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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a trusted daily aid praising widespread use in America. It cites figures of daily and monthly consumption, two five and ten cent boxes sold, and claims millions support the product while warning of imitators and counterfeiters seeking unearned profits.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as time tested and safe for all ages. It claims they purify the digestive tract, act like exercise on bowels, and guard children from health dangers, emphasizing vegetable ingredients and reliable, harmless efficiency.
A pamphlet warns buyers about dishonest marketing of health remedies and urges caution with products like Cascarets made by Sterling Remedy Company. It notes the Ten Cent Vest Pocket box and emphasizes authenticity by tablets marked CCC and genuine packaging.
Rushville Indiana August 16 A Rush county farmer near Shiveleys Corner recalls a cucumber story from Knightstown Banner. He says a neighbor planted a patch of cucumbers vines grew rapidly and began to twine around his legs. He saw a large sutamber filling his pocket preventing his knife and he had to call for help.
Beulah Poynter returns for a three day engagement at the Park Theater starting Thursday August 26 in Lena Rivers. Her charming performance with a strong supporting cast consistently delivers value to the audience. This is her final season in the role before a more pretentious production awaits next season.
A three day engagement of the unusual musical drama The Girl From U S A opens at Park theater this afternoon. The plot follows an American heroine rescuing a French girlfriend from a Turkish official, with a climax amid a seraglio and a chorus in vivid costumes.
John Robbins, a long-time resident who lived within six miles of Jasonville, visits the town for the first time in a decade. He recalls log cabins and two stores and is amazed by brick streets, concrete walks, and large business buildings. He plans weekly returns as long as possible.
Franklin Indiana August 14 W M Brown of Pleasant Township has not suffered hay fever this year and hopes to avoid traveling north for relief. The article notes he has avoided the usual remedies and mentions a long-standing health wish.
John E Edmondson reports a mud turtle discovered six feet underground in a dried pond near Bill ettsville Indiana. Workers removed surrounding dirt with shovels and released the reptile in Bill ettsville where it immediately fled. The turtle had survived in a subterranean pocket for years and its origin remains a mystery.
Fort Wayne Ind August 16 Lieut Gov Frank J Hall predicts Democrats have 99 chances out of 109 to carry Indiana next year citing Gov Tom Marshall’s record and economy in school books and contracts. He says the party holds the popular edge on economic issues and notes wins in the legislature and 11 of 13 Congressmen as proof. He argues Democrats can keep control with a favorable public mood.
Mitchell Indiana residents praise the summer oiling of twelve street squares to curb dust. An additional carload of oil has been ordered and several more streets are planned for improvement within a few weeks.
The Rochester German Insurance Company, located at 1719 Main Street West Rochester New York, shows capital of 500000.00 with assets including cash 606451.74 real estate 608043.18 bonds 514536.30 stocks 396887.50 loans on bonds and mortgages 235615.00 debts secured 16863.35 total assets and liabilities details, certified by Indiana Auditor of State Billheimer with official seal.
Auditor of State of Indiana certifies a correct copy of the Pelican Assurance Company statement dated December 21, 1908, with capital of 200000, assets 698914.84, liabilities 236101.2 and total risk exposure notes. officials listed as A. D. Irving president, L P Bayard vice president, A D Irving Jr secretary, located at 47 Cedar Street New York City. March 10 1999 seal affixed by J C Billheimer.
The Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut presents its capital known as mutual with real estate valued at 808 406 03, stocks and bonds 6 487 204 91 mortgaged value 15 325 087 18, debts secured 347 410 02, agents and others 518 736 93, other securities 2 806 184 48, total 25 972 059 55. Losses in suspense 42 690 00, other claims 663 008 00, legal reserve 24 111 173 00, total liabilities 24 816 872 00, reported December 31 1908 with audit date March 15 1929. J C BILLHEIMER Auditor of State seal.
A balance sheet for United States Fire Insurance Company of New York shows assets totaling 490 641 81 including capital 250 000 00 and various securities 291 080 00 mortgaged 23 000 00 other debts 3 233 82 and premiums 47 414 59. Liabilities list losses adjusted 10 270 52 losses in suspense 39 521 22 and other claims 5 000 08, with total liabilities 197 580 63. The document is dated March 10 1909 and signed by J C Billheimer with company seal.
Auditor of State records the Rhode Island Insurance Company condition as of December 31 1908 with capital and liabilities detailed including assets secured debts and premiums. The report notes the original statement on file dated March 10 1909 and lists officers Geo L Shepley president Emil C Pieper secretary.
The Northern Insurance Company located at No. 1 Liberty Street New York lists its president as N L N Lovell James Marshall. Capital 350000.00. Assets total 1041635.91 with bonds and stocks worth 469010.37. Liabilities total 530958.63. Auditor notes as of March 13 1909.
The Niagara Fire Insurance Company located at 25 Liberty Street New York shows capital 750 000 paid up. Officers listed include President Harold Herrick and Secretary Georges W Dewey. Liabilities total 913 666 with outstanding risks 0 and greatest single risk 159 060.00. Real estate unincumbered and various security holdings are itemized with market values totaling 5 233 122 21 and debts to banks not due.
The Orient Insurance Company located at 2 and 22 Trinity Street Hartford Conn records a capital of 300000 and assets totaling 2495540 68 with cash on hand municipal bonds railroad bonds and real estate among holdings. Liabilities show losses adjusted due and unadjusted and a surplus of 1085087 50 as of December 1908 statements certified March 10 1908 by state auditor.
The document provides a financial snapshot of Northwestern National Insurance Company located at the corner of Jackson and Wisconsin streets in Milwaukee Wisconsin. It lists officers Wiford M Patton president Joseph Huebl secretary and notes capital accounts assets and liabilities including cash real estate bonds loans and losses with total liabilities of 3 771 688 29 and a 1909 auditor certification by WEAL J C Billheimer Auditor of State Indiana.
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