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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1907
Page
1
A fragmented clipping discusses a long history and valued items linked to Prichard and Benedict, mentioning board activity, council history, and potential county court steps. It hints at annual prosperity and city delivery schedules tied to holiday periods and local hotels, with unclear references to Iris and practice partnerships.
A fragmentary review cites the Iller N House performance on Monday night. Cast members include Lady Constance de Court and Captain Rodney with lively chorus numbers and a stage setting described as special scenery. The piece notes the production’s brash energy and musical highlights despite incomplete text.
A garbled OCR note reports a fire event described as Fianagan down and morning activity. The readable fragments mention the Gayetr and a quick passing of a group, with unclear details about location, time, or cause.
A lively local performance features Belle Wilton and John Coakley in a scenic act by Shaw. The company emphasizes showy singing, comedy, and rich settings with a birth theme and extra attractions promising solid entertainment.
Members of the Indianapolis Maennerchor bid farewell to the old hall in Washington Street with a last concert assisted by Walter Unger of Chicago. The group plans to move to its new hall on North Claiborne and hold dedicatory services February 27.
Arthur C. Metzler, a young drug clerk who shot Albert W. Harvey at Cox and Coopers Drug Store on Twenty eighth Street and Capitol Avenue, was released on a 4000 bond signed by A Kiefer and Daniel Stewart wholesale drug firm men. Bondsmen include Thomas J. Cook Thomas J. Alford J. award tails and W Parker Jr all connected to the firms.
The Indiana Railroad Commission reports that the Big Four and Southern Indiana railroads have agreed to cooperate on coal transport. Southern Indiana will deliver coal to Big Four and Big Four will promptly return empties. The commission has sought a settlement for months amid disputes over empty car usage.
Samuel Denny, senior at Indianapolis Coffee and Spice, dies at home from apoplexy Monday afternoon after a visit to Irvington. Survived by three children and a widow. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 PM, Crown Hill. private services. Denny, born in England, had long worked in grocers and founded Indianapolis Coffee and Spice with J. T. McCune five years ago. He helped organize the Charity Organization Society and belonged to Plymouth Congregational Church.
A national weather forecast notes cloudy skies and rising temperatures through Tuesday night, followed by rain on Wednesday and warmer conditions. Sunrise is at 7 07 and sunset at 4 81. The chart lists 7 a m and a temperature of 34 degrees.
Warden Gould of Ohio state penitentiary called a confession by George Harris a fake. Harris, also known as Berger, was released from Elkhart custody July 25, 1904 after a grand larceny sentence. Berger now faces jail for attempting to shoot Elk heart Police Sergeant Whiteman while under arrest for forged checks.
Mrs. Jas. G. Blaine Jr wins rapid action divorce in Yankton South Dakota after six months residency. She departs for Washington to spend Christmas with her parents Admiral and Mrs Hichborn. Formerly Martha Hichborn the heliotrope belle, she plans to marry again, to Lt Paul S. Pearsall of the Rough Riders.
A long list records numerous marriages including Harry F R Lee and Mary Williams Frank Freeman and Mary Tavilor Oliver C Smith and Jessie Bourne among others. Births are announced at 611 East Ohio Street 1114 Bates Street and other addresses with several baby girl and boy births listed alongside parental names. Obituaries note several deaths and causes such as cerebral hemorrhage cancer and tuberculosis with ages and residence. Local business notices itemize remodeling and repairs with costs and addresses in Indianapolis.
Miss Mabel Schumm hosts the x T C club at her home 1436 Marione ave Mrs J H Rinker will welcome the Ladies Literary Union Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs A T Shawder visit Dantas Tex next week to stay with daughter Miss Alice Shawder. Miss Dorothy Ketcham hosts a card party at 4242 N Wi nels St Monday afternoon. Ruth Parry serves luncheon Tuesday at Goldenhill. Mrs M Moore holds dinner at the Martindale Tuesday evening. Mrs Carlowe Coffin and Mrs Robinson return to Bloomington after holidays with Mr and Mrs G W Wallingford. Grace Cunningham and John Oliver Miller wed Tuesday night with Maud Cunningham maid of honor and Charles McFarland best man. attendants and assistants listed. Elizabeth Everitt hosts welcome for guests Daleyband and Miles Reber Wednesday. Julia Rhoades and J Frank Peges to marry Tuesday at 11 Bellefontaine St home. Covenant Congregational church wedding unites Grace Radourn and Christian Pohler. Pohler to reside at 1223 W Thirtieth St.
A mangled body believed to be Charles Wert er was found near railroad tracks by wrecking crew from Beech Grove. A headline state wall crash is mentioned with a January date. Wert er’s wife, formerly living at 343 So awevel-ave, Maz Hon Indiana, had filed for divorce and claimed no support. She reportedly said she was not sorry about his death. The blast supposedly followed a domestic dispute and a divorce filing.
The Marine Band under Lieut Sam Telman played on the issue corridor during a reception. The band split into two sections of 39 to allow rest periods while continuing to entertain. They performed popular airs from That Time to In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree, as the president preferred lively music to classics to hasten handshakes.
Talk about your hard luck recounts Conrad Stubenbord, famous as Fit Father Catchy’s owner. The tale recalls the Balloon scheme to lift a horse’s weight, a LA lady’s disbelief, and prankster rivals who punctured the balloons, leaving Stubenbord exasperated as he joked about a “lose call.”
National Restaurant patrons praised as best epicures with 38 and 40 Circle locations LA SOLA CIGARS offered at 10¢ Bliss Native Herbs advertised at 255 W. Wash. Sb.
An advertisement touts a cold cure claiming instant relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. The box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and is priced at 26 cents.
The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry and ironing at low prices per pound. All flat pieces ironed. Contact by phone at 1671.
Mrs Maria Rubush aged 68 of 1315 Bellefontaine street died at 9 oclock Monday night after becoming ill near 707 East Thirteenth street. She lived in Indianapolis about 30 years, was born in Ohio, and married there. A member of United Brethren church she served as treasurer of the District Woman's Foreign Missionary society and was a charter member of the Door of Hope association and the Women's Christian Temperance union.
In Wilmington Delaware this morning a foggy condition and misread signals caused a wreck on the People’s railway. Two cars collided seriously injuring Motorman John Farrell who is said to be in grave condition and may die.
Gov James H Higgins and the new state officers were inducted into office this morning in Providence Rhode Island. Both branches were called to order as the ceremony began with the oath and formalities.
Nearly 10,000 Americans and foreign dignitaries packed the White House for President Roosevelt's annual New Year reception. Diplomats, army and navy officers, judges and officeholders mingled as music played and the crowd pressed along the entry route to the Corcoran Gallery.
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Harry Wade sends the 1907 district meeting schedule to Knights of Pythias lodges. Meetings span January to April with locations including Danville Martinsville LaPorte Darlington New Castle Evansville Shelbyville Chesterton Auburn Latrobe Roachdale Marengo Scotsburg Odon Galveston Rising Sun Fort Wayne and others. The Grand Lodge degree will be conferred on first chancellors who have not yet received it.
The Combination Oil Cure for Cancer and Tumor faces imitators while the Original Oil Cure is advertised through Dr D M Bye of 316 Northern? Tipton Street Indianapolis Indiana offering free books upon request.
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