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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
2
Claims Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges from Stuart Co. purify the stomach and stop foul odors. The ad touts charcoal from willow with honey, priced at % cents per box, promising relief after meals and at bedtime. Readers are urged to request a free trial mailing to F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
Chicago Feb 13 Charley Murphy release reveals inside history on Ian Johnson amid the AL executive and Cubs controversy. Murphy says Johnson believes he rules baseball, but he is a hired clerk of the magnates with vested interests and a new law reportedly in preparation.
An aggressive sales pitch promises to kill germs that prey on life and purify the blood. It urges readers to put artificial nerve force into nerves and brain to gain strength and power.
A persuasive letter offers a free course of treatment claimed to cure deep seated kidney stomach and lung troubles and other diseases. It cites testimonials from Mrs N W Bowden Harrisburg and Hannah Peters and urges readers to write for a diagnostic course to be sent without payment.
Two hundred fifty guests attended the elaborate Lawrence reception and dance at the Claypool hotel on Friday night. Decorations were artistic and supper was served in the palm room. Guests included Mrs. Dora Longsdorfe of Boston and Mrs. Tyner of Greenfield with numerous Indiana acquaintances.
A series of Sunday services and talks across churches features Darwin themed addresses at All Souls Unitarian and Tabernacle Presbyterian, a sermon at Seventh Presbyterian on The Art of Discovering Men, and Lincoln birth celebrations at Fletcher Place M E. A Broadway M E banquet and Hiawatha music follow a Young People mass meeting.
Sunday morning sermons at First Baptist and Home Presbyterian outline topics Life and Immortality and A Flashlight or the Problem of Faith. Evening talks, choir, and sermons on topics including Wil God Punish Sin and A Whi... (text cut) Public notices invite attendance and note pews are free. Multiple church activities span Sunday to next week with meetings of auxiliaries and boards.
Walton L. Dynes elected Friday as president of the Indianapolis Commercial Club. R. G. McClure remains secretary with Andrew Smith as treasurer. R. P. Hilleary and Sol S. Kiser serve as first and second vice presidents.
Barry Hazell was found dead in his room at 406 Spring Street Friday night. Police say he had been dead for several hours. autopsy to be performed by Coroner Blackwell to determine the cause, suspected apoplexy.
An advertisement touts Tobacco Kills Psy-To-Quit as a plant based secret aid for women to quit smoking. It promises no after effects and a free trial package by mailing name and address to Rogers Rug and Chemical Co. in Cincinnati Ohio.
Benjamin B. Hurtig, a leading theatrical manager in the burlesque wing, died at his home in New York City after a three year battle with a malignant tumor near the heart. Despite prognosis, he remained cheerful and continued to oversee his theater ventures until his death.
Ignatius E. McNamee of Notre Dame won first place in the intercollegiate oratorical contest held at Trm linion hall Friday night. Jeannette Fennimore of Earlham placed second with The Social Revolution. Walter H. Linn of Wabash ranked third with Democracy and the Individual. Tie for fourth between Harriet Elliott of Hanover and F. W. Westhafer of DePauw. Elliott spoke In the Shadow of Prison Walls. Westhafer spoke The New Reform of Freedom. Fifth went to D. F. Robinson of Butler. sixth to Howard C. Whitcomb of Franklin. Judges on manuscript were Thwing, Bolton, Schelling. delivery judges were Miller, Woollen, and McKnight.
A Wisconsin woman reports relief after switching from coffee to Postum for over a year. She describes her husband’s severe sick headaches and her stomach acidity improving and notes Postum tastes like mild java when prepared as directed. The testimonial, attributed to Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan, references well known health literature.
Seven lives lost as the Penguin of the Union Steamship Company of Wellington wrecks on Cape Terawhiti rocks in a gale. Some passengers and crew saved, sixty seven missing presumed dead. ship a total loss.
Governor Marshall sends a message to the legislature inviting Vice President C. W. Fairbanks, who retires March 4, to address the body. The governor favors two fitting welcomes for Fairbanks, and the senate has acted favorably on the suggestion.
Franklin Van Camp is kept at head of club after a re election for president as members commend his prior work and expect continued results. W N Healing named vice president to succeed. Bert Adams re elected secretary and Horace Smith continues as treasurer.
Gov. Hughes appeared in riding attire at the troop B academy in Albany New York last night mounting George H Dunnell s horse Northland and riding a gallop around the ring The governor said any man who could ride the GOP elephant could ride anything and noted he rode a goat in Syracuse
Linson Hall arrived tonight and is quartered at Denison. He spoke briefly about upcoming events and plans while in town.
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