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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1907
Page
2
A local shop highlights new Easter hats including derbies with smaller brims, tele scope crowns in tight colors, soft hats in black, and pearl hats with black bands, noting these shapes are popular this season. The collection features many fresh styles available now.
William Barnes, 22, of 951 H.K. Georgiast, was confronted by Dr. Henry Lorhmann at 2 o'clock Monday after entering through a kitchen window at 14th and Bismarck Ave. He was escorted to the front room where police were summoned. Sunday reports noted several burglaries the prior night including items stolen from W. T. Roberts at 85 N Senate Ave and others.
Dover, Del March 25 detectives from Philadelphia arrived as the search for Horace Alvin Marvin the kidnapped boy resumed amid fears of lynching. Local rumors implicate residents as detectives proceed cautiously to avoid errors while authorities chase leads across cities and regions.
The Indianapolis Sun prints society notices of personal visits and travels. Rev L D Moore returns from four weeks in St Petersburg Florida. Mrs William Rosenthil of Broad Ripple visits Mrs M A Johnson. Lulubell Gray returned from Rushville and Conn ersville. Rev J G T Brennerson of Minneapolis guests of Mr and Mrs TM Wise. Mrs George Thurehill returns from Rushville. Emplie Johnson William Johnson and Frank Clouds visit Mr and Mrs Joseph M Johnson near New Augusta. W Miller returns to Goshen after city visit. Mr and Mrs Cook of Martinsville guest of Mrs William Panghorn at 1160 E Pratt st. Easter ball April 1. Charles Shaffer and family of Haughville visit over weekend.
Readers are urged to try a simple warm vegetable concoction said to ease kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism. The recipe uses Fluic Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with a suggested dose after meals and at bedtime, promising evident improvement in a week.
William Drake and John Grear, both negroes, quarreled over dice or cards in a George Donald VW saloon on Tenth Street Monday. Drake slashed Grear in the face with a knife, prompting a murder call at police headquarters. Drake, living at 1008 Lafayette, was jailed as officers responded.
A bullet tore into an upstairs window at Carroll J. Swain’s home 834 Middle Drive Woodruff Place early Friday. The shot’s source remains unknown but is thought to come from someone practicing with a 38 caliber revolver. Mrs Swain narrowly escaped harm as she descended the stairs and found the bullet on the floor prompting a neighborhood search for the shooter.
Secretary Cortelyou announced that United States 4 per cent bonds of 1907 held to secure public deposits may be exchanged for other government bondsPhilippine, Manila, Porto Rican and District of Columbia bonds at par or 90 percent of market value Hawai i a bonds 90 percent plus state municipal and high grade railroad bonds legal for savings banks in New York and Massachusetts on a 90 percent market value basis.
Dennis Sweeney, 22, was tossed from a streetcar at Eighth and Tenth area and found near Market and Pennsylvania streets. He was hospitalized with a crushed foot requiring toe amputation. He lives at 2224 Notan Avenue. Police investigate the incident.
Rena Whitman aged 22 died after several days of convulsions linked to measles. An epidemic of measles was noted in Jeffersonville following the illness spreading through the area. Transport and medical details were limited in the report.
Joshua M. Davis II, one of Morgan county's oldest residents, died yesterday after a brief illness in Mooresville Ind. He leaves four children: Mrs. Sm a Trotter of Danville Ind Mrs. W C T dity of Mount Carmel Ill James Davis of Indianapolis and Mrs A T Hackan of Martinsville The obituary notes his age and local ties.
In a regular session Stage Employees Union No 30 elected officers for the ensuing term. Thomas Shilling is president Theodore Enoch vice president Charles F Schlegel secretary Sherman Perry financial secretary Frank Jones guide W G Anderson guard John Mickuma trustees George Clark George Currens W O Henry finance board Claude Martin George Currens William Nichols W G Anderson Theodore Enoch delegate to C L A Charles F Schlegel Delegates to the fifteenth annual convention to be held at Norfolk Va Charles F Schlegel Sherman Perry
The North American reports a majority of readers favor Roosevelt’s renomination despite his stated refusal to accept. Supporters argue only he can effectively carry out his policies, while the letter writers hail his leadership for ongoing reform.
Edward Bradbury Haskell a proprietor and former editor in chief of the Boston Herald died this morning in Boston due to angina pectoris. He was a longtime figure at Scripps-Molden and presided over the association in Boston Mass. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as the best spring medicine used in thousands of homes across cities towns and villages. It claims to cleanse the system of humors restore appetite improve complexion and increase energy with over forty thousand testimonials in two years. Offer includes neural quid form or garsatable chocolate tablets at 100 doses for $1.00.
A Tennessee reader praises Cuticura in two family cases for eczema and poison oak. After a physician’s treatment failed, the family relied on Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, reporting rapid relief and no recurrence, with a note on living far from a doctor.
Advertising copy promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as a complete external and internal treatment for infants skin issues. It claims instant relief, better sleep, and rest for mothers, listing Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Rixen Co references and a 25 cent price, with early 20th century phrasing.
The piece blends a Franklin anecdote with Chicago corn show news. It recalls Ben Franklin’s boyhood grindstone tale and suggests the idea of a corn show aims to boost yields, while questioning who fuels the plan and whether there is an agenda behind the push. B. H. Bregeren signs off.
Special to The San . Terre Haute Indiana March 25 Fire yesterday burned one of three North Baltimore Fottle Glass factory plants causing a loss of 20 000 000 fully insured The incident highlights significant property damage to a major glass producer and the scale of the blaze remains under investigation by local authorities
Senator Beveridge of Indiana cables regret at declining to address the American chamber of commerce in Paris during its Fourth of July celebration. He plans to spend the summer in the Rocky Mountains to attend to important work.
The opening four weeks of the Indiana four-club polo league begin Monday night with games at Anderson and Logansport. Teams from Anderson Marion Logansport and Rokomo are evenly matched, promising an interesting race across the cities.
An accord between city contractors and the Bricklayers' union ends labor tensions in Indianapolis. Bricklayers will work at 60 cents per hour through June 1, after which contractors will implement a five cent wage increase. Committees from both sides approved the plan.
Fritz Krull will sing at Propylacum on Easter Monday afternoon and perform Riley songs. The Schafer Symphony orchestra closes its season at Caleb Mills hall. Holy Cross Dramatic society presents the Merry Cobbler at the German house on April 1. First Friends church Easter song service and a cantata The Crucifixion and the Resurrection are scheduled. A musicale program is set for Tuesday night at Central Universalle church.
The pulpit committee is evaluating a candidate for the church pastorate and is expected to report in his favor.
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