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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1901

Page

8

Federation Meet In Cincinnati Prompts Delegates Arrangements

A Catholic Federation convention in Cincinnati drew 3000 delegates from about 1500 societies, with Indianapolis delegates attending from St Johns Hall and various local groups. The program includes a grand parade to St. Cecilia Cathedral, Mass by Bishop Horstmann, and an opening at Odd Fellows Hall with Governor Nash and Mayor Fleischmann. Residual notes mention nominations for officers in the Bessemies Commandery and a report of a drunken incident involving a burglar in Minerva and Michigan streets.

Catholic Federation Cinnnati St. ‘S Hall Ind@ione Cincinnati Federation Long Branch N. J Commandery Knights of Father Mathew William P. Cosgrove Patrick Kelleher Capitol Council Har- Royse m William Fogerty Quigley M Thomas Tarpey Weber John J. Csata Philadelphia Ofeae Harry Rouse Societies Grand Hotel Odd Fellows’ Hall Murrow St. ‘S Cathedral Knights of St. Join St. Cecilia Ignatius Horstmann Cleveland Ieee Messpoen Bay Wis Llene Oda of Hiall Nash Fleischmann Eee

First Presbyterian Church Dedicates New Edifice in Indianapolis

The First Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis dedicated its fourth edifice, a compact structure at Alabama and Fifteenth streets, with Rev. William H. Oxtoby of Muncie delivering the sermon and Rev. M. L. Haines offering remarks. The service celebrated moving from the earlier Pennsylvan ia and New York streets site and emphasized unity, service, prayer, and renewed commitment to community work in this northward shift.

First Presbyterian Church Alabama Fifteenth Streets First Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis Pennsylvania Street Market Circle Market Street Pennsylvania York Streets Ts Epg Delaware and Sixteenth Streets W. H. Oxtoby William H. Oxtoby Muncie M. L. Haines C. Dickey Mr. Oxtoby Christ Lincoln Tennyson and Carlyle New York C. Foster James W. Lilly J. Hamilton Pattison Apostle Elsie Venner

Fire damages Atlas engine works testing room

A fire early yesterday at the Atlas engine works damaged the old building once used as a testing room to about 158 dollars. The blaze started from a gas jet in a house occupied by Matt Lockwood at 17 Brookside Avenue.

Atlas Engine Works Matt Lockwood Brookside Avenue

Fire Causes Loss at Local Store on Washington Avenue

A fire at 5 o'clock yesterday morning caused estimated damage of 1200 dollars. Ohn Whitehead, a grocer on Washington Avenue, suffered about 100 dollars in losses from the blaze that started in his store from an unknown cause.

Ohn Whitehead SC Washington Avenue

Poultry House Robbed. Two Men Arrested

Patrolman Lee found George Rosenthal and Louis Williams with five ducks two chickens and a turkey near a grocery. Rosenthal claimed a man gave them the birds. Both men were jailed on petit larceny and burglary charges connected to the night burglary of J. R. Budd & Co. poultry house.

Lee George Rosenthal Louis Williams

Stability of the Truth Sermon by Rev. Virgil W. Tevis

The Fletcher Place Church pastor preached from Matthew 24:36. He argued that while heaven and earth will pass away, Christ words endure and truth is eternal. He linked ancient and modern man, cited Saul becoming Paul, and urged living the ideal life through Jesus’ precepts.

Fletcher-place Virgil W. Tevis Mr. Tevis Heaven Earth Christ St. Paul Saul Tarsus Paul Jupiter Gilead Star of Bethlehem

Sermon on Job Emphasizes Righteousness for Its Own Sake

The Rev. Joshua Stansfield of Meridian Street Methodist Church preached a sermon on the Book of Job. He argued that God’s goodness is independent of human prosperity and that Job’s faith survived while confronting flawed views of God and worldly reward.

Joshua Stansfield Meridian Street Methodist Church Job God Stansfield

Hotel Lobby Gleanings: Wingate Town Named for Postmaster Minute

In a Denison Hotel lobby tale, Col. John C. Wingate of Indiana influenced the Clover Leaf Railroad to rename Pleasant Hill, Montgomery County, after him. The post office later swapped Wingate and Whitlock, via a one minute postmaster impromptu order, amid political controversy.

Col John C. Wingate Denison Wingate Montgomery County Clover Leaf Colonel Wingate State Tax Board Pleasant Hill Ohio Col. Wingate General Corse Eli Marvin Frankfort Capt W. H. Hart Mr. Marvin Washington Postoffice Department Whitlock Harrison Indiana Clarkson Indiana Citizen Wingate- Whitlock Jock

Men of Western China Friendly to Missionaries

Rev H J Openshaw, returning missionary, spoke at College Avenue Baptist Church about western China where 60 million people live with only 20 missionaries. He described Chinese customs, dress, language, and the tea shops as pivotal in spreading the gospel, noting missionaries adapt to local culture and form bonds with locals that aid conversion.

H. J. Openshaw China College Avenue Baptist Church Openshaw Roney

Woodruff Place Mystery Deepens In Poison Case

Neighbors at Woodruff Place report a secretive incident after a woman there reportedly ingested corrosive sublimate on Friday. Dr Stevenson attended but could learn no name or family details as investigators seek to confirm a second suicide attempt amid domestic troubles and job loss.

Woodruff Place East Tenth Street Stevenson Woodruff

Coed Education at Wabash Faces Funds and Feasibility

Dr. John L. Campbell of Wabash College discusses coeducation, noting an planned $40,000 dormitory and funds needed for poorer students. He doubts adoption soon without ample facilities and curriculum changes for women, and cites current financial constraints. Senator Fleming’s visit fuels chatter on Democratic state committee leadership.

John L. Campbell Wabash College Campbell Leonard Wabash

Lincoln League meeting planned at Hotel Denison

Arrangements are under way for a Lincoln League officers meeting at the Hotel Denison on the night of December 30. The gathering coincides with and will be in the nature of a love feast preceding the Republican celebration in the city. Vice presidents and county managers are expected to attend.

A. B. Anderson Crawfordsville C. B. Landis Denison Anderson Howard County Landis United States Circuit Lincoln League League

Twenty seven new members join Tabernacle service

At Tabernacle Presbyterian Church yesterday the Lord's Supper was observed and Rev. J Cumming Smith preached on The Central Purpose of Redemption. Twenty seven new members were received into the church. Dr M L Haines of First Presbyterian announced that a cornerstone box from the old building would be opened tomorrow evening at the new temporary church in the presence of the congregation to reveal its contents.

Tabernacle Presbyterian Church J. Cumming Smith M. L. Haines First Presbyterian Church

Howard Jones Dead and Dawson Widow Funeral Notice

Dr Homer Jones reports Howard Jones died at Buffalo Saturday night at age thirty one after a long illness from Brights disease. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at Greencastle. Mrs Louisa Dawson widow of Daniel Dawson Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from her East Michigan street home. Born Greencastle in 18__. came to Indianapolis in 1840. She leaves five children and two brothers. most reside in Indianapolis.

Homer Jones Howard Buffalo Greencastle Howard Jones Asheville N. C Bright Louisa Dawson Daniel Dawson East Michigan Street Elijah Nancy Knight Indianapolis Charles S Thomas M George L William J Nellie Dawson George J. Newton Knight Mapleton Charles 8. Knight Greenwood

Boy Found Wandering Near Union Station With Basket of Clothes

Patrolman Paulsel found a twelve year old boy wandering near Union Station. He could not state his name or address. In a basket were women's shoes baby shoes and several dresses for an infant. The lad said his name was Callahan and that he lived at 728 North Missouri street. District police were told to locate the family but they declined to accompany the boy. Police seek to determine origin of the clothing and basket.

Paulsel Union Station Callahan North Missouri Street Jad

John Collins Arrested For Assault With Broadax

John Collins was arrested by Patrolman McCarty on a charge of assault with intent to kill for attacking John Rogers of 308 McCauley Street in June. The assailant grabbed a broadax after an argument and struck Rogers on the head and arm. Patrolman Larsh found Rogers in the yard with an old-fashioned musket while Collins had fled the city.

John Collins John Rogers McCauley Street McCarty Rogers Larsh Collins

Auction Sale Tonight At Tomlinson Hall For Collies

Auction of prize-winning collies led by Mr Trundley of St Louis to be held on Tomlinson Hall stage tonight with additional stock from other exhibitors. Judges completed poultry and dog awards including White Plymouth Rocks and Wyandottes with multiple firsts and seconds across Elwood Hope Spencer and other towns. several notable names appear among awardees.

Trundley St. Louis Tomlinson Hall White Plymouth Rocks Howers & Husted Elwood John Landis Edinburg G. M. Johnson Bogistown Huff Plymouth Rocks F. E. Gilland Hope Huddleson Poultry Farm Winamac F. E. Mow Union Mills Wyandottes Wealey Coffey Spencer A. C. le Duc

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company Asset Report

The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company holds assets over $300 000 invested in government bonds municipal securities and mortgage loans. Patronize a home company which is safe and sound. Office No Mes East Mariuin SPANN Secretary a vN a JOIN HH Holliday President.

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company Mes East Mariuin SM Spann HH. Holliday

Juvenile case linked to Blake Street store robbery

Earnest Judd thirteen years old was arrested after being implicated in the robbery of Andrew Hermanny store on Blake street. He was charged and released on bail pending further proceedings in juvenile court by Wareeny EE.

Earnest Judd Andrew Hermanny Blake Street Wareeny Ora

Poultry and Dogs Prize Winners Listed by Breed and Owner

A long list of awards and winners from a fair, naming breeds such as Buff Cochins Parth Cochins Leghorns and Black Minorcas, with first to fourth places and owners including Johnson Terry Weare Hoffner Knauer Milhous Tobin and Fletcher. Dog classes follow with Bulldogs Pugs Scotch Terriers Irish Terriers Pomeranians and setters, noting winners like Judy Lady Tiny Daisy Fanny Blossom Captain and others with owners among Williams Herrick Zwick Young and Munro.

Pecksburg Frank P. Johnson Howlands C. J. Weare Irvington T. A. Hoffner Farola C. H. Terry Union Mills H. J. Rader Lafayette G. W. Wilkins New Lancaster W. R. Mayer Danville Til C. Brown Leghorns George Knauer Louisville W. Cons Wayne R. . Leghorns C. R. Milhous Saseman C. W. Leghorns William Tobin Indianapolis Harmon Bradshaw Lebanon James L. Wood Elwood B. F. MI C. Buff Leghorns Charles Airgood South Bend West Loser Terre Haute T. M.erie Broad Ripple Lony Reynolds Westville H. D. Lane W. A. Graffis Logansport Nicholau Hoss Gettinger & Oncenes Union City G. de Wilkins Johnson Houdans Robert L. Higert Greencastle Ducks Byers Hazelriggee A. Fletcher Daisy Jeff Atherton Fanny A. M. Williams Lady Tiny J. A. Sandburg Annie Laurie Pat Richard Herrick Judy Harry James 8. Munro Idlebrook Hunt F. J. Hogan Parkhill Imperial

Dustress Oates and Insurance Inquiries In Indianapolis

A jumble of local notices and business leads mentions a horse named JANES'S Dustress Oates and asks if it is insured. It directs readers to contact W. F. Kissel at 18% N. Meridian Street Room 9 and notes various businesses including a diamond dealer, a manufacturing optician at 142 N. Pennsylvania, and transportation services between Indianapolis and Springfield. It also promotes Mrs. Austin's Famous Buckwheat and urges avoiding substitutes.

W. F. Kissel Meridian Street

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Paris Berlin Bluls THE H. Lieber Company West Washington Street J. C. Sipe Diamonds North MerIdian St Indianapolis, Ind Society OF Catholics Gates St. John's Hall Helsentics Commandery Omhers Bessenies Commandery Bessemies Commandery Knights of Father Matthew Patrick C. Carney Thomas F. Gibson Stephen David F Thomas Gil James Garin Anthony Moen William Hide William J. Hyland John O'Toole Treas Stephen J. Donaghue Trimpe Low Minerva Michigan Mathias Ee of Young Men's Dramatics Chub Sacred Heart Church St. Boni Wulechner’s Lewis Williams Jon Dr. Stansfield Rev Senator Fleming Sam B. Fleming Fort Wayne Democratic State Committee Fleming Sir Represes SEW Tabernacle Presbyterian Cornerstone Pet Adren Meridian, Georgia and McCrea Sts Church Street Amsame Thermaetane Hoadens Shige Merrell-Soule Co Syracuse, N.Y Janes's Dustress Oates J. C. ‘Sipe Theater of N. Med Leo Lando Optician Pennsylvania St Springfield Mrs. Austin Julius PRO Ce Brass & Bronze Castings S.penn Kahn Great Western Marish Meetion Pleasant Valley Wine Co Rheims, N Jacob Motager Kk Co Columbia OM West Groves & Betz Mass Muellerschoen Lilly & Stalnaker E. Washington St
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