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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
3
A local shop showcases embroidered Swiss and cambric goods at low prices. Edges, insertions, bands, and beading offered from 6c to $12.50 a yard with flouncings and medallions for baby dresses and waistlines, including Egyptian and hand-made French corset cover edges.
An advertisement lists Bleck chiffon messaline at 75c grade, 19 inches wide and Bleck sarsh messalize at 08c wide 26 inches, Black Swiss taffeta at 1.25 as a premium dress fabric, plus Black foularder India at 68c, Chenney Bros. best grade, widely available.
Jan 18 report recalls Tod Burtine once toured the country with his father Charles Bartine as a baby in a traveling troupe. The young man now works as a caterer at 122 B Fitch Street and remembers performing under his father's tent where he was introduced as the little comedian to fairgoers.
A fragmentary notice lists Herman E. Rinne of Indianapolis and Clemens Vonnegut sailing from New York aboard the Prins Friedrich Wilhelm to Bremen. Other travelers and ships include the Lulea and a voyage via Gibraltar to Naples, reflecting a mid Atlantic passenger movement.
In Chicago MlIe. Ducruex, noted French literary figure, says American women lack sentiment but are more alert in public life. She credits U S schools and clubs for civic focus, contrasts with France, and predicts American civilisation will lead.
The general assembly by joint resolution invites President-elect William H Taft to the tariff conference in Indianapolis in February and to address the assembly while there. The U S Senate election ceremonies to replace Hemenway are set for 10 30 Tuesday morning.
Constantinople January 18 reports indicate an indemnity agreement for the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to be submitted to both Turkish and Austrian assemblies for ratification this week. Delays persist in obtaining signatures from Grand Vizier Kiamil Pacha and Marquide Pallavicini as the Turkish cabinet undergoes consolidation amid new appointments.
A hospital matron promotes a mild treatment for constipation to prevent headaches stomach troubles and fevers in children and adults. The recipe calls for cascars aromatic fluid compound essence cardiol and aromatic syrup rhubarb with dosing guidance for adults and children after meals.
Indianapolis January 18 Hog receipts 2600, cattle 1300, sheep 100 show fewer hogs and higher cattle and sheep versus a week ago. Dealers lifted prices 10 to 15 cents over last week with top at 6.50 and most hogs 5.85 to 6.40. Cattle supplies larger than usual, feeders, bulls and calves steady. few sheep and lambs with no strong demand, best sheep under 7.50. Representative hog lots and ranges are listed with several weight classes and price points.
Indianapolis Produce lists fresh eggs and poultry with prices. It also advertises various grains and hay, listing Kentucky avenue vendors Rouse Bros and The Wagon Market. Item prices include oats, timothy, clover, mixed hay, and wheat straw with several per hundred weights.
A city record lists numerous births and medical cases from various addresses and hospitals. Names include George Crago and Lenore Crago a girl. Wesley Compton a girl. Wiley Boles a girl. Earley a boy. Carlin a girl. Lamont a girl. Swank a girl. Lawson a girl. House a boy. Latta a boy. Yockey a girl. Wooten a boy. Bolhaver a boy. Powell a girl. Dawson a boy. Medical entries note causes including tuberculosis arteriosclerosis heart dilation and other ailments at city hospital and addresses.
The New York stock market opened easier for industrials while rail issues held firmer. American cotton oil led a 1 percent gain among some industrials, with New York Central initially rising before fading. Tennessee Copper moved up briefly as offerings rose, and Amalgamated showed weakness around 74 1 2. D G Reid plans a late week trip to Europe, delaying Rock Island developments. London purchased a small number of stocks as government bonds held steady.
The Fan ciers' Association will host a major Poultry Dog and Cat show at Tomlinson hall Indianapolis February 1 to 5. Clubs include National Buff Cochin Black Longshan Ross Comb White Leghorn and more with 100 to 500 birds each. Four silver cups plus cash prizes, entries close January 9, and officials include William Tobin Hewes and Frank P. Johnson.
Major Escott reports two Indianapolis coal firms have left the trust and will deliver as little as one dollar worth of coal with full weight guaranteed. The Salvation Army aided a widow and dying father after three days of hunger, and last week assisted 40 applicants with 44 deemed worthy, supplying provisions and coal as needed.
A memorial meeting for Mrs Babette Rappaport late wife of Philip Rappaport who died in Berlin on December 1 will be held Wednesday evening January 20 in the auditorium of the German house. Speakers include Mrs Julia Mueller Mrs Corilina R Barnes Mrs Helen M Rogers Mr Albert Krull and Mr Theodore Stempfel. Committee in charge: Mrs Louis Hollweg Mrs J George Mueller Mrs Gustave Westing Albert Krull Peter Scherer and Theodore Stempfel.
Mrs Grant Smithson, 40, died Sunday at her home 1231 Reisner Street after a six month illness. A prominent worker at the Methodist church, she was active in church affairs and community service.
A dispatch from the L C Traction Co outlines train times between Shelbyville and Greensburg with connections to Connersville. The text lists multiple departure and arrival times including 11:25 am and 12:06 pm, noting express and limited service.
Newsman reports the Swallow fishing smack crew of ten to twelve men battling for life in an open boat after wreckage scattered along Eastport Long Island shore. Lifesavers say bodies unlikely given heavy surf though tenacious survivors struggle against freezing seas. Beach veterans note the men probably abandoned ship hours before grounding.
Witcher Taylor filed a lawsuit against the city of Indianapolis alleging the city appropriated his wooden shed for public use and seeking a judgment of 100 dollars.
Local trains leave on the hour from Indianapolis to Lebanon Frankfort Lafayette Crawfordsville Greenfield Knights town Cambridge City Richmond New castle Danville Greencastle Brazil and Terre Haute. Last car at 11 30 p m Limited trains Newcastle 10 45 a m and 4 45 p m to Lebanon Frankfort Lafayette field Greencastle Brazil and Terre Haute 8 15 to 11 15 a m 2 15 p m 5 16 p m 7 5 m Greenfield Knightetown Cambridge City RINGk a s ud 8 20 a m ne m PF 20 p m 7 20 p m Siena trains for Dayton 6 8 20 2 me 3 20 p m 7 2 p m connect Richmond for Dayton Columbus and Zanesville 0 3
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