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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
4
Lunch vendors and grocerymen won a Police Court case yesterday afternoon. The jury trial resulted in all defendants being fined $1 and costs. Six additional cases against other lunch vendors were scheduled for this afternoon before the same court.
Amusement notes from Indianapolis theaters expect a melodrama heavy season on popular priced circuits. Park's "A Human Sleeve" draws crowds as writer William L. Roberts works on two new sensational pieces in Chicago. "East Lynne" to follow, Inez Forman heads a strong company. Al G Field Minstrel Company launches in English's with top performers and new scenic effects en route to Indianapolis. Daly's Theatre to host a starry future production "A Japanese Nightingale" featuring Margaret Islington, wife-to-be of Daniel Frohman. King Dodo musical at English's Monday and Tuesday, English's box office to begin Friday. Grand Opera House plans new lobby decorations and a busy vaudeville lineup for the season. Rudyard Kipling adaptation The Light That Failed to star Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott set as prologue and three acts. Annie Russell to appear in new winter play with her manager Charles Frohman arranging a tour for Men and Women.
A long list of Indianapolis area residents and their travels includes Mrs. N R Ruckie visiting St. Louis, Misses Perry and Schioss visiting Mackinac and Martinsville, Mr. and Mrs. Sommers near Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Isgrigg in Greensburg, and many others spending weeks in Atlantic City, Lake Manitou, Bloomington, and New York, with multiple weddings announced and social visits across Indiana and nearby states. The note ends with a parable about happiness from a country ride.
A column discusses the education of the colored race and the fading of old dialects as a society girl recounts a country visit. The tale centers on Aunt Betty the mockingly dubbed black white lady who comments on the young women’s kimonos and outfits with humorous regional phrasing.
A feature on summer to fall shopping items in Atlantic City outlines quaint Turkish slippers at 75 cents a pair, mahogany sewing tables, light blue crepe kimonos at 2 50, silk bags, gloves at 50 cents, and affordable steamer trunks. It notes lace curtains in stores as summer ends and provides a Table Talk housekeeper menu.
A young woman sets up a daytime whistling lesson on a hotel porch drawing curious hotel guests. She offers pieces like Tessie Intermezzo and Hearts and Flowers, claiming past stage work, and now runs a daily class through October, boosting her income and appeal as women flock to learn while enjoying the sight and sound.
A Mount Pleasant resident, while hosting a lunch in a Washington cafe, dashes out in a muslin gown with one sandal peeking from beneath. After arriving at the cafe she discovers her foot in a delicate stocking and tan sandal, prompting comic alarm and a quick retreat to safety.
New Orleans Times-Democrat details a hospital kitchen drink recipe. Beat egg yolk with sugar, add milk, fold in whipped egg white, then mix in sherry or whisky as ordered by the doctor. A lighter hot milk version compares with the English candle, with nutmeg optional for flavor.
Edward Johnson a Black man of 416 Muskingum street was arrested last night by Patrolmen Gillispie and Christ and jailed on a charge of assault and battery on his wife a domestic worker at Mrs Alberts 832 North Pennsylvania street. Police report he knocked her down and jumped on her prostrate body and said he had waited long to get up nerve to beat her. He is slated for a Police Court hearing this morning.
Long box plaited coats are featured for the season and favored to extend their wear. The illustration shows a pongee coat stitched with corticelli silk and trimmed with buttons held by silk cords above the waist. The plaits create elongated lines suitable for the entire suit and wrap in light fabrics.
Describes a loose fitting coat with full length fronts and backs, a joined skirt, box plaits, and puff sleeves ending in flare cuffs. Specifies material needs for different widths and sizes, and notes pattern 4500 for west fourteen and sixteen years. Includes pattern coupon details and return instructions from Indianapolis, Indiana.
In Police Court yesterday Louis Pace a dairyman living near Sherman Drive pleaded to keeping his farm in Pee riath mandtin end wer anette dak.
A young Indianapolis man and a stylish North Delaware Street woman take a fried chicken excursion in a new electric car. After a long city spin they stall three miles from town and push to a farm house for a phone call rescue, ending the outing with no more rides. A second vignette shows a car-ride miscommunication and a joke about mispronounced places. A convention scene features Jacobson the comedian, a Chicago Jew, cracking up the audience with misnaming and a joke about itineraries and committees.
H F Holland president of Holland Palace Car Co returned from Wilmington Del where he supervised final work on inter urban sleeping cars for service between Indianapolis and Columbus. Delays from plushmakers strike may hinder upholstering. Trucks and motors to be shipped next week with cars likely ready mid month. One car to Columbus and Holland cites plans for twenty five new combination sleeping dining cars for Indiana Ohio. Appleyard syndicate building system of lines between Indianapolis and Pittsburg expects net in six months.
Secretary Frank Duffy of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners received a letter from Lafayette contradicting a recent evening paper report. The letter concerns Charles W. Leasure, secretary of the local union, and his reported status at the same time.
The organization was formed to transact business and manage estates. Its Trust Department officers and employees are experienced, with directors who are leading businessmen active in affairs and estate administration. A man from Memphis, Tennessee was sent to work, but he had not taken any money from their treasury.
Samuel Reed of 7 Maxwell Street was arrested by Patrolmen Hoffbauer and Kitzmiller and jailed on assault and battery with intent to rob. Higginbottom of 528 East New York Street was also arrested after a struggle with Reed and two accomplices, and the patrolmen intervened just in time to save him.
Grace M. E. Church members plan a yard social at 113 Highland avenue this evening. Delegates from the city, including George L. Knox Dr. B A Furniss E W Furniss and Edward Perkins, depart for the National Citizens' Business League convention in Nashville August 19 to 21. The league of colored men was founded by Booker T. Washington.
The summer excursion season, highly profitable, is nearly over as last-minute trips depart via Big Four to Yellowstone, C and H D to Ben ton Harbor, L E W to Niagara Falls, and a crowd heads to Atlantic City. Three trips remain including Mackinac on Aug 28 over C H D, a three-day low-rate over Pennsylvania, and a 36 cent fare to Chautauqua via Big Four. Sunday excursions continue for 60 days.
Quartermaster General Perry at Idaho Springs telegraphed a contract for officer service uniforms. About 200 officers will receive elaborate olive green outfits designed by rank. Henderson-Ames Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan secured the contract, with delivery before September 2.
The Central Union Telephone Company hosted thirty two Indiana managers at a noon dinner. Before the meal a meeting covered business matters of general interest to both managers and the company. New officers at Indianapolis headquarters include President L G Richardson General Manager H F Hill Treasurer W S Chapman Traffic Engineer A P Allen Engineer C Bangs.
Dago Mike a known police character assaulted P. J. Edwards of 111 North Alabama Street with knuckles last night. Edwards was treated at the City Dispensary by Dr. Cunningham. Mike was arrested and jailed on assault and battery charges.
The lawn fete at St Anthony's Catholic Church on Warman Avenue in Haughville opened last night and continues tonight. A large delegation from other city parishes attended, with shows games and refreshments. The Young Ladies' Sodality of the parish organized the affair.
Residents near Garfield Park fear disease breeding in a stagnant pond. J Clyde Power, parks superintendent, says no funds currently but the issue will be addressed soon. Streams feeding the pond bring weeds and soil, raising dam, halting drainage.
The Boeglin saloon case against Philip Boeglin was continued until Friday afternoon. Patrolman Bailey recently shot Boeglin. many witnesses testified, and the prosecution says the case is far from over. Boeglin is reputed to run a tough resort, and the trial is expected to be hotly contested.
J A Everett president of the American Society of Equity travels to Chicago for a conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel attended by representatives of major farmers organizations. The meeting aims to launch a united movement among agricultural societies to improve conditions for farmers.
The Indianapolis Conservatory of Music announces the engagement of Christian Frederick Martens as a new vocal teacher for the coming school year. He arrives from Chicago where he taught and performed in concert work for years. Martens is Norwegian by birth, originally from Christiana, Norway.
Zac Major argued over pool principles and hit Hank Wilson on the head with a billiard cue. Wilson was knocked to the floor and both men were arrested and detained at the police station.
Albert Barnes secured a license to operate the saloon at 146 South Illinois street, in the former Griswold premises. The sale occurred a week ago Saturday, with Barnes paying $1 to the county and $200 to the city. The license application awaits the September Board of Commissioners term.
Patrolman Langston suddenly fell ill yesterday morning in Police Court. He was carried to City Dis Sunt where Dr attended him before being moved to his Shriver Street home by ambulance.
John Herter man Andrew Wiegand and Herman Jungs attend Milwaukee meeting to land the next convention for Florists. The effort aims to secure the steady hosting role and bolster local floriculture connections.
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