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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1903

Page

9

Vital Statistics August 21 Births and Obituaries

Vital statistics lists births in Indianapolis including a girl to James and Mary Newton and several other newborns with addresses. Followed by obituaries and funeral notices for Mrs James T Anderson at 3% North Alabama street and John L ElliottSr with services at 129 McLean Place, Saturday morning.

Anderson Janws T. Anderson North Alabama Street Biocock Elliott John L. Elliott McLean Place

Funeral Directors and Monuments Ad Listings

A dense ad list for funeral homes and monuments with addresses and phone numbers appears, including FuteWiler & Ecn, Adams & Krieger, Hassler & George, Blanceard, and A. Diener. Also contains sealed proposals for cot covers, prison labor bids, executor notices, and public sale of Columbus Barracks land with bid conditions.

Futewiler & Ecn Market St. Tel Adams & Krieger Lady Attendant Johnson Hassler & George Masencchuretts New “Rhone Old Main

Sunday Church Services and notices in Indianapolis

Sunday church services listed for multiple denominations in Indianapolis include Christian Science at Second Church of Christ Scientist with 10 20 a m service, Meridian Street Methodist with 10 45 a m sermon, and Broadway M E with morning and evening services. Also Central Avenue Methodist, New Jerusalem, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Tabernacle Church, and other listings plus local ad notices and recruitment ads.

Second Church OF Christ Settee Jesus Sanday Shortridge High School Pennsylvania Michigan Streets Lemcke Building Meridian-Street D. D. Tapte God Epworth New Jerusalem New Church Chapel North Alabama Street Willis L. Gladish L. P. Mercer First Presbyterian Church Delaware and Sixteenth Streets M. L. Haines D. D Mayflower Congregational Con Mayflower Church Hubert S. Osgood Society of Christian Endeavor Second Presbyterian Church Vermont Owen Davies Odell Mayer Chapel West Catherine Streets W. T. Seyfert Tabernacle Church Meridian Eleventh Streets J. Cumming Smith

Wanted Female Help and Help Wanted Ads

Classified notices show multiple job ads: a female general housework position in a home at 1 North East Street with German preference. factory work for women advertised by Willis & Conyers. a medical ad offering free confidential consultation for diseases of women by Dr. Bula at 157 North Illinois Street. Identified entities include Willis & Conyers, Dr. Bula, and street addresses.

North East St Willis & Conyers Gnee Pe Sieg Hka i Reses Bula North Illinois Street

Wanted Salesmen for Clothing Store in Greensburg

Wanted experienced clothing and menswear salesmen with at least three years in retail. High salary and steady employment to the right men. Apply with references to The Silberberg Clothing Co., Greensburg, Indiana. Do not apply without references.

Silberberg Clothing CO Greensburg Ind

Charter of St Louis Encampment 15 Annulled

National officers annulled the charter of St Louis Encampment No 15 and severed all relations with the local unit. The action followed charges that the group admitted a candidate who was ineligible for membership.

ST. Louis The Union Veteran Legion

Physician denies reports on Bissell’s illness in Bar Harbor

In Bar Harbor on August 21 the physician for former Postmaster General Bissell refutes sensational claims of critical illness. The doctor states the patient is not in a serious condition.

Bar Harbor Bissel

Growth of railways and leadership praised in 1900s report

A railroad official lauds the Baltimore and Ohio after financial reform and managerial changes, noting improved earnings and staff engineering reforms under Loree. The Rock Island system’s rapid expansion under Moore Leeds Reid drives Wall Street attention, claiming over 18 000 miles and transcontinental reach via Sea Board Airline. O P McCarty reports passenger-agent unity on fare protection against scalp ers, while B O Southwestern prepares for rising business with forty new coaches.

Baltimore & Ohio Loree Rock Island Moore-Leeds-Reid Chicago United States Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico Sea Board Atlantic Ocean O. P. McCarty Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Lake Maxinkuckee Mr. McCarty St. Louis St. Louis Exposition State of Missouri McCarty Prospect

Railroad Earnings and Labor Moves Across the Midwest

Missouri Pacific reports six month net earnings surpassing 1902 by 1,190,000 with first-half results the largest on record. Big Four and Lake Shore run a 25 sleeping cars and 49 day coaches special train for 4,000 excursionists from several states. Baltimore & Ohio plans to boost livestock shipments by open­ing Union stockyards at Herr's Island on Sept 7. Gould interests allegedly reach a coal traffic pact with Illinois Central to funnel West Virginia coal into New Orleans via Birmingham. Panhandle conductor succession noted as W W Duval retires on pension after 38 years. Chicago Brotherhood of Railway Expressmen completes local terms drive. possible strike if demands unmet, with United States Express Company still operating Evansville & Terre Haute routes and potential future reassignments involving Chicago & Eastern Illinois and the Evansville & Terre Haute lines.

Missouri Pacific Lake Shore Atlantic Cincinnati Indianapolis Michigan Sandusky Peoria & Eastern Baltimore & Ohio Herr’s Island Gould Railroad Ilinois Central West Virginia New Orleans Birmingham Charles D. Duval Panhandle W. W. Duval Chicago Brotherhood of Railway Expressmen Jeffs Express Chicago Federation of Labor United States Express Company Evansville & Terre Haute Road Chicago & Eastern Illinois Evansville & Terre Haute Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific St. Louis San Francisco M. E. Ingalls New York Wabash Pittsburg Fort Wayne Crestline C. E. Fuller Chicago & Alton A. L. Humphreys C. F. Daly Atlantic City Council Bluffs Union Pacific Big Four Andrew Wood Washington Baltimore Boston Ford Wood Yellowstone Park Ripley Santa Fe L. J. Blaker White Line Portland W. D. McLaughlin Chicago & Northwestern Northwestern Pacific Coast Minneapolis St. Paul C. M. Hobbs Denver & Rio Grande Thomas Tipton F. J. Goodfellow Erie Bradford American Charcoal Company Edward Dickinson Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad Toledo, St. Louis & Western Toledo Queen & Crescent Eastern Car Works L. Sates Sapacey Southern Plate Missouri, Kansas & Texas

Perk Not Fined in Gambling Case at Virginia Avenue Saloon

Virginia avenue saloon keeper Harry Perk was discharged in Police Court after evidence failed to show he ran a gambling resort. Several men were caught craps shooting in his barroom. those men were fined, and a woman found in the saloon was fined as well.

Harry Perk Virginia Avenue Weaver Perk

Real Estate Transfers Filed in Marion County Indiana 1963

Instruments for record show numerous property transfers in Marion County. list includes Grail Cotton to George Barnhart Lots 41 and 44 and Rag Hornaday’s Holbrook add for 900. Paul R. John et ux to Michael Hubert Lot 23 Klingensmith’s sub of Outlet 128 for 1,050. William White et ux to John Marees part of a set 16, 4 asvesoas peons ayteenepone. and many more lots in West Park, North Indianapolis, Irvington, and other neighborhoods with total transfers and considerations totaling 59,111.50. Additional notes list various improvements and remodels at addresses including Bates, Fulton, and Se two-story frame dwelling.

Recorder’s Marion County Indiana Grail Cotton George Barnhart Hornaday Holbrook Paul R. John Michael Hubert Kliingensmith City of Indianapolis William White Et Ux John Aarees Ae Set Asvesoas Peons Ayteenepone Land and Company Oral West Park Indianapolis Ryder Wilcox Miley Peter Spitzfadden Ellaing Fletcher George Thompson Purcell Jones Mutual Home Sarah FE. Gates Indianapolis Philip M. Lans Sara G Ates North William L. Elder Ruth Borart William B. Gentler Otho Fisher Charles A. Bookwalter Jenny G. Shirley Kenwood Hubert E. Heine James F. White Woodruff Place Charles Stilz Louisa C. Ross C. B. Stiles Wiright Coffman MecKernan City of James Kinnick Dolphin A. Huffer Hogshire Joan C. Brill William C Seaner Englewood Edgar Hetzel James EB. Allfree Lot Ll Marlette Park MAD Core Vensevereesscuses Reading Tompkins, Davis & Oup MOG Charles H. Litterer Clara E. Aa Campbell's Istadd May Frank J Arene Hazel Smallwood Worth Indianapolis Sqanatceteeysconses Martin L. Morris John K

Soo Road declares first dividend in road history

Directors at Minneapolis approve a seven percent dividend on preferred stock and two percent on common stock. The notice highlights a series of railway moves and personnel changes across major lines including Big Four and Wabash, with new engines, depots, and executive appointments shaping midwest rail operations.

Soo Road Minneapolis

Made Cripple for Life Complaint Against Terminal Co

Susan A. Light files a 15000 damages suit in the Superior Court against the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company. She alleges she was a passenger on an Irvington car, fell when the conductor started the car before she alighted, fracturing her hip and becoming a cripple for life. She says she was forced to reboard and stand at Union Station causing further anguish.

Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Susan A. Light Irvington Ritter Avenue Washington Illinois Streets Union Station

Girl Declared Insane in Washington Street Hearing

Beulah Hockett nineteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hockett of English avenue was adjudged insane after a hearing before Justice Stout. The court heard she is a religious fanatic with periods of wild conduct and shifting religious affiliations. Police found her at an East Washington street resort last Wednesday night and held her until her sanity was assessed. A separate Federal Court bill of complaint filed by American Iron and Steel Company of Reading against Midland Steel Company of Muncie seeks to probe transactions that connected Midland to United States Steel and its history.

East Washington Street American Iron and Steel Company Reading Midland Steel Company Muncie Midland Company United States Steel Company American Sheet Steel Company Midland D. W. McGaughey Midlands United States Steel Corporation

New Suits Filed In Superior Court Quiet Title And Support

Lena Stark and others sue Julia Anne Japson and others in the Superior Court Room 1 to quiet title. Mary E. Weston sues Charlies Weston and others in the Superior Court Room 3 for support. Susan A. Light sues Indianapolis Traction and related parties in an unspecified matter.

Lena Stark Julia Anne Japson Superior Court Mary E. Weston Charlies Weston Susan A. Light Indianapolis Traction

Court docket entries for divorce and support actions

Superior Court docket lists cases including Jane R. Hidan versus William Hiday for divorce in Court Room 3 and Hott H. Corman versus Carrie L. Corman for divorce in Court Room 22. Other items include Simeon Fitzgerald versus William Morris Fitzgerald for support in Room 2 and Alvin Cavill in a case noted as Knode versus Cavill in cece Court.

Higher Courts Record and Appellate Docket Minute 4964

Appellate motions and notices to dismiss and briefs on motion listed for James M. Hatfield et al versus Lizzie Chenoweth with new cases including William M. Covault et al versus Nancy Sanders Elmira Whitehead and others file record and assignment of errors across several cases including Union Traction Company of Indians versus William P. Sheloff in Tipton County and Peter Soxola administrator case in St Joseph.

Appellate Court James M. Hatfield Et al Lizzie C. Chenoweth Huntington D. C William M. Covault Nancy Sanders Wells C. C. Record Elmira

Mrs Lulie Fleener Dead After Illness In Indianapolis

Mrs Lulie Fleener wife of Daniel F Fleener long active in Indianapolis insurance died yesterday at 11 am at 2136 North Meridian street following an operation four months earlier Burial at home next Monday 10 am private She was born November 14 1856 married in 1881 a Central Christian Church member She leaves no children and is survived by her mother Mrs A G Selman a sister Mrs Alice Moore two brothers Drs J W Selman and Thomas H Selman of Greenfield.

Lulie Fleener Daniel F. Fleener Indianapolis North Meridian Street Central Christian Church A. G. Selman Alice Moore

Introduce New Superintendent for County Hospital at Julietta

Superintendent-elect Morgan accompanied the County Commissioners to the County Hospital for the Insane at Julietta yesterday. The commissioners said the trip was to introduce Mr Morgan to the institution and its staff.

Morgan County Hospital For the Julietta

David and Jonathan in the Royal Court Friendship and Faith

In this August 23, 1903 lesson the bond between David and Jonathan is explored as a model of faith rooted friendship. Jonathan sacrifices personal right to the throne, defends David, and clothing him with his own royal gear, while David’s humble piety and courage amid danger are highlighted. Their alliance is framed as theocratic and exemplary, with caution about deceit and the costs of ambition.

Saul Judean Steppes David Jonathan Israel Edmund Ironside Canute Pythagora

Tell Her Love Story Before Aging In Marriage

A short excerpt from George Birdseye in Good Housekeeping urges husbands to tell their wives they love them daily, preserving the story of their romance as years pass. The piece contrasts this with waning memory and fear of forgetting affection, underscoring words over actions. A fragment titled WASTED ENERGY follows a joke about washing a face and impending rain.

Walt George Birdseye Good Housekeeping

Christion Endeavor on Making Our Lives Count like Paul

A devotional urging Christians to imitate Paul by dedicating all gifts to God. It emphasizes not fearing labor or sacrifice, recounts Paul’s hardships, and argues believers must count all things as loss to serve Christ, living a consecrated, fearless faith.

Paul Timothy God Christ Corinth Apostle Plato

Passenger cars to Meridian Street Indianapolis schedule note

Train and streetcar timetable details list departures from Pennsylvania and Washington streets with first car at 6 am and hourly runs until 1 pm, last at 11:15 pm, plus weekend extra departures including 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Meridian Street Greenwood service shows morning and afternoon runs, incorporating passenger and express cars. Indianapolis Shelbyville route referenced.

Magnolia Building Kentucky Sienue South Capitol Anderson Muncie Marion Alexandria Elwood Tipton Panthee Indianapolis Alson Pennsylvania Washington Streets Meridian Str Greenwood Shelbyville Washington and Meridian Streets Shelbyvills Hader's Drug Store Pennsylvania Streets

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Vital Statistics James and Mary Newton William and Annetta An Ida Wolf South East Girl Amelia Nolte Singleton Boy Margaret Johnson Minnesota Meorse Anna Harper Kate Schmyte William ‘Oa Anna McCahill East Ninewe Tillie Bickirich Bellefontaine Otto Whicker Martha Snyder Feile G. Watkins Mary F. Wall Edward Oberting Jane Kelso Elizabeth Neall Sente Richard Martin Bartro-enterine Huth Whithek Katherine Foley Delaware Helen B. Smith South Seota Albert Thomas Woof New Jersey George Oran Perry Jefferson A. Diener E. Washington Tel. Sc Crown Hill M_ UW Farrell Washington St New Pullman Building Chiengi W. H. Miller Vi. B.A Union Trust Building Indianaports Indianapolis Southern Railway Sullivan Wynson Trust Building Padthern Construction & Equipment Company Indiana State Prison Michiganity Board of Control James LD. Reid Evch Dresent Ames D. Reid Henry Weshorst Henry Weghorst William HL. Orcutt Marion Circuit Court M. Scearee Creutt Eame Wil Weits Sai Harry M. Scea Meirs Carrie Behmnidt Tern Gustav G. Schmidt Carrier Marvey, Pickens Cox & Kahn Columbus Barracks Columbus Hic Pullman Bullding Ill Act of Congress of G& Wk Columbus Bar Falks Ohio Pep Congress Eac Florence M. Adkinson William P Adkinson A. F Rente Christian Science Methodist Presbyterian Mass. Ay Biel “St Soae Circle Peerless Foundry B. Mary‘ Eats Dag North Alabama National Dearborn St U. S. Army North Illind Idianapolis United States Marine Corps Sentinel Building C. F. Dickingon General Delivery Frank Sawyer C. F. Sayles & CO East Market Street Brown & CO Hall Building Kansas City Frank Kern Mattoon W. D. Allison CO Alabama LA Union George F. Cram the Journal Capitol Av Indpls. Warehouse CO Utice Joseph Gardner Kenave Tis Rollyn Hawkins Virginia HENRY LOR & CO N. Senate Tention American Expressmency Strike General Notes Ian Honrera Moriarty Bates Louis Hergth Fulton Michin Thomas C Cook Soo Terminal Company the Court Record Par Reed Richard Gold Father I Samuel xviii David and Samuel Tom Jack Christian Endeavor Amos x. Wes Joe Atkins Barry Time & Io Washington T. Ua Artiva Land Wayne Union City Cleveland N.Y Bos Benton HA Benton Harbor Express Benton Harbor Exposition Flyer Cincinnati Express Cincinnat Vernon Louisville Peoria Bloomington Teoria Veorian Gonstins Lynn Privein HAM City Claypeo Cincinnati Fast Marlin Toledo and Roll Express Dayton Cincinnati Limited Cincinnati and Detroit Sane Springfield Livision Persine Apa Springfeld Express Springfield Decatur Ee Ste Louis RY. Fice Lake Erie & Western RR Lafay Minteipats Phi Iphis Columbua Lowevil Loulert Richmond Piqua Colum Vincennes i Madisus Madiavonia Incennes Losiarne Madison Lisknoes Phil Thirston Xenia Dhmond Logansport VANDA Martinsville Way Pols Philadelphia Baltimore and Washi Daston and Springfiel Bt. Louis Limited Terre Haute Western Express Seevene Etingham Expres Greencastle Sod Terre Haste Loud Dalry Lund Ord Indiana Union Traction CO Indianapolis & Eastern BR. ER. Co Franklin Building Sess Pasrs Greenbeld Tetueoeeeies Tacotte Galien Wails Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit Co Kentucky WPCC Mooresville Greenwwod Franklin BR. R. Co Southeastern Traction Co
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