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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
2
Manda Jackson, described as colored, ran amuck as police tried to arrest her after buying two fingers of cocaine. She attacked officers at 235 Puryear Street, bit and kicked several, injuring one chauffeur, until restrained in a padded cell as the cocaine wore off.
Indianapolis Mayor Shank issues an order via the police department permitting sale of five inch firecrackers to avoid being labeled cranky. Superintendent Hyland will discuss the matter with the mayor as merchants press to dispose of their stock, while some city council members oppose the action and say warnings were given.
Arthur E. Leiter of Connersville Indiana drove on West Washington Street Thursday night and failed to turn at Blake Street. He struck a buggy carrying Frank Mayer of Milburn Street Mayer was thrown from the rig and badly bruised Leiter faced assault and battery and motor speed law charges from Bicycle Policemen Trimpe and Rucker.
A Indiana columnist reports that U S residents spent 140 million dollars on furniture last year and O H L Wernicke of Grand Rapids deplores inartistic taste among salesmen. He urged better knowledge of historical periods to aid advertising. The Indiana Retail Furniture Dealers association elected officers: La Follette, Wyatt, Heynes, Chappell and others. The group planned the 1911 meeting and delegates to the national convention, closing with a banquet at the German House.
A crowd of about 2000 mothers and children enjoyed an outing at Riverside park hosted by the Volunteers of America. The group was transported in fourteen cars and entertained with games lunch boxes ice cream and lemonade. The event was led by Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Preston and concluded with a 3 PM return to the city.
A fire in a vacant building at 125 South Meridian caused minor damage Friday morning after starting from rubbish and sweeping upstairs before firefighters contained it. The site had housed Toyse Electric and Nichols Candy before being displaced by fire, with nearby A B Hendrickson Hat Co only briefly at risk. It is owned by Donald Morris and may have been set by local youths playing behind the building.
Miss Fredonia Allen purchased the former residence of Stoughton A. Fletcher at 1526 North Meridian Street from his heirs for 17,500 dollars. The house will become a school annex with the yard used as a playground, adjoining Tudor Hall and Charles W. Fairbanks’ lot. This marks the Fletcher estate’s first sale since his death.
Des Moines July 1 John Junkin scheduled for hanging within 30 days for murder of Clara Rosen has sold his body for 50 dollars to his mother, who supported him during his trial. Funds sent to her to defray her defense costs. Body purchased with State Board of Control sanction by Prof H J Hoeve of Drake University who analyzed the skull and testified last year at Centerville.
Lottery of lotus lawn mill ends offered in dots stripes and florals in regular 8c quality. Yard pricing given as a sale offer. Limited stock in various patterns ending the run on these wash goods.
A historic newspaper snippet markets yardage of fabrics including 4000 yards of linen in full hue plain colors at 15 cents per yard, 3000 yards of ring-spun wool or similar in 30 inch width, 5000 yards gauze carreaux with floral prints at 19 cents, and 13000 yards of standard mill ends in cadet navy gray and shirting styles at 7 cents.
Advertises 900 yards Hesper cloth 34 inches wide in linen finish and plain colors at 20c a yard. Features 90,000 yards madras ginghams, gingham patterns, seersucker stripes and checks. Notes 15,000 yards Everett cloth and up to 28,000 yards of mill ends, warranted to wash, regular 9c quality, sale price 19 to 21 cents per yard.
Listing shows 2 500 yards French or gandies white grounds with floral designs, quality stated. 3 500 yards linen pongee 27 inches wide in rough weave available in many colors at 25c. 3 000 yards satin stripe printed madras 32 inches wide with stripes and figures on white grounds at 35c. Main floor.
Woman’s hosiery display highlights pure lisle thread hose in lace boot and embroidered patterns priced at 1.50 and 1.00 per pair. Imported full fashioned lisle hose in plain colors, self-embroidered designs, and fancy patterns shown with 25c to 49c quality notes. Also fast black mercerized hose "mill run" at 25c, 3 pairs for 50c, or a single pair sale on main floor aisle five.
A busy department store feature highlights silk lisle shirts and a range of gloves in black white pongee and natural tones. Prices include 19 to 89 cents for various styles with notable options such as 12-button and 16-button lengths and chamoisette finishes. Main floor aisle taps indicate placement.
Mill End Sale features boys waists in madras with sizes 7 to 16 years priced at 50c and 75c, three for $1.00, plus wash suits in multiple styles valued up to $3.00. Also offered are corset cover embroideries, laces, ribbons, and fancy fabrics with deep discounts across main floors and aisles.
Unbleached bedding muslin 4 000 yards and 744c cam bric and muslin in various yardage. Pillow cases bleached 42x36 and 45x36 inches, prices 16¢ and 12%¢. Sheets 81x90 inches at 85c, pillow tubing 42 inches wide 20c, longcloth 18¢, outing flannel 10c, 1 750 yards total. Main floor aisle two.
Large stock of mill ends including 800 yards English mohair brilliantine in navy and black with white hair lines. 1000 yards cream storm serge 38 inches wide. 5000 yards Be WANG single width damask and linen options. Bleached napkins and towels, pure linen damask, and table padding offered across multiple yards and widths with varied qualities and prices.
After three tries the thief finally robbed Edward F. Dux at 856 English avenue, gaining entry through a side window and taking silverware. Earlier, a burglar entered Johny Rosesstein’s home at 2708 West Walnut street in the early hours, stealing $35 and a coat through an open window.
Ralph M. Pearson and his mother completed a journey begun May 3, 1909 in a 35 foot home made motor boat Catherine M. They traveled 6 312 miles from Chicago to Florida and back via the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes ending at the Chicago dock at 9 30 a m Thursday. They left Chicago in May 1909 reaching New Orleans on June 4 by way of the Illinois and Michigan Canal and the Illinois and Mississippi rivers.
Premature Fourth of July celebrations caused a fire department response at the home of Robert Reagan at 2150 Talbott Avenue when a toy balloon on the roof ignited a lamp exploded at Frank Grouch's home 1202 Harding Street. No loss occurred.
Percy D. Ayers, 32, died at General hospital in Danville after months of illness misdiagnosed until recently as pellagra, the Italian scourge physicians say they cannot cope with. Four other cases reported in the city. Ayers belonged to a prominent Virginia family.
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