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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
10
Fairview park hosts an Indian camp by F. FE. Moore's Hiawatha Indians. About fifty braves squaws and papooses, eight tribes, perform a two week run of the sacred passion play Hiawatha. Graceful Minnehaha and Hiawatha figures captivate with ceremonial dances and native ballads.
Indianapolis children under ten can enter Wonderland free starting Sunday with a parent or escort. The July 4 matinee drew over 3,000 kids as Mr. Brewster the millionaire entertained guests and distributed money at the park throughout the summer season.
Frankfort, July 8. The defense in Bert Johns' case testing Tonica sales argues the beverage contains little to no alcohol. Dr. Keene says Tonica is essentially flavored water with no alcohol, while laboratory tests showed a small amount after exposure to air. The trial hinges on whether Tonica is a malt liquor and subject to licensing.
Barbara E. Pugh aged 88 died at home after several months illness. Funeral at residence with sons Marshall and Enoch surviving. Robert G. Porter age 77, Civil War veteran, died at 1846 Arrow avenue. Funeral to be held in Winchester, Indiana. One daughter and two sons survive. John H. Gilbreath 7 and Anna Gilbreath 72 died within 16 hours. Both funerals held Wednesday after noon following long illnesses.
Denver writer Thomas M. Fatterson reports that the Democratic convention backs Bryan and weighs James as a running mate. He notes bosses control delegates’ votes, bryan’s rise may hinge on tariff, labor plank, and vice presidency. James from Kentucky is urged as strongest second hopeful.
Hamilton County Reunion association invites all Hamilton county residents now in Marion county to a Sunday picnic at Brookside Park on July 19. Gathering starts 1 P M with baskets, music, and addresses planned. Officials listed include Dr J J Baker president and Thomas E Boyd vice president.
The Rev. Austin W. Mann will lead a holy communion service at Christchurch Chapel Monument Place on Sunday July 12 at 10 30 am An evening prayer and sermon follow at 3 pm A special service will be held at Grace Church Muncie Please inform deaf mute neighbors.
The Fountain Square State Bank opened Wednesday at 1012 Virginia Avenue in a new building with a strong vault and safety deposit boxes. George G. Robertson serves as president with Henry B. White as cashier. directors include Henry R. Marion J. Walter Kunn F. J. Myers H. E. White W. B. Pa William Nackenhorst and G. Robertson. Handsome souvenirs were given at the opening reception.
In Chicago in July Frederick Schroeder, age 15, was killed by Henry Nagle Jr, 14, after a quarrel over a small air rifle. The incident involves two youths and an alleged fatal confrontation. Further details and official handling were not provided in the brief report.
Chester O Parrish railway mail clerk was robbed by two young men at 11 pm near S Meridian and Georgia streets. They pressed a revolver and took 45 dollars, later reports mention 49 dollars and 17 dollars sums. No injuries reported and investigation pending.
Five members of the Doyle family perished when a Nememah River flood lifted their house near Nebr. city. Mr and Mrs John Doyle and their three children were drowned after a cloudburst caused the river flood and house collapse. The tragedy occurred in mid July as floodwaters swept through the area.
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