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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
9
Bessice the dog of Mrs Mary Johnson warded off smoke and flames by waking her in time. The dog led her down the back stairs as fire gutted the three story house. A man from Point Shirley Yacht Club tried to rescue a cat but it died. damage estimated at £2000.
A print chestnut touts Fels-Naptha soap as the superior laundry aid saving millions of hours weekly and improving washday health and clothing wear. The mock canvasser and Drudge exchange highlight the brand’s claimed efficiency and user instructions.
St Louis report says more than thirty U S governors will visit Oct 3 to accompany President Taft for the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways Association convention. Lieutenant governors may govern during their absence for two weeks or more as thirty-five of forty-seven governors are expected in St Louis with public calls issued to fill the throne.
The Indiana League of Postmasters elected E. F. Barber of Daleville as President and F. W. Kritz of Waveland on the executive committee. John L. Jackson and E. A. Bush also named to key posts while Mrs. M. A. Morgan served as treasurer. Barber and Kritz will attend the national convention in Syracuse in October as the group favors parcels post and extended fourth class office hours.
Judge Alexander Garber of Alabama rules that serving wine at A Spiera’s daughter’s marriage would violate prohibition law. Spiera, a leading Mobile businessman, planned champagne at the fashionable wedding set for soon.
The Indiana state fair horse show draws 300 plus horses with visitors flocking to the east coliseum barn and nearby temporary barns. Kentucky entries led by Lawrence Jones showcase 15 saddle and harness horses, with Col Victor Backus’s daughter Miss Backus a standout rider. The Lafayette Stock Barn displays 50 imported horses led by Carnot the prized Percheron, plus Mino the German coach horse and the six horse team from the Crouch & Son farm. The Maywood stock farm offers a spectacular exhibit as the event touts its best ever participation and prize chances.
Advertises Poslam salve as a cure for eczema, hives, rash, scabies, split toes, piles and scaly scalp caused by poor digestion and diet. Two dollar jars are sold by H J Huder and Weber Drug. fifty cents may cure listed conditions. Emergency Laboratories offers a free experimental sample by mail.
Sterling R Holt presides over the Maywood stock farm display featuring Percherons Belgians and hackneys. The HoLt-owned Belgians and the famous Sidney Dillon stallion highlight a grand exhibit with uniformed attendants and blue bunting. The fair showcases 31 Charles Bunn ponies plus a 2400 pound Belgian stallion and a large Percheron/Belgian collection from George Souers & Sons.
Franklin, Sept. 10. Harry Richardson was killed when his motorcycle collided with two horse drawn buggies. The horse fell on Richardson after the impact.
Carletta the human dragon performs contortions with dramatic lighting effects in a European novelty act. The performer, a five foot tall athlete, showcases extraordinary muscular development and has posed for medical classes. Public private exhibitions are offered in towns to gym students and experts.
Frank Lahikue a 32 year old Japanese man and Minnie Crockett a white woman 3 seek a marriage in Walla Walla after obtaining a license but 16 clergy members the justice of the peace and Judge Brente refuse to perform the ceremony. The couple say they will bring mandamus proceedings against the superior judge to compel him.
Greenfield Ind Sept 10 Mrs J I Dangier of Green township has a cup of jelly made in 18% by a seventeen year old Miss Sarah Edwards The jelly age is noted as a local curiosity in the Greenfield area
The Indiana State Trustees association will convene at the Grand hotel in Indianapolis on December 1 and 2. Speakers include Gov. Marshall, W A Deharity, E Pittinger, Attorney-general Hingham, R J Aley, Amos Butler, and Charles J Saldoresah.
Louis Mann stars in a rural comedy about Eliza Carter whose refined dress and culture stir village jealousy. The schoolroom trial for singing a French ballad and kissing a stranger provides humorous and poignant moments as Forepaugh presents the rollicking piece at the Majestic next week.
The Empire Theater schedules a notable attraction for fair week with The Lady Buccaneers. This act headlines the season and is promoted as a key draw for attendees.
The large white bulldog that ran into a motorcycle and caused the death of Frits Aldag was sent away to the country on Thursday. The dog belonged to Fred Wysong of 310 Euclid Avenue.
Covington Kentucky sept tenth. Mrs George Washington and her husband occupy a two room flat. Her former name Alsia Martin daughter of Lilburn Martin a paper manufacturer and millionaire. Martin planned to move to Portsmouth New Hampshire. The couple wed after eloping and the wife refuses to contact her relatives. Washington is deputy state organizer for the Order of Owls.
Engineman David James leaped from his cab as the engine crashed into four box cars near the Oliver avenue crossing on the Belt Railroad. He rolled along the cinder path but escaped with a sprained ankle as the engine split the switch and derailed into the cars.
Mrs. Mary S. Cravens a 69 year old from Greencastle Indiana arrived in Indianapolis to visit the fair and died Thursday from overexertion. She weighed 20 pounds and stood five feet two inches tall and was staying with Mr and Mrs Robert Forrest of 157 Kentucky avenue.
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