Marion Lighting and Heating Company Formed in Marion
Marion Ind forms new firms including Marion Light and Heating Company with $3,000 capital and six directors B F Burk W H Anderson R E Breed G A Hi Shideler G A Henry Robert T Burk. Greene Valley Coal Company Lin ton with $4 capital and three directors. Two telephone ventures plus Booklovers Library and Standard Matchings stock increase noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Marion Light and Heating Company
B. F. Burk
W. H. Anderson
R. E. Breed
G. A. Hi. Shideler
G. A. Henry
Robert T. Burk
Greene Valley Coal Company
Lintomn
Elope Prompted Madison County Clerk to Refuse License
County Clerk Eliott received a telegram from C V Griffith of Anderson urging him not to issue a marriage license to Stephen Rhoads and Georgie who may be underage. The Madison County clerk advised refusal if an application is made. No license application had been received by yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliott
C. V. Griffith
Anderson
Stephen Rhoads
Georgie
Madison County
Mr. Elliott
Governor Durbin appoints John H Burr to staff and others named
Governor Durbin announces the appointment of John H Burr of Delphi as aide on the Governor's staff. Major and others receive active service posts. The note mentions school holidays ending and a Manual Training School closure for repairs. The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company holds assets over 380 dollars in government and municipal securities and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
John H. Burr
Delphi
Ft . Major
Rocke
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Gov‘ T
Home Couic Ie Safe and Sound
Market Street
John M. Spann
John H. Holliday
Shot His Stepfather Bennett Surrenders to Police in West Indianapolis
Elza Bennett a 21 year old parolee from the Jeffersonville Reformatory shot his stepfather Edward Bishop at 1% Birch avenue after a family dispute. Bishop was taken to City Hospital in grave condition. Bennett later turned himself in at police headquarters around 9 pm. Witnesses report Bishop had a history of alcohol fueled abuse toward Mrs Bishop and the children. The ante mortem statement given by Bishop and the differing accounts about the motive are noted, with Bennett claiming self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Bennett
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Indianapolis
Edward Bishop
Birch Avenue
Bishop
Bennett
Jacobs
Mer
Kentucky
Benett
Ashland Avenue
Budd
T P Kisers Charges At Methodist Ministers Meeting
The meeting focused on church politics as T P Kiser of the Civic Alliance accused members of the Methodist Church of aiding saloon interests to obtain licenses and hinder opponents. A committee was formed to investigate, with a report due next Monday. Officers elected include Robb Zaring president and F O Beck secretary treasurer. The group also backed Sunday closing enforcement for grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robb Zaring
T. P. Kiser
Civic Alliance
Methodist Church
Messers, Goodwin
Stansfield
Kellogg
Kiser
W. T. Brown
Schafer
W. S. Rader
F. O. Beck
Worth M. Tippy
G. M. Smith
C. C. Edwards
Fireman Jumped From Freight Train Near North Bend
Elmer Huffeni a Big Four fireman living at 1229 Hoyt Avenue was injured yesterday afternoon near North Bend a few miles from Cincinnati after leaping from a fast moving freight train. He suffered deep head cuts a dislocated thumb and other bruises and was taken to his home city by ambulance. The train had accelerated after an extra engine pushed it and stopped only after danger ahead. The engineer also sprained an ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Huffeni
Big Four
Hoyt Avenue
North Bend
Cincinnati
City Dispensary
Smallpox cases reported by City Health Board
Three new smallpox infections were reported to the City Board of Health yesterday. The patients are Josie Jenkins Ide Bond and Fay Widbern, residents of MMi Rook-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
Josie Jenkins
Ide Bond
Fay Widbern
Mmi
Rook
Quarantine At Capitol Avenue House After Pest Case
A house north of Fourteenth street and west of Capitol avenue was quarantined after a second case appeared two weeks after a prior report. Ashton Burnett, a Black man, had already been removed to the pest house at City Hospital. The women were moved there yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Street
Capitol Avenue
Ashton Burnett
City Hospital
Joseph Wickard Dead From Illness After Stroke
Joseph Wickard died yesterday after a year long illness following a paralytic stroke. He resided at 19 Park avenue and was born June 4 181 in Butler county Ohio. He was the eldest son of John and Elsie Wickard, natives of West Virginia and Virginia, with schooling at Mr Houghton’s private school near Liberty Indiana and later Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wickard
Mr. Wickard
Park Avenue
Butler County
Ohio
John
Elsie Wickard
West Virginia
Virginia
Wickard
Mr. Houghton
Liberty
Ind
Miami
Wickard of Indiana and Western College founder obituary
The article notes the life of Wickard, college founder and minister, detailing his Oxford classmate Oliver P. Morton, temperance work, and shifts among United Brethren and Disciples churches. It records his residence in Indiana and later Indianapolis, his family of six, and his lecturing on Prohibition. It also mentions a funeral notice for Ben O. Nichols and a reunion of Light Infantry members awaiting funeral arrangements after a Northwestern railroad wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Wickard
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Martha Randall
Vermont
United Brethren
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
Western
Lynn County
Samuel Weaver
Western College
Campbellites
Indianapolis
Old Light Infantry
Nichols
East Tenth Street
Ben O. Nichols
Northwestern Railroad
The
Light Infantry
Jerrell Declared of Sound Mind in Property Transfer
Insanity proceedings were held to verify Henry Jerrell's mental state so he could execute a deed. Although previously treated in an insane hospital and now in a workhouse for drunkenness, Jerrell was deemed of sound mind and the property transfer will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Henry Jerrell
Jerrell
Hartford City Officials Defend State Gas Inspector Leach
Mayor Kinsey and banker Grant Lupton visited State Geologist Blatchley to deny circulating rumors about State Gas Inspector Leach. They asserted Leach has satisfied local residents, countering claims of lax performance. Earlier, American Glass Works President Page also denied the gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsey
Hartford City
Grant Lupton
Blatchley
Leach
Page
The
American Glass Works
Wanted in This State Boy in Illinois Reformatory
Governor Durbin seeks a requisition to return Clifford Sherry from the Illinois State Reformatory Pontiac to Delaware County. Sherry was convicted of grand larceny in Delaware on October 28, 1597, and left the state on March 9, 18%. An additional requisition request comes from Missouri for John Harris, held at Mount Vernon, wanted in Mississippi County for assault with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Illinois
Clifford Sherry
Ilinois State Reformatory
Pontiac
Sherry
Delaware County
Missouri
John Harris
Mount Vernon
Mississippi County
Democrats Hold Quiet Primaries Amid Ring Influence in Indianapolis
Delegates elected in city wards show scant turnout with twenty to thirty votes per ward while townships failed to report results. The Democratic ring leaders including Sullivan Bell Sahm and Taggart presided as inspectors delivered returns to Lombard building headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Lombard
Thomas L. Sullivan
Joe E. Bell
Albert Sahm
Joseph T. Fanning
Indianapolis
Numr
Democratic
Peter J. Gall
George Stacy
Chris Lutz
J. C. Ash
John Arnold
Charles Aughinbaugh
E. M. Goebel
Louis E. Haag
D. J. Leathers
John W. de Busby
William Maguire
Charles A. Farrard
Joseph E. Bell
Nelson J. Hyde
Joseph Cochrane
Louis Culman
Frank Schwoerer
Scrap Iron Theft Detained, Released Before Police Reach Shop
A suspect stole scrap iron and, after leaving the shop, was detained until the meat could be removed from her, then released prior to the bicycle police arriving on scene.
WORE HIS NEW CLOTHES
David Grubbs of Waldron Indiana guardian to Ephraim B Maples, inmate of the Central Hospital for the Insane, took him off the hospital grounds to buy new clothes. Maples escaped with the garments near Illinois and Washington streets. Police were asked to search for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Grubbs
Waldron
Ind
Ephraim B. Maples
Central Hospital For the
Maples
Illinois
Washington
Carpenters Strike Looms Over Atlas Engine Works Build
Carpenters’ Union alleges Conrad Bender hired nonunion labor on the Atlas Engine Works project. Work paused while Business Agent Travis seeks union-scale compliance and support from the Contractors’ Association.
Open House at Marion Club Tomorrow 4 to 9 PM
The Marion Club extends an invitation to all members and friends for an open house tomorrow from 4 to 9 o clock. The reception committee includes James M. Leathers Thomas A. Potter sr Reginald W. Garstang Thomas C. Whallon R. B. Tuttle John G. Kirkwood and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Club
James M. Leathers
Thomas A. Potter, Sr
Reginald W. Garstang
Thomas C. Whallon
R. B. Tuttle
John G. Kirkwood
Thomas A. Wynne
Lawson M. Harvey
Fred C. Gardner
Clinton L. Hare
John W. Bowle
William A. Bogardus
H. B. Sayles
F. K. Sawyer
BE. W. Smith
Edward G. Lamblier
Floyd Woods
C. E. Talbert
Booth Tarkington
G. E. Varney
W. A. Walker
Merle N. A. Walker
O. L. Wade
Philip Wilkinson
Reverend Samuel J Tomlinson Installed at Hill Avenue Church
The Rev Samuel J Tomlinson was installed as pastor of Hill Avenue Christian Church in Indianapolis last night at 7 30 o clock. He recently came from Elkhart Indiana and installation speakers included Revs A B Philpott and C C Rowlinson. A music program preceded a reception for the new pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Tomlinson
Hill Avenue Christian Church
Tomlinson
Indianapolis
Elkhart
A. B. Philpott
Central Christian Church
C. C. Rowlinson
Third Christian Church
Call for Primaries in Seventh District Delegates
Joseph B. Kealing Republican chairman of the Seventh district will issue a call today for primaries to elect delegates to the district convention on Jan. 15. Primaries will be held under the Joss law by wards and townships. Floyd Woods is the only announced candidate for committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Kealing
Floyd Woods
Police Order Sparks Late-Night Stop Beatings
Superintendent Taffe ordered stopping suspicious night characters to curb hold ups. Robert Frazier and A H Moore, both colored, say they were stopped and beaten by Patrolmen Gregory and Hanlon. Investigations showed Hanlon was off duty. Frazier dropped his charge, Moore has not filed one. Board of Safety will probe further but charges may not be provable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taffe
Robert Frazier
Graceland Avenue
A. H. Moore
Gregory
Hanlon
Sens
Board of Safety
Frazier
Moore
Holiday Excursions on the Big Four Route
The Big Four announces low round trip rates to Chicago Peoria St Louis Louisville Cincinnati Dayton Columbus Cleveland Buffalo and other key C C P A points. Sales run December 24 31 1901 and January 1 1902 with return by January 2 1902 for the public and by January 39 for students with proper certificate. Indianapolis offices at No 1 East Washington Street Massachusetts Avenue and Union Stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Cleveland
Buffalo
Cc. P. A
Big Four
Indianapolis
East
Washington Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Union Stations
Holiday Rail Fares and Student Rates Announced
Vin Monon route offers one and one third fare round trip with tickets sold on Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1 and final return by Jan 2. Similar rates to students with proper certificate and final ticket limit Jan 8. Vin C railroad lists December 4 2 31 and Jan 1 with final limit Jan 2 and student certificate similar terms. Also promotes Dustless Oats for horse feed and local optician offerings. Buckwheat product from Mrs Austin with imperial champagne ad copy.
Insane Woman In Carriage Rescued By Police
Bicycle officers Trimpe and Lowe met an incoming car carrying a mentally unstable woman believed to be headed to an asylum. John Gant of Flat Rock and Lena Gant of Lawrence were escorting her. After the carriage arrived and the door shut she attacked her attendant, but was subdued and the journey to the asylum proceeded without further incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimpe and
Lowe
Anderson
John Gant
Flat Rock
Ind
Lena Gant
Lawrence
Insane Asylum
Property Purchases on North Meridian Street and Nearby Areas
The two story dwelling of Mrs Anna M Sanders at 405 North Meridian street was bought yesterday afternoon by Fred Cline through W E B Stevenson agency for 3600. The building features electric lights furnace heat bath cement basement and modern finishes in quartered oak and hand relief decor. George A Buskirk commissioner bought Laura Berger's residence on North Meridian near Walnut for 8000. Mary J Altiand sold her East Tenth street property near Arsenal avenue to Rosa A Smith for 600. P C Weyanberg Company bought Charles H Schielcher’s property at Lansing avenue and New York street for 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Sanders
North Meridian Street
Fred Cline
W. E B. Stevenson
George A. Buskirk
Laura ©. Berger
Walnut Street
Mary J. Altiand
East Tenth Street
Arsenal Avenue
Rosa A. Smith
P. C. Weyanberg Company
Charles H. Schielcher
Lansing Avenue
New York Street
Advertising agent Charles Ross arrested for assault
Charles Ross of Pennsylvania Street near Washington was arrested yesterday by Bicycle Policemen Streit and Losh and charged with assault and battery. His wife and sister-in-law Molle Althoff were also arrested after a man in the same block called police following his interference and rough handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ross
Pennsylvania Street
Washington
Streit and
Losh
Molle Althoff
Choose a Diamond Carefully From Our Beautiful Assortment
The days grow longer and permit careful selection to become acquainted with a diamond before purchase. A beautiful assortment is available and stock is carefully selected for viewing.
Arrest of Sallie Loud on petit larceny charge
The arrest was made by Patrolmen Trimpe and Lowe after a complaint by butcher George Estelborn of 82 Meikel Street. The unnamed woman, Sallie Loud, allegedly entered the shop on Sunday and took meat without paying. The article notes that Nannie Welch was recently arrested for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Loud
Trimpe and Lowe
George Estelborn
Meikel Street
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Cordova
Louweisa Jardinieres
Inrinieres
Huffeni
Ben C. Nichols
Sound Mind
Illinois Reformatory
Guardian
Carpenters
Conrad Bender
Atlas Engine Works
Carpenters’ Union
Travis
Bender
Contractors’ Association
John A. Schumacher
Atlas Engine
Cerealinetown
English Avenue
Claypool
Ransom Concrete Fire Proofing Company
Sora
George B. Swift & Co
Henry W. Lawrence
Cincinnati Company
District Council of the
STARR
Dhe
the Starr Piano CO
Vienna Rolls
Joseph Aggart’s Bakery
AIASS
F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
St. Louis, Mo
Union Made
Excelsior
Deutsch Tailoring Co
South Illinois Street
W. H. Roll’s Sons
Washington St
Friends
Ocean Steamers
QOS. Co
New York
Quebec
Holiday BR. Rates. Vin C., H. & D. Ry
Janes
W. F
IS. N
Meridian St
Illinois Street
Leo Lando
Pennsylvania St
Welsbach
C.W. Meikel CO
Julius
East Washington
Wulschner
Paris
Igoo
H. Baldwin &Co
Pennet
Allegretti
Huder
Pennsylvania
Sentinel Printing Co
West Market Street
Ta.nou
Stlisinwwvay
Pearson’s Piano House
Indianapolis, Ind
Ourmal
Kahn
C. Aneshaensel & Co
Ohio Street
Atna Cabinet Co., Inc
Manufacturers of
Maryland St
Chas. L. Hartmann
Harding & Miller Music CO
Willig’s Cash Furniture Store
West
GORA
Boia Orin
WM. H. Block CO
Huntington & Page
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