Twin Dorothys and a photo shop in Hopetown
A narrator recalls jealousy over Dorothy Shepard and her cousin Reginald Pierce, then narrates moving scenes in Hopetown. The tale follows a former photographer who helps Mother Farley obtain a portrait for her long absent son, a wedding surprise, and the playful encounter with Dot and Oakley. Old-time ragtime chatter closes the piece, contrasting Civil War songs with contemporary tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie
Dot
Hal
Hopetown
Nell
Reginald Pierce
Dorothys
Ragtime’s Decline Shapes New Music Tastes
Ragtime music is waning in popularity though still sold, replaced by instrumental pieces like minuettes and gavottes. Songs such as The honeysuckle and the bee and Where the children used to play lead current taste, while syncopation shifts redefine the genre.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Digestive Relief
An advertisement proclaims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims quick relief, improved sleep and nerves, clearer skin, and the ability to eat freely after a tablet, with the product sold nationwide and a free booklet available from F A Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall
Mich
Is Color Line Drawn by New City Administration
Colored politicians denounce the new administration over a claimed color line in appointments. James B. Johnson, a white ward 3 inspector, was chosen over Jim Johnson, a colored ward 4 candidate, who may receive a lesser post in the city engineer's office. The health board job offers about $67.50 monthly, less than the engineer option, and Jim Johnson quit a higher paying furniture-job to accept the health board post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Johnson
Ward
Board of Health
Jim” Johnson
Ward 4
Health Board
Jim
Health Department
Durbin Supports Courts Standing as Kieth Awaits
Governor Durbin refused to state a position on capital punishment, saying he would stand by the courts unless a special reason exists. Kieth, under sentence to hang, was seen by Durbin and State Auditor Hart in Michigan City but not spoken to. Kieth and John Rinkard share a large room. Kieth appeared nervous and asked about the Supreme Court's action on his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kieth
Hart
Michigan City
John Rinkard
Supreme Court
County recorder race and prosecutor talk in county
Al Taffe, now turnkey at the police station, has long been a county figure and once sought the recorder’s post. He backs direct vote primaries. Other recorder hopefuls include Louis Akin and Bob Bryson. Prosecutor contenders discussed are John Ruckelshaus, Edwin B. Pugh, and John Spahr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Taffe
Louis Akin
Bob” Bryson
John Ruckelshaus
Edwin B. Pugh
Ruckelshaus
John Spahr
Hyde's Comedians and Park Dramas Headline Grand Week
Hyde's Comedians, a noted vaudeville act, headlines the Grand with a three day run. The Park features A Convict's Daughter followed by Wands across the Pacific as the Blaney play. Empire opens with Watson's American burlesquers for the first half of the week. Also promoting Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with practical home uses and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Watson
Notice of liquor license application by Isaac Cohn
The subscriber notifies voters in Tenthward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply at the December term 1901 to the Board of county commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons and allow consumption on the premises. The business location is a first floor room facing north on Washington street in a two story brick building on lot 1 in Renard's sub of outlet 8 in Indianapolis Indiana known as No 551 Washington st ward 10.
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Twelfth Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion Country
State of Indiana
River Ave
Bybee and Pratt
Indianapolis
Center
Marion County
Indiana
Moritz Eschenbach
Board of
County Commissioners
Washington St
Renard’s
Isaac Cohn
Eleventh Ward
Board of County Commissioners
Metzger and Robinson’s
Square
Louis Brown
Massachusetts Ave
Exchange Land Company
Outlet
Simon Goldsmith
Help Yourself to a Liner in The Suns Help Liners
Help liners advertised by office at 123 125 E Chiost with two phone numbers 880 and 880 offered to readers seeking assistance or information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohiost
Chiost
Voters seek liquor license for Pearl street business
The voters of the Tenth ward Center township Indiana apply to Marion county Board of commissioners at the December term 1901 for license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking allowed. The business is in a ground floor room of a two story brick building facing Pearl street between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets, lot 10 square 65 city of Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana known as No 17 BE Pearl st Ward 10. Frank A Heidrick.
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Tenth Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
State of
Indiana
Pearl St
Meridian
Pennsylvania Sts
Indianapolis
BE. Pearlst
Frank A, Heidrick
License Applications Listed for Indianapolis Wards
Voters in the Eleventh ward and Second ward of Center township seek licenses to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors. Brown requests a first floor room on lot 10 in Metzger Robinson’s subdivision, No 427 W Washington St. Goldsmith seeks a first floor room facing south on Massachusetts Ave No 922, in the Exchange Land subdivision, outlet 183.
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Ana Walker
M. Maurice Hutin
Palama Canal
Panama
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
Uncle Sam
M. Hutin
Panama Canal Company
United States
Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Dorothy Shepard
Dorothy
Shepard
Reginald
Mother Farley
Mr. Harry
Richard
Farley
Wulschner & Co
Carlin & Lennox’s
Maizy
Georgia
Bunker Hill
Gottschalk
Chopin
Beethoven
Gischal
Ron Cila Eet
Paul E. Hulsman
Optician
N. Meridian
I. M. Rowe
New City
Gov. Durbin
W. Wash. St
Our Grocery
Krell
Cincinnati
Carlin & Lennox
Market St
Circle and
Penn
Central Printing CO
Hyde
Hyde Company
SUN
Joiner-Kennedy Music CO
the Point
Mass. Ave
Penn. St
West Washington Street
National Furniture CO
J. J. Kyle
E. Chiest
Indiana Oil Tank Line
Oliver and
Hadley Ave
Ind
Tos. R. Adams
Jbusiness
Udses
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Vories
Usiness Collegee
Monument Place
Gregg System
Vonnegut
Acme
W. Merkel
Pennsylvania’ St
Garland
C. Koehring & Bro
Virginia Ave
the Sun
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