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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1907
Page
2
After a day of dramatic testimony the defense in the Annie M Bradley murder trial adjourned as court prepares to hear alienists on mental condition. Prosecution and defense rebuttal follow with a verdict expected by Wednesday night.
The Grace Presbyterian church at Cap dtélave and ThirtMfecona streets, recently remodeled, will be dedicated Sunday morning. Rev. George Knox of Lafayette Ind will preach the dedicatory sermon.
Society and personal column lists Monday meetings of the Monday Afternoon Literary Club Indianapolis Literary Club Irvington Tuesday Club Proctor Club Zetathea Club Magazine Club and a Saturday tea for Miss Ruth Rogers plus a Crescent Hill bridge party A July wedding at the new home of Green Huffman in the presence of relatives and friends with an heirloom wedding gift and guests from Rushville and Shelbyville at Crescent Hill invitations issued for a Century Club annual dinner at the Columbia club
Mrs John Downing Johnson will entertain a company of friends at tea Friday afternoon at her home on E Eighteenth street.
The alumnae of St. John's academy organize a card party Friday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall with hostesses Mrs J C Alexander Mrs M W Healey Misses Emma Ryan Mayme Rice Anna Ebert Emma Lally Agnes Cruse and Blanch Greenen. A chrysanthemum reception hosted by Mrs Frederick Henry Wiley distributes pink and white decor in the library and yellow in the dining room for honored guests Mrs Allan Buchanan and Mrs Lennard of Metamora Ind. George Hamlin plans a Sunday arrival from Chicago to visit Mr and Mrs Charles F Coffin ahead of a Monday concert. Various locals including Miss Hazel Cantwell Miss Mayme Wright Miss Jessie Swank and others are noted as visitors or guests in Indianapolis and nearby towns.
Miss Flossie Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs T F Thomas married Adolph Boericke of Chicago at 11 am Friday in the home of Rev Albert Hurlstone Roberts Park M E church Indianapolis. Witnesses were Miss Grace Thomas and Phillip Brown. The newlyweds left for Chicago at 11 45 am to reside with Mrs H O Garman visiting her parents Gov and Mrs Hanly for Miss Rogers. Mrs Arthur Bradford Grover to give a
A group of railroad attorneys met at the Claypool hotel to form a committee to study the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie petitioning the Railroad Commission for a reciprocal demurrage system. The petition, filed weeks ago, seeks credit for time saved unloading cars within 48 hours, replacing the current $1 per day after 48 hours. The 8 member committee includes O. Pickens, John B. Elam, John B. Cockrum, and Romney Willson.
Mrs Mary Craven longtime Indianapolis resident died of pneumonia at her daughter's home 899 Buchanan Street Friday morning Born in England she came to the United States young and had lived in Indianapolis nearly all her life The obituary notes her long residence and English origins
The so called great diamond mystery from an Indiana jewelry store pivots on whether the diamond was stolen from Anna Reeves or lost in biscuit dough. Anna testifies the stone is real, while Robert Johns claims it looked like glass. The judge finds Johns guilty but suspends the sentence, and the diamond’s whereabouts remain unknown.
New Rochelle New York November 23 1928 Mr and Mrs M N Smith were found dead from bullet wounds in their burning Woodland Avenue home. Police consider possible murder suicide or burglary arson. A passerby spotted flames and firefighters forced entry to discover Mrs Smith shot in bed and Mr Smith with a gun behind his ear amid the blaze.
YWCA workers announce Thanksgiving events and lectures. Dr Nell McPherson will discuss The True Spirit of Thanksgiving at the 4 pm Vesper service. Dr Helene Knabe will lecture Nursing Diseases of Childhood on Friday Nov 29. A Thanksgiving dinner is set for Nov 27 and a Thursday supper for girls away from home. A new foreign work club forms Nov 26. Geneva club meets Dec 4.
At the Marion county farmers institute meeting on Friday no girl entered the best pan of light bread and no fudge contest was held. Lewis Willsey of Julietta and Melville Pollard of New Augusta won first and second prizes for the best ten ears of corn.
Philip Otto aged 84 died at his home at 768 Center street after years of failing health. A German immigrant, he spent most of his life in Indianapolis. He is survived by two daughters and one son. The funeral will be at his residence Monday afternoon.
Advertises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a remedy for gas and bloating. Claims charcoal absorbs gas, purifies blood and breath, improves appetite and complexion, and acts as a laxative, with a free sample offer and 25 cent box promise. Mentions willow charcoal and honey, urging readers to send name and address for a mail sample.
Denver representatives told the Democratic National Committee in French Lick that Denver will offer 100000 in gold for the next Democratic convention and may bid 100000 to 125000 for the Republican gathering. Most Democrats expect Bryan to be nominated without opposition, with Roosevelt seen as likely Republican nominee.
Four thousand one hundred four nickel plated buttons arrive at the Board of Public Safety office. Privates will wear the inscription Indian apolis Fire Force. Officers will be indicated by the number of trumpets on their buttons.
The Indianapolis Brewing Company seeks damages from the Board of Public Works over elevated tracks and a sunken roadway that left a saloon property damaged at West St and Kentucky. Attorney John E. Scott described the doorway as just high in the air and the matter was referred to Corporation Counsel Matson.
Fire crews answered a call shortly after midnight Saturday at the Yohn block at Meridian and Washington, but investigators reported no fire and no injuries after checking the scene.
Jackson Memorial Institute students presented a one act farce titled Shakespeare's Women Over the Tea Cups at the college on Friday evening. The play featured Ophelia Portia Juliet and Lady Macbeth debating William Shakespeare known as Bill with risqué solutions ending in a mock wedding. A post show fair followed with children’s events planned for Saturday including games and dancing.
The Fletcher Place M E church closed its revival with Rev. Hugh E. Smith delivering the final sermon Look on Me and Do Likewise. Ministers and church leaders were invited to the altar as the audience shook hands. church filled. Revival began Friday by the Young Men's Holiness league in New York and Alabama streets with Rev. A L Whitcomb of Greenville AL speaking on The Offices and the Works of the Holy Ghost. Services set for Sunday at 3 PM and Thanksgiving Day at 2 30 PM.
Mrs. Margaret Kugleman died at her daughter Christina Champ's residence 512 East Street Thursday night from apoplexy. A Indianapolis resident for over 50 years she is survived by six children and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Champ home.
Wage committees of the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers and the Window Glass Manufacturers Protective Association adjourned in Cleveland after a two day session at the Claypool hotel. A partial agreement was reported, with thousands of workers affected by the potential settlement.
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