Three Lively Trolley Tales From Central Ave Car
A reporter overhears three laborers on a Central avenue trolley tell quick tales. Tom laments a pocketbook score gone wrong leaving him broke and abandoned by his girl. Rank recalls a Cincinnati sidewalk penny soldered to a nail, a missed chance and regret. The third rattles a joke about a wife sent for beer and a $1 bill yielding four dollars in change.
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Central Ave
Tom
Jim
Sllinois St
Cincinnati
James
Rank
George
Chicagoan claims discovery of a perpetual light
Geo. P. Magrady a photographer reports inventing a perpetual light using a vacuum sealed globe and a mixed chemical charge. He says tests show 36 candle power with white steady glow and no odor or heat. The lamp cannot be turned off without covering the globe. a hood may hide its light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magrady
Patent Office
Jie
Social Roundup and Society Notes
Mrs. T. E. Hibben hosts a luncheon Friday for daughter Helen. The Flower mission meets in Christchurch guild room after this week. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Gardner return to Broadway after summer in Irvington. Mrs. Nellie Shobe Reaume announces engagement of daughter Mary Josephine to W. W. Townsend of Chicago. Mrs. Henry L. Bruner of Irvington hosts informal reception for sister Mrs. D. F. Givens of Denver. St. Bridget's church plans a lawn fete Monday night on church grounds. Preparations have been under way for several weeks.
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T. E. Hibben
Helen
Flower Mission
Guild
Christchurch
F. C. Gardner
Broadway
Irvington
Nellie Shobe Reaume
Mary Josephine
W. W. Townsend
Chicago
St. Bridget's Church
Controversy Over Twenty-Ninth Street Improvement Dispute
Fred C. Owen defends himself against Mr Sahm's accusations claiming political motives behind delays in paving Twenty-ninth street from Northwestern Ave to Elmhart St. Remonstrators challenge altered petitions, affidavits, and alleged favors to administration allies while criticizing board actions and urging fair, honest handling of the improvement matter.
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the Sun
Sahm
Twenty-ninth-st
Northwestern Ave
Elmhast
Mr. Sahm
Hewitt
DeWees
H. L. Gary
Willis R. Mann
Mann
Iurs
Snicer
Rowing Pact Becomes a Real Courtship at Lake
In a playful afternoon at the lake, Miss Blake guides Mr. Farrell on manners and romance. He reveals wealth and schooling, seeks guidance, and learns to ask properly. He finally asks to marry, and Miss Blake signals readiness with gentle guidance and humor.
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Miss Blake
Mr. Farrell
Blanche
Blake
Arizona
GITY LIFE and Local Notices From Indiana City Ledger
James Dunn released on $1000 bond after shooting T. J. Sullivan in front of 206% N. Meridian. Funeral of B. Henkle held at 2 30 p m from son’s home 1011 Jefferson Ave under George H. Chapman post G A R. Probate Judge Walker seeks information on Miss Willie O Neal from W P Lewis Mansfield Ohio marriage status. Percival Kuhne to speak on Foreign banking relations at Indiana bankers’ meeting Oct 23 24 in Tipton. Kaley and Claude Van Horn injured in Virginia Ave runaway. Woyt Chemical Co Indianapolis files for $50 000 capital. list of directors. T A Snider Preserve Co Cincinnati designates F E Davis Tipton as Indiana agent. Crucible Steel Co Jersey City branch of steel trust capitalized at 50 million with only 50 thousand in Indiana. C W Mayer state agent.
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James Dunn
T. J. Sullivan
N. Meridian Sr
B. Henkle
Jefferson Ave
George H. Chapman Post
Percival Kuhne
New York
Knauth, Nachod & Kahne
Indiana State Bankers' Association
Woyt Chemical Company
Indianapolis
J. H. Dreenberger
L. C. Welford
Herman List
William Gibbons
C. O. Roemler
T. A. Snider Preserve Company
Cincinnati
F. E. Davis
Tipton
Indiana
Crucible Steel Company
Jersey City
N. J
Steel Trust
C. W. Mayer
Making Tunnel End Meet in Imaginary Straight Line
The article explains the Simplon tunnel concept through two observatories on the Rhone and Doveria banks, linked by an imaginary straight line. It describes locating tunnels that follow the line, allowing the main tunnel to bend while the straight-line path remains the guide for meeting points.
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Eugene P. Lyle
Everybody’s
Rhone
Italy
Doveria
Switzerland
Simplon
Observatory
Baby Found on City Doorstep After Ride At Erwin Home
Family on 1408 N Meridian St. found a baby on their doorstep around 10:30 p m Tuesday night. The infant was taken to the orphan asylum. Funeral held for Michael Logan 39 drowned recently at Memphis Tenn from Renthan Blackwell’s funeral rooms at 9 a m Wednesday.
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D. P. Erwin
N. Meridian Sr
Orphan Asylum
Michael Logan
Memphis, Tenn
Renthan & Blackwell
Undertaking Rooms
Girl Sales on the Road Praised for Business Drive
Myrtle Bruce, a 16 year old from Omaha, Nebraska, recalls earning 90 dollars in salary and commissions as a commercial traveler. She describes facing competition, introducing her goods, and planning to mail orders after presenting her card and asking how much to send.
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Omaha
Neb
Myrtle Bruce
Street Fair Excursion to Seymour via Pennsylvania Lines
Announcement of an excursion from Indianapolis Louisville and intermediate stations to Seymour for the street fair September 9 to 14. Tickets available at local agents with free inclusions and an offer of ten free words under a separate heading.
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Seymour
Pennsylvania Lines
Indianapolis
Louisville
Do You Want a Room SUN Offer For Three Days
An offer invites readers to claim a free three day room stay. Details appear limited in the fragment with unclear dates or location references.
Manual Training High School enrollment request
Pupils not yet having the 8 A grade are asked to call at the principal's office to enter the Manual training high schools for the fall term. Calls begin Saturday at 9 a.m. through Rep. 16.
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Uncle Sam
Frenchy
Minneapolis Journal
Ahicago
Geo. P. Magrady
Ile
Ivery House
Edwin A. Abbey
Edward VII
Abbey
London
Royal Academy
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Iends
Quecessea
Henry Ll. Bruner
D. F. Givens
Denver
Colo
Dean
Baldwin's
Mackinac Island
Mackinaw City
Grayling
Indian River
Mich
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Ft. Wayne
Celina
St. Mary’s
Lima
SUN
THE
Michigan City
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Farrell
Mr. Farrel
Gity Life
Walker
W. P. Lewis
Mansfield
Willie O’neal
E. B. Kaley
I. Seventeenth-st
Claude van Horn
Nineteenth-st
Virginia Ave
Kaley
City Hospital
Similon
Indianapolis Securities
Eid. Ask
W.ccasscasuses
Sences Lzs
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Indianapolis Street
Citizens Street
Coseesess
Union Traction
Banks and Trust Companies
Reeneee
Iz Capital National
Central Trust Company
Columbia National
Indiana Trust Company
Marion Trust Company
Neeenees Aneee
Indiana National
Aeee Merchants National Bank
Heen Union Trust Company
Weoan Gas and Lighting Companies
Indianapolis Gas Company
Whee Indianapolis Gas Co
Maces Light and Power
B.k Divin’ Seyly
Indianapolis Fire Ins
Indiana Ins
Vernon Insurance and Trust
American Central Life
Anaeest Oe
Guaranty and Title Co
New Telephone
Law Building
Home
Annie Stephens
Belleville, Wood Co
West Va
Pierce
Star Store
Tequan
Illinois
GEM Laundry
Indiana Ave
Tagione, Kelly and
Violet
Sidney Dre cKter Mile
Emmy
Lavender An
Tomson
Gollmans
Alexander Dagmar
Paris
Moonight
Fairview Park
Wagner
Oliver Isensee
Empire Theater
T. W. Dinkins
Jolly Grass Widows
Indiana State Fair
Sousa Band
Odd Fellows
J. E.mcdonald
Charles Downing
Sec’y
State House
Cory
Diot
Inter-State Travelers Guide
TSU Travelers
Journal Printing CO
Pustiavens
Maryland ST
F. P. Smith & CO
N. I
W. Market
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