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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
6
In Vincennes Indiana Geo Flowers bought land near Sand Ridge where a cemetery stood. He removed gravestones used them in a house foundation and planted melons and potatoes on the graveyard. Crops failed and rumors say the house is haunted. Relatives of the buried threaten legal action for destroying graves without notice to remove them.
Herbert Watson described a ball of snakes about a foot in diameter that became entangled and hissed. An old hunter dug a deep hole, rolled in the snakes with a pole, dropped a large holder on them, and filled the hole to exterminate the reptiles.
The Muncie city council orders the Muncie Natural Gas Company and the Heat Light and Power Company to supply gas to citizens as nearly as possible under their franchise obligations. City Attorney Ellis to pursue necessary steps. Firms intend price increases and illumination only. council may seek a receiver for both firms.
In Valparaiso Indiana Aug 19 a domestic Kittie Hart is arrested in the sensational robbery at A A Stoneburners residence. Robbery involved 7.01 in cash jewels and papers. Hart says she was attacked bound and placed in a bathtub though detectives consider her the likely thief.
In Muncie Indiana on August nineteenth five thousand defective chimneys must be repaired at a cost of ten thousand dollars before coal replaces gas. Polo players for the coming season select Muncie Richmond Elwood and Anderson as sites. American Window Glass Company reports worker exodus from Indiana plants. Wabash Oil and Gas Company east of Muncie wastes millions of cubic feet of gas as league spies target saloons. Francis Palmer New York millionaire may expand his company after failing to obtain a franchise in Muncie. Law and Order endowment of Palmer University of Muncie noted.
Marion Indiana August 19 Thomas Hawkins under liquor confessed to killing Irvin Dye in November 1900 Dye an alleged heir to an estate valued at about a half million dollars initial arrests followed with no evidence Hawkin s arrest pending further action and Dye s estate link noted
Mrs MecCallen Mooney wife of a prosperous farmer was feeding young pigs when the mother sow attacked. The farmer's wife was knocked down and lacerated in a dozen places before farm hands rescued her. Condition described as critical.
In Vincennes Indiana on August 19 seven year old son of Jacob Hoopengarter was mauled by a savage bulldog kept on the farm to deter trespassers. The boy was mutilated beyond recognition and is expected to die.
Wallace Huff, seven, of Marion Indiana died after a prune seed lodged in his throat caused an abscess. He endured several months of illness before dying Saturday.
Anderson Indiana hosts the two day session as the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Indiana begins its annual convention with Tuesday morning sessions.
Section nine of Indiana inspection laws requires exhaust fans of sufficient power to remove dust from emery wheels grindstones and dust creating machinery in workplaces where such tools are used. The rule targets establishments using grinding equipment to reduce airborne dust and improve air quality.
In Smithville Marion Fleener shows an African opossum. Bedford reports John Shirley and Flava E. Link have Haked. Boswell notes prairie chickens more numerous than for many years. Ongoing farm notes from the state's rural districts.
Across Indiana towns, reports include injuries from falls and dynamite, farm and factory progress, deaths of elderly residents, saloon opposition, road spending, fire losses, and new industrial plans. Notable items mention a 83 year old death in Columbia City, a 250 barrel oil strike in Fairmount, and a water boiler purchase in Frankfort.
Indianapolis windows display three styles of art promoting the state fair set for Sept 15 to 19. One picture by Francis Day shows a man and a woman, noted as especially attractive, with ads said to be more delicately designed than last year’s, which drew wide attention.
A local resident testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved her backache and loins pain as well as urinary issues after using a box from Henry J Huder’s drug store. The ad claims nationwide distribution by Foster Milburn Co and urges buyers to remember the name and avoid substitutes.
From Chicago via the Chicago and North Western Ray daily in September and October. One-way second-class tickets at low rates to Colorado Utah Montana Nevada Idaho Oregon Washington California and other points. Special round-trip Homeseekers tickets on first and third Tuesdays in August September and October to the Pacific Coast and the West. Full particulars from nearest ticket agent or A H Waggener 2 Fifth Avenue Chicago Ills.
Advertises 11:30 P M trains from Chicago to Denver on the Chicago and North Western Railway from August 8 to 14 and August 23 to September 10. Fares include $2.50 for a double berth with two daily trains. Requests pamphlet Facts About Colorado for 2 cents. Contact A H Waggener 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Illinois.
One night excursion from Chicago on the North Western Line to Ashland Gogebic Marquette and other Wisconsin and North Michigan points. Describes fir and pine woods cool dry air hotels hunting and fishing no hay fever. Low rates in effect address A H Waggener Fifth Avenue Chicago Ills.
Excursion tickets via motion route to Colorado Utah Wisconsin Michigan and South Dakota resorts are on sale daily. For particulars see agents or address Kk. P. Algeo D. P. A.
The notice advertises round trip fare options for travel on specific Tuesdays and Saturdays to Petoskey Traverse City and Mackinac Island with a 30 day return limit. It instructs to contact ticket agents or W. W. Richardson D. P. A Indianapolis. It mentions The Sun’s For Sale columns on the seventh page and promises good bargains.
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