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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1903

Page

8

Harvey Recommended to Succeed Schnull as Gas Trust Trustee

The Consumers' Gas Trust Company may see Lawson M. Harvey replace Henry Schnull on the board. Schnull resigns with regret, praising the people’s rights. The Gas Consumers' League urged Harvey’s election, calling him a suitable, trusted figure. Certificates mature January 1 with 5 percent interest paid by Columbia National Bank. Builders' Exchange of Indianapolis endorsed the trustee action and sent a note to President Horace McKay.

Lawson M. Harvey Henry Schnull Consumers’ Gas Trust Company League Consumers’ Gas League Penue Columbia National Bank The Builders’ Exchange of Indianapolis Horace McKay Charles R Exchange

First Baptist Church Hosts Holy Land Trip Night

Dr Villers presents a full tour of the Holy Land at tomorrow’s First Baptist Church program. Through a stereopticon slide show spanning Mount Carmel to the Sea of Galilee and down through Nazareth Samaria Shiloh and Bethel the audience will view places and peoples from the ancient lands in one hour.

First Baptist Church Dr. Villers Holy Land Ces Mount Carmel Sea of Galilee Nazareth Meenaern Samaria Shiloh Bethel Geth- Soret Saat

Mrs Duhme Sues Brother In Federal Suit Over Fowler Estate

Ophelia Fowler Duhme files a federal complaint charging her brother James M Fowler and other relatives with exerting control over their elderly mother to seize estate assets. The suit outlines alleged transfers including a $45,000 farm bought for $3,500 and deeds to three children valued farms in Benton County and $227,352 in bonds, seeking one third of the property.

Moses Fowler Chase Fowlers Lafayette Ophelia Fowler Duhme James M. Fowler Cecil G. Fowler Louise Fowler Elizabeth Fowler J. M. Fowler, Jr Eliza Fowler Duhme James Fowler Benton County

Will of Moses Mitchell Case in Federal Court

In federal court Judge Anderson sustained demurrers in Moses Mitchell vs William Beard. The suit seeks to annul one will probate another, alleging fraudulent codicils and improper venue transfers from Henry to Hancock counties. The complainant claims deceitful actions by Beard as attorney led to a decree harmful to the estate.

Anderson Moses Mitchell William Beard Henry Circuit Court Hancock Circuit Court

Electric Storage Battery sues Dayton & Muncie Traction in patent case

The Electric Storage Battery Company filed a bill in equity in federal court against the Dayton & Muncie Traction Company alleging infringement of a patent for regulating a system for electric railways and power circuits. Inventor Cyprien O Mailoux sold exclusive rights to the complainants.

Dayton & Muncie Traction Company Cyprien O. Mailoux

License raids close four saloons for missing permits

More license raids were conducted yesterday by Charles Maurice, resulting in the closure of four saloons that had failed to obtain licenses. The establishments identified included the saloon of John Kershner, a saloon on Sie a avenue, and the saloon operated by Murphy at 37 eee Martin.

Charles Maurice John Kershner Martin Eee Murphy

Against the Strikers in Indianapolis Foundry Suit

Judge Carter hears injunction case as Indianapolis Foundry Company accuses Ironholders unions of interfering with business. Witnesses describe dismissal of workers, mob disturbances, and attempts to block provisions deliveries. Testimony to continue with many witnesses expected.

Indianapolis Foundry Company Wiltsle James I. Dissette John Dunbraster Cissette

Livery Stable Ordinance Declared Void by City Attorney

City Attorney Warrum declares the livery stable ordinance void, saying council lacked power to grant location control to residents. The opinion responds to a complaint by Jacob Seibert against Island Coal Company stable near a North Side church. Interurban contracts also warned to enforce stopping rules and fair fares within Indianapolis. Sarah Schmidt to build five room Curzon street house. street vacation protest notes her carpentry skills. Bids open December 18 for a new detention hospital.

Warrum Board of Public Works Jacob Seibert Island Coal Company Interurbans Williams Indianapolis Sarah Lavinia Schmidt Board of Works Curzon Street

Guardians seek court approval to place Celine Henry with aunt

The Union Trust Company as guardian filed a probate report showing minor ward Celine Henry married Mark Gray on March 23, 193 and that the trust company spent funds to start their home. The couple has separated and Mrs Gray lacks a home. An aunt in Millen, Ga offers a home for 3 a month if the girl supplies clothing and pays medical bills. The trust company asks permission to arrange placement and to sell household goods privately.

The Union Trust Company Celine Henry Walker Trust Ward Mark Gray

Hogan Sues City Over Election Booth Contract

William J Hogan sues Indianapolis for 200 alleging his Hogan Transfer Company stored returning 237 election booths and ten voting machines after the last election for 12250, while city controller refuses payment due to alleged delays and damage. County Commissioners seek to shift liability, controller counters.

William J. Hogan Indianapolis Hogan Transfer Company

Patent Infringement ruling in Terre Haute car fender case

Final decree in Federal Court finds the patent for a new form of car fenders by Millard F Field valid and infringed by Terre Haute Electric Company. It confirms Letters Patent No 748433 as valid and enjoins further uses and sales while awarding costs and one dollar.

Consolidated Car Fender Company Terre Haute Electric Company Millard F. Field

Court Records From Indianapolis Courts Include Dismissals and Divorces

Superior and Circuit courts report various actions including dismissals with costs, judgments against defendants for estate costs, and divorces. New suits include Stella H. Jones in divorce and William J. Hogan v City of Indianapolis on contract, with multiple room assignments and judge names noted.

Superior Court John L. McMaster Matilda Leonard James Davidson James M. Leathers William G. Frazier City of Indianapolis Marion County Coa Ray O'Neal O'Neal Fredricks Lola P. Smith Noah Smith Miller Coble Ethel Coble Room Ae Carter Indianapolis Co Iron Molders’ Union of Northway Et al Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Frank T. Glass Michael Staley Frank Coyles Isaac Coyles Amanda Crozier John A. Jones William J. Hogan H. Symms Co William B. Schwartz National Real Estate and Investment Co John M. Pataise Elizabeth Hardwick John P. Hardwick Carrie B. Gunion Francis M. Gunion Stella Pope Andrew Pope Frances Price Brown Marion Bond Co Stella F. Bolinger Walter Bolinger Buperen Court Harry J. Milligan John King Attachment Superior Court

Rushville School City v Hayes and related appellate briefs

Supreme Court minute and appellate notices list several cases including The School City of Rushville against William J Hayes with appellees briefs and oral argument petitions. Other matters include Joseph Clay versus Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago Company and several motions for leave to amend or extend time with assignments of errors.

Supreme Court Rushville William J. Hayes Rush C. C. Appellees Appellees New Bull John H. Clay Pittsburg Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company Lake C. C Appellate Court Elmira J. Whitewell Elizabeth Strickley Hancock C. C George Green William McGrew Gentiegen C. Appellee Ezra E. Robards Indianapolis Street Railway Company Marlon

Park Board to hear plea on Riverside Park crossing fee

At its meeting next Friday the Board of Park Commissioners will hear the plea of the Indianapolis Logansport and Chicago Railroad Company for a reduction in the 25000 asked by the board for granting the company the right to cross Riverside Park with its tracks. Leo Nelson appointed golf instructor at Riverside Park to succeed Frank Len non. The season extended two months and will run from April 1 to December 1. Neilson will receive 0 a month.

Board of Park Commissioners Indianapolis, Logansport & Chicago Railroad Company Riverside Park Leo Nelson Frank V. Lennon Neilson

Harvard Clubs' Association Meeting Trip Covers St Louis

Frank E. Gavin president and Indiana Harvard Club members left for St Louis to attend the national Harvard Clubs meeting. Participants from the city include Hugh McK Landon George E Dunn Horace B E Smith Charlie C Britton Hervey Bates Jr Frank E Gavin Walter Kessler and doctors A E Stone Fletcher Hodges Horace F Allen. Paxton Shirk Martin and Edwards join the party from Princeton Peru and Bedford. A strong push seeks to bring the next meeting to this city.

Frank E. Gavin Associated Harvard Clubs Indiana St. Louis Hugh McK. Landon George E. Dunn Horace BE. Smith Charlies C. Britton Hervey Bates, Jr Walter Kessler Harvard Club A. E. Stone Fletcher Hodges Horace F. Allen Thomas R. Paxton Princeton Elbert Shirk Peru William Martin Bedford Mr. Edwards Association

New Chicago Fastener Aims to Replace Shoelaces and Buttons

A Chicago inventor introduces a new shoe fastener replacing laces and buttons. Springs at the shoe edges grip as the wearer slides the foot in, quickly securing the shoe and simplifying removal. The device echoes glove fasteners in function and design, promising a swift, reliable fit.

Goodly Land Chicago

Gown Colors and Fabrics Dominate New York Evening Wear

The Indianapolis Journal notes the season's gowns are unusually color rich and varied with velvets and brocades returning to favor. Black on white, white satins, chiffons and laces create layered color effects with dramatic detailing including jet appliques, lace berths, and plume-like trimmings.

Indianapolis Journal New York Jet Bertha Chantilly

New Orleans Minister Accepts Call at Local Church

The Rev. H. H. Quisenberry accepts the call to First Baptist Church. The Rev. H. N. Quisenberry of New Orleans, formerly in Hamilton Ohio, will begin work next Sunday at College-avenue Baptist Church. Dr. W. C. Taylor, former pastor, resigned to take a call in Petersburg Virginia.

H. H. Quisenberry First Baptist Church H. N. Quisenberry New Orleans Hamilton, C College-avenue Baptist Church W. C. Taylor Petersburg

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