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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1902

Page

5

Army Doctor Pledges Yellow Fever Germ Discovery

A Washington dispatch reports Surgeon General Walter Wyman may soon announce the discovery of the yellow fever germ. Vera Cruz researchers and the yellow fever institute review microsocpic evidence while awaiting conclusive tests before any official publication. The prior Cuban and American investigations established transmission by Aedes mosquitoes and isolation of the disease’s spread, guiding hopes for eradication.

New York Washington the Herald Walter Wyman Marine Hospital Service The Havana Vera Cruz Mex United States Wyman Yellow Fever Institute the Marine Service Lanarell Sternberg Cuba Walter Reed Carroll and Agramonte Lanarelli

Joshua’s Will Sparks Holiday Country Romance

Cousin Joshua leaves fifty thousand dollars to the three daughters and a half acre cottage with a six room house at Tyler's Crossing. Persis plans to wed the Widder Bassett’s son Charles Frederick Greyson, while mystery and humor surround the family as a snake disrupts an Eden-like garden and a match unfolds between Persis and Greyson. The tale blends inheritance, love and comic misadventure as the sisters confront fortune and prospects.

Italy Persis Mother Celia Charles Frederick Greyson Chloe Joshua Tyler's Crossing Papa Hannah Tyler's Josh Slocum Widder Bassett Widder’ Bassett Widder Garden of Eden Europe Frederick Bassett Frederick Smith Fersis Charlies Frederick Greynon Fred Bassett

Persis Chooses Frederick Bassett After Friendly Reveals

In a brisk-hearted exchange Persis learns her suitor Charles Frederick Greyson has been won over by Frederick Bassett who claims Persis would marry well with Bassett as a match. Persis forgives him, and Greyson accepts.

Persis Charles Frederick Greyson Frederick Bassett

Cresceus World Record Effort At State Fair Grounds

Cresceus the trotter aims to surpass his world record at the state fair on August 21. The detailed race record shows 20 wins from starts, nine seconds, four thirds, and multiple heats with times improving to 2:05 or better in select heats, highlighting a standout career across age classifications.

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Maude Adams Seen as Among Stage's Most Likeable Women

A near-source voice lauds Maude Adams for a wholesome private life and public talent. She avoids sensationalism, maintains privacy, and travels with modest comforts. Her steady career and lack of press controversy mark her as a respected figure in theater.

Miss Adams Adam Forepaugh General Service Chan Frohman Maude Adams Hoyt

Baby roars end court case as mother sues for nonsupport

In Detroit a baby interrupted a police court hearing when Mrs. Anderson, suing Frank Anderson for nonsupport, struggled to testify with the infant in her arms. The judge ordered the child removed after five minutes of cries, dismissing the husband and noting to avoid taking the baby back to the wife.

Detroit Anderson

Felwood Merchant Digs Deep Hole To Probe Earth's Center

Elwood Indiana August 12 R L Leeson wealthy retailer digs deep hole after gas prospects fail. Drill reaches 180 feet and progress slow with pipe rising six inches. Town splits on what he might uncover from center, from gold to cold water. Leeson plans continue as Elwood hosts opening of new $20,000 amusement hall August 21 by Patriarchs Militant.

Elwood Ind R. L. Leeson Lieut. Perry Che Hittie Croesus Yellowstone National Park Mr. Leeson Appelle Elwood Canton 33 Patriarchs Militant Champion Drill Organization J. V. Sebern Dave Durbin Gov. Durbin Anderson

West Producing Outlaws and Their Fading Era (note: heading adjusted to fit style)

The article chronicles notorious western outlaws led by the James and Younger gangs, noting their daring train robberies and brutal acts. It contrasts famed killers like Wild Bill Hickok, Bat Masterson, Billy the Kid, and Wyatt Earp, highlighting their perils and short, often ended careers. It references their captors, juries, and the shift away from the profession as lawmen and vigilantes expand control.

Harry Tracey West James Missouri James Boys Jesse Frank James Cole Bob Jim Younger Clell Miller Huntington W. Va Northfield Minn Blue Cut Kansas City Fair Grounds Express Minnesota Bob'’ Ford Jesse James Frank Wild Bill’ Hickock Dodge City Kan Bat’ Masterson Abilene Billy Pat Garrett Bob” Slade Julesburg Montana Wyatt Earp Ike Clanton Tombstone Earps Clanton King” Fisher Texas Black Bart California Wells Fargo Jimmy” Hughes Clint Haworth Dalton Brothers Oklahoma Kansas Emmet Clyde Mattox

City Mixed Up in Family Quarrel

Grant H. Taylor a street cleaning contractor seeks an injunction against the city, Justice Smock, and others to halt a $42 judgment deduction from his pay after his wife Pinke Taylor won a civil action claiming support. She had previously convicted him for wife desertion, fined $10 and costs. Hospital injury and ear reconstruction are described as a plastic operation by Dr Henry Wharton. patient left hospital in two weeks and surgeons report the rare, successful result.

Grant H. Taylor Justice Smock Constable Smock L. E. Reinhold James T. W. Hill William H. Ogborn Pinke Taylor Taylor Presbyterian Hospital Henry Wharton

How to Make an Ear

Surgeons at Presbyterian hospital report success in a new ear construction for Alexander Hammond of Malvern Pennsylvania. Hammond, who froze his left ear four years ago, developed a cancerous growth and recently underwent the operation after his family physician Dr Curtz referred him for treatment.

Philadelphia The Presbyterian Hospital Alexander Hammond Malvern Hammond Curtz

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

An 19th century advertisement asserts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has worldwide reputation for cures. It never fails and is pleasant to take. Available from all druggists.

Swirl of Society Notes From Indianapolis Area

Social news item listing return of Miss Margaret Shover from Michigan and upcoming events. Agatha Selig hosts a card party on North Pennsylvania Street. Judge C C Shirley and family from Kokomo visit J O Henderson. Mrs S C Hartzog hosts Willard W C T U gathering. Nellie Wilson hosts Leah Hurlberg event at Broad Ripple. Alice Graydon heads Boys club, to Portland Oregon until Jan 1. Georgia Errington named temporary superintendent. George Reisner and wife to California for a month, then visit Reisner parents before returning to Egypt.

Margaret Shover Pottowattomie Mich Agatha Selig N. Pennsylvania-st 8. C. Hartszog N. Capitol Ave Willard W Alice Graydon Portland Georgia Errington George Reisner California

Help for the House Notice to The Sun Office

A formal invitation requests assistance and directions to The Sun office. It specifies contact lines including phones 80 and office address 121 8 E Ohio Ave. The notice urges timely response to support the house initiative.

SUN Office Ohio-at

License to sell intoxicating liquors in Indianapolis ward 5

Julius Grau gives notice to voters of the fifth ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the board of commissioners at the September term for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. The business is at 440 Blake street first floor front room of a two story brick building on lot 1 square 1 Harris subdivision outlet 157 Indianapolis. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.

Fifth Ward Center Township Marion County Indiana Board of Commissioners Blake St Harris Outlet 157 Indianapolis Julius Grau Tenth Ward State of Washington St Mannerchor Robert Tforestel

Notice of liquor license application in Center Township

Voters of the Tenth ward Center township inform they will seek a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons at a room facing north on Washington Street first floor of a four story brick building in Indianapolis. The property is lot 3 in square 62 Mannerchor hall known as 37 E Washington St Ward 10. Also applying for pool table and restaurant privileges in the same room. ROBERT T FORESTEL

Notice of liquor license application in Indianapolis ward

The subscriber informs voters of the Third ward Center township that he will apply to Marion county commissioners at the September term 19 for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in less than five gallons and for on site drinking. The business is at 322 W Tenth St No 2 on a south facing room on the ground floor of a two story frame building in Ketcham Smiths sub of square 5 in Drake s addition. John Winkelhaus.

Third Ward Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County State of Indiana Tenth St Ketcham & Smith James P. Drake Indianapolis John Winkelhaus

Notice of liquor license applications in Indianapolis wards

The subscriber notifies voters in Eighth Ward Center Township Marion County Indiana that he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the September term 1902 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking allowed. The business is located at No 27 Washington Street corner with Hamilton Avenue in a one story frame building in E Wing Washington Street addition. Also notices in Seventh Ward that he will apply to the Marion County Commissioners at their September 1902 term for a similar license to sell intoxicating liquors less than five gallons with on premises drinking at No 218 E Wabash fronting south on Washington Street in a four story building in square 43 Smith heirs Indianapolis.

Twelfth Ward Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County State of Indiana Morris St Morris and Harding-sts Clark Indianapolis Indiana Rudolph Zoffman Eighth Ward Marion Counts Board of Count Commissioners Washington-st Hamilton-ave Johnson & Hogshire E. Wington-st Indapolis Marion Cour Indiana Wil Apps David C. Ran Seventh Ward Marion Smith Heirs C Ship Fred RA

Immigray to Texas and opportunities to settle

A note extols immigration to Texas and the Southwest Louisiana region highlighting cheap land, opportunities in rice farming and truck farming. It advertises obtaining a copy of Lana Rice Book or contacting Western Pacific Rice agent W H Connor, promising secure homes at low costs and claiming strong land abundance.

Texas Great Sta Louisiana Lana

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