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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1885

Page

8

Pettis Bassett & Co Suit and Local Notices

The Independent Glass Company of Pittsburg sues Morris and Jones in Indianapolis for 540 on account. Indianapolis Malleable Iron Works obtained judgment against Unbank Plow Co for 10615. Peter Baiz’s will admitted to probate naming Christina executrix. Nathaniel Harman, 52, twin of Charles, dies of consumption at 86 South West. Huegele’s Matler’s and Langenberg’s bartenders arrested for eleven o'clock law violation. Ladies' Broom Brigade to perform tonight at College Avenue Rink for Woman's Exchange. Victor Adjustable Frack Roller Skate Co of Muncie files articles with Secretary of State, capital 10000. Charlotte E. Sawyer seeks divorce from Joseph, 1878 marriage, cites failure to provide and abandonment. asks custody of three children. Marriage licenses issued to Wampner and Wethoff, Cole and Lay, Wagner and Beck, Grace and Smits, Parker and Louden. Coroner to investigate Mrs Hensley’s death at 90 East Bracket Street. cause congestion of bowels. married two weeks ago, from Lawrence. In criminal court, Albert Luther sent North for one year for petit larceny. Charles Havens given fourteen years for robbery after escape attempts from Southern prison.

Independent Glass Company Pittsburg Morris & Jones Indianapolis Malleable Iron Works Unbhank Plow Company Peter Baiz Christina Nathaniel Harman Charles Harman South West Street Huegele’s Matler’s Langenberg’s College Avenue Woman's Exchange Victor Adjustable Frack Roller Skate Company Muncie Retary of State Charlotte E. Sawyer Joseph Sawyer Christian F. Wampner Wilhelmina Bernhardine Wethoff James A. Cole Jennie J. Lay Martin Wagner Anns Beck George W. Grace Elizabeth Smits Jonas F. Parker Julia P. Louden Hensley East Bracket Street Lawrence Criminal Court Albert Luther Jlry Charles Havens

Fires Yesterday Blaze At 226 Fayette Street Damages Home

A fire at 226 Fayette Street, a frame dwelling owned by Mrs. M. Smith and housing the Smith Chemical Dye Works, caused heavy damage and an estimated loss near $700, likely incendiary. Earlier a $10 blaze in a frame cottage near Noble and Market streets prompted a call, followed by a second small fire near Alabama and Market with no damage.

Fayette Street Department Alabama Market Streets

Geological samples presented to state geologist and museum

Mrs Geo L Day of this city presented Collett with a collection of criciliaceous concretions of the button mold form found at Schoharie New York. Dr Darrow of Peru sent cretaceous limestone and bog iron ore from near San Antonio Texas. The state museum exhibits a fine palm fossil from coal measures in Owen County, one of the best specimens.

Collett Geo. L. Day Schoharie N. Y Darrow Peru San Antonio Tex Owen County

King and Elder's Holiday Gift Shop Ad

Local ad urges shoppers to buy useful presents at King and Elder's, promoting a curated selection of practical gifts for the season. The notice highlights advertised items and asks customers to visit the store for value and variety.

T King & & Elder's

Police Commissionership Row Splits Over Enforcing Law

A state panel failed to agree on a Frenzel successor and adjourned. Named candidates include Jackson Landers Pat Mullaney A Keifer John W Dodd John Whitsett W S Ripley Hughes East Frank Bird Hon William Hauvison and John Ferriter. Details recount Malott's push for strict law enforcement and a long fight with allies, hinting at political motives behind saloon curfews and party loyalties.

Frenzel Jackson Landers Pat Mullaney A. Keifer John W. Dodd John Whitsett W. S. Ripley Hughes East Frank Bird William Hauvison John Ferriter Murphy Morrison Malott Journal Malou J. A. Lang Metropolitan Police Lang Bailey

Fritz Emmet in The Strange Marriage of Fritz at Grand Opera House

Last night at the Grand Opera House Joseph K Emmet starred in The Strange Marriage of Fritz or the Love of an Irish Girl a cheap yet engaging German dialect comedy with songs that drew encores. Emmet remains popular though growing stout and his stage presence sustains audiences. he performs again tonight and tomorrow with unchanged prices.

Fritz Emmet Joseph K. Emmet Mr. Emmet Sach Adam Senate House of Representatives Virgie Johnson Catherine Nelson

Moody to Bring Three Day Convention to Indianapolis

City pastors gathered at Second Presbyterian Church to discuss Dwight Moody's planned three day convention in Indianapolis under the Y M C A. Resolutions pledge ministers and church leaders to support Moody and cooperate to convert sinners and advance the Redeemer's Kingdom.

Second Presbyterian Church Dwight I. Moody O. H. Palmer J. H. Dodderidge D. D Fletcher-place M. E. Church R. V. Hunter Seventh Presbyterian Church Palmer Rondthaler Tabernacle Church Moody S. A. Bright Grace M. E. Church Indiana Church of Christ

Indiana Beekeepers Meet at State Board of Agriculture

The Indiana State Beekeepers Association held its sixth annual session at the State Board of Agriculture rooms. President Mrs Cassandra Robbins outlined visits to other associations and bee culture insights. Officials named for the year include Jonas Scholl as President and Charles F Muth as Vice President. Professor Wiley spoke on honey composition and adulteration, noting ten samples analyzed with only one certainly genuine.

Indiana State Beekeepers Association State Board of Agriculture Cassandra Robbins Jonas Scholl Lyon's Station Charles F. Muth Cincinnati Frank E. Daugherty Indianapolis E. Stout Wiley Agricultural Department Washington Vermont California Cyrus Xenophon Trebizonde Buffalo N. Y Europe Campbeill Glasgow Scotland Campbell L. Harrison Peoria Iils John Naw Des Moines Governor Gray

Notable Visitors at City Hotels Include Officials and Editors

W D Pratt of Logansport and R W Miers of Bloomington are at the Grand Hotel. Judge L J Monks of Winchester and Judge L M Ninde of Fort Wayne are at the Grand Hotel. M D Tackett of Greensburg was in town yesterday. Hon R C Bell and Hon R S Robertson of Fort Wayne stay at the Grand Hotel. J O Henderson of the Kokomo Dispatch at the Bates House. Mrs L Harrison of Peoria guests of Mrs Irvin Robbins. Hon Ed Henderson and W E Parks with wife of Martinsville at the Bates House.

W. D. Pratt Logansport R. W. Miers Bloomington L. J. Monks Winchester Denison M. D. Tackett Greensburg L. M. Ninde Fort Wayne R. C. Bell R. 8. Robertson

Notable Names Listed Across Indiana and Nearby States

A long catalog of individuals and spouses linked to Bates House Occidental Hotel and various cities including Aurora Noblesville Muncie Fort Wayne and Danville. The list includes R R Blair W H Ditts M Seward J B Loyd Geo McCullough and many others with affiliations to hotels firms and cities like Indianapolis Lafayette and Albany New York. The document reads as a guest or contact roster for lodging and business connections spanning multiple states.

Bates House R. R. Blair Aurora W. H. Ditts Auburn M. Seward Kokomo G. W. Bence Greencastle F. Bundy New Castle J. E. Work Mishawaka W. R. Furtig Noblesville J. B. Loyd Versailles Geo. F. McCullough J. R. McMahan Muncie Ira T. Eaton Fort Wayne F. M. Brickley E. T Brickley Anderson Denison Jacob Winck State City J. M. Newburger LaPorte J. K Emmet Albany N. Y Leslie Thomas Terre Haute Charles Harley Delphi J. M. Cast Frankfort D. W. Osborne Nelia Huston Connersville Wm. Hitchcock George J. Green, Jr C. C. Davis New York C. W. Alling Chicago S. Stansifer Columbus H. H. Hamilton Buffalo Charles Rick Reading Lee Hotel R. H. Tarleton Martinsville S. 8Ull Valparaiso Wesley Allen West Newton George A. Buskirk Paoli Harry Carson Cambridge City William Mack D. W Vincennes Stacey B. Beebe Philadelphia N. T. Marsh Milton Miss Hattie A. Morrison Ind T. A. Morrison Geo. D. Brown Waynetown Chas E. Lewis and Wife Pittsburg M. James M. L. Stansbury J. Satz D. W. Bridges Brazil R. Cosgrove Lafayette B. J. Marshall St. Louis J. H. Sedgewick Seymour Jno. P. Norveland Danville J. E. Davis

Arrests in counterfeit bill case and highway robbery

James B. Roberts was arrested on suspicion of passing counterfeit twenty dollar bills at the Third National Bank in Cincinnati as identified by saloon-keeper Matthews on Indiana avenue. Harry Ward, recently released from county jail, was detained on highway robbery charges. suspected as one of the attackers of a stranger.

James B. Roberts Third National Bank of Cincinnati Roberts Matthews Indiana Avenue Harry Ward

Exposition Official Refutes Closure Report

General Carnahan Indiana commissioner for the New Orleans Exposition denies a report that the exposition will close. He notes a letter from assistant W. E. O Hara stating indications point to a grand success in every way.

General Carnahan Indiana W. E. O'Hara

Sudden Death Warns of Cough Dangers

A terse warning notes thousands die from neglecting a slight cough that could have been halted by a 25 cent bottle of Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup. The piece urges prompt treatment to avert fatal consequences.

Dr. Bull

Sherman Divorce Case Moves for New Trial Overruled

The ongoing divorce suit of William G. against Annie L. Sherman appeared in Judge Howe's court yesterday on a motion for a new trial, which was overruled. The divorce had been refused by Judge Taylor, granted by Judge Howe, who later reversed after learning new facts.

Sherman William G Annie L. Sherman

Killed by His Son-in-Law at Ark Farm

William Stewart known as Coonskin, an eccentric local figure, was shot and killed by his son-in-law Robert Foster in Fr Smiry Arkansas three miles from town. Foster and his wife, visiting from the Choc taw Nation, argued over a trade before Foster shot twice, then surrendered to officers.

Beer and Melancholy Did It Scranton

A clerk found Louis Ladenberger, a Bavarian officer and former Franco-Prussian War veteran, dead hanging from an elevator chain behind Coursen Clemon & Co. He had been in Scranton several years, working in a brewery, and had recently fallen from a third story window with a narrow escape. He was unemployed for three months.

Scrranton Coursen, Clemon & Co Louis Ladenberger

Dakota Capital Removal Bill Moves Capital Back to Pierre

The capital removal bill before both houses directs return of capital property to contributors of funds and labor. It is likely to pass the House by two thirds and the Council by a majority. Amendments require Territorial officers to move to Pierre within ten days after approval, and a seven day adjournment to reconvene at Pierre is provided.

Bismarck D. T Pierre

Oliver Brothers Granted an Extension in Court

At a creditors meeting for Oliver Brothers and Phillips and for Oliver Roberts Wire Co limited, a committee favored the firms proposal with slight changes. Separate notes will cover interest semi annually, mortgage creditors will not sign the extension but will carry their loans. James Don-

Oliver Brothers Pirrsburg Oliver Brothers & Phillips Oliver & Roberts Wire Company, Limited James Don

Trustees Chosen as Nelson Declines to Serve

Nelson declined to serve as trustee and James M Bailey iron merchant was selected in his place. This settles the extension and papers will be signed as soon as prepared.

Nel James M. Bailey

Disturbances at Roberts Bay Prompt Naval Aid

The Redemptionist Fathers of New York report threats and assaults by Orangemen at Bay Roberts Newfoundland about two weeks ago. They sought protection from local authorities but failed, until a man of war was sent to the scene. The mob was checked by the ship's guns as the fathers conducted their service.

Roberts Bay St. Jonas N. F Redemptionist Fathers New York Bay Roberts Newfoundland United States

Absurd Cholera Claim Denied by St Louis Health Official

Cuicano Jan 22 Dr Dewolf health commissioner called rumors of cholera in St Louis absurd noting later reports disprove it and asserting cholera cannot appear with such cold. He said a temperature 7 below zero in St Louis would destroy germs, contrasting Europe where infection rose at 20 to 30 above zero.

St. Louis Cuicano Dewolf Europe

Dr. Newman Resigns from Madison Avenue Church

In New York on January 22 the Madison-avenue Congregational Church held a love feast. Deacon Ranney presided as moderator while Dr J P Newman submitted his resignation and absolved the congregation from all salary claims dating from June 1 totaling $6,000. A vote of thanks to the pastor and a committee to secure a replacement were adopted. The meeting was marked by unusual harmony and good feeling.

Newman New York Madison-avenue

Odd load of mullein leaves sold for cough candy

In Macon on Mulberry street yesterday a peculiar shipment of mullein leaves drew attention. Mr John Roberts of Jones county delivered the load to Mr Isaacs who bought it. Isaacs claimed exactly 501 % of the leaves and said he uses them for his cough candy, noting plants in his area can reach one and three quarter pounds.

Macon of Isaacs Mulberry Street John Roberts Jones County Isaacs Mullein

Whittlesey Not Affiliated With South Bend Times

The Indianapolis Journal reports Col. A. T. Whittlesey has not been connected with the South Bend Times since late October. The paper asks readers to inform Mr. W. H. Stedman of Miami, Indiana, to correct the record.

South Bend Times Indianapolis Journal A. T. Whittlesey Times W. H. Stedman Miami Miami County Ind

Henley and Nickle plated Club Skates Hike Prices

To rink owners and roller skaters we offer Henley rink skates and Nickle plated club skates at manufacturers prices. The Henley is preferred for easy movement and durability while the Nickle plated skate excels in all respects for a perfect skate. Call or send for catalogue from Ildebrand & Fugate at 35 South Meridian Street.

Henley Ildebrand & Fugate South Meridian Street

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J. S. Ayres & CO. N. B Luan Ruggist Labin’s Colgate’s Lundberg’s Rieksecker Florida Pettis, Bassett & CO the Police Commissionership Mr. Malott Mike Leavitt Kit Clarke Dobbins Brothers Richmond Dayton Feibleman’s Court Dime Museum Chang Miles & Barton’s Bijou Opera House Grand Coming OF Indiana Bee Keepers Wifey Royal: Baking Powder CO Wall Street Bingham & Walk iNis Delaware Ohio Branham Telephone Telephone West Washington Street Marcy Flanner & Hommown North Illinois Street Tyrtelephone James R. Ross & CO S. Meridian Street Indiana Paper WM. O. Devay Maryland Street WM. B. Burford West Washington Street The Denison House Pennsylvania Street Sayles & Fenton, Loan, Insurance and Real Estate Agents East Market Street Jos.a.moore Indianapolis, Ind Ohi First Real Estate Securit Ae Eyers West Washington Thos. H. Clapp A. L. Wright & CO N.B. Cor Meridian and Maryland Sts
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