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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
3
Washington March 1 After four days of fighting the senate cut the forest appropriation from 4 000 000 to 3 900 000 and then passed the big budget. Senators Heyburn Carter Borah and Guggenheim pressed to cut further amid charges the forest bureau is poorly organized despite abundant funds.
County Auditor Sahm cites state law and advises trust companies to provide stockholder lists between March 1 and March 2. They have argued the law is unconstitutional and fear broker inquiries if exposed. The audit can compel officers to bring books and testify under oath, with costs charged if lists are not filed by March 25.
In Alexandria Indiana James Marriman vowed not to carry a match behind his ear after a quarrel over German Oak and Frank Gotch led to a bout with Jacob Schumacher. Marriman was thrown, struck a table, hair and whiskers ignited by a flash of flame. Harry Zierdt used seltzer to extinguish the fire and burn damage was noted on one side of his head and face.
Angola Ind March 1 The city council has advertised for bids to construct a sewer system including a purification plant and about 6706 feet of main sewer at an estimated 30000. Plans by engineer R L Sackett of Lafayette Ind call for two systems but only one bid package will be sold with bids opened March 2.
Every contest entrant receives a free sheet music book containing a dozen complete pieces with words and music. Printed on good paper and bound for flat opening.
All pianos are marked in plain figures at regular selling prices. The Factory Advertising Allowance is credited and the balance may be paid in monthly installments if desired. Each instrument is made and fully guaranteed. A stool and scarf are free with each piano.
Marion Indiana March 1 A group of minors led by Harry Favors Sherman Sizelove Eary Patterson Charles Latchaw and Claude Dean visited Marion on Feb 4 causing trouble at several saloons Affidavits charge four Gas City saloon owners with selling liquor to minors with more arrests expected for Marion saloon keepers and three Anderson wet merchants The boys reportedly earned between 50 and 7 dollars each earlier in the month and consumed liquor in Marion Gas City and Anderson according to Justice Broughman court testimony
The American Dairy Company of Indianapolis plans to build a creamery in Morgantown if farmers supply milk from 300 cows. The proposal announced March 1 indicates local cooperation sought to support the project.
An eastern minister endorses natural oils and extracts over Christian Science and Emanuelism. He touts the “fraternal tonite” as a simple at home remedy said to aid nervous exhaustion melancholy and debility within a week. The recipe uses syrup sarsaparilla compound balmwort cardio l essence and cadamone tincture mixed and taken after meals and at bedtime.
By Lucile Spinney the Star of the Forepaugh Company argues that divorce is more common on stage than in society yet many actors maintain strong home and family commitments. She cites Madame Schumann-Heink as an example and asserts individuals shape their own atmosphere and destinies.
A reflective plea to value humanity tenderness and sympathy in life. argues critics miss understanding and urges justice and fair judgment of stage folk. The tone calls for balanced knowledge and thoughtful judgment.
Columbus Ind March 1 Arrangements are under way for the final settlement of the Charles F Schaefer estate and the land valued at 25000 will be sold by Leon J Cox named by the court as the commissioner to sell the real estate The court finds the landowners to be Louise Schaefer Mary Burbrink John H Schaefer Minnie Schwartzkopf Charles A Schaefer Elizabeth Ehlers Edward Schaefer Emma Schaefer Alfred Schaefer and Anna Webber Since partition is impractical the land is ordered sold
Mrs J W Hover of Wooster Indiana received a check for a board bill from a former carpenter eight years after he left the Hover home near Warsaw. The man had vanished with the debt as Eagle Lake Ice workers built on Winona lake bank. The surprise payment arrived after Mrs Hover mailed a statement and waited for a reply.
An 1836 Rowlett’s tables of discount and interest, preserved at the county auditor’s office, was issued after enough subscriptions. The nationwide subscriber list was published and includes ten names from Richmond Indiana.
Wilbur K Bloom son of Mr and Mrs Nathan W Bloom of Fort Wayne and Genevieve G Beatty a Fort Wayne stenographer wed in Decatur Indiana after obtaining a license from the county clerk Squire J H Smith officiating They asked that no account of the wedding be published for a month and then left for Marion Bloom 21 Beatty 18 and both from Ossian and Indianapolis areas were married before traveling to their new home in Marion.
In Logansport Indiana a sorrel horse tied to a telegraph pole was found in a roadside ditch six miles south of the city. The rig was empty, suggesting it was stolen and abandoned by the thief who fled. Bruce McCain discovered the scene and turned the outfit over to police, who seek the owner.
In Garrett Indiana on March 1 William Henry Green of Fullerton California and Flora Thompson Jones of Garrett were married by Rev D W Williams in a small gathering. The bride, daughter of Dr J F Thompson, is active in church and education and a former public school teacher and musician. The groom is described as a wealthy ranchman from Fullerton. They plan a short visit in Iowa before settling in Fullerton.
Clayton Illinois March 1 The Gray business here changed hands a couple of times in three days. Fred Hoallings worth bought the business on Saturday evening and sold it back to Frank Mc Cormack on Monday morning.
An advertisement-style piece promotes cascaroyal pills claiming to cleanse the body like a locomotive, directing the fireman as the stomach and bowels and promising prompt action without nausea. It offers a free sample from Blackburn Products Co. and notes available through local drugstores.
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