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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1908

Page

2

GOLLEGE MAIDS AND BOYS WILL ENLIVEN LENT

Social notes from the city describe Lent as dull with preparations from dressmakers and milliners. Families host tea for visitors Miss Mary Moffat and Mrs. Ben Ninde while weddings and dances, including a Day Nursery association event, add springtime activity. Journeys and visits span Fort Wayne Indianapolis Kokomo Grand Rapids and Oxford with plans to sail to Europe.

Mary Moffat Fort Wayne William H. Olds Olds Miss Moffat Ben Ninde Chicago

Desperado Edwards Kills Man Leaving Church

In Chattanooga Tennessee on March 21 D D Edwards a noted Kentucky desperado who testified in a former murder trial that he killed 17 men shot and killed W B Davis as he left a church. Edwards was discharged by Davis last evening. The murderer died.

Chattanooga Tenn D. D. Edwards Kentucky W. B. Davis Edwards Davis

How French Women Develop The Bust

A French expert, Madame Dorothy De La Revere, claims American women lack bust development and offers to mail secrets to enhance fullness and firmness. She promises free advice after a 4 cent postage request and cites the allure of developed figures. Readers are urged to write with postage to 1418 Fgpublic, Bide.-Chi-.

Dorothy de la Revere Tella America Mme Dorothy de le Revere

Famous Flints Hypnotists to Appear at Park

Prominent physicians and newspapers highlight hypnotism as a medical tool. Dr Frederick Van Eeden of Holland argues for mental suggestion over medicine. Dr and Mrs Herbert L Flint, famed hypnotists, set to perform at Park theater for three days starting April 13, aiming to attract local interest after a long hiatus in the city.

Frederick van Eeden Holland Hudson Theater New York City van Eeden Dickson Talbott Herbert L. Flint Park Theater Flints

Sunday Sermons Across Many Churches This Week

A sweep of Sunday and weekday services features Rev D E Zechler at Grace Mission Evangelical on Sunday with A Grain of Wheat and The Salt of the Earth. Local pastors including Rev Thomas Hanna and Rev J R Hunter preach at Bloomington and New Church chapels with varied topics and a Choral Society program.

D. E. Zechler Grace Mission Evangelical Church Woodruff Ave United Presbyterian Church E. F. Ritter Thomas H. Hanna Bloomington Ind R. Lyons Reid Memorial United Presbyterian Church Richmond George Daniel Adamson Home Presbyterian Church N.B. Mathes Goshen Albert Hurlstone Roberts Park M. FE J. R. Hunter New Church Chapel Harry G. Hill Third Christian Church Choral Society Tabernacle Presbyterian Church J. F. Morris E. Seventeenth-st. Christian Church Christ Frederick E. Taylor First Baptist Church Godara J L. E. Brown Lebanon Central Christian Church Allan B. Philpott Bismarckave Frank Powers Sutherland Presbyterian Church Gunesclus Chicago Memorial Presbyterian Church Robert Newcombe Fulton Fourth Presbyterian Church J. W. Thompson Central Ave. M. E Meridian St. M. E Joshua Stansfield Guthrie Muncie Central Universalist Church First Presbyterian Church William Carson Albert J. Nathan First Friends Church Wiliam, Wirt, King Central-ave Methodist Church

Alleged brick trust to be investigated by city officials

Anderson Indiana March 21 before bidding on paving streets Mayor Terhune and the Board of Public Works will investigate the alleged paving brick trust among plants in Indiana and Ohio. If a brick trust is located the city will challenge it in court.

Anderson Ind Terhune Board of Public ‘Works Indiana Ohio

Real estate market shows steady prices in city area

Real estate men report steady prices and rising demand in the northeastern section of the city. Major transfers include 13% staves from Herman C. Tuttle to John P. Wilson for 20550 and a 9000 sale of German park property at Sugar Grove. Numerous lots and dwellings change hands as activity increases ahead of spring.

Herman C. Tuttle John P. Wilson Irvington German Park Sugar Grove Ave Twenty-first-st George Wolf Louisa Muehler I. Market St H. H. Meyer N. New Jersey St Thirty-fourth-st T. H. Meyer Oscar A. Amthor Washington St State St North St Orville T. Duvall Hamilton Ave Michigan St Philip Kiley Belle Shimer Indianapolis Massachusetts-ave Jefferson-ave Tibbs and Groff-aves Wm- Cox Vermont Sts Indianapolis Realty Company Blanche FB Vincent Theodore McDaniel Schwemeyrer Ringgoldst Barth-ave Elizabeth Wehrman Alapama-st Twentieth-st Gertrude P. Adams Haugh St Kate Fopriano Furman Stout Louis Schneiderman Thirtieth St Ethelsty Fred R. Burr

Madison County backs McCullough for governor in caucus

Madison County Democrats pick 32 delegates to the state convention all instructed to back Carroll K. McCullough of Anderson for governor. McCullough, flanked by 100 supporters, will move to Indianapolis Monday to open his campaign headquarters.

Anderson Ind Madison County Carroll K. McCullough McCullough Indianapolis

Prisoner Dies Jumping From Train Car in Escape Attempt

In York Pennsylvania on March 21 Samuel Knauh 27 held on horse stealing charges died instantly after leaping from a car window while handcuffed in an escape attempt from Constable Weaver.

York Weaver Samuel Knauh

Purse snatching by an aged Black man on Michigan and Adelaide

An aged Black man grabbed a purse containing $15 from Mrs. A O Tillett at the corner of Michigan and Adelaide streets around 5 PM Friday. He ran down Adelaide street and disappeared, leaving the area.

A. O. Tillett Michigan Adelaide-sts Adelaide-st

Civil War Vet James St John Dies at Home

James St John a Civil War veteran died Thursday night at 1630 Ingram Street after a second stroke. A carpenter, he had lived here since 1872, leaving a widow and two children. He belonged to George H. Thomas Post G A R and funeral services are set for Monday afternoon at Howard Place M E church.

James St. John Ingramst George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R Canquet Loward Place M. E. Church

All Hog Receipts Hold Steady at Local Yards in Indianapolis

Indianapolis March 21. Receipts show hogs 3,000 cattle 350 sheep 50. Saturday hog run fair with orders from local and outside sources. Prices similar to yesterday. light hogs stronger, heavy grades weaker. Packers and shippers led buying. all sold. close steady. Hog sales ranged from 4.90 to 5.15. more at 5.10 than other prices. Cattle run fair with varied consignments. few high-grade cattle sold steady. No fresh sheep or lamb arrivals. no price change from yesterday.

Indianapolis Lght A&s Bas Sane Cease

Chicago Live Stock Prices at Union Stock Yards

March 21 sales show hog receipts at 14 000 with prices mainly 5 to 10 cents higher. Light pigs and various hog classes range around 3.90 to 6.60. Cattle receipts about 700 with Beeves 4.60 to 6.65, cows and heifers 2.10 to 3.40, calves 5.00 to 6.00, western stockers and feeders 4.50 to 5.40, natives and lambs quoted across several ranges.

UPWAT Rereseneeeneen Asd Agatetand Ecsee Sean Chicago Union Stockyards Western Lamba

Young Woman Gets Oratorical Honors in Hendricks County

In Danville Indiana on March 21 Miss Mary McPherson of Brownsburg won first prize at the Hendricks county high schools annual oratorical contest. Miss India Kendall of North Salem took second and Herbert Grow of Danville third. Judges were William D Henderson Indianapolis attorney and Prof W B Duss of Wabash College.

Danville Ind Hendricks County Mary McPherson Brownsburg India Kendall North Salem Herbert Grow William D. Hendrick Indianapolis W. B. Duss Wabash College

Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed by Many Testifiers

Letters from readers claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cures blood diseases loss of appetite rheumatism after fever weakness tiredness nervous weakness dyspepsia and catarrh. Testimonials cite Ena Bowman George VanaLstraE Bertha Perris and others from Lowell South Bethlehem Springfield and more. Sold everywhere in liquid or Sarsatabs 100 doses one dollar.

Hood Ena L. Bowman Beacon St Lowell Mass Bertha L. Perris Springfield C. I. Hood Co

Wind saves White City from ruin at Broad Ripple

A fire at White City Amusement Park in Broad Ripple destroyed three buildings and threatened the rest. An explosion in the skating rink started the blaze, but wind spared remaining structures. Loss is estimated at 10000 dollars. Dr R C Light, a major stockholder, said rebuild would begin at once.

White City Amusement Park Broad Ripie William Foot R. CG. Light Park Company

Chicago banker jailed for embezzlement charge

Chicago businessman A C Tisdalle proprietor of a private bank that closed weeks ago could not post a $9,000 bond and was jailed on embezzlement charges.

Chicago A. C. Tisdalle

Free Eye Cure Book Promises Home Treatment

Advertisement offers a free cure book and method for eye troubles without surgery or doctors. Claims success across cases from Jamestown New York to Rockwell Texas, including cataract and retinal hemorrhage. Encourages sending name and address to receive illustrated Eye Book and information.

W. W. Rhinehart Jamestown N. Y Ji. W. Miles Rockwell Texas

Urges Party to Keep T. T. in Harness in Indiana

Friends of Thomas Taggart defend the Democratic national chair as anti-Taggart Democrats in Indiana push to elect a new national committeeman. John J. Rochford, Marion county Democratic chair in 1836, denounces rivals and praises Taggart, noting his loyalty to Bryan and fidelity to Democratic principles. He backs W. W. Spencer and Jerry A. Mahoney for Seventh district delegates, replacing Henry Friedman.

Thomas Taggart Indiana Taggart John J. Rochford Marion County Rochford Bryan Waggart W. W. Spencer Jerry A. Mahoney Mahoney Spencer Mr. Taggart Henry Friedman Mr. Mahoney

Fleet's Trip to Japan Mentioned by London Papers

London papers report the projected visit of the American battleship fleet to Japan with conspicuous news coverage and little editorial reaction. The notice reflects ongoing naval diplomacy as the ships prepare for future movements and potential geopolitical signaling.

London Japan

City Births and Deaths Records for Bellefontaine Streets

Birth notices list numerous families including Dimble Hodges Hart McNamara Ritchcock Spillman Anderson Kettan Shaw Hodge Huffman Hoyt Campbell Johnson and others with addresses across Bellefontaine area. Stillborn, bor births and multiple girls and boys noted. Deaths include Julia Gentle James N St John Rebecca McCabe Jennet Miller Louis Munter Fred Mullenholz Louis Fortune Mollie Ula John Christ Joseph Munz Levina McCarty Mary Lamar with causes of death ranging from mitral insufficiency cerebral hemorrhage to pneumonia and tuberculosis. Marriages and building permits follow, listing several couples and new dwellings on English-ave Wheeler-st Ludlow-ave Holton Place and other streets with permit values up to 1,850.

Birthg Will and Delphia Dimble Bellefontaine-st Joseph and Minnie Hodges Colton St Wm. W Buretta Hart Stevens St Robert Bessie McNamara Holbrook-st Lillian Ritchcock E. Vermont-st Ray and Lulu Spillman Delaware-st Bor Bor. Wm. H Bessie Anderson Bellerfontaine-st Bos Clyde Myrtle Johnson Netcham, Bay Julia Gentle E. Morris James N St. John Ingram-st Rebecca J. McCabe N. Capitolave Jennet Miller Tecumsehave Louis C. Fortune Chemical Works Calvelage Mfileyaves Mollie Ula Haugh-st John Christ City Hospital Joseph Munz Nelson-st Lagrippe Levina McCarty Orleans St Mary Jane Lamar Minkner St

Wheat and grain prices ease at Chicago open amid favorable weather

Chicago Grain reports a lighter start as fine weather, looser cables, and strong northwest receipts push wheat down from yesterday. Opening quotes show May wheat at 95%c, May corn 66%c, oats 54%c, with pork and lard prices staying steady. closing figures list May wheat 94%c and corn 65%c amid active spot selling by commission houses.

Chicago Northwest A. W. Thomson

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Report

Pittsburg Pennsylvania March 21 cattle receipts light and steady with ranges for extra prime and good stock. hog receipts eight loads with steady prices across heavy heavy medium workers and pigs. sheep and lambs receipts light with prime wethers and good mixed stock priced, culls to choice lambs noted.

Pittsburg

Statement of Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company 1907 balance sheet

Indiana Auditor of State certifies the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company’s condition as of December 31 1907. The document lists assets including cash 1 243 509 63 premiums loans and collateral 1 069 804 14 all other securities 111 8725 23 and totals liabilities 107 269 969 69 with a legal reserve 102 404 872 09. The record is dated March 8 1908 and signed by Auditor J C Billheimer.

Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Broad Street Newark New Jersey Frederick Frelinghuysen J. Wom. Johnson United States Scauescue Ness Ea Sy Benenenees Etry State of Indiana Office of Auditor of State State J. C. Billheimer

Mass meeting of journeymen barbers in Wyandotte district

A gathering of 49 journeymen barbers from downtown shops met at Wyandotte barbershop on Massachusetts near Chicago Street Friday night to appoint a committee to urge boss barbers to decide on Sunday morning openings. A follow up meeting is planned for next week to hear the committee report.

Wyandotte Massachusetts Chiost

City Grain Market Prices and Inspections Report

Wheat No 2 red and No 3 track values through billing with bids around 8 to 9 cents and March and April term mentions. Corn prices for No 2 white and No 3 white through billing with several lots. hay timothy prices listed. Inspections show multiple car counts for wheat corn white and yellow varieties, total cars in and out. Output of flour and weekly inspection figures for March 21 1908 with bbls and bushels and stock in store totals.

Timothy Totel

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