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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
6
Physicians cautious about new remedies are impressed by Stuart's Catarrh Tablets praised as non secret and effective for nasal and throat catarrh. Dr. Sebring and Dr. Odell report improvements in sense of smell and hearing, in stomach catarrh, and in clearing nasal discharge with the antiseptic tablet blend of blood root hydrastin and eucalyptus.
Horace H. Andrews and associates bought the Big Consolidated street railway in Cleveland on Friday for about 4 million dollars paying 580 dollars a share. They acquired all holdings of Henry A. Everett Edward A. Moore and Charles W. Watson to relieve the Everett Moore syndicate liquidation and place assets with a bankers committee.
Stockholm February reports the United States steel trust acquired the controlling stake in the Gellivarie ore company for 1,608,000 dollars. The purchase promises operation of the Swedish mines in autumn. Also notes shifting fashion toward lighter-weight blouse fabrics and waists compared with a decade ago.
A Bloomington style testimonial claims back pain stems from kidney troubles and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as the cure. John Scherger of 420 Prospect Street describes dull back pain, disrupted sleep, and colored urine, saying the pills improved his condition after initial relief. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Real estate sources report rising activity in transfers and a strong spring outlook. J W Friday Co notes good demand for residence and rental properties with ample listings. Selvage cites brisk demand for vacant lots around Broadway Central park and Ashland avenues with firm prices. Fieber Reilly report active business and limited good commercial properties on the market with prices holding steady.
Dr Joshua A Compton sold 121 E Chiost adjoining The Sun office to James Whitcomb Riley for 16000 dollars. Charles W Bridges sold a half interest in West Indianapolis addition for 7500 dollars. Julius F P Michael bought from A A Zion an eight room house on N Illinois street for 9000 dollars. Jesse D Wilson sold to E D Crawford 180 acres of land for 7930 dollars.
A brief note cites a location on Spring Valley gravel road within Decatur township.
Henry Smith to construct a cottage on Ruth street near Jackson street at a cost of 900 dollars. Councilman T A Wynne plans a brick flat building at North and Hudson street costing 13 000 dollars. Roscoe Johnson to build a frame house on Addison street near Ohio street for 1 400 dollars. W A and M A Rhodes to build a cottage at 163 River avenue costing 1 400 dollars.
In Morristown New Jersey on Fort Nonsense Dr Grace Flanders proprietor of Eagle's Nest sanitarium heard burglars attempting an entry about midnight. Two men sat on the porch railing and she warned them this is a sanitarium with 25 patients and chose not to alarm them, prompting their quick retreat.
In Paterson New Jersey on February 22 a large safe owned by Former Senator Robert Williams was opened by New York experts. The contents, including court records bonds securities and money valued over 500000, were found well preserved despite moisture and freezing from water sprayed on the box for over a week. Williams feared losses as trustee of estates.
The Indiana State board of medical examiners rails against county clerks for lax annual reporting on licenses issued. Clerks frequently omit data, prompting Ethel Curryer to consider distributing a model report. Marion County sent a model this year. Some clerks issued licenses without state board certificates, citing influential locals or claimed previous board encounters.
Judge Allen heard Jessie E. Driscoll's suit to eject Cornelius Driscoll from her home at 1241 Nordyke Avenue. They were recently divorced yet he remains, refuses to pay rent, and occupy the property she owned at the time of the divorce.
The body of an unknown man was recovered from the North River at the foot of Cortlandt Street on Friday. The corpse showed severe injuries including a knife slash to the face chest wounds a cut throat and the top of the skull missing.
In Washington on Friday morning Representative Tawney of Minnesota offered a resolution asking the War Department for information on Cuba sugar production and the number of American owned plantations. Objections from Richardson and Payne led to referral to the Insular Affairs Committee. Committee of the Whole then resumed consideration of the Indian appropriation bill, with discussion of immorality at the Shoshone Indian School raised by Fitzgerald.
In Wheeling West Virginia the ice gorge persists as a drizzle continues. Weather threats loom with potential flood damage if the freshet forces the forge out. A second alleged policy agent Ben Shartel faces criminal court on February 38.
Miss Fannie Oakes hosts a colonial party Saturday night while Mrs. H. D. Porterfield held a Washington party for Central-ave churchchildren Saturday afternoon. Horace Hord, formerly of Indianapolis, announces engagement to Miss Elizabeth Hutchins of New York. George Calvert entertained Friday night for Alfred E. Dickey who read a story. J. W. Piercy and Frank Zollinger read original stories. Miss Elizabeth Ketcham hosted a luncheon Friday for Mrs. Frank Jelieff of Providence RS Mrs George Randall and Gaughtory gave musical teas Friday afternoon.
Auringer of Braidwood Illinois reports twelve years of suffering from both forms of piles ending in a complete cure after using Pyra mid Pile Care. Sold by druggists for 60 cents per box with a free book on piles mailed by Fyreniia Drug Co. Mareball Michigan.
Charles F. Jones, valet to Millionaire Rice, testifies in Albert T. Patrick murder trial. He details a chilling confession of poisoning Rice, recounting meetings, plans, and the cremation attempt under Patrick's dictation. Jones also notes Baker’s Texas arrival and the arrest sequence.
Judge Stubbs heard juvenile cases in the new courtroom on Friday. Among the youths tried were members of Coal-king Dewey's fleet, with one boy nicknamed Po'k Chops and a companion sent to jail for 11 days. Leo Cooney, 10, faced glove theft, was fined $1 plus costs, and released on a suspended sentence as his mother showed visible pride and distress.
LAXAKOLA is presented as the sole safe infant laxative. Described as wholly vegetable, gentle yet effective, it claims to relieve colic, aid digestion, restlessness, and sleep, with no griping. Advertised at 25 or 50 cents, with free samples from The Laxakola Co. in New York and Chicago.
City of Mexico official reports Gov Corral appointing a prominent citizens committee to arrange proper representation for the city and district at the St Louis exposition. The city council is asked to provide a liberal appropriation for the purpose.
Chicago Boer relief fund committee learned Secretary Hay refused to apply to Lord Pauncefote, the British ambassador, for passports for Dr and Mrs Hiram W Thom as to visit South African concentration camps and distribute funds for prisoner relief.
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