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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1907
Page
2
United Press reports a missing New York architect’s wife as a suspected double murder. A man’s mutilated corpse was recovered from the Delaware River and a woman’s body remains in the river after a quarrel aboard a fleeing rowboat from New Jersey shore. Edward Avis and his wife are central to the case.
National champion Harriet Curtis of the Essex Country club will defend her title at Midlothian against sister Margaret Curtis. In the semifinals Harriet Curtis defeated Anita Phipps of Springfield Mass four up and three to play, while Margaret Curtis beat M W Phelps of Brae Burn six up four to play.
Indiana visitors listed in New York this week include E. T. Cox, Mrs. J. I. Herriott, J. Keller, A. J. W. Kuhn, J. J. McNamara, P. Rappaport, 5. BR. Whitesick, F. M. Ayres, W. J. Davidson, J. K. Light, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Lasher, D. Bacon, E. Nelson, and R. M. Ketcham of Indianapolis, D. W. Hule of Terre Haute.
Louis H. Hamilton of Rensselaer, ex county superintendent, may seek the Republican nomination for chief of the state bureau of statistics but only if Mary Stubbs is not in the race. Stubbs, advised by lawyers on her eligibility, may run if legally permitted. a fight brews in the Third district as Zenor supporters challenge Mark Storen for district chairman.
The office of the attorney general holds that the auditor of state can reject nonconforming bonds and compel undedicated officers of trust companies to file bonds. Representatives of surety companies will meet the auditor of state on Saturday to agree on a compliant bond form.
The sermon at Broadway Methodist Church will be led by Pastor Layton C. Bentley. Morning message is The Revival in the Midst and the evening topic is The Soul's Battle for Supremacy.
Reverend H N Quisenberry mails a 14 question survey to 300 Indianapolis men to shape 14 sermons. Questions cover church attendance, devil and hell, Bible authority, remedies to engage men, sermons quality, women in church work, secret fraternities, amusements, law enforcement, divorce, city ills, crime drivers, marriage timing, generational comparison, and press influence.
Beech Grove, the new town southwest of Indianapolis, advances toward a businesslike appearance with wide streets and improved main thoroughfare. About 40 residences finished and 18 more under construction. 4,500 workers will be employed in railroad shops and yards, population projected at 15,000. Sisters of St. Francis plan a $73,000 hospital. Presbyterians and Baptists to build churches. NY Central ground bought 18 months ago for shops. upon completion 19 buildings and terminal yards for 40,000 cars. Heavy machinery being installed. engine repair expected to begin in December.
The Loyal Legion held a Friday night banquet at the Columbia club with over 200 veteran officers and guests. Speakers included Capt. M M Lacey and Dr W T Stott. Col C C Thompson of Lafayette acted as toastmaster. Notables included nearly 90 year old Martin L Bundy of Newcastle and Col W R Holloway, Gov Morton’s wartime secretary. Other attendees were Adm George Brown Maj Gen Jesse Lee Gen Charles Shaler and Gen C H Noble, all Indianapolis natives, plus Col W T Durbin of Anderson and Maj D F Allen of Frankfort.
Pittsburg Oct 12 Amy Tate 24 a telephone operator locked herself in her home and drank poisons from four bottles in her room. Despondency is blamed for the death.
Irvington Tuesday club meets with Mrs. Freeman quoting Kipling. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Layman discuss summer events in the U S and abroad. Pi Beta Alumnae meet with Mrs. Cunningham. Various clubs host sessions and talks on music opera juvenile court work and voices of the past. The Indianapolis Woman's club programs include What Dreams May Come and The Poet's Realm of Gold. A fall wedding season preview covers Miss Helen Hope Noll and Miss Hazel Bookwalter. Over the Teacups celebrates new club president Mrs. Woollen and Hortense Fitton Connors announces her wedding with John L. Connors at SS Peter and Paul cathedral.
Mr and Mrs Harry R Fitton host a bride’s dinner Monday night to honor Miss Hortense Emilie Fitton and John L Connors of Columbus Ohio who are to be married on Wednesday.
The A C Embroidery club met Saturday afternoon at Miss Lillian Garde’s home in the Delaware flats. Rooms were decorated with palms and pink carnations. Members include Ruth Hard Florence Musarde Bertha Ginn Max Woolen Temple Tompkins Grace Johnson Freda Gehrlein and Lillian Garde. Next meeting to be hosted by Miss Freda Gehrlein at 1204 E Ohlost.
Indianapolis Conservatory Choral Society reports over 200 singers pledged with aim to reach 300 for an upcoming season of 14 entertainments. First event occurred in September with plans for October 2 violinist Johannes Miersch and pianist Emiliano Renaud in a sonata evening plus artist recitals, symphony concerts, and more. Also noted isGolden Wedding Celebration for Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Martinic of LaSalle and Twenty-sixth Streets at their daughter’s home with a gold autumn themed dinner for relatives and friends.
Announcement states Miss Velma Davis formerly of Indianapolis married Bertram Sexton Pierson in New England North Carolina where the bride has resided for two years.
Miss Nellie B Lowe and Edwin Chauncey Boswell plan to marry Wednesday evening at Seventh Presbyterian Church. The ceremony will mark the couple’s union in a formal religious service.
Mrs Emma McEwin of 410 West Michigan street lost her purse at the Salvation Army store on Capitol Avenue Friday. A woman about 50 years old disappeared with the purse, which contained money and four rings including one branded Gianené.
Miss Daisy Pierson daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Pierson and James Cory don Matthews will marry Tuesday at the bride’s parents home.
Mica Bertha Belle Schmidt and Harry Hill Measick of Charleston I ll will wed Wednesday. Mrs Arthur DeWar and Miss Clara Hiatt travel to Cincinnati Monday for a house party and the upcoming wedding of Miss Mary Veitch and Jesse Throdwell Lippincott next Saturday. Mr and Mrs Louis Hollweg and dsugh-
A stream of travelers and visitors from Indiana to Illinois Texas Arizona and California departures and arrivals unfold through the week. Miss Ina Hollweg and Louis Watson of Indianapolis plan to attend a Peoria wedding in late October. Mrs J P Durham and sister visit Crawfordsville for a family reunion at Samuel Boyland's Brownsville home. Agnes DeGroat returns from Michigan. Joseph P Durham heads to Evansville for a synod commission meeting Monday evening. Robert Lowry and Paul Leathers depart for San Antonio for several months. Mrs J B Kidd visits Terre Haute while Mrs Spencer Norton of Bedford hosts. Emma and Carrie Miller head to Phoenix for winter. Mrs Arthur Auchincloss of Redlands visits Indianapolis. James R Archer of Chattanooga arrives Sunday to stay with Mrs S V Garde in the Delaware flat.
About 350 members opened the forty fourth annual Indiana Woman’s Christian Temperance Union convention in Lafayette at Trinity Methodist church. President Calla Wayhinger led as the group aims to wipe out the liquor trade by 1912 with support from the Anti-Saloon League and allied organizations. Elizabeth Stanley warned dealers fear grows as counties report progress. Boone County boosted membership. Delegates will hear national WCTU speakers during the meeting through Tuesday.
Pearson Mendenhall was appointed receiver by Judge Leathers to oversee White City company affairs. Central Trust Company seeks foreclosure of its mortgage and judgment on $124,000 in bonds. Bonds were sold by White City to various holders after default on March 1, 1907. The complaint notes debts to multiple creditors and a stockholder split, while White City officers claim sound finances and ability to meet obligations.
Washington reports John G Pers, internal revenue commissioner, plans consolidating several southern districts to save costs. Georgia and South Carolina reportedly to form one district, with Alabama and Florida likely merged. Prohibition's revenue impact remains unclear.
A building permit issued Friday to Capitol Veneer Co to erect a frame sawmill and veneer factory at Belt railroad and W McCartys. The project will cost 5000 dollars. A second permit allows construction of a frame warehouse at the same site for 1500 dollars.
Henry Meyers formerly of South Bend Indiana took carbolic acid at his Omaha home on October 12. He was described as despondent and mentally unbalanced.
Judge Frank S. Roby acting as special judge in Lebanon ruled that a liquor license dates from the grant by the board of county commissioners, not from the auditor's issue date, in the Halfman liquor license case.
A jury in South Bend on October 12 found attorney George A. Kurtz guilty of charges in specs tied to the Nimitz divorce suit and related matters including Paul Bickford and Thomas Moss slot machine cases, the Kopenhaver gambling case, the Pin kerton paternity matter, and the Red Austin case. The defendant was absent when the verdict was read.
John Collins aged 82 died Friday at his home north of Brownsburg after more than 35 years in the locality. He is survived by two sons. The funeral will be held Monday morning at St. Malachi's Church in Brownsburg.
New York on October 12 Hetty Green the world’s richest woman spoke against marrying for titles amid the upcoming wedding of Gladys Vanderbilt. She argued thousands of honest American men are worthy husbands and warned mothers paying millions for a title risk losing a suitable son-in-law and even needing guardians.
A fire at the Indianapolis Chair factory near New York and Missourists occurred shortly after 3 am Saturday. Smoke filled the building as firemen battled for over an hour, finding the kiln area blocked by a padlocked door. The sprinkler system prevented a larger disaster. the loss is estimated at 25 dollars for the building and 100 to 200 dollars for stock.
A rummage sale under the auspices of Central Christian church will be held Monday at 522 Indiana Ave.
At Edwin Ray Methodist Church Rev H C Clippinger will preach Sunday morning on Revival Helps and Hindrances and evening on Sin Its Consequences and Cure. He is the church pastor and will address congregants on spiritual renewal and moral remedies.
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