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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1902

Page

2

Indianapolis Cattery Showcases Aristocratic Angora Cats

Nellie H. Wilson operates the Spokane cattery at 1512 Central Ave, Indianapolis, with Angora cats prized for beauty and purr. Notable cats include Prince Pearl valued at 500 and Banjo at 250, as she exports many cats east and to California. The facility emphasizes premium diets and meticulous care, aiming to publish photos and further descriptions in Cat Journal.

Nellie H. Wilson Central Ave United States Spokane Miss Wilson Indianapolis New York State California Cattery Prince Pearl Crystal Palace London Banjo

What a glorious day for Betty and Jack

Betty frets over a football game while her fiancé Jack Winmar dines with another woman. A telegram reveals Jack plans to entertain his cousin Helen. Betty learns she misjudged him and feels ashamed of her jealousy and vengeance.

Betty Jack Winmar Jack Academy Topsy Jack Wimmar Winmars Mr.Winmar Helen Mr. Winmar, Jr Mr. Winmar

Betty Kept Secret Letter Intriguing Dinner Ride Mystery

Betty shows renewed remorse before a late visit from Jack and Helen. Jack returns a letter Betty asked him to fetch but avoids opening it. The spark of mystery remains as Jack questions the ride with Topsy and Betty hints at a future reveal.

Betty Jack Helen Topsy

Hoosierisms and Local Echoes Across Indiana Towns

A collage of small town notes from Indiana papers recount oddities and local incidents. Twins charm Oakland City Enterprise lore while Hamlet fines a railroad conductor. Wolf sightings, new automotives for Nappanee, and a fire limits ordinance in Walcott appear beside village humor and a ghost rumor in Odon.

Etiquette Answers From The Sun Readers

A collection of humorous etiquette tips addressing named readers and the public in Indianapolis. Advice covers hygiene, nail care, personal conduct, footwear cleanliness, hat handling, perfume choices, swearing, laughter, and wearing jewelry with playful, era-appropriate tone.

Taggart Sought As Democratic National Chairman

Local Democrats discuss Thomas Taggart as front runner for national chairmanship amid a flurry of names for county and statewide posts. Candidates named include Hiram Brown for county chair, Elliott Hooten and W. W. Spencer for various roles, with March 11 set for the chair selection and a wave of hopefuls eyeing offices from criminal judge to sheriff.

Thomas Taggart Democratic National Committee Tom Taggart National Committee Jones Arkansas Taggart Hiram, Brown Brown Thos. C. Day & Co Hiram Brown Elliott Hooten W. W. Spencer John Blue Central Labor Union Spencer Hooten Thomas L. Sullivan Edgar A. Brown

Snake Indians surround encampment in Indian Territory arrest planned

U S marshal Bennett received word from Deputy Grant Johnson that 32 Snake Indians encamped on their old council grounds were surrounded and to be arrested and brought in. Principal chief La Tah Mic Coo Wah Ha Chee and Washington Riley named in the band. Authorities plan to detain all bands within 50 miles of Henrietta and send them to federal prison. In Des Moines the senate passed a bill granting the government Board of Health broad powers during epidemics.

Muscogee, I. T U.S Bennett Grant Johnson Henrietta Council La-Tah-Mic-Coo Wah-Ha-Chee Washington Riley Ish~ Parhecher Sapulpa Holdenville Wewoka Des Moines Senate Government Board of Health

Commercial Travelers Form Sick Benefit Association

The Commercial Travelers Sick Benefit Association of Indianapolis is incorporated. William C. Beckman serves as president with G. W. Hall as vice president and B. F. Honesius as secretary. Incorporators include W. H. Nicholas A. F. Garrio tt Charles W. Lauer and others. The association aims to provide sick benefits to traveling salesmen.

Commercial Travelers

Serpentine skirt pitched by Indiana legislator in Indianapolis

Arthur L. Cooper of Frankfort told lobbyists in Indianapolis about a new serpentine silk petticoat design. He said it is patent and ready for Broadway, noting the skirt’s tight knee area, flared bottom, rustle, and overall swell appearance.

Arthur L. Cooper Frankfort Indianapolis Cooper Denison New York Broadway

Breunig Seeks City Tax Fund For Smallpox Hospital

Controller Breunig favors using the city's share of Gallup estate taxes to build a permanent smallpox hospital. He estimates the city's portion at 9,563.93 dollars and hopes for settlement by March 1.

Breunig

Prince Henry to Get Private Entrance at Waldorf Astoria

Prince Henry will visit New York and stay at the Waldorf Astoria. Masons will cut a private doorway in Thirty third street and install an elevator for the prince and his party. Manager Boldt authorized the work and the white and gold elevator is being built for their brief stay.

Prince Henry Indianapolis A. K B. S Thomas James Brownstown New York Waldorf- Astoria Hotel Boldt

Bride-To-Be Delayed As Snowbound Groom Tracks Mile And Half

August Reichert of Sawyers Creek shovels a mile and a half through heavy snow to reach Sarah Jagow for their marriage. The delay comes when the preacher proves less eager, postponing the ceremony after six hours of effort.

August Reichert Sawyer's’Creek Sarah Jagow

Favorite Prescription Eases Expectant Mothers Strength

An advertisement urges weak nervous expectant mothers to use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to build strength for motherhood. It claims the remedy nourishes nerves, boosts appetite, promotes sleep, and is free from alcohol narcotics. A Manitoba testimonial credits a healthy baby to faithful use before birth.

Dr. Pierce Robert Harden Brandon Manitoba B. V. Pierce

Suit Filed for Five Thousand Damages in Ward Case

Mary Morrison sues Patrick Ward for 5000 dollars claiming Ward's wagon drove on the wrong side of the street and struck her car throwing her onto the dashboard causing permanent injuries. Also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for chronic ailments.

Mary Morrison Patrick Ward Ward

Laxative Bromo Quinine Claims Quick Grip Cure

An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a two day cure for grip with E. W. Grove’s signature on every box.

E. W. Grove

Indiana Dental College Patient Hours

Indiana Dental College advertises service from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all kinds of dental work at the corner of Delaware and Ohio streets.

Indiana Dental College S. W. Cor Delaware and Ohiots

Free illustrated booklets from the Chicago and North Western

The Chicago and North Western Railway offers free illustrated booklets by mail. Publications include California Illustrated, Hunting and Fishing, Through Picturesque Wisconsin, Across Picturesque Illinois, Population of Cities on the North-Western Line, The Indian The Northwest, and a mounted U. S. wall map. Requests require postage and should be sent to W. B. Kniskern in Chicago.

Chicago & North-Western Ba Y California Colorado Chi- Cabo Milwaukee Northwest U. S. Wall W. B. Kniskern G. P T. A Chicago North-Western R'y Fifth Ave

Bargains in Upright Pianos at Baldwin's

A brief ad notes bargains on slightly used upright pianos at Baldwin's. The listing also mentions continuous loose leaf ledgers with self locking extension beck. The ad credits WM B Burford of Indiana, Indianapolis area for the notice.

Baldwin’s WM. B. Burford Yelis Ind

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