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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
3
A 1910 New York feature notes women spent about 500000 on cigarettes last year and will spend even more, as the fashion of smoking grows among socialite buyers. It describes cigarette cases, jeweled accessories, and the trend toward stylish, costly smoking habits among women.
Police found James Callahan intoxicated in the west end. Mayor McCarty ordered him hauled to jail in the hose wagon after a police court hearing. Callahan pleaded guilty to a $1 fine with costs. a half full whisky flask was seen on the mayor’s desk earlier. He requested a drink as he left, but the mayor offered coffee instead.
Denver, Feb 17 In a landmark Denver deal the United Cigar Stores company of New York secured a ten year lease on the southeast corner of Sixteenth and Curtis Streets known as the Cass Graham block. The total lease value is 410000 with net 41 dollars per year to the property owners after taxes and maintenance are paid by the lessee.
The Grams presents Dazie and company in a unique pantomime blending dainty dancing and tragedy about an artist who loves a flower girl. Performances include "All I want Is My Honey Boy" and more. The Sporting Deacon stars William H. Turner at the Park for three days. Park stock company plans a post season run with top performers and lavish staging.
Madame Sissieretta Jones stars in a Park show titled A Trip to Africa backed by the Black Patti Musical Comedy company billed as the strongest Afro-American troupe yet assembled. Co-star Jolly John Larkins plays Ras Jenkins and King Ras tus with a large supporting cast including Edward Dorsey Sarah Green Byrd Will Cook and Ada Alexander.
The Majestic theater hosts a week of performances by the Forepaugh stock company featuring the popular drama St Elmo. The play, long discussed and now adapted faithfully from the book, promises strong situations and broad appeal to both regular theatergoers and casual audiences.
The Forepaugh management presents St Elmo with complete scenic investiture and dramatic potency. It is described as the most popular success of the season and a thoroughly artistic realization of the powerful story that has thrilled millions.
Indiana Kokomo Andrew Carnegie to donate 1500 to aid a 3000 organ purchase for Markland avenue M E church. Marion governor Marshall pardons William Fisher from county jail who was jailed for bootlegging after April conviction and a petition from jurors and officials. Loganport Mary Landis mother of Federal Judge Landis is critically ill. Jeffersonville William Cisco arraigned on grand jury indictment for poolroom operation and posts 500 bond. Evansville Emmet Owen and Rey Anderson in Dubois county quarrel and shoot each other, both expected to die. Muncie Ray Fulks held at Norfolk on navy desertion charge, father seeks senator’s help.
W T Cowgill, United States commissioner at Kenna, was accused by Kenna church members of entering saloons and drinking. In a trial before Judge W H Pope, Cowgill proved he never drank more than one drink at a time and was never seen intoxicated. Pope admonished that no public officer should take anything stronger than water.
Davis W. Howard of Lafayette dies in Oakland Oregon after paralysis. Born August 23, 1820 in Easton Massachusetts he moved to Lafayette in 1858 and worked in the shoe trade until 1890. He passed away February 5 while under care of his son E Norman Howard. Burial held in Oakland Oregon.
Goldin May Simmonds files suit in Columbus against Western Union Telegraph Company seeking 100 damages. The case alleges a telegram informing her father of his mother’s death was held at the North Madison office, delaying delivery after other messages.
Ossian Ind Feb 17 Chris Burns plea guilty to giving liquor to a 15 year old boy and pays a 20 dollar fine plus costs. Lawrence Prough charged with the same offense is discharged. Whisky said to have been bought from a druggist.
Matthew Lawton of Millville, while himself critically ill with appendicitis, jumped to the horses heads and halted a runaway sleigh dragging Dr. Everett of Millville near Bloomsburg Pa. Both men reached the hospital with urgent operating room ready. Lawton escaped without apparent ill effects from the ordeal.
Bloomington, Feb 17. Fire destroyed the Phi Gamma Delta house on Indiana University grounds, causing about 12000 dollars in losses. The blaze started from a defective chimney. Heavy snow delayed the fire department. Robinson B. Payton, a Rochester student, was seriously burned while aiding the Flames.
Peru Ind Feb 17 John E Dukes of Peru has been sued for breach of promise at Rockford Col b Miss Lyon a spinster 35 years of age in the sum of 5200 The complaint says the day was set for the wedding and everything in readiness when the prospective groom called her by telephone and said the wedding was all off but refused to state his reasons Miss Lyons therefore wants 40 to pay for her trousseau and 35 for salve over the wound in her heart
An old medical ad promotes Murax compound with Buchu and gin as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims early use prevents chronic rheumatism diabetes and Bright's disease, detailing dosage and signs of kidney trouble.
Transfers recorded include security Trust Company to John W Bramwood for vacant lots in Shover's addition near Capitol and Senate avenues with 1200 dollars. Eliza Fleming to Harry Miller for a 49 by 120 feet lot in Fleming Place. numerous guardian, trustee, and individual transfers for parcels in Davis Sugar Grove, North Indianapolis, Bell's subdivision, and other additions. Total transfers listed amount to 32000.30 dollars.
A quip about a suffrage group causes humor as a character notes his wife recently joined the club, implying forthcoming trouble for the organization. The exchange hints at social tensions surrounding women's voting rights.
A New York sailor entered Shipping Commissioner Elting’s office to sign for the schooner George W. Grant bound Perth Amboy to Hampton Roads. His fore head and ears bore flower tattoos. He joked about drink and his girl loving violets and daisies, comparing his figurehead to his courage at sea. The deputy asked if blue Peter meant distress, and he answered that he sails or seeks aid. He vows to quit rum when thinking of his girl.
Noblesville Indiana February 17 John Passwater a local farmer visited a horse sale and left his new overcoat on a rack at a restaurant. Upon returning the coat had vanished and an old worn garment remained. Passwater suspects a deliberate coat swap and seeks the wearer of his new coat.
A nostalgic piece extols plump figures as desirable and social triumphs. It explains digestion, blood and nerve function as weight control, then promotes a tonic blend with tincture cadomene and essences to add flesh. Readers are urged to take doses with meals and water.
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