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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1902

Page

4

James O Neill closes season in Monte Christo at Englis

James O Neill ends a season with Monte Christo and announces plans for a Russian melodrama by Harriet Ford next season. May Irwin and company, featuring Jacques Kruger and Florence Reed, present Widow Jones at Englis. Miss Irwin to sing severalcoon songs. Seats for Viola Allen preview go on sale at English's this morning.

James O'Neill Monte Christo Harriet Ford May Irwin Jacques Kruger Florence Reed John J. McNailie Jones Eng

Social notes on visits and gatherings around Indianapolis

Miss Caroline Marmon left for Princeton Indiana to visit Miss Paxton. Mr and Mrs Henry Severin Jr traveled to French Lick for a week or ten days. Mrs Robert Hawkins will entertain the Chapel Club with cards. The Williamses, formerly at Glencoe, reside at 190 North Delaware. Mrs W E Collins and daughter from Hartford arrived to visit Mr and Mrs W T Steele. Lavinia Oakes hosts a dancing party at her Lockerbie street home. Mrs Burdsale prepares a Cincinnati visit to see Mrs Slack. The Holt couple hosts a gathering tomorrow evening at the Charleston Inn for inn apartment residents. Edward C Pletcher and family, back from a southern Mediterranean trip, landed in New York and expect to return soon. Mrs E H Gregory of Philadelphia visits aunt Mrs A M Roberson on North Meridian. Mrs Gregory, formerly Sadie Sells, has many friends here. Mrs Albert S White left for East Orange to join Mr White permanently. Arthur, at Manual Training High School, will join them after the school year. Dr and Mrs Richard C Dean arrive from Germany to stay with Mrs Dean's mother, Mrs J W Bingham, at the St Clair plats. Indianapolis German Literary Club will meet next Tuesday. Mrs Henry Adams hosts, Mrs Louis Holmes reads on Heine, with songs by club members. Meridian Street Church parsonage hosts a marriage of Chauncey D Sherwin and Helen Esther Pianque. They plan to settle in Goshen. George Edwin Hunt and Mrs John Ernah will go to Cincinnati for a house party during music week and opening of the new ball with a series of entertainments in their honor.

Caroline Marmon Princeton Ind Paxton Henry Severin French Lick Robert Hawkins Buckle Street Chapel Club J. H. Williams Glencoe North Delaware Street W. E. Collins Hartford, Conn William Holt Charleston Edward C. Pletcher New York E. H. Gregory Philadelphia A. M. Robertson North Meridian Street Gregory Sadie Sells Albert S. White East Orange N. J White Arthur Manual Training High School Richard C. Dean Germany Dean J. W. Bingham St. Clair Indianapolis German Literary Club Henry Adams Louis Holmes Helen Esther Pianque Joanna Stansfield Teattle Goshen George Edwin Hunt John Tr Ernah Cincinnati Rea Simpson Mar Oak Mave John Randstoh Amos Butler State Board of Charities National Convention of Charities and Correction Detroit Mich Charles M. Walker Everett Holt William H. Cooper William R. Cooper W. R. Cooper East South Street William Horath Albert Horath Lyda Meyers David Louthen Thomas E. Potter, Jr A. E B. Buchanan Attia Malott Edith Langsencamp Mary Langsdale J. H. Walsh Michael McCune McAvenue Kugemann Joseph Snyder Flower Mission English Opera House Elbert W. Shirk Chicago Indianapolis H. P. Wasson Hugh J. McGowan Henry Kahn Emma Edgar Eckhouse Fred Ayres Frederick Meyers Lathrop Samuel Reid J. K. Sharpe, Jr J. K. Lilly Charles Shaler Harry Murphy Hugh McGibeny McGibeny Emma Messeng Emil Wulsehner Charles Major John T. Brush Lombardy East Washington Street Harry Newton Hempstead Nellie Brush Brush Harry G New Olney Clinton Searles Dubuque Lennard Metamora Helen Cooke Willis Columbia Jean Hill Stephenson—Gregg Indianapolis Journal Kokomo BE. T. Gregg Joseph E. Stephenson Grace Gregg Peru M. S. Marble Kokomo Methodist District Richmond

Indianapolis Social News Roundup

Brown and Mrs Brown return to New York after a visit with guests in Indianapolis. Mrs McDonald of Indiana joins her brother and niece in Indianapolis. Charity delegates chosen for Detroit convention. Mrs Walker to attend. Various hostesses sponsor luncheons and card parties with out-of-town guests. Flower Mission vaudeville tickets big sellers. Box details and performers listed. Mrs Brush hosts an afternoon of cards with inventive prizes. Stephenson Gregg wedding in Kokomo. Bradford Larimer wed in Goshen. Kemper Heithaus marriage in Richmond.

Germania Park to Open Season with Sunday Concerts

Germania Park south of Garfield Park opens May 15 for the summer season with Sunday afternoon concerts and other entertainments. The opening festival marks the park’s expansion to sixteen acres after recent purchase of twelve more acres. The park association comprises forty German societies in the city.

Germania Park Garfield Park The Park Association

Real Estate Ad for Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Co

An advertisement touts secure real estate transfers with guaranteed title and no abstract fees. It highlights reasonable charges and promotes Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company at 199 East Market Street.

Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company East Market Street

Hotel Lobby Gleanings on Oregon Gold Mining Boom

Oregon mining operator H S McCallum, head of Mammoth and Bald Mountain near Sumpter, discusses booming gold production in Oregon and Idaho. He cites Sumpter’s growth, mine yields, and regional agriculture while noting lack of a state assay office in Oregon and a shift in population tied to mining fortunes.

H. S. McCallum Oregon Grand Hotel Baker City Ore Mammoth Bald Mountain Sumpter McCallum Idaho Boise City Grand Rounde Valley

New Claypool Hotel Nearing Completion at Indiana Hotel Co

At the Indiana Hotel Company annual meeting the treasurer reported about 67000 in the bank to finish the Claypool and furnish the building. The last story rises while furniture and equipment contracts will be let soon. Manager Lawrence said finances are in the best condition and all bills so far have been paid.

Indiana Hotel Company Claypool Lawrence

Mrs Hetty Green Granted Revolver Permit in New York

Hetty Green, famed financier and richest woman in America, received a pistol permit from the New York police after applying a week earlier to Captain Stephen O'Brien of the Leonard Street station. O'Brien cited her statement that she carries large sums of money and valuables and plans to obtain permits in other cities where she does business.

New York Hetty Green America

Eastern Oregon and Idaho offer chances for colonists

The speaker predicts rapid settlement expansion as churches spread, noting Eastern Oregon and western Idaho hold strong opportunities for energetic small investors. Mr McCallum plans a quick return to Oregon and to pursue Thunder Mountain prospects amid rumors of a rush similar to Leadville and the Black Hills.

Oregon Idaho McCallum Thunder Mountain Leadville Col Black Hills

Education progress in Porto Rico under American system

Samuel B. Heckman, Assistant Commissioner of Education, describes American schooling in Porto Rico. About 45,000 students attend, with 1,000 teachers including 125 Americans, and 40 schoolhouses built at no insular cost. English is taught alongside Spanish, with a normal school training teachers for American methods.

Porto Rico America Samuel B. Heckman Denison Heckman Harvard Earlham College Samuel M. Lindsey Department of Education S. W. Eckman Indianapolis Porto R. Heckman

Grand Rapids trip to view new furniture designs

The narrator will visit Grand Rapids in a few days to inspect furniture factories and preview the latest designs. In the Claypool project all furniture will be solid mahogany. A St. Louis visitor notes the Indianapolis hotel will have more rooms with private baths than all St. Louis hotels combined. Stockholders at the meeting held over 7 percent of shares, including M. Uri of Louisville.

Grand Rapids Claypool Indianapolis St. Louis M. Uri Louisville

Captain Myers Sees Strong Opportunity for Young Democrats

Capt W R Myers of Anderson, a lifelong Democrat and former secretary of state, says this campaign offers a fine chance for young Democrats to run. He believes Rep Cromer can be defeated, notes Anderson's Democratic mayor win as proof, and argues statewide trends reflect anti ring-rule sentiment benefiting Democrats this fall.

W. R. Myers Anderson Grand Hotel Canareas Decla Cromer Myers Madison County

New Castle Eyes Formation of Local Trust Company

New Castle plans an English army veteran Mr Herne era reference. Knightstown's L P Newby would head the proposed trust company to operate a bank in New Castle. Recent deposits in two existing banks total about 1100 dollars. Fleming T. Luce, veteran Democratic editor, visited the Grand Hotel in town and recalled Crawfordsville Review influence.

New Castle O Trust Company L. P. Newby Knightstown Mr. Newby Fleming T. Luce Grand Hotel Anderson Crawdfordsville Review Mr. Luce Eee Crawfordsville

Republican Leader Sees North Vernon Victory and County Hope

A. A. Tripp, chairman of Jennings county Republican committee, visited town yesterday praising the Republican win in North Vernon and expressing optimism for a county victory. the city had been Democratic, and he says Republicans across the county are cheerful and hopeful.

A. A. Tripp Jennings County Republican Committee North Vernon Tne

Sadie Jordan Vanishes Then Sends Spain Letter

Little Sadie Jordan 11 heroin disappeared from 1117 Maple street. Parents receive a letter claiming she is married to a Spanish nobleman Senor Alpase and en route to southern Spain. The missive says she will not return to Indianapolis and describes a villa by a river. Police doubt, but search continues as she is reportedly seen near Park Theater with an usher named Frank.

Sadie Jordan Maple Street Spain Senor Alpaso Indianapolis Senor Alpase Portugal Jordan Ore Sadie Stella Foster Park Theater Miss Jordan Frank Bob” Campbell Playhouse West Washington Streets

Home Dressmaking Hints by May Manton

May Manton presents box plaited waists with fancy yoke collars as a new trend. The original uses Shantung pongee with guipure yoke and lace trimming, rings of braid, moss green velvet ribbon on stock collar and cuffs. Removing the yoke and trim converts it to a simple bodice. the garment is smoothly fitted and closes at center front.

May Manton the Journal Indianapolis

D F Allen Now A Major From Frankfort

D F Allen of Frankfort, titled captain but made major by presidential courtesy, visits town and denies any candidacy for secretary of state. He notes a Ninth district meeting endorsed him, cites Clinton county optimism for Democrats, and predicts Kirkpatrick of Kokomo may run against Landis for Congress. He laments Howard county was added to the Ninth district, hindering a Landis victory.

D. F. Allen Frankfort Allen Clinton County Kirkpatrick Kokomo Congress Representaive Landis Howard County Landis

Hotel English Inducts James J. Herne As Steward

Lawrence, manager of the Hotel English, brings in James J. Herne as steward. Cousin of the late playwright actor James A. Herne, he is an experienced hotel man formerly with the St. Louis Club and Pendennis Club. His career spans many years in hospitality and service.

Lawrence Hotel English James J. Herne James A. Herne Herne St. Louis Ofuisville United States Butler

Physio Medical Association Adjournes to May Meeting

The Physio Medical Association closed its session yesterday at the Denison Hotel and adjourned to meet the first Tuesday in May in this city. Two papers were read under the gynecology section with papers read by R. Anna.

Physio-Medical Association Denison R. Anna

Shortridge High braces for trials and twin games

Shortridge High School hosts several events with boys varsity baseball against Terre Haute High at Washington Park and M. T. H. 8. meets Indiana State Normal at 2 o clock. Preliminary field day at Newby Oval tomorrow morning, squad selection next week. Col Eli F Ritter talks on The Old Battle Flags to Room D. Lincoln picture presentation in Room S with exercises led by Mr Arthur W Dunn. Daily Echo editorial room D Senate session may vote on Pritchard disfranchising bill. factional splits noted.

Newby Oval Shortridge Terre Haute Washington Park Indiana State Allen Eli F. Ritter Abraham Lincoln Arthur W. Dunn Lowell Lincoln Harvard Shortridge High School Senate Pritchard Earl Pritchard Daily Echo Senate Deboe Charles W. Moores Board of School Commissioners

Workman Wage Penalty Appeal Involving Wood Case

The Chicago and Southeast ern Railway Company appeals to the Appellate Court over whether a worker may recover a $1 per day penalty for unlawful wage delays. Jerome B Wood quit in February last year after a promise of payment in July. He sued, won $182.11 in total damages.

Chicago & Southeastern Railway Company Jerome B. Wood Wood

Shilling Pays in Settlement of County Judgment

Marion county yesterday received 89 dollars as partial payment of the judgment against Recorder William E. Shilling for allegedly illegally retained fees. Shilling had a jet appraised at unknown value and, after deducting his wife’s one third, the remainder went to the county. The jet was transferred to Julius Waber who paid the money into the county. Judgment was recovered against Shilling's bondsmen for 2000 dollars plus interest. The remaining shortage stood at 1 dollar.

Marion County William E. Shilling Shilling Julius Waber Ing

Matron Higgins Injured in Prison Assault by Jessie Price

Mrs M J Higgins matron at the workhouse hospital bed bound after an assault by prisoner Jessie Price. The prisoner, said to be unruly, attacked the matron as she was escorted, causing severe injuries thought greater than those from a prior fire incident.

M. J. Higgins Workie House Jessie Price

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