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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1902

Page

4

The Darkest Hour at Park Theater features German hero

Lincoln J. Carter presents The Darkest Hour at Park Theater with Charles A. Gardner as a veteran German boy hero. Gardner defends virtue, destroys wickedness, and performs songs like A Blossoms and Little Bunch of Lilacs. The production runs through Thursday before The Convict's Daughter replaces it.

Lincoln J. Carter Park Theater Charles A. Gardner Carter Mr. Gardner

Personal and Society notes from local residents

Dr. J. J. Kyle has returned to the city, Mr. Robert McOunt returned from Madison, Mrs. Finch and daughter Alice are at Atlantic City, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Maxwell left for New York, Mrs. Ita en ancueer has returned, Dr. A. Hill has returned from a visit, Miss Helen Rockwood returned from Greenburg.

J. J. Kyle City Robert McOunt Madison Finch Alice Atlantic City W. FE. Maxwell New York Ita A. Hill Tenteen Helen Rockwood Greenburg Hiss Mret Rockwood Maxinkuckee Charles Blake Stone Lake Michigan W. L. Hobbs Mary B. Orner Lake Winona P. B. Raymond Eliza Chambers Vincennes Alansing B. Melville Anna Todd Canada J. C. Baird Georgian Bay James P. Eaglesfield Lake Maxinkuckee Cortland van Camp Cortland, Jr Charlevoix Slaughter Missouri

Many travelers and social news from Elwood to Indianapolis

Elwood reports Enoch P. Cottrell of Indianapolis and Miss Leona Julian of Elwood wed at the minister's home then returned to Indianapolis. A wide circle of friends and relatives appears in notices across Lake Winona Maxinkuckee and other travels. Social events include luncheons, receptions, and parties for guests from Terre Haute Cleveland Chicago and Boston with plans for further visits and weddings.

Clarence Zener Lake Maxinkiuckee D. T. Bacon Ohio Tyler Taylor North Delaware Street Chicago Leonard Estelle Leonard Union City East St. Clair Street John S. Berryhill Tutewiler Miss Davis Cornelia Searle Columbus Annie Dean Dana Seltzer Shelby Helen Swain Marion, O Louise Tutewiler Fred Garstang Canada Vivian Weadon Misses Course Memphis Tenn William Jones Bessie Hicks Laura Donnan Battle Creek Mich W. C. Hall Miss McRae Stella Anderson Newell Stewart Lake Winona John Morgan W. A. Wheeler Plainfield Wheeler D. B. Knickerbocker Sulphur Springs Charles E. Kregele A. B. Chapman Duenweg George Marbaud Terre Haute W. W. Hammel Wilbur Havens Morris Union Streets Anna Reaume Cleveland West Point Boston New York Marion Harriet Tutewiler Mary Harrison McKee Benjamin Harrison Germany McKee Union-avenue Saratoga George L. Mackintosh Fourth Presbyterian Chu Bertha Garfield Stone Montreal Asheville N. C Mackintosh Broadway Almus Ruddell Frederick P. Herron Mr. Herron Josephine Jeannette Herron Lulu Gertrude Morris Cottrell Julian Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Enoch P. Cottrell Indianapolis Leona Julian J. W. Clevenger

Slot seams in fashion enhance seven gore skirts

May Manton describes slot seams as a stylish feature in the latest dressmaking models. The seven gore skirt shown demonstrates how these tucks and pleats create a graceful, smart silhouette. The original fabric is Sicilian but any suiting or skirt material can be used.

Pattern details for a girl skirt with stitched upper and plaited back

This pattern specifies skinlike upper portions stitched flat with corticeli silk and fullness at the back in inverted plaits. Material requirements for sizes 4 years and misses 12 14 16 are listed, with a pattern coupon method and return instructions.

Bs Journal

Japan's progress observed by Kobe traveler at English Hotel

Ippey Nishikawa of Kobe, Japan, staying at Hotel English after arriving from Chicago, shares views on rapid modernization. He notes Kobe’s exports and imports, Japan’s growing navy and army, pending debt, and the shift to labor-saving American technology, including widespread telephone use and government regulation.

Ippey Nishikawa Japan Kobe Chicago New York United States Yokohama China England London Russia France Far East Great Britain Tokio America

Chiggers Only in Indiana Sparks Travel Banter

John K. Whitehead and wife, leaders with the Republican Editorial Association, join a Putin Bay trip. A lake excursion leads to a clash of humor when an Eastern woman jokes that chiggers belong only to Indiana, prompting a quiet, uneasy moment aboard.

John KE. Whitehead American Press Association Republican Putin Bay Whitehead Indiana

Gas strike near Princeton promises coal and gas abundance

Harry Kurtz of Interstate Gas and Oil Company, Princeton, reported a successful gas flow from a well near Princeton at a depth of 700 to 800 feet. He noted several rich coal veins and urged continued drilling toward Trenton rock, believing large coal deposits and potential gas reserves exist in the area, which could aid the state amid a threatened gas belt shortage.

Harry Kurtz Princeton Interstate Gas and Oil Company Grand Hotel Kurtz Trenton Rock

State fair crowds and exhibits promise record turnout

A tent for chickens and limited space at the fair grounds signal an expanding State fair. Sid Conger predicts a record crowd and more exhibits as organizers adapt to demand.

Sid Conger

Wedding Plans Draw City to Grand Hotel Occasion

The Grand Hotel hosted guests including Mr. Conger superintendent of ultra department and C. C. Bridges of agriculture who plans to erect a tent for overflow exhibits. Thomas Taggart arrived from French Lick and will stay until Thursday. Dr William Daniels Harrison County health chief and wife are in town for their son Dr F M Daniels of Elwood wedding tonight in Corydon.

Grand Hotel Conger Ultra Department Fair Grounds C. ¢. Bridges Department of Agriculture Thomas Taggart French Lick William Daniels Harrison County English F. M. Daniels Elwood

New Suits Filed in Pettis Superior Court

Nellie Browning Gent sues Richard T Gent for divorce in Superior Court Room 2. Pettis Dry Goods Co sues James L Barcus et al on account in Room 3. Mary C Meyer sues William L Meyer et al for divorce in Room 2. Robert Barclay sues Marion County Construction Co et al on account in Room 1. National Malleable Casting Co sues Arthur M Jennings et al garnishment and attachment in Room 1.

Nellie Browning Gent Richard T. Gent Superior Court Pettis Dry Goods Co James L Barcus Mary C. Meyer William L. Meyer Robert Barclay Marion County Construction Company The National Malleable Casting Company Arthur M. Jennings

Appellate cases from Owen County and surrounding rulings

Appellants in several Owen County cases contest sheriff clerk and treasurer actions, with briefs and notices for certiorari. The record includes findings on overdriving a horse on Sunday, bigamy insanity defense, railroad conductor arrests, promissory notes stamped for federal use, ship master duties, and rent implications for a wife’s house.

Washington lawyer’s scam boosts ads for tiny papers

A Washington lawyer claims to secure $30,000 worth of advertising for $50 by supplying Washington letters to small country newspapers. He hires a man to write four letters weekly two Republican and two Democratic. He lists 4.06 tiny papers and, in exchange for service, runs his ads for patent ideas or other fillers. Most ideas are foolish, but the pay lines his pockets, making him rich and growing richer.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Aus

My Guarantee Gilt Edge Diamonds and Jewelry Ad

Mullally at 2 Monument Place offers diamond jewelry optics and manufacturing services. Jewelry guarantee highlighted. Local ad promotes trust and quality with specialty items and repair options.

Monument Place

Rev Morgan Wood to Seek Congress Seat in Ohio District

Cleveland August 18 Rev Morgan Wood D D pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church and noted national speaker announced his candidacy for Congress on the Democratic ticket from Ohio's twenty first district The Republican nominee is Theodore Burton the current office holder Wood has preached in Detroit New Orleans and Toronto and has led Plymouth Church in Cleveland for several years

Cleveland Morgan Wood D. D Plymouth Congregational Church United States Congress Twenty-First Ohio Theodore BE. Burton Wood Detroit New Orleans Toronto Plymouth Church

Garret memories of youth at twenty one by Thackeray

The speaker recalls a garret room from youth with pensive eyes and a wild past. He writes of long stairs, a small bed, a charcoaled couplet, and songs once sung with friends as distant cannons and Napoleon's victories rise in memory. He longs for the days of twenty one and the dreams of beauty power and love he wasted then.

Napoleon Austerlitz William Makepeace Thackeray

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