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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1901

Page

4

Personal and society notes from a city page

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horuff journeyed to Buffalo while Miss Ella B Hereth departs for Chicago to visit relatives. Many locals return from travels to Atlantic City Wisconsin Illinois Ontario and Canada with plans for weddings and reunions as club events and society meetings unfold.

Alfred Horuff Buffalo Ella B. Hereth Chicago E. Rauch Wisconsin Della Grauman Atlantic City East Mix Alice Graydon Mre Ll. BE. Overholser New York Josephine Reaume Lucie Lagrange M. F. Goodridge Wynn Won Lake Wawasee T. J. Villers Merriam Aebury Park Chapman's Lake Warsaw George N. Catterson Wil Wawasee English Catterson Penpy North Meridian James Neilson Hamilton Matilda Hele Portland Alice Wheeler Pierce Anna J. Somers Elmer F. Weir Ace Robert Matheson Cornell Avenue Y. W Elizabeth McKenzie Pittsburg Y. W Flora Shank Seattle Wash F. F. Crea A. B. Mitchell A. B. Philpott J. J. Brown Alice Snyder R. W. Furnas Josephine Pea A Salloway Rs. J. H. Ferguson K. G. Gaylord W. D. Pratt Mee Bert Essex

Body of Albert Patterson Buried After Canal Death

The body of Albert Patterson, found in a canal near Blackford Street Thursday evening, was buried yesterday in a Mount Jackson lot provided by a distant relative. Patterson’s mother lives in Manhattan Kansas, where a sister wrote to the superintendent about a note Patterson left indicating his intention to drown himself. The family lacked funds to transport the body for burial elsewhere.

Albert Patterson Blackford Street Mount Jackson Tterson Manhattan Kan Price Patterson

Police Officer Pope Injured in Streetcar Accident

Patrolman Henry T. Pope, loanee at 2 North West Street, was seriously injured while returning from the evening voll call. The streetcar on the left track struck center poles as Pope talked to the motorman, causing a fall that left him off duty for some time.

Henry T. Pope North West Street Pope Christian

Injured Senators Return Home After Carriage Accident

Senator Patrbanke sustains injuries from a carriage accident and Senator Fairbanks, who returned to Indianapolis on Thursday, is confined to his home in Minneapolis with bandaged left leg, arm, and belt.

Senator Fairbanks Indianapolls Minneapolis

Rehearsal at Grand Opera House Heralds New Vaudeville Sketch

Edward Richards and wife practice a new vaudeville sketch titled A Double Mistake at the Grand Opera House. The couple, known locally, with coach Mrs. Prank, plan to join Orpheum circuit after limited local performances.

Edward Richards Grand Opera House

Electric line war stalls Noblesville franchise fight

Central Traction Company of Indiana won a temporary injunction blocking Noblesville from revoking its fifty year franchise. The city had planned to revoke due to alleged lack of progress, while an ext time allowance required a substantial showing by Sept. 1. The suit pauses actions until higher courts decide. Work will resume outside the city next week. Also report notes Decatur County Independent Telephone Company expanding with $60,000 capital, 150 miles of poles, and growing subscriber base reaching 1250 with connections to Indianapolis and other towns.

Indianapolis Journal Noblesville Ind Central Traction Company of Indiana Indianapolis

Copper wire stolen from two telephone lines near Wabash

A mile of heavy copper wire from the Home Company and the New Company toll line between Wabash and Marion was stripped from poles after nightfall. 405 pounds of copper vanished with no thieves found. Manager Freising relays a transmitter upgrade after Sept 1 limiting new installs to long distance transmitters with higher rates, affecting new subscribers. The Home independent Company charges 1.50 to 2 a month for service.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Ind Home Company New Company Indianapolis Marion Valentine Freising Central Union Telephone Company Chicago Blake Freising

Novel entertainments at Broad Ripple and Fairview parks

Contortionists and jugglers Paul and Julia Brachard will perform at Broad Ripple tomorrow afternoon and evening with Montana Brothers Orchestra. they repeat Monday and lead Labor Day at the park. Fairview features the usual band concert tomorrow and later hosts a night in Peking next Wednesday with the Indianapolis Military Band and May Kee performing Chinese mandolin, banjo, and violin pieces.

Broad Ripple Fairview Paul Julia Brachard Montana Brothers’ Orchestra Brachards Park Fairview Park Street Railway Company Peking Indianapolis May Kee

Glass factories to resume in Hartford City driving growth

Hartford City reports a surge as five large window glass plants plan to restart by late fall and early winter. The Blackford Glass Company resumes Sept 15, Johnston Glass October 11, Clelland Glass November 1, and American Window Glass No 3 and No 4 plants begin, boosting employment for more than 1,600 workers alongside a new National Oiling Mill. The city attracts oil operators and new residents as business blocks and homes rise amid abundant gas and a growing industry hub.

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Indianapolis Blackford Glass Company Johnston Glass Company Clelland Glass Company American Window Glass Company Ita No. 3 National Oiling Mill Company

Plant Closure At Ellwood Glass Works For Repairs

Superintendent Clark of the Pittsburg Plate Glass plant at Ellwood Ind posted a notice that the factory will be closed for repairs. Seven hundred workers will be idle for several weeks as all large factories in town suspend operations.

Indianapolis Journal Ellwood Ind Clark Pittsburg Plate Glass Company

Chicago under too many flags causing arrests

John M. Cooke and Thomas Culliton, owner and manager of a theater company, were arrested in Chicago on warrants from U.S. Commissioner Foote for violating copyright law over the play Under Two Flags. Charles H. Setgel, president of the Dramatic Publishing Evaluation, alleges Charles Prohman in New York holds all rights to the production.

Chicago John M. Cooke Thomas Culliton Academy Theater United States Foote Charles H. Setgel Dramatic Publishing Avevulation Chares Prohman New York

Rev Exward Schell Accepts Call To First Methodist Church

FRANKFORT Ind Aug 3 The Rev Exward Schell of Chicago has notified the official board of the First Methodist Church that he will accept the call extended to him Schell formerly served as national secretary of the Eyworth League An inquiry into his dealings with the Adthere of certain Lama books occurred after the league convention in Indianapolis three years ago He emerged clear but faced factional opposition within the league

Indianapolis Frankfort Ind Exward Schell Chicago First Methodist Church City Mr. Schell Eyworth League Urute Schell League

Dr William Barnesmore Pape Dies at 51 After Medical Practice

Obituary notes that Dr William Barnesmore Pape died today aged 51. He first appeared publicly at age thirteen with Mme Anna Bishop in New York, later toured England twice, performing before the royal family on June 6. He then devoted himself to medical practice in later life.

Mobile William Barnesmore Pape Mme Anna Bishop New York Havant Canada England Hle

Union to Extend Alexandria Parade for Labor Day

Elwood Indiana hosts the Gas Flet Labor Day Celebration Union annual meeting with plans to extend the Alexandria parade. Officers announce extended celebrations and a larger turnout expected.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Gas Pelt

Alexandria Parade Reform Likely To Expand Participant Ranks

Alexandria announced next Monday an order allowing nonunion workers to join the parade if they wear no badges and bear no banners for nonunion factories. The policy shift aims to include workers sympathetic to unions, broadening participation beyond members of labor organizations.

Alexandria

One Railroad Stirs It by Offering Jobs as Locomotive Firemen

ELKAMART Ind Aug The Lake Shore Michigan Southern motive department announces that hereafter when new firemen are needed applications from men who have been working as section hands will be given preference, other things being equal. One reason for this law is that a section hand is supposed to have demonstrated his power of physical endurance. Another reason is that the plan is to make it an incentive for young able bodied men to work on the section, the company having found it difficult during prosperous times to keep up its corps of section men.

Indianapolis Journal Elkamart Ind Lake Shore & Michigan Southern

Calamity fears as train whistle roars through Portland

An engineer lost control of a freight train whistle in Portland Indiana as a valve stuck. The continuous blast rang through the town for thirty minutes causing widespread alarm and crowds gathered near the firehouse awaiting an end to the disturbance.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Lake Erie & Western

I See the Storm Coming Frankfort Murder Trial

Adam Camp died after a dramatic remark to his captor George Marthied during a tense night in Frankfort. The morning inquest noted Camp improving briefly before death. Matthews faces murder trial after allegedly killing Camp for an alleged affair with Mrs Matthews.

Indianapolis Journal Frankfort Adam Camp George Marthied Pital Matthews Rial Camp

Lightning sets fire to Curver oil wells in Alexandria

During an afternoon electric storm at 2 o clock in Alexandria Indiana the lightning struck an old Curver oil well causing a derrick and a tank to burn. Firemen aided by rain kept the blaze under control. This marks a second strike among the wells after the great four year old conflagration that once threatened the city.

Indianapolis Journal Alexandria Ind

Heavy Storm Burns Barn Near Dublin

Rain and hail fell in Dublin this afternoon as lightning struck Robert Bushman’s barn a mile south. The barn was destroyed along with thirty tons of new hay and other farm equipment damaged. Damage estimates are not yet available.

Indianapolis Journal Dublin Ind Robert Bushman

Runaway Horse Injures Miss Bond in Dublin

Miss Claude Bond of Greensfork was hurt when a frightened horse bolted after she raised an umbrella while driving near Dublin. An Odd Fellows picnic is planned in Bond's grove near Germantown tomorrow. Christopher Spidel harvested 221 bushels of Russian red wheat from six acres, a yield of 36.91 bushels per acre.

Indianapolis Journal Dublin Ind Claude Bond Greensfork

Soldier who helped capture Aguinaldo returns home

Elwood Indiana resident John J. Tesh of Battery N Sixth U S Artillery, who served in the Philippines for three and a half years, reports the division that captured Aguinaldo, says fighting has ceased for a year and a half, and forecasts the U S government will maintain troops in the islands for months more.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind John J. Tesh Sixth United States Artillery Philippines Aguinaldo United States Islands

Watson and Pontious bound over for assault in Indiana

In Wabash Indiana Justice Davis bound James Watson and Roy Pontious over to the grand jury in $1,000 each for assault with intent to kill Frank Ireland trustee of Pleasant township. Ireland testified he visited Mrs Watson, denied impropriety, while witnesses spoke of scandal surrounding Ireland and Mrs Watson.

Indianapolis Wabash Ind Davis James Watson Roy Pontious Frank Ireland Pleasant Township Watson Eth Ireland Fulton County

Farmers using guns to hunt stray dogs in Dublin area

Farmers north of Dublin Indiana are shooting stray dogs to protect flocks. Eighteen dogs were killed, eight sheep crippled, and sheep losses include Aaron Scheidler's flock. Another farmer reports twenty sheep killed or crippled.

Indianapolis Journal Dublin Ind Aaron Scheidler

Fitzpatrick Says Wife’s Jail Proximity Overwhelms Him

In Bloomington Indiana on August 30 Sherman Fitzpatrick attacked a jail window pane after his wife was placed in an adjacent cell. He swallowed glass and appeared near death while his wife faced charges related to maintaining a house of ill repute.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Sherman Fitzpatrick

Stewart of Pennsylvania Receives Pennsylvania Dept Letter

In Elkhart Indiana on August J 8 Dodge a past commander of the G A R today received a letter from the Pennsylvania Department confirming that Thomas represents a linked matter. The brief dispatch notes a formal communication from the Pennsylvania authorities to the Indiana veteran.

Indianapolis Elkhart Ind J. 8. Dodge Pennsylvania Department Thomas

J Stewart to Seek Command at National Encampment

J Stewart who was injured in a recent runaway expects a full recovery and will attend the National Encampment at Cleveland as a candidate for commander in chief. He served as adjutant general in chief two terms without pay while G A R men in this state section oppose Gen. Dan Sickels due to his attacks on the pension commissioner.

J. Stewart Cleveland Dan” Sickels

Bandits Break In Rush Home Demanding Hidden Cash

A dozen men smashed a window at Jacob Stump's Lapaz area home in Marshall county and forced the couple into bed with lanterns and revolvers. They searched for 32,000 dollars, found little, and fled with a small sum. Also, Mrs Frances B Frye of Chicago, held on an attempted murder charge against saloon keeper Thomas Fry, appears likely to be freed as he declines to prosecute.

Indianapolis Journal Valparaiso Ind Jacob Stump Lapaz Marshall County Stump Lee Laporte Frances B. Frye Chicago Thomas J. Fry

Two Zunhammer sisters drown while fishing in Ohio river

Evansville Indiana reports Anna thirteen and Lena eleven drowned at noon after the elder slipped off a steen bank and the younger jumped in to save her. They tangled in a fishing line and died in each other's arms as a seven year old brother failed to rescue them.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Anna Lena Zunhammer Ohio River

Coffman Sues Boyd Over Sawmill Partnership

Andrew J Coffman a Richmond businessman sues William B Boyd of Greens Fork for an accounting and dissolution of their partnership in a Greens Fork sawmill and elevator. Coffman alleges Boyd never provided yearly accounts for nine years and has diverted profits for his own use. The suit claims the business totals many thousands of dollars and asserts Coffman has an interest in it.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Andrew J. Coffman William B. Boyd Greensfork Boyd Coffman

Youth hospitalized after assault in Michigan City

Paul Martin, sixteen, lies unconscious at his mother’s home in Michigan City after an attack last night. He was set upon by hoodlums who beat and kicked him until senseless. The assailants’ identities are unknown as police investigate the incident.

Indianapoelis Journal Laporte Ind Paul Martin Michigan City

Boy Attacked by Bull Near Laporte Feared Dead

Eleven year old Willie Wellmitz son of Joseph Wellmitz living northwest of Laporte was gored by a bull while crossing a field. The injury is feared fatal as doctors treat him. Local authorities reported the incident occurred last evening.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind Willie Wellmitz Joseph Wellmitz

Pioneer Hiram Sulser Dies at 85 in Richmond

Richmond Indiana reports the death of Hiram Sulser aged eighty five at his home of heart failure. Born December 1 1816 in what is now Union county he married Jane Johnston April 8 1841. Also noted deaths include William Miller 87 of senility at his Boston area home, and Rev Francis Lynn longtime Wabash minister. Nearby obituaries list Susan Lee widow of Samuel Leeper Sr and mother of Samuel Leeper Jr, Mrs Mary A McBride and Dr Hiram Malott among others.

Richmond Ind Hiram Bulser Martha C. Whitehead Union County James Lydia Sulser Indiana Ohio Jane Johnston Clark County William Miller Boston John Christena Miller Virginia Wabash Francis Lynn Ilinois South Bend Susan Lee Samuel Leeper Samuel Leeper, Jr David Rohrer Leeper Leeper Sullivan Mary A. McBride William McBride Warsaw Joseph McConnell Alexander Cripe Bedford Hiram Malott

Soldiers Reunion Draws Large Crowd in Lincoln City

In Rockport soldiers gathered for a reunion with F B Posey of Evansville addressing in Nancy Hanks Lincoln Park. Col J Wright and Dr McMahan spoke in the afternoon as Spencer County Teachers Institute planned for Rockport. Morion set for Sept 19 20 with about 20 veterans expected. Roy Frazier sued Pennsylvania Railroad after acquittal for side tracked car theft. Bedford Merchants Carnival profits rise with Seymour and Terre Haute delegations.

Rockport Lincoln City F. B. Posey Evansville Nancy Hanks Lincoln Park Col. J. Wright Dr. McMahan Spencer County Teachers’ Institute Warbash B. Porter Lincolnville Morton Ititles

Breckinridge Brothers in Kentucky Academic Row

Breckinridge ex-congressman W C P to take professorship in Central University law department at Panville with September start. Separate Lexington dispatch denies W P Breckinridge accepting Danville Center University law post and notes offering dean role to ex Congressman Clifton R Breckinridge of Arkansas.

Danville, Ky W. C. P. Breckinridge Congress Law Trearment Central University Panville Kyle Lexington, Ky W. P. Breckinridge Center University Danville Clifton R. Breckinridge Arkansas

Exposition store proprietor dies by own hand in Louisville

James Hutchinson, owner of the Exposition dry goods store on Fourth avenue, Louisville, shot himself at his home at 12 Brook Street. Long troubled by stomach ailments and despondent over his health, he ended his life this afternoon.

Louisville James Hutchinson Fourth Avenue Brook Street

WARNING TO SAMPSON IN FAMOUS NAVAL CONTROVERSY

A Washington Post overview argues Admiral Sampson acted as strategist rather than fighter in Cuban waters. It traces warnings from Admiral Schley, decisions to blockade Havana, and the July 2 3 actions at Santiago. The piece cites Garcia and Miles dispatches, signaling links, and questions Sampson may address on the witness stand.

Washington Post Schley Sampson Santiago New York General Shafter Libony Cuban Admiral Sampson Admiral Schley Cervera Clentuegoe Havana Washington Key West Colon Schrey Evans Clark Taylor Wainwright Captain Evans Century Magazine Hill Garcia Ervera Shafter Miles Hernandez Hernandes Navy Army Hernandes Wis Cerveta Sam Abso

Alfred Perdue Locked Up After Strange Behavior

Alfred Perdue, known for seeking the Indiana governorship, was jailed at police headquarters last night after officers observed increasingly odd conduct. Patrolman Bates ordered confinement, and Perdue later claimed he did not know why he had been detained.

Alfred Perdue Indiana Bates Perdue

City News Items From Local Churches and Courts

Rev J D Stanley returns from Wequetonsing Mich Rev R B Osgood resumes services at Mayflower Church tomorrow morning Rev A W Baker of Hyde Park will preach at Meridian Street Church tomorrow morning at 1046 oclock Day Nursery Association outing Monday 2 30 Mrs Frank W Wood 1997 North Delaware street Angell Goshen baker filed banking petition Habilities 1514 assets 4250 15 Governor Durbin approves return of Walter Lon J Whiten Brevil wanted for forgery Plymouth Church asset teardown before new federal building Special service for ballot Gavin L Payne seen as school commissioner candidate Seeport Security Trust Co Payne ex newspaperman Rummage sale Saturdays 9 10 Salvation Army wagon offers Public urged to contribute Grand Army letters from Gen Lewis Wagner Thomas Stewart to attend National Encampment Trustees Central Hospital supplies Potatoes 7 cents a bushel cost MM cents 500 bushel Food and hospital supplies between 20 and 2000 monthly Arsenal invoice total over 39000 items invoiced many old pieces may be burned

J. D. Stanley Wequetonsing Mich Osgood Mayflower Church A. W. Baker Hyde Park Church Meridian-street Church Day Nursery Association Frank W. Wood North Delaware Street Ralph Wallace Angell Goshen Io Bankiug United States Durbin Iinsh Obie Walter la Lon J. Witeen Brevil Plymouth Federal Gavin L. Payne Payne Seecurity Trust Company South Capitol Avenue Gate Wage Department The Salvation Apg Pubbic Grand Army Lewis Wagener Philadelphia Thomas J. Stewart Cleveland Central Hospital the Insane United States Arsenal Cornel Aucble Major Shaler

Junk dealer Philip Walpe arrested for burglary and larceny

Philip Walpe a junk dealer of 6 May Street was arrested last night by Detectives Yves Wallace and Kray on burglary and petit larceny charges. He allegedly entered Harris 1 Wits Junkhouse on South Capitol Avenue and took a small quantity of junk.

Philip Walpe May Street Yves Wallace Kray Wits Harris 1 South Capitol Avenue

The Modern Funeral Its Management book note

One of the latest books in trade papers is The Modern Funeral Its Management. In cloth the price is a dollar, but an Edition de Luxe in feather is available. The humor is veiled yet the tone remains cheerful, appealing to undertakers for whom it is written.

Nebraska State Journal

Time to Come Home from Europe to Quiet Chicago Cranks

President Harper returns from France to suppress cranks at the Chicago University Summer School. The note in Time to Come Home comments on hopes for his leadership in restoring order and return to normalcy.

New York Mall Express Harper France Chicago University

Atchison Globe Teases Guest Conversation Trick

The article hints at a social tactic where hosts steer talk back to a guest’s preferred topic when someone new joins, suggesting precautions to keep dialogue balanced and inclusive during gatherings. It notes a cultural expectation of hospitality and poised conversations.

Absent This Year Kansas City Journal Note

An old Kansas City Journal item notes absence this year with a seasonal line about frost and pumpkins suggesting someone or something missing as winter nears. The brief evokes a quiet, reflective tone typical of year end society notes in period newspapers.

Smoke Gen Worth High grade Se cigar. Co. W. KRIEL distributes.

Smoke Gen and Worth High grade Se cigar lines are distributed by W. KRIEL. The notice highlights distribution details for the brand and supplier.

Se Cigar. Co. W. Kriel

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