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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1902

Page

6

Vital Statistics December 23 Medical updates and listings

Vital statistics for December 23 list multiple births with names and addresses including Dirtha BW, J Unversan at 413 Downey, and Alma Caudell at 211 Oxford with several boys and girls noted. Also recorded are numerous pairings and households, ages and residences, plus causes and conditions such as rheumatism pneumonia heart narcotic tubercular entries, with individuals like Trumbull age sixty eight and Harriet Richardson age sixty nine marked for health notes.

Trumbull R Dickman East Lames L. Miller Iowa Thorpe Kappes Mt Hert City Hospital Harriet Richardson Beville Bearalee Edna Hazel Morton House Coraich Prospect Tubera Umabeth Rosenstenael Parkway

Important Supreme Court on railroads and freight chaos

The Iowa Supreme Court rules railroads handling mail are government instrumentalities not private carriers, clarifying liability for lost registered mail. Local Freight Association warns tracers do not expedite freight, urging focus on actual delays. The note highlights rising freight demand, car shortages, and ongoing industry adjustments across major lines.

Supreme Court of Iowa Kansas City Kinsley Kan Supreme Court Indianapolis Local Freight Association

New York Central Reports Declines in Earnings and Dividends

The New York Central and allied lines declared regular dividends with Canada Southern fixed at 1 percent for six months. Net earnings for the Dec 31 1902 quarter fell to 5.8254 million from 6.30047 million last year, a drop of 525,047. Six month earnings totaled 15.0199 million, down 567,700. Surplus after dividends was 361,700, down 683.04. Officials cite capital stock increases. Western railroads to exchange annual passes within Central Association and Southern lines, excluding east of Pittsburgh and Buffalo. A proposal to ban passes east of Chicago and St. Louis drew few votes.

New York Central and Allied Railroad Lines Canada Southern New York Central Western Railroads Central Association Southern Lines Pittsburg Buffalo Western Lines Chicago St. Louis

Railway Officials Update and Local Nods This Christmas

H M Waite of Queen and Crescent visits the city for Christmas while William Kelland of Illinois Central calls on local passengers officials. Louisville and Nashville locomotive engineers committee meets in secret in Louisville. George B Venn, ex Union Station baggage chief, dies at Oak Street home. Canada Southern declares 1 percent dividend for year ending December 31, down from last year. Huston and Raidy return to West Line duties on Baltimore and Ohio. St Louis and San Francisco buys 14 acres in South Memphis for a $400,000 machine shop complex. Pittsburg and Lake Erie informs thousands of employees of a December 1 pay raise. White Pass and Yukon route to move its general offices.

Seattle Vancouver B. C Yukon District Canadian Pacific Norfolk & Western Chicago & Northwestern Honolulu San Francisco Nickel Plate Pennsylvania Pittsburg Western Lines Western Unes Horace Burk Union Pacific New York Harriman Burk Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern John F. Deems Schenectady American Locomotive Works New York Central Deems Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Central Railroad of New Jersey F. M. Bosler Liberty Ind James Leeming Erie Division Erie Railway Nes German Deaconess Hospital Iself R. H. Fowler Southern Illinois Central New York Herald Wells, Fargo & Co Express Company Central Association Washington Oregon California Lake Erie A. V. Brown R. K. Smith Burlington Railway Lines St. Joseph Brown Levy St. Louis Burlington Lines Iowa Panhandle East End Brooks Locomotive Works Hocking Valley Rogers Locomotive Works Rocks Locomotive Works General Works Big Four Louisville & Nashville Virginia William W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Lines Cassatt Altoona Harrisburg Missouri Secretary of State Kansas City & Rock Island Railway Kansas City Strassburg Cass County W. B Charles Warren Robert Mather W. W. Stevenson Chicago W. F. Evans W. E. Morse M. E. Farrows H. M. Waite Queen & Crescent William Alfred Kelland Louisville George 8. Venn Dean Brothers Union Station Oak Street Canada Southern H. ©. Huston P. J. Raidy Pennsylvania Line Baltimore & Ohio St. Louis & San Francisco Memphis Pittsburg & Lake Erie White Pass & Yukon

Storage Advertisement From Early Union Transfer and Sirage Co

An old classified style notice advertises first class storage services at a corner East Ohio stand tracks location. It promises storing packing and hauling with contact details for the Union Transfer and Sirage Company led by president Crossland and officers listed.

Nnn Union Transfer and Sirage Company Corner East Ohio SiusAubh Iindpfls. V Warehouse W. Bka Urta Pres Crossland Peon Ise

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed for Delphi Lime and Others

Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday for the Delphi Lime Company with liabilities of 13 476.98 and assets of 12 800. Howard Smith and Jane Smith, administrators of Wicklif Smith’s estate, asked for a receiver citing transfers by officers. William W Brewer, a farmer from Wilkinson, reported liabilities of 3 019.31 and assets of 100. Marcus Holiday, a Muncie grocer, listed liabilities of 1 913.11 and assets of 478.10.

Delphi Lime Company Howard Smith Jane Smith Wicklif Smith William W. Brewer Wilkinson Marcus Holiday Muncie

Compromise Reached in Central Union vs Merchants Heat Case

The suit against Merchants Heat and Light Company was compromised and dismissed in federal court at the complainant’s request. A temporary restraining order had blocked Merchants from laying heating pipes on Washington street, but the order was dissolved as work continued. Jesse Stone, a worker on the new federal Division, fell from a platform yesterday injuring his back and shoulders and was taken to City Hospital. he lives at 314 North Alabama Street.

Central Union Telephone Company Merchants’ Heat and Light Company Central Union Company Merchants’ Company Washington Street Theerchants’ Company Jesse Stone New Federal DiVine North Alabama Street

Claims Against State Heard In Local Courts

Attorney General William L. Taylor represents Indiana in claims heard by three Superior Court judges in Room 1. The court allowed expenses for George W. Hall Felton A Basler Mortimer Levering and Marcus Claypool totaling 225.66 1036.88 353.90 and 182.57 respectively, noting they covered commission service not funded by appropriation. Reed Smokeless Furnace Co seeks 2000 for a smoke removing device. testing showed limited benefit and contract rights to reject consumer. McCormick seeks 57000 for Indiana Reformatory cellhouses with unpaid contract fees. trial set for Jan 28 with efforts to close remaining business by Jan 30.

William L. Taylor Indiana McMaster Leathers and Carter Superior Court George W. Hall Felton A Basler Mortimer Levering Marcus Claypool State Live Stock Commission Hall Balser Levering Taylor Hart Reed Smokeless Furnace Company Crockett G. A. H. Shideler E. H. Nebeker Prison Board James B. Reed McCormick Indiana Reformatory James M. Leathers John L. McMaster Vinson Carter State of Indiana C Felter A. Balser The State of Esther J. Whitinger William Lurber

Damages Sought From Indianapolis Street Railway in Suit

William Holden, a visitor to Indianapolis, sues the Indianapolis Street Railway Company for 5000 dollars claiming a car turn on the Pine and English avenues curve threw him from the platform injuring his arm back and body. He says the fault lies in the speed of the curve and that he stood on the platform under the company’s permission. Oliver J. Kidd sues Western Assurance Company to collect on a Toronto policy for a burned wall paper store at 442 Massachusetts Avenue and adds 175 dollars for salvage care. Charles Simon seeks a divorce from Lena Simon alleging neglect cooking sewing cleanliness and financial misconduct including taking money from his trunk and purchases on credit.

William Holden Indianapolis Street Railway Company Holden Indianapolis Pine Street English Avenue Olden Oliver J. Kidd The Western Assurance Company Toronto Canada Kidd Massachusetts Charles Simon Circuit Court Lena Simon

North Alabama rooming house proprietor fined for immoral place

Rudolph Marchall, owner of the North Alabama street rooming house, was fined 10 dollars and costs by Judge Alford after pleading not guilty to an immoral place charge. An agreed statement of facts led to the fine. Josephine Marchall was released. Charges began in Police Court, but jury trial requests and postponements moved the matter to the grand jury where indictments were returned. The will of George W. Marvel was probated yesterday leaving personal property and real estate to widow Lucinda Marvel with remainder to three children, Frank Marvel, Mrs Rosa Sims, and Mrs Otto Watson. Executor Francis M. Hollingsworth was named but renounced by Mr. Kivilingsworth. probate commissioner has not yet selected an executor.

Rudolph Marchall North Alabama Street Alford Marchall Josephine Marchall George W. Marvel Marvel Lucinda Marvel Otto Watson Frank Marvel Rosa Sims Francis M. Hollingsworth Kivilingsworth

Marion County Courts To Close For Holidays

The Marion county courts will be practically closed from today until after New Year’s day with only necessary business in Superior Circuit Probate and Criminal courts. Suits may be filed and urgent actions attended to, but regular court calendars will not be followed. Heirs of Mary L. Walker estate petitioned for will construction in Circuit Court, with Edwin J. Walker Louis A. Walker Robert P. Walker Jacob Walker and Henry L. Walker named as heirs to real and personal property.

Marion Circuit Court Probate Court Criminal Court Mary L. Walker Edwin J. Walker Louis A. Walker Robert P. Walker Jacob Walker Henry L. Walker

Bond Filed for Guardian and Divorce Case Details

An additional bond of 75000 is filed by Jesse Fletcher as guardian of Charles B. Fletcher's minor children. He previously administered his brother's estate and now holds a total bond of 150000. John M G Dry applied for divorce from Nannie K Dry claiming misconduct and asserts she lives on El Blake Street and has been married to someone else.

Jesse Fletcher Charles B. Fletcher Fletcher John M. G. Dry Nannie K. Dry

Divorce sought amid August 1901 separation

Domestic troubles caused a separation in August 1901 and a divorce is needed. Dry alleges. Estate reports show the Indiana Trust Company as administrator of Frederick Ilg’s estate filed a final report after settling claims, leaving a small balance for the widow, the chief beneficiary. Jesse C. Moore posted a $12,000 bond with the probate commissioner to secure administration of Mary Jane Moore’s estate.

Dry Indiana Trust Company Frederick Ilg Jesse C. Moore Mary Jane Moore

Court Records from Indiana Session Report

A dense Indiana court notes listing civil judgments in favor of plaintiffs with amounts ranging from 163.23 to 1 036.88, criminal arraignments and fines, plus new suit filings, appellate briefs, and a Danville letter about birthday coincidences and a house fire at 1407 Kappus Street. Judge Vinson Carter presides in several rooms. other judges include James M. Leathers and John L. McMaster.

Do Not Gift Me Dress Items in Brooklyn Life Verse

Madeline Bridges in Brooklyn Life declares playful refusals to receive slippers, smoking caps, wipers, neckties, handkerchiefs, shaving mugs or cigars. She mocks surplus wardrobe goods and emphasizes sensible gifts beyond attire, preferring practical items suitable for a person who dislikes traditional dress gifts.

Madeline Bridges Brooklyn

Preacher-Human and Shoe Dealer Strike Christmas Deal

Wise dialogue shows a preacher confiding in a man about a bargain with a shoe dealer. The dealer will cover the slippers purchased for Christmas at a reduced cost, promising fair prices per pair. The exchange hints at moral and social tensions in a small community.

Preacher Ezra

Brisk Demand for Holiday Goods and Poultry Prices Rise

Wholesale markets show strong demand for holiday goods and table perishables while grains and dry goods soften. Poultry commands record highs due to limited supply and market manipulation, eggs rise with milder weather, butter stays firm, and overall wholesale activity hints at a post holiday lull. grain receipts are light though hay remains strong with firm wheat and corn prices amid car shortages.

the Board of Trade Timothy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vital Statistics Dirtha Parent Union J. Unversan Downey Nuetemeyer, Dearstreet Steete Fountain Pees Alma Caudell Oxford Parker M. Fendler Euclid Gardner Maud Kinley L. Kiash Rosa Fisher H. Gray Harris L. Obrist E. Lorentz Maud M. Gatewood A. Foundstone Minnie Buehler Frosey Jane Ferguson Raymond Willey Jemima K. Polin S. Wishard Harriet J. Wishard A. Sheets Neliie Connelly Malrine Daisy Clay Ben Miller Marie Schmidt Hedson Marie Koop Chapman Cordelia Davis W. Tingle Sophronia J. Helton Turpin Daisy Hopkins Owens Maud Keeley EB. Wright Emma Johnston L. Fisher Jeannette Gowdy A. Diener E. Wash Entrance Crown Hill Market St Erregelo Delaware Puneral Paar Blanchard N. Delaware St. Tel Lady Attendant Bertermann New No Mass N. del St. Tel Thompson R. Bell Ingalls Block Horace Wood Sg Circle Gregory APPEL Manhattan Meridian W. D. Allison Alabama Spee Dee Chalfant Pennsylvania and Michigan Streets the Express Terre Haute United States Machine Corps Naval Service Cuba Porto Rico Manila U. S&s. Marine Corps Newton Claypool Ivania Ohio Bath North Care Journal Eee N. Yohn_ block Floom Wseph Gardner Ware and Furnaces Kentucky Marion Hospital COSC CCS C. F. Sayles — &O East Market Street C. Willems & CO Areet Clements & Evans, Crawn Central Loan Company Stevenson Bulding B. Washington Street Fritz Ander Board of Trustees Board of Trustooen T. M. Dept Jeftersonvilly United States Prgaoaie Marshall Iowa Supreme Court Consignees Action of Local Freight Association Stranger Mrs. Dry “Rushed Growler Frederick Ig the Court Record Fremont Alford Rudolph Marshall Josephine Marshall Schuyler C. Williams Eva B. Williams Elsie Thompson David Thompson Thomas Murphy Jennie Murphy Anthony F. Kleinschmidt Susan A. Harvey John M. G. Dey Nannie K. Dey Henry Clay Allen Amos Keepert Edward Cornell Michael Sello City of Indianapolis John L. Moore Frank Selvin Justice of the Peace Court Mary Ella Johnson R. E. Johnson Appellate Court Ber Jane Bell Et al William Bitner Howard C. C. Record Tipton County Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Crystal Window Glass Company Madison C. C. Appellee John Sexton John C. Goodwine Warren C. C. Appellee C. & St. L. Railway Company A. Potts Company C. Appellant Volney T. Malott Elizabeth Hawkins C. Appellee Baltes Land, Stone and Oil Company James M. Sutton Blackford C. Appellee Riley R. Gadbury Indiana Consolidated Natural and Illuminating Gas Company Blackford C. C. Appellant Indianapolis Journal James H. Moore Moore Nancy Powell William H. Nichols William H O. E. Nichols Ee H. Nichols Nichols Danville Lyndon M. White Dee Elisha Green Kappus Street Amu Orien James Boys Missouri Lée Limburger Tien Ot Bute Brazil Coal and Coke Jackson Green County Raymond Castile Cabot CRI Game Poon Ter Farwell Howe Linwood Lonadale Atlantic A Argyle Pepperell Allen TR Hamilton Merrimac Simpson Sushanna Shetucket Tucket F Inghame Amorkeag Tre Eas Graham Strietirava Java Arioes L.ton Diliwortion Ala Benias Watt Omega Ao Heat Indianapolis Gas Company Pennsylvania Street C. I. Fletcher South Meridian Street New, Facia Et Aau C.meridian ST Orcun Columbia A Windco Empire A Ideal Windsor Ridgewood Velons Yellom Iron and Steel Ge Ae Aan Lee Iew Sole Harnes City Tareetree Ouieshee Tee Mott's Cape Coa Jerseys Crete Florida Ancy Jacob Litt Clayton White Marie Stuart & CO Genaro & Bailey Mr. & Mia Yankee Comedy Four Les Frasettes Zazel Vernon Kelley Kent Albertus Miller Empire Theater Delawerese Fred Irwin High Rollers Blue Bloods Richmond Huder’s Ertel
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