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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
7
Gov Durbin Atty Gen Taylor and Ernest Tripp return from a quail hunt. Reports vary on birds killed from 110 to 162. Attorney general declines to confirm the tally but says all stayed within the law which limits two quail per day.
A large Thanksgiving meal was served to workhouse prisoners with rabbit stew as the main dish and sides of celery and fruit. Prisoners were allowed to speak at the table and were entertained by a colored prisoner quartet led by Jim Ditts. Cranberry sauce appeared at the poor farm and jail prisoners received fruit as extra.
Chicago on November 29. August Sharp, seeking a supposed hold up, attacked a mirror at an elevated station after mistaking the reflection across a large glass, leading to a violent clash and injuries before a policeman arrived and hauled him to jail.
Philadelphia exhibition features Mrs. George B. Wilson with eighty orchid varieties. The prized Phalaenopsis Harriet t hybrid, named after Erastus Corning’s daughter, Harriet, is valued at 10000 dollars. It is the only one of its sort in the world and stems from Corning's greenhouse collection.
William Mountjoy of Irvington told police that 36.50 disappeared from his money while he slept in Mike O Briens saloon on S Delaware Street Wednesday night. He reported the lapse Thursday after waking to find the cash missing.
Long fragment discusses diagnosis errors in women diseases, claims Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound relieves stomach and intestinal symptoms. Lists multiple doctors and druggists with addresses. ends with distribution notes for various Chicago area locations.
The city dispensary hosts four young doctors who treat about 100 patients daily free of charge, with 75 seeking care there each day. Mondays bring the heaviest patient load as illness and Sunday expenses drive more to seek relief, while many poor residents rely on charity during illness.
Nearly 300 divorce petitions were filed in six months in the District of Columbia supreme court. At five daily filings, lawyers expect a surge until January 1 when a new code takes effect. Grounds like drunkenness cruelty desertion incompatibility or too much mother in law will vanish.
David Davis reports his 10 year old son missing from 704 Drake Street after leaving Wednesday night for his aunt's house on Henry Street. Neighbors and family await word as police are notified.
The District Leaguer November issue reports a revival to begin soon at West Indianapolis First church. Irvington chapter Mercy and Help made 422 calls and distributed 325 baguets over four summer months. Central-avenue league opened a nursery for small children during Sunday services to free mothers to attend church. Furnas pise Juniors support an orphan in India and work on a missionary quilt. Meridian-street furnisher three Hie Christmas box supports missionaries.
Charley Mance of Vincennes discharged a revolver on an Evansville Indianapolis railway coach near Washington Indiana. Passengers fled or hid under seats. Mance was jailed upon arrival. He claimed it was to frighten passengers into believing a train robbery was possible and that it was not a real threat. The report also notes electric car service plans between Indianapolis Martinsville and other lines, with a six week readiness target and a reference to Mount Holly Burlington service started June 18 1893.
M W Mansfield superintendent of Tl and W road says Pennsylvania's abandonment of the trolley service between Mount Holly and Burlington New Jersey has no bearing on the railroad's plans or responsibilities.
In Columbus Indiana on November 28 Mrs Moses Linson 35 and her husband Rev Moses Linson were riding when a horse bolted after burrs were placed in the harness by mischief making boys. The bogey occupants were thrown over a steep embankment. Mrs Linson is critically ill. her husband was uninjured.
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