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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1909

Page

4

Statement of the Condition of The Title Guaranty and Surety Co.

The Title Guaranty and Surety Co listed its Scranton Pennsylvania address at 516 Spruce Street with officers L A Watres president and J H Lau secretary. The 1908 financials show assets totaling 1 716 045 00 and liabilities with a maximum risk exposure of 1 202 450 60 as certified by Indiana Auditor J C Billheimer on March 10 1909.

Title Guaranty and Surety Company Spruce Street Scranton Pennsylvania L. A. Watres J. H. Lau Indiana J. C. Billheimer State of

Russian Insurance Company Assets and License Notice

A historical notice outlines the Russian Re-Insurance Company assets in the U S totaling 1 012 , including securities and receivables and liabilities. It also records an auditor certification dated December 31 1908. A separate public notice announces Will Brandt applying for a liquor license in Marion County Indiana for ward 11 Indianapolis with premises at 6 Washington Street.

William Street New York N. Y P. E. Rasev St. Petersburg Russia U. S Asleventh Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County State of Indiana Washington Street Indianapolis Washington and New Jeferey Streets WM. Brandt

United States Casualty Company Financial Statement Summary

The Indiana State Auditor certifies the United States Casualty Company balance sheet as of December 1908. It lists capital 400,000 dollars and 1,720,820 dollars in accrued interest, assets including unencumbered real estate and bonds, and liabilities such as losses, reserves, and commissions. Major figures include total assets 182,248,379.68 and total liabilities 1,099,879 dollars.

U. S State of Indiana State J. Critel Heiner United States Casualty Company No. 141 Broadway New York City Edsons. Lott John Farr D. G. Luckett J. Meador, Jr Benjamin F. Tracy George H. Prentiss L. H. Clarke Oqsos Okies Cgie Meron Gee Tants Woeseeeese

Trusty Escapes From State Penitentiary in Michigan City

Charles Ulery, a trusted inmate from Carroll County, escaped from the state penitentiary in Michigan City on Saturday evening. He was sprinkling the lawn at 8 o'clock and has remained at large since.

Michigan City Ind Charles Ulery Carroll County

Drowns Himself in Canal at Cambridge

Cambridge City Indiana August 9. The body of Charles Helms Jr 23 was found in the canal after he disappeared last week. The coroner believes Helms committed suicide.

Cambridge Cambridge City Ind Charles Helms, Jr Helms

Sharp Decline in Hog Prices at Indianapolis Market

Receipts reach 3,500 hogs 750 cattle and 350 sheep with prices dropping 10 to 15 cents and an average decline of about a dime from Saturday. Hogs sold mostly at 8.10 to 8.15 with top near 8.15. cattle activity softer though bulls and calves steadier, and sheep and lambs arrivals plentiful but prices steady to strong compared with last week. Market notes include detailed steers heifers cows and calves price ranges and weekly Kansas City Cincinnati and Buffalo reports for reference.

Indianapolis Mondazy Wsicieea Heee Heavies Upweeansssadthdeegegtensa Upwald Bosal TM Arctechanaiaeie Cincinnati Union East Buffalo

Indianapolis Wagon Market Prices Listed by Rouse Bros

Market notes from Rouse Bros at 13 Kentucky avenue show prices for feed and forage. Corn at 72 7i, oats at 9.00 per 11.0, Timothy 10.00 6 6 12.00, Clover 9.00 11.00, hay 9.00 11.00, wheat straw 8. a. 00, oat straw 6.00 s.50.

Indianapolis Rouse Bros Kentucky Avenue

Hancock Village Fire Destroys Business Center

A blaze in Hancock Delaware County wiped out multiple downtown structures including the Delaware Drug Company building the Howard building H W Read new building Odd Fellows and G A R halls and Mrs G R Finchs millinery shop Loss listed at 41000 dollars Fire reported early today in Binghamton New York.

Binghampton N. Y Vilage Hancock Delaware County Delaware Drug Company Howard Bulding H. W. Read Odd Fellows and G. A. R. Halls G. R. Finch

Wall Street Opens With Irregular Yet Steady Tone

New York August 9. Wall Street shows a moderate early irregularity but maintains a generally steady tone. After initial fractional declines gains offset losses as the first 15 minutes pass, and a strong tone with new top levels emerges. Union Pacific and Great Northern Ore reach new highs. bonds hold steady or rise.

New York Union Pacific Great Northern

City Record for a Day Details Births Deaths and Marriages

Lists births with names and addresses, deaths with ages and causes, marriages, and building permits. Includes numerous local families, streets, and institutions such as City hospital and United Presbyterian church, plus several new houses and a church building project.

George H. Gouker Fileuradelis Hays Isaac Harshman Gertrude White Vernie Hollingsworth Nellie B. Snyder Michael A. Weilhamer, Jr Katherin Meyer Carl B. Marine Jillian M. Winton Corwin H. Crim Shwabeth Thomas P. H. Yant College Twenty-eighth Mary Casserly Vermont van Camp Hardware Co Missouri Maryland J. S. Hollingsworth Arbor Henry Wv. S. Dean Michigan Gale Pii Elevator Co Schiller T. B. Rice London Twenty-seventh United Presbyterian Church Tit N. West Henry Rochat Washington Boulevard Mrs. K. Grassow Lexington George R. Pearson Pennsylvania Thirty-sixth M. A. Pierce Bozart Washington William Patrick Broadway

Cuba Causing Annoyance to United States

Washington reports that the Washington Fest editorial mirrors US views, warning of Cuban government instability under President Gomez. The cabinet has resigned, a new administration struggles to settle, and observers foresee possible trouble and a potential US intervention if the crisis worsens.

Cuba United States Washington

Auto hits hay wagon injuring four near Amity

In Franklin Indiana on August 3 an automobile driven by Floyd Pritchard collided with a hay wagon driven by William Ferguson near Amity. The crash seriously injures Pritchard and Ferguson while Aaroh Pritchard and Harold Overstreet suffer bad bruises. Ted Pritchard escapes unharmed. The car is damaged and one of the wagon’s horses is killed.

Franklin Ind Floyd Pritchard William Ferguson Amity Aaroh Pritch Ted Pritchard Ferguson

Hottest Sunday Draws Thousands to City Parks and Beaches

At 2 PM Sunday the thermometer hit 92 degrees the year’s hottest day. Thousands sought relief in parks and at Riverside and Broad Ripple beaches. Ice cream dealers and soda fountains stayed busy serving cold treats late into the night.

Riverside Broad Ripple

Band at Fairview Opens with Military Suite and Popular Selections

At Fairview Park on Tuesday evening August 10 the Indianapolis Military Band performs a varied program. The lineup features Empire Express March, Lincoln Reminiscences of the Plantation, Prince of Pilsen, Pyramids piccolo solo, Raizen El overture, Merry Wives of Windsor overture, Monks of Malabar arrangement, The Merry Widow, and humorous pieces by Bellstedt.

Fairview Fairview Park Indianapolis Military Band Empire Express Lincoln Chambers Carlton Overture Nicolat Pink Hall Peissernherz Malabar

Woman knocked unconscious by city wagon on West Street

Mrs. Anna Malcom, 55, was struck and knocked unconscious Sunday afternoon by a water company wagon at West and Washington streets in Indianapolis. She was taken to her home at 514 West Pearl Street.

Anna Malcom Washington Street Indianapolis Water Company Pearl Street

Grain and Livestock Prices and Inspections Report

Indianapolis grain bids show wheat with No 2 red at 1.02 for August and 1.02 for September, with No 3 red at .99 and No 4 red at .09. Wheat inspects at various grades including In-Extra No 56 red. corn bids quiet. oats quiet. Hay steady with timothy around 13.5 and No 1 timothy at 13.00. Pittsburg cattle receipts 185 with steady to mixed prices, hogs receipts 30 loads driving lower quotes, sheep and calves receipts and prices listed.

Indianapolis Hay Timothy Pittsburg

Bloodstains in a Store Hint at Accident

Detectives Simon and Coffin investigated bloodstains in the basement of Home Furniture Co at Washington and Alabama streets. They suspect Albert Fickle, merchant policeman, fell down stairs Sunday night, injured and wandered the basement in a dazed state before washing blood from his hands Monday morning.

Home Furniture Company Washington Alabama Simon and Coffin Albert Fickle Fickle Trickle

Grand Lodge of Indiana Sued for 8177,477 in Federal Suit

John Pierce of New York sues the Grand Lodge of Indiana Knights of Pythias in federal court for 81,477 alleging unpaid construction charges on a ten story office building. The contract involved a commission including George W. Powell and others with Pierce to supply all materials and labor. Building cost was 168,400 with Pierce paid except the demanded sum plus interest.

Grand Lodge of Indiana Knights of Pythias John Pierce Contractsc New York Pierce Grand Lodge Build Commission George W. Powell John McArdle Robert A. Brown Harry Wade C. F. S. Neal Charles E. Shiveley Merrill E

Thirty Barrels of Guefee Free for Settlers

Angola Indiana August 17 The old settlers' meeting will be held here August 12. A Powers is president and R E Willis secretary. Lieut Gov Hall will be the principal speaker. Thirty barrels of coffee will be served free with various amusements.

Angola Ind Old Settlers A. Powers R. E. Willis Gov. Hall

Birthday toast pause in sneeze fits none

Chicago market note from August 9 reports opening prices for September wheat at 9944699 cents per bushel with corn oats futures listed. Pork lard ribs futures shown for September with prices around 20.30 11.27 and 10.97 dollars per hundredweight.

Chicago Grain A. W. Thomson Chicago

Lemon Child Struggles With Typhoid at City Hospital

Nine year old Anna Lemons lies seriously ill with typhoid fever at City hospital, blamed on parental neglect by Isaac and Mrs. Lemons. Judge Stubbs was told the family follows religious belief and refuses medicine. if the child dies the parents face three days in the workhouse and aHW fine.

Anna Lemons Isaac W. Lemons Stubbs

Wheat Trading Light on Local Demand in Chicago

Chicago report shows light wheat trade, largely for local accounts, closing lower than opening. Corn steady to unchanged, oats dull and irregular, provisions strong with minimal activity. September bids and asks listed for wheat corn oats pork lard ribs.

Chicago

The Mummy's Hoot Comedy Begins Tonight

Wonderland draws a large crowd as Otto Flechtl's Tyrolean Yodlers and El Buen Concert company entertain at German Village. The Mummy's Foot, Bergen W. Plummer's new musical comedietta, debuts at the Airdome with the new Airdome Musical Comedy company under Frank M. Wicks and Mr Plummer.

Wonderland Otto Flechtl el Buen B. W. Lockman Indianapolis Mer Airdome Frank M. Wicks Mr. Plummer

Death shocks friends of Bert A. Curry at 23

Bert A. Curry was killed Saturday evening at Vincennes Indiana when an overturned street car struck by a train at an unguarded crossing. A 23 year old employee of Hollweg Reese he was valued by colleagues and loved by his mother. He was active in Marion club and the T P A. Remains were brought to the city and to Lebanon Indiana for interment.

Bert A. Curry Vincennes Ind Curry Hollweg & Reese Mr. Curry Marion Club Lebanon

Worker Falls Twenty Feet From Hotel Ledge

Albert Pratt, a hotel workman, fell three feet from a balcony ledge at the Claypool hotel on Saturday. He landed at the feet of several traveling salesmen and escaped with bruises after attempting to retrieve his coat by crawling along the ledge. Pratt was taken to his home at 328 West Twentieth Street.

Albert Pratt Claypool Pratt W. Twentieth Street

Broad Ripple Beach Draws Big Crowds For Summer Day

Hundreds of bathers enjoyed ideal weather at Broad Ripple bathing beach yesterday. The large pool attracted families and friends while onlookers applauded a band in the grand stand as guards managed crowds with ease. The scene highlighted the park as a popular, safe summer amusement spot.

Broad Ripple Bathing Beach

Attorney General A G Cavins and aide return from vacations

Back from vacation, A G Cavins, assistant attorney-general, returned from Colorado with his family after a month in the mountains. E M White of the Bingham force also returned to duty after vacations at Greensburg and Muncie Indiana.

A. G. Cavins Colorado E. M. White Bingham Force Greensburg Muncie Ind

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Summary

Chicago August grain prices list wheat and corn with multiple grades and bid ranges. No. 2 red wheat at 1.03 to 1.038 briefly, No. 3 hard around 1.02, No. 1 spring near 1.33, 1.24 for another spring grade, cash corn No. 2 around 0.68 to 0.69, No. 2 white varied, and cash oats quoted for No. 2 white near 0.70.

Chicago

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