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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1902

Page

2

Educator Journal Manager Charged Over Objectionable Mailer

J W Walker secretary and general manager of the Educator Journal Company faced a $900 bond after a brief hearing on a charge of sending an objectionable postal card. The card attacked Professor W A Hester of Evansville in June and was mailed to educators and state officials from Lime Dale. Hester, in an Evansville interview, said Walker had long criticized him and that Walker ignored firm instructions to avoid Evansville.

J. W. Walker Educator Journal Company Inland Educator Indiana School Journal Walker Moores Limedale Ind W. A. Hester Evansville Indiana University Sanford Bell William Lowe Bryan Pe Boey Hester Harry American Boo Company Cincinnati Indiana Indiana State Board of Education Indianapolis Journal

Regenerated Family Finds Salvation Through Summer Mission

The Seventh Presbyterian Church heard a report on the Summer Mission run by Epworth League and Christian Endeavor leaders. Hoff described a family of five children saved from liquor by sending them to the country, where they found a Quaker foster family and the parents reformed.

United Christian Endeavor Societies Seventh Presbyterian Church M. Hoff Epworth League Christian Endeavor Society Hoff

Railroad reps push to cut or hold rates on Indiana lines

Representatives of major railroads urged the State Board of Tax Commissioners to prevent tax increases or seek reductions for railroad properties in Indiana. Speakers from Monon, Nickel-Plate, Fort Wayne & Detroit, Richmond and others argued assessments were too high or had not yielded profits due to coal strikes and elevated operating costs.

State Board of Tax Commissioners W. H. McDoel Chicago Monon Railroad Michigan City The Monon Indiana Stone Railroad Bedford Stone Railway Chica, & Erle Indiana Sims Lafayette John L. Mechanus Etek Ill Eir Company Fort Wayne

Belt Railroad and Indianapolis & Shelbyville Traction settle crossing dispute

County officials heard from Belt Railroad and Indianapolis & Shelbyville Traction about Prospect street crossing. Belt offered to elevate two feet if the electric company depresses its tracks to pass beneath the steam line. County surveyor to prepare a profile and the commission to visit Thursday to decide crossing type. If costs are manageable, no further trouble is expected.

Belt Railroad Company Inianapolis & Shelbyville Traction Company Prospect Street Electric

Indianapolis Creamery Milk Rule Challenged In Court

The Indianapolis Creamery Company faced an affidavit charge for selling milk below the standard set by the Indianapolis Board of Health. President Joseph Flack led the defense, arguing the city ordinance on impure milk is invalid as arbitrary. Prosecutor Whallon contended the law does not conflict with others and should stand. Judge Stubbs reserved judgment, noting the case’s importance and that days may pass before a ruling.

Indianapolis Creamery Company Indianapolis Board of Health Stubbs Creamery Company Joseph Flack Duncan Smith Whallon

Aquatic Club Regatta Set for Broad Ripple Aug 2

The Indianapolis Aquatic Club plans its annual regatta on the river at Broad Ripple this Saturday August 2. Events start at 3 p m featuring single canoe 20 yards two men Indian canoe single paddles 40 yards double canoe a quarter mile across stream swim single canoe 100 yards tule race 30 yards ladies canoe 100 yards and upset canoe. Prizes await winners. Each member may bring one guest due to large membership. The new canoe barge just finished and the lower deck of the houseboat is freed for canoes. The entertainment committee plans lively acts for the season’s remainder.

Indianapolis Aquatic Club Broad Ripple

Death of Zachariah Bush Pioneer Resident of Pike

Zachariah Bush ninety one year old died yesterday morning at 8 20 at his daughter Mrs R B Ennis home 627 Blake street Marion county He was born June 11 1811 in York county Pennsylvania and moved to the county in 1856 after living in Bartholomew county where he married His wife died September 1883 He leaves two sons and three daughters The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 at his late home with service Burial will be at Crown Hill.

Zachariah Bush Pike Township Marion County R. 8 Ennis Blake Street York County Pennsylvania Bartholomew County Crown Hill

Passing of the Day painting by Gruelle at Herman’s store

A Large Picture by Mr Gruelle titled The Passing of the Day, a wide sea view with rocks, sold by the artist, is on exhibition at Hermans art store on North Pennsylvania street. It matches the size of Gruelle’s prior work A Drama of the Elements shown last year.

R. B. Gruelle Herman's Art Store Pennsylvania Street Mr. Gruelle

Representative Watson visits town after Beloi t plans

Representative James E. Watson of the Sixth district was in town yesterday. He had intended to go to Beloit Kansas last week to address a Chautauqua meeting.

James E. Watson Watson Beloit Kan

Niagara Falls and Atlantic City Excursions Announced

Sunday July 27 special train departs Indianapolis 7 30 a m returning lake time 6 20 p m Lake Erie and Western R R Personally Conducted 7 dollars Niagara Falls Excursion August 7 1902 return within twelve days leaves Indianapolis 5 p m for berths chairs full particulars call A H Sellars 28 South Illinois street Big Four Route Annual Niagara Falls and Atlantic City Excursions

Union Station Lake Massachusetts Avenue Depot Indianapolis Lake Erie & Western R. R Niagara Falls A. H. Sellars South Illinois Street Atlantic Washington Toronto Alexandria Bay Montreal Big Four East Washington Street H. M. Bronson

Special through train via Monon and Northwestern routes

Low rates offered on a special through train with Monon and Chicago & Northwestern connections. Stops include Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Salt Lake City, and other points of interest. Tickets valid twelve days with stopovers on return. for details contact R. P. Algeo, D P A, Monon Route, Indianapolis.

Monon Chicago & Northwestern Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Springs Salt Lake City R. P. Algeo Indianapolis Ind Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Washington

Visit Vincennes by Pennsylvanian lines special trains

Special trains run Indianapolis to Vincennes with a 6:45 a.m. departure and a return at 7:40 p.m. The round trip fare is 81.50 with a one way fare of 11.50, date set for Sunday July 27.

Indianapolis Louisville Lawrenceburg Atrora Indianapolis Union Station Aurora Lawrenceburg Acton Park Acton Park Pennsylvania Lines Vincennes

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