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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
4
The sale of ours is one of the events of the season coming as you think of replenishing your summer lingerie. Past attendees know all garments are made of good muslin with perfect fit and generous proportions, no skimping in size, manufactured in clean, well ventilated workrooms.
The second concert of the week moved to Thursday at Fairview after the Indianapolis Military Band declined an open air balcony show Friday. Each concert starts at 8 o'clock with the first dive at 9. Tonight's Fairview program includes The Carnival Queen March Jewell selection The Fortune Teller La Gazelle Bendix and Clark New Hits Hungarian Fantastical The Squirrel Overture Hungaria Sextet from World Beater Chillan Dan Brian Boru Rinky Dink Schetter.
The South Side Hebrew Ladies' Charity Organization was incorporated to provide temporary lodging for indigent Hebrews and to run a Hebrew school. Funding will come from member dues and voluntary gifts. Incorporators are Clara Hoffmann, Sare Maffer and Pearl Schwartz. directors include Hoffmann, Maffer, Schwartz, Singer, Earnhardt, Volinetz and Rosenweitz.
A brief note describes a birthstone set in a solid mounting and references jewelry work. It mentions J. P. license and a plane context. The fragment hints at examination by peers at sites.
Henry L. Hopping, former Indiana legislator from Delaware county, spoke at Hotel English about Pulaski county’s rapid agricultural improvement due to drainage. He noted Bass Lake as Indiana’s largest, a 100 fish catch claim, and praised peanuts and diverse crops expanding toward a major peanut industry in the county.
W A Staley of Frankfort visited the Grand Hotel after a southern trip. He observed an Alabama colonization plan near the Florida line with 100000 acres offered for 2 to 1 per acre. The land is owned by a railroad and promoted by W J Bell of Pensacola. Memorial Day in New Orleans featured 120 soldiers from 23 states with white and black decoration plans alternating by year. W H Whittaker, Republican state secretary, returned from Detroit after charity and correction conferences and a Michigan Club banquet. Representative Watson of Indiana was to speak on The Philippines but missed rail connections. W H Moody, new Navy secretary, impressed listeners and bore a Roosevelt-like presence.
Miss Estella Neuhaus of Boston opened a four recital series at Mrs. William L. Elder's home with a program titled The Classical School. She discussed Bach Haydn Mozart and Palestrina tracing the fugue and musical history while performing Moonlight Sonata Fantasia and other works highlighting her grasp of form and tone.
The Amalgamated Association of Woodworkers in six of eight city mills orders a morning work stoppage. About 175 workers strike over a 12 percent wage increase, with Huey and Coburn signing the new scale while other employers refuse. Workers say lumber prices and craftsmen earnings justify higher pay.
A former Charles Mayer Company worker stole and hid jewelry, later recovered from pawnshops totaling 2500 dollars, with most items found. The thief, an ex-employee, will not be prosecuted due to ill health and age of his parents, claiming he acted to pay his ailing father and mother’s doctors bills.
Detectives Holtz and Wallace arrested Charles E. McCutcheon and Michael Giuliano on burglary charges. McCutcheon confessed to attempting to enter Mrs Chitwood's militery store on Virginia avenue and implicated Giuliano known as Dago Mike. A third suspect remains missing. On May 22 the trio was seen trying rear entry. they fled after a noise but returned later until frightened away.
Shirley Holt and James Duncan were arrested by Bicycle Policemen Morgan and Simon on petit larceny charges after wheels from a racing sulky vanished from the Ice Plant platform on North Street. A boy fled with the wheel but was later tracked. Duncan denies the act, claiming the wheels were given to him to sell by two others, and the search continues for the third boy.
The Indianapolis Council Knights of Columbus held an evening of entertainment in the McCunt building hall last night. The program featured Loretta Grambling in a piano solo, C A O Connor with Kate Collins accompanying, a duet by Kath leen Martin and Bessie Dean, a Fontenoy reading by Thomas Sheerin, Edith Langenskamp singing Love the Peddler with Ellen Smith on piano, Stein Song by E P Clancy, a Mary Ryan piano solo, and a reading by Mrs E W Fenger.
The park abstained from opening last evening as the stage wiring and construction were incomplete. A vaudeville show is planned for this evening and every afternoon and evening, except Sunday, throughout the summer. An outside balloon and merry-go-round will entertain, with refreshments available but no intoxicants.
The Indianapolis and Plainfield electric line began track laying on Oliver avenue west of Belt road with a large force at work. Albert Lieber, president, says cars will run in forty days. The line started in March and will be a record breaker, with the company extending Oliver avenue to Belt road to connect with the Plainfield line and give it direct city access.
Union Ministers Association held its last meeting before summer vacation. Rev. E. Bacon of Roberts Park Church spoke on Criminology and the Church. The group passed resolutions condemning open violations of the Sunday closing law regarding saloons and sent them to four committees to present to the mayor.
Dr. Charles W. Pearson of Northwestern University defended the Bible as a great literature, not infallible. He urged rational study, noted modern criticism and higher criticism, and argued the gospels mix fact with imaginative writing while praising Jesus’ teachings.
A doctor counsels belief in what accords with fact and reason. He notes events now reflect long past occurrences and asserts that what does not happen now never did happen. He emphasizes unchanging laws of birth, death, and nature.
George V Vogelsong of Hartford City filed a federal bankruptcy petition. He claimed assets of 225 dollars against debts of 1 905 66. Union Surety Co moved to new quarters on the Law Building's third floor, leaving Stevenson building space temporary. Blanche Stoops Myrtle Phaldorph and Leota Wright were graduated as nurses from St Vincent’s Infirmary with Dr Morrison issuing diplomas and medals. Roy Minnich reported his wife missing with their three year old daughter, tracing her from Columbus to Indianapolis. John F Weir, Panhandle conductor, is ill from a paralysis stroke at his home on Broad Way. James A Murray formerly of the city was found dead in a San Francisco hotel. burial to be arranged. The trial of Dr John S Parsons for shooting Alexander Downie was continued to early next month. Downie is a paralytic at home after a spinal injury.
The German House directors elected Albrecht Kipp as president and named Charles Krauss G. A. Schnull J. G. Mueller H. P. Lieber Otto L. Kipp A. E. Metzger as officers with Robert Keller A. M. Kuhn and B. Vonnegut as trustees. A trip to St Louis is planned with a special train leaving Union Station at 11 a.m. Saturday and returning Monday.
May Manton outlines a serpentine style skirt with long back lines creating height and a graceful flaring flounce for freedom of movement. The blue etamine model with black taffeta trim showcases a range of fabrics including taffeta, foulard, duck, linen, and wool, with sleek lines and adaptable materials for stylish summer wear.
A somber verse questions fate and timing as a bereaved figure awaits at the foot of a staircase. The carriage departs, while a gleeful wife mocks the moment, and the speaker ponders the day and month of the final rite.
A city woman recalls gifting fresh flowers to needy street children near the station, noting their joy and hunger for color. She recounts a recent evening when her generous gesture turned uneasy as an unpleasant incident near the back alley crowd emerged, highlighting life’s stark contrasts in the city.
A Toledo woman praises Postum Food Coffee as a life saver during extreme need. Her husband suffered gastric typhoid and could not retain other drinks, but after starting Postum he relished and retained it for four weeks, remarking it helped him endure a dire illness.
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