The Story of a Street in Indianapol is Ohio and Its Past
A nostalgic profile of Ohio Street in Indianapolis tracing its evolution from a quiet residence thoroughfare to a bustling artery. It recounts notable buildings and residents, including the Roosevelt House, Denison and Sheets properties, churches, and public figures, highlighting shifts in urban development and social life. The piece cites fires, land transfers, and the street’s mix of doctors and newspapers as markers of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Ohio
Indianapolis
Union
Walnurst
Philadelphia
Allopath
McGuire
Roozevelt
Taos Rocesselis
New York
Teddy Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Harry
Dr. Harty
Pennsylvania St
Sheets
Garavansary
Sheets Hotel
Denison
Harrison
Rooagvelt
Mr. Denison
Baltimore
John C. New
Chivat
Central Christian Church
Delaware
Butler K. Smith
Joe. BH. Saunders
Mra
Robert Duncan
Gatling
Satan
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Alincia and
Obteste
Assaioon
Daniel Defoe
Goa
Siresta
Epire
Charlotte Cushman
Illinois Sts
Academy of Music
Lady Macbeth
Meg Merilles
Barry Sullivan
Richard III
Stree
W. H. Talbott
O’ Henry Talbott
Meridianst
Alord
Cheeses
Alvord
Mance
Davy Crockett
Pennsylvvania
Ste
Dr. Bullard
Henry Ward Beecher
Ghio St
Calvin Fietcher
Fall Creek
New Jersey
Vaudeville and baseball notes from Chicago papers
Fragmented notes cover stage acts like Shenandoah and Katia Emmett's Walls of New York with mentions of Lew Dockstader and Primrose West. The column shifts to baseball talk detailing New York club grounds, player moves, Brotherhood tensions, and pending lawsuits with figures like Branell and Barnie.
Indiana Democrat Editors Meet At Hendricks Club
About fifty members of the Indiana Democratic editors association gathered at the Hendricks club rooms for their annual meeting. J C Henderson presided as editor of the Kokomo Despatch. They discussed the next summer meeting place Indian Spring in Martin county with mid to late June dates. The group debated travel and entertainment expenses, with a mix of journalistic pride and political jabs, and decided to send congratulations to Brice and Gov Campball of Ohio and Gov Boies of Iowa. Officers were elected for the coming year including Southam as president and Arnold as vice president. The meeting closed with a cyclorama viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Democratic Editors Association
Hendricks Club
J. C. Henderson
Kokomo Despatch
Indian Spring
Martin County
Reg
Kirkwood
Calvin
Ohio
Stahl
Brice
Arnold
Campball
Gov
Boies
Iowa
Fenton
Hammond
Chicago
Fleming
Smitey Chambers
U.S
Dudley
Voorheas
Bynum
The
Sentinel
Col
Maynard
Gov. Hovey
Hovey
Roberts
Michigan City
Col. Maynard
Purcell
Wellman
Moras
Boston
Missouri Editorial Association
St. Louis
Ken Richmonds in the Field for Township Assessor
Three candidates enter the township assessor race this week all Democrats. Chris Stein a former deputy U S marshal Ben Jones former post office cashier and Joseph P Turk president of the Young Men's Gray club lead the field Turk a young candidate with Jacksonian backing and union printer ties.
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Ken Richmonds
Chris Stein
U.S
Ben Jones
Joseph P. Turk
Young Men’s Gray Club
All Democrats
Turk
Joe
Organized
Woman dies in jail after murder bid in Michigan City case
Mrs. Wasserman dies in LaPorte county jail on Wednesday morning. She gained notoriety for attempting to murder Mrs. Minnie Leeds, a prominent society figure in Michigan City. The motive cited involved a 12 month old baby.
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LaPorte
Ind
Sps
Wasserman
Minnie Leeds
Michigan City
Indiana Fair Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Area
Local forecast for the 24 hours ending 8 a m January 17 1840 calls for colder and fair weather. In Shelbyville on January 14 a number of thoroughbred and valuable orchards owned by H W Funk have died from Texas fever with more expected to die.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Shelbyville
H. WH. Funk
Aged Honey Shown by Indy Beekeepers at State Meeting
Beekeepers in Indiana displayed aged honey and discussed crop conditions at a state agriculture session in the state house. The president noted a possible market flood if seasons stay favorable, with last winter’s losses varying by expertise and last season’s yield up about 50 percent over the prior year. Dr. J. M. Hicks showcased five colored bottles of honey from nearby areas, including Swede clover and raspberry blends, plus honey vinegar and candied products. Speakers warned bees will sting next season as usual.
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Board of Agriculture
State House
Indiana
J. M. Hicks
Sil
Indianapolis
Last Fesson
Missouri
Fight for Liberty and other items from Newark and Washington
FIGHT FOR LIBERTY. Mrs Charles Surber Ambrose Pas and Charles Surber convicted of assault with intent to kill against David Beeler Wayne township farmer sentenced to 14 years fight for liberty includes affidavits alleging Beachey provocation and juror contact case taken under advisement. GUSSLE FROM WASHINGTON Judge Kelley nickname reflects tariff stance Walker Blaine dies grip examiner in state department civil service questioned by congress. naval board may spend 280 million on new Davy ships. Garfield statue in Cleveland duty free. large insurers represented by multiple firms.
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Charles Surber
Ambrose Pas
David Beeler
Wayne Township
Lurher
Hiram Beachey
Lurber
J. I. Poe
Beeler
Rvne
Foreclosure and alienation suit erupt in Walker court
In Judge Walker’s court Acting Judge Carter presided as John J. Twiname of New York sought to foreclose a chattel mortgage on Mrs. Louisa H. Twiname and James Twiname of the city, while another action for $5,000 damages for alienation of the plaintiff’s wife’s affections followed. The proceedings recall a prior libel suit against the Sentinel over a relating divorce and alleged deception involving the Baumiller family, with Richer later seeking divorce in 1887. Richter, a street contractor, was once wealthy and connected to the Twinames, a former partner.
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Walker
Carter
John J. Twiname
New York
Louisa Hah. Twviame
James’ &. Twiname
Twiceme’sfurniure
Langenburg
Richter
Plaintif
Lena Richter
Twipame
James HE. Twiname
Prizes Awarded for Some of the Fine Poultry Show
The poultry and dog show drew a large crowd though a restless squirrel and a cold hairless Mexican dog provided the only disapproval. Judges announced poultry results by breed with many firsts to Hadley, Sarvis, Pace, Tobin, and Crockett among others, across multiple varieties including Dark Brahmas, Golden Wyandottes, white and black cochins, leghorns, and lis.
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A. B. Thomas
Willow Branch
Oscar Hadley
Plainfield
Thomas
Coleber
Noblesville
Major Griffin
Maor
Hedley
Pullete
Hadley
Griffin
Colcher
Crawfordsville
T. Pace
Salem
Pace
C. H. Rhodes
North Topeka
Kas
Earl Shaw
Bloomingsburg
Shaw
R. W. Crockett
Delphi
Ind
Win
City
Totin
Henry Allen
Bloomingadaie
Tobin
Allen
Meredith & Buck
B. A. Richardson
B. T. Pace
W. H. Scott
Whiteland
W. Lannes
Creensburi
Wa. H. Fry
Greenwood
Lanies
Indianapolis First in Central Indiana Racing Dates
At a meeting of the Central Indiana racing circuit in Indianapolis and Rushville, Indianapolis secured June 10 13 dates, Rushville followed with later dates, and Edinburg May 57 30 Cambridge City June 24 27 Columbus July 1 4. Bruce Carr persuaded for Indianapolis. Geo Bronson, Cambridge City, elected secretary.
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Indianavens
Indianapolis
Indiana
Rushville
Terre Haute
Bruce Carr
Edinburg
Cambridge City
Columbus
Triman
Terre Route
Zanesville
Wis
Geo. Bronson
Setratary
Flood Forces 300 From Homes In Cairo Illinois
The Little Wabash River rose at Carini driving 300 people from their homes. The Dorih part of town is 20 feet under water and about 100 houses submerged. In a separate note, Mrs. Mary Ladsky was fined five dollars and costs for disturbing Zion church services by smiling during Rev. Farrells exhortation to come to the altar.
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Sistine Rhoods
Cairo
Iil
Wabash
Carini Baa
Dorih
Mary Ladsky
Justica H Weibiaman
Zio Church
Farrell
Acman Trial Jury Drawn for Murder Case
Special venire of 30 jurors drawn by Chandler and Conduitt to serve in the trial of Edward Asztan for the murder of Bertha Flill. The panel will appear Tuesday for voir dire and jury selection in the pending case.
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Chandler
Conduitt Tharedey
Edward Aszztan
Bertha Flii
Tuesaye
Diseased meat found in Paul Minnesota market
Health officer reports diseased maratin deliberately placed on sale by local butchers in Paul Minnesota. The discovery raises food safety concerns and prompts investigation by authorities.
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Paul
Minn
Murphy gospel temperance meeting next Monday
Next Monday is Chinese New Year with a Murphy gospel temperance meeting. Friday evening service at Edwin Ray M E church corner Woodlawn Ave and Laurel St. A long list of local incidents follows including legal cases, deaths, fires, and an industrial incorporation filing in Spiceland.
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Murphy Gospel Temperance Meeting
Edwin Ray M. E
Woodlawn-ave
Laurel St
Spiceland Natural Gas and Oil Company
Spiceland
Hamilton County
Wagner
Ulysses Burdett
Burdett
J.J. Heaton
Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati
Louisville
A. C. Johnson
Terra Haute
M. Wallace
Thompson
Wallace
Patterson
Maj. Hitt
Madas
Frank Freeman
Louis Smith
Sullivan
Freeman
Elijah
Jennie Stevens
Xenia
Emery
Frank
Builders’ Exchange Hall
Otto Stechhan
Fred Thoms
S. P
Alea
Greenlawn
Griffin
Sons of the Revolution
Sam Merrill
W. H. English
Moore Desk Company
Washington-st
Meridian
Pennsylvania-st
Carriger & Greene
Local New York Figures Fade From City Life
Jan. 15 report recalls well known New York figures fading from public view. Jim Morrow a Center Street barber of Tammany/Hoboken circle and a trusted informant among lawyers and journalists has passed. A. L. Doda of Bedow’s Express, Johan Reid longtime Times editor, and Hudnut’s famed pharmacy all dropped out or changed, prompting reflections on the city’s old timers.
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New York
Jim Morrow
Morrow
Center St
City Hall
Tammany Hall
Hoboken Turtle Club
Beefsteak Club
Barder Sleep
Inspector Byrne
Jim
A. L. Doda
Uedd’s Express
Pickwick
Mr. Pickwick
Johan Reid
New York Times
Nash & Crooks
the Times
Bannett
London Herald
Creelman
Redway
London
The
Herald
Hudnut
Hednut
Hudaut
Perry’s
South Walpole Mills Hit By Night Fire In Watfoik
A destructive blaze struck the South Walpole emery company mills in Watfoik on Tuesday night. The fire caused extensive damage and disrupted operations. No injuries were immediately reported as firefighters battled the flames and secured the scene. Local authorities investigated the cause while assessing insurance implications.
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Watfoik
Mass
South Walpole Emery Company
Alos
Ax Editor Dying
Omaha dispatch reports R W Peattie managing editor of the World Herald gravely ill with pneumonia. The item promotes Kemp's Balsam as a cough and cold remedy for influenza and urges readers to keep a bottle on hand for immediate use to prevent complications.
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Omaha
R. W. Peaitie
The
World-Herald
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Ohig ST
Ketween Sxian
Niniess Peupie- Phe
Lew Dockstader
Primrose & West
Minstrels
Geo. Thatcher
Carlyle
Carlsle
Katia Emmett
Sol Smith
Tombs Police Court
Tombs Court
Rosina Voices Company
Felix Morris
Ed Andrewe
Florida
Cleveland
Billy Sunday
Guy Hecker
Pittsburg
Brotherhood
Braneil
Branell
J.B. Day
Western Union
Barnie
van der Horst
Hewitt
Harry Smith
Pittsburgs
Mickey Welch
Joyce
Toledo
Brooklyn
Jerry Denny
al Meyers
Clauge
Spiasopptia
Smalley
California
Comiskey
Iic
Fogarty
Philadelphia Players’ Club
Eoen
Choate
Beaman
Howland
Chitagg Mall
GAY State Editors
FIGHT
Bieu
Grip
Newark
John Lawlor
Gussle
Washington
Kelley
Don Pratt
P. I. Kelley
Washington, D.C
Elley
Walker Blaine
State Department
Blaine
Secretary of State
Grim Reaper
Civil Service Commission
House
Scott
Naval Board
Republic
Silcoti
Cheadie
Cooper, Holman
Martin
Garfield
John Wocher
Atua Bi Atha
Northeritehoe
Mercantile
London & Lancashire
Continental
Detroit Fire and Marine
Tourilling
Cheyenne, Wy
Geo. T. Beck
Beck
Territorial
Valparaiso
Barry Wagon and Carriage Works
Thoraday
Frank Smith
North Penn St
Acman
LIL
Couthar
Huannt
Colul
Materfamilias
McGinty
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