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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
3
Walker Wisconsin January 2 President Ma D. O'Brien has signed E. A Eckman once the star arbiter of the Central League formerly Iowa State League to replace Steve Kane. Eckman has been watched by the American Association head for the past three years.
A discussion on the superstition of the number thirteen linked to Uneeda Biscuit. The piece notes the brand’s immense popularity and the claim that thirteen letters are in its name, concluding the old hoodoo may be broken. It ends with a brief local ad for boys suits at Rubens.
Jasper Indiana January 22 new prosecuting attorney Harry W Carpenter of Orwell shows vigor promising to prosecute all violations with focus on unlicensed liquor sales Sunday saloons sales to minors and habitual drunkards. Grand jury is hearing many suspects daily as he begins to set firm policy for the district.
Indianapolis will probably start the national balloon race next summer, A. Holland Forbes of the Aero Club of America said in Boston. Two Indianapolis balloons, the Indiana and the Hoosier, are entered, with Milwaukee St Louis and Cleveland participants already in. Forbes expects three or four New England balloons to join the field.
Mrs. Annie Smith convicted in city court of procuring girls for immoral purposes. Fined 30 dollars plus costs and sentenced to six months in jail. plans to appeal. Prosecution presented evidence that she caused Margaret Hale, 18, and Tillie Smith, 16, to lead immoral lives. Hale testified that Smith urged her to recruit five more girls for the house. Arrest conducted by Captain Armetrong. the residence run by Smith ordered closed.
Warren D. Bratton of New Ross and Miss Mayme Funkhouser of Advance quietly married on December 31 in Paris Indiana and returned via Indianapolis Their home will be on the Bratton farm one mile east of New Ross after March 1 The groom is a prosperous farmer and the bride is a popular Advance young woman
On January 22 in Clay township near Petersburg Indiana Edward and Riley Catt were riding when their horses slipped. They spotted two large black snakes on five inch snow, nearly numb from the cold. Edward Catt killed the snakes with the wagon whip.
W H H Rock and A C Pilkenton of Greenfield Ind arrange a 22 day journey to Mexico starting February 1. The route includes stops in Hot Springs Arkansas and San Antonio Texas with guests Stephen G White and wife, and visits to Mexico City staying with A S Hauck.
Fred Kinley, long presumed dead after the Clara Nevada wreck, reappears at a Fort Wayne family dinner. He has mined rich gold near Fairbanks, Alaska, owns a Seattle ranch, and sent nuggets and a bracelet to relatives. He avoided the Clara Nevada fate by changing his route.
In the Shortridge High School league the Blues defeated the Grays 36 to 19 and the Browns overcame the Whites 22 to 6 in last night’s games.
An advertisement touts a home treatment praised for fortifying nerve force and health, promising personal magnetism and wide benefits for the physically impaired and despondent. It suggests secret home preparation with syrups and tonics, claiming usefulness for writers, professionals, and those facing late hours or indulgence.
The Clay Product company plant in Brazil Indiana reopened after three weeks of repair and upgrades. The facility reports full orders and heavy demand, with work so busy that some contracts have been assigned to other firms.
Daisy G Corbin accuses George Corbin of cruel treatment and selling their furniture amid alleged habitual drunkenness. Also Lucy W Rigger files for divorce from William C Rigger.
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