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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1910
Page
3
Waterloo Indiana report describes Mrs Andrew Solgard struck by lightning during a storm while with Mrs Anderson. She suffered long term cold sensitivity on the right side and a 15 inch tree image appeared on her back as her body was prepared for burial. The tree was identified by her husband.
Kempton Indiana expects a big industry as Home Canning company files incorporation with 20000 capital stock. L L Cook is president Edward Daniels vice president and P O Duncan secretary treasurer. The plant will likely process sweet corn and pumpkins this season, not tomatoes, due to a weak local crop.
Marion Ind February 8 Fireman Biggerstaff of the W Fourth Street station saved a farmer’s wife from serious injury when a runaway horse bolted toward the courthouse square. The buggy struck an iron post in front of the station and the farmer and his wife tumbled onto the pavement as the horse spooked. The fireman grabbed the bridle just before the horse moved again, preventing further harm.
An old newspaper snippet touts a patent remedy claiming to cure kidney disorders. It urges readers with symptoms to mix ingredients like buchu and oil of sandalwood, shake well, and drink. warns to begin medicine promptly if symptoms persist.
The Rand Opera House features the Six Musical Cuttys and a string of vaudeville acts led by Valerie Bergere in The Sultan’s Favorite, with acrobatics by Martinettie and Sylvester. Park Theater presents Arizona, a Western drama of the Eleventh Cavalry with Roy Gordon and Maud Truax, plus Forepaugh Stock’s Girls exploring modern life and independence.
A California wife explains how quitting coffee and using Postum improved her nerves and weight, and helped her insomnia. She cites a guest who stopped headaches after avoiding coffee, and notes her husband sleeps better after returning to Postum. The letter ends with a note that new letters appear periodically and are genuine.
The production earns commendation for careful staging with Miss Spinney Miss Baker and Miss Coventry delivering strong performances as the three girls and Mr Arnold and 8 F Cairns as two of the leading men. Charles Newsom serves as janitor and Francis Kirk plays George H Sprague. Henrieta Vaders shines as Lucile Purcette the elocutionist. Next week Under Southern Skies and the following week The Marriage of Kitty will be staged.
The Colonial presents the Fred Karno London Comedy company in A Night in an English Music Hall with English actors and pantomime elements. The show features Allied box-stage mischief, a riotous lineup including Albert Weston as the inebriate swell, Robbie Lewis the bad boy, Alt Reeves as manager, and a varied cast with song, dance, and a Guatemala Marimba band. Newbold and Carroll perform an Angling party sketch, and Miss Francesca Redding stars in Honora. The program ends with Kinescope pictures.
The Empire theater launches a two part program billed as Sam T Jackish featuring Abe Leavitt style comedy in A Midnight Spree and Teddy in the Jungle with lions tigers and bears. The show includes a blackface clog dance by Charles Allman and Rose McFarland and ends with a women's wrestling match between Miss Cora Livingston and Miss Hastings with a disputed finish and a cash forfeit.
WED BEFORE HER HUSBAND GOT NORGE LAPORTH Ind Feb. Mrs Charlotte Taylor of Gelion filed in Berrien County Michigan circuit court to annul her marriage to Melvin B Lyon of Indianapolis on Aug. 37, 1908. She says she married Henry W Taylor on Nov 16 190 and lived with him until 195. Alleged lack of support caused her to abandon Taylor and move to Indianapolis. Taylor sued for divorce in Van Buren County Michigan. A bill was served in Indianapolis. Taylor learned Lyon was not actually divorced. Taylor left Lyon after learning the mistake.
Martinsville Indiana hosts a house warming dinner for Mr and Mrs James Percy two miles east of town marking the opening of a modern county home. Guest of honor is Mrs Nancy Hoffman from Gower Missouri with 46 at the tables enjoying a menu featuring a 90 pound turkey baked ham and roast beef and accompanying dishes.
A Marion police beat stretches from Twentieth to Forty eighth streets and east to city limits, with A G Ham covering the South Marion district. The tight, extensive patrol area highlights the demanding nature of policing in the city. A separate probate notice in Marion County informs Verdi Smithson of a real estate sale complaint filed January 1, 1910, with court action set for April 4, 1910, at Indianapolis Court House.
A Rushville, Indiana farmer in Rush County reports spotting a loose grasshopper in his Andersonville area field during the latter part of last week. He believes the sighting indicates an early spring.
Browning admits engagement to the visiting widow after being questioned by Greening. Greening asks how he knew she was the perfect match for an old bachelor, and Browning responds that she told him.
A humorous vignette describes a cat surveying its reflection in a water bucket after a rough night. The animal shows one ear lost, one eye closed, thirteen gashes, part of the lower jaw missing, and whisker stumps, while the narrator revels in the mischief.
Muriel reveals she fell silent after Joe asked to marry him. Gladys questions the reaction, and Muriel asserts silence acts as consent in their exchange.
F. H. Branbury of Purdue University and Miss Christine Bickle were married in England recently. Branbury works with the Acheson Ollday Company at Niagara Falls, N. C., and he said they will soon return to Niagara Falls for residence.
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