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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1902

Page

2

Fashion Store Embraces Latest Ready-to-Wear Trends

A local retailer highlights a surge in stylish ready-to-wear apparel featuring new fabrics and colors. Shoppers can expect up-to-date outfits across genders and ranges as fashion cycles accelerate.

Fashionable Shirt Waists Displayed By Local Exclusive Line

Thousands of shirt waists in late silk, linen and cotton fabrics are showcased in a stylish line controlled exclusively by the local retailer. The collection emphasizes refined cuts and modern styling for a broad clientele.

Michigan City seeks naval training station site

Judge H B Tuthill and Mayor Krueger visited the Grand Hotel to push Michigan City as the location for a government naval reserve training station. Admiral Brown explained the plan likening it to a Norfolk school for petty officers. Michigan City offers an ice free harbor longer seasons, a sixteen foot depth, and a harbor over a mile long to attract enlistments. The commission named to select a site will visit to investigate Michigan City’s claim.

Naval, Reserve Michigan City H. B. Tuthill Grand Hotel Judge Tuthill Krueger Admiral Brown Great Lakes Norfolk Central West Lake Erie

Indiana Man Sentenced After Drunken Theft Tale

Frank M. Lynn of Indianapolis was sentenced in Boone Circuit Court to the Reformatory under the indeterminate sentence law for stealing a Lebanon horse and buggy last July. He pleaded to tell his story, citing alcoholism as his sole failing, crying as he described being drunk and unaware during the theft. His age and marital status were noted.

Frank M. Lynn Indianapolis Boone Reformatory Lebanon Wing Lynn Lynn Eeeerysant

Cones & Son Mig Co Rates Chamberlain Weather Strip

Mr C B Cones of the C B Cones and Son Mig Co reports high satisfaction with Chamberlain metal weather strips installed at his residence 425 North Penn Street. He notes dust and dirt avoidance and protection from drafts, confirming no entry through windows and no rattling, delivering full value.

Cones & Son Mig. Co Chamberlain North Pennin Street C. B

Pomery Talks Direct Registration in City Visit

Eltweed Pomery of Newark New Jersey president of the National Direct Registration League and editor of the Direct Registration Record is in the Grand Hotel on private business. He argues direct registration and the initiative and referendum are growing in favor citing adoption in Oregon Utah South Dakota and city charters from San Francisco Seattle Minneapolis Detroit and Nashville. He says it increases public accountability prevents graft and makes elections nationwide a burning issue.

Eltweed Pomery Newark N. J National Direct Registration League Direct Registration Record Grand Hotel Ponfery Oregon Utah South Dakota San Francisco Seattle Minneapolis Detroit Nashville Ohio Canada St. Louis Bhias Missouri Ptm

Two notable figures attend Crawfordsville fair events in Indiana

Landis and Wilson spoke at the Montgomery county fair then stayed at the Columbia Club. Wilson praised Indiana crops and the state’s farmers while Landis noted a good time and strong Republican progress. Marion figures discussed oil gains and gas risks as Judge Brownlee plans to resign from the Marion Superior Bench.

James Wilson C. B. Landis Montgomery County Crawfordsville Columbia Club Wilson Indiana Mr. Landis Hiram Brownlee Marion Indianapolis Brownlee

Pershing Foresees Large Roosevelt Demonstration at Tipton

Tipton postmaster M. W. Pershing says the Roosevelt event on the 2d will be a large, nonpartisan gathering. Arrangements for the reception are in the hands of the Democratic mayor, who is handling the work well. A Democrat will introduce the President.

M. W. Pershing Tipton Roosevelt Mr. Pershing

Regimental Reunions Announced for Seventh Indiana Volunteers

Survivors of the Seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteers plan a reunion at Trinity Methodist Church in West Indianapolis on Tuesday September 16. Judge Thomas J. Coffer of Danville will deliver the annual address at 2 PM. He and Eli F. Ritter joined the regiment at Fredericksburg in May 1862 and marched to the Shenandoah Valley, participating in the Port Republic fight. brief postaddress scenes and remarks follow.

Seventh Regiment of Indiana Volunteers Trinity Methodist Church West Indianapolis Thomas J. Coffer Danville Eli F. Ritter Fredricksburg United States Shenandoah Valley Port Republic

Fifteenth Indiana Cavalry to Hold Reunion in Mansur Hall

The Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry annual reunion is set for Wednesday September 17 in Mansur Hall at Alaama and Washington streets. W Feagier serves as secretary and G W Stage as president of the association.

Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry Mansur Hall Alaama Washington Streets W. Feagier G. W. Stage

New Corporate Concerns Form As Indiana Firms Rise

The Panhandle Coal and Mining Company incorporated yesterday with 360 000 capital. Directors include J Terhune Charles E Shively Henry C Duncan James M Andrew Ward H Watson William H Martin and Frederick D Norton. Located at Linton with coal fields in Sullivan and Greene counties. The Poor Rut Oil Company of Knights town incorporated with 8 000 capital. Directors Henry Watts George Watts J R Bennett W S Garrittson Shepperd Bowman William S Rutledge N W C Reeves and John S Watson. The Northern Indiana Realty Company of South Bend capital 10 000, incorporated. Directors Henry R Wair Stanley A Clark and Patrick J Houll. The Keily Deem Brick Company capital 10 000. Directors Charles A Kelley SS D Kelly and P E Goodrich. Business at Winchester.

Panhandle Coal and Mining Company Incorporated J. Terhune Charles E. Shively Henry C. Duncan James M. Andrew Ward H. Watson William H. Martin Frederick D. Norton Linton Sullivan Greene Counties Knightstown Henry Watts George Watts J. R. Bennett W. 8. Garrittson Shepperd Bowman William 8

William C Linn on Trial Over Coal Wheat and Doors Theft

William C Linn, an employee of the Big Four Railroad, stood trial in Police Court on charges of stealing coal, wheat, and railroad car doors. Testimony showed he supplied coal and wheat to others who claimed spilled cargo and extolled his character. The case was postponed to Monday at 2 pm. the railroad keeps his job if acquitted.

William C. Linn Big Four Railroad Stubbs Linn Reynolds Arthur Gillette Acme Milling Company Linns Orton Collins

Death of T E Chandler City’s well known resident passes away

Thomas E. Chandler longtime Chandler & Taylor founder and Indianapolis rolled mill superintendent died at 75 from septicemia at his home 518 West Vermont Street. Born in Lancaster Pennsylvania he moved west in 1859 and helped build Chandler & Taylor agricultural machinery. A Republican he served on City Council hospital board and ran for Congress in 1879. Survived by wife Lucetta and five children George M Chandler and four daughters. Burial at Crown Hill after a 10 AM Saturday funeral.

Thomas E. Chandler Chandler & Taylor West Washington Street West Vermont Street Chandler Kimberlin Lancaster Thaddeus Stephens Mr. Chandler Burlington Indianapolis Charles R. Wiggins Chandler & Wiggins Chandler & Taylor Company Harrison Sid Conger Congress Marion Hancock Shelby Lew M. Cooper Enry G. Werbe Sarah Chandler Mart T. Ohr Albert G. Owens Columbus, O George M. Chandler

Wheat theft suspect arrested for burglary in city

Detectives Kinney Splan and Haley traced a $40 seed wheat theft to Richey of 226 Archer Street. After rounds of mills, Splan and Haley found Richey at Schofield's mill east of the fair prounts attempting to dispose of the wheat. He was brought back and charged with burglary and grand larceny. Armstrong identified the wheat as taken Tuesday night from his barn on West Tenth Street.

Armstrong Richey Archer Street

McGowan Denies Miller Block Purchase For Terminal Site

Hugh J. McGowan of the Indianapolis Street Railway says he has not bought the Miller block at Illinois and Market streets. He will delay site selection for the terminal station until careful consideration of all proposals, advancing terminal plans as prudence permits.

Hugh J. McGowan Indianapolis Street Railway Company McGowan Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Miller Illinois Market Streets Indianapolis Mr. McGowan

Handbook of Indianapolis rich in illustration

The Journal announces its Handbook of Indianapolis is complete and ready for distribution. The volume offers a comprehensive manual of the city’s history growth and commerce with over three hundred half tone illustrations. Special paper edition 50 cents per copy plus 8 cents mail. available at booksellers newsdealers and the Journal counting room. Also notices rail trips with schedules and contact for further details.

Journal Indianapolis

Indianapolis Horse Show Promoters Optimistic About Prospect

Manager Mills reports top-country entries for the Indianapolis horse show October 13 to 18 with strong society support and expanded prize lists. Exhibitors include A. E. Ashbrook and George E. Palmer with four in hand outfits, Pepper’s high jumpers and stable stars from Wichita to Toronto, signaling a major event likely to spur a permanent show association and a new auditorium.

Indianapolis Mills Des Moines West A. E. Ashbrook Kansas City George E. Palmer Denver W. B. White Cleveland E. R. Simms Chicago Limestone Belle Columbus King Crow Herbert J. Krum Pontiac Inl Thomas Bass Mexico W. E. Tipton Kenosha Wis H. P. Crane St. Charles Jil August Busch George Watson St. Louis Louisville Bliss Festival Association

Extension Needed to Buy Arsenal Grounds for Technical Institute

Promoters seek a ten day extension from Secretary of War to raise funds for arsenal lands. Senator Fairbanks backs the effort, aiming to persuade Mr Root. Brown and Sahm report nearly 78,000 dollars raised of a 128,000 goal, hoping for 70,000 more within two weeks.

Technical Institute Secretary of War Arsenal Senator Fairbanks George W. Brown Albert Sahm Root Fairbanks War Department Army Board Indianapolis Water Company Joseph A. Rink Daniel Stewart Sapien Brown Indianapolis

Special round trip train from Indianapolis to Terre Haute

A special nonstop train departs Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a m and returns from Terre Haute at 7 p m with round trip fare to Terre Haute and Greencastle and correspondence rates to all intermediate points.

Indianapolis Nion Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle Indianapolis Union Station

Des Moines Return Tickets For Sovereign Grand Lodge Meeting

Travel deals from Des Moines Iowa with $13.55 round trip tickets available September 12 to 15 for the Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting. Return limit October 15. Low rates from other points. For details contact W. W. Richardson, D. P. A. and visit C Koehling & Bro for pancake flour and Garland Stove and Ranges.

Sovereign Grand Lodge Meeting W. W. Richardson

Bosworth Declares Bankruptcy in Anderson

Isaac D. Bosworth of Anderson files for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 34 674 and assets of 447 Former lumber businessman. One of his largest creditors is Citizens' Bank of Anderson with a claim for New Pianos 16 and up at Wulschner's.

Isaac D. Bosworth Anderson Bosworth Citizens’ Fio of Wulschner

Two Properties Change Hands in Lincoln Park Addition

John T. Hedges sold to George W. Cummins a lot on Talbott avenue near Twenty-second street in Lincoln Park Addition for 4,500 dollars. Elizabeth Lucas bought from Nellie B. Ross a lot in Osgood's North Park Addition on Meridian street near Thirtieth for 5,250 dollars. J M Armstrong filed affidavit yesterday morning charging William C Richey in a wheat theft case.

John T. Hedges George W. Cummins Lincoln Park Talbott Avenue Twenty-second Street Elizabeth Lucas Nellie B. Ross Osgood North Park Meridian Street Thirtieth

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