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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1902

Page

6

Vital Statistics July 16 Births and deaths listed across city

The notice records numerous birth and death events including a boy born to Thomas and Ella Jones at 59 Mirdle Street and a girl to Prank and Hansa Favs at 12 Tacoma Avenue. It mentions apoplexy for John Henry Prior, heart and kidney conditions for several others, and a cholera infantum case. Funeral notices follow for Harris and Prahm with service details and locations, including Grace Cathedral and 2 p.m. Friday.

Thomas Ella Jones Mirdle Street Merman Olga Fiher Massachusetts Avenue Lou Nicholas Anna Noe Tacoma Avenue Ansa Swoboda Shwiby Street Startin Kotle Cain Vermont Joseph Bertha Edwards Maple Street Sophie Cunningham Holton Raintorn Fannie Petterson Park Avenue Frank Lois Bridges Senate Avenue John Henry Prior Dmgolf Street Sylvia Phillie Denny Street Sadie J. Tathott Thirtieth Henry Er Davis Street Craig Ftayster Bremarck Street New York John Cus York Street Curran New York Stree Euclid Avenue Daniel East Twentieth Street Grace Cathedral Harris Emma Powell Harris Alexander Harris C. W. Lesier College A Weinettes Prahm Laura Will G. Prahm Rahland Avenue Frankfort

Educational notices and services from Sev Tajbouse

Education items announce Miss Mary E. Rowe of Sev Tajbouse resuming classes in common English branches and offering backistry sewing for children plus teacher coaching for exams. other lines promote Hotel de Hos s furnished stylied turnouts, storage by Union Trans and Storage Co. at East Ohio and Union tracks with crating and packing. a Lost gold seal from a job offers finder’s reward to Tom Quinn of the Journal.

Mary E. Rowe Sev Tajbouse Tom Quinn

Wabash Rate War Spurs Broad Rail Competition

The Wabash and rival lines push the lowest roundtrip grain and passenger rates to the East, with Chicago to New York cut to under a cent a mile and multiple paths offering discounts on specific dates. Indianapolis remains favored by tariffs, while Lake Erie & Western and others test reduced rates and test grain export routing amid industry reshuffling. Personnel moves include Arthur Goldstein joining the timore & Ohio, and changes in Wabash and Big Four staffing.

Indianapolis Chicago New York Peoria St. Louis Kansas City Lake Erie & Western Peru Big Four Pennsylvania Vanderbilt Inet Wabash Atlantic Arthur Goldstein Timore & Ohio G. R. Bennett Montpelier Northwest Tobias Whitson Cincinnati, Hamilton & Yton J. B. Fitzpatrick Erie Baltimore & Ohio Loree Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Company Talbott Pennsylvania Relief Department Cleveland Pennsyles C B. Schaff Frank G. Cunningham Louisville & Nashville Nashville J. FE. Cox John S. Lazarus Indiana, Decatur & Western Charlies Blackman City Buffalo Andrew W. Keiser W. Culp Samuel B. Murphy Mr. Keiser Colorado Issac Davis Chicago & Eastern Ulinots Pittsburg Vanderhbilts Rochester New York Central IF. W. Buskirk Winona & St. Peter Lebanon Northern Pacific Lake Shore Niagara Falls Tipton J. R. Wood Pennsylvanian Terminal East

Rail and railroad notes reflect York to Chicago profit and markets

Chicago to New York or reverse the plan offers a rebate for each hour late. New York Central earnings show steady growth across four years, with totals rising from 4,377,715 to 5,800,058 by 1902, signaling enduring value. Pullman employees received higher pay envelopes after requesting a raise.

Chicago New York New York Central Pullman Company Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Galveston Mallory Line Atlantic Coast H. R. Mallory Steamship Line Rock Island Syndicate W. B. Leeds Chicago, Oklahoma & Gulf Road H. G. Clark W. W. Wentz Little Rock Ark Ark. Mr. Wentz

Canada Thistle versus Russian Thistle clarified by reader

In the Indianapolis Journal letter B. F. Albaugh refutes the idea that Canada and Russian thistles are identical. He explains Canada thistle resembles common thistle, grows slender, with longer spines and underground rhizomes, hard to eradicate. Russian thistle is a tumble weed, not a true thistle, though persistent and seedful. He notes Russian thistle has some forage value when other plants fail.

Indianapolis B. F. Albaugh

Peddlers and blackmailing spark reform in Indianapolis

A July 16 dispatch from Indianapolis blasts unlicensed peddlers who harass households with door to door sales and trials of misplaced items. It argues for clamping down on sellers and mocks pestering peddlers as sores on the body politic. The note ends with a mention of Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne as a reform term.

Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis

Assessment Row Over Last Year’s Railroad Valuations Amuses

Lake Erie and Western counsel urged continuing 1901 assessment for 12 months while arguing it is too high compared with other steam roads. Michigan Central and Grand Trunk attorneys sparred over relative earnings taxes, with Gov Durbin prompting comparisons. The session showcased rivalry among rail lines as Kokomo Street Railway and others prepared hearings.

John B. Cockrum Lake Erie & Western Railroad State Board of Tax Commissioners Cockrum Lake Erie & Western Lake Shore Babcock Chicago Junction Railroad Chicago Grand Trunk James H. Muir L. ©. Stanley Durbin Michigan Central Muir

Receivership case letters court fees set in local suit

In Olive Cava nagh versus Mercantile Guide and Bureau Co in Room 3 Superior Court the receiver earned 1250 for services to date and attorney Fred E. Matson received 250. Fourth ward remonstrance on Schafer saloon license hearings begin in Circuit Court. Amalia Wazulik sues for divorce from Joseph Wazulik for cruel treatment. Carrie Biglow sues George Biglow for divorce. Lafayette marble cutter Jacob J. Witts filed bankruptcy with liabilities 2416.33 and assets 607.

Olive Cavanagh Mercantile Guide and Bureau Company Superior Court Fred E. Matson Fourth Ward Charles Schafer Circuit Court Allen Supreme Court Jacob J. Witts Lafayette United States

New Suits and Divorces Filed in Various Courts

Foreclosure action Charles E Barrett against Clarence A Call and Addie Call. Divorce suit Amalia Wazulik vs Joseph Wagulik in Superior Court. Carrie Biglow seeks divorce from George Biglow in Circuit Court. Eliza J Beatty vs William Folsom to quiet title in Circuit Court. Walter J Hubbard sues Frank D Heaton on note in Superior Court. Bertha Eberhardt petitions to sell real estate in Circuit Court.

Charles E. Barrett Clarence A. Call Addie Call Circuit Court Amalia Wazulik Joseph Wagulik Superior Court Carrie Biglow George Biglow Eliza J. Beatty William Folsom Walter J. Hubbard Frank D. Heaton Bertha Eberhardt John Eberhardt

Supreme Court docket items and appellate cases

A condensed list of court records including New Salt 19918 Charles Voss versus Water loo Water Company De Kalb assignment of errors praecipe and notices. State ex rel John O Behymer versus Elijah Perry Tipton county appellant's reply brief. Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company versus Albert H Hinton Grant county petitions for rehearing. Owen county Board of Commissioners versus Richard Newport and John Spangler petitions for time. New Suit 45 William H Amos versus Anna B Thompson Howard Supreme Court record. various appellees and appellants' briefs and extensions across Hancock, Perry, St Joseph, Knox, Vanderburgh and other counties.

Supreme Court New Salt Charles Voss Et al The Waterloo Water Company Et al de Kalb Co Allen County de Kalb County John O. Behymer Elijah Perry Tipton C. C. Appellant Albert Y. Johnson Emma Johnson Huntington C. C. Bond Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company Albert H. Hinton Grant C. C. Appellant Board of Commissioners of Owen County Et al Richard Newport Owen Cc. C Owen County John Spangler Owen c. C Appellate Court William H. Amos Anna B. Thompson Howard S.C Bond Jeanette BE. Cum

Petition for pardon for Bristol man Harry Wilson

A pardon petition was filed yesterday with the Governor for Harry Wilson of Bristol Elkhart county. His father runs a Bristol livery. An earlier dispute between the Wilson family and rival liveryman Richard Sherwin escalated when the younger Wilson struck him, causing a skull fracture and Sherwin’s death. Wilson was convicted of man slaughter and sentenced accordingly.

Harry Wilson Bristol Elkhart County Wilson Richard Sherwin Young Wilson Sherwin

Wilson Case Seeks Pardon After Jury Endorses Petition

Charles W. Miller of Goshen aided in the prosecution while James S. Dodge defended Wilson. The petition, signed by the jurors and the presiding judge who recommended clemency, was presented to Governor by Miller and Dodge alongside Wilson’s father.

Charles W. Miller Goshen Wilson

Moon eyed horse linked to Eminence farmer arrest

Fair Hill of Eminence near Greencastle was arrested by Detective Wallace and brought to the city. Abraham Findling, a gas company employee, swore Hill obtained money under false pretenses. Hill, who trades horses in the city, posted bail as the moon eyed horse dispute unfolds.

Fair Hill Greencastle Wallace Abraham Findling Indianapolis Gas Company New York Street Hill Findling Ee Stubbs

Services at Acton Begin for Evangelist Camp Meeting

Acton Park Assembly of 1902 opens with campers arriving at cottages and hotels. Rev H W Kellogg preaches on What shall I do to be saved as the first sermon, followed by a stereopticon lecture by Rev H Baldridge. Rev D Lee Altman and Rev J H Doddridge to speak. Mr and Mrs Frame to lead evang services tonight and tomorrow. Notable cottagers include Gillespie Roberson Budd Jerkins Simpson Reynolds Varin Rickman Meek Marshall Akin Newland Gadd Gerrard Fesler 'Smmering' Steeg Wheeler Linton Gibson Hard Brave and many others from Indianapolis Shelbyville Plainfield Terre Haute and more. Hotel arrivals include Mrs Flora A Wirt and several visiting ministers.

Acton Park H. W. Kellogg Central Avenue Paul H. W. Baldridge Madison D. Lee Altman Cincinnati J. H. Doddridge Harry Wheeler Edith Wheeler C. J. Linton Kate Gibson B. A. Hard- Brave Indianapolis Worth Ebiison Tex D. E. Gregory Plainfield C. W. Tinsley Terre Haute M. B. Robins Shelbyville Dashiel Moore's Hill B. F. Morgan Flora A. Wirt Columbus A. R. Beach H. W. Hennes and Son Mary Smith Irvington Elmer Acton H. M. Brown Covington

Real estate transfers filed in Marion County Indiana

Instruments for record show 27 transfers and 11,000 plus dollars in sales, including James H. Baldwin to Eureka Refrigerator Co. Lots in Miller's Subdivision, Laura J. Cloud to J. C. Bryan, and multiple parcels in Wayne and Center townships. Notable values: 1,500, 2,000, 2,500, 6,000 dollars. Transfers include Sheriff Marion County to Advance & Co., and Frank M. Page related deeds.

Recorder’s Marion County Indiana Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company East Market Street James H. Baldwin Eureka Refrigerator Co Miller Vajen Springdale Itth St Temple Av Laura B. J Wayne Township Waceesee Wilhelmina Metzger Bertha W. Maas Yuncker West Side Edwin L. Atkinson Atkinson Henry A. Buechtel Hiram Te Center Township Jonathan A. Murphy Mary C. Stone Fletcher Arsenal Av Louisa Siersdorfer Judith C. Bryan AL Fletcher, Jr Fletcher Et al Outlet South St Virginia Jacob W. Smith Christopher Bernloehr Hadley & Hamilton Wrightt Parkie Sutherland Ay Park Arthur Brown Frea St Windhurst Place Carson St Madison Av Marta F Arsenal Park Oriental St Marion Silver Co Chris Part Felix T. McW Green Moore's Fom Nowland Av Larch Av John Thompson Flavius J. van Vorhis Holbrook’s Prospect St Maderia St Wallacest Christian Weishaas i John Weishaas Cape Hao James McCuste Jihn Neon Picken & Loftin East Washington-stadd Heville Ay Michigan Ceeee J.C. Wuneker Bener Lot Bik Nordyke & Hollowell Grandview Ade College Wacker John Wacker Lote Haughville Haugh St Cal- Velage St Wacker’s Wacker, Haugh and Loth S Assn Frank M. Page Bruce Baker Martindale Av 35Th St F. Hock Bruce Place Broadway Chas F. Ho 25Th St Mary K. Russell Stanley A. Keeler Hubbard Tilledale St Adler James D. Devoss Sarah F. Devoss Woodlawn Spruce St Charles Lowry John M. Spencer Bradley, Denny & Atkinson East Washington-st Chesteray New York St John Mattie John Ebner Kappes East St Wyoming St Advance L. Assa Martin's Washington

Trade and market notes from a steady summer week

The report outlines steady prices across flour sugar and coffee with weak Irish potatoes and abundant watermelons and cante lope. Local grain bids show wheat steady at 72 1 2 cents track, corn mixed and oats firm. wagon market lists hay and feed prices and assorted produce including fruit, vegetables, and dairy items.

Kentucky Timothy

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