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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1902

Page

4

Personal and Society Notes Reach Across Towns

Mrs M F Cohn is at Mackinac. Louis Newburger home from Europe. Miss Kate Branham visiting in Terre Haute. Rev M Messing spending two months at Mackinac. Elizabeth Chipman returned from Bayview. Sarah Saylor visiting Cora Duffield in Anderson. Douglas Pierce home after two weeks in Delhi. Miss Hornbrook of Evansville visiting Margaret Neumann. Mrs Lacy of Noblesville with sister Rollin Kautz for a week. H Kindleberger and daughter away from Lake Geneva. Hugh Rooker visiting niece in Cleveland. Todd and daughter Nannie Wood returned from Petoskey. Percy Power left for extended trip through the West. Arthur Kaye returned from Lake Geneva. Margery Taylor to return to Hastings after Milton visit. Dr Strauss of Chicago and sister guests of Leah Oppenheimer. M B Ahern of Chicago visiting Eliza Browning. Lawrence Davis and L Bornstein spending a month in the East. W T Malott goes to Mich City for a few days. J Q Byram and Mary Campbell visiting relatives in Anderson. Joseph Davis of Newport, Ky, returned from Miss Elizabeth Noel. Davis of Chicago guest of sister Mrs Thomas Arnold at the Lexington. Charles Kahlo and Dr and Mrs George Kahlo at French Lick for two weeks. Thomas Reid Kackley and daughter leave Monday for White Bear Lake. M J Sadler and E M Johnson guests of Lydia Markle in Anderson. C E Bacon and family home from St Joseph. Adele Wallick left for Rehoboth Del and other Eastern points. Caroline Marmon visiting Leonora Paxton at Princeton. Charles Martindale returned from Harbor Point, on to New York. Louis K Hollweg and Julia and Ina Hollweg have been ...

M. F. Cohn Mackinac Louis Newburger Europe Kate Branham Terre Haute Rev. M. Messing Elizabeth Chipman Yeeter- Bay Bayview Sarah Saylor Cora Duffield Anderson Douglas Pierce Delhi Miss Hornbrook Evansville Margaret Neumann Lacy Noblesville Rollin Kautz H. Kindleberger Lake Geneva Wrs Hugh Rooker Arn C. K. Dissette Cleveland Todd Nannie Wodd Petoskey Percy Power West Arthur Kaye Wis Margery Taylor Milton Ind Dr. Strauss Chicago Leah Oppenheimer M. B. Ahern Eliza G. Browning Lawrence Davis L. Bornstein East George D. Kahlo French Lick Thomas Reid Kackley White Bear Lake M. J. Sadler E. M. Johnson Lydia Markle C. E. Bacon St. Joseph Mich Adele Wallick Rehoboth Del Caroline Marmon Princeton Leonora Paxton Charles Martindale Harbor Point New York Louis K. Hollweg Julia Ina Hollweg

August Health Advice Promises Nerve and Blood Renewal

A periodical column urges readers to nourish the weak nerves, build up wasted tissue, and purify stagnant blood in August with dietary and lifestyle guidance. It highlights tonics, rest, and moderate exercise as remedies. The piece promotes gradual, balanced changes for better vitality.

Paine's Celery Compound advertised as a universal booster

An 19th century advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for the weak and diseased. It claims to strengthen nerves, purify blood, build tissue, and restore energy, detailing effects like firmer flesh, clearer skin, bright eyes, relieved back pain, healthy liver and kidneys, and regular digestion. It asserts rapid, astonishing results for the sick.

Paine

Social round of visitors and outings across Indiana

Harbor Point and Atlantic City guests share two week stays with families in various towns. Local parties, card games, and weddings highlight a summer circuit with travelers from Indianapolis, Rockville, Danville, and Philadelphia visiting relatives at Glens and lakeside cottages. Several marriages and upcoming trips punctuate the civic social scene as residents attend outings, church events, and conferences through late August.

Home Dressmaking Hints by May Manton

Well fitted corset covers are essential for a satisfactory gown. This pretty one suits girlish figures with front gathers giving fullness over the bust. The original uses fine nainsook and features lace and bead trim.

May Manton

Pattern Instructions for Girls Garment with Beading Edge

Describes corset cover and basque details for a medium size 14 years with cambric long cloth and Paris muslin options. Notes material: 1 34 yards wide plus edging and beading. pattern 424 in sizes 12 14 16. send 10 cents pattern coupon from The Journal Indiana Indiana.

Potter the Journal Indiana Ind

Monumental Merchants' Heat and Light smokestack plan

Engineer W H Schott leads Indiana project for Merchants' Heat and Light to build a 175 foot tall brick smokestack with 27 foot base diameter and one million bricks. The network includes a 20 inch main along New Jersey to Capitol avenues with 12 15 and 8 inch branches, a compressed air regulated steam heating system, and a 500000–6000000 square feet radiation capable powerhouse. The $300000 plant aims for 72 degree interiors and gradual expansion to 6000 horsepower.

Merchants’ Heat and Light Company New Jersey Street Old Boreas Indianapolis W. H. Schott Chicago Merchants Majestic Schott Indiana Washington Street Illnois Street Delaware Street Delaware Capitol Avenue Illinois Street Union Station

Madness Torments Youth After Capitol Shooting Echoed

Gerald Thomas, who fled his home Thursday night, was recaptured at Fort Wayne avenue and Alabama street in night clothes. He showed clear signs of insanity and was returned to his home before being sent to the police station. An insanity commission is likely to hold an inquest. The derangement traces to a statehouse shooting two years ago during a Legislature session when a revolver fired in the main corridor. the victim was Gerald Thomas, now believed unbalanced by friends.

Gerald Thomas Fort Wayne Avenue Alabama Street Losh and Kitzmiller Young Thomas Thomas Statehouse Kentucky Gerald Thoms

Saloon Brawl Qualifies Alleged Walth Reported Assault

In a saloon fight the Iron Molders Union investigated an assault on William Fahl, a Rockwood plant picket. Police are now looking into the incident after Fahl’s account of his attackers. George Custer, business agent for the Molders Union, notified police to halt their pursuit once facts emerged.

Iron Molders’ Union William Fahl Rockwood Manufacturing Company Fahl Fahi George Custer Molders’ Union

Nonunion Men Targeted in Saloon Fight Incident

Business Agent Custer condemns a saloon fight where nonunion men claimed Fah! was hurt. He says the union intends to win the strike against Rockwood Manufacturing Company by honorable means and regrets the incident reflecting poorly on the union.

Custer Rockwood Manufacturing Company

Big Four rail workers secure $100000 annual payroll rise

Engineers conductors and officers of the Big Four approve a new wage scale effective Sept 1 adding about $100,000 to the annual payroll. Through freight conductors gain from 2.1 cents per mile to 3 cents. enginemen on larger engines receive increases. local freight pay shifts from weekly to daily. Peoria & Eastern unaffected for now. a similar settlement expected with General Manager Barnard.

Peoria & Eastern Barnard

Labor Groups Seek Unified Primary Reform Across State

The Commercial Club and State Federation of Labor plan coordinated action for a new primary election law. They aim to abolish conventions, move to popular election of U S senators, and push gradual reforms as the Evansville meeting approaches. Addison C. Harris notes summer delays but says collaboration remains strong with labor leaders who back sweeping changes. The commission will study existing laws and compare other states as it prepares for forthcoming legislation.

Commercial Club A. C. Harris State Federation of Labor Evansville United States Addison C. Harris Commercial Club Committee Perkins Commercial Club Primary Commission

Tax Board hears eloquent plea over Greenfield line value

A. L. Mason, attorney for the Indianapolis & Greenfield Rapid Transit Co, urged the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners to keep the assessment from rising from 138260 to 208080 per mile, arguing its public high way use raises damages and that other lines are valued lower. The session closed after a watermelon feast in the State house basement with Governor Durbin and officials participating.

A. L. Mason Indianapolis & Greenfield Rapid Transit Company State Board of Tax Commissioners Mason Indianpolis & Grenfield Company Indianapolis & Greenwood Company Clarence V. Kessinger Beard Vincennes Street Railway Company C. A. L. Mason Ile Jesse V. Barton Chicago & Calumet Terminal Company Frank M. Trissell Southern Indiana Railway Company Bedford Belt Railroad Company John R. Walsh Chicago Mr. Trissell Norton Clover Leaf Railroad Judge Buskirk State House Frank Martin Paul Revere

First Autumn Styles for Jackets and Coats in New York

The Indianapolis Journal notes early fall fashion in New York with trends toward snug hip silhouettes, long vertical lines, and extensive plaiting. Overskirts are unlikely while box plaits, bishop sleeves, and Irish crochet lace shape blouses and gowns in mastic brown, rhone blue, and broadcloth. Elaborate handwork remains costly yet sought, and white garments with Gibson effects gain favor among sophisticated shoppers.

Indianapolis Journal New York Saratoga Gibson

Insurance News and Notes Highlights Missouri Exits and Policies

Over the past two years more than seventy Missouri insurers have departed the state. The piece covers Sun Life executive changes, Equitable agents appointed in Indiana, a Yocum case survivorship ruling, rising losses in sickness, court interpretations of vacancy clauses, and the push toward standardized policy terms. It also notes motor fire engines, industrial life policies, and the growth of mutual and casualty insurers amid urban fire risks and coverage gaps.

Morgan Vs Insurance Company Imins Russell Sureme Court of Kansas Ney Lloyd's Associations

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