Irvington Man Duped by Porto Rico Missionary Bride
James Hicks of 45 Butler Avenue, Irvington, sent money to a Porto Rican missionary who lured him with promises of marriage and a trousseau. He later learned others, an architect and a lighter captain, had funded her plans as well. Hicks traveled to land for marriage, found the scheme, and returned home in disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hicks
Butler Avenue
Irvington
San Juan
Porto ‘Rico
Porto Rico
Hicks
Batos
Theso
The
United
Rev H N Spear Named Agent in Anti Saloon League Work
Rev H N Spear, secretary of the Indiana Anti saloon League, has been made an agent to succeed Rev R V Haenter who resigned to go to Buffalo. He has prior Anti saloon League experience in Nebraska and will continue the movement until a permanent superintendent is chosen. The Ohio Barastani superintendent J Raynor is under consideration for state leadership and will decide later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Spear
Indiana
Neormea
R. V. Ie
Buffalo
Exec
Hoy
Hoy. J. Raynor
Ohio
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company Bond Investments
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company reports assets of $20,000 invested in cement mountain bonds and municipal securities. Office of the secretary JOAN H. HOLLIDAY as President M. SPAN. Patronage noted for a theme and sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iene
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Gorcement Mt Bonds
Miunicipal Securities
Joan
Comeu
Jour
M. Span
Joan H. Holliday
Mecca Tale From Indiana Town With No Saloons
Charles P. Walker of Mecca Indiana travels to this city reporting a temperance town on Ratcoon Creek in Parke county. The Mecca clay works employs over eighty and is expanding, while a saloon controversy shaped the village. Mecca’s mining neighbors and local politics also draw attention as Republican organizers tout a peaceful, productive scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occidental
Indiana
Nquor
Meeca
Ratcoon Creek
Parke County
Mecca
Charles P. Walker
Mecca Clay Works
Walker
Party of Progress and Prosperity
Little Valley
McCune
William E. Dee
Chico
Dee
Peaceful Valley
Rock Run
New Century
Forestry Reservation Asked by Indiana Lumber Dealers Leader
Sam P. Burkholder, president of the Indiana Wholesale Hardwood Lumber Dealers Association, urged creating a forestry reservation or state park in Indiana at the Grand Hotel. He cited Eastern states and a 1100 acre Parke county tract owned by John Lusk, Bloomingdale Glens, as ideal, and warned of dwindling old growth. He noted walnut scarcity and recounted timber purchases near Rockville and Bellemore, urging state action and more tree planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam P. Burkholder
Indiana Wholesale Hardwood Lumber Dealers’ Association
Grand Hotel
Burkholder
Freeman
Board of Forestry
New York
New Jersey
Indiana
John Lusk
Parke County
Bloomingdale Glens
Nicaragua
Boston
Rockville
Bellmore
Sae
Indiana Mine Inspector Arrives to Complete Annual Report
Mine inspector James Epperson of Linton, with Assistant Andrew Dodds of Oakland City, arrived at the Grand Hotel to finish the annual report for the state geologist. He cites coal tonnage growth last year, 6 to 7 million tons mined in Indiana in 1900, and notes new mines added. The report will cover wages and strikes, with the Cannelton mines reportedly abandoned. A legislative mining law codification commission, including James Heenen, James Cantwell, and two operators, will study laws for submission next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Epperson
Linton
Grand Hotel
Andrew Dodds
Oakland City
Epperson
Indiana
Cannelton
James Heenen
James Cantwell
Terre Haute
Brazil
Howe Club of Indiana Elects Officers at Howe Dinner
The twelfth annual Howe Military School dinner at Hotel English honored alumni and cadets. The Howe Club of Indiana was organized with H. C. Adams president Frank B. Ald secretary and G. Nealy treasurer. A constitution committee was named Ariha Jones W. W. Hammond and H. C. Adams. The club will be a permanent body with future dinners under its auspices. Indianapolis is adopting citylike music in cafes, reflecting broader social changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel English
J. H. McKenzie
Howe Military School
Howe Club of
Indiana
H. C. Adams
Indianapolis
Frank BP. Ald
G. Nealy
Anderson
Aquiha Jones
W. W. Hammond
H.C. Adams
General Otis Visits Town to Inspect Arsenal
Gen. E S Otis and Maj C J Murray travel to the lakes region to inspect the US arsenal and discuss post ordnance use. Otis, famed for leading Philippines civil government, stays at the Denison and weighs possible government troop occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.S. Otis
Philippines
General Otis
Department of the Lakes
United States Arsenal
Maj
C. J. Murray
Murray
Islands
Fourth Cavalry
Otis
Denison
Otis sees Philippines progress and orderly future
General Otis discusses the Philippine situation after U S troop actions. He notes civil progress and urges patience while engrafting American civilization. He calls Aguinaldo shrewd but influence waning, praises Filipino educated class, and favors American capital to aid development. He previews inspection of an arsenal site and Indiana as a troop base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Otis
Murray
Arsenal
Otis
Indianapolis
Philippines
Islands
Ccivil Commission
Aguinaldo
Geeneral Otis
Spain
Philippine Islands
Ovis
University of Manila
Political shift noted after Bryan nomination
The speaker, identified with IIN, Ripley and Dearborn, renounced Democracy upon Bryan's nomination and since aligned with the Republican party. The remark marks a notable party switch amid the political realignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iin
Ripley and
Dearborn
Bryan
Ae Ee
Republican Party
Precocious Boy Brightens Police With City Wiles
An eight year old Roy Ellis of 64 North Beville avenue was taken to police headquarters after being found working a smooth scam near Illinois and Washington streets. He claimed to live in Greenwood and sought money, bought a theater ticket with a half cent piece, and tried to summon funds from a druggist by claiming his mother resided nearby. Detectives Lan caster and Kinney pursued his tale, which included a supposed soliciting man named Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ellis
North
Beville Avenue
Lancaster and Kinney
Illinois
Washington Streets
Occidental
Greenwood
Park Theater
Occidental Drug Store
Hartman
Patrolman Bell Suspended for Drunkenness
Patrolman Bell, appointed last year, was suspended yesterday by Superintendent Taffe on a charge of drunkenness. He called from a patrol box twice within twenty minutes and was later found intoxicated in a saloon. Detectives Holtz and Wallace pursued him. he was relieved of his star and mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Taffe
Holtz and Wallace
Davis Case: Former Washington Banker Seeks Legal Defense
R C Davis, charged by the government with misappropriating bank funds in Washington, Ind., consulted attorneys at the Denison Hotel yesterday. He was joined by his Washington lawyer and Smiley N Chambers of this city, who will defend him. Chambers said the case should go to trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Davis
Washington
Ind
Denison Hotel
Smiley N. Chambers
Davis
Injured Hunter Faces Loss of Eye in Face Shot
John F. Goode, a Brown-Ketcham Ironworks draughtsman, was accidentally shot in the face while hunting near Marshall, Missouri. He returned home, with fears he may lose sight in one eye, after a companion’s gun misfire. In Jeffersonville, disappointment grew over Governor’s failure to appoint a police commissioner. H. M. Frank’s term expires today, with expected self-appointment to a new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Goode
Brown-Ketcham Ironworks
Marshall, M
Solon N. Goode
Goode
Jeffersonville
H. M. Frank
Frank
Injured Man James Stevens Reported After Car Incident
James Stevens of 7F South Alabama Street was seriously injured yesterday morning at the Pennsylvania and Ohio Streets intersection after being dragged toward a car he attempted to board. He was taken to City Dependency, treated by Dr Gray, and then moved to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stevens
South Alabama
Pennsyvivania
Ohio
Gray
Fire destroys Irvington home on Oak Avenue
The residence of George M. Billings at 5781 Oak Avenue Irvington burned early yesterday, gas heated furnace causing a flash that trapped the family. Mr Billings suffered facial burns, they barely escaped in night attire as the house collapsed. The Gallaher home nearby was scorched but saved. Insurance valued at 2.51 with total loss around 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Billings
Irvington
Oak Avenue
Fred Billings
Mr. Billings
P. N. Gallaher
Marion Club Ball Set For German House Evening
The Marion Club plans its annual dance at the German House on the evening of February 18 with Judge James M. Leathers as committee chair. Supper will be club hosted, tickets cost $1, and each member may invite five friends. Electrical decorations are expected. other committee members include Thomas Whallon R. B. Tuttle and Dr. Rk. W Garstang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Club
James M. Leathers
German House
Thomas Whallon
R. B. Tuttle
Rk. W Garstang
Man Defrauded After Meeting Suspect at Home
Gaylord Jones of 019 South Missouri Street told police yesterday evening that a man claiming to be a representative...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Jones
South
Missouri Street
Repre
Swindler Puts Up Skirt Patterns for Sale on Washington Street
A newspaper note describes a man posing as a representative from a Washington Street goods store who swindled his wife of $1 and a neighbor, Mrs Clemmone, of 60 cents. He offered sample skirt patterns for delivery soon and left fake diamond rings as security for the money collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Clemmone
Butler's Second Term Opens With New Students
Butler College begins its second term today with registration today and tomorrow and regular classes starting Saturday. Many faculty have returned from vacation and new student Miss Carpender of Chicago arrives after golf duties in the East. Carpender, a top former player, strengthens the girls basketball team as gym improvements set the stage for first team practice. Murray, injured in the last league game, may play against the Y M C A on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler College
Miss Carpender
Chicago
Murray
Southern built scores of letters to Parry on road work
Residents along the proposed Indianapolis Southern Railroad route flood D M Parry with inquiries about start dates. Parry, president of the railroad, notes city action needed before construction can begin, cites strong local support from Bedford Bloomington Mitchell and others, and says financing is secured with a possible one year completion if franchise granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Parry
Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company
Bedford
Indianapolis
Bloomington
The
State University
Monon
Mitchell
Mr. Parry
Cincinnati
Parry
Marriage of Children Elopement Reaches Benton Harbor
County clerk reports a marriage license sought for Stephen Rhoads and Georgia Griffith both underage. The couple allegedly wed in Benton Harbor with Rev W P French after traveling from Anderson. Parents were unaware and telegrams failed to yield approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
C. J. Griffith
Madison County
Stephen Rhoads
Georgia Griffith
Benton Harbor
Mich
W. P. French
St. Joseph
Rhoads
Miss Griffith
St. Mary's of the Woods
Terre Haute
Anderson
Buckwheat and Champagne Reminders for Summer Outings
The notice urges feeding to horses and carrying Cook Imperial Extra Dry Champagne with pitas for summer outings. It highlights Mrs. Austins buckwheat famous for purity and genuine buckwheat flavor, and repeats the name as a key selling point.
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Sayres
Steve RE
East Washington Street
R. V. Haenter
Wulschner’s
N. H. Baker
Washington, D. C
Martinsville
Baker
Mr. Baker
Portland
Washington Post Office
C. R. Cory
Fairfield
Cory
Franklin County
Reading
Senate
Forestry Reservation
Howe Club
E. S. Otis
Department Lakes
General Ix
Elwell S. Otis
Secor
Washington, Ind
Jefersonville
Ames Stevens
Fforts
Butler
Want Southern
Benton Harbor, Mich
Janes
Leo Lando
Optician
Pennsylvania
Juliasc Walke Gon
Ocean Steamers
West India
Caribbe
Fontabres
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. Kitts
Antigua
Guadaloupe
Dominica
Martinique
St Loeta
Barbados
Demerara
Rai Sage
Ce Outerbridge & CO
Broadway
A. Ahern
Soweees
Steve
Ahnabe
Knabe
the Starr Piano CO
Representative
Pennsylvania Street
E. 0
DeWitt &Co
Frank H. Carter
Henry J. Huder
E. W. Stucky
Mercantile
F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
St. Louis, Mo
Union Made
Excelsior
Welsbach
C.W. Meikel CO
Pennsylvania St
C. Aneshaensel & Co
Ohio Street
Vienna Rolls
Joseph Taggart
Massachusetts Avenue
Vermont Street
New Jersey Street
Massachusetts Ave
Wrvater
W. L. Clifford & CO
New Tel
Reinhart Physicians
Stevenson
Capitol Medical Institute
St Louis
Marion
Martin Wade
G60
Meridian St
Allegretti
Huder
Washington and
Ole Agency
S’preinay
Pearson
Piano House
Diavatolis
Tee
Ianosi
Harding & Miller Music Co
Ir2n
Kahn
Globe -Wernicke
Sander & Becker Furniture Co
Courthouse
Aina Cabinet Co., Inc
Maryland
Steel Ranges
Chas. L. Hartmann Soese
Washington St
W. H. Roll
Huntington & Faged
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