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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
9
Mrs Reuben Parrish, widow of a Mulkeytown station agent, testified that gossip in Benton Illinois fueled poisoning charges against Dr B F P Brayfield in the death of her husband and that she will support the doctor amid the indictment. The Franklin county grand jury took no action on the Brayfield death. Parrish praised Brayfield as a trusted friend.
Twelve large ditch projects funded by the county are underway in Wabash under County Surveyor Whieck. The contracts total about 20000 dollars and some work may not finish before next summer.
The Strand Magazine Christmas number features Mrs. Fitzroy Stewart’s piece on Evergreens women who retain charm and youth beyond customary bounds. It cites Cleopatra, Recamier, Dejazet, Ninon de lEnclos, and Anglo American examples, noting Queen Alexandra and Britain’s royal aging gracefully with ongoing interests and style as illustrations.
Mr. James Shaw of Bernheim Distilling arrives in Louisville with ten star salesmen to visit trade circles. An old favorite, Shaw’s cheerful presence and strong business reputation bolster the company’s standing and long association with the pivot city.
Nicola Greely Smith interviews Richard Croker at the Democratic club. He opposes women voting arguing it would worsen politics and that married women should focus on home life. The piece notes his stern demeanor, Irish ties, and his portrait in Dublin before his sixty seventh birthday.
A lively review of the Professor Napoleon production describes a colorful collage of lyrics, music, dances, and costumes aimed at elevating local theater. The piece notes the show’s novelty and the rush for tickets as audiences lined up before English's urging strong advance sale.
Fort Wayne Indiana December 4 The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction company charged saloon keeper Joseph Treuche with tampering his electric light meter to obtain free current.
Milton Indiana December reports many boys and men trapping this winter. Fine mink have been caught along with numerous skunks and muskrats.
Professor Munyon issues a complete magazine almanac with moon phases phrenology palmistry birthstones dream interpretations and readings of weights measures and poisons antidotes. Free to all upon request via Munyon Remedy Co Philadelphia and please note you read this notice in The Indianapolis Sun.
Bargain alert for Hedrick's at 131 133 East Washington Street inviting customers to buy a suit or overcoat before styles and fabrics sell out. Offer emphasizes paying half now for immediate savings.
Advertised in this issue, men's black overcoats are priced at 3 dollars 80 cents during Hedrick's big sale. See the ad for details and savings.
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