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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1901

Page

6

Elk Teeth Worth $1000 Rumor Among Western Papoon Indians

Report from St Paul dated Aug 16 notes talks within the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks about whether elk teeth should remain as emblems. A Sioux village in southern Montana shows elk teeth valued in the thousands worn by Indian women and children, suggesting major elk slaughter stems from native adornment and exchange networks rather than white demand.

St, Paul, Minn Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Elks Northwest Montana Sunday World William Watson Minneapolis Washington Watson

Nevada wins Desart cup race on Clyde

The cutter Nevada won the race for the Earl of Desart's cup at Fridaxe beating the Tut tygies by ten minutes. The Nevada is a five foot rater owned by FP MM Ingalls, designed by Charles F Herreshoff, nephew of the renowned yacht builder, and launched on the Clyde about two months ago.

Nevada FP. MM. Ingalls Charles F. Herreschoff Clyde

Birth of a Grand Duke's son in St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg on Friday, the wife of Grand Duke Alexander gave birth to a son, who will be christened Dimitri. Grand Duke Alexander is a nephew of Emperor Alexis and married to Grand Duchess Menia, sister of the emperor.

St, Petersburg Alexander Dimitri Alex Alexis Menia

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Cure for Back Pain

A Bays resident Mr John Detyck of 818 Bismarck St testifies that kidney weakness and back pain improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought them at Henry J Huder's drug store, took a full box, and was left free of pains with kidney strength restored. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.

John Detyck Bismarck St Henry J. Huder Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo United States Doan Fedeman DR. Carter & CO Meridian St Indianapolis Incl

Will of Col. Hopkins in question now ruled valid

Surrogate Silkman in Yonkers ruled Col. Robert J. Hopkins estate valid. Dispute centered on a duplicated signature crossed out in one place. The will leaves most of the $5 million to his widow. guardians and detectives will pursue the erased signature in appeal.

Yonkers N. Y Sage Silkman Robert J. Hopkins Tarrytown J. W. Middlebrook Guardian Maj. Hawkins Majors Maj. Hopkins Standard Oil Company Tidewater Pipe Company

Forced marriage under threat and drugged coercion

Mary Casper files to annul her marriage to Joseph G. Brucks claiming he forced her at gunpoint to accompany him from Chicago to St. Joseph Michigan and, under drugs, compelled a marriage ceremony. She says she drank a drugged liquid and woke next day with no memory and has not seen Brucks since.

Chicago St. Joseph Mich Circuit Court Mary Casper Joseph G. Brucks Brucks

Freeman's General Store Fire Devastates Landess Block

A Friday blaze in Landess Indiana destroyed Freeman's General Store, the Odd Fellows block, post office, restaurant, grain elevator and eight to ten residences. Estimated loss reaches $75,000 as a bucket brigade attempted to fight the flames.

Landbess Ind Sffreeman Beneral Oddfellows

McDonald Remanded in Lumber Theft Case

Jas McDonald confessed stealing about 5000 dollars from Western Lumber Co of Portland Oregon. He was remanded but Friday discharged after American authorities refused to seek extradi tion.

London Jas. McDonald Western Lumber Company Portland Ore

Free Trip to Pan American Exposition Contest

Indianapolis youths urged to recruit subscribers for The Sun to win Pan American Exposition trips. Prizes include two round trip tickets to Buffalo for 100 subscribers by Oct 23 1991 plus $10 cash. 50 subscribers win one ticket and $5. additional advanced rules and city/suburban counts noted.

Indianapolis SUN Buffalo Tis Sun Veady N. Y SUN Pub Ohiost

Crown Prince of Germany to Visit England

Excerpts report a German crown prince touring England while other items note Missouri governor Stone ill with dysentery, racial eviction in West Virginia, a Berkeley mill fire causing $120,000 loss, a mob assault in Osterburg, a St Paul phone telegraph patent, Fall River weavers urged to strike, and a health tonic recommendation.

Five cent cigars offered at first class drug stores

C W Kriel distributes a high grade five cent cigar now on sale at first class drug stores. This notice highlights the affordable smoke option distributed through C W Kriel.

C. W. Kriel

Fine California Wines Brandies Bottled Goods

A short trade note lists Schuller’s at 210 North Meridian Street offering fine California wines brandies and bottled goods.

California Schuller's Meridian-st

An Odd Nurse for Children Teething Syrup Ad

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething children. It claims to calm the child soften gums relieve pain and cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Price twenty five cents a bottle.

Prize Winners Named in Cabinet Photograph Contest

They are prize winners with first prize awarded to Ponder at Winona Lake in a cabinet photographs contest.

Winona ‘Lake

Indiana Dental College notice

Indiana Dental College and its Delaware Street address open to patients from 8 a m to 3 p m offering all kinds of dental work to the public.

Indiana Dental College W. Cor Delaware and Oniosts

Take the Baby to Bretzman's Photograph Studio

A note directs taking a baby to Bretzman's Photograph Studio located at 1428 Illinois Street for a portrait session.

Bretzman Ilinois-st

Sunday Church Services List

Sunday church services detailed by denomination and preacher across multiple locations. First Baptist led by Rev T J Villers at 11 a m and Central Christian with Rev A B Philputt at 10 45. Roberts Park M E hosts Rev A A Traver at 11 and 7 45. Tabernacle Presbyterian features Rev J Cum ming Smith and Rev George Knox at 11. Mayer Chapel Presbyterian with Rev Clifford McBride at 7 50.

First Baptist T. J. Villers Central Christian A. B. Philputt Roberts Park M. E A. A. Traver Tabernacle Presbyterian J. Cumming Smith George Knox Mayer -Chapel Presbyterian Clifford McBride

A Young Lady's Life Saved By Remedy

In a Panama Colombia letter Dr. Chas H Utter recounts treating a 16 year old with severe dysentery. After failing remedies he prescribed Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and the patient rapidly recovered within eight hours of improvement and a week to full health. For sale by all druggists.

Chas. H. Utter Panama Colombia Chamberlain

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