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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1902

Page

2

O Rourke Endorses Paine's Celery for Nerves and Endurance

Thomas O'Rourke of New York, famed trainer, writes that Paine's Celery Compound invig orates the nervous system and aids prime condition. He cites athletes he trained like George Dixon and Sharkey, praising the remedy as essential for nerves, vitality, and recovery in demanding contests.

Thomas O’rourke New York City Paine O’rourke O'Rourke George Dixon Lete Sharkey Mr. O'Rourke Broadway Athletic Club Lenox Club Coney Island Club Royals America

Trial to Decide If Burnett Aided Suicide Murder

Chicago report states Dr. Orville Burnett faces a new point of law in Illinois as he stands trial before Judge Smith. The case asks if Burnett, who attempted suicide in a South-side hotel with Mrs. W. L. Nichol, murdered in aiding her to end her life. A note from Nichol bidding farewell to her husband and children is cited, alongside claims Burnett feigned agreement and took only enough poison to appear ill.

Chicago Smith Illinois Orville Burnett W. L. Nichol

Lanier & Moore Open New Shop At Ohio And Pennsylvania

Lanier and Moore formerly Denison house barber shop have opened a new location at the corner of Ohio and Pennsylvania streets, in the former Harry's place, now open for business.

Lanier & Moore Denison House Barber Shop Ohio Pennsylvania-sts Harry’s Old Place

Sympathy Telegram Opens National Sportsmen Meeting in Indianapolis

Delegates from many states gathered at the Hotel English for the national meeting of the League of American Sportsmen. Geo O Shields led the delegation from New York, and a telegram to President Roosevelt expressed sympathy over his son’s illness, with officials noting the son’s condition improving.

Roosevelt Commercial Club League of American Sportsmen Geo. O. Shields New York Indianapolis Frank L. Littleton Monroe Wycoff Port Townsend Wash J. W. Conner Kalispell Mont J. M. Gamut Great Falls H. A. Morgan Austin Minn Harry E. Lee Chicago Frank Dunham Robinson Ill A. Whitehead Denver Col A. J. Applegate Wichita Kan English Bookwalter Gov Durbin League

Rattler Attacks Photographer Knocks Off Grip

Western author and scientist G. Wharton James was bitten by a rattlesnake he tried to photograph in a Phoenix curiosity store. The immense captive reptile, said to be the largest in captivity, had already killed two men who attempted to handle it. James grasped the snake, it coiled, and it bit his thumb before help arrived. doctors fear a fatal outcome.

James

Cromer Nominated for Congress in District 8 After Ballot Drama

Hon. George W. Cromer of Muncie wins renomination on the thirteenth ballot at Portland Indiana with 108 votes, securing the Republican nomination for Congress. Wells and Randolph counties influence the outcome as Dunlap and Shockney trails. a dramatic interruption sees Shockney persuading Randolph to stick to his line.

Indiana Portland Shockney Ind George W. Cromer Muncie Congress Cromer Cromerites Wells County Dunlap Randolph James Engle Randolph County Adams County Delaware Jay Wells Madison

Theft Reported at Public Library and School Board Notes

The school board heard of a $20 library till theft, with Miss Browning noting strong suspicions but offering no suspect. A separate anonymous letter urged health rules against chalk dust. The board approved $5,451.43 for semi monthly bills, allocated to funds, and designated funds for the kindergarten. New teachers were announced, resignations filed, bids for furnaces were received, and W A McAdam was named day engineer at the library.

Miss Browning Moore Cleland Children’s Aid Society Kendall Twentyfourth St Martindale Ave Jackson Park H. E. Smith Lowry & Nixon Marion Trust Company M. J. Osgood Sally A. Wright C. E H. Curtis Shortridge L. B. McMullen Alma M. Holden Shortridge High School Ida E. Copeland Beulah Porter Peter Scherer Laura E. O’brien Bertha C. Thompson Myrtle Sloan Detroit Automatic Stoker Company American Stoker Company Pittsburg W. A. McAdam

If You Want to Stop a Street Car

An advertisement noting E. W. Grove must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure. It also lists Dr. W. B. Craig, Veterinary Surgeon, with office at Wood's Stable and telephone 107 for dog treatment.

E. W. Grove W. B. Craig Wood's Stable

Indiana Dental College Advertisement Notice

Indiana Dental College at S. W. Cor Delaware and Chiosis opens to receive patients from 9 am to 5 pm for all kinds of dental work.

Indiana Dental College S. W. Cor Delaware and Chiosis

Illustrated monthly preview of California scenery

Copy of the illustrated monthly The Chicago 400, a journal of travel and topics, is praised as a finest illustrated publication. It features tinted half ton es and high quality letter press, mirroring California scenery. Copies are mailed for two cents postage via N. M. Breeze in Cincinnati.

Illustrated Monthly Chicago Chicago & Northwestern R'y California N. M. Breeze Vinest Cincinnati

Charles F Baron for County Commissioner

A brief political appeal urges votes for Charles F Baron in the county commissioner race. A second fragment notes bargains in upright pianos at Baldwin's and mentions lightly used instruments.

Charles F. Baron Baldwin's

Pretty Miss Scott Regrets Escapade Amid City Controversy

Helen Scott, 17, now regrets her actions with Fred Stanford, a peanut peddler, saying she never intended to marry him. Stanford, claiming to sell privileges for county fairs, says they planned to marry but could not obtain a license, with detectives’ involvement prompting a hasty Louisville trip and a return to Indianapolis. He asserts they will be married soon.

Helen Scott Fred Stanford Crawfordsville Stanford Miss Scott Miss Caldwell Indianapolis Ing Stanford Louisville Caldwell Franklin Scott

Brigands fight over Miss Stone release in Vienna

A band of brigands attacked the captors of American missionary Miss Ebien M. Stone in Vienna. A desperate clash left 20 brigands dead or wounded while Miss Stone escaped injury. exact victor of the ransom remains unclear.

Miss Stone

Dog Skin Graft Heals Boy After Street Crash

New York February 12 Otto Trammer escaped life disfigurement after surgeons grafted six inches of dog skin onto his skull to cover a missing scalp from a trolley accident. The dog hair is reportedly growing and restoring the boy’s head.

New York Otto Trammer Flower Hos Pital Otto Third-ave

Plainfield Sees Progress Amid Cold On Electric Line

In Plainfield Indiana the Indianapolis & Western company's electric line work is slowed by extreme cold yet expected to resume when weather moderates. Despite the chill the firm laid several squares of track, dirted over to avoid street disruption, and Plainfield residents remain enthusiastic about the proposed road.

Plainfield Ind Indianapolis & Western Company

Hamilton County Republicans names slate in primary

Noblesville Indiana February twelve. Hamilton county Republicans at their primary named a ticket led by Representative J. A. Mitchell and Judge Ira W. Christian. Other posts include Sheriff Albert Cox Clerk C. J. Wheeler Recorder F. L. Kinneman Prosecutor F. E. Hines Surveyor H. L. Findley Coroner C. C. Ray Treasurer Milo Hershey Commissioners Thomas Hussey and Hamilton Metsker. Republican nomination in Hamilton County is regarded as the election.

Noblesville Ind Hamilton County J. A. Mitchell Ira W. Christian Albert Cox C. J. Wheeler F. L. Kinneman F. E. Hines H. L. Findley C. C.ray Milo Hershey Thomas Hussey Hamilton Metsker

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Qrourkes Thomas F. O'Rourke WM. B. Burford Ina Big Rattler G. Wharton James Phoenix, Ariz Romer California Illustrated Vienna Die Gands Miss Ebien M. Stone Nature Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek Mich L.S. Ayres the Starr Piano Company Knabe, Starr, Weber Richmond Baumeister Davenport & Tracey Steinway, Chase, Chickering Kranich & Bach Hazelton Remington Bracket Hinzon & Rozen The Starr Piano Company Representative Piano House Pennsylvania Street NY Credit Clothiers OF America North Menter, Rosenbloom & CO Pennsylvania St Indianapolis, Ind People’s Credit Clothing CO
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