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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
2
Medical text argues fermentation and gas in the intestines resist pepsin unless in acid, urging neutralizing mixtures and pancreatic stimulation. It prescribes a home remedy of sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda, and water to relieve gas in fifteen minutes and claim long term cure in weeks.
The Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners accepted Andrew Carnegie’s $120,000 gift for branch library buildings. The offer requires the board to purchase sites and spend $12,000 yearly to maintain branches. Mayor Bookwalter and others urged action on school medical inspections and shared expenses. Reisener was re-elected secretary for four years and the board approved $101,000 for payroll and expenses.
Captain Thomas Fenton of the City of Everett claimed the Republic could have been saved after a surrender with the FloridA. He said government boats were coming and his crew had 4 000 barrel pumps and a barge to carry passengers and cargo if pressed. He alleged Captain Bealby declined aid, saying the Floride was inbound.
A veteran of the Civil War and his wife live in a hovel in Indianapolis in hardship and hunger. A Salvation Army worker found them and Major Escott supplied food and medicine. The veteran has no pension and the wife, loyal to him, refuses a stay at Marion’s National Soldiers Home. she plans to stay nearby to be with him. The pair’s plight moves Salvation Army workers, who offer the address to G A R posts or W R C chapters calling Main 2276 for details.
Governor Marshall and Attorney General Bingham state the attorney general will handle all cases involving the state in litigation. No more fees from the governor's contingent fund for special counsel. The office of the attorney general takes over these duties, framed as a formal notice to bind future action.
Indianapolis tent No. 35 of the Knights of the Maccabees staged a smoker Tuesday evening with three wrestling bouts. Jenny defeated Young Jenny in two straight falls, Decker beat Young Cramer in four minutes, and Sterling and Sherman fought to a 15 minute draw. Referee was L. E. McCallian.
San Francisco expects details of a high profile divorce as Mrs Edward Hatch of New York City travels to the West seeking separation from a member of a prominent New York family. Friends claim she went to Reno over a year ago and established residence under an agreement with her father in law Judge Edward Wingate Hatch.
Mrs Leo Felchine, while tending medicine for a sick child, knocked over a kerosene lamp in a fifth floor tenement at 1340 Park Avenue. The blaze caused screams and a rush to the fire escapes as residents sheltered until firemen extinguished the flames.
Retail promotion promises savings from zero to 1.50 dollars on each pair. Limited-time offer emphasizes universal discounts across all styles.
Earl Vogelsong a young business man from St. Louis married Miss Marie Stirling a pupil of Miss Stuart's boarding school in Columbia Road Washington after Miss Stuart halted letters leading to the union Engaged three years ago the couple sought consent from Miss Stirling's mother in Ohio and wed at Ontario with Rev J J Muir officiating
Lafayette report states the annual state high school track meet will be held at Purdue University on Stuart field May 22. Athletic Director Hugh Nicol announced after conferring with J. T. Giles president of the State High School Athletic association.
DePauw Athletic board voted to withdraw its membership from the Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic union. The move leaves DePauw and Notre Dame without affiliation with any intercollegiate athletic association.
An article explains how taste buds connect to stomach health and digestion. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy to restore appetite, renew gastric juices, and improve general health when taste and digestion falter.
Samuel Raymond reported ten bales of hay stolen from his stable at 532 Alabama Street. Feathers in the hay pointed to chickens from the barn loft but the trail led to a large manufacturing concern where a carload was added. The evidence convinced Raymond the hay was not his.
The greatest carnation show in history opens at the German House in Indianapolis under the American Carnation Society. Over 15,000 carnations on display as florists from across the United States attend. Mayor Bookwalter welcomes attendees, with E G Gillett of Ohio Carnation Society responding. Promoters seek next show for 1910 in Milwaukee or Pittsburgh. Notables include M A Patton, Albert M Herr, Fred Dorner Jr, and judges from several states.
Chief Metzger and a squad raided a room on the third car of the St. Nicholas hotel on Ohio Street Tuesday night. Four men arrested including Charles Williams charged with keeping a gambling house. A busboy tipped off police as chips and cards were hidden when officers entered.
Jan 77 report says Frank Law, a Toronto mining broker, was convicted of swindling the public by selling worthless cobalt ventures and was sentenced to prison.
Mr and Mrs William J Reid hosted a dinner for 16 guests at their N Delaware home on Tuesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs W B Wheelock Mr and Mrs Henry Bates Jr and others. Mrs Frank Van Camp hosted a luncheon at N Meridian with many attendees. A calico hop and children’s masked ball were planned at the Independent Turn Verein hall. Various hosts announced upcoming gatherings and visits from out of town guests through the week.
Four more Indiana counties Tuesday voted against saloons with majorities in Hamilton 2306 Tipton 1581 Putnam 1364 and Decatur 1708. Seven counties have voted dry under local option since the law and the first three were Pike Wabash and Lawrence. Several other county option elections are planned soon.
Two new maps published by Thomas W Palmer drafts man of Marion county may aid real estate men and lawyers. One map depicts Marion county with towns townships land sections roads and rail lines endorsed by county commissioners. The second reproduces Indianapolis as it was in 1831 with a miniature 1821 view.
Harvey Heck of Wabash identifies the body of Oltié Heck as his son. Oltié and a companion left home two weeks ago to seek work, separated, and the partner returned to Wabash. The father suspects accidental death and the body was taken to Wabash for burial.
Jack Siler resigns as coach of Manual track team to take a high school position in Louis. His Manual tenure ends with the current semester closing today.
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