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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
6
Hetta Hum of Marion Indiana alleges she was imprisoned for a week by J E Ellis a traveling man in St Louis and coerced into marriage. She then escaped and sought divorce aided by J E Sutton of Virginia. The judge denied the divorce and her husband allegedly fired on the sheriff after a pursuit toward St Louis.
Harvey Clark, 21, was found shot in the head north of Richmond on Wednesday and told police of an assassination attempt. Authorities doubt the story, citing evidence suggesting he may have attempted self harm due to a troubled love affair.
C A DeHaven, newly elected senator, will petition the governor to pardon William Flemming who was imprisoned twelve years ago for the killing of Grant county Sheriff Robert Jones.
Goshen Indiana reports David May a dwarf newsdealer missing a week has been located in Peru Indiana. He says he was temporarily deranged and his sister was prostrated by his disappearance. A relative has gone to fetch him.
In Anderson Indiana on November 6 prominent manufacturers from Anderson and nearby gas belt towns completed the organization of the Manufacturers mining and fuel company with a capital stock of 250000 dollars. The aim is to secure fuel at the lowest possible price.
Joseph Minor of Milford shot himself after writing a note warning others against liquor. He was 35 and left a widow and five children in Columbus, Indiana, where the tragedy occurred on Wednesday.
Elkhart physicians report Miss Lulu Barney, victim of Dr Harry Gulmyer’s jealousy, is expected to recover from injuries as details of the case unfold.
Frankton Indiana Nov 6 George Wethereld while shooting at fish in Pipe creek accidentally shot his leg the ball lodged in the knee joint resulting in a serious wound.
In Dublin Indiana on November 6 B T Nelson joined a Nelson family reunion near Greenfield with five brothers and three sisters gathering for the first time in 24 years.
Rushville Indiana reports the burial of Congress man Watson's little daughter on Wednesday afternoon. The floral offerings were elaborate reflecting the community response to the tragedy.
Scattered items from several towns include Peru opening a new opera house on Monday night. Brazil reports a fatal train accident involving Robert Fields, 45, with others noting local business openings and minor incidents such as a fall in Rensselaer and a purse loss in Bloomfield.
A long list of brief notices across Indiana towns reports a new broom factory venture with $10000 stock, fires destroying barns and offices, marriages including Franklin and Watson, deaths from accidents and illness, legal actions, and municipal notes such as mortgage loans and new bank organization. Names include Pendleton New Ross Centerville Camden Orlean Connersville Muncie Greencastle Columbus Peru Lafayette Anderson Wabash Rushville Evansville Fairmount Vincennes Huntington Culver Dana Morristown and more.
W M Northcott, secretary of the boys department, leads a project to fit two YMCA boys rooms with tasteful furnishings, games tables, and periodicals to stimulate spirit. One room highlights open-air life with sports and relics while the other offers a quieter literary vibe.
A famed doctor-chemist at Altenheim Medical Dispensary claims a compound grows hair on bald heads overnight. He offers free trial packages to all who write with a two-cent stamp for postage. The notice cites thousands of cures and guarantees restoration for age, sex, or condition.
A plan expands boy membership to ages 10 to 40 through a clubroom program. Rooms to be open after school, Saturdays, and vacation days, totaling 30 hours weekly. Estimated fit up cost is 225 dollars. aim is January 1 opening. Committee includes Dr B A Brown Rev W M Tippy Rev F O Meek and W B Farmer. The educational department reports over 20 more enrollees than last year.
John M. Gibson a Cincinnati millionaire wed nurse Cecelia Wolfe at the Battery Park hotel in Asheville North Carolina as he lay in bed said to be near death. A justice of the peace performed the ceremony with the bride present.
Thousands suffer skin misery from eczema and itching and seek relief. Miss Emma Mann testifies that after trying many remedies she found Dean's Ointment gave immediate relief and fully removed the complaint with continued use. Sold by Henry J. Huder's drug store in Indianapolis and by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
In Providence R I Miss Alice Wolfe and Sister attend as Mr Gibson recalls engagement formed in Saratoga a year earlier. He, ill since the Windsor fire that killed his first wife, pleads for a nuptial to name his bride as he dies. ceremony occurs as he dies.
New York guests gathered at 611 Ninth Ave to mark the wooden wedding of blind musicians Mr. and Mrs. Joan Baker. Invitations reached blind asylums and attendees brought wooden kitchen gifts while sharing light humor about their blindness.
Photographs and a $2.00 special advertise dental services and car routes. Clark at 116 N Silat, I W Sleeping and Chair Cars between Indianapolis and Springfield. Indiana Dental College on Delaware and Chr... promotes patient care from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for all dental work.
Denison, at 1717 College Avenue, promotes baby photos by the yard with contact via two listed phones. A barber shop offers the best and latest style and compressed air. Special rates to commercial people. Union Station Dining Hall mentioned.
A brief ad note lists SUN liners at six words for 25 cents each, with two phone numbers 880 and office at 121-123 East Ohio Street.
John E. Clough a Pearl Street painter was heating water for a bath over a small oil stove when it exploded. He grabbed the blazing stove and ran downstairs burning his hands and clothing. He was taken to Greeley hospital and will recover.
The Omega Odorless Gas Stove is touted as a revolutionary appliance for gas heating and sanitation. It claims to achieve perfect combustion by thorough mixing of gas with air and to sterilize while using at least 45 cubic feet of air per cubic foot of gas. Exhibited and for sale by a presenter seeking to demonstrate its economy and reliability.
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