriff will sell the real estate in Tell City? No sale details. The notice names plaintiff Ela Subbara and defendants Taylor and others and sets May date, 10 AM to 4 PM, at the Marion County Courthouse. The property is tract Four (4) in Nutting’s subdivision and Fletcher’s Second Addition to Indianapolis. If the bid fails, sell the fee simple to satisfy the decree with interest and costs. E G Bourrier is sheriff. Groninger & Groninger represent the plaintiff.
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