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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
7
A sensational advertisement by Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana claims a Cocaine opium free Pyramid Pile Cure cures every ailment including rheumatism neuralgia and paralysis. The doctor offers free samples by mail to prove the elixir’s life extending powers and urges readers to state their ailment to receive a cure.
New York April 26 Three women who can write their checks for millions were held up by Indians and rescued by daring cowboys after a running fight of the fiercest kind. Joseph Leiter arranged the matter as master of ceremonies of a box party for rough riding and shooting. Col Cody allowed Mrs Hermann Oelrichs Mrs Clarence Mackay and Mrs O H P Belmont to ride in the Deadwood Coach. The humorist urged fire-eaters to make the act hot and they did. The mules bolted and the coach rode on two wheels at times, but the driver steered well and brought the party to their box as if they won at a horse show.
In a chaotic theater moment Johnson hides behind a paint frame as stage hands bustle. Assistant manager drags him on stage. He freezes, blurts Smollicks, then flees in panic, never to return.
Lists venues and shows for the upcoming week including Grand Vaudeville with daily matinee and evening performances, Park presenting Fiddle Dee Dee in the afternoon and night, and Empire Burlesque with shows Thursday through Saturday in both matinee and evening slots.
At the Grand next week Eleanor Falk headlines with ten well dressed assistants. Rose Maynon trained tropical birds performs with the birds doing a swing on a bar. The six blackbirds perform a sketch On the Bol t links. Arnin and Wagner present Opera in the kitchen. Kleists show music black art and novelties on a mini stage. Carlos brothers acrobats and Sydney Grant the popular monologist also appear. Biograph views are promised.
A large touring company brings Weber and Fields revival Fiddle Dee Dee to Indianapolis Park Theatre next week. The show features a polished chorus of attractive dancers, elaborate costuming, and legro music with vaudeville interludes. Cast includes Rice and Cady substituting for Weber and Feld, plus Smith’s dialogue. Notable performers are Truly Shattuck as a centerpiece, Dorothy Drew singing, and a Carrolldowie sisters dance segment. The engagement runs all week.
Miss Julia Marlowe attended a Broadway matinee last Wednesday and requested seating in the orchestra. Management set her in a box, prompting a note from a woman admirer asking her to sit further forward for a better view, highlighting the pressures of fame.
Al Reeves and his burlesque troupe will perform at the Empire next week starting Thursday. The program includes two burlesques and an olio, with costumes and elaborate stage effects. Mazuz headlines the vaudeville act with Joelson and Moore, Cliff Gordon, Hoey and Lee, McCabe, Sabine, Vera, and Reeves. Matinees as usual.
The Swirl of Society reports the return of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson from Mexico after two years. Judge Grosscup and daughter of Chicago visit Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Harris who will host a dinner Saturday. Miss Essie Emden and Sam Reichman announce their engagement. M. Emden's parents will be at home May 4. Mrs. Lafayette Page hosted a tea for Mrs. W. C. White who moved to Indianapolis. Mrs. John W. Schmidt held a card party for Mrs. Herbert Fieber at her N Delaware Street home. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Tarkington hosted a dinner for Prof. W. Wilson who spoke at the Contemporary club and is Booth Tarkington’s guest.
The Ringling Bros circus comes to Indianapolis on Monday May 12 with 40 clowns and a full slate of new acts. A prominent comedy segment blends with acrobats aerialists and riders in a large family of entertainers. Featured are Holloway trio Davenports Hobsons Schadels Rooney Crandall and others along with a living giraffe 30 elephants a Roman hippodrome and a grand street parade.
William Collier relates a tale of a Johnson in Daly's company who sought acting chances and won a line in London Assurance. As call boy he announced There's a man outside who calls him self Solomon Isaacs. During rehearsals actors teased him into misplacing the accent, testing the pervading joke on the governor. On the night of production Johnson arrived at the theater fully made up, amid the amused disapproval of the cast.
President Bailey of the Kentucky health board warned at a joint Indiana Kentucky Ohio health boards meeting in the state house that a smallpox quarantine could be imposed on Indiana if it does not adopt stricter measures. Indiana secretary Harry said the board is financially hampered. Dr J N Taylor’s resolution condemning California’s governor and San Francisco’s mayor for suppressing bubonic plague information was passed.
A defective flue caused a Friday noon blaze at 43 H. Louisiana street with $23 loss. The fire spread to 425 E. Louisiana street, occupied by Miss Carrie Hawk, adding $50 in damage.
Central christian Rev A B Fhilputt offers 10 45 am and 7 45 pm services. Plymouth congregational Rev H C Meserve holds 10 45 am. St Pauls episcopal Rev Lewis Brown 10 45 am and 7 30 pm. Central ave M E Rev H W Kelloge 10 45 am and 7 30 pm. Meridian st M E Rev Joshua Stansfield 10 45 am and 7 30 pm. Roberts parx M E Rev C E Bacon 11 00 am and 7 30 pm. First presbyterian Rev J W Parker 11 00 am. Second presbyterian Rev O D Odell 11 00 am and 7 45 pm. Tabernacle presbyterian Rev J C Smith 1 00 pm and 7 45 pm.
A local testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for back burdens and kidney complaints. Mrs Valentine Niberger reports lasting relief after medical attempts failed, noting benefits for her child as well. Sold by Henry J Huder's drug store, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is U S gore agent.
In Indianapolis evidence piles up that Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills cure neuralgia. Mrs E C Reeder of 214 West Georgia Street praises the remedy as a nerve tonic that quiets nerves and relieves head neuralgia and shifting pains. Sold at Hyde’s Drug Store and by Medicine Co Buffalo.
Prices for domestic ice begin the season at 30 cents per 100 pounds, up from 20 and 3 cents the previous year. Retail butchers face an 17 percent per 100 penalty for purchases over 200 pounds, against nine cents last spring. A major city dealer predicts prices will rise further, asserting no relief soon.
Cleveland April 2. A kind hearted man helped a clerical looking stranger at the Nickel Plate depot Wednesday night. The stranger, who claimed to be Rev John Baumgartner of Leipsic Ohio, was later found to be intoxicated and robbed of watch and purse. Police hold the helper for possible identification and praise the good deed.
The American Brewing Co announces pure Malt and Hop Rock Beer will be on tap today in leading saloons. Family trade supplied by Jacob Metzger & Co. Tele phones 407.
Advertises order blank holders by WM B Burford of Indianapolis Indiana and directs to take the baby to Bretzman s Photograph studio at 1425 South Illinois Street for photographic services.
California offers warm winter attractions from surf to deep sea fishing. The Southern Pacific Sunset Route links Los Angeles to San Francisco with day vestibule service from New Orleans. The Sunset Limited runs Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays with various sleeping and dining options. For literature and info contact W H Connor, general agent in Cincinnati.
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