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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
5
The piece extols Christmas generosity and the duty to aid the poor and sick as central to the season. It encourages readers to extend kindness beyond self, sharing sunlight and healing with those in want, and frames charity as a spiritual tithe and path to heaven. It also jokes about local issues and a murder mystery quirk, noting city administration and interurban car rules.
The late Stephen Crane imagined himself as an elderly man of 50 to 90 years in old age. In a New York studio he spoke of illness and death, but then recovery and renewed vitality surprised his friends.
The piece recalls Lorenzo Dow a renowned eccentric preacher who faced slander charges after denouncing a deceased rich man. Imprisoned briefly he later delivered a sermon about “another rich man” to a packed crowd and avoided further mention of the issue. Indiana exposition officials report one third of the state’s residents plan to attend.
Princeton Indiana reports tension as nonunion boilers makers are brought in to replace striking machinists. A crowd of about 140 union members marched to boarding houses, surrounding them until authorities mediated. No agreement reached as talks continued with no violence reported after the standoff.
A jagged mix of local anecdotes describes a fierce dog owned by Mrs. Ben Beckerst causing fear in the neighborhood as residents recount incidents. The piece also notes a sarcastic Mammy character and ends with a report of the St Patrick’s parade committee election and officer slate led by Irwin D. Egan.
Nan finds a knot tied in a handkerchief hinting at a forgotten plan. The Dayton family races to catch a boat with Nan worried as her father the professor misses their departure and an engine crew helps locate him aboard.
A divorce suit against Mr. and Mrs. John Risk was dismissed and the couple resumed living on their farm near Charlottesville Indiana. They reportedly seem happy as at their first honeymoon and have bought a car after selling goods at public auction. Nearby society notes announce a wedding for Miya Alberta Risk to Omor Addison with exclusive invitations sent by Mr and Mrs Albert Williamz.
An eclectic page blends fashion remarks with home remedies and small product blurbs. It mentions sable muff and hat styles with turban shapes, a white camellia, and a bow. It also discusses tonics and tonics like Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Pitta cures, and a curious cordial for fear and rheumatic pains, followed by an ad for a Chicago Northwestern calendar.
Marion jury hears Harry Hoope charged with slaying Marshal Payne of Falmount. The trial began Monday with over a hundred men examined. the defense has not yet issued a line of questions.
City Life notes Aid Conger aims to exhibit 1000 neat chickens at the 8th Lows exposition in Indiana. Also reports on Mrs. Martha M. Gregory’s death at son Fred Gregory’s Meridian Street home and various local items from Kokomo to Terre Haute, including governance and police matters.
Charles McIntosh plans to depart for California at the start of the year. Mise Rolene Fuller hosted sixty guests for cards in honor of Miss Cooper of Sheridan Wyoming on Monday evening. Mr and Mrs RC Hull hosted two honor events Monday night at Brenneken Astor. Laughter, Miss Earth Hull and a number of Young Stop scenes described in the garbled text.
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