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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
2
The annual report of the City Board of Health warns of adulteration risks in Indianapolis milk. It notes widespread inspection is difficult due to the interurban system, urges state level dairy inspections, and cites past poisonings and prosecutions of firms selling substandard milk.
A Saturday night police raid on a Muncie wineroom resulted in the arrest and fines of a man and two women. About half the timber headed to the workhouse, as officers vow further raids on local saloons until operations cease. The establishment, The Home Inn, owned by Patrick Hoffer, is linked to an Indianapolis capital.
Evangelist Lassie Sanders preached at South-St. Baptist church on Sunday night in Missouri style tales that moved listeners from laughter to tears. The overflow crowd filled the church and overflow room, with many unable to hear. Earlier, Sanders spoke to a Dent and Dumb Institute gathering and delivered a somber faith sermon.
Local notices recount a 2 year old Guy John son of Cincinnati injured by a railcar over the White River, and a 66 year old Martin Mixer civil war veteran walking through Indianapolis toward a soldiers home. Ida Leonard of Maryland reported slight injuries from a train strike. Mrs Amiel Fitch Rowe, related to revolutionary era figures, died in Verdersburg and will be buried in Indianapolis. An officer from Juneau City arrested Samuel Mabr for bad checks. Ruth W Corneliva of Central Ave died Sunday after two years of illness. Stephen Chanter age 45 died at the Clie Hospital from pneumonia. Memorial services were held for Miss Sarah Mayo, long time Second Presbyterian Sunday School worker, with remarks by W R Maine and Miss Mabel Pray.
Louisville report notes Marvin Hart’s circle backs his bid against Johnson. Promoters praise Hart’s knockout power and strategy while citing Johnson’s mixed record and weaker knockout history. Fans compare past foes like Gardner and Ferguson, predicting a decisive bout with Hart favored on points and punch.
Frank Rogers, a Evanston boy missing since July 1, reappeared Sunday afternoon at his old Evanston home. He traveled on freight trains, appeared ragged and dirty, and was greeted by his relieved parents after a four year disappearance that involved an aunt Miss Florence Ely. Authorities say the case raised questions about the aunt and Miss Ely’s involvement.
Special to the Sun New York March. A Broadway subway rider, flush with cash, hands coins to a conductor. She blushes when a tiny linen bag with baby blue ribbon is found. The bag yields a few dollars as the conductor keeps the rest, and she escapes into the street.
Mrs Albert Townsend of Greensfork died Sunday night in Tuchmond Indiana. After her death Townsend reportedly swallowed poison, thinking it medicine for grip, leaving his condition serious. A separate report notes Chase acquittal in Pomeroy for robbing the county treasury. he faced a 404518 64 charge and was acquitted after a lengthy trial.
A Saturday night blaze at Charlotte Jones's home killed Clarence Johnson aged 4 and Charles Haynes aged 3. Mrs. Jones, 70, was severely burned while trying to rescue the children. Gertrude Crawtree, 3 months, was saved. The fire started in the kitchen. the mother failed to reach the other two youngsters.
Mrs A J Childeld was shot dead Sunday night as her husband and young daughter watched. The husband then killed himself, turning a pistol on his head after a moment with the child. Police received the report from Chicago, with details from Press Association dispatches.
A reader describes severe gastritis and weight loss from indigestion. After trying various foods and diets, the patient credits Dr MlomaAch and Grape-Nuts with relief. Within weeks, weight was regained, energy returned, and daily work resumed. Product advertised as aiding digestion and mental clarity. Battle Creek, Mich, Pontum Co promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
In Scripps-McRae Press Association report from Scotfehoro Alabama on March 27 a dramatic escape attempt was thwarted by a young girl Miss Lady Austin daughter of Sheriff Austin. The would-be escapee led into a main corridor but Mina Anetin detected the danger and compelled witnesses to surrender to her actions. The tense scene occurred as guards pursued a fleeing prisoner in a confined area of the facility.
Aased wire items note injuries and events across Indiana and Missouri. Cassie Yardwick writes nerve history in Cleveland. W. D. Owen to Paris for spine operation after a long fall injury. A furnace fire at Anheuser Busch depot sparks $135 loss. A socialite bride in Galion dies by suicide after husband’s infidelity. Baron Von Wolken injured by a bomb in Warsaw. killer shoots an officer. Carbon city hit by free bazardey destruction. business district damaged with losses around 31000.
A city record lists births such as Frank and Callie Alueller first names and addresses. many entries include long names and locations. The deaths section records numerous individuals with ages and causes including pneumonia and gunshot wounds, along with listed residences and ages, followed by marriages among several couples and property or real estate notices.
Reading shows multiple era timetables from Indiana Union Traction and Indianapolis divisions with through services to Peru and Logansport, limited trains to Lafayette, Crawfordsville, and Frankfort connections, effective January 1906 to February 1905. It lists departure times, through services, and division notes for Indianapolis, Logansport, and Lafayette corridors.
Indianapolis Columbus Southern Traction Co announces through passenger trains serving Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Edinburgh Taylorsville and Columbus. First car at 6 10 a m with hourly service to 10 10 p m trains leave 10 10 and 11 15 p m for Greenwood and intermediate points. Trains run via ONO and Delaware ste to Virginia via north viaduct at 16 minutes after the hour with express departures for Franklin and intermediate points at 9 7 a m and 3 22 p m.
Indianapolis and Eastern By_o announces Greenfield Line services from 330 Market to Greenfield Knightstown Dunreith Dublin Cambridge City and Richmond with outbound departures every two hours from 6:65 a m to 6:8 p m and last local to Dayton at 1a m The limited through to Dayton takes four hours and fifteen minutes with Ware departures at 20a m 120 and 510 p m Express trains for Greenfield and nearby points arrive at 715 am and depart at 9 00 am from 1 W Maryland st. and 715 cL respectively.
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