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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1903

Page

10

Three Days Of Shooting At Indianapolis Gun Club Dedication

The Indianapolis Gun Club releases the program for its amateur tournament dedication on Sept 22 with two target days and a spar event. Interstate rules govern all events, with sparrow and target practice on Sept 21. The English Hotel Cup, a sterling silver award, is offered to state amateurs for a 100 target total, with tie shoot offs and bonding requirements for the winner.

Indianapolis Seudie Stateue Sparrows

Leonard Shepherd to wed in Cincinnati today

Leonard Shepherd superintendent of the Indianapolis Gar Club grounds will marry in Cincinnati today. He and his bride will return to Indianapolis Thursday and move into the new clubhouse on the Mr. Shepherd has had four years ext aa sealant to Arthur Gambie, cine detendent of the Cincinnati Gun Club, and will be thoroughly capable of taking care of the Indianapolis Gun Club's grounds. SACRAMENTO California August 21 Jacob Grupter of the Sacramento Helvetia Shooting Club has broken the world record at 9 yards with a Winchester 32 40.

Leonard Shepherd Indianapolis Sacramento Cal Jacob Grupter Helvetia Shooting Club Dr. Rogers San Francisco Grupter

City News Notes and Local Updates

The Journal incorrectly stated a pastor preached at Madison Avenue M E Church on Sunday evening. the sermon was postponed by Rev. Cowgill. The Needle Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet tomorrow at 2 PM in the parlors of the new church at Delaware and Sixteenth. The launch Indians, sunk at Fairview Park last week with fifty passengers, has been raised with minor damage from a warped plank. W B Fitch of Lawrence Indiana, superintendent of Marion County public schools, was named by the Indian World's Fair Commission to chair a committee for the State horticultural exhibit at the St. Louis exposition next year. Mrs. Sarah Keller, 55 North Pine Street, died after a long illness. she leaves two daughters and a husband. Funeral arrangements will be handled by funeral directors Sehnece Hasenra' tors-Jer & George. interment at Crown Hill. The Indianapolis Musicians' Protective Association elected its officers: President H D Beissenherz, vice president W S Mitchell, secretary H S Beissenhers, financial secretary Joseph B Cameron, treasurer A H Schellschmidt, trustees Roy C Stern J Leider J J Curley, executive board Henry Spren 1 Carl Cameron Oscar Beecher Alvin Schellschmidt Louis Ruth Henry Belser Robert E Ruth.

Madison Avenue M. E Cowgill Needle Society First Presbyterian Church New Church Delaware and Sixteenth Streets Fairview Park W. B. Fitck Lawrence Ind Marion County Sarah Keller North Pine Street A. H. Schellschmidt Roy C. Stern J. Leider J. J. Curley Henry Spren Carl Cameron Oscar Beecher Alvin Schellschmidt Louis Ruth Henry Belser Robert E. Ruth

Manager Gray Returns from Chicago for Show Entries

Dr. C. D. Gray manager of the Indian aports horse show returned from Chicago after conferring with the Western Passenger Association committee on extending railroad ticket time. The committee weighs the matter. New entries include Will J. Davis of Chicago Crown Point Indiana, Lewis Newgrass of Chicago, John Splan of Cleveland, and M. T. Tichenor of Chicago. More entries arrive as box and seat sales continue.

C. D. Gray Indianaports Chicago Western Passenger Association Mr. Gray Will J. Davis Crown Point Ind Lewis Newgrass John Splan Clevend M. T. Tichenor

Miners' Troubles in Missouri Conference Ends Without Pact

Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers returned from Chicago where he met John Mitchell and Missouri miners and operators. The Missouri contract expired yesterday and miners expected a strike on W-day as operators refused to grant demands. No new contract has been signed yet.

Wilson United Mine Workers Chicago John Mitchell Missouri

Flannigan Arrested After Jail Dispute At County Jail

P. J. Flannigan from the Emerald Isle demanded to see Lyneheham, the prisoner awaiting return for life sentence in Ireland. He was intoxicated and abused officers, declaring he would enter the jail, and was locked up on a charge of being drunk after being taken to the police station by Clemen Hull and Griffin.

P. J. Flannigan Emerald Isle Lyneheham Flannigan Clemen Hull Griffin Nnigan

Duel at Parker's Saloon Ends in Arrests on Indiana Avenue

A shooting at Robert Parker's saloon on Indiana avenue left William Howard and Frank Brown arrested for violent intent and deadly weapon use, Parker charged with violating the Nicholson law, and Viola Beyers, a woman involved, among four African American participants detained. All four to face Judge Whallon for a police court hearing.

Robert Parker Indiana Avenue William Howard Frank Brown Brown Viola Beyers Howard Carter Beyers Whallon

Butler Athletic Field to Furnish Larger Ground at Butler College

Butler College plans major improvements for the next school year including a new athletic field on four acres between University and Butler avenues facing the Bona Thompson library. The project aims to replace the small field with a north south oriented ground ready for fall football.

Butler College Irvington Butler Avenue University Butler Avenues University Avenue Bona Thompson Burgess Hall He Bona Thompson University and Downey Avenues Iss Retta Barnhill Thompson Raymond Longley Noblesville Butler Chicago University

Constable Thompson Freed in Haughville Assault Case

Robert Thompson constable of Haughville was acquitted after a police court fine of $1 and costs for assault and battery on Mrs. Lang. Judge Alford discharged him in Criminal Court, ruling his acts did not constitute a crime amid Sunday liquor law protests by local saloonkeepers.

Robert Thompson Haughville Whallon Lang Alford Thompson Criminal Court

Young Melroses Win 13-Year-Old Championship In Tight Finish

The Young Melroses defeated the Young Victors 6 to 5 to claim the thirteen-year-old city championship. They would play Sunday games with any thirteen-year-old team in the city. For game inquiries contact R. Long at 35 South New Jersey Street.

Melroses Little Horseshoers R. Long South New Jersey Street

Uncle Peter Blues Leads New Serial in the Journal

The Jour s tal new serial features Uncle Peter Blues as the leading character, likened to David Harum, with the author promising a tale of The Spenders. Publication of this story will begin in the Journal September a.

Peter Blues David Harum the Spenders

Hord sues for 80000 war claim payment

William B. Hord, once a city lawyer now in New York, filed in Superior Court to compel Indiana to pay him 80000 for the 10 percent share of the 800000 state war claim he helped pursue. He alleges payment by Congress and argues the 10 percent contract with former attorney general Michener. the state settled and paid the federal government.

William B. Hord New York Indiana Addison C. Harris Hord Lewis T. Michener Washington Congress Treasury Department William L. Taylor Michener Dudley

Insanity Hearing Tells of Wealth Myths and Sun Day Card Game

Loran Hindman of 462 Hazel street faced an insanity hearing before Justice Smock and will be confined in the Central Hospital for the Insane after a violent episode. He claimed vast wealth and timber holdings while his companions were released and he was jailed for playing cards on Sunday. Elmer Luscher, son of aged John Luscher, received thirty days in the workhouse and a $10 fine for forcing his father to support him, with Judge Whallon delivering a stern reprimand prior to sentencing.

Loran Hindman Hazel Street Justice Smock Central Hospital Hindman Brightwood Lodge of Odd Fellows Elmer Luscher John Luscher Whallon Luscher

Court records and new suits filed in regional courts

Fremont Alford presides as Robert Thompson from City Court outlines arraignments for assault and battery with not guilty pleas and a riot case against George Garland ending in a guilty finding and a 30 day workhouse sentence. fraud case against Matt Galvin ends in not guilty. new suits include Mann vs Evans for account and Fitchy vs Fitchy and Sebold vs Sebold for divorce in various circuits and courts.

Fremont Alford Robert Thompson City Court George Garland Matt Galvin Stout Justice of Peace Edward F. Mann John W. Evans Homer Fitchy Della Fitch Circuit Court Carrie Sebold John Sebold Superior Court

Higher Courts Record Minutes and Appellate Briefs

A compact notice lists multiple appellate court items and briefs across Indiana courts. Cases include William H. Tomlinson v Eliza K Tomlinson in Wells, Winona, Warsaw, Elkhart, and South Bend Traction Co. v Samuel J. Collins in Elkhart, August Schele v Henry Wagner in Allen, and others, with brief entries for appellate materials and notices across circuits.

William H. Tomlinson Eliza K. Tomlinson Wells Appellee Winona, Warsaw, Elkhart & South Bend Traction Company Samuel J. Collins Elkhart South Bend Oliver H. Cissne Laporte Circuit Court August Schele Henry Wagner Admr Allen Circuit Court the Presbyterian Church of Remington Et al Jacob Dyke Jasper

Weather in September Seeks to Exceed Normal Mean

Director W T Blythe of the Weather Bureau reports Indianapolis thirty two year September averages. The normal September mean for thirty years is 67 degrees and this month may rise above that. The warmest September was 1871 at 74 degrees and the coldest 1873 with freezing point or below. The record highs and lows occurred on Sept 6 1878 and Sept 6 1878 with 9 and 2 degrees below freezing respectively. First killing frost averages Oct 2 and last killing frost Apr 15. September average precipitation is 3 07 inches with a range to .61 inch or more. Greatest monthly precipitation was in 189? with a marked total.

W. T. Blythe Weather Bureau Indianapolis Bureau IRS

Weather Summary From the Period Report

The record shows an average rainfall of 7.46 inches with the least precipitation at . inch on 11. The greatest 24 hour rainfall was 6.80 inches on Sept. S and 4 in 18. The report notes about twelve clear days eleven partly cloudy days and seven cloudy days. Winds came from the south with a maximum speed of 48 miles per hour on Sept. L1, 1900, a southwest gale.

Downing Pushes State Fair Tickets At Fifty Cents

Charles Downing secretary of the State fair urges buying tickets for fifty cents. He says the pass offers an afternoon of trotting and pacing races and a Sousa hand concert. With luck it includes seeing a thousand show horses and enjoying the events.

Charles Downing

Indiana State Fair Proposes Rich Exhibits And Prizes

The speech extols a vast display for the fair with cattle, sheep, swine, fowls, and dairy exhibits. It promises tons of butter, miles of pavilions, and abundant corn, flowers, and fruit, claiming the art and table luxuries will justify the fair’s value and attract visitors.

Indiana

Frank Bowe Arrested on Embezzlement Charge in Claypool Hotel

Frank Bowe of 1018 North New Jersey street was arrested last night by Detectives Holtz and Bray and jailed on embezzlement charges. Employed by tailor Frank Pavey in the Claypool Hotel building, Bowe allegedly collected $3 from a customer and spent it on intoxicants while drunk.

Frank Bowe New Jersey Street Holtz and Bray Bowe Frank Pavey Claypool Davey

Hearing Set Before Judge Whalton This Morning

The subject will appear with his friends around the saloons and faces a hearing before Judge Whalton this morning.

Whalton

Lost boy at headquarters after street carnival

A seven year old boy was found wandering, unable to provide name or address, and taken to the police matron who will hold him until his parents claim him. He said he had been to the street carnival and gave only the name Rip but could not confirm it. No inquiries had reached police by early morning.

Wanderer Ri 1

Isaac Joseph Iron Company Sled Suit Against Traction Co

The Isaac Joseph Iron Company of Ain cimatt files a suit in the U S Circuit Court against the Indianapolis Columbus and Southern Traction Company. The action seeks relief or damages connected with a dispute over business matters and seeks a judicial determination of rights and obligations. The case reflects interstate commerce relations and corporate accountability in a transportation industry context.

Isaac Joseph Iron Company Aincimatt United States Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Company Ask

Death of Mayor's Son James L Brunaugh at Age Four

James Laycock Brunaugh, four, son of Harry P. Brumaugh the mayor's private secretary, died yesterday after a three week illness from typhoid fever. Friends and relatives mourn, with Hamavagh expressing heartbreak over his illness. Funeral from East Ohio Street tomorrow at 2 p.m. under Flavver & Jinchanna, interment at Crowe Hill.

James Laycock Brunaugh Harry P. Brumaugh Flawver & Jinchanna Crowe Hill

Kruse and Deventer Furnaces Highlight Warm Air System

Kruse and Deventer showcase celebrated warm air furnaces at No 749 East Washington, presenting efficient heating options. The display focuses on durable construction and performance for residential use.

Kruse & Deventer East Washington

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