The Finest Rugs in Indianapolis Worth Noted Prices
A detailed look at Oriental rugs explains origins from Persia India and Turkey and the craft of Kermanshahs Kazaks and Ghiordes. It notes dyeing secrets vegetable dyes versus aniline, market values in Indianapolis, and collectors like Charles Q. Jones with rare pieces such as a golden camelshahr rug.
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Cashmere
Mohammed
Mecca
Persia
South Kensington Museum
Indianapolis
Orient
Charles Q. Jones
Thirteenth St
Mr. Jones
Nervous Exhaustion Confidence in A. W. Chase Nerve Pills
Mrs J Taylor of Indianapolis reports Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills restored nerves strength and steadiness and stopped heart failure attacks. Pills sell for 50c a box through Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Portrait and signature of A W Chase appear on each package.
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Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A. W. Chase
M. D
Floyd County Home of Giants Numbers Indiana Giants
Floyd County Indiana hosts ten people classified as giants led by Chauncey Rose Moreland who weighs about 450 pounds and his wife around 350. David Bowman Kellar grows to 406 pounds at 32 with a 11 shoe size and is a justice of the peace. Other large residents include Minnie Kleer 210 pounds, William Cook 375, Logan Reeves near 300, John J Lyons 285, Henry H Kelly 300, Dr. George H Cannon 360, and Mrs Lida Greycraft at 550 pounds deceased. Big John Williams in Clark county stands seven feet five inches and 325 pounds.
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Chauncey Rose Moreland
Indiana
Moreland
David Bowman Kellar
Georgetown Township
Kellar
Minnie Kleer
Joseph Kleer
William Cook
Logan Reeves
New Albany
John J. Lyons
Westend
Henry H. Kelly
Tallyhe Exchange
George H. Cannon
Lida Greycraft
United States
George Murger
Middle Fork
Clark County
William Dietrick
John Williams
Indianapolis Hosts Vast Oriental Rug Collection
A citywide survey highlights Mrs. George F. Adams owning the largest and most valuable oriental rug collection in Indianapolis. Notable pieces include a 1200 to 1500 dollar Kermanshah in Mrs. J. N. Carey’s drawing room and rugs from Iran aged up to 350 years. Numerous residents including Dr. Brayton and Mrs. L. A. Kinsey hold prized pieces, reflecting a decade long rug fad and spirited rivalry.
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Indianapolis
George F. Adams
Adams
J. N. Carey
C. A. Kenyon
Brayton
William Jillson
Dr. Taylor
William Scott
L. S. Ayres
L. H. Levey
Baptism by White Lick Creek Draws Curious Crowd
In Plainfield Indiana seven women face a swift, murky White Lick Creek to join Rev Johnson's church through baptism. Elder Stewart attempted to mark safety posts but the current swept them away, delaying the ceremony amid a mixed crowd on a sunlit Sunday morning.
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African Methodist Church
White Lick Creek
John
Stewart
Johnson
Fiock
National Road Bridge
Dawn Hangs Over Prisoner as He Makes Escape
A prisoner faces a dawn execution but secretly frees himself with a file hidden by a devoted ally. He kills the guard and escapes, aided by a loyal girl who meets him at a forest edge with two horses. The colonel’s planned public ceremony is thwarted by the daring breakout and chase through the night.
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Scaffola
Bids Opened on $16000 East Michigan Block Paving Job
The works board opened bids Monday for the East Michigan block paving project totaling $16,000. Kreodone Hoosier Construction Co. offered the lowest bid on the project while McGee & Co. of St. Louis and Geo. Peter quoted lower bids for ordinary creosote oil. The bids were referred to the city engineer for review.
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E. Michigan St
Works Board
Hoosier Construction Company
McGee & Co., St. Louis
Geo. Peter
Hoosier Company
Lockman Seeks To Stay In Office If Four Justices Elected
Justice William 8 Lockman argues he may remain in office for 22 months more if only four center township justices are chosen next fall. He says he cannot be compelled to retire under the law, though he is not eager to hold on, while five justices now exist and Republicans nominated five candidates.
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William 8. Lockman
Lockman
Mount
Woman Sentenced for Poisoning Soldier Vows to Starve
Jennifer Ashcraft sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for poisoning Edward Lambert, a Philippine soldier, declares she will starve rather than serve time. The item includes an advertisement urging Hood's Sarsaparilla for fatigue and a barber shop note at Knox's on Meridian and Washington streets.
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Louisville
Jennife Ashcraft
Edward Lambert
Wanted Plasterers Savings on Skimming Brushes
Classified notice from Indianapolis Paint and Cole Company at 240 to 248 Massachusetts Avenue seeking plasterers to buy skimming brushes to save money.
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Indianapolis Paint and Cole Company
Massachusetts Ave
Round Trip Fare Notice Within 150 Miles
Via C H and D Ry announces one fare for a round trip within 150 miles. Tickets sold May 2 and May 30 with final limit on May 31.
Round Trip Fare Offer Within 150 Miles
Tickets go on sale May 2 and May 30 with final limit May 2. The one fare covers round trips under 150 miles.
Train Special From Indianapolis To Terre Haute
A special train will depart Indianapolis at 7 35 a m for Terre Haute and return leaving Terre Haute at 7 30 a m The fare is 100 to Terre Haute and 75 cents to Greencastle and return 75c
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Indianapolis Union Station
Aurora
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Louisville
Fourteenth-st
Madison
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