HURT UNDER CARS SUES FOR DIVORCE
In two city dispatches, C C N Beatty of 77356 Cornel-aye. attempted to board a moving Big Four train at the Massachusetts avenue depot Thursday. He fell, crushing his legs and requiring amputation, then was taken to the State hospital. His daughters Mary and Lucile did not learn of his injury until returning home. In Muncie, Charles H. Anthony, a wealthy resident, is sued for divorce and $75,000 alimony after six years of alleged discord and abuse starting with an argument in Chicago in 1893.
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Cc. N. Beatty
Cornel-aye
Massachusetts Ave
Anthony
Harriet B. Mitchell
Chicago
Grape-Nuts Food Promotes Digestion and Energy
Modern wheat milling leaves out diastatic elements in white flour causing starch digestion issues. Grape-Nuts uses whole wheat and barley with moisture time and warmth to convert starch to grape-sugar. The product is naturally predigested, gentle on weak stomachs, and boosts nervous energy, though it should be eaten in moderation.
Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
Society page records visitors from Iowa and California as well as Kansas in town. Guests include Miss McCoenl with Miss Holton, Anita Muehl returning from Europe, and the Oberns visiting their mother. Wedding announcements cover Ella Geiger with Henry Snell and Emma Mall with Henry Kottkamp, with music by Bessie Zimmerman and words by local clergy.
Grounds Open Tuesday at Seven Public Schools
The new playgrounds at seven public schools open next Tuesday with supervised play centers. Four teachers will oversee kindergarten areas while Children’s Aid plans weekly outings by wagon to the public bath for supervised water play. The society also intends to run baseball leagues and basketball teams with prizes for winners.
Biessenherz Hosting Informal Welcome for Pearl Couple
Mr and Mrs H Biessehnherz host an informal reception Monday evening from 8 to 11 in honor of Mr and Mrs William Hyde Pearl returning from their wedding journey. No invitations were issued. Mayme Biessenherz, formerly Miss Mayme Biessenherz, is identified.
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Biessenherz
William Hyde Pearl
Pearl
Mayme Biessenherz
Miss Gertrude Haufe and Perry W Smith Wed at Home
Miss Gertrude Haufe daughter of Mrs Frances Haufe and Mr Perry W Smith were married Wednesday evening at 8 o clock at the home of the bride on West Walnurst. Rev Paul Bourquin of Madison cousin to the bride performed the ceremony with few friends present. Attendants included Miss Tille Ernst and best man Henry Nellenweber. Flower girl Marie Goetz and ring bearer Master Oscar Hagen. The bride wore white silk with lace medallions and carved white roses. Ernst wore pink silk with pink carnations. Out of town guests included Rev Bourquin and family of Madison and Miss Bertha Merkel and Anna Merkel of Aurora Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Walnurst
Paul Bourquin
Madison
Tille Ernst
Henry Nellenweber
Marie Goetz
Oscar Hagen
Miss Ernst
Rev. Bourquin
Bertha
Anna Merkel
Aurora
Ind
Dinner for Mooney at Board of Trade Building
An informal dinner will be hosted by Mr. William J. Mooney newly elected president of the Indianapolis Board of Trade. The event takes place at 6 o'clock Monday evening in the Board of Trade building followed by the regular monthly governing committee meeting and the board of governors organizing for the next fiscal year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Mooney
Indianapols Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Board of Governors
Marriage of Miss Clara Evadinger and Mr. Frost C Patton
Clara Evadinger and Frost C Patton wed Wednesday at Holy Cross Parish house with Rev James Wade officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s home on E New York street. at home to be sent from 2708 Corneil Ave after August.
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Clara Evadinger
Frost C. Patton
Holy Cross Church
James Wade
E. New York St
Corneil Ave
Longworths in Montana on Yellowstone Park Tour
Representative Nicholas Longworth and his wife arrived in Livingston Montana for a two weeks tour of Yellowstone National Park. After the tour they will travel west and sail for Honolulu to spend a month or two in a bungalow on Waikiki beach.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Livingston
Mont
Nicholas Longworth
Yellowstone National Park
Honolulu
Wakiki Beach
Marriage of Duckworth and Plunkett in Marion
The marriage of Mr. John Francis Duckworth of Indianapolis and Miss May Plunkett of Marion occurred Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s parents home on South Washington street in Marion. Dr. Duckworth is an alumnus of the Indianapolis University Health Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Francis Duckworth
Indianapolis
May Plunkett
Marion
C.E. Plunkett
S. Washington St
Duckworth
Indianapolis University, Health Department
Navy calls officers to submit ideas for defense
Washington on June 2 Secretary Metcalf issued a general order urging every naval officer to wear a thinking cap and submit ideas to improve the nation's defense. The move injects fresh thought into military planning as officers weigh new approaches and innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Naval Service
Metcalf
Navy
Grace Weaver Weds Edward Strassman at Central Home
The wedding of Grace Weaver daughter of Mrs Jennie Coslerin to Edward Strassman took place Wednesday at Central avenue home with Rev Albert Hurlstone officiating. The bride wore a white crepe de chine princess gown and carried white roses. the couple will honeymoon east and reside at 248 Central ave after July 16.
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Central Ave
Grace Weaver
Edward Strassman
Albert Hurlstone
Roberts Park Church
Austermiller Erzinger Wedding At Home Ceremony
Mary Bufink of Rome City, Indiana, Mrs. L. J. Latin of Dayton, Ohio, and Charles Woodward of Boston attended. Katherine Erzinger daughter of Mrs. Mary A. Erzinger and Harry Austermiller wed at the bride's mother's home on North Noble Street. Rev. Harry G. Hill of the Third Christian church officiated. The gown was white Swiss lace and Valenciennes. The bride carried roses and smilax. The couple will reside at 925 High Street after July 1.
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Mary Bufink
Rome City
Ind
L. J. Latin
Dayton, O
Charles Woodward
Boston
Austermiller-Erzinger
Katherine Erzinger
Mary A. Erzinger
Harry Austermiller
N. Noble St
Harry G. Hill
Third Christian Church
Austermiller
High St
Investigation to probe US telegraph companies
Washington June 28 Commissioner of Corporations Smith will lead a government inquiry into telegraph firms. The probe will examine agreements, wages, operating costs, and potential law violations to guide Justice Department action. It targets Western Union capitalization and tolls, signaling possible Congress pressure for supervision.
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Tions Smith
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Western Union Telegraph Company
Europe
Smith
Congress
Japan’s Army Strength Warns U S Readers
Rev Mabie of the American Baptist Missionary Union warns Americans not to underestimate Japan noting a standing army of one million men and Japan’s readiness to defend its honor. He urges respect for Japanese efficiency and a patient approach to any diplomatic crisis with the United States.
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San Francisco
Japan
Bie
American Baptist Missionary Union
Orient
Mabie
United States
Duke to Wed Mrs Inman in Europe Tour
New York June 28 report says James N. Duke president of the American Tobacco trust will marry Mrs. William Inman during the last week in July in Europe. After the wedding they will tour Europe by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRace Press Association
New York
James N. Duke
American Tobacco Trust
William Inman
Europe
Duke
Inman
Free ten word want ad printed for vacancies
The Sun offers a free ten word advertisement for vacant rooms for rent for three days and invites readers to try the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Taft Yarn Didn't Go In The East
Washington dispatch from June 2 reports a Detroit News Washington correspondent describing a newspaper feud over Taft. Indiana papers amplified a rumor Taft had cold feet about the presidency, while other states and editors questioned its sourcing and authority. Taft declined to confirm or deny, saying he still wants the office but would avoid politics that rely on such yarns. The piece notes Indiana’s role and puzzling spread of the claim.
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Indiana
Fairbanks
Taft
Washington
Ice Drivers Strike Hits New York City Wagons
New York faces midsummer ice famine as drivers of the American Ice company halt work, tying up all wagons. About two thousand men are affected after a strike demanded recognition of the Ice Wagon Drivers union business agents. The company granted two wage increases recently but says drivers must work extra hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Mcfac Press Association
New York
American Ice Company
Ice Wagon Drivers’ Union
State Board warns against toy pistol during July 4 celebration
The State Board of Health issues a warning about toy pistols firing paper caps and blanks revolvers during Independence Day events. It urges medical treatment for even minor wounds. Indiana records show 1906 lockjaw deaths reaching 64, with 16 in July.
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State Board of Health
Indiana
The Gem Laundry Advertisement
The Gem Laundry offers washing rough dry and ironing of flat pieces at six to eleven cents per pound. Family service calls and returns promising careful handling. Phones 1671 for details.
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GEM Laundry
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Mich
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Vorce
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Iowa
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William Obern
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Kansas
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Cincinnati
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Anderson
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Ruth
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New Albany
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Danbury Hat Co
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