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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1909

Page

7

Papa Halts Elopers Wears Out 2 Horses

Miss Hattie Horn of Brooklyn and Bert Tripp of Spruce Mountain eloped to wed. Father J. F. Horn intercepted them after driving two horses to exhaustion, arrested for cruelty to animals, paid fines, and freed. The couple remained under surveillance as another elopement attempt was anticipated.

Glens Falls N. Y Hattie Horn Brooklyn Bert Tripp Spruce Mountain J. F. Horn J. H. Wilsey Wacztemburg Horn Waters Warrensburg Stone Mies Horn Wilsey Tripp

Fat Man in a Hurry Squeezes Through Tiny NYC Door

In New York City on September 3, Jacob Edelson, a 340 pound East Side resident wearing a 66 inch waist, tries to enter a plumber’s shop with a 23 inch wide doorway. He squeezes halfway in before retreating, vowing to find a plumber with a door large enough for all customers.

New York Jacob Edelson Pike and Madison Streets Edelson Clinton Street Jacob Cheshes Cheshes

Equity 10 District Union Meeting Called in Kentucky

Evansville Ind Sept 3 President E L Davenport of the national branch of the American Society of Equity has called a meeting of the tobacco burley growers at Elizabethtown Ky on Saturday Sept 4 to organize a district union and win quick action in forming a pool.

Evansville Ind E. L. Davenport American Society of Equity Burley Elizabethtown

Evansville Plant to Build Steel Scaffolding Facility

Evansville Indiana September 3 The International Steel and Iron Construction company will erect a large plant in this city with a floor space of 94000 feet to manufacture steel scaffolding or be used in skyscraper construction.

Evansville Ind International Steel and Iron Construction Company

Applications for License Notice in Indianapolis Ward 12

The subscriber informs voters in Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply at the October term 189 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking. The Spencer House Sample Room at 6B by 31 feet fronts Illinois Street and is in ward 12. H L Rooon of ward 4 also seeks license for premises at 523 Burton Avenue in Charles F Robbins addition, Center township Indianapolis. Leonhard Gruber also gives notice for a pool table license.

Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County State of Indiana Illinois Street Indianapolis Knowen Spencer House Ouldiena Illinois Streets H. L. Rooon Canter Township Burton Avenue Charles F. Robbins Marion Country Leonhard Gruber

Big Eagle Attacks Bluffton Woman In Yard

In Bluffton Indiana on September 3 Mrs. R A Brown was attacked by a large six foot wing span eagle as she sat in her yard. She used a club to fend it off and escaped with only scratches and torn clothing. The incident emphasizes the threat of wildlife encounters in suburban areas.

Censor of Press to Office in Washington Faces New Law Push

Washington officials expect Congress to pass major postal reforms next winter. The postal commission seeks to curb post office power over second-class matter and advertising, give publishers court appeal, and remove arbitrary censorship while expanding public facilities and efficiency. News outlets warn of continued agency resistance to circulation-boosting schemes.

Washington Postoffice Department Congress Postal Savings Bank Postal Commission Post Office Department Department United States Bea Postoffice

Forepaugh Opens The Crisis Season At Majestic

The complete dress rehearsal for The Crisis by Forepaugh stock company will be staged today at the Majestic theater with Kirk directing and scenery prepared. A nearly complete performance will play behind closed doors, with finishing touches Saturday, and Labor Day marks the season bow matinee. The Civil War drama, based on Winston Churchill, is praised for authentic costuming and production values as the company renews ties with audiences. Seats are on sale for all performances.

The Majestic Kirk Winston Churchill James Ix Hackett Indianapolis Forepaugh the Majestic

Convict 999 at Park Theater Opens Three Days Run

Amusements page notes Convict 999 at the Park theater begins a three days and three nights engagement Thursday. The play is described as a true thriller with a lively company delivering strong performances.

the Park Theater

My Uncle From New York at Empire theater

The Fashion Plates company presents the musical farce My Uncle From New York at the Empire theater this week. Harry Montague stars in the title role delivering sharp character acting while showcasing his burlesque renown.

Pempire Theater New York Empire Theater Harry Montague Fashion Plates” Company California

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