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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
2
Public notice-like health item discusses skin conditions and differentiating eczema from blood disorders. It advertises Poslam treatment from H J Huder and Weber Drug Company and claims quick relief. It also offers a mail order trial from Emergency Laboratories in New York for curing eczema and pimples.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Corinne Mansfield to Amory Tingle Irwin at Second Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening November 16. Mayor Charlee A. Bookwalter and wife host a reception this evening at their N Illinois street home. Guests travel from Columbus Cincinnati and Chicago to visit local families and attend parties. The wedding of Anna Zoller to Elmer Palmer was held at Sacred Heart church with Rev Andrews officiating. the couple will live with Mrs Louise Bernhardt.
Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company traffic manager George Henry announced fare changes effective November 15. Key moves include 10 cent rise between Indianapolis and Connersville, 5 cent rises to Rushville Greensburg and Fairland, 5 cent drops between Rushville Glenwood and Indianapolis London and Fairland. Round trips calculated from double one way, plus 10 percent adjustments to end on 0 or 5. Fare media changes include half rate for the 4 trip book and five eighths rate for the 4 trip book plus supplements.
The Emory Cain Industrial School at 716 Blake Street announces ten night classes starting Monday November 1 at 8 p.m. One and a half hours per night cover regular studies. Music department led by Prof. O M Brown of Oberlin College. Music price reduced to three lessons for $1 on Mon Wed and Fri. Day classes led by Mrs. Gertrude P Teasly of Philander Smith College. Tuition for cooking class is $1 per month on Saturday mornings. Shoe repairing offered Thursday afternoons.
In LaPorte Indiana Harry May vice president and assistant manager of Laporte Stone Mfg Co was killed and Elmer Harding owner of Harding Cement Block Works was seriously injured by a mysterious explosion in the Harding plant office. May patented artificial stone formulas and had recently sold a weatherproofing compound formula to Harding. Fire from gasoline fumes ignited during mixing over a gasoline stove enveloping the locked office.
The wives of Bicycle Policemen John Mullin and George M. Stewart confronted William Cordwell, one of the burglars in a revolver duel with officers on Wednesday. Cordwell and partner Mike Foley were wounded and captured. At police headquarters roll call, Capt. Wallace Foster presented fists of honor to the two heroes. Chief Metzger and Capt. Hyland spoke as the officers were praised for their actions.
An article warns chronic constipation leads to appendix inflammation and argues against purgatives. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and constipation, claiming they digest foods and reduce appendicitis risk. Readers are urged to obtain a 60 cent box and request a free sample by mailing name and address to Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.
Hoosiers from Indianapolis and many towns won 160 acre farms in Standing Rock and Cheyenne Indian reservations allotments. The article names numerous winners including Louis G. Hulls, Ben Donnovan, George F. Knight, Clara C. Brown, and Susan M. Stevenson among others from Indianapolis and across Indiana such as Richard H. Smith Alexandria John W. Brown Auburn Ertha Carmichael A P Wilson J W Robinson and F L Louden Bloomingtion Francis Mosbaugh Cambridge City, plus dozens more across Covington Greenfield Muncie Fort Wayne South Bend and Terre Haute.
In Baltimore last night Leach Cross and Harry Stone battled 15 rounds to a draw before the Eureka Athletic club, a disappointing contest with no winner.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a universal cold cure by E. W. Grove. It emphasizes a single day remedy and features Grove's signature, noting widespread use of the product.
New York October 2 James J Jeffries notes Warren Barbour son of Col Barbour millionaire thread maker and social figure shows promise as a heavyweight champion candidate Barbour 6 feet 3% inches tall 210 pounds sparred with Jeffries in the gymnasium and impressed the trainer who believes with proper training he could win the world title
Joseph H. C. Denman is disbarred from practicing law in Indiana after a circuit court jury found him guilty of unprofessional conduct. The Indianapolis Bar Association filed charges. Denman plans no appeal. Evidence linked him to questionable dealings with Mrs. Frankie McCrady, including securing cash from her and using life insurance cash values where she was beneficiary. The bar also targets James S. Rutherford for pressuring a juvenile court witness to misstate a girl’s age.
Rex Dallas October 2 Eugene J. Marsh of Dallas was killed at the state fair grounds course after a tire burst while he rode a practice mile at about 60 miles per hour. He was thrown against a fence and died instantly.
Sir Edmund Monson, a leading British diplomat and former ambassador to France, died at his London home. He notably mediated the Butterfield claim dispute between the United States and Denmark in 1888.
Indiana alumni met with James L Feeler to discuss a special train from Union Station at 9:00 p m to Champaign Illinois for the Indiana versus Illinois football game on November 6. Organizers ask interested alumni to contact George Henry at 217 Indiana Traction and Terminal Building.
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