From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, June 24: The Hoosier State Auto Association has completed laying out a system of highways across the state of Indiana. The highways are organized on a business basis, and each county will pay for the painting of telephone poles along the designated routes within its territory. The color and marker design will be controlled through the office of the auto association secretary to prevent confusion in the style of markers. Local officials and “boosters” have determined the best automobile routes through their county and communities. The marked Indiana highways will connect with the main traveled roads in neighboring states, many of which have already been organized with poles painted along the roadside. The painting of the poles will begin in early July immediately after the second annual meeting of the state auto association.
From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, July 1: Irvington’s first Chautauqua begins Tuesday, July 3 and runs through Saturday, July 7. All events will be in the big tent pitched at the corner of Layman Av and East Washington St, where lawn fetes and socials are usually held. Ticket sales began yesterday; the entire five day event will cost adults $1.50 (2016: $29) and youths $1 (2016: $19). All receipts over $500 (2016: $9,530) will be given to the Irvington Reserves, an organization of Irvington boys being instructed in military tactics. The five day program is full of educational and moral offerings as well as much entertainment. Illustrated lectures, dramatic readings, art and magic demonstrations will be offered, as well as a daily musical program. The Indianapolis Community and Welfare League, managed by the city’s prominent businessmen, have arranged the Chautauqua.