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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1906

Page

2

Saloon Ownership Split Lead To Indianaplis Divorce Case

Sara E. Pitcher, divorced from Charles B. Pitcher, sues in Crawfordsville claiming her husband bought saloon fixtures stock and liquor with her money then sold the business without her consent. She seeks return of $1000 with interest and the $160 plus per cent interest since sale, alleging her brother-in-law owned the current saloon and that her husband had no funds.

Bobo Crawfordsville Hisband The Sun Ind Sara Sarah E. Pitcher Charles B. Pitcher Crentt Court N. Green Galway Henry , Bridges Bridges Pitcher

Fire destroys several Hymera business houses in blaze

Hymera Indiana woke to a fire early today that gutted multiple storefronts. The loss ranges from four thousand nine hundred to thirty thousand dollars with J W Mahan’s saloon and nearby shops hit hardest. Local merchants J W Mabin H W Barton and B D Cummings suffer major damages.

San. Hymerna Ind Jin W. Mahan J. W. Mabin H. W. Barton J. Atking B.D. Cummings Why

Smoking arrest marks first under new city law in Noblesville

Special to the Lune reports Harry Nixon, 19, was arrested last night in Noblesville for smoking a cigarette and fined $35. This stands as the first arrest under the city’s new smoking law.

Noblesville Harry Nixon Unis City

Coatesville to Elect First Town Officers Tomorrow

Special to the Sun Coatesville Ind January 19 Coatesville will elect her first town officers tomorrow A month ago the citizens decided to incorporate the town to enforce and improve There are two tickets Citizens ticket list WN Lekin ME Masten and Dr Hunt for trustees and James N Reed for clerk and treasurer People ticket Fred Stewart WV Rallings and FM Wright for trustees

Coatesville Ind iUwn Citzens’ Tecker WN. Lekin M. E. Masten Dr. & Hunt James N. Reed People's Fred Stewart W. V. Rallings FM. Wright

Storms Case Waits Ruling As Motives Questioned

In a high profile storm case Judge Vinson Carter indicated a ruling within about a week after deciding the demurrer. Counsel for Storms accused Gov. Hanly of improper motives while denouncing the state action against former Secretary of State Storms. The hearing featured sharp exchanges and critiques of the jurisdiction and statutes cited.

Hanly Vinson Careter Svere Stary Daniel Ant Miller Tie Mhé Circuit Court

PLAN RECEPTION TO BRIDAL COUPLE

Seigle and Bowlis wed and travel to Chicago for a wedding trip. Rumors of a planned reception unfold as friends learn of a failed jailbreak plot. Seigle, employed at a factory, boasted of foiling comrades' schemes and hosted a cottage on Jefferson Age. locals arrange a warm homecoming in Indiana.

Seigle Ralph A. Seigle Florente M. Bowlis Chicago Groum Ute Por Me Jeferson-age Mr. Selgle

Disfranchised and Fined Local Drunken Driving Case

In Lebanon Indiana on January 12 John Smith of Thorntown faced charges for drunken driving. Judge Artman fined him and disfranchised him for ten years as he served three days in the county jail. The case alleged he drove his family from home with a butcher knife.

Shecane An Succum Lebanon Ind John Smithn Thorntown Neas Artman Smith

Looted Hardware Store Stolen Silverware and Cash Reported

Scripps-Mediae Press from AnacinGon Michigan City Indiana reports robbers entered the Statger Hardware store early today and took silverware and money valued at 1.10. In Terre Haute investigators saySpecial Accountants examine the books of William Chirk former treasurer of Vigorouy to determine funds to be turned over to Treasurer Ray.

Scripps-Mediae Press AanacinGon Michigan City Ind Tee Statger Hardware Company Atole Silverware Sun Terre Haute William Chirk Vigorouy Ray

Bank Robbery: $1,000 Taken in Elwood Heist

Escaped with $1,000. Serlyps-McRae Prens Association in Elwood HL reports a bank was blown up by robbers who took $1,000 and fled on a tricycle car. The two men are believed responsible.

Serlyps-McRae Prens Association Elwood Jan CL Heatty

Gosseth Drops Dead While at Work in Peru Mill

Special to The Sun from Peru Indiana reports H Gosseth an employee of the Racine Westen milla collapsed and died this morning while at work. The line mentions a dress tag and provides no further details on cause or circumstances. The brief note confirms a fatal work incident in Peru.

Gosseth Peru Ind H. Gosseth Racine Westen Milla

Hyde to Lecture on Gaelic Language in Indianapolis

Dr Douglas Hyde lectures at Tomlinson Hall on the Gaelic language music and customs in Indianapolis his first visit here since his America tour begun fifteen years ago. He is a leading advocate of renewing Gaelic tongue and culture and will present Irish melodies Gaelic dances and bagpipe selections to a large audience Friday night.

Grape-Nuts cited as health aid by Chicago reader

A Chicago woman praises Grape-Nuts as a health food after nine years of indigestion and constipation from coffee and heavy foods. She reports rapid relief, weight gain, and renewed energy from daily use, noting health declines if she skips a dose. The ad quotes a physician’s success with Grape-Nuts and points to The Road to Wellville booklet.

Chicago Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville C. W. Pont

Corset Demonstrations by Miss Conklin in New York

Miss Conklin demonstrates corset fitting before a large female audience in New York. The public lectures continue Friday afternoon with models including a child, a young girl, and a woman. Attendees seek comfort and proper fit while Conklin explains techniques and adjustments for support and grace.

Miss Conklin New York State Misa Vonklin Hondtdy Hhan Uel Wale Mise Conklin

Robbery at Post Office Leaves Thrilling Mystery

Three men forced entry into the post office on January 12, stealing about $34 and valuables. Police seek witnesses as investigators pursue leads and inspect surrounding streets for clues.

What Do You Care Youve Got Your Health Ad

A vintage health ad extols Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for indigestion and stomach weakness. It touts hope for the dyspeptic, claims tablets normalize digestion, and promises safe, natural relief with broad availability at druggists.

Lodgy Stuart Sturt Sca Pox

Missing Man Found Dead After Vanishing From Home

The body of carpenter George Rosenbrock was found in a distant location a mile from his home after a disappearance that began Thursday. A morphine overdose and injuries were noted. a note reportedly from Rosenbrock referenced forgiveness and regret. Relatives and workers investigated the area, with family members searching and the morgue handling the body.

George Rosenbrock Rosenbreck Sanderen Axon Charles Rosenbroek Sanders St Minhe Plac Rosenbrock Hievetemen Hull and Shine Charles Rosenbrock Cleo Hnallind George Runenbrook

John James Cooper Dies In Indianapolis At 63

John James Cooper former state treasurer and prominent Indianapolis resident died at his home after a heart disease illness. He served as treasurer from February 11 and built a large estate with real estate and business interests. He leaves a widow and three children Mrs M. Wiley of Butte, and two sons, including B M Cooper of Indianapolis. His funeral arrangements were not stated.

John James Cooper Mr. Cooper Joe Cowper Tidhina Ripley Cooper Alate Esadihutr Indianapolis Duriang Granty BM. Oglesta Thagies Me Cooper Dm. Wiley Buttaln

Music Quelled Panic at Turkey Supper Collision

A turkey supper crowd of about 40 in Boyleston Massachusetts watched as a car crash caused panic and a kerosene lamp explosion. Organist C W Sawyer began playing to calm patrons while others aided the injured and safety crews freed ten seriously hurt victims.

Scrippr-Meline Press Boyleston Mass Joetto

Knights at Bloomington attend district Pythias meeting

In Bloomington Indiana on January 19 delegates of the fourteenth district of Knights of Pythias gathered for the annual meeting. A H Grant district deputy presided over the sessions held yesterday afternoon and night with attention focused on district affairs.

Bloomington Ind Marsdian Fourteenth District of Knights of Pythias A. H. Grant

Fragmented sheep sales note shows bulk pricing

The readable text describes 10 sheep with unclear totals and several price tags. It mentions a plan to make sales in a specified manner, giving partial figures such as totals for 30 sheep at $150 and various per head prices.

Tob Corey Ee

Barber College Proprietor Vanishes After Alleged Fraud

William Ince, owner of the Indi Anna Barber College in Indianapolis, disappeared after allegedly taking $47 907 from students under false pretenses. Five students, including Clarence Wathes Ethitn Cuteman Webster Wore les, say they paid tuition and board. Mrs. Ince denied access to boardinghouse rooms, claiming Ince had their money. Affidavits charging Ince were sworn before judge Stout.

William Ince Indi- AnnApolis Barber College la Wo Washinghese Clarence Wathes Ethitn Cuteman Webster Woreles Db. Mathews Brank Mons Ince Abe Worle Windsor Echo Wallace and Matthews Iace Duatce Nenge Stout

Romance of Pretty Nurse Testimony in Meeker Estate Case

Miss Maggie Heck of the Urwensenod xenatorium testifies before the master about a dispute over property restored by Maria Meeker heirs. She says Meeker’s widower fiancé urged purchase of the estate and promised to cover costs, then disappeared. His body was later found in a Cleveland lumber yard.

Maggie Heck Urwensenod Xenatorium Maria Meeker Miss Heck Mise Heck Elwood Cleveland

Shortage Report At Defunct Building Society In Rushville

The investigation into the defunct Equitable Building and Loan association by auditor A B Guthiel and banker A B Irvin reveals a shortage of 23 816 dollars. The second examination shows notes of 7 55 and liabilities of 8 001 or more against the association. Stockholders recently faced a nine cent loss per dollar. Net shortage now priced at 22 818 67.

The Sun Rushville Ind Dan A. B. Guthiel Aml A.B. Irvin Gates Sexton l Equitable Building and Loan Association Nrit

Move in Taggart Case Court Signals Urgent Motion

In Wooster Judge Eason's court a special session today or tomorrow will hear a motion in the Taggart custody case. It aims to compel Grace Taggart to return to Wooster with the Taggart boys as the judge may act to locate her. Attorney J B Tater claims no jurisdiction over the children and notes an appeal to the circuit court on custody will be filed.

Serapyaegiemnes Wooster Eason Grace Taggart Taggart J. B

Valley Veterinary Medical association officers named

Evansville Ind January 19 The Onto Valley Veterinary Medical association adjourned after electing officers President J R Mitchell Evansville secretary J W Manca Mount Vernon and treasurer James Campbell Henderson Ky tentative typing errors in route to print reflect the officer slate for the organization in the Indiana Kentucky border area

Evansville Ind Onto Valley Veterinary Medical Association J. R. Mitchell J. W. Manca Mount Vernon James Campbell Henderson

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