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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
8
Jea Freres Patty and Lew Wells star in a four act drama at the Grand theater this week. The troupe previously met in Glasgow and Edinburgh, delivering a wholesome Swedish play noted for natural action and steady tone. Critics praise its consistency and charm despite novelty.
City retailers showcase inviting displays emphasizing warmth with coats, furs, shoes, and velvet dress goods. Ayers, Wasson, and other shops highlight harmonious window scenes, with chrysanthemums, musical wares, and pumpkin motifs hinting at an approaching long winter and holiday shopping surge. The piece notes abundant stock, seasonal goods, and readiness to meet both necessities and luxuries.
A torn fragment recounts a reunion of men from the old country at a hotel in Ghisgaw. The Pays booters draw attention this week with a touring company from America featuring young musicians and actors led by Lew Wells and Sam on travels, all preparing for theater engagements including Uncle Dan’l and a rural comedy. The Empire theater showcases Rosinos acrobatics and Louise Dae with Vivian the singer, praised for charm and stage presence.
A string of wedding notices on Wednesday evening includes Miss Mildred Wendrinsky and Luther Shoemaker at 8 with Rev Rich officiating, Miss Lydia Alta Allen and Otto C Slusher in Brightwood, Miss Kate Barrett and Garrett V Kirby at St Patrick's, Miss Carrier Henrietta Wagner and Charles W Pleper, Miss Bessie Jane Neal and Horace G Stewart, and Alma Schofield and Harry Rasmussen, detailing attendants, receptions, and post wedding homes. Names include Mildred Wendrinsky Shoemaker, Lydia Alta Allen, Otto C Slusher, Kate Barrett, Garrett V Kirby, Carrier Henrietta Wagner, Charles W Pleper, Bessie Jane Neal, Horace G Stewart, Alma Schofield, Harry Rasmussen, with venues at homes and churches and notices of forthcoming addresses.
Walter Hines of Vincennes hosts guests from Ute while Miss Frelda Autderhelde visits Seymour with her parents. Terre Haute guests attend Kudlans Purdue game. several local social events and weddings occur in Lafayette and Richmond. The Villers and Stiening wedding party sit in First Baptist, with reception plans. multiple engagements, club meetings, and a St Marys church ceremony highlight a week of social happenings.
Sheboygan Wisconsin October 3 Gladys Andrews, age 1, was rocked by her mother Mrs William Andrews when she fell from her lap and sustained a broken arm and a dislocated wrist per Scripps-Howard Rae press.
Mrs Martha Zimmerman mother of Charles Zimmerman manager of the Empire theater died at 3 30 Thursday morning at her son 1% E Market st home of old age Burial will be held in Cincinnati Saturday.
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