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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1910

Page

4

Society Draws Wedding Guest List To Sept. Nuptials

Mrs. Ernest D. Cofield hosted a Wednesday gathering for Mrs. Gertrude Lee of Rushville who will wed Dr. Harry Yam Osdel of the city in September. Guests included Misses Bertha Helm Cora Winship Estelle Jones and Mrs. Lee Thomas among others with plans for more bridal events.

Ernest D. Cofield Gertrude Lee Rushville, Ltd Harry Yam Osdel Bertha Helm Cora Winship Estelle Jones Lee Thomas Rushville George Jones Herbert Holwell David Clark Gertrude Sipe Clarence Robinson

Ship Ahoy at Fairview sparkles with Indianapolis talent

A naval themed musical vaudeville titled Ship Ahoy at Fairview park features a Canall deck stage with about 100 local male singers led by Snianapolis talent. Italian character sketch by Jack Bonnstadt and a trio spoof called a spasm of the parlor pirates draw laughs as the show, now in its second performance, fills the venue and boosts Murat temple building funds.

Fairview Park Canal Fairview Indianapolis Jack Bohnstadt Bonnstadt Stanley Warner Harry Marsh Bungbung

Remodeling Eng lish's Opera House Becomes Midwestern Jewel

Nearly $30 000 is being spent by Capt. W. E. English to convert Eng lish's Opera House into a premier middle west theater. Workers remove central columns raise gallery pitch for better stage view. Chicago designer Louis J. Millet handles decorations in burnt orange with new upholstery and fish scale art glass on the arch. Old chairs replaced. A Klow & Erlanger rep calls it the most charming theater in the middle west, rivaling Chicago.

Middle West W. E. English Louis J. Millet Chicago Klow & Erlanger

Girl Turns Back Because of Tune at Wedding

CHEMUNG New York Aug 24 A would be groom Lew Senro upset his bride to be Estelle Carnim by whistling Yesterday on the way to the altar She fled to her home and locked herself in her room for three hours Senro begged for forgiveness but she remained unreconciled as friends hope for a future reconciliation

Chemung N. Y Lew Senro Estelle B. Carnim Senro Miss Carnim

Queen May Risk Life In Cholera District

Rome Aug 24 Queen Helena of Italy shows dedication to cholera stricken subjects in the south by using her private funds for aid. She vows to accompany King Victor Emmanuel into the district if he moves in, following the 1855 response. She has previously joined the king to Messina during the earthquake and endured hardships.

Rome Helena Italy Victor -Em Manuel Naples Messina

Amusements Fraudulent Rockefellers and Stage Death Swings

Amusements column recounts Nancy Boyer at a Toledo Park visit to a state hospital for the insane where a performer receives a seven million dollar check from a patient self-identified as John D Rockefeller. The piece blends theatrical anecdotes with sensational dialogue and notes a separate act by Mile. Gergerat and a new march by Frank Mayer dedicated to MMe Bergerat for a beach concert Wednesday.

Nancy Boyer Toledo State Hospital For the Insane Zee Gergerat Riverside Frank Mayer Mayer Mme. Bergerat

Sheep for tonic sent Mrs Walsh in Bangor

Mrs Thomas F Walsh widow of a Nevada millionaire was ill in Bar Harbor. She hoped a sight of Nevada sheep would aid recovery. E R McLean arranged an express shipment of a full flock from Nevada to Bar Harbor. Last week the sheep passed through Bangor on their way to help her regain health.

Bangor Thomas F. Walsh Nevada E. R. McLean Bar Harbor Mr. McLean Walsh

Motorcycle fire injures 16 year old girl in Washington

Miss Alice Woodson, 16, suffered burns to her lower limbs when gasoline leaked from a motorcycle and was ignited by sparks. Riding with Louis Knight, she leaped off as flames spread. Knight and a policeman extinguished the fire. She received medical attention and returned home.

Washington Alice Woodson Louis Knight Wodson Knight

Midweek Riverside Concert Offers Diverse Classics

Riverside venue hosts a midweek program featuring Minnies a Big Whale Now, Prince of Pilsen Parade of the Doodle Bugs, Moreland Overture Jolly Robbers The Glow Worm Idyl, Lincke That Drearay i dae betee, Adler Medley Popular Hits, Dixie Darlings Weorld Sunny South My Auto Queen and more.

Pilsen

Empire theater to open season with World of Pleasure

The Merry Whirl opens the season at Empire theater. Tuesday premieres World of Pleasure, a Gordon and North production said to be funnier. The company features over fifty performers and a tuneful musical act Playing the Ponies.

Empire Theater Gordon and North Numners

Woman with 13 names wed at 13 in Missouri tale

Springfield reports a Missouri woman famed for thirteen given names and for marrying at age thirteen. Born to eleven sisters, she bears Mary Samantha Sarah Lavinia Nancy Lucretia Henrietta Partheni Arizona Tabitha Dollie Jones Hall Wilding. She first wed Hall in 1901 and later married Wilding after a separation.

Springfield Missouri Mary Samantha Sarah Lavinia Nancy Lucretia Henrietta Partheni Arizona Tabitha Dollie Jones-Hall- Wilding Hall

Baltimore to Washington by airship plan by Bolgiano

Baltimore promoter John Bolgiano aims to launch an intercity aerial line with eight passenger dirigibles built at about $200,000, delivering ships to Washington in trials with city officials before public tickets go on sale. The plan includes sixteen passenger cars priced at $25,000 each and aimed at 30 mph with speed bonuses.

Baltimore Washington City Hall Plaza Whitehouse Lawn John Bolgiano Bolgiano Baltimore-Washington Pittsburg Robert C. Millman Jean” Bolgiano United Airships Company of Serial Express Jerome H. Joyce Mr. Bolgiano New York Curtiss Harmon Hamilton

Adventists Gather for Big Encampment in Michigan

The Seventh Day Adventist camp opens on Michigan and Oriental streets with ten days of meetings. C. A. Bookwalter gives the welcome, Elder Morris Lakens replies, and speakers include A. G. Daniels and K. C. Russell. About 600 campers occupy nearly 100 tents with a reception tent, a book tent and a children's tent. Three services daily at 10 45 am 2 45 pm and 7 44 pm.

Seventh Day Adventist Michigan Oriental Streets C. A. Bookwalter Morris Lakens Indiana A. G. Daniels K. C. Russell Washington, D. C

Maennerchor Concert Tonight Highlights and Selections

A detailed list of performances for the Maennerchor concert tonight includes works by Reeves, Bizet, Schumann, Botzford, Lampe, and Straus. Featured pieces span Carmen, Traumerel, Grizzly Bear Rag, southern medleys, Chocolate Soldier, The First Heart Throbs, chimes solo, Moving Day in Jungle Town, Simple Confession, Madam Sherry, Blue and the Gray, and other selections.

Greater Pittsburg Reeves Carmen Reld Yo Foley Botzford Lampe Straus Elenberg Jungle Town Sherry” Hoschan

Palmistry Aids Pretty Actress Turns to Stage Career

New York reports Mrs Roy W Conger formerly Grace Fitch niece of Clyde Fitch and daughter of Col Henry Fitch has adopted a stage career. A social figure and palmistry devotee she aims to apply her practical palmistry knowledge to her upcoming performances.

New York Roy W. Conger Grace Fitch Clyde Fitch Col Henry Fitch United States Army

Commissioners Urge $70 000 For Asylum Improvements

County commissioners push a 70000 dollar appropriation to enhance the Julietta asylum for the insane and the infirmary after a county council meeting in September. They also seek funds from the road levy, totaling about 80000 dollars, for gravel road improvements funded from general funds.

Julietta Asylum Courtt State Board of Accounts County Council

Midweek Concert at Fairview Park Sets Diverse Program

Arthur Deming and Judson B Hall present a varied program at Fairview Park featuring Bach and Rader overtures, Mendelssohn pieces, a Myddleton flute and horn duet, Cavalleria Rusticana, Mascagni selections, and popular songs including Simple Confession and Goddess of Liberty. The event includes intermission and a stand by Mary Alstyne in the program.

Ruy Blas Mendelssohn Swanee River Myddleton Arthur Deming Judson B. Hall Eilenberg Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni Pink Hall Goddess of Liberty Howard March Mary

Ice Cream Adulteration Sweep Targets Street Vendors

Philadelphia authorities launch a sweeping reform a project with state dairy and food commission local officials and physicians. Special Agent Cassidy and chemist Lawall reveal adulteration including a deleterious imported substance expanding and diluting milk and cream. Investigations cover scores of factories and penny stands with arrests promised after chemical tests.

Philadelphia State Dairy and Food Commission Harry P. Cassidy State Board Charles H. Lawall Greece Edwin Rosenthal Finestreet Penny Cassidy

Post Office Funds Approved for State Fair Substations

The Post Office Department approved funds for maintenance of branch post offices at the state fair grounds during the fair week and at Ft Benjamin Harrison field maneuvers. Preparations are underway to establish both offices under Postmaster Robert H. Bryson.

Robert H. Bryson Ft. Benjamin Harrison

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