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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1909

Page

5

Fire destroys Ludington salt and lumber plant

A large blaze at the Butters Salt and Lumber plant in Ludington, Michigan, wiped out the entire facility early today. The factory produced 1,000 barrels of salt daily and over 2,000,000 feet of lumber were lost, leaving about 300 workers jobless. Sparks spread to the Paulina Stearns hospital, with residents aiding to save the hospital and inmates as the estimated loss reached $1,000,000.

Paulina Stearns Hospital Lerai

Local Society Notes Attendances and Engagements

Mr and Mrs Charles E Hall and daughter Virginia with Mr and Mrs Arthur Heiskel are at Minocqua Wis Mr and Mrs Henry W Lawrence will soon leave for a trip east Mr and Mrs M Levinson of Omaha formerly of this city visit Mr and Mrs A Marer Mr and Mrs E Ruskin Ray have returned from Europe Mrs Frederick Keller is in Toledo Miss Alice Jewar and Gilbert Van Camp announce their engagement they will marry next month Miss Lillian Bradinger and Oscar F Barry married this morning Rev James H Wade officiated the ceremony A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s sister Mrs F C Patton home on East New York street Mr and Mrs Barry plan a trip to Detroit and Mackinac Island then will reside in Indianapolis Mr M Levingon of Omaha formerly living in Indianapolis visits Mr and Mrs A Marer

J. F. Jewar Alice Jewar Gilbert van Camp Frank van Camp Lillian Bradinger Barbara Evadinger Oscar F. Barry James H. Wade F.C. Patton New York Street Mrs. Barry Detroit Mich Mackinac Island Indianapolis

Fire crew battles street car blaze at station front

At the Police and Fire Station No 17 the crew was called to extinguish a street car fire. The car was backed to the station and the men simply turned on water from the street. Baliff Charles F Dangun returns from South Haven, and Desk Sergeant Frank Schwab is asked to judge a horse’s condition for street lameness. Bicycle Policeman Rucker is noted.

Baliff Charles F. Dangon South Haven, Mich Frank Schwab

Western Reserve Insurance Co Assets and liabilities 1906 statement

Auditor of State Beals J. C. Billheimer certifies the 1909 copy of the December 31 1906 statement for Western Reserve Insurance Company, Cleveland Ohio. It lists capital 200000, assets including cash bonds and various securities, and total liabilities 254997 38 with the greatest one risk 000 00.

Western Reserve Insurance Company Park Building Cleveland Ohio Mars E. Wagar R. &. Gooch

Park Wish and Pranks Across Local Streets

A local civic note imagines a grove area north of Irvington where a future park might sit. Tufts of mischief involve Police Sergeant Weaver and Bertreant DeRossette as Weaver recalls pranks and a swap of old and new shoes. A contractor mixup and Captain Hyland uncover a planning error revealed by a scrap-paper roll. Chief Coots circles 13 squares to a blaze, racing ahead of water as his car speeds the scene.

Weaver Bertreant DeRossette de Rossette Sergeant Weaver Capt. Hyland

Providence Washington Insurance Company statement of condition 1909

The Providence Washington Insurance Company of Providence Rhode Island reports its capital 5000000, paid up capital 5000000, bonds, real estate, and other assets with total liabilities 209118542. smallest risk at 50000. auditor J C Billhides certifies the statement as of December 1 1889? on file in Indiana office.

Providence Washington Insurance Company No. 20 Market Square Providence A. G. Beals State of Indiana Office of Auditor of Tate State State of Indiana J. C. Billhides St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Comany Corner Fifth and Ashington Streets St. Paul Minn C. H. Bigelow A. W. Perry Sicswpape Pestdvteyases

Sprinkler System Prevents Fire at G. J. Tire Co

An early morning fire at the G. and J. Tire Co on Georgia and Liberty streets started in a stack of small boxes from spontaneous combustion. A sprinkler system activated, preventing any loss.

G. & J. Tire Co Georgia and Liberty Streets

Switzerland Reunion Planned by Indiana Swiss Club

Former residents of Switzerland county now living in Indianapolis will gather at Garfield park on Sunday afternoon August 28 at 2 PM for the first annual reunion.

Switzerland County Indianapolis Garfield Park

Gasoline Explosion Touches Three Charles Street Homes

A gasoline explosion set fire to the kitchen of John Utz at 1227 Charles Street Tuesday. Flames spread to William Nitchen at 1231 Charles Street and to Thomas Barrs residence. Total loss reported at 500 dollars.

John Utz Charles Street William Nitchen Thomas Barrs

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