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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1903

Page

2

Crittenberger Named to Indiana Reformatory Board

Governor Durbin appoints Dale J. Crittenberger to the Indiana Reformatory board to replace John G. Williams who resigned. Crittenberger, from Anderson, has led Democratic publishing efforts and is expected to bond and qualify immediately. The board meeting in Jeffersonville will proceed with few agenda items and may reflect pending superintendent changes.

Durbin Dale J. Crittenberger Indiana Reformatory John G. Williams Williams the Annan Crittenberger Board of Managers Jeffersonville Anderson Manmon T. J. Terhune Lin H. C. Hobbs Salem Knightstown

Marion County Bar Association closes offices Saturday noon to Oct 1

The Marion County Bar Association resolved yesterday to close all offices in the city on Saturdays after 1 noon from July W through October 1, affecting public access and scheduled activities.

Marion County Bar Association

Maggie Heck Commands Poles Down in Sanatorium Dispute

Injunction proceedings opened in Johnson Circuit Court over Greenwood Telephone Company’s poles planted on the Heck sisters sanatorium property. Maggie Heck personally led a pole cutting episode with aid of an engineer and threatened further action if wires were installed, claiming the land along an unopened street belongs to them. The case hinges on possession of the land and the upcoming injunction hearing next Friday.

Indianapolis Greenwood Sanatorium Greenwood Telephone Company Lora Heck Maggie M. Heck Heck Maggie Heck Miss Heck Telephone Exchange Oman Deel Maggie Heck Girls Johnson Greenwood Town Council

Clarifying Statement About Tom Ensley and Fairground Collision

A local paper reports that Tom Ensley is alleged to have promoted a head on collision at the fairgrounds during a state fair event run by the United Brotherhood of Railway Men. A Brotherhood member says Ensley had no involvement and was never a member of railway organizations.

Tom Ensley United Brotherhood of Railway Men Ensley

No Occasion for Alarm on Redistricting Ordinance

Democratic leaders debate whether to hold city precinct primaries before or after a redistricting ordinance. James L. Keach plans a decision soon as July 15 convention looms. Thomas Taggart arrives today to aid the Democratic effort amid factional tensions. A First Ward mass meeting supports Wiley Brown, Republican candidate for councilman, tonight at Thayer's coal office.

James L. Keach Democratic City Committee Keach Thomas Taggart Indianapolis Taggart First Ward Wiley Brown Thayer Hillside Avenue

New Commander Grubbs Names Staff for Grand Army of the Republic

George W. Grubbs of Martinsville announces department officers and committees for the coming year. Key posts include Jacob M. Neely as assistant adjutant general and assistant quartermaster general, and William B. Harris as color bearer. A campaign to observe the Birthday of the Flag on June 15 urges display of the flag at homes and businesses with school observances to follow.

George W. Grubbs Jacob M. Neely Martinsville William B. Harris Indianapolis Grubbs Grand Army Charles W. Scott Warsaw Noah Loughran Lebanon Willam D. McCullough Brazil James R. Henry Gosport Albert A. Jones P. O. Battle Ground Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors Benjamin Starr Richmond Albert O. Marsh P. O. Indianapolis Edward Malloy Laporte Charles H. Myerhoff Evansville John Stobo Columbus Henry C. Durbin Anderson Allan Dougall Fort Wayne State Soldiers’ Home Timothy E. Howard South Bend Joseph K. McGary Princeton Jeremiah Lockwood Sullivan S. A. B. Condor Orleans James White Madison William H. Miller William M. Pence New Castle William M. Cochran Edward W. Bishop Muncie David F. Allen Frankfort John A. Maxwell Lafayette Joseph S. Conlogue Kendallville W. S. Marshall Marion William T. Stott Franklin Lucien P. Chapin Greencastle Andrew H Bedford L. C. Orrill Jeffersonville Victor M. Carr P. O. Hartville Henry P. Spaeth Aurora Salem H. Luber James M. Barlow Plainfield James H. Mauzy Rushville Almond Creath Greensburg James E. Twiname Theodore R. Moore Decatur George R. Carter Winchester Harvey R. Tinsley Crawfordsville A. R. Tucker Noblesville H. H. Ragan Lowell Henry A. Root Michigan City Jacob M. Barnard Theodore Geller Henry C. Morgan Thomas A. Gilmore Goshen Jesse Robertson Terre Haute Silas M. Holcomb Fort Branch Abel Murray John Johnson Dupont George H. Graves Rexville David Strouse Rockville George W. Scearce Danville Frank J. Brown Cores W. Duncan Greenfield Frank Hall Levi L. Gilpin Portland Samuel B. Garrett George Newkirk Cicero A. M. Robinson Henry Snyder Monticello Albert G. Bellows Remington Augustus Wasmuth Roanoke Theodore Bley Cyrus Seiler Elkhart Joel M. Partridge

Plea Filed in Moses Fowler Chase Guardian Case

Frederick S. Chase guardian petition faces Benton County jurisdiction and bond challenges. Charles H. Duhme and Ophelia Fowler Duhme denounce guardianship as invalid and claim Moses Fowler Chase resided in Ohio and Paris in 1899. Trial set for Lafayette with lawyers Kumler Gaylord Haywood Burnett Har mon Wilby.

Charles H. Duhme Ophelia Fowler Duhme Moses Fowler Chase United States District Court Frederick S. Chase Frederick Indiana Ohio Temgoers Paris Benton Circuit Court Frederick Chase Benton County Benton Moses Fowler Frederick 8S. Chase Kumler & Gaylord Haywood & Burnett Judson Harmon Joseph Wilby

Federal Court Jurisdiction Questioned in Local Case

In Terre Haute, Republic Chemical and Creosoting Company sues Peter J. Ryan and others over a pavement balance. Defendants filed an answer alleging no federal jurisdiction since the amount is under 2000 dollars, with a contrived item of 1784.86 added to the complaint to reach federal reach.

Republic Chemical and Creosoting Company Peter J. Ryan Terre Haute Ee Company

Confirmation Services at Temple Confirm Thirteen Youths

Confirmation services were held at the Temple yesterday morning with Rabbi Messing confirming thirteen children. The ceremony, lasting until 11 30, honored Pentecost with a scroll crown and student essays on Judaism. Participants included Fannie Lehman Herman Hyman Sallie Schubach Edward Wohlfeld Pauline Michael Able Sonnenberger Morris Fishbein Rosie Binzer Milton Sternberger Ruby Keiffer George Switzer Lucian Segar Louis Segar. Next Friday night the final song service of the year will be held.

Messing Fannie Lehman Herman Hyman Sallie Schubach Edward Wohlfeld Pauline Michael Able Sonnenberger Morris Fishbein Rosie Binzer Milton Sternberger Ruby Keiffer George Switzer Lucian Segar Louis Segar

Eviction from tent prompts rain shifted services indoors

The South Side Evangelical Union moved last night’s service from the gospel tent at Prospect and Linden to Edwin Ray Church at Laurel street and Woodlawn avenue due to heavy rain. Evangeliot Lyons of Chicago presided, with plans to resume in the tent each night this week except Saturday if weather allows.

South Side Evangelical Union Edwin Ray Laurel Street Woodlawn Avenue Prospect Linden Streets Evangeliot Lyons Chicago

Erasmus Tabor Seeks Help For Missing Son Jesse

Erasmus Tabor of Ewing Indiana asks Governor Durbin for aid in finding his son Jesse missing since May 19 after a mob whipped him for drinking. A town mob is suspected in his disappearance and authorities fear he was abducted. The note closes with mention of Roman Chariot Races drawing railroad union attention.

Durbin Erasmus Tabor Ewing Ind Jesse Mr. Tabor

Special Train for Prison to Fort Leavenworth

Fifteen United States prisoners will be moved to Fort Leavenworth Kansas by a government special train when the prison can receive them. Marshal H C Pettit notes this will be the first such train leaving the city to transport United States prisoners convicted here to the federal prison to prevent escapes. John W Cook of Westport filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Federal Court listing liabilities at 2456.95 and assets 3560. Sougens Fishback of Logansport also filed for bankruptcy with liabilities 762.71 and assets 29.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Moses Fowler Chase Fowler Rabb Lee Dinwiddie Fowler National Bank Fred Chase Federal Prison At Ft. Leavenworth United States Fort Leavenworth Kan Kansas H. C. Pettit John W. Cook Westport Decatur County Sougens Fishback Logansport

Ministers Meet in Indianapolis Attack City Administration

The Indianapolis ministers gathered yesterday in a politically charged meeting. Rev L W Bicknell attacked the city administration while D Lee Aultman warned liquor interests are withdrawing funds as they fight regulations. They discussed restraint in endorsing candidates and sought a mayor not bound by corrupt parties. Rev J H McNeill of Kokomo spoke on higher criticism.

Indianapolis L. W. Bicknell D. Lee Aultman Cincinnati Western Methodist Book Concern Aultman Evangelical Alliance Joshua Stansfield J. H. McNeill Kokomo

New Pianos at $16 and Up at Wulschner's

Wulschner's announces a sale on new pianos starting at 16 dollars and up. The event highlights affordable entry models and other instruments, inviting shoppers to visit the showroom for demonstrations and pricing details.

Wulschner

Mrs Blanchard Resigns As Girls Industrial School Leader

An executive meeting of the Girls Industrial School at Tabernacle Church was held with no officers elected due to nominating committee absences. The business will be addressed at the opening of school on the first Saturday in October. Mrs Frank A Blanchard, president for thirteen years, resigned citing the city's indifference to their good works. Mrs G H Westing, treasurer, reported a favorable balance.

Girls’ Industrial School Tabernacle Church Frank A. Blanchard G. H. Westing

Local fund donations and meeting venue talks for school

The article notes regular donors plus $13 from the Service Club and $155 from the Morning Euchre Club, with $19 from the Merry Wives Card Club and a bequest from the late Mrs Phoebe Hill. Negotiations for next year include securing the German House or Masonic Temple, while a South Meridian street merchant offers to cover Saturday room rent October through June.

Ciety Service Club Phoebe Hill Merry Wives Masonic Temple South Meridian Street

Independent ticket names for Indianapolis Board of Trade officers

The independent slate for the Indianapolis Board of Trade lists Charles C. Perry as president, Samuel B. Sweet as vice president, and Harvey Bates as treasurer. Governors named include John J. Appel George G. Tanner James L. Keach John E. McGettigan Bement Lyman Sidney M. Dyer John Perrin Hugh J. McGowan Henry T ap William E English and Charles Dyer.

Indianapolis Board of Trade Charles C. Perry Samuel B. Sweet Harvey Bates John J. Appel George G. Tanner James L. Keach John E. McGettigan Bement Lyman Sidney M. Dyer John Perrin Hugh J. McGowan Henry T. Ap Wiliam E. English Charles Dyer

National Grocery Company faces weak Indiana foothold

Indiana wholesalers doubt the National Grocery Company will gain a strong hold in the state. A Michigan wholesale combine is forming a broader trust with Ohio prospects outside Cincinnati. South Bend firms have joined the Michigan group, and McMahan, Lieb & Co. of Anderson may enter the Ohio trust. A Lima meeting is planned to push organization.

Indianapolis Indiana Michigan Ohio Cincinnati South Bend McMahan, Lieb & Co Anderson Lima

Mountain and Seashore Resorts on the Line of the C O Railway

Mountain and Seashore Resorts on the Line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway offer magnificent scenery and reasonable accommodations. Through tickets to New York include stopover privileges at Virginia Hot Springs, White Sulphur Springs, Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, with side trips to Atlantic City from Philadelphia. Write D Potts A GP A Cincinnati for Summer Homes Time Folder or contact connecting-line agents MNO.

New York Virginia Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Atlantic City MNO. D. Potts Cincinnati

The Big Four Route Excursions Sunday June Seven

Special express trains operate from Indianapolis Union Station at 7:00 A M to Cincinnati and back without stops. Return to Indianapolis at 7:00 P M. One excursion costs 61 25 Cincinnati and Return 1 25 Terre Haute 1 0 Greencastle. H M Bronson A G P.

Cincinnati Indianapolis Union Station Central Union Station Terre Haute Greencastle

North Michigan Summer Resorts Excur sions via Pennsylvanian Lines

Beginning June 21 the Northland Excess with through sleeping cars departs Indianapolis daily at 6 50 p m over the old Richmond route. Special trains offer round trips to Decatur and Sandusky with set fares. Agents list for Berths chairs and tickets. Contact D P A A H Sellars for details. Local ads note oats insurance harness and supplies.

Idianapolis Richmond W. W. Richardson Indianapolis

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