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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
2
An advertisement offers all new hats in styles and colors with prices at two dollars and a half to two dollars, highlighting bargains for black brown or pearl options. Despite phrasing, emphasis remains on clearance style sales.
In a Brooklyn supreme court case for 69000 dollars over alienation of affections, Capt Charles B Stoddard sues George J Herman. Herman allegedly believes souls are one original piece with Mrs Stoddard and has sent letters signed Cosmos as proof. Mrs Stoddard confirms the mystic theory and cites the letters as evidence.
Thomas Turner, a Northwestern Elevated Railroad motorman, seized a street car from the Union Traction company, turned on the full current, and evaded the crew. The car collided with another at Glenview Golf grounds, smashing both cars. Turner was captured after a two mile run and jailed.
Washington December 25 Senator Jett Davis of Arkansas the reformer begins his work at home appointing a clerk and a laborer from his family His daughter becomes the clerk and another daughter the laborer The duties of a laborer are not clearly set by statute but Davis believes his daughters can handle the positions and salaries.
Ethel Wells alias Ethel Howard, a colored woman, stabbed Charles Roberts a negro, in Prattst and Fort Wayne Avenue during Wednesday morning. The trouble allegedly began over Roberts jealousy toward the woman. she escaped.
Members of the Columbia club held a Christmas Eve gathering around a large tree in the steinroom. About 140 gifts were distributed. Keon was later served and music provided by the club orchestra.
Christmas services were held Wednesday evening at the Trinity German Lutheran Church on Ohio and East Streets. Parochial school teachers conducted the services and distributed presents to children.
The seventh annual affair of the Red Cloud Degree Staff No. 18 Improved Order of Red Men was held Tuesday night in Tomlinson Hall with over 200 couples in attendance.
Edward Davis was shot in the leg during a Tuesday night altercation at 935 South Meridian Street. Thomas Bricket of 17 West Morris Street fled. bicyclic officers searched but could not locate him.
Edoward J. Robison, named county treasurer, plans a post card tax payment system after studying methods in Cincinnati Cleveland and Chicago. He aims to reduce long lines by preforming receipts, with warrants returned monthly to track funds, while avoiding a fight with the new depository law.
Detectives seized 19 men in a large underground cavern in Pittsburg as they received instructions on where to stab for instant death. The raid, planned by local police with federal help, overpowered the group at headquarters 37 Clay alley and aims to end a nationwide blackmail operation.
Christopher Schmidt son of Augusta Schmidt, once tied to a Walden Walton case, was found after a railroad wreck near Kokomo. Attorney Warren Voorhis traveled to Seattle to resolve his affairs after the boy, once mentally ill, was identified.
Danville Indiana December 25 A court order seeks Harrison Hufford to bring his son Raymond Hufford before a justice and two physicians to determine sanity. It is alleged Raymond was kidnapped from Fletcher Sanitarium Indianapolis and taken to Louisville where he married Birdie Sueder. Hufford’s lawyers claim he is insane and that he was assisted in escaping the sanitarium and kidnapped for revenge.
Rescuers inch toward Bailey, McDonald and Brown 1000 feet down the Gierout mine Alpha shaft as 500 feet more rock must be removed. If progress holds they will reach the entombed men in 20 days after 40 days sealed below. The four men report good health and sing through a telephone link. Water and food have been sent down via a six inch pipe with more ready if needed.
Post office authorities report that Wednesday morning special delivery mail was heavier than any Christmas period in the history of the Indianapolis office.
A Christmas tree will be set up at the Marion club for members on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Martha Shipp Kiefer wife of Augustus Kiefer died Tuesday at her home 984 North Meridian Street after several months illness. She is survived by her husband a daughter and a sister.
A well dressed man about 35 leaped from the smok er on Baltimore and Ohio Eastbound Express No 6 near Ellerslie, after boarding in Ohio with a Chicago to Philadelphia ticket. He was killed by a passing freight train. An overcoat bore two Baltimore and Ohio envelopes with Frankfort Indiana marks and names A J Harding and J E Kennelly, linking to Chicago officials.
Dr. C W Pagel of St Paul presents a smokeless powder invention with Dr J W Bell after a laboratory explosion. The blend aims to outperform Velox and Dupont for sports and blasting uses, promising lower cost at a few cents per pound and eventual patenting. The powder is described as safer than Dupont and cheaper than government contracts.
Richmond Indiana December reports say there is no grain movement out of the city. Farmers are withholding until spring to preserve supplies for next year. A railroad man notes Wayne county and eastern Indiana farmers have funds to endure winter and much grain remains to be moved in the region.
A fire at 3607 Indiiana Ave Chicago last night left eight families homeless. Two men were rescued from death one blind and one helpless invalid. Christmas parties were interrupted and many holiday gifts destroyed.
Harry K. Thaw, awaiting his second trial for Stanford White’s murder, donated Christmas gifts to 750 Tombs inmates and staff. He sent each prisoner a half pound of chocolate and a pound of sugar, plus three cigars to male inmates and a box of cigars to both day and night keepers, and gifts to 15 matrons.
In Wabash Indiana Rev William Hinshaw, a parolee for a 1895 murder, becomes a campaign issue as Sheriff George Freeman faces a bitter bid for reelection. Freeman exposed his wife’s earlier infidelity and Hinshaw’s parole violation, leading to renewed tensions in the county with women urging defeat of Freeman.
A Sun relief effort delivers baskets of provisions to needy households on Christmas Day. A widow on a north side street expresses gratitude for the gifts as a minister notes poverty and charity. A pale young man, a churchwoman, and others receive baskets, each finding real Christmas joy.
Columbus Indiana plans river work if Congress allocates 59 million dollars for rivers and harbors. The White river once carried boats and freight to New Orleans, but railroads replaced it and navigation ceased over fifty years ago.
Warsaw Indiana December 25 Mayor Charles Rigdon has been commissioned deputy grand president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Indiana. Theodore Bell writes that at the national meeting in Seattle an amendment will be proposed barring liquor-connected individuals from membership. Frank E Hering of South Bend announces candidacy for grand worthy vice president.
The ad proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior to other medicines in merit sales and cures with over 40,000 testimonials in two years. It promises blood purification, cures for blood diseases and eruptions, stomach strength, appetite, and overall vigor in liquid or chocolate tablets. 100 doses 81.
A note promotes Benedict's as the place to obtain fruit cake and English plum pudding once made by a mother, inviting customers to visit for a traditional dessert selection.
Miss Mabel Shaughnessy and George Tossenson were married Tuesday evening at the Shaughnessy home in New York. Rev. Hunter officiated before relatives and close friends as Emma Hardegen played the Mendelssohn wedding march. The couple plans to reside at 349 West Twenty-ninth Street after a brief wedding trip.
Miss Alma Rotermund and Arthur C. Hirschman married Tuesday evening in the home of the bride’s relatives Mr. and Mrs. J A Warrender. The traveling gown navy blue broadcloth and matching accessories were worn. Rev Crum of the Congregational church officiated. The couple will reside at 3385 N Meridian after January 15 and make a wedding trip to Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Frank Holt hosted a lin ner party Wednesday for their house party guests including Mrs Frances Kelly and daughter Frances Mrs R E McWhinney and daughter Georgette of Richmond Frank Butler and son Edward Co Butler of Toledo O Misses Elnora Kelly and Mollie Coffman of Eaton QC A second dinner will be held Thursday Mrs Cassius C Hadley hosted a family dinner Wednesday with attendees Mr and Mrs Roland T Veitch Read ing Pa Mr and Mrs George Hadley Anderson Mr and Mrs Theodore St Reed Rushville and Mrs C E Scobey and son Indianapolis
Fritz Krull will sing at a Saturday children's carnival at the Propylaeum. Older youths will dance in the assembly room while the west parlor hosts dancing for younger children.
Mrs Emma E Kregele announces the engagement of her daughter Orin Max Woollen to Carl Carl McCaskey. The couple plans a wedding in the following summer.
The Amicitia club hosts an open house on New Year's Day at Miss Gladys Hammond's home. Members include Hazel Brewer Corrinne Ryan Vera Starks Marie Brandon and Gladys Brandon with Verna and Maud Sweetman assisting. Mrs Louis Wolf and daughter Dorothy of Chicago have arrived to visit Mr.
Miss Tda Patravitsky left Wednesday for a visit in Dayton. Miss Rose Taylor has gone to Albany, New York, for a visit. Miss Ruby Chapman returned Tuesday from Miss College in California to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Chapman. Mrs. H Ringolsky is noted as the former's parent.
In Lakewood New Jersey Helen Maloney told a reporter she wants to forget a troubled matter involving Samuel Clarkson and Arthur Herbert Osborne. She arrived with her father and sister days after departing a convent in Peru gia Italy. Her father said he is satisfied with her explanation and that the affair casts a shadow but she is not to blame.
Detroit YMCA defeats Yale 19 to 17 in a college basketball game played last night in Detroit. The victory improves Detroit’s record while Yale suffers a close road loss.
A vintage advertisement touts Be W Grove’s remedy as a world widely used cure for colds. The box features the signature Be. W. Grove and promises headache relief by removing the cold’s cause.
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