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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1903

Page

9

Births and deaths listed in August vital statistics

Vital statistics from August 24 record births and deaths across Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Notable entries include William and Catharine Moore with Stella Brit, and numerous couples with addresses on Tacoma, Chadwick, Park, and West m streets. Multiple deaths listed with causes such as phthisis, tuberculosis, meningitis, and cancer. hospital and residence details noted. Also includes funeral notices, ads, and miscellaneous notices from local services and job solicitations.

Columbus Barracks Auction Notice at Columbus Ohio

Public auction under federal act to sell the Columbus Har. Law Cho property of about seven acres for Columbus city purposes. The sale may be for the whole or split into three parcels if bids meet or exceed the appraised value of $290,000. A $21,000 deposit is required for a whole sale. parcels require 20 percent deposits and payment within two days.

Columbus Chicago

Local Trade and Service Classifieds Include Rentals and Notices

A dense page of business directory items lists mechanical engineers and patent services, livery stables, a foundry repair shop, and multiple rental notices for furnished and unfurnished rooms. Also included are business exchanges, lost items, storage services, and public notices for hospital supply bids and repair work.

Financial Loans Advertised by Williams and Co

Financial notice from C N Williams & Co offering 6 percent loans on Indianapolis city property county seats and farm property nationwide. They state they use own funds with no delay and partial availability. Contact tw East Market Street for details.

Eee Frank Sawyer C. F. Sayles East Market Street Indianapolis Indiana C. N. Williams & Co Tw E. Market St

Real estate transfers filed in Marion County Indiana

Instruments filed for record show transfers from Dolly Flomerfelt and others to Louisa A. ter car for Lot 17 in Indianapolis Car $2,500 and numerous other lot transfers in Davis's Sugar Grove Belmont and Oak Hill areas. Total transfers listed amount to $35,401 with numerous property addresses and parcels detailed. Includes trades to Ralph M. Wise, James M. Ogden, and Mary Warren among others, plus a bulk list of frame cottages and repairs in various streets.

Recorder’s Marion County Indiana Dolly Flomerfelt Louisa A. Ter Indianapolis Hte Ag Carmack Sicdarty Willoughby Wailing Ralph M. Wise Davis Sugar Grove Abe Sy. Carter Lot Greenleaf Ker & Hanway Fletcher Oak Hill Albert E. Brooks Edward F. Smith Wien Robson & Voorhees John Wajen Clay T. Bothie Lot Wi Pleasant John W. Vail James M. Ogden Len White D. Engle Phil Sysige Bean H. Clark Pali, Onan Willis D. Brunahlock John C. Burton N. Pameesern Daniel G. Williams H. H. Phillips G. Schur- Mann Central Park John C.ees N. Indianapolis Jane & Armstrong Albert Eg Ogle Park Amanda L Olleman Belmont George L. Harrington Mary Warren Brookaide

Coroner to Probe Morgan Death Near Big Four Tracks

Coroner Tutewiler said he will investigate Clinton Morgan's death after he was found unconscious near Bean Creek by the Big Four tracks. He believes the man was struck by a train and discounts foul play claims.

Tutewiler Clinton Morgan Bean Creek Morgan

Segner Adjudged Insane After Police Court Case

Charles Segner, jailed for abusing and deserting his wife during her illness, was declared insane by a commission in Justice Stout's court. The divorced wife made the insanity charges and he will be taken to the Central Hospital for the insane today.

Charles Segner Justice Stout Central Hospital

Emperor buys fifty fourth residence at Pearl of Brandenburg

Berlin August 4 The Emperor adds his fifty fourth dwelling to the fifty three owned by purchasing the Damum Muehle estate nicknamed the Pearl of Brandenburg for five hundred thousand dollars. The buyer Von Mollank s estate will be rebuilt and turned into a hunting castle.

Berlin Damum-Muehle Brandenburg von Mollank

Roads In Good Condition and Pan-American Railway Plan Disclosed

General Manager Memmert of the Indiana Car Service Association reports prompt unloading and strong western road capacity with improved motive power, car capacity, and yard facilities since last year. The Pan-American Railway proposal, with $250 million capitalization, envisions a 10,000 mile line from Port Nelson to Buenos Ayres and branches to Rio Janeiro and Valparaiso, with offices in Guthrie and Shawnee.

Memmert Indiana Car Service Association St. Louis Chicago Hudson Bay British Columbia Buenos Ayres South America Guthrie O. T Pan-American Railway Company Port Nelson Winnipeg Manitoba North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Galveston Tex Republic of Mexico Central America Panama States of Columbia Ecuador Republic of Peru Atlantic Ocean Brazil Rio Janeiro Chile Valparaiso South Pacific Ocean Pan-American Railway W. H. Dodge Stephen A. Sheldon W. J. Pendleton Eldredge G. Phalps Shawnee

Rail developments and personnel shifts across midwest lines

Regional rail notes report staffing moves from Los Angeles to fill a vacancy left by W B Beams. Indianapolis sees a record load of cars in a week on the Springfield division. Additional locomotives moved to Springfield for ballast work. Extended freight service opens Aug 31 on a Pittsburg area extension. Plans for passenger service remain unsettled. Chicago Northwestern shifts away from small cars toward 40 000 to 100 000 pounds capacity cars. The Omaha line advances major Iowa railroad works including Ottumwa fill. Charters amended to allow a Missouri line to compete for Lake Erie traffic. Big Four transfers announced and marked by executive visits. A banker tour across northern Ohio is primed for fast trains with special Pullman equipment, headed by George Gould’s interest in speedy service.

Zanesville & Western Fultonham M. A. Zook Indianapolis Lines Jersey Central W. H. Talbot Pennsylvania W. R. Fagan Southern Pacific Atlanta New York Illinois Central Cairo Paducah St. Louis San Francisco Dock Board of New Orleans C. E. Fuller Chicago & Alton A. L. Humphrey James M. Lancis Voorhees Philadelphia & Reading Alleghany River Pittsburg Baltimore & Ohio Edward Junction Taylor Wabash J. R. Griffiths Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Western Bureau New York Central Los Angeles W. B. Beams Southern California Springfield Indianapolis Petoskey Mackinac W. A. Terrey Lake Erie Chicago & Northwestern Ottumwa Iowa Pittsburg, Cleveland & Toledo Company Liberty Township R. H. Simpson Greensburg Sunman's Hill R. P. Algeo Monon Wiltur Lee George Haylor Lackawana Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rock Island Osage Railroad Company Missouri, Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad Osage Nation Indian Territory Indian Meridian Guthrie O. T Missouri, Kansas & Texas System Pennsylvania ¥. M. C. A Institute For Pennsylvania Railroad New York City Philadelphia Blackman Eastern Big Four Ohio Bankers California Bankers’ Convention Pullman Cleveland George Gould Missouri Pacific Denver & Rio Grande

Kentucky Maneuvers Dispatch Requests Indiana Men

The Adjutant General received a War Department dispatch asking how many men Indiana can furnish for the West Point Kentucky maneuvers starting September 26. Full details on each command are required, and company commanders were ordered to submit complete details within two weeks.

Ward War Department Indiana West Point

Butler Graduate Will Teach Indians In Indian Territory

William H. Long of this city leaves today for Indian Territory to join Armstrong Academy near McAllister as assistant superintendent. The academy is the territory’s largest Indian institute with hundreds of students. Long, a Butler College graduate and Sigma Chi member, will oversee much of the work.

Ies William H. Long Indian Territory Armstrong Academy McAllister Long Butler College Sigma Chi

Central College Physicians and Surgeons Session Opens Sept 22

The twenty fifth annual session of the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons of this city begins September 22 with regular instructors in multiple medical branches and special lecturers including R B Witherill Lafayette M V B Newcomer Tipton W H Link Indian apolis J C Sexton Rushville C of Helen Peru Walker Schell Terre Haute O J Gronendyke New Castle George R Green Muncie and George H Grant Richmond. A poem by W D Nesbit from the Chicago Tribune accompanies the notice.

Central College of Physicians and Surgeons R. B. Witherill Lafayette M. V. B. Newcomer Tipton W. H. Link Indianapolis J. C. Sexton Rushville C. of Helen Peru Walker Schell Terre Haute O. J. Gronendyke New Castle George R. Green Muncie George H. Grant Richmond

Warden Assigns New Inmate Number at Penitentiary

The warden assigns new prisoner number 397 to a newcomer who jokes about being in the "00" row, expressing relief at securing a place inside.

Heat delays injunction on North West street pavement plan

In Terre Haute court a temporary injunction hearing was held to block the Board of Works from opening bids for a North West street flint rock macadam pavement amid a dispute over petitions and signatures. The judge took the case under advisement as to the validity of petition signatures. Separately, Enos E. Prichard sued Dr. J Rilus Eastman for 5061.71 over a surgical bill after a disputed operation and wage garnishment. A federal ruling ordered 6750 paid to Mark Paul Jr. from the Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railway Peoria fund for first mortgage coupons due March 1, 1902.

Board of Works North West Street McMaster Law Library John W. Barth Lucy Caylor Enos E. Prichard J. Rilus Eastman Indianapolis Prichard Tipton Dr. Eastman W. Shaw Chicago Cook County Shaw Baker Mark Paul, Jr Peoria Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railway Company Volney T. Mallett

New Suits Filed in Circuit and Superior Courts

Susie Bode sues Charles H. Bode for divorce in Circuit Court. Martha A. Pierce seeks divorce from James P. Pierce in Superior Court Room 3. Enos E. Pritchara sues J. Rilus Eastman for damages in Circuit Court. Thos B Morris sues Merit Dickerson et al to quiet title in Superior Court.

Susie Bode Charles H. Bode Circuit Court Martha A. Pierce James P. Pierce Superior Court Enos E. Pritchara J. Rilus Eastman Thos. B. Morris Merit Dickerson

Higher Courts Record Supreme Court Minutes and Appeals

A historical list of appellate court minutes and briefs across several circuits. Entries include American Rolling Mill Company versus Hullinger and multiple motions, notices, and briefs for certiorari and transcript amendments. Names, courts, and case references appear in dense docket format.

Supreme Court American Rolling Mill Company James H. Hullinger Delaware C. C. Appeters

Notes of Recent Opinions in 19th Century Law

Reprints several case notes on drainage district dues, master liability for servant negligence, penalties for attempts, antitrust actions, qualified privilege of witness statements, railroad liability for engineer acts, landlord duties amid heater failures, charivari injuries, condemnation powers for telegraph lines, sewer project eminent domain limits, and shared fault among railroad servant claims. Includes extensive note on drainage and sewer procedure authorities.

Mound City L Miller Burns Cal Tenn Pittsfield Cottonwear Mfg. Co Pittsfield Shoe Co N. H Gilmore Fuller Ft. Worth & R. G. R. Co Southwestern Teleg. and Teleph. Co Tex Waterbury Platt Bros. & Co Callahan St. Louis Merchants’ Bridge Terminal R. Co Rsons

Resolutions Adopted for Urban Improvements and Vacations

Grading of Rural street segments from Tenth to Sixteenth street. opening of the alley north of Raymond street between Shelby street and Barth avenue. vacation of part of the first alley west of Shelby street from Raymond street north. Completed improvements include asphalt roadways brick gutters and cement walks on Madison avenue to Ray street and Thirteenth street from Corneil avenue to Roosevelt avenue. Petition filed and referred to the engineer for private cement walk on the east side of Alabama street from Ft Wayne avenue to Pratt street. T. H. Spann.

Tenth Street Sixteenth Street Raymond Street Shelby Street Barth Avenue Madison Avenue Ray Street Thirteenth Street Corneil Avenue Roosevelt Avenue Alabama Street Ft. Wayne Avenue Pratt Street T. H. Spann

Governor Durbin Receives Visit From Judge John R Thomas

Judge John R Thomas of Indian Territory, a former city resident, visited Governor Durbin yesterday to obtain certificated copies of commissions issued to him by Governor Morton during the war. He served in Company C of the Tenet eeataee In- Volunteer Regiment. The original documents are sought for his records.

Durbin John R. Thomas Indian Territory Thomas Morton

National Bar Association Meets in Hot Springs Venturing Next Year

The National Bar Association, currently meeting at Hot Springs Virginia, may be invited to hold the year session at French Lick Springs. Rumor points to Indiana lawyers Robert B. Taylor of Ft Wayne and W A Ketchum of this city as presidential candidates. About ten to fifteen Indianapolis lawyers are expected to attend.

National Bar Association Hot Springs French Lick Springs Indiana Robert 8. Taylor Ft. Wayne W. A. Ketchum Indianapolis

Ohio Governor seeks capture of suspected larceny fugitive

A requisition filed in the secretary of state’s office requests the apprehension of H. T. Smith charged with grand larceny in Hamilton County Ohio. Smith fled prior to arrest and is believed to be in Indiana. The request vests delivery to the State’s agent. Smith allegedly stole property valued at four dollars from George.

Secretary of the State Ohio H. T. Smith Hamilton County Smith Indiana John A. T George

Indianapolis Shelbyville and Southeastern Traction Timetable

Passenger cars operate from Washington and Meridian streets with daily and Saturday hours. Round trips Indianapolis to Shelbyville listed with multiple departure times and intermediate stops. tickets available at Trader's Drugstore and E. E. Ensley Pharmacy. Weekend special schedule applies with adjusted times.

Franklin Meridian Richmond Greenfield Knightstown Intermedia Aiger Lem Pennsylvania Washington Streets Georgia Greenwood Dianapolis Shelbyville Care Indianapolis Washington and Mecidian Trader's Washington Pennsylvania Streets E. E. Ensley Pharmacy Stubbine Hotel Breek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vital Statistics William and Catharine Moore Tacoma Aveand Stella Brit Alberta Smith Janapelis Boy Tam and Ee Michefelder Eastmond Risse Pearcy Chadwick Street Frey Mattle Brady Martindale Aveand Gertie Park Avenue Mary McWhorter West m Street Minnie Exerhoff Applegate Sophia Schokel Linden Street Mary Ebner South Keystone Soha Lilly Witton Harding Street Christopher and Harriette Krohner Mietta Yubbard Calista House Bessie Broyles South West End Stelle Wilson East Court Street Hell Nancy Reatherford Brookhart Bisache Newbern Garrett Mariah Buchum Nettie J. Dinkin TE Hithhene Mary Muesing Wnamente Eva Taylor Georgie Dungy Ties Beattie Mary Sawyer Laura P. Couch W. Warm Harriett N. Warner Lake Newman Indiana Avenue Murphy Iowa Street E. Womack Carr Belmont Avenue Wisconsin Street Fremont Street Ors M. Kerr Hugh Kerr Kynwood Avenue A. Diener Crown Hill M.H. Farrell West Waslst Tutewiler & Bon Market St. Tel ADAMS Krieger N. Ill Massachusetts Old Main Frank A. Blanchard Delaware St Society Notice K. T T. Conde Beau Leutes RICE United States & Cents P Per Akin Empire Grand Vu Iianapolis Ind United States Maues Sharecter Unitedited States Sentinel Rr Re Willis & Conye Miadec Rae Nea Seeameeeel Board of Receiver Commissioners Shortridge High School Vonnegut Bohn Leesure Beard John E. Cleland Co . K Bell Ingalls Horace Wood Peerless Foundry E. Marquer College Neral Neons OWN & Eco Hall Building Kansas City Tedden Ee Ee Ae Union Transfer and Storage Company Ohio St Union Tracks Joseph Gardner Kentucky Igut Rollin “Hawkins Virginia Atabion Henry Taylor N. Senate Board of Trustees Central Indiana Hospital For Insane Statehouse Board of Truseen Ella M. Watte Parkway Houston Cothrell Terrace Avenue L. Cothrell Downey Ave Downey Avenue College Ave Cocnret E. L. Cothrell I. Cothrel Steen Cothrell Dearborn Street A. Lehrean Heseneirs Segner Panhandle S. B. Liggett Lez American Townsite Company Railway Corporation Shawnee and Okla Superior, Neb Hutchinson, Kan Dallas Galveston, Tex Canada City of Mexico Hudson Germany Butler Central College Night W. D. Nesbit The Chicago Tribune News of the Courts Sues Dr. J. Rilus Eastman Paul Marie Heath New England Henry W. Savage Richard Golden Empire Theater Sies Bowery Fairview Park Vitascope Motion Pictures McKinley Mount Pelee Baseball Milwaukee the Court Record Appellate Court Court of Honor Alice C. Baukert Shelly C. C August Schele Henry Wagner Allen C. C Standard Oil Company of Indiana Joseph Fordeck Porter C. C Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad Company George Harry Vandenburg Porter Jacob Boos Carl Tong Wabash Co. C. Appellee Bernhard Muller James M. Yowter Tippacanoe C. C. Appellee James M. Hatfield Lizzie C. Chenoweth Huntington C. C. Appellee Melissa Risser Jesse M. Pages Huntington C. C. Appellants the Southern Railway Company William P. Jones Crawford C. C. Appellee State Fair Mrs. Neanie Free Cooking School John L. Thompson Chas. Downing Congress Batteship United States District Court City News Notes St. Francis de Sales Church Brightwood Holton Place Senate Avenue First Alley T. E. Kane West Street North Street Fourteenth Street Julius Keller Warman Avenue Washington Street Victoria Street Henry Maag French Lick Oae Vulcan Household USA Indianapolis Gas Co And Cincinnati Vernon Louisville Ripon Canon Bloomington Springfeld Lyon Ham City Claypool Dayton Acceens Toledo Detroit Express Cincinnati Limited Detroit Decatue Springfield Express Tuscola Deestur St. Lotel Lou Michigan Det Jim Muncie Ayennsylvania Baltimore Madison St. Louis Limited St. Lou Terre Be Fink Indiana Union Traction CO Magnolia Kentucky Avenue Fer Anderson Elwood Gadamar Fegan Muncleum m Andereson Alexandria Marton Indianapolis & Eastern BR Ndianapolis Martinsville Apid F ANSI Mooresville Martinaville Franklin R. KR. CO Southeastern Traction CO
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