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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1905
Page
3
Andrew Caton aged 73 and his father in law John Ryan aged 75 died within days of each other in the same house at 8348 Delaware. Mrs Caton survives with three children. Both funerals set for 9 am Thursday from St Patrick's Church Reonahan and Blackwell to handle arrangements.
The home missions committee of the Indianapolis Presbytery met Tuesday morning in the office of R A Brown clerk of the supreme court. Rev. Nell McPherson D D led devotion. Rev. F C Hood was temporary chairman, Rev. D A Herron D D elected chairman, Rev. Frank C Mood D D secretary, and Robert A Lrown treasurer. Members from Grace Presbyterian and Home Presbyterian churches were invited to join and discuss work. The meeting reviewed last year and planned for the year ahead before adjourning at the call of the chairman.
The body of a deceased woman was shipped to Niles Michigan on Wednesday morning by Undertaker Frank A. Blanchard after orders from W H Lewis of Niles, the deceased’s brother. A controversy arose among undertakers over who would handle the body as the transfer proceeded.
Realty news notes William E. Kurtz sold to George J. Marott for 11000 a parcel of land 162 feet on the north side of Washington avenue just east of Pine avenue. Also listed are community items such as a school election, city protests, committee meetings, and obituaries.
Local officials and machine experts clash over whether the United States Standard voting machine can be operated legally if purchased by the county. Critics say resetting counters to zero and exposing the machine to test votes would violate the law and require costly, lengthy procedures. Demonstrations allegedly failed to prove full compliance with specifications.
Theln Thean 8 Tarrla seeks divorce from John M Harris alleging drunkenness. She asks for 600 alimony and KM per year for child support while Harris is described as a Nabttunat drunkard.
Proposed line funded by Hall and Carr of Toledo with eastern capital. Estimated cost 1.506 million dollars. The El Four freight engine wreck in North Indianapolis has been raised and repaired with minor damage beyond cab destruction. Wisconsin conference discusses Madison to Elizabethtown road via Shelbyville Eminence Newcastle Campbellsburg Carrollton. Lake Erie Western to start limited freight Muncie Cincinnati May 7 with daily one freight each way. Wabash to begin new shop construction at Decatur. Decatur votes four bonus for location. Pennsylvania installs large electric turntable at Beechp a Indianapolis roundhouse remodeling to handle largest engines.
Marie Rolduci, 45, was discovered in her East Side apartment with a handkerchief forced down her throat. Her daughter Rosina says a man named Deastoaite and an unknown friend visited Tuesday night after heavy drinking. Police pursue the two suspects as investigators consider robbery the motive.
Georgia Governor Joseph M. Terrell spoke at a Confederate memorial day gathering in LaGrange on Wednesday. He urged a national monument honoring the dead on both sides of the Civil War, praising the valor of all who fought and the southern women who stood behind them.
The Republican state convention nominated J. Lee Mummer for state treasurer and Charles E. Rice George B. Orlady and James A. Beaver for superior court judges. Wesley R. Andrews of Meadville became chairman, succeeding Senator Penrose.
Mrs Hay Jent of Kent Ohio died Wednesday from burns suffered while attempting to rescue her horse as a fire destroyed its stable. The incident occurred in Kent and involved her attempt to save her beloved animal from the blaze.
At the annual meeting Caleb S. Denny resigned as president after two years. Herry & Kew named acting president-elect. Clarence N. Zener elected second vice president Diga Ethel Cleland secretary Florence Dunning treasurer. Club has 30 boys, 10 classes, reserve fund up by 75.5. Injured newsboys discussed. Jouis Bchelgert lost his life. Rev Nell McPherson to fill advisory vacancy. Several named to director board vacancies.
Wardner Nickena a colored youth faced criminal court on a charge of entering Charles Reeps residence and stealing family silverware. Testimony showed he and the Reeps boy had returned home to fetch clothing while parents were away. The Reeps boy, age 35, was sent to juvenile court and placed on probation. Forest fires ravage blueberry marshes near Black River Falls, threatening Winnebago Indians already suffering poverty and disease.
Harry Att. 1 was tried in criminal court on a charge of being drunk and creating a disturbance at the Empire theater. Judge Alford found him guilty and suspended the sentence, granting him liberty.
A compilation of brief items from various Indiana towns includes Arcadia hosting an annual Christian church convention with multiple reverends speaking. Noblesville wedding anniversary. two boys drown near South Bend. Kokomo robbers nabbed by police. Hartford City glass plants cutting prices. Nashville student scuffles and racial taunts. Muncie divorce filing. Terre Haute adjourned court case. Columbus withdrawal of liquor license request. Fort Wayne conductor killed. Crawfordsville a local Ringling exhibit. Petersburg boy injured while hopping cars. Whitestown teen suicide attempt thwarted by doctors.
Mrs. G. J. Steese of 70 Coburn St, Aiton Ohio, reports a dramatic healing of a daughter’s widespread sores after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She recalls visiting three doctors with no improvement before trying the remedy, noting the child’s skin becoming clear as a newborn.
New York April market opened generally strong with smelting and Nations Lead up while L and N and Steel Common moved irregularly. Amalgamated Copper rose as Steel preferred sold heavy trading. Union Pacific attracted large activity on buybacks and long stock. Bond prices steady as rails and utilities showed varied shifts. Total sales reached 685 with no clear stock leadership.
A Chicago and Indianapolis market summary shows hogs trading 10 cents lower from Tuesday with light shipping demand and top at 5.40. Cattle and sheep were dull with few changes. Wheat and corn futures firm with May and July contracts and hog products down about 12 cents.
Friends of the Gillespie family report James Gillespie, convicted of killing his twin sister Elizabeth, is called the model convict at Michigan City prison where he works as the commissary weigher. Rising Sun residents doubt Mrs Seward or Mr and Mrs Barbour will be tried for the Gillespie murder but perjury charges against Myron L Barbour may be pursued after James Gillespie’s Supreme Court appeal ruling.
Special to the Evansville Press. Indiana April 2. Reports from Evansville and Booneville claim efforts to purge Senator Hemenway from the Republican Congressional race are overstated. George A. Cunningham was seen as the Hemenway pick for months. Hemenway backers aided Cunningham, contributing to his defeat. Anti Hemenway Republicans vow a fierce campaign if he clings to the vice presidential machine. John W. Brady’s faction claims credit for peace by nominating Judge Youth. Cunningham’s backers may abandon the machine. Hemenway reportedly faces friction keeping allies aligned.
The Corinthian Baptist Church sues Rev. Junine J. Walker, colored, formerly of 18 Bursie, on a note for 180 dollars. Judge Vinnon Carter presides in the superior court with most of the congregation as witnesses. The church contends Walker did not preach out the value of the note.
St Louis cattle receipts reach 4490 with steady market. Beet steers 4.00 to 0.60, stockers 5.40. Hog receipts 5000. pigs and lights 4.00 to 4.25, butcher and fat cattle 20.05 to 55. Bheep receipts 200. natives 5.00 to 5.50, lambs 5.00 to 4.00. Chicago butter extra 25c, creamery seconds 14 20c, eggs prime firsts 16c. Cheese young Americas 12 to 14c, Swiss 12 to 12 1/2c. Poultry turkeys 10 to 15c, hens 13 to 14c, ducks 18 to 14c, geese per doz 8.00 to 10.00.
James Linke, arrested in Host St Louis for breaking into a post attire at Shoals, Ind, was brought to Indianapolis yesterday. He was under deputy U S Marshal B K Watts at Springfield and fired Deputy D Wittama of Danville. Drake is now in jail.
The city market reports butter up slightly from last week with a fall of a cent per pound. Creamery price listed at tic and Ac, poultry cheaper with a drop of a cent on hens and roosters. Vegetables and fruit mixed. seed potatoes at QC and various produce prices including crates of cauliflower at $3 and oranges around $2.42 to $3.00 per box.
An array of meat items with prices across hogs, ham, bacon, sausage, pork, beef, and veal. Entries note Reliable brands, cured and English methods, various cuts, and per pound or per barrel pricing, reflecting a detailed mid century market listing. Strong entities include Reliable, Shamrock, French pork, Indiana, Dolns, and Native steers.
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