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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1902

Page

8

Acton Camp closes 1902 assembly with large crowds

Acton Park hosts the W C T U day with a strong turnout. Morning sessions feature Mrs. Scott, Dr. Hall on Nonalcoholic Medication, and a medal contest won by Edwin Boswell. A lawn banquet, a Mother’s meeting, and the farewell service close the Acton Assembly 1902 with plans for a stronger next year.

Acton Park L. E. Scott Northeast Union Quinn Frances Willard Union Homer J. Hall Rynerson Tabernacle Ladies’ Auxiliary McDermid Hadley Silvers Mayme Roberts Edwin Boswell Sons of Temperance James Gibbon Claude Rassebaum Rum Seiler Lulu Stoute Daniel Sheehy Burns T. H. Rynerson H. J. Hall A. T. Whiston Quincy Lee Morrow Acton Assembly J. W. Dashiel Association D. A. Robertson Rein L. G. Die E. Goodrich A. J. Simpson Rev Dashiel A. Simpson

Bethany Busy Day at Christian Endeavor Convention

Bethany Park Indiana reports on a Christian Endeavor convention. Sessions include Junior and Intermediate Societies led by Miss Little Ridge and Mrs. Austin Hunter, with speeches by Mrs. John T. Barnett and others. Miss Mattie Pounds urged better religious instruction for 11 million children not in Sunday school, citing juvenile crime rise and city life pressures.

J. B. Sidener Christian Endeavor Societies C. E Mary Harris Richmond Medbury Angola Christian Endeavor Union C. E. Cottage Ivy Blair Mabel Benson James Small Christian Endeavor O. 8. Reed Pittsburg Indiana Christian Endeavorers J. E. Woorburg Mary Brown John T. Barnett Milton L Hopkins William Columbia Sanford Woodburg Union City T W. McQuinn Bertha McQuinn Franklin Reed Etta Hoffman Zionsville Rev. Harkins Anderson Nina Malmsbury St. Louis Indianapolis Journal Bethany Park Ind Indianapolis C. W Miss Pounds Bethany Assembly Marie Gardner Marion J. L. Hill Assembly Mr. Hill Tabernacle J. C. Ashley Earth Ashley

Pine Lake Assembly Elects New Board of Directors

The Pine Lake Christian Culture Assembly of the National Association of Baptists elected its board of directors: Dr. W. T. Stott Franklin Ind Dr. George C. Moore Laporte Prof L T Reagan Chicago the Rev P O Duncan Miss Anna Philley Fort Wayne and the Rev H H Smith Nashville Tenn Speakers included Rev J E Conant Dubuque Ia Rev Edward H Emett Elkhart and Prof Ka M Price Chicago with Price speaking on Shushan and the Palace of Esther Missionary day followed by W C T U day tomorrow

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind Pine Lake

Wills and probate actions in local courts

The will of Christian Off probated yesterday leaves all property to his widow Louise Off who is named executrix with a $4,400 bond. Sarah King’s will allocates 3 shares to Eliza, Sarah, and Wilberforce Lyle and divides the remainder among nieces Lidie M. and Cornelia Clough. Karl Koltz’s will bequeaths all to Emma Koltz. Fred A. Helscher was named administrator of Elenor Jackson’s estate with a bond posted.

Christian Off Louise Off Sarah King Eliza Sarah Wilberforce Lyle Lidie M Cornelia Clough Karl Koltz Emma Koltz Fred A. Helscher Elenor Jackson

Claiborne Sues Street-Car Company Over Damaged Carriage

Leonard A. Claiborne yesterday filed suit against the street-car company seeking 250 damages. He contends a car rounding the College avenue loop struck his carriage, wrecking it, and the incident frightened his horse which was previously not afraid of street cars, now deemed permanently damaged.

Leonard A. Claiborne College Avenue

Heirs of Schleicher win suit against Indiana Trust Co

The heirs sued Indiana Trust Company to recover 199 Adolph Schleicher Company shares given as security on notes. The suit was dismissed yesterday and the stock certificates were to be returned to the plaintiffs after the notes were paid last May.

Adolph Schleicher, Jr Indiana Trust Company Adolph Schleicher Company

New suits filed in Indianapolis courts

Leonard A. Claiborne sues Indianapolis Street Railway Company for damages. Rosa Iglick seeks divorce in Superior Court Room 3. Anthony F. Kleinschmidt and others sue Thomas W. Starr et al in Superior Court Room 2. Union Surety Company name change petition in Circuit Court.

Leonard A. Claiborne Indianapolis Street Railway Company Rosa Iglick Samuel Iglick Anthony F. Kleinschmidt Thomas W. Starr Superior Court the Union Surety Company Circuit Court

Appellate Court Record Highlights Multiple Civil Appeals

Summary of appellate court entries listing assignments of errors in term bonds and praecipes. Cases include Pleasant Civil Township versus William F Cook et al and The Indianapolis Street Railway Company versus Ida Brown. Notices to Wells and Grant counties appear alongside appellent’s motion for certiorari and waiver of notice.

Pleasant Civil Township William F. Cook Laporte C. C Lla John F. Pond Kelley B. Wood Wells C. C Wells Co Grant Co The Indianapolis Street Railway Company Ida Brown Hancock C. C Bond Joseph Tereba Standard Cabinet Manufacturing Company Et al Miami C. C

Their Collars Wiltted Concluded From First Page

The report resumes with details on bids for a street project. Contractor W H Abbott offered $2.40 per foot front, considered a low price by the board. The narrative notes context on Michigan street and the bidding process, outlining implications for contractor selection and project budgeting.

Michigan Street WH. Abbott

Primary Assessment Rolls AP Proved For Montana Cement Walks

Primary assessment rolls approved listing cement walks from Sheldon to Hillside across Montana street and sewer work in first alley west of Church from Ray to Wilkins. Also vacation of first alley north of Louisiana street and final rolls for cement walks along Nineteenth street Hillside to L E W tracks with curb and sod work on North street from Massachusetts to Noble. Improvements completed cement walks and stone curb on Arrow avenue Hillside to Valley and Twenty Fourth street College to Central. Petitions filed and referred to C C E for grading and gravel on East New York street.

Montana Street Sheldon Hillside Avenue First Alley Church Street Ray Wilkins Street Lowisiana Street Senate Avenue Louisiana Street Nineteeth Street North Street Massachusetts Avenue Noble Street Nebraska Street St. Paul Street St. Peter Street Arrow Avenue Valley Avenue Twenty-fourth Street College Avenue Central Avenue East New York Street Reville Avenue Firet Alley Acoma Avenue Washington Street J. E. Christian Kentucky Avenue A. Meyer A. D. Bowen National Surety Company of New York Twenty-ninth Thirtieth Street William Bossert American Bond and Trust Company Baltimore Keystone Avenue Newland Avenue Tenth Street

Local Improvement Bids and Contracts Noted

Public notices list private driveways on Washington Street and Noble Street, sewer and sidewalk projects on Keystone Keystone and Forrest avenues, and bids for cement walks and road work in Tacoma and Pratt streets. Awards include Hudson & Jenkins and Union Surety Company, with various per foot costs for walks, curbs, and sod.

Hudson & Jenkins Union Surety Company Indianapolis Keystone Avenue Cchigan Michigan Forrest Avenue Tacoma Avenue Forrest Park Joseph A. Moore Anna L. Moore Greer Street Buchanan Street McCarty Street Washington Street Michigan Street W. H. Abbott Diamond Flint Wabash Clay Company Standard Brick J. D. Hoss W. K. Cooper William F. Frey Independence Ind Boston Clinton Block Western Construction Company Ohio Street Noble Street Highland Avenue Julius Keller T. E. Kane J. Harry Roberts Henry Maag M. E. Loughlin Francis M. Lackey Pratt Street Park Avenue Ashland Avenue A. D. Bowen

Boy Arrest Highlights Beer Drinking at City Home

Frank Patterson twelve years old of 10 Yandes street was taken to the police station drunk and unable to walk. He later gave his name and address and said he drank four buckets of beer. Mike Dolan forty six of Richmond Virginia was arrested for supplying the liquor to the boy.

Frank Patterson Yandes Street Mike Dolan Richmond Young Patterson

City News Notes Highlights Local Scuffles and Distress

Edward Pope, eighty four, living at 415 Blackford street, wandered away from home as police searched last night. James Annadale fined two dollars and costs for accidentally shooting Mrs. Michael Walsh of Bridgeport on the Fourth of July. Walsh recovered. Two boys charged with fishing in a public park tried in Police Court. released pending good behavior. Franklin township farmers wage war on chicken thieves. three arrests and grand jury bound overs. Emma Floyd jailed for stealing two chickens. Wilson and Green under $500 bond. Mausoleum for John W. Mackay designed by John R. Lowe of Indianapolis. built of Maine granite, thirty three by forty seven feet, completed in 1298. August Schomyer injured at the Big Four freight house. nose nearly severed. Ben Hur group Arrius Court No. 5 hosts reception at Pearson Hall with readings by Miss Mayme Roberts and Russell Mullins. Supreme Chief D. W. Gerard of Crawfordsville attends and speaks. Refreshments served.

Edward Pope Blackford Street James Annadale Michael Walsh Bridgeport Stubbs Franklin Township Emma Floyd Justice Smock Charles Wilson Americus Green John W. Mackay John R. Lowe Indianapolis M. Muldoon & Co Louisville Mackay August Schomyer East Tenth Street Big Four Schomyer Russell Mullins D. W. Gerard The Order Crawfordsville

Wrong Name Given After Train Accident in Louisville

Dr. Foreman of City Dispensary received a letter from Mrs. H. Williams of Walnut Street Louisville asking about a man who fell from a Big Four train at New Jersey street crossing and injured his toes. The man identified himself as John Cohen from Louisville with companion James Burns. The woman believes the injured man is her husband O. H. Williams who went to Cincinnati with James Burne. Dr. Foreman suspects the man gave a false name to shield his wife from the injury.

Cincinnati James Burne Foreman

Ode on the Seasons by Evaleen Stain

A fragmentary poem breathes on desire and time as the heart pleads for swift joy before life drains away. The speaker contemplates springs and summers, urging the heart to savor pure life while it endures, ending with the attribution Evaleen Stain.

Decrease in Internal Revenue Receipts Reported

Washington reports the commissioner’s annual preliminary internal revenue operations for the year ending June 3, 188, showing total receipts of 271,847,900 with a $35,003,679 drop from the prior year due to repeal of war taxes. Expenses estimated at 4,712,894 and the cost of collection rising to 1.74 per $100. Major sources include spirits, tobacco, fermented liquors, oleomargarine, and stamps, with June receipts totaling 22,515,885 and declines vs 1901.

Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue District of Maryland Act of Congress Bureau

Indiana auditor certifies company financial statement on June 3 192

The Indiana Auditor of State certifies a company financial statement as of June 3 192 showing cash on hand bonds and stocks loans on bonds and mortgages and various securities. Losses adjusted and not due losses unadjusted and in suspense and the total liabilities and assets with one risk limit of 10000.00. The official attests the original statement is on file and the seal is affixed on July 23.

Weegese Aceecsees State of Indiana Office of Auditor of State State Eard W. H. Hart United States Bilia Spc Indiana Im? Ag Aoe

Army and Navy Orders From Washington July 30 1900s

Army and Navy orders outline promotions assignments and postings. Harvey to San Francisco to become chief surgeon in California O'Reilly to be relieved. England to Fort Leavenworth for promotion fitness. Gorman reassigned West Point duties. Truby moves to Military Academy. Caldwell to inspect Texas guard encampment. Navy board on fuel oil spraying finds tests satisfactory but more work needed. potential torpedo boat and destroyer experiments planned. Cuba's cabinet leases arsenal grounds at Ha vana harbor endangering US naval station prospects. next steps delayed until winter. California order directs Thirteenth Infantry to Fort McDowell Angel Island and Alcatraz. two companies return to Presidio.

West Point Fort Hancock Albert E. Truby Truby Forts Wadsworth Hancock Military Academy Frank M. Caldwell Twelfth Cavalry Texas Volunteer Guard Austin Washington Board of Steam Engineering Navy Department Washington Navy Yard Havana Harbor United States Naval Station Department of California San Francisco Thirteenth Infantry Philippines Fort McDowell Angel Island Alcatraz Island Seventh Infantry Presidio

Treaty pattern set for China trade deals

Washington reports that the London Foreign Office accord between Great Britain and China will guide similar treaties with other powers. The Peiping agreement grants equal trade advantages among involved nations, with Britain likely first to conclude a treaty due to its East Asian commerce interests. In Washington a War Department order outlines Fort Leavenworth training for newly appointed lieutenants before they join commands.

Washington Great Britain China London War Department Military Fort Leavenworth Kan

Mexican prize offered for artesian well in Oaxaca towns

The Mexican government offers 5000 pesos to any person or company that within three years drills and puts into operation an artesian well in Oaxaca or the towns of Xochimilco Felipe Delagua and Hacanda de Aguilera.

Washington Government of Mexico Oxaca Xochimilco Felipe Delagua Haconda de Agulera

American consul to Warsaw declines post on ill health

Washington dispatch reports Casimir Wolff who was named United States consul at Warsaw declined the appointment due to ill health. The post has been held by the vice consul since consul Campbell failed to obtain an exequatur. Also note: chaplains must include in their monthly reports all births marriages baptisms and deaths at their stations.

Washington Casimir Wolff United States Warsaw Poland Campbell Miles

Grand Rapids Teacher Arrested for Forgery Theft

Max B. Levitt, a Grand Rapids teacher of five years, was arrested on a charge of obtaining sixty cents through forgery. Authorities say he obtained money on a note from L. Provgin, a local real estate dealer, shortly before banks closed today.

Grand Rapids Mich Max B. Levitt Levitt Provgin

Loehning Forced to Retire Over Polish Policy Pamphlet

Berlin July reports Privy Councillor Loehning must retire from the tax chief position for Posen after distributing a pamphlet apologizing for a pension. He argues Polish policy faults and criticizes Prussian officials, prompting social and political commentary and comparisons to pre Jena era aristocratic arrogance.

Berlin Loehning Herr Loehning Posen Herr von Rheinbaban Mica Finance Ministry

Cronin Sues City Over Women Liquor Sale Rights

A July 3 docket in the U S Supreme Court tests municipal power to ban liquor sales to women. Daniel Cronin, saloon owner, seeks an injunction against Denver ordinance prohibiting women from maintaining a women only wineroom, arguing unconstitutional sex discrimination and denial of due process. He cites Colorado woman suffrage and calls for equal rights to drink.

Washington United States Supreme Court Daniel Cronin Denver Col Cronin Colorado

District and State Court Clash Over Contention

The District Court upheld the contention but the State Supreme Court overruled that finding. The ruling reflects a significant shift in interpretation and potential implications for ongoing proceedings. No additional context is provided in the fragment.

Kidnapped Girl Found in Youngstown Ohio

Goldie Lake aged ten, kidnapped from Mount Auburn Children's Home Cincinnati three years earlier, was located in Youngstown Ohio with a woman identified as Mrs Peter Rasmus grandmother. The recovery came after the father traced the child through Detroit Canada and Akron before bringing her back to Hamilton.

Hamilton, O Goldie Lake Mount Auburn Cincinnati Youngstown Peter Rasmus Goldie Detroit Mich Canada Akron Rasmus Hamilton

Isparhechor Telegram Prompts Indian Arrests

Muskogee dispatch reports Isparhechor the Creek chief sent a telegram to U S Marshal Bennett asking for officers. Bennett sent six deputies to the home and arrested ten Snake band members amid tensions with fullblood factions over tribal government dissolution.

Muskogee Isparhechor United States Marshal Bennett of Chart Bennett

Monterey Army Post to Cost 125 Dollars

The Monterey installation will cost 125 dollars as part of a new California post plan. Increased troop levels require more barracks and the site will host soldiers returning from the Philippines and convalescents due to its strong sanitary conditions.

San Francisco Monterey Philippines

Also Mentioned on This Page

Acton W. Cc. T. U. Day Nellie Dunn Ernst Abbott John Sheehy M. O'Key A. B. Ck Rush G. Budd Rushville J. R. Budd Mary Virginia Owen Eleie Dole Katherine Fletcher Elmer Marshall Harry Robertson Charlies Robertson Fred Peine H. A. Wheeler Forest Home Park Notes M. J. Hopkins Seventh Christian Church of BE. E. Shelton Grace Pollard Elizabeth Meyers Delia Meyers Rena Gould May Gould Brownie Gould Beathany News OF the Courts Christian Schleicher Heirs Supreme Court George T. Kepler Amanda Wright Wayne C. C Board OF Works City News Notes Gary Dce Missioner Yerkes Jos Indianapolis, Ind Locust Street St. Louis, Mo Geo. T. Cram MO. H. Adams Total Assets Auditor of State Pine Street J. J. Guile Home Office England Total Assete Havana Providence Washington Insurance Co No. 3 Market Square Providence R. L J. H. DE Wolf Sam's G. Howe Hart, Audios of Britain Jos. W. Selvage Rick Phefak
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