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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1901
Page
19
The Independent League directors convene this afternoon at the Washington Bowling Club to arrange a playoff for the Lawtons and Marotts tie, discuss prize awards, and plan next season's reorganization, with adoption of the Indianapolis Bowling League format probable. Averages for the Independent League are listed.
At 2 pm yesterday Governor Durbin held a reception in the executive parlors for commissioned officers of the State Guard. Regiments were lined by number with colonels presenting their units, and the Governor greeted them with handshakes. A later note said John Wanamaker will preside at Governor Mount's Bible class at First Presbyterian Church.
The text notes that fire-related destruction averages $150,000,000 annually in the United States, or $500,000 per business day excluding holidays, highlighting the necessity of insuring property with the In polla Fire Insurance Company based on Home Ne East Market street.
Eleven year old Charlotte Stevens, taken from her mother in El Paso six years ago, is to be restored tomorrow after an Indianapolis woman’s plea and the joint work of Sheriff Boone and Detectives Gerber and Dugan. The girl, who had lived with a traveling show couple, identified her story at the Hadley Home in Danville, and authorities traced the case to Texas.
The Indiana Audubon Society will hold its annual meeting Tuesday at the Commercial Club parlors from 9:30 AM to evening. The program includes committee appointments, the president Amos Butler address The Loud Law, humane reasons for bird protection, school birds, remarks on pupil work, and various talks on birds, migration, and foliage by named speakers.
The Women's Whist Club meets at the Denison after April 1. Miss Lemon misses St Pauls due to travel. Miss Speer will speak at Furnas-place Church Sunday at 7:30 PM. Rev T J Villers dedicates morning service to General Harrison. Chapel Cub rummage sale at 418 Indiana Ave. Circle 8 M E Church rummage sale starts Tuesday in Magnolia block store room. A steam vehicle company plans incorporation with 250000 capital, Paul H White designed. Remains of Frank Wilson viewable at No 36 West Ohio St. funeral tomorrow at 2 PM. Ragged Edge Club met at Brenneke s. grand march led by Scott Eldon Ray and wife, supper at banquet hall. Fancy dress dance planned for April. Professor Zueblin near end of lecture series at Manual Training High School on recreative institutions with topics on plays grounds baths gyms camps and recreation piers.
A memorial service for Harrison will be held this afternoon at 3 30 in the Y M C A auditorium. Rev Frank Ballard of Memorial Presbyterian Church will give the principal address with scripture by Rev C E Bacci of Oberts ty Church and an address by Rev A Brown of the Friends. The First Baptist Church choir will sing Lead Kindly Light.
A man claiming to be Thomas Meredith of Avon was found wandering without hat or shoes at Delaware and North streets. He said he had been robbed of $15 but could not provide further identifying details.
After a confrontation with mud and a head wound, police believed the man was intoxicated and placed him in custody for the night. His scratched face suggested a frenzied state as officers secured the scene.
Robert McOuat, charged as an accessory to the murder of Frank Wilson by James V. Barnett, was released yesterday morning in Police Court after the preliminary hearing. The case against him was dismissed for lack of evidence beyond his presence with Barnett. Barnett was bound over to the grand jury. Eyewitness John Martin had not been found.
Governor Durbin disposed of eleven bills remaining from the legislative session. Six were signed, one became law without signature, and four were vetoed. Major actions include In dianapolis street improvement charter changes, foreign corporation filing requirements, and voting machine use. Several Senate and House bills were vetoed for revenue, procedure, or delay concerns, with details on specific vetoes and rationales.
The Indianapolis Lodge No. 13 BPOE marks its twentieth anniversary of installation this Wednesday at the Grand Hotel. The local lodge began March 2, 1881 with eighty members, and several founders and survivors are named. The celebration will be attended by notable members of the order.
The Bedford Stone Railway Company filed articles of incorporation with capital of 50000. Directors are George it Worthington, E. A. Merritt, W. B. Whiting, F. E. Matson, M. H. Merritt, H. F. Schafer and H. C. Hendricks. Route will run through Lawrence county about four miles long.
Ethel Farley, age unknown, was struck by a wagon owned by a beer distributor on Virginia avenue and Maryland street last night. She suffered bad bruises and possible internal injuries. She resides in Mount Jackson with her mother and friends.
Mrs Charlotte McFarland died yesterday at the smallpox detention hospital. The death, attributed to smallpox, is said to have been induced by other diseases. She was twenty eight and resided at a shed on Yandes street, where she lived.
Hugh J MecGowan, resting at home after several days, was reported last night to be greatly improved. He suffers bronchial complications and is under the care of Dr. Herry Jameson as the attending physician.
George F. McCulloch once chaired the Republican state committee has been seriously ill at his Muncie home for several days and is now recovering.
New York report says Mrs. Blakely Hall plans to be a spectator at the Bridgeport probate hearing over the Gilman estate while a fight between the Gilman heirs unfolds. Her counsel Edward Hatch released a statement noting possible future litigation by both half-blood and full-blood heirs, with relations described as friendly amid potential court actions.
London MPs clash over alleged secrecy breach by the London Times and the Birmingham Post. Irish members hint at Joseph Chamberlain involvement as leaders debate oath tests for civil list members. Daily Mail calls for action while noting funeral expenses top 35,000 pounds with 11,400 for foreign guest housing.
Honolulu dispatch from March 9 reports U S Bureau of Labor agents gathering data on wages and living costs in Hawaii. Legislature patrons discuss taxation, eight hour public work limits, and expert labor exemptions. Bills propose underground wires, a Territory flag, indigent youth education, Liliuokalani pension, and gambling law repeal.
Benjamin E. Rich of the Southern Conference announces a four day debate at Ackermann Mississippi starting March 19 to decide whether the Mormon Church or the Christian Campbellite Church is the true Church of Christ. Elder David Elton will argue for Mormonism and Rev H K Coleson for the Campbellites. A party of Mormon elders and Christian delegates from the South will attend.
United States vessel Mayflower, with Governor Allen aboard, was reported aground at a sandbar near Fajardo but floated back to San Juan without damage. Allen cites bright crop outlook and good road conditions in the eastern island. Smallpox cases persist in Ponce with no epidemic, vaccination widespread. Two lepers found in Aguidalla. fifteen leprosy patients confined on an island. Governor Allen plans appointing Edwin and Savage as district court judges.
A Kansas letter of condolence to Queen Victoria’s death drew a royal reply from King Edward expressing thanks for Kansans loyalty. A legislator sought to strike loyalty from records. ambassador Joseph Choate explains the king’s regret over the wording used in acknowledgments to British subjects.
Duntlap’s Celebrated Hats at Seaton’s Hat Store and Pennsylvania Lines announce a funeral period service for ex President Harrison. A special Indianapolis to Louisville train No 30 will run Sunday March 7 at 7 10 p m stopping at intermediate stations with arrival times listed. Richardson, D.
Travel information lists two daily trains from Indianapolis over the Pennsylvania and Erie routes. For details contact W. W. Richardson, b. P. A., Indianapolis. Insurance offered by German Fire Insurance of Indiana. Offices at 29 South Delaware Street. Feeds and equipment advertised include JANES Dustless Oats, New Century Calgraph, Bell Bearing Dens. United Typewriter and Supplies Company operates from Monument Place and East Market with phone 1549.
Mrs Susie Young Gate daughter of Brigham Young visits New York and clarifies Latter day Saints stance on plural marriages She says Mormons are loyal Americans and follows church guidance that plural marriage is a thing of the past Sly comment hints at lingering prejudice and questions about old practices
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