Col William Hicklin and his final council chapter
The life of Col William Hicklin in the Indianapolis common council is sketched as dramatic and controversial. He faced praise and derision, fought through multiple ordinances, and endured party faction clashes. His antics with brick versus granite pavement, a street opening spur, and near self swindle over land are recounted alongside rivalries with Burns and Yontz. The piece notes his stubborn loyalty to administration, his rare seriousness, and eventual retirement from public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hicklin
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Alwass
Board of Public Works
Big Patits Pocksta
S. Delaware
Council Chamber
Pooily
Gyepepsia
Ricklin
Col
Hicklin
Yontz
Asien
Olsen
Cowncilmas Buroe
Mr. Hicklin
Biebener
Coy
Indianapolis
Pappeu
Supreme Court
How They Glittered Annual Governor Guards Ball
The first annual ball by the Governor's guards on New Year's Eve at Matoac hall featured uniforms and brave escorts. Capt Vic Scott led the grand march, Ex-Capt. Carlton joined from Elwood with a beaming countenance, and the guards were elated though wishing for more gold braid and red stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor's Guards
Matoaic Hall
Isso
Vic Scott
Carlton
Elwood
New Year's Morning at City Hall Auctioned by Clerk
Citizens gathered to congratulate new city officials as Abrams arrived with a barrel of apples and a thousand cigars. He waited for Deputy Geo Kuhns to unlock the safe, while Bud Swift joined to complete the transactions. A cold wave was forecast, with temperatures dropping from 20 to near 2 degrees by Saturday night amid rain and possible snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abrams
Reandall Abrams
Geo. Kuhns
Bud Swift
Gheerver Wappenhans
Washington
Indianapolis
Agnes Burntington Opera at Grand and Hight Bells farce
Agnes Huntington headlines an American stage double bill with Capt Therese and The Chimes of Normandy. Albert James shines as notary while The Song of the Butterfly delights. Hight Bells pantomime at the Grand delivers bravura shipboard spectacle with McGozzle causing comic mayhem aboard a rolling vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Huntington
Therese
Normandy
London
Mr. Harrison
Albert James
Miss Huntington
Clerk Abrams' Successor Named at State House
Tim Griffin selects his assistant Custodian at the state house to replace R. J. Abrame. Berry Walds, 40, formerly with Panhandle shops, served as deputy to Ed Hawkins during Hawkins tenure as U.S. marshal. Walds also served as sheriff of Daviess County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Abrams
Tim Griffin
State House
R. J. Abrame
Berry Walds
Panhandle
Hawkins
U.S
Walds
Daviess County
City Liv 6 and state funds cited in late 1800s Indiana notes
City Liv 6, Marion county paid $105,801.78 into state treasury. Democratic convention fund subscriptions exceed $25,000 for Commercial club. Third Indiana cavalry Company L holds statehouse reunion with about 40 members present. Indiana historical society met at state house. Wm. H. Maglish re-elected president, Jacob Dunn secretary. Pettit wife murder case of Lafayette appealed to the supreme court with a 3,000 page brief and 200 reasons regarding life sentence. James McGee sentenced to two years in Michigan City prison after prior transfer. Plainfield reform school reports show average 648 boys housed. annual cost $d,165. W. A. McNeal sentenced for theft. brief criminal court notes on release and re-arrest. Controller Woollen defends council voting record. Police report two hearts united by Corrigan. Nashville man Win. Yoo tried to woo widow Anna Johnson, misused $100, apprehended in Indianapolis. Widow recalls memories as case proceeds. Public notice ends with nonsensical remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Commercial Club
Company L
Third Indiana Cavalry
Statehouse
Indiana Historical Society
State House
Wm. H. Maglish
Jacob Dunn
Pettit
Lafayette
Supreme Court
James McGee
Michigan City
Criminal Court
State Reform School
Plainfield
W. A. McNeal
Controller
Woollen
John Pearson
Council
Corrigan
Win. Yoo
Nashville
Tenn
Anna Johnson
Hoe
William
Indianapolis
Washington
Tennessee
Honoring Old Janus and New Year Customs
An essay compares ancient Roman New Year rites honoring Janus with modern practices. It notes changes in calendars, customs like the wassel bowl, open house, and New Year resolutions, and recalls anecdotes about celebrations and social habits in 19th century England, Scotland, and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Janus
Nuna Pompius
Nuna
Januarius
Saoilan
Scotland
Culieg
Stilles
England
America
January
Indianapolis
Existance
Gover
Elks Benefit Public Crack Nut Ceremony At English's
Galvin Payne has moved to Memphis and Perry Heath from Washington visits the city. The audience will witness W H Robson of the Trade Journal hammering chetnuts for the Elks benefit while Dolittle Kin Hubbard designs props for a three act comedy set among University Park borns of Hellform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvin Payne
Memphis
Perry Heath
Washington
Santa Claus
English’s
W. H. Robson
Trade Journal
Elks
Dolittle Kin Hubbard
The
News
University Park
Panhandle disannexation battles council session
The North Indianapolis annexation and Panhandle disannexation ordinances dominated a special council meeting. Mayor opposed both vetoes, but the Panhandle plan passed 20 to 4 amid sharp exchanges on taxes and city finances. The session closed with the council dissolving after adjournment motions.
Fire Headquarters Story of Indianapolis Firemen and Monkey the Horse
A feature on the Indianapolis fire department at Massachusetts Ave and New York St. describes the headquarters, equipment including the Babcock aerial ladder and chemical engine, and the six horses. It highlights Monkey the chief’s horse, the sleeping quarters, the pole jump ritual, and staff vets and lookout duties, plus reminiscences on cold New Year’s days and judge accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Fire Department
Massachusetts Ave
New York St
Babcock
Snuff Habit Exposed by Drug Clerk Across City
A druggist describes snuff use among women and girls in the city, noting playful curiosity and secrecy. He warns it leads to a filthy habit akin to morphine or alcohol and recounts tales of powder rituals, a Morphine seeker, and associated superstitions. He cites casual sales, moral judgments, and a sanitary officer’s remarks on fruit quality amid holiday oversupply.
Mother and Daughter Meet With an Awful Death
GosHuN Ind Jan 1 Spl Mrs Jas Brown and her 14 years old daughter were horribly burned by an explosion of coal oil Thursday warning. Fiery contents of exploding car tossed over the daughter saturating clothing and burning flesh. The mother was seriously burned in efforts to save her child. Judge Woods appointed E F Williams commissioner at Terre Haute. Board of public works to receive bids Monday for a plank sidewalk on the west side of the viaduct.
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Goshun
Ind
Jas. Brown
Woods
E. F. Williams
Terre Haute
Thursay
Board of Public Works
Debut of Miss Scandal Prompts Yearly Reflections
The piece notes Resolution makers at year’s start and hints at social changes including Miss Scandal’s debut. It mentions small vices like smoke drink and swear, as people consider reform and new beginnings.
Pelican club closed by sheriff and other city notes
A sheriff closes the Pelican club in London. A silver ore cave is found near Kingstown Ontario. Father Oberwalder predicts Loudon conquest. Schege marries Duchess of Compo-Selico in Paris. Russian government orders four ironclads. Schooner Catharine Richards wrecked near Trales Ireland with five drowned. Pope shot rumors proven fake in Montreal. Explosion at Dublin Castle traced to gas. Asheforth arrested in Liverpool for embezzling 20 from Royal association
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Pelican Club
London
Kingstown
Ont
Oberwalder
Loudon
A. Paul Schege
Duchess of
Compo-Selico
Paris
Catharine Richards
Trales
Ireland
Montreal
Dublin Castle
Joseph J. Asheforth
Royal Association,building and Association
al ‘Ica
London Pelican club aims at uts shop and derby talk
The piece notes various sports chatter including Pfeifer named captain, Farfield Park derby warnings, and Philadelphia planning 4000 seats. It mentions minor leagues struggles, jokes about Philadelphia yarn, a New Orleans club offering $2000 for the Ryan Needham fight, and several other scattered sporting items from 1891.
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London Pelican
von der Aba
Pfeifer
Ae Farfield Park
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Ryan Needham
John Day
Dan Richardson
Washington
Pittsburg
Lyons
New York
Bruce Carr
Emma C
Nallie Boone
G. B. Haston
Peoria
Frank Slavin Bas
Ae Pieese
Amerca
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Life OF the Council
Col” William Bicklin
Burt
Amusemerts
Englisg’s
Agnes Burntington Opera Company
Capt
Pherass
Geand
Ight Bells
Park
Oliver Doud
Byron
McGozzle
City
Martin Murphy
Conduitt
Bushong
Whit
Caummellf
Austin Tonk
Hamager
Controer Woolen
Iis
Asia
Svilliam Wesley
Ibis
Asylum Grounds
Panhandle Company
Cooper
Austin
Annex & Corporation
Gauss
Woecken
Melrill
North
Mr. Myers
Weber
Siecian
Sherer
Raasman
Pearson
McGill
Osoner
Gaspell
Imayor
Ed. Armstrong
Bow
Jonah
Charley
Monkey
Charley Miller
Fire Department
Joseph A. Weister
Wm. Tobin
James Branyan
Louis Moora
John Miller
James Madden
Sim Coyle
Eubstitute
Pournen
Apps’ Neal
Bowen-Merrill
Webb Robinson
Damien Brannon
Orville Duncan
George Ers
Stant Turner
Wm. Tallentyre
Hyma Leach
Turner
Deck Sherwood
Sherwood
Tallentyre
Leach
Maria
Bight
Lilinoisst
Court House
Frank Graham
John King
Louis Raffert
George Holderman
Pat Fanning
James Higaight
Indiana
Sun
Judge Niblack
Camp Morton
Justice Habich
Wisconsin
Washington St
Istz
Sven
W. Washington St
Adis
Ias
Cross Road
Sanborn
Miss Scandal
San Francisco
Chicago
St. Louis
Ssvernment
Kel
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