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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1902

Page

6

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted As Digestive Cure

An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, science based remedy for indigestion and stomach disorders. It claims tablets digest 300 to 3000 times their weight of food, shows a bottle test with a boiled egg, and cites customer testimonials including Mrs. Sarah A. Skeels. Sold by druggists for 50 cents, with a free medical booklet from F. A. Stuart Co.

Stuart Sarah A. Skeels Lynnville Taspar Co F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Cupid's workshop at West Virginia state capitol grows

Parkersburg reports Cupid's workshop as the state capitol gains a nickname for marrying many officials. In five years at least 22 marriages linked to government figures, with Gov Atkinson wed in office and Gov White's term seeing seven marriages by November.

Parkersburg W. Va Cupid State Capitol State House Executive Mansion Gov. Atkinson White Capitol Atkinson Myra Horner Camden Clarksburg West Virginia

Landis Criticized Over Mass Republican Delegates

In Noblesville Indiana Hamilton County Republicans debate Congressman Landis for condemning a mass convention that selected delegates. Letters show Landis denying impropriety and factions splitting the party with sharp exchanges about patronage and county support.

Noblesville Ind Hamilton County Landis Carroll County Carrell Carrell County Hamilton County Ledger George Shirts Congress

Train No 35 on time only once in six months on Big Four route

A Big Four conductor notes Train No 35 on the Cincinnati to St Louis division has run on time just once in six months, with five minutes to three hours of lateness on 184 days. The heavy consist, including mail and express cars and sleepers, arrives at 11 05 p m in Indianapolis, while curve and grade conditions near Greensburg and Lawrenceburg contribute to delays. Officials urge track and grade changes to restore reliability amid competition from the C H D and other lines.

Cincinnati-St. Louis Cincinnati Indianapolis Central Station Greensburg Big Four Lawrenceburg Ohio River

Whisker Removal Gone Wrong in Hazleton

In Hazleton Pennsylvania on February five Michael Rosnick a miners foreman awoke to find his long bushy whiskers shaved by his wife who feared germs. A candle lit during sleep burned the beard and caused a sudden yell as he discovered the loss. Friends intervened and she was brought back.

Hazleton, Pa Michael Rosnick Michael

Taft testifies on water cure abuses in Philippines

Gov. Taft tells a Senate committee that Filipinos are ignorant and cruel and notes reports of cruelty by American soldiers. He confirms rumors of water cure where stomachs are filled and men confess, acknowledging some charges may exist though he doubts soldier letters.

Washington Gov. Taft

Violet craze drives violet display in hats this season

A newspaper man explains violet trends in early spring millinery. Stores show violets in boxes from 4 to 59 cents a dozen, with bunches around 75 cents. The flower decorates hats, mouis, coats and gowns, signaling a yearly January February violet peak before spring hats return.

Husband New York Indianapolis

Indiana Colleges Set for Friday Oratorical Contest

Indianapolis will host the annual intercollegiate oratorical contest at Tomlinson hall on Friday night. Samuel J. Offutt of Greenfield represents Butler with a noted patriotism display, while DePauw sends a North Dakota native amid a strong slate including Beveridge. DePauw leads in rooters with about 400 on a special train, as Hanover Franklin Earlham and Wabash contribute contestants and supporters. Indiana University has withdrawn from the association after two wins in twenty years.

Butler Tis Samuel J. Offutt Greenfield Offutt Hancock County DePauw North Dakota Hanover J. F. Giboney Franklin A. C. Everingham Earlham Joseph Kenney Wabash Raymond Alexander State University

A Cosmopolitan Crowd at Indianapolis Union Station

A vivid sketch of travelers at Union Station Indianapolis detailing diverse travelers from farmers to engineers and factory workers as they pass through the station. The piece highlights gender roles and social types from the chattering mother with children to the traveling man with a paste diamond shirt stud and a long tale of distant cities. The writer notes a universal brotherhood among all who share the route to the city.

Indianapolis Union Station New York Chicago Richmond Information Bureau

Alice Roosevelt to attend King Edward's coronation

Miss Alice Roosevelt reaches adulthood next Tuesday and will receive her father the president's consent to accompany her uncle Captain Cowles to King Edward's coronation. Commander Cowles will attend as aide to Captain Clark the naval representative, with Miss Roosevelt chaperoned by Aunt Mrs Cowles.

Washington Alice Roosevelt Edward Commander Cowles Capt. Clark Naval Roosevelt Cowles

Hugging Controversy Leads to Damages Claim in Wilkesbarre

Nellie White sues cigar manufacturer Joseph Zeigler for 100 damages after claiming a rib was dislocated during a hug. Zeigler's lawyer contends White initiated the embrace and that the hug occurred before his. Zeigler's brother and a second girl witnessed the incident.

Wilkesbarre Nellie White Joseph Zeigler Zeigler

Mothers blamed for child illnesses and a new remedy cited

The article argues mothers misuse cough syrups and stomach medicines for minor illnesses and cites a shift toward inhaled germicide HYOMEI as a cure. It claims most respiratory diseases stem from airborne germs and that simple humidity-free remedies fail. The piece promotes free five-day HYOMEI trials from R. T. Booth Co. Ithaca New York and lists purchase details.

R. T. Booth Co Ithaca N. Y

City Councilman Says Street Railway Will Do It

Councilman Shea announces residents will undertake English Ave extension if the street railway allows work on their right of way. The company has long had material on site. delay blamed on talks with Big Four to cross tracks. Mayor promised action to unite the parties soon.

Man Shea Shea

Tramp Found Bath Tub Occupant in New Jersey Home

In New Brunswick New Jersey Mrs. Adolph May heard noises from the Miller flat bathroom and found a tramp dirty drunk asleep soaking in a tub half full of water. She alarmed two passersby and the man was ejected.

New Brunswick N. J Adolph May Miller

Board pressure on Interurban roads to reach accord

The Board of Works will give interurban roads and Indianapolis street railway a reasonable time to settle. President Megrew says this period should end before April 1. He notes the interurbans must pay city tax from January 1, 19M, just as Union Traction has.

Board of Works Indianapolis Street Railway Company Megrew Union Traction Company

Coose Leaf Price Bock Covers Offer Flat Opening

WM. B. Burford of Indianapolis advertises Coose Leaf Price Bock Covers in all sizes with perfectly flat openings.

WM. B. Burford Indianapolis Ind

We Charge 0o for a Shave at Phoenix Barber Shop

An advertisement proclaims free shaves at Phoenix Barber Shop located at 158 I Market Street. It markets the service as equal to any shave at any price, inviting customers to visit for a complimentary grooming.

Phoenix Barber Shop I. Market St

Dr W B Craig Veterinary Surgeon Treats Dogs

Veterinary surgeon Dr W B Craig offers dog treatment services from Wood's Stable. Office and telephone contact listed as 109 percent.

W. B. Craig Wood's Stable

An Old Nurse for Children Mrs Winslow Teething Aid

An old nurse for children, Mrs Winslow, promotes teething aid for children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure colic and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.

Dental office hours for Delaware and Ohio-ets patients

S. W. Cor. Delaware and Ohio-ets. Receives patients from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work.

S. W. Cor Delaware and Ohio-ets

Maregras Festivities Low Fare Route Highlight

Low fare via Pennsylvania Lines to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola promoted. Tickets on sale February 3 to 9 with a final return limit date February 28. For full details contact ticket agents or W. W. Richardson D P A Indianapolis.

New Orleans Mobile Pensacola W. W. Richardson Indianapolis

Illustrated Monthly on California Scenery by Chicago 400

The Chicago 400 travel journal from the Chicago & Northwestern Bay arrives as a premier illustrated publication. It features tinted half tones rivaling top magazines and near perfect letter press describing California scenery. Copies available free on application or mailed for two cents from N. M. Breeze in Cincinnati.

Illustrated Monthly Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Bay California N. M. Breeze Cincinnati

Notice of liquor license application in Marion County Indiana

The subscriber informs voters of the Seventh ward Center township that Joseph Michaelis will apply to Marion county Board of Commissioners at the May term 1902 for a license to sell and allow drinking of intoxicating liquors on the premises. The business is at 241 N Delaware St Indianapolis in a first floor room facing west in a two story brick building, measuring 452-12 feet south of the NW corner of square 38 by 125 feet.

Seventh Ward Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County Indiana Delachure St Delaware-st Square 38 Indianapolis Joseph Michaelis

License sought to sell intoxicants in Indianapolis ward six

Notice states Robert Parker will apply to the Indiana Board at the March term 1902 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities on the first floor of a two story brick building at 527 Indiana Ave in Ray's subdivision square 10 lots 2 and 10 Center township Marion county Indianapolis Ward 6.

Notice of liquor license request in Marion County Indiana

Voters of the Third ward Center township Marion county Indiana report that Robert Sloan will seek from the Board of County Commissioners at the March term 1902 a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons per sale with on premises drinking allowed. The business is at 1543 Senate Ave north in ward 3 on the first floor in a two story brick building. Also applying for pool table privileges in the same room.

Third Ward Center Township Marion County Indiana Board of County Commissioners Senate Ave McKernan Drake Indianapolis Robert Sloan Fourth Ward Board of Commissioners Marion Courty State of Indiana Northwestern Ave Shoemaker Northwestern-ave Michigan Road J. C. Burton John E. Kelly

Hagedorn seeks liquor and pool table license in Indianapolis

Voter notice from GEO. W. HAGEDORN of Center township Marion county Indiana announcing a March term 1962 request to the Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors and pool table privileges at premises 1083 E Nineteenth St ward No 1 Indianapolis. The business fronts south on Nineteenth street and is located in S A Fletcher Jr northeast addition in a two story frame building.

First Ward Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County State of Indiana Nineteenth St 1St No. 1 S. A. Fletcher, Jr Indianapolis Geo. W. Hagedorn

Liquor License Request in Indianapolis by Samuel Gelman

Voters of the Highboard Center petition to the Board of County Commissioners at the March term 1902 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business is at 2302 E Washington St northeast corner of Washington and Beville in Ward 8 Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana.

License sought for sale of intoxicating liquors in Indianapolis

The voters of the Tent ward and Center commissioners request a license at the March 1902 term to sell intoxicating vinous and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking allowed. The business sits at 428 S Delaware St in a one story brick building fronting east on Delaware in lot 11 McCarty subout 17 in Ward 10 Indianapolis. H W Kurz.

Tent Ward Center Township Marion County Indiana Board of County Commissioners Delaware St McCarty Indianapolis S. Delaware St H. W. Kurz

Fourth Ward Center Board License Notice Indianapolis

Notice of application for license to sell intoxicating liquors in a room fronting east on Northwestern ave at Shoemaker street corner, lot 10 block 37 J. C. Burton's North Indianapolis addition, Ward 4 Indianapolis Center. Also applying for pool table privileges in the same room. JOHN E. KELLY.

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