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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
6
The July 2 vital statistics list multiple births and prolonged health issues. Entries include families on Cushing Street and Gright Street with boys and girls born. Also recorded are deaths from disease and illness, with addresses and names such as McBride and Rheinheimer among others, plus funeral notices and local obituaries.
The Indianapolis Journal invites artists to submit cartoons or illustrations showing business benefits of advertising. Weekly prizes with the winner's name on the AI-WIET feature. Drawings must be 10 by 9 inches on Bristol board with India ink, artist’s name and address on the back. entries delivered or mailed to the counting room.
News of the courts reports the annulment of Henry H Henley of Chicago and Bonnie Jobes Henley on grounds of insanity and minority. The marriage occurred last fall at Greenfield, and Mrs Jobes Henley learned of her husband’s sanatorium confinement. The case was brought by Mrs Henley, a former city stenographer, against the Chicago lawyer’s son. The article also notes gamblers in William Armitage’s raid and a civil suit by H Frank Johnson against attorney Robert Robertson over alleged interference and damages of two dollars.
The court docket lists a mechanics lien dismissal with costs, liquor license hearing on an application, multiple new suits including Frank Yech and George Surrells versus Indianapolis Street Railway and Charles Pleschner, and several title quieting and adjudication actions in Superior and Circuit Courts. Notable names include Artie Merrill administratrix and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, plus city of Indianapolis及 Robert Robertson.
Minutely itemized appellate cases listed by Indiana counties with assignments of errors, appellant briefs, notices, dismissals, and petitions. Notable entries include Wiese Deane vs State of Indiana, Harry S Couchman administrator vs Cyrus A Prather, John H Terhune vs Catharine Shinn, Moses D Payne vs Charles E Moore et al, J Wooley Coal Co vs Clara Bracken, George R Chamberlain vs Louisa Magmire.
An official of Pennsylvania discusses the probable twenty hour New York to Chicago service and potential excess fare adjustments if profitability falters. Rail leaders plan universal ticket representation while lake lines may stop paying commissions if guarantees against loss are secured amid ongoing canal and freight developments.
Union Railway Company completes work on ten entering roads and spends 70090 for improvements at Union Station. A new book by Elmer Pillings, “Side-tracked,” earns sales. Pillings, crippled, writes for income. Directors of Chicago & Eastern Illinois plan a treasury stock dividend and lease the line to a connecting road.
Judge John H. Baker ruled against a pen dente lite injunction in the Chicago Board of Trade versus bucket shop keepers of Indiana. He said irreparable injury was not shown and that granting an injunction would unjustly burden the defendants. The judge reserved questions on the Board’s property right to quotations and gambling nature, to be decided at final hearing likely next fall, with master in chancery Edward Daniels to take evidence.
The Winona Warsaw Elkhart and South Bend Traction Company incorporated yesterday with 400000 capital. Directors include A Colling F George Charles W Gerhart George W Scott and J A Norris. Also formed United Coal Company Sullivan capital 100000 directors J Sherman John T Hayes and D W Henry. Newpoint Oil Gas and Mineral Company capital stock 10000 directors Randolph Starks L W D German J S Wise John Hoff and William Barnard. Milford Water Company capital 12000 directors C W Higbee Thomas Clayton Preston J Miller Jacob P Prickett W E Grover. Xenia Handle Company New Castle capital 20000 directors Charles W Mouch J T Myler O J Mobley. Jesse P Lyman and James A Ostrom filed with secretary of state a bill of sale releasing cars sold to G H Hammond Company Michigan firm, for 233753.14.
Reports from Anderson say the Order of Eagles carnival is a major success with 400 to 500 paid admissions yesterday and 1500 members expected today. Free excursion trains, $1000 purse races tomorrow, and a $250 fireworks display cap the Fourth of July program. Gaskill Mundy Co. supplies 23 attractions. no fakers or beer on grounds. Indianapolis Eagles have returned.
The funeral of William G. Hertermann will be from his brother John’s home at 30 East Washington Street Saturday at 2 o clock. The Rev Peters of Zion M E Church will conduct services at the residence. The Fish Rite will take charge at Crown 1.
Police urge postponing celebrations to the morning of July Fourth to reduce fire and accident risks. Superintendent Taffe bans blank cartridges and cannons, warns youths to curb loud festivities, and directs officers to monitor runaways and dangerous acts. Fire Department and City Dispensary brace for a busy day. streetcar company adopts extra precautions for park gatherings.
Indianapolis daily notes a sham battle featuring the Indiana National Guard Second Regiment under Major Conde against the Third Battalion of the Second Infantry commanded by Major John Tarlton as the main Independence Day event in Franklin. Transportation costs are shared, with citizens funding most of the trip. assembly tonight at the Court House Armory and departure at 7 am via J M & J.
Old soldiers honor the day with songs by choir and audience, prayers, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by William H. Calvert, a grand dress parade, and a flag-raising. Mayor Bookwalter, Comrade Wheat, and the Women's Relief Corps participate. attendees urged to bring dinners and flags. A German Park celebration also promises an elaborate program.
Adjutant General Smock set the rule that only veterans in good standing certified by their post can receive free quarters at the National Encampment in Washington on October 6. A circular from Department Commander Starr urges posts to support the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Knightstown by sending eligible children, finding homes, and promoting training to help them become self supporting.
Local items report the South Side market open today instead of Friday July 4. German Ladies' Aid meets at 3 PM in the German House. Arrests of Leo J. Richardson and John M. Ray for blockading a street while preaching socialism ended with their release in Police Court. Militia drilling allowances totaling 4657.95 are issued to state troops for Oct 3 to Apr 30. A semi centennial Sunday school anniversary honors Joseph A. Sutton at First Baptist Church. State Geologist Blatchley doubts commercial significance of Putnam County natural gas. First Presbyterian weekly prayer night features Patriotism topics and Rev. Parker leading. A requisition seeks John A. Sweeney for larceny in Hammond Indiana. Robert E. Darnaby receives a gold medal for long Typographical Union service. Friends of Miss Lottie Hadhey and Mr. Albert Marshall learn of their April marriage in Hancock County. Charlies Ferguson and Nellie Smith wed last Thursday in Greenfield. The German Evangelical Zion Church fair July 9 and 10 to fund benevolence, with diverse booths and costumes. H. Frank Johnson regains an engagement ring from his wife via the Central Trust Company. Tombstones for Indianapolis soldiers who died in the Philippines arrive. the stones, carved in Boston, are for several next of kin residents.
Two Montani infants aged two and three on North New Jersey street narrowly escaped instant death on Massachusetts avenue as an East Tenth Street car approached. One girl was rolled from the track, the other caught in the car fender and dragged half a block before the car stopped. Neither child was harmed.
In a July market summary, commissions report strong demand for fruits vegetables and all meat products with firm prices. Old Irish potatoes are nearly gone while butter poultry and oils stay firm. dry goods remain quiet and cottons weak. Grain futures show strong bids, wagon prices high, and overall market volume large with steady supply.
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