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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1905
Page
2
An advertisement touts Liquozone as a powerful germicide that can cure numerous diseases caused by germs. It claims body safety from internal use and offers a free first bottle plus a two month trial, with a mailed coupon to obtain a full size bottle paid for by the sellers.
In Joliet Illinois on Sunday eight five inmates knelt in the prison chapel and professed Roman Catholic faith. They received the sacrament of confirmation in the full presence of most inmates, marking their formal admission to the church.
J Lawder a coal mine owner was shot and killed at Farber by miner Balley as Lawder stepped from a train. The shots came over the shoulder of a train porter. Balley was arrested. No motive is known.
In Lizton a new schoolhouse will be dedicated on Wednesday. Centerville hosts the Wayne County Farmers Institute on December 15 and 16. Portland reports a shooting at a dance leaving William Johnson in precarious condition as an arrest follows. New Harmony notes an unknown man’s body found in the river Sunday. Jeffersonville breaks ground on an electric railroad to Sellersburg. Clayton hears plans to extend the Plainfield trolley line via Cartersburg Spring to Amo connecting with the Indianapolis and Western. Coatesville eyes incorporation as town growth promises improvements. Chesterton reports 9 year old Fred Tieson struck and killed by a train. Evansville’s Fire-chief Dunlevy will stay on under Mayor Boehne. Wheatland tragedy as George Horn’s gun misfire injures 16 year old Flossie Colbert, both Wheatland High students.
Chicago November 21 Mrs Elizabeth Bell was arrested Sunday by police for operating a confidence game in a church. Rev A Lincoln Bhutes pastor of Fulton at alleged she accused churchgoers of robbing her and after a scene avoided disturbance by returning the claimed loss.
City notices list events and incidents including City News Newton impersonator tale at 8 o clock Tuesday night at Meridian lodge hall. Prohibition Alliance meeting Monday at New York and Alabama streets to hear W C T U convention report from Los Angeles. Indiana Red Cross annual meeting Tuesday 7 45 pm at Claypool hotel. MBE William Wier injured in buggy accident. age and rib fracture may lead to serious injury. Laura dane Puell and Hervey Newell Griggs wed Sunday after service at Edwin Methodist Episcopal church. David M. Broome ill with stomach trouble at 21 Park Ave. Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Pattison held Monday at home. relatives listed.
At the Sunday mass meeting under the M C A George W Thompson of Marion addressed about one thousand men on The Trial of Jesus the Christ From a Legal Standpoint. Prof H W Regert led the music. Next Sunday Dr H C Becker of Dayton will speak on The Battle of Temperament.
A letter from Wellington Kansas describes a railroad conductor who recovered strength after switching to Grape-Nuts. He worked eleven hours daily without fatigue while his stomach and overall health improved, enabling a mother of six to resume full housework after dietary change. Endorsed by The Postum Company. Read The Road to Wellville in the package.
Mayor-elect Charles A. Bookwalter announced the selection of the three members of the Board of Public Works. Preston C. Trusler will serve as secretary and treasurer, while 103 Bellefontaine is his residence. 1033 S Illinoiset is home to J Mack, the Democratic member. he has served in the state legislature, on the Park Board, and on the Board of Public Safety.
The American National Bank of Boston was closed by order of its directors following unsuccessful efforts to liquidate via another banking firm. Receiver W E Neel, National Bank Examiner, reports assets of 764 803.35 and liabilities of 774 02.96 as of Nov 9 19.
Local social notices describe upcoming events with committees for the Dramatic club at the Propylaeum Tuesday evening, plus a list of hosts and attendees. Other items note Ladies' society euchre party, Thanksgiving house party at the Bloomington chapter house, and various social visits, card parties, and conversations with names, places, and dates.
Special to the Sun reports a horrific Boston & Maine Fitchburg division collision at Baker's Bridge station. A Montreal Express with two locomotives and nine cars struck the Marlboro branch local, killing at least 161 passengers outright or by burns and suffocation, injuring 30 or more. Most victims were Concord, West Acton, Maynard, Hudson, Marlboro residents. The forward engineer and fireman died. weather and obscured signals blamed.
Waldron Indiana November 27 J W Lants a local merchant was arrested on a charge of assault and battery against Edward Berauer the Mig Four railway agent after a quarrel over an elevator jealousy escalated to rocks being thrown Berauer is reported seriously hurt and taken for medical care
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