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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1904
Page
4
Dean James H Tufts of the University of Chicago argues flirting provides an outlet for surplus energy and aids development of sharper intellects. He warns that unguarded coquetry risks danger to young women and urges guardians to seek greater safeguards against courting excesses that jeopardize virtue and propriety.
Editor Bok argues that church attendance among young men remains low, down to 8 percent from nine years earlier, due to sermons lacking vitality. He cites studies across 31 cities showing few youths find sermons meaningful, despite pockets of spirituality in Chicago, Boston, and New York churches.
Democrats in congressional districts urged early action to contest Overstreet’s re election. With a 4000 vote lead for the present congressman, organizers warned that delays would weaken any nominee. They urged rapid nomination and persistent organizing to mount a credible challenge.
Representative Jenkins recalls jurists Norton and Nelson, Wisconsin, in a tale of courtroom decorum and wit. Norton, stern and dignified, faced a stormy road to court while Nelson quips about lightning striking the sheltering tree, breaking Norton’s dignity.
States Auditor Suurrick's investigation led to a state petition in the superior court Fiiany seeking a receiver for Old Wayne mutual life association of Tudianaport Deputy Storney Indley urged immediate action. W A Ketcham and C E Averill pressed for swift appointment while defense objected. Judge Carter denied immediate relief without a restraining order to halt withdrawals and require separation of funds after the application for a receiver was filed.
On Friday evening at the Grand Opera house Choman J. Villers will speak on and describe his travels to Kittering and Hedford Prison He recounts Carey’s modern missions in the back parlor at Kittering and Bunyan’s Pilgrim's Progress at Hedford Prison He weaves a narrative of places historic and literary connections
John W. Elmer, aged about 3% E. McCarty-at, longtime Pennsylvania Railroad employee, died at his home Friday from acute neural illness. An old resident, he had been retired on pension for several years.
A collection of brief quotes reflects varied opinions from bishops, admirals, politicians, and citizens. Notable voices include Bishop O'Donaghue on unity, Admiral Brown on access, and John Metorerers on a dog, with comments on weather, politics, and personal recollections.
A nostalgic special edition outlines Bean Hill growth from crossroads to thriving community. It praises leaders and tradesmen like TORE SMELTZER the undertaker and Sunday school superintendent, LIZZIE WINKLER millinery owner, EBENEZER WHETSTONE blacksmith, SAMANTHA GREENLEE dressmaker, and DR WILLIAM HORSEMAN physician. It highlights Central House dining, JOE M PLUNKETT repairs, Silas Godfrey photographs, and local trades such as Barber JAKE APPLEWHITE and grocer DENIAMIN BUNGSTARTER. The Farmers Bank info, marriages by Rev. Puckett, and town institutions close with broad praise for progress and enterprise.
A fragmented verse scene shows a boy named Wales Wiggins facing indifference as he plays ball on the street. An elderly narrator laments observers who fail to notice his skill, while amid chatter a cablegram about Europe adds a distant news thread. The dialogue shifts to a humorous aside about word costs for telegraphy and a choir hopeful.
A fragile dialogue about marriage and risk is paired with a line about feeding the base and a young man’s indifference. The piece notes police seeking Carl Kinepper, 36, of Minnesota, suspected to have run away from home.
Miriam, seated beside Hallett at the festival concert, faces memories of a past engagement and a recent quarrel. Archibald Frederic McHerzie, a lively four year old, disrupts the mood with a childish plea and a sly reference to forgiveness, while Hallett bears a tense, unresolved tension as Miriam contemplates forgiveness and time.
Fiverett C. Baker, once detained at the police station as insane, was removed to Dr. Peters sanitarium on Friday by order of Judge Lewis. Baker’s mother presented the petition following an incident Sunday night when Baker, in a frenzy, searched the corridor for his wife who he said had deserted him. His late relative in Harrisburg, Indiana, left an estate valued at approximately 1.
Expulsion followed trial in Harksburg where Filho Bagh faced charges of imprudent unchristian conduct. Credentiata taken, expulsion ordered by Rev Bagh. Mayo earlier elected mayor of nort lant spring. 51 licenses granted to saloons met church objection. Dramatic entertainment reported by 104 class of Tudor.
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