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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1909

Page

3

Separates From Husband Third Time For Good

Marion Indiana reports Mrs. Mary Sims obtained a divorce from John Sims in circuit court after repeated separations in Wales and the United States. She cited abuse and lack of support, aided by her 18 year old son who works in a glass factory. Judge Paulus granted the decree.

Marion Ind Wales America Mary Sims John Sims Paulus

Boy Runs Thorn Into Eye and May Lose Sight

Bracey Anskey, the five year old son of Frank Anskey of Hartford City Indiana, was playing when a thorn from a bush pierced his right eye. The injury may cause him to lose the sight in that eye as doctors assess the damage and treat the boy.

Hartford City Ind Bracey Frank Anskey

Sheep Sale Near Greencastle Prompts Market Report

Alpert Hamrick buys 800 head of fine sheep from Frank Donner and his assistant Sharp at the farmer's Raccoon area operation. They sold 300 head at seven dollars per hundred. Market activity notes the scale of the rural livestock enterprise.

Greencastle Ind Alpert Hamrick Frank Donner Donner Mr. Sharp Raccoon

Grip of Wife Causes Man to Lose Voice in Suit

Alvin B. E. Jones of Marion Indiana says his wife Margaret choked him in August 1907 injuring his vocal organs and later again, destroying his voice. He claims permanent speech loss and has filed suit in superior court seeking relief.

Marion Ind Alvin BE. Jones Margaret Jones Jones Margaret

Divorce Granted After Five Years Desertion In Indiana

Lucetta Aman of Logansport Indiana obtained a divorce from Joseph Aman on the grounds of desertion after he vanished in May 1940. Aman operated a carriage factory and left behind unpaid notes, with rumors of suicide or foul play. Lucetta Aman, now single, is a sister of architect J E Crain.

Logansport Ind Lucetta Aman Joseph Aman

Prosecutor Quits Law to Sell Dry Goods in Danville

Elmer E. Friedline former Grant county prosecuting attorney has traded his farm for a dry goods and shoe store in Danville Indiana. He has quit practicing law and now devotes his time to the new business.

Marion, Ind Elmer E. Friedline Grant County Danville Ind

Lawrence Couple Sell Bloomington Property for 1550

Bloomington Ind March 11 Mrs Co F Lawrence sells her property to Mrs William Mooney for 1550. The Lawrences will relocate to Ohio to buy a newspaper business.

Bloomington Ind Co. F. Lawrence William Mooney

Hoosier on trial after drunken rampage in Warsaw

Ira Crowl an old offender is jailed in Kosciusko county awaiting trial on public intoxication indecent exposure trespass and assault. After choking Alfred Ramsey and Ernest Peterson he broke a window and was fought by Marshal William Garner. Crowl pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined nine dollars and fifty five cents before being remanded to jail.

Warsaw Ind Ira Crowl Kosciusko County Alfred Ramsey Ernest Peterson Theodore Peterson Peterson Crowl Christian Church William Garner Henry Graham

Mooresville Now Known as Dairy Center

Mooresville Indiana has grown into a dairy center with about 75 dairies. Dairymen handle milk from 375 cows and ship roughly 140 cans daily, totaling about 1120 gallons per day or 33 600 gallons monthly. Local earnings amount to about 4200 dollars per month or 50 400 dollars yearly. The Polk Milk Company of Indianapolis operates a truck here to collect cans.

Mooresville Ind Polk Milk Company Indianapolis

Hartford City Man Makes A Fortune

Ollie Roberts once a clerk in Hartford City at National Supply now based in Robinson has struck it rich with an estimated fortune near $40,000. After moving to Illinois oil fields he and a partner secured options on a vast land tract that became the core of their oil wealth. Roberts later married a daughter of his business partner.

Hartford City Ind Ollie Roberts National Supply Company Robinson Illinois Roberts

Go es 10 visit niece after quarter century

In Rockville Indiana on March 11 Mrs. R J Cummings welcomed her uncle Jean Foechat who had not been seen for a quarter century. He had just returned from a two month visit in Favoie France and brought gifts from relatives.

Rockville Ind R. J. Cummings Jean Foechat Foechat Favoie Frances Mrs. Cummings

Roanoke Suburb Plans Major Building Boom This Summer

A Roanoke area outside the town limits will see eight new houses built this season. H. E. Rutgers has designed a private sewer for residents planning homes. Officials consider annexation to bring the new, central section into Roanoke.

Roanoke H. E. Rutgers

Sullivan Announces Contract For Free City Mail Delivery

Sullivan Ind March 11 The contract for mail delivery numbers has been awarded to A P Boots and Buck Miles of Sullivan, assuring free mail service to homes. Work will begin at once though train schedules may disrupt the two daily deliveries.

Sullivan Ind A. P. Boots Buck Miles

Harmony in the wards shows voter listings across streets

The page lists numerous street addresses and ward divisions for a political or community mapping. It enumerates addresses in each ward such as Eighth through Fifteenth, including engine houses, streets, avenues, and notable locations, suggesting a voter or precinct directory.

Fraternal Prescription Claimed to Restore Vitality

An article touts a “fraternal tonic” discovered by Dr. T- as a remarkable rejuvenating cure all. It promises nervous vigor and quick relief from debility, with a home mixture of syrups and tonics and directions to take one teaspoonful with each meal.

Man abuse case ends in Indiana divorce dispute

Mrs. Rachael Howard was granted a divorce from Robert G. Howard in Muncie circuit court. She alleged habitual drunkenness and cruelty, and that over 24 years of marriage he failed to provide clothing, having bought her only one dress for 1.50.

Muncie Ind Rachael Howard Robert G. Howard

Greenfield Man Describes Rustling Turbulence in Oklahoma

Greenfield Ind March 11 J A Johnson returned from a ten days trip to Texas and Oklahoma where he went to oversee cement contracts. He reports widespread destruction of better business blocks in Oklahoma as sections are torn down to map Dodd and related disruption.

Greenfield Ind J. A. Johnson Texas Oklahoma Johnson Dodd

What to do with money on hand in uncertain times

With conditions not quite right for investment, many seek a permanent investment. The sensible move while a definite decision lasts is to deposit with this strong company in a savings account or time certificate of deposit, where funds are accessible when needed and earn three percent interest.

Mr Johnson Eyes Oklahoma City Contract Work

Mr Johnson plans potential trip to Oklahoma City aimed at securing contract work in the near future. He considers opportunities that could expand his business portfolio and client base.

Mr. Johnson Oklahoma City

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