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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
3
Michael McCahey of Pittsburg Pennsylvania wandered onto College avenue and into Herman Lifchitz's residence where he lay down to sleep. Lifchitz called police and McCahey was charged with intoxication.
Gen. John B. Castleman has been invited by Indiana state fair officials to judge the saddle-horse classes at the Indianapolis show in September. The event is billed as one of the year’s leading equine occasions.
Reulah Poynter appears at the Park theater for a three day run with matinees. The actress is praised for finish and naturalness, delivering a Southern charm in Lena Rivers with a well cast company and four lively acts full of drama grace and sentiment.
Charles W Bowser making first vaudeville appearances at the Grand this week in Superstition with Bowser Hin kle & Co. He is a veteran of burlesque to drama with noted roles at the Grand and elsewhere. Edith Hinkle and Maxfield Moore support, Oliver White wrote the piece.
Wonderland Park announces a special fireworks attraction for Thursday night featuring rockets in large numbers parachutes aerial maroons bursting shells variegated shells with two three four and five shots to the shell elaborate candle batteries comets and related effects.
Hanlon's New Superba a Musical Comedy of Glass promises merriment explosion of laughter and dazzling costumes at Park theater during fair week. The production is famed for pantomimic wonders scenic novelties and a love story amid the battle between good and evil.
The New Superba is hailed as the day’s greatest pantomimic and scenic show and a thoroughly up-to-date musical comedy. Clever performers are engaged, new ballets arranged, and surprises await. Pico the clown wields a gatling gun amid jungle dangers with gorillas lions elephants and boa constrictors.
GREENFIELD Ind Aug 3 James Thomas a Greenfield businessman and Civil War figure recalls an offer of 180 acres across the river from Chattanooga Tenn for 24 The land would now be worth 100 to 150 per acre He passed on the investment due to wartime property uncertainty His fellow soldier John Leeds invested 500 in 300 acres and still owns it.
In Terre Haute Indiana an enormous sweet potato kept in Mrs. George Purdy’s cellar for a full year remains in perfect condition. Dug last August from Fidlar place south of the city the tuber surprised both family and growers with its remarkable storage. It challenges the usual six month shelf life of sweet potatoes and the idea that it would keep through summer.
Two affidavits filed in Mayor Andersons court charge Roy Rigrish and clerk Richard Faucette with selling liquor to a minor. The incident involved Joe Steineweg and Frank Jones. officers confiscated bottles. Both defendants pleaded not guilty, waived arraignment, appealed to circuit court, with bonds set at $100 each.
Greenfield Indiana August Will Adams a printer long known here who lost both feet in a Lafayette railroad accident last year is running for Rushville city clerk on the Democratic ticket. Adams previously worked in Greenfield printing offices indicating a return to local public life.
Billy Griffith has postponed his fight with Frank McMahon from Wednesday night in Bloomington Illinois to September 17. The scheduled bout will occur at Bloomington with both boxers still set to compete.
Broad Ripple park hosts a two day event with a baby show for ages 1 to 5 on Sept 1 and a white dress parade for girls 5 to 14 on Sept 2. Entries are free with prizes including a White sewing machine and a Columbian phonograph. Special car transfer from Capitol Avenue to the park for baby carriages.
Marblehead Mass August 25 The Wolf owned by Caleb Loring of Boston and Charley Curtis Joyette of W H Childs Bensonhurst Yacht Club Brooklyn will represent America in the Sonder Klasse races against German boats in Marblehead starting August 30 and following days Ellen the Boston boat also competes in the series
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