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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1902
Page
6
Classified items advertise rental ground floor space at 131 East Market and warehousing by Gregory and Appel, storage firms, and Union Transfer and Storage Company. Also includes a health tip about air quality by Rollyn Hawkins and a Joseph Gardner furnace notice with low ad rates and contact numbers.
August 5 1962 Jeffersonville invites sealed proposals in triplicate for Q M supplies Stationery hardware range coats wagons and wagon parts with preference to meet care or manufacture. Proposals due Aug 38 1962 at 9 00 am. J M Marshall Assistant Q M General. Bankrupt sale of Stewart Brothers estate offers private sale of horse wagon store furniture fixtures and grocery stock cash terms subject to court approval Norman A Oppenheim Trustee Terre Haute Indiana 8 E Washington St.
Cincinnati Hamilton and Indianapolis Railroad Co calls stockholders to meet August 7 1902 at noon in Indianapolis to approve the proposed union with Indiana Decatur Western Way Co and the formation of Cincinnati Indianapolis and Western Railway Co capital stock 1 2 million dollars bonds 8 2 million secured by mortgage to retire debts and reorganize under board action secretary George R Balch
Public notice lists aggregate estimates for the calendar year 1902 for Marion County offices. Items include salaries and per diems for the county recorder sheriff clerk of the circuit court, and other officials, plus expenses for elections and public buildings. Harry S. Smith signs as author.
The Columbia Clay Product Company, formed by Indianapolis men led by Frank Kessing, will compete with the National Fire Proofing Company. With $100000 capital, it secured ninety acres near Rockville Parke County and plans a factory with twenty five kilns and eighteen tons daily capacity. The plant will produce hollow fireproof tiling and hollow conduits using local clay shale and coal, aiming to serve the New York market on equal terms with eastern producers. James S. Cruse is president and W A Codes secretary and treasurer.
Alfred E. Dickey as receiver for the Reserve Fund Savings and Loan Association sues W B Holton to recover money. Edward W. Doser sues Frank Davenport and others in the Circuit Court. George W. Stout sues Eunice Sams in Superior Court to quiet title. Cora E. Burgan sues Tramuen Burgan for divorce in the Circuit Court.
A compiled list of appellate court items and notices including appellant briefs and extensions of time from Montgomery Knox Morgan and Johnson counties. The Indianapolis Journal letter questions government crop estimates, arguing historically higher yields for wheat and corn and offering figures for Indiana production and per acre averages from ten years prior.
Watkin Newman, 24, was killed, robbed, and nearly cremated in his Knoxville area home six miles from Jefferson City. His brother Isham found the house afire at midnight. Watkin lay dead on a bed. A blunt instrument caused a fatal head wound. The fire destroyed the scene. money, a pistol, and a watch were missing.
Walter Barr chronicles practical politics and lobbying in a political profile. Publication starts in the Journal on Tuesday August 19 and will not appear in the Sunday issue.
The report notes a week of rising loaded cars by 492 at Indianapolis and broader gains in through and local traffic, with increased passenger sales across Pittsburgh, Chicago, and northern routes. Electric motive power may replace steam on key lines, and new locomotives and routes are planned or under trial as rail commerce remains robust.
Monon stockholders plan an Indianapolis meeting on Sept 17. Vandalia’s purchasing agent C R Peddie returns from the Far East. Toledo St Louis & Western opens Bluffton passenger station. Grand Trunk Detroit freight chief reassigned to Chicago district. Master Car Builder Graham and wife begin extended Eastern trip. July railroad earnings total 66 7 008, up 31 percent from last year and 21 percent from July. Big Four trainmaster Schaff returns from Western trip in improving health. Ford Wood and son on extended Western trip via Yellowstone and Salt Lake City. Lake Erie Alliance & Wheeling joins Central Passenger Association. Panhandle issues new rolling stock repair rules effective Sept 3. Ralph Peters sends them from Chicago. Rock Island Pacific seeks control of Union Terminal at Sioux City. outcome pending.
Six thousand Germans turned out for German Day with a 9 30 morning parade led by Capt J L Bieler and the Indianapolis Military Band. The procession included 43 societies of the Federation of German Societies and wrapped at Germania Hall before moving to Germania Park for a 2 pm program featuring Dr Isenlohr of Cincinnati, a silk flag presentation to the Indianapolis Zouave Cadets, gymnastics and vocal performances by local German clubs.
Indiana author C. A. Robinson crowns a dramatic triumph at Gant's Opera House with Laura Lamar of the Susquehanna. Four hundred townsfolk hailed the Wenonah chief and the tale of Red Rangers amid music and waving applause while critics noted action over strict plot unity.
A review recalls Jumping Fox and Rattlesnake clashing over a pale faced Loco and a forged romance. Mrs Lamar heroically escapes a cliff chase, while Anson dies at Lamar's hands. A Philadelphia detective closes the case as editors wed amid comic rum. Theatre-goers leave inspired yet wary of the hypnotic power of genius in a late night performance.
The period to August 16 was off for wholesale trade as home grown produce and vacations cut retail demand. Despite weak cereals, fruit and vegetable sales in commission markets remained brisk with high poultry butter and cheese activity. Wheat oats hay and wagon market prices held steady. strong demand for Timoth y hay and varying wagon rates noted.
A dense OCR listing items and prices for poultry dairy and produce. It enumerates hens ducks geese eggs butter cheese wax hides wool candies nuts canned goods coal spices and assorted dry goods with unit prices and brands from various sellers and regions. The long catalog includes produce like apples bananas pears tomatoes melons cucumbers and potatoes with price per basket crate or pound and notes on coal coke and lard.
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