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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
2
Dorothy Dix describes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in New York as bored by the jury draw and yearning for companionship. Nesbit, tired of publicity, longs to sit with observers in the press box, asks to hear gossip, and reveals a bright, infectious laugh while recounting loneliness and discomfort amid Thaw case scrutiny.
A witness recalls the brutal strain of a courtroom ordeal, describing Evelyn as she faced a second trial with quiet humor and resolve. She reflects on media cruelty, loss of bitterness, and the daunting duty of testifying again, rendered with poignant restraint.
An installation of officers occurred Thursday evening in Mentzer Hall by the Independent Ancient Order of Druids Mistletoe Grove No 1. The lodge has just been organized.
Joe Wagner of New York fought Al Delmont of Boston to a draw over 15 rounds before about a thousand fans at Thornton, Providence. Referee Stanton Abbott scored the bout a draw as the lively Gothamite pressed the pace all night.
City officials disclaim responsibility for Inspector Wulfson failing to press a case against coal dealer Oscar Schaub over two tons alleged short by 460 pounds. Assistant Prosecutor Remster cites Wulfson's own testimony as doom. Wulfson had claimed Schaub sold the coal. affidavit flaws and weighing errors stalled the charge as Standard Oil seeks city resolution over measuring devices.
John J. Ryan an 18 years old hitchhiker from Pittsburg to Chicago fell under a freight train at Hobart Ind Jan 10. He lost his left leg and both hands. He was taken to Whiting where the injuries were amputated and he may die.
Livestock receipts at Indianapolis Jan 10 show hogs at 16 000 cattle 1 500 and sheep 100. Opening hog sales held steady from yesterday with top hogs at 4 62% while cattle range steady to strong and sheep market quiet. Steers and heifers listed by weight with varied bids. cows and bulls shown with mixed pricing across classes.
Wheat prices held steady with various futures and throughbilling figures for grades No 1 red through No 5. Corn and oats showed mixed or steady quotes, with detailed throughbilling prices and car counts. Hay prices listed as 31450, and inspections outline car movements by grade across wheat corn and hay, concluding with a stray medical remark about diseases linked to impurity.
The ceremony took place at 4:30 on Thursday in St Joseph parish with Rev Vincent Dwyer officiating. Miss Stella Federspill served as maid of honor and Bert Linde moos was the groom's attendant. The gown was white lace trimmed with calla lilies and the maids wore white carrying carnations. A reception followed at the groom's parents home on Highland Ave. At-home cards are for Sir W Y Twenty-seventh St after Feb 1.
Mrs W T Brown will entertain the Young Ladies Bible Class of the Central Ave church Friday evening at her Puark Ave home. Plans are for a bridge party and Mrs Henry M Talbott will host a bridge gathering Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs Henry McLean of Canton Ohio.
The Laff a Lot club is organized to host monthly dances. The first event is scheduled for February 14 at Brenneke Academy. Officers include Beatrice Jarboe president Lillia Ittenbach vice president Ethe Van Horn secretary Jessie Duckwall treasurer.
Miss Katherine Graydon of Butler college will speak Friday evening before the Browning society at All Souls church on Browning and the English drama. Parlor club members will be guests of honor. Clio club met Friday afternoon with Mrs Rowland Evans at 1426 N Alabama street. Skating party set for Friday evening in the Armory from 9:30 to 11:30 by George Denny Frederick Beck and Lewis Watson.
For their sister, Miss Lilian Bak, of Atlanta, Ga., Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Gundel finger will receive informally, Sunday afternoon and evening, at their home, 1018 N.velawarest. Miss Jessie Mast hag returned from a visit in Galveston, Ind., with Miss Ada Chambers.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Wayne Council No 288 M L has elected officers including Rev Joseph Byran as chaplain Miss Katherine Dugan as president Ella Cashman first vice president Mrs Gott wallas second vice president Mrs Evans treasurer Mrs Von Burg recording secretary Miss Edith Devlin financial secretary Miss Nellie Dugan corresponding secretary Executive committee includes Mrs M Egan chairman BM Murphy and Miss Theresa Hockery Pitom cers will be installed on January 24.
In a Board of Trade meeting, Indiana Grain Dealers Association rejected Senator McCumbers grain inspection plan and adopted a resolution urging uniform federal inspection. Officers elected include President P. E. Goodrich and Vice President W. D. Frosman, with J. M. Brafford as secretary and B. A. Boyd as treasurer. Board members named J. Thompson Kokomo Cloyd Loughry Monticello and E. S. Sowash Middletown.
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