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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1902

Page

2

Living on Acorns in Drought Stricken Ozark Region

Kansas City report details relief efforts at the Live Stock Exchange to aid settlers in northern Arkansas sufferings. A. L. Doss from Sharp county describes extreme destitution with no rain since last April, failed crops, no income, and families subsisting on acorns as drought stretches into Missouri.

Kansas City Arkansas Live Stock Exchange A. L. Doss Handy Sharp County Missouri Line

St John Boyle Seeks 25000 in Northern Pacific Case

In Louisville federal court, St John Boyle, attorney, sues J W Henning for 25000 profits claimed from Northern Pacific stock speculations in May. Boyle, represented by Charles A Boston, argues Henning aided predeals. Henning’s attorney Marshall Bullett says Boyle ignored market signals and authorized purchases requiring Henning to mortgage property. Most testimony to be depositions.

Louisville St. John Boyle J. W. Henning New York Northern Pacific Henning Boyle Marshal Bullett Pendennis Club

City News Notes Highlights Local Events

Naomi Auxiliary will be entertained by Mrs Olive K Jeffries at 144 Virginia avenue next Thursday afternoon. Mrs A B Mitchell will lead the gospel meeting this afternoon at 4 at the W C A building. Miss Martha Hale will sing. T J McAvoy will present an elocutionary entertainment at Murphy League Hall next Friday assisted by Miss Willa Hedges. The Confetti Club will host a ball in Tomlinson Hall on April 3 for club funds. The Fifteenth Ward Republican Club meets at Ray Hall to organize for the coming campaign.

Naomi Olive K. Jeffries Virginia Avenue A. B. Mitchell Martha Hale T T. J. McAvoy Murphy League Willa Hedges Confetti Club Webber Council Tomlinson Hall Fifteenth Ward Republican Club Ray Hall Ray and Church Streets Charles A. Reed Starr Piano Company Frederick Loeser & Co Brooklyn New York Herman T. Spain Pearson Piano Reed Samuel Irwin Brown Madison Avenue Holy Trinity Catholic Church New Albany Indianapolis Frank Lesson Bertha Alford Harrisburg Charles Bartholomew Intersechusetts Avenue North Street Brightwood Dr. Hick

Vacant Lots for Sale on North Delaware and Alabama

The first vacant lots on North Delaware and Alabama streets between Twenty-third and Twenty-fifth streets are offered for sale by the Indiana Trust Company on payments of $10 per month with per cent interest per annum. This prerogative to secure a home is on a first come, first served basis. Call for plats and paperwork at the Martindale office.

Delaware Alabama Full Creek Indiana Trust Company

Campaign Expense Accounts Filed by 29 Candidates

County records show 81 candidates filed campaign expenses totaling 1574.65 with 51 still unfiled. Oliver P. Ensley led with 3219.05 for treasurer as Clinton Hare Metzger and several others reported varied costs across advertising, printing, cigars, travel, and office services. Monday marks the final filing deadline.

Oliver P. Ensley Clinton L. Hare Robert Metzger John F. Geis Ira E. Dunlavy Election Board Frank C. Olive Harry Sheets Justice of the Peace Edgar E. Young William C. Hoffman Nacenchinan David J. Reagan Justice of the Ace James M. Leathers Superior Court Spenaut John W. Newhouse Joseph Foppiano Benjamin F. Osborn Willis R. Miner George B. Bowers James Cairns John C. Ruckelshaus Wirt C. Smith Frank L. Glass George J. Yoke Philip Marer Justice of the Peace Court Otto Stechhan Fred C. Gardner Edward B. Sprague Frank W. Gasper James H. Moore Clifford Arrick Representative Committee Francis H. Pillet

Beefsteak Takes Center Stage at Columbia Club Dinner

The Columbia Club entertained 125 members and guests with a beefsteak dinner praised for its novelty and hearty menu. The after dinner vaudeville featured monologuists and a chorus from The Chaperones. Out-of-town guests included Eugene Zimmerman and John C. Sherlock. Secretary Wilson denied reports on President Mitchell’s illness and warned of a potential 30,000 miner strike in West Virginia if demands are not met by April 1.

Columbia Club Cincinnati George E. Hunt Harry Kahlo Morris Raschig A. C. White Ernest H. Burford City Eugene Zimmerman Duke of Manchester John C. Sherlock Dwight Kinney Charles D. Mead Dayton W. B. Wilson United Mine Workers Mitchell Des Moines Joe Shamokin Wilson West Virginia Pennsylvania

Germania Park expands to fifteen acres with new menagerie

The Germania Park Association has bought ten more acres adjoining its park, creating a fifteen acre site. Albert Lieber presented animals to start a small menagerie. Opening festival set for May 18 with July 3 fireworks and September 21 autumn festival. Summer band concerts planned on Sundays, with streetcar extension to Gar pond case nearby.

Germania Park Association Albert Lieber Garpond Case Germania

Rev Scho field joins Brightwood Church in Chicago area

The Brightwood Congregational Church extended a call to Rev J Scho field D D of Toronto which is said to have been accepted. He is described as highly educated theologically with studies in Manchester London and Chicago earning a Ph D. His pastorate is expected to benefit the suburban church. In other notes Rev Dr Parker will preach at First Presbyterian Church at 11 this morning replacing Rev J Ross Stevenson. Bishop J M Francis will confer confirmation at Holy Innocents Church Tuesday evening on a large class with new decorations and a fully vested choir.

Brightwood Congregational Church J. Schofield Toronto Canada Schofield Manchester London England Chicago Dr. Parker First Presbyterian Church J. Ross Stevenson J. M. Francis Holy Innocents’ Church Fletcher Avenue Cedar Street

Man Arrest Record Highlights Impersonation Suspect

Dan has faced multiple arrests for impersonating a relative of a prominent man. He served a term at Sing Sing, and it is said few county jails in the country have not hosted him.

Dan Sing Sing

Nose Crushed In Street Attack Near West Maryland Street

Charles Bly, twenty, reported being struck with a cobble stone by Charles and Edward Johnson at a stable on West Maryland Street. Bly, bloodied with a broken nose and a gash across his forehead, was treated at City Dispensary and sent home to 425 West Maryland Street.

Charles Bly West Maryland Street Charles Edward Johnson Bly Homie West Maryland Street

Alfred Francis Dies. Bloomington Veteran Buried in Indianapolis

Alfred Francis 63 died Friday after visiting Illinois last December with body brought to Indianapolis. Funeral at 2 PM at 9% East Minnesota Street residence conducted by George H Chapman Post G A R. He served in Twenty first Indiana Battery. survived by widow and several married children.

Alfred Francis Illinois Indianapolis Minnesota Street George H. Chapman Post Twenty-first Indiana Battery

National Guard Camp Planned at State Fairgrounds in May

Governor Durbin and Adjutant General Ward authorized an early May encampment of Indiana militia from May 12 to 20 at the state fairgrounds to coincide with a monument dedication. Two thirds of military companies favored the plan, enabling participation in May 11 dedicatory exercises. The G A R encampment will be May 13 and 14, with Loyal Legion events May 12 and a banquet that night to honor the ladies. Aearly arrangements for visitor lodging and entertainment are to be organized.

Durbin Adjt Ward S. Foster W. J. McKee Indiana National Guard State Fair Grounds Adjutant General

Commercial Club Plans Form New Marion County Site Association

Articles of incorporation filed for the Commercial Club Factory Site Association with $1,900 capital. Incorporators include John W. Holtzman, George E. Hunt, James I. Dissette, I. S. Gordon, J. C. Adams, John J. Appel, Frank E. Gavin, Medford B. Wilson, S. Kiser, John S. Lazarus, and Frank D. Stalnaker. Purpose is to buy land in Marion county and attract new firms.

Commercial Club Factory Site Association John W. Holtzman George E. Hunt James I. Dissette I. S. Gordon J. C. Adams John J. Appel Frank E. Gavin Medford B. Wilson Harvey Adams William Blake Herman C. Biest

Seaton’s Hat Store Fire Insurance Ad

An advertisement for German Fire Insurance of Indiana at 29 South Delaware Street and general offices, promoting fire tornado and explosion insurance. Also promotes JANES'S Dustless Oats from W. W. Dark & Co with a permanent location at 142 North Pennsylvania Street. Founders and finishers brass rail wien Gonket Tau.

German Fire Insurance of Indiana South Delaware Street Brass Rail Wien Gonket Tau

Women of Local Council observe May 15 peace conference anniversary

The women of the Local Council allied with the International Council will mark May 15 as the anniversary of the Hague peace conference. Their aim is to broaden support for the principle that national differences should be settled in a court of arbitration.

International Council The Hague

New Easter Gifts: Brooches and Buckles Featured

A stylish assortment highlights Monte Carlo Wrist Bags and delicate novelties ideal for Easter gifts. Daily shipments bring belt pins and buckles, emphasizing rich goods at fair prices.

Monte Carlo

Gottlieb Poppenseaker Dies at 79 in City Home

Gottlieb Poppenseaker aged seventy nine died yesterday afternoon at his daughter Mrs McCurry’s home at 1512 Rembrandt street. Born in Germany in 183, he came to the city fifty two years ago and is survived by five children. his wife preceded him in death.

Gottlieb Poppenseaker McCurry Rembrandt Street Mr. Poppenseaker Germany

Impostor Federal Officer Arrested in Milan Indiana

Indianapolis police yesterday arrested a man in Milan Indiana who gave the name 8 L Ryan and impersonated a federal officer. He is identified as the con man known as Jim Jordan and described as a confidence man. Further details were not released.

Milan Ind 8. L. Ryan Indianapolis Ryan Jim Jordan Jore

Exhibition of Architectural Drawings by Daggett

A week long showing of architectural drawings by Robert Frost Daggett will be hosted in the Lieber gallery, featuring diverse designs and styles.

Robert Frost Daggett Lieber

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