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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1902

Page

7

Carrie Yorger Sues Over Alleged Misrepresentation Deed

Carrie Yorger sues Emma and John Schiegel alleging misrepresentation led her to sign a quitclaim deed. She claims the deed transferred her property to Mrs. Schiegel under the pretense of halting a 6 percent annual payment on $1,000, with Yorger, a German speaker, unaware of the legal nature of the document. The case involves Yorger’s late husband’s estate and an 80 acre bequest, plus 60 acres Yorger held, all tied to inheritance provisions and annual charges.

Carrie Yorger Emma Schiegel John M. Schiegel Schlegel John (. Yorger

Ownership Of Land Case In Supreme Court Indiana

The Indiana Supreme Court heard James Donaldson et al v State of Indiana ex rel William L. Taylor over land in Lawrence county once owned by George Donaldson. Alleged alien at death, heirs are nieces and nephews. Land valued 36,4 to 5000 dollars due to timber. lower court ruled for the state. Also Edward T. Dickey sues Indianapolis Gas Co for 255 dollars and a restraining order over gas shutoff and alleged overcharges since 186. A temporary order blocked disconnection pending further hearing.

Supreme Court James Donaldson State of Indiana William L. Taylor Lawrence County Donaldsons Btate Geor. Donaldson Otland Donaldson Edward T. Dickey Indianapolis Gas Company North Alabama Street Carter Lawrence Bond Appellate Court

Suit over saloon death shifts to Hancock county court

Mary Newland sues saloon keeper Jacob Van Biaricum Terre Haute Brewing Company his bondsman Francis Bailey and Mayor Bookwalter for damages for the death of a patron who drank to excess in the West Indianapolis saloon. The case was venued yesterday from the Liberal? Court to Hancock county. The plaintiff alleges undue influence in Marion county depriving her of a fair trial.

Mary Newland Jacob van Biaricum West Indianapolis Terre Haute Brewing Company Francis Bailey Mayor Bookwalter Lubor Hancock County Plains Marion County

Robison fined for firearm charge and immorality plea

A Robinson of 19 Ashland avenue was arrested after officers found Old-fashioned trench knucks on him. He was tried in Police Court and fined amounts plus costs and ninety days in the workhouse. Andrew Jackson colored paid fines and ninety days for public indecency. The State Capital Investment Company assignment closed in probate with final payments to stockholders and attorneys.

A Robinson Ashland Avenue Andrew Jackson State Capital Investment Company Ernest G. Cox Harvey, Pickens, Cox & Kahn

Petition to sell property without wife's consent in circuit court

August Wacker yesterday filed a petition in the Circuit Court to sell and deed his property without his insane wife's consent. The petition states buyers are for eleven percent of Miller and Wacker's addition, with the Yon offer at nineteen thousand five hundred dollars.

August Wacker Petty Miller & Wacker

Superior Court Notices and Foreclosures Summary

Ada Harely v Marguerite Rowan involves mortgage dismissal with costs. Lunsford v City of Indianapolis notes foreclosure action with defendant appearance and costs. Emma Moulton v Frank Moulton ends in divorce with plaintiff decree. German Fire Insurance Co of In guna v Stewart Chaney et al foreclosure with judgment for 91,277 and costs. James T Engiestivid v Walker et al mechanic’s lien with decree. Capitol National Bank v Indianapolis Company note foreclosure. L. Bloomer v City of Indianapolis references Board of Public Works action. New suits filed include Edward T Dickey v Indianapolis Gas and Sunese injunction and Wacker v Louise Wacker.

John L. McMaster Ada Harely Marguerite Rowan Aenris Oe Pauline Trust Lunsford City of Indianalis Dinmlesen Emma Moulton Frank Moulton Vinson Carter German Fire Insurance Company Guna Stewart H. Chaney James T. Engiestivid Capitol National Hank Indianaponge Company Pert Cer

Hutchins divorce case and related real estate petition

Mary E. Hutchins sues Walter W. Hutchins in circuit court over a petition to sell real estate without the wife's consent. Also listed are a divorce action, a note suit in superior court, and a deed set aside case involving Carrie Yorger and Emma Schleiger in respective court rooms.

Circuit Court Mary E. Hutchins Walter W. Hutchins Merchants’ and Farmers’ State Bank Arthur Scott Superior Court Carrie Yorger Emma Sehleger

Higher Courts Record Supreme Court Minutes

Historical docket notes listing various cases in Indiana appellate courts. Includes references to Hibben v Smith, Terre Haute v Kearsey, Walsh, Owen County cases, McCardle v Aultman, Graham v Walters, Rodpe v Schlundt, Wabash RR v Cincinnati RnMuncie RR, Crump v Davis, with dates and procedural items such as briefs, motions, and assignments of errors.

Sarah A. Hibben William C. Smith Marion City of Terre Haute William P. Kearsey Vigo C. Sheerenks Ke County Water ‘and Light Company Redmond D. Walsh Lake Lake County Water and Light Company Wwitl Board of Commissioners of Owen County Et al Richard Newport Owen Co. C Nathan McCardle Aultman Company Ohio C Miami C. C. Appellees John C. Crump Harriett Davis Johnson C. C Bond

City Mulls Quarantine Costs and Pesthouse Plan

City Controller Breanig and Dr. Buehler outlined growing smallpox expenses and the need for a permanent pesthouse. An additional $2,000 is requested atop an existing $3,000 appropriation as bills drain funds. A two story brick pesthouse with 75 beds and a detention pavilion could cost about $5,000 to build, with site selection underway before July.

City Health Department Breanig Buehler Health Board Health Department Indianapolis

When Smoke Test Demonstrates Coal Savings

Professor Henry G. Cox of Manual Training High School reports satisfactory smoke prevention tests in the When building. The device could cut smoke by about 18.67 percent and save fuel, with figures based on nine hour daily runs using slack coal, measured steam pressures, and water evaporation.

Henry G. Cox Manual Training High School Cox

Bids Referred to City Engineer Over Lower Estimates

The board referred bids to the city engineer to determine the lower bid. Officials say the task is tricky because Engineer Nelson’s estimates for sewer work are much lower than those under the former administration, and contractors would prefer higher figures.

Nelson

Southern Franchise Delayed After Citizens Hearing Requested

The Indianapolis Southern franchise will not be signed tomorrow as Ed win Logsdon of the Board of Works states. The board wants citizens to appear and offer input on terms, route, coal rate, elevated tracks, and other aspects before finalizing the contract. A hearing for the Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company is postponed for at least a week, with a hearing likely next week.

Indianapolis Southern Edwin Logsdon Board of Works Southern Company Logsdon Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company

Public Works Bids and Contracts For Marion County

Petitions filed for gravel roadways cement walks and curbing along California Street Rural Street Brooks Street and related sections. Bond approved for Marion County Hot Water Heating Company valued at 25000 with National Surety Company as surety. Final remonstrance filed for cement walks on Rural Street. Bids received for local sewer on Kenwood Avenue with Marion County Construction Company at 2.16 per linear foot. contract awarded to Marion County Construction Company. Bids also listed for La Salle Street and other streets with multiple bidders. bids referred to city engineer.

California Street Market Street First Alley Rural Street Tenth Street Massachusetts Avenue Brooks Street Thirteenth Street Marion County Hot Water Heating Company National Surety Company Twenty-fifth Street Kenwood Avenue Twenty-ninth Street Kenwood Park Marion County Construction Company la Salle Street Washington Street New York Street J. L. Hudson H. Cc. Roney

Real estate transfers filed in Marion County Indiana

Instruments recorded in the Marion County recorder's office for the 24 hours ending 5 p m March 1912 list transfers of numerous lots and parcels across Warren, Center, Pike, and Perry townships and Irvington areas, with prices from 40 to 5 000 dollars, including properties on Clark, Washington, Ohio, Michigan, and other streets and additions, plus listed improvements and remodels by Coffin & Summers and various builders.

Recorder’s Marion County Indiana Indiana Title Guaranty and Lean Company East Market Street Elizabeth Osswald David Groves Warren Township John Mi Porter KR. Ro Kenwood Margaret Vorhis Chas Clark Haughville Sheffield Ceersre Anna F. Gillum Bradley, Denny & Atkinson Washington St Chester Av George C. Pearson Catherine A. Classick Morgan Indianapolis Morgan St McLain St Charles A. Dryer Thomas J. Hamilton Perry Township Valbeat Sarah F. Carriger Chas. Carriger Blackmore & Thoms Schofiesd Harvey L. Davis Francis Alot Haas’s Johnson’ Heiss 17Th St W. Bridges Js Bae Hee Tey Rr Center Township Frank Clark Ape RD Washington Lowmadip E. Coffin Mary A. “Davis Patterson Maenyde St Spruce St John C Joseph M. Hishoe Merrill O Lot Alabama St Merrill BE John D. Snivel Jerusalem Tatonis Park Irvington Emerson Av Brook- Puig Bva Jesse N. Hamaker Robert L. Holmes Serena H. Richards Norte , Starr See Stella F. Swan Arthur N. Dwye Chashington Chester Michael Maar Elmer D Kappes & Frank’ Haughey Hubbard Als Olive St Cottazo Wes iv Vewes Maria G. Cooper Henry Meyer Coffin Vermont St Ada Hland Av Michigan St Mary Howe Edward B. Porter Talbott Newr Allen M. Fletcher Edgar Underwood Tunis V. Archer Pearl C. Hackleman Ritter Lowell Av Bac Stephen W. Gilbert Pearl Hackiemap Lowell Ay Ritteray M. Cross Celestia A. Taylor Lat & Bik Myers Les Place Add Charley KE. Stewart Frank Hunt I. Township H. R Brelsford Spann & Co Woodlawn Lexington Laurel St Arthur F Sight Richard Voorhees Oegood Central Lat St Leona S. Pritchard James Hoop Kennedy Acton Washington Fayette T John E. Brown Chi EL Moorehead Tate Brown E. Brown Wm. Diaueisen Vaien Springdale H. Coo

Small Sewer Contract Bids Withdrawn After Board Refusal

The Board of Works blocked bids from H C Roney and J S Hudson for the Lasalle street sewer arguing a possible bid cartel to force higher estimates. Hudson the African American bidder offered 1.15 and Roney 1.25, only two bids were received, shocking officials. Both contractors later sought to withdraw, revealing a disputed attempt to alter the project terms.

Board of Works H. C. Roney J. S. Hudson Lasalle Street Hudson Roney Comraat Theo Pard

Minturn Case Brief Filed In Supreme Court

Attorneys Joss and Noel filed the appellees brief in the Minturn v Elliott case before the Indiana Supreme Court. The issue centers on whether Marion Morgan joint primary for a joint senator is authorized and whether Minturn’s name should appear on ballots. The court may render a decision within two days.

Fred A. Joss James W. Noel Supreme Court Appellees State of Indiana Joseph A. Minturn Charles N. Elliott Republican Central Committee Marion County Elliott Minturn Marion Morgan County Central Committee Board of Election Commissioners

Democratic Primaries Yield Light Precinct Turnout

Evening Democratic primaries to form county committee saw light voting across precincts. In Sixth ward Eleventh precinct one man claimed election as committeeman after polling from 4 to 7 pm. McClure named. Kenihan and Gates absent from election board. Chairman Sullivan absent. reports blocked. New committee to be reorganized Thursday at Masonic Hall. W. W. Spencer likely to become chairman. Republican side notes misprinted candidate list. secrecy urged. state GOP executive meets today. A separate rally at McFadden's Hall featured candidates Malpas Marer Shepard Gasper Shilling Hildebrand Krausman.

McClure James Kenihan Joseph Gates Lombard Building B Sullivan Sullivan Democratic State Committee State Committee Masonic Hall W. W. Spencer Lst Eliott McFadden Tenth Ward Malpas Marer Shepard Gasper Shilling Hildebrand Krausman

Frances Willard Union meeting at 2 p.m. at Mrs Trotter home

The Frances E Willard Union will gather at 2 p.m. at 10 North Senate Ave hosted by Mrs Trotter with a paper on Neal Dow by Mrs G M Smith and a vocal solo by Mrs Hensley. Two stolen candy boxes await claim at the police station linked to W F Browning. Frank Church and H G Balcombs of Everett drowned after a sailboat capsize. W H Freeman visits Logansport to teach Q A Myers tree planting 13506 black locust trees for railroad ties. Union Traction plans an interurban from Indianapolis to Kokomo via Noblesville Arcadia Tipton, Central Traction Company along similar route.

Frances E. Willard Frank Church H. G. Balcombs Everett Wash Herbert Hunt Myers Logansport Mr. Freeman Union Traction Company of Indiana Indias Kokomo Noblesville Arcadia Tipton Central Traction Company

Injured by Runaway Horse On Busy Indianapolis Street

A horse attached to a light wagon bolted from in front of the Indiana Trust building on Pennsylvania Street near Washington yesterday at noon. Louie Becker riding a bicycle was struck, thrown to the pavement, and badly bruised as the horse fled southward. His bicycle was demolished and a crowd gathered in the busy midday scene.

Washington Pennsylvania Indiana Trust Pennsylvania Street Maryland Louie Becker Becker

Traction Firms Move Ahead on Indiana Routes

Union Traction Company presses ahead with line work between Indianapolis and surrounding towns as weather improves. Central Company projects face no consideration as right of way secured across Hamilton County and franchises obtained in Cicero, Carmel and additional communities.

Pany Central Company Hamilton County Cicero Carmel Union Traction Company Indianapolis

Methuen Captive Held as Hostage Widens Frontline Stakes

Service members in the House warn that new troops may be needed to reinforce the front as General Methuen’s prominence is seen as leverage by the Boers. The belief prevails that Boer leaders, including Commandant Kritzinger, might be used as leverage to secure safe conduct or influence from the British.

Methuen Kritzinger

Boers dressed in khaki win another decisive victory

London reports Delarey has scored a second major Boer victory within a fortnight, following the capture of Von Donop's convoy. Methuen is said to be wounded with a fractured thigh, and British forces suffered a severe reverse as Boer fighters in khaki disrupted wagon columns and caused disarray among mounted troops. Dispatches indicate confusion from mule and wagon movements and praise for artillery and Fusilier defenses.

London Delarey von Donop Lord Methuen van Donop South Africa Lord Kitchener Brodrick Theouthumberland Fusiliers Lancashires Celliers Kemp Verraso Tromp Methuen Intellenge Department Kitchener General Methuen John Redmond T. P. O'Connor T. M. Healy Daily News Standard Morning Post Botha de Wet Daily Chronicle Holland Germany Berliner Tageblatt England de Telegraaf Amsterdam

Paul Sanford Methuen and the Boer War record

Paul Sanford Methuen served in the Scots Guards from 1544 and held multiple staff and combat commands across Africa and Europe, including the Ashanti and Egyptian campaigns, and Bechuanaland. He led Methuen's Horse, fought at Belmont Graspan and Magersfontein, and commanded the First Division of the First Army Corps as lieutenant general. He was noted for brave service and dispatches, but faced criticism after Magersfontein before continuing to command and influence operations during the South African conflict.

Paul Sanford Methuen Baron Methuen Scots Guards Gold Coast Ireland Berlin Home District Kassassin Tel-el-Kebir Methuen Bechuanaland First Army Corps Kimberley Belmont Gras Pan Moulder River Magersfontein Delarey Lord Roberts South Africa Squimberney Wolseley War Office Methuen Red Natsbie Waneweane

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