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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
3
Des Moines Iowa August 21 despite large attendance at the Democratic gathering the party remains divided over free silver. Silver supporters push to reaffirm the Kansas City platform while conservatives oppose it, leaving gubernatorial prospects largely unsettled.
Miss Ida Pontoni and Raffailo Trillo, well known Italians, wed at St John s Church in a grand ceremony. A large gathering attended the vows and a daylong celebration featured maid of honor Miss Mary Labraico ring bearer and flower girls, extensive hospitality, and lavish Italian feast with 75 chickens and many cakes. The bride wore point d esprit over silk and roses, and gifts included eight rocking chairs.
Two sons of Seth Smoker left Napanee to ride to Chicago on an excursion train. After losing their tickets they boarded a freight train and were spotted by detectives who threw them off. The elder was killed while the younger lost a leg. Napanee citizens threaten railroad workers.
George F Mc Cullouch owner of the Muncie Star and Union Traction buys the Muncie Morning News at receiver sale for 7000 dollars. The Heaths previous owners, News ends after long bitter fight with Star in opposition. McCullouch now controls the Republican field and paper status amid uncertainty of last issue.
Mrs Jerre Butcher of Muncie Ind reportedly tried to shoot her husband at the L E W depot Tuesday after he, not living with her, returned home and took their two children. Police intervened preventing harm as he boarded a train with the children after selling furniture.
In Hartford City Indiana on August 21 the Knox village reels as officials suppress diphtheria by killing 76 cats. Residents react with fear and questions rise about public health measures.
Town faces an epidemic scare as the board of health orders slaughter of all cats after seventy six felines were killed in a single day. Officials claim cats spread diphtheria germs via fur, prompting drastic measures to curb transmission.
Joseph Bestler 35 of Rockport a section hand was struck by a passenger train in Princeton Ind and cut into 13 pieces. He was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Marion Indiana coroner Whiteson returns verdict on death of George Carruthers 65 and Thomas Pinkerton 91 at the soldiers home hospital yesterday. The cause is wrong medicine administered by attendants but no blame assigned to involved individuals.
Residents of Decker, Indiana report nightly sightings of a ghost resembling Nora Fiers, who drowned last week. The coroner ruled her death a suicide, fueling local fear and speculation.
George Fendrich chief of the Vincennes fire department will mark 30 consecutive years of service next May. He has never missed a fire while in the city and will attend the fire chiefs convention in Indianapolis next week.
Knox Indiana reports diphtheria cases improving and a $1,000 raised for the Knox street fair and carnival. Citizens anticipate the biggest time Starke County has seen.
A Bloomington era sketch mentions Elks ball team plans in Anderson and an Indianapolis matchup, gas city fair electric car travel, Republic Iron and Steel in Terre Haute resuming full blast, tied to a steel strike in the East. Vincennes Knights Templar head to Louisville with Dr. Hendman. Muncie union laborers aid strikers. Women’s union label league to host benefited entertainments. A Denver hospital holds a man matching James Ross described in Shelbyville as linked to a murder narrative. Coroner Harrison at Kokomo charges Day, Lester McVeta, Roy and Freddie Marvin in Eddie McKee death case, with self defense claims. Franklin council rejects renewing Central Union Telephone franchise. marshal ordered enforcement. Harry Griffey travels Shelbyville to Acton, meets Billy Gray at Red Mill, a ghost sighting turns into a wary friendship on the road.
The State tax board grappled with several assessments and aimed for a compromise. It reportedly cut the Indianapolis street railway company’s assessment after facing strong opposition, with last year’s Marion county review set at 3 500 000. Frank Martin hosted the board at lunch as discussions continued and watermelons were served.
Catherine C. Mints sues in superior court through attorney Lewis A. Coleman claiming her home at 915 W Twenty seventh St was burned Nov 17 1900 due to gas pressure overheating a stove and asks damages of 2000.
Barton W. Everman in charge of government scientific investigation traveled from Hawaii through Indiana toward Washington with Dr. David Starr Jordan and Prof. Gilbert of Stanford to study fishes and water animals. Illness struck Everman and his party in Hawaii with doctors’ visits and nursing care. Everman plans to spend several days in Maxinkuckee Indiana to prepare a report before attending meetings in Denver.
The City board of health reports ongoing enforcement against weed cutting. On Wednesday the first arrest occurred with George Q. Bruce discharged in police court. Health authorities warn arrests will follow after ten days' notice. Bruce later asked the city clerk for a witness fee.
Mrs Beckham wife of Governor Beckham became a mother last week and is seriously ill with a temperature of 105. Dr Cartledge of Louisville was summoned and consulted with Dr Owens and Dr Hume at her bedside.
If you are losing appetite lying awake nights take Hood s Sarsaparilla it s just the tonic you need. Bargains in Upright Pianos at Baldwin s.
Police possess a letter from Belmont Indiana claiming the dying man near the railroad is from Indianapolis. The description notes a 35 to 40 year old male with sandy hair and mustache, blue eyes, 5 feet 8 inches, 140 pounds, wearing a white straw hat, black shirt with white stripe, brown trousers, and a dark blue frockcoat. The man is dying from his injuries.
Indiana items note Shelbyville carnival talk Andersons brass band on deck six inches of rain in Frankfort area Clifford Townsend partially shot in Hartford City labor shortages hit Ingalls factories and railroads Knightstown firemen plan a 500 fountain memorial at the Masonic temple fire George Farrar to edit Grenfield Herald and Tribune Sid Bennett’s anti saloon bid fails Sedalia mill fire from coal bin blaze John W Brown Auburn machinist under arrest charged with
Joshua Davis of New Ross asks Judge Baker to declare him bankrupt reporting debts of 1829 dollars and assets of 655 dollars. Charles C Brown owner of Rushville novelty store asks for relief with debts of 2674.54 dollars and assets of 1538.61 dollars.
An optics specialist places an ad in The Sun today. The notice mentions his address in the liner columns and invites readers to inquire about eye care and vision services.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, ease pain, cure wind colic, and diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
Indiana Dental College at S. W. Cor Delaware and Chiosis invites patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental procedures. Dr. W. B. Salg is listed as veterinary surgeon with dogs treated at Wood's Stable office, tel 1097.
Tickets are on sale daily through Sept 10 with final return by Oct 31. For details contact ticket agents.
Weekend excursion via C H D rail line to Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and all way stations Sunday August 25 fare one dollar or less round trip one dollar special fast train from Union Station at 6 30 a m returning from Oxford at 8 20 p m
The Sun runs a three day offer under the heading Do You Want a Girl inviting readers to include ten words at no charge. The bolded prompt headlines a limited promotional period.
Out of Town excursion on Sunday August 25 to Frankfort Delphi Monticello Michigan City and Way Stations. Round trip priced at $1.00. Special train departs at 6:00 a.m. Returning from Michigan City at 5:38 p.m.
Wheat futures advanced with September at 69 3/4 cents and December at 68 1/2 to 69 1/2 cents. Corn slipped to 66 5/8 to 67 1/2 cents for September and May around 60 7/4 to 61 1/2 cents. Oats up about 3 4 cents. Pork 15.40 to 15.60 per barrel, lard 8.17 to 8.87, ribs 7.92 to 8.00. Butter varied with creamery and cheese prices steady. live poultry values listed for several types.
Milling wheat prices show No 2 red and No 3 white around 62c to 64c as bids for August. New oats hold firm at No 2 white around 38c, No 3 mixed near 54c. Timothy hay quotes range No 1 around $11.50 to $12.00 per ton with slight shifts. Inspections list mixed car counts across wheat corn and hay.
Union Stock Yards Indianapolis reports cattle receipts of about 1,000 with varied quotations across good to prime export steers to cows and calves. Hogs receipts reach 4,500 with overall fair tone in prices and demand.
The report notes about 35 fewer horses sold at Warman Black Chamberlain & Co. sale compared with last auction. Approximately 60 head of mules offered, with a favorable outlook this week. Principal consignors include George Warman Arcadia 20 head James Danewood Thorntown 14 head Doug Stewart Whitestown 10 head Alonzo Young Crawfordsville 20 head G W Black Greencastle 32 head.
At Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis August 21 hog receipts total 700 shipments 600. Quotations list good to choice medium assorted at 606 20 for medium and heavy mixed at 595 6 10. Common to good lightweights 5 6575 535. Common to good pigs 4 13 35 50. Broad range of prices observed across weights and quality groups.
A historical price sheet lists turkey hens at 5 cents per pound, young toms 4c, fowls 6 1/4c, ducks 1c, geese 4c per lb, spring chickens up to 9 cents. Dairy and canned goods show New York full creams at 11 cents, domestic Swiss 14-14.4c, butter at 11c, eggs at 10c. Hides and tallow prices follow, with No 1 cured hides at 8c and No 1 calf at $14c, No 2 calf at 7c. Coffee grades range from 10 1/2c to 28 2c, with various branded packages and sugars priced per pound or bag. Flour, rye, bran, spices, beans, molasses, and syrups listed with multiple price points for bulk and packaged goods.
A detailed price list shows cabbage, onions, coconuts, oranges, lemons, beans, berries, and more. It includes per bushel, per box, per hundred, per ton, and per gallon rates across vegetables, fruits, canned goods, coal, coke, and assorted chemicals and medicines with numerous unit figures.
Provisio shows Kingan & Co.'s price list for hams and bacon with sugar cured and clear sides. Includes boiled boneless ham cuts, California and Indiana varieties, smoked bacon, lard, pickled pork in barrels, sausage varieties, fresh pork loins and tenderloins, beef tenderloins and sirloin cuts with per unit prices.
A menu of seafood and fish prices shows oysters at 40¢ per can, white fish 10¢ per lb, trout 944¢ per lb, cat fish 1¢ per lb, boneless herring 8¢ per lb, dressed herring 54¢ per lb, little neck clams 80¢ per 100, lobsters 25¢ per lb, frog legs 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen, shrimps 1.2 per gallon.
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