Coffin Fletcher Packing Co Incorporated In 19th Century Reform
The Coffin-Fletcher Packing Company is formed by reorganizing Coffin, Fletcher & Co with 3150,000 capital stock. L. W. Fletcher and S. H. Fletcher join A. W. Coffin as officers. The firm, one of the oldest pork packers since 1840, aims to expand general packing of cattle, sheep and hogs. The plant is modern and plans for more equipment follow the absorbtion of the old business and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin, Fletcher & Co
Coffin-Fletcher Packing Company
Messrs
L. W. Fletcher
TL. Fletcher
A. W. Coffin
H. Fletcher
Fletcher
Coffin
Barnabas Coffin
United States
Great Britain
Wagner Plow Company Incorporation Ties to Local Leaders
Everett Wagner leads a new Indianapolis enterprise with a $75 000 capital to acquire and relocate the Vernon based Wagner Plow Company. Directors include J W Holtzman Henry Schnull and W Buchanan among prominent Meridian Street merchants and bankers. The plan envisions two main plants and a three to four acre site as the firm expands operations and gains local manufacturing prominence.
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Indianapolis
Secretary of State
Wagner Plow Company
Everett Wagner
John W. Holtzman
Henry Schnull
Chapin Wagner
Irby 3. Wagner
William W. Buchanan
Edward K. Chapman
James B. Black
W. D. Pratt
Vernon
Jennings County
Indiana
Ist
J. Hi. Wagner
Messrs
Everett, Chace and
Irby
Wagner
Studebaker
South Bend
Pittisburg
Madison
Ind
United States
Mexico
South Africa
Stevenson
Dent
W. Buchanan
Bowen-Merrill Company
Irby 8Arner
Boonville Electric Light and Power Company
National Glue Company
Indianics
Ie Company
Gas and Oi Company
Gas City
Injunction Continued in Central Trust Case
In the Central Trust Company of New York v Wesley Grantham et al a U S judge extended an injunction to stop interference with the Chicago and Southeastern Railway. Grantham sought right of way in Putnam County and, after judgment, moved to remove rails but was restrained by the court. Judge Baker notes the ejectment judgment is not binding against this proceeding.
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Central Trust Company of New York
Wesley Grantham
Baker
United States Court
Chicago & Southeastern Railway
Grantham
Putnam County
Éherty
Cerie
Haker
Team Chowlt
Miner petitions county to remove courthouse employes
Fred D. Miner filed with county commissioners a petition seeking removal of courthouse employees who allegedly mutilated the recorder's room. The filing claims force of men and women present has damaged the area and demands action by Marion County Tithe Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Miner
Marion County Tithe Company
Recorder’s
Last Amphion Concert Caps Fourth Season
The Amphion Club held its third and final season concert at the German House with a fair audience. Notable was Herr Joseph S. Baernstein’s bass baritone, delivering three song suites and two major numbers with the club, earning warm encore approval. The program featured Mendelssohn and Schumann selections, Nevin’s Toreador, Bullard’s Stein Song, and Gilchrist’s cantata The Legend of the Beaded Bow, with Eva Jeffries in the solo role prompting critical but cordial reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amphion Club
Ernestinoff
Joseph S. Baernstein
Herr Gaernstein
Mendelasohn
Schumann
Fisher
Philadelphia
Pigtail
Hthelbert Nevin
Bullard
Stein
Gilchrist
Eva Jeffries
County Officials Debate Voting Machines for Fall Election
County Commissioner Spafford says no purchase of voting machines for the upcoming municipal election and no special County Council session. He favors waiting to include the matter in next year’s tax levy to avoid bonds. McGregor supports immediate bond purchase if needed and backing voting machines, while redistricting is deemed secondary. President Greer’s stance is not known beyond support for adopting soon.
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Spafford
McGregor
Greer
Novel charge against saloon keeper in police court
George Dudley saloon keeper at 144 Shelby street faced a charge of selling liquor to a drunken employee. A warrant by Standard Tack and Brad Company manager G F Latty says the same, with the case set to continue next Wednesday. Other locals include Henry Brandt discharged after fast riding a gas bicycle and Terry nore discharged for running a saloon without license. New pianos advertised at Wulschner's.
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George Dudley
Shelby Street
G F. Latty
Standard Tack and Brad Company
Henry Brandt
East Washington Street
Brandt
Terry” Nore
Northwestern Avenue
Clyde Wynegar
Wien
Preacher in the Toils Linked to Counterfeiting Probe
A federal grand jury examined counterfeiting cases including William H. Wade of Belpin Orange County and his brother in law Barney Cato. Wade, a preacher, allegedly supplied and passed counterfeit coins with his sister in law Mollie Cato, while James Kelley faced note raising charges using altered $1 bills. Kelley reportedly stayed at the Lighthouse Mission during the activity.
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William H. Wade
Belpin
Orange County
Wade
Barney Cato
Cato
Louisville, Evansville
Mollie Cato
Ward
Kelley
County plans estate draw to offset insane hospital costs
Probate Commissioner Walker considers a proceeding to charge estates of county inmates at Juliette Insane Hospital. Sarah Younger, in county care for fifteen years, has a guardian in Richmond and is valued at $800. If applied, the county may recoup part of the care costs, reducing taxpayer burden.
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Walker
Sarah Younger
Juliette Insane Hospital
Richmond
Board of County Commissioners
Prayer Meeting Night Observed by Union Ministers
The Indianapolis Ministerial Association adopted a resolution urging churches to avoid political social and business meetings on Thursday evenings to protect prayer meeting night. It asks churches and the public to recognize Thursday evening as the time for church meetings and to arrange other public gatherings accordingly.
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Union Ministers
Poe
Indianapolis
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS PROGRAM FOR GANA MEETING
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jones plans the program for the annual county superintendents meeting in Gana to be held Wednesday through Friday June 12 to 14. Jones, aided by Green castle’s S A Harris, arranges sessions across afternoon and evening with a final Friday morning conclave. Association officers include President A Hurly of Putnam county Greencastle. Vice President Lawrence McTurnan of Madison county Anderson. Secretary M W Deputy Jennings Vernon. Treasurer H L Shideler Huntington Huntlington.
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Jones
In Gana
Jones Professor
Joness
A. Harris
Greencastle
County Superintendents’ Association
A. Hurrly
Putnam County
Lawrence McTurnan
Madison County
Anderson
M. W. Deputy
Jennings County
Vernon
H. 10
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promoted as Pure Blood Purifier
An advertisement claims impure blood causes spring blemishes and fatigue and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the perfect blood purifier. It asserts the remedy cures blood diseases from pimples to scrofula and urges readers to begin taking it today.
Alleged unpaid dues by state officers in commission battle
The text alleges unpaid amounts by state officials due to an insufficient $4,000 yearly appropriation for the commission. Mortimer Levering, secretary, claims $422.90. F A Baker, veterinarian, $1,433.11. George W Hall, member, $262.61. Marcus 5 Claypool, member, $250.15.
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Mortimer Levering
F. A. Baker
George W. Hall
Marcus
Claypool
Last Day of Gentry Dog and Pony Show in Indianapolis
The Gentry troupe performs its final afternoon and evening shows in Indianapolis. Trained dogs ponies monkeys and elephants have delighted a wide audience of children and adults during this week long stay before their departure.
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Gentry Dog and Pony Show
Indianapolis
Chopped Off His Toe During Fire Fight
Capt John W Wernsing of engine company No 4 amputated a toe while fighting a blaze at 31 Nebraska street yesterday. This marks a second toe severing on a fire scene for him. Also notes Dunlap hats at Seaton's Hat Store and details Indiana G A R encampment plans at Logansport with May travel schedules and reduced round trip fare. Tickets from Indianapolis May 14 15 16 valid to May 18 with specific train times and stopovers.
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John W. Wernsing
Engine Company No. 4
Nebraska Street
Indianapolis
Colfax
Logansport
Msport
Big Four
H. M. Bronson
Big Four Route Excursions and Travel Notes
S TO LAWRENCEBURG AURORA AND WAY STATIONS VIA Big Four Sunday May 12 with round trips from Indianapolis Union Station 7 am and 7 30 am to Cincinnati and Buffalo Pan American Exposition tickets include ten day stopover in Buffalo for 1 extra. First coach excursion May 15 via Big Four Route to Buffalo 9 25 round trip. Bay Diamonds J Mansfield merchant tailor returns to 220 Massachusetts avenue Indianapolis Barber Supply Co 44 Law building Leaky cisterns cleaned. FRANK BUTTZ.
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Philadelphia
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
New York
Boston
Buffalo
State Sues for Money From Livestock Sanitary Commission
The state seeks repayment of salaries and expenses from the livestock sanitary commission, a body dissolved by the last Legislature largely due to efforts by Senator W A Guthrie and Representative Edward B Roberts.
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Livestock Sanitary Commission
W A. Guthrie
Edward 8. Roberts
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Herr Baernstein
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Federal Grand Jury
America
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Seaton’s
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Department of Indiana
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Huffato
Louisville
Indianapolis Union Station
Union Station
German Fire Insurance of
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Delaware Street
Janes
Bay Diamonds
J. C. Sipe
N. Med. St
J. Mansfield
Merchant Tailor
Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis Barber Supply Co
Law Building
Frank Buttz
Bliss, Swain & Co
Shings O
Dianapolis
Ngrave
Sentinel Printing Company
West Market Street
E. J. Heeb
Vories’ Usiness College
Julius Walkston
Ocean Steamers
Europe
Italy
Edwin Jones
Putnam
Brook
N.s.t
A. B. Meyer & CO
North Pennsylvania St
West Washington Street
STARR
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Starr Piano Company
Indianapolis Blue Print CO
Aurora
Sunday Journal
Wang
Rec. Deparator Medical Institute
North
Illinois Street
Steinway
Pearson’s Piano House
Indianapolis, Ind
Waverley Factory
South East St
Olumbia
Lilis & Stalnaker
East
Washington
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