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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
3
An American dispatch reports rising alcohol misuse among London women, with public houses blamed for infant exposure to drink. Doctors debate alcohol's effects while campaigns push to bar children from pubs and curb female drinking patterns.
John Manly and Florence Bontz stood and renounced their vows at the Seward wedding supper just an hour after the ceremony. Florence Bontz announced plans for a divorce and remarriage to a worthy man, while Manly left for an eastbound train. The couple, once prominent in the Seward Reformed church, offered no public explanation for the rift.
In Boise Idaho on July 2 the most determined struggle in the trial centers on Charles H Moyer as he clings to resolve and dignity on the witness stand His posture shows his effort to defend his honor and life amid intense questioning and scrutiny.
C V McAdams of the Vediana Railroad Commission has returned from a two week vacation visiting Washington Jamestown New York Buffalo and Niagara Falls with his daughter Irene. After a few days rest he will resume duties.
The annual meeting of Hamilton county old settlers will be at Eagletown on Saturday Aug 10 Speakers include W L Taylor from Indianapolis ex Gov Durbin of Anderson and Judge Ira W Christian of Noblesville Civil officials and local dignitaries will attend The event highlights regional history and community cohesion.
The Marion County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 10 a m August 7 1907 for culverts over ditches on roads in Franklin Decatur Troy Sherman Perry Wayne and Center townships with plans on file in the Auditor office. Each bid requires a bond and affidavit by law. Commissioners reserve right to reject any bids. Also notice of a Pogues Run bridge bid and a National Road culvert near Bridgeport. Sheriff to sell rents and profits of Dr Martin's New York addition parcel if decree not satisfied with sale August 10 1907.
A certified decree directs Delia Curtis as plaintiff against Oscar F Mann. The sale on August 7, 1907, at Marion County Court House, Indianapolis, will expose rents and profits for a seven year term on Lot 24 in Allen Johnson Wilson subdivision, outlets 15 and 76. Bidders may also bid the fee simple estate. Attorney M W Hopkins confirms proceedings.
In Marion County Indiana Charles P Curtis as plaintiff seeks to collect sums from a Decree with interest and costs. On Saturday August 10 at 10 am bidders may bid for rents and profits from Lots 23 and 25 in Allen Johnson Wilson subdivision and 75 76 in Indianapolis. If needed the fee simple of the property will be exposed for sale to discharge the decree. Sale proceeds are subject to valuation or appraisal laws.
The Commissioners of Public Health and Charities of Indianapolis Indiana order owners of listed vacant lots to cut and burn weeds by July 2 1907. If not done the city will perform the work and recover the cost from owners as prescribed by law. The notice lists numerous lot owners and their subdivisions across Marion County.
Notices show George Seifert Louis Kouder and Henry Lichtenberg applying to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners at the August term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges and pool table rights. Seifert requests 1518 Prospect Street Ward 10, center township. Kouder seeks 44 Monument Place Ward 6 on Monument Circle. Lichtenberg seeks Liberty Street corner Ward 7 in Bates & Fletcher subdivision. Descriptions include building sizes and street fronts.
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