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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
5
A narrator recalls a haunted night as three taps signal a spirit’s approach. The unseen uncle, dressed as a clergyman, materializes by the bed in a white surplice, causing a terror so vivid the narrator faints. Aunt Delta Nora and the maid witness the eerie scene amid a flickering gas light.
Special to TRENTON gd April 6 the judiciary committee of the senate investigated charges against Henatora Shins and Martins of demanding money for suppressing two pawnbroker ins. that charge is not sustained by testimony.
Ruth Hofer, heiress to a $5,000,000 Swiss fortune, was brought to Avon City with the Dowie family when Dr Dowie and Mrs Dowie returned from Europe. Rumors say Dry Dowie urged marriage to her, she refused, and Gladstone Dowie pressures the church leadership. An Alan tale adds that Gladstone allies with deposed leaders and threatens upheaval unless his father retires from Zion leadership.
The Skillman jury remains split after hours of deliberation in the trial of Pan Vo Skillman accused of child stealing. Jurors reported confusion and some sympathy for the defendant as witnesses' testimony suggested possible extenuating factors. Skillman reportedly took his daughter to California, where authorities say he was later arrested, while his former wife seeks custody.
A fair maid in her 38th year wears a velor frock with mauve tones. The long, graceful skirt and puffed sleeves feature pin ticks in wavy lines. A richly embroidered girdle and a red collarbone accentuate the waist and neckline.
A nostalgic country scene paints spring as a momentary escape from woes. Amid warm sun and budding gardens a barefoot boy finds pure joy in a world waking to beauty. The narrator muses on leaving thirty years of worry behind for this first warm day.
C. E. S. has guests from Rushville and Morristown as the Queen Mother charter Eastern Star hosts a stated meeting at the Maxonie temple Friday night. Four candidates will receive degrees and sojourning members are welcome.
Special to je Sam reports that the Hewlett family, six of whom were killed in the Adobe wreck, have been paid 18000 from the Rio Grande raise in settlement. The notice also mentions Indianapolis Brewing Company's ROCK PEER available on draft and in bottles with home delivery via telephone.
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