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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
3
An appeal warns against cheap imitations sold as as good as Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. It cites health dangers, notes the original formula dates fifty years, and asserts only the bottle and label can be copied, urging consumers to avoid dishonest firms selling substitutes.
Fraud warnings about counterfeits of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey printed to help customers avoid fake bottles. Advises verify genuine amber bottle with Old Chemists Head seal and full size label. States medicine status, warns against refilled bottles, and provides company address in Rochester New York for a medical book and authentic purchase guidance.
Officials and Strathman family search for Julius Warren a young man last seen hunting near Danville Indiana after breakfast Saturday. He left north with a gun and broke fast at a Danville restaurant. No further word or sign has been found despite extensive searching and police aid.
A damaged page fragment lists gift ideas to please relatives and a class conversation. It mixes items like a pearl necklace, lace handkerchiefs, gloves, and a silver bridle, with stray literary notes about readings and celebrations. The text also mentions a parade reading ban and a Pittsburgh visit, all from a Youngstown Vindicator snippet.
Richmond officials push to finish the municipal electric plant as costs rise beyond initial plans while private rivals cut prices. State figures show private plants cheaper per light than Richmond, New Albany and Jeffersonville. The city expects improvements to help meet private competition and handle more business. Investment to date is 225000 dollars as the private firm rebuilds and hints at further offers within a year.
Special to The Sam New York Det 14 Yesterday afternoon at Lake Success Long Island TW K Vanderbilt Jr narrowly escaped death as his racing automobile on the shore broke a front axle. The car skidded and overturned throwing him into the lake. He sank briefly but rose and swam to shore. The chauffeur clung to the seat and was not seriously injured.
Funeral services for Col. Isaac D Worral formerly of 2020 New Jerney street will be held Sunday at 10 am. He died at his daughter Mrs G W Edwards home in Spencer Indiana. Burial will be in Bloomington. He was years old. He leaves two sons and one daughter.
A promotional piece urges readers to address stomach disorders with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It extols digestion aids as non medicines that work when the stomach refuses to digest food, touting ingredients like pepain and diastase and endorsing claims from physicians.
Promises proven by neighbors who used Quaker Herb remedies for rheumatism stomach liver kidney and catarrh. Weber’s Drug Store invites talks with a famed scientist who validates the products as guaranteed and money back if unsatisfied. Mail orders available with charges paid. Quaker Herb Extract $1 per bottle and 3 for $2.50. Quaker Oil of Balm eases rheumatic pain headaches toothaches earaches quickly at a small price.
Chicago Dec. A newsboy Abe Komle was stabbed in the head with an umbrella by George Dunraven 56 after the boy applauded a turn Dunraven disapproved. The umbrella pierced the eye and brain. the boy died en route to hospital. Dunraven arrested by Officer Edward Wagner.
A trove of brief items notes social gatherings and appointments. Col Elmer E Elipworth WW RC and other groups plan Friday activities, while Charles Treadway is reinstated as lieutenant by the Board of Safety. Church auxiliaries, a cloak store sale, and university scholarships appear among the weekend notices along with a coroner’s telegram about James H Johnston and a Druids’ Richmond dedication trip.
The Fashion Department announces a daily feature in which ten scent themed patterns are described and offered for postpaid purchase. Readers may obtain a single pattern for ten cents by sending the payment, pattern name, and their full name and address to the Fashion Department.
Advertisement for a boxed plaited seve gored skirt pattern Paris No. 18, with long and round lengths, suitable for day or evening wear. Describes fabrics, seam treatments, and yardage requirements by waist size and fabric width, price 10 cents. Includes pattern sizing 22 to 42 inches and variations for medium sweep and long straight lines.
Special to the Sum Toronto dispatch notes Mrs Feathers ton Osler attaining her 100th birthday. She is the mother of Dr William Osler famed for a harsh view on usefulness after 100 years. Relatives say she remains active and valued. She has four sons a daughter and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
W H Leedy grand scribe publishes a neatly arranged report of the November Indiana grand lodge session. The document contains interesting data on the order in the state and its proceedings.
Rail timetable snippet shows Cincinnati Hamilton and Dafton offices with departures to Indianapolis from various stations and times. It lists Springfield division routes to Indianapolis and Chicago via various connections, with noted stations and times though multiple OCR errors obscure some details.
The first English school teacher, Thomas G. Tibbey of London, arrived in Indianapolis on Thursday with Supt N Kenday, visiting several public schools and noting salaries similar to those in London. He will remain through the week, with more English educators due to arrive later.
A notice to citizens and voters of the Sixth Ward Center Township Marion County Indiana that Albert Soltau will apply to the Marion County Board of Commissioners in their January term 1907 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors malt spirituous vinous and ale in quantities under five gallons with the right to allow consumption on premises located at 43d att one located in Percy sub division in the city of Indianapolis known as Oblaa street GEO. WE KILINGER.
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