Mrs Lawton and family visit Indianapolis at Claypool
Mrs Henry W Lawton and her three daughters Frances Catherine and Louise arrived Wednesday night and are staying at the Claypool hotel with her sister and brother in law. Col J M Marshall from Jeffersonville accompanied the party. Admiral George Brown presided at the welcome. Gen J M Lee of Newcastle and H C McMahen of Fort Wayne were among visitors. The group plans to stay in Indianapolis until Friday then proceed to Martinsville for a week. Manly Lawton is at a military school in the east preparing for West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Lawton
Frances
Catherine
Louise
City
Claypool
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Kirby Realty Holds Annual Spring Meeting
The agency managers of Kirby Realty met Wednesday at the K. of P. building for their annual spring gathering. Thomas Q. Dix presided and attendees included W. J. Obenauer J. A. Norris from Anderson W. W. Landis from Marion John D. Duncan Miss Genevieve H. Hanna J. E. Nunn C. A. Bewley E. F. Watkins Dr J. A. Garfunkle S. G. Fitch T. E. Gregg W. G. Gates and J. A. Francis from various cities including Richmond Columbus Rushville Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Realty Company
K. of P
Thomas Q. Dix
W. J. Obenauer
J. A. Norris
Anderson
W. W. Landis
Marion
John D. Duncan
Genevieve H. Hanna
Muncie
J. E. Nunn
Dunkirk
C. A. Bewley
E. F. Watkins
Richmond
J. A. Garfunkle
Cincinnati
S. G. Fitch
Columbus
T. E. Gregg
Rushville
W. G. Gates
J. A. Francis
Indianapolis
Indiana Law School graduates with diplomas in law
Forty two members of the graduation class received bachelor of law degrees at Caleb Mills hall on Wednesday evening. Hon. Addison C. Harris addressed the group on the open door theme and conferred the degrees as president of the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Law School
Caleb Mills Hall
Addison C. Harris
Indiana Law School Board of Trustees
Local Jottings in Indianapolis 1871 style
Old weekly item notes social curiosities in Indianapolis with baronial cheers at a derby, six policemen needed for crowd control, a street organ grinder, and anecdotes about Chief Metzger, antiquities in furnishings, doorbells, Raleigh B. and Bloomington, William Loeb Jr in town, patriotic displays, a snowy season hint, Memorial Day crowds, John McGregor's gold badge, and Charley Miller visiting events with a governor’s boom noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Rothschild
Meridian-stag
Washington St
Bob Metzger
Vicksburg Commission Met for Battlefield Monuments
The Vicksburg Military Park Commission, created by the legislature and appointed by the governor, met at the statehouse. An appropriation of 38000 dollars was approved to place monuments marking Indiana troops positions on the Vicksburg battlefield. Members include Henry C. Adams, G F McGinnis, M M Lacey, John W. Sale, and L C Moore. Adams elected president, Lacey secretary, Sale treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg Military Park Commission
Statehouse
Vicksburg Battlefield
Indiana
Henry C. Adams
Indianapolis
G. F. McGinnis
M. M. Lacey
Fountain City
John W. Sale
Fort Wayne
L. C. Moore
Engineers Visit Plants In City
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers held its third session in the palm room of the Claypool hotel in Atlantic City. More than 380 members and guests registered as five technical papers were discussed, covering Ball Bearings Air Cooling of Automobile Engines Materials for Automobiles Special Auto Steel and Railway Motor Car. Members toured Atlas Engine Works and National Motor Vehicle company in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Palm Room
Claypool
Society
Henry Hess
Hess
Bright Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
John Wilkinson
Franklin Automobile Works
Elwood Haines
Kokomo
T. J. Fay
Elsworth Automobile Company
New York
B. D. Gray
American Locomotive Company
Providence
R. I
Atlas Works
Atlas Engine Works
National Motor Vehicle Company
Automobiles
Motor Works
Motor Company
Chattanooga
Albert, Wettengel
Iola
Kas
August H. Kruesi
General Electric Company
Schenect
Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
D P McKee and family plan an indefinite stay in Michigan. Mrs A A Noli returns from Fort Wayne after two weeks with relatives. Miss Estelle Layman returns to Columbus for school and commencement events. Mrs John Hartman and Mrs Chester Luther visit from Shelbyville. Miss Marguerite Trone attends Columbus exercises and dance, visiting Albert H Gilbert. Rev and Mrs A D Berry of Greensburg visit. Mrs John Wilkins travels to Conn ersville. Miss Helen May Irwin visits Fort Wayne. Mrs W D Hoskins hosts Clio club meeting. Mrs May Wright Sewall entertains guests at her N Pennsylvania Street home, marking her birthday with flowers and tea rooms. A separate wedding event at John Marshall residence features Miss Mabel Marshall and Sanford Cooley in a quiet ceremony, with Mendelssohn and Meditation music. Eva Mae Mendenhall marries Charles Henry Kuhlman at Ludlowave with pink and white floral decor. couple plans home in Brookside Avenue after June 15.
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Sewall
EF. C. Atkins
Bybee
Chislett
Nebraska Cropsey
E. F. Hodges
Clark
John Candee Dean
S. E. Morss
A. M. Robertson
William Barnes
Amelia Platter
T. C. Day
W. T. Malott
GG. M. Parry
D. M. Marmon
William Hayward
Landers
Allen
Moore
Fertig
Burton Parrott
Clinton Hare
William Hubbard
Clemens Vonnegut
Bernard Vonnegut
John Marshall
N. Noble St
Mabel Marshall
Sanford Cooley
Addison, Mich
Harry G. Hill
Miss Mendenhall
Eva Mae Mendenhall
Pierson Mendenhall
Ludlowave
Charles Henry Kuhlman
Hattie Leonard
Miss Mae Harris
Frederick Keeling
City Decorated In Pretty Style For Roosevelt Tribute
The city and all districts were elaborately decorated in red white and blue to honor President Roosevelt and the soldiers. Flags bunting and portraits of Roosevelt adorned storefronts, the courthouse and the circle with notable displays at Charles Mayer and Company Benedict and Co. English hotel and many others. The courthouse area formed a grand, patriotic scene for the two parades surrounding the Memorial day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Meridian St
United States
Lawton
Charles Mayer and Company
Columbia Phonograph Company
H. P. Wasson and Company
H. Lieber and Company
K. of P
Benedict & Co
Monument Place
Circle
Pennsylvania St
Court House
Graves Decorated Amid Storms by Veterans and Citizens
Threatening weather did not deter crowds at Mount Jackson Greenlawn Holy Cross Crown Hill and several cemeteries as veterans and citizens decorated graves of comrades. An address at Greenlawn was delivered by Rep. C. B. Scholl ex Confederate soldier with ceremonies at 9 45 and 10 o clock across locations including Hebrew Hope Lutheran and Anderson cemeteries near Irvington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Jackson
Greenlawn
C. B. Scholl
Holy Cross
Crown Hill
Hebrew Cemetery
Hope Cemetery
Irvington
Anderson Cemetery
Classified Ad Offer for Old Trap Purchase
Sell your old trap by inserting ten word advertisement. Three days for fifteen cents.
Marriage of Harriet Mae Weitzel and Henry Clay Kriel
Miss Harriet Mae Weitzel and Henry Clay Kriel wed Wednesday at the bride’s parents home in N Noblest. The Rev J C Allen officiated with a large gathering. Bridal party included Miss Jessie Kriel maid of honor and Mrs Louis Waggoner with Mrs Benjamin Waggoner as matrons. Groomsmen were Louis Waggoner and Benjamin Waggoner. Bride wore Valenciennes lace over silk with rosebuds. After 8 pm, a musical program and supper concluded the evening. They will reside on Rural Street after June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Mae Weitzel
Henry Clay Kriel
E. H. Waggoner
N. Noblest
J. C. Allen
Jessie Kriel
Louis Waggoner
Benjamin Waggoner
Provincial troops defeat Triads in Hong Kong battle
In Hong Kong on May 30 provincial forces crushed a Triad detachment after a bitter fight. One hundred rebels were killed and the gang leader captured. Flags and much of the ammunition were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serippa-McRae Prees Association
Hong Kong
Triads
Fight Over Child Ends in Elevator Intercept at Courthouse
A custody dispute over little Marvell Cheney occurred in a courthouse elevator on Wednesday as Ida B. Cheney tried to remove the child from the elevator. Beaste Guyer intervened and held the child in her possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Marvell Cheney
Ida B. Cheney
Mra
Beaste Guyer
Board Revoke License After Irregularities in Perry County
The State Board of Education found Harmon S Mosebey superintendent of Perry county schools guilty of irregularities in issuing licenses to teachers and revoked his license after testimonies and affidavits. The board will be followed by a further investigation led by Prosecuting Attorney John Ewing into connections with John T Bradshaw and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon S. Moseby
Perry County
State Board of Education
Mosebey
Moseby
John Ewing
John T. Bradshaw
Cox
John Jeffera
G A R Monument Seats Installed for Ceremony
Workmen began placing benches along the courthouse sidewalk and lawn to accommodate G A R members for Thursday afternoon unveiling. Benches from the city parks were reserved for those in the phade on the south and west sides of the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Monument
Army to see 14 young generals by 1908 then one by 1929
Special to The Sun reports that by 1908 fourteen members of the younger U.S. Army generation will hold general titles. By 1929 they will have dwindled to a single survivor, Gen. Fred M. Funston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Fred M. Funston
Woman Held After Neighborhood Shoplifting Ring Busted
In New York on May 30 Mrs Rachel Higgins is charged with training two young neighbors to shoplift to supplement her husband’s income. Arrested girls carried wares including waists gloves and handkerchiefs enough to stock a store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesw York
Rachel Higgins
Wives of the Woodmen play staged by local talent
Local talent presented The Wives of the Woodmen or What Insurance Did for Melvina written by M. C. Riddle under Royal Neighbors of America auspices on Wednesday night. F L Hawkins directed the play and later performed The Music Lesson in vaudeville. A drill by Ironwood camp 2430 R N A followed the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Melvina
M. C. Riddle
F. L. Hawkins
Sun Classifieds Offer Free Three Day Want Columns
The Sun advertises three days of free want column space for readers seeking a girl for housework. Ten words will be inserted at no charge. This promotional offer highlights temporary, domestic help listings and fields limited to ten words.
Ten Words Free Three Days in The Sun
Classified notice lists space under For Rent Rooms Wanted Help Wanted Situations.
City boards seek vacating Hiawatha alley in Indianapolis
Public Works announces a resolution to vacate the alley named First Alley Hiawatha between the south line of the First Alley South of Michigan and the north line of Born Street. The notice lists the meeting date May 2 1907 and references Declaratory Resolution No 5133 190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Public Works
Majestic Bidg
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Hiawatha
Michigan
Nooty
Lborn Street
Felows
Michigan Street
Fiswats Foreard Point
Pee St
Hiawatha Street
Holborn Street
Joseph TY. Eliaott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Majestic Bldg
Riley Ave
New York Street
Washington Street
Riley Avenue
Washington and Riley Avenue
Bancroft Street
Board of Public Works of
Sald City
Joseph T. Elliott
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Tion
Midgley
T. H
Midgley Block
Kalamazed
Mich
Our
North End
Chicago
Metzger
Pennsylvania-st
Raleigh Buzzaird
South Bend
Raleigh
Bloomington
William Loeb, ‘Jr
John McGregor
Charley Miller
Vicksburg
Tional Motor Works
Lantic City
Atlantic City
Fred W. Taylor
Gen. Lawton
D. P. McKee
A. A. Noli
Mrs. D. Monahan
E. J. Golden
Estelle Layman
John Hartman
Chester Luther
Shelbyville
Marguerite Trone
Trone
Albert H. Gilbert
Mrs
A. D. Berry
Greensburg
John Wilkins
Connersville
Helen May Irwin
W. D. Hoskins
Ashland Ave
Clio Club
Frank K. Sawyer
M. V. R. Spencer
Fore
Thurs
Gingham
India
Cape Ton Wong
Cretonne
Dover
Potts
Ceeseeeeeene
L. JS. Ayres & Co
Funston General
Office of the Board
Majestic
City of
Indianapolig
Virginia Avenue
Baaia, Ag
Joseph Eee
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