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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1909

Page

2

Three Die In Fire At South Street Lodging House

At a four story lodging house on 15 South Street New York three people died early today and two others plus a fireman were seriously burned. Victims include Marie Braun 48 Elizabeth Braun 3 and Joshua Ames 53 a clerk. Frank Braun 44 and Frank Braun Jr five suffered facial injuries. A policeman used his coat as a safety net to rescue Braun and his son from the fourth floor.

South Street Joshua Ames Frank Braun Wright Engine Company No. 39 Braun Louis Moses John Street Foley and Gavigaz

Haag Drug Stores Offer Guaranteed Fresh Quality

All Haag Drug Stores advertise the Pure Food and Drug Guarantee and claim to buy top quality goods in large cash quantities from manufacturers. They market trusted remedies at low prices, including Pinkham's Compound and Duffy's Malt Whiskey, with several Indianapolis locations listed by street.

Haag Pinkham Fleree Whesler S&c Hell's Duffy's Bond Indianapolis N. Pennsylvania Street Illinois Street Washington Street Massachusetts Avenue Corner College Virginia Avenue Delaware Street

Evansville Girl Sues Grandmother Estate for 2000

Elizabeth Haye now 12 sues the estate of her grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth Laurent in probate court, claiming forced labor around the Evansville home, deprivation of earnings, and improper dress as she was kept from friends. Rosa Schmidt is executrix. claim hinges on promised deed to a Third and Pine street home.

Elizabeth Laurent Rosa Schmidt Miss Haye St. Louis Laurent Evansville Robert Z. Jack Third and Pine Streets Haye Edmund D. Clark New Jersey Street John H. Eberwein

Saint Gaudens Exhibition Draws Wide Indiana Interest

The Saint Gaudens statuary exhibit at the Herron Art Institute grows to state wide interest with thousands engaging in ticket distribution and lectures. Visitors will view the display through January and February with the sculptures mounted on special pedestals and preserved for return to owners after touring.

Indianapolis Saint-Gaudens Herron Art Institute Art Association Herron Ciites Herron Institute Pictures the Art Association Institute

United Commercial Travelers Hold Sixth Annual Ball

More than 600 persons attended the sixth annual ball given by the United Commercial Travelers of Indianapolis at the German House Friday night. Those in charge were L. G. Adams L. H. Stradley A. A. Rumpler L. B. Pickett J. T. Gardener E. Taylor J. L. Hadley Joseph Swan Fred Lewis C. A. Machett P. J. O'Meara E. Johnson Arthur G. Alexander Herman J. Arens Charles A. Pattos J. C. Holmes and W. B. Long.

Uv. O. T United Commercial Travelers of Indianapolis German House L. G. Adams L. H. Stradley A. A. Rumpler L. B. Pickett J. T. Gardener E. Taylor J. L. Hadley Joseph Swan Fred Lewis C. A. Machett P. J. O'Meara E. Johnson Arthur G. Alexander Herman J. Arens Charles A. Pat‘tos J. C. Holmes W. B. Long

Social life at Fort Benjamin Harrison ball in Indianapolis

A soiree at Fort Benjamin Harrison drew many Indianapolis society figures with officers in full dress and Tenth regiment musicians. Guests included Gen. and Mrs. Charles Shaler and numerous local families. social plans feature upcoming visits and a December wedding.

Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Tenth Regiment Charles Shaler Hugh McGowan McGowan Louise McGowan Dorothy Richardson Charles Martindale Charley Williams Martha Foster Frederick Charlton

Prairie Remains Grounded as Tug Efforts Fail

The auxiliary cruiser Prairie with 100 marines and supplies for Nicaragua is stuck on a Fort Delaware mud bank. Ten tugs cannot move her. if she cannot be freed by the next high tide, the Dixie will remove cargo and men and proceed south.

Philadelphia Prairie Nicaragua Fort Delaware League Island Navy Yard Dixie

Mice Suspected in Fire at 192 Broadway Home

After investigation, authorities believe mice caused a Friday night fire at the home of P. Benjamin 192 Broadway. Neighbors found the blaze. no sign of burglary as burnt matches were found on a table where mice gnawed them. Loss estimated at about $2,000.

P. Benjamin Broadway Benjamins

Marion County Fish and Game Protective Meeting

The Marion County Fish and Game Protective association will hold its regular monthly meeting in room 12 state house at 8 oclock next Monday night. The meeting invites nonmembers and members to attend. Plans will be made for future work at the hatchery and important business for every fisherman in Marion county will be discussed.

Marion County Fish and Itjame Protective Association Statehouse Marion County

Ox Mall Clerks Hurt In A Wreck

Six mail clerks were injured when Pennsylvania train No. 24 east bound derailed near Lewisville Indiana. Injuries ranged from internal injury to a fractured leg. affected clerks included Otto Schoen and Howard D. McClellan of Indianapolis and others from St Marys Covington and St Paris. The wreck damaged two mail cars and demolished a depot. victims were cared for at a local hotel.

Lewisville Ind Pennsylvania Otto Schoen Howard D. McClellan Indianapolis W. F. MeckInturf St Marys W. F. Holtinger Covington A. L. Fox Robert B. Goode St. Paris Schoen Frank Skinner Lawson Columbus T. McGrew E. C. Smith

Free Thinkers in Convention at Claypool

A convention of the Indiana Secular association will open tonight in the palm room of the Claypool hotel and run through Sunday. The Free Thinkers plan to challenge orthodoxy as superstition and invite all to attend free of charge with sessions planned across Saturday night and Sunday. Notable speakers include Judge R. W. Tenney of Madison Wisconsin and a roster of national figures from Indianapolis Covington Muncie Chicago Minneapolis Lexington Dennison Attica Cincinnati.

Indiana Secular Association Claypool R. W. Tenney Madison Wis John B Glover Indianapolis David W. Sanders Covington Ind T. J. Bowles Muncie W. HH. Maple Chicago Larker H. Sercombe

Hillside Church Plans Large Scale Sunday Services

Hillside Christian church schedules double evening services at 6 40 and 8 15 as revival ends with Rev Clayton Trusty. The church expects Sunday school to exceed 301 and aims to boost the building fund from 6000. During revival 26 members joined and more will be received.

Hillside Christian Church Hillside Church C. M. Fillmore Clayton Trusty

Mother leaves baby and fails to return

Humane Inspector Gunstus attended at 5313 W Wilkins to remove a 3 month old baby left by Kate Horsemer. The child was taken to Hessie Ashcraft’s home, a sister of the mother, after the mother did not return.

Humane Gunstus W. E. Wright W. Wilkins Street Kate Horsemer Wright Hessie Ashcraft

Poor Girl Gets Third Degree in Police Custody

Miss Helen Sweeny of Brooklyn told police commissioner she was detained as a suspicious person and subjected to the third degree after being accused of theft. She says she pawned family heirlooms to help her family and reported the incident to the department head after release.

Helen Sweeny Brooklyn Miss Sweeny

Bridge Missing From Lick Creek Road Sparks Plans

County commissioners report no crew knowledge of the Lick Creek bridge disappearance from Bottom road earlier this week. A new bridge will be built or the road re-routed to allow another crossing.

Lick Creek

Charcoal Lozenges Claim To Cure Bad Breath

An ad praising Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a practical daily remedy for bad breath. It attributes breath issues to stomach imbalance and promotes charcoal as a stomach tonic and absorber. The copy notes the product costs 2 cents a box and offers a free sample from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Notice of appointment as executrix in Marion County Indiana

CORA B. BEDFORD has duly qualified as executrix of the estate of John C. Crimins, late of Marion County, Indiana. The estate is believed to be solvent. No. 3360.

John C. Crimins Marion County Indiana Cora B. Bedford

Tipsy Man Knocks at Wrong Door in Evansville Incident

A drunk man, Peter Ulrich, attempts to enter his neighbor's home at night in Evansville. He drops his shoes, injures himself, and is foiled by two officers who mistake his actions for burglary while he tries a door key. Ulrich confuses his own address, and the scene ends with his arrest and a humorous remark.

Evansville Ind Peter Ulrich Fulton Avenue Sunnyside Coal Company Ulrich Police

Secret spring in sugar trust scales revealed in New York trial

Richard A. Parr deputy collector testified in the United States Circuit Court about a hidden spring in government sugar scales at the Williamsburg docks. He described a bribery attempt by Oliver Spitzer, the dock superintendent, after Parr uncovered the fraud that reduced sugar weights. Parr and agents weighed bags again and found discrepancies.

New York Sugar Trust Richard A. Parr Treasury Department United States Circuit Court Oliver Spitzer Spitzer Williamsburg Parr Spresczinski Thomas D. Hyatt Clarence Lexow Spitger

Princess Waldemar Dies in Copenhagen

Princess Waldemar sister in law to the King died at 1 40 this afternoon after several days illness from inflammation of the lungs in Copenhagen. Her death ends a long royal line and follows illness reported earlier this week.

Waldemar Copenhagen Hmga

Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Geran Estate

In Marion County Probate Court November term 19. Notice is given that Elmer Wetzel as administrator of the estate of Stephen W. Geran absentee has filed final settlement and vouchers. A hearing will be held December ith car 19 at which heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Heirs must prove their heirship.

Stephen W. Geran Marion County Elmer Wetzel Mallen County

John R. Walsh in custody after appellate order

John R. Walsh lay critically ill at his Chicago home under constant guard by deputy U S marshals following a United States court of appeals order to take him into custody. He collapsed and remained bedridden as doctors tended him and guards maintained watch through the night and into the morning.

Chicago John R. Walsh United States Court of Appeals United States

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PaZO Ointment

Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. PaZO ointment offered at 50 cents with promise of full refund if not cured.

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