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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
9
About 30 residents mostly women gathered to protest the pesthouse site near the City hospital but arrived too late. Deeds to all but one parcel were signed Tuesday afternoon, delaying only the final transfer in court. The city plans to prepare houses for smallpox patients.
An elderly woman singing a familiar gospel chorus as she leaves a bakery on Massachusetts Avenue, described as happy and devoted. Later, the Parry mansion on Delaware Street lights up unexpectedly when Paul Searles, 11, aims for a doorbell button and discovers an electric light switch, prompting laughter.
Anderson Ind December 24 Walter Thompson a type operator formerly of Indianapolis is suing Monroe Huntsinger a wealthy farmer for 10000 damages claiming police raided Huntsinger s wife s house where the Thompsons were boarding believing the home was used for immoral purposes Officers broke in and Huntsinger held a revolver to Thompson s head Thompson and his wife were briefly arrested before Thompson produced his marriage certificate to prove their legitimacy Huntsinger had earlier reported trouble and a search warrant was issued
A vintage recipe suggests JELL-O Snow Pudding with boiled water dissolved Jell-O then cooled whipped with beaten egg white and yolk, poured into cups and set in a cool place. Serve with whipped cream or custard using orange, raspberry, strawberry flavors.
The National Tournament Association outlines cash prizes for five men teams two men teams and individual contests with first prizes ranging from 225 to 360 plus medals and a special score prize. A prize pool equals 85 percent of receipts. Rules set competition in Tomlinson Hall with 10 alleys, lot determined order, and three member dispute committee with entry deadline February 1. Mr Isryson predicts record participation.
Indy polo scene reports Indianapolis defeating Racine 10 to 6 to cement first place as Muncie eyes pennant. Rich mond’s squad vows to strengthen and maintain momentum with matinee games and strong star performances by Hipson Gavitt and Cogga hall. The Blues beat Kahn tailoring 9 to 0 with Conner starring for the North-side squad.
Local horseman Matt Wilson praises Dan Patch as a top horse while noting an accidental loss in a Brighton Beach heat two years ago. He recalls the incident at the eighth and explains the outcome cost others money, insisting the loss was not due to a weaker rival.
Grand Rapids horsemen form an ice racing association and plan winter races described as fun events. The half mile track will end at the pavilion where horses will be quartered for the season with small prizes offered.
The ice sports are in great favor at Grand Rapids. On New Year's Day a grand ice regatta will feature races of all kinds fancy skating to music by two bands and dancing in the pavilion. This is the annual hard rydery of the Y's club.
Ixtid McCoy tells New York sleuths they do not want him and that their pursuit is a strong hallucination. He arrived at Tom Taggart's hotel in French Lick Tuesday night claiming the thousand-dollar theft story is a joke. He threatens to prosecute David Lamar for defaming his character while en route to San Francisco. Detectives have been called off the trail.
George Gardner describes a brutal second bout with Carter on the coast. He recalls an admirer betting heavily and dropping his watch each time Carter was knocked down, turning the ringside event into a peculiar running joke.
Vaudeville at Grand features Gypsy Jack plus two showtimes. Empire presents Fred Irwin’s burlesquers with two daily performances. Park offers Gypsy Jack at 2 and 8:15.
Mrs Anna McCallister reports being followed near Senate avenue and the Union tracks Monday night. She drew a revolver and fired once after the assailant grabbed her throat and stole her pocketbook. Police note the sergeant suggested personal safety prudence rather than endorsing weapon carry.
The Grand hosts Les Frasettes with the costliest harp on stage at 1200 dollars, made by a Chicago firm. Musicians trace harp origins from Hebrews to Egypt and Greece, noting the Irish harp on banners. Billy Miller returns from touring vaudeville to join the Grand after Christmas in James Boys in Missouri, with the Fred Irwin company delivering a bright, clean Empire show.
Helen Shelley, arrested last week in a drug store at Pennsylvania and Chiosts, tried to buy poison to kill herself. She was arrested again Tuesday night after being linked to ten fake telephone messages to police. Bicycle officers Losh and Asking made the arrest from a description. One fake report claimed a murder at Liberty and Washington streets, prompting a police response that found nothing. Shelley was later found on N Pennsylvania Avenue and taken in.
Before Christmas the magnate W H Watkins said he received a letter from T J Hickey president of the American association denying any plan to drop St Paul or move the franchise to Chicago. The letter supports Watkins belief that the alleged scheme is a pipe dream. He notes his player list is complete except for a first baseman prospect he wishes to try rather than a regular.
Imposters preyed on shoppers as Salvation Army workers stood at kettles in the main streets collecting for the poor. Officers stationed at key corners faced continued weather and wary crowds while police pursued a description of a tall, slender man in ragged clothes suspected of diverting donations intended for Christmas dinners.
Harry D. Tutewiler declares that agents selling burglar-proof vaults oppose his movement to secure bodies for medical colleges. He asserts public funds and legitimate sources provide all needed bodies and predicts buyers will abandon vaults. Two unclaimed bodies have already been shipped to Tutewiler, one to the Central College and one to Indiana colleges.
State board of charities issued bulletin on prison paroles indicating only 19 percent of paroles under current law have proven unsatisfactory. It highlights parole outcomes and calls for continued monitoring by authorities.
Heat was turned on at the new Clay pool hotel on Tuesday and the plant operated satisfactorily. Decorators will start work soon and expedite the decoration so the hotel can be ready for occupancy in the latter part of February.
Elwood resident John Frush, 77, has been paralyzed, after living in Elwood for 25 years. Muncie native W. A. Baker, listed as an old resident, died of heart disease.
Insurance adjusters have fixed the Propylaeum loss at 4200 dollars, determining the extent of damage and preparing for settlement.
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