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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
2
At the first meeting of the new board, Councilman Sullivan introduced an ordinance banning women from smoking in cafes, restaurants, and public entertainment spots. It targets proprietors who allow smoking, proposing up to a $250 fine and ten days in jail. The measure cites a recent New Year's Eve case.
In Richmond Indiana on January 7 a son files against his father in the estate case of A L Hebble to sell realty of his late wife Stella Hebble. Clifford Hebble a minor protests the sale and the court approved a $6000 allowance to his father. He asks removal as guardian and a change of venue as the Wayne circuit court weighs points of law new to the area.
Justice of the Peace Cornelius Kelly began his duties January 1 and performed his first wedding Monday afternoon. Miss Amanda Ray and William J. Hay were united in marriage.
Florida Bryan a youngster Beveridge named dean of the juvenile group Henry Clay began his career as a senator at age 29.
Special from Washington reports William James Bryan appointed by Florida's governor to fill the Mallory vacancy leads the so called Baby Bunch in the Senate. The group includes Beveridge Bailey Brandegee Borah Burkett and Bryan with Bryan noted as the youngest senator in history.
Chicago reports a new Fairbanks club inviting men at least six feet tall to join. Organizers say diminutive men have had their share of honors and aim to see a tall member in the president's chair. Charles Warren Fairbanks is 6 feet 4 and a half inches, inspiring the membership vision.
Night riders wearing masks visited Bethel in Bath county and Sherbourne in Fleming county last night. They set fire to two warehouses and a large general store, cutting telephone and telegraph wires to hinder help. The exact tobacco loss could not be determined.
In Steubenville on January 7 a Panhandle line grade crossing collision killed Mrs. George Kuhns 45 and her 6-year-old son. The crossing watchman, husband and father, was fatally injured and his two cork legs were shattered.
Charles Johnson Pearl and West seniors assisted the porter of FP Wolf's saloon at 124 South Delaware Street to carry a 10 gallon can of hot water. A broken handle caused the water to scald John Johnson's leg severely, and he was taken to the city hospital.
Births record seven couples with a string of addresses and infant gender. Deaths list Norman Wiggins and six others with diseases and ages. Marriages record eight couples including Richardson Francis and Wegehoeft Patt mani. Building permits show two D A Day dwellings and Grace Light cottage with valuations.
Seven men employed by the Kansas Natural Gas company drowned when their skiff overturned near Kickapoo Kas two rescuers Wilson Sharp and Frank Lagan survived. Victims were Frank Hill 64 Ralph Hill 12 Charles Baker 42 John Baker 22 Elmer Hundley Grover Hundley and an unknown Swede. Bodies not recovered as they tried to cross back to the Missouri side after work on a pipeline.
L. B. Mark a well known hardware salesman formerly of St Inglishave died Monday night at Indiana State College hospital due to tuberculosis after several months of treatment.
The Edwin Ray Ladies' Aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. Harry Frazee 1 Woodlawn Ave. The board of stewards will meet Tuesday at 7 45 PM at the church.
Philomathean club hosted a Twelfth Night party at Mrs. W. H. Morris home with club officers and guests. Crowns, cake with hidden bean and pea, harp music, and a grand march followed the crownings and revelry. Refreshments included nuts, cider, and cake as the afternoon ended with festive traditions.
Tudor Hall invites friends and patrons to a Wednesday morning gathering at 11:80 to hear Prof. H Morse Stephens speak on Cavour. The invitation is extended by Miss Fredonia Alten for the event.
Mr and Mrs William H Sumption announce the engagement of their daughter Gloria to Fred Oren Eward of Marion Indiana The couple plans to wed soon
Miss Flora Kealy joins Margaret Gutelius Nelle Voegtle Bertha Voegtle Ruberta Friend Mrs Kealy and Mrs Wurstle for a Saturday evening theater party to view The Time Place and the rl.
Indianapolis audiences enjoy Julius Tannen known as Tannenbaum with sharp monologues. The Grand presents a Barrows-Lancaster comedy A Jolly Jollier, Guyer and Grispi singing and dancing farce, Miss Eleanor Faulke soprano numbers, and vivid tableaus plus a kinodrome bullfight.
Edwin Ray Brotherhood elected officers for the ensuing year on Monday evening. George Whitlock was named president, Howard Aler vice president, S. Sprague secretary, and Arthur ClaWson treasurer. Five new members were admitted to the fraternity.
Oklahoma for. Bryan Guthrie Okl Jan 7 the Democratic state central committee unanimously endorsed W J Bryan s candidacy for the presidency and decides to hold the state convention to select 14 delegates to the national convention on Feb 2 at Muskogee.
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