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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1900
Page
5
Nannie Phillips formerly Litzgreaves, sister of actress Beverly Sitzgreaves, sues for desertion against Dr. Phillips a widely known physician. She claims excessive kindness by the husband led to unhappiness after three years of leaving the stage for love.
Flossy Lowry grows toward adulthood while five Misses Lowry, strict aunts, block any suitor except the physician Ralph Pressley. He earns their grudging respect, aids the poor with Flossy, and vies to win Flossy’s hand despite the aunts’ stern plot to keep them apart.
Mary Ryan wed John Fendinger on Sunday in a ceremony conducted by Rev Father Asao t one of the prince chaplains. Fendinger, 25, is serving a year for larceny on Blackwell Island after losing his job as an engineer. Ryan, 25, stood by him as he faced prison bars and appeals from the warden and her family amid public sympathy.
In a tense scene Miss Martha and Gertrude awaken companions as cautious footsteps near the kitchen. Flossy seeks help, Ralph the doctor arrives and the burglar is found to be a rat image. The group asks protection and Flossy and Ralph affirm their bond.
A verse from Wallace Dunbar Vincent in Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly presents a suitor pledging to win a “maiden fair” with devoted effort. He seeks guidance as she modestly admits no pledges, offering playful encouragement to help him keep his vow. The tone imitates a melodramatic older romance.
Miss Tsciia Cornwallis West is reported engaged to Viscount Belgrave the heir of the duke of Westminster. If married she would be the world's richest woman. Cornwallis West is 26, daughter of William Cornwallis West of Ruthin Castle. Her mother was famed as a beauty and her elder sister married Prince Henry of Fless.
Mrs Henry White, wife of the American embassy's first secretary, is presented as a leading figure in English social life. Her daughter Miss Muriel White is described as very pretty and having a brilliant career in Singapore society.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat quote notes Olga Werhersole Julia Arthur and Julia Marlowe share a striking photographic likeness. In real life they differ, yet all possess a wistful soulful look with full faces brows lifted and mouths drooped. The piece praises the lachrymotype as a potent feminine appeal.
A poetic riddle praises purity and strength using nature images. It extols fairness, whiteness, lightness, tenderness, fidelity, steadfast hope, holiness, truth, and celestial light, inviting contemplation of what embodies such ideal qualities.
A hair fastening device relies on a golden horseshoe unit to fasten loose hairs at the back of the head. It emphasizes light weight to prevent drag that disturbs the coiffure, noting occasional new pins and devices used to keep hair neat.
President Steyn of the Orange Free State reflects on his wagon maker father, noting gratitude for his vocation. The remark blends personal heritage with public duty, suggesting the esteem of craftsmanship even at the highest political level.
J. Berry of Loganton Pa asserts he was cured of pneumonia by One Minute Cough Cure after doctors failed. He adds it cured his children’s coughing and endorses its quick relief of coughs colds croup grippe and throat and lung troubles. Mothers endorse it and all druggists stock it.
A brief note urges readers to consult The Sun's liners on the seventh page for engaging content and notable features. The call emphasizes the paper's popular column style and easy access to the latest tidbits.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is praised as a science based remedy for women's diseases. It claims to permanently relieve backache ulceration inflammation and similar issues by addressing the root cause. Women are invited to consult by mail free of charge with confidentiality assured to Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
A New York society girl Miss Beatrix Jones daughter of Mrs Cad waladar Jones seeks the landscape artist appointment for grounds of the new cathedral of SS Peters and Paul Washington She is said likely to get the job Florence Nightingale notes infirmity and illness deter her from aiding wounded in South Africa Modjeska expects Russia to revoke 1894 decree after Chicago speech not political and exaggerated in Russia Chile employs women as street car conductors amid previous dishonesty by men, women perform well and publish a small newspaper Lady Crewe story includes a lock of Millais daughter’s hair kept at Bowerswell Florence Marryat wrote first novel during scarlet fever scare after caring for three ill children Her doctor advised distraction with writing, leading to Love's conflict and a $770 publisher check Head's SarSaparilla ad follows.
A daily lunch service offers a full meal for 100 at 10 am to 2 pm. Notices mention a ladies’ room on the second floor, a laundry service, and a nurse for children with Mrs Winslow’s Syrup recommended for teething. The Kitz sample room and cafe advertises Chicago style business lunches from 11 am to 2 pm.
Joseph Frit ch gives notice to voters of Highboard Center township Marion county Indiana he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at February term IX for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and to permit drinking on premises in a room facing north on E Michigan St first floor two story building lot 6 Pickens and Loftin E Washington-st addition Indianapolis ward 3 No 2301 E Michigan St pool table privileges also sought.
Notie the voters of the Seventh ward Center township that he will apply to the Board of commissioners of Marion county state of Indiana at their February term 1900 for a license to sell intoxicating vinious malt and spiritous liquors in less quantities than five gallons at a time with the privilege of drinking on the premises My place of business is on Washington st first floor two story brick building lot No 8 Wilson subdivision outlet No 63 Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana Nos 550 and 552 E Washington st ward 7 I also give notice I will apply for pool table privileges in same room CHAS BOREMAN
The Philadelphia Times outlines women’s New Year resolutions for 1900. Women aim to curb evil speech and slander, seek wholesome reading, and perform good deeds. Mothers should advise children, daughters share duties, and all should aid those in need with charity.
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