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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
11
Our business has outgrown the current space and will move to a new, larger building designed by architects. The lease expires soon, and the firm plans a quick clearance of the entire piano stock with sensationally low prices to sell instruments of known merit. Details on site and occupancy will follow.
This week a major piano sale promises unprecedented discounts across the board. From second-hand squares to Chickering grands, prices drop dramatically to clear inventory in a move toward a new building. Uprights and players slash costs, while new pianos list $100 to $350 under regular prices as the store sacrifices profits to unload all stock.
Come in this week before the rush and LA. Pick out the piano you want and we will reserve it. New price tags go up by tomorrow noon, with old tags left to show the bargain. Your name can be placed on a piano and held until Monday noon next week, with flexible weekly payments offered.
New Albany Indiana February 23 grief and remorse over a Bardstown junction wreck three years earlier unbalanced locomotive engineer Thomas D McAuliffe who was insane in Louisville courts and to Lakeland asylum to be committed at forty three a prominent person in Masonry and once a resident here the crash killed the firemen and the other engineer leaving McAuliffe to mourn for friends.
May Long of Crawfordsville Ind died in Okmulgee Oklahoma from escaping gas along with a companion at the home of John Ogboard where they roomed. The incident occurred about two years after May left Crawfordsville.
Local residents discussed forming a company to manufacture drain tile in Advance Indiana as of February 23. The talk centers on establishing production locally to serve regional needs and boost the economy.
Dr J A Clevenger Garrett physician escaped serious harm after his buggy and horse sank into a hole. The horse was rescued with neighbors help. both man and animal were injured the horse may be permanently crippled. The sink hole was condemned by the township trustee and no warning signs existed. If the animal fails to recover, a damage suit may follow.
Carthage Indiana February 23 A Denver newspaper features Mrs Mary Pittsford formerly Nixon of Carthage a direct descendant of Aneke Jans and heir to the Aneke Jans Bogardus estate with Wall street and other downtown properties in New York valued around 200000000. The 99 year lease expired recently and the estate has been pursued for some time. Mrs Pittsford and her husband will travel east this spring to pursue her claims.
In Linton Indiana on February 23, two men fought over Angelina Pletron for love of a pretty girl. Paul Juce was seriously injured by a throat slash wielded by Anton Jenet, the rival of Jace. The dispute, rooted in an Austria origin romance, had simmered for months as the trio lived apart from their old home.
In Shelbyville Indiana February 22 Miss Rena Sanders who plays Granny Nichols in Lena Rivers learned during a performance that her mother had died after a brief illness. She remained in character until the curtain, then was carried to her dressing room and later traveled home to New York State.
A health aid named pKOM. WaitiNe claims rapid relief from colds with a single dose. Advertised as an effective medicine, it promises quick grip and ease from symptoms in about twenty four hours.
Akron Ind Feb 23 A fine young orchard owned by James Romtine with about two hundred plum and pear trees northwest of Akron is reported nearly ruined by the recent sleet.
Edward Taylor admitted participation with James Pender George Fitts and Robert Reeves in stealing nearly a load of hay from a farmer near Fritchton Vincennes Indiana on February 23.
A Cleveland Leader quip captures a wife asking why she married. He replies he chose her believing she was different, now she seeks a divorce, insisting she was right. The exchange highlights marital tensions and sharp wit from a historical paper.
A. G. S. Brubaker, M. D., advertises free examinations for chronic diseases of both sexes. He claims no obligation to pursue treatment and promotes a Great Nebulizing and Spraying Outfit for Catarrh Ear Nose and Throat issues. Office hours 9 to 6 daily, Sundays 8 to 10 a m, new phone 2213.
The Senate has passed a bill allowing the State Normal school to sell its athletic field to the city of Terre Haute for use as a public park. The school retains an option to buy back the grounds and operate an athletic field from sale proceeds.
An advertisement touts CAS CARETS as a health aid for sleep and digestion. It claims millions use them, urges first time users to get a 10c bar, and promises lasting bowel relief with no need for other medicines.
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