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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
3
State geologist Blatchley describes Ormond Florida mound dug by prehistoric people yielding valuable pottery and animal bones. Fragments show artistic designs and a smooth granite piece likely a mortar. He notes the site 1100 by 300 feet, possibly a kitchen dump, while locals debate sea-wash origin.
In Marseilles M Garnier staged a 27 hour piano marathon with short rests totaling one and a half hours. He began at 9 PM and finished with 14 minutes to spare after midnight. He collapsed from nervous prostration as the crowd cheered in the cafe.
Washington Star notes the four top penmen from government departments craft invitations for four White House social receptions. J L McGrew, S E B Sullivan, W W Mortimer, and E L Kimmel fill names and addresses with skilled penmanship under Thomas H. Netherland, who oversees prep and lists with secretary Cortelyou praising the service.
Connellville, Pa April 4 David E Minerd of Dunbar once settled churches in the coke region after health failures forced him to quit the pulpit. He returned to his old trade as a blacksmith at the forge to regain his health and later began a political campaigning effort.
A preacher announces his candidacy for county treasurer on the Democratic ticket and begins a thorough canvass of the county as he enters politics.
In East New York at St. Clement's the ten year old Lorenzo Chadwick, an African boy nicknamed the black thrush, astonishes parishioners with a voice of rare clarity. The rector Rev. Franklin Moore and the organist found him during a search for voices as a threatened choir strike loomed.
Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas of Meriden died in Bridgeport leaving an unembarrassed estate valued at $40,000 to $50,000. Nearly 30 bank books were found, indicating substantial assets her family did not know about. Son John A. Thomas, longtime Meriden Britannia salesman, is expected to inherit the largest share.
Two burglars entered J. C Brown's newly furnished Bryn Mawr residence but fled after a servant girl aroused, leaving packed silverware and ransacked rooms. The burglars cut the Ardmore police wire. a servant chased them to the door and woke the coachman, who failed to raise the alarm.
A lengthy feature on the Star store in Indianapolis highlights its vast carpet and rug department on the second floor. It notes 1,000 ingrain styles, 300 velvet Brussels, 107 9x12 rug styles, and diverse prices from 90 cents upward, plus new wall paper and enhanced lighting. The piece praises management for attracting customers with special inducements and broader selections beyond downtown.
In Easton Pennsylvania Judge Scott ruled in favor of Mrs. Mary Olivia Moser granting her custody of Edith Pauline Moser age 2 years 4 months. The husband Samuel Edgar Moser seized the child March 23 and later returned her after Mrs. Moser testified about a religious group called the Sons of Abraham and about hypnotic threats and odd behavior at home.
In Grand Rapids Mich April 4 a circuit court suit was filed by Charles Lewis formerly of this city now living in Berlin against the Modern Woodmen lodge of America to recover 50000 dollars for injuries suffered during initiation. The bill states Lewis lay in agony as ceremonies proceeded and his leg was badly twisted. He was confined to a bed for weeks and later had his left leg amputated below the knee. He remains in poor condition but can hobble with a crutch.
A short piece asserts that wearing gold footwear or damp feet do not cause illness. It frames traditional health myths as unfounded, citing no medical expert, and urges readers to rely on proven hygiene rather than superstitions.
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