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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1899

Page

4

Sun Ad Rates and City Appointments Stir Indianapolis News

The Sun details subscription rates and contact directions while reporting on Indianapolis city matters. The Board of Safety confirms three appointments including George Dudley as market master and reveals uncertainty over identities of David Bruce and John Johnson amid staff changes.

Court House Board of Safety George Dudley New South-side David Bruce John Johnson Johnson Bruce THE SUN Mack and Morse John Johnsons Clerk of the Safety Board

Political Critique on Elections and Public Works

The article critiques campaign finance and candidacy costs, notes party competition and county versus city investigations, mocks road quality and public works in Indiana, and pokes fun at public safety policies and political factions within the Democratic and Republican parties. It ends with a weathered editorial flourish on July versus August.

Republican County

Animals Show Hysterical Attacks In Cats Birds

Readings from Neurologisches Centralblatt recount two cases where hysteria mimicked spinal injury in a cat and a canary after fright from a dog and a falling cage. The cat recovered instantly after a fall from a first floor, while the canary resumed singing after six weeks of silence. Additional notes describe animals bearing pain quietly and a monkey group protecting a young.

Neurologisches Centralblatt H. Higler Higler Tourette New York Herald

Lew Wallace Regains Health After New York Visit

General Lew Wallace traveled to New York in ill health a few weeks ago and planned to sail to Europe for sea breezes. He became too ill to undertake the journey, but a later letter reported he is much improved at home.

Lew Wallace New York Europe John Wingate Bas Ark

Swirl of Society Through Summer Socials and Weddings

Mrs Henry L Dithmer hosted a summer tea on Tuesday followed by Miss Mary Bass and Miss Theodosia Park hosting a tea on Wednesday. A fourth anniversary supper for Mr and Mrs F G Hunter occurred Tuesday. A weeklong outing unfolds on White River by Newton DeVay Blaine Miller and Sylvester Johnson. Blanche Pickerill and George M Dickson wed at the bride’s Ash Street home. Greensburg couple Sallie A Powers and Willard F P Crawford married Tuesday at the bride’s home. Georgia Gordon Bryson and Henry H Mclane wed Tuesday afternoon at the Swain home with pink flowers and gray crepon gown. they plan to reside at Hotel English after Oct.

Henry L. Dithmer Mary Bass Theodosia Park F. G. Hunter Newton DeVay Blaine Miller Sylvester Johnson White River Blanche Pickerill George M. Dickson Ash-st Greensburg Sallie A. Powers Willard FP. Crawford Shelby County Georgia Gordon Bryson Henry H. Mclane D. F. Swain Hotel English

Clear Creek Harrodsburg Monon Cutoff Opens This Week

The Clear Creek and Harrodsburg branch of the Monon Railroad between Bloomington and Bedford will open this week to ease freight and passenger movement by bypassing steep grades on the main line. Erie lines offer discounted round trips Chicago to New York and other routes effective Sept 1 through Sept 4 with September returns. A general rate war is anticipated. Burdock Blood Bitters claims stomach strengthening benefits. DeWitt's Little Early Risers promote bowel cleansing and liver regulation with no harsh side effects.

Clear Creek Harrodsburg Monon Stone District Bloomington Bedford Erie Chicago New York Cincinnati Cleveland

Secretary of War Roct Faces Philippine Troubles

Column quotes praise and criticism from several papers. It notes Roct’s efforts to end trouble in the Philippines and contrasts him with his predecessor. Other items mention a Havana exodus, Ingersoll, a pace conference debate, census politics, and voter behavior.

Lafayette Courier Roct Philippines Fort Wayne Havana Logansport

Cover Your Old Brick Buildings with Stone Imitation

H. K Shute at 34 Talbot Block offers rock-faced stone imitation for brick structures. Neckbands are provided free with shirt purchases. Progress Laundry advertises services and phone contact 1121.

H. K Shute Talbot Block Progress Laundry

Do Not Forget the Old Reliable Union Co operative Laundry

Postal message urges patrons to remember the Union Co operative Laundry with phone contact 1269 for service details and assistance.

Reliable Union Co-operative Laundry

Georgia minstrels close three day Park run

The Georgia minstrels wrap up a three day engagement at the Park after a strong opening week last season. Receipts from this run surpass any three days of the previous opening week, and the upcoming Uncle Tom's Cabin with Al W. Martin's company of about 60 will feature new scenery and animals for a full staging.

al W. Martin

Annual Niagara Falls Excursion from Indianapolis

An excursion train leaves Indianapolis at 6 45 p m for Niagara Falls arriving next morning at 9 00. Round trip from Indianapolis 7 00 with reduced rates to Thousand Islands and Alexandria Bay 6 40 extra. Tickets valid 15 days. Sleeper and coach composition. space reserved at Big Four offices. H M Bronson A G P A.

Niagara Falls Indianapolis Thousand Islands Alexandria Bay Big Four H. M. Bronson

Vandalia Line Route from Indianapolis to Decatur

Through coach service from Indianapolis departs at 12 35 noon and arrives in Decatur at 7 05 p.m. The timetable states this is the best route.

Vandalia Line Decatur, Ill Indianapolis Decatur

General Passenger Agent Seeks Maps for Colorado Midland

The Denver office of the Colorado Midland Railroad seeks maps views and descriptive material to guide travelers. The General Passenger Agent requests sources showing routes distances and notable points of interest for potential visitors and promotional use.

Colorado Midland Railroad Denver

New Management Promotes Child Soothing Syrup and Plaza Dining

An old nursing remedy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething is advertised as soothing gums and curing wind colic with 25 cents a bottle. Also promoted is Merchants' Dinner at Plaza restaurant 38-40 Monument Place for 15 cents.

Merchants Plaza Monument ‘Place

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