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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
3
A store ad announces daily close at 5 30 and lists furniture bedding and kitchen items marked down to near half price. Items include willow baskets 39c, 12 white plated teaspoons 9c, gas range 3 to close, camp stools 10c, pillow sham holders 45c, steel spades and more.
A busy period of visits and travels unfolds across Indiana and neighboring states. Notables include Mrs. Mary Orner in Winona and Miss Carrie Perkins in Woodcock Pa., with many others from Rush county to Vernon and Makinkuckee enjoying extended summer stays and trips to Michigan, Chicago, and Atlantic City. Leaders, weddings, and social gatherings accompany a season of familial and friendship-focused activities.
Mrs F M Buss of Millersburg Kentucky was invalid and unable to keep food down due to catarrh of the stomach and bowels caused by purgatives. After starting Grape-Nuts she progressed from digesting a teaspoonful to an ordinary meal in under a month.
In Richmond England an elegant Grace Mission Church ceremony united Lola Grace Wright to Edward B Soltau. Flora Kramer played Mendelssohn wedding march. Ushers and bridesmaids included Harry Kramer Jr John Soltau Roy Wright and more. The couple to reside at No 1 Hamilton Ave after Sept 15.
A metal casket was not used for burial of Professor T. H. Siedenburg at Avondale Heights. After heavy rains soaked the grave, water flooded the wooden coffin, prompting a rapid excavation in the early hours to rescue the professor before submersion. Ghouls and workers acted quickly to prevent a watery grave.
Shirtwaists and blouses with a double breasted effect are fashionable and suit many figures. A silk chambray pale blue model shown unlined suits washable fabrics and various waist cloths. The lining is snug and closes at the center front. The back proper is laid.
Describes a waist pattern for women with backward turning tucks at each side of the center and deep front tucks to yoke depth, double stitching in corticelli silk, right front overlapping left, double-breasted with buttons. Sleeves are shirt style with outside buttoned cuffs and a regulation stock at the neck. Material requirements listed for various widths, sizes range 32 to 44 inch bust, pattern 4066. Pattern coupon offers 10 cents. send illustration cutout with name, address, size, and return in one week.
A 75 member delegation of Knights of Pythias left Louisville at 8 20 PM for San Francisco to press for the next biennial convention in Louisville. Governor Beckham Mayor Grainger and local business groups initiate efforts and a committee pledges a $50 000 entertainment fund.
The General Home Missionary Board of North America of the German Evangelical Church opened its semi annual session in Keokuk. Attending were Rev Daltzer St. Louis chairman Rev Keller Evansville Ind secretary Rev W Hackman St Joseph Mo Rev Jacob Nuesch Keokuk Rev J Pister Cincinnati president synod of North America. A sermon on Home Missionary Work was delivered tonight by Rev P F Reiler Evansville.
In Chattanooga on August 4 Maj Walter S. Schuyler of the Second Cavalry Maj Jefferson R. Kean of the medical department and Capt Herbert J. Slocum of the quartermaster's department form the government board of survey. They commence investigation for a desirable location for the new army post at Chickamauga Park.
Cincinnati American Institute of Architects members toured Indianapolis visiting Hotel English lunch Columbia Club dinner on the roof of the Columbia. William Behrens of Cincinnati guided interior decorating for the new Claypool Hotel and praised Indianapolis landmarks. Gustave Drach called the city progressive and hospitable. Frederick Landis, Republican candidate, seen in town at Lake Maxinkuckee with plans to campaign in Marion and an Ohio visitor Grosvenor slated for a Sept event.
Postmaster Grimes of Anderson boasted of the county’s quick delivery times as Col. W. W. Huffman and John W. Parsons arrived to pick sites for eight new federal buildings under the public building act. Anderson Muncie Richmond Logansport Crawfordsville Hammond Vincennes and Elkhart were named as potential locations with site size constraints and local input shaping decisions. Parsons planned to report to Washington after reviewing options with Governor Durbin and local stakeholders.
W Haverstick, general inspector of supplies for the Treasury Department, visits Denison to check federal buildings. He reviews cleanliness, necessity of replacing carpets or furniture, and overall sanitary conditions, acting as the judge on replacements.
W G Forsythe, a postal clerk injured in the Xenia Ohio wreck, appeared yesterday after confinement in Xenia. He suffers from shock and sleep loss, and hopes a climate change will aid recovery. He describes a wrench to the side and being dragged out with a burned face neck and arms. Also noted is a Denison dinner hosted by Union Traction Company of Indiana for Alexandria City Council members and friends with John Owen as MC.
Capt J F Elliott of Kokomo Republican candidate for judge of the Howard and Tipton circuit visited town yesterday and reported no disaffection among Republicans in either county Will H Craig Noblesville Ledger editor also in town saying people in his area feel indignant at Indianapolis over the current tax levy
John G. Moore, mayor elect of Madison, will take office September 1 as the city’s first Republican leader in eight years. He is popular locally and previously held county office for eight years. Edward C. Spees of Hotel English will leave for Cleveland to become cashier at the Colonial Hotel, succeeding his cashier duties at the English.
Carl August Henn's will probated yesterday leaves all property to his children Mrs. Jacob Bieler Mrs. Michael Staley Charles Otto and Robert Henn with the income to the widow Christine Henn during her life. Robert Henn named executor with a $100 bond.
Lawrence S. Hill sues for divorce from Mary L. Hill alleging jealousy and persistent calling at his business, with bickering for three years and a separation after he left home. David Reynolds sues Elizabeth Reynolds for divorce claiming separation since 1896 and that his wife never cared for him, with their grown son driving him away from her house.
Constance Burt of Multnomah Oregon sues Vernon George for 212.75 on an account listing a horse wagon harness and clothing plus 40 for an Indianapolis ticket and board from October 4 1897 to March 22 1898. Attorney General Taylor briefs in a Supreme Court fake foot race appeal from Franklin county. A Lewiston farmer loses 1700 to swindlers at Brookville Indiana. penitentiary sentence issued. The attorney general urges court to curb similar schemes.
The Camden Interstate street railway strike ending August fifth sees the Camden Company recognize the union and restore all discharged workers. arbitration set to decide cases of workers dismissed for cause. Governor and judges named to select arbitrators as traffic resumes with no serious violence reported.
New York August 5. Vice President Skitt of the Manhattan Elevated Railway refused a nine hour day and other concessions to a 500 engineer and motormen committee. The firm’s rebuff sparked talks of a strike, with a plea for a relay system to allow meals and rest after each run. Grand Master Arthur is due to arrive tomorrow or Thursday.
A list of fresh legal actions includes divorces for David T Reynolds and Anna Martin, both filed in Superior Court rooms 1 and 2 respectively. Lien actions by The City Bond Company against William L Westermann and Elmer E Wolf et al in rooms 3 and 1. An account case Constance Burt vs Vernon George in Circuit Court. Partition suit Frank N Rupert vs Alice R Turner et al in Superior Court room 2. Note action Peoples Deposit Bank vs United States Manufacturing Co in Superior Court room 2. Also Lawrence L Hill vs Mary L Hill a divorce in Circuit Court.
The document summarizes pending rehearing petitions and briefs across Indiana appellate districts. Notable items include Arthur Jordan et al vs Indianapolis Water Co in Marion County, Larina Bateman vs Jacob M Bennett in Warwick, City of Terre Haute vs William P Kersey in Vigo, Addison B Nickey et al vs Anthony Zonker in Steuben, and Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Co vs Henry Vauble in Fulton.
The Teamsters National Union in Joliet adopted resolutions supporting striking East miners and condemned Judges Jackson and Keller for injunctions. Boiler makers at San Bernardino and Needles settled for 3 cents an hour after a May strike, while Allis-Chalmers machinists in Chicago return to work but resume action. In South Manchester a velvet weaver strike led to a violent incident injuring nonunion worker Henry Leister. Pullman car shop workers threaten action, returning to work for ten days as arbiters are sought. 6000 additional workers could walk out if proposals fail.
In Panama Aug a court martial executed Antonio Suarez Lacrol Juan Vidal and Colonel Julian Lecama after sentencing them to death for their roles in the rebellion. Other rebels received prison terms up to twenty five years. Suarez Sacros famed Columbia noble and veteran fighter. News from Washington reports revolutionary war vessels in the bay and a battle at Agua Dulce with uncertain results. the Ranger reported in the bay.
Spokane August 5 The second freight rate conference between railroad presidents Hill Mellen and Moehler and farmers concluded today. Hill urged farmers to seek new markets in the East while noting railroads have increased wheat value in Minnesota. He called for mutual neighbors and fair treatment as the talks ended without final terms.
Salt Lake, Utah, Aug 5. The lake has reached its lowest level since records began. Through Aug 1, the prior low was July 11. Since then the lake has fallen four inches, totaling nearly six feet since 14. On the eastern shore the water line receded about three quarters of a mile. Director Murdock of the Weather Bureau attributes the drop to a seventeen to eighteen year dry cycle and says several wet years are needed to restore levels.
In Carbondale Illinois on August 5 a copperhead crawled into the bed shared by Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Keefe in Murphysboro. Mrs. Keefe awoke, felt a cold thing near her feet, and five minutes later the snake was killed after she and her husband reacted with a broom and poker. Mrs. Keefe is weak and her ankle swollen.
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