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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1901

Page

3

Amusements notes and theater news from Indianapolis

Frank C Payne a prominent local draught writer is spending his vacation in New York City. Verne Nobriga a well known voubrette associated as Billy B Van died in Buffalo after twenty eight performances of The Merchant of Venice. Nat C Goodwin and Maxine Eliott reportedly drew over $1000. Hoyt's will dispute nears resolution and bequests will be paid. Bert Dasher from Indianapolis to receive $10.33 and a one third interest in Hoyt McKee productions. Nixon Zimmerman production The Messenger Boy set for Ben Teal. James Powers expected to deliver a career best role. Mabel Taliafero secured for Lorna in Chicago next Saturday. Carl Marwig plans North Star ballet July 1 with 100s of performers and Aurora realis lighting. A NY paper gullibly ran a tale of Mansfield meeting Booth Tarkington about Musée Beaucaire. truth shows Manefield last visited Indy May 8 in King Henry V at English’s Opera House.

Charles H. Hoyt Mr. Hoyt Bert Dasher Indianapolis Hoyt & McKee Theatrical Productions Nixon & Zimmerman the Messenger Boy Ben Teal James T Jimmy") Powers Carl Marwig New York Theater North Star New York Richard Mansfield Awton Booth Tarkington Monsieur Beaucaire Manefield King Henry V Opera House Rescue Mission City Hospital W. Wheeler Broadway W. W. Welling North New Jersey Street Johnb. Hann College Avenue Charles Meharry North Senate Avenue Beatrice Lee Boswell Ind Meharry Temple Greenwood Shelbyville Joseph J. Irwin Columbus Acton Fairland Butler State Board of Charities Board of Charities Connecticut Indiana Albert Garvin Indiana State Prison South

Social notes recount summer plans and visits across cities

Mrs Herbert Foltz plans a week in Muncie visiting friends while Miss Cook of Evansville returns from a visit to Miss Mabel Talbott. Mr and Mrs Spann will return from Buffalo. Mr and Mrs Erwin come back from New York after their April marriage. Invitations issued for a June 1 dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Stuart Dean. Many guests travel to Maine and Woodruff Place for summer, with weddings and entertainments noted at clubs and private homes.

Herbert Foltz Muncie Noble Woodbury Charles F. Sayles Mary Sayles Maine Miss Cook Evansville Mabel Talbott William Taylor Miss Taylor Cleveland, O Join BK. B Scott Thomas H. Spann Buffalo N. Y P. Erwin New York Eben Sommers Baker Stuart Dean Henry van Anda Woodruff Place H. P. Wasson Edward L. McKee York Chicago Estelly Ray Isaac Ray James Kusell James H. Lord Benjamin Harrison San Francisco Kappa Alpha Theta Club Nina Bond Park Avenue Wagner Dykema Seashore Adirondacks John J. Cooper John M. Wiley Bouffato Rim W. Mansfield Corrinensfield Howe Military School Lima Ind Harry S. Miller William Henry Coleman John Middleton Louisville Coleman H Robert A. Brown Johnnson W. T. Wilson Hefley Logansport Century Club Broad Ripple Sunshine Charles Lt. Holmes Weller Birmingham Ala

Invitations Issued For Propylaeum Evening Honor

Alice Somerville Jean Herety Miss Ingram and others sent invitations for an evening party at the Propylaeum on June 18 to honor their daughters Miss Lillian Maus-Fauvre and Miss Edna Ellis Frank. Local social news notes visits and weekend gatherings among Indianapolis residents and Franklin College activities.

Ganiss Alice Somerville Jean Herety Ingram Oe Aire Frederic Frank Maus-Fauvre Frederick William Frank Propylaeum Lillian Maus-Fauvre Edna Ellis Frank

Sanity of W B Depoy Habeas Corpus Action Filed

Attorney John W Holtzman filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the Circuit Court seeking the release of William B Depoy, held after an insanity finding. Depoy, Irvington resident, was jailed on an insanity charge, later examined as coherent, with cocaine use cited. He claimed no memory of the arrest, said he planned his business, and $120 was attached by his wife after confinement.

John W. Holtzman Circuit Court William B. Depoy Justice Lockman Depoy Irvington Holtaman Holtz- Man Justice Smock

High Court Decisions Touch Gas, Forgery, and Dogs

Supreme Court actions cover a state gas case from Blackford on Moore who cut gas to block a company line, with police power cited as rationale. It also denies State appeal in Kirk forgery tied to a physician license. A rehearing over injury to a St Bernard dog owned by Hammond officials was denied, upholding dog-killing ordinances for hydrophobia risk.

Orville K. Moore Blackford Moore Clay Circuit Albert E. Kirk State Medical Board Kirk Bowling Green Supreme Court Edward &. Towle Hammond St. Bernard

Attorneys Witness to Case of Real Estate Deal Complications

Judge Leathers heard a complex suit arising from a Danville hotel trade and a Cass county farm swap two years ago. McKinney and Marley acted as agents, earning $100 on the first deal while pursuing a $109 claim amid multiple transfers and alleged misstatements.

Pannie Jeffee Cass County McKinney & Marley Nessler Danville Fannie Jeffee Morris Rabinowittz

Negotiated trade returns Neisser’s hotel and Cass county farm

Neisser regains his hotel through a negotiated settlement ending litigation while Boatright gains possession of the Cass county farm. The arrangement resolves competing claims and transfers property between the parties. The deal reflects a structured compromise to settle disputes and reallocate assets.

Neisser Boatright Cass County

Schmidt Slapped With $150000 Tax Fee Suit

Romus F Stewart alleges Schmidt former County Treasurer owes the county 1560.00 with a broader $150000 claim for fees interest and salary allegedly retained during four years in office. Suit names Bookwalter McCaslin and County Commissioners as defendants for approving warrants and misappropriations. Judge Allen also heard Ida Groves petition to break her father Stephen Ran eals will over a $1308 estate and alleged lack of mental capacity.

Romus F. Stuart Stuart William H. Schmidt Charles A. Buckwalter Hunter McCastin Schmidt Bookwalter McCaslin Allen Circuit Court Ida Groves Stephen Raneal Randall Union Station Elmer Beck Chaira

Tillie Turner seeks power to file Maine damages claim

Tillie P. Turner mother of Marty J Keys who died when the battleship Maine exploded in Havana harbor yesterday filed a probate petition to grant power of attorney to Washington DC attorneys to present a claim for damages against the United States and pursue it before the Spanish Claims Commission The commission will settle the question of Spain s share in the Maine incident In the US court Savory Clement sues Indiana French Mirror Company Henry county for 5000 damages alleging a defective wheel caused his injuries while he was foreman and warned the wheel was defective

Tillie P. Turner Marty J. Keys Battleship Maine Havana Harbor Probate Washington D. C United States Spanish Claims Commission Spain Savory Clement Indiana French Mirror Company Henry County Clement

Kissel Seeks Change of Venue in Damage Suit

Charles F. Kissel, defendant in a damage suit by Harry Cribbs, filed yesterday in Judge Leathers's court for a change of venue to another county claiming local prejudice. The suit concerns property damage allegedly near Kissel's Garden.

Charles F. Kissel Harry Cribbs

Supreme Court Records Report from Indiana Dockets

The document lists appellate and superior court entries from Indiana with multiple cases. Highlights include decisions on City of Bloomington v Dunn, Indiana v Moore, and Windeler v Rush County Fair, plus procedural notes on notices, rehearings, and dismissals. Names include Roby J, Monks J, and Judge Pro Tem Oliver H Carson among others, with references to counties and courts.

Indianapolis Circuit and Criminal Court Docket Summary

A dense docket lists foreclosures, divorces, and costs across multiple cases in the Indianapolis courts. Key items include McKinney vs Neister foreclosure. Amick v City of Indianapolis damages. several divorces with defaults and custody awards. various costs judgments. and criminal case State v Wynegar for grand larceny and embezzlement. Additional entries note new filings in Circuit and Superior Courts and a habeas corpus matter in William Depoy v Saulecy.

Jesse B. McKinney Oscar L. Neister Vinson Carter Eliza Amick City of Indianapolis Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Estella B. Brown Wheeler Brown Anna May Brown Rebecca A. Hooker Henry A. Hooker Anna E. Clements Chariston J. Clements Marjorie A. Cox Harry CC Cox Albert A. van Camp Amy van Camp Della Irwin Charles Irwin Western Paving and Supply Company Josh Zimmerman Defendant Zimmerman Frank P Clara B Ernest R. Keith John W. Taber Charles H. Richards Zilpha Scott Redding Scott Victoria Scott Criminal Court Fremont Alford Clyde Wynegar Romus F. Btuart William H. Behmidt Cirrcuit Court Frank W. Flanner Henry Jacob Miller Willam KB Depoy Eugene Saulecy Frederick J. Neltzen Florence M. Neltzen Superior Court

Princeton Examinations Scheduled at Indianapolis Academy

Entrance examinations for Princeton University will be held at the Indianapolis Academy on Thursday and Friday, June 13 and MM, under the charge of Principal Alexander Mitchell. Prof. J W Bray of Nora Ind has been elected chair of philosophy at Southwestern Baptist University in Jackson Tenn.

Princeton University Indianapolis Academy Alexander 3. Mitchell J. W. Bray Nora Ind Southwestern Baptist University Jackson, Tenn Stetson University Florida Broad Ripple Harry N. Griggs Woodlawn Avenue Edward Miller

Closing performance of diving horses at Broad Ripple Park

At Broad Ripple Park the final diving horse show will take place tomorrow at 3 30 p m with Lionel Legare and his high tower act. A dog show follows the performances, entertaining children for over an hour in both afternoon and evening. The streetcar company has arranged for the expected large crowds visiting the park tomorrow.

Broad Ripple Park Lionel Legare Street Railroad Company

The Claypool Hotel Contract Bid Scene

Men who bid for the Claypool Hotel have arrived expecting an award today. Architect Andrews who is computing the bids will report to the executive committee. The contract is expected to be awarded tonight.

Claypool Andrews

Smoke Gen Worth High de Sc cigar c W EL distributer

Smoke generation at Worth High de Sc cigar company lists distributor details with initials EL and references to a distributing agent. The fragment mentions a general or company context and relates to tobacco product distribution practices.

High de Sc Cigar

Block Adherents Win Fight Over Meridian Street Pavement

The Board of Works approved a wooden pavement on Meridian street from Fall Creek to 34th street with a 36 foot roadway. If unimpeded, the contract may be let in forty days. Block supporters fear asphalt remonstrances could delay or defeat the plan.

Meridian Street Fall Creek Board of Works Thirty-fourth Street

South Side Remonstrance Over Route Through City

The South Side executive committee filed a remonstrance with the Board of Works signed by 950 residents opposing Indianapolis Southern Railway’s proposed route through the city. Forty three merchant withdrawals note lack of route knowledge at signing. The group argues private right of way raises life danger and grade crossing issues and suggests entry via Belt Railroad could be arranged instead.

South Side Indianapolis Southern Belt

Park Board approves wage increase for unskilled labor

At yesterday’s Park Board meeting a long discussion led to conforming with the new law by paying unskilled workers 2 cents an hour, about forty men earning $1.60 daily. Skilled laborers already at 6 a day will now receive $1.75 daily, with two weeks extra pay reflecting the law’s effect, says Superintendent Power.

Park Board Power

Miller urges gravel cover for slippery Delaware street pavement

W H H Miller filed a communication with the Board of Works complaining about the wooden block pavement on Delaware street from St Clair to Sixteenth. He suggested laying a thick gravel layer to reduce horse slips and danger for inexperienced drivers.

W. H. H. Miller Board of Works Delaware Street St. Clair Street Sixteenth Street Mr. Miller

Fire Extinguisher Demo Granted by Monarch Company

The Board of Safety approved a public demonstration of Monarch Fire Appliance Company’s Kiltyre dry powder extinguisher to be held in Marketplace some afternoon next week. A contract for expanding desk space for the fire alarm system was awarded to T. J. Morse & Son for 700 dollars.

Board of Safety Monarch Fire Appliance Company T. J. Morse & Son

Board of Works rescinds road improvement resolutions

The Board of Works yesterday rescinded action on a gravel road on Raymond street from Bluff Avenue to Voorhees Street after two bid advertisements drew no bids. The rescission also impacts the Rural street project from Newland Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue and the Chicago street improvement resolution.

Board of Works Raymond Street Bluff Avenue Voorhees Street Newland Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Chicago Street

Board of Works Adopts Paving Plan on Michigan Street

A resolution was adopted by the Board of Works yesterday approving a wooden block pavement project on Michigan street from East street to Pogue's run, outlining construction steps and funding implications.

Board of Works Michigan Street East Street Pogue

Public Works Actions and Approvals on City Streets and Walks

A compilation of actions including final approval of gravel roadways brick gutters and curbing on Northwestern and Southeastern avenues and Michigan and Pennsylvania streets. Rescission and new contract delays noted with improvements sent to council and property appraisals ordered.

Northwestern Avenue Fifteenth Street Twenty-first Street Fall Creek Thirty-second Street Southeastern Avenue State Avenue Rural Street East Michigan Street Pennsylvania Street Thirty-fourth Street Twenty-sixth Street Senate Avenue

Journey of Paul and the Damascus conversion debate

An analysis of Saul's persecution and dramatic conversion to Christianity. The piece weighs Paul's intellect and zeal, the providence guiding his change, and the role of grace, prayer, and baptism in his mission, with references to Augustine and contemporary commentaries. It frames the event as a pivotal Christian proof while tracing implications for faith and church authority.

Saul Jerusalem Jewish Church Israel Damascus Cardinal Gibbons Papal St. Paul Rome Paul Christan Church Judatem Barrett Well Lord Littleton Augustine Christ Ananias

How to Enter Christ's Family by Following His Will

A sermon contrasts two views of Christianity and urges a personal, intimate grasp of God. It explains entering Christ's family by knowing and doing God's will, then growing in friendship with Christ, versus distant, abstract views.

Christ Paether God Olympus Alan Whittier

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