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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1903

Page

3

Hog Prices Rise and Cattle Trade Slows at Indianapolis Market

At Union Stockyards Indianapolis on December 2 hogs traded with strong demand from shippers for medium to heavy grades. Prices advanced about a half to one cent over yesterday, with good heavy hogs reaching 4.72 and late sales near the day’s top. Cattle demand dwindled as supply tightened, with many buyers absent and overall market softness for various cattle types. Sheep and lamb receipts were light but steady, with lambs reaching around 5.45 and overall prices mixed amid weaker competition below.

Union Stockyards Indianapolis Frise Althour Scenie Serre Ees Scemanoa Chicago Wales Sane Bts Fair Ne Western Lambs Pittsburg New York Pteaemutton Nalea East Buffalo Dec Ai Ahiy Kansas City Bar Lamba Suatee ST. Louis Dee Texas Omaha

Mixed National Livestock Markets Across Cities

Cattle receipts vary by city with New York and Chicago noting solid to steady demand. Hogs show strong to higher prices, with record highs near 4.72% for select loads, while sheep and lambs stay steady to higher in multiple markets.

BEAR NEWS WHEAT HOLDS AND MARKET REPORTS

In a consolidated market note from Dec 22 to 24 reports show butter steady but weak pork and cheese in various U S city markets. Eggs steady in moderate demand with regional price movements noted. Wool markets firm in the cod territory with mixed quotations, while oil and turpentine markets in several cities hold steady or rise slightly.

State Pennsylvania Pennlvania Philadelphia Chicago Naan Creamery Kansas City Missouri ST. Louis Hgzic Aige

Protective League to aid roads and shippers in Indiana

D T Bacon of the Shippers Protective League of Indiana says the league will mutually promote interests of roads and shippers. He notes some shippers remain dissatisfied, but aims to protect both sides. Meanwhile Boston & Albany orders bring new freight engines for Berkshire hills and Pacific passenger engines with more driving wheels to improve performance.

D. T. Bacon Shippers’ Protective League of Indiana Bacon Indiana Car Service Bureau Albany N. Y Boston & Albany Berkshire Hills Roma Boston & iMpeny Chester Washington

Owners and independence mark Mellen in the East

C eight Mellen, leaving the Northern Pacific for New England, notes he risks losing freedom and ownership feeling, wary of daily oversight in the East while Boston merchants urge railroad improvements. The piece also lists local rail concerns, retirements, and moving schedules across major lines.

Wall Street Journal Mellen New England East Northwest Propery New Haven Road Merchants of Boston

Holiday reduced fares to boost Central Traffic travel

Officials from major railroads including Bronson of the Big Four Richardson of the Pennsylvania Rhein of the Lake Erie & Western and Algeo of the Monon expect unusually heavy holiday passenger travel. Reduced rates take effect tomorrow and continue for eleven days enabling longer visits within the Central Traffic Association region.

Fidinge Ind Bronson Big Four Richardson Pennsylvania Rhein Lake Erie & Western Algeo Monon Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Central Traffic Association

Real estate transfers filed in Marion County Indiana

Instruments filed for record in Marion County Indiana during the 24 hours ending at 1 AM December 28 show numerous deeds and trust transfers. Names include Helen Ash Ley, Thomas Ashley, Hannah C. Haughey, George H. Mast, and Arthur Jordan among others. Parcels listed span Jackson Park, Hat Millennial, East Ohio Street, Bruce Place, Greenleaf sub, and additional city additions with total consideration listed at 27,593.49 dollars.

Recorders Office Marion County Indiana Ik Smith Fanden Andex Drake City of Indianapolis Brinkman Hall Brightwood Harry W. Denny Alice A. Heabrook Mary E. Dittrich East Ohio-street John A. Holbrook Denny Mary EB. Dirich East Ohio-street Louis F. Hoffman Rouse Wright Sebey Sea J. M. Myers Biliott A. L. Roache North Add Alexander Shallenberger John Ete County M. O'Connor Co Greenleaf Albert W Rer Robert Frazier Holbrook de Co.'s Willard Place Minnie M. Wallingford The Central Trust Company Englewood

Sues to Set Aside Deed in Circuit Court

Mrs Mildred A Keen filed suit against Ida and Horace H Cramer to nullify a real estate deed alleging illiteracy and lack of understanding led to an unfair agreement. The court granted her an order to convey the property.

Decree Settles Second Accounting in Corbin Estate

New York Dec 22 A decree settling the second accounting of the executors and trustees of the Austin Corbin estate was entered by the Suffolk county surrogate. The estate has been greatly depleted since the late magnate's daughter initiated action. Appraisals in 1897 put personal holdings at 4 900 000. Current cash balance stands at 290 000 with a true value near 1 500 000. The division dispute remains unresolved.

New York Austin Corbin Suffolk County Long Island

Dear Santa Claus Letter From a Longing Child

A child writes from a river town house with no number begging Santa to return, noting poverty, a mother grieving a missing father, coal scavenging, and a wish for candy, cakes, and peanuts. The hopeful note asks Santa to enter through a vague chimneyless roof, promising to wait and watch for sleigh bells and a sign that they have not been forgotten.

Santa Claus Johnny Flynn Santa Emma Hulett Hudson

Probate Judge Hears First Divorce Case Under New Act

The first divorce case tried under the act empowering probate commissioners to hear such cases was heard before Probate Judge Walker. Ida BE Laxes seeks a divorce from Frederick Laxen, alleging frequent curses and assaults. married May 1879, five children. Son Thomas testified that his father knocked him from a high stool and threatened to shoot him. Evidence concludes today.

Circuit Court Walker Ida BE. Laxes Frederick Laxen Thomas Laxon

Mrs Shirrell Wins Divorce and Custody in Youthful Case

Judge Allen granted Catherine Shirrell a decree of divorce from Adam Shirrell and awarded custody of their daughter Marie. The couple married at age fifteen and sixteen, respectively, endured alleged cruelty during two years of marriage. Shirrell left briefly, returned to abuse, and Catherine left to live with her parents at 1229 North West Street before filing.

Allen Catherine Shirrell Adam Shirrell Marie William Ragan North West Street

Civil War Veteran and Wife Duel Over Pension

The divorce suit of Lucy Depuy against George Depuy, an old Civil War veteran, was tried before Judge McMaster yesterday. Lucy charges cruel treatment while George says she married him only to secure his $12 monthly pension. Mrs. Depuy seeks one half of the pension for her use. The case was taken under advisement.

Lucy Depuy George Depuy McMaster

Slattery Suit Alleges Un governable Temper and Threat

Edward D Slattery files for divorce alleging Anna Maude Slattery had an un governable temper and attempted to shoot him a man intervening stopped the revolver The case highlights a volatile marriage and a violent incident in their home Henry Sweetland appointed administrator of William Tolliver estate with a $200 bond and C M C Willis as surety following the fatal shooting by Patrolman Dugan at Reasoner store on Dec 17

Edward D. Slattery Anna Maude Slattery Henry Sweetland William Tolliver Dugan W. L. Reasoner Joseph Gardner Kentucky Ay Guar Lacais Cahannel Wen Sonn Lyn Hawkins Ies Virginia Board of Trustees Central Indiana

Superior Court notices and cases from Indiana courts

A dense docket lists multiple courtrooms and judges with cases including divorces and costs, public notices, new suits, and criminal and appellate entries. It describes trials, submissions, verdicts, and judgments, plus notices about furnaces and classified ads. The text references George Depuy, Lucy Depuy, Della Swick, Catherine Swick, Laura Young, William Young, and others.

Superior Court John L. McMaster George Depuy Lucy Depuy James M. Leathers Della Swick Catherine H. Swick Smock J. P Laura Young William Young Abraham Jacobs Vinson Carter John L. Ketcham Next Friend McElwaine-Richards Company Henry Clay Allen Edward Ford Michael Fordal Gereodanen Catherine Schirrell Jin Schtrrall Winging Marie Schirrell Gute Mildred A. Keen Ida Cramer Zacheus Stanbury Fredericka Gottchalkson Fredericka Gottson Flint & Walling Manufacturing Company George W. Tucker Eee of Indianapolis Susan J. Keach Eo M. Simms George W. Marvil Doc Criminal Court Alford John Foley Jae Malare Walker Oliver Walker Edward D. Slattery Anna Maude Slattery George Miller Edwin Pugh State of Indiana Gon Malachi Kelley Charles E- Barket

Births andDeaths in Local District This December

Vital Statistics report births at multiple addresses including Hartley Hewitt Singleton Reiter O Sullivan McCarty Lahey Fountain Shaw Davis May Young Deaton Campbell and Siegward among others. Notable deaths include Ernst Teuteberg Christian Drinkhut Harry White Martha Keesee William Barker Gibson Evans Gregory and Heckman with causes ranging from diabetes pneumonia apoplexy and heart failure.

Jesse Bertha Hartley Germania Avenue Daisy Hewitt West Twelfth Street Edward E Anna Singleton Massachusetts Avenue Ee D Grace Reiter Whittler Street John F Nora O'Sullivan Grove Street Eries Elia McCarty Arsenal Avenue Frank and Waters Kelger Bor Leo R Nelly Ritter Villa Avenue Michael Lahey East Georgia Charles Fountain Dorman Avenue Charis Shaw Davis Breten’ Jer Cam May Young Bert Aase Eva Siegward Deaton Mayme A. Deaton William Oc Matasa Campbell Ernst Teuteberg Michigan Read Christian J. Drinkhut Wyoming Street Harry Wister White Bright Street Martha J. Keesee Minerva Street Old Cos Gregory South Meridian

Obituary notices and funeral details in Indianapolis area

Obituaries for Nettie White Allerdice and Martha Mregory note funeral arrangements at private burial. Funeral director listings include Kregel o, Johnson Hassler Geor ge, Blanchard and TuteWiler undertakers. Other items cover Clearing House Association banking closures for Friday and Saturday, florist Bertermann Bros, and local printing and job opportunities in Benton Harbor and Indianapolis. Includes depictions of distribution routes for Sunday Journal and substation locations.

Ardice Nettie White Allerdice J. Ih Allerdice Park Avenue Gregory Martha Mregory Fred Gregory North Meridian Street Kregelo Delaware St Planner Buchanan Lil St Tutewiler Market St Johnson Hassler & George Massachusetts Frank A. Blanchard Clearing House Association

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