Monthly Archives: September 2023

Asa Jessup Smith: Unsung Hero of the Oberholtzer Tragedy

September 14, 2023 | by Al Hunter

This article is a reprint from 2015. During my research for the first Irvington Haunts book, I was gathering information about the 1925 D.C. Stephenson / Madge Oberholtzer tragedy in Irvington. I had heard of the deathbed declaration obtained from Madge by a lawyer hired by the family. Madge’s nine … Read More

100 Years Ago: Sept. 15-21

September 14, 2023 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, September 19, 1923: The largest freshmen class ever to register at Butler College swamped the registrar’s office today. By 8 a.m. a long line of young men and women had formed at the door of the administration building, and as the morning progressed the line … Read More

The Fear of Flying

September 14, 2023 | by CJ Woods III

Settle down: It’s not about Erica Jong’s book. At the neighborhood block party down the street from my house, I sat at a table with two of my neighbors and we discussed the ways in which our lives intersected. The main thread was embodied by the Australian Blue Heeler who … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Sept. 8-14

September 7, 2023 | by Weekly View

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50th Annual Benton House Tour of Homes & Car Show

September 7, 2023 | by Weekly View

The 50th Annual Benton House Tour of Homes & Car Show in historic Irvington will be held by the Benton House Association on Sunday, Sept. 17 from noon – 5 p.m. The Benton House is located at 312 S. Downey Ave. In addition to the 50th year for the tour, … Read More