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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
2
A 1917 Indianapolis note from Gerald McOnaughy and others thanks a benefactor the Sun for a Park theater outing to see magician Kellar. Children praise tricks and candy and describe acts including handkerchief transformations and a box illusion.
Dear sir tale recounts a boyish trick show where rings vanish then reappear as pink roses and candy with a girl rewarded with roses and dolls. Second note describes magician Kellar performing at Park theater with a revolver stunt trapping a girl in a trunk during a magic act.
A matinee by magicians Kellar and Thurston delighted children. Mr. Kellar gave auto gifts to the boys and dolls to the girls, including merry go rounds, dolls, and many prizes. Nella Haimis signs the note of thanks.
A grateful letter expresses appreciation for a car ride and theater outing enjoyed by a young girl. The writer signs a friendly note addressed to a sir, praising the entertainment and the courtesy shown.
Preliminary examination of witnesses in the Rhodius marriage annulment case before a notary public was continued Friday afternoon as C A Woods an insurance agent was questioned about an alleged lark with Elma late the night she ran away with George Rhodius. The Woods examination was private seemingly to keep the press from viewing. No trial date has been set.
Report on contagious diseases and related deaths in Indianapolis for the week ending December 8 1907. Includes figures of cases and fatalities and notes on prevailing health conditions in the city during the period.
A Wash housewife describes coffee as a drug like caffeine that harms the heart and nerves. She details a thirty year habit and how stopping coffee and using Postum relieved headaches, nervousness, and palpitations within a week, with three years of use proved to improve health. The ad promotes Postum from Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Mich, and cites a booklet The Road to Wellville.
City controller George T Breunig announced that saloon licenses will be issued to 69 applicants who had county licenses but failed city license committee approval. Peta Brown plans to appeal to the supreme court. Mayor Bookwalter urged appellate action while supporting Judge Leathers' decision. Gus Barthel seeks a license for KE Market Street location.
The executive committee of the Indiana State oratorical association met at the Denison hotel Friday and fixed the date for the annual intercollegiate state contest. It will be held at Caleb Mills hall February 6. Judges named include Prof. Lorenzo Sears Brown University Prof. H T Peck Columbia University Prof. Robert I McClintock Chicago University and President W E Stone Purdue University.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure all for bad breath and digestive ills. It claims charcoal cleanses the system, absorbs gas, and purifies the blood while offering a free trial by mail to readers who send their name and address to the Stuart Company in Marshall, Michigan.
Roy Williams of Indianapolis escaped from the Jeffersonville Reformatory by scaling the wall with a rope ladder after breaking into a room for rope. His supposed motive was inheritance from a grandfather's estate, but lawsuits and attorney fees reduced the share to less than $200. Williams, 23, 135 pounds, formerly lived at 37 West Henry Street and is sought in Martinsville.
George Williamson aged 24 survived a 85 foot fall from a warehouse roof at Kingan and Company Packers. He landed on his feet with a twisted ankle and wandered home to No 1233 Williamson Street after declining hospital care. His watch and chain were missing from his waistcoat pocket during the dramatic escape.
Washington Dec 11 Speaker Cannon lists Indiana representatives on committees Foster Judiciary Chaney Public buildings and Grounds invalid pensions and patents Holliday Invalid pensions military affairs and war claims Watson Ways and means and merchant marine and fisheries Overstreet Post offices and post roads chairman Landis Printing chairman and foreign affairs Crumpacker Census chairman insular Gilhams Agriculture and industrial arts and expositions Brieck Appropriations and territories
Mrs Nancy A White aged 76 died here of paralysis on December 14. She formerly lived in Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis Literary club meets Monday in the Propylaeum for a discussion on A Transportation Problem led by Harvey J. Elam. Various culture and Fortnightly clubs host midweek and Friday gatherings with topics ranging from Amsterdam and The Hague to Scottish history and educational literature. The Philomathena and Fortnightly clubs plan Twelfth Night events, charity halls, concerts at the Propylaeum, and Christmas programs. A number of engagements include engagements, weddings, and society notices at homes across Indianapolis, with concerts featuring Emiliano Renaud and others.
City of Indianapolis announces several public works projects by the Bard of Public Works. Improvements include Julian Avenue grading and cement paving, Patterson Street sidewalk widening, a brick roadway on a section of Washington Street, and the First Alley west of Senate Avenue paving. Also notes extending utility connections and marginal stones as defined in plans.
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