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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
3
In Muncie Indiana on January 13 John Duff a local farmer offers odd methods claiming his gate humsan sus penders and a combo reservoir let animals drink together He reportedly clips tails from his pies and asserts a basket of corn grows each tail He also finds well sites by a peach tree limb indications
Auburn Indiana January 13 William Hash sixteen son of Mr and Mrs Sidney Brown was jailed for looting cars two years ago and escaped by fashioning a pole from floor boards using a case knife to lift the jail keys from under the sheriff s wife while she was away Hash traveled west of the Mississippi during his absence before surrendering to the sheriff He had previously gained notoriety in headlines for walking ten thousand nine hundred fifty miles to win his wife Mayme Guyton Cambridge City neighborhood and Dublin residents celebrate their recent marriage with Brown known for the lengthy courtship involving daily walks between Dublin and Cambridge City
In Shelbyville Indiana on January 13 a Republican committee from Addison township prepared a call to elect committeemen and took it to the Republican office. The editors, aligned with Postmaster T. E. Newton and trustee Ithamar Spurlin, refused to publish it as premature, prompting further committee action.
At Priday night a meeting divided the Democratic factional lines between Newton-Spurlin and Wingate-Goodrich. Chairman Jas per Richey was ousted by the Wingate-Goodrich side and Elmer Bassett seated. blows were reported and rumors of Republican papers forming grew. The scene signals more party strife ahead.
Mrs Sarah F Dick the only woman cashier of a national bank in the United States was reelected to that post for the eighteenth time at a Wabash Indiana bank Friday afternoon. She is married to one of the bank's heavy stockholders.
The long drought and cold without snow may yield a light wheat crop around Richmond Indiana. A city party will tour Europe and the Levant by train and bicycle visiting multiple countries. Grand Rapids and Indiana mail service adds clerks and cars. Mayor Zimmerman takes leave for California amid health fears.
Col. W. S. McClure died at 69 from a stroke of paralysis Friday morning in Madison Indiana. He led the Third Indiana cavalry before the war and ran Madison’s top commission and shipping business. After the rebellion he stayed in local business except four years as federal storekeeper and was long associated with the G A R.
Local residents in Muncie press for action to agitate a union depot project. The movement seeks council backing and potential funding to advance railroad area improvements downtown.
News notes include a demand to raise the monthly pay to a two dollar increase per month for national building trades convention held in Milwaukee last year. Reports cover office fires in Lafayette, a crime capture in Hartford City, court verdicts in Williamsport and Owensville, political mishaps in Decatur, and local hiring of firms in New Albany and Muncie.
Henry B. Crawford former Lake County justice of the peace appeals in the supreme court from a Jeffersonville prison term for failing to account $10. He was sentenced to one to five years and has served three months. At age 50, supporters plan efforts for his release.
Washington January 13 The following fourth class Indiana postmasters were appointed Saturday Gadsden W J Hine Macy C IF Oliver
Edenburg residents are rattled after N. K. Gess, Ravena merchant and town leader, was killed by three burglars who had previously tied his store to his residence by an alarm. Gess woke to the alarm, fired at intruders, was wounded, and died three hours later as sheriff hunts the trio toward Palmyra.
Five unseen robbers bound Christian Bach and his wife at their Grove City area farm home on Friday night. They took $25 and several notes, threatened to place the couple on a red hot stove, but fled after deciding there was little money. Neighbors found the couple bound and the cards loosened. the incident likely unsettled the elderly workers.
Chicago January 13 Dr Albert C Eychleshymer a University of Chicago histology and physiology professor studies tissue differences between young and old He argues lack of water in older tissues as a key factor and claims diet can extend life by reducing watery foods and increasing minerals The scientist believes a scientific diet could prolong life by years.
The Cincinnati Inquirer states Bob Woods will wear a Reds uniform next season and receive a contract next week, surprising Indianapolis fans who expected him with the Indians. Manager Watkins notes Woods and Seybold were transferred when he bought the team. Cincinnati could obtain Woods only by cash.
Breckinridge Asphalt Co of Louisville sues Indianapolis ex treasurer Koehne and others for 312.77 claiming 3 percent reserve was held against delinquent bonds but remains unpaid. Certificates of the amount are held by the last two defendants as interrogatories seek how they obtained them.
Patrick O Day 25 a Kingan s employee in the cutting department was seriously injured when he slipped on a steep stair while taking a knife to be sharpened. He fell onto the knife, injuring his nose. He walked home to 210 N Blackford St after bandaging.
Justice Hay hears a truancy case filed by Joseph Bristow against Rose Merriman. The mother says one daughter earns $10 weekly on stage and another has acted in juvenile roles with the Grand stock company. She is fined with costs and ordered to send the other child to school within five days.
The National Building Trades Council elected officers in Milwaukee on Friday night with Edward Carroll of Chicago as president and J W Patton of St Louis as secretary treasurer. Muncie Indiana is awarded the next convention location.
John Granat sues Brand growing company for 100600 damages alleging loss of eyesight from fumes while employed to shellac barrels and kegs. Case filed in Chicago. Eye injury described as optic nerve destruction.
Deputy collector E. E. Elliott notes the two small rooms in the post office building reported 71075.88 in stamp sales last year due to war revenue tax. The report links tobacco tax increases to greater tobacco use, listing Indianapolis in district 6 with 35 counties and about 120 cigar factories in the area.
Goodhart Bros. & Co. of Cincinnati filed in federal court to discharge Nathan Amberg of Lafayette in bankruptcy, alleging fraudulent methods. The action follows a trustee’s prior complaint and claims Amberg hid substantial property after filing. a procedural first in such cases. Also listed were Leo J. Miller of Anderson with 19 dollars against 2498.34 debts and Charles E. Andrews of Elkhart with 383.39 in debts and 429.36 claimed assets.
Iunatius Brown appeared in criminal court to plead guilty to assault and battery for John Howe. An affi davit was filed by John’s wife and wage appealed from Judge Cox. Brown signed Howe’s bond and Howe and his wife have since patched up and disappeared. Howe was fined $1 and costs, though he did not appear.
Eight thousand regular troops in Kiang Si and Ho Nan have failed to quell the Ho Nan veterans insurrection. The insurgents, well supplied with arms and provisions, are reportedly led by veteran officers who left service over government grievances.
The Russian ambassador in Constantinople delivers a semi ultimatums to the Porte demanding the 1878 war indemnity payment by Saturday. Russia threatens severe measures if the money is not paid, accusing the sultan of dodging the czar for 22 years and not remitting any funds.
Cough syrup claims to cure the causes and colds with a rapid effect. The ad promotes a bottle priced at 25 cents and emphasizes economy by using the remedy promptly.
The Kitz at 127 East Court Street offers a business lunch in finest Chicago style from 11 am to 2 pm served at its sample room and cafe-restaurant.
January 23 and February 12 1900 Iron Mountain Route offers personally conducted trips to principal cities of Old Mexico. Special trains with Pullman sleeping dining and observation cars will operate in both directions. For full information contact G A A Deane Jr T Plav Iron Mountain Route 231 McCreast Indianapolis.
Amsterdam report says Palembang in Sumatra was hit by a Jan. 5 quake killing 21 natives and destroying 14 villages.
Prospective students are told to enroll by Monday for Prof N Hill Nesbit in French studies. The course promises positive conversations and guaranteed progress in five weeks, with the instructor arriving at the Propylacumy building and bearing strong recommendations.
News from Dawson reports the Dec. 11 marriage of James Hall owner of a half interest in the Eldorado the richest Klondike gold claim to Grace Anderson a noted Pacific coast vaudeville actress. Hall’s friends claimed he was insane, had him arrested, then released. he gave his bride a 50000 wedding gift.
The weekly bank statement reports changes in key items. Reserve and deposits rise while loans fall and specie and legal tender increase. Overall bank reserves extend, with circulation and holdings showing gains.
Building permits show Havencourt brewing company at 10L Liberty Street authorizing repairs valued at 100 dollars and W N Short at 26 West St. Joe Street approving repairs costing 190 dollars.
Incorporation notices show Anderson tool company with 10000 capital, DeKeyser milling in Hartford City at 6000, Crawsencat ville with 50000, and American oil and mining in Indianapolis seeking increase from 50000 to 150000. A Crank horse company lists 0 capital stock. stockholder Hart Hiatt of Hartford City is a Buffalo resident. office to be located in Indiana.
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