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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1909

Page

9

Spiritualist Henry Hockman Ends Life to Contact Spirits

Evansville reports Henry Hockman 55 a leading Spiritualist shot himself seeking face to face communication with the dead. In the same issue grocer Phillip Heid 44 collapses winding a clock at 3131 East New York Street. authorities doubt responsibility though heart condition noted. Heid left a small estate and lived with his wife on 3117 East New York Street.

Evansville Ind Henry Hockman Hockman Hfe Phillip Heid New Yorktreet Heid City Corer Blackwell New York Street

Dancer Shot in Lindenhurst Hall Sparks Fatal Fire Dept Ball

In Lindenhurst at a village ball for the fire department a man named Andrew Wreith shot William Richter in the abdomen as crowds fled. Richter collapsed and died within hours at Mineola hospital while Wreith was jailed awaiting a deputy sheriff’s decision. Wreith claims self defense after a prior dispute. Richter’s friends dispute the account.

New York Andrew Wreith Gestie Lindenhurst William Richter Wreith Richter Mineola Wretth Raby- Ian Deer Park Avenue Babylon Wreitth Justice of the Peace Wells Amityville Mott Wraith

Big Department Store Three Destroyed by Fire

Goshen Indiana October first fire of unknown origin last evening destroyed the Economy department store owned by Nathan and Louis Salinger of Goshen and Harry Salinger of South Bend. The buildings occupied by the store are owned by Haines Egbert and Mrs Mary A Shaefer. Total loss is about 106000 mostly covered by insurance.

Goshen Ind Economy Department Nathan Louis Salinger Harry Salinger South Bend Pny Haines Egbert Mary A. Shaefer

Clothing Craftsmanship Elevates Fashion to Finest Standards

It is the result of thought, work and unvarying fidelity to artistic ideals to lift clothing making above the ordinary and the counter fit. The aim is to produce the utmost style and good workmanship to the highest standard of perfection.

Honored by mistake or a monument misname in Kingston

Kingston plans a Monday unveiling for a granite memorial to Thomas Chambers, the first settler. The monument bears the title Sir Chambers, a title he never held, sparking debate over historical accuracy and a $20 challenge offers that remains unresolved.

Kingston N. Y Thomas Chambers Chambers Albany

Gingerbread Men Beat Candidacy In City News Parade

5000 gingerbread men invaded the Sun office as Arthurian style peace offerings to Indianapolis readers. They advertise The Gingerbread Man musical at Park Theater next Monday through Wednesday, promising a large nursery rhyme show at popular prices.

Indianapolis Park Theater Sun Office

Abundant Apple Crop Keeps Cider Mills Busy in Indiana

War sa w Indiana reports a bumper apple harvest driving cider production across Mills in Warsaw Pierceton and Palestine. Farmers store up larger cider supplies than in years past as eastern Warsaw sees a rush at the Sehue mill with as many as 30 loads waiting for chopping and pressing.

Warsaw Ind Sehue Pierceton Palestine

Northern Indiana Weather Conditions Noted In Report

The available text indicates that conditions prevail generally over northern Indiana. Specific details such as dates locations or measurements are not provided in the fragment.

Indiana

Panhandler’s insult leads to brawl in Hackensack

New York, Co. L James Powers of Newbury attempted panhandling in Hackensack. He was insulted when Charles Kruse gave him a nickel and punched Kruse. Kruse summoned friends and Powers and a fellow panhandler were roughly handled before Officers Carlo and Kirk intervened. Both suspects were jailed.

New York, Co James Powers Newbury Hackensack Charles Kruse Kruse Powers Carlo and Kirk

Dance Hall Leads to the Dwing Court Divorce Suit

Grover Redic files for divorce from Maggie Redic in Anderson Indiana claiming his wife attended public dances and on one trip rode home to Daleville with her head on a stranger’s shoulder in an Interurban car.

Anderson Daleville Grover Redic Maggie Redic

Congregation Plans $90,000 Church in Bulllivan

In Bulllivan Indiana the official church board voted to build a $90,000 church with construction to start soon after architect plans are submitted. The Christian church has grown rapidly with 16 new members joined within six months as Elder J M Vawter directed a prolonged revival and tabernacle meetings.

Bullivan Ind The Christian Church Buila J. M Vawter

Lunatic with Gorngor Defies Officers in Indiana Standoff

In Ryansville Indiana Captain L Sup Penfield an escaped lunatic held policemen at bay for ten minutes using a corncob wrapped in a handkerchief the officers mistook for a pistol. The incident ended without injury as authorities contained him and secured the scene.

Ryansville Ind Karl Suppenfield

Every Man Read This Awway to Nerve Health Recipe

A dubious cure described as gaining Eastern popularity for nerve stamina and happiness. It recommends preparing a secret home remedy with cardamom, wine, and tinctures, claiming to help anxious, tired, and sleep troubled individuals. The piece touts safety while urging discreet use after meals and at night.

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