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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
10
A home remedy for indigestion proposes a half pint mix of sodium phosphate, essence of sealmint, baking soda, and water. Two teaspoons before meals aim to reduce fermentation and regulate bowels, promising immediate relief with a three week course for complete cure.
Milwaukee December 17 A large touring car plunged into the river at Oneida street when a bridge opened to allow a steamer to pass. Oscear Z Bartlett and H J Salliday died after being thrown from the car while Albert Kuntz disappeared beneath it, presumed buried. The Iowa crew assisted rescue efforts.
The Indianapolis Cloverdale Vincennes Traction Co plans a 26 mile link from Mooresville to Cloverdale with Chicago backing and Indianapolis officers. A contract for the first segment is to be bid in ten days, connecting at Mycorsville with the Martinsville Indianapolis line. Capital stock is 100000 in 1000 shares. 995 shares held by Dudley H. Jackson as trustee are nonassessable. Officers include E W Banman president W T De Vor vice president and Dudley H Jackson secretary treasurer. Other incorporators are Henry O Sandusky and William C Hall Jr.
O. P. Smith a prominent labor leader in the recent campaign has spent several days in Indianapolis. He will aid organized workers during the upcoming legislative session, lending influence to their legislative interests.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a life saver for constipation and liver troubles. It claims tens of thousands suffer from unsafe bowels and liver health and asserts Cascarets regulate and restore nature, with millions using the product.
Princeton Indiana December 17 Chief of police Skelton and Prosecutor McGary head to Brownsville Texas to arrest Henry E Agar former state representative long mourned as dead for nearly two years. Agar believed dead after river disappearance faced embezzlement charges of 125000 and used alias R A Connor in San Benito Texas. Police uncover forged notes tied to his enterprises and insurance disputes. Captured in Harlingen Texas Agar awaits return to Princeton with officials.
Lewis Bowman of Wayne county introduces a bill to create an agricultural school there. Trustees back the measure, proposing a 5 cent tax levy per $100 of taxables. Trustees would direct, county superintendent unaffiliated as president ex officio. Profits from a farm college would fund a permanent improvement fund under the proposal.
The funeral of George W. Spahr, prominent attorney, who died while addressing a G A R meeting, will be at 2 PM Thursday at his late residence 1716 Ashland Ave. The Union Veteran Legion and G A R posts will conduct the service.
In Columbia City Indiana 600 Democrats attended a Democratic love feast banquet and farewell reception for Governor-elect Thomas LR Marshall. Speeches were given by Marshall Flack Hall Cyrus Cline Luke H Wrigley and Edward Hoffman. A church reception honored Mrs Marshall with a silver salad spoon set and the couple will depart January for Indianapolis.
Mason M Wilson, heir of a Philadelphia family, defies his mother and relatives to marry Nellie M Kernan, a store worker. At 22, Wilson says he will wed regardless of threats of misinheritance and even plans to marry in Camden if needed. Kernan confirms they intend to marry after several months of acquaintance.
The legislative board of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of Indiana will meet in Indianapolis on January 6 to name a state chairman and outline policies to push for enactment in the upcoming legislative session.
Capt. John F. Seymour head of the Wells Frargu detective service has been offered the job to succeed William J. Biggy as chief of police in San Francisco.
The Indianapolis Improved Order of Red Men convenes to choose a site for a new building with a plan to lease the first floor as a modern theater. A 2,500 seat venue is proposed, aiming to attract David Belasco who offers a ten year lease, while the grand lodge meets.
Miss Stella Braden, daughter of Mrs. James Braden of Irvington, wed Mr. Jesse Lincoln Brady of Rensselaer, Ind. Guests included Mrs. Braden Romaine Braden and Mr and Mrs Norman B Braden. Brady will be at home after Jan 1 in Rensselaer. Social notices list numerous club entertainments and debutante Miss Dorothy Richardson honored by W H Coleman invites. Five Hundred host Anastasia Frommeyer. various club gatherings at homes on Senate Avenue and Irvington. June 1910 Manual Training class party planned. Columbia club marked twentieth anniversary with banquet.
Bargain display of toy sweepers from 25c to 19¢. Mechanical toys and steam attachments priced from 19¢ upward. Iron toys include hook and ladder fire engines and patrols at $1.50. Automobiles adjustable for children at $7.50. Hand cars for three year olds from $1.50.
In a 12 minute noon reception, President Roosevelt greeted chorus girls awaiting engagements in Washington. He spoke warmly, shared personal topics with Bishop Alfred Harding, and joked about a Harvard athlete who beat Yale. The scene drew chatter among reporters and curious onlookers.
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