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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1903

Page

5

Weather Summary From Washington Forecast

Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday generally fair with warmer temperatures. Winds southerly. some snow and varying cloudiness in parts. Wisconsin and North Dakota areas expect fair with warmer Wednesday. Thursday cloudier with possible snow in western and eastern areas. Montana and Dakota regions show fair to warmer Wednesday, colder Thursday. some rain or snow in eastern portions.

Washington Wisconsin Portico North Dakota South Dakota Montana Mae Portyin Tonio Par

Local Observations on Tuesday Weather and Temps

Pres Th and HH wind. weather cloudy. Temperature highs 23 C, lows 30 C. Mean temperature and total precipitation for Dec 1 show departures from normal. Daily summary by W. T. Blythe, Section Director.

W. T. Blythe

Major Mulky's Funeral Held Private Service

Major James B. Mulky president of the Mexico Veterans' Association was buried in Blooming Prairie with a private ceremony due to a grandchild's illness. The Monroe bar and the Grand Army attended the burial, with Dr Tincher of the Masonic Church officiating at the cemetery.

Ind Blooming Rao Ind James B. Mulky Mexico

Saloon Demolished by Woman in Vincennes

In Vincennes Indiana on December 1 Mrs Thomas Dant wife of a coal miner demolished the saloon kept by R Bucknell with stones. She declared she is determined to curb drunkenness in her home and will demolish every saloon that sells her relatives liquor.

Indianapolis Journal Vincennes Ind Fat Bicknell Thomas Dant

Movements of Steamers Reported in Atlantic Traffic

Shipping notices list arrivals and passages in several ports. Noordam from Rotterdam and United States ships reach New York and Liverpool. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Genoa sail and arrive from New York. other liners include Swiss, Phidellssia, Tauric, Fuerst Bismarck, Pennsylvanian, Amterdam, Syrian Prince, Minneapolis, and Parisian with routes between New York, Rotterdam, Liverpool, and Montreal.

New York Noordam Rotterdasz United States Co and Pring ‘Menerten Portland Liverpool Fuerst Bismarck Pennsyl Kroon Rotterdam Amsterdam Naples New Yor, CO Minneapolis Rom Glasgow Montrea Montreal Sardinian Parisian

Fire destroys grain and hogs at Robert H Greene farm

The Robert H Greene near Indianapolis saw a Monday night blaze that consumed 15 dollars in grain and cattle twelve hogs, with some insurance coverage noted. Fire damage affected the farm stock and stored grain.

Peetal Pfttanapolis Journal Robert H. Greene Iaetanen

Hammond School Board Officials Face Impeachment Charges

Lake Circuit Court grand jury impeaches George B. Sherrer and Arthur K. Whitelaw of Hammond for malfeasance in office. They face open-court trial within ten days. third member Hobart M. Godfrey already out of office. Charges include improper payments to J. L. Wilson and others for unverified goods and services. The case shocks Hammond social and business circles.

Indianapolis Journal Hammond Ind Lake Circuit Court Grand Jury Hammond School Board W. C. McMahan George B. Sherrer Arthur K. Whitelaw Hobart M. Godfrey Petit Jury John B. Peterson Crown Point Grand Jury J. L. Wilson EB. W. Rice J. L. Griffin W. Louis Charles Crumpacker Impea

Will Consider Changes May Abolish Indiana Oratorical Judges

Richmond Ind Dec 1 The Indiana State Oratorical Association will convene Feb 6 at the Denison Hotel Indianapolis to review plans including abolishing the two sets of judges and having one panel judge manuscript and delivery. The group also weighs giving surplus contest funds to a silver cup engraved for five years with the leading college receiving the cup in subsequent repeats.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Indiana State Oratorical Association Denison Indianapolis

Archivist Hodgin studies Indiana archives for American History Society

Prof Cyrus Hodgin head of Earlham College history department spent Friday and Saturday in Indianapolis archives for the American Historical Society archive commission. He will classify and index state materials and report to Prof Ames by January. Earlham chapel to replace old song books with 700 hymnals.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Cyrus Hodgin Earlham College Statehouse Indianapolis Archives Commission American Historical Society Hodgin State Capitol Ames History Department University of Pennsylvania Archive Commission Onvy Supreme Court Commonwealth Friends

Terrell Murder Trial Faces Lengthy Jury Draw

Bluffton Indiana December first. On the second day of the Terrell murder trial for killing Melvin Wolfe, lawyers race to assemble a jury. A third venire of thirty names was ordered after ninety two jurors were questioned. only eight accepted. The defendant sits with his wife Lucy Wolfe and her young son in court as he plays with the child during proceedings.

Indianapolis Journal Bluffton Ind John W. Terrell Melvin Wolfe

Vincennes Traction directors elect officers and begin road

The Vincennes West Baden Louisville Traction Company directors announce officers Thomas H. Adams as president A Norvale first vice president S N Chambers second vice president J O Davis treasurer Fred Chappelle secretary all of Petersburg Indiana The project finances at 1 500 000 with rights from Southern Indiana Traction Company Municipal Bond and Security Company of Cincinnati to finance The construction will start within sixty days.

Indianapolis Journal Vincennes Ind Vincennes, West Baden & Louisville Traction Company Thomas H. Adams A. Norvale Cincinnati S. N. Chambers Indianapolis J. O. Davis Fred Chappelle Petersburg Southern Indiana Traction Company Municipal Bond and Security Company of Cincinnati

Bucket Shop in Sullivan Closes as Owner Missing

In Sullivan Indiana today the O W Pierce Commission Company doors failed to open and manager and proprietor O W Pierce is missing. The bucket shop had many customers but losses are unconfirmed as clients have not come forward. The Pierce firm did business via Donovan Commission Company of St Louis and Pierce, based in Whitestown, 20 miles north of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Journal Sullivan Ind O. W. Pierce Commission Company O. W. Pierce Pierce Company Pierce Rprteee Donovan Commission Company St. Louis Jerce Whitestown Indianapolis

Wines's Strange Absence Leaves Lawrenceburg Mystery

Lawrenceburg Ind Dec 1 An effort to locate Edward Wines a locomotive fireman who disappeared Oct 12 from this city continues The Big Four line between Cincinnati and Aurora is explored as his wife and railroad officials fear foul play Wines about 28 tall 130 pounds dark complexioned left after drawing pay and not reporting for duty authorities pursue leads while Mrs Wines remains distraught hoping for his return The case remains unresolved with no clear explanation of his whereabouts.

Indianapolis Journal Lawrenceburg Ind Edward Wines Wines Cincinnati Aurora Here Kokomo Tone

Hadley Succeeds Payne as Fairmount Marshal

In Fairmount Indiana the board of trustees met in a special session to appoint a new town marshal after James Payne was shot last Thursday. C V Hadley secretary of the local Y M C A won a majority and will serve until May next year. He ran for the office in May on the Citizens ticket and came within eight votes of Payne. The vote was decided by one member of the board. Hadley will qualify at the board's next meeting and begin duties Monday night.

Indianapolis Journal Fairmount Ind James Per. C. V. Hadley Hadley Citizens Payne Marshal Payne

Gillespie Attacks Editor in Public Showdown at Store

Dan Gillespie Fifth ward alderman in Logansport clashed with C O Fenton Times editor in a clothing store after Fenton labeled him a boodler. Following a bribery indictment over a traction controversy, the men scuffled until a store proprietor intervened. The incident drew a large crowd and widespread sensation.

Indianapolis Journal Logansport Ind Daniel Gillespie Fifth Ward C. O. Fenton The Times Fenton Gillespie

Physicians in Session at Northern Tri-State Meeting

The thirtieth annual Northern Tri-state Medical Association meeting in Elkhart Indiana featured over a hundred physicians from Indiana Michigan and Ohio. Speakers included Drs W F Shumaker C W Frink H R Niles and others with Elkhart County Medical Association hosting and officers led by President George W Spohn. The group will reconvene in July in Jackson.

Northern Tri-State Medical Association Indianapolis Journal Elkhart Ind Indiana Michigan Ohio

Spencer Will Case Trial Set by Judge Rabb

RENSSELAER Ind Dec 1 Judge Rabb ordered defendants to file the will in question with the court for inspection and required the four named parties to answer about a hundred questions on oath. The matter, tied to fraud undue influence and conspiracy claims, is set for trial February 15 with an estimated one to two hundred witnesses.

Indianapolis Journal Rensselaer Ind William Spencer Will Rabb Carson Meeker

Founder of a town arraigned for grand larceny in Indiana

John F. Judy founder of Judyville near Lafayette was arraigned in the Circuit Court on grand larceny. He had been indicted last spring for grand larceny and conspiracy tied to a livery stable seizure, with lieutenant Samuel Hunter already imprisoned. Conspiracy was later nolle prosequied. A difficult jury impaneling marked today amid notable legal talent.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind John F. Judy Judyville Here de Hart Samuel Hunter Nolle Pevenen

Bedford Man Charged With Mitchell Hardware Robbery

Harry Kellar thirty three from Chicago and in jail at Bedford Ind charged with robbing Reed's hardware store in Mitchell Saturday night authorities found revolvers money and cartridges on him including a revolver in his hat. Police also suspect him in a prior window breaking and theft of twenty silver dollars. He worked in sewing machine repair.

Indianapolis Journal Bedford Ind Harry Kellar Reed Mitchell Chicago

Suit over 3750 missing funds in Pleasant township

In Wabash Indiana a circuit court trial before Judge A B Lesh ongoing over a 3750 deficit claimed by Frank Ireland trustee against former official H H Shipley and bondsmen. Defense counters that township records credit adjustments erase the shortfall. Political rivalry noted. case expected to run the week with possible appeal.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Ind Wabash Lesh Huntington Frank Ireland Pleasant Township H. H. Shipley Shipley Ireland

Chicago Man Claims Purchase of Jameson Ranch Fight Looms

N O Tate of Chicago filed in Laporte county records a contract to buy nearly 5,000 acres of the Jameson ranch in Laporte and Starke counties worth about 200000, as litigation over the property heats up. A sheriff sale three months ago to satisfy Banker Vanatta of Brookston left a deed to the land in his possession.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind Jameson Starke N. O. Tate Jackson Boulevard Chicago County Recorder’s Office Charles A. Jameson Peoria Vanatta Brookston

Spite fence built by Terre Haute school chief

Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Terre Haute Ind Dec 1 Superintendent Wiley of the city schools has sparked town talk by erecting a spite fence beside his North Seventh street home. A Brazil man bought adjoining vacant land and erected a two story apartment with a wall facing Wiley’s residence. Wiley plans to raise the fence to the second story next year.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Wiley North Seventh Street

Married in the hospital in Chandler Oklahoma

Miss Adelia Smith daughter of Mrs Sophronia Ames injured in Stroud burglary last month married Andrew Jackson Barton in Chandler Oklahoma. She plans to visit her home in about six weeks and care for her injuries. The sisters share their late mother's estate of about 16000 dollars equally.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen Ind Adelia Smith Sophronia E. Ames Stroud O. T Chandler Andrew Jackson Barton

Despondent wife Anna Thompson ends life in Marion Ind

Mrs Anna Thompson twenty four despondent over alleged husband infidelity. William Thompson a hustler took thirty grains of arsenic and died at seven pm. She believed his guilt after impersonating the accused woman by telephone, then after a bitter quarrel she swallowed poison.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Anna Thompson William Thompson

Sudden cave in at Hymera Coal mine injures none

An acre east of Hymera Coal-mining Company No 1 mine caved in near Sullivan Indiana. The cave damaged switches and toppled two coal cars into a several feet deep opening. No workers were in the mine at the time.

Indianapolis Journal Sullivan Ind Hymera Coal-mining Company

Dr Eugene Holdeman sued for 10000 damages in Elkhart

In Goshen Indiana December 1 1911 Dr Eugene Holdeman a specialist from Elkhart sued for ten thousand dollars by the Modern Burglar and Fire Alarm Company over a November 14 newspaper article signed by him. The suit alleges the piece was false and libelous and concerned his interest in a letters patent on the alarm.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen Ind Eugene Holdeman Elkhart John W. Culp

Double wedding this month at Tremont House

In Wabash Indiana two Mayer daughters will wed in December at the Tremont House. Miss Jeanette Meyer will marry Samuel Gingberg of New York and Miss Ye Meyer will wed Lester Bing of Anderson. The first ceremony starts at six and the second at seven. About twenty five relatives will attend.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Ind Tremont House Nathan Meyer Wabash Jeanette Samuel Ginberg New York Lester Bing Anderson Ind

Determined to Die In Muncie After Two Morphine Attempts

Thomas Mockler of Muncie attempted suicide at Union Labor Hall on Sunday and again tonight by taking morphine. Domestic trouble is cited as the cause, with physicians rescuing him both times.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Thomas Mockler Union Labor Hall

Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets refund promise

Claim states that taking Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets will cure, otherwise a refund is offered. The note mentions W. Crowe's signature on each box and implies a guaranteed remedy.

W. Crowe

Capital National to Appeal After Wabash Court Verdict

In Wabash Circuit Court the suit of Capital National Bank of Indianapolis against A C Wilkerson trustee for the wrecked Commercial Bank at Andrews was decided for the defendant. The bank had claimed the furniture transfer was a payment on a note but the court ruled it a preference. About 2000 dollars were involved and Capital National will appeal the decision.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Ind Wabash Capital National Bank Indianapolis A. C. Wilkerson Andrews J. M. Key Key Capital National Capital Wilkerson

Crit Bundles Found Dead in New Albany at Street Crossing

Crit Bund colored man found dead near East Third street crossing of the Pennsylvania tracks about 12:30 this morning. He was last seen leaving a dance and was said to have been drinking. Police investigate but have no leads for arrest. death appears to result from a train impact with wounds including a broken neck and a stab-like wound on the neck.

Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind Bundies Pennsylvania Tracks Louisville

Birthday anniversary in Connersville honors Austin B Claypool

Austin B Claypool of Connersville is eighty years old today. A family reunion and turkey dinner marked the celebration with relatives including Mrs. Virginia Meredith of Cambridge City and others from Muncie and the area. A longtime Fayette County figure, he once presided over the State Bank and helped organize the Junction Railroad, now the Cincinnati Hamilton and Indianapolis Railroad, serving as a director. He is a brother of Ed Claypool of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Journal Connersville Ind Austin B. Claypool Virginia €. Meredith Cambridge City Marcus and Frank Austin, Jr Virginia Claypool Muncie Elizabeth Earl Fayette County State Bank Junction Railroad Cincinnati, Hamilton & Indianapolis Raiilroad Ed Claypool Indianapolis

Man and woman jailed for six months for desertion

Frank Ayres who came from Kokomo to work in a factory deserted his wife and three children to live with Fern Eastman who traveled with him and posed as his wife. Mrs Ayres followed and moved here. When a child faced death from diphtheria, Ayres and Eastman were arrested and each jailed for six months.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Frank Ayres Kokomo Fern Eastman

Will Prospect for Gas Test Near Galloway Farm

Fort Wayne Gas Company ships a drilling outfit to a site between an area and Woodlawn near the Galloway farm for a test of the gas bearing. A gasser was struck and a seam secured, with testing to follow at the district.

Indianapolis Sana Fort Wayne Ind Fort Wayne Gas Company Tein Woodlawn Galloway Farm Semerie

Bone of Contention In LaPorte Child Case

Harrison Bunch aged sixteen was taken from his father ten years ago and is now under the Indiana State Board of Charities custody. John Bunch, the father living in Dowagiac Michigan, contends he can care for the boy and that the child was unlawfully taken. The dispute centers on possession and custody.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind Harrison Bunch John Bunch Dowagiac Mich Indiana State Board of Charities State Board

Indiana Notes from Laporte to Kempton

Indiana notes report a Laporte Elk or sorrow speech by J T Gallaher a wolf drive planned with one wolf found last week and mine death near Seeleyville under coroner and mine inspector investigation in Terre Haute and Seeleyville. Shelbyville hosts St Joseph Church fair to raise funds for a new $50 000 church opening next spring. Bedford victim of Thanksgiving shotgun wound alive. Fort Wayne marks Bishop Alerding anniversary with mass. Tipton police plan ball December 17. Alexandria Rural Mail Carriers set meeting with banquet plates. Frankfort brass works fire caused 90 insured loss. Windfall man had glass removed from foot decades after injury. Richmond Harvesters expands offices and wareroom. Kempton merchant Scarlet to reoccupy former space.

Norman Root Fort Wayne Alerding Tipton R. of P. Armory Alexandria Madison County Rural Mail Carriers’ Association Frankfort Frederick Kelso Richmond International Harvester Company

Obituary Notes From Indiana Church Family and Ridgeville Native

TERRE HAUTE Ind Dec 1 Mrs Drake wife of Rev T F Drake pastor of Trinity Methodist Church died this afternoon PORTLAND Ind Dec 1 James Philli of Ridgeville died today aged thirty five

Terre Haute Ind

Last Link In System To Connect Goshen And Indianapolis

Local capitalists form a company to raise about 100000 to complete the final connecting link granting Goshen Mishawaka Elkhart and South Bend direct electric railway connection to Indianapolis. Marion capitalists already building toward Wabash, with Wabash North Manchester and Warsaw rights of way secured. The 24 miles from Warsaw to Goshen would finish a top paying traction line linking Winona and Lake Wawasee.

Indianapolls Journal Goshen Ind South Bend Mishawaka Elkhart Indiana Railway Company Indianapolis Marion Wabash North Manchester Warsaw Indiana Winona Lake Wawasee

Bloodhounds Track Suspect Over Ten Miles to Saloon

In Lawrenceburg Indiana two redbone bloodhounds recently bought from Benton Harbor Michigan trials proved successful as they followed a ten mile route to locate James Hargis in a saloon. The dogs, of the same breed as a pair bought by Prosecuting Attorney Theo J. Wulber from a Texas kennel, identified the suspect among about twenty men.

Indianapolis Journal Lawrenceburg Ind Benton Harbor Mich Walter Whittaker James Hargis San Antonio Tex Theo, J. Wulber

Rev M A Harlan resigns as Portland pastor

In Portland Itd on December 1 the official board of the Methodist Church announced that Rev M A Harlan, serving seven years as pastor, is at liberty to seek a change of pastors after this conference year. He oversaw church construction and renovations including the new eye catching features as part of ongoing improvements.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Itd Methodist Church M. A. Harlan Harlan Benacent Theaney

Hoosier Voting Machine to Incorporate in Shelbyville

Shelbyville Indiana December 1 Hoosier Voting Machine Company plans to file articles of incorporation with the secretary of state within days The new firm will have capital stock to 61 00 Representatives recently returned from the East report the machine is ready and will be on exhibit soon

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Hoosier Voting Machine Company East

Law Could Not Reach Them In Mexican Half Dollar Ring

Anderson Indiana December 1 William Forrest and D A Moore Shelbyville residents were arrested for passing Mexican half dollars. They could not be held on that charge and were slated for fostering. Forrest, a former Shelbyville school teacher, spent time passing the coins and the duo allegedly received large shipments from Mexico and passed them in several large cities. They had prior arrests in Cincinnati and Fort Wayne for the same offense.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind William Forrest D. A. Moore Shelbyville Forrest Wen Mexico Cincinnati Fort Wayne

Saloons Battle in Berne Indictments Linked to Trials

In Portland Indiana on December 1, the Adams county circuit court trial of Martz Ehrsam and John Steineike impacts about thirty five indictments against Berne saloon keepers. Berne editor Fred Rohrer leads the push against saloons amid repeated violence and dynamite threats. Indictments span offenses from obstructed bar view at closing to allowing minors on premises. Four Berne saloon license suits move in Jay Circuit Court from Adams County on venue change.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Martz Ehrsam John Steineike Adama County Berne Fred Rohrer Rohrer Jay Adam County

Devil's Lane Scenery Seized Over City Claim in Shelbyville

Shelbyville Indiana last night the Sheriff attached scenery and box office receipts from A Devil's Lane company at the opera house to settle a 129 claim. The Groves Lithographing Company of Milwaukee supplied the scenery and remained as the printing firm for the next set.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Shelby County Groves Lithographing Company Milwaukee

Tipton to Open New Segment of Logansport Line

Port Branch of I U Traction will extend service from Tipton north to Kokomo starting Sunday. The line is mostly complete though a small gap near Sharpsville remains. A large crew works on ballasting as trains will run from Tipton to Kokomo.

Indianapolis Journal Tipton Ind Logansport Indiana Union Traction Kokomo Sharpsville Farge

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