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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1901
Page
25
Indianapolis bowlers rally for the national bowling congress in Buffalo. Marion Bowling Club plans a team from top averages with others considering trips. Lew Cooper and peers lead the Marion entries while multiple clubs eye participation.
The Delectables hold third place with a 5 4 record and 067 percentage after high scores by Patton 212 and Fulley 211. Marion and North Side clubs feature strong play with frequent splits and steady bowlers like Carter, Henry George, and Wes Bacon. A 1064 Marion alley score featured Knox 225 and Talbert 186 among others, reflecting a lively bowling week.
The pet stock show opens Wednesday night at Tom Linson Hall and runs until Tuesday. Managers report entries far exceed expectations with an unusual display of chickens of all breeds and styles. Bel gian hares are noted among the exhibits.
The upcoming show will feature a major cat exhibit alongside a diverse dog lineup. Highlights include Little Flyer, a $5,000 Newark bull terrier, Sabatia his traveling companion valued at $1,000, and Lorna Doone an English bull valued at $6,000. Dogs are expected to make up 12 percent of entries as exhibitors from the East bring fine breeds. Poultry judging occurs Thursday and Friday, with Saturday designated as children's day.
Arthur McCluskey of the National Military Home at Marion visits the city and reports about 1900 inmates. About 200 vote Democratic, with twenty five Spanish American War veterans among them. Inmates are monthly medically examined and may leave when fit. Governor Chapman is respected for discipline and kindness, keeping veterans content.
The local Elks lodge holds its annual memorial exercises at 2 30 this afternoon at English's Opera House. Grand Exalted Ruler Pickett of Iowa will deliver the memorial address. J T Fanning chairs the memorial committee and a strong program of music is planned including the Philharmonic string quartet and soprano Miss Lulu Fisher with additional solos and vocal duets.
Representatives of the Indiana Oil Tank Line met last night at the Hotel English with R G Metlure presiding. Attendees included W E Downs Frank M Stafford J M Stever Smith Hadley F P Smith Emory Dennis S C Appleby J H Reese A G Blank E Zemer Lucien Sadler G Z Calvert BR G McClure. The session covered oil business issues and fair customer treatment.
W H Watkins and Charles Ruschaupt returned from Chicago where baseball magnates formed the new American Association. Teams include Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Milwaukee in the east and Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis St Paul in the west under a ten year agreement. Indianapolis will sign William Fox to captain a strong 1900 season squad, with a five month schedule of 140 games starting about April 23.
Football players join basketball work as the season nears. Shortridge and M. T. H. 8. Club squads train in the Y M C A gym with coach changes and new candidates. Captain Kaylor, John Kittle, and several football men vie for spots as the season opens December 1 with a doubleheader at the Y M C A.
Sightseers note Queen Alexandra's coronation preparations as the consort's crown sits among the regalia separate from the king's gold state crown. The article recounts the consort crown's gems and cap, and mentions planned alterations for the procession and ceremony.
For catarrh throat and lung ailments consult free Dr Jordon on Indian Street Indianapolis Ind Keep the notice for reference as a local health assistance tip from a newspaper ad.
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