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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1908

Page

4

Hitt Rivalry Roars In Voter Showdown And Punchy Debate

The piece records George Hitt's bold campaign swagger and rivals deriding him as a windbag while noting some Republicans oppose Mayor Bookwalter. It suggests Hitz may place third, with voters split and the News ticket unpopular among certain factions. A separate note laments the closure of the Feit Bank summer amusement spot in India or Boolig due to local opposition.

Hite Hitz Socrata Bookwalter Feit Bank India

Platt Expected to Wed Lillian Janeway in Rumor

New York report from Manhattan Beach says Benatar Thomas C. Platt plans to marry Mrs. Lillian Janeway. Mrs. Janeway is staying at the Oriental hotel as Platt spends the summer at his summer home, with no official confirmation.

New York Manhattan Beach Benatar Thomas C. Platt Lillian Janeway Janeway Oriental Hotel Benatar Platt

Songs and Sketches of a Singer

Fragmented poetry and comic bits mix in a coarse sequence titled Songs and Sketches of a Singer. It weaves verse on love and fate with stray lines about ink, a dog named Fido, and a dragon dialogue, presenting a row of literary snippets and humorous exchanges.

Wanderer from Perryville Tries Niagaras Corn Heist

An Indiana man carrying a stalk of corn from the Wabash valley visits Niagara Falls and Toronto then sells the stalk to a Boston museum for 19 gold dollars, total trip cost about 15 dollars. He regrets not taking two stalks and notes western Indiana men plan imitators. A Shelbyville rumor also mentions a man shaving his beard to test a razor.

Perrycille Niagara Falls Wabash Valley Tyrole Niagara Salle Armated Boston Josh Perryville Just &S California Boston Mooreum Bostonian Wil Toronto Indiana Niagarmie Wong

Bar Harbor Society Faces Navy Officer Accusation

Bar Harbor society reports a dispute after Mrs. Hugh Tevis accuses Lieut. John R. Edie of unduly behavior at a Bar Harbor social event. The community awaits the court's verdict on the matter.

Hugh Tevis Navy Bar Harbhor Bar Harbor Society John R. Edie U.S. N Edie Bar Harbus

A Corner for the Women in the Times Cuisine Notes

A fashion piece argues that women need not imitate distant styles to be stylish. It highlights a summer table centerpiece made from a hanging basket of flowers and vines, plus affordable decor ideas. The piece also describes new tableware designs, silver trims, and a salad recipe section featuring French dressing and Waldorf-style cues.

Newport Bar Hathor Columbne de Rome Ani Goyd Ehades Dresden Stone Alice

A Friend Left Behind in the Old Cornwall Farmhouse

Rose Norton recalls returning to the Cornish village and the old farm house her uncle promised as a life to be lived. She remembers a past romance with Rodney Allen cut short by her ambition and the loss of her family, as years bring wealth, loneliness, and change.

Cornish Rose Norton Rodney Ieave Rose Rodney Allen

Farewell to a Farmhouse Dream and a Rich Artist’s Rise

A poor man loses wealth and friends shrink. Rose meets Rodney Allen, now a famed artist who forgives her and offers protection. She finds happiness in true love with a husband, as old home memories fade into a modern cottage setting.

Margaret Lesa Tinele Rodney Allen Happy Child Boot Rose

Amusements: A Human Stave at Park Theater

A human stave debuted at Park theater with a Molodiams style performance featuring two or three villains. The play, favored by workingmen, hints at labor ethics and the duties of employers to workers while examining worker self-perception. Set in an iron foundry, the stage action centers on industrial labor. Engagement ends Wednesday night.

Park Theater Mtriken Earth BH. Jackson & Co Indianapolis Ind

Fire destroys Elmer Crews' barn near Plainfield

Big Country Fire at Plainfield Indiana on Friday night destroyed the barn owned by Elmer Crews north of town. The total loss included farming implements grain hay wagons harnesses and a driving horse. Fire started by unknown origin. Insurance placed at 1400 dollars.

Plainfield Ind Bam Elmer

Farmer Injures Foot Jumping Fence in Kerr Area

In Plainfield Indiana on August 1 a farmer near Kerr accidentally jumped onto a two penny wall, driving a stake through his foot including the shoe sole. A physician used a large probe to assess the injury. no serious outcomes are anticipated.

Flainfield Ind Marshall Kerr Pturk

City Life Briefs and Local Notices

Election of officers and local incidents report a fire injuring Earl Van Bickle at 1110 Chestnut, German Day at Germania Park with about 110 attendees, Rev George Henniger opening revival meetings at Arbor Ave and Flay, Brookside Park hosting 1000 seniors from Jackson Jennings and Scott counties, Lewis A Cathiser of 128 Everett St attempting suicide with morphine, Holy Cross church enrolls 73 young women in the Sodarity of the Blessed Virgin Mer, all areas reflecting a busy Sunday in the city.

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Cincinnati Excursion Train Schedule Ad Collision

A historic notice advertises a $1.25 Cincinnati round trip on August 23 via C H D. Two special trains depart at 6 90 a m and 7 15 a m with express and limited stops at Rushville, Caneraville, and Hamilton. Return to Cincinnati by 6 20 p m. Boarding without tickets incurs local-rate charge.

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Wanted Help and Help Wanted Notes in The Sun's Iners

Notice fragment shadows classified-like rows inviting free use of words under headings such as Wanted Male Help Wanted Female Help Wanted Situation Female For Rent Rooms Wanted Rooms Call at The Bun office 151 and 1m E Ohrist. or New phone 0 old phone Math 8 percent.

BUN Ohrist

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