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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
5
Denton and Nesterov clash in a brutal duel over Frances amid a villagers mob. Denton defeats the governor, heals Frances, and explains Vladimir Paulpoff situation while planning their next move toward Tomsk and the Obi railroad.
A roundup notes Lebanon Elks fair with a stage marriage prize of 50 and 250 dollars in furniture, a Martinsville boy saving pennies for stock, a Little York factory set to be southern Indiana’s largest, a Scott Clark monument for Pigeon Roost massacre, a Baker City death from injuries, appendicitis in Valley Mill, a Syracuse signing for Otis A. Marshal, Danville players, Miss Nona McCormick aiding revival in Somerset, pinkeye epidemic in Pattersville, a Tennessee egg marriage ruse, and Hendricks County GOP primary with listed candidates and the view that the nomination equals election.
In Washington on January 20, Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin was sworn in as postmaster general with President Roosevelt complimenting him as Mr. Postmaster-general. A final exchange and private chat followed as cabinet officers exited the White House. A large hat and cloak box toppled, prompting Secretary Long to quip about Smith leaving office amid a ripple of snickers.
Chester blacksmith Ambrose S. Ottey known as the great American Bible student finishes his 11th complete reading of the sacred text. He describes a methodical approach with unique word and letter counts and a planned pace of three chapters on weekdays and five on Sundays. He notes 2500 words occur only once and can pinpoint their locations.
James P. Moore, a crippled settler from northern New York, arrived by box car with animals and belongings to establish a home on 16 acres near Cheswold. He purchased the land four miles west of town and began settling despite hardship, as local notes mention his isolation and plans to grow fruit in Delaware.
An Indianapolis firm WM. B. BURFORD markets continuous loose leaf ledgers with self locking extension back. The ad touts business reach in over 400 towns and a capital cost of 15 cents, urging readers to use SUN Wanted Miscellaneous or For Sale Miscellaneous ads.
Indianapolis society pages discuss Rev. J. Ross Stevenson's appointment to a New York pastorate and Mrs. Stevenson formerly Miss Florence Day. Other items praise Miss Florence Atkins’s Chicago studies and solo aspirations, remark on a diamond brooch illusion, describe Ann Teer’s luncheon at a mahogany table, note Mrs. W. E. English lace fashions, Julia Marlowe’s Indianapolis lace purchases, Miss Gertrude Haynes sending New Year flowers, and end with ANN TEER.
The Indianapolis Literary Club marks 25 years with a Columbia club banquet and essay readings. Members include judges, professors, and notable figures such as James Whitcomb Riley and Matthew Arnold guest entries. The club emphasizes criticism, discussion, and social gatherings with annual meetings and a tradition of rotating papers and debates.
The Woodruff Place club plans a Friday night dance while the Independent turnverein hosts its annual masque ball on Feb. 3. Mrs. Senefeld entertains Holy Cross social club Tuesday and Fern Leaf club dances Thursday at St. Patrick's hall. Mrs. Lantey hosts Chapel club Wednesday on Central Ave. The Indianapolis literary club marks its twenty fifth anniversary with a Columbia club dinner Monday night. Miss Mary Reaume returns from two months at Plattsburg Army post guest of Mrs. Bonestill.
The mailing department addition to the old post office building will be finished this week. President Kane of Wabash College is urged for the Second Presbyterian church pastorate by members. George Ade John McCutcheon and George W Cummins will speak at the Sigma Chi state banquet in Indianapolis February 58. The Indianapolis Caledonian Quaiting club will celebrate Robert Burns birthday with a concert and ball at Masonic hall Friday evening. The First Presbyterian congregation will raise about 40000 more for its new 80000 church. The Y M C A directors report for 1901 shows 729 seniors 222 juniors and 76 sustaining members. Al Bennett of 932 S Missouri St had his left thumb almost cut off opening a fruit jar Sunday. seventeen stitches. A horse attached to a buggy with Mrs Duffy and mother in law Mrs Duffy of McCarty St stumbled breaking a hoof. had to be killed. Guy Earle a young Chicago traveling man broke through the ice at Broad Ripple Sunday. Tom Indian crawled to the edge and helped drag Earle to safety before a boat arrived. Monarch over pain Dr Thomas Electric Oil provides instant relief for burns cuts sprains and stings. Available at any drug store.
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