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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
8
ARCH presents the initial full display of early spring women’s tailored gowns. Prices range from 17.50 to 52.50 for woolly, fashionable suits with simple flounce skirts and tailored blouses. The tailoring shop reopens this morning with George Philip Meier in charge for made to order pieces.
The Rev Thomas J Villers pastor of First Baptist Church preached on Hebrews six urging believers to abandon spiritual babyhood and pursue full maturity in Christ. He warned against dull hearing and the danger of abandoning elementary tenets such as faith baptism resurrection and judgment while urging steadfast growth through faith and patience toward the divine likeness.
The seventh annual gathering of the National Association of Manufacturers will be held in this city April 15 to 17 with leaders like Senator Hanna and Schwab attending. Indiana hosts the event with widespread prep by about forty state companies and two daily sessions plus social events for visitors.
Johnson sustained a sleep gash on his head and was taken to the City Dispensary for treatment before being locked up by the bicycle police. Edwards was found later and also detained.
Saloon keeper John Wandner of 426 West Washington street reported to police that he was robbed of $6 plus whisky and tobacco after a man named Louis Hoffman slept on the rear room floor and left with the cash and goods. Wandner noted the door was barred and suspect claimed a accomplice aided the theft.
The Rev. Allan B. Philpott preached at the Central Christian Church on offerings for foreign missions. He urged lavish giving as an expression of faith, warned against worldly wisdom, and urged the church to act with missionary zeal, citing the need to go to all nations and the transforming power of generosity.
Representatives of Indianapolis bowling leagues elected R. H. Bryson president A. M. Ray secretary and Elmer Gay treasurer for the state championship tourney planning. Marion alleys will host games with entry fees 1.5 for five man teams 2. per two men and 2 for individuals entering three games. Prize fund 75 percent of fees with 25 percent for expenses. Free admission for all entrants during the tournament likely the week of April 21.
Governor Durbin and wife and staff arrived noon from Havana Cuba and Charleston exposition. Train detoured south to avoid washouts in Tennessee and Kentucky. A wild west style hold up by tramps with revolvers was recalled during the Asheville to Atlanta leg. Col and Mrs Lyons mourn father death. Durbin praises Charleston reception and Indiana day festivities.
U C T of A reports members traveling to Terre Haute Greencastle and Marion for work and visits. Past Counselor G D Custer attended the Terre Haute council meeting. Several Deering Harvesting Company men applied to Indianapolis Council No 4 and will receive degrees March 15. Indianapolis officers elected for March 1 start include Senior Counselor E Johnson and Secretary Treasurer W H Meidner re elected.
Prof Ralph Moore, an alleged spiritualist from Calcutta, faced hoots and jeers at the conclusion of the first act. He recovered in the second act with mind reading tests and a cabinet trick, ending with curtains closing as he remained bound to a chair and flowers showered over the stage.
Fire in the early hours burned the homes of John Fleck and Charles Buser, both on East Washington Street, with residents accusing the department of slow response due to lack of water. Fleck's losses about 1800 dollars and Buser's about 1200 dollars. only a lamp was saved from Buser. Fire started in Buser's front room, Chief Coots said no water reached in time, response deemed futile.
William Blume, formerly of 1709 Columbia avenue, was brought back from Anderson by Detectives Colbert and Hauser and charged with grand larceny and burglary. Police allege he admitted to several thefts including $87 stolen from M. F. Johnson at 1307 Columbia avenue and thefts from his mother. He is also accused of stealing a bicycle from George D. Hacker at 102 East Washington street.
An assortment of ad items lists Seaton's Hat Store offerings, grain for horses, a sleeping chair car line between Indianapolis and Springfield, Leo Lando optician with a 142 North Pennsylvania address, wool blankets at 1.48, and Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne. Also mentionsTechentin & Frie Berg at 136 East Washington Street.
Jewelry of Quality is offered from well equipped stocks to meet exacting demands. Latest ideas in Jewelry include fine scarf pins link buttons hair ornaments finger rings and brooches. Recent acquisitions are unique and appeal to refined taste.
A man calling himself Harry Quillan of Indianapolis was jailed as insane after saying a physician with long whiskers and a group of medical students chased him to seize his body. He named Alexria Elwood Anderson Muncie as locations and is listed in city directories as a laborer at 102 Wallace Street.
A thief entered FE H Shaw’s department store at 824 Virginia Avenue Saturday night after closing, stealing a variety of items including suckpins rings collar buttons garters shirts collars underwear socks handkerchiefs umbrellas combs hats gloves and more, enough to start a small department store. The burglar even swapped a dirty collar for a clean one before fleeing.
A fight near Bloomington and Washington streets yesterday at noon led to the arrest of William Johnson of Churchman Pike and James Edwards, 101.
Lorens Leppert, a saloon keeper, was arrested early yesterday and charged with keeping a gambling house. Ten men found in his establishment were also jailed as visitors to a gambling house and Leppert faced an additional charge of possessing gambling devices.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company reported a profitable year with careful risk selection and steady growth. The firm states its home market supports its financial resilience and prospects.
Elaborate preparations are under way for an arts and crafts exhibition at Shortridge High School. Critics rank the students work in art and trades higher than the average, signaling strong display ahead of opening.
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