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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
8
Listed items include a sofa with figured tapestry seat priced at 15 dollars. A solid mahogany rocker with green and pink motif and a matching down pillow is offered for 36 dollars. Also mentioned is a rockered piece priced at 10 dollars and an upholstery item described as figured silk at 18 dollars.
Amora Dean resists medical care after a gash in his back from a fall near Court and Deln at about 6 30 last night. Clifford Dean, one year old, boarded at the Iker Hotel, was taken to City Hospital after escaping ambulance care and wandering from the Dispensary. Police reports say the youth fell from a rear East Washington street car and landed on Washington streets. No charges described.
Last night officers were elected for the Martin R. Post No 7 G A R Commander Charles. senior vice Henry I. junior vice George W. quartermaster William Garvin and McDougall. officer John McClure. chaplain Cruz. guard Andrew J. state encamp Hurbert and Patrick Larkins. Duncan and William H Taylor.
Raw piano listings show prices starting at five cents and rising, showcasing a range of models and finishes. Local shoppers are invited to inspect selections and compare tones before purchasing.
In Federal Court in Salem witnesses testified that no violence was offered to Jennings as the case against him and co defendants proceeded. B T Pace described his motivation to protect his home and recounts meetings on Jan 30 1900. Court urged speed and anticipated Jennings and wife to testify, with a mid next week conclusion likely.
The local Order of Eagles held its annual officer election last night naming Otto P. Deluse as Worthy President and elevating the first vice president to the next leadership role.
A committee from Anderson Lodge discussed plans for a special train leaving next Tuesday to carry delegations from Indianapolis, Anderson, Fort Wayne, Toledo and others to Terre Haute where a new lodge of six hundred members will be instituted. officers listed include Frank Sedwa Shavisin, H. C. Blonda secretary, G hols treasurer, Harry A. Moran conductor, Co. J. Biddle outside guard, Ed Rozier inside guard, trustees Thomas O'Brien, W. E. Davis, W. E. Tyer and Fred Schaub.
An Associated Press dispatch from Camden New Jersey last night announced the incorporation of the Indiana Company with capital 910000000 and 500000 paid in. The firm will construct railways and electric light plants in Indiana. Directors include Thomas Dolan Randall Morgan Franklin H MacMorris Clinton N Latourette and George H Martin, mostly Philadelphians. Dolan and Morgan are linked to the Widener Elkins street railway group which owns Indianapolis and Cincinnati properties. Hugh J McGowan, president of the Indianapolis company, said he knew nothing of this new venture and that these men have organized several similar concerns without disclosure of Indiana plans.
In a police court trial, William Kissel was acquitted of running a gambling house after witnesses testified they could not recall key details. James Ross and twelve others pleaded guilty to visiting the establishment, receiving fines that were stayed by cash bonds. Prosecution had hoped for convictions, but the speedy ten minute hearing ended with Kissel released and the others fined.
J W Bradshaw president of American Canning Company dropped dead in Smither Co office at 330 South Pennsylvania street from apoplexy. Born 1854 in this city, he had recently returned from Lebanon where he led canning interests. He leaves several married children. Smallpox claim noted at City Hospital pavilion. Funeral for Mrs Anna Jane Barnitt at Crown Hill. Short Ridge High School football team celebrated with a banquet at the Denison.
The fifteenth mandolin and guitar recital by Walter C. Tuttle's pupils will be at the YWCA on North Pennsylvania street tonight. Program includes readings by Margaret Katherine Wahl, vocal solo by Josephine Robinson, mandolin solos by Ralph Webster Elmer Quants Martha Anderson and Ethel Miller, plus Tuttle mandolin orchestra selections and a medley by John Geiger and Arthur Gresham. CIMONA will cure that sore throat.
Frank Mummenhoff a 50 year old commission merchant known in the city committed suicide by cutting his throat at his home 1407 Park avenue after family and business troubles. Found by his son and Conrad Mueller the scene showed a deliberate act with notes left, a bloodstained room and a kitchen pruning knife. Mummenhoff had been drinking, his wife had left him, and papers served for business failure and divorce preceded the tragedy. He leaves two sons and three daughters and was active in German community affairs.
Prominent Christian Endeavor leaders led by Rev Francis E Clark arrive in Indianapolis to address meetings at Third Christian Church and Memorial Presbyterian Church. The visit aims to extend the work abroad with a luncheon plan and discussions on union effort led by Clark, Eberman, Shaw and Graff, with public sessions and a local reception for visitors.
Mrs. Henry Ray reported her 17 year old daughter Della Ray eloped with Ralph Farnham. Della left from 1703 North Ashland avenue to catch a train to St. Louis and was seen at Union Station and Lorraine Hotel. Farnham denied elopement and may have planned a visit to an aunt in St. Louis.
William W. Herod senior partner at Herod and Herod is at Dr Eastman’s sanatorium for organic complications. He has been there three weeks and a delicate operation is planned for Saturday. His condition is not serious presently, but the procedure requires careful skilled performance.
The Vanderburg county legislative delegation announces support for Henry W Marshall of Lafayette as speaker of the House after a visit with the legislative investigating committee. The delegation expects Vanderburg to gain legislative patronage if he is chosen.
Jesse T. Coy told police last night he was held up by three men at the corner of Columbia avenue and Sixteenth street. He said he lost a pocketbook and a penknife.
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