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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

3

Peruna touted by women in testimonials from Nashville to Cleveland

A sequence of lettered endorsements describes Peruna relieving long standing headaches backache and other ailments in women across North America. Mrs Tressie Nelson from Nashville credits six bottles with renewed health and brighter life while Mrs Joseph Lucelle of Ottawa Ontario and Mrs M Kliner of Cleveland Ohio share similar relief from chronic pain and catarrh through Peruna as prescribed by Dr Hartman.

Tressie Nelson N.5th Ave Nashville Tenn Ag Perana Come Hartman

Oyster Frank Returns from Oyster Land

Oyster Frank arrives from Baltimore after six weeks studying the oyster situation. He warns buyers prices will rise though soup portions stay the same and a half fry buys a half dozen at 115 N Alabama Street. Demand from the Pacific coast and better bay conditions push higher quality and earlier season opening on Tabor Day.

Frank Tabor

Mrs. Elizabeth Chapman Dies at 68 in Dupont Burial Planned

Mrs. Elizabeth Chapman, 68, died suddenly of heart disease at 1015 Laurel Street. Funeral will be Wednesday at daughter Mrs. R. E. Flosen’s home, 1412 Pleasant Street. Body to be taken to Dupont, Indiana, for burial.

Elizabeth Chapman Laurel Street R. E. Flosen Pleasant Street Dupont, Ind

Woman Overcomes Coffee Habit with Postum Says Health Improves

A Boston woman explains how she battled coffee palpitations and eye and kidney issues. She notes Postum reduced nervousness and flushing after a period of adjustment, leading to excellent health with continued use and hygiene. She attributes her recovery and warns that prolonged coffee could have worsened her condition.

Boston Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville Pga Reed Jjetter They

The Flower of the Ranch at Park Theater

The Flower of the Ranch a colorful Park Theater musical comedy set among California foothills features Jack Farnum Little Flower and a merry mix of Indians Mexicans cowpunchers and soldiers. Shivers Ike and Mac add comic dances while a single offstage pistol shot closes the plot. The show promises wholesome entertainment and echoes east coast success with a largely familiar cast.

Rockies California Little Flower Jack Farnum Jack Shivers Flower Timberline Ike Little Mac

Fire destroys John Hilkene's store and residence at Cumberland

Fire destroyed John Hilkene's general store and home in Cumberland early Wednesday. Fire started from paper burned in a stove and the village lacking waterworks could not be stopped. Indianapolis firemen declined aid as they were powerless without water. Loss to building stock and household goods estimated between 8000 and 10000 dollars. Hilkene and family escaped unharmed.

John Hilkene Cumberland Indianapolis

Aged man sentenced in assault case

Morris Watson aged 72 was fined ten dollars and costs and given ten days in the county jail for assault and battery on his wife in police court. An examination into his sanity will be made Wednesday. Watson is from northwest Humrichville.

Morris Watson Watson Hmrichville

Five Martells seek new dog bicycle rider act

The Five Martells plan a trick bicycle act featuring a dog on top of a performer’s shoulders for a five high routine at the Grand. They helped pioneer high wheel riding and still use them in challenging stunts. The bill also showcases the Murray Sisters Arcadia the Majestic Musical Four and Gaston and Green with varied musical numbers.

Martells the Grand Murray Sisters Arcadia Musical Gaston Green

Montana Limited at Park Theater Melodrama of Twin Brothers

The Park Theater presents The Montana Limited a melodrama about identical brothers one virtuous one a robber. A train robbery leads to an innocent twin’s arrest while the other’s guilt remains hidden. Love redeems and trust deepens as dramatic scenes unfold with notable scenic effects.

Montana

Majestic Announces Season Seat Sales and Opening Play

The Majestic theater begins season seat sales at 9 a.m. with mail orders noted for priority and weekly seat reservations available by advance payment. Opening week tickets for The House of a Thousand Candles go on sale tomorrow at 9 a.m. The first rehearsal occurred yesterday as Cast members Spinney Arvine Reynolds Foster return alongside new performers Choate Callendar Walker Sheehan Howe and Baker for a welcoming start next Monday.

Majestic Theater Miss Spinney Mr. Arvine Reynolds Mr. Foster Mattie Choate Romaine Callendar Atwood Walker Jack Sheehan Walker Howe Fay Baker

Travelers Company Brings Lively Comedy to Empire

The Travelers company presents a strong week at the Empire with Charles Burkhardt in support roles. The production features heavy scenic equipment and varied alio, delivering broad entertainment from start to finish.

Travelers the Empire Charles Burkhardt Burkhardt The Empire

Cross Roads of Life at New Gaety and Clary Returns

In Indianapolis the Talk-A Graph company presents The Cross Roads of Life at the New Gaayety for the first three days of the week with four more performances to follow. Baritone Charles Austin Clary makes a return engagement this week and is warmly received by audiences.

Indianapolis Talking Picture Graph Company Gaayety Charles Austin Clary

Wonderland Show Promises Dramatic Lagoon Stunt At State Fair

Wonderland manager Wickes plans a sensational act at State Fair week featuring handcuff drama with a man thrown into a nine foot lagoon to sink or swim. The stunt stars Mad Miller the German Handcuff King. The Three Gypsy Fortune Tellers and Henderson's School Boys and Girls perform musical comedy pieces nightly.

Wickes Wonderland Mad Miller

Fair Bank Soloist Delights Audiences With Local Talent

Local tenor Fair Bank Peter Ankenbrock sang with Ostendorf's orchestra as several hundred patrons joined the throng at Nature's Beauty Spot. Though few professional appearances, his voice showed remarkable clarity and range pleasing the audience. the rest of the week features Mrs. Tron presenting local singers for home talent performances.

Peter Ankenbrock Fair Bank Ostendorf Ankenbrock Tron

Maude Burbank to Lead Riding Lessons at State Fair

Secretary Downing touts next week’s state fair as the richest popular entertainment, outdoors by day and in the livestock pavilion at night. Star acts include Miss Maude Burbank’s advanced riding, Bard brothers acrobats, the Olivers on a tight wire, Paul Batty with bears and a pony, Madam Schuman with horses and dogs, and the Heras acrobats with posturing acts. The Diavolo thriller promises hair raising feats high above a lake of fire. Prizes for light harness and saddle show horses total 7 391 dollars, draft and coach hors es 2 107 and 720 dollars respectively, plus large cattle and poultry shows with substantial prize pools. The Indiana fair annually hosts one of America’s largest poultry shows.

Downing Maude Burbank Bard Brothers Olivers Paul Batty Madam Schuman Heras Germany France England America Indiana Fair

Labor Day Display At Menter and Rosenbloom Co

Clever fall suits for women and new fall coats and millinery shown at 120 N Pennsylvania St second floor opposite Grand Opera House. Also new fall suits for men and boys with hats and shoes in style and workmanship. Pay while you wear.

Menter &Rosenbloom Co Pennsylvania St Grand Opera House Menter '& Rosenbloo#i ‘Co

Exposition to Feature Large Poultry Display and Garden Shows

The fair will host many fowls in coops under tents and a permanent structure. Poultry premiums total 2,499 with about 4,000 chickens geese ducks and turkeys on show. Flowers fruits art farm products and table luxuries will also headline. The State Board of Agriculture believes the exposition will interest both city and country residents.

State Board of Agriculture

Daugherty Accuses Politicians after Public Works Discharge

Former Indianapolis public works chief engineer Charles Daugherty, fired amid a bribery trial, vows disclosures and blames County Attorney Ruckelshaus and Republican politicians. The notice also lists a September 4 1908 bid opening for a City Hospital steam turbine and related equipment at the Majestic Building offices. A divorce suit, George E Blaine versus Minnie Blaine, is docketed in Marion County Superior Court with appearance required November 2 1908.

Emmett Huggins John McGregor J. C. Ruckelshaus State of Indiana Marion County Superior Court State of Indiana George E. Blaine Minnie Blaine

Indianapolis Public Works Board Notice to Contractors 1908

The Board of Public Works of the City of Indianapolis issues a notice to contractors dated August 26 1908 and announces entries open for bids at Room 913 Majestic Building.

Department OF Public Works Office of the Board Majestic Bidg Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works City of

Notices of liquor license applications in Indianapolis ward bounds

Notices from multiple Indianapolis Ward residents applying to the Marion County Board of Commissioners in October 1908 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Each notice lists business rooms, street corners, building details, ward numbers, and pool table privileges in the same rooms.

Kot County Indiana Board of County Commissioners Washington Street Blake and Ray Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Ward Ulysses Grant Reed Board of County Cammiesioncex Hillside Avenue Twentieth Street Cooper and Pickens City of Indianapolis Twentieth. Street Albert Blackwell State of Indiana Noble Street Noble and Georgia Streets Joly 13 Bates Thomas Kinney Board of Commissioners Meridian Street Marion

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