Unusual Claim Filed Against Zerelda Meneffe Estate
In Clermont Indiana the probate court heard a peculiar claim by Stella Pruitt and Gladys Lippard for four dollars and seventy cents for feeding Zerelda Meneffe’s chickens forty seven days at five cents per day. Judge Walker said the claim must be filed in regular form and assigned to the administrator. The letter from Pruitt and Lippard seeks payment of two dollars and thirty five cents each for the feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zerelda Meneffe
Stella Pruitt
Gladys Lippard
Replevin Case Sparks Notes on Lenders and Partnership
The Circuit Court jury ruled for George W. Jackson in the replevin suit by Louis J. Morgan for notes tied to a business partnership with John H. Davidson and the Northwestern National Life Insurance Company. Davidson borrowed Morgan funds and pledged premium notes as security. Jackson later seized the notes when suspicious of Davidson, depriving Morgan & Morgan of collateral. The record includes related docket entries and various cases spanning corporate and probate matters in the Missouri court system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Morgan
Morgan & Morgan
George W. Jackson
Jackson
John H. Davidson
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Davidson
Toney
Appellate Court Limits Vexatious Appeals in Damages Case
The appellate court moves to curb vexatious appeals while assessing damages on an appeal. Denton L. Hare sued Malcolm A. McDonald over a promissory note and the court affirmed part of the prior judgment. The court also reversed a $1,475 award to William Zehner against Vandalia Railroad for water power rights at Twin Lakes in Marshall county. Zehner failed to prove a legal right to draw water via a culvert for power. The eight year litigation continues, marking the second reversal on Zehner’s judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton L. Hare
Malcolm A. McDonald
William Zenner
Vandalia Railroad Company
Twin Lakes
Marshall County
Zehner
Hunter Franks Stuckwish Fined For Sunday Hunting Case
Frank Stuckwish was fined 10 and costs by Judge Alford of the Criminal Court for hunting on Sunday. The total payment, including costs, reached 467.5. Stuckwish and Chris Zimmerman were caught hunting Sunday by a deputy game official and arrested. They were tried in a justice's court and appealed to the Criminal Court. Exch had a trial by jury. Zimmerman was found guilty and his fine and costs totaled 28. The hunting trip cost the two 140.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stuckwish
Alford
Criminal Court
Stuckwish
Chris Zimmerman
Exch
Zimmerman
Suit Filed Over Liquor Sale and Injury at Cumberland Saloon
Henry W. Rice sues Henry Greening Frank Speis J Frank Bunge and Home Brewing Company for damages alleging Speis sold him liquor at Greening's Cumberland saloon until intoxicated and ejected him. Rice claims he was thrown onto back steps suffering a broken collar bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Rice
Henry Greening
Frank Speis
J. Frank Bunge
The
Home Brewing Company
Greening
Cumberland
Speis
Bunge
Rice
Judge appoints receiver for Electric Appliance Company
Judge Leathers appoints Charles Richards as receiver upon petition by stockholder John 8 Booth. The venture is unprofitable, debt rising daily, assets listed at 2 against 500 liabilites. Office located on Massachusetts avenue in the K of P Building. By order of the Circuit Court 31,707 shares of Indianapolis Abattoir Company stock were sold by guardian Julian S. Sanborn to Alfred E. Kalter for 15.8.70, concentrating all stock in the directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leathers
Charles Richards
Electric Appliance Company
John 8. Booth
Massachusetts Avenue
K. of P
Indianapolis Abattoir Company
Julian S. Sanborn
Esther
Charles C
Samuel S. Stevens
Berkley
Cal
Miner He
George G. Stevens
Alfred E. Kalter
Directory
Court notes with mixed civil actions and new suits filed
Room 3 Vinton Carter judge Andrew Wickens vs Albert Schroeder damages verdict for plaintiff $1 Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen judge Join 1D Greer vs John Blessing guardian from Rush county settled and dismissed costs paid George F Edmondson vs Frank Edmundson commissioner final report of disbursement approved commissioner discharged and trust closed Mary Linneman vs William Schwegman petition commissioner report of sale approved sale confirmed deed seated and approved commissioner allowed $2 and Honse Daily plaintiffs attorneys £8 to be vexed as costs Louis J Morgan et al vs George W Jackson et al replevin arguments had jury instructed retired and return verdict for defendant New suits filed Hadwowl Cash Register Co vs John P F Cannon damages for conversion Superior Court Room 1 John C Roach vs James Chester et al mechanic's lien Superior Court % J C Perry Co vs Albert Sawyer adavit for order to answer concerning property Superior Court Room % Samuel L Marrow vs William J Ripley on account Superior Court Room 2 Henry W Rice vs Henry Greening et al damages demand $5 000 Superior Court Room 2%
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Vinton Carter
Andrew Wickens
Albert Schroeder
Circuit Court
Henry Clay Allen
Greer
John Blessing
Guardian
Rush County
George F. Edmondson
Frank Edmundson
Mary Linneman
Wiliam Schwegman
Honse & Daily
Louis J. Morgan
George W. Jackson
Hadwowl Cash Register Co. Ve
John PF
Supreme Court and Appellate Court Decisions Cited
Supreme Court confirms on Davis Coal Company precedent while affirming Island Coal Company vs Swag Getty as Baker Justice notes. Appellate Court affirms McDonald vs Hare in a note payment dispute. Zehner case reversed, Henley cautions on law of the case and carrying doctrine through stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Island Coal Company
Swaggetty
Daviess
Baker
Davis Coal Company
Pollard
Appellate Court
McDonald Vs. Hare
Warren C. C
Robinson
Zehner
Marshall C
Henley
Paper Box Men Meet. Milwaukee Picked for Next Stop
The Western Paper Box Manufacturers Association wrapped up its business session at the Hotel English with a banquet, then planned winding up in Anderson and Muncie. A bowling contest at the German House followed a vaudeville show, with lectures by Fred Ulrici and C Steinmetz. The group will depart by special car for Muncie to visit Consumers’ Paper Co and American Strawboard Co in Anderson, then return to Indianapolis with a noonday meal on board. Milwaukee was chosen as the next meeting site and several new members joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Paper Box Manufacturers’ Association
English
Anderson and Muncie
Milwaukee
Fred Ulrici
Rockford
C. Steinmetz
Wheeling
W. Va
Assault outcome after late night street fight
Arthur Ferguson of 48 South Meridian street was arrested on an assault charge after a confrontation on West Washington street with Howard Hill. A gang of white youths attacked them, Hill suffered a severe head wound and both men fled to a restaurant and then to their rooms. Ferguson says he struck at least one assailant with a club and suspects one gang member pressed the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ferguson
South Meridian Street
Ferguson
West Washington Street
Howard Hill
Hill
South
Illinois
City News Notes
A. T. Parker of 5399 University avenue Irvington reported the loss of a pocketbook containing motes totaling 40. Rev. J. Cumming Smith will travel to Bloomington on Feb 4 to speak at Indiana University memorial for Prof. W. H. Glascock who died Dec 23 and was linked to the psychology department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Parker
University Avenue
Irvington
J. Cumming Smith
Bloomington
Indiana University
W. H. Glascock
Glascock
Mrs Jones Takes Poison Over Home Troubles
Mrs. Fred Jones at 317 South Alabama Street ingested bichloride of mercury last night. Dr G S Link of City Dispensary treated her with emetics and she was soon out of danger. She attributed her act to unhappiness at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jones
South Alabama Street
G. 8. Link
State Treasurer Receives Bonds From Winslow Lanier Co
State Treasurer Levy received a large express package from Winslow Lanier Co New York containing 7.40 pounds of canceled state bonds paid at the start of the year reducing the state debt by that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy
Express
Winslow, Lanier & Co
New York
Rural free delivery agents convene in Washington
Special agent Samuel B. Rathbone of the rural free delivery middle division is summoned to Washington by Superintendent Machen for a conference with all rural free delivery agents. Rathbone will return tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Rathbone
Middle
Washington
Machen
Thbione
Railway calamity on Indian line prompts curious driver conduct
A Simla issued report details a Jhinjhak to Rara collision between a van goods train driven by a European and a native heavy goods train. The European, eager to pass and go home, wired in advance and followed closely as the native train stopped and backed, causing the crash. The guard rode the engine with a gun, unaware another train followed, suggesting the backing aimed to permit a shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Simla
Jhinjhak
Rara
India
Rumors Tie Miles to 1904 Democratic Bid
Walter Wellman reports Washington gossip that General Miles aims for the Democratic nomination in 1904 with a preferred running mate such as Dewey or Schley. The plan allegedly includes Schley's appeal to the President for court-of-injury reversal to keep the issue alive for campaign purposes, amusing Republicans more than alarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
Washington
Miles
Dewey
Schley
Admiral Schley
Democratic Party
Boy expresses admiration after speech on motherhood at New England summer school
A nine year old Boston boy, amid a congratulatory crowd and a white haired speaker, shakes hands and says he has waited years to hear her speak on motherhood. He calls the address one of the best on the subject he ever heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magazine
New England
Boston
Enigmatic Push to Enlighten Darkest Africa Ships Rum
Baltimore American notes a rapid spread of enlightenment in Darkest Africa with a projected two million gallons of rum annually shipped there, signaling a growing exchange of goods and ideas. The fragment hints at colonial trade dynamics and marked optimism about cultural influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hotel Lobby Gleanings on State Campaign Leaders
A large Republican gathering from across the state is expected in the city early next week for the organization of the new state committee. James P. Goodrich of Winchester is favored for chairman with broad support. no opposition is seen. The secretaryship faces a contest among Charles S. Haas, Warren Bigler, Will Whitaker, and M. Tichenor. The committee will convene Tuesday afternoon at the Majestic building headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New State Committee
James P. Goodrich
Winchester
Charles 8
Goodrich
Warren Bigler
Charles S. Haas
Plain Dealer
The
Haas
Will Whitaker
State Prison
M. Tichenor
Princeton
Bourbon town roots and a talk with W H Tyrrell
Spencer House hosted W H Tyrrell a leading Bourbon Indiana citizen who explained the town’s name origin tied to Bourbon County Kentucky. He recalled Marshall county's marsh past and noted drainage improvements boosted corn yields from fifty to ninety bushels per acre over twenty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer House
W. H. Tyrrell
Bourbon
Ind
Kentucky
Match Making Industry Leader Discusses Indiana Firms
O M Gregg proprietor of the Indiana Match Company at Crawfordsville explains a ten year non competition pact with three partners. The Crawfordsville factory employs about 20 people, makes 20 to 40 million matches daily, and remains independent from the trust. He cites visitor restrictions to protect trade secrets and protect employee productivity, noting women workers’ curiosity as a key reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Gregg
Indiana Match Company
Crawfordsville
Denison
Mr. Gregg
Indiana Wire Fence Company
Trust
New England
Gregg
Grege
Lincoln League Leader Counts Big Third District Meeting
Grant Mitchener secretary of the Lincoln League of Indiana reports full county representation for the Third district at New Albany and predicts Terre Haute will host the largest league gathering yet. He cites enthusiastic New Albany support and recalls Bryan Chicago excitement, noting strong cheers when resolutions endorsing Governor Durbin were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Mitchener
Lincoln League of
Indiana
New Albany
Terre Haute
League
J. Mitchener
Denison
Chicago
Bryan
Durbin
First Meeting of Tobias Brothers at Denison Hotel
Two traveling men with identical names, Louis Tobias of the Castle Braid Company in New York and M. H. Tobias of a different concern, met for the first time at the Denison hotel last night after years of seeing each other’s names on registers across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Louis Tobias
Ritlesman
Castle Braid Company
New York
M. H. Tobias
Tobias Brothers Meet at Register in Cincinnati Relation Search
Charles Tobias and Louis Tobias, both wearing glasses and mustaches, stood at the register and exchanged names. They soon shook hands and planned to compare family records to see if they are related, recalling places where their names appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tobias & Bro
Cincinnati
Louis Tobias
$99,000 Jackpot Ties Covington Merchant to Wayne Banker
Morris Herzog of Covington and William Rider of Wayne town were in the city last night. Both are prominent Democrats and friends. Herzog, who dislikes free silver, voted for Bryan while Rider refused. Herzog who was born in Germany toured the fatherland last summer aboard the Deutschland. He recalled seeing a $90,000 pot on the boat and said he played the 10 cent limit. He praised American shoes as superior to German ones.
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Morris Herzog
Covington
William Rider
Waynetown
Mr. Herzog
Rider
Herzog
Germany
Deutschland
America
Lumbermen Excursion to Cuba Planned for January
About one hundred forty lumbermen arrange a seventeen day trip leaving the city January 2 after a meeting of retail lumbermen. The journey will head to Cuba via Pennsylvania road to Louisville then L and N with four stops and a return through Miami Charleston and Asheville. The annual meeting will be at the Grand Hotel.
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Cuba
Pennsylvania Road
Louisville
Havana
Tampa
Miami
Fla
Charleston
Asheville
N C
Grand Hotel
Notable locals meet at Denison Hotel in Denison
M. H. Nave a Nicholasville Kentucky merchant and Robert H Webb assistant ticket agent for the Queen and Crescent route were at the Denison Hotel last night Webb a Nicholasville city council member attended the gathering in Denison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Nave
Nicholasville
Robert H. Webb
Queen & Crescent
Denison Hotel
Webb
OLD GERONIMO Campaigns Lawton Letter in St Louis Globe Democrat
A Lawton Oklahoma letter portrays Geronimo as a faded Apache leader now living as a farmer under government restraint. The piece notes his imprisonment shifts, the suggestion of release for him and 278 band members, and the long historical arc from feared warrior to pacified figure near Fort Lawton. It links his fate to Lawton and General Miles and reflects on his legacy and notoriety.
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Lawton
O. T
St. Louis
Alabama
Florida
Fort Sill
Mary Ellen Leaxe
Mary Ellen
Geronimo
Miles
War Department
Crook
United States
Liberty in Kentucky in Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
The piece reports Governor Beckham defending liberty in Kentucky amid the Goebel trials. It notes Ohio Attorney General Sheets funding a defense for Caleb Powers, and references Indiana governors opposing extradition. It critiques Kentucky law protection claims and highlights national attention on Kentucky’s legal system.
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Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
Kentucky
Lfe
Liberty
Beckham
Union
Sheets
Ohio
Caleb Powers
Cantrill
Tom’ Campbell
Indiana
Taylor
Settlement Not Reached In Interurban Negotiations
City officials and representatives of interurban lines met with Mayor Bookwalter and the Board of Works to press for a settlement by January 29. McGowan refused to reveal figures. interurban leaders asked for more time while urging a city takeover if needed. The next meeting will demand a binding agreement.
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Board of Works
Interurban
Hugh J. McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railroad Company
McGowan
Jones
Local Street Car Company
William G. Irwin
Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin
W. N. Harding
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Charles Finlay Smith
Indianapolis & Martinsville
C. W. Chipman
Greenfield
Indianapolis & Eastern Electric Railway
Negley
Council
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
W. G. Irwin
Chipman
Bookwalter
Health Board Finances For Mayor Review
Secretary’s statement shows 191 expenditures within appropriations but a small fund balance hindering health service. Totals: Health office 16558.50 appropriation 15751.50 expenditure 907 balance. Dispensary 6724.80 appropriation 6227.53 expenditure 497.27 balance. Hospital 36025.25 appropriation 34023.38 expenditure 2002.87 balance. Overall appropriation 59408.55 expenditure 56001.41 balance 3407.14.
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City Board of Health
Department For
Health Office
City Hospital
Jap Rose Soap James S. Kirk and Company
Jap Rose Soap is listed under James S. Kirk and Company in a trade notice or catalog entry highlighting product branding. The item emphasizes the soap name and the manufacturer's firm in a concise trade listing format.
Escorting the Prince Timeframe for Ship Launch Seen
The article discusses synchronizing the escort plan with the optimal date for a successful ship launch, aiming to align ceremonial details with the prince's schedule.
Prince Henry Arrives in Berlin for Ten Day Visit
Prince Henry of Prussia arrived in Berlin from Kiel and will stay ten days. Emperor William’s silver treasures, valued at over 5 million marks, include a wedding gift from ninety-six cities and a silver table service for fifty. The imperial yacht Hohenzollern prepares for a transatlantic voyage with 311 crew aboard and a forty-man band from the Second Naval Division set to perform in the United States.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Kiel
Prince Henry
United States
Hay
von Holleben
Washington
William
Hohenzollern
New York
Second Naval Division
Wilhelmshaven
Prince Henry to visit New York with gift for Alice Roosevelt
Prince Henry of Prussia will bring a handsome present from the German Emperor to Miss Alice Roosevelt in honor of her role in launching a royal yacht. He is to arrange aquatic sports between American and German sailors in foreign ports. Berlin dispatch notes the Emperor’s approval of using West Thirty-fourth Street pier for the Hohenzollern during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prince Henry
Prussia
Germany
Alice Roosevelt
Staats Zeitung
Berlin
Cabiegram
Low
West Thirty-fourth-street
Hohenzollern
Vessel Plate Rapidly Finished Under Ferris supervision
Under Theodore Ferris's direction at Schutler Island the Meteor yacht plate is hurried to water readiness. If nothing occurs it will be launched on February 90, nearly a week before the previously discussed date of February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore #. Ferris
Schuters Island
Prince Henry Visit Receives Mixed American Reception
The Daily Chronicle comments on American papers doubting Prince Henry's visit, noting sympathy for Emperor William, and argues Europeans would not publicize suspicions. It says Americans may keep public and private relations with Germany separate but questions their sense of hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince Henry
Daily Chronicle
William
the Chronicle
Germany
Waldersee and wife to visit America in April
Berlin dispatch reports Count Von Waldersee and his wife will travel to the United States in April for the field marshal’s health. They plan the visit as a health-related trip and the Staats Zeitung notes the purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Staats Zeitung
Berlin
Count von Waldersee
America
American Protective Tariff League Holds Annual Meeting
The American Protective Tariff League met in New York on January 4 reporting total receipts for the year at 31.28 and total expenses at 29,415 leaving a cash balance of 1.64. The annual secretary’s report outlined the organization’s general operations and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Protective Tarif League
Officials elected at annual meeting consolidate offices
The report notes 679 official correspondents making up 2.2 percent with 10 407 001 pages of tariff literature. Elected officers include Charles A. Moore as president Le grand B Cannon as first vice president Joseph E Thropp as second vice president Wilbur F Wakeman as secretary and treasurer, with the two offices consolidated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neat
Charles A. Moore
Legrand B. Cannon
Joseph E. Thropp
Wilbur F. Wakeman
Anonymous donor gives Albion College 610000 gift
Albion College receives a 610000 donation from an unnamed donor. Dr Dickle reported a letter received from a general sender detailing travel to Chicago and instructing him to meet at the train, with the gift delivered unopened until his office. More funds expected from the same source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Mich
Janito
Dickle
Albion College
Dickte
Chicago
Iila
New York Supreme Court Reverses Demurrer in Game Laws Penalty Case
Justice O Gorman reversed a demurrer in a $1,108,515 penalties action for game laws violations. Defendants Jacob V Scotman and Howard B.R. Robinson, operators of a cold storage warehouse, argued the law was unconstitutional and that they acted as game protectors. authorities previously found thousands of game stored away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O'Gorman
Supreme Court Today
Jacob V. Scotman
Howard BR. Robinson
Safe and Lock Company to Stratteacco Page? Cincinnati Jan 16
President A V Madey and holders of the Cinelihuati Bale and Lock Company seek a recapitalization to grow the company. They place the assets at 108000 dollars.
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Buincinnati
A. Vv. Madey
Ami
Cinelihuati Bale and Lock Company
Te Caappa
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Whitley C. C. Appellant
St. L. Ry. Co
Homer L. Jantnice
Trustees, Lake Co
the Lux & Talbott Stone Company
Albert N. Donaldson
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Martin T. Kruger
Laporte C. C. Appellant
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John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
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Day
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