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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
2
F T Caldwell, a Pere Marquette night operator in Hemlock City Michigan, was attacked by a large black bear at 2 a m. He woke to claws and fought the animal, breaking away by jumping through a window after five minutes. A section hand shot the bear and Caldwell was seriously injured. The division superintendent cautioned that it is dangerous to sleep on duty.
Advertises Pazo Ointment as a guaranteed cure for piles with no cure no pay. Claims six to fourteen day cures and instant itch relief. Lists retailers and contact points including Main Cigar Store Indiana Jackson and J E Bodine & Co. Also mentions dental college and other local items and services.
The Mahin Advertising Company, Chicago, marks its fourth year by expanding to the Williams building on 200 Monroe Street occupying the entire eighth floor. With 116 staff, 291 active advertisers, and 12,000 square feet, the agency highlights its multi-department high grade operations and new light-filled quarters aligning with its growth since starting with five people. Also notes special rates for commercial clients and holiday excursion tickets for travel between December 24 and January 2.
A Salt Lake City dispatch says the national Republican committee urged President Joseph Smith to withdraw Apostle Reed Smoot from the United States senate race. Smith declined to involve the church in politics. Senator Kearns reportedly allied with the committee to push Perry S Heath into Utahs senate seat.
John Woods a colored janitor at the Majestic building died when attempting to jump into a rising elevator on Friday after 6 p m His arms legs and head were crushed and his body was taken to a city morgue He had warned about shaft safety and five men had to wedge the elevator to release the body His home was 707 West Pratt Street.
The Indianapolis market Saturday showed dull early trade as Christmas buyers delay purchases. No turkeys were available while price expectations rose for spring and summer. Condron brothers hold 500000 pounds in cold storage with 14 cent base, planning to sell by March up to 30 cents as the floor.
A dense timetable lists train names, numbers, and routes for the Cleveland, Benton Harbor, St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Peoria, Springfield and Columbus lines. It includes departure and arrival times, service types such as Express, sleeper, parlor car, and dining car, and notes city ticket offices in Washington Street Cincinnati.
In Farmington IowaGeo D Stillwell resisted arrest and wounded City Marshal Robert Coulter and Justice Musgrove before being killed by a posse. Stillwell, deputy fish commissioner, fled after shots and held the cemetery position until lawmen closed in. None of the posse were hurt.
SOUTH BEND Christian Holer former state senator for St. Joseph county dies. GOSHEN Charles Kolb deputy county treasurer for six years dies from consumption.
Advertises a cold remedy to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. Claims E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box as authentication.
Read about a two dollar photograph special and a note to visit Clark at 116 North First for Tuesday and Wednesday, with a reference to Monday's SUN advertisement.
Holiday rates from Chicago to the west and northwest on sale December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 fast trains to all points west first class equipment for sleeping car reservations and full particulars apply to any ticket agent or address N M Breeze 485 Vine Street Cincinnati.
The Omega odorless gas stove promises efficient fuel use, complete combustion, and sterilization by mixing gas with air for maximum heat. It is demonstrated and sold by the Indianapolis Gas Co at 408 Pennsylvania Street during its exhibition.
Classified notice offers year for sale advertisements at six words per cent weekly, with results guaranteed. Contact phones gs0 and office at 121 123 E Ohio Street for details.
One and one third fare for round trip. Tickets sold Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1. Final return limit Jan 2. Similar rates to students and teachers to cover vacation period upon proper certificate.
Public notice to travelers in the Central Passenger Association territory listing holiday travel dates December 24 25 31 and January 1 with return by January 2 and students and teachers required to have proper certificates returning by January 8. Information via BIG FOUR Agents or H M Bronson A G P A Indianapolis address.
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