Grave Robbery Report Shocks Alexandria Area
Alexandria Indiana reports of widespread grave desecration linked to Rufus Cantrell from Indianapolis stir local police. Cantrell says graves in Alexandria Summitville and Elwood were looted over two years, with corpses taken from smaller cemeteries. Citizens fear more graves are emptied as relatives seek truth. Deputy Roberts suspects his wife’s grave may be disturbed and recalls odd signs at burial time. The case centers on alleged gang activity and a planned grave robbery involving Al Painter’s grave and other local plots.
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Elwood
Alexandria
Cantrell
Indianapolis
al Painter
Painter
Tom Enderberry
Enderberry
Old Enderberry
Jander- Verry
Arthur Painter
Charles Pierce
Oddfellows
Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Alexander
Madison County
Summitville
Fairmount
Iwood
Here
Summitville Pike
Carver Cemetery
Carver
Vincent
Anderson Lee
Baker & Lee Stable
Medical Colleges
Kent Cooper
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Radical Recourse
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a radical remedy for piles. It claims immediate pain relief and vessel contraction to heal and absorb tumors, with no narcotics and prices of 50 cents to $1. The copy urges reading a free booklet and notes the drug is sold nationwide from Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.
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United States
Canada
Pyramia Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Grave robbing scares Madison county cemeteries
Cantrell names the ghouls operating from Madison county hidden in northern cemeteries near Alexandria Summitville and Carver. Authorities suspect grave thefts fueled by buried illness fears, with spring wagons used for transport to Indianapolis medical colleges.
Outstanding Vocal Recital by W H Wilkinson Pupils
The German house musicales drew a packed audience Monday as Grace D Cross daughter of George C Cross Ashland Ave gave an exceptional vocal recital. In under a year she learned to sing piano and violin with noted poise and was heartily encored.
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W. H. Wilkinson
Grace D. Cross
George C. Cross
Ashland-ave
Miss Cross
Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic Cure promise after 2000 experiments
Offer promising to cure rheumatism at any stage with six bottles of Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure. No charge if it fails, $5.50 after a month if successful. No drugs used, claim to extract disease from blood. Directs readers to mail postal card or letter to Dr Shoop, Racine Wisconsin.
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Consit
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Multients English Grand Vaudeville at Empire Park
The program lists two shows at 2:15 and 8:15 PM with Burlesquers and a seaside themed act. Harry Bryant appears in the Burlesque lineup. Admission price shown as five million lons in the fragment.
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P. m
Empire
Harry Bryant
Would you for five millions Farce at English's with Parsons
A five million dollar farce acted Monday night at English's. Partly by Willie Collier and partly by George Parsons, Parsons leads the company and emulates Collier's acting style rather than imitating him.
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Willie Collier
George Parsons
Parsons
Collier
Good Bill at the Grand vaudeville week
The Grand features Pauline Hall in a lively bill with J K Emmett and Miss Annie Mortland in a clever sketch. The Nevarros perform up to date acrobatics and Francis Le Page demonstrates easy wing jumps. Mine Emmy presents bright dogs and a toy bull charming the crowd.
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Pauline Hall
Wnhich
J. K. Emmett
Annie Mortland
Mr. Emmett
Miss Mortland
Nevarros
Francis le Page
Emmy
Park Theatre Delivers Thrills In Love Versus Duty
The Park crowd enjoyed Down by the Sea with a triumph of love over parental duty and a villain’s comeuppance. Six shooters and a dramatic storm add realism. the climax arrives in the last act with no deaths or wounds. The company delivers a well staged production with noteworthy scenery.
Empire Attraction Shines in Streaks and Acts
The week offers varied entertainment from Ferguson and Watson’s bright comedy to the Kita mura troupe of Japanese acrobats. Acclaimed by audiences, the show features Beach Murray Van Leer Duke, Al Lawson bicycle stunts, and Harry Bryant’s burlesquers throughout the week.
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Empire
Ferguson and Watson
Craigs
Beach
Murray
van Leer
Duke
al Lawson
Harry Bryant
Gasoline Explosion Damages Bicycle Shop in Indiana Ave
A workman at J. B. Okey's bicycle shop 823 Indiana Ave turned the wrong valve in a brazier Tuesday morning. The resulting gasoline explosion damaged the shop about $200.
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J. B. Okey
Indiana Ave
Defy Competition Grand Clearance Sale of Wallpaper
Defy Competition offers a grand clearance on wallpaper with drastic discounts. Prices drop from 8c to 3c, 10c to 5c, 25c to 10c, and more, with a wide range of designs and colors. James H. Cordray at 41-48 Virginia Ave promotes the event as a once in a lifetime decorating opportunity.
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James H. Cordray
Virginia Ave
Photographs and travel offers on early 20th century ad page
An assortment of ads appears including a $2.00 photographs special by Clark at 116 N. N st and a wide September October rail fare to the Pacific Coast via Chicago with Pullman double berths for $6.00. Also Indiana Dental College ad lists hours and services and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething priced at twenty five cents.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Fast Time to Detroit via Lakerie Western and Wabash Roade
Train schedule notes a departure from Indianapolis at 12 20 p m arriving in Detroit at 8 10 p m. The route uses Lakerie Western and Wabash Roade lines.
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Detroit
Lakerie & Western
Wabash Roade
Indianapolis
Lafayette Excursion Ticket On Sunday October 12
A brief notice lists a $1.00 excursion from Lafayette to Indianapolis departing Union Station at 6 34 a m on Sunday October 12. The fare is set at one dollar.
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Lafayette
Leeve
Indianapolis Union Station
Lake Erie & Western Round Trip Rates and Schedules
Advertisement lists rail fares from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne Celina Lima St Marys and Lima routes with prices 1.00 and 1.25 for junctions. Mentions lost article found through THE SUNS liners with guaranteed results and contact numbers 880 and office address 123 E. OF.
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SUN
Ofice
Rivalry Ends in Tragedy Miss Bain Confesses
Holla Bain admitted to shooting Miss Gay Smith in Wheeling West Virginia at 2 a.m. Tuesday after a meeting over Henry Nolan who left Bain for Smith. Bain confessed to Chief Ritz and police, detailing the confrontation and motive.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Holla Bain
Ritz
Police Department
Miss Gay Smith
Henry Nolan
Nolan
Bain
Miss Smith
Miss Bain
Miss Baln
Queen Christina to Miss Social Events in Seville
Queen Christina health weak and will forego Seville social events. Reported cause rooted in King Alfonso anger over her morganatic marriage and demand she retire to the provinces with Count Escosura. Also notes rail travel promotions and local business ads mixed in.
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Madrid
Christina
Seville
Alfonso
Count Escosura
You Can’t Lose With THE SUN Linera Offer
A bold sales pitch promises guaranteed returns with THE SUN linera. It urges low outlay and calls to investigate. Two phone lines are given as contact points and an office address in Ohio.
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Office
Ohiost
Leyes offers curtain bargains on Brussels and Arabian varieties
Dustin Leyes advertises curtains with prices such as 3.25 a pair for Brussels net and 3.00 for Arabian, claiming selections from a popular assortment at substantial discounts. Bracketed examples include Battenburg and Arabian styles previously selling up to 8.50 and 5.75.
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Brussels
Fast Operator Dead in Toledo Produce Exchange
John Cronenberg aged 47, a prominent Toledo Produce Exchange member, died here on Monday. Known for years as the most rapid operator in the United States, he was a noted figure in trading circles.
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Toledo
John Cronenberg
The
Produce Exchange
United States
Prowler Chases Through Yard as Thompson Gives Chase
Eugene Thompson reports a prowler near his barn on Monday night. Thompson shouted Halt and the intruder struck at him, splashing mud and water, but the stranger escaped, vanishing beyond the fence. O. J. Kidd & Co. advertises wall coverings at 442 Massachusetts Ave with a new phone.
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O. J. Kidd & Co
Massachusetts Ave
Eugene Thompson
Beville Ave
Thompson
Baby Photos by the Yard Pursell 1717 College Are
Local display advertises baby portrait packages by Pursell at 1717 College Avenue with two phone numbers for booking and inquiries.
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Pursell
College-are
Chan dler's Anti-Grippe Capsules ad
An old advertisement promotes Chan dler's Anti-Grippe Capsules priced at 25 cents. The copy lists a location at 217 Massachusetts Ave as a point of purchase.
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Chandler
Massachusetts Ave
New York Store Dry Goods Carpets and Furniture
The New York Store offers dry goods carpets and furniture. This historic shop advertises a wide range of household items including fabrics ready for home decorating and a selection of furnishings.
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New York
People’s Outfitting CO
F.H. Rupert
Saks & Coq
Modael
Men's
Sander & Becker
STAR
Adolf Schleicher Coo
Taylor Carpet Coo
Vonnegut Hardware Coo
Julius C
Merchants Association rebate plan in Indianapolis promises refunds
The Merchants Association of Indianapolis offers to refund round trip fare up to 40 miles for purchases of 25 dollars or more. A 1 percent rebate applies to purchases over 25 dollars, with rebates entered in a book at member stores and presented at Columbia National Bank.
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Merchants’ Association of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Merchants’ Association
Columbia W National Banx
J. T. Saulter
The
Merchants Association of Indianapolis
Representaive
Cordova Building
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Delaware and Cohiosta
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
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Lima
St. Mary’s
Pittsburg
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Washington-sta
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Newton Claypool Building
Razors
J. E. Bodine & Co
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Sarstadt's Dyehouse
Brill & Co
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Ohbio St. Ve
A. Leyes
Dustin
Richards Building
Pearl Street
Occidental Hotel
Eclipse
Vienna
L.S. Ayres
Indiana
NLY
S. Ayres & CO
Dry Gooda, Cloaks and Millinery
Badger Furniture CO
D. H. Baldwin & CO
Besten & Langen
Albert Gall
Charles L. Hartmats
Iske Bros
Paul H. Krauss
Kahn Tailoring CO
George J. Marott
Charles Mayer & Co
China
W. H. Messenger
L. &. Morrison & CO
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