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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
6
The Indiana Dental College Department of Dentistry at the University of Indianapolis provides all types of dental work with fees intended to cover costs. Patients are seen from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the corner of Delaware and Ohio Streets.
A Cleveland based Bankers' Fidelity and Guarantee Company plans a New Indianapolis branch as part of its Ohio incorporation. Led by attorney A L Smartt, the firm seeks a local advisory board, a resident vice president, and stockowners in the Indianapolis setup. Chambers Pickens Moores serve as counsel. a local agent with power of attorney will operate in Indiana. The Indianapolis office opens July 1 as Cleveland hosts formal opening. Capitalization stands at one million dollars.
Edna Wallace Hopper retracts marriage plans with James N Gallatin. Ren Nance ONeill, star in Australia, will tour the United States next season under J C Williamson. Elsie Leslie named leading woman of the Christian company to tour from Boston Theater Sept 1 under E J Morm. Brady and Grismer plan a large scale New Testament drama Nazareth in New York after San Francisco Catholic university run. Kirk La Shelle's Bonnie Brier Bush cast led by J H Stociard Irma La Erte with Reuben John Jenning Gertrude Bennett Sydney Booth Jessie Dodd Gertrude Rov-
Prof Frank L Jones announces the appointment of Will J Cushman to supervise Philippine island schools. Cushman, a Lyons Greene county native and Indiana University graduate, will depart July first for the new duty with a salary of one dollar per day. He will hold the position previously held by W Atkinson, a former superintendent and Indiana ally.
Mrs Mary McGraw age seventy was reported missing by her daughter Mrs Tangriseal of 418 South Missouri Street. Last seen Thursday evening after an argument she wore a black gown and a small shawl. A woman near the river said she saw her along the river and feared she drowned herself though she had previously left home before returning with friends or relatives.
The diving Mor ses at Fairview Park will perform for another week with daily shows in the afternoon and evening next week. Thousands attended yesterday and last night as horses continued thrilling spectators, with the park also illuminated for the upcoming period.
Mrs. John S Tarkington hosted a spring afternoon reception inviting the Misses Elizabeth and Caroline Crane of Scarsdale New York and many guests. The home was filled with pink peonies and roses, decorations centered on satin ribbons and smilax. Assistants included several local ladies and visiting guests from out of town attended the event.
Zanesville and area residents host and travel for visits and gatherings. Invitations go out for dinners and a hearts party in Columbus. Guests include Miss Pfaffin, Miss Grace Selby, and families like the Liebers, Reev es, and Fletchers with trips to England, Michigan, and Europe planned. A summer scene features trips to Buffalo, Traverse City, Bayview, Petoskey, and a lakeside summer home in Terre Haute.
The Mullins three year old drank two teaspoons of carbolic acid from a vial on the kitchen window sill. Dr O Lowry treated her with injections as it appeared she would die. The child recovered consciousness and survived, with the acid believed greatly diluted.
The Carroll County Association, about 150 members, met with R. A. Brown at the Statehouse. After music, readings by Ida Virginia Smith and Mrs. James Edwards, speeches by several leaders, and officer elections, refreshments were served. Officers: President Frank C. Groninger, Vice President Clemantine Prough, Secretary Al W. Dunkle, Treasurer William Hubbard. Annual outing set for Saturday June 2 at Fairview Park.
A secretary of state's letter explained a misstatement by the American Bridge Company of New York. Indiana filings listed 2500 dollars capital, while officials clarified the Lafayette plant is owned by the New Jersey company. Secretary Hunt admitted the mistake and joked about paying it on his next trip to New York.
Freida Gertling five year old daughter of Julius Gertling narrowly escaped drowning when she fell into a cistern under the kitchen floor on Thursday afternoon. Her uncle Gottlieb Gertling descended into the cistern, brought the unconscious child to safety, and physicians revived her after several hours of treatment.
Prominent speakers addressed a well attended missionary convention at the Second Presbyterian Church yesterday morning. Rev S S H Stokes of Chicago, Mr Zehr bound for China, and Mr Punk of New York spoke, followed by Mr Fuller of India and Mr Menninger of Chicago in the afternoon. Rev A R Simpson, president of the alliance, is slated to preach tonight and tomorrow with services tomorrow at the tabernacle corner of Fast shape and avenue.
Shortridge High School pupils and city artists show strong interest in Barnhorn’s plaster piers to be bronzed and installed in the corridor as a Class of 191 memorial. The sea maiden and dolphin design inspires praising remarks on beauty and modernity while noting a hair alteration to reduce nudity.
Yesterday morning at 9 o clock the January class graduation exercises were held at the school. The programme included songs and recitations such as Thrice Holy Psalm The Story of Sir Galahad and Keats Spring Morning plus Mendelssohn Spring Song and a class gift presentation. Diplomas were awarded by Mr H C Sickels with patriotic diplomas and a roll call by quotations. Members listed include William Raymond Alexander Lulu Alexander Louise Balz Leo Barrett Forrest Browning Mary Barnes and many others.
Yesterday forenoon, No 10 School held graduation exercises with the Junior Classes and visitors present. The hall brimmed with flowers and flags for flag day. The program, largely by the class, featured patriotic speeches and essays derived from national topics, plus choral and instrumental numbers by a well trained pupil orchestra. Capt John E Cleland awarded diplomas, and the class gift consisted of a series of Della Rophba bas reliefs.
County superintendents failed to follow plans and limited discussion to two papers. They adjourned at noon after a morning of routine business including officer elections and resolutions. Many resolutions outlined county work, though most covered routine items.
The group backed one plan for uniform school standards across counties and rejected a proposal to raise license eligibility to eighteen. Elected officers include President N Hamilton of Jasper County, Vice President J H Grover of Clinton County, Secretary Elijah Gladden of Scott County, and Treasurer Claude L Rankin of Orange County.
A Washington telegram from the superintendent of free delivery states no near term plan to move the middle division headquarters or its agent. F M Dice remains in charge in this city. Rumors of changes to the headquarters location and to the division head were circulated recently but denied.
Secretary of State Union B. Hunt described the lack of funds to enforce Indiana foreign incorporation laws and compared Indiana with Illinois where a $5,000 annual appropriation funds enforcement. He met Illinois Secretary Rose in Springfield and planned letters to noncompliant Illinois firms, aiming to recover fees and cover Secretary of State expenses.
Governor Durbin honored a requisition from the Tiinets governor for the return to Danville of Anna Watters. She is indicted jointly with Chuck Riggins and Patrick Proctor for robbery against George Bennett. The trio allegedly feigned to Bennett. Watters was arrested Thursday in this city on receipt Georgstein bar from the note authorities.
The sixth annual YWCA meeting in Indianapolis featured Elizabeth Wilson of Chicago urging active members to expand outreach beyond cooking and gym use. Miss Stella Bartlett noted Bible classes and guest rooms serving 2,466 attendees. treasurer Julia Fish reported balances and expenses for building and missions. An exhibit showcased embroidery and sewing work, with praise for instructor Belle Robinson.
The State Board of Health discusses issuing a broad vaccination order funded from the epidemic fund under the Governor’s custody and plans to purchase vaccine virus of the best quality for statewide use.
The Maennerchor Society voted to send its choir to the Saengerfest in Buffalo the last week of the month, covering expenses. Despite some opposition, loyalty to treasurer John P. Frenzel and the society’s age in the national group influenced the decision. Members of Liederkranz join in rehearsals as plans for a special Big Four train from Union Station Sunday, June 73, at 7 a.m. are finalized.
Frank M Newcomb seeks relief in U S Court with listed assets. Jose Hernandez Usera admitted to practice in U S Court after Notre Dame study. Mrs Sarah Prather disputes insane claims and opinion. National Church Sunday school outing planned at Broad Ripple Park with social activities. D M Parry to present to George Chapman G A R Post with speeches by F E B Swi. Joseph Smith to lead ten day evangelistic meetings at Alabama and Church. Frank C Smith ill after amputated leg due to gangrene. Indianapolis Council Arcanum to attend Central Universalist Church service for anniversary. New board of Trade to meet to elect secretary. John J Appel presides. Harry Rhoads and Ed Steele plan a century run along the National Road to Cambridge City. Bicycle light violations rise. two fined, one more. Police strict on lights after dark. Morris homestead deeded back to Thomas A Morris. Thirteenth Indiana Isett survivors to reunite at Military Park. Floral committee dinner at Presbyterian Church pavilion. D Anderson injured in railroad yard. treated at St Vincent’s. Fourth of July picnic planned at Armstrong Park with baseball game and hypnotist act. Camp members vow to attend the event.
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