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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
3
Mrs. Thomas Hover of Montague Massachusetts describes a year of illness with no relief after which she followed Dr Hartman’s advice and Peruna, expressing deep gratitude for the treatment and its apparent benefits.
In a growing city like Indianapolis there are chances for anyone with a few hundred dollars cash. Recent improvements prove the point and encourage better financial standing. The simplest method is a savings account with this strong company, welcoming accounts large or small. The Indiana Trust Co. promotes itself as a home for savings with capital and surplus totals listed.
Friends of James A. Hagerty express satisfaction with backing from supporters across the city. Hagerty, former ward chairman in the Thirteenth Ward, carried a large Democratic majority in the recent campaign for the ticket.
In Kansas City, James W. Dixon received five years in prison after being convicted of burning a violin valued at about $1,000. The case centers on a saloon theft amid a street hold up involving Van Dell, whose 31,000 violin disappeared during the incident, with a third man still at large. Van Dell had owned the instrument for 40 years and treated it as a companion.
Federal Judge Baker denied the petition of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company of Elwood for an injunction against union pickets at the plant. In Goshen Indiana the report notes a city ward meeting with mayoral candidate William E. Kroll addressing over 400 voters in a drizzle.
Poslam, marketed as a new skin discovery, claims to stop itching from eczema on first use and provide immediate relief. It is applied externally and touted to heal various skin conditions including acne rash and pimples. A 50 cent mini pack is offered for minor troubles with sale at local drug stores in Indianapolis.
James Piper returns to his Pine Street rooming house and is beaten by Charles T. Gastrup after trying to enter via a rear fire escape. A missing twelve dollars is alleged by Gastrup, who later seeks a warrant. Piper says the money was his wages from the Buckingham hotel.
A sparse crowd watched a marathon game in Boston as the New York Giants and St Louis Doves battled 17 innings. The contest ended tied at 3 to 3 with a pitching duel between Ames and Mattern the highlight.
The Park Theater opens Saturday with The Sunny Side of Broadway, a first of its kind musical in the city. Boyle Wortlfolk produced and composed the show with Wax Bloom leading the cast as a versatile comedian. The chorus is lively and will wear elaborate costumes.
The Moose carnival will donate 15 percent of last Sunday’s receipts to Fresh Air Camps run by the Salvation Army Fresh Air Mission and Cheeryvale. It remains open on Alabama Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Ohio Street with new attractions and features daily. Funds raised support the Moose lodge’s new Indianapolis home.
Marion Indiana July 27 farmer H F Richardson posed as a police officer to arrest two youths Jason Ladd 16 and Carey Puckett 15 for alleged apple theft from his orchard. They were taken to the police station and charged with malicious trespass in city court.
A 66 year old man, William H. Stewart, was fatally hurt when his farm wagon was struck by a locomotive near Princeton. The report also contains an unrelated medical advisory about digestion and Haag’s Liver Pills, attributed to a prominent doctor, discussing dietary changes and summer remedies.
Rushville Indiana July 27 A S Johnson arrested for the alleged theft of gold in a dental office was released yesterday by Deputy Prosecutor Morgan. Lack of evidence prompted the release. Johnson then traveled to Indianapolis.
Kansas City won 3 to 1 over Toledo in the fifth game of the series. Kansas City extended their lead as Toledo struggled to secure the win. The match took place in Toledo, Ohio, on July 2 to 7.
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