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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
2
The note asks who needs help and which book to send. It states that the sender will handle the rest and to write today. It reads as a prompt to identify a person in need and choose an appropriate donation or reading material.
A San Francisco hatched parrot named Polly now in Indianapolis charms visitors with ragtime songs and a cordial greeting while issuing rude quips like Your money's no good. Polly speaks fluently, sings opera, and avoids profanity though she picks up jokes at home.
A trolley car overturned on Jackson Street in Allegheny City Pittsburg on Saturday morning. The Avalon bound car carried 35 passengers with five seriously hurt. Several others were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
Nov. 22 report says Goldie Fison died from five gunshot wounds after a melee at a prize fight when a gunfire erupted in the ring. His brother was mortally wounded and two others injured as twenty five shots rang out. An Italian steamer Bosnia arrived safely in Constantinople after a Black Sea sinking report.
Fragmentary notice shows individuals associated with towns Muncie Kokomo Centerville Crawfordsville with ages 54 6 7 and a physician. mentions peritonitis and a Montgomery county resident. Names include J F Smith George W Haun Hosea Tilton Jones Rountree.
President Ingalls of the Big Four railroad stated there is no wage increase policy for employees. He said the company has raised wages in the past two years and expects to continue where opportunities arise. He also suggested gradual freight tariff increases are needed to sustain business.
Frank R. Terry of Greenpoint netted a peculiar squid of the loligo genus in Onondaga lake’s south end Friday. It measures about 22 inches, whitish gray, with a ten-armed head and V tail. Prof. John D. Wilson says it is foreign to the waters and likely saltwater origin. He notes marine plants found in the lake and suggests an egg carried by a bird as the delivery method.
In Mathews Indiana the saloon Moon and Tigner employ William Morrell as the "trouble man" earning five dollars weekly to listen in a front platform chair as customers vent grievances. He offers sympathetic talk and advice while patrons aid the bar by buying drinks, boosting saloon profits.
A Chicago report claims J Pierpont Morgan advised Armour and Valentine to back off a wheat position, arguing a bull run in grain could harm the economy by limiting exports and forcing gold payments. The Armours sold grain, breaking the market and triggering a stock recovery, with brokers divided on the tale.
An Albany druggist endorses Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe internal remedy for catarrh, claiming the condition is a blood disease and that the tablets purge catarrhal poison. The ad notes quick relief after a week and that all druggists carry full sized packages for 50 cents.
Shakespeare play acted Friday night by Shortridge High School students in the school hall. A large crowd applauded the amateur tragedians. Proceeds go to the school gymnasium funds.
Sullivan, Nov. 2. John Wells, a Black man who married a white woman here, received a whitecap notice urging him to leave town or face the same fate as Jim Dillard. Wells will depart.
Hazel Rigg opera house in Greensburg Indiana burned Friday night after a vaudeville company had left. No injuries occurred as crowds faced sparks from falling live wires. The fire damaged neighboring structures and destroyed a 1500 dollar theater program.
A Georgia woman from Adairville recounts nervous distress and digestive troubles tied to coffee use after marriage. She switched to Postum Food Coffee, improved rapidly, slept better, and saw her children thrive as the family abandoned coffee.
A guaranteed cure claim asserts Pazo Ointment relieves itching and healing piles within six to fourteen days. The ad states no cure no pay and refunds by druggists if the treatment fails, with a 50 cent price and special offers from Stark's studio.
Razors and barber supplies advertised by Bodine & Co located at 87 E. Chto. The brief notice presents stock availability and company listing without further details.
Indiana Dental College and Ss W C or Delaware and Ohio eta provide dental services to patients from early morning to evening for all kinds of dent al work.
Logansport Indiana report says constable D M Surface has fallen heir to a large California estate left by his bachelor uncle Joshua Fix. One estate is valued at $50,000 and Surface receives one third.
Noblesville Indiana November 22 James Higgins charged with assaulting Rachel White was granted a new trial and released under a 1000 dollar bond. No date set for the new trial.
Richmond Ind November 22 George Burkman conductor for the R M freight line was knocked from a car by a low ridge near Mitchell station and fatally injured.
An old ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold can be cured in one day. It states druggists refund the money if it fails and features EB W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is 50.
One and one third fare for round trip within 150 miles. Tickets sold Nov 26 and 21. Final limit Nov 2. For students and teachers upon proper certificate, tickets sold.
Effective Sunday November 23 Monon route will run accommodation trains Nos 9 and 10 daily.
Within 150 miles, tickets sold November 26 and 27 with final return November 28. To students, similar rates apply to all points for the vacation period upon proper certificate.
An advertisement describes selling items by sending notices to The Sun at 25 cents per six words with results guaranteed. Office address 121-13 E. Ohiost and phone numbers provided.
We launder shirt waists in a superior manner to prevent fading and tearing. Our washing and ironing are done with great care so you can trust the result. Call for a trial package to see a truly well laundered waist.
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