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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1902

Page

4

City News Items Gathered From Night Activities

Ladies Auxiliary masque ball at South Side Turners Hall featured a musical program. Jose Culp of Marion Indiana arrested on forged notes warrants. Samuel P Solomon Hartford City and Moses Solomon Elgin filed bankruptcy petition in U S Court. 12 year old Merten Bell Ashland Ave and Seventh St badly injured after being run over by wagon. likely fatal. Asa Groseeslexter Sanborn Marsh Electric assaulted on way to Parrett Tusgart bakery. motive hinted as electrician strike. Death reported of Mr and Mrs James W Thompson at their ranch near Rahmah Colorado Springs. found frozen, clothing burned, house ruined. Mia Thomason, stepdaughter of Mrs Charles B Saxton Pueblo, formerly Fannie Burr. West Washington car No 1t rear-ended West Indianapolis car No 1t at Maryland and Illinois. slippery rails caused crash.

Ladies’ Auxiliary the Stationary Engineers South Side Turners’ Hall Jose Culp Marion Ind Ree Ann Samuel P. Solomon Hartford City Moses Solomon Elgin, Ill Chicago Solomon Bros United States Merten Bell C. Bell Ashland Avenue Seventh Street Baker Asa Groseeslexter Sanborn-Marsh Electric Company Mia Thomason Charles B. Saxton Pueblo Fannie Burr West Washington Street West Imtianapolis Maryland and Illinois West Indianapolis Maryland Street

Youthful Clerk Anna Miller Arrested For Fraud

Detective Morgan arrested Anna Miller, a young girl employed by L. BS. Ayres & Oy, on charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses. She claimed the items were bought by someone named ometime and then sent ten in number, using her own handwriting.

Morgan Anna Miller L. BS. Ayres & Oy Ometime

Local pharmacist transfers property at Noble and Bates

Edgar H. Wilsett a druggist conveyed his business property at the corner of Noble and Bates streets to Aust A. Hook via the A. J. Meyer & Co agency for a low cash consideration. The sale was recorded recently.

Edgar HW. Wilsett Ceuggist Noble and Bates Streets A. J. Meyer & Co Yextortay

Eben Holden on Stage and Paderewski Tour Planned

E M Holland and company staged Eben Holden adapting Irving Bacheller novel with strong scenes of David Brower and Hope Brower. The cast included Lucille Flaven and Kate Denni-Wilson with notable Uncle Eben moments. Paderewski faces a Westbound tour after producing Manru at the Met. Matinee Musicale in Indianapolis previews feature Liszt and Mendelssohn pieces and a Tuscan vocal program.

Edward E. Rose Irving Bacheller Eben Holden E. M. Holland David Brower Hope Brower Will Brower Hope New York Will Mr. Holland Eben Lucille Flaven Kate Denni-Wilson Elizabeth Brower J. H. Bradbury Richard Nesmith Nick Goodall Mr. Nesmith Tinklebrook

Broadway Duet May Split After This Season

N. C. Goodwin and Maxine Elliott may not perform together beyond this season as they tour Esmonds When We Were Twenty-one. Goodwin notes difficulty finding shared parts and considers a separate company path or Elliott starring under his management next season, echoing a past split by EB H Sothern and Virginia Harned. Eng lish houses show no midweek changes while Park debuts A Homespun Heart. Katherine Bloodgood and Albert Guille charm crowds at the Grand. Utopian Burlesquers entertain the Empire. Messaline opens at the Metropolitan Opera with Calve in the title role and Alvarez and Scotti in key parts.

N. C. Goodwin Maxine Elliott Esmond Mr. Goodwin Miss Elliott EB. H. Sothern Virginia Harned the Park Hal Reid Katherine Bloodgood Albert Guille Grand the Empire New York Messaline Metropolitan Opera House Monte Carlo Isidore de Lara Armand Silvestre Eugene Morand Mme. Calve Claudius Alvarez Scotti

Sembrich Voice Injury Forces Short Singing Hiatus

New York reports soprano Marcella Sembrich returning to her hotel from a drive yesterday and failing to speak to her maid. A physician found a small artery in her vocal apparatus ruptured. The condition is not dangerous but she should suspend singing for a short time.

New York Marcella Sembrich

German actor George Worlitzseh dies on stage in London

During a St George's Hall performance a German actor named George Worlitzseh collapsed and died from apoplexy on stage. The show was halted immediately, and the actor was well regarded in Germany.

London St. George's Hall George Worlitzseh Germany

Concert seat sales begin. Bauer to headline Indianapolis symphony

Seats go on sale this morning for a Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concert at Eng lish's with pianist Harold Bauer as soloist. The program features Mendelssohn Fingal's Cave Overture Beethoven Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat Schubert Symphony No 3 in B minor Chopin and Liszt works. Separate notices announce Wagner lectures at the German House by Armbruster and Cramer and Kubelik recital tickets to go on sale next week at English's.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Engish’s Harold Bauer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Ludwig van Beethoven Franz Schubert Frederick Chopin Franz Lisat Opus Starr Plane Richard Wagner Carl Armbruster Pauline Cramer Prof. Armbrueter Miss Cramer Bayreuth Jan Kubelik English’s Josef Guarnerius Frederick Brosehe

Personal and Society notes from Indianapolis area

Mrs. Clemens Vonnegut hosts a Saturday lunch. Many women travel, visit, and entertain in Indianapolis neighborhoods with clubs, luncheons, card parties, and weddings planned or underway. Several marriages and social visits connect Indianapolis, Cincinnati, St. Louis, New Albany, and Greenfield.

Clemens Vonnegut A. M. de Souchet E. A. Hendrickson Anderson Rombauer Julia Hollweg St. Louis Bernard Shapker Cincinnati Lyman W. Louis Simonson New Albany H. W. Gaylord Charles Morback Olive Street Helen Roach Central Avenue Douglas Knoxville Tenn Dunkerson Byvansville John Test Chicago N. E. Templeton Ashland Avenue E. Stroup Shelbyville C. R. Loop University Avenue Irvington Joseph Thomas Lulu Atkinson Blanche McNew Greenfield Louis G. Deschler Noonan Chapel Club William Lalley W. E. Neff Woodruff Place Gertrude de Long Zionsville F. M. Herron T. H. Noonan George Brecount A. E. Glasgow New York Catherine Merrill Club May W. Donnan Stephen Phillips BE. E. Perry L. H. Dunning Review Club Dunning North Pennsylvania Street D. W. Marmon Caroline Marmon Cuba St. Augustine Fla

Plans for new federal building described by tour

A. A. Young reports in Washington on Indianapolis federal building plans as drawn by Rankin and Kellogg. The towered fronts on Ohio, Pennsylvania and Meridian streets will feature fifty two foot columns. Bids advertise next week with forty plan sets. contract to be awarded within forty five days and building completion expected in thirty months.

A. A. Young Washington Department of the Government Service Young Indianapolis Federal Taylor Mr. Young Ohio Pennsylvania Meridian Streets Ohio Street Overstreet Meridian-street University Square Rankin & Kellogg

Opticians Association Meeting Highlights and Awards

Earl J. Brown of Chicago gave an illustrated eye lecture at two sessions. Prizes went to C. M. Jenkins for the best ophthalmoscope talk and to C. M. Rowe of Indianapolis for expert sense measurement. Additional honors were awarded to Dr. Grubb of Marion, John H. Boyer of Frankfort, and Stella V. Rogers. Officers elected: President C. M. Jenkins, Vice President Hazelton, Secretary Dr. Grubbs, Treasurer M. C. Cline.

American Association of Opticians Earl J. Brown Chicago C. M. Jenkins C. M. Rowe Indianapolis Dr. Grubb Marion John H. Boyer Frankfort Stella V. Rogers Richmond Mr. Hazelton Kokomo Dr. Grubbs M. C. Cline Crawfordsville

Independent Grocers Back Clerks in Sunday Closing Fight

The Independent Grocers Association met at Sixteenth street and Senate avenue to fund defense for Gottfried Graff arrested twice over Sunday closing law violations. A $145 fund was raised to hire counsel. a broader $3,000 goal was stated. The case, before Justice Smock next Tuesday, could lead to more suits by the Grocery Clerks Association. grocers argue Sunday openings serve a vital, largely low‑income clientele needing fresh meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables.

Independent Grocers’ Association Sixteenth Street Senate Avenue Grocery Clerks’ Association Gottfried Graft Organization of Clerks Graff Justice Smock Independent Grocers’ Association

Morton Club Entertainment Features Holy Land Talk

Frank Shellhouse lectured on his Holy Land trip last night for the O. P. Morton Club and friends. Harry Hubbard led the program as a large audience listened. Several Republican candidates attended, including Elmer Stoddard seeking county sheriff and Henry W. Kilausmann running for county surveyor, with Stoddard residing at 22 West Vermont Street.

Frank Shellhouse Holy Land O. P. Morton Club Harry Hubbard Mr. Shellhouse Elmer Stoddard Sixth Ward Mr. Stoddard West Vermont Street Henry W. Kilausmann

Hoggatt Brothers Visit Hotel English on Southern Indiana Trip

Wilford B. and Herbert E. Hoggatt, raised in Boonville, Indiana, stop at Hotel English en route to southern Indiana. Herbert manages Jualin Gold Mining Co. in Alaska. Wilford is mine superintendent near Juneau. They discuss Juneau climate, mining, and Alaska politics including saloon funding, representation, and moving government offices to Juneau from Sitka.

Wilford B Herbert E. Hoggatt Boonville English Indiana Jualin Gold Minging Company Alaska Juneau Hoggatts Yukon Territory Pacific Wilford B. Hoggatt Congress Sitka

Hoo Hoos Initiate Six New Members at Grand Hotel Meeting

A jolly crowd gathered at the Grand Hotel last night for the Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo meeting. Six candidates were initiated including S Beal Indiana polis Anthony Thornton Marion Scott P Matthews Indianapolis John H Campbell Chicago Arch P Waterfield Ironton Harlan L Hart Iron River Wisconsin. A. J. Neimeyer St Louis and Charles W Wolflin Evansville presided in G Powell absence with about fifty members attending. The group known for room 9 and berth 9 habits held a banquet after the initiation.

Grand Hotel Order of Arkansas S. Beal Indianapolis Anthony Thornton Marion Scott P. Matthews John H. Campbell Chicago Arch P. Waterfield Ironton, O Harlan L. Hart Iron River Wis A. J. Neimeyer St. Louis Charles W. Wolflin Evansville G. Powell South Bend

McFarland Seeks Second District County Commissioner Seat

John L. McFarland councilman at large announced his candidacy for county commissioner from the Second district to succeed John Mc Gregor. He says he has enlisted several active supporters and is confident of success.

John L. McFarland John McGregor McFarland

Police Court Docket in Three Warrants and Sentences

Eugene McGinnis colored faced three warrants for assault including a knife attack on John Heddings. He was fined 100 dollars with 10 days in the workhouse for the July 2 incident and 25 dollars and 30 days for the other two cases. John Wilson stole a bicycle and received 25 dollars and costs plus ninety days in the workhouse. James Hamilton, for petit larceny, was fined 10 dollars and costs with sixty days. William H Werner faced a jury over obscene pictures and was discharged after a lengthy session with witnesses commenting on the pictures' questionable nature.

Eugene McGinnis John Heddings John Wilson James Hamilton William H. Werner Warner

Mrs S J Brenneman Dies After Illness in Broad Ripple

Mrs S J Brenneman of Broad Ripple died yesterday afternoon after three weeks with Brights disease. Once famous as a caterer of suppers for Ripple gatherings, she drew crowds with chicken suppers for young riders and riders. Survived by husband three daughters Bessie Goldie Bertie and a son Harry, funeral arrangements pending likely Saturday.

J. Brenneman Broad Ripple Bright Indianapolis

Knightstown Leader Visits City on Temple Command

L P Newby of Knightstown, grand commander of Knights Templar in Indiana, toured Madison on a mission to conclude inspections. He notes Indiana chapters flourish with about 4200 members and hints at future campaign involvement despite limited political focus. He recently presided over Henry county Republican mass convention in New Castle.

L. P. Newby Knightstown Madison Newby Organization of Knights Templar Order Indiana Henry County New Castle Jack’ Gowdy

Harry Jerrell Threatens Neighbors Then Self Harm

Harry Jerrell, residing with his mother at 72 South Missouri street, threatened to kill everyone then cut his throat in an attempted suicide. Police Lowe and Trimpe arrested him after neighbors called for aid. The mother planned to file an insanity affidavit, noting Jerrell’s history of self destruction attempts, said to number at least twenty.

Harry Jerretl South Missouri Street Lowe Trimpe Jerrell

Indiana Optical Society Names Officers at Annual Meeting

The seventh annual meeting of the Indiana Optical Society was held at the Denison Hotel. Eleven new members were admitted, papers were read by Francis H. Edmunds, Merton W. Grills, C. M. Jenkins, John H. Boyer, and John C. Eberhardt, who spoke on topics such as Keeping Posted in Optics and The National College of Optometry and Its Mission.

Indiana Optical Society Denison Hotel Francis H. Edmunds Richmond Merton W. Grills Hagerstown C. M. Jenkins John H. Boyer Frankfort National College of Optometry John C. Eberhardt Dayton

Stolen Cloak Recovered. Laura Brewn Arrested

Complaint filed with police for theft from James Wilson on Virginia Avenue. Detectives Holtz and Wallace traced items to Laura Brewn at Superior Street and arrested her on petit larceny charges.

James Wilson Virginia Avenue Laura Brewn

Tailor Carl Swiggett Visits Porto Rico Officers

Carl Swigott, a longtime local tailor now in Porto Rico, was hosted by Admiral Higginson of the North Atlantic squadron in San Juan. The Marietta conveyed him for a special trip as officers desired new uniforms and Swiggett reported he was royally entertained.

Carl Swiggett Porto Rico Admiral Higginson San Juan Marietta Swiggett

Diamonds in stock bargain at J P Mullally Jewelers

In stock diamonds offered as bargains by J P Mullally, jeweler at 3 Monument Place. Call to examine and view the selection.

J. P. Mullally Monument Place

Van Deventer Case Near Verdict In Guardianship Suit

Indiana Trust Company sues over sale of Mrs. Vandeventer s saloon to Hoolihan and Means claiming she was insane at the time. The trial in Superior Court Room 2 centers on whether she was mentally unbalanced and if Seifert knew of her condition when the sale occurred. Davis and the Cincinnati Brewing Company are to receive verdict guidance as Hoolihan is in England and Means cannot be located.

Indiana Trust Company Margaret M. Vandeventer George Davis George Seifert Cincinnati Brewing Company Superior Court Room 2 Trust Company Vandeventer East Washington Street John Hoolihan Edward Means Leathers Mr. Davis Brewing Company Mr. Seifert

End of Receivership Gravel Company to Be Sold

The White River Sand and Gravel Company, troubled since Wheat versus the firm, was ordered sold by Judge Leathers. Receiver Charles Roemler may sell to John J. Johnson for 2100 dollars and compromise the suit against former secretary treasurer John Huggler for 150 dollars. The court relinquishes control with these actions.

White River White River Sand and Gravel Company Charles ©. Roemler Huggler Hugsler Leathers

Jury acquits James White in Crawford assault case

Late yesterday a Criminal Court jury acquitted James White of robbing and assaulting his brother in law Carey Crawford. The beating and throat gash occurred the night before Thanksgiving. Crawford initially identified White, then recanted, leaving the State unable to secure conviction despite persistence by the prosecutor.

James White Carey Crawford Alford White Crawford

William McCarty Sues Railroad Over Eye Injury

William McCarty sued Indiana, Decatur and Western Railroad in Judge McMaster’s court for 5.00 for impaired eyesight from an iron chip while caulking a boiler at Haughville shops. He blames a negligent helper and seeks damages for his damaged eye. Walter Davis, arrested for policy dealing, was fined 10.00 in Police Court after pleading, while John Short was acquitted on the same charge. Short used carbon paper in his business. detectives mistook it for policy men’s carbon paper.

William McCarty Indiana, Decatur & Western Railroad Company McMaster McCarty Haughville Walter Davis John Short Short

Amicable partition of Duncan estate reported

Probate Commissioner Walker was apprised by Attorney John S. Duncan that an amicable partition of the remaining estate of the late Robert B. Duncan has been made. The divided portion was valued at $20,000, with the total estate valued at about $200,000.

Walker John S. Duncan Robert B. Duncan Ti la

Setser sues college over scholarship contract claim

Charles M. Setser sues Works Business College claiming a scholarship agreement was made and $22.75 paid for three months and a half tuition. He alleges the school refused to fulfil the contract and expelled him on June 25, 1000, seeking $1,000 in damages.

Charles M. Setser Works Business College

Will of Herman H Koch Probated Mary Koch Appointed Executrix

The will of Herman H Koch was probated yesterday with no estate value stated. Mary Koch is given all property of the deceased and the request is made that she be appointed executrix.

Herman H. Koch Mary Koch

Sullivan v Sullivan partition case verdict and judge

Superior Court in Room 1 with Judge John L McMaster presiding over Honora Sullivan vs Mary Sullivan et al. The jury found for the defendant on her claims in a partition action.

Superior Court John L. McMaster Honora Sullivan Mary Sullivan

Court docket of mixed civil and criminal actions

Multiple suits and criminal cases listed with various parties, juries, and courtrooms. Includes William McCarty v Indianapolis and Western Railway Co for damages, Indiana Trust Co. v Charles Davis for rescission, dismissals with costs, judgments by agreement, notes and dam ages, and several divorces. Criminal court records show State v James White not guilty and State v Charles Boyce sent to reform school. Circuit Court proceedings include will construction and probate matters with adjourned trials and new suits filed in Superior Court and Circuit Court.

Patrick Sulliv Patrick Sullivan William McCarty Indianapolis, Tur & Western Railway Company James M. Leathers Indiana Trust Company Charles Davis Vinson Carter Walter FE Indiana Lead and Glass Company Margaret Monroe Marion County Marion County Et al James A. Noon Peter H. Noon Pabst Brewing Company James Vannatta Jacob H. Slater James H. Slater C. & A. Powts Company Fremont Alford James White Charles Boyce Indiana Reform School Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen William W. Spencer Edewin W. Spencer Albert G. Moore Benjamin F. Berry William C. Deck Mary Mary Linneman Wiliam Ada A. Hurley Marguerite Maggie Roy Mary P. Baker Charles F. Patterson John L. Haines John H. Rader Barney Ungerer Cora E. Ungerer the City Bond Company Ve Elizabeth Dixon The City Bond Company Maggie EB Christ Mary M. Black George W. Black

Higher Courts Record Supreme Court Minute 19208

Appellate briefs and petitions for rehearing listed for cases including Patrick F. O'Brien vs Adolph Lauer Madison CC and William C. Bastetter vs Melvin B Reynolds Whitley CC. Supersedeas, bonds, and return to certiorari noted. Chesapeake era case assignments and terms referenced with various parties and records.

Patrick F. O'Brien Adolph Lauer Madison Appellate Court Tinutes Wiliam C. Bastetter Melvin B Reynolds Whitley C. C American Tin Phlite Company David A. Williams

Croker Sails for England After National Guard Dinner

Richard Croker announced his retirement from politics and said he will sail to England that morning at 7 PM. He praised Lewis Nixon as successor and asked the First Battery to support him during the move, noting a brief stay abroad.

New York Richard Croker First Battery New York National Guard Andrew Freedman Croker England

Marconi Sailed with Croker from New York

The American liner Philadelphia departed for England on January 22 with passengers including William Marconi, the Italian wireless telegraphy inventor, and Richard Croker. Marconi aims to travel abroad to advance his trans Atlantic experiments while Croker will rest at Wantage and observe his horse in Derby training.

New York Philadelphia England William Marconi Richard Croker Mareconi Croker

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