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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1899
Page
6
A mastodon fossil find near Bass Lake prompts Logansport to host an exhibit. Mayor McFadin directed removal of the remains, which include a 600 pound skull, 26 ribs, a seven foot thigh bone, and numerous bones from a lakebed. excavation required five men to lift the skull.
A El Paso dispatch says Santa Teresa, revered by Chihuahua and Sonora natives, is thought to influence Yaqui Indian disturbances. Texas Ranger George Harold, now El Paso police, links her to the Palomas Mexico customs raid. Rebels reportedly carried her image. she later fled to Sonora near Yaqui villages.
A well known spiritualist says Col. Ingersoll promised a bed knocking proof if either died first. She recounts visiting his office before his death and the next morning recalls three distinct knocks on her bed and fear, then silence after the third rap.
The Rev Dr J McInnes pastor Westminster Presbyterian Church rushed through a smoke filled stair to save three unconscious women from a blaze at 247 W Thirty fifth Street Monday. He carried them to the street before firemen arrived. The victims named Mrs Proctor Mrs Dolg and Miss Mabel Dolg lived opposite the burning building and were in danger after smoke filled the upper floors.
Washington August 8 the war department received a Cuba death report dated August 6 from Havana listing Robert Bind civilian died of dysentery at hospital No 1 James A Hayes quartermaster's employee yellow fever William J Money civilian yellow fever Menvana Duncan Marr machinist in the U S navy yellow fever signed Brooke
The Dewey reception panel received a letter from Admiral George Dewey from the Olympia at Trieste dated July 23. He thanks the committee, says the proposed simple exercises please him, and notes arrival date will be announced when fixed. He also acknowledges the secretary of the Navy and the president in approving the arrangements.
An official at the soldiers' home in Hampton writes his father that there have been at least 60 yellow fever cases there, more than the 40 reported by marine hospital authorities. He says surgeons are absent, staff are overburdened, and measures include concerts to keep inmates hopeful while armed guards and patrols restrict movement.
A chaotic bulletin notes Gen. Alger vacationing in Canada and Benjamin Tresselt of Buffalo dying from hydrophobia. Stabbings and shootings occur in New York, Ohio, and Kentucky. Robberies, arson, and threats appear as youths are arrested for theft and accusations fly in Chicago and Tennessee.
Annual $15 round trip excursion offered by Pennsylvania Lines to Atlantic City and southern beaches including Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood and Rehoboth. Through sleepers and coaches depart Indianapolis August 10 at 2 30 p m with ten day stop overs in Philadelphia on either leg. Reserve space at city office corner Washington and Illinois streets.
A rail excursion to Cincinnati departs Indianapolis Sunday August 13 at 7 30 a m with no stops each way. The round trip fare is 1 00 with a special train leaving Cincinnati at 7 p m. Bronson and Goboas are listed as contacts.
Smith, a 21 year old machinist, admitted stealing a horse and buggy to transport his 19 year old wife from Scranton toward Newark to reach her grandmother. The couple endured days of travel, trading horses and bartering for food as they avoided destitution. He was arrested after selling the rig for 40 dollars in Newark and held for Scranton police.
New York Aug noting the Mount Zion sanctuary in Jersey City marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Church of the First Born. About 500 worshipers attended a praise service with testimonies of miraculous cures by faith including epilepsy relief, cancer healing, and a case of eye restoration after acid injury.
A Lake Maxinkuckee notice advertises a $1.00 round trip via Pennsylvania lines from Indianapolis at 7:30 a.m. and back at 6:30 p.m. It also promotes Southern Railway free literature folders and the book The Empire of the South available for 25 cents, addressed to WM. H. Taylor, Asst. Gen’s Pass. Agent, Southern Ry Louisville KY.
The Normal School and Business College of Valparaiso Indiana will open its fall term on August 29 1899. The school reports a prosperous condition with past year attendance averaging over 2000 students and low expenses. Send for catalogue. Address H B Brown president. Shop worn and second hand pianos and organs very cheap Wulschner and Sons.
Dates July 25 to August 17 1899. Round trip 50 cents with grounds admission. Weekday trains from Ly. Indpis Acton Ly. Acton Ar to Indpis and back with multiple departures. Sunday schedule shown for Indpis Acton and Acton. Full information at Big Four offices No 1 East Washington and H. M. Bronson A. G. P. A.
General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Rail road in Denver issues maps views and descriptive matter to help travelers plan mountain trips. The notice directs readers to obtain guidance on routes and scenery before visiting the mountains.
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething children. It claims to soothe the child ease teething pain soften gums relieve wind colic and cure diarrhea. The price listed is twenty five cents a bottle.
W H Secrist gives notice to voters in Ninth ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply at the September term 1899 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities not less than five gallons with on premises consumption. The business place is at southwest corner English avenue and Cedar street first door of a two story brick building lot 55 Fletcher et al subdivision outlet 96 city Indianapolis known as old 865 English ave ward 9. He also seeks pool table and restaurant privileges in the same room.
Voters of the Fourth ward Center township Marion county Indiana will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at their September term 1899 for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking on premises in a room facing east on Blake street first floor of a two story brick building on lots 1 and 17 in P I railroad subdivision east part of lot 158 city of Indianapolis Known as No 32 Blake st ward 4 H J MAUER
Voters of the Fifth ward Wayne town apply to the county Board of Commissioners at the September 1899 term for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and to allow drinking on the premises. The business is in a ground floor room of a two story brick building at the northwest quarter of section 39 township 16 range 2 at the Lafayette and Crawfordsville gravel roads, known as Emerich's place, southeast corner of Lafayette and Crawfordsville roads. John C. Emerich also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
Voters of the Sixth ward Center township Marion county Indiana note that E K Criley will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the September term 1899 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. His business is in the English hotel building 122 Monument place Indianapolis square 46 ward 6 in a south facing room on Monument place.
Voters of the Eleventh ward Center commissioners at the September term 1999 meet in a ground floor fronting room north of Maryland street in a two story brick building on lot No 1 square 71 Morris subdivision at the southeast corner of Maryland and West streets Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana known as No 441 W Maryland St in ward No 11. I also give E. COVAL.
Dr Carter and Co at 114 S Hillnois Street, Indianapolis Indiana. The note lists their location and business presence in the city.
Arrival and departure times for trains from Indianapolis Union Station list the Vincennes Express at 10.40 am arriving Cairo Express daily at 5.00 pm 11.50 am and the Chicago Express with Parlor Car supervised by A. A. Zion the Superintendent.
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