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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
6
Elkhart reports I S Platt was struck in the right eye by a flying piece of steel while workers were on the job. He ignored an oculist's advice for removal. A pimple on his lip appeared recently and the steel piece emerged days later.
Hudson Autler his wife and five children lie near death in Vincennes Indiana after dinner beans contained arsenic. Authorities suspect murder and linking the case to a neighbor’s missing horse killed by throat cutting. The Autler family had lived in the city two years with the father in lumber business.
A band of masked whitecappers attacked James Arthur, the night watchman at the Gilmore mine near Sullivan Indiana, tying him to a tree and beating him unconscious. Local authorities investigate the assault and search for suspects.
A collage of old time ads promoting Liquid Lightning Try-Rovas Pars and Wells hair products as well as mimic medicine Mimacle oF HEALixe powder and Rough on Rats exterminator. The copy touts hair color restoration and dandruff relief while claiming cures for eczema salt rheum ulcers boils and skin diseases. Extermination products highlight cockroaches ants bed bugs rats and mice with prices noted 15c and 2c boxes.
A historic tip describes using a poisonous bait mixed with mashed potatoes or dampened bread to kill roaches and ants. Apply for two nights, keep children and pets away, then sweep up and burn the remnants to end the infestation.
The article describes a man who was tied to a tree and whipped until unconscious by whitecaps. He believes he can identify some attackers and says arrests are expected. He denies beating his wife and alleges mob assault without provocation.
Peter Hoff a prosperous farmer in Haysville Indiana is charged with removing gravestones from the Mathis graveyard and sowing the cemetery with wheat. He faces trial at the October Jasper term on the Reuben Mathis grave stone desecration charge. Citizens condemn the act while Hoff denies the removals.
In Noblesville Indiana on September 20 excitement rises over an Atlanta area oil find with gas wells yielding strong indications of oil. Local companies organize lease thousands of acres and prepare to test the territory thoroughly.
Farmers in Muncie Indiana protest a local pulp company lease policy arguing leases set years ago at 256 cents annually and $100 per gas well with free gas have not led to development while the Ohio company drains the gas field claimed to be unreasonably long and unproductive.
John Rose former city treasurer in Wabash Indiana who vanished a month earlier after an $11 000 shortage in his accounts came back Monday evening. He had been westward but chose to return and make amends though he has little money, claiming he took little.
In Anderson Indiana on Monday night Mrs Samuel Barker aged 48 died four hours after a buggy accident. Her horse frightened and kicked causing her to strike her head and suffer a base of skull fracture.
Earl Davis and his wife with Elwood Eck concluded a series of meetings at the M E church in Charlottsville Indiana.
The subject will return to the Bible school at Cincinnati this week, continuing studies and involvement with the institution.
Grant Montgomery aged 37 in Mitchell commits suicide with a shotgun. He left a note saying he took his own life and gave no reason for the act.
Henry Myers a carpenter and former city firefighter was found dead on a Peru street after suffering from acute alcoholism. The notice lists multiple local updates from Indiana towns including fire, church, and civic activities.
A severe frog invasion fills Michigan City streets and lighted doorways. Frogs of all sizes, from normal to pea sized, swarm into homes and indoors, alarming residents. Authorities urged calm and prepared for ongoing disturbances.
In Indianapolis the pill claims are supported by many testimonials. William Olds of 1424 Union St reports kidney weakness and frequent secretions easing after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Henry J. Huder’s drug store. He notes gradual relief and eventual disappearance of symptoms. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Al He Dumas of Grand Rapids seeks a divorce from her husband whom she wed 14 years ago. A quarrel last March led to mutual estrangement, though they still live in the same house and pass each other on the stairs as strangers.
Dr. A E Robinson of the State Medical Institute offers a home treatment claimed to restore male vitality and cure sexual weakness. Free trial packages are mailed worldwide to men who write, with no publicity and no need to visit the institute.
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