Vital Statistics May 1 births and deaths listed
May 1 vital statistics record numerous births including boys and girls from multiple families in Center township Arsenal Street and Douglas Street areas. Names include Harry and Annie Steel Gus and Josie Wood David M Watts Samuel Bridges Willan S Fouts Martin McGrogel Marie McMannion William Broderick Jonnie Connett Rudolph Dereng Matt Pearman Zimmerman Eden Juman Hart Newell Wishard Brown Evans Belcher Halliwell Lottie Altine true death notices: Ralph Ellis Belcher Julia A Halliwell Lottie Altine obituary notices and funeral details appear for several residents with addresses in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Annie Steel
Bryant Street
Gus
Josie Wood
Center Township
David M
Alberta Watts
Hoyt Ave
Samuel B
Matilda Bridges
Arsenal E
Mir Willan S
Gertrude Fouts
Martin and
Anna McGrogel
South West Street
A and
Marie McMannion
High Street
Wiliam
Katie Broderick
Douglass Street
Bor
Nee Belcher
Ralph Ellis Belcher
T. W. &. Belcher
Delaware Street
Halliwell
Julia A. Halliwell
Philaheats Pa
Mra. J
Kittie
Bellefontaine Street
Philadelphia
Lottie Altine
J. W. Hewitt
Northware Street
Cleveland
Indianapolis Journal Pen and Ink Art Contest for Ads
The Journal invites artists to submit 10 by 9.5 inch pen and ink drawings on Bristol board for its Want column ads. Top entries will be used with the artist’s name, drawings to be delivered or mailed to the counting room in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Journal
Bristol Board
INDIA
Ankisi
Counting Room
Indianapolts Journal
Indianapolis and City of Indianapolis Annual Meeting Notice
The Indianopolis area company will hold its annual meeting at the company office in Indianapolis on Thursday May 105 at 2 oclock. Directors will be chosen to fill seven seats and conduct other business including securing officers. Attendance by stockholders is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Senate
Massachusetts
Omaha Auditorium Company
Omaha
Neb
Ite
F. E. Nettleton, Sup’t
Palmistry
Tndtardpolle
Ate Anapelie
Diana
Ofelock Pom
Slectine
Baltimore
Western Maryland Railroad
Fuller F Syndicate
Baltimore City Council
Wabash Railroad
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Gould
Reading
George J. Gould
Ramsey
Fuller Syndicate
Fuller
Reading Railroad
Western Maryland
Board of Ciietera
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Fiat
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
Cuba
Boys’ Club of
Indianapolis
Smallpox Quarantine Grips Southport Families
County health officer Dr Ridpath investigated a suspected smallpox case in Southport. Two families, including nine in one family, were ill as religious beliefs limited acceptance of medicine or vaccination. A strict quarantine was set, affecting multiple households and the burial of Mrs Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridpath
Southport
Washington Street
Church of God
John Rule
Babe
Joshua Collins
Ripath
Pensions for Veterans Certificates Issued to Indianians
Certificates issued for veterans pensions list named Indiana beneficiaries including Original Hen K Whillars of Milton, John M H Heaven of Guiaan, and Ralph T Beauchamp of Terre Haute, with amounts shown next to several recipients. Entries cover increases restorations and reissues with multiple towns such as Danville, Summitville, Martinsville, Vincennes, Indianapolis, and Rome City. Some lines reference National Military Home and other legitimate pension actions, while others show incomplete or damaged names and places. The list names numerous individuals with varying dollar amounts and localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen
K. Whillars
Mlltston
John M. H- Heaven
Guiaan
Ralph T. Beauchamp
Terre Haure
Er Macher
Exarmsville
Vtc
Jaynes L. Bolton
Danville
John C. Elrod
John 5
Barton
Summitville
Aster
Vangell
The Thensh and the Thrush in the Underbrush
A fragment from Mary Burt Messer in Atlantic Monthly describes a scene where leaves and vines react as a cautious creature moves through a forest thicket. The narrator imagines listening for a distant step, glimpsing a shy brown eye, and the momentary bond before the forest hush returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimiyii
Mary Burt Messer
Atlantic Monthly
Northwestern Lines Restore Passenger Rates Big Four to Add Fast Trains
Northwestern announces restored passenger rates as Big Four adds two faster New York bound trains with a 1 p.m. St Louis departure and a 7:20 a.m. arrival in New York. The Lake Shore will hand the train to the Big Four at Cleveland. fastest run Cleveland to Indianapolis in six hours and thirty-five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
New York
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Old Guard
Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Boston
Governor's Foot Guard
Hartford
Conn
Providence
BR L
Cleveland Grays
West
San Francisco
T. E. Brown
W. H. Tayloe
Southern Railway
Vy. C. Powell
Trati
Washington
MacLeod
Western Passenger
Iusit
Interstate Commerce Commission
Peoria & Eastern
George B. Harris
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Howard Elliott
C. M. Levey
Hannibal & St. Joseph
Elmer I. Miller
Whuteshure Locomotive Works
Railroad and transport shakeups and fare news
Appointment notices from Montreal to Malone New York and Saranac Lake reveal shifts in passenger agents and city agents as Western Passenger Association rates rise. Big Four machinists seek 3 cents extra per hour with standard OT and Sunday pay. A belt-line rail accident blocks tracks near Delaware Street. Pullman sleepers expand Duluth to Soo service. Wiggins ferry stock fight prompts injunction against William J Lemp. Mr Galloway to Pacific coast trip. Sandusky division fare reductions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Long
Buffalo & Allegheny
Pennsylvania
C. B. Price
A. K. Perry
Chicago & Alton
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
J. Harnett
Toledo & Ohio Central
Frank Staley
Ripley
Santa Fe
California
Chicago
New York
Harry Miller
John Chesborough
Ager
H. G. Sleight
Vandalia
Terre Haute
Oklahoma
J. K. Dorsey
Baltimore & Ohio
Glenwood
Denver & Rio Grande
Grand Junction
Cal
Yellowstgne Park
Western
Seaboard
Miller
Philadelphia
George H. Daniels
New York Central
A. J. Herbert
Montreal
H. J. Hebert
C. L. Passino
Malone
N. Y
Western Passenger Association
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
South Bend
Shortradge High School
Columbus
Ind
Delaware Street
Louisville
Belt Road
Pullman Company
Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Road
Railroad Company
Duluth
Soo
Lake Siverior
Big Four
Lake Shore
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
A. Galloway
James Scott
Galloway
Pacific Coast
Sandusky & Mad River Road
Sandusky
Wiggins
St. Lews
Mercantile Trust Company
Circuit
Wiliam J. Lemp
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
Lemi
Mississippi Valley
Mercantile
Ferris
Two Kinds of Courage Drawing Digs at Anti Imperialists
A letter to the Indianapolis Journal criticizes anti imperialist courage, contrasting senate rhetoric and street car skirmishes with battlefield valor. It mocks conductors who defend duty while opponents threaten careers, urging readers to favor the “circus” courage over traditional military sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Congress
Senate
Utah
San Juan
Funston
China
Samar
Luzon
Sherman
Atlanta
Sheridan
Valley of the Shenandoah
Jackson
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Fredericksburg
Aguinaldo
Cuba
Filipino in Samar Violence Report
In Samar, Filipinos were gagged and assaulted by men using a wide range of hate language and weapons. Peru Indiana, April 3. c. E. Beall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samar
Peru
Ind
C. E. Beall
Better Milk Standard City Board Raises Milk Test
The Board of Health in Indianapolis raised the city milk test standard to 3.6, higher than the State Board of Health, citing summer purity needs. President Dr. G F H House denied a crusade motive, stressing public health, especially for children, and discussed hospital wing equipment and repairs. The board approved bills, installed new internes at city hospital and dispensary, and sought funds and horses for sanitary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Health Board of
G. F. H. House
City Hospital
Local Produce Prices Remain High Amid Mixed Market News
Local markets show strong prices for green stuff and strawberries while arrivals of grain stay light. Potatoes stay costly until new stock arrives. cabbage holds, and greens ease. Butter and eggs stay firm or weak. poultry remains in short supply. canned goods slow. Grain inspections improve, with wheat and corn prices detailed, and wagon market offers light as farmers plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coles
Timothy
City street railway to spend $500000 on track upgrades
Indianapolis Street Railway Company plans a $500,000 program in 12 months including welded continuous joints on Pennsylvania and Illinois streets and paving work. Major projects include rebuilding the College avenue line, new power equipment, and 30 to 50 new cars. The city treasury holds $30,000 received as annual compensation for street use, with rest to be allocated, possibly for a smallpox hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Street-railway Company
Board of Public Works
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Hugh J. McGowan
College Avenue
McGowan
West Washington Street
Louisiana and
McClain Streets
West Street
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Mithholland
Controller Breunig
Breunig
Sprinkling Contract Awarded to Rust and Kennington
The Board of Public Works closed the street sprinkling contract for the full season to Rust & Kennington. They will spray all streets beginning May 1, aiming for savings of at least $1.00 to the city compared with last year’s cost of about 344,000. The board will not start earlier than usual despite requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Rust & Kennington
Board of Works
Irvington Seage Plan Urges Suburb Sewer System
Irvington residents press the Board of Works for a full sewerage system. A recent suburb tour by the Board favors action and proposes linking to the Washington street sewer with a central interceptor and multiple branches. Estimated cost ranges from 20000 to 40000 dollars, to be paid by local property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Board of Works
Works Board
Washington Street
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Vital Statistics
Tig
Cooper
Hawn
Sierberry Percy
Muse
Rose Holtz
Jonnie Maud Connett
Rudolph Dereng
Matt* Pearman
Andres Zimmerman
Katie M. Eden
Jona McLeod
Maud+ Tiller
Are Koenig
Shel- Gon Street
Margaret Hart
William Juman
Martindale Ave
Betts Lak Newell Wishard
Renue Avenue
Senife
Debility Brown
Virginia Arene
Pth
H Francis Evans
South Mincie Street
Crown Hill
M. H. Parrell
Flanner & Buchanan
North Illi- Rote Street
New Tim. Adams & Krieger
Main Tee
N. Ills
E. Kreglu
New 2
N. Delaware
J. Corth
Ill
Sts
New
Viler & Son
Ers
W. Market St. Tel
Millersburg
Elkhart County
Indiana
Call Green
R . Kirshbaum & Son
Intiana
Hartford City
Moor
B. Market
Ground Regory & Appel
N. Pennsylvania
Grand Lodge
X. P
Weite
Moler Harber College
Free Star Ay Ie CO
Indiana Ay
Partment A
Pittsburg
Y Cholserc LL CO
North Alabama
Madame Morgan
Mall
Virginia Ie
Norwood
Met
Blakestear
Wbigresh F Jecote
East St. Clair
Fox
Manhattan
Pinancial
C. F. SAYLES @co
East Market Street
Spann & CO
EL Market
Saancii
EVANS
Crawfor Deville
Market St
Salary Ee Co
Stevenson
Union Transfer
East Oblast
Union
Atora Freight
Asenger
FRANK_BLANCHARD
Delaware St
Bertermann
New No
Mass
A. St
Indpls
Electro PE Shichie Co
Milinots St
Horace Wood
Sponce Foundry CO
Ti Meek St
Sane
Senate Ave
Hartford Life Insurance Co
Redwine & Brewster
Si Fitzgeralds
Bane Ee
Hoffmann
Bonne
North
Illinois Street
Joseph Gardner
Kentucky Ave
Quong Lee
Cornell New
PEN and Ink Artists
I'S Want
Adventusers
Andy Pixe Leite
Railhond
Church of
Trad
Pensions For Veterans
Northwestern Lines
Will
Philadelphia Record
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Vanderbilt
Lehigh Valley
THE
City Board OF Health
House
Coal and Coke
Blossburg
Manwene
Reymond
Winttrede
Lutris
Hocking Valley
Brazil
Greene County
Slack
Lack
Phtearg
West Virgina
Ndinia
Connellsville
Droge
Madden
Castile
Aalia
Epsom
Berkley
D&e
Tae
Cumberland
Dwight
Ggc
Hove
S&c
Pennerell
Iy Skein
Argyle c
Buck's Constitution
Clifton Dwight Star
Great Falla Garuste
Falls J
Hill Fine
Indian Head
BMC
Pepperell HK
aXe
Pepperell
Androscoggin
Isc
Allen Dress Styler
S. Alien
Allen Jong Cloth
Hamilton Fancy
Pacific Fancy
Arnold
B. Jc
Arnold Lie
Hee
Berlin
Peon Mersids
Eye
Ned Cambrica
bnies—Edwards
Warren Bec
Amosk
ACA
Conestoga
MiNardis
Eleanor ‘Falk
Arnim & W
Rose Naynon
Breck Birds
Carlos Matinee
Weber Field
Empire Theater
AL Reeves
St. Paul
Shetucket SW
Shetucket
Amoskeag
Lancaster Dress
Bates
Atec
Lancaster
Aress
Moskeag
American
Harmony
Stark
Fiour
Java
Artosa
Lion
Wie
Miduc
Taracas
Inilsworth’s
Ee &-Ld
Windsor
Phoens
Empire X
Kingewood
Cassia
New Orleans
Louisiana
Carolina
Iron and Steel
Joe Gee
Bez
Statner
Lee Neal
Sonetarae
Bermudas
Lac
Maglieh
Alstke
M. Onchas
Timoth
Compan
Ower
Irving
Richard Mansfield
Booth Tarkington
Evelyn Grerutherland
Sonar
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