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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
3
A historic notice warns against cheaper imitation catarrh tonics. Peruna remains the standard remedy with endorsements from countless hospitals and physicians, plus many U S Congress members, senators, and tens of thousands of people.
Hugh J. McGowan, president of the street car company, said contracts for materials will be let within 30 days and the interurban terminal and loop work will be completed within a year. He noted the big horseshoe around the city and downtown loop would be built together with the terminal, though cost estimates were not provided.
The State tax board began its second session listening to county board appeals. Richmond natural gas Lafayette gas Indiana natural and illuminating gas and A W Dean of Bartholomew county were heard. Rehearings follow for ten days for already assessed corporations.
In Linton Indiana on August 5 Charles Ferguson and Claude Edwards two half brothers were arrested by Sheriff Brown of Washington County with Pleasantville officers Howard and Whitlock after a chase from Jake Trinkle. Several shots were fired Edwards was wounded in the hand. They surrendered and confessed now held in Salem jail.
Alexander Josephs is arrested on a bigamy warrant for a alleged June secret marriage to Edna Wilson daughter of former mayor Joseph Wilson of this city. Mrs Josephs No 1 Laura Herrick of Nashville claims she wed him two years ago and supported him while posing as a model. She traced him to the home of Mrs Josephs No 2 and caused the arrest.
New York Aug 5 William Ziegler, financier of the Baldwin polar expedition, received a late dispatch from Evelyn Briggs Baldwin in Tromsoe Norway. The message urged cheer, warned of canards, and promised Frithiof awaited. Ziegler expressed renewed faith Baldwin will push on to reach the pole despite the setback.
Col. McCaskey of the army board told the National Technical Institute committee that bids for the arsenal site and land for an army post will be judged strictly on appraised value. Real estate estimates ranged from 123000 to 160000, with the board valuing the tract at about 200000, and plans to meet bidders and appraisers to finalize the deal. The board reviewed four proposed tracts around Indianapolis and will inspect them Thursday afternoon.
Aug 5 report from Washington flat building at Twelfth and Race in Cincinnati describes residents alarmed after a large snake was found and killed in a laundry tub. George F. Whitlock killed it with help from wife Mrs. Whitlock while Uhl arranged searches of storeroom and laundry for additional reptiles.
The WLockerbie st fair, postponed last week, will occur Wednesday and Thursday nights this week. The square between East and Liberty streets will be swept and prepared to receive booths and decorations. It will be enclosed with ropes and lit with electric lights. A vaudeville act is planned on a stage at the west end, with booths along the street and refreshment tables at the east end presided by about 40 young women. A 45 piece brass band will provide music as automobile excursions run from a station inside the square.
Deputy attorney general Cash Hadley returns from a White River fishing trip near Martinsville and accuses widespread violations. He describes extensive dynamite use and nets in deadly devices, insisting true sportsmen suffer as fish are destroyed. He says violations are well known but no action is taken.
Woody Hudspeth the Indianapolis colored bicycle rider won the six days race at Dayton concluding Monday. Riders competed one hour each day and Hudspeth established a record of 142% miles for six days. A $500 purse went to the winner.
Enos Randall, a long time debtor and farmer, visited the First National Bank in Noblesville on Monday to settle two notes. After paying, he knelt in the bank to thank the Almighty for deliverance from debt for the first time in 34 years.
Brennan seeks a rematch with the Horseshoes for next Sunday after the Horuff Indians denounce their 17 year championship claim. Indianapolis superiors beat Haughvilles 25 to 9 Tuesday morning. Young Buffaloes invite any city ball team under 13. call 2715.
Irregular stock opening with Gould issues dropping while Norfolk & Western gains buoy sentiment. New York Central and Michigan Central active with rumors of increased distribution. Noon prices listed for major rails and steel, with cattle hogs and sheep receipts at Indianapolis Union Stockyards and varied bid ranges for prime export steers and feeders.
Through the city clerk the council received two communications from Jeaven on Monday and Tuesday. One postal notes the Sunday throng in Indianapolis and protests the railways for dumping the state’s vomit in the capital. A second note dated Sunday complains the city smells bad when decent people stay home or attend church.
Crawfordsville Ind Aug 5 Gen Lew Wallace will start for Alaska on Aug 10. He will be gone about three months and has invited several friends to accompany him on the trip.
The Nancy Hanks Lincoln monument association will meet in the governor's office Thursday at 9 a.m. to set a date for the dedication of the memorial at Lincoln City in Spencer county.
Police report Valentine Oehler 35 of 20 S Delaware Street was incarcerated Tuesday after a drinking bout led to a raving attack in which he threatened to kill his wife and throw her from a second story window.
Union Stock Yards Illinois reports cattle receipts of 3 500 with prime beeves at 8 50 to 8 75 and cows 8 75 to 5 75. Hog receipts 16 000 with light 7 45 to 7 55 and heavy 7 50 to 7 87. Sheep receipts 14 000 native and western prices range 3 50 to 6 65 for lambs and sheep.
New York price listing shows mess pork at 18.50 to 19.50, lard 10.60, butter around 28 to 29 cents, and eggs at 20 to 21 cents. Dressed poultry ranges include turkeys 15 to 18 cents, chickens 12 to 22 cents, fowls 11 to 13 1 2 cents, ducks 11 to 15 1 2 cents, and geese 1 8? cents. tallow 8 1 2 to 9 1 4 cents.
Kansas City cattle receipts reach 14,000 with native steers at 4.00 to 8.25 dollars and Texan steers 3.00 to 4.25. Hogs receipts total 6,000 with bulk trades 7.30 to 7.55, heavies 7.50 to 7.70, and pigs 6.90 to 7.15. Sheep receipts 4,000 with muttons 3.40 to 4.95 and lambs 3.75 to 5.80.
The Knights of Fidelity invite families for a Wednesday outing to Germa nia park. An informant quoted by The Sun promises a lively day with plenty of activities and a welcoming atmosphere for attendees.
Chicago market report lists butter 19 and 18 1814c for firsts and seconds, daisies and coolies at 15 4c, ladies 14 14c, packing stock 10 13c. Eggs 14 lie. Cheese prices include Twins 10c, daisies 10 4 10c, young Americas 10% llc, Swiss drum 14 14c, limburger 9 9%4c, brick 9%4 10c. Live poultry prices: chickens 12 12%c, springs 13 13%c, turkeys 12c, geese 4.00 6.00, ducks 7T 914c.
Mrs. R. B. Ewing wife of the Valparaiso Indiana city clerk was killed here when a runaway automobile struck her on Tuesday in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
Wheat fell across months with August at 194c and September at 194c. Corn declined with August at 59c and December at 42c. Oats slid with August 35c and September 32%2c. Provisions showed September pork at 16.63 and 16.85, lard at 10.87 and 10.85, ribs at 10.35 and 10.45.
Northern half of the east side of the structures varied industries building was leveled by a windstorm early Tuesday. Two towers and half the east wall lay in ruins. Damage is estimated at 20900 dollars.
East Buffalo New York reports cattle receipts at 190 cars with best steers at 7.00 to 8.25 dollars, prime fat cows 4.75 to 5.50, calves 2.50 to 5.70. Hogs receipts 70 cars at 6.60 to 7.80, sheep and lambs 31 cars with lambs 1.25 to 6.00, sheep 3.65 to 5.00.
Wheat steady with No 2 red at 614c and No 2 red milling 6644c along with various red and yellow grades. Corn steady with No 2 white 63c and mixed lots around 58 to 62c. New oats steady with No 2 white 314c and No 3 white 304% 3ic. New hay steady with No 1 timothy 11.50 to 12.00. Inspections list multiple car counts by grade for wheat corn hay and mixed lots.
Cincinnati market news reports cattle receipts 118 hogs 1,148 and sheep 2,336. Cattle sales range 5.00 to 7.29 for good to choice with extras up to 6.50. Hogs sold 7.35 to 7.65 for mixed to good packers, top 7.70. Sheep extras 3.75 and lambs 6.10 to 6.20.
The Y. M. C. A. 1st baseball team will face the Brammocks at Brighton Beach Sunday afternoon. A foggy, windy day is expected, but fans are urged to attend.
Cincinnati market report shows cattle receipts 190 with shippers paying 6.25 to 7.20 for good to choice. Calves 6.25 to 7.00. Hog receipts 1,788 with select 7.70 and good to choice up to 7.50. Mixed packers 7.20 to 7.45. Sheep receipts 2,508 with lambs around 1,000.
A dense ledgerlike list detailing prices for farm and grocery items. It covers live fowl and eggs, dairy products, hides and tallow, flour and staple grains, produce including cabbage onions beans peppers and citrus, canned goods, seafood and meats, and assorted groceries. Listings include specific prices per unit and per weight, with many items quoted in old currency standards.
A partial Sun newspaper snippet offers assistance and a phone number for securing help or a girl, indicating a local service or matchmaking style ad with contact details.
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