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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
2
A physician explains that appetite reflects the body needs and that meals should match tissue demands. When digestion falters due to neglect or weakness, a proposed remedy combines sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda, and water to form an eight ounce drink taken before meals to stimulate gastric function and reduce intestinal fermentation.
The Caledonian Quaiting club hosts a Burns anniversary concert at Tom Hanson Hall Friday at 8 PM with piano solo Echoes of Scotland and performances by Annie McKay Grant Hamilton Barclay McKay Ruby Seath Grant J M Hamilton Maud McKay. After the show, dancing closes the evening. Songs include The Crocket Bawbee Blue Bonnets Over the Border and Auld Lang Syne.
The Duke of the Abruzzi dodged French and international reporters for three hours in Paris before returning to Tu Hin. Observers note his expert handling of publicity amid rumors he might resign titles to pursue Miss Catherine Elk fae.
A publication notes it is the most up to date annual Athletic Almanac edited by James E. Sullivan for the Amateur Athletic Union. It purports to compile extensive records and statistics across sports with sections on championships and a college department detailing universities in the United States.
London era style report details the suicide by carbolic acid of George Clemens at 178 Senate Avenue. He lived as a recluse for two years at Mrs. Mary Hatfield’s boarding house, showing no social ties, despite carrying $400. Police seek relatives or friends as coroner Blackwell investigates a terse, anonymous life.
The Woman's Auxiliary No. 5 of Typographical Union No. 1 held Franklin night at the Knights and Ladies of Honor hall on N. Pennsylvania street. KB. A. Perkins gave a short address to the people. Six young girls presented an automobile dance from the production Professor Napoleon as the event’s feature, followed by light refreshments served to guests.
Findlay Ohio January report: while preparing Mrs. Hemminger for burial, Mrs. Charles Karst discovered $860 in a stocking and a second pair in an abandoned bureau drawer. Hemminger’s new husband, who wed a week earlier, claims the money and seeks a reading of the will before burial.
At Boonsboro Maryland on January 21 Mrs Hiram Hulzell of Hagerstown, grieving over her child's death, saturated her clothing with oil and struck a match. She was engulfed in flames before bystanders could stop the blaze and she died from her injuries.
A small fire was found early Thursday beneath the bar of the saloon at 318 and 320 W. Tenth Street, occupied by Gordon and Donaldson. Firemen report all stock was removed and the blaze began in trash under the bar. police are to investigate amid prior suspicions of arson. A separate attic fire at 14 N Noble Street and a trash fire at 12 N Noble Street occurred nearby, with families away from home.
The Indiana Grain Dealers association closed its annual meeting with a business session at the Board of Trade. Officers elected include President W. B. Foresman of Lafayette and Vice President J. M. Brafford of Indianapolis. Board of managers appointees are Carey Jackson of Falmouth and E. M. Wasmuth of Roanoke. secretary and treasurer to be chosen by the board.
The Battery A basketball squad travels to Portland Indiana for a game at Curtis Armory on Sixteenth Street and Senate Avenue tonight. Portland has swept all opponents this season.
Ward Rowe of Victor Montana was elected the manager of the Winona Academy football eleven for next season. The selection was announced from Warsaw Indiana on January 21.
An old adds promotes a skin treatment for women promising dramatic bodily changes. It describes a nervine stimulant applied to the skin to nourish flesh and tissue, claiming to transform bodies into more shapely figures with better busts and proportions. The ad lists home-made ingredients and steps, including glycerine and rosewater, suggesting buyers mix at home.
Wedding announcements and social visits fill the pages with local events. Grace Morris and Oriver McIndoo wed in Tabernacle church and plan a Sand born homecoming. Mrs. J R Cavanaugh hosts a large afternoon party at her Twenty-first Street home with many helpers and decorated rooms. Individuals attend birthdays and engagements including Anne d Heur and Thomas Stevenson. Invitations extend to New York visitor Mrs Edgar Jose phenson and guest Mary Lodge McKee. A party group travels from Indianapolis to Greensburg for a J M Lail dinner. Local guests visit and host several out of town friends and relatives across Noblesville Marion and Shelbyville.
Chicago drew a crowd of about 2000 as the Seventh Regiment hosted an exhibition for the hospital corps. The event featured 19 one minute rounds with renowned boxers Johnny Conlon Sycamore Johnny Thompson Joe Czroynski Benny Yanger and others. No decisions were awarded in the short bouts.
A fragmented report from Fort Wayne Indiana hints Bobby Lowe being evaluated for a team manager position amid unclear and salting remarks. The OCR yields unclear punctuation and stray phrases.
An explosion at 7 15 am in the Eastern Dynamite powder works near Gibbstown New Jersey linked to Dupont Powder killed one dying in hospital and left two missing while injuring three others. Buildings storing ammonia sulfur and other chemicals were destroyed and Wilmington Delaware 20 miles away felt the shock. Injured include Joel Bayles John Bradley Patrick Mackin and two missing men George P Bayles and James Hogg.
Evan Stotsenburg of New Albany gains backing as a potential United States senator in 1911. William H. Roose launches the push in Indianapolis while southern Indiana Democrats back Stotsenburg over Lamb Slack and Major Menzies, considered doubtful contenders.
James McAhill fell 50 feet through an elevator shaft at Kingan and Co. plant on Wednesday afternoon and escaped with a compound fracture of the right leg. He attempted to step onto a moving freight elevator on the fourth floor, overbalanced, and fell to the basement. He remained conscious and was taken to Deaconess Hospital. He resides at 1211 East Nineteenth Street.
Column critiques a fanciful fusion of dance and sports with satirical jabs at figures like Dick Bradley and James Marcellus Ryan. The piece mocks dress codes and the idea of sport as a dressy social spectacle, noting the clash of two step dancing with athletic ground rules.
In Washington on January 21 John L. Sullivan, once heavyweight champion, paid court to President Roosevelt for the second time this week, expressing high admiration while staying briefly inside the White House. The famed pugilist emerged upbeat, praising the president as “a great man.”
J W Russell age 67 died Wednesday at home 1631 Arsenal avenue after nine weeks illness from a complication of ne plans. He was Civil War veteran and father of Fal man Charles J Russell kin Jesse Coe. Survived by widow and one daughter.
Roy Willits, a fast outfielder from the local ranks, has signed with Pittsburgh Kas. The young player is viewed as a strong asset likely to perform well for the team.
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