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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
3
An article extols the standard remedy Peruna as effective against la grippe catarrhal illness. It cites testimonials from the public, noting quicker recovery and mitigated after effects, including a Chicago firefighter who reports regained strength in two weeks after using Peruna.
Diamond Indiana reduced town salaries after saloons quit. The town marshal’s pay dropped from 60 to 20 dollars as the position was not needed constantly. Dave Campbell resigned after two years, Jesse Cowens, formerly marshal and now in the livery business, was appointed. All officers’ salaries were cut midterm, funded previously by saloon license fees.
The American Cans swept the Centuries to finish first with top team and individual honors. They posted scores of 911 908 927 averaging 915 while Charlie Bumb had 253 188 222 for a 214 series. Other results include Kahns over Laycocts Lillys vs Parrys and Antlers led by Baby Lamb with 256.
A very large bald eagle was killed on Aaron Shaum's farm on the Michigan road east of South Bend after attempting to fly away with a lamb in its talons. The incident occurred near Goshen on February 16.
Col and Mrs W J Durbin have moved from their farm west of Fairview Rushville to Norfolk Virginia where they will locate after selling the property to William Van Deventer.
A prominent medical man claims a simple home formula cures any cough within five hours. The laxative tonic cough syrup uses one half ounce fluid bark, one ounce tar, and a tea spoonful taken four times daily, promising fast relief and better sleep.
Twenty patients at the Longcliff asylum presented a farce The Spelling School to about 450 inmates in the institution's concert hall. Dr Slick, president of the board of trustees, said the patients acted like sane people and would have seemed normal to an outsider.
The Indianapolis A C and the Battery A fives meet tonight at Curtis Armory on Sixteenth Street and Senate Avenue. Both teams hold solid records and appear evenly matched based on recent games.
Owen Mo Ran of England and Tommy Langdon of Philadelphia met in a six round bout at the Washington Sporting Club last night with Mo Ran having the advantage throughout the contest.
An elderly resident of En Island passed away at the age of 100. The death was reported locally with notes on a long life spanning a century. Details on surviving family or funeral arrangements were not provided in the readable text.
Greencastle Ind Feb 16 Francis M Lyon served as special judge in the divorce of Lucinda Hanlon of Danville from Benjamin Hanlon. The court granted the divorce and the property settlement was arranged outside the court. This marked the plaintiff’s third divorce and second from the same husband.
Justice Kinney, after assessing a Crawfordsville livery barn fire that killed ten of its twenty four horses, recounted a remarkable incident. A terrified mare escaped the blaze but later returned to the burning building and perished in her stall. Another rescued horse briefly reentered the barn before final saving.
Adam Tyler, eighty, longtime resident and former warden of the Indiana State Prison south at Jeffersonville now reformatory, died at his Georgetown home. He is survived by his wife and eleven children William Clovis Tyler Charles Tyler Millard Tyler Huron Tyler Adam Tyler Noble Tyler Frank Tyler Mrs Belle Harmon Mrs Bertha Merriwether Miss Katie Tyler all of Georgetown and surrounding areas.
Fred A. Likely formerly of Mooresville and connected with the Indianapolis exchange was elected secretary of the Minneapolis stock exchange. He moved to Minneapolis last fall and edits Finance and Commerce, the financial daily for Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Mooresville Indiana February 16 The Indianapolis Cloverdale Terre Haute Traction company says bids will be sought soon for the first division of the line from Mooresville to Cloverdale about six miles in length.
Boonville Indiana February 16 A farmer James M Hays living near Millieburg sues for divorce claiming his wife chased him with a butcher knife saying she would cut his throat The suit filed by attorney Lenpha Folsom notes the 1902 marriage and requests legal separation
An advertisement touts a home remedy for kidney and bladder complaints. It instructs buyers to mix Buchu Balmwort and Sarsaparilla and to take a teaspoon after meals plus at night, with ample water, claiming endorsement by a renowned urinary specialist Gaut. The copy notes symptoms and urges trial.
New York February 16 Christy Mathewson top Giants pitcher threatens to quit baseball unless paid 8000 for the coming season. He says he is the best on the club and will not accept less than any other player. He may leave the game though he has begun coaching Harvard pitchers.
The Kentucky Sales Company's fifth annual winter trotter auction in Lexington, Kentucky sold 76 head on the first day, bringing $16,185 total and an average of $213 per animal. The sale highlighted strong demand and solid prices for the early session.
The Indianapolis Y M C A opened its new building on Monday night with a 7 15 reception. About 100 people gathered as the lights came on at 7 5, then toured the facility and heard E E Stacy speak. Secretary Godard received a golden horseshoe gift inscribed with wishes from Capt. Wallace Foster.
Catcher Mike Kahoe, once on the ineligible list for playing against Chicago’s Logan Squares, is restored to good standing by the National Commission. He was fined 200 dollars, but 150 dollars were remitted as he promised better conduct in the future.
In Memphis on February 16 reports confirm details of Chappelle signing with the Boston Nationals. The move ends doubt as fans hear the public cry directed toward the president, signaling official confirmation.
The council approved 2400 for a new fire truck to replace one wrecked in a collision with a Pennsylvania train. It also authorized 1400 in city aid to the Nelson shelter house and granted access to shelter house inmates by police. An ordinance proposed four police substations and 5000 for their equipment, plus 12000 to bulge bridges over the canal at Thirtieth Street and Pleasant Run near Emerson Avenue.
The Brooklyn squad led by manager Lumley and players Whitey Alper, Jimmy Pastorius, Bell, Jimmy Sebring, and Burch passed through Cincinnati yesterday on their way to Hot Springs to begin spring training.
Joseph H Campbell died at 10 30 p m Monday night at the Methodist hospital from a liver affection. An operation was performed Saturday. He leaves a widow and two sons. The body will be taken to Shelbyville for burial.
A Chestnut street milliner credits her success to a series of "hat rules" printed in large red letters framed above a shop mirror. The admonitions discourage wearing certain hat styles with specific facial features and figures, shaping customers' choices at her Philadelphia shop.
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