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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
2
An Indianapolis Daily Sun ad touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims relief from frequent urination back pain and urinary discomfort and offers free samples and a book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. Readers are urged to mention the paper.
Kokomo Indiana November 24 Patrolman Barney Kelly of the metropolitan police seeks news of his daughter Miss Alice Kelly born from his first marriage. Last heard in Providence Rhode Island the girl was at the center of a habeas corpus case in Kokomo Court and later placed with relatives in the East. Repeated custody efforts and elopements followed as the mother fled with the child, now a young woman, while Kelly meanwhile traveled with the Hanton Superba company and could not act to regain her.
William Crawley of Pasadena was elected captain of the University of Chicago football team for 1910. He has played right halfback for two seasons on the squad.
Mrs F M Dunkin of LeRoy His recounts relief from years of constipation after using Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills. The ad touts gentle action without griping, claiming natural bowel regulation with continued use reduces dosage. Sold by druggists nationwide with a money back guarantee if the first package fails.
At Portsmouth Virginia on November 24 US gunboats Paducah and Dubuque had shore leave revoked and crews ordered to stay aboard for Thanksgiving as repairs accelerate and aim to finish in a day or two before rushing to Nicaragua.
Marion Indiana reports a Salvation Army couple, Lyman Davis aged 19 and Miss Vevin Ayres aged 17, seeking a license. Her mother refuses consent from Ohio while death notes and estrangement loom. They plan to wed away from Indiana, possibly Michigan or Kentucky, to circumvent the law. Capt. Knapp praises them as fine youths ready to resume Salvation Army work.
United States Senator Cullom said Benjamin F. Cable of Chicago will be appointed assistant secretary of commerce and labor to succeed Ormsby McHarg. The official announcement had not yet been made.
A report from the steamer Daniel Meacham states an unidentified steamship is ashore off Kettle Point, 2½ miles northeast of Sarnia on the Canadian shore. A tug has been dispatched to the scene.
Christmas toys fill the fourth floor of Charles Mayer & Co on West Washington. Polar bears, teddy bears, Billy possums, and a wide range of animals move or swim. Miniature airships, dolls, doll furniture, and toy kitchens join railroad sets, boats, and games. Prices vary from cents to several dollars.
Questioning coffee as the headache cause prompts a 10 day self test. If headaches restless nights and discomfort ease after abstaining from coffee, the beverage may be the culprit. Try caffeine free days to observe changes.
An advertisement extols Postum as a whole wheat beverage roasted to preserve potash phosphate, described as a natural aid for tired nerves. It invites readers seeking comfort health and happiness to try the product.
An advertisement from Postum Cereal Co. Ltd of Battle Creek Michigan highlights a slogan There's a Reason. The compact notice appears as a brief marketing item in a historical newspaper page segment.
In Kokomo Indiana on November 24 a fire destroyed the farm home of Uncle Jimmy Swope southeast of Greentown. The Swope couple are invalids and credit their daughter with saving their lives by carrying the mother to safety and attempting to rescue the father as neighbors arrived to battle the blaze. The home is a total loss and the family is staying with neighbors pending rebuild.
In Greenfield on Main street Mrs. Oscar Heller and Mrs. James Walton were dragged about 20 feet as an overturned buggy followed a frightened horse. The harness broke after a short pull and the horse headed to its barn. The buggy was smashed but both women escaped serious injuries, though bruised and shaken.
An advertising feature extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for wind on the stomach and indigestion. It claims the tablets target gas producing foods, improve digestion, and suit both ill and healthy individuals. A free trial package is offered by F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
The Big Four railroad plans a solid Pullman train excursion named the Indiana-Mexico Special from Indianapolis to Mexico, visiting St Louis, Dallas, Galveston, and numerous Mexican cities. The seven thousand six hundred mile journey begins February 16 and ends March 7 with a first class, group-paid tour designed for manufacturers, merchants, and the public.
Fred Isenberger, an aged man with one leg, is back at the Hartford City county infirmary after being found footsore in Wheeling. He reports enjoying three square meals a day and expresses relief at his return.
Isenberger claimed inmates teased his infirmary condition prompting his escape. He left Friday night, reached John Reasoner farm by midnight, slept on hay with two blankets, headed to Wheeling Saturday, and was found exhausted at Hoover store. He asked not to be punished and was kept under lock at night.
A heavy snow storm struck Washington this forenoon bringing reduced visibility and travel disruptions. Local authorities urged caution as streets and sidewalks accumulated snow and officials monitored conditions for potential closures or delays.
Albert W Keller owns a $1 000 Confederate bond due July 1894 drawn 6 percent interest. He obtained three such bonds at Vicksburg courthouse during an 1863 occupation. He also has a war news paper. Officers of the Eighth Indiana are all deceased. The two papers may join the Memorial hall collection.
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