Monthly Archives: December 2013

100 Years Ago This Week: Dec. 6-13

December 5, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, December 1, 1913:  The new Irvington photo-play house at Washington St and Johnson Av will open Wednesday night. The one-story brick structure was erected by the Guthrie-Thompson Co for the Idle Hour Amusement Co at a cost of nearly $15,000. The house is modern with … Read More

Where Is The Love?

December 5, 2013 | by CJ Woods III

My youngest daughter sent me a message saying that she was “going downtown” to serve meals to the homeless. She had cooked, served and eaten her own Thanksgiving meal and was preparing to serve those less fortunate. I was heart-swollen, and there might have occurred an incident of rain on … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 6-13

December 5, 2013 | by Weekly View

• Congratulations to Warren Central for winning the 6A title on Nov. 30. They have had an amazing year, and worked very hard to earn the title. Cathedral also won the 5A title over Westfield. • Get your tickets early for Christmas Qarol Cabaret, Dec. 13 & 14 only, featuring … Read More

Lincoln at Gettysburg, Part 3

December 5, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Last week, we learned the details of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address from some of the people who actually witnessed the historic speech in person. The details of that day are well documented.  What happened to the speaker during the days and weeks immediately afterwards are not as well known. Lincoln … Read More