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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1902
Page
4
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Editorial urges careful planning for track elevation and grade crossings in Indianapolis. It cites Mayor Bookwalter's commission approach, calls for Supreme Court suit dismissal after a thorough study, and notes rapid city growth and historical bank clearings.
A tour of shops shows shoppers buying higher grade Christmas gifts this year with fewer cheap novelties. Stores display art ware and china at low prices while silks and boas remain popular. prices range from 98 cents to several dollars, with blacks dominant. The Daily Recipe offers a custard peach dessert for Sunday.
Borax in the water helps fine flannels to look nice and does not shrink them. A little table salt in the starch aids ironing. Starch mixed with soapy water yields a glossier surface. Irons should be washed in soap suds and dried thoroughly. An asbestos cloth holder is best. Irons once red hot do not retain heat. To remove stains rub with lard before washing.
The passage urges moderate facial care with warm or cool weather avoiding harsh water and coarse towels. It promotes fresh air, sunshine, rest, sleep, proper cleansing with soap and tepid water, and softening hard water with borax or oatmeal. It frames beauty as a powerful, essential asset like capital to a merchant.
A compilation of editorials mocks political graft and waste in Indiana. Notes ridicule Roosevelts Mississippi trip talk and the state’s officeholders. Contemplates appointing Charley Harris to a diplomatic post and notes furor over a recent hanging controversy.
Miss Rhoda Hurd of Pensacola Florida wed Daniel Spence on the back of a swaying elephant in front of about eight thousand spectators during a fall festival at the fair. The couple had planned the event for some time and surprised onlookers with the unconventional ceremony amid the animal show.
A fortune of 900000 awaits Mabel Masterson who vanished after an aunt in England left her the money. Local detectives try to locate the girl. Her parents died in the Johnstown flood, and she was adopted by her father's friends in Sandusky. She came here recently and became engaged before both she and the fiancé disappeared.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. McNutt, long time Saybrook residents, celebrated their seventy second wedding anniversary at their family home. The couple, of old Massachusetts stock, have occupied the Saybrook residence for more than fifty years.
C R Vineyard feeding a large herd on the Bonta Bros farm near Burgin Kentucky was attacked by a large hog. He was badly bitten in many places, one hand torn nearly from his arm, and he lies in critical condition as neighbors arrived to pull him free.
A New York Sun report warns that purse chains on women’s wallets make theft easier. A detective notes thieves can open dangling purses with a twist and remove cash in crowds, while store staff are briefed to watch for chain purse thefts after complaints and a $50 loss.
A collage of short items notes N Charrington a temperance reformer famed for a teetotal paradise by water and a brewery nearby. It also mentions Miss Priscilla Lippincott single remaining worshiper at a Woodstown New Jersey Quaker meeting house and an old sea captain musing on Chinese laundry customs in America.
James Hogan, aged gateman for the Long Island railroad at Jamaica, was seriously injured when a runaway team crashed into his gate. His right arm, left arm, ribs, skull are fractured and he lost both feet, though he has artificial limbs and hopes to return to duty soon. He is hospitalized at Jamaica hospital.
Ben Hur begins its third week on Monday night followed by the Dill at the Grand featuring the Athos family. Robert Mantell opens at the Park on Monday with daily matinees and night shows including The Dagger and the Cross. Rose Sydell burlesquers play the Empire all week with Carroll Johnson Cressy and Dayne and Alice Raymond highlighted.
Readings from 19th century papers present witty exchanges about entertaining travel and music. Dialogues touch on Mrs Smiley as hostess, a cook book dish, and a boy traveling to develop character. Miscellany bits include a Punch style quip about preferring Miss Muriel’s singing to great music.
The account recalls Secretary Hay riding a midnight train to New York last week. At Jersey City station restaurant a red faced man elbowed him and asked for sugar in a jocular manner, prompting a brief retort about the confectionery.
A nostalgic meditation recalls a boy’s eager start, harsh storms, weary feet, and perilous paths. The speaker longs to relive simple pleasures, such as cider from a straw, and to bear old burdens with unsophisticated gladness, urged by memory of earlier days.
The text argues eruptions such as eczema and salt rheum arise from humors inherited or acquired by faulty digestion and assimilation. It warns against using drying medicines, suggesting a different therapeutic approach.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as blood cleansing and system building. Cites cures for eczema of J. G. Hines in Illinois and facial pimples of Alvina Walter in Wisconsin plus other testimonials. touts many more stories in the war of Hood's.
Mrs Lynn B Millikan hosts a tea Tuesday afternoon and Holy Cross social club meets in the assembly hall that day. Mr and Mrs John Roberts celebrate a golden wedding next Friday. Invitations issued for a Dec 18 luncheon and Dec 19 reception by Mrs Walter J Goodall. Mrs Earl O Matlock hosted a Monday literary club at 1834 N Alabama. Mrs Edward Daugherty hosted a card party for Mrs Harry Gilbert of St Louis. The Whona Chautauqua Circle luncheon was at Mrs L H Dunning on N Pennsylvania. The Chapel club plans a Wednesday card party at Mrs A M Sweeney's on N Illinois.
In Paris on December 8, Princess Chimay reported a theft of 10000 francs worth of jewelry. The thief is said to be Almky, the Hindoo servant of gypsy musician Janos Rigo, who fled the hotel with a diamond chain rifles and pearl ornaments in the loss.
Indiana death notices list Jecel Jackson a 72 year old pioneer in Noblesville Jasper records Sister Augustina Burger of the convent at Ferdinand George Bryan noted for Burdock Blood Bitters claim it clears the head sharpens the mind and strengthens the body for life battles
A cap for 25c at the Eagle and many big bargains on Tuesday include slightly used upright pianos at Baldwin's. Boys suits 4.00 to 2.50, winter suits 36.00, winter overcoats 6.00, boys 7 to 16 years suits, working pants 1.00, jeans 1.00, overalls 0.50, shirts, hats 1.00, caps 0.25. L STRAUSS & CO 6 and 7 W Washington St.
In the Superior Court of Marion County Indiana case number 61566 James Cruse sues Frank C. Gerlach and unknown heirs and spouses to quiet title to real estate. Defendants are non residents and must answer by February 2 1903 or be defaulted. Clerk GEO. B. ELLIOTT. Attorney E. E. Stevenson represents the plaintiff.
Several cases in the Marion County Superior Court seek to quiet title to real estate. Plaintiffs James Cruse and others name multiple defendants including unknown heirs and spouses, with notices calling on them to answer by February 1903. The proceedings list defendants as nonresidents of Indiana and seek judicial action in Indianapolis for each property involved.
Mrs. Mary Slaughter, 53, of 141 W New York St collapsed near 201 N Elder Ave on Sunday night. John Metzler, 60, of 119 N New Jersey St died Sunday. funeral set for 8:30 am Tuesday from St Mary's Church. Pauline Leatherman, 8, daughter of Dr A L Leatherman, 24 N Alabama St, died Sunday noon from appendicitis after Thursday illness and surgery. Mrs B E Thomas died at her daughter’s home 1718 Hillside Ave after moving to Indianapolis in 1840. funeral plans not yet made.
Indianapolis road traffic totaled 28 848 loaded and 23 187 moved last week while Belt railroad handled 20 862. A large Elk's Memorial meeting drew crowds at English's Opera House. Simultaneous nationwide observance by 800 lodges marked the event with Joseph T. Fanning debuting as an orator in Tiffin Ohio.
An agency advertises as an Agent or Trustee capable of full charge of real or personal property, handling all details with extensive experience in managing large estates. Charges are stated as reasonable, with invitations for correspondence or interviews to discuss services.
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