APRIL 1905

Happening in Herron-Morton Place, Indianapolis

On the eve of April 1905, Mr. and Mrs. Almus G. Ruddell gave a small Friday evening dance in their home at 1909 N. New Jersey St.

Mrs. William Walker entertained the Literary Study Club on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 5th at 320 E. 19th St.

The Parlor Club met that same day with Mrs. G. W. Benton, 2027 (later 2051) N. Talbott St. (no longer standing).

The Society of Colonial Dames met Thursday, April 6th at the home of Mrs. C. S. Sargent at 2115 (later 2117) N. Talbott St. (no longer standing). Mrs. John H. Holliday read a paper on “The Mound Builders of Indianapolis.”

Miss Irene Berryhill entertained the Winona Chautauqua Reading Circle on the afternoon of Monday, April 10th at 1803 N. Alabama St. (no longer standing). Quotations of the German dramatist, Gotthold Lessing were shared.

Mrs. Charles Latham entertained the Over-The-Teacups Club at 1807 N. Pennsylvania St. on Friday, the 14th of April.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 18th, the Culture Club met with Mrs. J.L.D. Chandler at 2020 (now 2034) N. New Jersey St. Mrs. George McCammon gave a biographical sketch of Restoration playwright, John Dryden and Mrs. J.B. McCoy reviewed John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress.”

The Parlor Club met on Wednesday April 19th at the home of Mrs. McComb at 2125 N. Alabama St. (no longer standing). A Mrs. Henry read a paper entitled “Carlyle as Critic,” and a Mrs. Dye undertook “Carlyle as Humorist.”

The marriage of Miss Pearl Shannon and Mr. Frank S. Taylor took place the evening of Thursday, April 20th at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Salome Shannon at 1625 (then 1645) N. Delaware St. (no longer standing). The ceremony was pronounced by the Rev. Charles Lawrence in the presence of the family. The wedding music was played by Professor W.T. Shannon. The bride wore a pretty white gown and carried bride roses.

The Woman’s Research Club met Friday, April 28th at the home of Mrs. John Kolmer of 1614 (later 1626) N. Central Ave. where favorite hymns were shared. Miss Lillian Moore presented an illustrated paper on “Sacred Masterpieces” and Mrs. J.J. Brown a paper entitled “An Ancient Love Story.”

On that same day, the Clio Club guest evening was hosted by Mrs. Willard Evans in her home at 1830 (now 1836) N. Alabama St. Mr. Rowland Evans read a paper entitled: “Duty of the State Toward Crime and Disease.”


FROM THE CLASSIFIEDS:

For sale
Fine large barred Rock cockerels; also eggs 1730 (later 1718) N. Talbott St. (no longer standing).

Rentals:
1622 (later 1634-1636) N. Alabama; 8 rooms and bath; modern, good barn and yard; hot water heat; vacant April 11; rent $35. Apply to Rowland Evans 1426 N. Alabama

1617 (now 1635) N. Delaware with bath $24/month

Real Estate
Extra bargain and extra location; Morton Place, Alabama near 20th, 10 rooms modern throughout lot 40x153

$4,300 buys fine, 9-room residence, furnace, excellent bath, with city and cistern water, hardwood floors, best square on Talbott.

$10,000 N. New Jersey; Morton Place 2 ½ story, 14 rooms; thoroughly modern; hot water heat; stable.

$7,000 N. Alabama; Morton Place 10 rooms; every convenience; hot water heat.

Lot Central Avenue, south of Morton Place 46x174, fronts two streets; room for two double houses; can be bought for $55 per foot or less, well worth $70. See us; make offer listed by J.H. Hamlet and son .

$5200, Pennsylvania near 22nd 10 rooms, strictly modern, palatial home worth $6500

Extra bargain and extra location; Morton Place Alabama near 20th; 10 rooms modern throughout lot 40x153; $6,200

$10,000 N. Pennsylvania north of 16th; elegant home; hardwood floors, plate glass windows, 6 bedrooms; everything thoroughly modern.