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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1902

Page

2

Turmoil at Trinity Church as woman distraught during sermon

At Holy Trinity Church in New York a mourning woman rose from her pew during Rev. J Parks sermon on divorce and fell to her knees at the altar. Ushers assisted her as she fainted and was revived in the rectory before leaving with her sister. The service continued with evident emotion among the congregation.

Trinity Church New-York York Trinity Episcopal Church Lergyman Hev. J. . Parks Sheen Dr. Parks

Professor's will to fund Cornell legacy

Ont Ont Nov 17 Prof Gold th will provide be given to Cornell university. He says no matter what happens to his brain or body after death he is fine with it. Camden N J Nov 17 Paul In Woodward's brain sold to pay murder trial expenses for Coffin and Jennings. Scientists say his brain possessed high scientific value and his parents were distantly related.

Smith Cornell University Prof. Goldth

Views of Hoosier Life Sermon Proposes Marriage Licensing Board

In En, Ind on November 17 Rev W P Pearce of First Baptist urged a marriage license system with a five member board to review applications before granting licenses. He cited rising suits and public criticism over hasty marriages. Hart County circuit court saw 102 cases under review this year, two thirds granted, with one trial ending in disagreement on conviction.

Ind First Baptist Ikhart

Kokomo to consider steam and hot water plant franchise

G. J. Marott of Arkport? will ask Kokomo city council at night for a franchise to build a steam and hot water plant in the city and for an extension of the franchise to create.

Sk Steam Kokomo Omo Ind G. J. Marott Aranapolis Y Night

Marion school burns in Indiana blaze destroys building

Nov 17 Marion Indiana reports the total destruction of the Marion school building by fire around the furnace area with losses near 85000. Harvey Burks drug store in North Marion also burned with 2600 in losses. A local insurance agent from Joplin and his former fiancé from twenty years ago were seen reuniting as events unfold. Separately in Oganset Indiana teacher Miss Irie Yeider faced trial for striking a student, with bruises shown and her defense claiming self defense.

Rion Ind Marion Harvey Burk Der Joplin Maryer Rall Ian Michigan H Browder W. F Ogansport Irie Yeider Bacr Rks Is-Yeider

Local youths elope and wed under family dispute

Grace Furbington, 15, and Chester Kennedy, 16, of Muncie left Saturday for Anderson where they married. The girl's mother notified police, but the couple returned home Sunday after a stormy scene and were forgiven.

Muncie Ind Grace Burfington Chester’ Kennedy Anderson

Indiana Local Obituaries and Incidents Snapshot

Jeffersonville mourns 63-year-old W F Morris cancer case noted. Evansville recalls 80-year-old Catherine Stein hater, long resident. Noblesville recalls Wesley Hare of Hare & Sons carriage makers. Terre Haute notes 66-year-old R B Woolsey telegrapher and railroad official, ex-president of Train-dispatchers. Park coal mine No 8 burned, loss 350000. Boonville reports Mrs John Derr death from fish bone poisoning. Marion reports Gustave Stewart crushed in sewer cave-in. Muncie notes William Dragoo, former editor, paralyzed. Winfield Jesse Elly 18 killed by horse. Richmond extends street railway to New Paris in spring. Crawfordsville Founders Day at Wabash College November 21 with Charles Moores speaking. Muncie John Turiwhl candy merchant badly hurt in bicycle collision. Brazil E G Busch contests election fraud against Smith Auld for Clay County treasurer. South Bend Marvin Moon missing along with 1800 dollars. Kokomo Nora B Erwin 22.

Evansville Catherine. Steinhater Noblesville Wesley ‘Hare Terre Haute R. B. Woolsey Park Coal Company Boonville John .Derr Marion Gustave - “Stewart Munci William Dragoo Delaware Jesse Elly David Lilly Richmond Richmond Street New Paris Crawfordsville Wabash’ College Charles Moores Indianapolis Muncie John Kokomo Nora B. Erwin

Grape-Nuts Restores Ohio Principal's Health After Fatigue

An Ohio public school principal shared a testimonial about Grape-Nuts boosting energy and nerves. After a month of the cereal, the educator reported improved health, renewed vigor, better concentration, and renewed interest in work.

Ohio

Wife of Albert Erwin tried to kill infant attempered

Reported across towns about a wife of Albert Erwin who attempted to kill her two week old baby, halted by attendants, then sent to an insane asylum. Stella Harrison of St Paul died on a train at Laporte depot after visiting Lewis Riley. Sheffer bigamy case struck from Laporte court calendar with divorce for Emma Lind and Daisy Zentse reunited as wife No 2. Jacob Taulman convicted of manslaughter in Madison. Frank Irvin charged in Winchester for assault with intent to kill after ejecting a student who later suffered paralysis. James Higgins moved to Jeffersonville reform school despite judge’s order for Noblesville motion.

Albert’ Erwin Thorntown Mres Stella’ Harrison St.Paul Minn Lewis Riley Laporte Sheffer Emma Lind Daisy Zentse Saginaw Mich Madison Jacob Taulman John Metzler Jeffersonville James Higgins Noblesville Rachel White Nobblesville Jeffersonville Reformatory Higgins

Madman with a hatchet disrupts shanty-boat region

In East Liverpool on November 17 Samuel Mann aged 25 went insane after a long spree. He forced a wife and child from home set fire to the house then attacked a shanty boat where Moses Call and R Woolley prayed. He threatened to kill, tried to break into a boathouse, and was captured by bridge workers and officers. He will be sent to an asylum.

Liverpool Samuel Mann Moses Call R. Wooley John Brighouse

Eruptions and Humors Cure Controversy

Eruptions including eczema pimples and salt rheum proceed from humors inherited or acquired through digestion and assimilation. Treating eruptions with drying medicines is dangerous. The recommendation is to take...

Hood's Sarsaparilla claims powerful blood cleansing

Advertisements tout Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a total system cleanse that expels humors and purifies the blood. The copy cites cures for eczema and facial pimples and notes more testimonials are available, touting Mood's Sarsaparina as a promised cure that is kept.

Hood Mood Sarsaparina

OAL COMBINE IS ALL OFF IN BRAZIL IND

In Brazil Indiana a group of mine owners led by A M Ogle and including J H McClellan J C Koleen and J R Seiffert failed to assemble a consolidation of Owen Sullivan and Clay county mines The effort collapsed as New York money markets chilled funding and the Indiana delegation returned to announce the failure to their stockholders

Brazil Ind Corj Brasil A. M. Ogle Island Coal Company Indiana Terre Haute Indianapolis Owen Sullivan Clay Counties J. C. Koleen J. R. Seiffert J. Smith Talley New York Metropolis Chicago Cone J. E. McClellan Gay Moores Rock Island Dan Reid Leeds

Flood of Bargains At The Underprice Store

A retail page lists Tuesday only discounts across departments. Ladies tailor-made suits in Venetian cloth. snowflake walking skirts. miases’ and children’s cloaks. flannel waist s. scarfs. Monte Carlo coats. dress goods incl wool and cashmere. hosiery and underwear. lining and fabrics. prices marked from a few cents to a few dollars, with the Cash & Dove Co. at 352 354 856 358 Massachusetts Ave.

Drese Goods Department Cash & Dove CO Massachusetts Ave

Dowie Attacks Booth In Farewell Sermon

Chicago November 17 Gen William Booth faced fierce charges from John Alexander Dowie at a Salvation Army farewell in which Dowie accused Booth of lying about Dowie’s links to the army. Dowie predicted Booth would die in despair and mocked Salvation Army prayer.

Chicago Wm. Booth Salvation Army John Alexander Dowie Booth Hey Dowie Cuaakién Salvation’ Army Gen

Mexico City Paymaster Faces $6000 Theft Charge

Sensation in Mexico City as Fortunato de la Fuente, pay master of the war department, is imprisoned on a theft charge. He went to the National Bank of Mexico with 914,000 in large bills and asked for smaller notes. The cashier allegedly gave 20,000 too much by error, and 6,000 was later found hidden at his home.

Mexico City Mex Fortunato de la Fuente War Department Fuente National Bank of Mexico

Escaped by a Window in Fire Destroys Store and Home

A Cleveland family narrowly escaped death when a fire consumed their grocery and living rooms at 604 Weghorst St. Firemen freed them from a second story window as flames cut off all other escapes. Damage to the store and living rooms totaled $1,000. The Lake Shore railroad plans a second wage increase for switchmen, aiming to eliminate pay inequities, with raises of 10 to 12 percent varying by worker. A vendor notes Eagle Brand Condensed Milk remains a staple, praised for daily comfort to soldiers and outdoorsmen alike.

Henry Vernholdt Emma Weghorstst Cleveland, C Lake Shore Railroad Lake Shore System Borden Eagle Brand

Bargains in Upright Pianos and Shave Offerings

Bargains in upright pianos, slightly used, at Baldwin's noted. We charge 10 cents for a shave at Phoenix Barbershop, 168 E Market St. Fast train route leaves Indianapolis 2 PM, arrives Detroit 8 10 PM via Lake Erie and Western and Wabash roads.

St Baldwin's Phoenix Detroit Lake Erie Western Indianapolis

Divorce filings in Topeka rise in ten months

Topeka district court recorded 180 divorce suits and probate issued 65 marriage licenses in the ten months to Nov 1. Of the 180 divorce cases, 114 were granted and 19 dismissed. 55 are pending. Women accounted for 133 of the applicants. The ministerial union plans an state wide inquiry into the trend.

Topeka Kan Ministerial Union

Read Riot Act to Young Preachers in Corsicana

In Corsicana Texas on November 17 Bishop Moses B. Salter addressed the annual northeast Texas conference of the African Methodist church. He urged young ministers to avoid lust and immoral conduct, stop smoking cigars and chewing tobacco, and to be prudent with women while acknowledging the challenge of ministers gossiping about fidelity.

Corsicana Tex Moses B. Salter Texas M.7e

Three Guards Drowned as River Swells at Lometa

In Lometa Texas on an early Sunday morning, Olan Lay James Jackson and Jack Godberry guarding a bridge were washed away by the swollen Colorado River. They likely drowned while attempting to clear drift from the piers after recent heavy rains.

Lometa Tex Olan James Jackson Jack Godberry Colorado

Bloomington Street Car Strike Ties Up City Transport

Bloomington and Normal street railway workers strike over pay raises and job protection. Union demands prohibit firing without rest of workforce consent, halting city transit.

Bloomington Normal

Girl Risks Death by Carbolic Acid Attempt

Bradford 17 attempted suicide Saturday night at 148 West Vermont Street by drinking carbolic acid. Antidotes were given and she is out of danger. She explained the act followed several weeks in care with slow recovery.

Miss Tarley Bradford Vermont St

An Old Nurse for Children Advertising Syrup

A vintage advert promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child ease gum痛 wind colic and diarrhoea relief. The price listed is twenty five cents per bottle.

Mrs Edward McDevitt Dead in New York Home

Mrs Edward McDevitt wife of the deputy clerk of the United States courts died Sunday at her home 129 W Twenty fifth st after a year as an invalid.

Edward McDevitt United States Courts

Local Notice Appears in The Sun for Room to Rent

Classified item advertises help wanted and room for rent with contact details for THE SUN. Mentions trifling cost and office address 121-123 E Ohio Street with two phone lines 890.

THE SUN Ohiost

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