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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
3
A brief note from Abraham Bandala dated in San Juan Bautista Mexico indicates his offer to allow the recipient to use the letter for any interest. The missive emphasizes authorization and goodwill without further details.
Mexico City Augustin Rivera M D writes from Mexico City praising Peruna for nasal catarrh in stubborn cases. He calls it the best medicine found and offers his testimonial to help reach customers. Rivera signs as a sincere friend and hope to promote the remedy.
Hugo Kelly of Chicago will meet Billy Papke next in the ring on Oct 14 in a 15 round bout. The match follows Kellys selection after telegrams from James J. Jeffries and Silvy Ferretti. Weights set at 158 pounds. start at 9. Gate splits: winner 60 percent, loser 40 percent. Papke to receive 5 percent of the gross.
Democrats in Marion Indiana announce a September 18 gathering at the Jefferson club to mark Gov. Hanly's extra session. Henry Warrum will headline the speakers bureau and address the meeting open to interested residents. A committee led by Hunt and W. J. Houck coordinates the event as Kilgore hosts Warrum during his Marion visit.
In Cincinnati Ohio at 2 am Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth and her husband Congressman Nicholas Longworth and his sister Mrs Buckner Wallingford acted to save seven horses after a fire destroyed the Longworth stables. Mrs Longworth entered in night attire and led her driving horse to safety while others rescued the remaining animals. She escaped unburned though her robe was scorched. The stable loss is about 30004 dollars.
A light exchange at the Summer hotel centers on whether kissing is allowed. The Man asks if there is prohibition, The Matdh replies no, only local option.
Cook and Sylvia present a world champion style act at Tammany Hall where Tony Pastor's employer hosted a showcase. Phil Cook shows a medal from a major paper after competing against top pedal artists in wooden shoe back dancing. Cook is described as tireless, athletic, and intensely energetic on stage.
The Flower of the Ranch at Park Theater is praised as the best musical show in years with lavish stage effects costumes and a strong chorus of women. Joseph Howard writes the piece and the production features a running plot strong character acting and about 20 big musical hits.
The Forepaugh Stock Company inaugurates the Majestic season with two sold out houses and strong early reviews. The company’s lineup includes The House of a Thousand Candles by Meredith Nicholson and next week Lady Windermere's Fan, both praised for high class production and fashionable gowns.
Dessauer and Dixon present a two act musical comedy Frivolities of 1918 at the Empire Theater with Anna Chandler leading a capable company including Maurice Wood Alfred Varsha Clem Bevins and others. Mme Duseth performs her Salome dance in a feature linked to 16 sung hits designed for popular rhythm.
The New Gabety presents talking pictures this week with Life of a Bee and Kergan Falls shown to applause. Dreams of Toyland delights both adults and children with bright toy antics and Wait for the Rainbow Dearie musical ballad. Tomorrow Ostler Joe heads the bill as the big talking picture feature at the State fair venue.
Readers are invited to see a distinctive era of family theater with artistic motion picture playlots, described as unprecedented in scope and quality for the community. The piece promises a series of productions that blend cinema with theatrical innovation, highlighting the family audience.
The Wonder land attraction features an African minstrel act with Grant Watkins and George Temple portraying two gentlemen of color. Bud Hill stars as Chief of the Jungle in primitive costume, with Mississippi belle Mattie Earling singing. The Blackburn sisters lead a lively finale as picks in a performance directed by Frank Wing with comic talents Mad Miller and Fimory White.
Two burglary attempts target Charles Bigman’s Ashland Avenue home. The last was Monday night when Bigman heard prowlers at a window and fired a revolver shot, causing the intruders to flee. A prior Saturday attempt failed to gain entry.
On Monday September 14 pupils will receive study blanks in rooms 19 for Grade VIII 11, 1i for Grade VII, 30 for Grade V o, 5 for Grade Voom, 25 for Grade IV, 4 for Grade IIJ, 6 for Grade II, and the library for Grade FV. Lunch will not be served in the building until Tuesday September 15.
Julia A. Brachard sues Pam Brachard for divorce in Denver alleging desertion in 19 percent year and current residence in Mexico City. She says he earned up to $100 weekly and squandered money riotously forcing her to work to support both.
Mrs Thome B Warren sister in law of Edward J Nally vice president and general manager of the Postal Telegraph company shot herself last night and died four hours later at St Louis Missouri She had been a society leader and a strikingly beautiful woman who had withdrawn from social life after a serious illness two years earlier.
In a long night game at Columbus, the Colonels triumph 2 to 1 over Lewisville in the thirteenth inning. Quinlan hits a triple driving in Hla and Stanley in the first half. Odwell Kruger and Congalton add hits for one run. Perrine limits Kruger on Congalton’s single to prevent another tie. Adams yields no walks as both teams total 13 hits.
Dan Sears, famed for 1900 mile per 1900 hour feats, accepts a challenge from Olympia Marathon winner John J. Hayes. Hayes will walk six miles while Sears runs ten. The match is likely to occur next month in Cleveland.
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