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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
2
A wartime field vignette describes Richardson peaceful dreaming of old days and a monopoly, as dawn approaches and orders hint at redeployment to Danville. The strategy board is said to have surprises for the enemy, with a correspondent taking leave before resuming reports.
Fall Creek Realty directors oppose giving about ten acres along the creek to the city for a Capitol to North boulevard. They prefer selling the land and may donate money to offset construction costs. A directors meeting was held to discuss the proposal.
Local shop advertises a week long sale offering all regular 82.00 soft hats in black and light colors including the newest styles. Limited quantities, quick purchase urged.
The city and company board prepared for a Wednesday afternoon vote after a Tuesday directors meeting ratified a proposition. Directors declined to detail terms but called it reasonable. Pierson noted a prior 30 day option was refused over 12500, predicting the 50 lots could be worth 600 in years ahead. Marott said they aim to help the city without giving land away, planning donations to cover boulevard costs and assessments on other property.
Chicago February 26. The second arrest in the government crackdown on matrimonial agencies followed Marion Grey. Mrs Jenny Scott, identified as the affinity dealer, was taken into custody and could not post bond, ending up in the county jail.
Shelbyville Indiana February 26 three new altars costing five thousand dollars have been donated by some witty members to St Josephs Ca church observers note the project will enhance the church interior and honor patrons of the parish with a lasting tribute to faith and community spirit
Society notes report the Tuesday evening ceremony for Mrs Harriet Weber and Benjamin L Grave at the bride's Morris street residence conducted by Rev Joseph Ake with 50 friends present. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Henry Weber. The bridal canopy featured smilax and pale green chiffon wedding gown with Bruges lace. Ed ward Kelley played the wedding march and then soft bridal airs as the service proceeded. The bouquet combined violets and lilies of the valley. After-march announcements list 1832 W Morris st after March 15.
Miss Leona T Kellison daughter of Mrs Mabel Kellison married Horace G Reisner Tuesday afternoon at Meridian Street M E church Rev Joshua Stansfield officiated Only intimate friends attended Miss Grace Haun of Lebanon served as bridesmaid J Stevens Templeton of Chicago was post man and Thomas H Morris of Chicago acted as usher The couple will honeymoon in New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
At the marriage of Miss Mary Cooney and Owen Killorean in Shelbyville on Tuesday, Walter Cooney of Indianapolis served as best man. The ceremony occurred at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Father officiating, and Miss Katherine Lyons of Shelbyville was maid of honor. A society dance was planned at Walhalla hall.
The fourth district of Marion county Sunday school association held a convention at Home Presbyterian church. Mrs. Baldwin presided and spoke on the organization’s work. Rev. Kenny discussed The Open Bible in the Home. Burney led Teachers’ Training. Officers named: President William Ashford, VP W. R. Crittenden, Sec/treas Joseph Pinckney Durham, Head of Home Dept Mrs. H. G. Haskel.
Four men were badly burned, at least one fatally, when an explosion at Cambria Steel in Johnstown Pennsylvania wrecked a building. Injured workers include Edward Dortan Harry Bartlebaugh Steve Salk and John Purver Bartlebaugh not expected to live. ignition blamed on molten iron contacting ice in a mixing pan.
Ralph G Brown protests police orders to disperse boy gangs on street corners. He argues youths’ corner gatherings bring cheer, notes “boy unions” charm neighbors, laments harsh fines and snowball incidents, and recalls his own youth to defend playful corner life.
Chicago report says Mayor Busse escorted John A. Linn from Joliet penitentiary after 22 months for defrauding the county of 31000. Officials cited poor health and failing mind as reasons for Linn's parole and release.
The special theater train on the Ben Hur route runs each evening from Crawfords ville to Indianapolis, leaving at 6:00 PM and arriving at 7:40 PM. Return service departs Indianapolis at 11:30 PM with many theater parties joining at New Ross Jamestown Litton Pittsboro Brownsburg and Clermont.
Dr James B Alford 60 longtime local physician in Zionaville died of cancer February 26 after practicing medicine here for three years. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
The Princess Amusement Company transferred west of Illinois Street north of Eleventh Street to Herbert P. Dahlen on Tuesday for 30000 dollars. The company had planned a skating rink but had been enjoined by nearby property owners more than a year earlier.
An ad extols Postum as a health beverage made from wheat with bran coat containing phosphate of potash. It claims coffee causes dizziness and unrest, while Postum supplies food value and brain nerve cell support. Boil to extract nutrients and pour.
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