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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
7
The Sun presents notes on Indianapolis newest architectural landmark, the Law Building, a monument to architect Louis H. Gibson. Readable features highlight its lasting design and imposing walls as a symbol of the legal profession.
Biographical sketch traces William Irvin from Hen dricks county Indiana through Civil War service in the Fourth and One Hundred forty eighth Indiana regiments to study under Judge David McDonald at Indianapolis Law School. It notes his rise as district attorney, Common Pleas judge, Marion County Criminal Court judge, and later reentry into general practice and candidacy for public prosecutor.
Suites 413 14 of the building house the Kepler Agency and their energetic honest methods are rapidly increasing business. They buy and sell realty and offer loans at low rates. Their plan lets renters become owners by paying monthly payments lower than rent, retaining the deed until ownership. Parties buying selling or securing loans are urged to patronize the agency for reliable service and favorable terms.
Col James A Rohbach, assigned to suite 3117 18, is described as a young yet accomplished lawyer. He has about 15 years in general practice, served as Union County Pennsylvania district attorney, taught law at the State University of Iowa for seven years, and joined the Indiana Law School faculty in Indianapolis in 1899 as secretary and professor of law.
John O Spahr a prominent Marion county attorney with suites 713 714 is celebrated for a robust criminal practice including six homicide trials four acquittals and several Supreme Court affirmed points. A native of Marion county Purdue graduate and former poor defendant attorney he publicly seeks the prosecuting attorney post via primary method.
William Holton Dye of suite 1115 has practiced law in Indianapolis since 188, focusing on corporation law and appellate brief work. He represents large Indiana corporations and has earned high praise for successful litigation terminations in Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio amid the shift from private to corporate ownership. He is recognized for foresight, thorough preparation, and a reputation for doing well in all he undertakes.
An 1902 letter to a city clerk requests information about a 99 year lease on land near Washington Street, reportedly tied to a man named Johnson and a hotel built on the site. Deputy recorder Ben Franklin received the sample communication. officials could not act on it.
In Freehold New Jersey on January 31 Mrs Augusts Ralph fell through a kitchen floor hole while preparing the chickens. The floor hole measured 12 by 18 inches and connected the kitchen heat to the upper room. Mrs Ralph weighed 210 pounds and escaped with a bruised ankle and a fright. County recorder Lewis Akin laments good times versus hard times noting fewer deputies raise his office value by 1000 to 1500 dollars.
Public sentiment favors adopting the United States Standard voting machine as a cost saving measure in Marion County. State agent J M McGee touts tests in New York and other cities, noting 240 precincts could vote on 100 machines, cutting election boards, tally sheets, and blanket ballots, saving about 19000 dollars over one term and funding future courthouse needs. County commissioners are urged to act to honor voters and taxpayers.
The E. Market Street Mortgage and Loan Company offers easy terms and lenient loans on chattel security from suite 20 in this building, helping many after banks and other lenders refused the applicant’s surety even momentarily.
Inspectors and election officials praise the U S Standard Voting Machine as economical accurate and safe noting its fast counting and tamper resistant ballot. Marion county voters urge adoption by the county commissioners as a straightforward business proposal for honest elections and fair counts.
Ralston and Camden occupy suite 203 in the Law building under the firm name Ralston & Camden. They deal in real estate rentals loans and insurance with a reputation for integrity and fair dealing. Their operations cover buying subdividing selling or trading property and arranging loans or insuring.
A. W. Hatch of suite M4 in this building has twenty years in general law. He is an able lawyer who prioritizes his clients, avoids frivolous suits, and displays loyal, strenuous advocacy. His success and large client base stand as strong testimonials to his professional standing.
In Hoboken Marian Burns age three died after choking on a chicken bone at the family dinner table. Two doctors were summoned but she died before they arrived. In New York Isidor Cohn celebrated news as triplets arrived after 13 years of marriage. The nurse announced there are three boys twins? No, three boys.
Ernest R. Keith of Suite 524-25 in Indianapolis is described as one of the ablest young members of the Indiana bar. Born 1866 in Bowling Green, he studied at DePauw and Ann Arbor, then opened his own practice after a year with Duncan & Smith. A steady Indianapolis Bar Association secretary since 1909, he is noted for ethics, literature interest, Century Club membership, and influence with the Commercial Club.
John L. Griffiths a prominent Indiana lawyer and orator born in New York City rose through the State University of Iowa law program and began practice in Indianapolis in 1877. He gained early recognition in homicide cases, served as supreme court reporter from 1888 to 1892 publishing extensive reports, and built a national reputation in corporate and commercial law while delivering acclaimed lectures and leading Republican organizations.
Alfred F Potts, lawyer in the Law building, played a key role in securing the structure. His practice centers on corporate business, with success in organizing and financing large city enterprises. He conceived the law library for tenants of the building and had a notable trial career. He is highly respected in Indianapolis for advancing commercial interests.
Mr Charles W Brouse and Mr John A Wilkens announce the Park-Lawn Improvement Co to supply and transplant full grown shade and ornamental trees. Wilkens has invented a machine that speeds landscape work, enabling immediate shade without twenty years of growth. Indianapolis becomes the distributive center as agencies seek Iowa and other territories.
The Blickensderfer company moved into the Law building and is praised as a leader in typewriter progress. It offers a low priced, durable machine with about 250 parts, claims market dominance in the U S, and introduces an electric model. Dixson Edgerton is noted as a skilled local representative.
In Wilmington on January 31 a court commissioner announced plans to burn the old whipping post and pillory from New Castle jail yard if museum managers and others fail to remove the relics from the state.
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