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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
8
Muncie route carrier Will Young reached into a mailbox and withdrew with a yell of terror. An investigation found a young possum had chosen the box as a sleeping place and resisted the disturbance. After considerable maneuvering the animal was dislodged.
In Horomo a minister, George Hardman, returning from the Boer War after two years, faced a reception he never expected. His wife, who had mourned him as dead, barred the door when she learned he was in town. She filed for divorce Friday evening and asked for $1,000 alimony.
Morris G. Callahan Adams Express agent in Logansport Indiana received a month off plus a $256 check and a pass over all railroads for fending off two would be robbers at gunpoint. He said he did not seek reward for resisting the assailants with a 38 caliber pistol.
In Marion Indiana a long abandoned gag well eight years idle has suddenly erupted spewing water mud and oil. The geyser-like spout lasted for intervals as excursionists traveled from distant towns to witness the phenomenon. Buildings nearby were coated in black mud and oil as the well expelled years of standing water and debris.
Relief at hand for rheumatic sufferers and urinary disorders. A testimonial from Frank Coan of 10244 S Meridian St Indianapolis details back pain and kidney issues improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's end-take
A historic well showed a pressure of 81 pounds, roaring as in former times. The measurement indicates robust output, reflecting longstanding energy or fluid force typical of the site’s past performance.
At the regular conference Prosperity is written in Methodist church reports. Evansville district spent 10 442 dollars and recorded 1 456 conversions. Connersville district shows all charges paid with 5 200 raised for ministers and 11 000 for church and parsonage buildings.
John A. Reeves aged 70 prominent Blwtteville figure slept on a train returning from the State Fair. He awoke as the train paused at Merton and fell from the platform. He was found unconscious an hour later and his recovery is doubtful.
In Amboy Indiana crowds collected many pieces of large denomination greenbacks found on the streets. The event stems from Robert Brazier of the Cincinnati sub treasury who was visiting and jokingly emptied his pockets of redeemed currency scraps.
Kokomo Indiana September 20 John Gibbs under arrest charged with wholesale turkey theft. Apprehended with 21 fowls in his buggy after hiring a livery rig nightly. Believed to have stolen 60 turkeys sold at one dollar each while courting a country girl.
Lafayette Pocket Telephone Co formed with capital of 13000 dollars. The firm will manufacture miniature portable instruments to be carried in the pocket and connect via a box mounted on a telephone pole for private calling.
Jerome Pringle, recently discharged from the British navy, died after a savage dog attack Friday evening. He was found unconscious from severe blood loss and transported to a hospital for treatment.
A long list of brief Indiana local items notes birthdays, fires, marriages, crop yields, church meetings, criminal cases, accidents, and civic developments across towns including Shelbyville Lawrenceburg Orleans Williamsport Angola Marion Clayton Dreamland Laporte Delphi Franklin Cleveland Danville Goshen Morristown Cambridge City Centerville Hammond Muncie Greenfield Greencastle Scottsburg Knox Vincennes Brownsburg New Castle Michigan City Frankfort New Albany Anderson Wheaton Alexandria Madison KOKOMO Sullivan Richmond Crawfordsville and other communities with short reports on events, notable persons, and municipal updates.
A New York firm introduces a clothing concept not full order or ready made. Garments will be cut and lightly sewn, then altered to fit the wearer precisely. A trial determines if the plan succeeds.
Advertisement promises money return if you fail to get results from using The Sun's seventh page liners. Includes contact numbers 580 and office address 121-123 E. Ohlost.
Multiple real estate listings dominated by Seidensticker Root and other brokers advertise bargains on modern dwellings, cottages, and rentals. Properties include nine and twelve room residences, double houses with hot water heat, and investment opportunities with strong net yields. Listings emphasize payments plans, quick sale incentives, and prime locations such as Market Street, N New Jersey, and Union Street.
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