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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
3
Doctors favor neutralizing mixtures over pepsin for chronic indigestion as the stomach’s acidity and intestinal alkalinity affect digestion. A home neutralizing formula with sodium phosphate essence of Sealmint baking soda is proposed, claiming quick relief from gas and potential cure in two to three weeks.
In Delphi Indiana a double wedding followed a divorce granted last week in Tippecanoe county circuit court. Ottie M Hufford and Abraham F Hufford wed while Ottie had just custody and alimony arrangements for five children from her prior marriage to Benjamin F Hufford. Benjamin then married Mrs Davis, widow, as did Abraham to Ottie’s former husband. The licenses were arranged by cousins, suggesting a pre arranged, mutual consent sequence.
The Fairview Settlement carnival at Tomlinson hall served a home cooked chicken dinner from 11 to 2 on Wednesday, drawing more diners than any prior fund raiser. Over 240 meals fed at noon on Tuesday raised 91 dollars, with 23 dollar checks from Schnull & Co employees, the German Ladies Aid society, and Queen Esther chapter Order of the Eastern Star.
Alvarado Vorhis of Goshen Indiana sues Kate Vorhis of Syracuse for divorce after a brief marriage begun October 7, 1908 and a recent separation. He cites cruel treatment and name calling over six days.
Mrs. Anna Riddle died suddenly at her home 1955 Hillside avenue on Tuesday after a period of critical illness. She was the wife of J. D. Riddle and the attendants had left the room before her death.
Connersville Indiana February 13 land transaction concluded when George Hultz of Glenwood sold Edward Foster 96 acres in Rush county at 140 dollars an acre. The sale showcases a valuable rural parcel drawing attention from Fayette and Rush counties.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a trusted laxative used by millions in the United States. It cites high daily purchase rates, years of use, and extensive spending on promotion, then warns of imitators and counterfeiters threatening the brand’s goodwill and profits.
An ad extols Cascarets as time tested and reliable medicine for digestive health. It emphasizes cleansing effect on the digestive canal, bowel exercise, and safeguards for children, claiming vegetable composition and parmless safety.
An advertisement cautions buyers about dishonest sales pitches and fake “Just as Good” claims. It promotes Sterling Remedy Company Cascarets as genuine, notes the West Pocket box as a selling point, and asks ten cents in stamps as a token of faith to receive a free trinket with each purchase.
Mrs. Albert Lieber hosted a high tea for eighty at her N Meridian home honoring Edith Lieber with assistance from Mrs. L. P. Lane of Zanesville. Gov. Marshall and Mrs. Marshall received guests as social events continued with bridge parties and a euchre gathering hosted by Miss Minnie Hilgenberg. Several bank officers reported February 1909 statements, with loans, deposits, and reserve details for multiple Indiana banks including the Capital National Bank and Fletcher National Bank.
Clinton County voters approve the dry option by a majority of 3,005 in yesterday's election. The only saloon in Frankfort will close, ending local alcohol service.
Jennie Pepper, a 6 year old daughter of Isaac Pepper living at 219 Ex 1st Street on the ground floor, awakened her father early today and warned him the room was full of gas. He opened the windows and moved to another room, saving a score of people from danger.
The body of Gilbert Beebe Manlove formerly an Indianapolis attorney now resident in Chicago was buried at Crown Hill cemetery Tuesday George J Marott delivered an eloquent tribute at the grave He leaves two brothers and three sisters Mr Manlove was born in Milton Indiana and died suddenly from heart disease in Chicago on Saturday
Harold Deardon a four year old from Brockton traveled alone for two days reaching Boston by trolley and an elevated train before ending up in a home for lost children restoring his family’s relief and the city’s attention to child safety.
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