Machine broke land of flowers postpones Carlisle game
A scheduled Sunday baseball game at Athletic Park between the Carlisle White Sox and the Champagne Velvets of Terre Haute was postponed to May 3 after an automobile breakdown near Sullivan. Transport delays prevented the Velvets from arriving, and a large crowd at the park waited before dispersing.
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Athletic Park
Carlisle White Sox
Champagne Velvets
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Carlisle
Dich P. m
Velvets
Ned Crowder
Crowder
Postmarking on Cards Dropped to Avoid Defacement
The postmaster general orders discontinuance of card postmarking at the office of address to curb defacement complaints. Collectors welcome the change though the received stamp on the address side caused ink smearing on properly faced back stamping.
Merry Widow Hats from Odd Materials Trend
A whimsical guide suggests crafting hats from a bicycle wheel hub with a granite sauce pan, velvet from a prior coat, taffeta silk from a party dress, and decorative bindings. Using a soup ladle as a hat pin adds a jaunty effect, reflecting playful millinery ideas.
Widows Pension Increase Approved by Senate
Conferees reach agreement on widows pension bill adopting the form from the house. The measure raises pensions from eight to twelve dollars a month for widows of Mexican and Civil War soldiers, increasing the pension list by about twelve million dollars.
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U. S
Senate
Congress
Billy Jenkins Pleased With California Stay
S. J. Jenkins recounts his Carlisle to San Francisco journey with Seth Hird and George Adams. He describes earthquakes, street fights during the 1906 strike, and a move to San Diego with relatives, praising the climate, harbor, and local hotels Grant and Del Coronado.
John Jenkins Weds Miss Allen in Rockford
John Jenkins son of Mrs. Kila Jenkins of Carlisle married Miss Allen of Chicago on Tuesday April 14 in Rockford. He recently left the U S Navy after about six years service and now works as a street car conductor in Freeport where the couple will reside.
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John Jenkins
Kila Jenkins
Carlisle
Rockford
Lil
Iatherine Allen
Chicago
Jenkins
John
U. S. Navy
Freeport
Ill
F. C. Wenthe
P. K. Shepard
Freeport Street Railway
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BASE
A. G. Spoubiing & Bros
Cartner
H. L. Stratton
Davis Hotel
Ind
Lyons Business College
Sullivan, Ind
L. B.C
Carlisle Mill and Elevator CO
H A Brown
Merry Widow
Billy” Jerkins
California
San Diego
Calif
Seth Hird
George Adams
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake City
Sacramento
Frisco
Fred O’haver
James Price
Golden Gate Park
Turk Street
Rev.b. A. Johnson
Santa Rosa
Santa Babara
Redouds
Los Angeles
Hotel del Coronado
U.S. Grant
Indiana
S. Jenkins
Carlisle Mercantile CO
Leo
Ioc
Tahiey ZebGaer
Ami Sim
Chase & Sanborth
Stamer Mnisia
Loto Bcsta Pr
Wes Pacey Rae
Fan Jaye
Car & Brown
Oxfords
Freelandville
Jackson
Rill Coal
Oliver Steele & Co
Quae
Geo. G, Arnold
Lake Squires
Ledgerwood Street
W. T. Alsop
Ransom W. Akin
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