Mind Always On The Dog Case Reaches High Court
Richard H. Timmonds sues A Walter Twomey and Lettle Twomey for 1007 damages over a vicious dog bite in Clark Circuit Court. Twomeys allege the dog belonged to their son and was not known to be vicious. Appellate Court appeals follow. Other criminal and civil matters noted include assignments, dismissals, and new suits in Floyd county and various superior court rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Timmonds
Clark Circuit
Walter Twomey
Lettle Twomey
Twomeys
Timmmonds
Timmonds
Twomey
Floyd County
State of Indiana vs Shutts estate in fee case appeal
The State of Indiana on the relation of Dearborn county appeals overpaid fees to late Dearborn clerk David Lostutter. The Supreme Court review contests extra allowances for mileage, marriage license indexing, guardianship, and other charges. Relators recovered a lower court judgment while the administrator and bondsmen face $2,674.70. the case hinges on legality of these allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lostutter
Dearborn County
State of
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Frank B. Shutts
Alexander B. Pattison
George W. Squibb
Joseph C. Small
Appea
Administrator Shutts
Clal
Lostutier
Dearborn
M Ale Ieee Sons
Lostutter
Arrow Wheel receivership ends with Union Trust report
The Union Trust Company as receiver filed a final report with Judge Leathers and was discharged. It states all accounts turned over for collection were worthless with no money collected. John Holtaman filed his final report and urged payment of $00 to Christian Jer who bought bicycle parts under a misunderstanding. The balance $2,250 would go to Hadley’s estate as compensation. The company was placed in receivership on Oct 25, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Trust Company
Arrow Wheel Company
Judge Leathers
Superior Court
Joel Wright Hadley
Wheel Company
John Holtaman
Christian Jer
Hadley
Oeseee
Transit firms clash as Martinsville route shift proposed
The Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit Company schedules a new Martinsville route crossing the Indianapolis & Vincennes tracks at Mooresville and along the principal street there. A court battle with the steam railroad over right of way was heard by Judge Alien as the electric line seeks broader authority to condemn unused property while the steam line asserts exclusive fifty foot rights on both sides of its tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit Company
Martinsville
Indianapolis & Vincennes
Mooresville
Electric
Alien
Circuit Court
F. & W. Company
Electric Company
Judge Carter Deliberates On Access To County Treasurer Records
Judge Carter of the Superior Court yesterday finished hearing arguments on the Gemarrer to the application for an alternative writ of mandate filed by Melvin R Buchanan to compel County Treasurer cacnne to give him access to the books in office. His attorney argued any one had a right to the records during office hours while the defense said the treasurer may regulate the office by rule. The judge has the case in advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Superior Court
Gemarrer
Melvin R. Buchanan
Cacnne
oMce
Hafner Divorce Suit Alleges Spouse Gambler and Absence
Amanda Hafner sues John Hafner for divorce alleging he is a gambler who failed to provide, stayed out nights from 2 to 4 a.m., and forced her to handle all housework after moving to his parents’ home following their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Marie Hafner
John E. Hafner
Inventory of Maria Miller Estate Filed in Probate
The inventory lists Maria Miller's personalty at 4087.98 under furniture and jewels. A diamond earrings ring and other jewels are appraised with the ring at 25 and other pieces in proportion. The total estate value is about 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Miller
Indiana Trust Company Appoints Potter and Son Hat Makers
Judge Leathers yesterday appointed The Indiana Trust Company receiver for Thomas E. Potter & Son, manufacturers of ladies hats and millinery, following action by the senior partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Trust Company
Thomas E. Potter & Son
Leathers
Superior Court Notices and Divorces Summary
In Room I Judge Mary E Judson grants a decree for plaintiff and a judgment for costs in the Willis Judson divorce. Richard Spaulding and Emma Spaulding proceed with a divorce action. Circuit Court presides with Judge Henry Clay Allen and Michael Schneider et al. versus Charles M. (incomplete case) as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Shannahan
Daniel Lestie
Superior Court
Amanda Marie Hafner
John E. Hafner
Mary Lowe
John Lowe
John L. McMaster
Mary EB. Judson
Willis Judson
Richard Spaulding
Emma Spaulding
Henry Clay Allen
Michael Schneider
Charles M
Legal case briefs and records across Indiana courts
An itemized list of court cases and filings from various Indiana county and state courts. Entrants include Amos Jones versus William C de Madison C C, Morgan C C, Ambrose Russell versus P C C & St L Ry Co, J D H Davis Coal Co versus Samuel Pollan Clay, and multiple other appellants and appellees. Records include briefs for certiorari, petitions for rehearing, assignments of errors, and notices across numerous counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Jones
William C. de Madison
C. C
Nancy A. Stout
James K. Stout
Morgan C. C. Appellees
Ambrose Russell
St. L. Ry
Marion S. C. Appellee
Appellee
J. D. H. Davis Coal Co
Samuel Pollan Clay
Kokomo W. E. Co
Edgar B. Stone
Della Stone
Delia Riggs
Sullivan C. C. Appellee
Invention of Oxypolar Patent Venture in Indianapolis
Joseph A. Minturn files patents for a small electro medical device named Oxypolar to be manufactured by the American Oxypolar Company in Indianapolis. The device, inspired by Dr Horace R. Allen Jr, claims to initiate an earth-electricity flow through the wearer to restore natural health, contrasting with standard static machines that require prior polarization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Minturn
United States
Indianapolis
American Oxypolar Company
Stevenson Building
Horace R. Allen, Jr
No option given on Indianapolis and Greenfield traction line
Elmer Binford, attorney and director, declared last night that the company has no intention to sell its property. He said owners would consider a sale only if a buyer met their price, and they do not expect anyone to meet it. He noted several parties asked for options but were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Binford
Four Indiana cities see four firms filing incorporations
Four large companies filed articles of incorporation yesterday in the secretary of state's office. Hoosier Mining and Milling Company, based in Columbus, plans prospecting for lead zinc oil and other minerals across Kentucky Indiana and Missouri with a $100000 capital under directors Herbert F. Russell Dora Ogden Robert F. Everroad James G. Perry William W. Lambert Alfred Rice Nick C. Bennett and B F Bond. Marion Cooperative Machine and Boiler Works with a $20000 capital will manufacture machinery tools and boilers led by James R. Keenan Frank A. Mitchell William L. Benson Frank M. Gilchrist and Samuel T. Benson. Wabash Brewing Company capitalized at $50000 shows Alber brothers Philip Jacob and William J. Alber of Wabash as directors. Peru Home Telephone Company with $0 capital lists C J B Kumler Joseph M. Bergeman Jerome Herff FE H Griswold John E. Yarling Joseph Andres and Louis B. Fulwider as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Hoosier Mining and Milling Company
Columbus
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri
Herbert F. Russell
Dora Ogden
Robert F. Everroad
James G. Perry
William W. Lambert
Alfred Rice
Nick C. Bennett
B. F. Bond
Marion Co-Operative Machine and Boiler Works
James R. Keenan
Frank A. Mitchell
William L. Benson
Frank M. Gilchrist
Samuel T. Benson
Wabash Brewing Company
Philip, Jacob
William J. Alber
Wabash
Ind
Peru Home Telephone Company
C. J. 8. Kumler
Joseph M. Bergeman
Jerome Herff
FE. H. Griswold
John E. Yarling
Joseph Andres
Louis B. Fulwider
Ayres Company Plans Saturday Half Holiday
H E Ryan of L S Ayres Co announces staff will be dismissed every Saturday at 12:30 PM from July 6 to September 7. He says patrons have been notified and urged to shop Saturday mornings to support the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Ryan
L. 8. Ayres & Co
Mr. Ryan
Boy Denies Bicycle Theft in Police Court
Frank Perham, twelve, testified he did not steal Clarence Butterfield’s bicycle, but confessed to stealing eight bicycles from the New York store alley. He returned part of the value and faced police court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perham
Clarence Butterfield
New York
Board alters light contract specs for outside bidders
President Sahm explains the amendment to the electric light specifications after a Friday conference with Mayor Taggart and cabinet. The change clarifies how franchise duration is set when bidders lack an existing city franchise, allowing longer terms up to twenty five years and aligning bid durations with contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Indianapolis Light and Power Company
Home Heating and Light Company
Board of Works
Sahm
Pay of City Linemen Prompts Wage Review in Fremont
Fremont Swift of the Electrical Workers Union told City Controller Johnson that three city fire department linemen are not paid the union rate of 15 per month. The current city ordinance fixes wages at 2.25 a day or 821.25 a year, while the union requires 75 per month for year round employment. Swift asked the controller to take the issue to the Board of Safety with a view to ordinance changes. Johnson spoke to the Board, and it is likely the Board will submit a recommendation to the Council for the raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Swift
Electrical Workers’ Union
Johnson
Swift
Cit
Board of Safety
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Otis F Dickey Farmer Grant County
Otis F Dickey of Grant county files for bankruptcy in the U S Court listing 1456 dollars 02 in liabilities and no assets. Creditors Caldwell Jones Rushville merchants seek bankruptcy for the firm amid claims of real estate transfers by mortgage to prefer others. William Taylor Son Co Cleveland Havens Geddes Co Indianapolis Efroymson Wolf Indianapolis and Charles A Stevens Bro Chicago are petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis F. Dickey
Grant County
United States
Caldwell & Jones
Rushville
William Taylor, Son & Co
Cleveland
Havens, Geddes & Co
Indianapolis
Efroymson & Wolf
Charles A. Stevens & Bro
City Doctor to Sail for Europe for Eight to Ten Weeks
Dr. George W. Combs of this city will sail for Europe on Tuesday for a stay of eight or ten weeks. He will depart for New York today and sail from there, expecting to meet friends on the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Combs
Europe
New York
Workhouse Prisoner Weds Mary Johnson
William Freeman and Mary Johnson, colored, were married yesterday at the workhouse by Rev. Mr. Wheeler of the Rescue Mission. Johnson was a prisoner with about a week to serve and Freeman was released after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Freeman
Mary Johnson
Mr. Wheeler
Johnson
Town News Roundup From City Events And People
Tronwood Camp wins Armstrong Park picnic site for July. J P Chew of Xenia Gazette visits his brother in law on East Fifteenth. Fidelity Lodge to host lawn fete with Peck's Brigade Band on Fletcher avenue school lawn. Mrs Hattie A Ryder to Oldenburg for academy jubilee. Delaney Post to host reception for Charlies W Brun at Bethel M E Church. Macmillan to publish History of Philosophy by Arthur Kenyon Rogers. George H Thomas W R C to host social and dance at 1530 Barth Ave. Mrs J T Foley of Excelsior Springs has died. burial in city. Indianapolis Mandolin Orchestra to give second concert at Tomlinson Hall with Lillie J Adams and Frank N Taylor as soloists. Roberts Park Sunday School picnic at Fairview Park. sixty to one hundred attendees and six oclock dinner. June recitals at Plymouth Church by Indianapolis Conservatory of Music directed by Edgar M Cawley. Edwin Ruthven, colored, sentenced to death at Ohio State Prison. plea denied. Tony Ashton’s dog show at Broad Ripple Park runs all month with daily performances. Joseph King, 17, of 1435 Columbia Ave, injured by boiling vat at Lilly & Robbins veneer works. treated at City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tronwood Camp
Armstrong Park
J. P. Chew
Xenia, O
H. L. Brown
East Fifteenth Street
Fidelity Lodge
D. of R
Fletcher Avenue
Peck’s Brigade
Hattie A. Ryder
George H. Thomas W. R. C
Louise Twiname
Barth Avenue
South Side
J. T. Foley
Excelsior Springs
Foley
S. Hurrie
North Noble Street
Indianapolis Mandolin Orchestra
J. B. Cameron
Tomlinson Hall
Lillie J. Adam
Frank N. Taylor
Roberts Park
Fairview Park
Tgs
Indianapolis Conservatory of Music
Edgar M. Cawley
Plymouth Church
Edwin Ruthven
Ohio State Prison
Nash
Ruthven
Shipp
Cleveland
Fayette Street
Gerber
Tony Ashton
Broad Ripple Park
Joseph King
Lilly & Robbins
East Thirteenth Street
City Hospital
Columbia Avenue
Baxter and Smith Arrested After Street Fight
Walter Baxter and Frank Smith were taken into custody by Bicycle Policemen Griffin and Manning after a street brawl at Noble and Washington streets. William Baxter, age 20 at 20 South East, participated but escaped. all were charged with assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Baxter
Frank Smith
Griffin and
Manning
Noble
Washington Streets
William Baxter
Miller Tops Army Exam Ranks Among 16 Passing Applicants
A rigid fifteen day examination for a regular army commission saw 100 applicants, only sixteen pass, with Miller ranking third at 64 percent. Fellow high scorers included Frederic Mears, MacArthur’s grandson, at 1 percent and another college man at 93 percent. Miller, an alumnus of Shortridge High School, previously served as drill master for the cadets and is a Marion Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Frederic Mears
General MacArthur
Marion Club
Shortridge High School
German choirs head to Buffalo expo with Liederkranz
About a dozen members of the German House Musickverein left for the Buffalo exposition at 6 25 yesterday evening. They traveled with the St. Louis Liederkranz passing through the city and attracting attention. The Maennerchor Society and the Liederkranz will depart for Buffalo this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musickverein
Buffalo Exposition
St. Louis
Butler College Summer School opens June 25 session
Butler College announces the third term of its summer school begins Tuesday June 25 with registration at 9 and 2. The six week program offers courses across Latin Greek German French Spanish English pedagogy ethics and more for teachers principals students and future enrollees. Notable professors from Chicago University and Franklin College head several chairs as classes meet in the main building with credits equal to regular college study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler College
Chicago University
Butler
Merriam
J. H. Forrest
Europe
Omar Wilson
A. M
Edgar W. Abbott
Rosa E. Dark
Butler Colleon
Water Company Assessment Raised by County Board
The County Board of Review yesterday increased the assessment of the Indianapolis Water Company by 190000 dollars due to new buildings and mains. Other assessments of the board followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Indianapolis Water Company
Final Day of Diving Horses at Fairview Park
Crowds gather at Fairview Park for the last performances of the diving horses with two shows today at 3 30 pm and 8 30 pm The program features Jules Levy the noted cornetist and Mrs Levy as vocalist starting a two weeks engagement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Park
Jules Levy
Levy
Park Engagement Draws Citizens to Concerts
Mr and Mrs Levy will perform twice daily at the parks this afternoon with cornet and vocal solos. The Indianapolis Military Band assists as crowds are expected larger than last Sunday. Street-car officials announce extra excursions and special routes via Central Ave and Illinois street to Fairview Park to provide comfortable transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Park
Central Avenue
Illinois Street
Alfred J. Meakim on World Tour at Denison Hotel
Alfred J Meakim of London and Staffordshire, son of a famed crockery maker, is touring the world and has visited the United States. He is staying at the Denison Hotel and is entertained by Hollweg and Reese, customers of his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Meakim
London
England
Denison
Staffordshire
Young Meakim
United States
Messrs. Hollweg & Reese
Death of Patient at Central Insane Hospital
William F. Crouch died at 6:50 P.M. yesterday in the Central Insane Hospital after a skull fracture from self-inflicted blows. He had been admitted June 13 from Marion county jail. a trephining operation preceded his death. Coroner Jayton investigated with Superintendent Edenharter. fellow patient John Dehl admitted saying he "had done him up," but Dehl is an insane, unreliable witness. Coroner’s verdict expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Crouch
Central Insane Hospital
Marion County
Edenharter
Journal
Crouch
Jayton
John Dehl
Dehl
Dehli
Union Lays Demand to Sign Scale At Two Indianapolis Firms
The Structural Iron Workers Union will present a formal demand to Hetherington Berner and Brown Ketcham on Tuesday to sign the wage scale. failure to comply may trigger a strike. The local union secured an International charter, previously operating under a AFL temporary charter. Initiation fee set at 23 dollars starting July 3. About 15 Metal Trades Mechanics workers at Atlas engine works struck over nonunion status and recent partial gains. Police stood watch at Standard wheel works to prevent clashes as nonunion workers quit last evening. The union met last night in a hall above West Indianapolis fre depart- ment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Hetherington-Berner Company
Brown- Ketcham Company
International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Metal Trades Mechanics’ Union
Atlas Engine Works
Moore
Standard Wheel Works
Standard Avenue
Indianapolis
Barbers' Union to Hold Mass Meeting on Unorganized Workers
The Barbers' Union plans a mass meeting in the Criminal Court room tomorrow night to boost interest in unorganized barbers. Union leaders Jacob Ficher of Anderson and W. E. Klapeszky of Cleveland will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Barbers’ Union
Criminal Court Room
Jacob Ficher
Anderson
W. E. Klapeszky
Cleveland, O
Golden Jubilee Celebrations in Oldenburg IDSisters
The Sisters of St. Francis at Oldenburg Indiana mark their golden jubilee with a week of services led by Rt Rev Francis Chatard and Archbishop Elder. Alumnae, memorial sermons, a guardians Angel statue gift, and a private statue by Rudolph Schwartz feature. Big Four offers half fare round trips to Batesville for academy access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of St. Francis
Oldenburg
Ind
Francis
Chatard
Indianapolis
Academy Hall
William H. Elder
D. D
Cincinnati
Veronica Club
Academy
New Academy
Rudolph Schwartz
Vienna
Batesville
Property Transfers From St Clair Street to Brightwood Add
Transfers total 29,268.73 with multiple parcels involving Lincoln street Madison to Peter Pfisterer and Heywood Park areas. Properties include Mill Lot 37 McCarty sub of Outlets 118 119 and Adams near 28th Street. Also Dew provided to Doanahue and Donahue, Crain notes on Linden block 44 Brightwood. Lists various trustees and grantees including Indianapolis Brewing Co and De Pauw University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lott St. Clair St
Christine Mill
McCarty’s
Mulbery St
Ray St
Byron J. Custer
Fred A
Heywood Park
Ier
Astaer
Sheriff
Indianapolis Brewing Co
Janes
Woodruff
B. F. Mor
Lincoln St
Madison
Peter Pfisterer
Sarah Oelack
Johnson
E. Ohrist
Keystone Av
York St
de Pauw University
Patrick Donahue
Brightwood
Oscar F. Mann
James Naughton
Spann & Co
Paul Brown
Martha E. Drew
Elijah B. Martindale
Pennsylvania St
14Th St
Charles B. Rockwood
Haugh & Churchman
St. Clair’s
Meridian St
4Th St
Elizabeth Rieger
Ciblin Township
Building Permits Issued For Various Homes In City Area
James McKinner files a cottage permit on Norwood street near West street for 600 dollars. Mrs H Busch seeks repairs at 429 North Noble street for 200 dollars. A N Blair requests a frame house permit on Tenth street near Northwestern avenue. M S Allen lists a kitchen at 2130 East Tenth street. Chnis Huis submits a frame house permit at 2217 Arsenal avenue. John Heinlein applies for a frame house on Michigan street near Hiawatha street for 1200 dollars. John Heinlein also seeks a frame house at Minerva street near measles street for 1.50 and a double frame house at Seventeenth and Remberndt streets for 1905 dollars. A W Sherer adds a structure at 216 East Washington street for 5100 dollars. Mrs Taylor files repairs on Tenth street near Tremont for 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKinner
Norwood Street
West Street
John Heinlein
Michigan Street
Hiawatha Street
Minerva Street
Ood
Seventeenth
Remberndt
A. W. Sherer
Washington Street
Taylor
Tenth Street
Tremont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard A. Timmonds
Seees
Clark County
William Dehne, Jr
C. Henry Willing
Criminal Court
Fremont Alford
Jude
John Plew
Leslie Dreisbach
John Treese
Justice Smock
Clarence Gaumer
Justice Jackman
the Appellate Court
Arrow Wheel
the Court Record
Supreme Court
American Tin Plate Co
Robert House
Clinton C. C
Appellate Court
John Selsiers
George Smith
Wabash C. C
Indianapolis Abattoir Co
Harry H. Temperly
Marion
C. Appellee
Ruth F. McFarlane
John C. Foley
C. Appellants
Chicago
Eastern R. Co
William L. Little
Delaware
Ida Worthington
Rush
C. Appellant
Hammond, Whiting & East Chicago Electric Street Ry. Co
Teofil M. Zitz
Porter
Xs. C
George Loer
Grant C. C. Appellant
Monroe W. Fitch
Kittletone
William
Indianapolis & Greenfield Traction Company
Indiana Cities
L. S. Ayres & Co
Dr. Combs
Buffalo
Butler Summer School
William E. Henry
Franklin College
Arthur K. Rogers
Carlos C. Rowlison
Third Christian Church
Charles E. Merriam
University of Chicago
Columbia University
Samuel A. Harker
Henry L. Bruner
William J. Karslake
Evelyn M. Jeffries
Georgia Galvin
Adolph Schelischmidt
Bethany Park
Herbert L. Willett
Friends of the College
A. B. Philpott
Board of Review
Fred Deitz
Diamond Steam Laundry Co
Eads R
Gutenberg Company
Hamilton-Dynes_ Lumber Co
H. T. Hearsey Vehicle Co
Hecla Consol
Hendricks-Vance_ Co
Hirshman Co
W. J. Holliday & Co
Home Brewing Company
Inden Water
AGA, Kipp Spiak. Company
Greer-Wilkinson_ Company
J. F. Darmody Company
Duckwall-Harmon Ry and Su We Ply Company
Haugh- Nolke Iron Works
el Rio ‘Tropical Plantatio
Emrich Furniture Co
Fahniley & McCrea Milnery Company
J A. Everett, Seedsman
Fox-Gerhart Specialty Coay Farmers Fence Company
Forum Publishing Company
Frank Bird Transfer Co
Gem Garment Company
Francke Hardware Co
Gerhart
New Economy Ice Peaches Co
Straiton É& Storms
Louis G. Deschler
Structural Iron
Labor News
the Wheel Workers
Barbers
Oldenberg Academy
Walt
H. Deutsch Tailoring Co
Illinois
Central Printing Co
Union Painless Dentists
Monument
the Reliable Furniture and Carpet Co
South
B.burford
Peysicians
DPR. C. I. Fletcher
North Pennsylvania Street
Tis South
West Ohio St
Vonnegout
GEO. Merritt & Coo
West
JAC. Metzger & CO
Gibson
Messrs
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