Prizes Spur City Lawn Beautifying Group
A plan for an Indianapolis Gardening and Civic Improvement Society seeks to beautify lawns and parks. The Commercial Club will call a meeting next week to organize a city wide effort with prizes, subscriptions, and ward representation to boost lawn care and civic appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
W. W. Woollen
Gloover
Society
Indianapolis Gardening and Civic Improvement Society
Indianapolis
Shortridge Celebrates Football Victory Spirit
Shortridge High School celebrated a decisive win over Training School with three division meetings led by Mr. Benton and various speakers. The event featured speeches by educators, speeches from team members, and a report on athletic finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortridge
Why
South Side High
Benton
Emmerich
Hobert
Bert Hobbs
Mckintosh
Sweeney
Hiram W. Kellogg
Fletcher Hodges
Afernoon
Kahlo
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Christian
Charles Moores
Frank Spenser
Brewer
John Trent
Se. Athletic Association
Automobile Agency Involved In Suit Against Varney
The German American Bank of Rochester sues Gordon E Varney in Federal Court over a note claiming nonpayment. Varney's answer says the note was paid before suit and the Kensington machine contract, granting exclusive Indiana district agency, failed as the machine was defective and returned before the due date, with the contract rescinded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Rochester
N. Y
Gordon E. Varney
Kensington Automobile Manufacturing Company
Kensington
Indiana
Indiana Hotel Company Places $200000 Mortgage
The Indiana Hotel Company, leasee of the Claypool Hotel, filed a $200000 mortgage bearing interest semi annually. Ten thousand dollars is payable each year starting December 1904, with the balance due in 1918. Bonds secured by mortgage on the hotel, leasehold, furnishings, and equipment. Directors have drawn nearly all mortgage payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Hotel Company
Claypool
Ohio River Jurisdiction Question in Supreme Court
Briefs filed in Wedding v Meyler ask whether Indiana has concurrent authority on the Ohio River beyond Kentucky’s sovereign reach to the low water mark. The case centers on service on a Kentucky citizen aboard a steamboat at Evansville and potential cross state prosecution, with Indiana and Kentucky urged to jointly regulate river commerce and crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Wedding
Romanza
Jerome Meyler
Supreme Court of the United States
Indiana
Ohio River
Kentucky
Wedding
Meyler
Vanderburg
Evansville
Court of Appeals of
Miller
Merrill Moores
Cassius C. Hadley
Indiana River
Louisville
Owensboro
Henderson
Commonwealth
Liquor Dealer Max Moreau Sentenced Thirty Days
Max Moreau a Hammond Indiana liquor dealer was jailed for thirty days after failing to pay a ten dollar fine plus costs assessed last May by a Federal Court for liquor law violations. Despite three extensions to raise funds the money was not paid and a deputy marshal arrested him yesterday. If the thirty days pass without payment an appraisal of his property will be made to cover the fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Moreau
Hammond
Ind
Moreau
India
Anderson
Wonderful color supplement features in Andes and Swiss scenes
The Journal's color supplement next Sunday will showcase five remarkable Andes views under the caption Switzerland's South American Rival. Aconcagua and the Black Lake headline the pages with captions like The Gateway Between Chile and Argentina and The Lake of the Incas. Also featured are four colors in fashion and articles on Old Field Schools, a Busy Bee drawing, and children’s puzzles plus notes on Speaker Cannon and New York sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Switzerland
Hest
New World
Black Lake
Aconcauga
South America
Chile
Argentina
The
Nides
Aratina
Noah
Amazon
Cannon
Senate of the
United States
Chicago
New York
New Yo
Wal Wall
Attorneys In The Forum It Will Probably Be Given To Judge Carter
The Stanley Osgood case dominates proceedings before Judge Carter with Addison C Harris concluding his argument and Judge Lawson Harvey and Judge Ayres presenting counterpoints. The debate centers on residence versus domicile, emancipation, and the Marion Circuit Court's jurisdiction in adoption. The sequence shows continuations this morning with Winter and Wilson to follow, shaping the case's path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley-Osgood
Carter
Addison C. Harris
Harris
Lawson M. Harvey
Marion Circuit Court
Harvey
Ayres
Judge Ayres
Mr. Fisk
Hamilton County
Mrs. Stanley
Winter
Mr. Winter
John R. Wilson
Automobile crash deaths prompt two separate damage suits
Frances M. Howard filed a $10,000 suit as administratrix of Dr. Charles L. Howard against Union Traction Company of Indiana after a collision at Sutherland and College avenues killed the doctor. R Ryse survived severe injuries. Attorneys Henry N. Spaan and W. J. Beckett represent the Howard estate. A second suit for $25,000 was filed by William E. Harding in Superior Court against Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company alleging that a car acceleration at the New York Street West Street curve caused a brain concussion after he was thrown from a car on January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances M. Howard
Charles L. Howard
Union Traction Company of
Indiana
Dr. Howard
R. Ryse
Sutherland and
College Avenues
Mr. Ryse
Henry N. Spaan
W. J. Beckett
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
William E. Harding
Harding
New York
West Streets
Foreclosures and Damages Across Superior Court Dockets
In Room 1 Judge McMaster hears foreclosures and damages actions including Kessler and Thompson suits totaling 1198.30 plus costs against Kessler, Kessler and Perry Turner. Also notable are damages against Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co. and others. Room 2 Judge Leathers handles Bussick v City of Indianapolis damages with juried instruction. Hammons v Buchanan issues a judgment of 4.50 with costs. Davis v Indianapolis Traction damages 400 plus costs. Room 3 Judge Carter presides quiet title suit Osgood Stanley v Lescad al. circuit cases include Allen, Catterson v Hall et al. dismissal with costs. Criminal court Judge Fremont Alford hears Ben Wilson selling liquor to minors. appeal from City Court. postponed. New suits filed include Howard division Traction Co. of Indiana et al. City Bond Co. v Teter et al. Pollard v Hulsmire. Shoemaker et al petition for partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
John L. McMaster
William Gobel
George Kessler
Kessler & Kessler
Thompson & Thompson
Perry Turner
James M. Leathers
Rose Bussick
City of
Indianapolis
John E. Hammons
George Buchanan
Circuit Court
Henry Clay Allen
Harvey Catterson
George Hall
Vors
Fremont Alford
Ben Wilson
Francis M. Howard
Adivis Ion Traction Co
Indiana
Superior
the City Bond Co
Hiram Teter
Seo
Thomas Pollard
Ane Hulsmire
William Erding
John c. Shoemaker
Supreme Court Minutes and Appellate Docket Fragments
Fragmentary court item list from Supreme Court and Appellate Court minutes. Entries mention Wells county cases, Indianapolis actions, and assorted brief submissions with dates around December 13. Named parties include Mordhurst, Kahuber, Krewson, Studabaker, and Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi ‘W. Mordhurst
Fort Wayne & South Jon Company
Allen C. C
John Adam Kahuber
John Krewson
Wells C. C. Spportant
Delia M. Studabaker Va
Commissioners of
Wells County
Ellis C. C. Appellant
Appellate Court
Identified in Court William Akes Charge Against Two Suspects
William Dungan and Mont McCannon, arrested about two weeks ago for robbing switchman William Ake near Eagle Creek, faced arraignment in Police Court. Ake identified them. they reportedly halted a Vandalia mail train by forcing a brakeman to stop. Suspects offered conflicting alibi stories. defense lawyers plan to prove an alibi at Thursday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Dungan
Mont McCannon
William Ake
Eagle Creek
Ake
Ben Davis
Abe
Indianapolis
Stoddard
Gerber
Trimpe
Bankrupt Petition Filed Against Charles E Rush in Federal Court
Creditors Chapman and Maxwell John Rausch and John N Rausch filed a petition in federal court to have Charles E Rush of North Madison declared bankrupt. Rush owes Chapman and Maxwell 98.54 dollars and John N Rausch 50 dollars while John Rausch shows a zero balance. All creditors total about 1 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Rush
Chapman & Maxwell
John Rausch
John N. Rausch
Jefferson County
Rush
North
Madison
Indiana State Teachers Association Meet in Indianapolis
The fiftieth annual session of the Indiana State Teachers Association will be held in Indianapolis at the Claypool Hotel from December 29 to 31. Milo H. Stuart of Manual Training High School directed the program with officers led by President Charles A. Van Matre and Secretary-Treasurer Ander ver Woods. The program features sections on general education, elocution, high school studies, mathematics, English, classics, and county superintendents, with numerous lectures, discussions, concerts, and meals planned for teachers from across the state. The agenda includes addresses by W. E. Vincent, Fassett A. Cotton, and Elmer B. Bryan, among others, and a grand concert by Richmond High School and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vawter
The
Athletic Association
George Posey
Shakspeare
Macbeth
Delta Deltas
Ruth Matson
Brenneke
Academy
State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Claypool
Milo H. Stuart
Charles A. van Matre
Muncie
J. B. Pear
George P. Weedman
North Vernon
Lee Ault
Core City
O. M. Pittenger
Anderson
W. O. Hiatt
Rensselaer
Homer Dilworth
Angola
Charles N. Peak
Franklin
General Association
Claypool Hotel
Manual Training High School Orchestra
Joshua Stansfield
D. D
Meridian-street M. E
C. A. Prosser
New Albany
Charles A. van Eeaware
Delaware County
Music—Manual Training
School For the
Frank O. Ballard
W. A. Millis
Crawfordsville
Ind
Frank W. Cooley
Evansville
D. A. Lambright
Kendallville
O. P. Kinsey
Valparaiso College
W. T. Stott
Franklin College
J. W. Carr
L. M. Sniff
Tri-State Normal College
Masonic Hall
Music Scion
Howard Sandison
Indiana State Normal
J. Kinnaman
Central Normal
William L.bryan
Orsham
Andatany
Statehouse
Boucher
Marion Normal School
I. Connor
Muncie High School
Palmer University
Emma Mont McRae
Purdue University
E. P. Trueblood
Richmond
Laura Quick
Anastasia O'Donnell
Theigh School
Giles
Marion
Hob. Giles
Robert Hall
J.C. Boldt
Lee L. Driver
Winchester
Richmond High School Ladies Chorus
Will Earhart
George E. Vincent
University of Chicago
Richmond High School Orchestra
A. B. Philpott
Passor Central Christian Church
Shae High School Ladies’ Orus
Indiana University
Assembly Hall
A. Hathaway
Rose Polytechnic
Robert J. Aley
Kate Wentz
Frank A. Stevens
Terre Haute
Helen Rose Lang
W. L. McMillen
Fort Wayne
H. W. Johnston
Bloomington
Lillian Gay Berry
UN Institute
Supreme Court Room
Academy OF Science
Ww. L Blatchley
C. L. Mees
John S. Wright
Donaldson Ine
George
W. A. McBeth
Terre Ute
Rensselae
E. E. Robey
Kokomo
W. E. Carroon
Crawporeeue
Laura Benedict
Secret
B. Claypool Hotel
Eliza A. Blaker
Indiana Kindergarten and Primary Normal Training School
Washington Street
Capitol Avenue
Miles
Lodoiska
Hestra
John Jackson
Bernard Richmond High School
Henry Smart
Conners
E. M. Lippitt
Laura Bryant
Brazil
William Miles
Effie C. Hesain
J. Stabler
Noblesville
J. M. Black
L. Fidlar
Anderson Pavile
Earhart
Anne Berthold
Mystery of Trunk Cleared Identifies Owner
The owner of a mysterious trunk found behind 2% South West Street was located near Broad Ripple on the street car line. The trunk bore the name Vasilie Foder, who said he and a companion carried it to a Washington Street barrel house and left it outside while they went in for a drink. Upon returning, the trunk had vanished and he later learned of its discovery. Detective Asch located him despite a brother in Muncie not knowing his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South West Street
Broad Ripple
Vasilie Foder
Muncie
Asch
Foder
Washington Street
Broad
Hat missing spurs call to invention of fair solution
An odd lament on the distress of losing a hat in a public place, contrasting the ache with the hope that a forthcoming fair invention may prevent such errors and bring relief to unfortunate individuals.
Martin Knickerbocker Seeks Custody in Grandson Case
In Juvenile Court Judge Stubbs hears Martin Knickerbocker of Michigan urge custody of his grandson Ray Knickerbocker to prove the boy’s innocence in a $600 theft during a visit to his son. Two prior robberies of $9 and $40 occurred on separate visits, with money and a trunk key found in the boy’s relative’s pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther
Knickerbocker
Knickerbockers
Big Four
Martin Knickerbocker
Stubbs
Martin
Ray
Ray Knickerbocker
Michigan
Hat securing device promises theft protection
A compact contrivance clamps onto a coat hook to hold a hat securely. A key is inserted into a keeper, turned a half turn, and locks the device, guarding the hat until the owner returns to unlock it. It emphasizes not losing the key for continued safety.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shortridge News Notes
Ohio River Jurisdiction
Martha McCulloch Williams
Tennessee
C. L. van Vredenburg
Supreme Court
Andrew J. Fine
Lawrence C. C. Appellee
Gran Standard Pottery di Cs Ez
Moody
Clay C. C. Fc
Corwin
William Dungan
North Madison
Frank V. Irish
Edgar Mendenhall
Decatur County
Levi A. McKnight
Benton County
John Clerkin
Jennings County
Arthur R. Huyette
George Tapy
Whitley
William F. Burkett
Henry County
Homer L. Cook
Marion County
August J. Reifel
Franklin County
Harry O. Buzziard
Monroe County
Earl W. Barnes
Montgomery County
Jesse C. Webb
Johnson County
Elijah McFarland
Martin County
Willis A. Fox
Noble County
Claude Rankin
Orleans
John W. Lewis
Wabash
Edson B. Sarber
Warsaw
Spaulding & CO
Goldsmiths
Silversmiths
Producers
Jackson Blvd
Frank H. Spearman
Sprearman
U. G. Lipes
Stevenson
the Hat and Coat
Monarch
the Starr Piano CO
Pennsylvania Street
Like Bros
East
Rot Atkins
Barry
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