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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
3
In New Albany Indiana on May 5 preacher F A Lester visited a dying typhoid patient. After treating the youth the man slept six hours and woke much improved. Lester claims personal magnetism cured him, not supernatural power.
Marshal Sam Robinson pursued a stranger described from Kenya Ohio as a horse thief. The man resisted arrest near VeVay and fled after shots were exchanged. no injuries reported.
Dr. K Poling of Portland Ind was shot in the hip by John Speaker formerly of Portland. Speaker visited Delphos with Poling gone from town Poling later returned and exchanged places with Speaker in his home Poling and Mrs Speaker were fined heavily for improper conduct the woman has begun divorce proceedings
Milo Harlan, brother to Buck and Charles Harlan, once sought by authorities for counterfeiting, reappears in Kokomo wearing a sergeant’s uniform and a Manila service discharge. He had fled to avoid arrest, was wounded twice, and promoted for bravery in the Fourteenth Regulars at Manila. The Harlans are kin to the Hawkins brothers, linked to city marshal Shelly’s death and a Shelbyville lynching years ago.
In Evansville Indiana on May 5 miners heard from National secretary Pierce and committeemen Dilcher and Kennedy. The officials advised against compromise and the Sunny Side operators faced pressure over a signable wage scale while refusing to rehire 30 discharged men deemed extras from the cold season.
Evansville police report two thousand five hundred eighty dollar life insurance from Mary Storck remains unspent. investigators believe she lent the money to a lover, who remains at large, as the case develops.
Miss Ida McIntosh a Hoagland teacher on a Fort Wayne bike ride was chased by a blue racer. She kept a rapid pace and fainted at her father's doorstep. The snake climbed a cherry tree before being killed. it measured six feet long.
In Rensselaer Indiana on May 5 George E Marshall editor of the Republican filed an affidavit against Frank E Babcock editor of the Democrat charging criminal libel. The action stems from charges against county officials.
Samuel Julian of Rochester is dead. May 11 reports Dr J Mathes of Sullivan and John Reiff of Williamsport died in a two story fall. Alma Thurman missing in Anderson. A hailstorm near Waiter ford drops walnuts. Bedford stone cutters win 40 cent hourly wage. Nineteenth Indiana reunion planned. Wabash College faculty to play the senior class. Concordia Fort Wayne votes 7000 to synod. Large steamer navigation on the Wabash suspended for summer. Political and local notices include Y P S C E meeting in Darlington and a mission encounter in Anderson.
A Burlington diocese envoy Bishop Michaud writes in praise of Paine's celery compound. He cites hospital use at Fanny Allen Hospital and Mount St. Mary's Academy, mentions household experience, and notes clergy endorsements. The endorsement highlights the product's efficacy and accessibility for all readers.
A mixed Indiana roundup reports a Terre Haute gas refund plan of 50 percent on overcharges, a Blackford County cat raising a rabbit brood, Earlham College field day and a Miami University contest, a decomposed body near Laporte misidentified, evangelist James Small drawing crowds in Des Moines, a Fidelity Savings Union liquidation in Richmond, and jail for Everett Sheek in Mitchell. Also noted are railway investment in Seymour, a fraud case in Tipton county, a two-bodied poultry curiosity, a historic 1833 log barn in Bartholomew county, Marion Soldiers Home rail safety enforcement, gypsy camp fortunes affecting La Porte men, Maggie Bond reclaiming her child, and efforts to save EH Fisher in Lewistown from hanging with a new trial. Vandalia’s double tracking and gasoline engines projected to meet competition pending franchise approval.
Report from Buffalo Girl's parade shows crowds along the curb as Rough Riders from around the world gather. A nervy big man and a quick-wristed follower push through two women and a baby to secure front-line space. The procession features Indians with feathered regalia and Roosevelt's Rough Riders, eliciting strong enthusiasm from onlookers.
Tish commissioner Sweeney with Attorney-von Taylor shifts a fish law interpretation claiming sales are open to fishing during May and June. The contested section reads may not take catch or kill any fish in any way by any device in those months, creating uncertainty over permitted activities during late spring.
Judge Allen has not chosen the seven county council members yet. Districts 1 through 4 are defined by townships with districts 1 Pike Washington Lawrence. district 2 Warren Franklin Perry. district 3 Decatur Wayne. district 4 Center. Three at large seats likely to be filled from Indianapolis, giving the city a fair majority. appointments await in 12 days.
Frank De Hass was acquitted by a criminal court jury on his robbery charge after pleading insanity. He claimed memory loss of the Blackford Street bridge hold up while Dr. W. B. Fletcher testified to his insanity. Judge Alford ordered the sheriff to hold him for relocation or employment.
Factory inspector McAhee appoints David TV Specs Vincennes woodworker Harvey Richards Muncie ironworker and Miss May Robinson Lafayette stenographer as deputies. Richards is McAhee's brother in law while Gov Mount opposed the appointments for some time. This completes the vacancies created by the last legislature.
Woodruff place again stirs annexation talk as civic matters unfold. Rev. I G Parish plans to address the courts. Railway mail clerks convention draws 100 delegates to Indianapolis on June 7 with speakers from Madison and beyond.
In a Springfield Springfield district sermon Rev George F Seymour argues dancing is not inherently evil. money, lascivious acts, and improper plays may be. He asserts music, drama, or money are not inherently condemned, but dancing may fit the same critical category at times.
Mrs Henry Severin and Mrs Foughman plan a trip to Germany while Robert Keller hosts a gentlemen card party Thursday. The Misses Taggart host a Thursday luncheon at their Pa home for Mrs Ed Wern and guests. Mrs A P Stanton will receive informally Monday for daughter in law Mrs Almus Ruddell. Mrs W Cushing and daughter visit former parents in Indianapolis. Persimmon brigade chairwoman hosts Wednesday at Mrs Thomas Hanna’s in Irvington. William A Stilwell and Miss Bernice Morrison wed Tuesday in Lafayette. The groom directs Lafayette Y M C A activities and once worked at the Indianapolis Sentinel. The bride is a violinist. They will reside in Lafayette. The piece ends by touting Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure.
A historical notice recalls a nurse associated with Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup offering care and remedies in a period column. The item highlights the era's medical practices and household remedies, reflecting common maternal and child care roles.
Train note shows quickest route from Indianapolis to Denver via Peoria division 6 leaving Sundays at 7 25 am and arriving next morning. Mentions one Union depot at Peoria and bicycles with prices 29 25 930 40 50 60 65. Contact E Washington Staloe Agency for details and times.
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