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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1902

Page

4

Trustees Meet to Plan Subscriptions for Institute Arsenal Site

Trustees of the technical institute gather at the Commercial Club to review the subscription list and plan payment of the $150,000 for the arsenal site. A New York founder guarantees the gap, with $13,000 still to raise by January 1 to fund endowment and maintenance. Secretary Brown will collect funds and deposit in four banks as negotiations with government continue. Open house for the school set for Sept 1, 1904.

Arsenal Technical Institute Commercial Club M. B. Wilson Charles Latham A. A. Barnes John Perrin F. E. Gavin G. W. Brown Brown Wilson New York Institute American National Columbia National Fletcher National Capital National C. Dickey Technical School

Vaudeville at the Grand Offers Strong Week Lineup

The Grand vaudeville bill this week features Alburtus and Millar with club swinging and cornet, Clayton White and Marie Stuart in a Dixieland style Dickey sketch with Miss Taylor, and a tender one act play A Soldier of Propville by S A Collins. Also featured are Les Frasettis, Zazel and Vernon gymnastic acts, Genaro and Bailey, the Yankee Comedy Four, James F Kelly and Dorothy Kent, with the bioscope providing Christmas scenes.

the Grand Grand Alburtus Millar Dickey Mr. White Bowery Miss Stuart Dicky Waldorf Avenue A Les Frasettis Zazel Vernon Genaro and Bailey Miss Bailey Mr. Genero James F. Kelly Dorothy Kent

Gypsy Jack at the Park Opens a English Melodrama

The piece unfolds an English manor tale of a rich estate owner, his long lost son, and the hangers on awaiting the patriarch’s death. Familiar figures appear including the wealthy man’s solicitor, the villainous clerk’s son, and a dashing curate who can shed his coat as a sign of bravado.

Irwin show at Empire earns mixed praise with bright numbers

Review lauds four strong numbers in Fred Irwin’s Empire week program while two acts lag. Flora Foster and Blossom Seeley receive top billing amid lively alio and burlesque segments, plus French singing by Salvaggis and a new style by Men-o-war Boys.

Fred Irwin the Empire Flora Foster Zimmerman Irwin Blossom Seeley Miss Seeley Lester Curtin Empire Mme. Salvagegis Madame Salvaggis

Personal and Society Holiday Socials and Visits

Miss Alice Butler returns from Cornell for holidays while Mrs J Cumming Smith heads to Chicago for a week. Dozens of friends and relatives from Greensburg to Reading and Cincinnati plan Christmas visits, dances, and publications. Notable events include Queen Esther Circle gathering, vaudeville party, and a Christmas dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Milliken for Miss Louise Bybee and Miss Lois Pratt.

Alice Butler Cornell J. Cumming Smith Chicago Pennina Newson Carthage Ind Joseph Bryson St. Louis Helen Ernestinoff Williamsport Charles Allison Spencer Elmer Pursell Louis Eward Greensburg Lynn Stone P. A. Hinds Muncie Lydia Gemmer Willamsport Emilie Frankel Marie Meyer Cincinnati Edith Gordon Lennard George N. Catterson Pearl Goldberg Reading Marie Sonnenberg Thomas Parry California Edna Stevenson Kansas City Miss Peake Katherine Beason Martha Beason North Meridian Street Carrie Layman Parkersburg W. Va George Bruce Albert F. Hall Asheville N. C Forry Edwin H. Ferry Paul George Henderson Harvard J. O. Henderson Hanford Newell Rogers Laurel Miss Annie Moore Martin New York M. L. Burnett A. J. Treat Edward R. Treat Queen Esther Roberts Park Church H. W. Tutewller College Avenue Lu Crawford Oakland Cal Long Beach John Landers John White Louisiana Anderson Durbin Lucy Nathan Miss Weiner Louisville Isabel Haas Miss Hoffstadt Madison Mayer Frankel Walter L. Milliken Louise Bybee Lois Pratt

Two Indiana Weddings Reported In Rushville And Muncie

Hillary Hayden and Cornelia Teudner wed at the bride’s parents home in Rushville on North Morgan street with relatives present. The couple will live in Seymour after a brief honeymoon trip to Lexington. Elsie May Hussey and Frank Haines married in Muncie at the Hussey home with about fifty relatives and friends in attendance and plan to reside in Muncie.

Million Addison Bybee Leonora Smith Hugh H. Hanna Ruth Pratt Hayden—Teadner Indianapolis Journal Rushville Ind Hillary Hayden Cornelia Teudner Jacob Teudner North Morgan Street Samuel O. Mowers Presbyterian Church Rushville Republican Hayden Lexington Seymour Haines—Hussey Muncie Elsie May Hussey Frank Haines Stanton Hussey South Gharkey Street W. H. Oxtoby First Presbyterian Church

Propylaeum Board Adjusts Fire Insurance Deal

The board of directors met at 10 in Charles E. Coffin's office to appraise the fire insurance on the Propylaeum building. Henry L. Dollman and Coffin will act for the association, Scott for the insurers. report to be finished the next morning. The building will reopen gradually and no temporary quarters fund will be needed. The Christian Science Church will use the west parlor for services Wednesday night. The board notes continued patronage and asks for public support.

The Propylaeum Association Charles E. Coffin Henry L. Dollman Coffin Scott Indianapolis Propylaeum

Nightshirt Pin Uncovers Lost Diamonds Mystery

Three diamonds valued at $1,000 disappeared from the wife of a North Side merchant. Detectives Colbert and Hauser traced clues to a never worn nightshirt where the husband, while bathed, found a pin and a hidden chamois bag containing the gems. The jewels were returned to the wife who could not explain their concealment.

Colbert Hauser Colbert and

Braden Assaulted By Traveling Man In Hotel District

David Braden of Braden & Rogers suffered a head strike with a hatchet after a quarrel over a woman at the English Hotel block. Barrackman of Pierson place fought Braden, grabbed him by the collar, and struck him while a gun and hatchet moved during the struggle. Police arrested both men. Braden released on recognizance after being charged with assault and battery. Barrackman faces assault and battery with intent to kill, bond set at 1000.

David Braden Braden Marian Barrackman Miss Barrackman Mr. Braden Barrackman Asault

Motorman Arrested For Interrupting Funeral

Walter Warrenburg, a West Michigan street car motorman, was arrested yesterday morning by Bicycle Policeman George Losh on a charge of interrupting a funeral. Losh boarded the car at Blackford and New York streets as the procession for Edward Moore, of 154 North Black, passed by.

Walter Warrenburg West Michigan George Losh Losh Blackford New York Fueral Edward Moore North Black

Indignation at Ford Street Car Procession Sparks Court Bond

Motorman Warrenburg tried to pass the procession as men leaped from seats in protest. Officials of the street car company posted bond for appearance in court this morning.

Ford Street Warrenburg Mornig

Imperial Concert by four women at Roberts Park Church

The Imperial Concert Company presented the second entertainment of the YMCA course at Roberts Park Church with a strong turnout. Jeanette Kling received the warmest reception for readings from Under Two Flags and a Scotch romance. Marie Louise Wright on violin and Lyda Cherington on piano also drew praise along with Lucile Eagle Owen whose soprano performances included May Morning and One Spring Morning.

Imperial Concert Company Young Men's Christian Association Roberts Park Church Jeanette Kling Outda Sanders McGlashen Marie Louise Wright Cavinta

Grain Dealers Plan Elkins Bill Lobby effort

The Indiana Grain Dealers' Association committee met at the Board of Trade building to press the Elkins bill in Congress. Members include Sen ator E. M. Wolcott J. E. Goodrich Tom Morrison James Sayles and I. N. Adams who will seek support from Senator Beveridge and Indiana's delegation. The annual meeting is set for January in this city.

Indiana Grain Dealers’ Association Board of Trade E. M. Wolcott Wolcott James E. Goodrich Winchester Tom Morrison Kokomo James Sayles Bluffton I. N. Adams Bunker Hill Indiana Congress Beveridge

Christmas city notes and church events

The Woman's Exchange will serve the Christmas dinner tomorrow and close Thursday. Meridian street Church Sunday school plans a Santa Claus entertainment on Christmas Eve. Dickens's Christmas Carol by school No. 8’s 8B class will be repeated tonight. Ernest Durst, laborer, 30, declared insane by a commission. Adams Express rates denial by manager. New Year supper for city’s poor boys ages seven to twelve at the YMCA hall. Tickets for 15 covers distributed by Police Superintendent Taffe and Superintendent Northcott.

Meridian-street Dickens Ernest Durst Durst West Fifth Street Journal Adams Express Company Express Company Young Men's Christian Association Mothers of the Boys Police Taffe Northcott Association

Funeral for E. C. Thompson Held in Irvington

The Irvington funeral for E. C. Thompson, who died from paralysis, was led by Dr. A. R. Benton with Rev. Mercer assisting. The service included hymns and was followed by burial at Crown Hill. Thompson’s immediate family survive, including his sister Mrs. H. E. T. McEwen in Edinburg.

E. C. Thompson University Avenue Irvington A. R. Benton Mercer Edinburg Andrew Loughery Maley Omar Frost Louisville Scot Butler H. N. Brown T. C. Howe Omar Wilson R. E. Moore Crown Hill Stuer John H. Thompson

Kendall Urges Expanded Public School Accommodations

Mr Kendall city schools superintendent spoke after a Methodist ministers meeting highlighting the need for more school space. He cited overcrowding at the Manual Training School and urged expansion of manual training and physical education. He also urged using school buildings for summer schools and summer programs.

C. N. Kendall Kendall Board of School Commissioners

Christmas Services at St Patrick's Church Highlight Masses

Christmas morning services begin at 4 o'clock with pontifical high mass followed by solemn high mass at 10 o'clock. The same musical programme features Victor Hammerer's new mass sung by St Patrick's Choir including Florence Wagner Nellie McHugh Lavina Stokte Anna Hudson Winnifred McHugh Murphy J Sharpey Souders Dorsey Creedon Lawlor Hall Adams Stella Adams and Bishop O'Donaghue delivers the sermon at 10 o'clock.

St. Patrick's Church Victor Hammerer St. Patrick's Choir Florence Wagner Nellie McHugh Lavina Stokte Anna Hudson Winnifred McHugh Messrs. Murphy J. Sharkey

General MacArthur May Not Visit Indianapolis Site Tour

It is understood General MacArthur will not visit Indianapolis this week to inspect the proposed army post sites. Earlier word said he would come after receiving department orders, but yesterday Major Miller’s Sunday trip was described as a substitute for a MacArthur visit.

Ten men charged in saloon basement case continued in court

The ten men seized Saturday night in a saloon basement at 41 West New York Street, charged with seabying came waterday morning, had their trial continued. An application for a jury trial will be made, and the cases may go to the grand jury under the new rule adopted by Fr Eutor Ruckelshaus.

West New York Street Freutor Ruckelshaus

Annis Burke Promoted to Editor of Marion Chronicle

Annis Burke, once linked to the Indianapolis newspaper colony, has been promoted to oversee the Marion Chronicle as managing editor, elevating her role in the paper's leadership.

Annis Burke Indianapolis Marion Chronicle Orth

Fire Slightly Damages Peerless Foundry Frame

An overheated cupola in the Peerless foundry on Meek street caused a small fire in the frame last night at o'clock. No injuries reported and firefighters contained the blaze without spread.

Peerless Meek Street

Christmas entertainment at St Johns girls and boys schools

Pupils at St John’s girls academy and boys’ school staged a Christmas program yesterday afternoon at Masonic Hall. The program featured songs, recitations by Samuel Rule and Martin Moran, a violin duet by Thomas Lenihan and Charles Jonas, and a Santa Claus appearance with gifts. Each child received a large candy box with a present, marking the holidays’ end and school reopening January 5.

St. John’s Girls' Academy Masonic Hall Samuel Rule Martin Moran Thomas Lenihan Charles Jonas

The Christmas Mass Midnight Service Gains Ground

The article traces the revival of the Christmas midnight mass across Episcopal churches, noting its ancient roots and recent growth in England and the United States. Locally, Christ Church Cathedral had a successful midnight service last year and plans for richer music this Christmas Eve. The piece contrasts past declines with a renewed appreciation for the ceremony within the Episcopal tradition.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Episcopal Church Europe England Christ Church Cathedral

Home Dressmaking Hints by May Manton

May Manton outlines season fashion focusing on slot seams and strap trimmings as key features. The example skirt combines these elements with seven gores and plaits at edges, adaptable to silk velvet or contrasting fabrics, originally in black canvas with peau de sole straps.

May Manton

Pattern 4307 Dress With Inverted Plaits And Straps

A vintage pattern description explains slot seam construction with inverted plaits and strap trimming for a flared lower edge. It lists yardage for multiple fabric widths, mentions waist sizes, and instructs to mail order from Pattern Dept The Journal Indianapolis. Also notes divorce action in Atchison and local advertisement by J P Mullally offering diamonds and tailoring services.

Colin the Journal Indianapolis

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