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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
16
In Lake County Indiana two record verdicts were delivered in one day. Joe Mahovski was sentenced to 30 days in jail for murder involving throat slashing a stomach wound and scalp injury. Lawrence Ryan received eight years under the indeterminate act for stealing a pair of boots.
A Covington Indiana man Jacob Hirgel reports lasting relief from chronic Loco motor Ataxia using Dr Miles Antipain Pills. The ad touts safety and habit prevention, claiming long use benefits and a money back guarantee after four days.
An item introduces a poslem like flesh colored skin product that conceals blemishes while healing. Marketed for pimples red noses and inflammations it restores skin tone in days. Available from pharmacists and Emergency Laboratories New York offers free samples by mail to demonstrate overnight results.
Mrs. L. S. Churchill visits daughter Mrs. E. A. Hollingsworth in Indianapolis. Zenia club hosts a charity card party at Tomlinson hall Tuesday afternoon. A Thanksgiving program and dinner were held at Huartwig Kalley home for the aged with four tables. Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Mabel Margaret McConnell and John Floyd Cory on Nov 26. A bridal tea hosted by Mrs. Earl John featured Miss Mildred Barrett as honor guest. her wedding to Harry Dale Hichholtz is set for Nov 2. Mary O Neil and George Tilford wed at St John’s church parsonage with attendants Nellie O Neil and Ralph Templery. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s mother’s home. The Tilfords plan a Chicago wedding journey and will reside at 1287 Kentucky avenue after Dec 1.
Gibson county trappers quit hunting as fur remains scarce, indicating a milder winter ahead. In New York, Mrs. Francis Ray Gammon dies from blood poisoning after a kitten scratch. In Altoona Ruby Turner dies, doctors say dancing herself to death after excessive social dancing.
Mrs. Alexander Zalevics of Barberton charges her husband tied her tongue with heavy twine after he seized her and forced her mouth open. Zalevics pleads guilty stating her incessant talking drove him to action. Humane Officer Ackarman reports the incident in Akron Ohio.
San Francisco date Nov 20 The 9 v Payson Young whose name tied to the disappearance of Fdnn Clark prompted Bishop Ford of St Nicholas to appoint a court of inquiry has sent in his resignation as rector of the Episcopal church Mary.
Mayor Bookwalter backed winter relief for out of work men with no beds or roofs. Rev. Thomas J4 Nelson of Pentecost Tabernacle at 23 N New Jersey St oversees a shelter for 200 men and a warm bed and meal program. $1,940 was raised at a business meeting. Nelson placed 118 men in jobs last winter and cared for over 1,300. Police chief endorses the plan to curb crime.
In Chicago on November 2 a honeymoon trip began with promise but ended with Frank Onley McCormick, a Philadelphia grain broker, being arrested on a complaint by the Metropole hotel for passing a worthless check. His wife Queenie Queena, a vaudeville performer, cheered him from the detective headquarters cell with songs and quips as McCormick claimed the arrest was a mistake.
Atlantic City New Jersey November 19 delegates at the eighth annual convention of the New Jersey Congress of Mothers challenged Grace W Pitman household economic expert on a claim that 30 per week is enough to feed a family of four. Pitman argued that a capable housewife with a business sense can keep a weekly table supplied with nutritious food though she noted a tea brewing homemaker cannot perform this feat without effort.
In Pottsville, Abraham Oakum and his wife plotted to die by poison after temper and jealousy clash. She prepared two carbolic acid vials but when asked to drink, he refused, she threw the bottle at him blinding him and injuring herself. both are hospitalized in critical condition.
Cleveland Ohio Navy 20 Mayor Tom L Johnson once a three cent fare chief and failed banker says he is a poor man but will renew effort and run again for mayor. He vows a thousand fights remain and will move from Bucd avenue to a smaller home after losing to aid Albert's widow and children.
Bennett Barrett, 84, died Thursday at his home on 60 N New Jersey Street, just 11 days after his wife Julia Barnett passed away at 76. The aged couple had been married 58 years and had no children. Barrett had been in good health at the time of his wife's death but began to fail afterward.
Bellingham Washington November 20 Mrs Martha A Winkler aged 70 filed for divorce charging her husband David with insanely jealous behavior toward men aged sixteen to eighteen from the city celebrating their golden wedding anniversary yesterday.
Columbus Ohio November 20 The two precincts in Lake county northeastern Ohio voted dry by a 1589 majority yesterday in a local option ballot.
An old style health ad explains stomach function and common abuses, detailing gastric juice roles and how poor food harms digestion. It promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets claiming they restore balance, digest a full meal, and ease irritation, with a trial offer by mail from F. A. Bla lart Co. Marsall, Mich.
In Evansville Indiana a wife offered to pay Ed M Carlin's $10 penalty and costs after his concealed weapon fine left him jailed for 20 days due to lack of funds. Judge Blakey granted the request and the family left together as the wife vowed to work and pay every penny.
In Kenton Ohio a five year old boy, Warner Vermillion, loaded and discharged a shotgun at home, killing his ten year old brother Earl as their father Jesse Vermillion, a widower, married Lizzie Shaffer at the home of the groom’s father Justice of the Peace Harrison Vermillion a few miles away. The tragedy occurred yesterday.
Chicago Nov 2 authorities say Peter Van Vlissingen now has outstanding forgeries totaling nearly two million dollars, far above the seven hundred thousand he claimed in his confession as transfer to Joliet penitentiary was reported yesterday.
A disputed powder incident in Warsaw allegedly used to fuel a blast damaged a stove at the residence of Austin Funk. No injuries reported as investigators assess the charcoal powder claim and gather witness statements.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana told the Commercial Club in Kansas City on November 2 that Congress should provide for a modern tariff commission to study and guide tariff policy.
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