Public Works Board sets August 21 remonstrance date for Roosevelt and Louisiana street improvements
Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces August 21 1908 as the hearing date to receive remonstrances on prima facie assessments for two public improvements. One covers the east side of Roosevelt Avenue from Tenth Street northward with brick curb and eight foot wide paving. the other adds creosoted block roadway on Louisiana Street from Virginia Avenue northeast line to East Street. The notice lists assessment details, property owners, and where to view the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Public Works
Board
Majestic Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Roosevelt Avenue
Tenth Street
Louisiana Street
Virginia
East Street
Herpy
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Indiana bond sale notice for Marion County bridges
Notice announces sealed bids due by 2 p.m. September 24, 1908, for $100,000 in bridge bonds at 3.5 percent interest, 20-year maturity, $1000 denomination, with required cash bid, certified check, and noncollusion affidavits. Bonds date October 1, 1908, sale by Board of Commissioners in Indianapolis. Right to reject bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Marion County Court House
Indianapolis
the Auditor
Joan M Gregor
John M. Mendenhall
WM. H. Roberts
Albert Sahm
John M’gregor
State of
County of
Marion
Bank of
N. W
Decatuc Township
Ie Im
Office of the Auditor
Eward
John Mngregor
Altest
State of Indiana
Milton
A. Pegg
Lalah W. Pegs
Superior Court
Lulah W. Pegg
Lalah W. Pege
Indianatelis
Leonard M. Quill
Ayres, Jones & Hollett
Attornes
Tents to house scarlet fever patients at orphans home
The Indianapolis city faces a five month scarlet fever outbreak at the orphans' home. Mayor Bookwalter and the City Board of Health plan to move patients to tents, pressing for a hospital for contagious diseases as council delays an appropriation.
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Bookwalter
City Board of Health
Orphans' Asylum
Timberlake dies suddenly at College Ave home
Arthur Timberlake druggist died Wednesday morning at 1556 College avenue Indianapolis of heart failure after more than a year of illness. Born near Plainfield 66 years ago, he moved to Indianapolis in 1868 and worked in real estate briefly before forming a drug partnership on Pennsylvania Street. He later moved to College avenue where he stayed until death. He helped organize the Indiana Pharmaceutical association serving as secretary until recently. He belonged to the Society of Friends Oriental lodge and F and A Masons. He leaves a widow and a daughter Mrs. Charles S Wiltge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Timberlake
College Avenue
Mr. Timberlake
Plainfield
Hendricks County
Indianapolis
N. N. Morris
Pennsylvania Street
West Side
Washington Street
Timberlake
Sixteenth Street
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association
Society of Friends
Oriental Lodge
F. and
A. Masons
Charles S. Wiltge
Changes in Athletic Work at Y M C A
I N Logan moves to general work while A K Jones resigns as physical director to become boys secretary at a nearby Y M C A. Fred West, ex physical director at this Y M C A and former athletic director in Springfield Ohio, will replace Jones. Charles Blesse remains as assistant physical director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Jones
I. N. Logan
Jones
Fred West
Springfield
Charles Blesse
Ransick Resigns From Portsmouth Club
Springfield Ohio Aug 12 Edward J Ransick of Cincinnati retires as owner and manager of the Portsmouth club and for now league officials will run it Secretary Bob Quinn travels to Portsmouth to take charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield, CO
Edward J. Ransick
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Bobby Quinn
The World’s Most Popular Beer Declared Superior
A historic note highlights the beer deemed most popular worldwide. It explains the brewery bears the highest cost, yet its sales surpass all other bottled beers, proving its recognized superiority across markets.
Hog Prices Sluggish as Receipts Rise in Indiana
In Indianapolis on August 12 receipts totaled 7,500 hogs, 1,500 cattle, and 1,100 sheep. Hogs mostly steady with a 6.50 to 6.90 selling range as prices declined about 10 points from yesterday. Cattle were larger in number with quiet, steady to slightly lower cattle trade. Calves fell about 50 cents while sheep and lambs remained liberal in supply with demand not urgent, mirroring yesterday’s price declines. Representative sales noted.
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Indianapolis
East Buffalo Auction Totals Trade Steady Across Cattle and Hogs
East Buffalo July market receipts show 4000 cattle with prime steers 6.25 to 6.70 and shipping steers 5.50 to 6.00. Sheep and lambs total 7200 with spring lambs 4.50 to 6.50 and yearlings 5.00 to 5.25. Hogs run 15980 with Yorkers 6.25 to 6.90, pigs 5.75 to 6.00, mixed and heavies 6.75 to 6.90, roughs 5.25 to 5.65.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Union Stockyards Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Union Stockyards II reports hog receipts at 24 000 with steady bulk prices around 6.50 and varied entries for light mixed and heavy hogs. Cattle receipts reach 18 000 with beeves around 3.65 to 7.75 and western steer prices up to 6.00. Sheep receipts total 16 000 with natives near 2.26 to 4.15 and yearlings at 4.00 to 4.70, westerns 3.76 to 6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Western
Lamps
The Wagon Market by Rouse Broe
The notice lists market prices for oats corn timothy clover and related feeds at 130 Kentucky Ave. including New Shelled Oats Old Shelled Oats New Timothy Baled Timothy No 1 No 2 Timothy and New Clover with varied price quotes per unit or bundle.
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Rouse Broe
Kentucky Ave
East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report
East Buffalo New York August 12 cattle receipts 250 quiet steady steers five dollars to seven fifteen sheep and lambs receipts 1400 steady lambs five to six fifteen yearlings four seventy three to five loins sheep two twenty five to four seventy five hogs receipts five thousand nine hundred fifty slow steady Yorkers thirty six twenty six to six ninety five pigs five to six seventy three mixed and heavy six ninety to seven rude roughs five fifty five sixty five
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N. Y
Deputy clerk earns nickname for 94 marriages
Hartford City Indiana August 12 Rev Louis Reeves deputy county clerk has officiated 94 marriages in under two years. He learned he could perform the ceremony after a couple asked for the license and wedding at his office. The deputy, dubbed the marrying deputy, has since officiated widely.
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Hartford City
Ind
Louis Reeves
Declines in Railroads and Copper Let Stocks Open Mixed
New York stocks opened irregular as railroad and copper issues weakened. Smelters led losses with Amalgamated Anaconda and Lead down, while Interborough Metropolitan and Brooklyn Rapid Transit also slipped. Curb market showed strength in silver shares and government bonds remained unchanged. Indianapolis Produce listed eggs butter poultry prices with small variances.
Market Report Cattle Receipts and Prices in Pittsburg Va
Cattle receipts were light and steady in Pittsburg Virginia with price ranges listed for extras prime and good cattle. Prime cattle sold from 6.10 to 6.25 per hundredweight, heifers 5.00, fresh cows and springers 15.00 to 55.00, extras at 36.55 to 6.00.
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Pittsburg
City Grain Prices and Inspection Report
Wheat markets show steady mixed bids with No 2 red at 92, No 3 red 88, and No 4 red 85 through billing. Corn and oats follow similar through billing patterns, with No 2 white at 80 and No 4 white at 78, while hay and rye present steady or low figures and inspections tallied by car counts.
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Timothy
Hayv
Toledo Grain Prices and Futures Summary
Toledo market report lists wheat cash 92 44c for September 94c for December 9%a'gc May 1.00. Corn cash and September 8c December 5c May 63%ac. Oats cash 48¼c September 48c December 484ac May 50%. Cloverseed October 8.00 December 8.071c March 7.9244. Rye cash 1%ac. Alsike August 9.50 October 29.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Marriages Record From Braddock PA And Nearby Listings
The notice lists multiple marriage pairs including Joseph Medcaf with Evan Reeves and Hugh D. Morrow with Alice L. Heaton, Frank Haas with Emma F. Rosberg, William H. Littleton with Elsie E. Pfeifer in Braddock, Pa. and others such as Harry J. Kunkel with Clara E. Trefz and Thomas FE Franklin with Stella Beil. Additional couples include William Lehss with Flora S. Rugenstein and Harry F. Rieman with Bertha A. Prue ger, Harlan Brooks with Otto M. Whaley, William J. Church with Catherine Bennett, Richard L. Wells with Bessie M. Huff man, Charlies O. Butler with Nelle Tm. Gers torff, John M. Huber with Grace Billman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Medcaf
Evan Reeves
Hugh D. Morrow
Alice L. Heaton
Frank Haas
Emma F. Rosberg
William H. Littleton
Braddock
Elsie E. Pfeifer
Harry J. Kunkel
Clara E. Trefz
Thomas FE. Franklin
Stella Beil
William Lehss
Flora S. Rugenstein
Harry F. Rieman
Bertha A. Prueger
Harlan Brooks
Otto M. Whaley
William J. Church
Catherine Bennett
Richard L. Wells
Bessie M. Huffman
Charlies O. Butler
Nelle
Gerstorff
John M. Huber
Grace Billman
Evolution of the Broadway Girl at the Grand
Retained another week as a special feature at the Grand Opera House. R. C. Odoms designed lyrics music and costumes. Arihay Stuart choreographed dances for the 1-1-3 Grand Opera House Block in a showcase of theatrical exchange.
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R. C. Odoms
Arihay Stuart
New Skin Remedy possum Claims Rapid Complexion Cure
A year after its discovery the possum skin remedy boasts drastic overnight improvements for eczema and facial disfigurements. It reportedly halts itching immediately, with minor conditions like pimples and rash curing after a single night. The 50 cent package and a $23 jar are sold at Weber Drug Co in Indianapolis, with free samples by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Weber Drug Co
West Twenty-fifth Street
New York City
FLOWER OF DEMOC RACY SUMMONED
A long list of officials ushers and officers is named including Capt. Thos. F. Colbert as chief of officers and William F. Moore as chief of ushers. The roster includes numerous judges, warders, and staff members from cities such as Bedford Terre Haute Paoli Salem Bloomington Lawrenceburg Liberty Fort Wayne Anderson Winchester Connersville and Muncie with dozens of names and titles. The passage continues from an earlier page with more names and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. F. Colbert
William F. Moore
Paul Davis
Frank RB. Ross
E. Perkins, Jr
James MccWernan
Walter Tingie
James F. Lail
Frank Brown
Joseph Collier
William Miller
Sylvester Johnson
Paul Henderson
Major Dewning
Gideon Blain
Nenadicks King
Ralph McCarty
Stephen Clinehines
Frank P. Baker
Fred Rassman
Thos. D. McKee
Chas. L. Barry
Fred E. Barrett
Adolph Emhardt
J. C. McKillop
James L. Mitchell
James L. Gavin
Edward Spencer
Reginald H. Sullivan
Walter Myers
H. A. Mansfield
Edward Siersdorfer
William Maguire
Ross Wallace
Joseph Cochran
Bernard F. Kelly
Births listed for multiple families and funeral deaths
Birth announcements show numerous couples: Rozemeyer, Watson, Brandenburg, McGraw, Dorsey, McClelland, Black, Cohen, Henry, Shea, Teter, Whitehead, Fleming, Levi, DeAtley, Lewis, Wade, Jackson, Drake, Hess, Holtman, Phillips, Lee, Krieger, Barnes, Briggs, Edwards, Eusminger, Lantz, Seibert, Aikin, Andrews, Bade. Death notices note ages and causes such as typhoid fever, convulsions, dysentery, cerebral hemorrhage, mitral regurgitation, gangrene, pulmonary tuberculosis, with residences and streets like Prospect, Market, and Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Elnora Rozemeyer
S. Keystone Avenue
Carey
Minnie Watson
Fletcher Avenue
Horace
Mary Brandenburg
Howard Street
John
Lenora McGraw
E. Geoorgia Street
Otis
Ruby Dorsey
E. Morris Street
S. Illinois Street
Mary Henry
Pleasant Street
John and
Elnor Shea
Prospect Street
Mae Teter
Ashland Aves Nue
Eva Whitehead
Colorado Street
Claud and
Emma Fleming
Muskingum Street
Fred and
Hattie Levi
Talbott Avenue
Maurice and
Sarah DeAtley
Eugene Street
Ella Lewis
Pratt Street
Frank and
Fannie Wade
W. Market Street
Carrie Jackson
Gabriel and
Elizabeth Drake
City Hospital
Joseph and
Josephine Hess
Tenth Street
Henry and
Amelia Holtman
Michigan Street
Lee and
Anha Phillips
Fremont Avenue
Lule Lee
S. Holmes N Avenue
Radie Krieger
Yandes Street
Edward and
Jennie Barnes
Overett Street
Robert and
Rader Briggs
Pomeroy Street
Frederic and
Lulu Edwards
Sheldon Street
Chas
Eva Eusminger
South Street
Christine E. Bade
Alabama Street
John Shea, Jr
Louise A. Nuerge
Ohio Street
Sarah Ann Elizabeth Tausey
Massachusetts Avenue
Mary C. Bishop
Arbor Avenue
Margaret Sylvester
Barth Avenue
Mary
Della Edna Schmitt
Union Street
Epworth Lawn Fete and Picture Show on Capitol Avenue
Epworth league plans a lawn fete with a moving picture show on the church lawn this evening. Includes services such as hair cutting whisker trimming and manicuring at Denison Barber Shop.
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Epworth Lawn
Capitol Avenue
Epworth League
Church Lawn
Denison
Park Theater Presents Jane Eyre and Just Out of College
Park Theater features Miss Cuba Niblo in Jane Eyre, a showcase of American pluck and perseverance. The Indianapolis actress, risen by study and diligence, embodies the title role with delicate shading. Also on the bill is Just Out of College, George Ade’s comedy, with Lesley Crawford as Stivers Mason and a running joke about wine versus water during rehearsals.
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Cuba Niblo
Jane Eyre
George Ade
Lestes Crawford
New York S
Egan
Crawford
Night of Terror Heads Last Shows at Gayety Theater
The Lasga-n-Graph company at Gayety theater presents the top talking picture Night of Terror with nine pictures on the program. Two talking pictures and three illustrated songs are featured each performance lasting about one and a half hours. Remaining showgoers may stay for a full performance if late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasga-n-Graph Company
Gayety Theater
UA Night of Terror
Wonderland Bears Act Delights Crowds at Wonderland
Wonderland Millie Spellman leads Spellman's Bears at Wonderland this week with Midnight the baby Teddy needing bottle feeding and medicine when sick. Spellman cares for the cubs as a mother would, keeping the animal act popular with crowds.
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Millie Spellman
Spellman
Wonderland
Midnight
Miss Spellman
Fairview Park concert by Indianapolis Military Band
At Fairview Park Thursday evening the Indianapolis Military Band directed by H W Klausmann will perform a program including March The Valitant English Pansies for Thoughts Crem de la Creme The Warblers serenade The Trombone Blizzard Severin Overture Merry Wives of Windsor and arrangements by Beissenhora Mackletanze and Meyerbeer Daisies from The Floral Suite Swisher involved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Military Band
H. W. Klausmann
Fairview Park
Bendix
Severin Overture
Capes
Nicole
Weber's prize band presents diverse program at Fair Bank
Fair Bank hosts Weber's prize band of America Wednesday evening with Chauncey Olcott and George Cohan selections from O Neill of Derry and The Yankee Prince. The program includes oboe and cornet solos, a piccolo duet, soprano pieces by Miss Blanche Mehaffey, grand opera highlights, and popular airs.
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Chauncey Olcott
O'Neill
Derry
George Cohan
Weber
Prize Band of America
Fair Bank
Blanche B. Mehaffey
Elks Picnic for Orphans at Riverside Park Today
The Elks and their wives host an annual picnic for orphans home children at Riverside Park. About 300 children will enjoy a special afternoon program and dinner. Park officials assist with personal attention, and Riverside Amusement Co manager Mr. McClellan donates ride tickets. Carmody lunchroom also participates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
McClellan
Riverside Amusement Company
German House concert by Indianapolis Newsboys band
The German House invites the Indianapolis Newsboys band to perform a concert in the garden on Monday evening August 17 as part of its ongoing support for worthy musical efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musikverein
Indianapolis Newsboys
Crerman
Grand George Ade Declines Vaudeville Act at Grand
Ade refused to view the vaudeville act The Evolution of the American Girl at the Grand this week. He traveled from his country place to assess it and met Mr Odom the manager, saying he also planned a similar sketch with Elsie Janis in The Fair Co Ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Indianapolis
Mr. Odom
Elsie Janis
Empire Presents The Ducklings in Lavish Burlesque Run
Empire final dress rehearsals of The Ducklings company occur tonight with the season opening tomorrow at the large burlesque house. Headed by Miss Louie Dacre the act features Colton and Darrow Bergs and a six music masters family among others. The production is billed as the most lavish yet and includes Berrywood's Busy Day and Kellys Dublin Bar as a two part program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ducklings” Company
the Empire
Comedienne
Louie Dacre
Colton and
Darrow
Bergs
Geo. C. Clarix
Halley and McKinnon
Tiney Downer
Berrywood
Kelly
Dublin
Cured of Kidney Trouble by Haag's Liver Pills
William H. Whitaker of Indianapolis reports years of kidney and bladder pain ended within a week after using Haag's Liver Pills. He praises them for indigestion, constipation, and general relief, listing box sizes and prices and noting availability from Julius A. Haag in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haag
William H. Whitaker
McCarty Street
Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis
Julius A. Haag
Pennsylvania Street
Ind
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Carpenters
Be and &c
Michigan City
Monon R
Union Station
Oute
Apolis
A. Timberlake
College Ave
Y. M
Ransick
Budweiser
Chicago
T. C. Shouwele
New York
Ard
Amalgamated
Anaconda
Interborough-Metropolitan Common
Preferred
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Third Avenue
Indianapolia Produce Exchange
Park
A. W. Thomson
Ale Daly
Croy
Cali Tr
Odom
Flower OF Democracy
Miss Niblo
Mr. Pink Hall
Beissenhora “Mackletanze
Meyerbeer
Bendix Aadodco Ets Swisher
Riverside Park
Worth Inc
Pepe Perell
Zephyr
Cray
Thos. C. Day & CO
Law Building
Bannworth & Laskey Grain
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