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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1903

Page

2

Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Boosts Health with Free Sample Offer

A bold ad touts Swamp-Root as a great kidney, liver, and bladder remedy. It promises free sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co and claims rapid relief from backache, urinary issues, and sediment in urine, urging readers to request the test bottle and a promotional booklet.

Atare Bright Lolmer Ren Kilmer & Co Binghamian N.Y Grag Pune Wien Praier Komer & Co. Waghamann SOY Indianapolis Swamp-Root Dr. Kiltiers Schemp-Toot Binghamton

Postoffice Robbery at Keller's Station

Robbery occurred at Keller's station near Wabash on Wednesday night. The post office was robbed of stamps money and goods valued at an unspecified amount. No suspects named and investigation ongoing.

Wabash Ind Keller

Insurance cancelation threats spark town fire damage inquiry

In Washington Indiana on May 1, insurers convened after a fire and a threatening letter demanded $150 from the town. Citizens hired detectives and postal authorities seek the writer while fire and dynamite threats loom over the community.

Washington Ind Co Yce Mart Reliery Tooney WinkerLin

Quick Relief Claims for Dr Kennedy Remedy

An advertisement from Prohibition Modern in New York touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as quick relief for indigestion and kidney liver diseases. It promises relief from frequent urination and burning pain, claiming benefits for women and other ailments, with trial sample offered by mail. The product is distributed by Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York and sold locally by Henry J Hudder Washington and Pennsylvania streets.

Benj. F. Mat N.Y David Kennedy Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout Disscoe Eater Ty Henry J. Huder Washington Pennsylvania

Habeas Corpus Denied in Guardianship Battle

Moses Foster Chase remains in the custody of his father in Lafayette after Judge A B Anderson denied the writ sought by Charles H Dohme and others in Cincinnati. The Hamilton county court guardian George Hoadley Jr was cited, with arguments heard all day and references to constitutional authority and judicial dignity. Judson Harmon, former US attorney general, led the defense for the Dohmes, while F and Chase were represented by Dan W Simme and Addison O Harris. The decision, announced at 4 30 pm, touched on jurisdiction and left actions to the Thipecanoe circuit court.

Moses Foster Chase Frederick S Chis Lafayette A. B. Anderson Charles H. Dohme Cincinnati George Hoadley, Jr Hamilton Ohio Anderson Thipecanoe Circuit Court Éhouli Ue Allorsense Duhmes Judge Kittredge W. A. Ertcham Judson Harmon Dan W. Simme Addison 0. Harris F. &. Chase United States Harmon Watts Sachs Hose

Oldest resident Mrs Paulina Logan dies after fall in Franklin

Franklin Ind May 1 Mrs Paulina Logan oldest person in Jobneun county dies from injuries after a fall. She is survived by two children and other descendants. A series of brief obituaries follow, noting deaths of Mrs Lesh Weingarth near Kinoud, Mrs Milly Welsner visiting Windfall, and Mrs Kate Gadbury of Richmond with reference to Prof W P Goznel.

Franklin Ind Paulina Logan Jobneun County Gramdienlideeny Lesh Weingarth Kinoud Hushand Milly Welsner Kokoma Kate Gadbury Richmond Los Angeles W. P. Goznel Madison

Towns Destroyed in West Pennsylvania and Surrounding Fire

A May forest blaze devastated Bradford and nearby areas in western Pennsylvania. Watsonville was wiped off the map, while Simpson inhabitants were rescued by a special team before more towns fell to the fire. Hammonton reports three local wheelmen riding into town after a long trip, their tires partly melted by the heat.

Bradford E Heen Pennsylvania Yeas Watsonville Simpson Hammonton Sihlly

Prisoner in police station sets mattress blaze

Robert Alexander, a Black inmate, attempted to burn a mattress in a police station cell Thursday night. He tore the mattress, set it on fire, and tried to fling it from the cell before Turnkey Mathey extinguished the blaze with water buckets, injuring no one.

Robert Alexander Taane Alexander Mathey Dantiig

Social whirl gathers in local notices

Mrs. John Brushy returns from New York. Mrs W A Bristol hosts a Friday night cards event. Tudor hall pupils plan a Maypole dance Friday. Miss Mary Claiborne of N State to Allen to South indefinitely. Mrs F F McCrea and Miss Hess McCrea head to Los Angeles next week. Mrs J N Walker returns from Europe with her daughter Mrs Morris Black. Mrs Frank Ketcham hosts luncheon Thursday for Catherine Merrill class members. Mrs Alice W Pierce hosts a Thursday reception in honor of newlyweds Mr and Mrs Robert Morrison. Hannah Graham hosts a dinner Thursday in honor of Mrs C H Bonesstee at her apartments in the Bishorne.

Mra W. A. Bristol Stain Tudor Hall Mary Claiborne N. State Will Allen Eouth F. F. McCrea Hess McCrea Los Angeles J. N. Walker Europe Morris Black Frank Ketcham Catherine Merrill Alice W. Pierce Robert H. Morrison Hannah ¥. Graham Ainner C. H. Bonesstee C. Reaume Bischerne

Turtle Mountain slide buries town homes in rock

May 1 reports from Frank S Wot describe Turtle Mountain collapsing onto houses, trapping residents. At least 12 bodies recovered with many more feared buried under rock as rescue crews search the wreckage.

Frank Turtle Mountain

Amateur Ball Seeks Sunday Game With Young Club

The Royal athletic clan baseball team seeks a Sunday afternoon game with a years old team. Manager J. C. Clarke of 1% Matortrave is handling arrangements. The Sun will allocate space for amateur baseball during the week, inviting ads and posts from local stores and participants.

the Royal Athletic Clan Cupiain J. C. Clarke Matortrave SUN Ammateur Ieconmiiut Gnonthy Sandi Ela

Millionaire Brosseau Confronted In Montreal Blackmail Scheme

Ab, Quebec May 1 detective report details a Montreal blackmail plot involving millionaire Brosseau. A middle aged woman lured him to a Chesterfield Avenue warehouse promising commission on a sale while another man threatened him with harm over a demand for $50. The scheme escalated with a staged payment plan and Brosseau held at knifepoint until an eventual $3,000 offer.

Delghier Camille Montro CA. Barger Borger Aliso Brosseny Trrosseau Lrosseau Chesterfield Ave Brosseau Charkmullins Orden Montreal

Denman Thompson Stricken By Neuralgia of the Heart

Claremont reports Denman Thompson, actor, struck by neuralgia of the heart after a serious attack. The illness recalls a recent death in the area. The college notes a gift totaling 1097 dollars to Hanover College for scholarships.

Ear Claremont Thompson Neuman Suart Rousan Sin Thompson Hanover College Jeanover Brenident Fisher H Ceinad

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