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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1901

Page

8

Court exhibit blocks Van Blaricum divorce case

In Judge Leathers court a paper signed by George T. Van Blaricum and witnessed by two people was shown to support the wife's claim that an agreement allowed her Catholic church attendance and baptism for their children. Van Blaricum denied signing. judge refused the divorce petition and the matter proceeded toward dismissal. Father Gavish testified the Catholic Church would not marry Catholics and Protestants under such an agreement.

Father Gavisk van Blaricum Father Gavish Leathers Attoram Egg

Indiana Standard Oil Suits Over Name Use

An Indiana Concern and The Standard Oil Company filed suit in the Superior Court against the Indiana Standard Oil Company represented by John H. Davidson Harvey H. Timm and George W. Jackson seeking to bar use of the firm name The claim states the word Indiana is only to slightly alter the name to evade law but in effect violates it The older company with extensive interests in the state says the renamed firm would harm its business and benefit the new entity.

Standard Oil Company Indiana Standard Oil Company John H. Davidson Harvey H. Timm George W. Jackson Indiana Standard Oil Penneae & Aaa Indiana Standard OU Company

Will probated and two instruments prepared

A will dated May 15, 1909 and signed by John Frick, recently deceased, with two witnesses, was filed for probate and accepted without question. A second will dated June 16, 1910 was presented for probate. the later will closely mirrors the first but anticipates a larger future.

John Frick

Heating plant failure halts county court sessions

A report notes the new county heating plant failed to perform its claimed duties yesterday. Court sessions were held in Circuit Court and Room No 3 of the Su Court, with proceedings continuing despite the shutdown.

Local Court Actions Include Divorce Plea and Bankruptcy Trustee Case

In cold rooms jurists shifted between chambers as a Tate estate venue change heard by Judge Carter. Allie W. Dawson seeks divorce from William M. Dawson alleging cruelty and a gun threat at 3158 Dearborn. City appeals Hogan case over vehicle license conflict and Nolting seeks partition against Raub trustee. Peck will probate with widow Alice Sparrow Peck as executrix posting a $4,000 bond.

Allen Law Library Carter Sophia C. C. Nolting E. B. Raub Henry T. Nolting

Court Docket Highlights Multiple Civil and Criminal Actions

Superior and Circuit courts hear cases including Garnder v Darling for costs, Arbugh for $108.08 and costs, Hammer v Berry over possession, Crosley v Matherson lien dismissal, Indianapolis Savings foreclosure with continued evidence, Tate estate jury trial, Fremont Alford grand larceny continued, Standard Oil sues to enjoin use of name, Dawson divorce, Western Union petition for leave to file, and State ex rel Adah Lannoy vas.

Superior Court John L. McMaster Susan Garnder Arthur Darling Mechanic's Wen James Shockney Archibald M. Arbaugh Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Royal C. Hammer John Berry Charles Crosley James L. Matherson Indianapolis Savings and Investment Co George W. Cheely Vinson Carter Irene Allison Helen J. Tate Fremont Alford William Ferrell Western Union Telegraph Company Ee Prermee Seopellee Adah Lannoy Vas

Civil Law Precedents on Municipal Torts and Rail Travel

August Lanney summarizes several 19th century case notes on liability in municipal improvements and sidewalk injuries. It covers not properly joined defendants in damages suits, constitutionality of assessments, contributory negligence in streetcar injuries, partnership covenants, billboard height ordinances, liquor room restrictions, sewer contract supervision, federal election limits, and free-pass travel risks for railway employees and engineers.

Dutton Vs. Lansdowne Ramsey County Robert P. Lewis Company Minn Tesch Milwaukee Electric R. and L. Co Wis Stidham D. C. App Common Council Rochester Va. West N. Y State Vs. Bridge Uppington New York United States Peterson Seattle Traction Company Wash Albrecht

Brother of Chimmie Fadden author in town on rail project

George Townsend, brother of Edward W. Townsend the author of Chimmie Fadden, is staying at the Hotel English as Townsend Reed & Co progress on the Indianapolis Shelbyville and Southeastern Traction line. The electric line from Shelbyville toward Acton aims to Greensburg, with a September deadline and July 1 target for completion, using three phase electric gear and four fifty horse power motors on cars.

George Townsend English Edward W. Townsend Chimmie Fadden Townsend, Reed & Co Chicago Shelbyville Greensburg Indianapolis Townsend East New York City Nevada Bret Harte Harte Roaring Camp New York Sun Sun Dana Fadden Acton Bluntington Fort Wayne Indianapol Michigan Road Indianapolis Street Railway Company Prospect Street Harding & Hovey Charles M. Cooper

Spite wall of nude statues shocks Baltimore street

A resident builds a tall brick wall around a yard to hide a display of nude statues, upsetting neighbors and hurting local property values. The wall uses old demolition bricks, widely condemned as unsightly by exclusive district residents.

Baltimore Street

Relatives defend Mrs Randall amid neglect rumors

The relatives of Mrs. Randall of 1706 North Delaware Street deny reports she was neglected. They state she was alone at home and received attention once the information reached them. Coal had been ordered Saturday night but not delivered, gas pressure was low, and the house grew cold. Mrs Randall is in comfortable circumstances.

Dr De Witt Jordan Body Brought For Burial

The body of Dr De Witt Jordan, frozen to death near Rockville several days ago, was brought here last night and taken to the Ragsdale morgue where it was prepared for burial. His father, mother, and a brother reside here.

de Witt Jordan Rockville Ragsdale SameOne

New Stock at Reduced Prices by Johnson Woodbridge Co

Johnson Woodbridge Co announces new stock at reduced prices at 1 East Washington Street.

Johnson- Woodbridge Co East Washington Street

Baltimore Street's Lost Exclusivity Recounted At Grand Hotel

A young Southerner, E. L. Mathias, told a Grand Hotel crowd how Baltimore Street's exclusivity faded. He recalled a wealthy man 25 years ago owning a grand residence near Fremont with a large square estate and art-filled grounds, a tale shaped by recollection and rumor.

Baltimore E. L. Mathias Grand Hotel Baltimore Street Fremont

Crown Point Clerk Harold H Wheeler in city for Judge Gillett

Harold H Wheeler of Crown Point, clerk of Lake county courts, visited the city yesterday in support of Judge Gillett of Hammond who is being openly discussed as a candidate for the Supreme Court seat vacated by Judge Francis EB er.

Harold H. Wheeler Crown Point Lake County Gillett Hammond Francis Eber

Mustard firm tours demand and prizes travel town guests

Princeton guest O M Tichenor and Richmond traveler Belya Lockwood registered in Denison and Stubbins Hotel respectively. Noblesville candidate Edward E Neal and Logansport candidate R C Hillis visited. W H Cary of Pittsburgh reports their firm sold 78 carloads of mustard since Oct 8 to suppliers who prize glassware with each purchase. Rural seed demand stems from prize incentives.

O. M. Tichenor Princeton Denison Belya Lockwood Richmond Stubbins Hotel Edward E. Neal Noblesville Supreme Court R. C. Hillis Logansport W. H. Cary English Mr. Cary Pittsburg Aple

Local Incorporations Formed in Greene County and Martenville

The Lattas Creek Coal Company with capital $150,000 was incorporated yesterday in Greene county. Directors include F. M. Dug, William I. Jams, Fred B. Smith, Louis Jelley, and Julius Marcus. The Natural Oil Company of Martenville filed articles with the secretary of state, capital $3,000, directors A. C. Elmore, J. E. Beech, A. M. Bain, W. A. Banta, and Thad S. Banta. It will manufacture essential and heavy oils, witch hazel, creosote, and related products.

Lattas Creek

Fragmentary newspaper item about dessert pricing and groceries

The readable parts describe a processed dessert prepared in two portions with hot water and cooling steps. Mentions orange and pager items and grocery references. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear event or identifiable entities.

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State of Indiana Badger Furniture Co E. Washington St Pather Gavish Morris Allie W. Dawson Yandes Street William M. Dawson Dearborn Avenue Ilrepute William J. Hogan Hogan Benjamin B. Peck Mr. Peck Alice Sparrow Peck Allie Dawson William E. Dawson Appellate Court Ayer August Lanney Blackford C. C. Appellants India Shel Byville Electric Line Maj G. V. Menzies Mount Vernon Crisle Evansville L. & N. Railroad Funkhouser Menzies Hemenway Jerre M. Keeney New Orleans Btar Crawfordsville H. C. Starr Starr & Jackson Ind Biusiik Judge Gillett Portieres Madras the Journal Annie Russell Julia Marlowe Mary Mannering Viola Allen Indianapolis Journal
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