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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
6
In Paterson New Jersey a woman speaker described as Mrs. Asher leads temperance meetings inside saloons. She and her husband visit neighborhoods to invite barroom regulars to gospel sessions, clearing the bar of bottles before her entrance. The effort aims to convert patrons through respectful outreach and repeated, country church style gatherings.
Personal and social notes detail the Finner Mission charity ball planning for Dec 5 at 9 P.M. in Yomi hat. Decorations, catering by a noted firm, and a large guest list including mayor and society figures mark the event as a premier city fundraiser with invitations issued for pre receptions and dances hosted by prominent families and clubs.
Special report from San Francisco notes United States revenue cutter Bear returned from Arctic patrols where Captain C Hamlet and Assistant U.S. District Attorney Hugh Lee investigated a suspected white slave trade. The dispatch cites a shocking pattern of illegal traffic in women, aided by lax enforcement, and credits decisive action by Captain Hamlet to curb these abuses.
On a fast moving Southern Pacific train in California Estha Williams of the Slatons of the Hearth had a severe throat obstruction. Dr Baxter aboard the Pullman car converted the space into an operating room and removed the obstruction with a breathing tube inserted. Williams recovered quickly and continued her journey.
Local residents report Thanksgiving gatherings and travels across Indiana towns. Dr and Mrs Bo host guests, relatives visit from Knightstown and Brooklyn, John Foster hosts John Moyer, D V SteAllise and families entertain, Edward Wilson travels to Mississippi, W F Bornkamp recites in Terre Haute, and others from Greenfield Gowport and Lebanon share visits and greetings.
North Indianapolis events feature Minerva N club hosting a Thursday gathering at the Guren residence on Connresss Ave. The Current faples club met Friday evening with Mr. Swab and Mrs. Warhtapn. Officers were elected as Owen and Grace Sules, Toler and the Owen family retired from Vernon, Indiana after Bible Stury convention. Mrs. Mande Eten returned to Kokomo for Thanksgiving with the Foster household. Mrs. Ethel Wondard of Mroomington visits Mrs. NL Newlin, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cattweld and family were guests, Frank Philips in Latannn left for home. Katefield and Mrs. Kelwerd will return to Whitchester.
A garbled OCR shows Jennie performing a cake walk in New York with dancers and bloomers described. The fragment mentions Horace Hig Tan and other names, noting flowered attire and a procession style dance.
A long list of residents and visitors appear in a local social note. Mabel Turpin hosted guests Minges Mabel Ada Mran nenberg and Farry of Anderson, with Mrs E Connor and Mrs C D Moone of Kekon also visiting. Other arrivals include Mrs Malone of St Marys, Mrs Williams, and Mrs Wy Pullen, plus several individuals from Chicago and Letiver taking stays or visits, reflecting a busy week of social hosting and travel through Haughville.
Residents gather for holiday meals and homecomings as Brightwood families welcome relatives and friends. Reports from Martinavilly and nearby towns note visits by Colhe, Densmore, Lingle, Wagner, and others, with travels to Green Castle, Noblesville, Delaware, and Port Aire.
Irvngton residents share Thanksgiving visits and entertaining duties. Mrs Huret returned from Shelbyside. The Shakespearean group met Mrs TL Thompson. Waveford residents Shelly Watts and family visited Irvington. Mr and Mrs Albert Moore entertain their son Edward from Oulreencastle. Dr Barnett will occupy Shinn residence during Rhino's Washington trip. Hall family visiting Pittaburg and other local exchanges noted.
A Cleveland feature details a group of show girls who walk five miles each morning as a beauty regimen. Readers learn about pedometer checks, a weight of rules, and the healthful aim of walking versus cosmetic procedures, with quotes from Miss Patterson and Mrs Hall.
A streetcar on route 4 derailed near Noble and Washington causing a panic among passengers. the motorman stopped the car to avoid a crash. No injuries were reported as service quickly resumed after the incident and the car was repaired.
A historical column discusses how cosmetic damage results from biting lips, tongue pressing, and facial habits. It notes effects like wrinkles and distorted features, urges habit awareness, and suggests regular habits to reduce damage and improve appearance.
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