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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1899
Page
3
Widespread typhoid fever forces abandonment of many wells in Muncie Indiana area. In Spiceland Henry Linwood has lost six children to the disease in two months and his wife is presumed near death.
A new bank will open at Rising Sun on July 2 with capital of 40000. In other items the Brazil coal mines resume after Saturday, Bishop Matz to succeed Rademacher in Fort Wayne diocese, Specht Finney Skinner store in Valparaiso robbed of 325 dollars worth of silks Saturday night, and various local incidents from Indiana towns.
Clarence Deaton was allegedly initiated into the Eastern Indiana normal school in Muncie on a Thursday night. He was stripped, greased, and shocked with an electric battery causing a near fatal shock and potential hearing loss. Another candidate was tied to a tombstone in a cemetery and left at night.
Frantic advertising touts a universal skin cure described as the only safe remedy for various skin afflictions. The claim stresses quick relief and availability at drug stores for 50 cents, urging readers to purchase immediately.
Paris dispatch notes Figaro protest, urging not to insult the queen or England will seek war. The paper claims France’s public disrespect could push the republic toward conflict with England.
The case of the county commissioners against Maurice Donnelly, former sheriff, over fees allegedly illegally retained, was transferred from the circuit court to Morgan County on Monday by change of venue at the request of Donnelly's attorneys.
Frank Smith of 318 East Norwood was accused in police court of drunkenness after a Saturday night incident. An officer testified he failed to provide for his blind wife who appeared on the street in slippers with no stockings. His wife defended him, noting his admitted infidelity, and Smith was released.
Birth notices list Samuel J and Emma Rooker and others with names and addresses for newborns including girls and boys. Death notices itemize Thomas Clark Nancy M Lund Ruth Love Laura Holden Gottlob C Krug Wm Henry Lyons Alvin Clemens Johanna Didlein Benjamin W Marshall Shelby Fuller William Arnold and Marcia Moorman with ages and causes.
Tom Sharkey plans a return to boxing after his father arrived in America and prompted him to abandon a trip to Ireland. Sharkey says he is ready to face any heavyweight, with first come, first served for opponents.
New York November 27 Gus Ruhlin known as the Akron giant and Peter Maher have signed articles for a 25 round bout to occur within two months. The matchup carries a purse of 5900 and will be staged at the Broadway or Lenox athletic club. The two boxing rivals recently fought to a vicious draw.
Contributions of money dry goods and groceries for the Indianapolis orphan home will be received at the When Clothing Store Tuesday Donations for the Home for friendless colored children may be left at Young and McMurray’s 42 N Fernisylvania street Thanksgiving night a pound party will be given at the Hartwig Home for aged women Gifts for the Door of hope may be left at Huder’s drug store Tuesday
A. W. Hartman estimates this year's gold crop at 7 million dollars. S S Saxton, brother-in-law of President McKinley, visited Indianapolis. Central Christian church hosted a harvest comedy entertainment. John Kersey, 13, arrested for bicycle theft from a telegraph messenger. University of Chicago club organized at the city university with officers named. Morton C. Bird seeks divorce after accusing his father-in-law of killing his son for infidelity. father-in-law missing. Commercial travelers club crowned officers at their annual meeting. Freight traffic: 28 834 freight cars moved in Indianapolis last week, 23 043 loaded. Belt line moved 20 152. A Stevenson elevator accident caused a near miss with no injuries. Indianapolis military band concert for Central Labor Union library fund drew a sizable crowd. Bertha Schellschmidt violin and Lottie Raschig soprano performance. Caswell Wolverton seeks divorce from Rosa L. over alleged habitual drunkenness and care for their crying infant.
Dr Wm H Kendrick aged 58 a well known physician and Methodist preacher died at his home 115 N West st after five weeks illness He had a stroke at his doorway a former United Brethren member he helped establish congregations that became Blackford st and Edwin Ray churches He was a professor at Chicago Eclectic College and had lived in Indianapolis since 1851 He leaves a daughter Mrs Wilbur Holliday
London reports the scene at Windsor castle when Emperor William left on Saturday. The queen accompanied him to the entrance, kissed him amid smiles and tears, and the emperor knelt to kiss his grandmother's hand. They embraced before he descended the steps.
Prof J J Slater staged an open seance before a packed crowd at Englishs Sunday night. His cabinet tricks mystified spectators as a bound medium appeared to perform feats without hands. The cabinet, examined beforehand by John W Holtzman and Drs Qutland Woodward and Heckard, remained unexplained by the committee or the doctor.
William Arnold who was shot by Merchant officer Rupe last Tuesday night died Saturday in City hospital. Police statement said if the coroner finds unjustifiable homicide the assault and battery with intent to kill charge will likely be dismissed.
A 32.5 gold piece went through multiple hands including Harry Crone the bartender at Delaware and Washington, Zimmer’s drug store, and the Flower Mission fair lunch, before the treasurer of the Flower Mission discovered it was fake when deposited at Merchants National Bank. Secret Service agents traced the counterfeit across the chain.
President Donnelly of the International Typographical Union received a telegram from Omaha Nebraska Monday indicating ongoing conference with the Typothetae. A conference held Saturday failed to reach agreement and the nine hour day begins today in Omaha affecting about 150 men.
City hospital physicians removed 103 grains of bird shot from Charles Wacker living four miles south of the Belt on the Bluff road Stamm fired during a Sunday quail hunt Bert Stamm was the shooter in the incident The injury is described as non fatal with medical care continuing.
The piece records preacher quotes from Rev J A Milburn Rev W A Quayle Rev N A Hyde and Rev N H Sheppard across churches noting views on leisure work temperance charity and humane Christianity. It reflects sermons from the University vestry and Meridian Street Mayflower and Seventh Christian congregations.
The article argues prize fighting demands peak conditioning and credits James J. Jeffries and Tom Sharkey with using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to maintain perfect digestion. It extols the tablets as safe, non cathartic digestive ferments endorsed by both fighters and recommends daily use after meals.
Admiral Watson empowered by the Navy Department to complete the officer list for the three gunboats Isla de Luzon Iglit de Cuba and Don Juan de Austria captured from Spain at Manila Bay. Commanding officers had already been selected and these vessels have been sent to reinforce his fleet.
Nellie Bly Mrs Cornelia Seaman has begun managing Tronclad Manufacturing Company at 22 Christ Street. The firm conducts business of at least a million dollars yearly. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure advertised as a quick throat and lung remedy, harmless and pleasant, said to prevent consumption and grippe effects.
Tickets sold to points within 150 miles via Navy motion route. Travel on the 29th and 30th includes return validity through December 1 at one and one third fare. Offices at 25 3V Washington Street and Union Station.
Tickets from Via C H and D Ry sold to points within 150 miles at one and one third fare valid Nov 29 to Dec 1 inclusive. Offices located at 25 W Washington St and Union.
An old advertisement promoting Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims soothing effect, gum softening, pain relief, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Price listed as twenty five cents per bottle.
An old newspaper snippet advertises a 10 cent full meal and a daily lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It notes a ladies' lunch on the second floor at Ormonde located at 16 W. Pearl Street. Also mentions selling out robes blankets harness trunks by Van Derpool.
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