Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Indianapolis Sun in Indianapolis, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1904

Page

2

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Health Benefits

An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal cure and tonic for numerous ailments. It features testimonials, urges caution against imitations, and emphasizes government recognition and authentic labeling with the Old Chemist trademark. It targets readers with promises of renewed strength and vitality amid harsh winter conditions.

Callenne Duffy Duffy's Worth Vy, & Wilson Miami Ave Detroit Mien Dufy

Mount Sterling Mount Attacked by Mad Animal

A mounted man attacked by a mountain lion near Bushy Can Creek injures Markietin and McCarthy in a dramatic pursuit. McCarthy shoots the animal dead after enduring bites and claw wounds. Markietin lies badly injured, possibly fatally. In Binghamton, Odell, a White man about years old, is captured after a 5 hour chase involving Mrs. Fancher and others following reports of assault on women and a stepdaughter. Odell was said to have recently come from heavy drinking and previously boarded at Fancher’s home.

Mount Sterling Marens Bushy Can Creek Mountadn Hon A.C. Mtark- McCarthy New Win Doi ‘Thebe Markieis Markiets Mctarthy Markléin McCarthy Martelein Binghamton N. Y Morris Oeil Wwe Fancher Odell

Marriage kept secret to surprise friends in Indiana

In Charlottesville Indiana on March 1 the secret marriage of Misa Nellie Stinger and Chester Hill took place December 19 last. The groom is editor of the Carthage Heeard. Separately, oleo sales prosecutions were reported in Indianapolis with a city chemist confirming the samples as oleo. Local authorities declined to pursue the case, deferring to higher authorities. A separate item notes a car incident in Atwood where a wire became uninsulated in an inbound car, causing a pin-sticking sensation to occupants when the car was moved.

Charlottsville Ind Misa Nellie Stinger Chester Hill Carthage Heeard Indianapolis Pcity Moffat Atwood

Mrs Heath Says She Was Drugged On Train Ride

Mrs Skmvid A Heath, daughter of D B O Scranton, reports being drugged on a West Winsted to East Winsted train. She says a Boston doctor, known to her parents, abducted her after a meal, leaving her in Springfield with no memory until awakening. Her father is linked to Grover Cleveland era circles. this claim has sparked police interest.

Heath Grover Cleveland Cleveland Moncerey Mase Furest Splringfield

Chicago University Growth Plans Revealed Amid Wide Debate

A garbled report discusses a major funding push of 50 million dollars for Chicago University. It mentions a new dune hall, midwest plans, and statements by a professor whose tenure raises questions about leadership and future development at the institution.

Chicago Maren Laward Harper and HEY UHI Pibert Southside Middle West Dhe Tirad

Husband Wife and Child Die After Long Illness

Milwaukee march 1 not long since the bride and groom and their infant child lie cold in their home on Second street. Schovknecht and Emma with the infant died after the birth. Heath news reached Mrs Schackecht, shocking her to collapse. The three funerals will be held together at the same time.

Milwaukee Wis Bride Gream Schovknecht Emma Schoehnech Saufeier Florita Amt Ehild

Spanked Boy Dropped Dead in Lancaster

A Lancaster incident reports a student, 14, dying after being spanked for rule violations at Behoot industrial school. Doctors found fatty degeneration of the heart. officials say no prior warning signs. Coroner McNeth and three physicians conducted the post mortem.

Lancaster Byres Ver Crouch Hell & Post

Will Give Children a Country Outing

A local youth group plans a country outing next Sunday for children. The event, organized by the society, will take place at Roberts Park Hotel. Members invite all young people to attend and enjoy activities under adult supervision.

Young People's Societies Bebnapells Chiles Roberts Bhrk Hhitel Allan Juliana Pols

Water forces factories to close in Gobden area

March 1 report notes several factories along Rock Creek forced to shut down due to flooding. Power plants were affected in some cases, and furniture firm Feota appears to have suffered losses as varnish stock may have been damaged.

Gobden, Smt Rock Creek Feota Furniture Company

Oldest woman dies after fall at home

Fragmentary report notes the oldest woman fell and died at her home in St Papl Mini March. The text mentions Mrs Bares heart Wakely and a fall from a staircase or stair area, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Minnie Leow Mich Sues for Divorce in March Suit

Minnie Leow Mich filed a divorce suit against her husband Gusta Rehwuchow on March 1, alleging he treated her as an autumn and winter farm laborer, kept the farm and $1200 in personal property under his control, and forced tasks on her.

Minnie Leow Gusta Rehwuchow Jaber Hout

Trials May Be Postponed

Rising Sun Indiana March 1 serious doubt that the murder trial will start when it did in circuit court next Monday. J Ro Cotes leading attorney for Finn Gillespin and other indicted persons is dangerously ill. Physicians warn that attempting trial in current condition would risk his life. Abe postponed only to the next term in June.

Rising Sun Ind J. Ro Cotes Finn Gillespin Sun Abe

Chicken Thieves Bill Passed by House in Des Moines

In Des Moines the House approved the Cubanban bill making chicken stealing a penitentiary offense with up to two years imprisonment and a fine. Debates showed many amendments proposing absurd conditions, including objections tied to the treatment of fowls and a racial reference.

Des Moines House of

Dissolved Partnership Forms New Firm in Chicago

CHICAGO March 1 The stock and brain house of Harris Gates Co dissolved partnership Monday. The new firm is Charles Gaus Co Tow. Gates, it is supposed, intends moving permanently to New York. He has purchased the home of George C. Rokl, manager of the Waldorf Astoria, for about 200000 dollars.

Chicagh iLarris, Gates & Co Harles Gaus & Co Tow Gntes New York Ceorge C. Rokl Waldorf-Astoria Gates

Scholarships Awarded by Sham College Faculty

The Richmond faculty awarded scholarships to William Tear of New London and Olive P Deviges of New Castle. One recipient will attend Havertera and another Bryn Mawr, reflecting the college’s designation of scholars by their faculty.

Richmond Fet Illiam Tear New London Havertera Olive Pdeviges New Castle Bryn Mawr Sham College

River Rising Threatens Bridges and Flooding

River swelled past seven feet above low water Tuesday morning and kept rising. Strong current may overpower barriers as water pours downstream. Bridges show scattered closures and light traffic remains possible as flow pushes through.

Berak Srema Qiting Tee

Morse Estate Inventory Presented for Samuel B. Morse

Aquila Jones as administrator of the Samuel B. Morse estate filed the inventory and appraisement with Probate Commissioner Walker on Monday. The total appraisement was 9001.60. The papers show Morse held interests in numerous companies. Appraisers named were E. L. Cothrell and James Lowse.

Morse Aquila Jones Samuel B. Moras Indianapolis Sentinel Walker Mr. Morse E. L. Cothrell James Lowses

Indiana News Roundup: Elevators, Banks, Roads and Tragedies

Farmers at Camden deed land to build an elevator and start a bank. Ten Ripley township voters support free Pike roads. A hungry wolf raided Knox poultry houses, killing three dogs. Mrs. Edger of Union City died after a fall down cellar stairs. James Smiley, Putnam County’s oldest lawyer, died from apoplexy in Greencastle. Gustav Herrmetz sued Dr. Laval near Evansville to prevent property deposition and recovery. Blue Ridge postmaster likely to be without mail service as the current postmaster sold the store and the new owner won't continue mail duties.

Camden Ripley County Pike Roads Kankakee Knox George Edger Union City James J. Smiley Putnam County Greencastle Gustav Herrmetz Evansville Charles Laval Laval Hartman Blue Ridge Shelby County

Singing Canary In The Police Station

A yellow canary named Billy Holtz sings near a police station window, loved by court staff. Bailiff Dawson feeds him and scolds otherwise, as the bird noisily bleats and mingles song with nearby gossip. Detective Holtz is honored in the tale, with the bird a daily, lively presence among the curious guards.

Tribe of Sweetest Singers Willy Holtz Dawson Dilly Billy Marion Relaner Bali Frea Wurtz Billy Holtz Detective Holtz Oijly Holtz

Fickle March Weather Bulletin Cautions Forecast Limits

A Weather Bureau bulletin notes that March temperatures vary greatly and should not be treated as a reliable forecast for the coming March. It records past averages, extremes, and precipitation, citing notable highs and lows and wind patterns while warning of possible differences next year.

Ureau Bern Tssted the Bulletin Mareh Sh

George Findle Dead at 85 in Bloomington Origin

George Findle, 85, died at his home in Bloomington where he had lived since moving from Bloomington, Ind. thirty five years ago to work as a stone cutter on the state house. The death followed injuries suffered seven years earlier in an accident at his residence.

George Findle B. B. Mabamist Findle Bloomington Ind State House

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted For Home Use

A newspaper notice promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a private at home remedy for piles. It cites testimonials from women who avoided surgery, claims rapid, painless relief, and urges readers to buy a fifty cent package and request a free book from Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan.

Margaret Hrady Whitman St Level Komen Cleveland Meing Pyramid Mile Drugeinis Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Explosion Kills Man and Horse Driving Wagon

A man named Matt Adams died after a dynamite blast destroyed a horse and wagon near Woodland. The incident occurred Monday afternoon when a jar or detonation caused the explosion while Adams was driving home with the explosive aboard.

Matt Adams Adams Woodland

Powerful Automobiles and Odd Advertisements From Washington

A jumble of early 20th century notices and ads mentions a "most powerful automobile" in France, a 4 horsepower engine and improbable speeds, followed by varied local commerce pitches. Prominent items include Lexative cough remedy guarantees, discounts on lap robes, a tailor, a dentist move, a security trust building, cigars, an alum distributor, a nurse ad, teething syrup, and a guaranteed return offer.

Washington Maresh LA Pariaca- Diegram France

Notice of liquor license applications in Indianapolis wards

John Noll and James M. Jones announce to Marion County Board of Commissioners at the April term 1901 their intent to obtain licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking, at Woodside and No 26 Indiana Avenue respectively, including requests for pool table privileges in the same rooms.

Two Brothers Meet for the First Time in Lafayette

In Lafayette Indiana on March 1 Gideon 1 mn ull 43 living near Ud city connects with brothers from Hagerstown and Jugob Tor We Gestome this week. When old father went wd a son Ww tie on Crulk was at hoy where he married a darn.

Lafayette Ind Gideon Mn Ull Uy City Brothers Mer Hagerstown Crulk Hoy Est

Voters seek license to sell intoxicants in Indianapolis ward

The subscriber and voters of the Eleventh ward Center township Marion county Indiana apply to the county commissioners at the April 1904 term for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquor in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking allowed. The business is in a first floor room facing west on East Street in a two story frame building on lot 1 Coffman subdivision part of Outlet 1M in Indianapolis known as the southeast corner of East and Merrillita Ward 11. Notice also for pool table privileges in the same room.

Center Township Marion County Indiana Board of Counts Commissioners Huntness Nak Foot Southeastern Ave Woodside Indianapolis Beard John Noll Hershy Rvr Sixth Board of Commissioners State of Indiana Indian Avenue New York Street Indiana Avenue James M. Jones Ward Board of County Commissioners West Am Delawarest Ancsstary Rick Morris Delaware Et Howard Obol Ant State of Virginia Ave Dougherty Center Chas P. Roeglen Eleventh Ward Center Townslip Board of County Commissioners East St Coffman Outlet Matton County East and Merrilista W. B. Allman

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. B. Wilson Francis Wilson Medien Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Hochester Gen T Hargrave G. W. Savage T. J. Reynolds Mitchell Hargrave Savage Ohio Reynolds Connellsville Ill Atrce Lok Kentucky Springfield Chicago University George Herrizo Minnie Gant Candy Dextro Jocera & Druggists Singing Canary L. S. AYRES @ CO G. R. Stewart Company State and Deloss Sts Indiana Ave E. W. Crove H. Stone Vane B. Couchman Grand Opera E. Markel Security ‘Trust Tom Benton Wilkie Collins Kriel Alstributer Monument-place Hoth Ohlost Tice Hotel Cadillac Management Rooms soondUpmard Bonen OE NY. & Co
Search Courier

Search the Indianapolis Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Indianapolis Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication