From The Indianapolis News, Monday, December 27, 1915: Sweet voices of children singing Christmas carols filled Irvington last night as carolers, little flaxen-haired tots and big Boy Scouts, went from house to house along North Audubon Road and adjacent avenues summoning households with the ring of a doorbell to gather at the front door. In the flickering glow of a single scarlet candle, carolers sang Christmas Bells, Silent Night, and other favorites. A collection of small coins to benefit of The News Old Folks’ Fund was taken amounting to $4.50 (2014: $103.77). The caroling idea was suggested recently among the neighbors in North Audubon Road, and with much joy the children were rehearsed by Mrs. Clarence Forsyth. The revival of this old and goodly custom is intended to be an annual Christmas event as an expression of goodwill among neighbors.
From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, January 5: Thieves have stolen nearly 500 chickens in and around Indianapolis within the last two months leaving few clues until 4:30 this morning when Patrolman Oliver Paffenberger spotted two men driving a team of horses hitched to a covered wagon traveling west on East Washington Street near Emerson Avenue. Paffenberger attempted to stop the men but they whipped up and rapidly headed west. The alarm was given and a police net spread over the east side. Officers caught up with the wagon near Tenth Street and Jefferson Avenue. The two thieves fled leaving the horses and a wagon containing 87 chickens, but a watch belonging to one of the alleged thieves was recovered from the wagon and this may aid in the identification of the culprits. Police believe several gangs are at work.