Local Department Stores and Furnishings Listing
A catalog style notice lists multiple shops and brands including Charles L Hartmatt furniture L E Morrison Co The New York Store People s Outfitting Co F H Rupert Saks Co The Model Sander & Becker Star Store Adolf Schleicher C Taylor Carpet Co Vonnegut Hardware Julius C Walk & Son Diamonds Jewelry White clothing store H P Wasson Co Dry Goods Cloaks and Millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Outfitting CO
F. H. Rupert
Saks & CO
Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters
Sander & Becker
THE
STAR
Adolf Schleicher C
Taylor Carpet CO
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Julius C. Walk & Son
H. P. Wasson & CO
Merchants' Association rebate plan for Indianapolis shoppers
The Merchants' Association of Indianapolis offers a refund of round trip fare up to 40 miles for purchases of 25 dollars or more from member stores, plus a 1 percent additional rebate on purchases over 25 dollars. Shoppers must enter each purchase in the rebate book and present it at Columbia National Bank to receive the rebate. Interurban passengers receive full fare, with cash receipts required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Merchants’ Association
Columbia National Bank
J. T. Saulter
Merchants’ Association of
Representaive
Cordova
New Line of Fall Styles in Manhattan Shirts
A new line of fall shirts arrives in plain or pleated fronts and Oxford negligees. Prices range from $1.50 to $2.00, offering options for structured and casual looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Petrified man found in river near Evansville murder suspected
In Evansville Indiana a petrified man weighing about 175 pounds was recovered from the river by a gravel digger. The corpse shows a gun wound and signs of murder, with folded arms tied by rope, a gold band ring fused to a finger, and toes missing. The body likely lay buried for years. identity unknown. Separately a church sale sparks dispute, as Rev Buck and officials claim ownership and threaten legal action against any buyer drawing a law suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
A. PD. Buck
Heavenly Recruit Church
Ben
Mr. Buck
Holiness Christian
Joseph Dougherty
J. J. Blackburn
Inventor Granted Patent on Glass Making Device
Marion Georgia December 1 Wiley Heal has been granted a patent for a glass making device claimed to revolutionize the window and plate manufacturing by eliminating glass blowers and glass chawing machines. The invention aims to streamline production and reduce labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Tha
William E. Heal
Patel
In Elwood Gas Franchises War Near Settlement
Elwood Indiana October 1 Gas companies and franchise holders prepare to end the dispute over free gas terms. The companies will supply free gas in June July August and September and charge 10 cents per 1000 feet the rest of the year. Franchise holders to accept the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Coal district land sale and fuel company formed in Indiana
Anderson Indiana October 1 J W Love has bought 2700 acres in Sullivan and Green counties coal district and formed a company with 300000 capital to develop the field. All coal mined will be used in the city to protect factories by supplying fuel at a lower rate than outside firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
J. W. Love
Sullivan
Green Counties
Noblesville
Madison
Hamilton
Boone
Montgomery
Oliver Baker
Peru—Stock Company
Amboy
Logansport
New Castle
Henry County
John K. Slack
Muncie Strawboard Company
Marion
Bert Middleton
Lindsey Addington
Marion Police
Middleton
Shelbyville
Townsend, Reed, & Co
E. H. Bell
Shelby County
Laporte
Gurley
Jeffersonville
Butch” Moran
Brown
Laporte County
Alexandria
K. of. P
Lodge of Maccabees
Summitville
Fairmount
Richmond
Mfts
Pharihe W. Stephens
Friends’ Missionary Field
Mexico
Samuel 8. Stratton
Chicago
Pleasant Unthank
National House of Representatives
Richmond reunion and political notes highlight Oct 11 event
Richmond reports the 161st regiment reunion set for Oct 11. Ten delegates from the city will attend a Detroit coal conference. Democrats hold county convention next week amid low political interest. William Myrick and Grace Holthouse wed at Friends' Church on South Eighth Street, with remodeling underway. Bloomington sees Indiana University open with 677 students, largest enrollment. year attendance expected over 1,400, law school up 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Detroi
Willam Myrick
Grace “Holthouse
South Eighth-st. Friends
Bloomington
Indiana University
Nancy Blair MacQuiston
Johana
Anna_ Gloss
M. E
Pekin
Muncie
Wighth
Claude McElwee
Richmond Hospital
James Mahoney
Mail carrier killed by passenger train at Paolt
Paolt Indiana October first report says W. W. Key a mail carrier was struck and killed by a passenger train Tuesday afternoon. The exact reason he was on the track is unknown and the body was described as horribly mangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paolt
Ind
W.W. Key
Coal mine tragedy in Brazil injures Frank Whitsel
In Crawford coal mine at Brazil Indiana Frank Whitsel was struck by falling slate and badly injured. He suffered severe injuries with unclear prognosis as authorities investigate the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Frank Whitsel
Crawford Coal Company
Local notes from various towns report new hires and events
In Ladoga Big Four depot remodeling proceeds as Lawrence Long takes a Muncee shops post. Cory Town experiences a waterworks strike. Milton reports Elizabeth Wallace, 70, paralyzed and seriously ill. Greencastle mourns Nellie Bowen, 19, dead from typhoid fever. Maplewood hosts a reception for Rev Fletcher and wife returning to Methodist pastorate. Hanover reorganizes its glee and mandolin club for a statewide tour. Logansport sees three circuit court complaints filed against James Rentfrow for copyright infringement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Nellie Bowen
Maplewood
Fletcher
Hanover
Glee
Mandolin Club
Logansport
James W. Rentfrow
Hartford City Gas Rates Rise on October 1
Gas rates will increase starting October 1 with Cook stoves at 2 dollars per month for first heaters, 2 dollars for the first month and 1.50 dollars for the second heater. A dislocated jaw occurred when a Hartford City oil worker yawned. A horse frightened by an automobile caused a wreck in De Soto. In Portland, gas rates rise by about 35 percent for residences and 33 percent for business. A man in Washington was assaulted by thugs with a brick. Various local meetings and legal actions are noted across Indiana communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
DE Soto
Charles Ruble
Portland-Reise
Washington
William Keating
Middletown
Churches of Christ
Indiana Christian Missionary Societies of the
Goshen
Ferral
Senoo
Salem
Samuel Pavey
Pavey
John Davis
Sullivan
J. H. Hall
Litsinger
Jasonville
Gamhill
Grape-Nuts Revival in Philippine Army Diet
A soldier in the Philippines credits Grape-Nuts Food with restoring health after malaria and poor digestion. He reports lasting relief after 18 months of use, noting improved digestion and absence of discomfort post meals. He would not be without the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Parade of 100 white horses and town notices
A fragmented Indiana column lists a parade of 100 white horses in Roanoke and a string of notes from towns including Warren Columbia City Tipton Peru and Indianapolis. Entries cover local arrests auctions school and church news, new hires, library additions, property ventures, a murder case transport tax actions, and commercial notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Joseph McCall
Columbia
Pop” Whist Club of
Las Years
John M. Driver
People’s Church
Chicago
Tipton
Charles Hutto
Jeffersonville
E. Freeman
Ora Johnson
Carl Hale
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Manchester
Peru
Marion
Converse
Oldest Adams County citizen J H Walker dies at 85
J H Walker aged 85, among Adams county’s oldest residents, died of old age. An industrial school linked to the Presbyterian church will be opened Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
J. H. Walker
Adams County
Presbyterian Church
Reduced Chicago fares for Wisconsin and Michigan hunting trips
Tickets go on sale September 15 through November 15 for travel from Chicago to Wisconsin and Michigan hunting and fishing grounds. The advert promises excellent train service and a descriptive booklet with game laws and full particulars, available from your nearest ticket agent or by writing N. M. Breeze, 45 Vine Street, Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
N. M
Breeze
Cincinnati
Wabash Star to Erect New Factory and Start Gas Engine
Wabash Star Manufacturing plans to erect new buildings and bring a factory into operation within 60 days to produce a new gas engine. Mrs. John Rinearson suffers a compound arm fracture and other injuries from a cellar fall. Also notes a skin itch remedy and train fares for a Sunday trip from Indianapolis to Terre Haute and Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash—Star Manufacturing Company
John Rinearson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cascarets
OCO
Sterling Remedy Co
New York
NLY
Indiana
L. S. Ayres & CO
Badger Furniture CO
D. H. Baldwin & CO
Besten & Langen
Bliss, Swain & CO
the Progress
WM. H. Block CO
the Bowen Merrill CO
the Eagle
L. Strauss & Co
Feeney Furniture & Stove Co
Albert Gall
Charles L. Hartmatf
Iske Bros
Paul H. Krauss
Kahn Tailoring CO
George J. Marott
Charles Mayer & CO
China
W. H. Messenger
L. E. Morrison & CO
Danbury Hatco
Washington ST
Hobbs
Heat
Indiana University Open
Ladoga
Big Four
Lawrence Long
Muncele
Cory Don
Milton
Elizabeth Wallace
Grant Landstaff
L. G. Carpenter
Wabash
New Christian Church
Roanoke
Col. H. Rankin
Southwestern Traction Penne
Berta Hendry
Anderson — Charlies “Merryweather
Committee of Waterworks Commissioners
White River
the Sun
J. H. Reed
Marcy
Iso
Reed
Baldwin
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Michigan City
Homeseekers
Great West
Northwest
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Misadori River
Betta Moetter
L.S. Ayres
TEA On Grocery CO
New Orleans
Navy
Mother of Friends Oats
Santos
Roney Saving Stores
Itc
L. A. Jackson
Chools and Colleges
Heeb Indianapolis Business University
E. J. Heeb
Usiness
Colleg
Authoer
Colle
United States
Hervey D. Vorips
Rushville
Connersville
Hunters
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Dean
Baldwin's
Phoenix Barber
E. Market St
Vandalia Line
Terre Haute
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