Local Advertisements and Notices Listing Services
Multiple small ads outline electrical repairs, plumbing, optical services, carpets and rugs, gas and gasoline engines, storage, packing, and moving. Also military recruitment proposals, public notices, obituaries, and business opportunities with names, addresses, and contact details for Indianapolis area.
Consolidation talk at Baltimore and Ohio linked rail mergers
Chicago to Baltimore meeting outlines B and O presidency reassignments and Pennsylvania and B&O roles. Loree to head B&O. Cowen to chair board and serve as general counsel. Widened plans include Fort Wayne track use, not terminal changes, with passenger departments remaining separate. New Frisco alignment and Memphis resignations noted amid broader system consolidation.
Vital Syl tistics May 28 births and deaths list
A dated Vital Statistics notice lists multiple births, parent names, addresses, and newborn genders including Arvine and Margaret Anderson twins a boy and a girl at 1619 Arrow Avenue, plus several other couples with city or street locations. It also records deaths and illnesses such as Ella Hayes pneumonia fever and Emma Smith tuberculosis among a long county roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvine and
Margaret Anderson
Arrow Avenue
Saecey and
Juli Southern
Columbia Avenue
Laura Cuplinger
Morris Street
Resta Huddieson
Silver Avenue
Senate Avenue
Ella Hayes
South State Street
Ella May Leonard
Malott Park
Emma Smith
Stewart Street
James E. Kincaid
Matilda Reid
Stevens Street
Louisa Goldschmidt
Sarah C. Fifer
Mary Bandle
East Norwood Street
Marriage Licenses and a Bret Harte Poem Recalled
Fragmentary notice lists marriage licenses for William H. Thomas with Polly A. Wysong and others, followed by a long quoted poem about a grand review in Washington. The verse recalls Civil War battles and martyrs, ending with a Bret Harte signature.
Railroad Developments and Meetings Across the Midwest
Stockholders of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois plan their June annual meeting in Chicago, with talk of acquiring Evansville & Terre Haute. The C&EI will build a new Joppa river terminal office and sixteen employee houses as expansion continues. The Pennsylvania Company to shorten Pittsburgh Chicago runs with a new eight hour schedule, and Train 15 to run in two sections. Erie issues a comprehensive Pan American Exposition folder noting Niagara Falls and Chau tauqua Lake. president Callaway of the New York Central is quoted on railroading profitability and his resignation. Puget Sound mills struggle to meet booming railroad tie demand with orders totaling millions for several railroads. District Passenger Agent Murdaugh and a Lutheran Synod delegation visited Des Moines, with a route via Springfield, Verona & Einstein, then Big Four to Chicago. Wabash promises a $15,000 station at the Michigan division, with officials’ quarters. Freight earnings for May are said to be the highest in Big Four history, despite lighter tonnage. Western rate talks in Chicago end unresolved, with B&O arbitrator invited by June 3. Crane of the Wabash demands permanent pre-April 3 rates, while other lines propose adjustments. A banquet honors several railroad managers and agents in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Car Workers
Chicago
J. T. Averitt
Indiana
Linton
Illinois
Wabash
American Car and Foundry Company
John J. Kirby
Ann Arbor
Cincinnati, Portsmouth
Virginia
Norfolk & Western
Cowen
Baltimore , Ohio
John F. Miller
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Atlantic City
Nathan Guilford
New York Central
J. F. Goddard
Trunk Line Association
Frank Diebert
Baltimore & Ohio
Peru
Ind
Panhandle Company
Dennison
Bushrod Taylor
Louisville
Pennsylvania Lines
Madison
Monon
Indianapolis
E. W. Winter
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
Northern Pacific
G. W. Inge
R. FE. Cahill
Kansas City Northwestern
Cahill
Missouri Pacific
A. G. Mitten
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Road
Attica
M. A. Boardman
Erie Railroad
Central Passenger Association
Erie
Harry Miller
Vandalla
National Association of Railroad Commis
San Francisco
Reuben Wells
Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapolis
Rogers Locomotive Works
Great Northern
Chicago & Ohio River Trame Association
Chicago & Alton
Jeffersonville
Southern Lines
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Evansville
Terre Haute
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois
Joppa
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Chautauqua Lake
Callaway
Puget Sound Mills
Eastern Railroads
Tilmois Central Railroad
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Murdaugh
Chicago, Milwaukee
Big Four
Ingalls
Michigan
E. F. Cost
Big Four Lines
Western Lines
Kansas City Territory
D. B. Martin
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Crane
D. F. Hurd
Lake Shore
Kansas City
O. Johnson
Atnsas City
C. M. Ellsworth
W. N. Marshall
Nickel Plate
Grand Island Road
Railroad Club
That City
Conditions in Russia, Letter to the Editor from St. Petersburg
W R Holloway U S Consulate in St. Petersburg defends Russia’s image against American newspaper depictions. He disputes Tolstoy exile claims and notes officials and travelers question Russia’s safety, arguing reports were exaggerated by sensational London Berlin Vienna correspondents. May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Russia
Berlin
Vienna
London
Tzarskoe Selo
Count Tolstoy
St. Petersburg
Leo Tolstoy
Demitre Tolstoy
Sena
Count Leo Tolstoy
United States
W. R. Holloway
U. S
The Pen Their Weapon Caustic Reply to the Company
A South Side citizens committee and the Indianapolis Southern railroad exchange sharp letters over a proposed right of way. The committee questions timing of signatures and public notices while the railroad disputes claims, noting ad dates and city filings. The dispute centers on residents opposing a line through a densely populated area and concerns about fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Indianapolis Southern
Board of Works
South Side Committee
Charles E. Barrett
Commercial Club
Journal and Sentinel
The
Board of Trade
Board of Public Works
Railroads Not a Detriment to the South Side
A South Sider letter argues railroads raise value and growth along industries on the South Side. It insists a right of way for the proposed Indianapolis Southern railroad won’t harm homes or business, citing Madison avenue and J. M. & I. lines as examples of railroad‑driven development. Indianapolis, May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis
Madison Avenue
Ohio Street Tracks Blocked By Street Board Decision
The Board of Works abandons the ban on widening Ohio street from Pennsylvania to Illinois to relieve street-railway traffic on Washington street. The street railway company refuses to lay tracks on Ohio street, saying its franchise does not compel such action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Ohio Street
Pennsylvania
Illinois Street
Washington Street
Griffith Brothers Withdraw Indianapolis Southern Petition
Griffith Brothers inform the Board of Works they withdraw their signature on the Indianapolis Southern Railway crossing petition, citing citizens’ best interests and no adverse impact beyond benefits. The Board will not exclude remonstrator land from sewer assessment though abutting properties may bear a higher burden. Also, a dead dog was found at the North Mil-nis Illinois street sewer mouth, prompting an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Brothers
Board of Works
Indianapolis Southern
Indianapolis Southern Railway Company
Indianapolis
East Michigan Street
Milnois Street
Ilinois Street
Fall Creek
Rev Amos Hanway Injured in Street Fall
Rev Amos Hanway a pioneer preacher fell on the street near his home at 24 North Sands Street and broke a leg. He has served as pastor with the United Brethren Church for fifteen years and at eighty five his injury may prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Hanway
North Sandls Street
Hanway
United Brethren Church
Dr Thurston Enters Protests Over Suicide Debate
Dr Thurston protests to the editor of the Indianapolis Journal regarding last Friday's Indianapolis Sentinel coverage. The piece reports sensational headlines on self destruction as a duty and a clash between physio medical doctors and religious authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis Sentinel
First National Scientists Convention Endorses Suicide Not a Duty
J M Thurston of Richmond Indiana quotes a Chicago medico legal expert Mr E A Gammage at a national convention stating that death by own action may be permissible in certain cases but clarifies no support for such a stance by the American Physio Medical Association. He urges responsibility for his own words and defends scientific Christian physicians against misquotation by a Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Convention of Scientists
E. A. Gammage
American Association of Physio-Medical Physicians and Surgeons
Sentinel
J. M. Thurston
Richmond, Ind
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Marion County Indiana
Instruments filed for record show numerous real estate transfers in Marion County for the 24 hours ending May 25, 1901. Transactions involve buyers and sellers such as Arthur G. Fosdyke, Elizabeth Nicholson, Charles E. Thalman, Amanda Buck, and Francis Massey among others, with parcels in Oak Hill Add, Nicholson Add, North East Add, West Park, Irvington, and Crown Hill areas. Notable properties include Lot 70, George W. Parker sub. Lot 6 Nicholson Add. Dr. Martins New York Street lot. and Crown Hill Cemetery parcels, with total transfers and considerations listed in a long ledger excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s
Marion County
Indiana
Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company
East Market Street
Arthur G. Fosdyke
Emma Oliver
George W. Parker
A. EB
Fletcher
Oak Hill
Baltimore
Hillside
Elizabeth Nicholson
Andrew J. McCollum
Nicholson
Illinois _st
28Th St
Charles E. Thalman
Mint- Tyens
S. A. Ketcher, Jr
North East
Gal Tindale Au
Khoe
Crown Hill
Rich W. Crown Bill Cemera
Ely
Center Township
Farl C. Smith
James Ker
Dr. Martin
New York Street
Walter St
New York St
Francis M. Massey
Amanda E Buck
Bradshaw & Holmes
Buchanan
Coward St
Amanda FP
Buck
Perry Township
Albert W. Denny
Samu
Perkins, Jr
Holbrook & Co
Brinkman Hill
Brightwood
Oxford St
25Th St
Thomas F. Brewer
Reagan Park
4Th St
Maud B. Bates
Hann & Dawson Johnson Heirs
Zist
Oran N. Muir
Indianapolis Land and Agent Co
Jacob S. Gantz
West Park
Addison St
Chio St
Charlie Alida W. Ashbaugh
Cross
Irvington
Lowell Aw
Thomas J. Hamilton
Cicero Seibert
P. C. Weyenberg Co
York St
West Side
Tilford & Thrasher
Jacob Price
Henry Williamson
Zist St
Massachusetts
Henry Belser
Yeiser Guardian
Katie Belser
Belser Et Ax
Walter J. Hubbard
Louisa ‘Treeter
Charles F. Robbins
Nellie D
John Bly
Henry
Schortmeier
Ella M. Beerbower
Albert Grieshaber
Guardian
Alvord
Lewis St
Malott Ave
Decatur Township
John Selwin
William L. Thompson
Adams & Huston
Brookside
Olney St
Mary H. Davis
Charles F
Wilcox
Wilcox St
Near
Lynn
Wee
Fenneman
Nebraska St
Churchman Ay
Ianapolis
Roache
Bottoma
Linden St
Cottage Ay
Building Permits Report Highlights Local Constructions
The notice lists multiple building permits issued including C. M. Arder for a cottage on Ruth street with an estimated cost, E. J. Crouch adding a frame structure on Stilwell street, Catherine Greely for an addition on 724 Allen street, J. S. Gantz for a house on Addison street near Washington, and several other projects. Totals range from modest additions to a brick kitchen at 441 West Washington and a brick Jon dwelling on South Meridian Street, with a combined value around thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Arder
Ruth Street
Fie
J. S. Gantz
Addison Street
Washington Street
MacCullough
Wear Washington Street
Homer Cook
Wahine
Peirge
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Real Fstate
POLLO
Lowa Farms
Minnesurtas
Wadeworth
Iowa
Ty Valuation
Marton
TA OR Threctory CO
Rd W. Marriapa
Kent
New York
Rome
Bath
Alabama
North St
Ust
Market
Gregory & Appel
Eryce
Thomas
Diltmola Street
Dyer & Rassman & Circle
FoRete Pursisher House
Tooma
Kiwhen Range
Plano, Brary, Bath, Etc
Security Trust CO
C. F. Sayles
Im- Indianapeans
Liann & CO
Alaney
Ck N. Williams & CO
Ballérog
Waneed
Pop
Columbia Studio
Macks al Tae
Bradley Buggy Company
Lirwaley
United States Army
Oficer
N. Llinotest
Pearl St
Logansport
Hox
Boston
Gus Brink
Ainless Dentists
Cirole
Ted —Carpenter
Union
C. Thomas
Crow
Crow Painless Dentists
Iunca
Mongas Excixe CO
Ic. G. KE. Cousins
Delaware St
Neacee
Monarch Gas Engine CO
Belt RR
Flukery
Care Journal
Joseph Gardner
Kentucky Ave
California
Reliable Cheamery Co
Joseph F. Haslinger
Massachueto
Telepiens
Cincago Optical
Ohiost
Albert Hutchinsen
PDO
Monarch
Gae Engine CO
R. R
RAGE
Indpls Wasseucer Co
Kurtz
H. A. Crossland
S. Penn
Telephone
Cee Aea
Fisbrock
Irctustve
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Indianapolis
Ath Choice P
Gev. R. Balch
Board of Trustees
Waim
Board of Traster
Ill
Tee
Philadelphia
We. L. Rice
West One Street
White River
Passend
Reedy & CO
Poccpe-Sen' Sii
Berterman
Mase Ave
N. del
E. T. Silvius & CO
Pennsylvania St
Thomas K. Bell
Ingalis Block
H. Lockwood
Lemcke
Stegmeier Bros
Pee House
N. Lliness St
Horace Wood
Circle
Virginia Avenue
Ohio St
Siove
Peerless Pose CO
Meek St. Ola
H. C. Stevens
N. Senate Ave
PB Rank Blanchard
N. Delaware
Ponerac
Tutewiler & Son, Undertakers
Market St
Flanner & Buchanan
Lacy
North Jillols Street
Telephone of
New
Ro Eg. Krege
A. Diener
Washi Tel
Wash
Keystone
Weber Bros
Charles C. Scott
BE. J. Scott
Las Vegas
N. M
Bellefontaine Street
Fairmount
Hey. C. W. Tinsley
Broadway M. E. Church
Society Notice
George H. Thomas Post
East Vermont Street
Meridian
Smith
Peter Zinn
John H. Poland
English
Clifford Arrick
Maurice J. Scanlan
A. L. Hamilton
F. Earhart
Hoffman & Bonner
Wall Paper
North Ilinois Street
D. R. Black
Terre Haute, Lad
Flossie
New Jersey St
Edwards
Mass
Presidency OF
L. F. Loree
Penn
Sylvania
Record-Herald
Loree
John K. Cowen
William Solomon
Fort Scott & Memphis
Frisco Railways
St. Louis
Frisco
B. F. Yoakum
B. I. Winchell
A. 8. Dodge
Memphis
J. E. Lockwood
J. D. Riddle
Ford
W. A. Nettleton
Motive Power
J. B. Lockwood
Springfeld
Memphis Railway
Clinton
Ash Grove
J. B. Barnes
Richmond
Richmond Locomotive Works
Vital Syltistics
William H. Thomas
Polly A. Wysong
Smith & de Mint
Mona Hassin
William B. Maye
Ide Belle Davis
Grand Army
Grand Review
Washington
Ita
Malvern Hill
Gettysburg
Chanceliorsville
Pillow
Ieee
Bret Harte
Col. Holloway
Southern and
Citizens’ Committee
Ipal Afairs
Grifth Bros
Michigan Street
Divine
Dr. Thurston
Patton Bros
South Meridian Street
Indianapolis Gas CO
Beilding
William C. Long
North Sieaene Pi
Alius Pohlman
Chestnut Central
Meridian Treet
W. Pill
Hovusy Ou
Holden Company
Fool OF
Washington Park
Decoration Day—& Games
Newby Oval
Huder
Jos. S. Baernstein
Basso
Yilacum
Carlin & Lennox
Charles Mayer & Co
West Washington St
Steve
Old Point Comfort
Fort Monroe
Ini
Pmasina
Hotel Chamberlin
Fine Golf Linke
Chamberlin
Hygeiaotel
GAO
A. Keeler
Hygbia Hotel
Mobile
de Dion-Bouton
Indianapolis Automobile & Bicycle CO
North Pennsylvania Street
Gibson
Ike & Hoadley
North
Pennsylvania Street
Eaegee Central Printing Co
Reporter Publishing Com
Fitzgerald Building
Indianapolis & Usiness Universit
Sbun
Kren
Waen Dicom
Vories
Susiness College
Rose Polytechnic
Sth
Yee Forcata Cc
MEBS
Presiient
Torre Ak Ina
Long Branch
West End
Ocean
Jane
Broadway
W. &. Mildreth. Mgr
Ian Aay
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