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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1908

Page

2

Fogarty Leads Democratic County Chairmanship Race

The Democratic county chairmanship race narrows to Fogarty and Navin with former acting chair Henry Friedman withdrawing. A Grand Hotel meeting of about 100 Democrats supported Fogarty, with John W. Keating chairing and speakers including John W. Holtzman and F E Gavin. A steering group for Fogarty includes Woodburn Masson Henry Seyfried Hiram Brown John F White and George Schauer.

William Fogarty John Navin Henry Friedman Fogarty Grand Hotel John W. Keating John W. Holtzman F. E. Gavin Woodburn Masson William A. Pickens Charles Gauss Frank Morrison Henry Seyfried Hiram Brown John F. White George Schauer

Weary man chases runaway hen on street car

Ed Kale a Market and Alabama street saloon bartender pursued a large fat hen that escaped his grip while riding a city street car. The chase spanned railroad yards and ended as the bird eluded him under boxcars and leapt from the viaduct with Kale leaping after to reach the end.

Ed Kale Market and Alabama-sts Kale Nebraska St

Knights of Pythias Lodge Aims to Boost Membership

A meeting of Knights of Pythias lodge No. 58 members is called for Sunday afternoon to discuss increasing the membership rolls to 1,000 by July 1. Alfred E. B. Cook chairs the membership committee. The lodge has 840 members and will meet in the Judgerooms at 121 E. Ohio St.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Alfred EB. Cook Ohiost

American woman Lilly Whiterose fined in London court

Lilly Whiterose an American woman formerly with Buffalo Bill’s show claimed to have served in the Boer War in disguise as a man. She was arraigned in London on a drunkenness charge and fined 17 shillings.

Lilly London Lilly Whiterose Buffalo Bill

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promote Quick Relief Without Habit

Mrs G H Webb of Austinburg Ohio touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rapid relief from headaches backache and cramps. The ad claims they soothe nerves and gripes with no habit and even promises a refund of the first package if no benefit. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.

Miles LaGrippe G. H. Webb Austinburg Ohio Miles Medical Co Elkhart, Ind

Strickland Named Manager After Greenfield Merger

Benjamin Strickland, longtime editor of the Democratic Greenfield Herald, becomes general manager of the Greenfield Printing and Publishing company after the Herald merges with the Republican Greenfield Globe. Strickland’s varied career includes typesetting, job work, editorials, and circulation efforts across many cities.

Greenfield Ind Indiana Greenfield Herald Greenfield Globe Republian Hancock County Benjamin Strickland

Man in Hospital Ends Life With Scissors

William Andrews formerly of Sioux City Iowa killed himself in the county hospital examining ward. He stabbed himself with physician's scissors as a doctor and nurse struggled to disarm him.

Chicago Wiliam Andrews Sioux City

Danish poet Holger Drachmann to be cremated in Copenhagen

The popular Danish poet Holger Drachmann will be cremated in Copenhagen per his last wish. The ashes will be carried through the city by torchlight processions to a special ship bound for the Shaw where they will be buried at a spot he chose where the North Sea and Baltic meet.

Holger Drachmann Copenhagen Shaw Drachmann North Sea Baltic London Daily Mail

Marion Club march to Lincoln League meeting by train

About 100 Marion club Republicans led a solemn march to Union station where a Lake Erie & Western train carried them to the Lincoln League meeting in Wabash. Police Judge Thomas C. Whallon led at the rear as roughly 200 club members boarded the train with county and city officers among the well known politicians aboard.

Warry+eTutewiler Albert E. Uh Marion Club Union Lake Erie & Western Lincoln League Wabash Thomas C. Whallon McKinley Club

Constable Draws Revolver in Attempted Writ Service

Justice of the Peace Sheppard's court Constable E. L. Newman drew his revolver Wednesday during a writ of replevin raid at Mamie Coward's home 930 Lockst. Several angry men attempted to block seizure of articles from the house.

E. L. Newman Justice of the Peace Sheppard Mamie Coward

Bank Failure Strands Wealthy Farmer In Kalamazoo Transfer

In Dowagiac on February 18, Charles Crifield rushed to deposit nearly $10,000 in currency drafts and certificates just before City Bank failed and closed its doors. Depositors are expected to recover about 20 percent, leaving Crifield with substantial loss.

Dowagiac Mich Charles Crifield Kalamingco Kalamazoo

Doctors urge cleaning money to prevent sickness

Physicians nationwide say much illness and deaths could be avoided if money circulating through hands is sterilized. Railroads, street railways, large stores and other cash handlers should bathe currency in a weak carbolic acid solution or peroxide before recirculation, with coins polished as needed.

United States

Wilfred and Father Note Hair Waves Joke

A father and son joke about hair waves while Wilfred sits on his father’s knee. The mother arranges her hair, sparking the humorous exchange about Marcel waves and a bald pate. The light exchange reflects domestic humor from Harper’s Weekly.

Wilfred Harper’s: Weekly

Loyal Legion banquet honors Lincoln with vows and quotes

Capt. W. S. Marshall of Marion Indiana lauds Abraham Lincoln before the Loyal Legion at the Columbia club. He praises Lincoln’s second inaugural address as near to the Sermon on the Mount and recalls the motto In God We Trust. Other speakers recite Gettysburg and inaugural excerpts.

The Loyal Legion Columbia Club W. S. Marshall Marion Ind Abraham Lincoln Statesman Lincoln Marshall Washington Valley Forge White House President Meliiney Gen. G. FF. McGinnis Gettysburg Capt. J. Balstey Capt W. A. Ketcham

City Births and Deaths and Marriages Notice List

A daily city record lists births including several named couples and a stillborn infant, followed by deaths from Bright’s disease to pulmonary tuberculosis and other causes, then marriages among local residents, and building permit notices for several dwellings and a dwelling with barn across multiple streets in the city.

Isham Johnson Fourteenth St Mabel F. Cole Bloomington St Sarah C. Gill Thomas Hines Mary Sheeren Indiana Ave Bessie Jane Watson St. Paulst Peter Fleming Market St Elizabeth A. Barnes Charles Frederick Ratert Bradley St Jerry White City Hospital Emmalan Cale

Pyramid Pile Cure Free Trial Offer

A bold ad claims pyramid pile cure provides instant relief for piles and rectal disease. It urges readers to send name and address for a free trial package from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan and promises a 50 cent follow up purchase.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid

Lincoln Birthday Banquets Highlight National Figures

Reports from Grand Rapids Pittsburg and Washington detail Lincoln birthday banquets with prominent speakers. Taft honors Lincoln in Michigan event while Knox and other leaders address celebrations across Pittsburgh Washington and New York reflecting on Lincoln's ideals and Republican ties.

Taft Grand Rapids Fairbanks Washington Hughes New York All Land Pittsburg United States New York State National Democratic Club August VanWyek D. Cady Herrick John B. Stanchfield Tird S. Coler VanWyek Herrick Alrahium Lincoln Gov. Hughes Republican Club Waldorf- Astoria

Women's Suits in the Mill End Sale at Five Dollars

Bargain alert as Mill End offers women's suits for five dollars each. Limited stock, select sizes only, with varied styles available for a short sale period.

Silk Mill Ends at Half Price Friday Sale

Center Silk Counter to offer remaining silk mill ends at half the mill end prices Friday. Large assortment of short lengths in a variety of colors and plain fabrics available.

Society and Personal Readers to Give Program

The Conservatory School of Expression will present a Monday recital at St Paul’s Parish house Ili nois and New York streets. Students perform pieces by Williams, Allen, Fiske, Fox Jr., and more. A subscription dance is planned at the Country club for Miss Hennings and Pottsville guests.

Charles Williams A. B Conservatory School of Expression St. Paul's Parish House Ilinois New York-sts E. Miller Samantha Josiah Allen Laura Pectit Will Carlton Muriel Brown Jennie Aikman John Storm Christiamw Hal Cain Ing Hennings Pottsville Don FB Tawking

Seventh Anniversary Party Of East Side Benevolent Society

The East side Benevolent society marks seven years with a Friday evening party hosted by Mrs. Ig at her home on East Washington Street. Members will entertain their husbands with the social event.

Eastside Benevolent Society E. Washington St

Miss Elfrieda Stuckmeier Hosts Valentine Party Invitations

Miss Elfrieda Stuckmeier of Prospect Street issued invitations for a Valentine’s party scheduled for Friday evening.

Wile Elfrieda Stuckmeier Valentin

Grace McQuiston Is Guest of Honor at Greensburg Party

Miss Grace McQuiston of Greensburg was the guest of honor at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Edward Anthony. Tally cards were heart shaped and Cupid motifs decorated the event. Miss Eulalia Daniels of Columbus assisted Mrs. Anthony.

Grace McQuiston Greensburg Otto Edward Anthony Eulalia Daniels Columbus Anthony

Spinning-Wheel Club Organized with Officers Named

A new club named the Spinning-Wheel club has been organized with Miss Edna Young as president, Miss Lulie Gunskide as treasurer, and Miss Florence Tingh as secretary. Meetings will be held on Monday evenings.

Spinning-Wheel_ club Edna Young Lulie Gunskide Florence Tingh

Delegates for Continental Congress Chosen in Washington

The Caroline Scott Harrison chapter of the D A R held an election Thursday afternoon at Meridian Street church to select delegates for the Continental Congress in Washington.

Continental Congress Washington Caroline Scott Harrison Meridian-st. Church

Miss Helstein to wed Leo A Levison in Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs S F Helstein announce their daughter Sophia Helstein will marry Leo A Levison of New York City on March 10 in Indianapolis P A R Invitations will be issued soon. Mrs W H Coleman will host the Indianapolis chapter of D A R next week. Miss Martha Howes will entertain her SA class pupils from school No 4 Saturday afternoon at her Blakest home.

Miss Helstein S. F. Helstein Sophia Leo A. Levison New York City Indianapolis W. H. Coleman Martha Howes Blakest

Children Dance Event Near February Party at Tomlinson Hall

A Day Nursery association February party at Tomlinson hall includes a children's dance with dancing starting at an early hour. Miss Carolyn Frenzel will host a bounce for Miss Campbell of Pittsburg and Miss Sxrause of Cleveland. The Social Card club meets Friday with Miss Mary Frazier. The Triumph club hosts a Friday dancing party at the Columbia club and a valentine dance is planned at the Indianapolis Dance club. Mr and Mrs A C Batterall sent invitations for a large valentine event. Miss Patton of Boston visiting Mr and Mrs George Q Rockwood will depart Saturday. Varied notes mention Miss Mary Powell hosting a small party Thursday morning.

Tomlinson Hall Carolyn Frenzel Campbell Pittsburg Sxrause Cleveland Miss Patton Boston George Q. Rockwood

Portugal's Pretender Dom Miguel de Braganza

Europe watches Dom Miguel de Braganza pictured as the pretender to Portugal's throne. Fears arise he may exploit unsettled conditions to pursue the crown.

Europe Dom Miguel de Braganza Portugal

Mrs. Hattie G. Moore Dies at Home

Mrs. Hattie G. Moore aged 63 died at her home 2 Cornell Avenue Wednesday morning Funeral services will be held at the First Friends church at noon Friday with Rev Morton Cy Pearson officiating.

Hattie G. Moore Cornell Ave First Friends’ Church Morton Cy Pearson

North German Lloyd to Start Norway Summer Service

In New York the Feb 15 report states that starting in late June or early July the North German Lloyd will inaugurate a special summer service to Norway and the north for summer tourists.

New York Norway North

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Friedman Charmanship LODGE Strickland Edna Crossley New Jersey Robert H. McCarter Marion Glu Opcgial Wabach Rose Denoff S. West-st Paeoree Clara Fulton Udell-st Chatwith Ruby Webb W. Thirtieth-st Artie and Maude Shipman W. Twenty-sixth-st Lydia Averitt Wagenest Peter and Catherine Galvin N. Taccoma-ave William H Lucy Abbott John H Carrie Hoagland Hamilton-ave Frederick Hazel Wallehan Edward Nellie Brickley Kareherst Howard Florence Webb N. Harding-st Bernard and Delia McKeon N. Keystone-ave John Jessie Koeppen New York-st William PF Gertrude Golden E. Tenth-st William and Bertha Hingler Centennial-st Albert Drahek Aiy Lesick Percy B. Lines Daisy Baldwin Robert M. Mitchell Coreelia Shippercy Patterson Alice Roach Lorenze D. Bright Inez B. Vosburg Frank Mills Byrd Winona B. Serogin Thomas B. Vollmer Minnie Mae Miller Frank KE. Stieneker Fannie Bunte Theodore W. Vettel Martha J. Bure Earl CL Cox Mamie F. Hicks S. L. Fast Clifton-st S. L. Fest Cifton-st J. A. Gillespie Indianapolis Ave A. M. Aikman Thirty-fifth-st Cingoln Maks Grand Rapids, Mich Lincoln Club Michigan Jusserand Trahee Tie Church of Our Father Grand Army of the Republic United States Historical Society Womans’ Relief Corps Cannon Dawson Iowa Phoebe Phoebe Couzins Women’s Christian Temperance Union Elijah Mos‘ De“Couly Aeas Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich E. Market ST Pees Anon Curfett Nesbitt Missitma Rice Cushville Hop Cease Ben King Marguerite Austin Mammy Pickinim Jenkins Louise Miller Isabel Fiske Verna Calvert Papa Bliss Mary Neal Nina Bogue Limitarions Willie Pacholke Sfayme Kingdom Ca Penge John Fox, Jr Cara E. Spangler Currie Moon Frederick C. Schnabel Margaret Wright Evansville Js Tipton Perry Cecilia O'Conner Terre Elstate Satans Mra Vien Gerdst Mrs. Pfarriet Battersea Charles C. Kieh Sou Valentine Spinning-Wheel Club Mary Frazier Triumph Club A. C. Batterall Mary Powell G. H. Moore Blackburns Astor Cain
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