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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1902

Page

8

Indiana Excursion Train Heads to Yellowstone Park

A large Indiana party departed by special train at 11:30 yesterday via Pennsylvania Burlington and Northern Pacific lines for Yellowstone Park. The 149 passengers ride in a premier set of cars, led by agents W W Richardson and John B Turner, with an estimated six days in the park and a return scheduled for 8:10 p m. The list includes numerous Indianapolis and regional residents across many towns such as Columbus Rushville Muncie Anderson Kokomo Portland Hartford City Fort Wayne Richmond Knightstown Crawfordsville Bridgeport Mavion Thorntown Shelbyville Hebron Flora Centerville and others.

Yellowstone Park Pennsylvania Burlington Northern Pacific Union Station W. W. Richardson John B. Turner St. Paul Indianapolis Charles Brett Peter Ankenbrock Henry Dollman R. W. Furnas Mies S. E. Hunt Leonard Harbaugh E. T Albert Izor T. H. Johnson Johnson F. Lowe R. H. McCrea M. Mode G. I. Matson Carrie Uette W. D. Bie Richardson J. H. Snow J. E. Turner Margaret Turner Edwin Turner A. Wagner Ward Stella Ward Anthony Wiegand Mabel Eschmeyer J. R. Buell Apcathautr C. H. Baker Columbus Brevoort Vida Lydia Newson Sweeney Rushville W. L. Brown Muncie F. C. Ball Master Bell O. Budd A. Canfield Charles Canfield Gallan D. A. McClain Marion Stewart Sarah Lenhouse Burt H. Whitley Earl Cartwright Fannie Wright Sapa Fred Bierhaus Anna Blerhsa Hartford City W. W. Cline Car Fort Wayne William Beck Charles Wil- Mienamert T—H. Murdock Richmond Sarah Gentry Knightstown A. 0. Morris Crawfordsville Alice Hume Minnie A. McKnight Bridgeport W. H. Mattern Mavion W. T. Glaize Judith Gallan CC. A. Willams Thorntown Olive Jaques Shelbyville David Levison Levison Hebron John M. Morgan Flora James L. Wilson Centerville W. W. Wright

New Indianapolis Incorporations Highlight Local Firms

Indianapolis capital figures in two new corporations filing articles yesterday with the secretary of state. The Columbia City Clay Products Company, capital 1000, to make clay products with offices in Indianapolis and a plant likely in Clay county. incorporators James S. Cruse A Rhoades and George W Sei. The Stukey Moreland and North Manufacturing Company, capital 235, to portato reed and rattan ware with offices here. directors Rufus J Stukey Frank B Moreland and Oliver J North. Also listed are Western Lumber Company of New Washington capital 90, and Rochester Electric Light Heat and Power Company of Rochester with capital 0 0 percent. directors B E C Rosenbaum and C Hub Clothing Company of New York capital 200. directors Tilman K Smith Hall and Albert F Rost.

Indianapolis Columbia City Clay Products Company Clay County James S. Cruse A. Rhoades George W. Sei Stukey, Moreland and North Manufacturing Company Rufus J. Stukey Frank B. Moreland Oliver J. North Estern Lumber Company New Washington John M. Peter F. Shilling Willard Erren Rochester Electric Light, Heat and Company Rochester BE. Arte C. F. Rosenbaum C. “Hub Clothing Company New Ators Tilman K. Smith Hall Albert F. Rost

Taxation Appeals On Bank Surplus Leads To Hearing

The St Joseph Savings Bank of South Bend argued before the State Board of Tax Commissioners that its surplus belongs to depositors and should not be taxed. The County Board of Review in St Joseph County ruled the surplus is held by the bank and thus taxable. No Indiana court ruling yet, but a test case may emerge from the board’s year proceedings. The board also heard ten citizens from Lake County and discussed assessed taxes forEdward Crown Point and John Brown of Point on disputed sums. Martinsville Electric Line timetable referenced for Moorerville service.

St. Joseph Savings Bank of South Bend State Board of Tax Commisiioners County Board of Review of St. Joseph County Idiana Lake County Edward Crown Point John Brown First National Bank of

Brothers Fight Leaves Workman Skulfear in Cornfield

Charles and George Workman, painters by trade, fought after a hot day painting Schmidt's brewery flagpoles. Charles was cut six inches across the temple and ear, healed after ten stitches. George also wounded. Both men jailed. Charles claims George innocent. The incident drew police, witnesses, and a curious City Council audience.

Charles Workafin Turnkey Dr. Dodds Turnkey Long Workman George Workman Schmidt North California Street George California Tenth Streets Streit Losh Charles Sixteenth Street Northwestern Avenue Northes Avenue Fall Creek Capitol Avenue Northwestern Avenue Workman Brothers Charles Workman Dodds

Old Settlers Celebrate Broad Ripple Park Jubilee

Three remaining members of the Old Settlers Association viewed the Broad Ripple Park celebration as thousands gathered for the twentieth anniversary. Farmers arrived from surrounding towns, families prepared, and locals joined dances and river views. Dr Wishard spoke on Marion county’s early conditions, amid contests and a singing match between Mapleton and Broad Ripple Sunday schools. A horse thief was later reported as Harry Norton of Carmel driven in for the reunion.

Old Settlers’ Association Broad Ripple Park Indianapolis Robert Johnson South Castleton Johnson W. H. Wishard Taylor Dr. Wishard Marion County W. T. Davis Thomas Hill James Johnson Joseph Dougherty James Jameson Daniel Sherer Thomas Chill Mapleton Christian Church of Broad Ripple Old Settlers Harry Norton Carmel

Knights of Columbus Trip to Putin Bay Outing

Members of Indianapolis Council No. 337 Knights of Columbus left for Putin Bay for their annual society outing. The first party included Dr. Thomas.

Indianapolis Council Knights of Columbus Putin Bay Society Frst Thomas

Richmond Guests Stopping For Short Stay

A Richmond party including William J. Dugan Mooney Mr and Mrs E J O'Reilly and daughter Mr and Mrs A J Lauck Miss Clothilde Schwartz Miss Jessie Carson Mr and Mrs George Feeny Thomas Leaville Anderson C F Dunn and W N Klien and Mr Zwizzler and wife will remain until the first of next week.

Millersville residents move to shut down roadhouse

Citizens pass resolutions denouncing the Millersville roadhouse run by Carl Roloff after the John Lennon murder case. Four affidavits allege liquor violations, two for selling without license and two for Sunday sales. Roloff bonds posted. Raleigh Goode at large. Justice White to hear cases at Broad Ripple Town Hall Monday, crowd expected.

Millersville Carl Roloff John Lennon Roloff Justice White Broad Ripple John E. Colwell Raleigh Goode Roloffs Goode Dickson Rolof

Professor Sledenberg Awakens After Ten Days Sleep Underground

The so called professor emerged from a grave in Avon dale Heights after ten days of suspended animation. Crowds watched as guards restrained him and he spoke of mind control. He enjoyed a substantial meal and claimed the ability to sleep any length of time.

Sledenberg Avondale Heights Crown Hill Snyder Rip van Winkle Seldenberg

Austin Parker Promoted and Assigned to Eighth Infantry

Lieutenant Austin A. Parker of the Twenty fourth United States Infantry returns to the United States at his father J B Parker’s home on Central avenue after three years in the Philippines. He has been promoted to first lieutenant and assigned to the Eighth Infantry, part of which is in Manila. He notes the insurgency is over and Manila is filling with Americans, with 7,000 to 8,000 there now. Parker also served as battalion adjutant in Manila and says reports of native punishments have been greatly exaggerated.

Austin A. Parker Twenty-fourth United States Infantry Philippines J. B. Parker Central Avenue San Francisco Eighth Infantry Manila Parker Eighth Mnanila

Veteran Union Station gateman William L. Roney critically ill

William L. Roney, one of the oldest Union station employees, is dangerously ill from blood poisoning caused by a growth on his toe. He quit his gateman post six weeks ago for an operation, and his recovery is unlikely. Roney served since Civil War times, later in the police force, now living with daughter Minnie and son Charles at 614 Mecarty Street.

William L. Roney Union Station Marratt Roney Indianapolis John Caven Charles L. Roney Fire Department Minnie Roney Mec-Carty Street

James Thorp King Arrested On Obscene Mail Charge Near Portland

James Thorp King at Bhaff Point, a few miles south of Portland, was arrested yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Boyd on the charge of sending an obscene letter through the mail. Commissioner Ellis, of Muncie, placed him under a $4 bond, binding him over to the grand jury. Thorp gave the bond.

James Thorp King Bhaff Point Portland United States Boyd Ellis Muncie Thorp

Murphy Defends Record As City Officials Deny Honor

Murphy sends a letter alleging fraud by contractor T. E. Kane and city inspector paid kickbacks in cement work on Pickens and Morris streets. Mayor Bookwalter delays, then reveals the matter will go to the grand jury. officials denounce the charges as baseless, recalling past unfounded accusations by Murphy.

Dennis Murphy Bookwalter Board of Safety Board of Works Nelson Isaac King Murphy T. E. Kane Pickens Street Morris Street King Kane Grand Jury Cimens Jeup

Northwestern avenue sewer plan moves ahead despite suits

The Board of Public Works will proceed with building the Northwestern avenue sewer and its Crown Hill Cemetery main branch. Legal objections to the Cooper contract won’t stop the project as the board accepts a bond from Cooper if approved and cites economy and Cemetery Association funding shifts to cover costs.

Northwestern-avenue Board of Public Works Leathers W. K. Cooper Cooper Megrew Crown Hill Cemetery Cemetery Association

Harrison Hall Fund Drive To Add School Site Monument

George W Brown reports a goal of 45000 to augment the Harrison memorial commission’s 55000. The plan would fund a technical school site hall honoring the late ex-President, with decisions by September 1 and no further requests from current site donors. The commission may place the hall near the Herron Art Institute area. Sel C Dickey assists with technical school plans.

Harrison Memorial Commission Technical School George W. Brown Brown Herron Art Institute Sel C. Dickey Memorial Commission

Terre Haute Man Files Bankruptcy Petition

Herman Liebermorgen of Terre Haute has filed a bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 1318 dollars and assets of 3.50 dollars. A schedule lists a suit of clothes valued at 2 dollars, two shirts 50 cents, a hat 50 cents, and a 50 cent pair of shoes. John Linegar, Panhandle Railroad shops night watchman, 921 East Washington, suffered a crushed arm yesterday while helping exercise horses at No. engine house. An alarm sounded, horses were brought inside, but as they were hitched again the horses plunged, and the wagon dragged over his arm.

Herman Liebermorgen Terre Haute John Linegar Panhandle East Washington Street Linegar

Japanese shipbuilder visits New York to study American shipbuilding

Konio Matsukata of Kobe Japan, a war vessel specialist, toured Atlas engine works in town yesterday. He was hosted at luncheon by Columbia Club after a day visiting the city.

Konio Matsukata Kobe Japan English Atlas Engine Works Mateukata Columbia Club

Jailed staff changes leave Miss Whiteman out of post

Miss Elizabeth Whiteman who resigned as matron to join the Woman's Prison is now out of a position. Mrs Winch, to whom Miss Whiteman was to succeed, has recovered from illness and returned to work. Mrs Ella Randel has taken Miss Whiteman's place at the jail.

Elizabeth Whiteman Woman's Prison and Girls’ Reformatory Winch Miss Whiteman Ella Randel

Bates Charged With Drunkenness and Assault in Chase

Marshall Bates of 519 Warren Street is held on drunkenness and assault and battery charges after becoming intoxicated and beating his wife and the horse while driving furiously in West Indianapolis. Bicycle policemen Simon and Morgan stopped a pursuing ride.

Marshall Bates Warren Street Bates Indianapolis Simon and Morgan

Charles Wilson and Harley Ryan in a funeral assault on South West

Charles Wilson and Harley Ryan, two hackmen, were involved in a confrontation at a funeral on South West Street Tucs. The incident details are unclear from the fragment, but local authorities may investigate a disturbance surrounding the service.

Charles Wilson Harley Ryan South West Street Tucs

Railroads to grant state fair round trip fare in Indiana

F C Donald, commissioner of the Central Passenger Association, informs the State Board of Agriculture that railroads in Indiana will offer a one fare round trip during State fair week. The announcement specifies a uniform fare reduction aimed at promoting attendance at the fair and coordinating travel among travelers statewide. The measure applies to all railroads operating within Indiana and is intended to ease transportation costs for fair-goers during the event.

State Board of Agriculture F. C. Donald The Central Passenger Association Indiana

Dunlaps Straw Hats and Local Businesses Ad Mix

An old newspaper snippet lists Dunlaps straw hats at Seaton's hat store in the City and urges readers to mail the Journal for summer correspondence. It also mentions Langsenkamp Brass Works on E Georgia, Harness and trucks at Techentin Freiberg on East Washington, and Indianapolis Fire Insurance offering real estate loans and securities at 48 Market Street.

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Indianapolis Fire Insurance CO E. Market Street Intmanapolis

Our Exclusive Designs For Mounted Diamond Jewelry

Our exclusive designs suit those seeking non ordinary pieces. The mounted diamond jewelry is rich in design, excels in quality, and fairly priced. Your inspection is solicited. Fastidious tastes gratified.

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