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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1903

Page

2

First annual meeting of County Instructors Association held

Friday thirty instructors met at a house called by F A Cotten state superintendent of public instruction. The session at the Statehouse in connection with the Indiana Teachers Association will feature leaders like William Bryan Emma Rae A J Kinneman and D W Den and R G Boone among others. The goal is stronger county institutes with better preparation and inspiration for teachers. The formal meeting concluded with discussion on timing and preparation for fall and early winter sessions.

County Instructors’ Association of F. A Statehouse Indiana Teachers’ Association William Bryan Univer Howard Sandison Terre Haute Emma ‘Rae Purernity A. J Davis Insui Supreme Court Cotten

Marion doctor seeks state board secretary post

Dr. Glen D. Kimball of Marion wants to be secretary of the State Board and is pressing Durbin for a promise. Board members are pleased with the work of Dr. J. N. Kimball, a former member, who opposed creation of a state hygienic lab and polls.

Glen D. Kimball Marion State Board of Durbin J. N Kimball Are

Fallen Lilly Pioneer Dies of Brights Disease at St Vincent’s

Evan F. Lilly, secretary and treasurer of the Eli Lilly Manufacturing Company, died at St Vincent's Hospital from Bright's disease. The 48-year-old Lexington-born chemist had sought northern climate relief, returned home last week, and underwent surgery with no hope of recovery. Survived by wife Belle McGuin and two daughters Marguerite and Katherine. funeral arrangements pending with interment at Crown Hill.

Evan F. Lilly St. Vincent's Hospital Bright Mr. Lilly Eli Lilly Manufacturing Company United States Lexington Henry Ridgely Kentucky Lily Indianapolis el Lilly Comny Eli Lilly Company Lilly Belle McGuin Ironton, O Marguerite Katherine Margaret Lilly D. C. Duck Lewiston, St Crown Hill

Three Girls Sent to Work School Over Griswold Incident

Aged sixteen Ethel Pollard, fourteen Lulu Astry, and another girl were found loafing at Griswold's place and sent to the Julia E Work school in Plymouth. Judge Stubbs ordered action. Griswold was prosecuted by Mrs Pollard. The Indianapolis Brewing Company reportedly pressured him off the premises as the suit proceeds. Griswold employs counsel and will contest both cases.

Ethel Pollard Lulu Astry Ioit Julia E. Work Plymouth Griswold Stubbs Pollard Indianapolis Brewing Company

Two Men Hurt In Wreck At Liberty Ind Names Campbell Johnson

Two H & D railroad workers George Campbell and A E Johnson were seriously injured when a freight caboose derailed near Liberty Indiana. They were riding inside the caboose as the train rolled down an embankment. Both men were treated by doctors in Liberty and Indianapolis before being driven home.

Union Station Liberty Ind George Campbell East Washington Street A. E. Johnson Campbell Johnson Hamilton Indianapolis

Found His Wife's Watch Restored To Owner

Mr J L Smith of Lexington found a watch with a locket on the sidewalk near Illinois street and Eleventh street. He recognized it as his wife’s, who had lost them earlier and was distressed. He returned home to reunite her with the treasured keepsake.

J. L. Smith Lexington Illinois Eleventh Street Capitol Avenue

Fresh Water Pearls Boom in White River Area

Local dealer reports a surge in fresh water mussel pearls with values seen in Iowa and Wisconsin. A high luster pearl fetched two thousand dollars in Iowa, while another sold for fifty dollars by a regional jeweler who keeps about a hundred small pearls.

Iowa Wisconsin White River Fall Creek New York Waverly Indiana

Supreme Tribunal Rules Illegal Pythian Allocation

The Supreme Tribunal of the Knights of Pythias upholds the Indiana Grand Lodge’s 325000 appropriation to Rathbone Sisters for an orphans’ home as illegal. It affirms the Indiana Grand Tribunal ruling that the Grand Lodge had no right to vote funds, and that the decision is final with no appeal.

Indiana Supreme Tribunal of the Knights of Pythias Indiana Grand Lodge Rathbone Sisters Indiana Grand Tribunal Grand Lodge Grand Tribunal of Supreme Tribunal Indiana Tribunal United States Supreme Court

Brewery Takes A Hand Suit Filed Against A S Griswold

Albert B Griswold runs a saloon at 116 South Illinois street and a wineroom. He is arraigned in Police Court and named defendant in a rent suit filed yesterday in Justice Sheppard's court by the Indianapolis Brewing Company for $100 past due. The suits follow three Juvenile Court cases tried Wednesday. Leong Pfiger.

Albert Griswold South Illinois Street Justice Sheppard Indianapolis Brewing Company Leong Pfiger

Cantrell's confession branded as false by police chiefs

Police and detectives reject the so called Cantrell confession as unreliable and designed for notoriety. Superintendent Taffe and Captain Gerber condemn Cantrell the grave robber as a liar whose statements lack credibility and evidentiary value. Selvage family denies Cantrell's claims as false.

Rufus Cantrell Gerber Taffe Cantrell Grand Jury Byers Jeffersonville Reformatory Selvage Indianapolis Joseph Selvage Carrie Selvage

National Haymakers Close Convention in Washington Hall

The National Association of Haymakers wrapped up its annual convention in Washington Hall with about 100 delegates from six states. National chief C R Willits announced seventy new associations formed last year and officers elected include John Co Meier Indiana vice chief haymaker and other Pennsylvania Indiana Connecticut candidates. A smoker and vaudeville show in Wason Hall entertained delegates.

National Association of Haymakers Washington Hall West Washington Street Muncie and Anderson Union Traction C. R. Willits Indianapolis Wason Hall Charles R. Willits Pennsylvania John Co. Meier Indiana Charles Wellman Connecticut Mahlon Trumbauer John W. Miller M. G. Mock J. J.flakine New York Jacob Becker Lewis Shaw Charles W. Saldage

Indiana Real Estate Assessments Face $150 Million Rise

Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners will hold executive sessions tomorrow and Tuesday to decide changes in 1913 real estate assessments across 92 counties. After hearings from about fifty counties the board expects a total rise near 150 million dollars from last year, with final changes announced at month’s end. The board will also begin hearing appeals from county auditors on banks trust companies loan companies and other corporations starting Wednesday.

State Board of Tax Commissioners

Iron nerve of a boy Ernest Burford writes name on hospital table

Thirteen year old Ernest Burford, deaf and dumb, was fatally injured when struck by a Greenfield car on Washington Street near Sherman Drive. After skull fractures and brain exposure, he sat on an operating table at St. Vincent's Hospital and wrote his name and address for surgeons. He was treated by Drs. Lowry and Spencer and remains in critical condition with little chance of survival.

Ernest Burford Samuel Burford Bradley Street St. Vincent’s Hospital Washington Street Sherman Drive Greenfield St. Vincent's Eee Charles O. Lowry Charles N. Spencer Burford

Irish Day Celebration At Fair Grounds Next Saturday

The Ancient Order of Hibernians of Marion county plans Irish day with speeches by prominent men, Irish airs by band and orchestra, a baseball game, Gaelic entertainments, home pipes, and refreshments by the ladies’ auxiliary. Committee members include John H. Mahoney chair, Maurice Donnelly, James Deery, P. B. Gallagher, Bernard Kelly, Daniel O Donnell, and others.

Order of Hibernians Marion County Hibernians Ladies’ Auxiliary Mary Matheny M. O'Mahoney Cantwell Peter Burns Miss Dugan Arthur Bernard Kelly John H. Mahoney Michael Horan John H. Scanlon P. J. Griffin John Blackwell Maurice Donnelly James H. Deery Thomas Finneran P. B. Gallagher Daniel O'Donnell William Flynn Bart Kavenaugh Jeremiah Costello James McBride Thomas Fox P. J. O'Mahoney John Moriarity

Postoffice Clerks Elect Officers in Indianapolis Branch

The United National Association of Postoffice Clerks met and elected officers for the year. In the Indianapolis branch of the Indiana association, Albert Steele was named president and W J Geory as vice president. Jesse D Wall is corresponding secretary with John Manning financial secretary and Charles E Finney treasurer. Two delegates to the Nashville national convention were chosen: Harriet H Tansy and Jeremiah W Wanlen. Wall will represent the local state post office clerks association.

Postoffice Clerks United National Association of Postoffice Clerks of the United States Indianapolis Postoffice Indiana Association Albert Steele W. J. Geory Jesse D. Wall John Manning Charles E. Finney Nashville Tenn Harriet H. Tansy Jeremiah W. Wanlen Ees State Post Office Clerks’ Association

Saloon Keeper Arrested Over Canal Snakes Dump

Horace Goodyear proprietor of the Ping Pong saloon was arrested after police found a box of snakes in a canal near Brighton Beach. The animals had resided in the saloon window and were sealed with chloroform before being dumped into the water by his bartender on orders from Goodyear.

Horace Goodyear Crabtree and Lee Brighton Beach

Niagara Falls Excursion and Other Indianapolis Rail Trips

Public notices advertise Niagara Falls excursions at 7.00 round trip 87.00 with the Vandalia Line from Indianapolis August 10 to San Francisco August 16 and special sleepers. another Niagara Falls trip via Amis amiga Line leaving August 14. Mackinac Island excursion August 28. Decatur return fare 1.25 with a special train from Indianapolis August 16. tickets at Union Station and 8 North Illinois Street.

Indiana Indianapolis Vandalia San Francisco Scenic Colorado Salt Lake St. Louis Chicago W. W. Richardson Niagara Falls West Washington Street Union Station Decatur North Illinois Street

Special round trip trains from Indianapolis to Cincinnati or Terre Haute

Cars advertise $1.25 round trip to Cincinnati with a fast no stop train leaving Indianapolis Union Station at 7 0 a m and returning from Cincinnati Central Station at 7 0 p m also $1.00 round trip to Terre Haute with similar departure times Tickets and information at City Office No 1 East Washington Street and Union Station under H M Bronson A G P A

Indianapolis Union Station Central Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle East Washin Union Station H. M. Bronson

North Michigan Summer Resorts and Services Ad Range

Daily Northland Limited from Indianapolis via Richmond and G R I Railway offers best access to northern Michigan summer resorts with sleeping cars. Advertisements list typewriters and repair services, a dentist, brass works, plume cleaning, mechanical drawing, and a relief fund bureau in Indianapolis.

Northland Limited Indianapolis Richmond W. W. Richardson

Foul Ball Strikes Spectator In Stand At Washington Park

In a second game at Washington Park yesterday Mrs. Clem Noel was struck by a foul ball and suffered a severe nervous shock. The ball glanced off an upright, hit her from behind, and she swooned. Attendants, a physician, and her husband aided her until she recovered enough to be removed to her home.

Washington Park Clem Noel Marcan

Uncertain Future for Citizens Heat and Light Plant

City hall doubts Citizens Heat and Light will build a steam heating and electric plant after receiving a franchise last August. Groundbreaking has not begun, stock not issued, and the $10,000 performance bond to ensure operation by September 1 remains unfurnished.

Citizens’ Heat and Light Company Rthsat 198 Aes

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