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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
10
A report states a suit is needed to recover 5700 owed by Atlas Engine Works. Of this amount 3800 was paid to Emmett Huggins as supposedly ag ore money while 1900 covered atlas additional croft. A poorly defined notice mentions Huggins paying the county 6300 which he claims to have stolen during employment at the county auditor's office. Settlement reportedly to be made soon.
Democratic nominee John W. Kern urged a campaign free from hostility at an old settlers meeting in White City. Henry Warrum spoke as Democratic day featured speakers CC Mayor Bookwalter Harris and Capt. W. F. English for Republican day. Old timers will be highlighted at Thursday picnic.
John Walters keeper of a saloon at 3111 W Washington street lost his liquor license Tuesday for persistently breaking the Sunday law. Mayor Bookwalter revoked the license after a two hour hearing.
In Liberty Indiana on August 18 a head on collision of the C H D line killed Joseph Coat ley an engineer from Hamilton Ohio and inj ured fireman David Foster of Indianapolis.
Carmel Indiana August 19 Hiram Min ing 63 despondent hanged himself His wife died last February and he had no near relatives living.
Bicycle officers Stewart and Mullin visited 10 year old Lawrence Burk at 45 Edison Avenue on a Tuesday afternoon after a call of robbery. Mrs Burk said her son took $1 from her purse but she did not want him arrested and intended to frighten him by letting him see the police.
Mrs. Minnie Logerman of 1220 East Street suffered painful injuries when a rig carrying William Whitty of 522 Downey Street struck the buggy she rode in at the intersection of South Hast and Weghurst streets. Whitty said poor visibility in the dark prevented him from seeing Logerman’s vehicle.
The Patriotic Order of Americans tent No 2 will host a lawn fete at 40 E Georgia street the home of Mr Green Jaw on Friday afternoon and night August 2. Admission is 10 cents including refreshments.
During the state convention in Indianapolis from Sept 26 to 27, commissioners will take an auto trip to view road progress. They will inspect a macadam stretch on the Millersville pike north of Indianapolis, part of Marion County’s stone road initiative, with 2.7 miles ready for display.
A 23 year veteran cowboy PB H W Jefferson stars in the Empire week as part of the Carlisle lariat and rope throwing trio in the Follies of the Day. Born in Missouri he moved to Montana at age ten became a top rope thrower and rider. His horse Cricket, from Miles City, and a red fox Indian chief’s mustang, star in the act. Jefferson once chased a runaway in Broadway New York and saved a woman and two girls by roping the horse in time.
County Attorney John C. Ruckelshaus in an opinion says Leonard Quill is entitled to a 1.50 fee for cases where insane persons are recommitted to Julietta hospital. He finds the clerk’s fee clear but notes doubt on a second 4 fee for physician services and suggests court testing. The questions stem from claims in Josephine Utz’s recommitment.
A Kansas girl relief from a facial and hand eczema by changing her diet, crediting digestion improvement from Grape-Nuts. She recalls enduring five months of eruptions before noting the link to indigestion and the diet's effect, urging others to try Grape-Nuts instead of medicines.
An advertisement describes Indian Linen at 40 inches wide regular eight cent grade and extra special India Linen at 30 inches wide regular ten cent grade per yard. It also promotes full shrunk linen finish auto cloth for ladies suits and separate skirts, 40 inches wide.
Manns new productions at the Park theater present The Fighting Parson with John A Preston and Blanch Lateile, retelling a tale of a minister whose athletic skill aids in the drama. Also Lena Rivers at the Park starring Beulah Poyter with a strong cast and rustic Paris setting. A Grand screening shows Servant Maid’s Dream with humorous tricks and an athletic woman.
The Irish comedy at the Empire features Speaker Jon Cannon in a Congressional Hall scene. McCale’s character bears a striking likeness with a white beard to Illinois statesman. John West from West and Williams impersonates Bryan while Myr. Williams plays President Roosevelt and Bogs Murpony of New York.
A tiny alligator named Wonderland performs in Davy Jones Locker at Wonderland with Bert Swan, expert diver, showcasing underwater prowess. Swan, an English diver, entertains children as he swims and lectures, while Cora Youngblood Carson and her sextette with Sleight’s band offer free vaudeville at the park.
The Fair Bank show features WIN Brad ley and Dorothy Leona in In the Land of Bohemia. Bradley and Leona are praised for vocal power with operatic ambitions. Ostendorf conducts the orchestra as the duo performs solos and duets.
Solomon travels to Indianpolis to view the Humanovo pictures. The scenes, including the Burning of the Mill and Swiss Mountain scenery, evoke lifelike action and emotion. Voices of performers Mora blend with the visuals, creating a clean, family friendly entertainment that compels attendance.
Gabety The Talk-a-Graph company presents A Love Affair of Olde Days at the New Gayety with thrilling scenes and strong photography. Tonight marks the final show before a program change tomorrow afternoon when Old Isaac the Pawnbroker leads the lineup. Last night Homer Van Wie and The Four Pecks performed vaudeville, with Tekara and the Pirate Trio featured tonight.
Wednesday afternoon the Holy Cross parish ladies host a large lawn card party on the festival grounds at Ohio and Oriental streets. Tables will be spread on the lawn under festival tents with refreshments served. Prizes include hand painted china, fancy work, and jewelry.
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