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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
4
The case against Walter Davis for escaping a constable’s custody was dismissed after evidence showed he married Miss Pollock. Davis, aged eighteen, wed Pollock, age twenty one, in Marshall while her parents and others lent money to him. The wait was said to seek parental consent for the marriage.
The Rev H J Black of Brightwood M E Church led the Prohibition League meeting last night urging members to continue their temperance efforts. Speakers included W W Moore and the Rev S Wilson.
The Indianapolis City Directory for 380 will appear about February. It lists 7,500 names, up from last year by 2,400. Manager Mr. Murphy notes the North Side made the largest gains during the past year.
Henry Irving Ellen Terry headline a mixed bill at English's Opera House last night in The Merchant of Venice and Conan Doyle Waterloo with strong performances by Irving as Shylock Terry as Portia and a vivid Waterloo portrayal. The program included The Bells and Nance Oldfield at English's alongside vaudeville and musical numbers at Grand Park and Empire venues.
Lafayette the great appears on two occasions this week delivering imitations of Sousa and Ching Ling Foo then performs as Dom Paul Kruger and Theodore Roosevelt in a single act. He cloaks the stage as a side show with the bearded lady and a bridal pantomime in a cage.
Mrs I N Richie hosts a coffee on Thursday while the Century Club cancels its usual meeting for the evening. Miss Emily Olcott of Muncie visits Mrs John B Dittemore. Miss Lillian Despo hosts cinch club at 1140 Fletcher Ave. Hugh J McGowan returns from Kansas City with his wife. Louise Mauzy visits L R Mauzy on East Tenth Street, and Miss Caroline Marmon hosts luncheon for Miss Sarah Wilson. Various teas, card parties, luncheons, and invitations announced for Miss Douglas, Miss Dunkerson, Miss Hawkins, Miss Davidson, and Miss Ron among others. A Baltimore D A R note mentions Mrs Fairbanks as guest next Friday for Washington wedding anniversary events.
The piece lists numerous guests and escorts for a wedding tally event with red carnation decor and a tea hosted by Miss Ellen Sommers Baker for Miss Sarah Wilson. It also describes poinsettia luncheon decor and a long roll of attendees at the Columbia Club, plus fashion and beauty notes from Woman's Life on dress fitting and eye care tips.
A Washington Star fragment quotes a department worker who vows never to help others again while revealing how she sacrificed $10 she saved for Hofmann tickets to aid a widowed friend in need. The gesture restores her spirits and prompts encouragement not to abandon music.
The New York Evening Sun notes that eight inch wide damask scarfs bordered with napery lace are used to frame a large polished mahogany table. They spread around a square mahogany center, placing candelabra dishes sweets flowers for an effective decorative effect.
The State Board of Medical Examination and Registration met at the Hotel English last night as a prelude to today’s semi annual session. Frank A. Gavin, the board attorney, reported on pending cases while about forty two applicants from outside Indiana seek licenses. The board expects many Indiana graduates to apply at the July meeting after medical colleges release their classes. At the end of examinations candidates must sign a vow of honor denying any collaboration or receipt of information related to the subject under consideration.
Joseph Bernauer as administrator of Frederick W. Schiller's estate received approval from Probate Commissioner Walker to compromise all claims against Pennsylvania Railway Company for Schiller's death. The death occurred when Schiller, employed by the company, was killed in an ash pit by a car run over the wrong track for a $4.00 settlement.
John Huffman thirteen of 908 West Merrill street and Alfred Sullivan of 912 West Maryland street were arrested yesterday afternoon by Patronsmen Merz and Vaughn for stealing a ham from a delivery wagon. Oscar Lyman of 112 Wilmont street was arrested and charged with receiving stolen goods after the ham was sold.
Governor Durbin appoints Edward F. Tindolph Republican to the Vincennes Board of Police Commissioners for three years beginning January 7 190. He succeeds Schuyler C. Beard also a Republican.
Mull Jeweler at 23 Monument Place advertises a few bargain diamonds in stock and invites customers to call and examine. The short notice is written in a hurried retail tone seeking buyers.
J Freeman a prominent southern Indiana coal operator and Republican returned to Linton after a Europe trip with his son. He met Hall Caine on the Isle of Man and believes a manuscript page was part of The Eternal City. Freeman notes England coal costs and mine depths, discusses wages, labor, rail cars, and hints at a proposed coal trust uniting Indiana and Illinois firms to cut production costs.
W R McKeen and James Barcus of Terre Haute visited the Columbia Club. Barcus announced his candidacy for Congress from the Fifth district. He praised Vigo county unity, Lincoln League activity, and favorability toward Julian D Hogate as district chairman.
Bluffton resident Hugh Dougherty arrived at the Grand Hotel with S. E. Morss and Major Menzies to push Steve B. Fleming for the Democratic state chairmanship. Dougherty cited long friendship with Fleming’s father and said Fleming claimed Fanning would back him, with Kern’s rumored warning shaping the opposition to Fleming.
Nathan Powell, a Madison banker and Republican figure, visited the city yesterday. A popular young Republican from the Fourth district, Powell ran for Congress two years ago but was defeated. Friends weigh his potential candidacy again as district Republicans seek a strong contender for the fall race.
A party of tobacco salesmen led by OwenS. Kimball stay at the Stubbins Hotel with Kimball noting that racers like William A. Brady profited about $9,000 from the venture. Notables including George F. McCulloch of Union Traction Company and Dr. W. T. Gott of the State Board are seen at local hotels as talks of a fight and exhibitions circulate.
Central Labor Union adopted a resolving not to endorse the Civic Federation scheme, while E. J. Collins urged support. John F. White proposed a substitute stressing economic justice and industrial freedom to end labor capital conflict. Officers including Feltman and Custer were re elected. a tight vote preceded the change correcting a misnamed judge. The body also announced final arrangements for a miners banquet.
Lafayette Coleman of Casseet files bankruptcy petition in United Court with liabilities of 5451. Edward Schwab, 44, at 2 Central Avenue, declared of unsound mind. imagines people seek to kill him. Union Veteran Legion to meet at Pearson's Hall at 7 20 tonight for public installation. Mayor Kwalter to speak. Pastor selection committee for Second Presbyterian Church received telegram from Rev Canfield Jones of Erie Pa.
A fragment mentions a barber reporting a night entry at his shop stealing razors. A Loyal Legion meeting in Denison is planned with General John appearing on Grant. Union officers and other local names are listed alongside arrests for burglary and theft. A school christening for Erick Douglass Schon is noted with Horace McKay to speak. Police report Kiel tied to a horse blanket theft, and Indianapolis Court of Honor to install officers with a long roster of names.
The text promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as essential to restoring digestion, purifying the blood, and cleansing the liver. It claims dizziness from torpid liver and eye flashes are cured by the medicine and accompanying Pleasant Pellets, citing a Mrs. Preston testimonial about relief after using multiple bottles and vials.
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