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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1908

Page

6

Mother Gives Up Babe Too Poor to Keep It

In Cincinnati on October 5 1920 a 20 year old mother Mrs Margaret Balladine gave her four week old daughter to strangers after seeking a home for the infant. Clarence W Pollock of Franklin Kentucky arrived with his wife to adopt the child and provide a layette. They plan to adopt legally.

Cincinnati Margaret Balladine W. MecMicken Street Balladine Batlladine Winchester Clarence W. Pollock Franklin Pol Lock

Marriage a Failure When a Woman Woos

In Macon Missouri Judge Shelton granted a separation in a divorce case noting that a happy marriage could not be expected when the woman courts the man. Mrs Iola Scott had sought Frank Scott out and invited him to call. The court found the evidence insufficient for divorce but ordered separation.

Macon Shelton Iola Scott Frank Scott Scott

Young Man Knows No God in Competency Hearing

In Butler Pennsylvania on October 2 Justice H F Davie presided over a case of Carl McMarlin accused of malicious mischief. The witness William Thomas aged 19 admitted no knowledge of God heaven or hell and affirmed he had never attended church or Sunday school nor could read or write, leading the squire to rule him not competent and dismiss him. Thomas, born near Butler, had every advantage of an American boy.

Thomas Butler

Woman's body found buried in potato patch near Bellingham

In Bellingham Washington on October 6 J I K Thomas is jailed on possible murder charges after police dug up the mutilated body of his former wife from a shallow potato patch in her south Bellingham garden. She had been missing since July 19 and had planned to visit Chehalis where an adopted daughter was in reform school. Neighbors grew suspicious as Thomas spent money freely after the disappearance. He denies knowledge of her whereabouts. The couple had divorced a year earlier and alternated homes while visiting each other.

Bellingham Wash Oet Thomas Chehalis State Reform School Owas

Self-Disgraced in Boston at a Sacred Symphony

In Boston arymphony concerts are treated as sacred. Two sisters return from the Music Hall with contrasting moods. Eleanor says the concert was fine but Mary disgraced herself by sneezing during the symphony.

Boston Eleanor Mary Philadelphia Ledger

Where Two Are One In A Busy Car

In a brief Life exchange a man offers his seat to a lady. The second man seated replies that the speaker is his wife, noting a humorous twist as the couple share a quiet moment on a public transit scene.

Farmer exhibits apples bearing William J Bryan portrait

Waterbury Connecticut report: Bucyrus Scudder a Bethlehem farmer displays four apples grown with a portrait likeness of William J Bryan on the skins. He plans to send two of the apples to Bryan. Two years prior he produced an apple bearing the likeness of the Democratic governor candidate’s signature.

Waterbury, Conn Bucyrus Scudder Bethlehem William J. Bryan Bryan Scudder

Ninth deputy postmistress of Petersburg marries in 19 months

Petersburg Indiana reports that Miss Eunice Tracey married John Hagen in Louisville Kentucky last night, marking the ninth deputy postmistress in Petersburg to wed within the last nineteen months, highlighting a rapid succession of marriages among local postal staff.

Petersburg Ind Eunice Tracey John Hagen Louisville

Horseless Vehicle On Construction Work

Milton Indiana reports a levee construction gang using a mule powered carriage. The Missouri mule serves as motive power, with the driver steering and guiding the rig from the rear while the mule pulls and pushes, effectively leading the way in an unusual team effort.

Milton Ind Missouri Mule

Electric cure for a mule sparks Kansas City novelty

In Missouri, the famed Missouri mule allegedly survived lockjaw after electric treatment. A stable mule received 120 volts direct current via plates on jaws and tail, then recovered and began feeding normally. The story hints at possible broader applications for animals and humans in stockmen circles.

Kansas City Missouri Heim Brewing Company

Altar Boy Confesses to Plume Theft at Marshall Field Co

Otto Stellenberg, two, an altar boy at the Church of the Ascension in Chicago, is jailed on a confession of stealing plumes valued at 81 000 from Marshall Field & Co where he worked. He told pastor Rev. James E. Craig he sought funds for charitable work beyond his salary. A separate ad promotes a fruit set and Baseburner sale at The National Furniture Co. on Washington Street with discounted prices.

Chicago Otto Stellenberg Indiana Mortgage Loan CO Lombard Building Washington Street Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana National Realty Corporation Pythian

Revolutionary double acting engine promises Atlantic crossing in three days

A young Australian inventor Mr. Werry claims a two piston double acting steam engine fitted to a large ocean liner will cut coal use and vibration. He asserts the design enables a three day voyage from New York to England and could be adapted to gas coal motors and autos. Also a furniture ad notes 9x12 rug for 10.00 with weekly payments.

London New York England Werry Jessi

STORAGE NOTICE AND RAILROAD SCHEDULES ADVERTISED

Storage entries list Shank furniture and Hamilton Transfer offices with lockups and new phones at 339 Washington and 17% N Alabama to 118-20 Alabama, plus railroad facilities. Indianapolis Electric Co ad shows new phone 3189 at 144 S Delaware. Goods and ads mention Victor printer cards moved to 15 BE Market and Rushville Connersville schedules with multiple daily departures and limiteds to Rushville only.

Prof Rayno Ohio Street Indianapolis Indiana Dental College Delaware and Ohio E. W. Plummer Tf Wanted—Ageinn To Sell Florida Land; G00d Pay. Florida Fruitland Home Co Weber Drug Co Lux Welch & Wife Meridian St John Bb. Weindel W. Market St Fred’s Welineiss Spreery Meridian East Market ST Shank Furniture and Storage Co Washington Hamilton Transfer and Storage Co Alabama Indianapolis Electric Co S. Delaware

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