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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
2
C. B. Atkin received an order from William Jennings Bryan for two mantels of colonial design with mirrors and hearth. Made from Tennessee grown white oak of the revolutionary period finish they will be installed in Bryan's Lincoln Nebraska residence and cost 2500 dollars each.
A morning fire at the Century building in Indianapolis caused 500 dollars in damage to mirror stock at the mirror works owned by S Engle. Firemen responded to a still alarm around 9 30 a m on a Saturday. A gasoline stove sparked the blaze, torching a stack of unfinished mirrors, all unsold and uninsurable, ruining the silver finish. Directors of the new Union National Bank will be elected Tuesday morning in the Law building offices with Maj W J Richards expected as president and Geo W Morrison as cashier.
A Portland woman tells how Postum Food Coffee relieved her stomach trouble and heart symptoms after coffee caused illness. She persuaded her landlady and her son to try it, and they improved, continuing its use after returning home.
The Public Alliance in Wilkes-Barre appeals to President Roosevelt to intercede in the anthracite coal strike. They urge Mr. Morgan to settle, warning of ruin and unrest if arbitration and mediation are rejected, and ask the president to use influence to halt the “juggernaut” threatening 90 percent of the people. The appeal is signed by T. F. Hart, chairman.
John O'Brian retired from the Lake Erie & Western after 39 years without a service fault. He began as a boy on construction in 1853 and rose to conductor on Indianapolis Peru Michigan City runs. He traveled about 2,200,000 miles and plans to rest at his home on 2007 N Meridian St with his wife.
Rebecca seeks divorce from Henry Burbridge claiming he is a professional gambler who brought men to their home to gamble and squandered their last money leaving the infant to go hungry for milk.
The Imperial Order of the Seehi announces a picnic at Greenwood on Monday. Members are urged to attend and join in the community event.
Washington announces the final encampment program for the Grand Army of the Republic with events from October 5 to 10. Highlights include patriotic services, a grand review with the president present, a Potomac regatta, and an automobile parade. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotional note follows.
A collage of 1900s Indianapolis ads and notices lists baby photos services, auto storage, ledger bindings, burial vaults, dry cleaning, dental care, nursing remedies, wall paper, paint, and travel promotions. Entries mention WM. B. Burford Indianapolis, Okey Burial Vault Co, Razors and Barber Supplies, I. E. Bodine & Co, Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, and Indianapolis Paint and Color Co among others.
Brig. Gen. Gobin issued orders Friday night to soldiers to shoot anyone throwing stones or missiles and to use bayonets on mobs that refuse to disperse in Shenandoah Pennsylvania.
Dr H S Hatch secretary of the Jefferson County Board of Health warns in a letter to Dr J N Hurty that three Madison smallpox cases trace to Kentucky and urges a quarantine. Dr Hurty dismisses the claim saying the doctor is bluffing and venting at the Kentucky Health Board.
Board of Safety Commissioner Robert Bryson will present a plan at the next safety board meeting to stop wagons from lingering near the court house. He proposes limiting standing to Market and Delawarests on market days and banning it entirely on other days.
An historical ad line notes the need for the name to appear on every box of the genuine Laxatives Bromo Quinine Tablets the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure. It reflects period branding and product labeling practices.
An ad lists James H. Cordray offering a large line of new wallpaper designs and local shops including Knox's barber shop and W. Xicriel's Main Cigar Store. It also promotes Pennsylvania Lines annual excursions to North Michigan resorts with dates and prices, and travel agents in Indianapolis for tickets and details.
Rail schedule shows P M time in black text with symbols for daily sleepers parlor chair dining and express services. Entries list various car types and service marks with times such as 2:55 3:10 6:25 and 7:29 across days, including Sunday and Express indicators.
A DePauw University professor endorses osteopathic treatment by Dr Sparnhurst claiming permanent relief from asthma hay fever and catarrh after a series of sessions. He describes regained appetite weight gain and renewed energy and urges readers to consult the Spaunhurst Institute of Osteopathy Indianapolis for a free examination.
Train schedule shows departure from Indianapolis at 12 20 p m and arrival in Detroit at 8 10 p m on the same day. The service uses Lake Erie and Western and Wabash routes.
D. & W. Railway offers round trip to Decatur for 1.25 dollars from Union station at 7 a m on Sunday August 31 1902. Goodman’s Fourth Regiment band performs in Turner Park shade with refreshments available. Tickets at Washington street Union station and 25 W. address.
A garbled note promises money back if readers use the Sun's second page liners. Mentions phones 889 and an unclear code 21-125 with odd punctuation.
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