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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
2
A satirical ad extols Fels-Naptha as the cure for the washerwoman's cold and heavy laundry work. It claims boiling, scalding, and hard rubbing are unnecessary with the product, promising cleaner, whiter clothes and less effort. It notes the genuine item has a red and green wrapper.
One of the largest excursion parties ever from Indianapolis will travel to Camp Algonac Russells Island Michigan leaving July 27 returning August 2. The all inclusive price covers railroad and boat transport sleeper train and meals for ages five and up with five to 12 priced accordingly. The camp features a tent city main street 40 feet wide with 500 tents for 1 500 people two cots per tent and ample wash facilities separate men and women wash rooms ample lighting by a camp plant and strict sanitation with patrol officers and no alcohol onsite.
Mrs. John P. Dichman of 205 Hendricks place was fatally burned Monday night when overturned gasoline in the basement caused a flash as she struck a match. Her clothing ignited and burned off before flames were extinguished. Doctors at St. Vincent's hospital report she cannot recover. Her husband smothered the flames with a rug after hearing her screams.
Mrs Edward C Bradley of 513 Cedar Street was knocked down and rolled by a street car fender on Washington near Illinois. Though badly hurt she refused the city ambulance for fear of alarming her husband. She kept tears back, then rode home in a cab.
London reporting tracks the Ruiz bribery case to its source as parliamentary inquiry by Peter Curran targets Home Secretary Herbert Gladstone. The probe questions secrecy of May 19 inquest at St Pancras and whether public notices and deposition copies were properly handled amid Vanderbilts’ private tragedy aftermath.
In Chicago on June 15, Rev. Quinn L. Downs of Roscoe Lil urged reform of funeral costs, noting daily expenses and urging a League of Compassion to manage funeral arrangements through outside committees. Ministers at their weekly meeting gave tacit support to the idea.
Charline Daly daughter of Charles F Daly vice president of New York Central Railroad will marry William Raymond Barnett a chief of the tariff department in New York City. Daly, born in Indianapolis, has many friends here.
Miss Katherine Flaherty returns to Prattsburg New York with Miss Margaret Flaherty while Miss Carlie Davis goes home to Morgantown. Luncheon at Mrs Charles Cunn inghams Irvington honors Mrs Fassett Cotton soon moving to Wisconsin and Mrs Victor Obernauer heading to San Antonio. DAR and Paul Revere chapters hosted by Mrs William C Ball with Indianapolis delegates listed. Miss Bessie O Hunt and Henry W Farr announce Thursday wedding. Mr and Mrs Martin Schwartz head to Europe. Taylor Davidson relocates to Canada. P J Freaney off to Seattle for weeks. Engagement announced for Anna S Weinshenker and David H Weiss. Mrs S D Murphy and Birmingham visitors with Mrs L L Todd. Mrs Logan and Gertrude Logan visit Keifer family then travel to Detroit.
Princeton Indiana resident Chase Larcey and two companions drowned in the rapid river near Columbia Falls Montana. His parents Mr and Mrs W P Larcey have gone to Columbia Falls to assist.
John W. McCarty announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for mayor of Washington Indiana on June 15. He aims to lead the city and bolster local governance.
Methodist ministers played at Riverside park with the Merry Widows defeating the Bach by 13 to 10 in four innings. About 50 ministers and friends attended, enjoying boating and golf after a luncheon, with a rest period ending the game.
Pleasing prompt encourages saving as a path to wealth. The Indiana Trust Co offers a savings account with 3 percent interest, highlighting its strong facilities for money handling. Capital is one million dollars, fully paid in, with a surplus of four hundred seventy five thousand, all earned.
Aquilla Q Jones of Ayres Jones Hollett was elected president of the Board of Trade yesterday afternoon Edgar H Evans was chosen vice president and Tom Odiy treasurer The 11 governing committee members named were M A Woollen retiring president B B Minor Sam B Sweet Albert Baker J A Gebier Harvey Mullins H E Kinney William Scott R O Hawkins H C Atkins and Robert H Bryson
The Gen A D Streight circle will host an afternoon of entertainment and social activity at Pierson's hall on Wednesday. Everyone is invited to attend.
Roanoke Indiana June 15 Nichori Mc Cormick foreman of the stave factory fell into Cow creek and drowned.
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