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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
3
A local column riffs on Join McGregor as a notable civic figure, praising his energetic leadership and impact on county affairs. The piece highlights his spirited work in public service and suggests continued influence in upcoming community initiatives.
Railroads offer surplus bridges suitable for street use at about seven thousand dollars each, far cheaper than new builds. Ex city engineer says bridges can carry street traffic and the price falls well below new bridge cost. Interurban officials note western bridges are lighter and more plentiful though width may be an issue.
The article explains headaches arise from many diseases but frontal headaches come from catarrh of head and throat. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are promoted as a safe cure, with Miss Cora Ainsley cited praising relief after use. Tablets cost fifty cents and are sold by druggists under a no cocaine or opium guarantee.
Township assessor M. Jefferson says the Supreme Court decision on the Thompson tax law will have no local impact. He notes the county has not used the new provision and that pursuing suspected hidden property remains unchanged, with banks already compelled to show accounts.
Port Angeles dispatch reports the French bark Los Adelphes from Madagascar docked after 12 days at sea toward Portland. Nearly all crew suffer scurvy after 25 days subsisting on one biscuit daily. Cook F L Fletcher died and was buried at sea.
Dublin reports John P Hayden national member of parliament from Roscommon south was released from Castlebar jail after serving ten days of a three week sentence for connection with the Roscommon disturbance. He was freed on health grounds.
Judge Carter considers whether Krag Reynolds assets should go to Receiver John Reagan or partly stay to satisfy intervening petitioners who have sued the company. The argument consumed most of Thursday forenoon.
New York February 27 report states that actress Wm. M. Faversham has filed for divorce. The estranged spouse Mrs. Faversham, not a stage performer, seeks freedom with the aid of Howe & Hummel in the case filed Thursday.
Three cases of smallpox were reported to the health board on Thursday morning. The patients are Rollie Vick, 23, of 365 S Illinois St. Peter Hall, 43, colored, of 1014 Hadiey St. and Sam Valentine, 35, colored, of 1204 N West St.
Henry N Spaan, a prominent Indianapolis lawyer, surprised his son and courthouse onlookers Thursday morning by shaving off a mustache that had adorned his features for a quarter of a century. A passerby noted he appeared ten years younger and boasted a new dimple as Spaan quipped about his air.
The piece warns that sedentary habits stress the liver and trigger headaches and dizziness, then promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound as a gentle liver aid. It touts a bright complexion and claims cures for torpid liver and sluggish bowels, with 50c and 1 dollar bottles and multiple drugstore listings.
Lieut Governor James H. Tillman of Georgia sent a telegram to President Roosevelt asking him to withdraw his acceptance of a sword gift for Maj. Micah Jenkins. Tillman cited a recent affront to a relative and said contributors to the sword fund regret the acceptance.
Farmers face cash squeeze as drought last year forces them to seek loans to carry farms until the next crop. A west of city farmer says he may need to dip into his pocket or borrow money to bridge the gap, reflecting widespread need among others.
Mayor Bookwalter and the Board of Works toured Atlas engine works to consider switch privileges at Martindale avenue. President Megrew declined to disclose decisions but said switches won’t greatly affect the street. Officials estimate the Belt railroad must lower tracks two to three feet to grade for the street railway crossing.
Oscar Adams sues the Cabinet-makers' Union for $3,000 claiming a rip saw without a guard caused a wood piece to fly out and permanently injure him.
Isaac George files a $1,999.99 suit against Pettis dry goods alleging his wife was injured in an elevator at the New York store and that the claim covers her services. Also noted is a Friday entertainment by Hope council No. 9n Knights and Ladies of Security a poverty ball with a unique carpet rag ball feature.
Incorporators establish multiple Indiana companies across Fulton Columbus and Terre Haute with capital stock totals ranging from 10 000 to 25 000. Firms include interlocking box company Bedna Young stave and heading company Hendrick abstract company J R Budd company and Columbus commercial club among others with directors Dar win B Douglass George T Knox Jason H Greenstreet and Charlies J Greenstreet.
Prince Henry arrived from New York and attended McKinley memorial exercises at the Capitol. He plans to visit Mt. Vernon to place a wreath on Washington’s tomb with escort from Second Cavalry and engineer corps. Admiral Evans, strained by ceremonies, withdrew from events to rest and hopes to rejoin Friday night.
J. Harry Roberts warns the Board of Works he will abandon his Noble street cement sidewalk and curb project from McCarty to Buchanan unless paid for work in front of School No. 18, alleging a $3805 cost he cannot cover and may forfeit his bond. Others contracts await Attorney Baker’s advice on paying improvement assessments following a recent appellate court ruling.
The finance and executive committees of the Methodist hospital association met Thursday afternoon at Roberts Park Church to discuss a site for the proposed hospital.
Dr J W Carhart of La Grange Texas recounts relief from heart trouble after switching from coffee to Postum. He describes angina episodes triggered by coffee, for which morphine saved him on occasion, and notes weight gain and restored stamina after adopting Postum. He stresses coffee and tobacco as heart risks and promotes Postum as nerve and brain nourishment.
Cattle receipts 172 slow and lower with shippers 5.00 to 6.00, heifers 4.35 to 5.00, extra calves 6.50. Hogs receipts 125 with selects 6.27 to 6.25, good to choice 6.10 to 6.25, light shippers 5.25 to 5.80, pigs 4.00 to 5.20. Sheep receipts 725 lower with extra wethers 5.15 to 5.40, extra lambs 6.40 to 6.50.
Union Stock Yards Illinois February 27 cattle receipts 11000 market 10c lower with ranges from 4.50 to 7.00 for various grades. hogs receipts 36000 with top 6.30 and bulk 5.80 to 6.10. sheep receipts 10000 steady to 10c lower with natives and westerns priced from 3.50 to 6.50.
East Buffalo New York February 27 cattle receipts two cars quiet and steady. Hogs receipts ten cars active with lower prices across weight classes. Medium and heavy fetch 6.45 to 6.59, mixed 6.35 to 6.40, workers 6.00 to 6.30, pigs 5.70 to 5.80, roughs 5.40 to 5.75, stags 4.00 to 4.50. Sheep and lambs receipts 35 cars with lambs 6.40 to 6.50 top and culls to good 4.00 to 6.35, sheep 5.38 to 5.40.
Miss Annie Higgins was buried after a 9 a.m. Thursday funeral at St. John’s church. Rev. E H Gavish led the requiem, the pews crowded with mourners as the cortege arrived. The scene showed the family’s grief with the father on crutches and a sorrowful sister beside him. Interment followed at Holy Cross cemetery.
Dora D Jackson and Charles E Jackson seek divorce with $31000 alimony. She testifies that since their Aug 5 1897 wedding he contributed nothing to support though they lived together a year. A voter praises Lew Shank as an honest candidate for recorder and fair employer.
The New York stock market opened generally higher with active trading. United States Steel rose on ex dividend buys while Amalgamated Copper benefited from better dividend news. Some low priced issues gained, General Electric and Westinghouse advanced sharply, and Missouri Pacific fluctuated after an early rise. Commodities show mixed moves in grain, sugar steady, and bonds unchanged.
Wheat and corn futures drifted lower and higher amid uneven trade on February 27 in Chicago. Wheat May and July quotes edged down while corn moved up. Live poultry and dairy products showed modest changes with meat prices mixed across pork lard ribs and related items.
Receipts totaling 400 cattle and 4 000 hogs with extensive quotations. Good to prime export and butcher steers range from 4 75 to 6 50 per cwt. cows and calves mixed grades from 2 50 to 4 50. hogs split by weight from 4 50 to 6 35. Sheep and lamb quotations also listed with small shipments reported. Interstate stockyards in Indianapolis note hog receipts of 200 with light market.
Wheat firmer with No 2 red at 8 cents freight and No 3 red 80 to 82 cents February 83 cents wagon scale. Corn steady with No 1 white 61 to 144 cents and No 2 white 64 to 64 cents. Oats nominal and hay steady with No 1 timothy 11.50 to 12.00. Inspections show multiple cars across wheat, corn, hay, and straw lots.
Prices paid by shippers for poultry and other produce including chickens turkeys ducks geese eggs cheese butter and hides. Listings show rates for fresh eggs cheese varieties and cured hides with per pound figures and quality descriptors.
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