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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
7
Advertisement extols Fels-Naptha as a labor saving washing method. It compares the soap to a sewing machine, promising cleaner whiter clothes with cold or lukewarm water, minimal rubbing, and a half hour process by following the wrapper directions.
Aqua showdown tomorrow afternoon features YMCA and Marion Club swimmers and divers at Riverside Beach. Top athletes from both groups train months for 80 yard and relay races plus six dive events under Hugo Fischer. Officials include Dr. A B Guedel, Fred West, Harry Buschman, Harry Allen, and Karl Krauss. races start at 3 30.
Kokomo Indiana July 2 The Commercial club has completed negotiations to purchase two acres south of the head mill in South Kokomo for the Superior Tool and Machine company. The firm will build a 50 by 800 foot building at once with about 100000 dollars to be spent on improvements. The company has advanced rapidly since locating in Kokomo, creating demand for larger facilities.
Linton files suit against Evansville Brewery association for failure to pay the license for a beer depot in Linton Indiana. The brewery argues it does not owe the payment.
Terre Haute Ind July 2 The convents origin lies in 1840 when six French Sisters of Providence founded a school in Terre Haute after arriving by stagecoach from Vincennes They first lived in the Thralls farm house and later established the group of buildings that forms the present campus The Thralls family remained connected through the years and preserved memories of the sisters and their hospitality.
Warm weather brings crowds to Broad Ripple Bathing Beach pool as tub races near next Sunday and Monday with $3 entry and separate ladies and gentlemen prizes. The Fourth of July celebration on Monday July 5 promises a brilliant, gorgeous display.
Montezuma Indiana July 2. The Citizens bank begins operations with a 20000 capital stock. Officers include W E Dee of Chicago president George Hughes of Hume Ul vice president and S P Hancock of Montezuma cashier. Directors are Edward Shirkey Clinton W W E Des S P Hancock and George Hugnes.
Thomas Byrd of Portland visiting family after a sales trip to Kentucky and Tennessee reports relics from Civil War battlefields. He preserves a large pine chip from Chickamauga with a buried bullet fired in the engagement and the wood growth around the lead ball over years.
A Shelbyville farmer declares Shelby county corn crop will be a banner harvest for many years. He notes excellent corn condition, minimal weed damage, and an increased acreage this year signaling prosperity for local farmers.
Anderson telegram reports the drowning of Dr. W. J. Fairfield once of this city and his son while they lived two years in Delta. The message, dated July 1, states the incident occurred near a river in Colorado, with details from Della Col. and family.
Lynn July 2 While picking cherries Al Craft aged about forty five fell from the top of a tree. He struck the ground on the back of his neck and is paralyzed from the shoulders down. It is feared his injuries may prove fatal. Craft has a wife and seven children.
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