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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
9
At a meeting of the executive committee of the Indianapolis Civic Improvement Association workers outline plans for the coming year. The group aims to plant and protect shade trees, beautify yards, and improve city spaces. Photographs show yards where beautification has begun and potential results.
Mrs Wong Kai Kah, wife of the Chinese vice commissioner to the world’s fair, arrives with five children and two servants from St. Louis. They rent 1520 Broadway for the fair period, Mr Wong remaining in St Louis then joining Monday, planning to sail for China later. Mrs Wong seeks rest from St Louis social life and contemplates private or public schooling for the children as the family settles in Indianapolis.
In Federal Court a brief on demurrer to the complaint in John C. Snee et al versus City National Bank of Logansport and others contests two points. The complainant claims $20,000 was taken by force from the paymaster of the Panhandle Satisfaction of two judgments is sought. The brief argues the complaint fails to describe specific property or a bailment, and that ambiguity about who possessed the money requires proper averment.
Mr and Mrs Levi Gambold marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception Monday night at 617 West Sixth Street. A large crowd attended amid decorations from Francisco and lanterns from Japan while sons and other relatives sent greetings as the elderly couple, born Hannah Robinson in 1783 and 1801 respectively, were celebrated for long service and family ties.
Mayor Holtaman urged annual inspections of city building boilers noting the cost is justified by life savings. City Controller Dune said no appropriation exists for inspectors and funds would need to come from existing repair or maintenance appropriations.
This afternoon at Miss Crouse's studio at 721 Park Avenue the Tenth Pupils Recital will feature sung music students. The program includes Reva Davis, Margaret Rapales, Lulu Della Riker, Minnie Harb, and Gertrude Ba- Newton among others.
The Loyal Legion of Indiana held its annual meeting at the Statehouse. A banquet followed at the Columbia Club with 125 members present. Gen. George F. McGinnis presided. two new members, Lt. Tompkins of Rushville and Jacob Marsh of Indianapolis, were admitted. Judge Joseph G. Leffler delivered the keynote, with J. W. Fesler as toastmaster.
Special services at the Temple on North Delaware marked the Feast of Lights, recalling Judas Maccabeus victory over the Syrians. Rabbi Messing reviewed persecutions and the temple’s desecration, noting the eight day celebration of lights and the daily lighting progression.
An elaborate programme is arranged for the Bona Thompson library dedication tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 o clock. The meeting is open to the public with speakers including Addison C Harris A M Sweeney Scot Butler and possibly Senator Beveridge. A musical programme is planned.
An inventive Californian proposes a telephone headset using attached rolled material to capture germs. Talker speaks through the material, then reels in the used layer to trap microbes, providing a fresh sheet for the next caller.
Secretary Downing of the State Board of Agriculture announces the Indiana Industrial Associations congress at the Statehouse starting January 5 with sessions of the State Board of Agriculture. Officers include Thompson, Niblack, Downing, La Grange, and others. program spans January 5 6 with meetings of various farming and livestock groups and related societies. a one and one third fare round trip is offered for attendees.
Six bids for the new Detention Hospital were rejected as none matched the $1 413 available. Bids ranged from about 198 to 6 451 and 5 046. The city plans new bids for January 4 amid a mild smallpox case and ongoing pesthouse site negotiations.
A Lafayette dispatch reports friends worry about Harry Dodd once a Monon traveling auditor. Robert Algeo, local agent for the C. H. D. and Monon, says there is nothing mysterious about Dodd’s movements and that he is in his Washington Street office almost daily.
Mr Elias Day, a noted character comedian, will present a novel entertainment at the Columbia Club. The program is for members only with details limited to the venue and date in the notice.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that county clerks are entitled to per diem allowances for attending court. The Flynn case from Tippecanoe county raises clerks’ salaries, with Marion county clerk W. E. Davis set to gain about $3,000 yearly and Je W. Fesler and George Elliott each improving by around $10,000. The decision states fees the clerk receives for court attendance are for the clerk’s own use, despite deputies in five courts in Marion county.
City Health Board inspectors say ashes thrown in alleys reflect ignorance and lack of experience with burning wood and coal. They note many households have used natural gas since childhood, with women having never managed fires until this year.
Miss Anna Pasche is appointed missionary by the American Baptist Ladies Home Mission Society. She previously ran the Saturday Sewing School teaching children aged three to sixteen the art of sewing. The school meets each Saturday afternoon from clock to clock for the children.
R W Prosser of New York expert engineer for Consumers Gas Trust spent a week in Indianapolis. He completed plant investigations and will submit his report to directors in about one to ten days. Another expert, George M Brill of Chicago, will arrive next week to appraise total assets and prepare a report. The company continues to pay the 5 percent interest, with vouchers and receipts handling final payments and certificate returns after settlement.
State Librarian Henry reports part of the legislative manual from the State printer is defective. Forty of two hundred copies are unfit to send, with mutilated torn pages indicating bad printing. He ordered more copies and will report the matter to the State Printing.
Patrolman John Vondermark will be tried by the Board of Public Safety at 7 30 oclock this evening in its City Hall office on the charge of insulting a woman. The complainant alleges the officer insulted her on Virginia avenue last Monday evening and the charges were filed with the board by Superintendent Kruger yesterday. Vondermark was on special duty downtown Monday evening.
James Grant McMahan died December 17 in Pueblo Colorado after eighteen years on the Vandalia railroad. He is survived by his widow and two children and a sister Mrs Charles Tevis. The body will be brought to his home at 3906 Kenwood Avenue for the funeral to be announced later.
Miss Greenup aged 26 of 26 North West Street slipped and fell before her home last night and sustained a fracture to the right wrist. She was conveyed to City Hospital by the Dispensary ambulance and attended by Dr. Crockett.
Clay County Council and Board of County Commissioners slash township assessors and deputies pay by one fourth. The Appellate Court ruled yesterday that the county must compensate for the full number of days worked, affecting how much is owed to assessors.
The Sunday Journal previews its magazine supplement ahead of Christmas with Louis F. Grant’s color drawing “HIS FIRST CHEASTMAS” and Earle Hooker Eaton’s verse. The Youth Page offers color pictures and poems including “Santa Claus Department Store” and captions like “Trip of the Green Rabbit” and “If You Invite the Kings to Dinner.” Mary Gay Humphreys writes “WHY THE EAST CALLS TO THE WHITE MAN” illustrated by half-tones. Fashion plates showcase four outfits, and the comic section features Binnacle Jim and Little Abe Cornecob with holiday humor and gifts for readers.
City Engineer Jeups test of gas candle power for Indianapolis Gas Co was delayed by missing parts. Parts arrived with controversy over a $1 express charge paid by Harry OBrien, clerk, from his funds. The Board of Public Works approved reimbursement but a voucher was balked by Al Zaring causing delay and mystery at 5 PM.
A troubled youth confesses to harming a sister and spilling ink by accident. The speaker laments punishment, questions soul and fairness, and recalls a moment of remorse. The fragment reflects a diary like voice, a plea for understanding, and a wish to explain the event truthfully.
Mrs Mary Gimble of 1614 Fenneman street faced two intruders at her home after 6 pm When a man demanded entry she refused and fired several times through a front window She secured a revolver and drove the would be intruders away with authorities unable to locate them
The M. M. A. lecture course will be in the Claypool assembly room tonight. Local natives and names such as Sir Alexander Thomson, Chalmers Brown, Bilas Jacoby, and John C. Baird are noted among attendees. A Sunday school lesson group meets at 4:15 pm at the Young Women's Christian Association led by Dr. A. B. Philpott. A Christmas service is set for tomorrow at 4 pm led by Mrs. F. F. McCrea with Miss Josephine singing. Also reported is a social shoe event at Mr. Fisher’s Manhattan coal apartments with Arbuckle, Ralphhey, and Ward Fisher hosting friends. Shortridge football players Finn caren Allerdice, Will Bosson, Floyd Payne, Brandt, and Claude Morgan present.
A smallpox case was reported to the city Board of Health yesterday in the lodging house of Mrs. Magley at 1% North New The t i. The case is described as a discreet form or mild, with about twenty occupants confined and under strict quarantine. Four guards patrol the premises, two by day and two by night, to enforce the quarantine and prevent spread.
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