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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
2
Special to The Indianapolis Sun. Nashville February 27 Henry Hobbs of Mount Liberty reports a wildcat leaped into his spring wagon at night, attacked him, and after he knocked it away with his whip he returned to find his dog fatally torn. Farmers fear for children’s safety and accompany them to school.
Mrs John Stavenhagen of 85 Highwood Ave Jersey City threw herself before a northbound subway train at Highteenth Street last night in an act witnessed by a crowd. Passengers and bystanders, including Miss Alice Gibbs, rushed to aid as the train bore down and mangled the body. The victim, identified by her husband William Stavenhagen, is linked to the J Bernard Tile company family, noted as wealthy.
Tickets sold for a Thursday night charity entertainment by the Lain Business College to aid the city unemployed. Proceeds go to the Charitable Organization society. Program features student performers with music humorous readings and fortune telling. Afterward, baked goods and pies will be sold.
A fragmentary newspaper note discusses poet Fogarty and his verse amid a local political contest for county chairman. It references poems like Stumped His Toe Giggle Time and quips about dedication and humility, naming several poets and playful lines in a light, period-voice tone.
Mine owners and miners met in the Claypool hotel assembly room to discuss forming an interstate wage convention to replace the existing scale expiring March 31. President John Mitchell presided. Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania operators and miners attended. No definite action was taken. The Thursday session included T. Tu. Lewis, president elect of the United Mine Workers.
New York February 2 engagement announced between Sylvia Green daughter of Hetty Green and Matthew Astor Wilks a great grandson of John Jacob Astor. Wilks a long time New York society figure and independently wealthy. Mrs Green insisted the match be American and the couple have no wedding date yet.
The Ladies' Aid society plans a New England supper Friday evening from 6 to 9 in church parlors to foster socializing with newer and longer standing members. Also noted are a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Otto Brookmeyer, a wedding for Miss Helen Shepard and Joseph Warner, and a marriage in Sle Ridge where Miss Louist Etta Farrell wed in First Methodist church. University club hosts a reception Friday for Prof. Taylor of Vassar with Indiana Vassar club members assisting.
Marl in Ind. Feb 7 James Ford a veteran of the Soldiers home was found in snow behind a Branson Street building. He appeared lifeless, with his head buried under snow and heavy intoxication, but was saved from death by timely discovery by Cifti eer DeWeese.
Emmeet Brown a colored barber of 71 West Ninety Ninth Street was found dying on a sidewalk at Seventy second Street and First Avenue after a prize fight. He died soon after arriving at the hospital. Six arrests were made.
A black and white dog believed to be hydrophobic was seen Sunday afternoon around St Clair street near the railroad. It snarled at objects, then bit a house dog before disappearing along the railroad toward Massachusetts Avenue.
Noted eczema specialist Dr C B Holmes of Silver City Mississippi extols D D D Prescription as a near specific for eczema. The liquid wintergreen remedy is praised for instant relief from itching and a complete cure with continued use. Henry J Huder urges readers to visit the store at 22 W Washington St to discuss their skin troubles.
Shelbyville news notes a former Shelbyville resident, Harry Thralls now in Nashville, reportedly fatally injured in a street railway accident. Also dated political notices: Shelby County Bar elects officers Charles Tindall president and Will Yarling, J C Morrison on executive. new members J Oscar Hall and Herbert Jones admitted. Shelby Building and Loan Association organized with Samuel P Stroup president and Edward Small vice president. security and finance committees named.
New York report cites London dispatches claiming Gov Cawkins relative to actress Gracia Calla is her husband Roy duel with Ne slen Carkins in Paris. The case features a murder motive amid a dramatic vow to drive him to the electric chair.
Stanton J. Turner retired fireman died at his home 417 Virginia Ave. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm with a delegation of 35 firemen attending. Turner, known for hor se racing in later years, is survived by his widow Martha Turner and stepson Steven Childers, captain of Engine Company No. 3.
Guests at the Fereville Indiana wedding included Miss Addie Lee Plummer Miss Jean isowry and Mr and Mrs Joseph Appel of Indianapolis The bride formerly attended the Indianapolis conservatory and has a large local acquaintance.
Miss Bausman of Lancaster Ta was guest of honor Thursday afternoon at a small bridge party hosted by Mrs J Edgar Rehm at her Central avenue home.
Mrs. Frank J. Hornung and Mrs. Charles A. Shaffer plan a March V1 reception at Mrs. Shaffer’s 223 N. Meridian St. Mrs. J. W. Pritchard hosts friends at cards in honor of Mrs. O. HK. Wahn of Indianapolis and Miss Bernice Cherrington of Cincinnati. Mary Jarvis returns from Spencer Indiana. several ladies travel to Fort Wayne, Winchester, Cleveland, and New York for visits and social gatherings.
Thursday afternoon the Social marbre club was entertained by Mrs Lichtenberg of SS East st. Guests included Mrs David Fessler Mrs Richter Mrs Frank and Mrs Rose among others.
A reader recounts how avoiding coffee and tea improved digestion and skin tone. She credits Postum Food Coffee, used regularly, with better health and a clearer complexion, claiming the drink replaced tea and coffee at meals and benefited the whole family.
Fall Creek Realty offers 19 acres along Fall Creek to the City Board of Park Commissioners at original cost to aid boulevard construction from Capitol to Northwestern avenues. The board will consider after other owners respond. officials call the bid reasonable and await council funding. A follow up meeting is planned.
New York February 7 police rescued forty occupants from an apartment building at 247 Fifteenth street to prevent smoke suffocation as a blaze destroyed the five story drygoods store of Benjamin Weiss at Fifteenth street and Third avenue.
Mrs Anna Weightman Walker married Frederick Courtland Penfield in St Patrick's Cathedral. The ceremony made the couple one of New York's wealthiest unions, with Walker worth about 60 million dollars. They sailed for Europe shortly after.
In Lebanon Indiana on February 27 a sizeable group from Zionsville were summoned before the grand jury amid reports the panel is investigating alleged illegal liquor sales in Zionsville.
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