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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
8
A brief item notes that Mrs Eli B Goodycoontz, niece of the subject, has begun examining the matter. The report emphasizes her involvement and current inquiry status within the ongoing proceedings.
The Rev. John B. Unver, for thirty years a priest of the Indianapolde order, will be honored at a morning funeral at St John’s Church. He died at Alexander Brothers Hospital Louis after a year’s stay, born in Baden Germany in 185, and came to Indianapolis after leaving the Order and joining Holy Cross. His active ministry ended years ago due to ill health.
Frederick A Ostermeyer a well known German American business leader of Indianapolis died after a six day illness. Born in Westphalia in 1827 he arrived in 1843 and built a wholesale grocery empire later becoming a partner in Severin Ostermeyer Co. He served as a Republican county official and helped establish four Lutheran churches. He lived at 1146 East Market with his daughter Mrs Emanuel Sevel and left ten children. Funeral details were not set.
A Big Four train known as the White City Special derailed in North Indianapolis on Thirtieth Street. One pair of day coach trucks derailed behind the smoker, no people injured though passengers were shaken. A farmer’s horse died, wagon collision damaged steps, train delayed about two hours before resuming to Chicago.
Building inspector Bedell and a group of citizens observed a demonstration of a hydrocarbon smoke consuming device in the When building. Prior to installation the furnaces produced heavy black smoke. once the device was attached the chimney emitted only light smoke. John T. Brush explained the system from New York and claimed it saves coal while proof the device is practical.
In Police Court James V. Barnett, a negro, was held without bond on murder charges for the Bates Inn shooting of Frank Wilson, bartender. Robert L. McOunt, with Barnett, was made an accessory after the fact with bond set at 5000 then raised to 10000, posted. An autopsy found a bullet penetrated the heart wall causing internal hemorrhage and death.
The Rev. Eugene P. Dunlap spoke at First Presbyterian on Siam’s Christian High School at Bangkok and missionary work. He said graduates fill state roles, Siamese hospitality is strong, and missionaries enjoy broad preaching freedom. he noted the “American Missionary” passport and recalled General Harrison’s Ecumenical Conference speech.
City items note Rev C C Lasby’s return from New York with Mrs Lasby. Ninth recital of Students Musical and Dramatic Club at Plymouth Church this evening. Udell works to resume Monday after ten days of repairs. Bankruptcy petition filed by Louis Pink, druggist, with assets and liabilities listed. Community notices include a church reception for Rev Charles W Crooke and a Propylaeum lecture by Prof Dew on psychology. Mrs Elizabeth Wenz dies at 84 after a fall. burial planned at Woodlawn Avenue home.
Da J. M. Phillips alias P. J. Monrow of Terre Haute was arrested yesterday after noon by Detectives Bray and Lancaster for horse stealing. He allegedly led a gang stealing many horses from farmers and liverymen near the city. He is also wanted at Knightstown for two stolen horses on March 5 and at Greenup for three horses. A companion, Charles Fermin, was arrested days earlier at Meridian and sent back to Terre Haute.
Two more smallpox cases were reported to the Hoard of Health yesterday bringing the winter total to thirty five. The patients are Thomas and Wille Ryan, aged eight.
Police offer little information as a spate of street robberies unfolds in recent days. Victims include Henry Kroerfer robbed near Washington and Missouri streets, a Lor Traine Hotel guest in the Park Theater area, a man near Washington and Senate, and Lizzie Bata at 71 North Pennsylvania Street where a pocketbook was snatched. Each incident sparked patrol alerts with no arrests reported.
The Board of Works halted dirt wagon traffic on North Capitol avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth streets after heavy wagons damaged the granite boulevard. Chairman Sahm and Mr. Maguire ordered a bond from contractors to restore the street and warned against ongoing carelessness. Citizens’ meeting selections were made to urge engineer attendance at a Monday evening session to decide on East Michigan street improvements.
The council committee on public safety and comfort amended the plumbing ordinance after hearings with masters and journeymen. The changes require all members of plumbing firms to be examined and licensed, designate responsible individuals for corporations, set salaries for board members, redirect registration fees to the city controller, and delay the act to allow contractors time to finish current contracts.
Mrs. Charlotte Polk a 65 year old Black woman died suddenly last night at 1408 North New Jersey Street while en route to Corinthian Baptist Church. She was visiting Mrs. Hanna Teats at 618 East North Street when she told her companion she felt faint and collapsed in a room where a dying woman lay. An ambulance was summoned and Polk was removed without the knowledge of the ill patient.
Articles filed for several firms including Murdock Veneer and Lumber Company in Washington with $18,000 capital and Murdock family directors. American Tribune New Colony Company in Indianapolis with $300,000 capital and Fitzgerald and Fenton names. Warrington and Markleville Telephone Company in Warrington with $1,000 capital. Alexandria Gas and Oil Company in Alexandria with $3,000 capital. Vigo Clay Company in Terre Haute with $25,000 capital. Directors are listed for each venture and the objects include real estate, land development, and utilities.
George Henderson sworn in as constable in Justice Smock's court succeeding Frank Hay. His first duty is to arrest Thomas Flaherty of 534 Abbott Street on charges filed by a Bates Street resident. Flaherty fled, eluding Henderson through streets and alley. the revolver failed to fire during the chase.
Governor Durbin yesterday issued a requisition on the Governor of Illinois for the return of Milton Allen wanted in Terre Haute on grand larceny. Allen is under arrest at Danville Illinois.
The Rev F B Meyers and wife from England arrived in New York aboard the Majestic. He will begin preaching in Echmond Virginia and conduct services in Atlanta Cincinnati Louisville Birmingham Indianapolis Chattanooga and Omaha before returning home on April 17.
Insurance companies sell indemnity against loss by fire on standard business principles. Prudent insurers avoid risks from dilapidated or unsafe buildings. The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company will insure property if inspectors deem premises good and safe. John M. Spann, secretary, home office, No. 145 Bust Market Street.
Panhandle engineer John Patterson was scalded yesterday morning when his engine attached to a local freight collided with a through freight at Richmond. The local had just pulled from the siding and blocks had been thrown. Patterson and Fireman Cure were unable to jump and sustained injuries.
George Russell, a fugitive described as a notorious negro, was arrested yesterday. He faces charges of assault and battery with intent to kill, grand larceny, and robbery for offenses committed while a fugitive after escaping from workhouse guards twice.
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