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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1902

Page

5

Bethany Women Form Aid Society At Park Hotel

Bethany Ind August 14 Bethany women organize the Bethany Aid Society to manage the hotels dining room and kitchen. Officers elected include Mrs W Darnall president Mrs E L Anderson vice president Mrs L C Wink secretary and Mrs S A R Boor treasurer. Initiation fee set and twenty four charter members. Tomorrow Ministerial Association day with A J Frank presiding. Stella Franklin missionary recently returned from India at the park. Several guests arrival and departures listed.

Indianapolis Journal Bethany Ind Aid Society W. ©. Darnall Lebanon E. L. Anderson Union City L. C. Wink Knightstown A. R. Boor New Castle Bethany Aid Ministerial Association A. J. Frank Stella Franklin Damoh Central Provinces India Mary Poe Leon Kan Mia J. A. Manck Princeton J. L. Hill EB. A. Anand G. C. Wyatt Rushville Bedford Grant Alexandria F. Hyatt Smith Buffalo W. Brown Carl F. Miller Indianapolis Barnard Burington Maude FE Showers Gregory Promrence Mattie Jacobs Lon al Lucas C. M. Dobbins Madge Dobbins Katharine Lucas B. J. Radford Bureum

Winona Lake Bible Conference Opens August 17

The National Winona Bible Conference at Winona Lake begins August 17 for a ten day session. Since its eight year start under Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman ministers and lay members have grown from 35 to nearly 500, with broad denominational attendance. Prominent overseas speakers from Scotland and London will address daily sessions alongside auxiliary meetings for missions finances evangelistic methods and pastor and lay leadership groups.

Warsaw Ind Winona Bible Conference Winona Lake Winona Johnston Ross St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Westbourne Grove London George Jackson Methodist Tabernacle Edburgh Scotland James Murrell Upper Clapton Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Great Britain

Ostrom Attacks Prayer Meetings At Camp Meeting

The Rev. Charlies Ostrom criticized church prayer meetings as "slop kitchens of the church" during the Battleground camp meeting in Lafayette. He urged unsaved men to avoid such meetings and urged ministers for views on prayer meetings. A praise service followed at 6:30 a.m. on "Joy of the Lord" and a platform meeting of missionary workers plus stockholders and a children’s meeting occurred in the afternoon. Notable arrivals included James O. Shaw Crawfordsville Rev. W. H. Broomfield Late Mrs. Walter Spencer and Mrs. Sailor Hello Mrs. J. F. Warner Oklahoma City Mrs. C. L. Harper Brookston H. W. Bryant and Mrs. Ada Wilson Hebron Robert Fife Lon Bonn Greenhurst Mrs. Kelley Radnor Mrs. Roberts Terre Haute.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Charlies Ostrom Battleground Ostrom James O. Shaw Crawfordsville W. H. Broomfield Walter Spencer Sailor Ilello J. F. Warner Oklahoma City C. L. Harper

National Tithers Conference Closes at Winona Lake

The National Tithers conference ends after three days with testimonials from church tithers nationwide. Key addresses include Rev. Frank Lee of Indianapolis on Work Laid upon the Church and the Revenues Committed to Her, and talks by W A Roberts Creekside and Bryan Yates Buffalo on tithe effects and church finance. The assembly and summer school close tomorrow.

Indianapolis Winona Lake Ind Tithers’ Conference Frank L.ee W.hmh Roberts Creckwait Bryan Yateses Buffalo Warner Kansas City

Anderson Tin Plate Workers Vote On Wages Reduction

Anderson Indiana Aug 4 After wrangling the Amalgamated Association Cooper Lodge plans a third vote on reducing hot mill wages 25 percent to win a Standard Oil contract The Elwood workers support the cut the plant may reopen soon if approved Lafayette meeting on wage dispute failed to reach terms with Central Labor Union and street railway officials The company insists it has enough nonunion workers to operate all cars as union leaders pursue settlement without a strike

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Aug Cooper Lodge Amalgamated Association American Tin Plate Company Elwood Lafayette Central Labor Union Charles Murdock Emmons Street T. W. Burt Frederick Bach Jacobs National Amalgamated Association

Inmate Plans Dinamite Attack at Decatur Infirmary

Charles Ackerman inmate at the Decatur county infirmary laid careful plans to dynamite the infirmary buildings and kill Superintendent J R Graber and the forty four inmates. He hid three pounds of dynamite in his room after finding the stock in an old garret and claimed the others are weak minded. The infirmary buildings are among the finest in the state costing about four thousand dollars.

Indianapolis Journal Decatur Ind Charles Acherman County Infirmary J. R. Graber Ackerman Grabert

Old Settlers' Meetings at Ridgeville Draw 5000 Crowd

In Ridgeville Indiana Aug M crowds arrived despite Weather Bureau warnings as a ten acre park filled by 2 PM for an Old Settlers gathering. Senator C W Fairbanks spoke on The Glory of the Republic praising McKinley and pioneers. Local dignitaries and veterans aged up to 93 attended, with 5000 in attendance and officers elected for the year.

Indianapolis Journal Ridgeville Ind Weather Bureau Lemaux C. W. Fairbanks Jay Randolph Indiana Judge Headington Jay County McClain Elliott West Virginia Henry Huffman Randolph County George W. Cromer Monks Macy Ed J. Hiatt Frank Braden Earl Cable Isaac Jenkinson Richmond Palladium Portland Old Settlers

Old Settlers Gather in Sullivan and Fountain Areas

Fifteen thousand people attended the annual meetings of the old settlers of Sullivan and Vigo counties at Farmersburg with addresses from John C. Chaney and Representative R. W. Miers. In Fountain county, the twenty third annual meeting at Yeddo drew several thousand attendees as a special train ran on the C. E. I. line and Lewis Bonebrake, Ohio state school commissioner, gave the opening address. old settlers recounted incidents of pioneer days.

Indianapolis Sullivan Olf Vigo Counties Farmersburg John C. Chaney R. W. Miers Bloomington Vreedersburg Ind Fountain Yeddo Lewis Bonebrake Ohio Pepeingl Sheen Ma Yona Case Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Farmersburg Seminary D. W. Henry Internal Revenue Ascension Seminary N. T. Crawford J. W. Callahan Ot Kers John Chaney H. Catlin John T. Hays Imag Crawford

Eaton Family Holds First Reunion At Lebanon Indiana

In Lebanon Indiana on August 14 the Eaton family gathered for its first reunion with 259 attendees from Boone Clinton Hendricks Marion and Shelby counties plus visitors from Indianapolis and other areas. Seven original Eaton brothers moved from Kentucky about 1599 and their descendants span central Indiana. The oldest member present was William Eaton aged 77 from Indianapolis.

Lebanon Ind Eaton Boone Clinton Hendricks Marion Shelby Indianapolis Marion County Kentucky Indiana Willam 8

Indiana Obituary Roundup From Laporte to Decatur

A series of Indiana obituaries dated August 14 reports the deaths of nine notable residents. Louisa Wells of Laporte, 96, pioneer settler and mother of D. M. Wells of Cleveland, leaves four children and many descendants. Joseph Stradling of Muncie, 89, a pioneer with extensive holdings and broad ties. Christina Huddleston of Dublin, 78, widow of Prohibitionist Solomon Huddleston. Thomas Shaw of Greensburg, 83, an early settler who grew farms on frontier land. Frederick Tegtmeyer of Fort Wayne, 72, German-born Lutheran church member. Thomas Macer Sr. of Evansville, 84, early Warrick County settler. Chester Leorton of Decatur, 32, died of typhoid after seven weeks. Each obituary notes long local influence and family ties.

Muncie Ind Joseph Stradling Delaware County Bright Mt. Auburn Dublin Solomon Huddleston Huddleston Christina Myers Indiana Greensburg Thomas Shaw Westport Fort Wayne Frederick Tegtmeyer Lahde Minden Germany Emmaus Lutheran Church Evansville Thomas Macer Lynnville Warrick County Decatur Chester Leroton

Reward for Heroism Spurs Lace Handkerchief Gifts

In Kokomo Indiana two Hartford City women Lizzie Stahl and Millie Van Valkenburgh saved John A. Jay vice president of Howard National Bank and his nephew from drowning at Winona They rowed to safety and Jay later sent them lace handkerchiefs The gifts clarified a previously secret act of heroism.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind John A. Jay Howard National Bank Winona Hartford City Lizzie Stahl Millie van Valkenburgh Jay

Dubin Priest Reveals Wright Trial Details

Dublin resident Bishop Hallock Floyd of the United Brethren radical branch reports details from the Wright trial in Dayton Colorado. Rev M B Kirter collaborates on the case, with updates expected as proceedings unfold.

Indianapolis Journal Dublin Ind Hallock Floyd United Brethren Church Radical Branch Bill Milton Wright Dayton, CO M. B. Kirter

Insubordination Mentioned in Church Trial Delayed

Insubordination of church authority and aims of a fellow minister have been postponed until the General Conference meeting at Huntington on Aug. 35. Bishop Wright's trial began last week at Huntington but was postponed after a dispute led to the appointment of a third arbitrator. Fast and Stand Boat.

General Conference Huntington Wright

Oil strike in Blackford county draws scramble in wildcat field

Hartford City Indiana August 14 An other big oil well has been struck in the Blackford county field triggering a scramble for adjacent territory The Ohio Oil Company's No 1 well on H B Carrells eighty acre farm in Washington township is the site of the new strike with only one other well within a mile Experienced operators estimate output at 280 barrels a day.

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Wildcat Blackford County Ohio Oil Company H. B. Carrell Washington Township

Pilgrims from Michigan to Notre Dame arrive Sunday

Two thousand four hundred worshippers from Benton Harbor St Joseph Berrien Springs Niles and Dowagiac Michigan travel to South Bend for a major pilgrimage. They gather in a grove then march to the grotto near the Church of the Sacred Heart for services from 11 30 a m to 3 p m.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind Notre Dame Benton Harbor St. Joseph Berrien Springs Niles Dowagiac Mich Church of the Sacred Heart

Grand Royal Arch and Colored Knights Templars Convention in Muncie

In Muncie Indiana arrangements are underway for the twenty-fifth annual convention of the Grand Royal Arch Chapters and the Grand Conclave of the Colored Knights Templars of Indiana and Kentucky to be held August 25 to 29 City events include street parades competitive drills and business sessions Mayor elect Sherritt to deliver the welcoming address In Richmond Indiana officials say Richmond residents will have gas despite a court injunction on the pumping station and show new wells being drilled in Henry and Hancock counties

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Wilder Indiana Infantry C. G. Thompson W. P. Youkey Henry Nobes Stephen Aiken Daniel W. Moore Alex, Fultz Co. G. Thompson John T. Wilder Knoxville Major Kilburn Ilinois Muncie Grand Royal Arch Chapters Colored Knights Templars Indiana Kentucky Sherritt Richmond Ryan Anderson Richmond Natural Gas Company Henry County Henry Hancock

Richmond Street and Interurban Clash Over Dublin Lights

In Richmond Indiana today the city council and the Richmond Street and Interurban Railway Company clash over a franchise. The council demands six street lights in exchange for approval while the company refuses. The council insists and the company threatens to bypass the town. An official says the lights will not be furnished.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Richmond Street and Interurban Railway Company Town Council of Dublin

Indiana farmer arrested for obscene letter plot

Portland Ind Aug 14 James Tharp a farmer near Bluff Point Jay county was arrested today by United States Marshal Boyd and taken to Muncie to answer before Commissioner Ellis to the charge of sending an obscene letter through the mails. Inspector Fletcher helped build the case.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind James Tharp Bluff Point Jay County United States Boyd Muncie Ellis Fletcher

Finest Decatur cattle shipped to Boston for European markets

Ten car loads of about 20 head each from Decatur county were sent to Boston today for export to European markets. Swift & Co. of Chicago purchased the cattle, selecting only the best from the herds. Each animal weighed between 1,400 and 1,700 pounds.

Indianapolis Journal Greensburg Ind Decatur County Boston Swift & Co Chicago

Dedication speaker set for new Fort Wayne courthouse

Fort Wayne Indiana on August 4 1924 Bourke Cockran of New York will be the chief orator at the dedication of the million dollar courthouse admired for architecture and interior elegance. The ceremony is slated for September 23 with President Roosevelt as evening guest for one hour. In Marion Indiana the same day the Marion Normal College held its sixth annual commencement with Dr William Bryan president of Indiana University delivering the address Education by Occupation thirty nine graduates.

Indianapolis Journal Noblesville Ind Jeannette Walton Nellie Montgomery Fort Wayne Lima, O Bourke Cockran New York Roosevelt Marion Marion Normal College William Bryan Indiana University T. M. Miller Logansport Jefferson School O. L. Wooley Indianapolis Chicago Connersville Andre Covington Covington High School Hart Richmond Jarrett Conrey Dublin Conrey Portland F. Bimel J. C. Pierce Fred Helmsteter Indiana Pulp and Paper Company Elwood

Yeager Killed in Avalon Saloon Fight

W H Yeager a native of Princeton Indiana was killed in Avalon California in a saloon fight with A H Boyd. Yeager had lived in Louisville for several years and went to California six months ago. His father Henry A Yeager is a prominent citizen of Princeton Indiana.

Louisville W. H. Yeager Avalon Catalina Island Cal A. H. Boyd Princeton Ind Henry A. Yeager California

Evansville Liquor Firm J M Gumbert & Co Fails

Evansville authorities report the wholesale liquor house of J M Gumbert & Co collapsing in a late afternoon failure. The firm, among the city’s oldest, leaves assets and liabilities undetermined at this time.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind J. M. Gumbert & Co

Williams’ suicide attempt reported in Kokomo jail

In Kokomo Indiana Frank Williams allegedly attempted to hang himself in the local jail. Details indicate a self harm incident occurred within the facility and staff intervened to prevent serious injury. Further information on motive or outcome was not available in the excerpt.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo, Ind Frank Williams

Cornerstone planned for Hammond Superior Court house

Governor Durbin will lay the cornerstone next month for Hammond's new Superior Court house. Knights Templars of the city will join in the ceremony with Representative Crumpacker Senator Kirby and other public men to be present.

Indianapolis Journal Hammond Ind Durbin Knights Templars Crumpacker Kirby

Boy Fatally Injured After Fall From Train at Gas City

Marion Indiana report says fifteen year old Bert Halpin, selling peanuts and candy on an excursion train from Hartford City to Marion, fell from a coach near Gas City while the train passed, likely fatally injuring him.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Bert Halpin Hartford City Gas City

Farmer Harrison Dillingham Dies In Warrick County Accident

Evansville Ind Aug 4 Harrison Dillingham aged sixty two farmer of Warrick county was run over by a brick taken today and killed He leaves a fam e.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Harrison Dillingham Warrick County

Bloomingdale meeting and alumni events announced

The Bloomingdale quarterly Friends meeting opens Friday with ministers Orville Jones of Danville Indiana and Edwin Morrison of Oskaloosa Iowa speaking on Bible study and denominational education. Bloomingdale Academy alumni hold an evening meeting, with E D Allen and Edwin Morrison delivering addresses.

Bloomingdale Friends’ Church Orville Jones Danville Ind Edwin Morrison Oskaloosa Bloomingdale Academy E. D. Allen Pendleton Penn College Iowa Arcadia Arcadia Brick Works J. E. Hellett Indianapolis

Miss Deacon's Romance Ends Publication

Paris dispatch reports Mrs. Edward Parker Deacon denies any serious betrothal between her daughter Gladys Deacon and Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany. She says the brief 48 hour meeting at Blenheim involved two children and should not be treated as a state affair.

Paris The Matin Frederick William Germany Gladys Deacon Edward Parker Deacon Marlborough

King Edward and Queen Alexandra sail to Cowes

King Edward and Queen Alexandra left London for Cowes aboard the royal yacht after a ceremonial drive through cheering crowds. They reached Portsmouth at 4 30 p m and the yacht sailed for Cowes arriving at 6 p m as warships in harbor fired a royal salute.

London King Edward Queen Alexandra Cowes Life Guards Portsmouth Royal Yacht

New Gold Reef Reported Near Johannesburg

Excitement follows the discovery of a new gold reef said to traverse a large area. Local geologists suggest it may extend the Witwatersrand main series, while the discoverers claim they have found fields equal to the Witwatersrand yield.

Johannesburg

Gas Jet Caught Curtain Destroys Washington Street House

An early morning fire on West Washington Street destroyed the house at 2919 owned by Mrs. A. L. Benson. A roomer left gas burning in the bathroom after a bath, and the flame caught a curtain. The house was valued at 3,000 and insured for 2.50. Furniture partly burned and insured for 5.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind St. Paul Shelby County West Washington Street A. L. Benson

Lombard the brigand killed after clash on Mount Asromonto

Lombard, famed as the era's most notorious Italian brigand after Mussolino, is surrounded by Italian troops on Mount Asromonto in Reggio province and killed following a severe engagement.

Asromonto Reggio

Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup and Glenns Sulphur Soap

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething pain wind colic and sleeplessness claiming gentle soothing action for babies and noting a bottle costs two and a half cents. It also promotes Glenns Sulphur Soap as a curing soap for eruptions blemishes and sores and Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye in black or brown available from druggists.

Milli Echase Glenn Hill

Kirkpatrick Nominated Amid Platform Dispute in Indiana

In Lebanon and Kokomo Indiana Aug 14 Democrats in the Ninth district nominated L J Kirkpatrick of Kokomo for Congress by acclamation after a wrangle over Kansas City platform planks delayed proceedings Elmer Cox won the joint representative race for the Shoestring district amid party tension Two reports on the convention were debated with a majority platform endorsing Bryan and the Kansas City platform cited as a compromise rejected by free silver Democrats The Evansville area saw Knox Vanderburgh and Gibson counties nominate R Luhring for joint representative and W P Dagerman for state senate in separate conventions

Indianapolis Journal Lebanon Ind L. J. Kirkpatrick Kokomo Congress Elmer Cox Elwood Madison Hamilton Boone Montgomery Kirkpatrick Cox Madison County Eli Armentrout Committee On M. E. Foley Crawfordsville James Fippen Tipton Ena Ee Ninth Indiana William J. Bryan Kansas City Edgar L. Meines Boone County Frank Burke Indianapolis Howard Evansville Knox, Vanderburg Gibson Counties Princeton R. Luhring Posey Wv. P. Dageman Poseyville Joy and John Brady

Fifth District Democrats Split Over Beasley Nomination

In Terre Haute Indiana Aug 14 Democrats in the Fifth district move to block Beasley’s nomination on a silver platter. Beasley a corporation lawyer is opposed by labor unions and rival candidates Heal McNott Mitchell and Judge McGregor. In Rockport Perry Crawford and Spencer counties Senate caucus aims to open the campaign with Jerry Suddarth the expected nominee while A J Peyton criticized by many for convention trickery.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Fifth Congressional District John T. Beasley Hie Heal McNott Mitchell Martinsville McGregor Brazil Beasley Poohbah Rockport Perry Crawford Spencer Jerry Suddarth James A. Fremenway A. J. Peyton

Populists Nominate Wolfe For Congress In Sullivan

In Sullivan Indiana on August 4 the Populists of the Second district nominated W Benton Wolfe of Sullivan county to Congress. The convention was well attended and enthusiastic with Secretary C M Walter and U familiar figures participating.

Indianapolis Journal Sullivan Ind Second Congressional District W. Benton Wolfe Sullivan County Congress C. M. Walter

Fourth district Republican convention moved to avoid state fair

Seymour Indiana August decision shifts the Fourth district Republican congressional convention from September 16 to September 11 to prevent clash with the state fair. O H Montgomery, district chairman, announced the change noting the conflict with fair week.

The Indians Polls Journal Seymour Ind O. H. Montgomery

Baggage Men Dinner A Fourth Annual Union Station Banquet

The Baggage Men's Association held its fourth annual dinner in the west baggage room at Union Station after the night rush. Baggagemaster William Barnhart organized it, with no speeches, only good natured kidding and camaraderie among attendees including Leslie Jay Homer Roach Oscar Alexandria Harry Hemphill Alfred Christian Gemres Wilcox Tilden Smith William Spencer Dennis Moran Ollie Barrett Albert Harden Warren Crozier Doss Schaffer Georgeon John John Lesier Charlies Petit William Kart Ben Ferrell Edward Hutton.

Baggage Men's Association Ike William Barnhart Union Station Union Thom Leslie Jay Homer Roach Oscar Alexandria Harry Hemphill Alfred Christan Gemres Wilcox Tilden Smith William Spencer Dennis Moran Ollie Barrett Albert Harden Warren Crozier Doss Schaffer Georgeon John John Lesier Charlies Petit William Kart Ben Ferrell Edward Hutton

Trip to Richmond in New Electric National Car

A. C. Newby completed a trip to Richmond yesterday in a new Electric National automobile. The run took six hours and fifty minutes of actual driving time without recharging. The vehicle carried a forty four battery and weighed about fifteen hundred pounds.

A. C. Newby Richmond National

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