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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
6
A turkey south of Dublin claimed a guinea nest and sat on the eggs, successfully hatching two young guineas as locals watched the curious scene unfold.
In Nashville Indiana on October 23 the anti saloon league announced it would direct its work against Brown county s two unlicensed liquor sellers. The area has few legal saloons and those selling illegally have faced strong opposition including a recent attack by women in Belmont. Last year Nashville s bid for retail liquor failed when 126 of 127 voters signed a remonstrance.
In Noblesville Indiana J E Hodgin a noted barrister devises a grave protection device. If a skeleton is disturbed a nitroglycerine charge will explode to kill the tomb despoilers. Hodgin’s wife recently died and is buried at Summit Lawn cemetery near Westfield. The report cites fear of ghouls and theft of bodies.
William Hendrickson, a farmer five miles east of this place, reports a poultry curiosity a chicken with five legs. Besides the usual two legs, a leg grows from each wing both with one toe. An additional leg sprouts from the thigh of a main leg. The fowl is several weeks old and appears healthy and vigorous.
Crawfordsville Ind Oct 2 Mrs Richard Sanders daughter of George D Nicholas who was killed by a fall down stairs Monday dropped dead Wednesday afternoon after Officer John Brothers served a summons on her and her husband to testify at the coroner inquest. Death due to heart failure.
Evansville Indiana October 23 Almost the entire population of Troy is searching for the four year old son of Dr T R Venneman who disappeared Tuesday evening Bloodhounds traced a trail to a creek a half mile away the stream was dragged but no trace found The father says he doubts the boy is alive and searchers will keep at the task.
A serial burglar tale follows Burglar No 1 using No 2 to share loot while forcing him to remain unrecognized. Dr Squires hypnotically controls Charles Goddard as a leporous conspirator and Belle Stetson navigates loyalties. In a final twist Charles awakens and recalls the chilling events before a quiet end.
A fragment from a confession is related to Miss Stetson, and the narrator notes a new light in her eyes as the voice trails off amid intrigue and anticipation. The brief excerpt hints at a turning moment in their interaction.
A rescue occurred within minutes of an incident but could not prevent the death that followed. Officials did not disclose the exact cause or location, but the event prompted a swift emergency response and ongoing investigations.
Frank A. Cole, 40, died of lockjaw and blood poisoning two weeks after a small hand cut. The wound initially healed but blood poisoning developed, leaving a widow and four children.
In Hammond Indiana 71 year old sailor Engström, a hermit since 1871 displaced from Chicago by fire, slipped and fell after an old man shook his hand vigorously, breaking his hip while feeble health limits recovery. Nearby items note a new saw mill, bank incorporation, fires, deaths, and upcoming events across town and surrounding communities.
Muncie marked a veterans reunion on Wednesday with about 300 members from the Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry the Nineteenth Indiana Infantry and the Ninth Indiana Cavalry attending. The three regiments recruited largely in Delaware county numbered around 7000 men, today about 4350 remain.
In Kokomo Indiana the local gas plant is now owned by the Chicago gas company and operated under a single management. A new pricing schedule fixes 32.50 per stove or 10 for four stoves, more than double last year’s rate.
Wabash Ind Oct 23 George Parsons farmer hanged himself in despair after arrest and imprisonment for intoxication. He owned a fine farm. Mrs William Koffel also died by her own action taking poison to escape threats of insanity weighing on her mind.
In Alexandria Indiana on October 23 during the absence of other family members, a four year old girl identified as Gall is reported missing from the home. Local authorities and neighbors conducted a search of the area and nearby streets. No further details on the child's appearance or clothing were provided.
A string of brief items notes incidents and happenings across towns. Walker Elliott faced a $23.15 cost amid allegations of striking his wife. Rev J F Warner of Greenville has accepted a call to Bluffton’s Christian Church. Fountain City hosts its second grand social ball with over 300 invitations for the K of P temple. Elwood workers move to Atlanta chimney plant in Tipton. Colfax reports wholesale theft with more than 150 chickens taken from George Young in one night. Lafe Souder’s horse accident ends with him returning on foot after the animal breaks its neck. Evansville records the death of Mrs Barbara Kahn at 76 from cerebral hemorrhage, noted as the city’s oldest Jewish woman. Centerville greets a new hoarder born to Fred and Mrs Davis. Fred expected to resume work soon. Rushville’s James Poston of Gwynnsville pall team injures collar bone after colliding with a teammate while chasing a fly. Greenscastle reports Vandalia engineers opposing the Reelsville crossing, urging a viaduct. Mrs Pritchard is thrown from a car.
Mrs. Margaret Nixon of 120 Benton street testifies to kidney relief after using two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Henry J. Studer's drug store. She reports stronger back, reduced weakness, and banished pains, with other family members reporting similar results. Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.
A Buffalo resident reports dramatic recovery after a doctor in Indiana claims a rapid cure for syphilis. The advertisement promises a free trial package by mail and urges patients to write to the State Medical Institute in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for home treatment.
A fragment list records numerous local happenings from Milton to Crawfordsville including injuries in runaways, a fatal train crash in Lawrenceburg, a murder sentence in Salem, and a broken arm in Franklin. Other items note school truancy, fox pest issues near Bentonville, milk bottle bans in Shelbyville, and a Manila-like miscellany of crimes, digressions, and public notices.
Property owners and paper-hangers can purchase wall and paper at less than wholesale prices at 41 Virginia Ave. This local notice advertises reduced rates and encourages interested buyers to visit the address for details and possible transactions.
A special train runs Sunday October 26 returning to Indianapolis after departure at 7 a m on the $1 25 G W Ry line heading to Decatur and back.
Indiana Dental College announces patient service from 8 a m to m m for all kinds of dental work. W Cor Delaware and Chiesta serve as location and staff.
An old newspaper ad promotes SUN liners for sale claiming low prices and guaranteed results. It lists contact details with the phone numbers 880 and 80 and the office address 121 123 East Ohio Street. The ad encourages readers to think it over and place a sale notice in THE SUN if they have items to offer.
A cash sale offers five choice east-front lots on Logan street located one square west of East street and one half square north of Raymond. Property described as cheap for cash with immediate transfer.
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