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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
6
A vintage advertisement promotes Lightning Relief for aches and pains, Wells hair tonics and powders for hair care, eczema and skin conditions, and ant and bed bug extermination services. It touts Wells products as superior and urges avoiding substitutes with low price boxes.
The text describes a roach poison recipe using rough on rente poison mixed with mashed potatoes or dampened bread, sugar, and boiled potatoes. It warns to keep children and pets away as it is deadly to roaches and could harm people.
Private Hensard of the Sixteenth United States infantry was fined 23 by the city judge after pulling a street fire alarm to test a slot machine knob. In a Cleveland report Ryerson Ritchie announced the McKinley memorial commission has over 500000 in hand toward the project, with about 100000 more needed for endowment before construction.
Miss Stella Teller, cousin of U S Senator Henry Teller, narrowly escapes removal to an asylum after a swift pursuit by Sheriff LaCount and a Jacksonville doctor. The case, sparked by a suit for damages, ends with the doctor releasing her when lacking proper authority as authorities race to the Pennsylvania depot.
Beecher East narrowly escaped death on a railroad siding when two trains approached from opposite directions. A loyal dog leaped at East s chest, pushing him off the track as the cars neared. The dog was knocked under the train but suffered no injury.
Samuel Pavey was acquitted in Salem Indiana after a trial over the August 30 shooting death of John Davis. Pavey testified Davis had invaded his home and he acted to protect his marriage by allegedly alienating his wife.
In Columbus Indiana John Mitchell a lineman was found dead on Panhandle tracks with the cause unclear. The incident echoes earlier family tragedies with brothers William and Charles and nephew Charles all killed by trains or accidents in the same area.
In Richmond Indiana on October 29 a ten year old boy Dwight Russell was shot in the hip by a playmate using a revolver. The bullet struck downward and will leave him crippled for life though the wound is not fatal.
Lucien J. Calvert a Republican justice of the peace and re election candidate died from injuries after an October 29 altercation with Edward Hess in Rising Sun Hess struck him with a beer bottle during the scuffle two weeks earlier authorities report the death ends the dispute and prompts questions about the incident.
Sullivan Ind Oct 29 David A Murphy once believed drowned in the Wabash has resurfaced in Arkansas where he is employed as a carpenter at a local shop. He disappeared last March from Fairbanks near Terre Haute after leaving a note claiming he had drowned himself.
An organization of 100 women formed in Kokomo Indiana to lead a crusade against vice with support from the church and local prominent figures. The group plans coordinated efforts to curb saloons and immoral influence.
Philadelphia report states Dr. Simon Flexner of Pennsylvania University has cured a rattlesnake bite using antitoxin. The patient received immediate inoculation and suffered no ill effects after treatment.
The Sun outlines real estate options across neighborhoods with houses and lots for sale. Listings include prices, locations, and key features for prospective buyers assessing market options.
Haffner's 20th Century Cake Pans priced at 50 cents each are advertised on sale at Vonnegut Hardware Company. The notice lists both phones 559 for contact.
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