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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
2
A lamp caused a fire early Monday at 4 a.m. behind the three story Solomon Binger dry goods store at 1237 Yandes street. Damage is insured and extensive across the building. Also noting Indianapolis Lodge 28th anniversary smoker at Virginia Ave. Burdock Blood Bitters ad ends.
The Cash & Dove Co advertises bargains on upright pianos and a great holiday fur sale. Readily available are fifty sable and Isabella fox scarfs ranging from 12 to 50 dollars values at 99.85 to 30 dollars, plus beaver scarves, mink scarves, fox tails, and seal scarfs at discounted prices. Located at 352 354 Mass ave.
Mrs Ulysses S Grant Nellie Grant Sartoris died in Washington late Sunday night from heart disease. Her sons Jesse Ulysses Jr and Fred Grant planned to attend the funeral as Gen Frederick Grant arrives from Texas. She spent much of her life with the general and rests in Riverside Park New York in the Grant family tomb.
J M Koonsman a well known South Bend resident was killed Saturday night resisting three negro robbers in his store. Bloodhounds tracked them through Mishawaka to Elkhart before the trail went cold and officers were alerted. Also Catholic Knights of St George elected officers and planned a Jan 11 play at Turner hall.
The Grand showcases vaudeville acts including the Ma cart sisters from Europe and Fred Hallon with Mollie Yuller amid strong features. Park presents "a hot old time" first three days, plus vaudeville specialties. Empire repeats imperial burlesquers all week. Julia Marlowe recalls a Broadway chat with Henry Dixey as she pursues tragedy.
Chicago observers report that Germanys new tariff bill will cut nearly a quarter of Chicago packers export trade for provisions excluding fresh meats. Armour & Co. officials say U S relief may be sought as the measure also harms German consumers who face less meat and more black bread and cereals under the old and new laws.
In Thorntown Samuel Robinson, 73, died after refusing food and sleep over a burned $570 note lost when a house was cleaned. The note was among papers burned in the process, source says. Also, unions on multiple Indiana interurban lines set wage increases for five to two years of service. Earlier, William Ramsey, 45, died instantly after a fall from a Big Four trestle at Bridgeton.
George Johnson and Miss Zula Chew wed in Noblesville Ind after eloping from Sheridan. Pursued by authorities, Johnson stole a horse and buggy used in the journey and was jailed. He had hired the rig at Perry's stable in Sheridan and the couple drove into Illinois. Johnson posted a $500 bond just before the ceremony.
George Crull insulted and knocked down a woman in Elwood then fled to Alexandria where Officer Worley pursued him to the jail steps. Crull escaped Nov another time as Worley fell and broke his arm during recapture attempts.
The page lists transport bargains on Pennsylvania and Vandalia Lines with holiday round trips at fare and one third, Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1 with return Jan 2, plus reduced rates for teachers and students. It advertises Baldwin piano sales at Indiana Jackson 3.7 per ton, Eagle clothing sales at $5 and $10, the Phoenix Barber Shop, and Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething at 25c. Fast train times Detroit via Lake Erie and Western and Wabash Roads from Indianapolis 12:20 p m to 8:10 p m.
The ad claims poor digestion causes fatigue irritability and sleeplessness and touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy that digests food for a rested stomach. It cautions against nerve tonics and asserts improved digestion strengthens nerves and energy, calling the product a medical discovery.
One and one third fare for round trip tickets sold on December 24 25 31 and January 1 with final return limit January 2. Special rates for students and teachers during vacation upon proper certificate.
The Chicago and Richmond divisions publish numerous timetable changes. Several trains are discontinued between Indianapolis and Martinsville while others shift departure times. New north bound No 11 leaves Cincinnati at 4 30 p m and arrives Chicago 1 20 a m, with south bound No 12 from Chicago at 12 01 midnight arriving Cincinnati 9 00 a m. First north bound departs Cincinnati Sunday Dec 14 and first south bound from Chicago Monday Dec 15.
At Bethel church on Grand Street worshipers faced a volley of revolver fire as desperadoes stormed the service causing flight and interior wreckage. No casualties reported though many narrowly escaped. motive linked to pastor hostility in recent days. In Muncie Indiana Gov Durbin and others won a $15000 verdict against Northwestern Scraper Co and Robert E Barre in a separate case.
To advertise for help to rent your room or to sell something send the notice to THE SUN. The cost is trifling: Office 121-1283 E. Ohio St. Both phones s30.
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