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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
2
York reports that Mrs Anna aaeoh and her daughter, called the hermits of Jersey City, were arrested after police found about 1,000 dollars concealed in books, behind pictures, and in tin cans during a mental condition inquiry. The woman urged a home search, which police conducted to humor her suspected delusion.
City Sanitarian Buehler says the annual anti-spitting crusade will start Monday. Offenders who spit on sidewalks face police HQ fines. The effort is run by police, the prosecutor, and the Board of Health. a past crusade faded after debts rose and public attention waned.
Heirs of Louis N. Reibold say the former Baies House proprietor will bequeath $25 to $200 to all former employees. The Cincinnati death on Sept. 19 prompted the distribution plan.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges made from willow and honey as a natural remedy for bad breath sour stomach gas and digestive issues. It claims charcoal absorbs gas aids digestion and freshens breath with warnings that the lozenges are safe and sold for 25 cents a box with mail order trials available from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
The John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis hosts a rare Persian antiques exhibit across multiple galleries. Wishard Jones and Miss Niblack contribute rugs from palaces, brass bowls, shawls, and age-rich pieces. The October show also features paintings by Real Ream, Chicago Water Color Club works, Ada Stewart, Peter Schem selections, and more, with 1:30 to 5 open Sundays and ten cent admission.
Mrs. Ella Klingensmith, labeled by juvenile court officers as the adopting mania mother, abandoned a five month old child at the Virginia flats while with Adolph Steiner. The infant, brought from Cincinnati, was left in charge of Mrs. W. L Cunningham. Klingensmith has prior adoption and kidnaping records, including Dorothy O’Haver. Court refuses to send the baby to the orphans’ asylum since it is not a Marion county child.
The Daniel Stewart company splits its operations. John N. Carey will run the glass manufacturing division at 22348 New Jersey Street in new quarters as Stewart Carey Glass Manufacturing. William Scott remains head of the drug department, operating in a new 150000 dollar building at Meridian and Maryland streets under the Daniel Stewart company. The firm began in 1863 when Daniel Stewart and Stephen Morgan bought Hannaman drug store near Pennsylvania and Washington streets.
More than 300 people attended the Democratic meeting at Bates and Leota streets in the Tenth ward Friday night. Speakers included Coles G. Davis Frank Brown James MecKiHup and Frank P. Baker with John Kentington presiding at the meeting.
New York Oct 3 Norman E Maca chairman of the Democratic national committee issued a statement listing trusts tied to George R Sheldon Republican treasurer He heads or sits on boards of Bethlehem Steel North American American Locomotive and other firms He notes Bethlehem Steel opposed union labor for 16 years and cites Sheldon as a director and financier in multiple major concerns
The piece outlines that William H. Taft is a Unitarian member and that his personal belief about Jesus is private. It argues Unitarian creed is not dogmatic and welcomes diverse beliefs while focusing on shared aims. The notice also lists upcoming church services across multiple denominations with sermon topics and special events for Sunday.
A Wisconsin woman writes she used Postum for eight years and now drinks it three times daily. She details prior digestive distress from coffee and says her ailments disappeared after switching to Postum, with family members noting similar relief. The letter, attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, promotes the product as a coffee alternative.
Nat C. Goodwin the actor obtained a decree of divorce from his wife Maxine Elliott in Reno Nevada. The court found desertion as the grounds and Elliott offered no defense.
George M. Cohan presents Fort Five Minutes From Broadway at Park Theater for three nights and matinees starting October 22 with Scott Welch and Frances Gordon leading a strong company. The show blends comedy with melodrama and pathos, featuring songs Mary Is a Grand Old Name So Long Mary and the title tune. Cast includes Mary E. Cunard Elizabeth Drew Susan Chiswell Ninon de Varenne Eugene MacGregor James H. Manning Jas H. Cavett Harry Gwynette Archie MacKenzie Jr.
Entries report 75 year old Scott Carroll death by hanging in Our State, a Mount Sterling church call to Rev. Hogans, a $6 060 loss with $2 000 insurance from the Commercial hotel fire in Seymour, Mrs Elmer Spurlock killed by a train at Birdseye, Arcadia gravel road improvement costing 150 000, Ray Lamphere to stand trial November 9 for Gunness killings, Roy Bratton 25 killed after falling from a Goldfield Nevada building, and a new Indiana National Guard militia company forming in Connersville.
The funeral for James Cassady 80 a Mexican War veteran will be at the Baptist church in New Bethel Sunday. He lived with daughter Mrs Mattie Carney 711 McCarty street and is survived by five sons and two daughters.
A judge sentences a man related to a fellow party to discharge duties despite kinship. The exchange reveals lingering family tensions as the speaker notes his mother’s perspective and tolerance toward the man. The court’s ruling appears driven by duty rather than affection.
Shelbyville Indiana October 3 Henry Espenschied while digging sweet potatoes grabbed a huge snake by the head thinking it a potato He released it as the snake coiled and struck at him A single blow with a potato fork killed the four foot long animal which showed signs of copperhead classification
New York October 3. Indiana people in New York during the week include E. H. Doherty Mrs J B Ittenbach J M Lynch W L O Connor O G Price F M Wicks A C McCoy T G Howe Mr and Mrs H H Gray M H Ogan C E Wright W W Hubbard A W Bonniwell R J Clayton G P McDermott E V Clark J K Lilly and O G Price of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs R Green of Logansport S M Rice H F Hahn Mrs Fairbanks and Dr and Mrs C R Dryer of Terre Haute.
In East St. Louis Illinois contractor W C Carl completed a five room cottage with basement in under 12 hours. The dwelling was painted plastered and ready for occupancy finishing 30 minutes ahead of schedule. The project cost two thousand nine hundred dollars.
Miss Jessie Wild an 18 year old held at police headquarters after refusing to identify the man who stabbed Elmer Githens. Githens condition at City hospital was slightly improved but still in danger. Wild is described as the hardest person questioned. police believe she knows the assailant after a fight on Washington street near the White River bridge.
Jamestown New York October 3 Gov Hughes saw his voice fail after a noon appearance in Wellsville and Salamanca then in Randolph. Dr Campbell throat specialist diagnosed a bad throat from exposure and ordered rest for a day or two, preventing further speeches.
Cooney Gary was dangerously wounded as shots rang out while bricks and stones were thrown. Joseph Behrmann was struck and several others were injured during the clash between rival teamster factions in Chicago yesterday near Milwaukee and Western avenues.
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