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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
5
Gured 32 Years of Awful Pile Agony. A 1901 testimonial from F. Capps of Bronx Falls cites a 32 year struggle with piles ending after using Pyramid Pile Cure. The ad claims a complete cure after one 50c box and offers a free book and mail order from Pyramid Drug Co.
Gen Miles is reprimanded by Secretary Root for expressing a view favorable to Schley in the court of inquiry verdict. Miles says the matter is not closed and he keenly feels the rebuke issued in Washington on December 23.
Eleven water samples from dairies near Laporte were analyzed by the State health board. Five samples were grossly polluted and condemned, two were suspicious and condemned, and four were fairly good. Dr. Charles Mack submitted the samples for testing.
Judge Stubbs signed the order freeing James Caldo from the workhouse where he served 310 days for petit larceny. Caldo had been confined since May for stealing bronze from the Hendricks monument in the state house yard, a case handled by Judge Daly.
Governor Durbin plans to parole one woman and one man on Christmas day, delivering a surprise to inmates. Texas governor issues 60 paroles and pardons for Christmas. Arthur G Moody, former custodian at Roversine Park, departed Monday for the Philippines to study Spanish and seek business opportunities for a year.
Arthur L. Carver of North Haven Maine who lived as Lillian since childhood faced disclosure after years of concealment. Evangelist Miss Eleanor Edwards uncovered the truth prompting a return to male attire then a move to Boston where public scrutiny intensified the saga.
County commissioners awarded coal contracts to Consolidated Coal and Lime Company for Black coal to several facilities at 2.09 to 2.54 per ton and Island City lump to A B Meyer and Co at 1.98 per ton. C H Wiese won burial contract at 5 for children and 10 for adults. Printing contract also let.
Deputy clerk George Fate recalls how standing in a streetcar track halted a runaway vehicle after two cars sped past his wife and him. He describes standing his ground in the middle of the track until the motorman rang the gong and the car stopped, proving his method.
The Hod carriers union will hold a special meeting Monday night to arrange the funeral of A Tailor on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Oscar Cherdron of 114 Dickson street was declared insane Monday by a board of Justice Smock and doctors Garstang and Kolmer.
Local residents praise Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills for nerve weakness back pain and general health. Testimonials cite relief from neuralgia kidney inactivity and sluggish digestion after buying at Hyder's drug store. Also notes signature box and 50 cent price.
Readers cite streetcar service interurban lines and better streets as city needs while a Paris style tea scene reveals morphine tea parties. The piece links civic reforms to rising drug abuse and fatal outcomes.
Uncle Alf Purdue requests release from Central insane hospital in a letter to the governor claiming injustice. He vows not to run for office if freed and says he and his son will vote for the governor. Purdue, a Delaware County lodging house owner, is described as mania for office holding with a hotel painting needing attention to raise rents.
Edith Jones, a five year old from Cleveland, claims she swallowed a needle. Her grandfather and parents consult doctors, an X ray and full body photo fail to locate the needle, leaving the child and family anxious. doctors decide she may not have swallowed it. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad follows.
London reports a dangerous fad spreading from Paris to the West End where young women increasingly attend morphia tea parties. The poisonous trend, described as fatal, grows once a social circle adopts it and proves difficult to dispel.
Tickets priced at 6.70 for Chicago and return travel via the Monon Route. Sale dates include December 4 25 31 and January 1 with final return limit January 2.
One and one third fare for round trip with final return limit January 2. Tickets sold December 24 25 31 and January 1. Similar rates to students with proper certificate. Trade your house for other real estate information on pages 6 and 7 of the Sun.
An advertising feature argues that hearing loss and head noises stem from catarrh and that Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, a constitutional remedy, cure the condition. It cites cases of death linked to untreated catarrh and quotes individuals who reportedly recovered their hearing after use. The ad promotes a 60 cent box and a free book from Marshall, Michigan.
One and one-third fare round trip with tickets sold on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1, final return January 2. Similar offers to students with proper certificate. Daily through service by Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western Line with first class Pullman and Tourist Sleeping Cars to California and Oregon. Personally conducted trips from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lowest rates shortest travel time finest scenery. Inquiries to ticket agents or W B Kniskern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago m.
Pennsylvania and Vandalia Lines announce round trip and holiday rates with fare and one third for select dates December 2 1901 and January 1 1902. Return by January 2. Reduced rates for students with proper certificates. Also listings for rooms and local services and transportation ads.
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