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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1902

Page

5

Newborn Son and Widowed Wife Mark Tragic Coincidence

In Cincinnati Mrs. Hosea G. Wolfram mourns after the death of her husband, glass cutter Wolfram, at Presbyterian hospital. The newborn son arrived as the breadwinner died, a sorrowful twist for the couple who had just settled at 732 West Ninth Street. Wolfram, 24, had been a skilled worker with Sterling Glass Co. in Corn ing New York and was among the first brought to Cincinnati when the factory opened. He fell ill with typhoid fever shortly after arriving and died, leaving his wife to cope with loss as their child begins life.

Cincinnati Hosea G. Wolfram Ninth St Sauthas Wolfram Sterling Glass Company Corning N. Y Presbyterian Hospital

Horrocks Indirect Tactics in a Real Estate Gambit

The Chicago News recounts Horrocks using roundabout charm to press Mr. Cyrus Wallace about investing in Acacia Avenue land. Horrocks hints at a home for himself and potential plans with Miss Margaret, prompting Wallace to tease him about his bold approach and the absence of directness in his target.

Horrocks Cyrus Wallace Hinsdale Mr. Wallace Bursley Acacia-ave

Miss Gannon Endorses Pinkham Remedy for Female Troubles

Detroit amateur artist Miss Gannon of the Mich Amateur Art Association writes that Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her female weakness after months of misery. She urges other women to try the remedy, claiming six weeks brought restoration and happiness.

Miss Gannon Lee Detroit Amateur Art Association Lydia E. Pinkham Uia Gannon Jones St Detroit Sec’y Mich Amateur Art Association

Men Want Wives and Women Want Husbands in Washington

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on March 2 a report says Plymouth and nearby women rushed to send letters to Postmaster E A Williams after learning Washington state seeks 500 wives. James Evans of Tacoma reportedly wrote requesting a wife and others echoed the plea.

Wilkesbarre Fpa Plymouth Washington Ai— Williams Williams James Evans Tacoma

Indiana Heirs Fight Big German Estate Dispute

Joseph Brandenburg of Harrison county leads Brandenburg heirs from Indianapolis and Denver in a bid to reclaim Brandenburg Castle near Berlin, now a hospital, seized by Germany after Solomon Brandenburg fled decades ago. The heirs allege royal oppression led to dispossession, noting the castle bears the Brandenburg rock inscription. Indianapolis Sun reporters found no local Brandenburg trace.

Indiana Germany New Albany Ind Joseph Brandenburg Harrison County Solomon Brandenburg Indianapolis Denver Brandenburg Castle Berlin Solomon America Brandenburg Bismarck Joseph Philip Jonathan Indianapolis Sun

Divorce City Lights Sioux Falls As Divorce Centers Rise

The piece notes Sioux Falls becoming a focal point for divorce actions as Roland Molineux acquitted of murder prompts Mrs. Molineux to seek a divorce. It traces South Dakota and North Dakota as popular venues with short residency rules and lists notable prior divorces and local institutions.

Sioux Falls S. D Molineux Roland Molineux North South Dakota Dakotas Boston Post Sioux City Great Falls Big Sioux River United States Big Sioux James Brown Potter North Dakota Fernando Yznaga Mabel Curtis Wright Yznaga O. H. P. Belmont Duncan Eliot

Grand jury sought to probe killing and past crimes in district

Judge The Fran Stevens was asked to summon a special grand jury to investigate the killing of Manager Collins and several other recent crimes. A $1,500 reward per case remains for arrests in the disappearances of W. G. Barney and Wesley E. Smith. The Smuggler Union mine and mills face closure. resume unclear, with talks of reopening in a few days.

Fran Stevens Collins W. G. Barney Wesley E. Smith Telluride Barney Liberty Bell Company Smith Union O. B. Kemp Telluride Journal Denver

Adulteration Pushes Through Food Supply Says Chemist

City chemist An sil Moffatt warns nearly all foods are adulterated exploring milk flour and meat products. He cites corn flour in flour and cheap baking powders while noting government efforts often failed as adulteration spreads despite health concerns. He voices personal avoidance of mixed meats after beef trust testimony.

City Ansil Moffatt Beef Trust

One on the Pipe Trust in Mentor Kentucky

About a year ago the Clearmont pottery company of Point Pleasant sold to a pipe trust in Zanesville Ohio. The trust closed the plant and fired workers, prompting the creation of a new company that rebuilt with double capacity. A trust representative then contracted for the entire output for one year guaranteeing employment.

Clearmont Pottery Company Point Pleasant Pipe Trust Zanesville

Name Quentin Roosevelt Follows Family Roots

Philadelphia reserve policeman Theodore Quentin, serving at Eighth and Market, is joyful as President Roosevelt names his youngest son Quentin. Roosevelt explains the name is an old Qu ffamily name from a Huguenot refugee over two centuries ago in a May 1902 White House reply.

Philadelphia United States Theodore Quentin Eighth Theodore Roosevelt Quentin Theodores Roosevelt White House Washington Officer Quentin Christianst

Heroine Eunice Underwood Dies After Selfless Salvation Army Service

In Binghamton and Cleveland a devoted Salvation Army worker Eunice Underwood, wife of Capt. Thomas Lawrence, gave her strength to the slums and sick, nursing contagious cases until fever claimed her. Her last words urged reading of a Bible passage about love. Her death follows her 12 year old brother attending the funeral.

Tinghamton Salvation Army Binghamton Eunice Underwood Thomas Lawrence Cleveland Nfe

Real Estate and For Sale Miscellaneous Highlights

Real Estate column and For Sale Miscellaneous listings on pages six and seven of The Sun highlight bargains. The notices include housing options, property prices, and miscellaneous sale items aimed at readers seeking deals.

Mary Baker Eddy Reaffirms Independent Judgment For Healers

In New York a dated note from Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science, urges healers to rely on their own judgment in malignant disease cases. The article warns against legal protection and stresses careful evaluation of one’s abilities. A separate White Plains order requires briefs in the Lathrop Quimby death case to be filed by next Wednesday, affecting potential delays in trial.

New York Dec Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Science White White Plains John Carroll Lathrop

Suit and overcoat bargains at L Strauss & Co Indianapolis

Laxative Bromo Quinine US promotes prices on winter wardrobes with extensive sale items. The ad highlights suits, overcoats, trousers, boys wear, and workwear with prices ranging from $2 to $12. Nearby shop L Strauss & Co at 6 and 7 W Washington St Indianapolis markets affordable menswear and union-made overalls and hats.

Oxford Sweet, Orr &Co Madras L. Strauss & CO Washington St Indiapaolis Ind

Reward Up to Fifty Thousand for Murderer in Pandora Killing

Telluride officials report a record $50,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of Arthur L. Collins’s killer, with additional funds from county state and private sources. San Miguel County boosts rewards to $10,000, Colorado to $2,000, while the Smuggler-Union and Local miners’ association add and plan to raise the total to $50,000 to curb criminal labor and save mining interests.

Telluride, Co Pandora Arthur L. Collins San Miguel County Collin Colorado Mine Owners’ Association Collins Telluride

Brave Spanish-American War Veteran Ends Life at Home

John Blazek, a veteran lauded as fearless in battle, faced postwar poverty and despair. After his discharge he could not find work and grew despondent. His wife, attempting to comfort him, thwarted an apparent suicide only for him to die from later poison.

New York John Blazek

Elkhart to Be Moved a Mile for Railroad Town

Iowa Falls December report says Elkhart on the Des Moines Iowa Falls & Northern line will be relocated bodily a mile and a quarter. Residents hire to move 25 or 30 buildings and all goods to the new station named Elkhart to preserve the town name and ensure a northern Des Moines line stop.

Iowa Falls Elkhart Des Moines Polk County

Nerve Pills Boost Mrs. Taylor Against Heart Strain

Mrs. J. Taylor of 141 Bright St Indianapolis testifies that Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills restored nerve strength and steadiness, stopped heart failure attacks, and improved overall health. Pills sell for 50 cents a box from dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY, with portrait and signature on every package.

Dealera Dr. A. v. Chase Medicing Co Buffalo A. W. Chase

Remarkable Sandusky Pianist Overcomes Odds

Myrtle Maegher grew up in a large family with little money but nurtured a love for music. She taught herself on an ancient clavichord via improvised methods, practiced double hours on a real piano, and later earned audience notice for a delicate touch. Now 17, she teaches music and owns a real piano, aiming to study abroad to become a concert pianist.

Sandusky Myrtle Maegher Myrtle Germany

Hoosierisms and Local Oddities Across Towns

The column collects quirky notes from several Indiana towns. The city marshal reportedly kills dogs per a local account. A con man on a two dollar bill swindles Clayton with a bottle offer. Magdalene Whart hatches 17 chickens and makes sacks and pants. A warning favors staying home with children. John Pollett trades a good dog for a coon dog. Ellen Skillen raises hogs and butchers them efficiently.

Real Estate and For Sale Columns Preview

The Sun’s sixth and seventh pages feature Real Estate listings and For Sale Miscellaneous items. Readers are invited to review property opportunities and assorted sale notices across the two columns.

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