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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
8
Me dames Wright and Phelps are home and resume Monday the management of their dressmaking departments. They have returned with no concerts for early Spring wear. The suit floor is crowded with cases and racks full of new suits skirts jackets and shirtwaists.
Rev. Joseph Chartrand lectured at the Propylaeum on The Church and Woman, defending the Catholic Church against reformers. He argued women owe gratitude to the Church for elevating their status, criticized Luther and his followers, praised church influence in reducing divorces, and condemned divorce as degradation of woman and a threat to society.
Members and visitors from Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky attended Indianapolis U C T of A council Saturday night with many applications for degrees. Reinstatement and new members were announced and the Grand Council of Tennessee slated to meet in Nashville with sub councils in Chattanooga Knoxville Memphis and Bristol.
The sixteenth special exhibition for the season at IMH-LWE opens today at the HE Lieber gallery. The weeklong display features oil and water works by Lucy A. Wilson, Sacie er, and Tempe Thor showcasing a trio of artists from Sacie er and Tempe Thor.
Miss Margaret Chatelin of Vevay Indiana describes life in New Mexico ranch society six miles from the railroad and twenty miles from El Paso. She recalls a Calvary of local diversions including bull fights, a football match between Fitzsimmons trainers and government Indians, and a Chicago Illinois woman running a large ranch. The piece also notes Mrs Kaiser a former Illinois socialite who managed a vast ranch, her piano library and brick cottage, and her eventual sale of the ranch for 22000. It mentions a missionary student story, and an Y W C A echo meeting led by Mrs H G Gaylord with reports from the Toronto convention and solos by Miss Maude Essex.
A hotel guest, Ralph Waggoner of the Manufacturers' Association Western Department, recalls being mistaken for a circus manager in Galveston, a musician in Maine, or a missionary in Norfolk. He explains how his appearance and white tie led others to assume various professions, and shares anecdotes about mistaken identities and a ministerial rumor.
Stopping at the Denison, Joseph Gray Kitchell, wife and maid of New York, are at the Denison Hotel. In a day or two Mrs. Kitchell will go on to St. Augustine, Fla., where they have a son in school, and Mr. Kitchell will return to New York.
Hovhanness Mugurditch Cheenee geozian known as John the Baptist spoke at a Y M C A men’s meeting about escaping Turkish massacres thirteen years ago. He recounted fleeing to Constantinople hidden in a wagon and later seeking safety in Stamboul, recounting his perilous journey and reflections on religion.
Dr Hendrik P N Muller spoke at the Propylaeum on South Africa's war, noting concentration camp deaths and a 118000 white camp population. He warned the struggle will take years, comparing to seven years of American independence, and will continue beyond two and a half years.
James W. Bryan of 18 East Pratt street died after a three week illness from typhoid fever and complications. He was sixty five, born in Louisville, married there, moved to the city in 1873 with Dr A H Bryan, ran a Union Station drug store then bought East Tenth street drug store. He leaves a widow, two children Juliet and Hugh, five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 3 pm in Central Christian Church with burial at Crown Hill private.
Local postoffice employees organize a subordinate association of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks. It aims to aid social benevolence, improve the postal service, and recognize workers' rights. National group has about 10,000 members. Local officers named: President B W Cole, Vice President George H Miller, Secretary Walter Tamby, Treasurer E Finney, Financial CH B H H Tansy, Sergeant at Arms Caughman. The group will meet next Sunday.
City Council set to review the Indianapolis Southern Railroad franchise with the Board of Public Works preparing to sign the contract this morning. Chairman Negley will steer an early contracts and franchises committee session to expedite action.
Thomas McCarty aged sixty a former employee of the old rolling mill was struck by a south bound Meridian street car at Merrill street around 9 pm yesterday. He was unconscious after being taken to a drug store and treated by Dr. Durham before being sent to City Hospital where doctors believed his injuries not fatal though a skull base fracture could be possible.
A man who gave the name Otto South then James MacDonald was arrested early yesterday morning and charged with assault and battery and visiting an immoral resort. Officers Streit and Lash also arrested Mollie Bishop and several inmates at the resort. South claimed to have been robbed of money during the incident and had only pennies when arrested.
Bicycle Policemen Streit and Losh arrested Richard Merrick, a saloon keeper at Senate and Indiana avenues, after a call to headquarters found his front doors open and several patrons inside. He was charged with selling and giving away liquor on Sunday.
Superintendent Taffe received a personal letter from Chief Wilkie of the U S secret service commending the police arrangement for Prince Henry's visit. The letter stated the excellent setup caused the event to pass off without any unpleasant incidents.
William Haley of 531 South Senate avenue and Mrs. William Ball of 336 South Missouri street reported burglars entered their houses last night while families were away. Haley lost nothing while Mrs. Hall noted several small pieces of jewelry were taken.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company reported a profitable year for 1901 amid its carefully selected risks and steady growth. The firm emphasized prudent underwriting and a solid financial position as it pursues further expansion.
The Rev J Cumming Smith of Tabernacle Church preached on reciprocity mapping life results to effort. He argued nature rewards earnestness and that true justice requires time and an afterlife where deeds are weighed. He urged persistent character building and warned against fleeting instant success.
Walter Fields and Timson Reynolds, both colored, were taken by Bicycle Policemen Griffin and Manning after an early morning arrest for assaulting V Migliano, a peanut vender at Delaware and Washington. Migliano suffered a deep head gash, multiple arterial cuts, and near fatal blood loss before treatment at the City Dispensary.
Emanuel G Hull of Miley avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon by bicycle policemen Trimpe and Low on charges of carrying and drawing deadly weapons. Maude Johnson of West Washington street reported he had been continually abusive and threatened to shoot her. A loaded .38 revolver and a sharpened six inch knife were found on him.
A beefsteak dinner will be held at the Columbia Club next Saturday evening at 6 30. Attendance is limited to the first one hundred acceptances. The entertainment committee will offer special features for the occasion.
Leo Lando, manufacturing optician, at 142 N Pennsylvania St LL offers Duystless oats for horses. Sleeping and chair cars operate between Indianapolis and Springfield, Illinois under D. & W. Transportation.
We present a beautiful line of Sterling Silver Vases for Easter remembrances. See the latest belts buckles and pins. Monte Carlo Wrist Bags meet a long felt want. Visit to view novelties.
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