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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1903

Page

4

June Trousseau Shapes for Summer Weddings and Travel

The Indianapolis Journal notes June weddings are popular as summer brightens, describing bridal fashion from chiffon and lace to Liberty satin. It highlights gown silhouettes, bodice details, sleeve treatments, lace placement, and the preferred bridal bouquet of daisies, with emphasis on costlier fabrics for the season.

Indianapolis Journal New York Moses Gotham Lierre

Summer bridal trousseau fashions described by May Manton

The article surveys summer wedding attire from gowns to traveling outfits. It details taffeta and lace gowns with deep yokes, box plaits, and lace insertions, plus shirtwaist styles in chiffons and silks. It notes trends toward Etons, healthful traveling wear, and youthful bridal tones, with many fabrics and color pairings.

Eton Shepherd Trousseau

Quarrel on North Illinois Street Ends Without Injuries

Police investigated an early Friday incident on North Illinois Street near Twenty-sixth Street after reports of a shooting. Patrolmen Spear and Russell found a quarrel between two men and two women. no one was injured and the shooter could not be located.

North Illinois Street Twenty-sixth Street Spear and Russell

Petition Seeks James L. Ellis Appointed Constable in Washington

A petition filed with the county commissioners asks for James L. Ellis to be appointed constable in Washington township to fill the vacancy created when Henry Haremond was elected but did not qualify.

James L. Ellis Washington Township Henry Haremond

Social Notes Highlight Local and Visiting Women

Mrs. Mary B. Orner heads to Winona for three weeks while many others travel. Ladies from St Louis Chattanooga Chicago and Clinton visiters mingle with local hosts at clubs dinners and card parties in Woodruff Place and North Illinois Street.

Local clubs to compete in Indianapolis tourney

In the tournament the cities Indianapolis, Lafayette, Connersville, Goshen, Decatur, Noblesville, Shelbyville and Muncie are represented. Goshen sent Mr and Mrs Latta and Mr and Mrs Wirtmeyer by auto. Five Indianapolis clubs will participate the Indianapolis American Woman's Kate Wheelock and Meridian clubs. Souvenir pins to high scorers in north south and east west.

Indianapolis Lafayette Connersville Goshen Decatur Nobiesville Shelbyville Muncie Latta Wirtmeyer American Woman's Kate Wheelock Meridian

Library Institute Meetings End at South Bend

Miss Hoagland, secretary and organizer, closes a second Indiana library institute in South Bend. The state is divided into seventeen districts with one meeting per district next year to promote new public libraries and traveling centers. A portion covers librarian instruction. she will visit Goshen and Elkhart before Indianapolis. The Shelbyville library opens, funded in part by a $20,000 Carnegie donation.

Indiana Commission South Bend Elkhart Indianapolis Miss Hoagland Winona Shelbyville Andrew Carnegie

Six Hundred Little Ones Remarkable Concert At Tomlinson Hall

A six hundred child concert at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis showcased a large chorus from public schools alongside a young orchestra from Shortridge and Manual Training High Schools. Directed by Edward Batley Birge, the program featured pieces from Sullivan, Verdi, Carto, Gruenwald, and a new number from Julian Edwards's When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Soloists Benjamin Schreckengost and Charles Arthur Lewis earned applause for cornet and trombone performances.

Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis Shortridge Manual Training Edward Batley Birge Sullivan Carto Julian Edwards Johnny Kela Bela Gruenwald

Money Stolen From Guest During Party At North Alabama Home

Mrs. Louis Butler reports a guest’s money missing after entertaining visitors Thursday afternoon at 1105 North Alabama Street. The cash, belonging to an out of town guest, was said to be in a pocketbook in an upstairs room with no guest access. Suspect none. entry into the house is presumed.

Louis Butler North Alabama Street

Weber and Fields Company to Play in Indianapolis Monday

The Weber and Fields troupe arrives from Chicago with scenery and costumes for Twirly Whirly and The Big Little Princess at the New York Music Hall. Star players include Lillian Russell Fay Tempton William Collier Peter F Dailey John T. Kelly and Weber and Fields. Tickets are selling fast. box office should be visited today. Holden Stock Company ends its Park season with two showings of The Fool of St Arven. The season has drawn large audiences and Manager Holden is satisfied with the reception of the repertoire. William Collier is featured in a New York tale about a theatre moment before the tour. Hattie Williams is summoned to London by Charles Frohman for a possible prominent role. Fair Bank concert week ends with a varied program led by William E B Barnes. The Sire Brothers plan a temporary theatre in St Louis for a summer World’s Fair extraganza.

Delia Heston Indianapolis George Hogue Dudley Peek Esther Joey Ballinger John Crawford Frere Robert Spillman Frankford Mary Justice Willam Silver EU Pcene Til Til Whealing Emma Whitenack Kate Jennings Alford Dickey Harvey Brewer Frances Jones Fresno Cal Washington Polk Bessie Gall Justice Watson Wishard Louisville W. B. Dunham Cincinnati Hata George Whitenack Japan Wabash Princeton Seminary John Smart William Smart Southport Sallie Walton Ada Baas Omar Utley Navy John Utley New York Martin King Magnolia Sarah Bagsby J. Gemberling Oregon William Duff Bethel Clemons Greensburg Fred Bishop New Palestine Weber and Fields Chicago Weber and Fields Music Hall The American Bee Lillian Russell Fay Tempiston William Collier Peter F. Dailey Ohn T. Kelly Charles A. Bigelow Louise Allen Will Archie Weber Fields Holden Weber and Fields Forces Coliier Broadway Willie Hattie Williams Rogers Brothers Charles Frohman London England Mr. Frohman Sire Brothers St. Louis

Resignation of Shaw School Superintendent T. T. Miller

T. T. Miller, superintendent of colored school No. 40 recently renamed the Robert Gould Shaw building, has resigned due to ill health. His departure takes effect at year end, succeeding Prof. W. H. Huff man who left for St. Louis to head the colored high school there.

T. T. Miller Robert Gould Shaw W. H. Huffman St. Louis

Indiana Whist Association to meet at Claypool Hotel

The second meeting of the Indiana Whist Association will be held in the assembly room of the Claypool Hotel this afternoon and evening. Nine cities will be represented.

Indiana Whist Association Claypool Tomlinson Hall Girls’ Industrial School Worth M. Tippy Tabernacle Church

Roy Handley elected vice president of state Oratorical Association

Roy L. Handley has been elected vice president of the State Oratorical Association unopposed as Butler gets the post. A Sunday Young Women's Christian Association meeting will invite all women to attend with Mrs. R. F. Davidson addressing the girls and Miss Jessie Lewis singing.

Roy L. Handley State Butler Delta Tau Delta Srey Young Women's Christian Association R. F. Davidson Jessie Lewis Joseph Elmore Crawfordsville Broadway Church

Madden Enters Mayor Race Against Four Rivals

Robert M Madden announces candidacy for mayor after serving twice as Democratic councilman at large. Four candidates now include McCulloch Holtzman Moore and Madden. Madden, a Udell Ladder Works foreman, has strong party support and once ran ahead of his ticket.

Robert M. Madden Madden McCulloch Holtzman Moore Udell

Democratic candidate H J Kohlman for First ward council

H J Kohlman declares as Democratic candidate for Council in the First ward while Councilman Warneg seeks at large council seats. Warneg currently represents the Eighth ward and has announced his candidacy for councilman at large.

H. J. Kohlman Warneg

Fancy back-closing waist pattern for summer dress

May Manton presents a back-closing waist in lawn with Valenciennes lace trim. Describes fitted front and back, deep pointed yoke, and tucked sleeves. includes a foundation lining option. Material needs vary by width. waist pattern 4425 fits busts 32 to 40 inches. Pattern coupon instructions and address to The Journal, Indianapolis.

May Manton the Journal Indianapolis Ind

Crop Conditions Report From Commissioner Johnson

Commissioner of Statistics B F Johnson reports township assessors will submit crop acreage by July 15. Wheat looks good and will be sizable, but corn acreage will fall short due to fifteen day planting delay from a slow spring. Fruit prospects are poor with possible late apples. other fruits fail. The cherry crop is the worst in twenty years due to an early freeze during budding.

B. F. Johnson

Young Boy Sentenced to Training School for Theft

Eight-year-old Charles Leslie Trexler was arrested for stealing a horse and buggy and received an indeterminate sentence at Julia E. Works Training School for Boys in Plymouth Indiana. Judge Stubbs noted his manly, innocent appearance while authorities link him to multiple bicycle thefts. Trexler’s mother sought placement in a proper institution.

Charles Leslie Trexler Julia E. Works Training School Plymouth Ind Stubbs Young Trexler

Indiana G A R selects encampment trip route to San Francisco

The transportation committee of the Indiana department G A R met with the department commander and chose the official itinerary for Indiana members attending the San Francisco encampment August 17. The journey includes a rendezvous visit at St Louis August vn with travel from St Louis over the C A, Union Pacific, D R G and Southern Pacific lines passing Pike's Peak and the Grand Canyon Salt.

Transportation Committee Indiana Department of the Indiana Department San Francisco St. Louis Union Pacific Southern Pacific Pike's Peak Grand Canyon

Board of Works Bids Received for City Streets Projects

Routine meeting notes list bids for cement walks and curbs on Walden Street and English Street sections, gravel roadways on North Street and Holton Place, and mixed pavements on Market and Twenty-eighth streets. Several firms appear, led by J Harry Roberts and Francis M Lackey, with prices around $1.2 to $2.3 per unit. A local sewer project on Ludlow Avenue is approved, along with final assessment rolls for Barnhill Street opening. remonstrance signed by 77 residents. Bond approved for Harlin F. McCallie, and papers ordered for Bradshaw Street works and alley vacations. Petitions filed for Highland Avenue block work and Washington Street alley. Union Veterans’ Legion note decoration-day flowers invitation.

Walden Street Missouri Street Canal Marion Caldwell North Street Highland Avenue Oriental Street Francis M. Lackey J. Harry Roberts Laurel Street State Avenue Market Street Henry Maag Holton Place Senate Avenue T. E. Kane COCR Eee Construction Company eCray Indianapolis Construction Company T. E. — Construction Company W. E George W. McCra Twenty-eighth Street Northwestern Avenue Annetta Street George Kessler Graceland Avenue D. H. Sha Browder Julius Keller Construction Company P. F Ludlow Avenue Commerce Avenue Nevada Street Barnhill Street Michigan Street Tenth Street Highland Place Twenty-first Street Mariette Drive Morris Street Wright Street McKernan Street Lockerbie Street Noble Street Liberty Street Jones Street West Street Dakota Street NAL Remonstrance Watke Hoyt Avenue Shelby Street Harlin F. McCallie American Surety Company Bradshaw Street Virginia Avenue Virgnia Avenue Huron Street Washington Street Washington Devilte Avenue

Sermon on John Bunyan at Central Avenue Church

Rev Dr Kellogg will preach on John Bunyan at Central Avenue M E Church tomorrow evening. The sermon will be illustrated with stereopticon views and themed Does a Seek Man. A musical program by Mr Cawley is planned.

John Bunyan Dr. Kellogg Central-avenus M. E M ‘. Kellogg Mr. Cawley

Nesbit in Town Before Shelbyville Lecture

Will D. Nesbit, formerly with an Indianapolis paper and now with the Chicago Tribune, was in town yesterday. He left last night to deliver a lecture at Shelbyville and will remain in the city a while longer next week.

Will D. Nesbit Indianapolis Chicago Tribune Mr. Nesbit Shelbyville Orn City

General Assembly Attacks Reed Smoot Over Mormonism

In Los Angeles May 2 the Presbyterian General Assembly condemned Reed Smoot and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for polygamy and supposed federal interference. It urged actions to remove Smoot from the Senate and pressed for monogamy laws, while also approving a united call for aid to Arizona Indians on the Maricopa and Pima reservations and a planned San Carlos reservoir project.

Los Angeles Cal Reed Smoot Presbyterian General Assembly W. W. Holloway Standing Committee On Home Missions Church of Deeus Christ of United States Utah United States Senate Smoot Reed Senate National Senate Henry van Dyke Committee On Home Missions Maricopa Pima Arizona Secretary of the Interior Washington San Carlos Gila River

Conference of Dunkards Opens in Bellefontaine Ohio

The national conference of Dunkards opened in Bellefontaine Ohio with the meeting of standing committees of forty five members to the court of last appeal in church policy. Officers chosen include Moderator H. B. Sanger of South Bend Ind reading clerk I. B. Trout of Lanark Ill and writing clerk A. C. Wieand with missions to Norway and Sweden.

Bellefontaine National Conference of Dunkards Brethren Court of Last Appeal Sanger South Bend la Reading I. B. Trout Lanark A. C. Wieand Norway Sweden

General Assembly debates foreign mission work and funding

In Tarkio Missouri this afternoon Rev. J Campbell White from Wooster Ohio and Dr D F McGill from Pittsburgh led a session of the United Presbyterian General Assembly. They discussed needs and methods to fund and recruit more missionaries across all church boards.

Tarkio United Presbyterian General Assembly J. Campbell White Wooster D. F. McGill Pittsburg

Thirty Years Awake Insomnia From Coffee Quits Postum

An elderly Philadelphia man reports long standing insomnia from coffee and credits Postum with restoring refreshing sleep after two years of use. He calls Postum a friendly nourishing drink with a pleasant flavor and notes friends also prefer it to coffee when prepared as directed.

Philadelphia Postum

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