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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
6
Indianapolis era notes a risqué social scene as Butler coeds wear men’s trousers at a valentine party. The piece recalls many similar events, mentions concerned parents, and links to campus entertainments from high teas to house parties across Indianapolis and nearby towns. It also lists numerous social guests, weddings, and engagements among prominent households.
Lawrence Awrrence-Capt Cheatham returns from San Francisco with family. Modern Woodmen of America organize a local camp. Mrs. Wheeler of Indianapolis stays with Mrs. Zacharish White. Miss Nettie Bell of Indianapolis visits sister Mrs. George Ally. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lyle host dinner for Mr. and Mrs. John Catton. Mrs. A. J. Newhouse entertains six Pointe Ald society at her home. Mrs. Clyde Bowers and Mrs. Blemmeyer of Millersville visit Miss Hessle Thomas. Milas Pearl White returns to Mattoon after visiting Miss Fannie Huff. Alvan Young, medical student in Indianapolis, was here for a week due to his father R. Newton Young’s news. Mrs. W. B. Fick visits Indianapolis with Mrs. Korbley. Mrs. Badia Billipps, visiting her parents, returns to Arcadia, Ind.
Bridget Bullivan of 40 W Maryland St attempted suicide by ingesting an ounce of carbaric acid in front of her husband, a laborer, on Friday evening. Physicians were summoned and she survived the incident.
The Greenfield literary club plans a Feb 25 meeting at Mrs Willa C Dudning home with about 20 members. Jacobs and Wiggins opened a general store in West Greenfield this week. Rev Thomas C Hodgens began revival meetings at United Presbyterian Church. Elizabeth Williams invites married ladies to a Euchre party Feb 20. Greenfield girls stage a candy sale Feb 24 at Hinchman’s block. Daughters of the Revolution held a charity Euchre for a girl’s education, attended by Indianapolis visitors. Gas meters debut as South Indiana Gas purchases Greenfield Gas plant under a new ordinance. first month’s results awaited. A humorous quip closes the column about a delivery boy knowing his business and others’.
West Indianapolis residents and guests figure in a string of visits and parties. Andrew Miller and Lena Biller of Richmond stayed with Henry Miler. many others hosted or traveled to see relatives in Terre Haute, Muncie, Bloominton, Newman, and Martinsville.
Mrs Kate Brown hosted a Valentine gathering as Miss Hazel Wikerson visits Blunche and Pearl Lowell. Leon Duncan visited in New Albany earlier week while Ernest Sexton of New York spoke of Ate and Sire. Local clubs held meetings and entertainments at churches and homes, with Mrs A W Brooks, Mrs Frank Showers, and Miss Bernice Conrad among attendees.
New Augusta and nearby towns report visits and gatherings. Bima M. J. Surewalt and daughter traveled to Lebanon. William and Emmett Hornaday of Yur dur called on Orrie Heather’s family near Zionaville. The Heather and Cooper households hosted guests including Miss Alaric Stlrewalt, Stella Coyle, Horna Thad, and Barbara Nagle. Miss Althea Eaton of Indianapolis visited Miss Anna Beamad, and Miss Gertie Bhelburn of Zionaville stayed with Stella Crockett, with Dr. French of Indianapolis also calling on Mrs. R. G. Staton.
Mrs Hamilton of Indianapolis hosted guests with Dr and Mrs Darrach while Frank Darrach of Chicago visited. Various locals traveled or hosted events including Mrs Raykey in Indianapolis, Hubert Deel visiting relatives, and Miss Previn spending time in Mine City. Church groups and society gatherings filled the week with parties, guests, and music recitals featuring local residents and visitors.
A social gathering at the clubhouse hosted by Mrs JW Richardson and others featured a pretty party for her daughter Lola with about two young couples in attendance. Several members and guests including Misses Faith Rogers Ruth Richardson and visiting relatives attended dances and activities hosted by local club members Mrs F F Rogers Mrs P B Haymond Mrs H W Raymen Mrs Chas Robinson Mrs H J Martin and Mrs Chas Layman.
Mr Garrett of Michigan visits his brother and sister in law Hutchinson. John Plymate plans a move to London from Thorntown. Mrs Cons spent Tuesday in London with Mr and Mrs Frank Tedding. Alisa Hoop and family with Mrs Fix of Palrhan. M E meeting draws large crowds. Rathbone Alstera will host a social next Wednesday.
Local notes recount George Wo Monee returning to his home in Mt from Norfolk and Charles Whitsell traveling to Anderson. Embroidery club meetings, birthday parties and charity gatherings are listed with attendees including Mrs J Ho Egbert, Dr Carl McGaughey, Mrs Ed Carver and Miss Dixie Pepper. Socials feature Valentine events at the Downey Christian church, Pi Beta Phi dance, and various hostess homes with meals, decorations, and small group visits.
Residents and visitors in Richmond spent several days with relatives and friends. Mrs Johnston and Mrs Cathell visited, with welcomes extended to Des Moines and Lawrence. Local well wishers hosted circles at First Presbyterian and other homes, while Florence and Jessie Zutter meister from Lawrence joined gatherings. The Magazine club met at The Wayne with two features and luncheon, planning another meeting at Bara C. D. Sitter’s home.
A long list of residents visiting relatives and friends in several places including Chicago La pel Marion and St Cloud. People travel for three weeks or returning from trips to Plainfield Halla and Washington. Miss Catherine Robinson and Mrs G Brown host and visit, dances and receptions planned for Washingtons birthday and a governor's ball, with varied social teas, dinners, and party invitations across the community.
Local residents and visitors are listed with frequent travel plans and guests. Individuals include Gout and Charles Anider of Farmland visiting Br and Mr Gamue Barted Bent. Fred Gaopper returning from Ohio. Robert Goodlet and William McWorkman in transit. Frances Holland and Minnie Boyd visiting relatives. Mable Turpin hosting friends from Muncie. C W Simson returning from Greenwood. Florence Miller hosting friends. Rastar Lang seeing Homer Land in New Castle. Robert Thompson visiting sons in Munele. H E McDaniel from Duluth. George Traub hosting a dance. Bhoemaker of Lebanon and Mrs Allen Sparks noted. Omar Sonohaur visiting relatives. Furman Stout joining husband in Lake Charles. Julia Mercer hosting a party. Mrs William Schoener hosting relatives for her birthday. Finn Wier planning Florida winter. William visiting daughter in Cleveland Ontario leads back home.
Wabash visitors join Mr and Mrs Charles White. Wills Emmons returns to New York. Mrs. and Mrs. Fleshavin visit Mattoon. Miss Grave Miller visits Munele with Misa Piera Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Farrell visit Windfall. Butterbaugh return from Wabash. Relatives attend Terre Haute. Miss Bertha Rowe guests of Mrs Otte Taya. Mrs. and Miss Savage and others visit Fortville, Decatur plan. Several guests from Muncie, St Paul, and Kansas City noted among local visits and entertainments. Public meetings include Eta Blaker club, and Congregational church services planned.
Mr and Mrs Fisher announce the engagement of their daughter Lory to Carl Zimmer with the wedding set for February 2 in New York. Various social visits and engagements are noted including Miss Kate Fippen guests at Tipton, Miss Mayme Graham visiting friends, and a theater party at Tipton. The column records multiple households hosting visitors, engagements announced, and social gatherings in Noblesville and nearby towns.
West Newton residents share visits and illnesses as neighbors report on entertainments and hospital lists. Dr and Mrs Bart Kuliift hosted visitors including Rev Phil lipa while Dr Allen is noted as father. John Coppock and Joseph Forsha listed sick. William Newsom on the sick list. Raymond Wilson visited Carnel friends. Mary Compton visited Orion Mendenhall. families move to Maywood. Mona Card and Nisa Daisy Cox return from teaching and training respectively. Several communities report meetings, visits, and hosting guests through midweek with Institute attendance and church activities.
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