Police Board Consider Motorcycles for Speed Enforcement
At the Wednesday meeting Chief Metzger urged purchasing one or more two cylinder motorcycles to catch speed violators. He cited daily complaints as parents must drive children to school and noted only about 155 in bicycle funds. A transfer of funds and council approval are expected. Prices range 770 to 295 dollars per bike with equipment. Likely one bike soon and another in January. A painting contract for iron work in the market was awarded to J. M. Cook for 203 dollars. Supt. John Berry of the fire alarm system received 10 days leave to attend a Minneapolis convention of system superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
Metzger
Police Department
J. M. Cook
John Berry
Minneapolis
Fire at Kelley’s Grocery Ends in $1000 Loss
A blaze near matches at A. Co. Kelley’s Grocery, 1014 E Tenth St, destroyed the store shortly before midnight Wednesday. Loss estimated around $1000. Fire department suspects mice handling matches started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Co. Kelley
Tenth St
Child Kills Mother In Accident Near Hickory
Mrs Milton Pond of near Hickory died yesterday afternoon from a bullet fired accidentally by her three year old son. The tragedy occurred in Trent on Missouri as authorities investigated the incident and determined the shooting was unintentional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vy United Preas
Trenton
Milton Pond
Hickory
Mrs Huntington Cleared for Honesty by Customs
New York October 10 customs officials gave Mrs Collis P Huntington widow of the California millionaire the stamp of O K for honesty as she arrived with declarations totaling 13000 dollars of dutiable goods her prior years show 2000 and 32000 respectively and this year she listed 1200 with officers noting care and clearness in the appraisal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O. K
Collis P. Huntington
California
Custom House
Com
Demands Stored Goods In Replevin Fight
Edmond G Hall receiver for Fowler Glove and Mitten asks Indianapolis Brokerage to surrender goods bought from the defunct firm last summer and stored in their warehouses J O Barrett refuses and retains lawyers Hall threatens replevin Barrett says goods were bought from John Hirzel secretary treasurer manager for 10990 12 and has canceled checks to prove payment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond G. Hall
Fowler Glove and Mitten Company
Indianapolis
J. O. Barrett
Hall
Barrett
John Hirzel
Monument for Gen Hackleman in Indiana Civil War tribute
Pleasant A. Hackleman Post G A R of Brookville asks state headquarters to back a movement to erect a monument to Gen. Hackleman the lone Indiana general killed in the Civil War. A cannon stands on a Brookville courthouse pedestal. The Indiana G A R may seek legislative funding for a statewide monument, likely in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Hackleman
Indiana
Franklin County
Indiana G. A. R
Indianapolis
Sixteenth annual Indiana Library Association session noted
The Indiana Library Association will meet October 17 18 at the statehouse room 12 and the Public Library Commission offices with speakers including Arthur E Bostwick and Cedric Chivers. The program features addresses round tables workshops and committee appointments plus reports and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Library Association
Statehouse
Commission
Arthur E. Bostwick
New York
American Library Association
Cedric Chivers
Virginia Tutt
South Bend Public Library
Indiana
Chalmers Hadley
Public Library Commission of Indiana
Library Association
J. Frank Hanly
Jacob P. Dunn
Library Commission of Indiana
Round Table
Children’s Room
Lender
Eliza G. Browning
Indianapolis Publi Library
Laura M. Sikes
Wayne
Artena Chapin
Muncie
S. C. Hughes
Terre Haute
Carrie E. Scott
Public Library Commission
Florence L. Jones
Indianapolis
A. H. Gibson
Washington
Anna R. Phelps
Winona Technical Institute Library School
Association
Brooklyn
N. Y
Demarchus C. Brown
Indiana State Library
Indiana Archives
Harlow Lindley
Earlham College Library
Ella F. Corwin
Elkhart Public Library
Catherine A. Chigman
Andereson
Julia Mason
Sullivan
Inez Pierce
Michivan City
Jennie B. Jessup
Laporte
Ada L. Bernhardt
Richmond
Race for Queen Title in Pure Food Show at Tomlinson Hall
In Tomlinson Hall this week the queen race at the pure food show heats up as Snow Mitchell leads with 708 votes, followed by Renna Bangham with 530 and Ida Dale with 600. Frank E. Rath leads Indianapolis grocer votes, with William Buschman close behind. L Evans tops retail clerk votes with 22, Albert Vollrath has 21. Frances Rider Overstreet is named prettiest baby, with Edna Lobert and Edna Moore placing second and third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Snow Mitchell
Renna Bangham
Ida Dale
Indianapolis
Frank E. Rath
William Buschman
Mr. Rath
L. Evans
Albert Vollrath
Frances Rider Overstreet
Rothest
Edna Lobert
Parkway Ave
Edna Moore
St. Paul St
Judge Hacker Refuses Divorce Case in Bartholomew Court
Gov. Henry appoints Judge C. C. Hackey of the appellate court to try the case in Columbus Saturday after Judge Hacker declines to hear the divorce between Leota Mathers and W. F. Mathers and to appoint a special judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hacker
Bartholomew
Leota Mathers
W. F. Mathers
Gov. Henry
C. Hackey
Appellate Court
Randall Brisk wedding in Indianapolis society circle
Miss Marie Brisk daughter of Mrs. R Emmons and Walter A Randall of Chicago wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s home on West Vermont Street. Attendants were Exilda Brisk and Edgar Brisk. The couple left for a wedding trip in brown silk. Separate notices cover Miss May Harris and Frederick C Koelling wedding, church service by Rev Dwyer, and Fern Leaf club ball dates and officers. Numerous society guests and surrounding families are listed with arrivals and visits through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Brisk
R. Emmons
Walter A. Randall
Chicago
W. Vermontst
Exilda Brisk
Edgar Brisk
Mrs. Randall
Indianapolis
May Harris
Clara Harris
Frederick C. Koelling
C. H. Kuhlman
Leona Reinking
Miss Reinking
Suel
Anna Riley
H. C. Riley
John Long
Rev. Dwyer
Katherine Quinn
C. W. Petty
Mrs. Long
S. New Jersey St
Boudinot Humley
Robert Rochester
Terre Haute
Mary Josephine Blake
Robert McGregor Herkimer
Anthony Groverman Blake
H. Beville
Grace Leeks
Ellettsville
Independent Turnverein Opens Season With Vaudeville Night
The Independent Turnverein launches its season with a Thursday evening program at its hall on Ohio and Illinois streets. The entertainment features dancing, social activities, a vaudeville show with Miss Tillie Schafer singing, William Coeppers performing, Harry Porter as reader and imitator, and Don W. Smythe presenting magic. Club swinging, colored lights, and "Greek Art" living pictures join the lineup along with other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnverein
Ohio and
Illinolasts
Tillie Schafer
William Coeppers
Harry Porter
Don W. Smythe
Luncheon Hosted by Mrs James B Howard for 40 Guests
Mrs James B Howard of 1809 N Meridian hosted a Thursday luncheon at 1 o clock for forty attendees. The parlor and library showcased abundant roses while the dining room featured a pink color scheme. Ten tables displayed cut glass centerpieces of pink roses and name cards styled as sachets with hand painted roses and gold monograms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Howard
N. Meridian St
Miss Edith Adams to Wed After Informal Home Visit
Miss Virginia Pickens hosted a small gathering at 11 N. Pennsylvania Street in honor of Miss Edith Adams who is set to marry next Wednesday. Friends attended the casual event as they shared well wishes ahead of the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Pickens
Pennsylvania St
Edith Adams
Linen shower honors Miss Helen Hope Noll
Miss Lillian Stenbach hosted a Wednesday afternoon linen shower for the future October bride Helen Hope Noll. Gifts were displayed in a Japanese umbrella and presented during luncheon as the bride-to-be opened them. Guests included Mrs. Samuel Cunningham of Kentland Miss Emma Gagen of Lafayette and Miss Renaud of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Stenbach
Helen Hope Noll
Samuel Cunningham
Kentland
Emma _ Gagen
Lafayette
Renaud
Cincinnati
Tea for Miss Eleanor Nugent Engagement Noted
Miss Wilma English hosted a Thursday afternoon tea for Miss Eleanor Nugent of St. Louis, who recently announced her engagement to Harlan Bosler of Indianapolis. The event ran 3 to 6 pm with scarlet and pink decorations, red candlelight, and roses, ices, and cakes in matching colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma English
Eleanor Nugent
St. Louis
Harlan Bosler
Indianapolis
Eng Msh
Rhoda Thomason
Olive Hawkins
Jessie
Woman of Apple Creek Quits Coffee With Postum Relief
A Apple Creek woman tells how she suffered heart trouble and nervous prostration for four years from coffee. She quits coffee using Postum, noting improved health, steadier nerves, and absence of pain, and endorses the product with the tag There’s a Reason. Read Thy Hess Wellville in the packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Creek
Thy Hess
Mrs Chadwick Confesses Sins in Ohio Prison
Columbus, Oct 10. Mrs Cassie Chadwick, once the world’s noted swindler, shows a spiritual turn after custody by Father Kelly. She has confessed religion, entered the Catholic church, and now lies dying of neurasthelia with heart and stomach ailments. She serves a ten year term for wrecking the Oberlin First National bank. doctors say recovery is impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Cassie Chadwick
Father Kelly
Mrs. Chadwick
Chadwick
Ohio
First National Bank
Oberlin
Taggers Get Be Sum For Hospital
Methodist church workers in the Indianapolis district collected funds for a hospital drive through tagging. By 5 pm total reached $1,500 with final assets for downtown about $2,020, plus anticipated additions from suburban canvassing. Contributions varied with many donors, and multiple churches reported individual gifts ranging from small to large amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fifth Indiana Cavalry elects officers at statehouse meeting
At the annual meeting held in the statehouse on Wednesday the Fifth Indiana Cavalry association elected officers: President Thomas A. Owena of Raccoon, Vice-President I L Clifford of Rushville, Secretary and Treasurer D W Patty of Carmel, Chaplain J Bruner of Portland. Short talks were given by Chairman Gowdy and R J Finney of Jeffersonville. Rushville will host next year’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Leaf Club
Thomas H. Gibson
William J. Gehring
Edward Carson
Thomas Markey
Edward J. Slinger
Timothy Sexton
Henry J. Budenz
Statehouse
Thomas A. Owena
Raccoon
I. L. Chfford
Rushville
D. W. Patty
Carmel
J. Bruner
Portland
Gowdy
R. J. Finney
Jeffersonville
Majestic Hotel to Open Thursday Evening in Illinois Street
The Majestic hotel at 138 and 140 Illinois Avenue will open to the public Thursday evening. The building cost about 50 000 dollars to erect. Frank Hollenbeck, formerly with the Oneida hotel, will serve as general manager. The cafe will be directed by Plate L. Kafoures Ernest Kermodore and Demos Heracles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Illinois At
Frank Hollenbeck
Oneida Hotel
Plate L. Kafoures
Ernest Kermodore
Demos Heracles
Cuticura Aided Child In Oswego Eye Illness
A Fulton Oswego reader recounts a family’s experience with multiple doctors treating a one and half year old girl’s eczema and eye ulcer. After five doctors with limited results, a Cuticura remedy set purchased for one dollar led to rapid improvement in eight months of illness, though eyesight could not be restored. The letter advocates Cuticura as superior for skin troubles and blood impurities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Abbott
Fulton, Oswego
Cassie Chadwick Sparklers Case Moves to Dismiss
United Press reports Cassie Chadwick jewelry dispute heads for Supreme Court action. A motion will seek dismissal of the appeal by Collector Leach and Lawyer Adrian Larkin over possession of the sparklers. The lower court ruled against the collector. government enthusiasm is muted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Cassie Chadwick
United States Supreme Court
Leach
Cleveland
Adrian H. Larkin
New York
Cassie
Larkin
Chadwick
Savings Deposit Bank Trust Company of
Elyria
Casale
Men Fight Girls Run at Business College Scuffle
A Wednesday incident at a business college prompted a miniature panic as Calvin R. Worrall an employment agency proprietor clashed with William Hecht a law student. Bicycle Officers Wilson and Golnisch arrived to find students fleeing and the third floor crowded with spectators. Worrall lost his tie and collar while Hecht wore a torn coat after a dispute over $2.50 paid for a job placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worrall
Hecht
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Prove Quick Headache Relief
An elderly Rochester reader shares a testimonial praising Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rapid headache and neuralgia relief with no stomach upset. The ad emphasizes safety, effectiveness, and a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
James
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Ursula Parker
Houston
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Edmund Randolph Bate
Louisville
Frank Monroe Welch
Montgomery
Ala
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Lee Hadley
Mrs. Houghton
Henry Nelson
Edith Ester Egbert
Marion
Ethel Cains
Edna Springer
Jack McClure
Irvington
R. Y. Saylor
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William Cole
Alonzo Kinder and Son
Madison
Claude Beelman
Mrs
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Richard Tuttle
Elliott Osborn
Robert Thompson
Ft. Wayne
Bertha Reisner
Pendleton
Miss Lnelder
Emma Eckhouse
Henry Rosenthal
Victor O'Donnell
Blanche O'Donnell
Tex
James O'Donnell
George Hardesty
Ethel Smith
Bristol
Conn
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Edward
Dean
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OF Finance
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Love
Jessie M. Partlon
Broadway
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Capitol-ave
Edwin Ray
Meridian-st
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Howard-place
Tenth-st
Fletcher-place
Trinity Church
Covington Congregational Church
Roberts Park
Mooresville
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U. S. Supreme
Business College
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Calvin R. Worrall
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