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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1902

Page

8

Divorces Sought By Maud Walterhouse In Local Suit

Maud Walterhouse files for divorce from John T. Walterhouse deputy prosecutor at Muncie claiming public abuse neglect and infidelity. She alleges marriage at Nobleville on July 2 18 and that he moved with her to Indianapolis then abandoned her finances and support. Alimony requested and property interest cited including 5000 real estate and 10000 in stocks and other property.

Maud Walterhouse John T. Walterhouse Munele Nobleeville Familly Walterhoume Indianapolis Muncie

Suit Over Misrepresented Stock In Mercantile Guide Firm

Martha A. Groves sues Mercantile Guide and Bureau Company for 2000 dollars claiming misrepresentation about a paying enterprise and the Shippers' Guide. She alleges insolvency, inaccurate publication, and improper stock offer of 26 preferred shares for 0.00, seeking 3.00 including interest.

Martha A. Groves Mercantile Guide and Bureau Company Shippers’ Guide Shippers Guide

Estelle Lewis Sues Husband for Support Over Abandonment

Estelle Lewis filed suit against her husband Omer Lewis and United States encaustic tile works, alleging abandonment at the start of the year and lack of support. She claims he earns good wages at UK works and that she must work for small pay, asking the court to grant $ per week from his wages.

Estelle Lewis Omer Lewis United States

Gas firms plan Supreme Court appeal over lease ruling

The Indianapolis Gas Company Consumers' Gas Trust Company and Manufacturers' Fuel Supply Company will appeal to the Supreme Court from Judge Ryan of the Madison County Superior Court. He ruled that oil land lease terms were within ordinary license rations. Judge Alien of the Circuit Court yesterday appointed Emil C. Rassmann William T. Steele and William J. Lowry as appraisers for the land in condemnation proceedings brought by the Indianapolis Plainfield Electric Company for a right of way.

Indianapolis Gas Company Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Manufacturers’ Fuel Supply Company Supreme Court Ryan Madison County Superior Court Circuit Court Emil C. Rassmann William T. Steele William J. Lowry

Superior Court and New Suits Filed in Marion County

In Marion County the Superior Court and Circuit Court heard cases including an impro vement lien decision in favor of the court against Horace H. Cramer with foreclosure and sale ordered. New suits filed include John S Booth vs Charles W Richards Fevetver et al to foreclose Men and Martha A Grover vs The Mercantile Guide and Bureau Company et al for damages.

Superior Court James M. Leathers Marion Bond Company Horace H. Cramer John J. Mulder Indianapolis Street Railway Company John Booth Charles W. Richards Fevetver Circuit Court George S. Sneed Eliza Sneed Estel Lewis Ve Omer Lewis Martha A. Grover the Mercantile Guide and Bureau Company Maggie Kinney Asbury Kinney Annie Sickles Edward W. Sickles Maud Walterhouse John T. Walterhouse Jacob Fahner Mary A. Weiss Artna Savings and Loan Association Moses B. Zouk Ohn Farrells London Assurance Corporation

Supreme Court Docket Highlights Texas Real Estate Tax Rulings

The Supreme Court delivers decisions and transfers across cases including Lewis vs Smith invalidating certain mortgage tax provisions and Scott vs eager, Rush granting transfer. Appellate Court matters like Dunn vs Estate of Evans, Highies vs Retherford, and others show dismissals, amendments, and transfers.

Supreme Court Lewis Smith Marion C. C Gillett, J General Assembly Scott Eager Rush Nathen H. Lamott Frank D. Meeker Wayne CC James FP Scott Ve Sarah Edgar St Rush Dunn Estate of Evans Jay Henley Foca Highies Retherford Howard C. C Resskerve Chamberlain Boyd

March 12 4271 Knorr vs McDonald Vanderburg C C

Court minutes list motion to file appeal bond and transcript granted. Several cases referenced include transfer to Supreme Court and extensions, with appellants filing briefs and motions in multiple county circuits.

Knorr McDonald Vanderburg C. C Scott Edgar Rush

City National Banks Show Growth In Resources And Deposits

Six national banks in the city reported responses to the controller of the currency. For seventy seven days ending Feb 25, most banks posted gains in resources and deposits, led by American and Columbia banks. Capital National was the lone exception with small declines. Overall, Indianapolis banks totaled 34,219,937.90 in resources and 28,703,191.48 in deposits, up from Dec 10 figures by 883,011.21 and 801,308.25 respectively.

American Columbia American Bank Fletcher's Bank Indiana National Bank Capital National Columbia National Bank Columbia Bank American National Bank Columbia National Fletcher's National Bank Merchants’ National Bank Capital National Bank Indianapolis

Columbia Club Names New Committees and Dinner Host

Samuel B. Sweet, the Columbia Club’s new president, hosted a dinner for directors and committee chairmen. Plans were announced to invite distinguished speakers, including East Coast senators, to Indianapolis. New standing committees were listed with members for 1902, among them House, Membership, Election, Entertainment, Library, Art, Reception, and Public Questions chaired by Addison C. Harris and others.

Samuel B. Sweet Columbia Club Indianapolis Addison c. Harris House Raymond P. Vanceees Mortimer Levering Geo Eddy M. Campbell Theodore A. Randall J. W. Fesler John B. Cockrum A. A. Young Harry S. New R. O. Hawkins F. J. Scholz Fred E. Matson Harry B. Gates Frank L. Littleton Thomas A. Wynne George E. Hunt Harry ©. Kahlo Arthur C. White Ernst H. Burford Maurice H. Raaschig Russell B. Harrison Gavin L. Payne George E. Hume Alois B. Graham J. J. Kyle Jesse Overstreet John H. Baker W. E. Engiteh D. M. Parry Hilton VU. Brown Simtley N. Chambers Eurge c Hin Floyd A. Woods James PB. Goodrich Winchester James A. Hemenway Boonville Charles B. Landis Delphi George W. Steele Marion James E. Watson Rushville E. S. Holliday Brazil R. A. Jackson Richmond J. 8. Barcus Terre Haute Schuyler Colfax South Bend Nathan Powell Madison Charles L. Henry Anderson Charles L. Jewett New Albany George F. McCulloch Muncie C. H. Montomery Seymour W. R. Wood Lafayette Ohn CC. Wingate Wingate Quincy A. Myers Naport Phraim Marsh Greenfield BE. G. Hogate Danville L. V. Buskirk Bloomington Benjamin Crane Crone Cry Ts Pt Sehabe Allen M. Fletcher New + Joh Chicago

Will Not Seek Relection to Indiana Legislature This Year

Edward B. Roberts of Madison, a two term House member and former youngest Republican, announced he will not run again. Jefferson county fields three candidates Marcus Sulzer J S Hussey and T S Roseberry with March 22 nominating date. Guthrie likely to be renominated and Griffin expected to run for the Fourth district Democrats. Sigma Chi fraternity notes and Indiana chapters send representatives. banquet and annual meeting planned for February. officers elected include Ader Dunlap Braden Spencer Newberger Willis Morgan and others.

Edward 8. Roberts Madison Grand Hotel Indiana Roberts Jefferson County Marcus R. Sulzer Sulzer J. S. Hussey T. S&s. Roseberry Jefferson Switzerland Ripley W. A. Guthrie Francis M. Griffin Lincoln Dixon North Vernon William J. Frazier Elkhart Sigs Henry P. Vinton Lafayette Hugh D. McMullen Aurora William Hoffman Indiana University William P. Rogers Indiana University Law School Dunlap Dale J. Crittenberger Anderson George Ader Greencastle Carter, Leathers Wiley Scot Butler Butler College Merrill Moores Charles M. Moores Louis Newberger William N. Harding Cash C. Hadley Caleb S. Denny Austin Denny Thomas I. Ahi Moweaqua Frank D. Ader M. M. Dunlap James Braden Indianapolis W. W. Spencer George E. Willis Bloomington Wiff Long H. L. Morgan BE. D. Wood Pearl Stafford A. J. Hamrick

Interurban Line Delayed by Financing Squeeze

W H Schott of Chicago builder of Century building power plant reports Century structure nearly complete and ready for occupancy soon. He adds his Ohio and Indiana Railroad plans to build an electric line from Muncie to Bluffton but Everett Moore scandal slowed financing and will delay the project ninety days to four months.

W. H. Schott Chicago Century Spencer House Schott Ohio & Indiana Railroad Company Muncie Bluffton

Spoiled romance over a playful name mix up in Virginia

A Stubbins House guest recalls a childhood romance in the Shenandoah valley where Grace changed her name to Grayce and the correspondent to Ramuel. The letters stopped after the name change, but he notes she is still unmarried and living in Virginia.

F. Hoover Stubbins House Virginia Shenandoah Valley Grace Grayce Ramuel

Portland candidates court votes at Denison gathering

Portland residents Ea Fitzpatrick and E W Headington attended the Denison meeting to boost Fitzpatrick for clerk of the Supreme Court. Fitzpatrick and Headington joked about Republican support while noting Cromer’s presumed reelection. Dale Crittenberger, editor of the Anderson Democrat and Daily News, predicted a Democratic win in the Eighth district despite a 3000 vote hurdle.

Ea Fitzpatrick Portland Supreme Court E. W. Headington Denison Fitzpatrick George W. Cromer Dale Crittenberger Anderson Democrat and Daily News Grand Hotel Crittenberger

Sigma Chi Banquet Recalls Fraternity Heritage and Speeches

The Sigma Chi banquet features tributes to the fraternity’s past, speeches by Dale J. Crittenberger and Attorney Romney L. Wilson, and a toast by Mayor M. M. Dunlap of Anderson. Wilson recounts wartime camaraderie and brotherhood, while Dunlap fondly recalls “Sig” sweethearts and aging memories.

Sigma Chi John T. McCutcheon Tarkington Ade Dale J. Crittenberger Romney L. Wilson Brotherhood of Man Dunlap Anderson M. M. Dunlap

Declamation Contest By City Colored Schools At Bethel A M E

Five city colored schools entered a declamation contest at Bethel A M E Church with two contestants each. Noble Bissle of No 26 won first prize for The American Flag, Brente Webber of No 4 took second for The Polish Boy, and Adam Morris of Fred Douglass School won third for The Holiest of Classics. Judges were George W. Cable Willis Bryant and Rev H L Herrod.

Bethel A. M. EB. Church Fred Douglass Noble Bissle Brentle Webber Adam Morris Fred Douglass School George W. Cable Willis Bryant H. L. Herrod

Real estate transfers recorded in Marion County Indiana

A compilation of property conveyances filed in the Marion County recorder's office for the 24 hours ending February 28, 1902. Transactions list buyer and seller names, parcel descriptions, and total consideration, with many Lots in areas such as Graceland Park, University add, and Fletcher's subdivisions, alongside Western Traction Co. deeds and related property assets.

Recorder’s Marion County Indiana Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company East Market Street Geo. A. Mann Mary M. Troyer Graceland Park Cnc Ccc Verereevereeareepess Wilbur Smith Mary Krewson Youngs University Irvington W. University Meer Bancroft Edward Pierson John Wacker Carpenter's Home Place Jackson Ruth St Louisa Kennedy Ewald Lazurua & Pierce Meridian Place Pennsylvania St Nest John J. Johnson Hubbard S. Merlidian Dugdale St Adler St N. Indiana Iim Gernes Av Jenkins'’s Fletcher's Woodlawn Cae Lexington Ay Shelby St T. Bacon Alen’s Chicago St Isabella St Anthony B. Conaiie Indianapolis Western Traction Co Sec GM of Sang Hentia Redmond Indianapolis & Eraieee Hedtnsenss Ores 400. Martha Tebdee Nathan Morris A. Pletcher Irs Malinda Ars N. Roberson Indianapolis & Western Traction Co Geo. Redmond T. Redm. Ar Indianapolis & West Pla F4 Co Wwe Ecanmeies Christian Sec Mh John Pierson Indianapolis & Western ‘Traction Co Ty Rt Marion Trust Co Allen & Roe Jersey St Timothy Falvey Patrick Jones, Trustes’s Nan & Pierce Carty St Miscouri St Fred H. Hartney Jacob Pet Bruce Place Adi Fontaine St Eee Mary E. Bishop Bertha Johnson & Hogshire E. Washington St Beneyee Michiga Jefferson Ay Harvey A Josie Parke Parker Hanway Hanne Oak Hill Ragan Ante Singer Lot T. Morrie New Jersey St 6Th St Fifetity B Tinion Chas Sima Culver Columbia Place Cornelius Ay Akin #1 Miletus F. Bell Atlas “Engine ‘Works E. A. Fletcher’ Jr Lot Fletcher, Jr Ada Nathan. Mortis Atlas Engine Works Ae Fletcher, Jr Joseph Price John W- Brown Sgt. Harris Mamie Hecker Mary ‘Kneer A. D. Lynch A. D. Lynch's Sub of Bik Hutchings Daniela Brookside Eva Ford Mary T. Connolly Hyde Park Setvereee

Howerth Lectures on Social Waste at Propylaeum

Dr Ira W Howerth of the University of Chicago spoke on Social Waste at the Propylaeum lecture series. He argued modern industry wastes resources and life, urged better land use, labor mobilization, and steps toward socialization of industry to unleash individual talent and improve social well being.

Ira W. Howerth University of Chicago Propylaeum Howerth England North Atlantic South Atlantic North Central States South Central States Western States New Zealand Department

Capt H D Greene Reindicted In Savannah Harbor Frauds

In Savannah Ga this morning Capt H D Greene and the Gaynors were anew indicted in U S Court on charges tied to the Savannah harbor frauds. The indictment covers points upheld by Judge Speer against the defendants demurrer earlier this week.

Savannah, Ga United States B. D. Greene Gaynors Savannah Harbor

Reagan Confined By Pneumonia In Palestine From Feb 3

Palestine Texas February 3 Hon Joh H Reagan is bedbound with pneumonia his doctors say the crisis not passed yet but no alarm is shown.

Palestine Tex Joh H. Reagan

Stephen's Martyrdom and the Defense of Hebrew History

The article reflects on Stephen's bold defense under persecution, praising his calm, dignified faith as he argues that Hebrew history shows evolution from Moses to Jesus. It notes Luke's graphic contrast with the persecutors and outlines how Stephen's stance foreshadows Paul’s epistles, while hinting at Paul’s later regret.

Stephen Annals of Martyrology Moses Chalten Canaan Abraham Egypt Joseph Tabernacle Temple Solomon Jesus Luke St. Paul Jerusalem Paul Cilicia McKinley St. Stephen St. Augustine

Christian Endeavor Service Joyous and All-Encompassing

Discussion of how Christian service includes prayer Bible reading and sermon hearing and also charitable works. Illustrations from Bethany Mary Martha Eli sibeth Hungary and a World War II era-era devotion show service as Christ’s presence. Emphasizes serving with love and eagerness despite difficulty or danger.

Richard Thomas Bethany Mary Martha Ohio Heyes United States Christ Elisbeth Hungary India Delhi

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