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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
5
In a fragmentary scene a woman near death urges marriage to Enid as her cousin claims the Whitelft N estate. The sick mistress speaks through fatigue and longing, while the attorney and distant kin circle to take possession as the moment of death looms.
In a tense scene Geoffrey Heathcote attends a strange wedding in a deathbed room. Dr Willingham and Mrs Whitgitt guide the ceremony as a frail, dying bride binds herself to him while a grave stranger knocks, hinting at ominous news to follow.
In a tense sequence, William remains stoic as a departure, while Dr. Willingham fears exposure and prepares a signed marriage statement. The constable Humphrey Brown arrives, sensing a gathering danger, and a sudden death follows as the household readies for urgent action and a swift exit.
In contrast to last year the city reports zero smallpox cases now. Chief Clerk Egan credits prompt enforcement of quarantines by the health board. Last year 6 cases occurred in the city and 47 more were recorded in January. The outbreak began last September and spread through December before control measures reduced cases to three by mid October under the current board.
In Peru the Eleventh District chair race pits incumbent Adam Beck against Mum Neal. Beckt says he supported Beveridge. Neal accuses him of breaking a promise. Ex-Congressman George W. Steele later backs Neal, signaling shifting alliances in this contested contest.
This item surveys folk lore on teeth including superstitions about stocking order preventing toothache and rites such as skull drinks and charms worn around the neck. It notes odd remedies like placing extracts in pockets and mixing substances with salt to avert further pains.
An Indianapolis husband narrator, newly married, tries buying a chicken for his ailing wife and, after a bungled attempt to select a live bird, ends up with a dressed one. He reflects on his missteps and insists his wife explain proper guidance for future purchases.
A seven year old girl, Asie Campbell, burned while watering and a bonfire sparked clothing. Doctors performed island grafts over several hours under anesthesia, placing small skin patches around the wound. The operation restored healing progress. the child is nearly recovered and able to walk.
The Hussey Binns shovel company records a mortgage of 25000 covering property to the city and Pittsburg. Mortgagees include Edward D. Alsop and others as trustees, all of Pittsburg.
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