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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
2
Amos Crocker of Worcester reports that after a severe surgical operation and many remedies a 50 cent box of Pyramid Pile Cure provided speedy relief and cured him. The ad notes all druggists sell it and offers a free Little book mailed by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.
M C Huyatte told Indianapolis Commercial Club that a furnace that emits smoke is economically impractical as a smoke control measure. He urged smoke prevention through high gas temperature automatic fuel feed and proper air. He warned strict enforcement could drive factories away unless owners use approved stoker devices or switch to higher grade coal for small plants.
Luther Hayner a 59 year old Marion soldiers home inmate wed 62 year old Louise Clery of Fitzgerald Georgia in Indianapolis after answering a matrimonial ad. A money dispute over alimony emerged at the Oneida hotel when Clery refused to hand over cash for Hayner to start a business. Hayner remained in Logansport with a brother as Clery shipped belongings and left for Chicago after preparing a trousseau.
Albert R. Thompson, local manager for Granger Farwell and Co. Chicago, won the Elks car from ticket 701 the centennial drawing. Little Inez Jackson drew the coupons with her eyes bound by a handkerchief to ensure fairness. The barrel drawing occurred in the Cyclorama building before 47 099 losing tickets.
A son was born to Mrs. Frederick Funston wife of Brig. Gen. Funston of Kansas. The senate confirmed Frederick Funston as brigadier general in the regular army. He is due in Oakland about January 8 and will arrive to meet his newborn heir.
probate commissioner Merle N A Walker kept chickens on a farm north of Fall Creek. He mixed coal oil with scalded bran to prevent roup, fed a quart of feed with coal oil, and later served a roasted chicken. After realizing the oil taint, he used chicken feathers to make candles and planned to recover remaining coal oil.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a transparent cure for catarrh affecting head throat and bronchial tubes. It emphasizes knowing the ingredients red gum blood root and antiseptic compounds and warns against secret formulas linked to drug habits. The tablets are claimed to act quickly and are sold by druggists for 50 cents.
The Standard Oil stock fell $20 a share in a week, totaling over $50 drop and $190,000 in value since May. John D Rockefeller, with a one third stake, loses more than $68,000,000. Amalgamated Copper shares decline by $77,500,000 in the same period, bringing combined losses to $267,500,000.
A solid oak leather-seat rocker is offered for $1.24 at Dugan and Healey's 231 West Washington Street. The ad claims never to have sold for less than $2.50.
The first section of the detailed report of the Philippine commission outlines civil government across the archipelago. Taft presides as civil governor with departments of interior, commerce and police, finance and justice, and public instruction. the commission acts as the islands' supreme legislature. The three Filipino members are praised for promoting peace and order. The full 75,000 word report will be released in sections to the press.
After Alice Helms aged 33 of 763 Center Street was removed to the hospital with smallpox, the other occupants of the house refused vaccination until the dispensary physician threatened to call the police.
Chicago faces a coal famine with factories at risk of shutdowns if supplies do not arrive soon. St. Louis also endures coal shortages. In Indiana a baby poisoned by mistaken bottle as mother intended tea. another man vanishes after leaving with $1,200 to buy a farm, feared foul play.
The Salvation Army will give 200 Christmas dinners to poor families and seeks contributions. Members will collect with gypsy pots in streets and have donation boxes in stores. Food toys and clothing will be requested if notified. dinner at the barracks 48 S Capitol Ave with cooks and servers.
In Mishawaka Indiana on Wednesday night Dr W E Bowman of Elkhart and an unknown male companion were killed by a Lake Shore train while in a passenger car. The incident occurred near the tracks and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The British tanker Clam, owned in London, becomes the first ship to cross the Atlantic with steam generated by liquid fuel rather than coal. The voyage ends with the Clam anchored in the Delaware, though she used most of her fuel en route.
The New York market shows bullish sentiment with strong interest in Pacific shares and copper denominated stocks. Union Pacific rises on expectation of a 9 percent earnings report and Standard Oil interests buy St Paul and Union Pacific. D H stock dividend anticipated next year. Manhattan sees open selling by Gould brokers and gold exports remain nil.
Turkeys roost high and eggs rise in price amid local thrift as grocers agree to close Sundays starting Dec 29. News records note car tracks, bridge supports, banquet plans, and civic meetings with Riley guesting and various office electons. Funeral notices and union elections fill thin pages as communities prepare for New Year festivities.
Dr. Gray of the City dispensary reports the mo torman J. A. Showalter, injured in the S East st collision last Wednesday, is expected to recover.
A small line notes a price of $1.24 for an item at Dugan and Healey's located on zzl Ww Washington street, reflecting a transient sale listing in the street directory.
A shopper notes a price of 1.24 dollars at Dugan and Healey’s located at 221 West Washington Street. The short remark records a small monetary transaction or price point tied to the store and address.
Noah Can non, a patient with a leg numb from a spine injury, endured needles electric current and scalding water at a city dispensary but felt no sensation. Doctors consider sending him to City hospital for further care and diagnosis.
J B and O H Hampton announce a new acetylene gas powered device enabling photography at night or in dark conditions. Richmond photographers will test the process thoroughly to evaluate its viability.
Convalescence after pneumonia, typhoid fever and the grip is often only apparent. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as the most effective tonic to make recovery real and rapid. Thousands testify. Take Hood's. Fine California Wines Brandies Bottled goods Schuller's 210 N Meri gian st.
Indiana Dental College advertises reception of patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the corner of Delaware and Chiosis for all kinds of dental work.
An old notice promotes Mrs Winstows soothing syrup as a remedy for teething trouble. It claims to soothe the child ease gum pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhoea. Bottle priced at twenty five cents.
A historical stock table lists bids asks and prices for Belt, Indianapolis street railway, Citizens' street railway and other local firms. It notes bonds for street railways, gas companies and utilities with varying 5s and 6s, including New Telephone 5s and Indianapolis cold storage.
Special inducements promote our new IPEA fotografs with rich elegant portraits at accessible prices. Wilhite and Holloway advertise at 287 North Pennsylvania Street, one square north of Denison hotel, inviting refined patrons to commission superior work.
A fragmented page shows several business ads and notices. Items include a 59 EB Market Street sale on musical instruments by Carson and Lennox, Merz and Ribble car storage with electrical construction, and a dentist G H Clay now at 150 N Illinois Street. Henry Karstadt advertises as Brill Dyeing successor at 228 Mass Ave and 115 N Tib.
One and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets sold Dec 44 25 31 and Jan 1 with final return limit Jan 2. Similar notes to students upon proper certificate. Final limit of tickets, sin 8.
W C Hicks aged 45 a longtime Bradstreet mercantile agency employee was killed in a Jefferson building elevator accident Wednesday night. Local reports say his deafness contributed to the tragedy. Hicks formerly lived in St. Louis.
One and one third fare for the roll second trip advertised. Tickets sold December 24 25 31 and January 1 with final return limit January 2. Reduced rates to students upon proper certificate and final limit January.
In Kokomo Indiana on December 19 a fire destroyed the home of Mrs Jonas Harris. Her husband was recently shot and killed by a neighbor who mistook him for a burglar. The woman has lost all her family to tragic deaths and is now homeless.
The notice lists sale dates for routes to Chicago, Peoria, St. Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland, Buffalo and CP territory. It specifies sale days December 24 23 and 31 1901 and January 1 1902 and for students with proper certificate the closing day and the day before good return by January 8 1902. Big Four agents offer full information with Indianapolis offices at No 1 E Washington St Massachusetts Ave and Union Station.
Bankers and financiers urge a legislative move to exempt state county and municipal bonds from taxation arguing that tax-backed bonds keep interest rates low. They warn a constitutional amendment may be needed.
Trustees report to the governor warn the old crowded building is beyond correction. Too many children share rooms and girls are injured by long stairways. From ground floor to dormitories there are fourteen steps with four lights, causing frequent risky climbs and potential serious injuries.
Roy Rich a West Indianapolis boy was arrested Wednesday at 716 Maxwell Street by Detectives Colbert and Hauser as a refugee from the Plainfield reform school. He escaped Monday morning and walked to Indianapolis fourteen miles with one foot frozen after spending time in a straw pile.
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