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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1899
Page
4
The piece extols Sir Thomas Lipton for his dignified conduct and public esteem over winning the cup. It contrasts Lipton with rivals, notes public donations toward the cup, and criticizes extravagant funerals and political expediency while urging economy and accountability in government and business.
A collage of reminiscences recounts Farragut and Porter's naval circle at Mobile Bay with Captain James Alden aboard the Brooklyn and Jouett aboard Metacomet. interwoven are anecdotes from The Spectator and Atlanta Constitution about Dom Pedro, Canadian singing in Detroit, Dean Swift, a dinner misadventure, and a troopship parrot death joke from the N Y Press.
A playful column notes golf fever among Indianapolis society women and men with anecdotes of women embracing the game, at home gatherings, and the social ripple of golf discourse. It also covers wedding gift displays at Mrs Willam Clune's nuptials and wedding gift etiquette among bachelors.
A morning start from Brightwood at 5 15 a m with early risers. Post office changes include George Cortelyou to registry, William Pfaff to money order, and W I Heim and John E Envghkee as regular distributors. Local notes cover court cases, church socials, industry orders, and new business ventures in 1900.
The notice lists engagements including Miss Freida Walk with Dr Reginald W Garstang and Miss Eva Henderson of Kokomo, plus Miss Louise Morrison of Connersville and Thomas Clement of Chicago. Social occasions cover a surprise party for Mrs T A Alford, a Ragtime club day party at Millersville, a driver wedding anniversary dinner, and a reception for Bishop and Mrs Francis at St Pauls parish house.
The Y M C A lecture course begins Monday at English’s Opera House with the Central Grand Concert Company. Star performers include Cecilia Eppinghausen Baily soprano Antoinette Harding contralto Harry Fellows tenor Henry B Vincent composer pianist and Francis Walker director baritone. Walker formerly soloist at Covent Garden and Her Majesty's London. Last season's favorite Herman Sheldon returns to star in A Wife's Peril. Henry Jewett and his dramatic company bring The Choir Invisible to English's for two nights starting Tuesday. George W. Monroe opens at the Park in Mrs B O Shaughnessy wash lady. The High Rollers begin a week run at the Empire with their noted act.
A compilation of short quotes from various newspapers discussing money in politics campaign tactics naval power and whisky prices. Several comments touch U S political influence in Ohio and English navy expenditures while humorously noting whiskey price fluctuations.
A peeping Tom prowled Talbott avenue while a trap trapped young men. a rear wheel was torn off and a runaway fled toward West Morristown. No injuries reported. The girls industrial school will not meet in school houses as classes must be divided. Thieves are active in North Side suburbs. Fowls and eggs vanish in job lots. A chisel struck James Cross foot Sunday morning. Dr. Todd of City Dispensary treated him with six stitches. An entertainment for Hartwig Kalley home for aged women will be held at 2400 Prospect street Monday night. In another case a dog, not a burglar, was found confined in a room at 316 North Noblest Street. Senator Beveridge rides a sorrel horse seen each morning and evening. Burnett’s restaurant staff complain about a wage cut on Saturday night.
Newslets report a fresh revolution threat in Venezuela. In Sioux City Iowa saloons were closed Sunday for the first time in years. Drownings and crimes include James Crockett and James McKenzie blown from a steamer and drowned near Buffalo New York and John Potter killed in Oakland California during a robbery attempt at Benson Township. Nevada Missouri treasurer F E Parker embezzled 26000 dollars and goes to prison for three years six months. The Sarah Bernhardt Coquein company opens in New York November 28 1800 in Cyrano de Bergerac with Coquein and Bernhardt Roxanne. Professor Frank Hermann a noted German gastronome will attempt to eat more than a Great Dane at Neravoda’s Hall in New York Saturday night. Miss Trank of Benson Minnesota aged 7 attempted to climb over a train Sunday and rode 30 miles in 50 minutes standing on bumpers with her Bible.
Six days remain to pay taxes or Barrett law improvement assessments. Delinquent fees may be added if payments are postponed to the last day, when crowds clog offices and payments may not be processed.
Local shop announces closing out sale with a few shop-worn bicycles available cheap. Address given as 332 Washington Street.
A daily lunch service operates at Hyer Ormonde delivering a fall meal for about 100 people. The notice mentions a late morning serving time and a focus on Ladies' lunch offerings with the phrase decent service.
An overheated stove started a fire at 7:20 p.m. in the residence of William Kiesle at 1628 Union Street causing $106 in damage. A second fire at 9:21 p.m. damaged the home of Dr. L. A. McCurdy, 1724 West Washington Street, due to an overheated furnace. damage $25.
Ancient health claim asserts Burdock Blood Butter eases constipation by natural quick action. The notice markets its digestive effects.
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