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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

2

Deafness Cure Advertisement Appeals to Indiana Readers

A historic advertisement from Indianapolis claims a free March treatment for deafness, touting a noninstrument approach by the Qua Her in Company. It lists multiple testimonies, offers home treatment by mail, and provides office hours at 228 West Michigan Street. It targets a broad age range and urges immediate contact.

Indiana Indianapolis Edward Barnes State St Alanapolis Miles Bassett South St Noblesville Ind Jennie Ruber Emily Senate Ave Vermont St W. Mich. St

Merchants Form Phone Board to Audit New Telephone Co

A three citizen subcommittee plus Preston C. Trusler of the Board of Public Works will appoint experts to examine the New Telephone company's books. Members include Thomas J. Sullivan of the Board of Trade Franklin Vonnegut and George Vonnegut of the Merchants' association. The mayor, while dismissive of Merchants' final conclusions, approves George Vonnegut's appointment to the committee.

Preston C. Trusler Board of Public Works Commercial Club Indianapolis New Telephone Company Thomas J. Sullivan Board of Trade Franklin Vonnegut George Vonnegut Merchants’ Association

Marion Club elects Teteriler Erg as president

Harry T Tutewiler was elected president of the Marion club on the regular ticket over William Bussen, with other officers named Wedward Schmidt first vice president Janson Harvey second vice president James D Peirce third vice president Albert Nicholas secretary A M Glossbrenner treasurer Directors named Marshall Levey WM Day R Ho Thrie Emerson Druley J A Moriarty Max Emmerich

Harry T.tutewiler Marion Club William Bussen H. Schmidt Janson MT. Harvey James D. Peirce Albert BE. Nicholas A. M. Glossbrenner Marshall T. Levey WM. Day R. Ho. Thrie Emerson Druley J. A. Moriarty Max Emmerich

Woman Who Shot At Lawyer Putn Jailed in Marion County

Mrs. Beatrice Metcalf, who caused a sensation during Banker John R. Walsh’s Chicago trial by firing three shots at attorney TWanaill, was confined at Marion county jail. On Wednesday afternoon confinement continues until arrangements are made to send her to the Central Hospital for the Insane.

Beatrice Metcalf John R. Walsh Chicago Jate & RR Twanaill Marion County Central Hospital

Helen Wildman dies. services set in Indianapolis

Mrs Helen Wildman widow of James Wildman died Wednesday in Haton Ohio area and her body will be brought to Indianapolis for burial at Crown Hill. The funeral is planned for Friday afternoon at the First Friends church located at Alabama and Thirteenth Street.

Helen Wildman James Wildman Haton Indianapolis Crown Hill First Friends Church Alabama

Grape-Nuts as Natural Food For Strength and Nerve

A health note advocates stopping promiscuous eating for a few days and using Grape-Nuts with cream for breakfast. It explains the cereal is made from wheat and barley and contains phosphates essential for rebuilding brain and nerve cells, promoting sustained work without faintness.

Myrtle Elwyn Fascinates At Berman House

Miss Myrtle Isley delights Indianapolis audience with a refined piano recital. Johannes Miersch notes her graceful stage presence and technique in Liszt Bach arrangement, Avrilli Pastorale, Rameau pieces, and Godowsky paraphrases, praising mastery and suggesting future performances to a full house.

Johannes Miersch Myrtle Isley Indianapolis Avdvaner Miss Liven Miss Elgyn Hamburg Buelow Avrilli Vanehourin Rameau Godowsky Miss Hivys Brahrms Aga Grieg Moszkowski Godowski Schulz—Eyler Strauss Mendelssohn Kelvyn Ty Ty

Canoe Club Re-Elects Geiger to President

The Indianapolis Canoe Club held an election on Wednesday electing Taonard Geiger as president with Alunda M. Pickett as vice president and ROW. Templeton as triandhl secretary. G. W. Taylor becomes recording secretary, Frank Tl. Goheen is treasurer, and directors named are William A. Uimphreyss, James Manion, Walter H. Betterman, Walter O. Rouse, Donald Morris, and Homer R. Barker.

Taonard Geiger Alunda M. Pickett Triandhl ROW Templeton G. W. Taylor Frank Tl. Goheen William A. Uimphreyss James Manion Walter H. Betterman Walter O. Rouse Donald Morris Homer R. Barker

Katherine Turner Dies at Gridded Home

Mrs. Mary Lauvas learned on Wednesday of the death of her daughter Katherine Fucus Turner in Chicago. Turner, 36, is survived by her husband and one daughter.

Katherine Turner Gridred Mary A. Lauvas Katherine Fucus Turner Chicago

Mystery clears on $97,500 Marion County voting machine deal

Probes focus on bribery claims linked to the United States Standard Voting Machine contract with Marion county commissioners. Grand jury planned to hear from key figures including Fred Joss, George Elliott and Harry Gates. Warrant cashing details raise questions about who signed receipts and where funds came from. Authorities say pay dirt may be dug into bridge contracts as well.

Jott Re Toeten Joseph B. Sealing United States Fred Joss George B. Elliott Jiarry KB. Gates Indiana United States Standard Voting Machine Company Kealing Pearson Mendenhall Florence Phillips John McGregor Harry B. Gates Cyrus Clark Gates Rochester Elliott R. Hooton Elliott R. Heaten Albert Sahm Lew Shank Hooton i S Grand Marion County

County Officials Advocate Following Expert Reports

County Commissioner Mendenhall states that the commission is obligated to pursue its duty despite criticism. He emphasizes that it is the commission’s eternal duty to employ experts and receive their reports, asserting that the experts' reports must be followed.

Sioner Mendenhall

Probe on graft in public office sparks taxpaying fury

Citizens demand accountability as county finances face high valuations, heavy levies, and bond issues while the treasury runs dry. A commissioner faces potential indictment over a $3800 contract overcharge, raising questions about bias in investigations and the integrity of public probes led by the grand jury and Judge Pritenard.

Grand Jury People's Confidence Mr. Mendenhall Jondge Pritenard

Remarkable Hair Remedy Offered to All Ages

A historic advertisement promises relief for men with thinning hair and beards, women with fever influenced hair loss, delicate children, and youths with coarse unruly hair. The copy frames the product as a universal remedy for diverse hair issues.

Theatrigal Manager Joseph Barrett Dies in Hotel

Joseph Barrett manager of Pat White's Gaiety Girls burlesque company at the Empire theater died suddenly in his Circle Park hotel room. He had been ill with pneumonia. He is survived by a wife and daughter.

White Gaiety Girls Empire Theater Circle Park Hotel Barrett

Blaine Club Formed By Young Men Directors Named

The Young Men's Blaine club was incorporated Wednesday as a political organization. Directors named include Dr. Howard Huff William Fielding and John W Norrell.

Blaine Club Young Men’s Howard Huff Wiliam Fielding John W. Norrell Directos

Inquiry on Grand Jury Access to Expert Reports

The text questions why graft evidence is shown first to the county commissioners rather than submitted directly to the grand jury as required by law. It argues that grand jury material is intended for jurors only and warns of penalties for public disclosure, urging adherence to proper channels for expert reports.

Policeman to umpire in Western association

Hamilton Ohio March 12 J W De Armond ex baseball player and Hamilton police officer has accepted an umpire post in the Western association he was tendered today by D M Shively president of the association.

Hamilton J. W. DeArmond Hamilton Police Department Western Association D. M. Shively Association

Marion Indiana Republican nominating convention showdown

Reports from Marion Indiana on the Eleventh district Republican nominating convention describe mixed claims by candidates, with Kis Lockwood leading a delegate bloc. Crowds from Cass Miami Huntington Wabash Blackford gather with bands banners and up to 4,000 seats filled as balloting looms and compromise talk grows.

Eleventh District Republian Woovelock Woofelock Yeur Megethr Warry Bendel Huntington Ti. A. F L. Shaffer North Manchester Lockwood Grant County Ted Conde Good Twckwood Melee Murphys Reeves Wharp Col. Lockwood Wabash Cass County McKee Miami County Col Lockwood C2 & TL Murphy Tockwood Dr. Good Reeves Rooters Blackford County

Work to Begin Soon on Madison Hospital

The Southeastern hospital commission and Gov. Haniv met to transact business about the new hospital for the insane under construction at Madison. Work is expected to resume at the site in a few days if weather remains favorable. The large building is projected to be completed next fall.

Southeastern Hospital Commission

Bell rings when mail 15 deposited

Columbus Indiana March 12 Charles Hack a farmer who studied at Purdue and loves electricity connected his rural mailbox to the house with a wire and a signal device in the mailbox triggers a bell in the house when mail is placed in the box, instantly notifying residents.

Columbus Ind Charles Hack Hack Purdue University

Admiral Evans fleet near Magdalena ahead of schedule

Admiral Evans fleet is reported off Magdalena per wireless dispatch received at Point Loma. The ships were not due at Magdalena until Sunday and their arrival last night was nearly four days early. Evans reports his ships in better condition than when they left Hampton Roads.

San Diego Cal Admiral Evans Magdalena Point Loma

The Richest Farms In Irrigation Promise Great Returns

W E Hillerman of Indianapolis touts federal irrigation efforts in the western arid regions as a vast opportunity. He describes millions spent on engineering to deliver waste waters to fertile lands and forecasts revenue flowing back to the treasury from productive farms across vast areas.

Great Western Arid United States Treasury W. E. Hillerman Indianapolis

Cass County to Sell Bonds for Moccal Am Road Construction

Notice from Cass County Indiana to sealed bid by March 30 1908 at the Auditor’s office Logansport for sale of bonds totaling 48400 dollars in twenty series. Bonds dated Jan 16 1908 bear interest payable semiannually with 300 dollar bid deposit for failure to complete purchase and bonds not to be sold below par.

Board of Commissioners Cass County Indiana Logansport M. S. Personett Matthew Moroney George W. Cann

Simple rule to grow wealth through savings

The Indiana Trust Co. urges spending less than earnings and opening a savings account. With each payday, add to the balance, building wealth over time. A strong, welcoming institution for small or large deposits, start today.

THE Indiana Trust CO

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