Graf on Sunday opening questioned in grocer trial
Gottfried Graf a grocer was tried for breaking the Sabbath in the Criminal Court after a Justice’s court filing charged him with selling goods on Sunday. He was found guilty and fined one dollar plus costs and appealed. He argued Sunday access was needed to supply customers especially the sick and hungry. The case drew in retail grocers and clerks groups and tested future policy on Sunday openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottfried Graf
Sury
Justice Lockman's
Criminal Court
Graf
Grocery and Butcher Clerks’ Association
Beef Trust
Taxpayers challenge subsidy for Indianapolis, Greenwood and Franklin line
William M Demaree and Pleasant township taxpayers appeal after the Circuit Court refused an injunction blocking a £4000 subsidy. They contend the railroad is not freight equipped and seeks the subsidy under the commercial railroad act requiring both passenger and freight service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Demaree
Pleasant Township
Johnson County
Indianapolis
Greenwood
Miles v Big Four Railway case sees amendment allow
James N. Miles sues Big Four Railway for damages over the loss of his son killed on the railroad. The amendment adds a value for the services of the boy, approved by Judge Leathers as not changing the case nature. Frank M. Duncan sues for divorce from Mittie Duncan claiming abandonment, in laws’ home, lack of care during illness, and custody request for their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Miles
Big Four Railway Company
Leathers
Central Trust sues Adams Brick and others over McLain land
The Central Trust Company filed a suit seeking quiet title to 200 lots in McLain’s Garden. The action names Adams Brick Company and many defendants who claim interests or previously owned the parcels, including lots bought for taxes. The case alleges land was included to which McLain was not entitled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trust Company
Adams Brick Company
McLain
Gelden
Robinson Sues Street Car Over Alighting Injury
Leonidas Robinson filed suit against the street car company seeking 7000 dollars for injuries alleged from a fall while alighting. He says the car started before his feet touched ground and he was thrown, causing a dislocated shoulder and further injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonidas Robinson
Attorney General blocks early payoff interest charge
Attorney General Taylor informed State Auditor Hart that a building and loan association cannot levy advance interest when a subscriber chooses to repay a loan before its maturity, clarifying permissible charges and timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Hart
Building and Loan Association
William C Lynn Named Executor of Brady Estate
William C Lynn was yesterday appointed executor of the estate of John Brady and gave a bond of S. He was also appointed a of Lynn Brady and gave a bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Lynn
John Brady
Lynn Brady
Court dockets list mixed civil actions and divorces
Superior and Circuit Courts docketed several cases in joint sessions. Replevin and damages plea agreements set at $3 in one room, with trials by jury in others. Dismissals, probate resistance, and foreclosure tax title actions appear alongside divorces and partitions. New suits include The Adams Brick Company and Bee Hive Paper Box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Trust Company
Trustee
Adams Brick Company
Frank M. Duncan
Mittie E. Duncan
Bee Hive Paper Box Company
J. Bee Company
Circuit Court
Leonides Robertson
Indianapolis Street
Mollie Negley
Alvador Negley
BE. Callahan
Catharine Smith
Supreme Court Drain Case Transcript Requirements
In Toy v Gane Hamilton C C Aded Monks J, a drainage appeal requires a complete transcript from the board of commissioners, remonstrances, viewers report, and appeal bond. The transcript and all papers filed in the auditor's office must be filed with the clerk of the court handling the appeal. without it the court lacks authority to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Toy
Gane Hamilton C. C
Monks
Jons
Burns
Board of Commissioners
Burns IM
Auditors
Toner
Wagner
Marshall
Second Choice Idea Explained In Primary Elections
A detailed discussion on primary election ballots, printing methods, and the impact of the Australian system. The author notes ticket positioning changes to equalize display, praises certain features while criticizing others, and laments voter information limits and potential for unfit candidates in multi candidate races.
Primary reform debate on ballot law implications
Discussion centers on party ballot design and its effects on independents and secrecy. Judges and officials urge streamlined primary rules, cross party tickets, and Australian style secrecy with county funded elections, aiming to curb ring domination and enhance voter freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mr. Cameron
J. E. McCullough
William Fortune
Hernly
Republican State Central Committee
Fortune
Addison C. Harris
R. O. Hawkins
Joseph A. Minturn
Minturn
House of Representatives
Senate
E. Morss
Edward Inssey
A. O. Marsh
Merrill Moores
Hotel Lobby Gleanings and Carnahan's Bank Findings
The finance committee of the Uniform Bank K P met to audit General James R Carnahan's accounts. They reported a large rise in membership and receipts for the year ending March 31, noting 18 new companies formed. The nineteen year audit found no discrepancies. Attendees included Gen D J Turner Gen Wesley G Smith Gen W R Logan and other K P leaders. Lunch was hosted at the Columbia Club with several officials and a San Francisco encampment topic discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Assembly, Uniform Bank, K. of P
James R. Carnahen
Uniform Bank
D. J. Turner
Norfolk
Wesley G. Smith
Portland
W. R. Logan
Louisville
General Carnahan
Columbia Club
Harry B. Smith
Indiana Bride
Woman writer Mrs E L Thompson visits town
Mrs E L Thompson of Muncie and wife of ex Judge Thompson toured through town yesterday. She recently returned from Chicago where she attended the Indiana Club reception for Indiana writers and authors. The event, she says, was very pleasant, and James B Elmore, Montgomery County’s star poet, was among the notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 5. L. Thompson
Indiana
Western Association of Writers
Mrs Thompson charms with song at Denison event
Mrs Thompson presented a song titled In diana Wherever We Wander set to Columbia the Gem of the Ocean and urged publication for school use. She is drafting a pastoral song Along the Mohawk for a East Coast premiere and once began a military novel A Son of the Gods inspired by the Merrimac sinking. She notes ten chapters exist in her desk and may be resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Indiana
Columbia
Ocean
Merrimac
Santiago
Western Association of Writers
Convention in a Tent for Eleventh District Nomination
Howard M. Atkinson and wife of Wabash toured Denison and discussed Carey Cowgill as a candidate for the Eleventh district congressional nomination. He stressed Cowgill’s ability and merits, while noting Major Steele remains popular. Republicans plan a May 21 convention in a large tent seating about four thousand to select their nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard M. Atkinson
Wabash
Denison
Atkinson
Carey Cowgill
Cowgill
Major Steele
Mr. Atkinson
Steele
Voorhies Tour Highlights Indianapolis Cleanliness and City Charm
J H P Voorhies and wife of Denver arrived in Denison for several days. Mrs Voorhies is a daughter of the late Indiana Governor Hammond. Voorhies praises Indianapolis as cleaner and bigger than Denver. He notes Denver’s cosmopolitan nature and limited native-born residents. Richard Walsh and son Arthur of Walsh Boyle Co. from Chicago stop at Denison en route to French Lick Springs. Their Indianapolis salesman J Cassell, popular with the firm, is honored with a cigar named after him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. P. Voorhies
Denver
the Denison
Indianapolis
Voorhies
Richard Walsh
Arthur
Chicago
Walsh, Boyle & Co
Denison
French Lick Springs
Messrs. Walsh
J. Cassell
Dan W. Simms Visits City From Lafayette
Dan W. Simms of Lafayette, a Democratic State committee member from the Fifth district, was at the Hotel English last night showing active local party ties and presence in city circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W. Simms
van W. Simms
Lafayette
Democratic State Committee
English
Central College of Dentistry Holds Fifth Annual Commencement
The Central College of Dentistry held its fifth annual commencement at the German House with sixteen graduates. The ceremony featured music by the Indianapolis Military Band Orchestra, violin and vocal solos, and an address by Rev. W. D. Parr on visions and high ideals. Diploma presentations followed, then dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College of Dentistry
Indianapolis Military Band
Esther Willcox Trenary
Elma Igelmann
J. E. Cravens
W. D. Parr
Kokomo
Mr. Parr
William W. Astor
Still Loves Her Husband Case Admits Family Pressure
Edward Arnold, son of farmer William Arnold near Columbus, faced Police Court after deserting his wife, daughter of farmer George Hunt near Franklin. The wife testified she loved him, prompting her father to demand she choose family over marriage. Trial postponed to Saturday as families refused to pay detective expenses. witnesses bonded for $80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Arnold
Arnold
William Arnold
Columbus
George Hunt
Franklin
Fmal
Cleveland
Stubbs
Anet
Sid Geckind
For Feminine Readers How to mend and care for nerves and garments
A long article contrasts rest cures for neurasthenia with open air exercise and cheerful habit for women and notes practical sewing tips. It covers massage baths and avoiding drugs, plus detailed mending guidance for linens, patches, woolens, shirts, trousers, and rugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Marek
Bermuda
Do It Yourself Carpet and Stocking Repairs
The text describes methods for repairing wool and rag carpets by weaving under and over threads, smoothing with a warm row, and using flour paste under thin areas. It also covers mending stockings with circular black lace net, adjusting thin wool blankets with tennis flannel, and stitching to secure in place.
Flexible blouse and shirtwaist fashions captivate New York society
The New York Evening Post notes the season's blouse and shirtwaist craze with unlined, soft collared styles for hot weather. Delicate fabrics, lace insertions, and new French batistes appear among gowns and daywear, while makers plan numerous silk and satin variants and at least one importer orders hundreds of pieces. The trend blends practicality with dressy appeal across the city’s fashion houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Paraphrase of Polygamy-Related Opinion Cited in 19th Century Speech
A quoted remark discusses views on marriage roles and polygamy, noting the speaker's stance on Mormonism and family duties. The statement suggests a controversial proposal: one wife for home life and another for social duties, reflecting attitudes of the era.
Fashion Notes From a Summer Wardrobe Revival
The article details revived ae plaids and plaid straw accessories, empire lace scarves, and mousseline de soie scarfs for weddings and dresses. It notes trends in dress silhouettes, oversized sleeves, flat shoulders, jeweled belt buckles, and cameo jewelry, plus new lace mitts, Mohair fabrics, and innovative napkin ring substitutes, reflecting a refined summer style with floral, red, and muted tones.
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Leces
Dowling
J.—l
Elam
Sexton
Laporte C. C
Spriggs
Ex Rel Board of Commissioners
Jasper C. CC
State of Indiana
Robert Patten
Sullivan C. C
W. W. Demoree
William C. Bridges
Johnson C. C
Mankey- Warren C. C
Hobinson
P. J
Board of County Commissioners
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Moore
Lawrence C. C
Comstock
C. J
Adams Express Co
Carnahan
Marion S. C. Appellee
Edward E. Paxson
Edwin BR. Dean
St. Joseph C
Henry Wahrenburg
Allen
C. Appellees
Volney T. Malott
Clay County Commissioners
Clay C
Indianapolis Street Railway Co
John W. Darnell
Morgan C. C. Record
Votice
Norton-Reed Stone Co
Dath Steele
Orange C. C
Mittle
Duncan
A Loan Association
the Court Record
Superior Court
John L. McMaster
William Smitherman
John English
William Cooper
William Hubbard
James M. Leathers
James H. Miles
Vingon Carter
Adah Root
Albert E. Sterne
Henry Clay Allen
Nancy Ann Kercheval
Reuben P. Kercheval
H. Robinson
Theodore J. Bryan
F P. Supreme Assembly Aldi
Gen. Carnahan
Muncie
BE. S. L. Thompson
Chicago Wholesale Grocers
Central Cental College
A. ©. Ball
Cravens
David Wiliams
Mont C. Wood
J. Whitmore
Geo. W. Sweigart
BE. D. Ross
A. G. Emerick
Charles M. Trotter
E. O. Silves
J. R. van
Sullivan
Jap Rose
James S. Kirk & Company
Kirk
the Bride and Bridget
Mme. Bride
States
Jem
Delia
Mmeride
Mme
Bride
Della
Worcester
Lfe
Bridget
John L
New York Commercial Advertiser
John L. Sullivan
Merrell Soule Co
Syracuse, N.Y
Atkins
Barry Saw and Supply Co
Penn. ST
Odds and
Japan
Paris
Manila
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