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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1902
Page
13
In Philadelphia on July 2, Christopher Powell, a Camden East-side farmer, was knocked from his chair when a severe electrical storm struck his home near the Delaware river front. A pet dog died, glassware shattered, and much dining-room furniture wrecked as Powell and his family recovered consciousness.
Morristown, July 2. Mrs Sara Griffith of Morristown and Mrs Margaret Griffith of Newark are the oldest living twins and are sisters-in-law by marriage to two brothers. Born in New York City in 1819, they recall Astor Place and old New York landmarks, berry trades, and early water sources.
A Daily Mail dispatch from London reports the American-built yacht Meteor placed second in the Heligoland Dover race. It notes the craft does not meet expectations and, if she cannot improve at the Kiel regatta on August 15, will be rebuilt or extensively altered.
An Indianapolis reader endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for backache caused by kidney issues. Mr John Scherger of 1420 Prospect St reports dull back pain and disruptive nocturnal urination. He cites colored secretions and frequent night trips, noting prior remedies failed before finding relief.
In a lively country trade feud Oberlin and Wellington merchants offered free transport and tickets for ice cream sodas to lure rural patrons. Oberlin chartered cars and drew Birmingham patrons, Wellington countered with ten cent bets plus a free band concert, ending with both towns claiming gains as shoppers flocked to spend.
The article notes that district messenger services hire more boys in summer when schools are out and supply increases. In winter, many boys are in school or employed in factories, creating a scarcity for messenger companies in Indianapolis.
Ada Marsh of Wo dach’s concert saloon smiled at Wilbur M Whealon, the rejected suitor, then refused him. He challenged her and drank, then collapsed and died near her table before dying at the resort watched by over a hundred patrons.
In Chicago on July 22 July oats and July corn traded at 67 cents with bids from shorts tied to James A. Patten who holds about 2 million bushels. Wet weather hampers market delivery as oats closed at 63 cents and July corn at 65.3 cents.
Mrs Mary Farrell a bride of weeks identified insurance broker Edwin Congdon of Brooklyn as the man who ogled hugged and kissed her aboard a Lackawanna train near a Bergen tunnel. Acting Hoboken recorder Laverty held him for the grand jury, praising law action against men who harm women in dark places on trains.
One hundred ten workers sought shelter in an Oak Grove storeroom as a bolt of lightning struck through opening doors. Seven fell unconscious, with physician aid. Charles Lenhart of Lewisburg had a shoe torn away, William Rottering of Mifflinburg suffered a chest wound and may not survive. others burned or torn.
County detective Hammond describes a fraud where a gang member pledges a $50 diamond ring to a pawnbroker who advances $30 and marks the ticket at $300. The masker can then sell the ticket for more than cost, with the pawnbroker and masker later sharing the proceeds.
Madison Banks, a colored boy, sues Carlton Smith, Glen Cove butcher, for 1.43 damages claiming he was locked in an ice box for fifteen minutes. His father John Banks says the boy suffered greatly and now faces pneumonia threat after the incident caused by a group of boys near the shop.
Fragmentary OCR shows a catalog-like listing of remedies and products. Items include Rough on Rats for pest control, Bunrox plasters, Rouen on Toormaeus, Testant relief, and Wells Hale shampoo Delightfully cooling. Also mentions Roscuus Dok poisonous preparations for cockroaches and a hair restoration claim.
New Brunswick July 22 A 1000 acre Duke farm near Somerville opens daily to visitors as a public recreation area. James B Duke once built a race stable and dairy then redesigned the estate into a grand complex with a clock tower, carpeted stalls, mural panels, extensive gilded harness displays, and a fine conservatory. The site features winding drives, lakes, arches of statuary from France and a welcoming policy for the public.
Judge McMaster orders Richard and Alice Ash to bring into court little Rowland Fleetwood a year old son of John and Bessie Fleetwood detained by the Ash couple, the child’s grandparents, who refuse to surrender him to his parents.
Indianapolis resident Mrs Sarah Newcomb reports nerve pills from Hyder's drug store rebuilt her nervous system and aided digestion. She endorses Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York packaging bears the doctor’s portrait and signature.
In Meriden on July 22 Clarence Marvin motorman and William Lajoie conductor clashed over who should get the first chance at an evening paper. The derailed car ran wild for nearly a mile with passengers aboard before Marvin regained control. Marvin was injured. Lajoie was arrested and both men were discharged by the company. Several women aboard were frightened and some planned to walk home.
In Jersey City two pardons were granted. Richard Bassler, serving a two year term for breaking into a Jersey City store, was pardoned to return to Germany and claim a $50,000 heirloom. Charles Filer received parole to develop his blind lock stitch sewing machine. A company with $1,000,000 authorized capitalization was chartered to manufacture the machine.
Immigration promotion highlights Texas and Louisiana rice farming as a path to wealth. Rice cultivation adds millions to regional wealth, with abundant land offering low-cost homes. Contact Southern Pacific for Rice Books via agents or W H Connor in Cincinnati.
A formal notice inviting contact with THE SUN office from a party listed at 121 123 E Ohio St sixth floor and phone number 880 for delivery or inquiry. Respondent requests acknowledgment and next steps to engage on specified matter.
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