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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
3
J B Botkin ex congressman of Winfield writes praising Pecnicna medicines Peruna for stomach catarrh and constipation. He says decades of symptoms were eased after a few bottles and expects a permanent cure with continued use. He calls Peruna a wonderful remedy for catarrhal affections.
Oak area testimonial from R F Fox says doctors dismissed cure and years of hemorrhagic stomach spells ended after starting Peruna following a letter. Fox, a veteran of Phil Sheridan's Rough Riders, claims his stomach improved and spells stopped.
Republican Robert Metzger promised Ferdinand Smock that a recount will be considered in precincts Breck may demand after Smock narrowly lost by two votes for councilman-at-large. Metzger will inspect ballot rolls and returns and Smock will identify precincts likely to contain errors.
Widows Mrs. Robert Haghauer and Mrs. Fred B. Suppinger mourn the double loss as ex Mayor Fred B. Suppinger and ex Circuit Clerk Robert Haghauer die. Robert Haghauer is buried in the city cemetery. Fred B. Suppinger is to be cremated in St. Louis.
The testimonial from Mrs Wat F Davis of Stony Creek Conn describes severe eczema that ruined her appetite and sleep. After costly treatments failed, she credits Cuticura products with a complete cure, noting dramatic skin healing and overall recovery.
Special to The Bon. Marion Aug 3 The body of Elwood Smith aged eight who disappeared from his home last Tuesday morning was found Thursday morning by workmen one half mile from his farm residence. foul play is suspected.
A bronze memorial fountain in Terre Haute Indiana was dedicated to Claude Herbert an 18 year old clerk who died in a department store fire while guiding children away from the Christmas display. The memorial fund was largely raised by local school children.
EU Parker, a jail bookkeeper, fled on a four week vacation visiting New York Atlantic City Philadelphia and other eastern stops. John OConnor, assembling department foreman at the chain works, accompanied Parker on the trip.
Sullivan Ralph Van Crease, 12, has been missing since Friday with no progress in locating him. Elwood George Menghelll, 19, reported ill after fleeing his mother’s death, treated in St Louis hospital. Rochester Dills Etta Abbott of Fulton died in a fire attempt with gasoline stove. Frankfort John Rynearson deputy oil inspector injured near town in auto crash. Lafayett Frances Krune, 17, wrote from Belgium she will stay abroad. Peru Wallace brothers barn burned with 60 tons hay. Laws 15,000. ShadeLand Albert Boberg committed suicide by carbolic acid. Charlottesville a strawstack jug struck George Parish breaking his nose.
Chief Collins' murder bureau reports a violent night with two killed and five fatally wounded from love quarrels saloon fights and domestic disputes. Victims include Amelia Walder shot by Denlow, and James Wittman stabbed during a saloon brawl. John Wittman died?
A month old baby was left by a strange woman at 465 W Morriss on Wednesday evening. The infant, described as an unknown child, was taken to the Orphans home. The woman appeared about 25 years old with a slender build and wore a white waist, brown skirt, and brown hat.
At Saratoga on August 9 special notes say Young Corbett William H. Rothwell had a remarkable streak, picking winners in Mundas and Tuesday’s races. He reportedly hit Coughnawaga in the Saratoga handicap and used the gains to buy four cottages on Megentent and donate about 5,000 to Canteld’s cash advance parlor.
Vincent Walsh, son of Thomas F. Walsh of Colorado, smashed the Newport to Boston auto record with a 4 horsepower car, finishing in one hour and 69 minutes for the 6 mile distance. The record run used a vehicle owned by his sister, Evelyn Walsh.
Special to the Des Moines newspaper reports 16 year old Earl Payton catcher dead after a pitched ball glanced above his heart in Hedrick Iowa. The incident followed a near miss as the ball touched the bat then ricocheted into play. Also noted is a Chicago romance ending in marriage in Fairbank with D F O Neill cornetist in the Dass band and a Mendelssohn wedding march.
Kaiser Wilhelm, guest of King Christian since Monday, sailed Thursday morning from Copenhagen on the German naval yacht Hohenlohe.
The notice compiles births deaths and marriages across city residents. It lists names ages and residences such as Virginia Lutz Julia Harrison Mary Weery Ruth Cosler Christina Klein Katie Wyin Joan Henry Noble and others with causes of death ranging from heart disease to typhoid and cholera infantum. It also records marriages including William F Reimer and Kateryn Ketchum etc. The format mirrors local records with street addresses and family pairings.
Notices detail multiple repair and building jobs in Indianapolis and nearby streets. Samuel Martin builds a frame dwelling on Mtate-street near Prospect-street. W Martin builds a barn on La Belle-street near Twenty-sixth-street. A B Vats Sprekelwon repairs a cottage on Wingston-street near Bradley-street. costs include 900 dollars for a cottage and 100 dollars for a barn repair. other entries cite repairs on Twentysecond and Alvand-ata, and a building in progress near McKernan with various sums.
In a runaway near Lafayette two women from Indianapolis Mrs Elisabeth Gagen and Mrs Fay E Cowpack narrowly escaped death. The front axle of their carriage broke frightening the horses and both were dragged some distance under the wreck. Miss Gagen and Mrs Cowpack suffered light injuries while others were fatally injured in the incident involving John P Gagen and a late millionaire liquor dealer’s wife and sister.
In Evansville Indiana on a Friday night a 15 round boxing match on a barge on the Ohio River was halted by police after a conference between Mayor Covert and local ministers. Fighters Kid Lem Mel and George Schu reportedly faced a stoppage during the bout aboard the vessel.
Chicago August 3 slumps and gains marked the wheat market with September and December contracts showing mixed moves. Corn contracts also fluctuated with September and December quotes shifting as hog futures attracted attention and notes on livestock prices appeared.
Special to the Bus New York Aug 3 Magistrate Mayo ruled that a 18 year old girl dancer may practice high kicking within the confines of her home and that tenants who dislike it may leave. Anton Fuest the apartment janitor faced the case after neighbors complained of window viewing.
A blast at 64 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, injured seven and forced four to flee smoke as a fire followed the attempted demolition of a three story frame house. The building’s ground floor and glass were damaged and a family of Mrs Gets dort and three children were overwhelmed by smoke. Firemen suffered injuries. the type of explosive remains unknown.
In Columbus Massachusetts a pregnant girl named Louiss Juntner killed her newborn and hid the body in a telescope grip beneath her bed. A prominent Columbus man was also arrested and both are in the county jail.
Local papers report physicians say the czarevitch has proposed a viceroyalty for the government of Finland. The viceroy would have powers akin to those once held by Admiral Alexie during the Finn land era, signaling a major shift in imperial administration.
Evanston Chief of Police Frost proposed shooting automobiles to halt porchers after a machine traveled three miles an hour. A crowd and officers dispatched to the scene. The dispatch indicates a tense incident as authorities considered force to quell the disturbance.
William H. Manedrick files for divorce after two years of marriage claiming Martha has an ungovernable temper. He alleges she accuses him of bad associations yet frequents with men, leaving home without his permission.
The New York market opened strong with gains across copper and steel issues as Reading rose a full point and Atlantic Coast Line advanced to 165. L & N followed, with mixed activity and broad participation from Reading U P Erie and Canadian Pacific. Government bonds steady.
Indianapolis wrestler Murbarger defeated Jack Newhart in two straight falls on Wednesday night. He won the first fall in 18 minutes and the second in 12 minutes with a hammerlock securing the win.
In Chicago during August Otto Young expresses belief there is no fixed fortune enough for any man. He notes selling his half interest in the Fair department store and states he no longer wishes to accumulate wealth due to age and health. He argues personal circumstances determine what is enough money for a reasonable man.
Mrs Annie Shottz Med salt for divorce Thursday morning against John Shottz. She alleges repeated face strikes and profane language with no cause and says on June 18 19M he sold their furniture while she was away from home. Bishop Hargrave dead at 75 in Nashville.
Mrs. B. O King of Greencaatie asks the public to locate her husband known as the Blacksmith. He has been away for two weeks and was last seen with two rough-looking men near West Indianapolis, having worked there previously.
Hogs traded around 6.20 in Indianapolis with receipts steady to heavy as demand stayed steady. hogs weakened slightly from Wednesday. Cattle were weak on heavy supply though strictly prime stock moved easily. Sheep remained active with strong demand, while steers and feeders showed varied prices across weight classes.
Postmaster Bennett reports Albert Leap, a manon clerk, will resign within a day or two. Leap left during a period described as caused by ill health. His work had been considered entirely satisfactory.
Migration firms return laborers to Panama due to unsatisfactory conditions on the canal project.
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