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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1907

Page

10

Minstrel Show by Indianapols Maennerchor Society

The second annual minstrel show at English's opera house Friday night features Jo seph EB Bell as interlocutor and four weeks of rehearsals. End men include Victor Jose and Otto Krauss among others. after the show members will dance at the new Illinois Street clubhouse. Tickets are on sale.

Indianapols Maennerchor Society English Opera House Hlinoisst Victor Jose Harry D. Tutewiler Alfred E. Cook Otto Ginz Otto Krauss Harry Porter Charles Adams William A. Bogardus Hugo Mussmann Julius Kellar Joseph EB. Bell Indianapols Maennerchor

Merchant of Venice at German House with local cast

At the German House on Thursday 8S I I Conner of the Metropolitan School of Music and pupils present The Merchant of Venice. Conner leads as Shylock with Bloor Schleppy as Antonio and Melville Cohn as Bassanio. Cast includes Gratiano A Krieg Duke of Venice Yockey Lorenzo Strack Balarino Dellest Ankenbrock Balthazar Klare Morocco Yockey Tubal Shields Teancielot Hinman Old Gobbo Volkert Shields Lucile Gallup Taylor Sternberger Wheeler Clerk Judges Brown Harris Maskers from Shortridge Mando lim Guitars club

I. Conner Metropolitan School of Music Merchant of Venice Conner Shylock Bloor Schieppy Antonio Melville Cohn Shortridge High School Bassanio Bhyock Aodeaens Joseph C. Strack Balarino J. R. Dellest Balarino Peter Ankenbrock Balthazar Ralph Klare Prince of Morocco Harry E. Yockey Tubal Apd Lucile Gallup Werig Dgdinse Alice Taylor Jessica Jeanette Sternberger Huldah Wheeler James A. Brown Glenn Harris ‘Maskers Shortridge Mandolim & Guitar Club

Mrs Brown Divorced From Elkhart Bank Wrecker

Mrs Bertha Brown obtained a divorce from Walter Brown a notorious Elkhart bank wrecker in superior court Tuesday afternoon Judge Leathers heard that Brown was convicted of a federal felony in 1904 and is a prisoner at Fort Leavenworth She remained faithful but he was peevish and cruel blaming her for not helping him out

Bertha Brown Walter Brown Elkhart Superior Court Leathers Ft. Leavenworth

Man Erects 1500 Dollar Monument for Dog Hero

Special to The San from Grundy Center Iowa May 15. Jacob Slifer near Grundy Center honors a dog that saved his child by erecting a monument costing 8500. The granite die slab is topped by a dog statue weighing ? pounds.

Grundy Center Jacob Slifer

Amusements listings show multiple shows at Englishs and others

Amusements across Indianapolis feature Maude Adams in Peter Pan at Englishs through Wednesday, Maennerchor and Cherry Blossoms burlesque at other venues, Park Stock Company presenting The Darling of the Gods all week, and Carleton sisters with Park Stock Company in varied roles. The Darling of the Gods opens Park season to strong crowds amid Belasco prestige.

S—Maude Adams Maennerchor Minstrels Park Stock Company Empire Cherry Blossoms Company White City Wonderland Park Arndt Merchant of Venice S. I. Conner Maude Adams Indianapolis Miss Adams Belasco Hazel Carleton Carleton Sisters Park Theater Stuck Company

Circus Comes to Washington Street Despite Rain

Crowds gather on Washington Street as Barnum and Bailey erect tents in wet grounds. The big show boasts a large menagerie and many expensive acts with no parade today. Performances set for 2 and 8 pm, with reserved seats at Huder's Drug Store. The leap of death will open tonight after adjustments to equipment.

W. Washington St Ife Barrum and Bailey America Huder

Potential Successor Named If Corey Resigns

Special to The Sun from Pittsburg May 15 reports that if W E Corey resigns as president of United States Steel Corporation, A C Dinkey president of Carnegie Steel would be the likely successor.

the Sun Pittsburg W. E. Corey United States Steel Corporation A.C. Dinkey Carnegie Steel Company

C J Braine Recovering After Saloon Assault

C J Braine found with throat cut in rear saloon room at 2404 Brightwood Avenue will recover according to City Hospital physicians. He suffered significant blood loss and resides at 2210 Depot Street.

C. J. Braine Brightwood Ave Braine Depot St

Pittsburg People Rally Around Axheon Of The Soe

Pittsburg residents express enthusiasm amid a local movement linked to the so called axeherion event. Community leaders note rising turnout and interest, with plans for a public meeting to discuss aims and future actions. Local organizations urge calm and orderly participation.

Andersonville Monument Commission organizes and elects officers

The Andersonville monument commission met in the governor's office and elected Dr. R. C. Griffith president and C. W. Diggs secretary. D. C. Smith serves as a member. A $10,000 appropriation by the last legislature funds the monument and commission expenses. The panel will visit Andersonville, Ga., on Tuesday, June 4, to select a site.

Sion R. C. Griffith Morgantown C. W. Diggs Winchester D. C. Smith Crawfordsville Andersonville

Miss Pearl Gray Beaten Near School by Two Women

Miss Pearl Gray, a North Chardon school teacher recently cleared by the Schon Board of charges over adjusting garters before pupils, was waylaid on her way to school. Two women beat her as two men cheered from a fence, slapping, shaking, and kicking.

Chardon Pearl Gray North Chardon Schon Board

Explosion at bottling works kills two in Haverhill

An explosion at a soda tank in a Haverhill bottling works destroys the plant, killing two men and seriously injuring another. The blast left the works practically demolished and authorities investigating the cause.

Haverhill Mass

Lodge Elects Officers in Indiana Knights of Psthias Hall

The grand lodge of the Improved Order Knights of Psthias met in this city Tuesday and elected officers including Past Commander Michael Kean of Indianapolis as leader, Commander Ernest Welcker of Evansville, Vice Commander Benjamin F Meyers of Indianapolis, Prelate Adolph Iimhardt of Indianapolis, Scribe Harry Thulman of Indianapolis, Treasurer Fred Kremp of Indianapolis, Sergeant at Arms Dr Charles Winters of Indianapolis, and Representative to Supreme Lodge Henry F Glevecker of Terre Haute.

Grand Lodge of the Improved Order Knights of Psthias Michael Kean Indianapolis Ernest Welcker Evansville Benjamin F. Meyers Adolph Iimhardt Harry Thulman Fred Kremp Charles Winters Supreme Lodge Henry F. Glevecker Terre Haute

Rockpile for Preacher in Athens After Son Beating

Traveling revivalist J. H. Arnold was sentenced by Maj. Dorsey to six months on the rockpile for whipping his one year old son for playing baseball on Sunday. Physicians testified the boy’s flesh was pulp and may not recover. Arnold claimed the act was a sin to play on Sunday and said he had warned his son, who allegedly disobeyed and became captain of the team.

Athens J. H. Arnold Maj Dorsey Arnold

Gen Inouye or Inuriki? Hero of Yalu Gives Hotel Help

In Washington Gen Inouki and his staff, after meeting at a hotel, distributed 400 among hotel staff before departing for Jamestown. The gesture underscores a rare moment of gratitude amid tense wartime sentiment.

Scripps-Meitne Press Association Washington Gen. Inuroki Jamestown

Mrs Stetson Poised To Succeed Mary Baker Eddy In Chris tian Science Church

By Katherine Leckie New York May 15 prominent science churchmen debate Mrs Stetsons potential succession as leader of the church founded by Mary Baker Eddy. Stetson, surrounded by security, avoids contact with strangers and travels only via private routes while her status as Eddy’s successor is debated.

Katherine Leckie New York Augusta E. Stetson Christian Science Central Part West Mary Piker Eddy Stetson Eddy Central Park West Mrs. Stetson White Mountains GREAT NEW York Christian Science Church

Hoosier Brides in White Gowns for June Weddings

Indianapolis society notes a wave of weddings and June engagements as brides adopt pale tinted gowns over colored slips. The piece describes lace eyelet ensembles, Brussels net outfits, and yoke details, with emphasis on embroidery, ribbon trimming, and the Dutch neck silhouette in bridal wear.

Indianapolis Indiana New York

Society News Highlights From Cincinnati to New York

Mrs. Herman Munk travels to Cincinnati for a brief visit while William Reid plans a trip to New York and then Europe. Luncheon hosts Mrs. Arthur B. Grover honor Miss Bodine with 12 covers and sweet peas. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGowan host a circus party for their guest. Informal receptions honor Samuel Joseph Mantel at 716 N. New Jersey St. and Mrs. Charles W. Hanson at 2054 Bellefontaine St. House party planned by Mrs. D. M. Parker and daughter with guests from Cincinnati. The Half-Hour club is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Riessenberg with a talk on Sir Walter Scott and his achievements.

Arthur B. Grover University Club Bodine E. Mantel New Jersey St Samuel Joseph Mantel Charles W. Hanson Bellefontaine St F. 4. Sherer and New York D. M. Parker Frankie Parker Ashlandave Anna Latt Bessie Gross Cincinnati Henry Riessenberg Sir Walter Scott Charles A. Woods

Philomathean and Aftermath Club Meetings Planned

Friday afternoon the Philomathean club will hear Mrs. Ludlow entertain with a paper on English nationality and will discuss five topics including a synopsis of the drama and a comparison of English and Roman peoples. Thursday afternoon the Aftermath club meets with Mrs. Cornelius to read Sleepy Hollow and Miss Southey, followed by current events and musical solos.

Philomathean Club Aftermath Club George Cornelius Layman-ave Sleepy Hollow Woodward

Burglar Frightened From Gates Home

Mrs W W Gates of 2355 N Pennsylvania Street was awakened by a noise and found a man kneeling at her dressing table trying to open drawers. She screamed, the others awoke, the intruder fled down the back stairs and escaped through a kitchen window. Bicycle patrols searched the area but found no trace.

Girl and uncle held in theft claim case

Lyda Huffmann an 11 years old and her uncle Martin Doyte 35 were arrested Tuesday afternoon by Bi cydlemen Hall and Eindamacher. Doyle said the girl stole 247 dollars from him. The girl told Capt. Hyland she had traveled with him and he threatened to desert her. She fled to return home on a farm near Anderson. The couple were held during the investigation.

Lyda Huffmann Martin Doyte Bicydlemen Hall Eindamacher Doyle Capt. Hyland Anmoneyderson

Panic in Lennox Avenue subway car as fire erupts

A short circuit caused flames in a subway car on Lennox avenue in New York. Passengers panicked as guards kept doors closed. Train crew extinguished the fire and passengers were reassured there was no danger.

Scripps-MecRae Prean Association New York Lennox-ave

Auxiliary Club Dance In Indianapolis Y M I

The ladies auxiliary of the Indianapolis council Y M I hosts a dance at the assembly hall Friday night with a concurrent card party for non-dancers. Reception committee includes Mrs Charles McCarthy Mrs Mike McCarthy Mrs John Jinkins Miss Mayme Fitzgerald and Miss Clara Feldman.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Indianapolis Council Assembly Hall Charles McCarthy Mike McCarthy John Jinkins Mayme Fitzgerald Clara Feldman

Admiring Gen Funston’s Promotion Preference

Fragmentary notice praises Gen Funston for waiving promotion in favor of Gen McCaskey. It notes a letter to the general staff commending McCaskey’s soldierly character and Civil War record, framing Funston’s action as creditable. The text becomes garbled with incomplete phrases and typos.

Funston McCaskey General Staff Gen. McCaskey Funaton Laonaie Wood

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