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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
8
In Vineland on March 17 the borough election stayed orderly as all candidates signed a pledge not to buy votes or alcohol. The plan, ridiculed at first, succeeded in keeping the campaign decently free of corruption and left everyone jubilant.
James W. Bryan 65 a veteran druggist died at his home 18 E Pratt st from typhoid fever after a three week illness. He had worked in the drug trade near Union station from 1860s to 1899 and then on E Enthist street. He and Dr George W Sloan were among the citys oldest pharmacists. Survived by widow and two children Mins Tulletts W Bryan and Hugh Bryan of Rockyford Cal funeral Tuesday at home with burial at Crown Hill.
Casper Orebaugh, president of the Muncie Street Railway employees union and motor man for Union Traction, recently filled the Anderson M. E. church pulpit. His sermon pleased the audience and he was asked to return. It is stated he will leave the motor for the pulpit. Orebaugh has long been a union labor leader and is a fluent speaker who had paid little attention to religion.
At a Fort Worth veterans camp meeting on Sunday a letter from Geo B Cortelyou secretary to the president was read denying a circulated report that the president said the civil war was fought to down anarchists. The note says the report has no foundation in fact.
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania the accidental overturn of an oil stove at Philip Flyte’s home set a fire that killed Mrs. Flyte and badly burned Mrs. Woolbert, a daughter. Fifteen people, mostly children, were in the house. all escaped except Mrs. Flyte who could not free herself.
Rev Joseph Chartrand declares divorce degrades women and endangers virtue at the Propylaeum to a Ladies' club audience. Armenian lecturer Cheenee gedzian argues religion outs Muslim rule and notes biblical reach over Turk rule. Rev J P Cowan laments city neglect of streets and sewers, urging better parks and viaducts. Rev Virgil Tevis links idleness to crime and urges parental vigilance. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup touted as a superior remedy priced at 25c.
An Indianapolis ad by WM. Burford promotes a Leoose Leaf price book with a flat opening and all sizes available. The listing emphasizes a comprehensive catalog for buyers seeking various leaf products at fixed prices.
Dr. Leopold Deutsch warns telephone users injure hearing by keeping the receiver to one ear. He notes initial sharpness from electric vibrations, then dulling due to overstimulation. Using both ears prevents trouble as one recovers while the other is used.
A new postage stamp system to be issued soon will remove Commodore Perry from the 91 cent stamp and replace it with Admiral Farragut. A 13 cent stamp is planned to fund postage and foreign letter registry. New colors sizes and designs will appear with birth and death dates printed under portraits. The ten cent special delivery will be orange. The current set includes Franklin on 1 cent, Washington on 2, Jackson on 3, Lincoln on 4, Grant on 5, Garfield on 6, Sherman on 8, Webster on 10, Clay on 11, Jefferson on 50, Perry on 91, Madison on $2, and Marshall on $5.
A Mobile and Ohio freight wreck north of Murphysboro on a Sunday night killed Shamtorsythe of Tupelo Mississippi. Three companions Dyson Manly and Smith were gravely hurt. Three Ava youths, put off by conductor Gilmore, vanished feared they reboarded train and may be crushed under cars. A defective drawhead caused the split and crash of the two train sections.
Evansville Indiana March 17 Mrs Mike Snitzer was thrown from a buggy by a runaway horse Sunday and fatally injured. The woman and her daughter were returning from church when the accident occurred.
Hayden Indiana March 17 Engineer John Cox died in a boiler explosion at Wohrer's sawmill Saturday. He leaves a wife and five children.
The Cincinnati centennial stirred talk as Col. Wilson reported Governor Beck ham of Kentucky was absent due to Judge Fulton injuring his foot while cutting corn. Rumors claimed ties to Durbin and ex Attorney General Taylor, but Wilson states the absence was due to the judge’s inflamed foot keeping him at home.
Fire caused 35000 dollars in damage on a Saturday night at Goodland Indiana destroying C E Burgess hardware store John Toyne grocery store the post office building the Goodland bank and Samuel Stine department store with rebuilding to start immediately Insurance covers losses Origin traced to an explosion in the hardware store In Rushville Indiana J W Pinnell planing mill burned Sunday Losses about 10000 with 3000 insured Origin unknown Mr Pinnell based in Indianapolis
In New York on March 17 a Dressmakers protective association meeting with 200 of 500 members present outlined spring styles. The skirt features a straight circular design with box plaits and scalloped edges, back fullness, and a small ruffe with hair cloth. The mandolin sleeve debuts, and fabrics include veiling, etamine, peau de crepe, canvas, and pale colors.
Stanis law Derringer, a Paterson candy merchant, pleaded guilty to assault and battery against Mary Farsons, 18. The court summoned her for details. she testified he invited her inside, offered candy, then kissed her as she tried to leave. Derringer was fined 235 and paid.
John B Veghte a six year old farmer from Franklin Park New Jersey died after laughing at breakfast Saturday morning. Bright remark caused a fit of laughter then he rose gasped and fell dead. Death attributed to paralysis of the brain.
In Hartford City Indiana 16 pupils fled from school No 10 Harrison township claiming illness and refusing to return. They are backed by their parents who say they dislike the teacher. Truant officer Beath threatens prosecutions if pupils do not return to class.
John Miller, 28, of Metamora, walked to the center of the high bridge over White River in Muncie on Sunday and leaped into the water. He reached the bank and said he did not know why he jumped. He is recovering but dazed.
Evansville Indiana March 17 authorities announce two week police court suspension as Police Judge Curry quarantines his home after his brother in law contracts smallpox and is moved to the pesthouse.
Alvin Coffin aged 58 longtime Center township assessor dies after a brief illness in Kokomo Indiana. He served twenty years in the post and his passing ends a lengthy civic career.
In St. Augustine Florida Mr and Mrs George A Gay attend society events with Miss Pauline Schellschmidt hosting the French club and Mrs Charles Gorsuch hosting the Woman's research club. Rev J Ross Stevenson and Mrs Stevenson travel to New York for a pastorate. A marriage occurs Monday noon between Miss Hariet Baumes and C R Houston at the bride's parents home 1902 College ave.
Milton Indiana March 17 E E Kester of Richmond will establish a new bank in Milton, marking a financial expansion for the community.
State federation of labor president E A Perkins is recovering. Local K of P lodges plan to send reps to the grand Pythian jubilee in Chicago on Thursday. Thomas McCarty, 65, was severely injured after being struck by a southbound Merrill and Illinois street car. Capital National Bank’s M B Wilenn predicts banks may unite to compete with express and postal money orders for small money order business.
Apache chief Geronimo, after ten years in captivity at Fort Sill, seeks release and citizenship. He pledges to act lawfully, having previously plotted to incite native uprisings from a Florida farm under tight surveillance with family and followers.
Samuel Jones known as the golden rule mayor of Toledo is reported seriously ill at Long Beach with pleurisy after delivering a banquet address. Telegrams say he is improving and friends expect several days for a full recovery.
William Rogers aged 18 of 5128 Henry street was crushed beneath a Vandalia switch engine Saturday night at Kentucky avenue. He tried to hurry across the tracks and jumped onto a moving engine pushing another. A sudden stop threw him under the wheels and he died at once.
Chicago report states Fletcher Dobyns of Harvard is the Republican candidate opposing Minnegan for alderman in the Twenty first ward. Born in Columbus in 1872 and a Harvard graduate of 1898, he is an attorney. May join Honore Palmer and Melville E. Stone Jr in local races.
A early Monday fire partially destroyed the St Catherine flat building on Grand Boulevard in Chicago. Twenty four families fled to the street as a gale blew through. George Pattum jumped from a third story window and was reported with injuries. Loss logs total seven thousand dollars.
Bedford Indiana report states Jos Borders, who claimed fame as a hypnotist, ordered burial six feet deep from Saturday to Monday. Water leaked into the coffin on Sunday necessitating an exhumation at 1 pm. he escaped suffocation but was forced to dig up the grave.
Harry G. Emerson 25 resigns from the West Springfield police after concluding a policeman cannot be a Christian. He cites liquor-law violations and questionable resorts ignored by authorities, despite reporting such transgressions after a year on the force. He is active in the Methodist church and serves as a Sunday officer.
The Juarez arena hosted the bloodiest bull fight as Fuentes and Mazzantimi, famed Spanish matadors, killed six bulls over three hours in front of about 10,000 spectators. Five horses died. Americans filled the crowd, women fainted, and some spectators booed the violent display.
Severe wind on Saturday night unroofed the Rushville post office and caused additional damage, with losses estimated at $700. In Brownstown several small buildings were damaged and the boiler room at the strawboard works was wrecked.
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