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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1907

Page

3

Schedule for Opening Night of City Bowling Tournament

Opening night schedule lists team names and lanes for the city bowling tournament. Federale and Knights of F M Ed Quinn appear among entrants with captains and lane allocations, including Pope Alley and Moore Centurys. Names like Fletchers No 2 and Nationals No 2 are noted, detailing early round pairings and order of play.

Pope Alley Fletchers No F. J. Moore Centurys Seeeeeseneeres F. Fox Nationals A. E. Ingersol Knights of F. M Quinn

Longboat Cleared To Compete Not By AAU

John P. Boyle and R. F. McKinnery of the Pastime Athletic club sought AAU status on Longboat the Canadian Indian runner for the Madison Square Garden meet on Jan 2. James Sullivan said Longboat is disqualified and cannot enter any games until reinstated by the parent body. The registration committee’s sanction may be withdrawn if rules are violated.

New York John P. Boyle R. F. McKinnery The Pastime Athletic Club James ©. Sullivan Amateur Athletic Union Longboat Madison

Horses for Lackey Sale in Cambridge City, Indiana

Richmond Indiana dispatch lists racing horses consigned to the Lackey sale to be held at Cambridge City. Entries include Daisy R Oscar Ruby Frey Ward Dr. 8 K King Pin May Ross J Mahle Roy Wilkes Jr Knighttown Belle Helen Hurst and WL WC with various 2: racing times and trial notes.

Richmond Ind Cambridge City Daisy R Oscar Ruby Frey Ward Dr. 8 K King Pin May Ross J. Mahle Roy Wilkes, Jr

Harle of Toronto Club Defaulter for $20,000

Capt Harle secretary of the Toronto club and the Ontario Rifle association is a defaulter to the extent of $20,000. Ten days ago Harbottle was seen at the New Orleans races, but after that trace of him was lost.

Onto Harle Toronto Club Ontario Rifle Association Harbottle New Orleans

Baseball Contracts and Releases Across Leagues

New York December 2 President Harry Pulliam of the National League announces contracts and releases. Contracts include Curt Elston with Chicago and Howard Camnitz with Pittsburg. Releases move players to Cleveland, St Louis to St Paul, and Justin Bennett.

New York Harry Pulliam National League Chicago Curt Elston Pittsburg Howard Camnitz Cleveland A. L Harry Hinchman St. Louis St. Paul A. A Justin T. Bennett

Football to Resume at Northwestern in 1908 Season

Chicago Dec 21 Intercollegiate football barred at Northwestern for two years will be resumed at the opening of the 1908 season. Annual contests will be limited to three intercollegiate games as decided by the trustees.

Chicago Northwestern University

College Athlete Weds Fair Co-Ed In Bloomington Nuptials

Frank Bunny Hare of Noblesville once IU and later baseball clubs married Lulu Kemp at her parents home in Bloomington. The ceremony led by Rev James Brown aimed to avoid fraternity pranks and plan to settle in Noblesville where Hare will work with his father manufacturing vehicles. Hare retires from baseball. Kemp is a popular IU senior and Theta sorority member.

Frank Bunny Hare Noblesville Indiana University Indianapolis Springfield Sioux City Bloomington Lulu Kemp Jefferson Kemp Miss Kemp James Brown First Baptist Church I. U Happy Kemp Theta

Damages Sought Over Death of Brebric at Sunnyside

Julius M. Kaminsky as administrator of George Brebric's estate sues Nugent Construction for 10000 dollars claiming negligence caused the death at Sunnyside. Charles W. Moores, who allegedly was assaulted by W F Nugent, filed the suit while testifying before the coroner.

Julius M. Kaminsky George Brebric Sunnyside The Nugent Construction Company Charles W. Moores W. F. Nugent Brebric

Bradley seeks to break Senator Brown will in Utah

Annie M. Bradley, recently acquitted of murder in the Arthur Brown case, has left Washington for Salt Lake City. She plans to challenge the late Senator Brown’s will, which left about 100000 dollars to his son Max and daughter Alice, after returning home.

Washington Annie M. Bradley Arthur Brown Salt Lake City

Burns to defend title in February fight in London

The world champion heavyweight Tommy Burns will fight Jack Palmer of Newcastle on February 1 at Wonderland, Whitechapel. The bout carries Burns title status plus a purse and side bet totaling 2500 dollars.

London Tommy Burns Pugilist Jack Palmer Newcastle Wonderland White Chapel Burns

Northern Kentucky Fair planned at Latonia in fall

Cincinnati dispatch reports a five day Latonia fair to be named the Northern Kentucky Fair. It aims to rival Kentucky’s state fair in Louisville and the Blue Grass fair in Lexington with pretentious planning and large scale events.

Cincinnati Latonia Louisville Lexington

Burns Bible and Renounces His Old Faith

The subject abandons Christianity and declares allegiance to the “God of Nature” in a dramatic religious shift. He explains a turn toward naturalism and rejects former beliefs, signaling a new spiritual path and worldview.

Marion evangelist burns Bible to follow God of Nature

Joseph Best a longtime Marion preacher renounces the Bible and proclaims a new faith in the God of Nature. He tore the Bible, burned it publicly, and says he now will preach his nature-based creed on street corners. His son accompanied him as he declared the old scripture unsafe.

Marion Ind Joseph Best Best Barion Evangelist Best Marion Street

Compeer Cigar Company Gives Christmas Gifts

Saturday morning the Compeer Cigar company presented 150 employees with turkeys new silver dollars and cigars A neat Christmas card was attached to each turkey during distribution The employees were entertained by the La Sola quartet.

Compeer Cigar Company la Sola Quartette

Governor Warner Backs Taft for Republican Nomination

In Detroit on December 21 Gov. Warner issued a formal statement declaring support for Secretary of War William Taft as the Republican presidential nominee.

Warner Taft Detroit Mich William Taft

Fire Burns Detroit Furrier Store. Two Firemen Hurt

A dawn blaze at Edwin S. George furrier wholesale store at Woodward and Jefferson wiped out the interior and incinerated the fur stock. Damage totaled 250000. Two firemen were injured. D. E. Kellogg & Co. wholesale milliners suffered heavy losses. both firms carried insurance.

Edwin S. George Woodward and Jefferson-aves D. EB. Kellogg & Co

Ketchell Claims Middleweight Title. Coast Fight Debate

New York dispatch says Stanley Ketchell, winner of the Ketchell Thomas match, claims the middleweight championship after promoters billed it as such. Hugo Kelly has held the title the past two years, leaving Ketchell with a strong claim alongside him. Tommy Murphy's manager dodges a $5,000 forfeit demanded by Bert Keyes' side.

New York Thomas Ketchell Hugo Kelly Tommy Murphy Bert Keyes

McClevey Defeats Gant In Handicap Billiards Tourney

McClevey and Gant, both handicap players starting 50, met last night at Board of Trade Parlors. McClevey won 150 to 98 with a high run of 16 while Gant only managed a 7. Gant showed poor form and McClevey did nothing sensational. The tournament appears to reveal stage fright among competitors.

McClevey Gant Board of Trade

Indianapolis Public Works plans four street improvements in 1907

The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces intended improvements on Julian Avenue Spencer to Dillson, Patterson Street Vermont to Walnut, Washington to P C and St L A R, and First Alley West of Senate Michigan to Indiana. Projects include grading, cement sidewalks, brick roadway, curb work, inlets, catch basins, and extending utilities. Public hearing for remonstrances set for December 30, 1907 at 10 a.m. in the board office.

Department OF Public Works Board Majestic Bldg Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works City of Indiana Said Beard Julian Avenue Spencer Avenue Dillon Street Patterson Street Vermont Street Walnuus Street Washington Street First Alley Senate Avenue Michigan Street Indiana Avenue Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack Board of Pubic Works

Marion County invites sealed bids for concrete culvert work

The Marion County Board of Commissioners will accept sealed bids for a concrete steel culvert over Pfaff's branch in West Newton Indiana until 10:00 a.m. Monday December 20 1907. Bids require a bond and an affidavit as required by law. The board may reject any or all bids. Attest Cyrus J Clark Auditor.

Superior Court Marion County Indiana Richardson, Kothe & Val John FE. Woodard Court House Amos Jones Julian and Johnson Irvington Indianapolis Joseph F. Clay Oliver H. Carson Board of Commissioners of Little Eagle Creek the Auditor Starton County John E. W Gaughey John M'Gregor John M. Mendenhall Cyrus J. Clark Board of Commissioners Pfaff West Newton Jhn E. Mgaughey John M’gregor John M. Mendensalm Casualty Company of América Va Savage Construction Company Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company Merion County

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