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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1909

Page

2

Indiana conference names pastors for Indianapolis district

The Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Washington Indiana named Rev Layton C Bentley as superintendent for the Indianapolis district succeeding Rev C E Bacon. The report lists assigned pastors for numerous Indianapolis area churches and districts and notes a total conference membership of 97 933 with 1 08 on probation.

Layton C. Bentley Bacon Broadway Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Washington Ind Indianapolis C. E. Bacon Acton L. D. Wilbur Broad Ripple Clarence Flynn Brooklyn C. A. McCullough Castleton Cumberland James M. Baxter Greenwood J. Ed Murr Barth Pisce Blaine Avenue S. L. Welker Brightwood J. L. Stout Capitol Avenue W. H. Wylie Central Avenu W. W. King East Park E. Tenth Street J. W. J. Collins Edwin Ray H. C. Clippinger Fletcher Place George D. Wolfe Grace William Za Wesley Chapel J. W. Culmer Woodside H. E. Davis Lawrence W. R. Thom Mooresville E. P. Jewett New Palestine F. H. Corier Southport W. D. Woods Waverly George E. Garrison West Newton James A. Lewis Whiteland Allen Kenneworthy W. G. Clinton Irvington Moores Hill Virgil W. Vivis Connersville L. M. Dimmett Bloomington W. W. Whitsett New Albany J. W. Duncan Evansville C. E. Asbury Vincennes M. B. Hyde Seymour Aurora M. 8 Rader Batesville M. Vawter Brooksburg R. R. Cross Gutterville Godwin Canaan William Wood Cross Plains C. F. Mahler Delaware H. W. Edwyn Dillsboro H. M. Shelton Dupont A. L. Williams Greensburg Centenary T. K. Willis First Church W. S. Biddle

Local social notes from Cincinnati and surrounding areas

Mr and Mrs Charles L Murphy of Cincinnati visit Murphy parents Captain and Mrs C J Murphy. Mrs Spaulding and daughter Leila Spaulding visit Mr and Mrs James Baricklow. Miss Jessie Stewart of Clifton Forge visits Miss Mabel Garstang. Delbert Wilmeth to serve in the Philippines. Ouffe De Leste to Clermont Florida. Families travel to Washington Bay View Mich New York Europe and other locales.

Charles L. Murphy Cipeinnati, O Mr. Murphy Capt C. J. Murphy Spaulding Leila Spaulding Madison James Baricklow P. I. Toland Roanoke, Va Jessie Stewart Clifton Forge, Va Mabel Garstang

Blind Miner Minnich Tops Buck Mountain Work Crew

In Hazleton Pennsylvania on September 2 the Buck Mountain colliery named John Minnich a blind man as the champion worker. Fellow laborers say he handles all dangerous tasks and loads more coal than any other miner. His blindness hides dangers from sight but he continues at work and supports a family in Rockport.

Hazleton Buck Mountain Colliery John Minnich Minnich Rockport

Mrs. George Edenharter Funeral Held at Hospital Home

The funeral of Mrs. George Edenharter wife of the Central Hospital for the Insane superintendent was held at the hospital residence Tuesday afternoon. She had served as matron for 16 years and died of heart trouble after illness since May. Her body was taken to Dayton Quebec for burial. she leaves a husband and one son.

George Edenharter Edenharter Central Hospital For the Insane Dayton, Q Joshua Stansfield

Surprise party marriage case reaches New York Supreme Court

Brooklyn girl aged 16 married Philip Diamond after a party romance cited by Mrs Helen Diamond as a coerced union. The bride, now 18, testified Diamond sent gifts and rings, while her mother Mrs Esther Well pressured consent to wed. the suit to annul was argued with a reversal of an earlier decision.

New York Philip Diamond Supreme Court Aspinwall Brook Esther Well Third Street Brooklyn Diamond Dismond Mia Weil Well Helen

Whitney Heads to New York to Aid Cook Polar Claim

Harry Whitney arrived in St. Johns Newfoundland aboard the schooner Jeanie en route to New York to meet Dr. Frederick A. Cook. He carries hunting trophies from the far north and notes Cook’s polar claims. Whitney’s health is reported good. his equipment was cached in Utah after Commander Peary barred items from the Roosevelt.

ST. Johns N. F Harry Whitney Frederick A. Cook Jeanie Whitney New York Dr. Cook Utah Peary Roosevelt

Woman seeks second divorce using same testimony

In Sioux Falls a Watertown woman who twice sought divorce asks Judge George H. Marquis to reuse the identical testimony from her first divorce to dissolve her second marriage. She pledged to remarry her former husband if granted a second decree, after already accusing him of cruelty theft and deceit in court.

Sioux Falls George H. Marquis Third South Dakota Judicial Circuit Watertown Marquis

Wonderful Demand for Good Stoves Sparks Big Inducement

The People's Outfitting Co reports record stove demand this season led by a $45 Kitchen Queen on legs now cut to 28.50 with 1.50 cash deposits. A Parlor Queen base burner marked down to 28.75 and 1.50 first payment offer, plus 2.50 rocker gift for purchases of 35 or more Thursday, with fifty base burners on hand and delivery available.

People's Outfitting Co Sun

Taft Feels Wearied and Cuts Extras on Campaign Trail

Washington taft grows tired from nonstop events on the eight week trip. He halves programs after Salt Lake City entertainments and splits stops in Helena and Montrose to conserve energy. Local committees press him for additional appearances, prompting aides to tighten schedules and limit favors.

Spokane Wash Taft Ogden Salt Lake City Helena Montrose Denver Minneapolis Carpenter Butler Roosevelt Butte

Tragic double murder suicide shocks family in Pottstown

In Pottstown area, Samuel Troxel, after a quarrel with his wife, shot and killed her upstairs then killed himself in the kitchen. Their two young children witnessed the tragedy as Troxel died minutes later from a gunshot wound.

Pottstown Samuel Troxel Boyertown

Simon O Donnell Dies Prominent Pittsburg Cattle Leader

Simon O Donnell general manager of the Pittsburg Union stockyards died after a brief illness at age 52. He was one of the best known cattle men in the country and based in Pittsburg.

Simon O’donnell Pittsburg Simon O'Donnell

Window Glass Workers Win Wage Increase at Pittsburg

The American Window Glass company settles with the Window Glass Cutters and Flatteners Protective Association of America for an 8 percent wage increase matching hand blowing factory pay. The agreement ends a three week strike as former members of the old association resume work.

Pittsburg American Window Glass Company Window Glass Cutters and Flatteners Protective Association of America Old Cutters and Flatteners’ Association

The Food Route Aimed at Safe Healthy Diet

The article promotes personalized nutrition and a plain simple diet for recovery. It suggests Cooked Fruit, Grape-Nuts with Cream, Soft Boiled Eggs, Toast, and Postum as starter foods. It asserts dietary changes can suit different bodies and improve how one feels in a few days.

Jefferson Springsteen Lived Here Many Years

Funeral service held for Jefferson Springsteen 90 at the home of his daughter Mrs. J F Beckwith on Bellefontaine Street. A pioneer Indianapolis citizen who moved to the city in 183 and was active in Democratic politics before the Civil War, he worked as a contracting painter before retiring years ago.

Jefferson Springsteen J. F. Beckwith Bellefontaine Street Springsteen Indianapolis

Quick Love Match Ends In Quick Wedding

In Youngstown Ohio on September 3 Miss May Clemmons of Pittsburg came to Judge Evans to collect funds when J E Stoney entered. A love at first sight prompted a request to postpone the legal matter for a delayed wedding. The judge approved and the couple left on the next train for a honeymoon.

UICK Youngstown Missa May Clemmons Pittsburg

Mrs Laura Sweeney dies after pneumonia relapse

Mrs Laura Sweeney 97 wife of Dennis E Sweeney president of the Indianapolis outfitting company died suddenly at home on Michigan Street after a pneumonia attack relapsed. She had been married 11 months.

Laura Sweeney Dennis BE. Sweeney Indianapolis Outfitting Company Michigan Street

Wireless from San Francisco to Honolulu

Wireless communication between Honolulu and San Francisco has been established by Operator Phelps aboard the Oceanic Steamship Alameda. The Alameda tied at Honolulu and reported arrival before cable advices could reach San Francisco, linking with a newspaper wireless bureau.

San Francisco Phelps Oceanic Steamship Company Honolulu Alameda

Henry Baker Retires From Science Board In Concord Change

Papers filed in Concord New Hampshire announce a trusteeship change in Mrs. Eddy's Christian Science leadership Henry M Baker retires as trustee and may become counsel Adam H Dickey is appointed to the vacancy The remaining trustees are Josiah E Fernald and Archibald Mc Lennan both of Boston

Boston Concord N. H Baker Eddy Christian Science Leader Henry M. Baker Adam H. Dickey Eddy Josiah E. Fernald Archibald McLennan

Pianist Joins Steamship Crew as Stewardess

Miss Hermine Luders of Hamburg Germany travels to Boston aboard the Bethania after failing to find sea passage on regular liners. She works as a stewardess and earns wages and tips, saying the situation is a humorous turn. She plans to go to New York for engagements after a few days in Boston.

Luders Boston New York

Old sweethearts wed in Evansville ceremony

Evansville Ind Sept 2 Fred Heck 55 a wealthy Jackson Tenn merchant and Mary Kelley 58 of Cannelton Ind former sweethearts years ago were married here yesterday.

Evansville Ind Fred Heck Jackson, Tenn Mary Kelley Cannelton

Arty Drudge Explains Why George Skips Dinner

A humorous dialogue promotes Fels-Naptha soap as a time saving stain remover for washing. Mrs Slow notes George eats less on washdays, while Arty and Anty advocate using Fels-Naptha to dissolve dirt in cool water. The copy urges following wrapper directions for best results.

Slow George

Also Mentioned on This Page

National Biscuit Company M. E OF CY Life Bessie Wilmeth Delbert Wilmeth Philippine Islands Ouffe de Leste Clermont Fla Clarence A. Marsh John W. Kern George Gay Europe Arthur L. “Thompson Clara McMurray Lewis Edith Lieber Collier Ged. Edenharter Long IL Dr. Pierce Anna Mother Lyn Helen Diamond United States Dvorce People’s Outfitting Company Wellville Postum Cereal CO. Ltd Battle Creek, Mich Mrs Suddenly Stricker Cal Henry Baker Science Board Pianist CHIPS Arty Drudge
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