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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
4
The Sun columns reveal a grave robbing scandal with hundreds of desecrated graves. Doctors stay silent, while Cantrell gang members face pursuit and law is urged to pursue all guilty parties. Rufus Cantrell removed from politics. Senator Beveridge cited in context of reform.
The Grand features Amusements with 2:15 and 8:15 performances and Ballerini showcases four small French poodles in a refined act praised for cleverness. The Park presents The Black Vipers melodrama in the latter half of the week set in Chicago, with The Village Postmaster closing its Park engagement on Wednesday night.
Mrs Henry C Thornton hosted a luncheon on Wednesday. Mrs C W Oakes entertained the W C C T A Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Oscar H Beecher hosted a card party and kitchen shower for Miss Alma Hermany on Tuesday. O L Noble of Indianapolis and Miss Susan Knapp of Maysville Ky will wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s home. The Chapel club was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs Anna C Reaume with her daughters Misses Anna and Mary Reaume. Mrs C Behymer of Irvington entertained the Aftermath club Wednesday. A symposium on how the busy housewife can find time for the club was held. Mr and Mrs George Reisner have returned from California to visit the latter’s parents, Mr and Mrs H M Bronson. they will soon return to Cairo Egypt. State weddings include in Goshen Miss Gars Swartz and William A Miller of Des Moines Ia. Miss Lara Logan to Harry Q Green of Pittsburg Pa in Richmond. Miss Grace Heithouse and William B Myrick in Terre Haute. Miss Minnie Newkem and James Soules.
The narrator walks the Valley of Silence alone and hears only God's and his own footfalls. He recalls weariness with worldly voices and seeks peace in a hush where music becomes words for wings sent to hearts like a dove. The valley lies between mountains of sorrow and prayer where God and angels dwell.
Baltimore October 1 Charles F Boone a motorman married his fiancé Miss Francis Simowski during a rapid transit trip. With scarce motormen and his work schedule, he arranged a quick ceremony at six thirty with Rev W Ide at the minister’s home after Boone stopped the car to request the service. The car was left with the conductor and the couple wed in one minute then Boone resumed his run.
Discussion of the Jewish Colonization Association led by Baron de Hirsch and the $50,000,000 Hirsch fund with $2,000,000 spent in 1901. Argentina project details, American subsidies, and Russian school housing expenditures noted. Also profiles Col. William F. Switzler returning to editorial work in Missouri and James J. Van Alen’s newspaper habits and King Edward likeness.
A St Louis court ruled hatpins may serve as legitimate weapons in self defense. The tale of a woman’s deadly hatpin underscores dramatic fiction potential. Separately Charles Epwein of Brooklyn drafted a will banning all women from funeral rites, viewing, weeping, or placing flowers at his grave.
The New York Journal lists latitudes reached by historic expeditions. Capt Gagnis of the Duke d Abruzzi party 2 N, Nansen 1895 14 Peary second expedition 8 24 Lockwood 1882 2 8 Peary first 1902 82 34 Hudson 1607 case 80 3.
The speaker urges a laid back approach to life, preferring rest over tireless labor. He reflects that being present with the blest yields a stronger sense of home. The verse emphasizes tranquility and contentment as the path to fulfillment.
In Paducah Kentucky a colorful list highlights the lingering charm of the longest personal name in America. The line features Arthur Hugh Thomas De Witt Tal mage Hard in Ireland Marion Edward Lin nie Branch Sam Jones Pague Reuben Walker Chiles among a crowd of locals.
A Kingston cemetery accident left Mrs. A H Sloan and several ladies entombed when a grave lining shifted. Sloan was buried under earth but survived due to a small air passage. Rescue crews freed her after about thirty minutes of digging.
The scraped skeleton of a woman, received Saturday at the arsenal, is explained by a bill of lading from the quartermaster general in New York showing it was sent here for the medical corps. Post authorities note it is unusual for such a small post as Indianapolis arsenal to have a skeleton.
Households increasingly buy ready made comforters as shop departments expand. Prices range from 89 cents to 4 5 dollars with options in silkeline covers and cotton linings. Wool filled versions claim lightness and warmth, while decorative belts and tails add whimsy to back belts.
A fashion display described chennes chenille trim on broadcloth and lace gowns. Separate waists remain popular for both men and women with handsome vesting and slippers and shoes praised. Negligees, house gowns, and many black and white costumes drew attention, fronted by black lace over white silk gowns and large silk and velvet bows. A new belt style is noted.
The Western motor company of Logansport with capital of 400000 was incorporated on Tuesday to manufacture automobiles. Other incorporations included the King of Marion company with 8000 and the Veedera burg realty company with unspecified figures.
While shopping, consider a small stiff scrubbing brush for cleaning underground vegetables and straw brushes for bathroom bowls and receptacles. A long hand held bathroom brush is available for four cents. Include a soap shaker to reuse scraps, a sieve receptacle with a long handle for suds, and a bean pot noted as ideal for net roasts due to tight cover and slow cooking.
A miscellany lists quoted lines from new works including The Thrall of Seif the Lucky and Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. It notes wry observations on truth and motives by various speakers reflecting social manners and gendered judgments.
A Quaker City gossip recounts a young man apologizing for his delay at a tea. The hostess compliments his NY arrival and asks about his brother. The guest explains they could not both travel, so they flipped to decide who would come, and he says he lost.
Abdoon to travelers. Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry claims to cure dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. It is described as pleasant to take and prompt in action.
Indiana Dental College at 8 West Cor Delaware and Ohio streets invites patients for all kinds of dental work. The ad notes morning and afternoon hours and emphasizes comprehensive care in a city listing.
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