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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
13
An ear expert notes most hearing loss stems from throat and nasal catarrh. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are promoted as a safe, non narcotic remedy that improves nasal and throat mucosa, with relief often seen after the first tablet. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per full pack.
Indianapolis man H F Zwick owner of Model Hat Store 50 Tacoma Ave will display a mother and four pomeranians Duke Daisy Bessie and Fritz at the December pet stock and chicken show. The dogs prized for bright temperament and long white hair trace ancestors to Italy and Fritz at six months already sits up and even learned to open a screen door. Zwick notes an odd Indianapolis dog market with bull terriers once selling for 25 dollars but few valued in the city.
The city board approved reopening the famous Merrill Moores alley from Meridian street to the first east alley south of Twenty first street. It had been closed by the old board on petition of McCullough and Hines and now reverts to them with 14 foot frontages at a price of 50 dollars per foot. The board also rejected widening the first alley west of North Senate Avenue between seventeenth and eighteenth streets citing opposition from six or seven widows. The panel reviewed New York street near Urbana and Blake to guide corner lot assessments under the new law, but left division unresolved.
No insurance and unpaid furniture payments accompany the total loss from a house fire early Saturday. Gas left burning in the kitchen caused the blaze while no one was home. Alarm box failed to activate and responders arrived after the fire had progressed. Portland Indiana reports a volatile November oil field with 263 new wells and 4080 barrels daily production.
Cleveland November 30 Senator Hanna announces a gift of five thousand dollars to the Canton McKinley memorial fund. The donation adds to efforts honoring the late president with a local memorial drive.
James Corbett appears in a new role as corespondent in Frederick Innes bandmaster suit against Georgia Innes for absolute divorce. Co respondents EH Crowhurst Howard Flannigan Wybert Phillips named. Mrs Innes counsel says she will deny all charges under new law allowing co respondents to defend themselves.
The governor, state auditor, and a trustee discussed using part of a 3200 repair fund to buy two stokers for the blind institute to reduce smoke. Stockers cost about 600 each, but no decision was made. Supt. Wilson warns against misusing the fund, noting prior commitments and building needs. He says smoke abatement has hindered funding and that firing carefully is advised. Union B. Hunt reports inquiry from Building Inspector Bartel on progress to curb the nuisance.
Mrs Henrietta Abram aged 60 died on Saturday in New York from poisoning after eating stramonium leaves sold by a pharmacist as aloe leaves. The error occurred at a local drugstore leading to her death.
The Echo reports dissensions inside the Dreyfus camp. Labori and Reinach clash over shares in a new magazine while Picquart refuses to see Dreyfus after the captain sought thanks for Picquart’s advocacy.
Those born today urged to work for others for happiness. List of births includes many names and addresses with a girl or boy noted. Deaths record Harriet Thuemmler at 51 and others with ages and causes. Marriages list Valentine Ott to Maud Sullivan and others including John Cullen to Pearl Ensley and Lewis Haul to Emma McKinsey.
Fifteen foremen and minor superintendents at the Edgar Thompson steel works Braddock received Thanksgiving gifts from the Carnegie Steel Company. Each received blocks of 5 percent stock valued from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars. Recipients include Albert Aiken James Curran Robert J Kinter Hiram Hutten and William Benson among others with long service.
Funeral rites for Clem Studebaker were conducted at the Studebaker residence on Tippecanoe place. The body lay in state for four hours before burial in the Studebaker Millburn vault at the City cemetery.
An advertisement extolls Peruna as a radical cure for catarrh and its alleged sequelae. It features testimonials from J A Bossong of New York and W S Arnold of Georgia, claiming dramatic relief after using Peruna with a repeated exhortation to readers to try the remedy.
Letters from Louisiana officials and others in Washington D C endorse Peruna as an effective catarrh remedy and tonic. Notables including H W Ogden H E Vaughan and J Floyd Wing share positive experiences and urge readers to seek Dr Hartman’s free advice if results are not prompt.
Dispatches from Leavenworth announce the death of Albert Francis a private from Indianapolis. A horse fell on him and the local recruiting office reports no such enlistment. Interstate stmocer tards. In Indianapolis Nov 30 hog receipts 1 20 shipments 500 with mixed quotations and pork prices poorly printed.
Indiana notices show several deaths including Henry Miller 70 Evansville S. Davis Gosport and Thomas W. Kizer 77 Winchester Barney Conway 106 New Albany W. H. Smith Rushville John Bean 87 Williamsburg plus local ads for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Merz and Ribbie auto storage and G H Clay dentist announcing move to 150 N Illinois St.
Harmon Isler at 1831 Massachusetts ave adds an extension. H Bornemeier at Orleans and Beecher sts builds a frame structure for 1500 dollars. R Brattair at 39 41 Mount st raises a frame house for 1210 dollars. Jeannette White at 539 Arbor ave builds a shed and A W Ward at 1716 18 Spann ave lists two frame houses for 1000 dollars. D A Williams at 1414 Ashland ave adds an addition and barn for 300 dollars. James Goodrich at Chicago st and Belt road constructs a frame house for 200 dollars.
In Shelbyville Indiana on Friday night Charlies Hate a council member from ward 4 won the caucus to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mayor Frank Roth. The council will confirm the choice at its meeting next Tuesday night.
Mayor Bookwalter, who had been ill on Friday, recovered enough to attend his office on Saturday, resuming official duties.
Read feature on page six and seven of The Sun highlighting how to purchase a home with favorable terms. Tips cover saving strategies, loan options, down payments, and steps toward ownership for prospective buyers.
At Union Stockyards Indianapolis on November 20 cattle receipts totaled 600 with varied quotations for steers and cows. Market notes include hogs and sheep with mixed weights and prices, plus oats hay and grain prices and multiple inspections reported.
Market notes show firm bids for various wheat grades with mixed tones for No 2 red and No 3 white. Corn listings include No 2 white and No 4 white white and mixed types, with percentages and freight terms noted, reflecting conditions on the grain trade.
Chicago Nov 30 Wheat closes four cents lower December at 74 3/4 to 75 1/2. May 75 1/4. Corn down about two to three cents December 62 1/2 to 62 3/4. May 62 3/4. Oats eased a touch December 41 1/4 to 41 1/2. May 42 1/4. Provisions fall moderate. January pork around 16.40 to 16.22. lard 9.57 to 9.55. ribs 8.45 to 8.32. Butter and cheese values mixed. dairy products varied by grade. Live poultry prices quoted for hens, turkeys, chickens, and ducks with ranges and weights.
A broad listing of market prices and goods including turkey hens and toms, ducks, geese, fowls, spring chicks, eggs, various cheeses, butter, and hides with grade prices. Also covers coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, rice, canned produce, and beef and pork cuts with unit prices and bag or per ton details.
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