This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1899
Page
6
Olivia Matthews and Tom Broxton navigate guarded loyalties at Broxton Hall as papers disappear and a mysterious figure looms. Olivia’s guardian Matthews eyes marriage and sale of the hall while Tom, abroad, writes of love amid a tangle of secrets and a looming estate loss.
Olivia endures a harsh family quarrel as her father Horace Matthews fights a fire in his study and a wing of the house is doomed. Rumors swirl over the blaze and Matthews wealth and stoic or madman impressions divide the town as Olivia plans an uncertain future. To be continued.
The postmaster general orders Indianapolis mail carriers to display service stars on sleeves instead of stripes. After five years one black star, ten years two, fifteen years red one, twenty years red two, twenty five years silver one, forty years silver two, forty years gold one or two. Five silver stars allowed for over twenty five years. A J Wells to receive double silver star soon. Several named carriers listed with current and future insignia.
Dr William J Gallbraith of Omaha and Miss Luella N Willard were married in St Charles Missouri in an elopement on Friday. Gallbraith long served as chief surgeon for the Union Pacific system. Willard was his office clerk. His first wife had obtained a divorce earlier this year.
A burglar took 200 in stamps and cash from the Nanda New York post office on Saturday. Big mill fires destroy 10,000 bushels of wheat at Ashley Illinois Friday night causing estimated losses of 160000. Dr John Wheeler of Birmingham Alabama shot to death by father in law Thomas Kimberly on Friday night. Spanish troops withdrawn from Barcelona as tax unrest ends. British extradition granted for Michael J Sampson Chicago ex city official arrested in Ireland on forgery charge. J E Sattley Eva Osmeni Mrs C W Bradwell A W Edwards and J R Maynard sentenced to one year in Raleigh NC and fined 200 for making counterfeit money. Lewis Dennis of Salem Indiana touts Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests what you eat and cures stomach troubles. All druggists.
A Poughkeepsie dispatch reports Duncan N Hood son of Confederate General Hood has cast his fortunes with the South African republic. A West Point graduate and Riverview academy alum, Hood helped promote immune regiments for Cuba, was made a colonel, saw no Cuba service, and has now joined Boer forces, believed to have already seen action. He is about 30 years old.
A German Christmas tale explains the chrysanthemum’s origin. A starving charcoal burner finds a shivering child, warms him by a hearth, and the Holy Christ Child blesses the scene. By dawn a white blossom appears where the child lay, named Chrysanthemum to honor Christ.
Scrat from the Indianapolis recruiting station describes Tripler’s manual guidance for enlistment. He notes many applicants lack testimonials, the small share of aliens among applicants, and motivations shift from patriotic aims to world travel and Philippines prospects. The age focus is 22 to 28, with 35 to 36 for colored recruits. minors are considered but fewer are chosen, and only about four of ten applicants are accepted.
A college student and his uncle discuss a score change on a streetcar as an old man reads a paper. The young man asks for money, and the uncle clarifies he meant a change in the score, not a financial request.
The semi annual inspection of the Big Four is under way. All trainmen must take their watches to an appointed expert for examination to ensure accuracy. Movements must be the best possible, with cases iron and movements tested. A key requirement is that watches must not vary more than 30 seconds per week.
A couple denies engagement yet share an unspoken bond. After she returns from a trip he sees a bold ring on her finger and accuses infidelity. He departs in anger, then quietly wears her father’s ring, while she frets over a missing token and old memories surface.
Two young men, while returning home on a Pennsylvania street, encounter a man circling a trolley pole and acting drunk. They escort him to Third Street and, as he boards the car, one youth gives a dime and the other offers five cents as change.
A patent medicine claim asserts the preparation Digests what you eat and strengthens exhausted digestive organs. It is said to instantly relieve and permanently cure dyspepsia indigestion heartburn flatulence sour stomach nausea sick headache gastralgia cramps and other results of imperfect digestion. Prepared by E C DeWitt & Co Chicago. all druggists carry it.
Lieut Rowell, in charge of the local recruiting station since July 10, will be sent to his Fifth Cavalry regiment at Ponce Puerto Rico. Maj Charles H Noble of the Twenty fifth Infantry succeeds him, recently returning from the Philippines aboard the Rio Janeiro via San Francisco. Rowell notes Indiana has sent about six thousand soldiers beyond militia, enlisting 1,200 locally, with recruits drawn from Evansville Chicago Cincinnati and central Indiana. Rowell, born in Maine and educated at West Point, recounts a long career from Arizona to Montauk and Columbus, becoming a key muster officer. He dislikes the indoor posting, preferring field duty.
In Chicago a widow’s death leads to the arrest of Dr HH Warren ex city physician and WY Venelzer, her brother, after a quarrel with the Doctor who allegedly aided by her husband. The incident prompts a criminal investigation and mentions a $1,000 alienation claim.
One and one third fare for round trip to all points in Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets may be bought by students with proper certificates at term end for return by January 10. Public sales begin December 25 with rates 3.25 3.9 and up to January 1, valid return through January 2. H. M. Bronson A G P.
A local ad notes a New Year gift option at Lewis Machines located by White and Jos G Plleger at 52 TF Washington Street. Contact New s phone 354 and eld 22772 for details.
Readers are urged to consult The Sun's seventh page liners for timely guidance and utility. The note emphasizes practical tips and highlights recurring features aimed at everyday use. Readers should seek the page for concise summaries and illustrated tips.
Rail timetable key outlines classes for trains with shorthand marks Dally S-Sleeper P-Parlor C-Chair car D-Dining car and a note that Sunday service is excluded. The compact legend explains seating and dining options across routes.
Schedule lists routes between Peoria Bloom and Champaign with departures at 7.25 am 2.35 pm from Peoria and Bloom, 1L50am 5.05 pm, and Champaign connections. The Springfield and Columbus Line shows Columbus to Spring and back with morning departures at 11.35 am and 10.2 pm, and fares around 45 dollars.
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Monon Create. Ticket Office 25 W Washington Chicago night express 7 25 am Chicago time 1110 am Midwest Chicago vestibule 6 pm Monson accommodation 74 99 pm.
A historical timetable fragment lists numerous rail connections with destinations such as Toledo Philadelphia Baltimore Columbus Indianapolis Chicago and St Louis. It shows departure and arrival times across routes including Pennsylvania Lines Illinois routes and multiple city pairs with stations at major hubs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.