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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1902

Page

6

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Poison and Cancer

Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures cancer eczema and rheumatism and treats blood poison ulcers and skin sores by killing the poison and purifying the blood. It offers free samples and medical advice by mail from Atlanta and lists Indianapolis availability through H. J. Huder at Washington and Pennsylvania streets.

Indianapolis H. J. Huder Washington and Pennsylvania Streets

Attorney Sues Pastor and Trustees Over Church Fees

William E. Henderson sues Rev. R. French Hurley and the Allen Chapel church board for 1500 dollars alleging he was hired as counsel to claim the church’s real estate and personal property and to fight a will-related dispute. He contends trustees later settled with Mrs. Walden for 2000 dollars over his protest, depriving him of fees and claiming the church gained 3000 dollars in value from his services.

William E. Henderson Rev. R. French Hurley Allen Chapel M. E. Church Board of Trustees Church Elias Walden Walden Henderson

Towboat Acorn Disaster Drowns Two Men on Ohio River

At Pittsburg on April 14 the towboat Acorn capsized killing Captain Bam Silvey and fireman Lee Legg. Cook Nora Trom was trapped underwater but survived after the wreck sank two miles downstream and an air chamber buoyed her escape. A diver recovered her and a doctor said her condition stabilized.

Pittsburg Acorn Bam Silvey Lee Legg Cook Nora Trom Nora Trem

Police seize dog in burglary case in Merchantville

In Merchantville New Jersey on April 14 police hold a brown spaniel found at the home of J. J. Lee after burglars stole silverware valued at 250 dollars. The dog will be released and tracked to identify a suspect, with arrest likely if it recognizes a culprit.

Merchantville N. J J. J. Lee Lee

Postoffice Conferees Agree Bill on Rural Mail Boxes

Report of the conferees on the postoffice appropriation bill was laid before the senate on Saturday and agreed to. Steps will be taken to place the sale of rural free delivery mail boxes under postoffice department direction and to have boxes sold at cost.

Washington Postoffice Senate Postoffice Department

Cattleman A J Smith Dies by Suicide After Suit Loss

Oklahoma City April 14 A J Smith a prominent cattleman who recently lost a 5000 dollar suit to J Stribling another cattleman has committed suicide He left a note claiming he should have killed Stribling but could not as both are masons and thus would kill himself.

Oklahoma City O. T A.J. Smith J. Stribling Stribling

Emulsion chapter notes Scott's Emulsion effect on child

A historical snippet describes a chapter on Scott's Emulsion in child health. It outlines a thin child beginning treatment with small doses three times daily, noting appetite improvement and increased liveliness after about a week, with the child gaining weight.

Scott

Mystery of George Tyndall’s Missing Savings Haunts Sag Harbor

In Sag Harbor April 4 natives and neighbors hunt for the late George Tyndall’s hidden funds after his North Haven death. He owned a large North Haven farm with river frontage and avoided banks. His heirs unearthed cash including 1840 coins and Sandwich Island currency amid house searchers. Tyndall ran a North Haven to Shelter Island ferry for over four decades. his son Everett is Harbor Savings Bank assistant treasurer. He left no will.

Sag Harbor L. I Mfe George Tyndall North Haven Tyndall

Blood transfusion tragedy in Buffalo hospital

A 35 year old man Frank Langbein collapsed from pernicious anemia. A medical student donated blood to transfuse but despite seven minutes of flowing blood Langbein died after initial rally. The risky procedure failed to save him.

Buffalo WN. Y Frank Langbein General Hospital Lfe

It Was Only a Joke Says Mrs Gray

Mrs Mollie Gray of Twenty fourth and Manlovests was discharged in police court on petit larceny charges after insisting the alleged theft was a joke. Neighbor Mrs Julius Creger testified she believed the watch was stolen. Both women gave conflicting views of the incident.

Mollie Gray Julius Creger Gray Serbiner

Farmer Apples Showdown On Delaware Street

An old man dressed as a farmer stands with another farmer at Delaware and Washington streets. They discuss apple growing, sharing a boastful routine of planting, pruning, spraying, and finally buying 20 bushels from Michigan to eat apples in the country.

Delaware and Washington Sts Jim Michigan

Swirl of Society Events and Engagements

Social news lists multiple parties and entertainments this week. Mrs. George Bauer hosts a cither party April 26. Mrs. Albert Mahan invites for a dance. Clarence Zener of Indianapolis to Miss Ida Bilerhaus of Vincennes announced. Mrs. D T L Wood and Mrs. Sarah Hoffbauer host gatherings. marriage of Adelaide Goetz to Charles Roemler set for April 30. Mrs. John R Love and Mrs. Hugh Love to attend a house party in Anderson. Miss Harriet Fitch plans a reception April 16 for guests Miss Gannon and Miss Churchill.

George Bauer Albert Mahan Clarence Zener Indianapolis Ida Bilerhaus Vincennes D. TL. Wood Pennsylvania-st Sarah Hoffbauer Hill Ave Phil H. Sheridan

Texas and Louisiana Rice Boom Attracts Settlers

The article highlights strong opportunities for settlers in Texas and the gain from rice farming across south Texas and south west Louisiana. It notes rice cultivation adding $20,000,000 to regional wealth and describes abundant land as allowing low price homes for farmers. It invites readers to order rice cookbooks from Southern Pacific agents.

Texas Louisiana Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Company W. H. Connor Fouth St Cincinnati

Miss Daisy Swem and William H. Rose Married in Baltimore

In Baltimore on April 144 Miss Daisy Louise Swem aged 21 and William H. Rose aged 52 wed at the home of the bride’s parents near Mount Washington. Rose, a widower with two children, faced family objections over age differences. Illness delayed the ceremony, and a second date was set. the bride was unable to attend last Thursday evening. The couple met on a street car about a year ago and fell in love at first sight.

Baltimore Daisy Louise Swem William H. Rose Robert Swem Mount Washington

Whirled to His Death at Ostrander Brick Plant

John Markos, a laborer at Ostrander brick company in New Brunswick, slipped and grabbed a whirling shaft, was drawn into the machine, his clothing ripped and flesh torn as the cylinder spun. Workers stopped the gear but he died, and two men needed to tear his hand from the clutch.

New Brunswick N. J John Markos Ostrander Brick Company Markos

Busy Readers Briefs and Notable Dispositions

Edward Kelly, a Chicago crook, is arrested. Silas C. Croft, surveyor for the Port of New York, is dead. James R. Keene seeks a rubber trust in New York. Perry A. Hull, once a Chicago political figure, has died in Beaumont Texas. J H Carson of Plainfield New Jersey faces arrest for giving his wife pulverized glass. Martha Miller of Hannibal Missouri plans to marry Count C Paul Von Uhlman of Missouri. Dr Q B Burnett of Chicago convicted for murder. Mrs Charlotte Nichols denied a new trial. The Munsey company in New York shows capital of 10 000 000.

Silas C. Croft New York James R. Keene Perry A. Hull Chicago Beaumont Tex J. H. Carson Plainfield N. J Martha Miller Hannibal, Mo Count C. Paul von Uhlman Missouri Burnett Charlotte Nichols Frank ‘A. ‘Munsey

City Life Events Highlight Community Notices

A fire loss alert at 815 Blake St. warns of a $5 charge for Miss Kate Carpenter’s residence. Flora Wulschner reads a Cuba themed story Monday for the Woman's social and business union at Roberts Park Church. Indianapolis Mannerchor led by Prof. Franz Bellinger hosts its fourth concert at E Washington St hall on April 23 with Mrs. Philip Goetz as soloist. Homer J. Hall of Franklin will lecture Sunday evening at 7:30 on Alcoholic medication at Howard Place Church, Fifteenth St. and Arsenal Ave, for the N E W C I U.

Blake St Kate Carpenter Flora Wulschner Cuba Woman’s Social and Business Union Roberts Park Church Indianapolis Mannerchor Franz Bellinger E. Washington St Philip Goetz Homer J. Hall Franklin, Ind Howard Place Fifteenth St Arsenal Ave I. U

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