This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
4
The notice lists the Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street in New York. It appears as a business reference in the historical OCR excerpt.
Reports from Moscow describe the czarist treasury overflowing with crowns thrones scepters and regalia from five centuries of coronations. Ivory throne from India 1473 ebony throne from Persia 1606 jewels and carriages adorned with diamonds rubies and turquoise, with gold and silver plate and armor also on display.
An Indianapolis druggist recalls two tall tales from old fashioned cobblers. One weaves a bee hive bear honey rescue and a brave deer hunt with a hoe in a field. The narrator reflects on craft storytellers and their vivid fabrications.
An Indianapolis resident praises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming steady nerves restful sleep and renewed strength after taking a box from Hyder's Drug Store. The ad notes price 50 cents and urges buyers to look for the brand signature on every package from the Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York.
Fire at Major Taylor’s barn 1311 N Delaware street caused about $400 in damage starting from a stove. Horses were rescued and carriages only slightly damaged. a large quantity of feed was ruined.
Six Delaware County teachers in Muncie Indiana wed during Thanksgiving vacation. Couples include six educators from local county schools forming a notable group wedding event in the area.
Mrs. Sophie Croft, 78, of Portland, is listed among deaths. Also dead is Mrs. J. C. Binkhauser, of Portland. Mortimer Goss, 48, Jackson County commissioner, died at Brownstown on Monday. A life prisoner died in print.
A collage of small town items from Mishawaka and Terre Haute. Reported incidents include a boy shot in the eye playing with an air gun, jokes about Christmas gifts for Hoosier wives, and a railroad engine with a notorious fatal track record. Marriage notices and a humorous exchange about chickens wrap the column.
A study notes that the native belief centers on spirits inhabiting animals, trees, and stones. It describes the shaman as both medicine man and priest who appeases spirits to aid hunters and warriors and to bring rain or cure sickness. The future life is vague and not focused on eternal punishment.
Grafters Josiah Flynt proclaims the Elks venue a misnomer as a Cyclorama building hosts booths for glass blowers, sleight of hand, and grafters alongside refreshment stands and a German village vaudeville program. The scene opens Monday with inscriptions urging indulgence and fellowship as the weeklong event continues.
Ralph Burgman clings to a forbidden love as Marcia recounts a girl scarred by passion. He learns his own past sins and finally understands Marcia’s mercy, sending a message of reconciliation after sighting her charitable acts and steadfast virtue.
Shelbyville special dispatch reports Mrs Myra Frieze and her husband Martin Frieze of Franklin killed William E. Gray at Red Mills Sugar Creek Shelby County on July 25 1901 in the presence of witnesses. Mrs Frieze shot Gray twice then fired a second shot while astride his body. both shots proved fatal. They were arrested and indicted for murder in the first degree. Mrs Frieze was previously convicted of second degree murder and is serving life in the Indianapolis Women’s Prison. Frieze received a change of venue to Marion County.
James J. Corbett headlines a strong Grand bill with traveling anecdotes and feats. The Alormans juggle with sensational stunts, Misses Duke and Harris sing, the Otts perform a satirical farce, and Little Elsie Janis earns a hit. Brother Glass close the program as Park theater presents Man's Enemy, a Ten Nights in a Bar Room style drama. The Empire hosts the Dainty Duchess, a visually pleasing act, in a strong local week of entertainment.
The review lauds Edna and Marie Mitchell in The New York girls for strong musical specialties and fine dancing. It notes a Monday show at English's opera house had coat check chaos causing crowding and profanity, while Wm. H. Crane's David Harum entertains with a dependable, humorous portrayal, despite liberties from the novel.
Maj H H Woods resigns as purchasing agent of the Indiana soldiers home in Lafayette. He will become financial officer at the soldiers adopted orphans home in Knightstown, moving to the new post.
State gas inspector Leach says he wasn't with the men who tapped Chicago pipeline mains Sunday night in Kokomo Indiana where the incident occurred.
Mrs John B Elam attends a house party in Evansville Miss Claire Shover hosts luncheon at the Columbia club Friday William Fortune hosts a Columbia club dinner Monday Mrs Heitzelberger entertains the Veronica club Monday Minnie Scholz and Mae Culver entertain the Bachelor maids club at the Charleston Inn Monday Georgia Alexander reads on Dr Stanley Hall at the Principals club Monday night Margaret Mueller and John Peters of Cape Charles Va wed Tuesday at 9 am at the bride’s parents home Cornell avenue.
A letter from W C Wockner, a long respected resident, highly endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a two month severe cough. The testimonial claims the remedy cured the cough and notes it is sold by all druggists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.