The Scout's Revenge at Park and notable cast notes
Eleanor Worthington shines in The Scout's Revenge at the Park with praised beauty and acting. Holden Brothers revive Nobody's Claim as a border drama with strong staging and company ties. Bernice Howard Alice Berry Norman Gilbert Maude Holden are highlighted among Park favorites. Marguerite Fish Baby Benson dies in London. Hubert Wilke lands a major Yankee Consul role in Blossom Robyn comic opera.
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Eleanor Worthington
Park
Indianapolis
Miss Worthington
Charlotte Severson
Stella Mayhew
Suanee
Price
Ular-Price
Holden Brothers
Holden Brothers’ Stock Company
Bernice Howard
Little Alice Berry
Norman Gilbert
Maude Holden
Henry M. Blossom
Alfred G. Robyn
Hubert Wilke
Mr. Wilke
McCaull
Opera Comny
de Wolf Hopper
Dig Bell
Marion Manola
Jeff de Angelis
Laura Joyce Bell
Fair Bank
Anna Held
Nixon Theater Cornerstone Laid In Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on August 11 the cornerstone of the Nixon Theater was laid with Protestant church ritual. Clergy Rev W L Shea and Rev W T Dawson officiated as Samuel S Nixon placed a time capsule. The theater is to open around November 1 with a crowd watching the ceremony and dedication of the structure.
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Pittsburg
Nixon Theater
Prostestant Church
W. L. Shea
W. T. Dawson
Puatare
The
Trinity Church
Samuel 8. Nixon
Nixon & Zimmerman
Nixon
Land Donation and Expansion by Broad Ripple Lodge
William Mustard of Broad Ripple donated twenty acres to the Broad Ripple lodge of Masons and added ten more acres nearby on Monday. The Meridian area land is valued per acre. Trustees named are D. W. Harcourt, Dr. J. W. Bates, and C. L. Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Mustard
Broad Ripple
Indiana Represented at National Prison Association Meeting
The National Prison Association meets in Louisville Kentucky on October 3 with Indiana represented by Rev J W Comfort chaplain of the In and Judge Sydney R otute. The event will include Indiana officials and clergy in attendance as part of the annual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Prison Association
Louisville
Indiana
J. W. Comfort
Sydney R.otute
Personal and social news of many travelers and visitors
Local notes list numerous residents and guests traveling to and from cities like Mackinac, Terre Haute, Martinsville, Memphis, Chicago, and Lake Michigan resorts. The items mention departures, visits, and small social events, including weddings, house parties, and club gatherings across Indiana and neighboring states.
Balloons and Fashion Mark Paris Luncheon Trend
A Philadelphia reader quote praises indulgence in meals and fashion while a Paris trend features balloon luncheons hosted by women. The Aero Club challenge cup, held by Mme Madeline Savall, motivates balloon ascensions that stretch into night, with guests attending in elegant gowns and noted outfits like ecru linen and creme de soie ensembles.
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New York Tribune
Aero Club
Mme
Madeline Savall
Mme. Savall
Chaperon troubles at a park picnic
A schoolgirl recalls a faulty chaperon at a Broad Ripple park picnic. Lilly Belle’s sister, deemed indecorous, left with a poor suitor and returned late. A nearby shop advertises a new flannelette at fifteen cents a yard with fresh designs.
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Mamma
Lilly Belle
Broad Ripple
Cornbread Recipe From New York Advertiser
A recipe for cornbread uses rice boiled dry, white corn meal, butter, lard, eggs, salt and milk. Mix by scalding half the milk, stir in rice and fat, beat eggs to a stiff froth, and bake batter light and thin in muffin tins.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Catholic Foresters Open Biennial National Convention
In Dubuque Iowa on August 11 the Catholic Order of Foresters began its national biennial convention. Mayor Berg delivered the welcome address, welcomed by High Chief Ranger Thomas Cannon of Chicago. More than 300 delegates attended. The contest for the next conversion centers on Boston Erie Pa and Tacoma Wash.
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Dubuque
Catholic Order of Foresters
Berg
Thomas Cannon
Chicago
Boston
Erie
Tacoma
Wash
Election of officers in Portland meeting faces treasurer race
Portland, Ore. leaders hold election eve for officers with the treasurer post as the principal contest. YT Callen of Milwaukee is seen as strongest candidate unless Chicago backs John J. Stephen. Liquor dealers are set to be excluded from the order but placed in a hazardous class.
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New York Post
Portland
Ore
Chicago
J. Callen
Milwaukee
John J. Stephen
Callen
Price of Bottles Considered by Western Flint Association
Thirty members of the Western Flint Glass Bottle Manufacturers Protective Association met at the Claypool hotel in a secret conference. The chief matter under consideration was a proposed merger with the American Vial and Bottle Manufacturers Association to secure uniform prices across the East and West.
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Western Flint Glass Bottle Manufacturers’ Protective Association
Claypool
Association of the American Vial and Bottle Manufacturers’ Association
Bryan at Acton Today Holds Preliminary Session
Acton Park hosts a business session as Bryan is set to speak at 10 o'clock and a noon winding up to close the season. John W Kern to introduce him with large attendance expected. Interurban cars run on a half hour schedule, hotel staff prepare for crowds, and dues and dog license details are discussed.
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Acton Park
William Jennings Bryan
Acton
John W. Kern
Mr. Bryan
Interurban
Association
Dashiel
School of Undergraduate Ministers
Indiana Conference
Ministerial Institute
Indianapolis
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Newland
Varin
Kerr
Gregory
J. W. Cashiel
Assembly
GOOD MUSIC AT FAIR BANKS OSTENDORF BAND TO STAY UNTIL AUGUST END
The Ostendorf band will remain at Fair Bank through the last night in August, offering nightly park concerts on Fallcreek shore. F. O. Boos and Guy Bates headline performances with duets, while Thomas H. King the star trombone soloist is featured in a carefully prepared program including Liberty Forever, Wagner selections, Martha overture, and light classic and popular pieces.
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Ostendorf
Fair Bank
Fallcreek
F. O. Boos
Guy Bates
Louis Ostendorf
William E. Barnes
Thomas H. King
Mackie
Ellenber
Kansas City Star
Wagner
Meyrelles
Martha
Flotow
Whittier
Prominent German Citizen Joseph Ruemmele Dies at 72
Joseph Ruemmele of Indianapolis, born in Baden Baden Germany, died at his son’s home at 217 Wyoming street after years of illness. A Civil War sergeant in the Thirty seventh Ohio, he later worked in publishing and ran saloons for 25 years before retirement. He belonged to the German veterans, Druids, and the Liederkranz. Survived by two sons and three daughters.
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Joseph Ruemmele
Indianapolis
Wyoming Street
Mr. Ruemmele
Baden-Baden
Germany
America
Thirty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry
German Telegraph
Man Books
Druids
Liederkranz
W. J. Stanley a Deserter from Navy Department
Mayor Bookwalter received notice from the Navy Department in Washington that Ward J. Stanley of this city has deserted from the cruiser Cincinnati. Stanley’s home is listed as 1723 Ruckle Street.
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Bookwalter
Navy Department
Washington
Ward J. Stanley
Cincinnati
Stanley
Ruckle Street
Prison Escapee Rex Davenport Believed Spotted in Indianapolis
Louis V. Eytinge alias Rex Davenport, who escaped from Columbus State Prison a week ago, is suspected to be in Indianapolis. Detectives have been alerted to watch for him. Eytinge once lived here and during a brief stay cashed several worthless checks endorsed by men he knows. He is well known in local circles.
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Louis V. Eytinge
Rex” Davenport
Columbus
Indianapolis
Eytinge
Ice
Navy paymaster George Brown Jr arrives on six week leave
George Brown Jr a paymaster in the United States Navy at Mare Island Navy Yard will arrive in the city today for a six weeks leave of absence and will visit Woodruff Place during his stay.
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George Brown, Jr
United States Navy
Mare Island Navy Yard
Shecace
Woodruf Place
Equal split bid settles Indianapolis school desk contract
Indianapolis school commissioners faced a tie for the forty five teachers desks between H P Wasson and Co and a Chicago firm valued at about 400 dollars. They voted to apportion the contract equally unless one bidder declines. The decision follows a discussion on board authority to favor a local bidder.
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Indianapolis
H. P. Wasson & Co
Chicago
W. N. Taylor
Taylor
Charles W. Moores
Sweeney
Committee On
Moores
Shortridge High School
Flower Mission
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
New Capuchin Provincial Chosen for Pennsylvan ia Province
The Capuchin Order names Rev. Father Carl Speckert of Wheeling West Virginia provincial of the Pennsylvania Province based in Pittsburg with four councilors for three years. Hyacinth Epp remains in a minor office as custode along with Aloysius. The province covers Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Maryland and Kansas.
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Pittsburg
Carl Speckert
Wheeling
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Order of Capuchins
Hyacinth Epp
Joseph Anthony
Benedict
Cumberland
Joseph Herman
Pitsburg
Constantine
Aloysius
Epp
Order
America
Milwaukee
West Virginia
Ohio
Maryland
Kansas
Home Dressmaking Hints By May Manton
May Manton advises shepherd checks in blue and white as a smart youthful fabric for a girl’s frock. The outfit features a fitted waist, a shield accent, and can be varied from simple to elaborate using cashmere, serge, linen, or cotton.
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May Manton
Henrietta
Pattern 4492 Garment for Girls 8 to 14 Years
The description details a back drawn in gathers front tucked to the belt with blousey flare, snug shoulder sleeves forming full puffs, and a five gore skirt with circular flounce. Material needs listed for sizes 12 years and other sizes, with a pattern coupon offer. Amos P. Hynes of Esta brook and Hynes dies at 1537 East Twelfth Street after illness.
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Cita
Journal
Indianapolis
Ind
Clara Morris Visites Riley at Lockerbie Street Home
Noted actress Clara Morris and her husband manager Harriott visited James Whitcomb Riley on Lockerbie street Monday afternoon. The two were guests during Riley's afternoon at his city residence.
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Clara Morris
Claypool
Mr. Harriott
James Whitcomb Riley
Lockerbie Street
Secret Service Finds New Counterfeit Ten Dollar Note
Washington Aug 11 The secret service reports discovery of a new counterfeit ten dollar silver certificate with excellent imitation and deceptive details aimed at passing as genuine. The note bears a portrait resembling a known figure and appears printed by photo mechanical methods.
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Washington
Secret Service
Regieter
Stendricks
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