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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1885
Page
8
The week features a surge of elegant gatherings and high culture with Liederkranz and Symphony concerts drawing society leaders. Notable events include Mascotte in box seats, Mrs. Claypool’s art-filled reception, and William Sherwood recitals promised as a major upcoming highlight.
H E Flaugher of Chicago visits friends here. Various residents host card parties and euchre gatherings. Rumors hint at June marriage between Kent Morse and Katie Adams. Others travel to Cincinnati, Peru, Greenfield, and Vincennes for visits and funerals. A wedding in Philadelphia Ind and a notice of the Carnahan retirement feature social influence. A sleighing party from Greenfield plans a private dance at the Occidental Hotel with local society.
The piece catalogs performers and ensembles in town, noting J. K. Emmet and Walteron era groups, Miss Kate Gibson at DePauw, Miss Susie Kerwin’s vocal prowess, and the Wilbur Opera Company. It reports on concerts, operas, faculty, and upcoming engagements, including Mapleson's Opera Festival and Plymouth Church events. The tone captures local musical life and upcoming performances.
Mentions Lina McKee copying a Hudson piece, Maud Hill decorating placques, and Mrs. Dr. J. H. Taylor ordering large landscapes. Notes paintings by Mrs. Jac. C. New, Miss Mattie Tuttle on Michigan avenue, Dr. Comstock’s placque for the city librarian, and various studio works. Describes Grand Lodge life size Thomas Wildey, terra cotta vase decorations, and a New York mill scene. Highlights Art School students preparing for a winter term exhibition with a new life class and growing classes.
The excerpt highlights journalists and writers like Mrs. Alex Sullivan and Clara Louise Bottsford’s brother, praising their work. It notes Oscar Vanderbilt and David Belasco as longtime friends in San Francisco, mentions Gath’s letter to the Cincinnati Enquirer, and a claim about silk from Virginia used at Charles II’s coronation.
Judge Walker ruled for the school board in the Fatout case over payments for new High school buildings. The board's notes for $13,500 were deemed valid and negotiable, while a mechanics lien on public property was denied. W. H. H. Miller and Judge Rand represented the board and plaintiff respectively.
The bulletin lists Sunday services for Fourth Presbyterian, Tabernacle, Christ Episcopal, Second Presbyterian, Roberts Park M E, First Baptist, Plymouth, Central Universalist, Meridian Street M E, Central Christian, Central Avenue M E, and M E Church. It notes pastors and morning and evening times with topics such as Robert Burns and The Elements of the Gospel.
The Kankakee Line promotes a southern excursion with Big Four and Queen & Crescent accommodations. Agents at 16 North Meridian Street, 134 South Illinois Street, and Union Depot invite travelers to view a Boudoir sleeping car offering home-like privacy at no extra cost.
A clinical lecture series on mental disorders was held at the state hospital, led by Dr. J C Walker with Drs Fletcher and Thomas. About 100 medical students attended as subjects with dementia, and the event featured open wards, careful examination, and praise for humane treatment and lack of restraints after patients improved.
Multiple small fires yesterday caused damage to three residences and a woodshed. Theodore Pfafflin of 182 North Delaware saw a lambrequin ignite from an open grate, wrecking a $800 upright piano and much of the furniture. insurance in Franklin will cover the loss. Anthony Paul at 15 Ellsworth faced about $25 damage, and a woodshed at 468 North East street burned midday. New bedroom set patterns advertised by King & Elder.
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