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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
2
Seenator McCullough introduces a bill to preserve all ballots to aid investigations in case of court challenges. The measure aims for fair play and passes easily despite Republican opposition in the senate. Senator Cox and Senator Kistler debated the bill.
A lively Milton scene saw 12 wagon loads of hogs from the eastern township pass through town en route to shipping. The procession drew attention for its numbers and smooth convoy through main streets.
The Les non Creamery and Leba non Ice Cream companies consolidate and capitalize under Indiana state law with a combined capital of $10,000.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to remove foul breath caused by impure gases or digestive fluids. It touts charcoal as a powerful absorbent, claims dramatic health benefits from a French physician anecdote, and advises buying at a local drug store to freshen breath after meals and at night.
A long list of Sunday schedules including Edwin Ray M. E. church Woodlawn avenue and Laurel avenues with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and evening topics by Rev. H. Cuppinger Rev. Charles A. Cook D. D. of Bloomfield N J addressing Emanuel Baptist Sonens Tabernacle Presbyterian Rev. Neil McPherson All Souls Unitarian Rev. Frank S. C. Wicks Roberts Park M. E. First Presbyterian Rev. M. L. Haines Grace and Home Presbyterian joint session Rev. E C M Garrah Philadelphia First Friends Rev. M C Pearson Broadness and Narrowness of the Gospel of Christ Central Christian Rev. Allan B. Philippot Cripples at the Beautiful Gate New Church chapel Dr. Hunter All Surrounding Spirit World Central Avenue Reformed Rev H S Geckler What Would Jesus Do Third Christian Rev Harry Grenison Hill concluding series The Rev F E B Taylor First Baptist on Awakening and How a Mighty Man Is Not Saved St Pauls Episcopal George Washington as a Mason Brome Presbyterian Dr Adamson Great Realities of Life and related services noted with various Sunday gatherings and meetings.
The Tabernacle Presbyterian church announces a week of activities with the Brotherhood address this week. A missionary study class meets Tuesday at 3 PM with Mrs G D Adamson, 1032 W Thirty First. A Ladies Aid meets Thursday, prayer meetings Monday evening, and the Woman's Missionary society hosts the conference prayer.
Elizabeth Barth age 86 died Friday at her Clifton Street residence after a brief illness. She leaves husband Rev. Sebastian Barth age 93 and daughter Mrs. James Cook, along with eight other children. The Barth family has lived in Indianapolis for nearly fifty years.
Charles Olson and Leo Pardello were matched Friday for a best two out of three falls match at the Empire theater next Wednesday night. The winner will advance to meet Bob Osman, the big Turk.
Crowds mobbed Jem Driscoll at New York’s American Line pier as the boxing star boarded the St. Pauli for England. Not listed on first cabin, he secured passage last minute and gave a brief speech praising America before a quick customs-waving farewell.
Under the McKinley club and Star Concert company plan an entertainment at Odd Fellows hall on E Washington and Hamilton next Thursday evening. The program features Katheryne Francis piano solo, Amos A Thompson vocal and readings by Harry W Jackson and others, with Bertha Clark Lewis and Lydia Eva Clark among performers.
Compeer Cigar company leases the old Central Union Telephone building at 1146 W Maryland St for ten years occupying 50000 square feet of floor space to establish a modern manufacturing plant. This marks a substantial expansion for the Indianapolis business.
Chicago manager Frank Chance announced the team will depart for Hot Springs Arkansas on March 1 and gather at Shreveport Louisiana on March 16. This plan outlines the early spring training schedule for the Chicago National League club.
Worcester Mass Feb 20 Clinton A Borden former president of the New England Biscuit company is sued for breach of promise by Mrs Bila L Hill she seeks 15000 damages Mrs Hill ran a Worcester boarding house years ago and Borden made his home there the two were rumored to be engaged
South Bend Indiana February 2 The reception for United States Senator EB F Shively and wife will be held next Tuesday evening at the Oliver hotel. Invitations issued through newspapers only to the senator and family. Admission cards cost 1. Out of town guests may apply with fee to Max Livingston. The event features rose parlor reception dinner dancing and orchestras in the ballroom.
The new $448000 YMCA building was formally dedicated Friday night. The keys rest with association president John N Carey. Mayor Bookwalter and Gov Marshall spoke on the program. S P Spencer of St Louis was chief speaker. Marshall urged that the YMCA can foster good through non legislative means. Bookwalter predicted results beyond measure.
A Notre Dame woman offers a free home treatment claimed to cure rheumatism including muscular and joint pain, sciatic issues, lumbago, backache, kidney pains, and neuralgia. She asserts the remedy clears uric acid from blood, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, brightens eyes, and restores vitality. proof can be requested by writing to M. Summers, Box R, Notre Dame, nd.
An old health ad extols the bowels as the body’s largest organ and most important part, warning that neglect causes misery. It promotes Cascarets as a remedy to “keep every part of your bowels clean” and improve natural function.
The ceremony announced the building’s dedication free of debt. The Ladies Auxiliary to Capitol council YM L No 276 hosts a Washington’s Birthday frolic Monday evening February 22 at Four Tank Square hall Virginia avenue and Shelby street. Dancing follows the card games. Committee in charge includes Mrs Timothy Sexton Mrs Daniel Burnett and Mrs William Foley.
A testimonial from G Gilbert describes relief from exhaustion, sleeplessness, and headaches as a result of caring for children and household duties. The ad claims Miles Nervine strengthens nerves and offers a money back guarantee if first bottle fails.
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