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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

6

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Prove Popular Cure

Advertorial claim for Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the nationwide sin remedy. Testimonials from Reltiger of Covington Ky and Mrs Jerome Ellison Wheeling WV praise the product for curing head and throat catarrh, with benefits for children and daily use. Full-sized packs sell for fifty cents at druggists. free book offered.

Stuart Reltiger Covington Jerome Ellison Wheeling A. Stuart, Co Marshall, Mich Alma Mich Ceahein

Kind-hearted Jerseyites Aid Vineland Women with New Horse

In Vineland New Jersey a frail horse drawn wagon carried two women from Rosenay. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals intervened but locals gathered funds to buy a new horse feed and gear. A livery committee secured a replacement horse and supplies and the women mixed sobs with smiles.

Vineland N. J Twon Rosenayn Society For the Prevention of Cruelty

Shirt worn by Charles I brings high price at auction

London vendors report a silk shirt linked to Charles I sold for two hundred and ten guineas at Stevens auction rooms. The garment, described as historical, fetched about $1,100, reflecting its significance despite the steep sum.

Stevens Charles I

Reverend struck by city editor in Cleveland office

The Rev Roderick, East-end Baptist pastor, was assaulted by Charles Lancaster city editor in the Press office. After the preacher demanded a denial and correction of a statement, Lancaster punched him, grabbed his neck, and threw him down the office stairs.

Rev. Roderick Cleveland, .C Roderick Preas Charles Lancaster Lancaster

Johnson and Henry Tied in Cumberland Snowslide Marital Tale

Graf ton Frederick Johnson of Meadows Idaho married Alice Victor Henry of Great Cacapon West Virginia in Cumberland after a perilous journey blocked by a deadly snowslide. Johnson gave 20 head of horses and a 60 acre ranch as a wedding gift. Their meeting began with a matrimonial advertisement and they soon departed for Idaho.

Cumberland Grafton Frederick Johnson Meadows Idaho Alice Victor Henry Great Cacapon W. Va Johnson

Ada Rehan Rushes to Britain to Bypass Quarantine

Miss Ada Rehan arrived on the Philadelphia and stayed with Hon. Mrs. Eric Barring ton, wife of Lord Salisbury's private secretary. A new board of trade rule requires six months quarantine for imported dogs, prompting her to depart New York just before the law. After London season she will retreat to a lake district cottage and plans to resume acting after a six month ban if a suitable role appears.

London Ada Rehan Philadelphia Eric Barrington Lord, Salisbury Board of Trade

Woman drops scuttle on intruder in Middletown

Mrs Horace Paddock, nursing her measles stricken daughter Florence, replenished a stove and heard a creak. She dropped the scuttle on an intruder on the stairs, stunning him and forcing him to flee, with jewelry later found stolen from another house.

Middletown Horace Paddock Florence Burstar

Mayor's Son Rescued After Poison Tablet Incident

In Indianapolis, Mayor Bookwalter’s young son nearly swallowed four headache tablets. The mayor grabbed the boy and forced a finger down his throat, saving him. The boy is alive and well. The piece also recounts comic tales from William J. Mather of a Turkish bathhouse about a Philippines veteran and a generous soldier.

William J. Mather W.washington-St Mather Philippines Indianapolis

Mother locks boy with handcuffs for hours

In Jersey City Mary Devine bound her 11 year old son with hand cuffs around his ankles tied him to a chair and confined him in a dark room for hours after he stayed out late neighbors learned of the incident and forced her to release him the child reported he was not fed during captivity.

Jersey City N. J Mary Devine

Smallpox Patient Earns Pay at Camden Hospital

Camden March 20 A recovered smallpox patient George Welsh once a tramp who sought lodging at City Hall was found to have smallpox. He worked at the Isolation hospital earning five dollars weekly, proving reliable and stating he will not take salary until the city needs him. Before illness he was jailed for vagrancy at Mount Holly.

Camden N. J George Welsh J F. Leavitt Welsh Leavitt Mount Holly

Letter Found Hidden Since 1878 Reaches Heir

Thornton A. Niven of Monticello received a letter mailed in August 1878 to his late father General A C Niven. Written by Mrs Lucy Hoge Irwin, it had uncanceled stamps. The Shelbyville Kansas postmaster enclosed it to Monticello explaining it slipped behind a partition in the post office and was found now, 24 years later.

Middletown M. Y Thornton A. “Niven Monticello A. C. Niven Shelbyville Kan Lucy Hoge Irwin

Bearded Woman in Montague Buried in Skirts

Theodore Pettit, 60, who wore women's clothes since age 18 and was believed to be female, died after a life as a bearded woman in a Montague area farm. His widow and mother reportedly coerced his dressing to avoid draft, he later returned to male dress but preferred skirts, and was buried in skirts per his request. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as restoring appetite and vitality.

Utica Montague Lewis County Theodore Pettit Antietam Michigan Peard Montague Farm

Buffalo Calf Born at Central Park Menagerie

New York report says a baby buffalo arrived at the Central Park zoo on Tuesday, boosting the herd to five. Mother and calf are reported to be doing well.

Central Park

Local classified notices and requests from early Indianapolis listings

A mix of dental service removal notice and various classified requests. Entries mention E. E. Reese a dentist, room move in Newton Claypool Building, photography studio at 1228 Illinois Street, binder transfers and blank holders, Wm. B. Burford seeking plasterers in Indianapolis, and a photography guarantee from Platinum Portraits. Additional names Wilhite Holloway and Denison Hotel nearby.

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