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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
3
An article advises avoiding cold exposure and urges prompt action at first sneezes. It promotes a home remedy mixing glycerine Virgin Oil of Pine compound and whisky, claimed to break up a cold in 24 hours, with the product linked to Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati.
An informant reports at Garfield Park that Henry Slate killed Chris Kruger in a staged scene with two monkeys representing the officers. The caller claims Slate overpowered Kruger in a cage and choked him to death, tying the names to former police figures.
The Ladies Aid of Edwin Rey M E church meets at 317 Lincoln Street. The Rayworth league hosts a nutting social at 1212 Pleasant Street. A quarterly love feast is planned Thursday night. A three week evangelistic meeting begins Sunday at Wooslawn and Laurel with Rev W W Cuppinger and Evangelist H B Roller assisting. The Edwin Ray chorus returns to service and Frank Terwellager is reengaged for another year.
Elmer O. Brown, engineer of No. 18, the Pennsylvania passenger train wrecked near Collinsville Ohio, remains in Reid hospital in mixed condition but is believed to live. He describes seeing an open switch moments before impact and staying at his post to warn his fireman and slow the train. Brown, with 19 years on the road, is recovering as his wife and children stay by his bedside amid memories of the crash.
The Coast of Chance, Eugene W. Presbrey dramatization of Esther and Lucia Chamberlain novel, was well received at the Lyceum theater Rochester last night. George H. Brennan directed the four act production with strong audience reaction and curtain calls. Cast included Hamilton R Revelle Jane Oaker Frank Hatch John Maurice Sullivan Lydia Klott Agnes Patton T Tomamoto and Anna Dale. After a brief tour the play will move to a Broadway theater.
Miss Mabel Wilkinson and Miss Ida Dovey were seriously injured when a horse broke loose during a drive in Knightstown Indiana. Both women were thrown over a 12 foot embankment into a mill race after the bit broke and the animal went wild.
Miss Clara M. Nolting and Durrel Helfer wed at the bride’s home near Simrichsville and will reside on Capitol Avenue. Dora Belie White and Andrew Moler married yesterday afternoon and plan to live at 1306 East Pratt Street. Capper guest Capitol guest Detroit’s McFerran visited Southport. Mrs. Frank E. Miller travels to Providence to see sister. Several residents travel or host visitors including Mrs. John Middleton returning from Lyellsville and Mrs. Joseph W. Beck visiting Baltimore. Grace Church nuptials in New York connect to Brownrigg family.
The Grand features La Titcomb on a white horse with electric effects, performing refined acts fresh from European music halls. The program includes Claude Gillingwater’s A Strenuous Rehearsal, Potriers gymnastics, Miss Tia Grannon singing, Fay and Fay minstrel act, The Narrow Fellow Charles Lemon, La Vine trio Imagination, and Kinodrome with The Hot Juggiers and Dancers of Various Countries.
Park theater opened a half week engagement with The Road to Yesterday a tale of a young woman whisked 300 years back to 1403 England. Marion Lor Florence Radinoff Edith Berroyn lead a skilled female cast while Warren Kerrigan Raymond Wells and Henry Garron supported the male roles. The dream tale contrasts past and present amid vivid scenes and clear enunciation. The run continues through Thursday followed by Mr Code of Roal for the remainder of the week.
The Majestic continues a strong run with Heartsease praised for its scenic splendor and strong cast led by Henry Miller. Next, Paul Potter’s Notre Dame and The County Chairman are announced. At the Empire, Moulin Bougs Burlesquers entertain with Murray Simmons Joe Emerson and a strong chorus. notable acts include Tos Emerson Joe Brown duet and Julia Sinclair dancing.
The program features Mari Fish er Murray Simmons and Cherry Bonner with dancing singing and storytelling. Simmons praised as a top comedian and Miss Fisher noted for energy. Frank Prevost and Joe Brown deliver a highly amusing and challenging acrobatic act earning strong applause.
Evansville Ind Oct 26 William Glendaniel of Pittsburg president of Green River Coal says he was authorized to merge Green River with Pittsburg Coal in a deal worth a million dollars. The merger would transfer about 80 000 acres of coal lands and several tipples in Kentucky to Pittsburg control with new mines planned in central Kentucky.
Parker Wise, who died suddenly at Elmwood Farm near Metuchen, N J, will be buried in Indianapolis. He was the son in law of Felix McWhirter after marrying Ethel McWhirter. Wise, a DePauw graduate, later attended Columbian University and was admitted to the New York City bar.
In 1903 Bert Williams of Williams and Walker headlines at the Park Theater for the last three shows of the week. A London royal visitor during a summer stay watched Williams in In Dahomey at Shaftsbury theater and met the comedian backstage.
William F. Schnelle president of Star Novelty Co Cincinnati married Alma Adelaide Kipp daughter of Mr and Mrs August E Kipp in Evansville Indiana. Father of the groom connected with Legeman Printing in this city.
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