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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
8
A $5,000 fee sits at the center as George Young secures a major slice of a Swedish estate. He subsequently retained a sum labeled Pee in the agreement, drawing protests from his clients who challenge the arrangement.
Two civil actions filed in Marion County Superior Court involve Oscar E. Sandeborg Jennie E. Day and attorney George Young over Youngs $5000 fee and access to a lock box. Bank denied entry citing a protest by Youngs clients and related notice. a restraining order sought to bar withdrawal of funds $2164.02 from the box.
The trial of Dr Joseph C Alexander faces postponement beyond January 1 due to his illness. Dr Frank Morrison will certify his condition for a motion to continue indefinitely before Special Judge John M Bailey. Prosecutors and defense agree the delay is exasperating while Alexander’s health remains uncertain.
Nettie B. Walker, by her next friend Walter B. Harvie, sues Walter F. Walker and Jessie Walker for 10000 dollars alleging her husband’s affections were alienated. Mrs Nettle Walker had married Chester Walker, son of the defendants.
Judge Vinson Carter will today decide the injunction case of Indianapolis Drop Forging Company against White River Lodge of the National Association of Machinists Edward J. Collins and others. A temporary restraining order was granted November 8 amid labor strike and property blockade claims. The heated proceedings drew labor leaders who called the order sweeping and argued it infringed union rights.
Rosa Grossman sues F J Meyer Harry Buddenbaum and the city for 10000 after falling March 2 through a broken sidewalk at Capitol avenue and McCarty street into a cellar. She claims city negligence left owners with unsafe walks. trial begun in Superior Court Room 1, continued to Monday.
The will of George H. Frazier, a J. M. I. railroad engineer killed while trying to avert a wreck south of Indianapolis, was admitted to probate yesterday. The will names Ella Frazier as executrix after settling obligations. $10 is left to son James A. Frazier. Separately Lottie Rosengarten sued Altus M. Harding for a preferred lien on his North Meridian street shirt manufacturing business for unpaid wages of 11.45 for March and April, with sewing machines and equipment cited as property.
In an Allen Circuit Court appeal the Supreme Court held that a supplementary contract can adjust the relief grade with a railroad in the relief department, but the beneficiary under the first contract remains covered unless the new contract specifies otherwise. The court views relief department contracts as mutual insurance agreements.
A suit against County Auditor Harry B. Smith by the County Commissioners is on the Superior Court calendar in Room 4 but likely not to be tried before after the holidays. The defendant will move a demurrer today to challenge the allowances cited in the case.
William Bolen was fined ten dollars and costs by Judge Alford in criminal court for an assault on Charles Stubbs last month, Stubbs sustaining serious wounds. Frederick Marshke won nine dollars in damages from the street railway company in Superior Court while his $5,000 personal injury suit was under trial before Judge McMaster. Maggie M. Foster received 3,500 dollars in damages against Bemis Indianapolis Bag Company after losing her right hand in a factory machine accident. William H. Fox, a grocer, was acquitted of pure food law violations in criminal court on milk allegations. James W. King’s damages suit against Central Union Telephone Company was dismissed at plaintiff’s cost in Superior Court. Charles Martindale, attorney for National Vehicle Company, filed to rename the firm National Motor Vehicle Company in Circuit Court.
In various courts juries returned verdicts awarding damages to plaintiffs in several cases. Frederick Marshke vs. Indianapolis Street Railway Company verdict for plaintiff with $500 damages. Rosa Grossman v Meyers et al trial by jury. De fendant defaulted in Bauar v Conner. Dismissed for want of prosecution in that matter. Williker Taylor v Traders Mutual Life Insurance Company appeal partly heard and dismissed at plaintiffs costs. Criminal court found guilty in William H Fox pure food law case with fines. Circuit court heard multiple civil actions including Lather v Lather divorce with child custody and a two year marriage ban. Creary v Wing estate costs. Bibbs v Bibbs costs awarded to defendant. Name change petition for National Vehicle Company. Damages in Nettie Walker suit $10,000. Leona Allen v Allen divorce. Foreclosure and support actions noted. Damages against Indiana National Bank $2,000. Foreclosures of mechanic’s liens referenced.
Appellate briefs and opinions discuss multiple cases including Racer vs International Building and Loan Association overturning a double premium claim, Russell vs Bruce rehearing denial, and Mason et al. vs Mason on beneficiary changes. Other entries cover mortgage exemptions, relief department certificates, and rehearing petitions in 1911 appellate court records.
A pastor recalls the biblical tale of Samuel as a model of faith and parental influence. The piece contrasts Eli's failings with Hannah and Elkanah's devoted upbringing, showing how Samuel's pure heart and obedience birthed prophetic leadership and Israelite reform in dark times.
A compilation of court motions and rulings including City of Hammond versus Livingston, Citizens Street Railroad Company against July, McDaniel versus Osborn, John Mitchell versus Nelson Miller, Crew Linck against Sorger, The P C C and St L Ry Co versus Joseph West, and Bessie Marsh versus Fred Marsh. Entries show transfers, dismissal motions, petitions for additional time, and publication orders. The list reflects minutes and briefs filed in various county and city courts.
Ex Judge Robert W. McBride spoke at Shortridge High School on Our Winter Birds detailing how about fifty species winter in Indiana with nine hawks and seven owls. Birds stay North if winter mild, song sparrow sometimes sings, and some stay all winter. Next meeting January 9 features Miss Elizabeth C Marmon with a paper on The Pastoral Writers.
At a regular meeting of John F. Ruckle Post No 165 Department of Indiana G A R the following officers were elected Commander William A Crane Senior vice commander William H Johnson Junior vice commander James A Menefee Surgeon Nathaniel Browning Officer of the Lay Willis G Sale Chaplain Robert B Armstrong Quartermaster Edward J Saverage O of G Charles Goodwin Ruckle W R C elected officers for the ensure year as follows President Sarah Brownes See chaplains Mary J V P Ly ial Mary Stone Fencon Osborn guard Mra treasurer
The piece argues for organic unity among Protestant denominations through Christian Endeavor. It cites Paul’s body metaphor, stresses unity without surrendering convictions, and notes wide church participation. Quotes from John R. Mott and Griffith John highlight unity as essential for mission work, urging broader cooperation among over forty evangelical denominations.
The poem laments fading joy and the encroaching cold of winter. The speaker recalls distant celestial splendor and sea breadths, then shifts to intimate domestic warmth by the fire as old dreams dim. It closes with a yearning for the fountain of life and the enduring bond of a dear heart.
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