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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1901

Page

8

Special session called aloud for Indiana Odd Fellows meeting

A special session of the Indiana Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows is called in this city on Monday September 16 to confer the Grand Lodge and past official degrees on eligible past grands with proper credentials. The Sovereign Grand Lodge meets September 14 to 21 at the Statehouse hall in Indianapolis with expectant attendance from across Indiana.

Indiana Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Indiana Grand Lodge Sovereign Grand Lodge Odd Fellows’ Fraternity House of Representatives Statehouse Indiana Leedy Jurisdic Patriarchs State Fair Grounds Sousa Odd Fellows State Fair

Old man injured in saloon seven-up dispute

Admiral Erisman, a 72 year old man from 146 East Tenth Street, was severely cut in a fight at O'Brien and Talbert's saloon after a seven-up game with strangers from the country. He sustained a gash near the left eye and facial wounds, with police called to the scene.

Erisman East Tenth Street City Dispensary O'Brien & Talbert Wabash Alabama Lister

Smallpox Quarantine Raised as Bates Case Unconfirmed

Bates a probation nurse in the City is reported sick with contagious disease but board officials dispute the illness and many nurses were said to be stricken. Dr Spencer denies the claims. Bates’s condition improves and officials lifted the smallpox quarantine at Felix Whitehead’s residence on River Avenue.

Bates Board of Health Spencer Miss Bates Felix Whitehead Lite River Avenue

Walker Named to Regents Board After Death of General

Governor Durbin announced the appointment of Colonel I N Walker of Monument Reagents to the board of regents to fill the vacancy created by General Fred di s death. Walker, former national commander of the G A R and ex State tax commissioner, would become president of the board and draw a salary per year during the regents' term which ends November 1 when a board of control will replace the regents.

Durbin N. Walker Board of Ent Regents Fred di Walker The of Regents Board of Control

Banker William G Green Arrested on Tax Evasion Charge

William G. Green a private banker from Denver Indiana was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Branham for operating a bank without paying tax. Green says the tax is not owed under the law and claims the Peru based bank began operations last week. The report notes strong opposition to business leaving the city.

William G. Green Denver Ind United States Branham Green Peru Saxe Rae Mera

Indiana novelist Test Dalton lands fall publication

New Indiana author Test Dalton of this city has a novel accepted for fall release by G W Dillingham Company of New York. Dalton also secured a play collaboration with Walker Whiteside titled Prince Charming set in Louis XV era.

G. W. Dillingham Company, Publishers New York Test Dalton Dalton Chicago Indianapolis N. F. Dalton Broadway Dillingham Company Louis XV France Mr. Datton Harvard London Paris Mr. Dalton Indiana Charlton Andrews Connersville California Mr. Andrews

Talk With the Mayor on French Lick Hotel Plans

The Grand Hotel meeting with Mayor Taggart Crawford Fairbanks and Joseph W. Fanning reveals a new hotel at French Lick. The project will have about 300 guest rooms, with construction starting July and occupancy expected by February. The mayor denies intent to seek re election, hinting at political caution and a McKinley comparison. The hotel’s estimated cost is about 500000.

Mayor Taggart Crawford Fairbanks Joseph W. Fanning Grand Hotel French Lick Taggart McKinley Targart

Deaths of John R. Spencer and Miss Jeannette Newland

John R. Spencer of Lafayette Indiana NY Life agent died after being found unconscious at Oneida Hotel. Medical opinion cites brain congestion possibly induced by poison. His body shipped to Lafayette. Miss Jeannette A Newland of Lafayette died at Windsor apartments after a two week illness at age twenty two. She served on the faculty of the Institution for the Blind and was engaged to be married. Survived by sister Mrs. Harry E. Collester and three brothers. Funeral at Windsor Room conducted by Rev J Cumming Smith. Interment in Alton Illinois burial lot.

John R. Spencer Lafayette Ind New York Life Insurance Company Oneida Hotel Jeannette A. Newland Robert A. Newland Windsor Institution For the Education of the Blind Shortridge Harry E. Collester New York

Accidental death of German grocer and saloon keeper

Herman F. Brandes a German grocer saloon keeper and butcher at Prospect and Madeira streets died instantly yesterday morning from a gunshot wound to the right eye after his wife urged him to remove shells from a nearby gun. She heard the shot and found him dead as he was about to descend stairs. Authorities note the gun fired accidentally while he reached for it.

Herman F. Brandes Prospect Madeira

Republicans Force Ballot Inspectors in Indianapolis Ward Election

A City Council clash over inspectors for the July 18 Fifteenth ward election ended with Republicans winning 11 to 0 for thirteen inspector nominees by ballot. Democrats protested gag rules as Bernauer refused to vote, then relented. the move marks a new ballot method urged by Republicans, who aim to control inspectors for this and next fall elections. Interurban contracts and Negley redistricting were postponed or vetoed prospects, with several ordinances discussed including park funds and bicycle rules.

John M. Higgins Charles Warrington William Hillman Louis C. Held, Jr A. Wuregler Tomas Boyvhin Amer Funk Adam H. Snideman George H. Dreschel Joseph Seyfried Justice Webster Henry Hudson William Morgan William Svendsen Crall Billingsley McGrew Moriarity Megrew Bernauer Negley Taggart Council Iain Board of Works Campa Republians Higgins Board of Health Park Board Riverside Park Washington Street

Praisers Appointed and City Contract Notes

Appraisers John Carson W T Steele and J A Baker assess asphalt and brick roadways on multiple streets and report asphalt paving on Thirteenth Street with value 52000. Various contracts deferred referred to council and approved for cement walks brick roads and main sewer projects plus electric lighting specifications and petitions filed. Actions rescinded include gravel work east of Hamilton.

John Carson W. T. Steele J. A. Baker Illinois Street Ohio Street Jackson Place John J. Appel W. H. Schmitts Robert Waters First Alley Meridian Ilinois Street John R. Welch A. L. Woerner James L. Barnitt Cottage Avenue Spruce Draper Street Carson, Steele and Baker Thirteenth Street College Avenue Bellefontaine Street Oriental Street Ohio Vermont Street Minnesota Street Orleans Pierson Street Ottawa Street Massachusetts Avenue Coyner Avenue Georgia Street New Jersey Street East Street Steele Street Brookside Avenue Coyner Street Newland Avenue Rural Street Windsor Street Windsor Sterling Street Council Scioto Street St. Clair Pratt Spruce Street Orange Pleasant Run A. B. Meyer & Co North Street Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Railroad Company Indianapolis & Greenwood Rapid Transit Company Union Traction Company C. M. Kirkpatrick Fifteenth Street Delaware Illinois C. M., Kirkpatrick Hamilton Avenue Tenth Street Parker Avenue Bloyd Avenue Belt Railroad Eleventh Brooks Hamilton Tenth Twelfth Street

Holy Cross Girls Academy Commencement At St Joseph Hall

Holy Cross Girls Academy held commencement last night at St Joseph Hall East North Street. Sisters of Providence staged a pleasing program with white robed students, piano pieces and violin performances. Maud McAllister earned a diploma and gold medal. others received gold medals for scholarships. An exhibit of the school’s painting, needle work and penmanship will continue through the week on Oriental Street near 10.

Holy Cross Girls’ Academy St. Joseph's Hall East North Street Sisters of Providence Margaret Eich Margaret Ich E. Ostheimer M. Cantwell B. Kirkhoff N. Stotter J. Harrigan Helen Kebler M. Rentsch M. McEvoy J. Kirkhoff N. Gorman E. Freyer L. Harness A. Sellmeyer M. Sennefeld Mary Rentsch Rive King Blooming Meadows Maud McAllister Bishop O'Donoghue Josephine Kirkhoff Mary Fitzgerald Frank Weilhage Oriental Street

Maennerchor Holds Annual Election in Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Maennerchor conducted its annual election last night with officers to begin July 1. Named are President Louis Murr, Vice President F J Mack, Corresponding Secretary R M Mueller, Financial Secretary F L Reissner, Treasurer J W Rhodehamel, Librarian Julius Burk.

Indianapolis Maennerchor Louis Murr F. J. Mack R. M. Mueller F. L. Reissner J. W. Rhodehamel Julius Burk

Hart Trustees Navigate Community Roles in City Committees

Hart community notes list trustees J. P. Frenzel, George Allg, Albert Lieber. house committee members George Richard, Carl Mayer, William Kiemeyer, Fred Noelke, William Off, Henry Roebke. amusement committee P. H. Krauss, Charles Adam, F. Happersberger. music committee E. Steinhilber, Victor Jose, Jacob Mayer. standard bearer Charles Off.

Indianapolis Raises Over Ten Thousand for Harrison Monument

At a University Club meeting the Harrison monument commission announced more than $10,000 in subscriptions of 100 or more from Indianapolis residents. Subscribers of 10 or more join the board of regents, reflecting strong local support for the project.

Harrison Monument Commission University Club Indianapolis Board of Regents

Excursion to Lafayette Train Leaves Indianapolis Union Station

Subscribers may move summer mail to any U S or Canada address at no extra charge. Special train on Sunday June 23 via Big Four Route offers $1.00 or less round trip. Depart 7 45 a m from Indianapolis Union Station returning from Lafayette at 7 30 p m.

Daily Sunday Journal United States Canada Indianapolis Union Station Lafayette Aurora Big Four Reservoir Park Michigan Petoskey Indianapolis

Excursion fares and travel specials from Indianapolis to Illinois and Colorado

Travel notices describe round trip fares from Terre Haute to Cincinnati and Denver routes with multiple trains, special fast services, and a reservoir park excursion. Promotions claim best service and connections via Great Rock Island Route with daily limited service to Chicago, Colorado, and Utah. Local ads list jewelry, silverware, and art glass dealers in Indianapolis.

Great Rock Island Chicago Colorado Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Utah G. D. Bacon Claypool Building Indianapolis Ind

Clock sale offers discounts ahead of July first

We announce a clearance of self winding and spring and weight clocks before July 1. Discounts range from 15 to 25 percent while stock lasts. Four self winding clocks valued at 30 dollars are offered at 25 dollars for this month.

Marcy's

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