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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
4
The notice presents savings growth as a sound principle and urges opening an account. It touts 3 percent interest compounded semi-annually and invites reading a booklet to start saving, positioning savings as a first step toward financial control.
The Marion Trust Company at N E Cor Monument Place and E Market Street lists hours from 9 to [closing not shown] and notes closing Saturday afternoon.
A Central Christian Church audience heard George S. Applegate describe California travel via stereopticon. The talk covered San Francisco Chinatown life, opium dens, slave trade, and crime districts with vivid slides and scenes, including depictions of women enslaved, child deaths, and local poverty.
Thirty seven boys from the Y M C A depart at 8 am for Pleasant View camp in Parke County ten miles north of Milligan on the L D W railroad. The camp lies remote, with cabins, two weeks duration, and a visitors day planned for June 28.
Eugene Cowles drew crowds this week at Fair Bank with Annie Laurie as the crowd favorite though not listed in Monday’s program. He performed five songs last night, including a new piece Parted by Tosti, and Ostendorff's Band offered fresh instrumental numbers. Cowles plans more new songs as the engagement continues with nightly changes and a Saturday matinee social program promised.
Social news from Rome New York area notes Miss Jeannette McCord visiting, various trips by Mrs Pearl Havelick, Mr G C Miller to Richmond, and many engagements and weddings planned or held. Notables include the Welgeld Cost wedding, Bookwalter Wisconsin trip, and numerous visits to and from Indianapolis and surrounding towns.
Mrs. M H Spades hosted a Marguerite tea for guest Miss Kathleen Ingraham of St Augustine Fla. Post tea, Misses Whitcomb Vajen-Coleman Fauvre and Greer of Pittsburg assisted. In Evansville many weddings marked a June 16, including Miss Elizabeth Bromm with Dr Charles Viehle and Miss Louisa Yeager with Mr Frank Clark amid other nuptials.
At the annual meeting in Indianapolis the organization elected officers including President Mrs. J. H. Holliday First Vice President Mrs. J. B. Elam Second Vice President Mrs. H. H. Hanna Vice President Mrs. John Kern Fourth Vice President Mrs. Eddy N. Campbell Recording Secretary Mrs. J. Hoe Secretary Mrs. Hufford and Treasurer Mrs. H. F. Tucker.
The commission for a new Industrial School for Girls met in the governor's office and sifted more than forty land proposals. Twelve tracts were selected for inspection, each at least eighty acres and within ten miles of Indianapolis city limits, with a preferred size around 120 acres. Members include Governor Durbin, E. M. Campbell, E. M. Johnson, A. M. Kuhn, and John T. Stout.
The state fair may feature a Wallace Ben Hur style chariot race. C C Ensley, originator of a famed head end collision at the fair, plans authentic Roman elements with chariots and General Wallace in robes. Downing urges a three day format with two heat wins earning a Roman wreath.
A Indianapolis husband mocked his wife during a club whist game and she cried home to mamma after he said he would give her club style suggestions. He defended the remark as the same treatment they use at the club, prompting the tears and friction at home.
The Maennerchor and Leiderkrang societies along with the Musikverein will leave this morning for St Louis to attend the German Sangerfest. About 6,000 singers and a 20 piece orchestra will perform in the exposition hall. Session runs to June 2 with a special train arranged. John P. Frenzel serves as treasurer. Indianapolis hopes for next year but lacks a suitable venue, arguing for a Coliseum. 44 Maennerchor singers, 24 Musikverein, and 50 Leiderkranst will travel.
Raymond Thrasher a University of Michigan graduate formerly of this city will sail today from Detroit in a twenty foot boat on a two week cruise around Michigan’s coast. He will travel via St Clair river Lake Huron Straits of Mackinac to Lake Michigan then down to Holland where his family has a cottage. He will be joined by three other students none of whom are experienced sailors though Thrasher knows boats.
The Holy Angels lawn fete runs in North Indianapolis to aid a new Catholic church, organized by Father Carrico. The event features a $10,000 church property goal, various attractions, and a voter prize for the most popular girl in the city.
William Crane, 34 South East street, a night car inspector for the Monon Railway, is jailed on a charge of stealing silk banners table linen and napkins from a Woodmen's special parlor car on a Twenty second street siding. Detectives Lancaster and Kurtz arrested him after banners found at his home linked him to the thefts. Crane admitted taking the banners but denied taking the linens.
Harry Morgan colored, and Joseph P Wagner street car motor man living at 15380 Pleasant street, were involved in an assault on Washington street yesterday afternoon. Wagner was struck on the head with a wine bottle, suffering a severe scalp wound. Morgan, at 1308 Central avenue, and several colored companions were also detained as suspects.
Property owners sue to block a Board of Public Works assessment for abutting parcels. Judge Carter heard arguments from attorney William L. Taylor for Marion County Construction Company and Charles W. Smith for the property owners. Taylor argued the resurfacing is an improvement the city can pay for. Smith said it is repairs.
May Manton offers a pattern for dainty morning jackets that suit every tasteful wardrobe. The illustration shows an embroidered flouncing edge with scalloped edging, designed to be fashionable yet require minimal labor.
The County Board of Review met at the courthouse and listed corporations assessed. Entries include Home Heating and Lighting with 52,000 and 44,000 figures, Indianapolis Journal Company 40,000, Indianapolis Sentinel with partial illegible name, Kentucky Mining and in with 9% rate, Marian Harry B. Company 1,400, Marion Construction Company 14,300, Marion County Coal 200, Merchants' Heat and Light Company 0,130, Merchants' Association 300, Miner Drug Company 2,500, Mohawk Cycle Company, and Monarch Governor separate entries.
James Madden of Haughville, noted for many arrests, was jailed yesterday afternoon for grand larceny. Working for Rufus Ewing of 43 Cable Street, he sold a horse in absence of the owner and spent the proceeds. The horse was recovered and returned to Ewing.
A telegram reached the police department requesting notification of the death of George C. yond on June 15 in Pittsburg. Bicycle police were sent to 1536 College avenue to find Miss Bessie Gester but she could not be located and city directory offers no address for her.
Attorney General Miller departs this afternoon for Bloomington to deliver the commencement speech to the graduate class at the State University law school, accompanied by Noble C. Butler, clerk of the Supreme Court.
Mrs. Eva A. Ingersoll administratrix of Robert G. Ingersoll's estate files a $100,000 suit in the United States Circuit Court against Joseph A. Coram and other heirs of Andrew J. Davis claiming services rendered by her deceased husband. The action, a landmark in American probate history, began in Butte, Montana in 1901 and the will was not admitted to probate.
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