Butler University Basketball Team--1909

As Butler University attempts to once again break into the finals of the NCAA tournament in 2011, it is worth noting that the 1909 team did quite well. Although many of their best players had to sit out due to injuries, the 1909 squad far surpassed what anyone had expected of them. They began the season by defeating Hanover 37 to 21. In their second game they had a setback against Notre Dame when they only scored eleven points against the 47 buckets by the "Catholics." They went on to rebound and defeat several other schools after their humiliating loss in South Bend. In the final match of the season, the team handily put down Depauw in Greencastle.

In this photo taken in 1909 the following team members are pictured:

Top Row (left to right): George Moffett, James Murray, Coach John McKay, Harold Tharp, Coach Joseph McCrea

Bottom Row (left to right): Nathaniel B. Rose, Raymond T. Harrison, Layman Kingsbury, Marsh, Cullen Thomas

Butler University Faculty in 1908

Butler's faculty stopped during their busy day in the autumn of 1908 to pose for a photograph. Some of these professors were renown in their respective fields of study. Most of them lived in Irvington. Below is a list of professors with some biographical information and their addresses if known.

Top Row (left to right)

John McKay, Director of Physical Education; Howard Woodhead, Ph. D--Acting Professor of Sociology; Cornelia Adelle Allen, (30 N. Audubon Road) Instructor in English; Elijah Newton Johnson, Ph.D (304 Downey Avenue) Professor of Mathematics; Christopher Bush Coleman, (33 Downey Avenue) Professor of Church History; Ernest Trowbridge Paine, (29 N. Hawthorne Lane) Professor of Latin and Literature; John Samuel Kenyon, (70 North Layman Avenue) Professor of English Literature; Joseph Karl Rudolf Egger, (5812 Julian Avenue) Assistant Professor of German and Spanish; Richard Bishop Moore, (216 Ohmer Avenue) Professor of Chemistry

Bottom Row (left to right)

Clara Frances McIntyre, (5610 East Washington Street) Instructor in French; Henry Lane Bruner, (324 South Ritter Avenue) Ph. D--Professor of Biology and Geology; Thomas Carr Howe, (48 South Audubon Road--He also lived in the Tudor Revival home located in the north Audubon Road Circle and now part of the Irvington Methodist Church) Ph.D--President of Butler and Professor of Germanic Languages; Katharine Merrill Graydon, (303 Downey Avenue) Professor of Greek and English Literature; Jabez Hall, (28 South Irvington Avenue) Professor of Homiletics and Theology.

Girls having fun--Pleasant Run Parkway--1922

This wonderful shot shows three friends and others in the background enjoying the day. It looks like the girls are enjoying a day of "dress up." The picture was taken in 1922 on the lawn of 5435 Pleasant Run Parkway East Drive. The southern edge of Ellenberger Park can be seen in the distance. Note the wonderful streetlights along the parkway. This photo is courtesy of Martha Scott Baum.

275 South Audubon Road--Then and Now

This beautiful home has graced Audubon Road since 1908. William Denvir and his wife Mary were the first to dwell in the house. William served as a manager for the Underwood Typewriter Company. They had at least three children while living in this house including William A., Robert S., and Daisy M. The youngest, who was named for her grandmother, was actually born in the house. Daisy C. Stuyesvant, the widow to Moses, and mother of Mary, also dwelled here.

275 South Audubon Road has had a variety of families living in it including the Stevensons, Wonderlys, Braznells, Burges, Crowells, Guthries, Antles, Andersons, Kings, Sees, Hartmans, Malvases, and the Ecksteins. The house also served as a sorority for Butler University in the mid-1920s.

In the historic photo taken in 1924 you can also see the Children's Guardian Home in the background and part of the double at 301-303 S. Audubon Road. The contemporary photo was taken on March 19, 2011.

Meek Family--49 N. Bolton Avenue

Marie and William Meek pose with their grandchildren Marty Book and Mary Meek in 1936. The Meeks are standing in the backyard of 49-51 (a double) North Bolton Avenue. You can also see the rear of 53 and 59 North Bolton Avenue. This image is courtesy of Marty Book Powell.

Children's Party (1938)--5930 East Washington St.

Although we are not close to Halloween, I could not resist posting this fun photograph. Children gathered at the Ruhsenberger home at 5930 East Washington St. in 1938 for a costume party. We may need help identifying some of the kids in the picture. We do know that Ann Hart (Stewart) is pictured second from the left in the front row. Larry Dillard, a cousin to Ann Hart, is the first child on the left in the top row. Larry also dwelled in the house. Their neighbor Bob Vial (20 N. Arlington) is the second child from the left in the top row. He is a wearing a World War One uniform.

Unfortunately, this home is no longer standing, (see previous posts) but we get a great view of the main parlor in the house. Note the beautiful fireplace, the Oriental rug on the floor, and the upright piano. The landscape painting hanging above the fireplace remains in the family. It was painted by Chester L. Stokesberry. Mr. Stokesberry, a cousin (once removed) to Ann Hart, was a watchmaker, jeweler, gunsmith, and an accomplished artist. He and his wife Veta Cannavan Stokesberry and his daughter Mary Ellen lived at 352 Burgess Avenue. The painting won a first prize ribbon at the Indiana State Fair in either 1932 or 1933. Be sure to look for the mantel clock on the fireplace as that piece also remains in the family as of 2011. The photo and the interesting information are courtesy of Ann Stewart.

227 South Ritter Avenue--Then and Now

This interesting Queen Anne styled home was likely built in late nineteenth century. In 1910, the widow Lucretia Fellows and her children lived in the house. One son, Clifton D. Fellows served as a custodian. Another son, Fred worked for maintenance at Butler University. She apparently rented out a room in that year to Harry E. Krause, a brakeman for a rail yard. By 1924 the house served as the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.

The historic images were taken in 1924 and 1925. The contemporary photo was taken during the winter of 2011.