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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1901

Page

4

Social calendar notes from Brenneke's and area visits

The Chevalier Club danced at Brenneke's. St Louis visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J. McGowan and Mrs. Catherine Bullard. Miss Ada Dugan visits her sister in St Louis. Propylaeum hosts the Service Club play My Aunts Heiress tonight. Various entertaining events, dinners, and card parties occur across city society circles with multiple local families and students in attendance.

Chevalier Club Brenneke Hugh J. McGowan St. Louis Catherine Bullard Chalfant Ada Dugan Mrs. McMurray Miss McCulloch Lillian Grieve Cineintati Samuel Ravh North Naylvania Street Miss Gardenhire Ethel Havens Frank L. Jones Marion William Lillard W. W. Critchtow W. W. Wentz Ruth Patterson Gamma Gamma Upsilon Shortridge High School H. C. Mclaughlin J. M Cameron Shay Opera Company Elhide Scholl New York Kron- Wilheim Ik Fauvre Paris George B. Hall Arthur Beeler Fall Milwaukee Hall Nell van Landingham Adele McMaster Lila Allison Grace Miller Stella Jans Flora Keely Bernice Wright Orin Pearson Helen McMurray Iva Cole Gray Davis Edna Randall Helen Sampsell Agar Clara Lewis Bertha Ball Assar College Clara Hawkins Harris Atlanta Elizabeth Baker McMenemy Blair, Neb Florence Cothrell Grace Field Evansville S. W. H. Hubbard Mary Kurta Denver Vivian Harronstars Misa Bertha Ellis Julia Kern Henrietta Frenzel Hanna Hugh H. Hanna Hugh Henry Hanna, Jr Agnes McCulloch Hugh Tfanna John H. Holliday Isses Ari Ret Ruth McCulloch Flora Deborah Moore Anne

Wreaths and weddings fill a festive Christmas edition

The Indianapolis Journal reports multiple weddings and society events. Guests include Mr. Robert Hall of New York and Mr. Joseph Hanna Jr. of Pittsburgh among bridal party members. Other notices list Elwood area marriages and Richmond ceremonies with attendees from Lafayette, Germantown, Boston, New York, and Chicago. Hart's orchestra provides music as guests mingle in Lafayette and surrounding cities.

H. H Robert Hall New York Joseph Hanna, Jr Pittsburg Ernest W. Levering Lafayette Willam E. Day Francis 0. Dorsey Scott Runnels Margaret McC W. E. Sharpe M. S. Moore John W. Heath George K. Levert Albert Etcher Germantown H. H. Hanna Hart Albert E. Fletcher Bertha H. Fletcher George K. Levering E. H. Dean McCulloch Hugh Hanna Dramatic Club Propylaeum Lafayette Dramatic Club Bertha Stimson Profesor Evans Purdue University Robert Roseberry Edgar Morris Lafayette Club Edward L. McKee J. O. Perrin Hervey Bates, Jr Henry Fraser Elwood Hymeneas Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Charles Ault Loogootee Elizabeth Hood J. A. Beatty Oliver H. Cole Mary Elizabeth Charles Helms C. Howe Charles Etchison Ora Sizelove New Lancaster A. D. Williams United Bretheren Church Selma Jennie Perkins Fred E. Smith Ovid N. Hesler Gertrude Randall The Baptist Church Patch—Andrew Laporte Isaac Patch Gloucester Mass Helen Andrew A. P. Andrew First Presbyterian Church R. H. Hatley Ezra Butler Newcomb Keokuk Indianapolis Chicago York Boston

Train Hits Wagon in West Street Killing a Horse

A Vandalia train due at 2 55 P M yesterday struck a Kingan & Co wagon on West street. One horse was killed and the wagon damaged. Driver William Switzer of Tuxedo Park escaped injury, reportedly riding the pilot with a laprobe.

Kingan & Co West Street William Switzer Tuxedo Park Switzer

Boys' Club Holiday Play At Meridian Street Hall

The Boys' Club staged a holiday entertainment at their hall at Meridian street and Russell avenue. Miss Frances Fortner wrote the play and the cast included William and Amos Meyer Stanton and Earl McKinley Mardo Kaehn Thur man Anderson and Alfred Wickham. Mardo Kaehn and William Meyer performed vocal selections and candy and fruits were shared with members at the end.

Meridian Street Russell Avenue Frances Fortner William and Amos Meyer Stanton Earl McKinley Mardo Kaehn Thurman Anderson Alfred Wickham William Meyer

Mrs. Margaret Bell Funeral Held In Indianapolis

Mrs. Margaret Bell died Thursday at her Blaine Avenue home from pneumonia. The funeral will be held this morning with a service in West Newton before burial in a local vault. Born May 12 1835 in Morgan County she married in 183 and moved to Indianapolis about two years ago.

Margaret Bell Blaine Avenue West Newton Morgan County Indianapolis

Dessert Dilemma Answered Fast With Two Minute Mix

A playful ad prompts dessert ideas asking What Shall We Have for Dessert. It advertises a quick two minute preparation without baking, just add hot water and let it cool. Flavors listed include Lemon and Strawberry. Available at local grocers.

Opera in English by Miss Shay Company

Carmen sung last night to a large pleased audience while Trova tore and Martha were performed today by Miss Shay's Opera Company in English.

English Rose Cecilia Shay Opera Company Opens Season

English's Opera House hosts Rose Cecilia Shay and company in English sung operas beginning with Carmen followed by Trovatore and Martha. A larger orchestra and big chorus accompany the new troupe drawing curious patrons wary of unknown performers.

Rose Cecilia Shay Opera Carmen Martha Miss Shay Caloe Florida Indianapolis San Francisco Shay

M H Spades Buys Columbia Hotel In Greenfield

Webb Brothers real estate agency sold the Columbia Hotel at Greenfield, owned by Greenfield Lumber and Ice Co, to M H Spades of this city. Spades traded 250 acres of Vigo county farm land valued at 35 dollars per acre. Deeds signed Thursday and recorded at Greenfield.

Webb Brothers Columbia Greenfield Greenfield Lumber and Ice Company M. H. Spades William J. Richards William P. Kappes North Alabama Street Hugh R. Richards Samuel E. Dinnin Georgia Shelby Streets Mary O’brien Olivia H. Fletcher Nineteenth Street Eugene B. Fletcher Bernard Kaufman Dawson

Postoffice Pays Indiana Rural Carriers by Check

The Postoffice Department will pay 470 Indiana rural free delivery carriers by check issued from the Indianapolis post office. Previously payments came from Washington and arrived about two months late.

Postoffice Department Indiana Indianapolis Washington

Indiana Academy of Science Election and Papers Read

The Indiana Academy of Science met at the Statehouse in rooms of the State Board of Agriculture. Papers discussed included food chemistry and pure foods laws for producers and consumers, and a study linking forestry with science. Retiring president Prof. Thomas spoke on forestry in Indiana and its long term economic impact.

Indiana Academy of Science Statehouse State Board of Agriculture Indiana R. B. Polk Freeman State Board of Forestry Thomas Wabash College

Depew Marries May Palmer In Nice Consulate Ceremony

Civil ceremony at the United States consulate in Nice completes a two ceremony plan for Senator Chauncey M. Depew and Miss May Palmer. Observers included Baron Von Andre Count De Sers and James Gordon Bennett. Tomorrow a Catholic service at Notre Dame and an Episcopal rite will be held with Navy guards and Ambassador Porter expected.

Nice France Chauncey M. Depew Miss May Palmer United States Baron von Andre Baron de Cantelause James Gordon Bennett Count de Sers Palmer Countess de Sers Baroness von Andre Senator Depew Notre Dame Episcopal Church Albany Porter Miss Palmer Consular Roosevelt Countess Devers

Carmen at the Opera Falls Short on Passion and Power

A review praises the performers as experienced but notes insufficient passion in Carmen and Don Jose. Bizet's music is rendered with modest vigor, while Piazzetta? No. The Es Camillo shows more life. Michaela is satisfactory. The afternoon program promises Trovatore and Martha to offer lighter, less demanding roles for actors.

Bizet Carmen Miss Shay Charles O. Bassett Don Jose John J. Raffael Escamillo Anna Lichter Michaela

Two Melodramas at Park Theatre Next Week

The Park Theatre presents Down Mobile and Lost in the Desert as two melodramas next week. Victoria Burlesquers perform at the Empire Theatre with Gertrude Haynes and her choir boys in The Choir Celestial headlining the Grand. Performances at English's include Creston Clarke in Hamilet and Richelieu, The Brixton Burglary, Mime Nevada and her company, and Howard Kyle in Nathan.

The Park Theater Mobile Desert Victoria Empire Theater Gertrude Haynes Mark Murphy Clayton Stuart Creston Clarke

The Purse Recovered

A well dressed nine year old boy followed two women in a downtown store until one missing purse alerted them. The boy was stopped on the sidewalk, denied initially, then handed over the pocketbook. One woman suggested police but relented after learning his frightened story and he fled.

Mayor challenges claim on delinquent costs by Bookwalter firm

Attorney W W Spencer presented a claim to the County Council for amounts owed to Charles Bookwalter and Hunter McCaslin for collecting delinquent court costs. Council refused due to lack of requisition by County Commissioners. Mayor Bookwalter denied any authorized claim and said Spencer had no authority to represent him.

W. W. Spencer County Council Charles A. Bookwalter Hunter McCaslin Bookwalter Spencer

Forests and fruit in Mediterranean districts discussed

The article notes that former forested Mediterranean districts now suffer productivity loss in crops, including apples, due to forest destruction. Professor Thomas links forest abundance to yields and urges public education on tree planting and proper forestry. Roosevelt era bird skins collections shown by Dr Eigenmann highlight Roosevelt’s early zoology interests.

Thomas Indiana Ofessor Thomas Roosevelt C. H. Eigenmann The State University Eigenmann Elgenmann

How to economize in laundry with Ivory Soap

The message urges economical telegrams, warns against damaging garments with cheap cleaners, and promotes Ivory Soap as pure and effective for laundry. It claims Ivory Soap is gentle yet versatile, suitable for washing and care.

Indiana Academy of Sciences Held Annual Meeting Activities Report

Winona lake hosted extensive flora and fauna studies with focus on seasonal changes and species rotation in lake beds. Whetzel of Wabash College presented a study on red cedar proximity to apple orchards promoting a harmful fungus. Purdue’s Coulter added to Indiana tree flora findings. Smut control methods for wheat using formalin and hot water were discussed along with math physics and astronomy papers. 1902 officers elected: Harvey Wiley president, Blatchley vice, Wright secretary, Donaldson Bodine assistant, Benton editor, Scovell treasurer. Fellows named Evans, Aley, Moenkhaus. Resolutions honored Dr P S Baker whose death earlier halted his planned presidency. Members praised the meeting as highly successful.

Winona Lake Whetzel Wabash College Stanley Coulter Purdue Indiana Harvey W. Wiley United States Depart of Agriculture W.S. Blatchley John 5. Wright Indianapolis Donaldson Bodine Baker de Pauw University Medical College of Indiana Academy

Nobles Elect Officers At Murat Temple Annual Meeting

Murat Temple Nobles of Mystic Shrine held their annual meeting and officer election last night. Frank T. Holliday was chosen recorder, succeeding Joseph W. Smith who died. Officers elected include Chalmers Brown as Illustrious Potentate Roscoe O. Hawkins Chief Rabban Alex W. Thomson Assistant Rabban Wilbur F. Browder Oriental Guide Frank P. Wade Treasurer Charles F. Meyer and others. Delegates to the Imperial Council named Chalmers Brown Ohio L. Wade Fred Gardner Lew W. Cooper for the June 16 meeting next year.

Murat Temple Mystic Shrine Frank T. Holliday Scottish Rite Joseph W. Smith Chalmers Brown Rabban Roscoe O. Hawkins Alex. W. Thomson Wilbur F. Browder Frank P. Wade Charles F. Meyer Francis T. Holliday Riba Eddy M. Camp Denton F. Billingsley Albert Daller Charles T. McIntire John H. Albright Harry B. Smith Theodore Bennett Charrles Lauer Frank Wilson Edwin R. Lewis Harry J. Graham Horace E. Smith Horace F. Wood Obie L. Wade Imperial Council Ohio L. Wade Fred Gardner Lew W. Cooper

Death of A L Morgan in Indianapolis Typhoid claims engraving manager

Augustus L Morgan of 2310 North New Jersey street died yesterday of typhoid after a ten day illness. He headed the engraving department at W B Burford Company and came from New York eleven years ago. He leaves a widow and two small children. mother and two brothers reside in New York. Funeral arrangements await his mother’s arrival. Separately, Mrs Sarah J Hays mother of Dr Franklin W Hays will be buried at 2 30 pm at 27 North Pennsylvania street in a private service led by Rev M L Haines. pallbearers include Senator Albert J Beveridge James Whitcomb Riley George G Tanner John M Shaw John B Cockrum and Harry S New.

Oscar Atkins Chicago McQueen Wilt Whitenack Seneca S. W. van Nuys Leo Franklin Wishard Harve Ballenger Indianapolis John Crawford Edna van Nuys Ethel Henderson Margaret Dickey Alford Dickey Ezra van Nuys Providence N. J Olive Creasey Lou_Maxfield Julia Vivian G. W. Stevenson Mrs. Guthrie Grace Stevenson D. 5. Whitenack Mabel Dr. Brown Thorntown Charles Wycoff Augustus L. Morgan New Jersey Street W. B. Burford Company New York Smale Sarah J. Hays Franklin W. Hays Dr. Hays Pennsylvania Street M. L. Haines First Presbyterian Church Albert J. Beveridge James Whitcomb Riley George G. Tanner John M. Shaw John B. Cockrum Harry 8 New

New York Trip Mark Winton Bankruptcy Filing Notes

City notices report D D Brosnan of Brosnan dry goods is in New York. George W Winton of Muncie filed a U.S. court bankruptcy petition with assets listed at 1202.59 dollars. Mies Heagle of Johnstown N Y will lead a gospel service tomorrow at 4 PM at the Y M C A holiness convention. The St Pauls Episcopal Church Christmas program repeats tomorrow morning. The Rev Lewis Brown preaches on Ancient Craft Masonry. George H Thomas Post G A R inspection planned this evening by AAG Smock. Universalist ministers hold a state council and conference next Tuesday at Central Universalist Church with morning, afternoon and evening sessions. meals served by church ladies.

D. D. Brosnan Brosnan Dry Goods New York George W. Winton Muncie United States Mies Heagle Johnstown N. Y To-Mor-Row Y. M Eleventh Street Senate Avenue H. C. Morrison Louisville St Paul's Episcopal Church Lewis Brown George H. Thomas Post Smock Department of the State Conference of Universalist Central Universalist Church New Jersey Fifteenth Streets

Christmas program at Christ Church delights children

The children of Christ Church enjoyed their annual Christmas entertainment last night after a brief service. The Rev. Mr. Stanley led the story of the rise and fall of Christ with stereopticon pictures. Candy was handed out and the youngsters and parents left content.

Children of Christ Church Mr. Stanley Lse of Christ

Sought Refuge Here: Anderson Man Arrested for Knife Attack

Harry Timmons of Anderson was arrested yesterday by Detectives Spian and Haley for assaulting Goner Davis with a knife, inflicting wounds that may be fatal, and charged as a fugitive. Martin C. Cantwell, awaiting Frankfort charges for obtaining money by false pretenses, allegedly circulated a subscription for a widow whose husband had been killed and collected about $10 not turned over.

Harry Timmons Anderson Goner Davis Davis Spian and Haley Martin C. Cantwell Frankfort Doses Megan

Knife Attack Sees 14 Year Old Clyde Rounder Arrested

Clyde Rounder fourteen of 1233 East Ohio street was arrested on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill after stabbing Glenn Gross of 143 Bates street with a pocket knife Following an assault by Gross and others with snowballs and missiles Rounder was released on 1000 bond The motive given was ridicule from onlookers directed at him while he spoke with girls.

Clyde Rounder East Ohio Street Glenn Gross Bates Street Gross Rounder

Articles of incorporation filed for Star Medical Company Evansville

Yesterday the secretary of state recorded filings for Star Medical Company of Evansville with capital stock of 10000 and directors Joseph M Hansimair Cora A Hansimair and L Dickerson The Extra Telephone Company of Hancockquem with capital stock 10000 and directors J A Catt L Zimmerman G E Lacy N S Catt Ishac Walker C A Jackson and R S McClarnon

Star Medical Company Evansville Capital Stock Joseph M. Hansimair Cora A. Hansimair L. Dickerson Extra Telephone Company Hancock Quem J. A. Catt L. Zimmerman G. E. Lacy Catt Ishac Walker C. A. Jackson

Rev Frederic E Dewhurst to Preach at Plymouth Temple

The Rev Frederic E Dewhurst former Plymouth Church pastor now at University Church Chicago will preach at Plymouth Church Temple tomorrow morning and evening. His many friends will welcome the chance to hear him again. The Rev H C Reserve will preach in Chicago in Dewhurst's church.

Frederic E. Dewhurst Plymouth Church University Church of Chicago The Temple H. C. Reserve Mr. Dewhurst Chicago

Presbyterian Pastor Faces Vestment Debate in Pulpit

Members of the Tabernacle Church urge Rev. J. Cumming Smith to wear the regulation clergyman's vestment in the pulpit. They believe such dress would add dignity and impressiveness, though Mr. Smith appears to oppose the proposed innovation.

Tabernacle Church J. Cumming Smith

Baltimore arrest of Pfeiffer in long-ago theft case

Frank Pfeiffer, charged with stealing 280 dollars from Dutch Metshizer last August, was arrested in Baltimore after police notification. Formerly a trotman in Louisville, he had worked as a bartender for Metshizer in the city.

Frank Pfeiffer Metshizer Baltmore Pfeiffer Louisville Metzhizer

Malta Tragedy Ends With Self-inflicted Wounding

In Malta Montana on December 27 Tom Paranto, a half breed, drunk and jealous, fired on the Anderson cabin after Fannie Anderson attempted entry. Mrs Anderson was shot, Remer of the attacking party was fatally wounded, and Paranto killed himself as the posse breached the cabin.

Malta Mont Tom Mia Fannie Anderson Anderson Remer Paranto

Everett-Moore Syndicate Takes Control Of Twin Toledo Railroads

The Everett-Moore syndicate gained control of Toledo and Maumee Valley and Waterville and Southern Railroads by buying all stock. The Toledo and Maumee Valley stock priced at $5, while Waterville and Southern stock was $100,000. Reorganization placed Moore allies on the boards. Rufus Baker elected head of Toledo and Maumee Valley and EK Bechtel named head of Toledo Waterville and South.

Toledo, O Everett-Moore Syndicate Toledo & Maumee Valley Waterville & Southern Railroads Moore Rufus Baker Toledo & Maumee EK. J. Bechtel Toledo, Waterville & South

Oberlin trustees push Rockefeller gift plan with $300000 goal

Oberlin College trustees approved handling of the conditional 200000 gift from J. D. Rockefeller and report indicate only seven thousand dollars remain to reach the 300000 required from other sources by January. Trustee J. W. Cowles traveled to New York to confirm Rockefeller's willingness to proceed on this basis and the board will hear his report in Cleveland next Tuesday.

Oberlin Oberlin College J. D. Rockefeller J. W. Cowles New York Rockefeller Cleveland

Anarchist editor Rudolph Groseman jailed for knife assault

New York December 2 Rudolph Groseman editor of an Austro-Hungarian gazette was arrested today on charges of assaulting his wife with a knife. He declared her husband an anarchist and vowed to support her in public, mentioning President Koonesvell in a provocative remark. The article notes a December 9 meeting addressed by Groseman with Emma Goldman present.

New York Rudolph Grosseman Groseman Ay Ald Koones Vell Czolgocz Moe Kinley Emma Goldman Rosman

Laxative Hromo Quinine Brand Box Note

The label stresses that the name K. W. Grove must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Hromo Quinine Cold and Grip Cure.

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