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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1901

Page

3

Bernhardt and Coquelin Star in L Aiglon at Englishs Opera House

Bernhardt and Coquelin headline in L Aiglon at Englishs Opera House Indianapolis. The veteran actress, nearing fifty eight, displays enduring grace and vibrant voice in a refined performance. Coquelin as Plombeau provides strong support in dramatic battlefield scenes drawing enthusiastic applause.

Bernhardt and Coquelin English Opera Mme Sarah Bernhardt Indianapolis Opera House M. Benoit Constant Coquelin L’aigion Sara Mme. Bernhardt Eaglet Napoleon Bernharddt France Flambeau Wagram Metternich Paris M. Coquelin Plombeau M. Coqguelin Bernhardt

Bernhardt Coquelin production praised in lively review

A colorful critique lauds the Bernhardt Coquelin staging of L Algion with strong performances by Desjerdin Scheler Denenberg Krauss Guiraud Durec Mea and others. It highlights elaborate scenery painted by Homer Emona and memorable battle scenes at Schonbrus. Upcoming shows at Empire Englishs and Park Theater are announced with notes on Ada Gray and East Lynne.

Bernhardt-Coquelin Suppene M. Desjerdin Metternich M. Scheler M. Denenberg Prokesch M. Krauss M. Guiraud General Hartman Mr. Durec Mme. Mea Maria Louise Napoleon Duke of Reichstadt Mme. Marcya Camerata Mie. Damirof Therest Mme. Kerwich Fannie Elisler Mile. Cellarios Homer Emona New York Schonbrus Wagram the Park Theater

Social notices of local society and gatherings

Howard B Bates returns from Cincinnati art. Miss Newcomer of Tipton visits Mrs McDonal Robinson. Mrs George N Catterson spends day in city. L C Haughey and Miss Haughey return from New York. Chenoweths and Miss Cooper visit Lafayette. Indianapolis Press Club dinner at YWCA. Notables host luncheons and teas for Miss Marie Celeste, Mrs Doubleday, and others. Tarkington hosts guests. marriage of Dr Roscoe Akers and Miss Georgia Pee. out-of-town guests attend wedding at Morton Place. numerous invitations issued. church society and academy events noted.

Howard B. Bates Cincinnati Newcomer Tipton McDonal Robinson George N. Catterson City L. C. Haughey Miss Haughey New York D. A. Chenoweth Miss Cooper Shelbyville Young Women's Christian Association Madanne Pauline Marlotte Davies Lafayette May Wright Sewall Hamlin Baker Jola Ball Sue Ball Terre Haute Bernhart Margaret Quayle Irene Berryhil Louise Tutewiler Percy Rawls de Pau Senate Avenue Ovid Butler Jameson Doubleday Smith Coleman Harry R. Campbell Henry Clay Campbell Atlanta Lillie Anderson Arents O. H. James North Meridian Street Allison Classical School Roscoe CC. Akers Georgia Pee Charlies Elmer Sloan Morton Place Akers Talbott Avenue Lula P. Sims Knightstown R. B Hoit Chicago J. H. Akers A. 8. Williams F. H. Glass Richmond Mary L. Routledge Newman Tenn

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed in Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs John W Whitsett celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a formal receiving at their home 2218 North Illinois Street. He born near Connersville Indiana nearly eighty two. she Mary Alexander born in Carlisle Kentucky. They married after two years in Mount Sterling Kentucky and lived in Lebanon Logansport and St Louis before settling in Indianapolis in 1896. Five children survive with several relatives visiting from Kentucky and Idaho. Continuous reception held yesterday and last night from 7 to 10.

William T. Brown Lafayette Page John F. Carson Charles Wesley Goreuch John W. Whitsett North Ilinois Street Mr. Whitsett Connersville Ind Mary Alexander Carlisle Mount Sterling Lebanon Logansport St. Louis Indianapolis Whitsett Charles T. Whitsett James C. Black Albion Idaho Barton Whitsett Houston Tex Robert Burns Whitsett John B. Lee Chicago Black John Lee Alfred Beck John Adair Dora Houton Kentucky Mrs. Whitsett Zerelda G. Wallace Millersburg Bourbon County John H. Sanders Polly C. Gray South Carolina Virginia Blue Grass Zerelda Sanders Webster Murray Whelpley Versailles Zerelda Wallace Zerelda G. Sanders David Wallace Lfe Indiana Congress Court of Common Pleas Alexander Campbell Christian Church Old Central Church

Y M C A Teams Defeated by All Stars in Basketball Night

All Stars featuring students from Manual Training High School Shortridge High School and Butler College won 29 to 23 at the Y M C A. The Y M C A squad gave a ten point handicap yet relied on size and experience to dominate early. McGaughey Minor and Hardin stood out for the All Stars while Kaylor and Hesler shone for the YMCA second team amid a rugged but spirited showing by the younger players.

All Stars Manual Training High School Shortridge High School Butler College McGaughey Minor Kaylor Hardin Tolin Fleming Pierson Heser West Jones Dyer Dunning Roeminger Holdson Bowman

Lawtons Triumph in Independent League Playoff

Lawtons defeated the Marotts in a championship playoff of the Independent League last night in a spirited, good natured contest. Starters included Stellken Maddox Hoffmeyer Baker and Prichett Randall with notable scoring and close totals across the lineup.

Lawtons Marotts Stelken Maddox

Wolsiffer Graff lead Southside League night play

In the two man Southside League Wolsiffer and Graff won seven of ten games last night amid a slate of ten upcoming matches. Scores show Graff 62 399 QHS 159 181 210 223 169 213 3, Wolsiffer 202 144 au MG 185 175 159 149 162 27, and other totals 38 397 208 306 385 F72 318 ST 474. Jaye 194 172 178 185 196 303 164 183 LAT 185. Dickey racked seven streaks across ST1 147 179 168, while DOS posted 146 128 176 and TEs tallied 16. Totals finish 285 319 357 RS 404 249 202 358 305 ay.

Wolsiffer Graff Wolsit Au MG Jaye Dickey

New Associations Incorporate Local Companies in Indiana

The Progress Oil Company of Hartford City was incorporated yesterday with $300,000 capital. Directors: David C. Caldwell A F Ayres Finley Geiger W B Hubbard C H Rife. The Sugarcreek Township Farmers Telephone Company of New Palestine in Hancock County incorporated with $40 capital. Five directors. The Albany Paper Company filed a rescue form retiring 15 shares.

Progress Oil Company Hartford City David C. Caldwell A. F. Ayres Finley Geiger W. B. Hubbard C. H. Rife Sugarcreek Township Farmers’ Telephone Company New Palestine Hancock County Albany Paper Company

East End Republican Club Elects Officers and Directors

The East End Republican Club held its spring election at the clubrooms last night electing President W. H. Pierce Vice President J. A. Sweeney Secretary F. M. Wilson Treasurer D. F. Bell Directors C. F. R. Jones Walter Buckshot C. A. Allee George Snider and Clyde Richardson.

East End Republican Club W.H. Pierce J. A. Sweeney F. M. Wilson D. F. Bell C. F R. Jones Walter Buckshot C. A. Allee George Snider Clyde Richardson

Saloon Keeper Bert Plew Arrested for License Violation

Bert Plew a saloonkeeper of 2 Schurmann avenue North Indianapolis was arrested last night on a charge of selling liquor without a license. The affidavit was sworn by Fred Sommersof of the North Indianapolis Anti saloon League.

Bert Plew Schurmann Avenue North Indianapolis Fred Sommersof Anti-saloon League

Notable Woman Dead Wallaces Kin and Prominence Endure

Mrs Zerelda G Wallace a notable Indiana figure died at Cataract near Spencer aged eighty three. Daughter and son David Wallace attended the illness and funeral set for Central Christian Church. Survived by two children Agnes Steiner and David Wallace with General Lew Wallace as stepson. Sister to Dr Richard Gatling related families include Peatty McRae and Clevinger. Grandchildren include Judge James M Leathers Mrs Arthur Grover and Mrs William Clevinger.

Zerelda G. Wallace Indiana Cataract Spencer Ind David Wallace Preston Christan Church Wallace A R. Benton Butler College Richard Gatling Gatling Gun David Fpeatty John H. McRae Robert B. Duncan James M. Leathers Arthur B. Grover William B. Clevinger Woman's Christian Temperance Union National Agnes John Steiner Owen County Indianapolis Davids. Beaty Steiner Frances BE Willard Mrs. Wallace

Mrs Wallace Lifespan and Public Career Recalls

Zerelda G. Sanders Wallace, born 1817 in Kentucky, becomes Mrs. David Wallace and Indiana governor’s wife. A devoted Christian temperance advocate, lecturer, and mother to four grandchildren, she led Indiana W C T U, spoke across the nation, and influenced reform with her strong character and public service.

Physio-Medical College Commencement Tonight at German House

The Physio-Medical College of Indiana issues tonight’s commencement program for class exercises at the German House. The program features music recitations addresses by Rev Albert J Brown and Dr S P Woodara and degrees conferred by J A Stafford D D president of the board of trustees. Graduates listed include F J Baldwin R O Braswell Clark E Day W L Misener Charles Albert Paddock D W Philo L M Reagan James W Smith and George F Walton.

Physio-Medical College of Indiana German House Albert J. Brown 8. P. Woodara J. A. Stafford D. D Board of Trustees F. J. Baldwin R. O. Braswell Clark E. Day W. L. Misener

Matthews merchant Myer Lightstone faces bankruptcy petition

A petition filed yesterday in a U S Court seeks to declare Matthews Indiana merchant Myer Lightstone bankrupt. Lightstone's stock is valued at 3500 dollars and Herman Heidelberg and Co of New York allege they purchased goods on credit.

United States Myer Lightstone Matthews Ind Herman Heidelberg & Co New York Lightstone Indianapolis Wulschner Music CO

Memphis Town Appeals for Aid After Fire

Governor Durbin yesterday received a plea from Memphis after a Monday night blaze that left 1 resident without food, clothing, or shelter. No action had been taken by late yesterday on the message.

Durbin Memphis

Frank Hamilton On Trial For Grand Larceny

Frank Hamilton was tried by a jury in the Criminal Court for grand larceny after a late night verdict that kept the jury out all night. A former sanatorium nurse, he allegedly arranged a trip to Chicago with Anna Bell to wed, but vanished with her money sewn in her clothing. She reported the theft and Hamilton was arrested. In Police Court H Fitzgerald Schnull & Co. and Em er E. Nichols paid fines for the smoke ordinance violation, while Columbia Club managers and L S Ayres Co. saw their cases continued to tomorrow.

Frank Hamilton Anna Bell Chicago Hamilton H. Fitzgerald Schnull & Co Emer E. Nichols Columbia Club L. 8. Ayres & Co

Trial date set for Barnett in Bates Inn bartender murder

The James Barnett murder trial for Frank Wilson, bartender at the Bates Inn, is scheduled for April 16. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus sought an earlier start, but Barnett’s defense objected to the proposed next Monday date.

James Barnett Frank Wilson Bates Inn Ruckelshaus Barnett

Court actions mix in 19th century docket list

A long list of cases across multiple courts notes verdicts judgments and dismissals. Foreclosure damages and costs appear in several entries while new suits are filed in Superior and Circuit Courts. Appellate Court minutes and certiorari applications show ongoing legal activity with varied outcomes.

Ozcar Adams Cabinet Makers’ Union Anna B. Pond Frank E. Knight Superior Court Anna C. Aspinwell John Aspinwell Charles E. Howse Frank T. Glass Circuit Court Lee Dehart The Broad Ripple Traction Company Et al Mary Lyons Old Wayne Mutual Life Association Edward Symonds American Central Life Insurance Company de Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association Leonhard Lange Supreme Court

Holding Successful Meetings at First Baptist Church

Boston W. Smith led well attended sessions at the First Baptist Church with strong approval. At yesterday afternoon’s gathering he spoke to a children’s audience on the theme The Sinful Heart and the Cleansed.

Boston W. Smith First Baptist Church

Missionary Path From Local Meetings Cited

A report describes a girl’s conversion at a local gathering that inspired Leweher, now a missionary in China, and prompted ongoing meetings through Friday. Children’s sessions start at 4 PM with parents and teachers invited. adults meet at Tu in the evening, as organizers share a letter from Heart.

Leweher China Trom

Will Hold Court in Evansville with Jury Drawn

Judge Baker and federal officers will go to Evansville to hold court on April 2. A special panel of twenty four names was drawn yesterday to select a jury for the United States grand jury session in the city planned for the first week of April.

Baker Evansville United States Grand Hage BA

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