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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1907
Page
2
Barbers favored a proposed city ordinance to enforce cleanliness in shops and curb the use of astringent sticks. They testified that the stick can transmit disease between customers and support replacing it with powder or liquid substitutes. The measure may pass at the upcoming city council session.
The Debonair club at Brenneke's Friday night elected officers for the ensuing year. A memorial resolution honoring James Yuncker, a bachelor of 30 years, was read from the balcony by Walter Clark and adopted unanimously. Officers: William Keefe president, Chester Jones vice-president, William Holt secretary-treasurer. Directors John Quill, Walter Clark, Charles Bates, William E. Stewart.
The thirty sixth anniversary of the French Commune will be celebrated Sunday night by Socialists at Columbia hall. A bilingual history in German and English will be presented with vocal and instrumental music then a dance. Four tableaux illustrate the history including The Start of the Commune The Last Barricade the End of the Commune at Pere Lachaise and Goddess of Liberty Freeing Labor.
Young Roeber a wrestler claims the bantam world championship is in Indianapolis and will meet Bill eter anywhere for 590 dollars per side.
New York march 16 today's recess aids Harry Thaws lawyers as they prepare a new line of defense to offset Abe Hummels testimony and Evelyn Thaws story. Jurors are seen leaning toward believing Evelyn over Hummel, with trial verdict expected by next Friday.
The Lion and the Mouse has drawn large crowds with strong actors who are stars in their field. Each performance drew big attendance, and the final matinee is set for Saturday afternoon with the engagement ending Saturday night. A return engagement seems unlikely due to season’s end, though city visitors have attended from nearby towns.
Two weeks of Passion Week begin Monday at Roberts Park M E Church with daily services from 3 to 4 p m leading to Good Friday. The Choral society will sing Stainer s Crucifixion. Week one preachers include Dr W W King Rev Albert Sturl stone Rev H Clip penger Rev W G Clinton and Dr Frederick G Taylor.
The appropriation bill faced final consideration by Gov J Frank Hanly on Saturday morning amid speculation. If he vetoes a special session may be needed, he may sign or withhold endorsement, and without signature by 6:30 pm the bill becomes law by default.
The Maennerchor clubhouse dedication will be March 21 with Mrs Helen Thorner and the Old String Quartet. A banquet March 22 will honor guests including Vice President Wallbanks and James Whitcomb Riley among others, with delegations from allied clubs and a formal program.
In Austin on March 16, Col James Quarles, Houston Post staff correspondent and Mark Twain relative, struck by Senator Halsey after a floor insult. Quarles delivered a blow nearly flooringsenator. serjeant-at-arms quieted scene. Senate bar to hear both. action uncertain. The dispute stemmed from Quarles dispatch about a bill Halsey tried to railroad through committee.
At a State Board of Education meeting W L Bryan FE EH Hughes and C N Kendall were appointed to draft a uniform course of study for noncommissioned high schools under the new law. Life state and professional licenses were granted to teachers including Charles W Eaton Bloomington John Grafton Hartford City Oliver Fl Greist Shoals William W Hart Scheeleville Franklin Hog tetter Cannelton Charles F L Jackson Martinsville J E Landis Macey Francis cs Landrus Leavensworth Leonard M Luce Danville Walter T Orr Greenfield Myrtle Pflaumer Geneva BE E Rice Mulberry and Samuel H Welty Etna Green.
The State Board of Health met at the statehouse to enforce the pure food law. Ivy L. Miller of Indianapolis was appointed drug chemist for the laboratory. A four department reorganization includes administration under J. N. Hurty, vital statistics under Capt. J. L. Anderson, bacteriology and pathology labs under Dr. J. B. Rucker, and the pure food, drug and water lab under H. E. Barnard, making him state pure food and drug commissioner.
Boston March 16. Carrie Nation will meet California legal figure Delmas at a breakfast hosted by Mayor Fitzgerald at the Hotel Lenox next Monday morning. The event honors Attorney Delmas and General Bell U S A who will aid the city in celebrating evacuation. The hatchet wielder says she will attend.
The funeral for John Kissel of Fike township takes place Sunday at 10 30 a m at Bethel M B Church. Burial in Bethel cemetery. Kissel, 88, longtime farmer near New Augusta, died from grip. survived by four children Samuel R Kissel Henry Kissel Mrs Sarah Meyers and Mrs Martha Farrington.
Indianapolis audiences prepare for Thaddeus Rich to perform at Caleb Mills hall on Tuesday evening March 19. Tickets sold well since Saturday morning with many seats already booked. a few good seats remain. The recital is the fourth in the Roberts Park Choral society series under Edward Taylor and is backed by nearly 20 prominent Indianapolis women patrons.
Members of the Marion club started a movement to back Fred C. Gardner for president next year. Gardner declared the move unauthorized, that he would not ask members to vote for him, and that he does not wish to lead an active campaign.
Phi Delta Theta members held a founder's day banquet at the Grand hotel. Wl H. Hayes served as toastmaster. Speakers included Columbus A. Hall, Russell T. Byres, Willits A. Bastian, John Robinson, William C. Galt and Carter Helm Jones. Dr. Joseph Symmes was elected president by acclamation. Two tickets were in circulation titled the Peepul and the Interests. Election of other officers pending vote count.
Albert Hitzelberger longtime Roach street saloon operator died Friday at his home from jaundice after six weeks illness. Born April 1 1955 in Alsace Germany he arrived in Indianapolis in 1875 and married Anna Birkin soon after arriving. Survived by a widow and several children. He was a member of the Marion club Liedes kranz and the Social Turners.
A physician designed ad copy promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for bad breath and belching caused by indigestion onions smoking and gas. It claims rapid breath purification blood cleansing and a free sample by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
By an almost unanimous vote the senate of Utah Friday passed Senator Williams bill making playing bridge whist for a prize a felony punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary for two to five years. Euchre party honor for visitors and birthday dinner details follow with several relatives named. Mr Hezel Beatrice Severns and Mr James S Yuncker announce they will live at 2219 College Ave after April 1.
Mrs Edward Campbell hosts Irvington Fortnightly at Ritterave. I A Hetherington couple to entertain Spanish Literary club at 191 N Alabama. Review Circle to mark anniversary with luncheon and matinee at English's. Guiding Star Aid society to hold prize euchre at Germania hall March 20 at 2:30. Mrs Shelton Bray hosts birthday dinner March 19. Eleanor Snow returns to Elwood Wednesday. Maude Agnew visits Dr Charles Tindel in Shelbyville. Mrs W M Williams travels to Van Wert for a week. James Lemon anniversary party planned at Bellefontaine home Sunday. Mary Dresser from Chicago visiting Williamses. Overstreets reopen Meridian st for summer. Benjamin Wheat and family in St. Louis. Elite club hosted by Mrs Samuel Schuck. Haughville Mandolin club hosted by Mrs Josie Merritt in Danville. Jacob Connor returns to New Romn after visiting.
Ralph R. Cone, secretary and treasurer of the Pentecost band of the World, headquartered in Indianapolis, began suit Friday to collect 2680 dollars he says is unpaid by the Pentecosters.
Edwin Fitch once a prosperous New York scenic painter whose wife and four children died in the Gen Slocum disaster is hospitalized at Mercy with a "musical heart." English-born and with no relatives in the U.S. Fitch has suffered severe grief and his condition is described as critical.
Funeral for Thomas Clancy a 40 year Pennsylvania Railroad employee will be Monday at 9 AM at Holy Cross church. Burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Clancy died at his home 23 N Arsenal Ave early Friday. He was 76 and came from Louisville Kentucky, having lived here many years.
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