Kidney Remedy Swamp-Root Featured in Ad Copy
An old newspaper snippet promotes Swamp-Root as a kidney remedy. The ad quotes a testimonial style claim and mentions Warner Scott in connection with the product.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1902
Page
2
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief in 1890s Ad
An old advertisement recounts a woman’s recovery from presumed stomach cancer to full health after using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root kidney remedy. The plea urges readers to request a free sample by mail and to seek the product from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Kilmer & CO
Binghamton
N. Y
Swamp-Root
Labatt
Victims of Murder Trial Seek $75,000 Against Rail Line
Michael Curtin Rob Fleming and Roy Sayers who were acquitted of Edgar Davidson murder plan a $75,000 damage suit against the Pennsylvania railroad company. Leading witness Frank Borencil and Chief detective Stoll are parties to the suit. Senator Agnew prepared the complaint. Davidson allegedly died in a train incident. In Greensburg Morgan L Miers is granted a divorce with child custody and $100 yearly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Michael Curtin
Rob Fleming
Roy Sayers
Edgar Davidson
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Frank Borencil
Stoll
Pennsylvania Road
Agnew
Carson
Davidson
Indictment Returns Murder Charge in Indiana Case
Noblesville March 11 The grand jury indicted William Fodrea for murder in the first degree alleging he killed John E Baey a miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville, Ind
William Fodrea
John E. Baey
Infanticide Charge Shocks Huntington Community
Mrs Hmeline Taylor aged 79 and her daughter Elizabeth Snyder 41 are charged with infanticide after a cheese box with a infant’s body was found in a nearby creek. Myra Snyder is critically ill and said to be a township charge with children in an orphan’s home. Sympathy is expressed for Mrs Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Hmeline Taylor
Elizabeth Snyder
Art
Myra. Snyder
Ahs
Judge Overrules New Trial in Manslaughter Case
Peru Indiana March 11 Judge Cox overruled the motion for a new trial in the Charles Neatherly manslaughter case. He will serve an indeterminate sentence at the Jeffersonville reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Cox
Charles Neatherly
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Claypool Sues Wabash for 20000 Damages
A. L. Claypool of Springfield Ohio sues the Wabash railroad for twenty thousand dollars claiming injury after being thrown from the steps of a train in Covington Indiana on March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Ind
A. L. Claypool
Springfield
The
Wabash Railroad
James Rowan Sues Big Four for 20000 Over Assault Claim
James Rowan sues the Big Four railroad for 20000 claiming he was seriously assaulted by a brakeman. The suit filed in Majon Indiana seeks damages and rests on the alleged assault incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj.on
Ind
James Rowan
Big Four Railroad Company
Bolds Must Whack Up Four Thousand Two Hundred
Portland Indiana March 11 Judge Smith rules ex county treasurer Daniel P Bolds and his bondsmen must return four thousand two hundred dollars collected but not turned into the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolds
Portland
Ind
Queer Murder Case at Covington House
Nell McKenzie a white woman with two brothers visited Z. M. Covington’s home Sunday night. Covington awoke as the woman stabbed him in the back several times while his wife slept. The three suspects are in jail and give no explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, & .C
Nell McKenzie
White
Z. M. Covington
Covington
Fire Chief Warns Wires Endanger Firemen in City Alleys
Fire chief advocates urgent liability and better wiring as he cites downtown alleys Court Street and Pearl Street as a dangerous tangle of electrical wires. He warns exposed conductors after fires and the risk to firefighters when water meets live lines. He criticizes telephone companies for poor initial wiring and questions alley status under franchise law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coots
Court-st
Pear-st
Nes
Jones
Indicted servant Annie Lange found responsible for boy’s death
Coroner Schwab issues verdict in Cincinnati case. Annie Lange, a Indiana servant at the Whittaker home, hanged Russell Whittaker, 5, in January and attempted suicide by gas after the act. The coroner finds her mentally irresponsible at the time and records her hospitalization for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Annie Lange
Russell
W. H. Whittaker
Schwab
Whittaker
Indiana
Alfred Bett Reports Cecil Rhodes in Grave Condition
London dispatch says Alfred Bett received a telegram stating Cecil Rhodes is in extremely grave condition and creating great anxiety. The message notes Rhodes’ ongoing illness and concern over his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alfred Bett
Cecil Rhodes
Testimony Praises Pyramid Pile Cure from Paris Texas
A Paris Texas woman recounts suffering from bleeding piles for three years and finding relief after using Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills. She reports rapid improvement, walking four blocks within a week and being well in three weeks. The letter endorses the remedy and notes its price of 60 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tex
Memphis
Texas
Sallie A. Hearndon
Rheumatism Cure Claim Offers Six Bottles via Mail
An advertisement by Dr. Shoop from Racine Wisconsin promises to cure rheumatism at any stage without drugs, offering six bottles with a risk free price of $5.50 if cured. It claims thousands cured, 39 of 40 paying after successful results, and asks readers to mail for an order and a medicine book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Ballot Box Dispute Delays Primary Booth Use
County commissioners deny Republicans use of county election booths for the March 14 primary. Chairman Elliott denounces the ruling while warning of private polling to avoid damage claims. Meanwhile the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concert Monday drew a good audience and applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
March 14 Primary Winds Up County Contest
The piece describes expected outcomes in the March 14 primary with brewing interests backing Frank McCray and Ford Alford factions vying for county prosecutor and treasurer seats. It notes Seguin’s colored vote strength and candidate strategies including Norman Green and Granville Wright. It discusses ballot printing, watchers at polling places, and crowded election rooms with 78 county and 47 township contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Green
Green
Granville
Wright
Levy Bros
Ellett
New Question of Law in Missouri Murder Trial
Albert Walker aged and with white hair goes on trial for murder in Maryville Missouri March 11. He had previously been convicted of felonious assault for shooting Owen Logan of Arkke, and after serving part of the sentence, Logan died. The case raises a constitutional question about double jeopardy never before ruled in Missouri courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Albert Walker
Owen Logan
Arkee
This County
Logan
Walker
Missouri
United States
Accident Injures Man In Domestic Scuffle
Louis Barbour of 3 North East Street was shot in the breast during a struggle with his stepson on Monday. The weapon discharged by accident. the wound is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Barbour
N. East St
Gimes
Jail Floor Collapses at Shelby County Jail
A steel section failed from the fourth floor of the Shelby County jail in Memphis injuring Pauline McClennan who died from the accident and seriously injuring Pink York on the second floor. The cause is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Shelby County
Pauline McClennan
Pink York
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine for Cold Cure
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes that all druggists will refund the money if the cure fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Throat and Lung Physician Listing
Catarrh throat and lung trouble advised to consult free Dr. Jordan. Office now at corner Delaware and Market room 60 Baldwin block third floor. Take elevator on Delaware Street stairway Delaware or Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Delaware and Market
Baldwin Block
Delaware St
Delaware Or Market
Indiana Dental College Ad In the Sun
An 19th century ad announces the Indiana Dental College at 8 W Cor Delaware and Ohio streets. It states hours from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. and invites patients for all kinds of dental work. It also mentions a photograph studio at 142 & Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Dental College
W. Cor
Delaware and
Ohio-ets
Fire Negligence Blamed After Large Loss in Kenwood–Thirtieth St Area
A fire at 221 Kenwood Ave and adjacent properties caused about 1200 dollars in damage. Fire alarm was turned in but engine-house response was delayed as horses from No. 44 near Kenwood Ave and Thirtieth St were miles away being shod in a blacksmith shop. Citizens condemn the delay while fire chief cites horse shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwoodave
Kenwood Ave
Gays
College bids body for dissecting room from Miss Maude Smith
East Tennessee medical college received an offer from Miss Maude Smith of Massillon Ohio to sell her body for its dissecting room This comes two weeks after a similar offer by Etta May Kennedy a local young woman was reported by the same college in Knoxville Tenn March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
East Tennessee Medical College
Maude Smith
Massillon
Etta May Kennedy
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Says 35 Cent Cure
An old advertisement asserts that the Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cold and Grip Cure cost 35 cents and require that the name appear on every box. It markets the product as a celebrated remedy for colds and grip.
Post Binders Transfer Binders Order Blank Holders
Post Binders transfer binders and order blank holders offered by WM. B. Burford of Indianapolis Indiana. The notice presents a merchandising item list for office supply needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. B. Burford
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis, Ind
California Oregon Excursions by Chicago Union Pacific line
Daily through service on the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern line with first class Pullman and tourist sleeping cars to California and Oregon. Personal excursions from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland depart Tuesdays and Thursdays with lowest rates and shortest travel times. Inquiries to local ticket agents or N M Breeze 435 Vine Street Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Union Pacific & Northwestern Line
California
Oregon
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
N. M. Breeze
Cincinnati
Illustrated history book on northwest settlement offered
Handsomely illustrated 115 page book with half tone engravings of Black Hawk Sitting Bull Red Cloud and other chiefs plus ten colored map plates tracing tribal locations back to 1600. Custer’s battleground noted. a valued historical contribution and a must for libraries. Price 25 cents postpaid to W B Kniskern Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northwest
Black Hawk
Sitting Bull
Red Cloud
Custer
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Northwestern Railway publishing colorful travel guides for free distribution
The Chicago and North-Western Railway offers free postage paid publications to any address. The catalog includes California Illustrated, Hunting and Fishing, Wisconsin and Milwaukee guides, opportunities for business, copper and iron locations, Illinois and Iowa maps, and a history of Indian tribes. The Indian The Northwest is 50 cents, a U. S. Wall Map is 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western R'y
California
Colorado
Wisconsin
Chi- Crbo
Milwaukee
Illinois
Toowa
Northwest
W. B. Kniskern
G. P
T. A
Chicago
Fifth Ave
Dr Haynes Killed by Northbound Streetcar in Indianapolis
Dr. John R. Haynes a 79 year old prominent homeopathic physician of Indianapolis died after being struck by a northbound Wiinols streetcar in front of his home on Illinois Street shortly after 7 p m He was carried several feet and died on his front porch He left his wife Miss Mary Ladd of Cincinnati who died two years earlier in a stair fall No children survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Haynes
N. Wiinolsst
Homeopathic School of Physicians
Indianapolis
Haynes
Mary Ladd
Cincinnati
Labor union fundraising plan for temple purchase
John F. White told the Central labor union that a one cent assessment on all organized labor members would raise funds to buy the house and lot to be sold by ticket for a union labor temple. E. J. Collins reported that troubles with the Meyer overall factory have been satisfactorily settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. White
Central Labor Union
Organized Labor
Union Labor Temple
E. J. Collins
Meyer Overall
Beaks Ace to Save Money at Indianapolis Paint Firm
Skimming brushes bought to cut costs at Indianapolis Paint and Color Company on Massachusetts Avenue. Dr George A Sigler removed to Newton Claypool Ridg third floor room aT. E. Reese, Dentist removed to room 44 Newton Claypool Building. Also notices for burial vaults and dyeing firms appear among ledger ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
Massachusetts-are
George A. Sigler
Newton Claypool
Ridg
E. E. Reese
Newton Claypool Building
Photogram Service Ad by Wilhite and Holloway
Local photographic firm Wilhite and Holloway offer photogram services at 237 North Penn Street, one block north of Denison hotel. They guarantee customer satisfaction with quality pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhite & Holloway
N. Penn.st
Denison Hotel
On Sale: A High Grade 5c Cigar at First Class Drug Stores
A high grade cigar priced at five cents is offered at First Class Drug Stores. C W Kiel is listed as the distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kiel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warner Scott
Vinton
Iowa
Gertrude Warner Boott
Dr. Kilemer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Indiianapolis
Daily Sun
Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Taylor
Miers
Greensburg, Ind
Morgan L. Miers
Fodrea
Neatherly
Pen
Cincinnati _Engquirer
Fremont Alford
Frank McCray
Alford
John
Edward
R. Seguin
Fred K. Shepard
C. J. Clark
Shepard
Seguin
Clark
Fred Shepard
Oliver P. Ensley
Ensley
Ed J. Robison
Robison
Charles Krauss
O. P. Ensley
Lyman Jones
Peter Wright
Court House
Stetzman
Gibson
L.S. Ayres
Illinois ST
Try Merchants
Union Station
Barber Supply Co
Ohto-st
Auto Storage and Repair Com
Ohio Ster
Charles F
Okey Burial Vault Co
Lawbidg
Henry Karstadt
Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co
Mass.ave
U. N. Ist
General
Worth
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