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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1907

Page

2

Fire at Fleanor hospital drives evacuations on Tuesday

Nineteen sick and crippled children aged two months to fourteen years were carried from the second story of the Fleanor hospital on Eighteenth street and Capitol avenue as smoke from a third floor closet filled the building. Nurses woke the children, wrapped them in blankets, and helped them to nearby dwellings before city ambulances ferried them to City hospital where none were seriously ill. The blaze damaged the supply closet surgery area and caused about a thousand dollars in damages.

Fleanor Hospital Eighteenth St Capitol Ave Emma Davis Miss Davis Grace Phelps Phelps Fire Department Misses Bell Scott Boucher Misa Davis Patronnom Johnston Condell City Dispensary City Hospital

Senator's Wife Dead Near Clarksburg

Special to The Sun Rushville Indiana October 2 Mrs Marshall E Newhouse 50 wife of State Senator Newhouse died yesterday at her home south of Clarksburg from cancer of the stomach.

the Sun Rushville Ind Marshall E. Newhouse Newhouse Clarksburg

Kidney health warning and home remedy recipe

A well known authority warns that backache and pains in the loins signal kidney trouble and urges caution as skin pores close in certain seasons. A simple home recipe using Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces taken after meals and at night is claimed to regulate urine clear sediments and relieve back pain.

Stork Delivers Trio of Twins During School Construction

Within a week three contractors on the new Pennsylvania and Thirty third street school project received stork calls. Superintendent William M. Schumacher hosted the first, foreman Charles McBaker announced twins, and contractor F Tall arrived with news of twin girls born at his home.

Pennsylvania

Money For Sufferers In Fontanet After Explosion

Fontanet receives word that the Dupont powder plant explosion losses will be settled in cash. Terre Haute dispatch notes the town was practically destroyed last week by the blast and ensuing damage.

Terre Haute Ind Fontanet Dupont Onder Company

Edenharter Given Honor At Meeting

Evansville Ind Oct 2 Before closing its sessions last night the State Conference of Charities decided to hold the 1908 meeting at South Bend and elected officers including President Dr George F Edenharter Indianapolis and many vice presidents and secretaries from Indiana towns. John McGregor Indianapolis presided as closing speaker Caleb Denny urged separation of worthy and shiftless inmates in county infirmaries.

San. Evansville Ind State Conference of Charities South Bend George F. Edenharter Indianapolis Emil W. Topmyer Terre Haute Frederick S. Fish Fremont Goodwine Williamsport J. W. Bush Evansville Conrad Huber Richmond John McGregor W. B. Farmer Poseyville Haward Crourke Fort Wayne John A. Wood Laporte Milton Shirk Peru Laura Cumback Greensburg Catherine McIlvaine Vincennes Charles B. Stuart Lafayette Carrie Rein Mary Fauntleroy Francis H. Gavish Amos W. Butler Marvin Campbell M. M. Feuerlicht Henry Bernhart Rochester C. A. Prosser New Albany A. R. Charman Col. E. Ritter E. M. Wilson C. C. Puterbaugh Elkhart George S. Wilson Ernest Alden W. H. Whittaker Jeffersonville W. J. McKee Nellie M. Stouder Muncie Caleb Denny

Marriage of Miss Cladys Walcott in Indianapolis Home

Society notes describe the wedding of Miss Cladys Walcott daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Walcott at 1511 North Illinois Street Indianapolis. The ceremony featured a bride in white liberty satin, lilies of the valley bouquet and an entrance by the bridal party with music from an orchestra. Rev McPherson officiated and the couple will reside in Muncie.

Cladys Walcott Benjamin Walcott N. Illnois Sr Muncie Pridal Brice Maid of Honor Nancy Walcott Bhride Lewis Watson Rev. McPherson Tabernacle Church Rose

Sewing Club Notice Opens Season With Miss Vogel Hosts

Misses Bertha and Nell Vogel will entertain Sewing Club members next Monday evening at their home on Oxford and E Tenth Streets.

Bertha Nell Vogel Sewing Club Oxford

Ladies' Literary Union Meeting Highlights English Drama

Mrs. Anna Kealing hosted the Ladies' Literary Union at 3210 East Washington Street on Wednesday afternoon with Shakspere as the study. Mrs. Matilda Boaz led, and Mrs. Lulu Moran presented a paper on English Drama. Other notes mention travels and visits among local residents.

Ladies’ Literary Union Anna Kealing Washingtonst Shakspere Matilda Boaz Lulu Moran

Maennercher Women Plan Regular Card Party Friday

The Maennercher Woman's society announces a Friday card party hosted by Mrs. Adolph Shearer Mrs. John P. Frenzel Mrs. Ju Mus Keller sr Mrs. Charles H. Adams Mrs. W. Rhodehamel Mrs. Herbert Adam and Miss Emma Minter. Members may invite two guests. The piece notes a social calendar with several hosts.

Maennercher Woman's Society Adolph Shearer John P. Frenzel Ju Mus Keller, Sr Charles H. Adams W. Rhodehamel Herbert Adam Emma Minter

Getathea Club Discusses Thirteenth Century Paper

Members met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Sems home 361 Gladstone Ave England in the Thirteenth Century was discussed by Mrs. Billings and a paper was considered.

W. H. Leedy Inter Nos Club New England B. 3. Gadd M. H. Stuart Olive Smith W. F. Johnson Park-ave W. D. Allison Getathea Club

Marriage at St. Pauls Church Unites Jessie Crampton and J W Stickney

Miss Jessie Crampton of Anderson wed J W Stickney Tuesday at high noon in St Pauls church with Rev. Lewis Brown performing. Bride wore white rajah silk and a picture hat. bouquet of Mies of the valley and a diamond pin wedding gift. Breakfast at University club followed. wedding trip to New York. at home notices for Anderson.

Catherine Cullom Ridgely Iliam Barrett Ridgely United States Phelps Brown Indianapolis Church of the Covenant Washington Seventeenth-st Livingston Amelia Owen A. M. Owen Samuel D. Miller W. H. H. Miller First Presbyterian Church N. Delawarest Brandt Chicago Samuel Hopkins Adams George Nelson Owen New York St. Paul’s Church Jessie Crampton J. W. Stickney Anderson Lewis Brown University Club

Schumann Heink Charms Indianapolis Audience with Quartet

Renowned contralto Mme Ernestine Schumann Heink and Hugo Heermann quartet delighted a large Caleb Mills hall crowd Tuesday evening. The program opened with Grieg memorial in G minor and featured varied pieces from Rosina to Bach Gounod with notable cello and violin displays. An encore followed as the quartet and soloist drew glowing praise for tone, technique, and expressive richness.

Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink Hugo Heermann Mr. Heermann Emil Heerman Bruno Steindel Hugo Kortachak Caleb Mills Hall Grieg Meermann Steindel Schumann-Heink Mitrane Rosai Beethoven Schubert Nevin, Chadwick Carrie Jacobs Bond Ella May Smith Rudolph Ganz Mr. Steindel Tschaikowsky Heermann Katherine Koffman Techaikowsky

Swain Fired After Speeding Chase Through Crowded Streets

Charles R. Swain, chauffeur for Marcus Daly Jr., was arrested for speeding and then dismissed at the police station by his employer. Police officer Brady pursued Daly's car for over a mile through crowded streets. Daly berated Swain before he seized the wheel and drove off.

New York Charles R. Swain Marcus Daly, Jr Wall-st Brady Daly Swain Ted

Balloon sighting ends in woman’s death

Mrs. C N Miller, 79, living near Logansport Indiana, died after she watched a balloon pass overhead and a bag of ballast was dropped. She ran in fright and collapsed from heart disease, the United Press reports from Logansport outlining the fatal incident.

United Press Logansport Ind C. N. Miller

Roosevelt's policy not responsible for stock turmoil

Special to The Sun From Nashville Tennessee President Roosevelt defends his policies as aiming to punish successful dishonesty and vows to persevere in them for the remaining sixteen months of his term despite stock market trouble.

Roosevelt

Two Workmen Burned in Molten Metal Plant Blast

An explosion of molten metal at the Youngstown Silver and Tube Company plant today killed two workers and seriously injured three others. Fire crews battled flames as responders evacuated the scene in Youngstown Ohio.

Youngstown Sirer and Tube Company

Firemen receive $100 contribution from Progress Laundry

Progress Laundry sent a one hundred dollar check to the city fire department as appreciation for their work at a recent laundry fire. The amount will be deposited into the firemen pension fund to aid retired and active firefighters.

Progress Laundry Fire Department

Denver Rio Grande workers reject strike over test of Western Union wire

Denver operators on the Denver and Rio Grande voted not to strike following the discharge of a member who refused to test a Western Union wire. The vote ends any immediate strike action and preserves rail operations in Denver.

United Press Denver Col Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Western -Union

Grape-Nuts Promises Brain Power Through Nourishing Food

A health claim frames Grape-Nuts as a brain and nerve food made from whole wheat and barley. It is said to provide vital energy quickly absorbed to nourish and rebuild brain and nerve centers. The ad links to The Road to Wellville in its packaging.

Wellville

Nice Place to Stroll Along Local Tow Path

The tow path along the canal between Fairview and Riverside parks is a popular Sunday stroll spot. Fall weather is evident on the trees and bushes as people enjoy the path.

Four Men Involved in Fatal South Bend Stabbing

Nicholas J. Buttos is dying from knife wounds after a fight with three men in South Bend Indiana. John Kovach has confessed and is in custody but refuses to identify his accomplices.

the Sun South Bend Ind Nicholas J. Buttos John Kovach

Wives and Neuralgia From Celds Remedy Ads

A fragmentary ad item notes a cold and grip remedy labeled as Tive Bromo Quinine promoted for neuralgia relief. The brief readable text urges seeking the full product name and promises a remedy from the era’s advertising style.

Gas Tests Show 19 Candlepower in Indianapolis

City chemist tested gas from Indianapolis Gas Co on Tuesday finding 19 candlepower, exceeding the 18 required. Mayor Bookwalter received a letter from C H Graf denying a 16.9 reading, noting three tests: 9 am 18.20, 1 pm 18.60, and 4:30 pm 19.08 candlepower.

Bookwalter C. H. Graf

Shortridge Sets Up West Lafayette Game Saturday

Shortridge has scheduled a game with West Lafayette for Saturday replacing Lafayette High canceled its contest. Eight high schools vied for a shot at Shortridge, highlighting its draw among rivals seeking a matchup this season.

Lafayette Shortridge West Lafayette Lafayette High School

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