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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
3
In New Castle Indiana on March 16 Mary Harris was granted divorce from William Harris at 11 o'clock in the afternoon she remarried Leonard Meyers a Buffalo manufacturer five years after Harris abandoned her Harris is 23 years old and described as a very worthy woman.
An elderly grandmother brings her two grandchildren aged five and six to J W Lindley seeking county care after their mother Bula Alexander fled the state following a divorce from Ellis Alexander. The grandmother found the children wandering near Star City. the mother is missing. The children were taken to the county infirmary awaiting court.
In Sullivan Indiana authorities announce the south side will be rebuilt this summer after a major blaze six weeks ago. James M. Sinclair takes over the Mullane hardware store, confirming redevelopment. Workers cleared debris in Mullane, while carpenters started in Leonard Billman and Stock properties.
Clark W. Weesner announces initiation of a log cabin archive to house public documents and relics in Wabash Indiana. The project, costing 587 dollars, will begin April first with aid from local schools and steady support from Old Settlers. work will start when weather allows and be rushed to completion.
In Knobel Arkansas on March 13 E M. Lake shot and killed his wife as she prepared to board a train to Pickett to pursue divorce. He then shot himself. A 4 year old daughter was struck by a stray bullet and seriously wounded.
Henry Woods files for an unconditional divorce from Odia Woods in Kokomo Indiana. They married in Columbus in 1904 and had no children. He alleges a cool attitude, lack of love, and desertion since last December.
Clem Sigler, 40, of Terre Haute, deputy state game warden, allegedly seized by heart attack and fell into the Kankakee river at Baum's bridge while on a hunting expedition. E. H. Cadle, another deputy, and a hotel boy found Sigler's body after leaving for dinner.
Samuel H. Steinfield, once a Columbia City resident and longtime traveling salesman for the Franklin MacVeagh company of Chicago, was arrested in Pittsburg on theft and forgery charges. He allegedly confessed to stealing letters and drafts from fellow travelers at hotels, totaling about $10,000.
Milford Indiana March 16 ten Milford youths were summoned to court to testify about recent underage intoxication incidents. The inquiry led to the finding concerning Bob Ruley age chart son.
The ad touts Poslum as a universal eczema and skin remedy claiming immediate itch relief and swift cures. It says worst cases improve in two weeks with pudded blemishes vanishing overnight, with 50 cent and two dollar jars sold locally and a free trial package via Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Four youths Harry Reggin Harry Doty George Miller and Edward Decker were indicted by the grand jury on first degree murder in the death of Mrs Mary Nichols. The motive cited was Mrs Nichols money with about seven dollars obtained. Miller and Doty allegedly helped kill the woman. The Marco term grand jury returned 23 indictments amid other actions including dismissals for Grace Thompson and Elmer Clifford for lack of evidence and disclosures of 68 indictments and 256 witnesses in March term.
Sons of Erin of Indianapolis announce a mass meeting at Tomlinson hall to honor St Patrick and Irish influence. Joseph Kenney will deliver the day’s oration, with an afternoon parade forming at University park and proceeding to Tomlinson hall via Meridian Washington and East streets.
The jury in the John Dixon murder case visited the crime scene near North and Porter streets where Frank Hart was allegedly killed in June last year. Deliberations were expected to begin Tuesday afternoon.
Senator William Alden Smith says Ambassador O'Brien will keep his post in Tokio despite rumors of his relief. Former Commerce Commissioner Libor Straus rumored as successor. Both men hail from Grand Rapids Michigan and are close friends.
Miss Anne Morgan daughter of J Pierpont Morgan will open a restaurant at the New York navy yard on May 1 to feed 700 employees. She says the aim is general improvement of working conditions, not charity, and the project reflects her belief in better government employment conditions.
A Mothers of King Avenue M E church meeting will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at the corner of King avenue and Walnut street under the direction of the pastors wife Mrs J F Rainier and Mr Morris. All women interested in the welfare of children are invited.
A city register lists births at various addresses including Elmer and Emma Nichols at 224 Bellefontaine Street and many others detailing newborns by family names and streets. The deaths section records individuals including Lennie Poe at City Hospital and Nancy E Wilcox by Road Street with causes such as tuberculosis and mitral insufficiency. Additionally noted are marriages and numerous building permits with addresses and monetary costs across the city.
Leo Pardello the Trajan wrestler will fight Joe Rogers Tuesday night at the Empire theater. Rogers is said to meet all comers at burlesque venues, with Pardello billed as a notable foe in the event.
A discussion of medicine and natural healing argues medicines only palliate symptoms while cure comes from right living. Peruna is promoted as a stimulant for digestion, helping the stomach perform its function and supporting the body's natural recovery. The article urges cautious use and presents testimonials requests from readers to obtain more information.
After several days detectives arrested David Hoger at 435 W Maryland Street. He was suspected of attempting to assault young women en route to work early each morning near W Market Street by the railroad.
A cautious warning from state financial authorities on deposit safety notes banks cutting current deposit rates to 2 3 percent while six months and one year deposits hold at 3 percent. The Indiana Trust Co proclaims safety with large capital and surplus backing its deposits.
Police say a married man with two children, previously arrested for a similar charge, grabbed a young girl near a factory while insulting women. Neighborhood men chased him, detectives watched and arrested him after repeated incidents.
Mrs. Mark C. Fickle aged 36 of 29 South Keystone Avenue attempted to end her life for the second time by taking morphine in coffee Tuesday afternoon. She is the wife of a C. H. & D. brakeman and received medical care from Dr. Langford at the City dispensary. She is expected to recover.
Cincinnati March 16. The National Baseball Commission ended its meeting with several decisions affecting players. They rejected Joseph A Ward's claim for one third of the purchase money Altoona club obtained from New York.
The Dutchess Fire Insurance Company based at 39 Market Street Poughkeepsie NY lists capital 200000. Its assets include cash on hand, unencumbered real estate, municipal and railroad bonds valued at 190160 and 60450 respectively, miscellaneous bonds 61040, loans on bonds and real estate worth double mortgaged amounts, and premiums receivable. Total assets reported as shown.
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