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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1902

Page

2

New Pension Agent in Indianapolis Office

Albert O. Marsh of Winchester assumed control of the Indianapolis pension office yesterday succeeding J. D. Leighty who retired. Marsh, born September 15, 18 in Ohio, previously served as Randolph County circuit judge and as a detective service official. He plans no changes in the pension office staff.

United States Pension Office Indianapolis Albert O. Marsh Winchester J. D. Leighty Randolph County L. J. Monks Randolph Court Marsh Ashtabula County Ohio Hiram College James A. Garfield Ile Arthur Lee Vancouver Wash Cleveland Walcome Winchester Military Company Spain

William S Marsh Dead After Illness in Acton

William S. Marsh formerly of this city died yesterday morning at Dr. George W. Irick’s home at 8 East Market Street from pneumonia. Born in Cincinnati, he came here in 18__, later moving to Acton. A longtime Odd Fellow and charter member of Meridian Lodge No. 40, he helped conduct the first services at Hall-place M. E. Church. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at the church, then burial in Acton. he leaves a widow and five children.

Willam S. Marsh George W. Irick East Market Street Cincinnati Acton Frick Mendianeen No. 40

Mrs Winkler Injured In Fall From Cellar

Mrs William Winkler of 317 North Liberty street fell into the cellar last night and was badly hurt. She was alone and not found for about an hour until a neighbor heard cries. Dr Haggard attended and treated a severe scalp wound and several bad bruises. no bones were broken and she is expected to recover.

William Winkler North Liberty Street Haggard

Mystic Tie Lodge Social Night at Masonie Temple

Mystic Tie Lodge No. 3s. F and A M hosts a social entertainment Thursday night in the Masonie Temple hall. The program includes the Indianapolis Military Band led by Henry Klausman, a welcome address by Worshipful Master Logan C. Scholl, Mystic Tie quartet, solos by Miss Lillian J. Adam and William H. Morrison, plus member addresses. Committees cover arrangements reception and refreshments.

Mystic Tie Lodge No. 3S. F A. M Masonie Temple Indianapolis Henry Klausman Logan C. Scholl Mystic Tie Quartet Homer van Wie Samuel L. Morrison Albert Willan Mahlon D. Butler Lillian J. Adam William H. Morrison Gypsy Man Lodge Frank W. Wood Edward J. Gausepohl William. Engle Henry T. Conde Austin B. Prather James T. Peake J. F. Balz William C. Mannfeld BE. O. Hutner Henry N. Long Edward B. Raub William Drinkut F. E. Schad

Liquid Air Demonstrations At Manual Training High

Professor G A Abbott presented a vivid lecture on liquid air at the Manual Training High School auditorium under the Science and Chemistry Club. Demonstrations included freezing flowers rubber a beefsteak making a mercury hammer and welding steel with liquid air plus freezing whisky and running a small engine using the extremely cold liquid. The Washington sourced air costs ten dollars a gallon and measures 312 degrees below zero.

Manual Training High School G. A. Abbott Professor Abbott Chicago Washington, D. C Abbott

Special services begin at Broadway Methodist with Rev. Worth M. Tippy

The new Broadway Methodist Church pastor from Terre Haute Ind opened a series of special meetings. He urged sacrifices in duty to aid humanity and warned against self inflicted torture. Special music is planned each night at 7 30 with Mrs Will N Northcutt as soloist on Twenty second Street near College Avenue.

Worth M. Tippy Broadway Methodist Church Terre Haute Ind Tippy Twenty-second Street College Avenue Will N. Northcutt

Commutation in Case of Frank E. Shattuck

Governor Durbin commuted Frank E. Shattuck’s term from two to fourteen years for burglary to sixteen months. Shattuck, arrested with stolen goods from a Lake Erie freight car, was linked to the robbery. An attorney for the Lake Erie road asked for the commutation, and his case goes before the parole board in February.

Durbin Frank E. Shattuck Huntington Shattuck Lake Erie Lake Erie Road

Two Local Boys Run Away From Home Toward Ohio

Casper Fall aged eleven of 1412 East Market Street and a boy named Thompson from Walcott Street ran away yesterday. They reached Cumberland before being detained. Police later reported both boys missing from their homes.

Casper Fall East Market Street Thompson Walcott Street Cumberland Ohio Poice

Three Officers Commissioned In Indiana National Guard

Adjutant General Ward yesterday issued commissions to three officers. Newton W Slack of Lagrange was commissioned first lieutenant of Company C Third Infantry. John R McDowell was commissioned first lieutenant and E Morton Fiskey second lieutenant of Company K Third Infantry at Auburn.

Ward Indiana National Guard Newton W. Slack Lagrange Third Infantry John R. McDowell E. Morton Fiskey Auburn

Fidelity and Deposit Company Becomes Bond Surety

The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland becomes surety on all classes of bonds. Henry L. Maury serves as general agent, located at 706-70 Lemeke Building.

Fidelity and Deposit Company Maryland Henry L. Maury Lemeke

Primaries Called in Marion County Republican Drive

The Republican call signed by Lewis G. Akin and Charles N. Elliott sets primaries for precinct committeemen across Marion County on Friday Jan 17 from 4 to 8 pm with polls at numerous ward locations. Elections will determine committee officers and whether nominations are by direct vote or convention with county election commissioners to settle any contests.

Lewis G. Akin Charles N. Elliott Marion County Criminal Court Room Criminal Court First Ward Glen Drive Adams Street Hillside Avenue Bloyd Avenue Sheldon Street Monon Railroad Alvord Street Columbia Avenue Seventeenth Street Massachusetts Avenue Keystone Avenue Commerce Avenue East Tenth Street Karrer Hill Avenue Andes Street East Thirteenth Street Akin Republican County Committee Pearson Mendenhall Charles J3. Thornton Henry W. Bennett George W. Lancaster Charles Hoskins R. O. Hawkins John L. Ketcham Alpert J. Middleton L. B. French John L. Muarsee Thomas Brennan L. A. Hogue Ed A. Strong James E. Twiname Fiftteenth Otto Hoffman Center Township Byron Dawson Decatur William C. Huffman Perry James Norwood Franklin's

Despondent suitor drinks chloroform in Dayton hotel

Harry N Enhaldt twenty two attempts suicide at a West Pearl Street resort after a rejected marriage proposal to Miss Studebaker of Dayton. He drinks two ounces of chloroform, receives aid from women at the house and Navin's drug store, and is taken to Deaconess Hospital where he is reported out of danger after two hours. The note blames the jilting and expresses enduring love for Studebaker. His father travels from Franklin to locate him and stays at the drug store.

Harry N. Enhaldt West Pearl Street Enhardt Navin Deaconess Miss Studebaker Dayton Smith Magnolia Harry Franklin

Harrison Monument Fund Receives Child School Donations

Frank L. Jones state superintendent deposited 1529.04 with the Harrison monument auxiliary from schools statewide on Harrison day. He notes a few schools remain, with little room for increase. He also reports 4700 raised in Indiana for the McKinley monument fund, mainly from Indianapolis citizens.

Frank L. Jones Harrison Monument Auxiliary Committee Harrison Day Jones McKinley Indiana Auxiliary Committee Indiana McKinley Monument Fund Indianapolis

Policy Men Caught and Franchise Debate Reports

A citizen alerting police led to the arrest of Walter Davis at 46 Indiana Avenue on a 1% North Alabama street policy shop oper­ating a lottery scheme. County Attorney Hugg advised the county board they may grant a second franchise over the National road to Plainfield, citing a Supreme Court decision involving street railway franchises.

Taffe North Alabama Street Griffin and Manning Walter Davis Indiana Avenue Hugg Plainfield Charles Finley Smith Indianapolis & Western Traction Company Supreme Court Indianapolis Cable Railroad Company Citizens’ Street Railroad Company Indianapolis

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company Asset Investment Notice

The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company reports assets over 356 dollars invested in government bonds municipal securities and mortgage loans. Patronize a home company which is safe and sound. Office No M8 East Market Street. John M. Spann Secretary John H. Holliday President.

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company East Market Street John M. Spann John H. Holliday

Brother-Fired Revolver Accident Injures Five-Year-Old

George Schneiderman aged five was shot in the head yesterday noon by his nine year old brother Harry in their 50 Division Street home. Doctors said recovery unlikely after an operation failed to locate the bullet. The boys had found a rusty revolver and were fooling with it when the weapon discharged during attempts to repair it.

George Schneiderman Davis Schneiderman Division Street Harry Eddie Lynn Lynn

Effort to Stay Rinkard's Hanging in Sanity Inquiry

Attorneys for John Rinkard seek to avert the death penalty by asking the Supreme Court for an inquest into his sanity. An affadavit by Constantine Shugart, a Friends Church minister, supports the claim, asserting Rinkard is insane. The court previously stayed execution to January 17 after affirming the conviction.

John Rinkard Supreme Court Rinkard Constantine L. Shugart Friends’ Church

Search for relatives of Cuba-born woman in Kansas City

Mrs. India A. Hartsell of Kansas City asks police to locate relatives. Born in Cuba in 1877, her father a high-toned traveling man deserted four wives. parents lived near Southport. Birth name Blanche Pierce, adopted from Indianapolis Orphan Asylum in 1882. A brother named Joseph was adopted by George and Maggie Bly in this city.

India A. Hartsell Kansas City Cuba Southport Blanche Pierce Indianapolis George Maggie Bly Joseph

Political Equality Society Meets in Willoughby Organ Rooms

The Political Equality Society held a short session yesterday afternoon at Dr. Mark Haslep's Willoughby apartments. They discussed the upcoming national convention in Washington from February 12 to 18. Delegates named include Dr. Haslep as state president, Mrs. W. H. Hart as state corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Leo Lando and Mrs. Philip Rappaport as national convention delegates.

Political Equality Society Mark Haslep Willoughby Washington Haslep W. H. Hart Leo Lando Philip Rappaport

Best Route Chicago to Minneapolis via Northwestern Railway

Four daily fast trains through Wisconsin. Schedules include 9 a m daylight train 6 30 p m Northwestern limited electric lighted p m Minnesota and Dakota express 10 p m fast mail. Fast time and unequaled service. Tickets via this route from agents. For details contact N M Breeze 435 Vine St Cincinnati and W B Kniskern 2 Fifth Ave Chicago.

Chicago and Northwestern Railway Wisconsin

Dustless Oats and Supplies Move in Indianapolis Area

An assortment of horse feed and equine goods is listed with relocation details for JANES'S Dustless Oats and related items. The feed shop, barbers supplies, and miscellaneous goods appear alongside assorted household and cereal products, with several business names and addresses in Indianapolis.

Janes

Plate Sales Offer Cups and Saucers Clearance

Closing out our line of Cups and Saucers with rapid movement. Plates priced from 56 cents to 31.00 each. Cups and Saucers from 3 cents to 3.00. Great reductions in pottery.

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Nainsook Hamburg LS. Ayres Chay Washington Street William S. Marsh Odd Fellows Wulschner Broadway Methodist F. E. Shattuck Republican Second Ward Twenty-seventh Street Green House Broadway Hoshour Cornell Avenue Greenwell Parker's Sixteenth Ray Breunlg Park Avenue North New Jersey Street East St. Clair Street B. F. Gift Third Ward Talbott Avenue McLean Place Senate Avenue Meridian Street Alabama Street Weer Anthony Wiegand Illinois Streets Fifteenth Street Thirteenth Street Thirteenth Street; Eleventh, No. 5 Engine House Hifteenth Street Twelfth Street Sixteenth Street Alabama and St. Joe Streets Sheets Superior Street West Tenth Street Missouri Street Clifton Street Engine House West Twenty-eighth Street Northwestern Avenue Montcalm Street North West Street Locke Street Fifth Ward Blake Street Hiawatha Street Douglass Street Bright Street West New York Street Glen Street West Washington Street Decatur Street West Vermont Street Reynolds Avenue Sixth Ward Pratt Street Owens's Senate West Vermont Street New York Street North Illinois Street West Ohio Street West Market Street Roanoke Street Seventh Ward East Walnut Street Eagle's Grocery Fort Wayne Avenue Delaware Street Ohio Street Slater's Sil East Michigan Street Leon Street Tenth East Wabash Street Long East Washington Eighth Ward North Keystone Avenue Michigan Hamilton Avenue Highland Avenue Fulton Street Eastern Avenue Ninth Ward South Oriental Street Detroit Street Bates Street Fletcher Avenue Cedar Street English Avenue Hoyt Avenue Villa Avenue Trowbridge Street Tenth Ward Meek Street South East Street Virginia Avenue Lord Street Grand Hotel Livery Barn South West Street West Chesapeake Street South Illinois Street Henry Street Kentucky Avenue Ilinois Street Twelfth Ward Oliver Avenue Birch Avenue Marion Avenue River Avenue Silver Avenue Howard Street Howard Percett West Morris Street Thirteenth Ward South Delaware Street Greer Street Woodlawn Avenue Prospect Street Sanders Street Draper Street Olive Street O. P. Morton Club Shelby Street Fifteenth Ward Union Street South Meridian Street Church Street South Senate Avenue Meikle Street Eighth West Wilkins Street Ninth Man Drive Abbott's Sherman Drive Decatur Township W. George's West Newton Valley Mills Warren Township Shanks Irvington Dr. McGaughey J. A. Furguson Bonge Franklin Township Chilton’s Five Point Lawrence Township Jasper Coppersmith’s Castleton Murphy's Perry Township Silver Nook Glen's Valley Washington Township Platt Whitehead Bowen Pearce Cary Ryan Central Avenue Wayne Township McClelland Ingling Mount Jackson West Side Republican Club Haughville Mineral Springs Holmes Avenue Flackville Hilton's Goodlet Avenue Harrison Monument Fund Children of the State St. Paul Min Neapolis Barber Supply Co Circle Ohio St Falls Illinois Street Techentin & Frieberg E. Washington St Optician Pennsylvania St Mrs. Austin Julius C Walk& Gon East Washington Street West India Cruises New York A. E. Outerbridge & CO A. Ahern Sec’y Quebec Canada THOS Cook & Son Clark &T The Wessile O Piano Trade Kentucky Ivers and Pond A.B. Chase Sterling, Schactfer Baumeister O. W. Williams Cecilian Fiano Cocilan the Starr Piano CO Pennsylvania Street Excelsior W. L. Douglas SHOE + Union Waker Douglas Corona Colt W.L Strong Brockton Mass Jhindiawapole Washington ST Welsbach C.W. Meikel CO Vienna Rolls Joseph Taggart Allegretti Huder Pennsylvania Paris D. H. Baldwin & C O NS. Pennet Gally W. H. Roll’s Sons Mae Kahn Globe -Wernicke Manes Sender & Becker Furniture Co Courthouse C. Aneshaeneel & Co C. Aneshaensel & CO PiraNos Harding & Miller Music CO GORA Som Oomin WM. H. Block Co
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