Grant will leaves museum treasures to New York
The will of Mrs. Julia Dent Grant dated May 9 1887 filed for probate leaves the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City a 1000 year old lacquered cabinet two vases from the mikado a solid gold toilet set and other articles from her world trip. Executors named and trust divisions set for the Grant children Ellen Sartoris and others with portions for education and family support. Personal items including necklaces and jewelry go to relatives. Witnesses include Drexel Childs Castle and Carr. A Morgan statement authenticates handwriting of the Drexel and Childs signatures.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
Central Park
New York City
Grant
Siam
Restrtrix
Washington
Drexel and Childs
Wreck on Central Train Kills Three. Injures Two
A IL Central passenger train from Cincinnati to New Orleans collided with a work train at Caneyville Kentucky. Three men died instantly and two were wounded. Names listed include Robert Stitch and Thomas Bell, both work-train crew, and W O Roberts passenger train fireman. Injured include Louis Coffer engineer and John Sandott, passenger. Local officials suspect an error in orders.
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Louisville
Illinois Central
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Caneyville
Robert Stitch
Thomas Bell
W. O. Roberts
Louis Coffer
John Sandott
The Odd Pennies Emulsion Advertisement
An advertisement urges saving pennies by choosing Scott's Emulsion over cheaper alternatives. It promises faster restoration of flesh and strength for those who have lost tissue, claiming pounds of improvement in days. Free sample is offered from Scott & Bowne, chemists, 499 Pearl Street.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl
St. Nua
Convict Labor on Roads Debate Divides Indiana Officials
State geologist Blatchley opposes D M Parry's plan to use convict labor on roads. He says it would moralize and discipline problems, urging the legislature not to consider it. Governor and McCormack proposals stir debate on state employment of convicts and potential socialism risks.
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D. M. Parry
Blatchey
Indiana
Parry
McCormack
Bridegroom Delays Wedding Dooms New Orleans Ceremony
In New Orleans at St. Vincent de Paul Miss Katie Roy and Michael Maher awaited a church wedding that never happened as Maher left to dress for the ceremony and did not return. He told two friends of the news while they celebrated into the morning, leaving the bride distraught.
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New Orleans
St. Vincent de Paul
Katie Roy
Michael Maher
Francis Crossaerts
Curious Stone Baffles State Geologist
A farmer brought a pebble found on a road near his house to State geologist Blatchley. The stone, oddly formed and encased in a white band of harder rock, puzzled the expert who noted its curiosity but deemed it of little value beyond novelty. He warned the owner that such stones are commonly found in small numbers.
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Blatchley
Ida
Science
SUN Subscribers Only Surgery Offer Delivers Doctor Book
A SUN feature promotes a physician authored book titled Great Doctor, inviting readers to subscribe for access and related medical insights. The item highlights the book’s practical guidance and its relevance to contemporary surgical practice.
Physician in the House book offered by The Sun
A promotional notice for This great doctor book by Dr J H Greer of Chicago. It lists eight hundred pages, cloth binding, colored plates, and various health topics including painless midwifery and care of children. Subscribers get a discount and city delivery. non subscribers pay set prices with four month subscriptions.
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The
Inpranapolis Sun
J. H. Greer
Chicago, Ills
Chicago
Wm. H. Cook
Cincinnati Physio-Medical College
W. H. Cook
Death notice and fire losses reported in several towns
Tipton Word announces the death of Thomas Walker a former well known resident in Weatherford Ohio. Matthews residence a cottage owned by Matthews Land Company and offices of Window Glass Company burned causing 5800 loss partly insured. Muncie J Smith Bending Works joins the pole and shaft trust with expected continued operation and management changes. Father of Martin Frazier killed in McCordsville wreck at deathbed and Frazier’s wife in critical condition from nervous prostration.
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Tipton
Thomas Walker
Weatherford
Ohio
Matthews
Matthews Land Company
Muncie
J. Smith Bending Works
Pole and Shaft Trust
Frant
Martin Frazier
McCordsville
Frazier
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Mrs. Grant
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Washington, D. C
Julia Dent Grant
District Supreme Court
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Ellen W. Sartoris
Jesse R
Massachusetts Ave
Frederick D. Grant
A. 8. Grant
J. R. Grant
Old Kentucky
Sefferson Sts
Arthur
Chance Schumaker
Howard Garrity
Schumaker
Garrity
Arthur Schumaker
Syracuse
WN. Y
Dee
James’ F. Dolan
Order of Hiberians
United States
Canada
Australia
Ireland
MR. Blatchley
MR. Parry
SUN
Harvard Medical Institute
College of Medicine
Tar Inpranapolis Sun
Tax Sun
Price
Tas Sun
Icines
College of Medicine and Surgery
Indianapolis Sun
Indianapolis
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