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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1901

Page

3

Opera Libretto Help From Victorien Sardou In Buffalo

Amusements note Saint-Saens uses Victorien Sardou as a writer for his new opera Les Berbarbes while Egypta is readied for the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo Lyceum. Second in Command by Capt. Robert Marshall is set for next season. Wagner performances in Beyrouth are listed with dates. Sybil Sanderson is returning to public notice. the Actors Society of America faces dissolution over presidential partiality amid tensions with younger members.

Saint-Saens Victorien Sur Buffalo Lyceum Dur Robert Marshall Joan Sybil Sanderson Antonio Terry Ginimo Miss Sanderson America Ano the Actors’ Society of America New York F. F. Mackay Macka

Neighbors in West Maryland Street Fight Over Chickens

A suit for 10 damages was heard in Justice Sheppard's court over ongoing quarrels between adjoining families on West Maryland Street near Blut Road. Plaintiff Jacob Kiefer seeks $19 for damages attributed to a brood of chickens destroying an eye truck and other garden crops including beets carrots and radishes. The record notes ill will between the households and pending claims.

Sheppard West Maryland Street Blut Road Jacob Kiefer John Zoilers Kier

Social World of July Days and Weddings in Indiana

A sweep of society notes from Indianapolis and nearby towns recounts visiting friends, summer travel to Chicago Vermont and Europe, plus multiple college and family celebrations. Special items highlight Mrs. Quayle's farewell reception, Yellowstone Park trip plans, and several spring weddings including Hopkins Pfau in Jeffersonville, Robie Lacey in Richmond, and Beresford Miller in Providence Rhode Island.

Cecilia Donlon D. W. Edwards New York Abbie Davidson Tipton J. H. Pierson Cincinnati Misa Winnie H. Whites Delano Southport Anna Alice Butler Sage College J. J. Bingham Iits Springfield Til Elizabeth Rippey Enterprise Dancing Club Broad Ripple Harriet Wallace Chicago University Jane Hunter Terre Haute Whitcomb Pennsylvania Street Davis May Barth Beatrice Burns Nashville Tenn Miss Buckley Thomas Burns I. V. Webb Anna A. Benesse St. Joseph Mich The Home-finding Society George Barbour Bristol Conn Barbour H. K. Millhouse H. B. Burnett W. P. Myer Jeannette Zeppenfeld Franklin Ind Bloomington Europe Ryker Fletcher Sloan Indianapolis B. B. Peck Farmington, Conn Elizabeth Iss Anna Jillson Williamstown Mass Williams College Norman Peck Peck Portland Louise K. Tutewiler Nellie Walker Lockport Emma Buchtel Denver Irene Berryhill Harriet Tutewiler Harriet D. Tutewiler Louise Tutewiler Scott James Noel Charles Dyer Elias Jacoby Chapman Williams Taylor Elliott Carey Anna Benin Hettie Adams Francesim Kate Smith Mary Fletcher Meridian-street M. EF. Church Uayle Quayle Hopkins—Pfau Indianapolis Journal Jeffersonville Charles D. Hopkins Lillle Pfau J. K. Hawk George Pfau J. T. Hopkins Guy Robie William J. Robie Florence Lacey R. M. Lacey Beresford—Miller Providence R. L William Beresford Lord Decies England Florence Miller Gardiner L. Miller St. Stephen's Episcopal Church George McClellan Fiske

Republicans Plan Pine Hills Camp Near Shades of Death

A party of Republican politicians will camp at Pine hills near the Shades of Death in Montgomery county late this week. Attending are Albert B. Anderson Crawfordsville attorney J A Greene Crawfordsville Journal editor Fred Sims Frankfort state committee member John K Bonnell Crawfordsville postmaster C B Landis and Frederick Landis J A Mathews Senator Fairbanks private secretary and James F Statesan of Peru.

Pine Hills Montgomery County Albert B. Anderson Crawfordsville J. A. Greene Fred Sims Frankfort John K. Bonnell C. B. Landis Frederick Landis J. A. Mathews Fairbanks James F. Statestan Peru

Notable Juvenile Runs Afoul Of Saloon Keeper Collision

Seventeen year old Earl Gosney of 22 Walters street and employee of Bradstreet Mercantile Agency was run down by saloon keeper Philip Unger yesterday near Spruce of Pennsylvania and South streets around noon. Gosney was not seriously hurt but received compensation from Unger including money for torn trousers and car fare.

Earl Gosney Walters Street Bradstreet Mercantile Agency Philip Unger Spruce Pennsylvania South Streets Gosney Unger

War Tax Rebates Boost Cigar and Tobacco Stocks

Local tobacco and cigar dealers build stocks ahead of a July 1 tax cut. Rebates of 24 cents per pound on tobacco and per thousand on cigars apply to amounts over $10. At Kiefer Drug Co, 2,000,000 cigars and assorted tobacco stock may yield $1,000 to $2,000 in rebates. Dealers must invoice stocks July 1 with two witnesses, then send invoices to Washington for audit and payment.

Thomas B. Alford Kiefer Drug Company Internal Revenue Department Washington Alford Congress Kiefer Comy New York

Butler Praises Jeffersonville Reformatory Cellhouse

Professor A W Butler, secretary of the State Board of Charities, praised the new Jeffersonville Reformatory cellhouse as relief from overcrowding and sickness. He noted the five story structure with 60 cells, cheap construction at about 250000, modern ventilation, plumbing in a central corridor, and easy access to older cellhouses A and B, expecting improved inmate health soon.

A. W. Butler State Board of Charities Jeffersonville Reformatory Reformatory Butler Baltimore

Transfer of prisoners to new quarters during renovations

Prisoners will be moved to new quarters with excess beyond 60 accommodated by extra cots while old cellhouses are renovated and brought to a more sanitary condition, acknowledging their antiquated construction.

Stockholders Meeting Attended by Ubero Plantation Directors

W L Overstreet of New York attends the Ubero Plantation Company annual meeting. He serves as secretary and treasurer of Isthmus Rubber and Coffee Company and as a member of its executive board along with Ubero subsidiaries in Boston and Indianapolis. William D. Owen, ex-Secretary of State, arrives from Boston. The group touts Isthmmus land value for investment with last year’s 15 percent dividend, expected 20 percent this year. Land holdings total 1 100 acres in New York, 3 00 in Boston, and 5 0 in Indianapolis, all on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The Ubero Plantation Company in this city is the parent. all three firms are controlled by a single executive board but maintain separate boards of directors.

W. LL Overstreet Terre Haute New York City Ubero Plantation Company Overstreet Isthmus Rubber and Coffee Company New York Boston Ubero Plantation Colny Indianapolis Ubero Plantaton Company William D. Owen Ubera Messrs. Overstreet Owen Tehuantepec

Appel Elected President As Governing Committee Sets Yearly Panels

General Foster chaired the meeting deigning John J. Appel as the new president of the Board of Trade. The assembly elected a governing committee of four and named 22 standing committees including Finance, Arrangements, Membership, Law, and Promotions of Manufactures with members from Hawkins to Wallick and Stevenson among many firms and individuals.

Board of Trade Gen R. S. Foster John J. Appel Appel Jacob W. Smith Edward Hawkins A. A. Young Smiley N. Chambers A. J. O'Reilly J. F. Wallick W. E. Stevenson Messrs. Hawkins Young Wallick Stevenson John Heiner William Greiner Christopher Wishmire Edward Dunn M. Parry Parry Southern Railroad William Scott James J. Dissette Frank D. Stalnaker Edgar H. Evans George G. Tanner Edward W. Bassett Sam B. Sweet B. B. Minor Charles C. Perry John S. Lazarus Irvings. Gordon Wm. H. Cooper James R. Ryan Louis J. Blaker William H. Cooper Robert F. Scott Fred P. Rush Robert S. Foster Milton A. Woollen 8. C. Perry D. M. Parry Irving Gordon J. J. Cissette Ford Woods Roscoe O. Hawkins 8. C. Farry Albert Baker Andrew Hagen H. E. Kinney John M. Shaw John B. Cockrum Moses G. McLain Thomas Sullivan Henry Rauh P. B. Raymond Frank E. Jones James W. Lilly W. B. Holton H. Bates, Jr Arthur Gillet F. M. Murphy Henry D. Yoder George T. Evans James L. Keach George R. Popp Sterling R Holt George W. Stout Charlies Syerup Fidward Hawkins Chapin C. Foster Edward H. Eldridge Henry Coburn S. D. Fraser Augustus B. Meyer F. M. Fauvre W. G. Wasson Edward D. Evans Samuel D. Pray Railroad and Transportation Committee Martin W. Mansfield Harry T Cannon Joseph R. Cavanagh Harry Evest Byron Dill P. M. Hildebrand C. Root Committee On Appeals John T. Layman Joseph A. <Ebler William D. Cooper Frank W. Morrison Joseph Hass Omas Hayes William E. Kurtz Charles R. Myers Henry L. Beveridge Charlies A. Hookwalter James F. Pierce Henry T. Conde Merrill Moores Charles 8. Lewis John Wocher George H. Rehm Joseph F. Gent Frank W. Lewis Fred A. Gregory Albert BE. Metzer Newton Todd Charles Fayles Charles C. Coffin Benjamin A. Richardson Thomas C. Day W. A. Rhodes E. Rauh T. Smith Graves George C. Beck Enoch Warman R. R. Shiel Shipping Committee Albert_ A. Barnes L. G. Deachler Robert Kipp Richard Thomas John W. Jones Albert Lieber Albert G. Snider Henry W._ Piel William J. Griffin Arthur Jordan H. ¢. Adams John H. O'Boyle George R. Sullivan W. A. Mooney Henry C. Atkins Belief Committee Volney T. Malott H. H. Hanna Harry New John F. Wallick John Lazarus Medford B. Wilson John H. Holliday Harry B. Smith

County Board of Review Organizes with County Officers

The County Board of Review met to organize with Auditor Harry B. Smith, County Treasurer Armin C. Koehne, and Marlon Eaton, county assessor, serving as county officers. Other members are William Pollard of Pike township and Emil C. Rassmann, appointed by a judge. The text notes daily assessments of corporations and a planned completion.

County Board of Review Harry B. Smith Armin C. Koehne Marlon Eaton William Pollard Pike Township Emil C. Rassmann Il Son Sire Astesaoenis Obponsons Wi

Treasurers Court Fight Over Access To City Taxes Books

Melvin R. Buchanan filed a petition for a writ of mandamus to force County Treasurer Koehne to allow access to books recording street sewer and municipal improvement payments. Richcreek of Mission Bond Co seeks admission as many suits to foreclose delinquencies have been pursued. Koehne defends his Saturday 1 pm closing and half holiday for clerks pending a ruling.

Melvin R. Buchanan Koehne M. Richcreek Richcreek Mation Bond Company Herod & Herod Buchanan

Receiver sought for wallpaper firm of Bogard and Farr

Joseph C. Bogard filed for a receiver to manage the wallpaper business at 9 Massachusetts avenue and to dissolve the partnership with Jacob N. Farr. The petition alleges partnership formed April 1, 191, stock at start valued at $1,000, Farr left June 3, returned June 8, Farr assumed control June 13, refused Bogard access to books, disposed of stock, diverted funds, and left the firm $600 in debt. Bogard seeks protection to halt further asset disposition.

Joseph C. Bogard Jacob N. Farr Massachusetts Avenue Farr Terre Haute Pogard Ates

Judgment Frames Bond Case Over City Street Work

Judge Carter entered judgment in Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Md. v city of Indianapolis and others for injunction. Mann defaulted on a street contract financed by Schmidt, with $3,401.21 owed. city to pay Schmidt and related costs. Separate suit involves Alice H Woodgate alleging Artemisia Beaupre influenced her husband, seeking $5,000 in damages after prior litigation and compromise.

Carter Superior Court Fidelity and Deposit Company of Marylan Indianapolis James E. Mann William H. Schmidt Mann Schmidt Sait Henry C. Adams Essa Samuel Hollensbe Beaupre Alice H. Woodgate Artemisia Beaupre Macy Beaupre Greenfield John L. McMasters William J. Eaglan United States Benevolent Society Mary Schifferley Marlon Caldwell Vinson Carter Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland City of Indianapolis Adams and Hollenslee Jeremiah Costello John Monehan Fred W. Nolting Alonzo B. Hendrickson

Laundering Allegations In Suit Against Charles H. Black

Harriet Enos sues Charles H. Black for money claimed tied to a forged note. Enos alleges Black misrepresented that Melvin B. Hunter wished to borrow two hundred dollars and would sign as security. When the note fell due Enos could not locate Hunter, who does not exist, and Black allegedly forged Hunter’s name to obtain Enos’s funds, costing her ten dollars in pursuit.

Harriet Enos Charles H. Black Black Melvin B. Hunter Hanter

Savings association sues Hicks and Belknap over lien

The Celtic Savings and Loan Association No 3 and B Cahill sue William H Hicks and James Belknap as Hicks bondsmen for 325 dollars. Hicks built a Cahill house but allegedly failed to pay for materials. A mechanic’s lien for 205 dollars was filed. foreclosure would have occurred if Cahill had not borrowed to satisfy the judgment. Cahill’s security is the loan association.

Celtic Savings and Loan Association No. 3 B. Cahill William H. Hicks James Belknap Hick Hicks Cahill Loan Association

Guardians Appointed for Several Wardens and Insane Patient

Mary B Whitecotton appointed guardian of John Whitecotton with a 150 bond. Vinson Carter named guardian of Walter Carter with a 240 bond. Union Trust Company chosen guardian of Sadie Buskirk and Harry Mmon. Jacob F Shelbourne appointed guardian of Martha Klingersmith. First contract for Julietta Hospital care of incurably insane approved by Judge Walker. Lyons case provides guardian pay 2.50 weekly until estate exhausts at 80.

Mary B. Whitecotton John Whitecotton Vinson Carter Walter Carter The Union Trust Company Sadie Buskirk Harry M Mmon Jacob F. Shelborne Martha Klingersmith Julietta Hospital Walker Eres Lyons Ie Hospital

Lawsuit Filed For Damages Against Kingan Co

Thomas Broderick yesterday filed suit against Kingan and Company for 1500 dollars, claiming a meat elevator collapsed while he tried to unload meat at the plant, causing bruises and internal injuries after falling with the load to the basement. Hart While Riding in Spring Wagon. Wolf Hoffman yesterday sued the streetcar company for damages of 15 dollars for injuries alleged to have occurred.

Thomas Broderick Kingan & Co Mmited Wolf Hoffman

Court records and new suits filed in Indiana courts

A roundup of recent court actions includes verdicts with judgments for defendants and foreclosures in the Superior and Circuit Courts. Notable entries cite Foreclosure decrees, injunctions, and damages claims, with multiple cases carried to trial and new suits filed across rooms 1 2 and 3 in Indianapolis courts.

Higher Courts Record and Appellate Actions Noted in 1967

The record lists multiple court items across Appellate and Circuit levels including cases such as John S. Brown vs James B.iew, Sheridan Brick Works vs Marion Trust administrator, Dina Sauer vs Eberhardt P Schenck, Frank L. Montelth vs Kokomo Wood Enameling, and Moses Gonser et al versus State ex rel. David Haskins. It notes motions, transfers, briefs, and assignments of errors across several counties including Howard, Vanderburgh, Marion, Jasper, Decatur, Huntington, Monroe, and Adams with references to bonds, notices, and term actions.

John S. Brown James B Moses Gonser David Haskins Trustee Steuben Co C. Record Gonser Allen L. & L. Railway Company John Brown Jasper C. C. Appellant Patrick E. Cox James C. Peltier Atenec Appellen James Halstead Viola Gray Marion C. Appellee City of Greensburg Et al Charles Zoller, Jr Decatur C. C. Appellees Enos T. Taylor Sarah C. Geiger Huntington C. C Bond Isabella K. Seward James G. Steeley Monroe C. C Beon

Busy Police Court Day with Gambling Suspects

Yesterday in police court Fred Heler who runs a saloon and gambling house on South New Jersey street faced continuance requests for his case. Ten men found in his gambling rooms early Sunday were also part of the docket. William Ford and two other colored men were fined and costs for shooting craps in Dr Walker's stable at 28 North Pennsylvania street Saturday night. The cases of William Sawders and seven men caught shooting craps at 128 North Delaware street Saturday night were continued to tomorrow.

Fred Heler New Jersey Street William Ford Delaware Street

Indeterminate sentence and parole law praised in Indiana

Secretary Butler receives congratulatory letters after the Journal publication detailing the successful operation of the Indeterminate sentence and parole law in Indiana. Elmira Reformatory official H E R Brockwell lauds the program, emphasizing its admirable economic benefits and parole outcomes.

Indiana Butler Board of State Charities Reformatory of Elmira Sai

Indiana Board of Charities Praised for Excellent Showing

The report notes a favorable reception of the Board of Charities of Indiana for their excellent showing at the event. It highlights commendation from attendees and official observers for their presentation and efforts.

Board of Charities of Indiana

Vigo and Tippecanoe Counties Settlements Progress

Deputy Auditor Martin reports Vigo and Tippecanoe counties have settled, with Vigo expected to arrive soon and Tippecanoe delayed by a sick relative. Yesterday’s settlements include Fayette County with receipts of $17, and reimbursements totaling $12,044.27.

Auditor of State Martin Vigo Tippecanoe Tippecanoe County Indianapolis Fayette County Simonson Scoot Joot Pak Ct Donald

Mrs Elisa French Celebrates 89th Birthday in City

Mrs Elisa French of 210 Trowbridge street marked her eighty ninth birthday yesterday. Surrounded by E R French and family L B French Alonzo Frenchy and wife R E Woods and family J R cent and daughter. Born in Cincinnati she moved to the city in 1877. Her husband Lewis died in 1896 in his ninety fourth year.

Eliza French Trowbridge Street E. R. French L. B. French Alonzo Frenchy R. E. Woods J. R. Cent Cincinnati City Lewis

Memorial Window Petition Filed For Ward’s Gift

The Indiana Trust Company guardian Pleasant H Griffith filed a probate petition seeking permission to donate 850 of the ward’s property to place a memorial window in Mayflower Co Church for his sister Anna J Whitehead.

Indiana Trust Company Pleasant H. Griffith Probate Mayflower Co Anna J. Whitehead

Visitor from Bombay Joins Atlas Engine Works Guest

N. Macbeth of Atlas Engine Works Bombay is guest at the Columbia Club hosted by HL H. Hanna. He will spend ten days in the city or with the Atlas Company.

N. Macbeth Atlas Engine Works Bombay India Columbia Club HL H. Hanna Atlas Company

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