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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1909

Page

4

City Births And Deaths Record Listed For Day

City births include Thomas and Lillian McMeen a boy on 3104 Central avenue and many other couples naming newborns across streets such as Morris Avenue Sherman Avenue and Shelby Street. Deaths noted include Ella Johnson at 29 1626 Guffin Street and Minerva Adams at 42 W Twenty Eighth Street with gastroenteritis and tuberculosis among several others.

Thomas and Lillian McMeen Central Avenue Albert and Mary Priller Morris Street Bud and Bettie Corley Sherman Avenue John and Mamie Meeker Shelby Street Charlies and Mary Drager Hoyt Avenue Fred E Laura A. Click Addison Street Walter O Nellie S. Roach Washington Street Edward and Clara Enders Nelson Street Bim Josie Raymond S. Alabama Street Peter and Paulina Bova Harmon Birect Otto G Clara Montgomery Franklin E Miriam Brown New Jersey Russell M Nettie B. Seetis Talbott Avenue Wesley V Ida J. Leach Michigan Street Joseph A Ee D. Coy Columbia Avenue Cremmett Peiite Behymer Bastley Martha Haley E. St. Clair Street Aaron Rachel P. Goldstein Ank and Harriett Poggemeyer S. Nobile Street Ella Johnson Guffin Street Minerva Adams Twenty Eighth Street Annes Mary Schopp Central Insane Peeters Lancaster E. Washington Street Janine L. Smock Pennsylvania Street Elia N. Riddle Hillside Avenue Tiliie Merwin S. Capitol Avenue Lidy Matilda Felameier English Avenue Joras F. Parker Windsor Block Phuma A. Lohman E. Pratt Street Erisypelae

Woman Commits Suicide in Boarding House Dream Motive Hinted

Mary L. Roland, pretty young woman, killed herself by gas in a room at 260 Fourth Avenue boarding house. A friend, urged by an eerie dream, found her. Officials believe unemployment and poverty drove her to take the fatal action.

Fourth Avenue

Piles Cured At Home By New Absorption Method

A home treatment claim offers a cure for bleeding itching and protruding piles using a new absorption method. Interested readers are invited to send their address to receive instructions and a free trial sample with locality-based guidance and promises of immediate relief and permanence.

Death and poverty haunt a struggling Indianapolis family

A mother bedridden by illness and her husband with two children live in a damp basement near the Marion county courthouse. They migrated to Indianapolis with little funds, spent their last ten dollars on the room, and lack furniture, proper heating, and fresh air. One child died of consumption, and the family seeks a better cottage away from downtown. Major Escott of the Salvation Army has the family's name and address for those willing to help.

Marion County Indianapolis Salvation Army Major Escott Maj. Escott

White House yard tree blown down in storm

A large silver leaf maple in the White House grounds collapsed during a storm. The tree, with a hollow trunk, had stood for years and served as a shelter for many grey squirrels before the Civil War era.

White House Yard Washington Whitehouse

Detective Captain Bray Bray Mel Ill Long Time Popular in Indianapolis

Edward S Bray captain of detectives died at his home 1901 Ashland avenue just before 1 am Saturday. He was 39 and had served 15 years, rising from patrolman to captain. Loved by colleagues, he was gentle with prisoners and valued for his fairness. Born Mooresville Indiana 1869 he leaves wife and three sons Walker 12 Harry 8 John 6. He belonged to Scottish Rite Mason Red Men and other groups. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 pm with Scottish Rite in charge.

Edward S.bray Ashland Avenue Capt. Bray Police Department Bray Bookwalter Capt Mooresville Ind Walker Harry John Red Men

New Aeronautical Development Company Formed in Washington

The Aeronautical Development Company Limited was organized in Washington on February 13, aiming to handle airplanes parts and fixtures and push the commercial aeroplane business. An improved tetrahedron-type plane by Professor Alexander Graham Bell will be exhibited, with interest from Representative Butler Ames F L Rice Prof Bell and Emile Berliner among backers.

Washington Aeronautical Development Company Mmited New York Alexander Graham Bell Nova Scotia Butler Ames Massachusetts F. L. Rice Ludlow Emile Berliner

They Recommend Cascarens for Overnight Digestive Help

A promotional note urges use of Cascarets to ease stomach and bowel strain after overeating. Claiming relief occurs during sleep, it encourages taking the product tonight to feel better in the morning.

Clock Becomes Weapon in Stockyards Fight

A clock was used as a weapon when Fred Neal fought Tim Fell at the stockyards. Neal threw the clock, cutting Fell’s face, and was sent to the workhouse for 20 days. Fell was fined and costs after the altercation.

Fred Neal Neal Tim Fell Fell

Haag Drug Stores Offer Deep Discounts on Medicines and More

The Haag Drug Stores advertise low prices on patent medicines wines and liquors and tobacco. Customers can buy 74c dollar medicines three for $2 00 and 39c items three for $1 00. They stock tooth powders cigars and household sundries and operate at three downtown Indianapolis locations.

HAAG Hang Drug Pennsylvania Street Grand Opera House Linots Street Washington Street Massachusetts Avenue Corner College

Sheriff Sale Notices from Marion County Indiana 1909

Public sale notices issued by Sheriff Cob Woessner expose rents and profits for two Marion County real estates. First property in Lincoln Park addition lot 28 block 15 will be sold March 6 1909 to satisfy a decree for 63 89 plus costs. If needed fee simple will be offered. Second property Hubbard Park Heights lot 33 block 9 will be sold March 6 1909 to satisfy a decree for unpaid sums plus costs. Both sales occur at the Marion County Courthouse door between 10 am and 4 pm under no valuation law relief.

Circuit Court Marion County Indiana Archie Greathouse Rebelacher Stout Meridian Street Indianapolis Raliek Vo Jacob Etesa Superior Court Union Asphalt Construction Company Amos C. Weaver Court House Martindale Lincoln Park Acob Woessner G. L. Denny Samuel T. Miller Hubbard's Park Heights State of Indiana Cob Woessner Tattyn Ory Sford, aHieu Aetna Saving and Loan Association Richard Griffin Inana Lawa

Taxes for 1908 Notice in Marion County Indiana

Notice to taxpayers that the tax dupri for 1908 has been received and that the author will attend the County Treasurer's Office in Indianapolis to receive taxes due. Includes the rates of taxation per 100 dollars for 1908.

Marion County Indiana Indianapolis Law Directa

Partisan moves delay public accounting reform in Indiana

The text criticizes a proposed state public accounting bill. It argues Republicans would control a new inspector board, weakening executive power. Democrats are urged to adopt a caucus approach to pass reforms. The piece portrays graft concerns and partisan tactics shaping the bill’s fate.

Merchants’ Association House Senate Nto Republictmn Indiana

The Wagon Market Ad by Rouse Bros

The Wagon Market ad by Rouse Bros at 13 Kentucky Ave lists prices for hay and grains. Corn Shelled Oat 3-52853c. Wheat Oats 13.00 14.00. Timothy 12.00 13.00. New Clover 10.00 11.00. Mixed Hay 10 12. Wheat Straw 6.00 86.50. Oats Straw 0.50 6.50.

Rouse Bros Kentucky Ave

Property Repairs and Dwellings Listed on Jefferson Avenue Area

Local notices list multiple property repairs and building work. Items include repairs on John C. Scheter’s address N81-A8, a $900 job. John Dickert’s two story frame at 1836 N. New Jersey St. for $34,500. Fred C. Smock’s walk and dwelling at Twenty first Street and Central Ave for $5,500. move of a frame from Washon and Blackford to 131 First Street for $1,000. remodel of Trout on W. Washington Street. and Moeller frame dwelling at 183-88 Keystone Ave for $1,000.

Bellsra V Twenty-first Street Central Ave Cal Petty Washon Blackford First Street I. E. Morrison Washington Street F. Moeller Awelling Keystone Avenue

James Vansycle Found Dead at Home

James Vansycle was found dead in his bed at his home on Kentucky Avenue. He was 59 years old and appears to have died of heart disease.

James Vansycle Kentucky Avenur Mr. Vansycle

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