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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1905

Page

6

Prospector Spotty McBride Strikes Oil After Hard Luck

In Butler Pennsylvania on May 19 a prospector nicknamed Spotty McBride who endured poverty and repeated failures finally sees payoff as a well on the Waldron farm near the courthouse yields oil. Partners. investment totals. drills and delays described, with McBride's wife and four children awaiting the outcome.

SUN Butler Spoetty McBride Prospector Sie Snaa Yeats Mace Uhal Mickiarr Costeeville Jefferson Urner I. C Angeil Wellsburg Gulf of Mexico Waldron Vaurthouse J. A. Ehmer Ehmer Peter F. McCanl Buury Puunegan & Minehberger Men Passurg MeBrite Prospero MeBride McBrie Hopefu Tin Eben Barreia Marinera Mra Mefirie Mary A. Cantwell Kane Canging Jide Marie Marcot Col Francis McBride

Durability Claims for Krell Pianos and Lagonda Offer

An article extols piano longevity, citing Krell Company warrants that promises lasting tone and tight action with no wear. It notes evidence from other owners and touts a Lagonda purchase price claim, underscoring sweeping guarantees with no extra charge for the name.

Praying Man Attacked by Wife in Chicago Divorce Case

Special to The Sun from Chicago reports Charles Prosser claiming decades of family prayer provoked his wife's abuse and sparked a court battle. He accuses Mrs Prosser of destroying home furnishings and inciting violence, while detailing repeated disputes and threats amid their ten year marriage.

Chicago Charles Prosser Circuit Eantt Ani Prosser Maren Airorer Prosaer Crneity

Mayor Supports Stone Bridge Over White River

Mayor Jean Takeman advocates a new feet wide stone bridge at Riverside Park to span the White River. He notes the current bridge is small and inconvenient and says city funds are available for the project though the county commissioners have not yet acted. Residents who crossed Riverside Park last Sunday faced great inconvenience and horse and carriage traffic risked encounters with frightened animals.

Tam Dyvor Riverside Park Sant Jean W. Takeman Laman Apolin

Warner Gets Temporary Pardon Sparks Louisville Street Cheers

In Louisville on May 19, George Warner of Logansport Indiana, condemned for killing Pulaski Leeds, was respited by Governor Beckham to May 31. A cheering crowd of wage earners, garment workers, and onlookers accompanied Warner to jail as his family prayed.

Louisville Gov. Beckham George Warner Logansport Ind Pulaski Leeds Criming Court Nom Ovclowk Jefferson County Reekhan Warner Brehmist Mra Warner Ada Shiton Caton Yaunt Grausrs Ollowerg Riney Pflant Atlache Tre Leeds Bi. & N. Fathead Apd Beesse Leeds Levis

Husband says he wife ad d/9 ailments special to the bun

May 19 testimony in the courtroom described Mrs. Louis Zutkey as suffering from chronic distemper and ailments in her body. The case involved her husband accused of illness and battery after medicines advertised as patent remedies were allegedly used. Witnesses said she bought medicines with her own funds and drank pills in court. Recorder Stanton dismissed the case.

R Stanton Dietauil Louis Zutkey Marcied Lre Acker Reed Brians Avis

Missing heir returns to claim Fair fortune at Santa Fe hospital

Topeka dispatch says Frank B Smith, the missing heir, has traveled from New Jersey to Topeka to claim his share of the Fair millions. He resumes work in the hospital kitchen while $10,000 of the fortune awaits transfer from San Francisco in a few days.

Topeka Kas Frank B Smith Dief Santa Fe Hospital Hax New Jersey Nie Mr. Smith Banin Fo Hospital Banta Fe Hospital San Francisco

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