Social notes highlight travels and visits across towns
The Sorosis Club skips meeting this week. Emma Byfield and Clara Stone Barger plan a St Lawrence river trip. Frank Worthington of Cincinnati visits his sister Mrs H C Newcomer. Caleb and Mrs Denny prepare a northern lakes trip. General Fitzhugh Lee guests in the city en route to Chicago. Remingtons to Michigan Aug W for lakes. Jenny Welling and Louise Hawley leave for Manitou and Denver. Orrin Woollen returning from Louisville visit. Emma Kane and Edna Fox depart for two weeks at Niagara Falls. Lento Fulwell returns from Marion. Jennie and Janet Robbins visit Florence Coffin. Katherine Race returns from Lake Maxinkuckee. Charles Jenkins visit to Piqua O. Mrs Gray’s St Joe trip planned. Mr and Mrs J Alfred Barnard move to North Meridian. William D Shreve and bride return from honeymoon and will be at home Aug 1. Marion Richardson to depart from H C Newcomer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
Emma Byfield
Clara Stonebarger
St. Lawrence
Frank Worthington
Cincinnati
H. C.ewcomer
Caleb Denny
Lakes
Gen
Fitzhugh Lee
Winona
Chicago
C. D. Remington
Michigan
Jenny Welling
Louise Hawley
Manitou
Denver
Orrin Woollen
Louisville
Emma Kane
Edna Fox
Niagara Falls
Lento Fulwell
Denison
Mary Neal
Marion
Jennie
Janet Robbins
Detroit
Florence Coffin
Katherine Race
Charles Weber
Lake Maxinkuckee
Charles Jenkins
Piqua. O
Jenkins
Mrs. Gray
Gray
Clayton Potts
George
St. Joe
Mich
J. Alfred Barnard
North
Pennsylvania Street
Hame
North Meridian Street
William ID. Shreve
Hamilton Avenue
Marion Richardson
H. C. Newcomer
Visits and travels of several families and individuals
Notes express移 visits and travel plans of multiple families including Mrs J H Byers and daughter Beatrice to Russell Kansas then Greeley Colorado. Mr Townley in Charlevoix with family. Mr Van Wie en route from Iowa to New York. Mr and Mrs Van Winkle from Maxinkuckee to St Louis with Putin Bay plans. Reisners to New York from Cairo then California visit. local social gatherings at Broad Ripple and a hospitality scene with Miss Ferguson and friends. quotations on women's wisdom conclude the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Putin Bay
Louisville
J. H. Byers
Beatrice
Russell, Kan
Greeley
Col
Pears
Henry P. Coburn
W. H. Coburn
Charlevoix
Morris M. Townley
Townley
Frank van Wie
Iowa
New York
J. Q. van Winkle
Maxinkuckee
St. Louis
George Reisner
Cairo
Egypt
Harry Pemberly
A. T. Craft
Albert Horuff
John Craft
John Wimmer
Frank A. Bosier
Etta Ferguson
Martha Dyer
Marie Narvel
Muncie
Transform Hollow Chest Through Doorway Drill
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes readers can fix a hollow chest by standing in a doorway and pushing through with hands at shoulder height, then repeating forty times morning and night. Measurements under the arms show progress in six weeks. Knitting is praised for rheumatism, cramp, insomnia, and nerve relief, offering calm hands and diversion in sanatoriums. Cat lovers report a woman alters stray kittens with ribbons to ease adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Commercial Advertiser
New York Evening Post
Sailor suit dress for little girls described by May Manton
May Manton presents a home dressmaking note on sailor suits for girls. The pale blue linen outfit features a body, skirt, and jacket with a vestlike front, trimmed with black and white braid. Suitable fabrics include darker linen, white linen, serge and flame, with tailored neck and seam details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Manton
Sailor collar dress pattern for girls ages six to twelve
The article describes a box plait front dress with a square back sailor collar and coat style sleeves. It provides fabric yardages for 6 5 10 and 12 year olds and instructions to pattern 4183 with a 19 cent pattern coupon and mailing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Mystery Around His Business Draws A State Official Greeting
An Indianapolis poolroom tale describes a handwriting expert narrator who mistakes a red-faced patron for a sharp hand, only to learn he is a Missouri Premterian minister. The state officer meets this old acquaintance, highlighting a mystery around the man’s loosened vocation amid betting rooms and worn ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Austin O'Mally
St. Louis
Tommy Foster
Colorado Talker Praises Prosperity and Republicans
William W. Arnett of Denver stays at the Denison Hotel and extols Colorado prosperity under Republican leadership. He cites large gold production, a shrinking silver fallacy, and a growing Denver, claiming strong employment and increasing population while recalling past party majorities and presidential loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Arnett
Denver
Denison Hotel
Colorado
America
Hand-book men and poolroom schemes at the races
A vivid account describes hand-book operators who take small bets in race rooms, moving wagers like quarter dollars through a hidden exchange while book makers depend on secrecy. It also follows a state officer's candid, homely rhetoric about sincerity, politics, and a memory of rural roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toomey
Short
Zibla
Lucien Appleby
Chicago
Dutch Carter
St. Louis
Sheepshead Bay
Chicago to California Labor Ad Seeks Skilled Mechanics
A recruiter from Chicago announces plans to move to the West in search of skilled mechanics, boilermakers, and machinists. He anticipates a shortage of qualified workers and offers substantially higher wages to attract talent. The note highlights an expansion drive and wage competition between regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
West
East
Faris of Terre Haute Talks Campaign and Health
George W. Faris former Fifth district congressman from Terre Haute visited Indianapolis. He is practicing law and recovering from throat trouble after wintering in Cuba. Faris expects improved health to participate in the next campaign and predicts Vigo county’s slate will win with Holliday and Barcus holding key posts. He notes Democrats and Republicans in Vigo face similar challenges and defends party unity amid local faction talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Faris
Terre Haute
Congress
Indianapolis
Faris
Cuba
Vigo County
James S. Barcus
Holliday
Iocality
Cour
Election Commission sets codified statutes and ballot totals
The State Board of Election Commissioners organized with Governor Durbin as president and Thomas Carter as secretary. Jefferson H. Claypool and A. Greene Smith serve as members. W. Thornton and W. W. Spencer will codify the statutes, with an estimated 1 700 600 ballots needed and 35 000 copies printed. County auditors must provide vote estimates for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Election Commissioners
Durbin
Thomas Carter
Jefferson H. Claypool
A. Greene Smith
W. Thornton
Jeffersonsville
W. W. Spencer
Indianapolis
Carter
Young Hoosier Angler Wins Five-Pound Bass Title
Indianapolis nine year old Holmes Christian, son of Thomas Christian, becomes Indiana champion boy angler after a strong battle at Lake Maxinkuckee. He hooks a large bass weighing a little over five pounds, landed after a determined struggle and weighed by a local grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Christian
Thomas Christian
Indianapolis
Indiana
Maxinkuckee
Christian
J P Mullally Diamonds and Jewelry at Monument Place
Gold filled eyeglasses offered by J P Mullally for a dollar fifty to two dollars and fifty cents per pair. Diamonds and jewelry manufacturing business located at 23 Monument Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Grosvenor to Open Republican Campaign in Grant County
General Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio will open the Republican campaign in Grant County on September 2. Ratliff and Major Steele announce Governor Durbin will join, with strong county support aiming to lead the district in this year’s GOP effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Ratliff
Republican Committee
Grant County
Indianapolis
Charles H. Grosvenor
Ohio
Grosvenor
Congress
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Ways and Means
Marion
George W. Steele
Major Steele
Ratliff
Durbin
Sheridan
Adventurous youth and front line newspaper sales in Cuba
E H Hathaway of Washington, supervisor of rural free delivery, describes taking George J. Kavanaugh, once a Chicago newsboy, to Cuba during the Santiago campaign. They agreed Kavanaugh would sell papers on the firing line as battles raged, with Hathaway supplying the papers. Kavanaugh reportedly carried a sack on muleback amid the fighting as the front moved past rocks and trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News-Veader
Kavanaugh
Cuba
John Jacob Astor
China
Mt. ‘Clee
E. H. Hathaway
Washington, D. C
Denison House
Santiago
Chicago
George J. Kavanaugh
Mt. Pelee
San Yago
Hathaway
New Claypool Decorations Submissions Feature Behrens Visit
William F Behrens the Columbia Club deco rator is at the Hotel English submitting designs for the New Claypool Hotel directors hope for interiors in harmony with the building architecture Behrens just back from Europe says Rubee cannot surpass the New Claypool in decorative art decorations will reflect Indiana history and a grand lobby L P Newby A A Tripp and E B E Neal were present at the hotel meeting of Hoosier Mining Company owners. gathering moved near Newbys home due to an injury from a broken fruit jar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Behrens
Columbia Club
English
Behrens
New Claypool Hotel
Lawrence
Europe
L. P. Newby
Knightstown
A. A. Tripp
North Vernon
E. BE. Neal
Bloomfield
Hoosier Mining Company
Procesty
Linton
Newby
Notable Guests at City Hotels Overnight Visit
Timothy Nicholson of Richmond and Mrs Nora M Kelley of Washington DC stayed at the Hotel English last night. F 8, R P Montgomery and John Selby of Vincennes were guests at the Spencer House during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Nicholson
Richmond
English
Nora M. Kelley
Washington, D. C
R. P. Montgomery
John Selby
Vincennes
Spencer House
Newsboys Band to Play at Tomlinson Hall Thursday
City notes report a July 31 concert by the Newsboys Band at Tomlinson Hall, with vaudeville continuing all week at Avondale Heights and other items including remarks on patriots' day events, a postponed street fair, and upcoming public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsboys
Tomlinson Hall
Avondale Heights
Durbin
Fairbanks
Bethany Park
Lockerbie Street
Maynard
Bookwalter
Joseph Flack
Collins
W. T. Blythe
Indianapolis
Holly Avenue
Crown Hill
Carl F. Klotz
South
Meridian Street
Charles Harris
Statehouse
Marion County Teachers’ Institute
Howard Sandison
Enterprise Natural Gas Company
New Castle
Richmond Natural Gas Company
Ryan
Consumers’ Trust Company
Supreme Court
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Kts Big Bovels
Star Safety
Paul H. Krauss
East Washington St
The
N. A. Moore Co
North Illinois ST
Telchone Sox
Geo. J. Marott
E. Washington St
Sci Urford Py Pee
C.N. Williams & CO
East Market Street
Pega NE
Eia
Nowmarket ST
Personal and
Philadelphia
Mike Toomey
Delmar
Harlem
Brighton Beach
Highland Park
John
Fayette County
Maximkuckee
Gen. Grosvenor
New Claypool
Submit
City News Notes
Kahn Tailoring Company
Nathan
Chik Gren
Nathan Ankle Support Co
Duane St
C. Aneshaensel & CO
Ohio Street
Paris
H. Baldwin & CO
N. Penn
He. Messenger
Watson & CO
Wee Veyer
W. H. Roll’s Sons
Union Painless Dentists
Monument
Culver Military Academy
Culver, Ind
Knickerbocker Hall
Mini Reeves
Miss Whitcomb
Mary Helen Yer
Central Avenue
Fountain Spring
Waukesha
Wis
Wisconsis
Une
J. C. Walker
Indiana Dental College Department of Dentistey
University of Indianapolia
Delaware
Coburn Coal CO
Lehig Anthracite
Chip Jackson
West _Niraisis Lamp
Brazil
Biossburg
Smoke
Chunk
St. Park
Pene
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