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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1902

Page

8

Franklin Opens Today At Rose Polytechnic Franklin

Franklin College begins fall term in Franklin Indiana with strong prospect of larger enrollment. Renovations include chapel and Y W C A room upgrades, new gym paraphernalia, and improved sanitary conditions. Football outlook bright with Silvers showing promise and last year players returning in form.

Indianapolis Journal Franklin, Ind Franklin College The Athletic Association Europe Franklin A. E. Bestor Chicago University Periclesian Webster Offer Gan W. G. Everson Silvers Morris Mabelle Whitenack Hay Howey Mater Sesson

Earlham College Football Prospects Brighten in 1910

Earlham College Richmond Ind September reports football prospects look strong with eight returnees among thirty candidates. Captain Tuttle and a five member faculty committee handle first team selection while new men compete keenly for eleven spots. Notable players include Cain Tuttle, Wilson, Ratcliffe, the Macys and Leggitt, with emphasis on discipline and perfect execution.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Earlham College Earlham Tuttle Cain Tuttle Rhode Island Wilson Ratcliff Ae Ee Es Ae Mg Eee E. A. Macey Ias Peacock Stanley Leggitt Winchester Western Military Academy Alton Ill Hanover Green Masterson Sims Shanklin Moose Wallace Madison Cincinnati University Cincinnati

Rose Polytechnic Large Freshman Class Elects Seniors Officers

TERRE HAUTE IND September 4 The Rose Polytechnic freshman enrollment reaches eighty four with many expected to dropout by midwinter exams. Management imposes strict first year tests to ensure students complete four years. The senior class currently lists forty one members and has elected officers.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Rose Polytechnic

College officers listed and winter reform for orchestra

Officers include Harry W. Palmer of New York as president and N. Hadley Cox of Terre Haute as treasurer. Vice presidents Gordon, Henry Kellogg of Bowling Green and Henry Kellogg is miswritten. athletics director N. Hadley Cox. George B. Lindenberger of Louisville and Henry C. Gilbert of Terre Haute named directors. The orchestra and glee club have reorganized for the winter.

Harry W. Palmer N. Y L. Post Gordon Henry

Howe Military Academy opens with full enrollment at Lima

Howe Military Academy at Lima Indiana opened today with every vacancy filled. A new girls department for twenty is guided by Rev Mr and Mrs Todd. Col Hugh T Reed of the U S Army oversees the setup. A memorial chapel to James B Howe is under construction.

Indianapolis Journal Sturgis Mich Howe Military Academy Lima Ind Todd Hugh T. Reed War Department Military Department James B. Howe

Rioting at Miami University in Freshman Sophomore Flag Rush

A campus riot at Miami University in Hamilton Ohio followed a freshman sophomore flag rush. Freshmen seized the tower, doors were barricaded, and the flag hung. Sophomores and coeds attacked, breaking about $200 in windows, and a freshman girl’s lunch basket was confiscated after she was knocked down. President Benton mediated, weapons laid down, and the flag was dropped as a signal. Reeves led the freshman celebrants from the field after ten minutes of struggle.

Hamilton Miami University Paul Moore Wilmer O'Bryne Benton Reeves

Business And Religion In A Philadelphia Case

A reader defends a Philadelphia judge's ruling that a Christian Science Church charter would create a business, arguing profits from religious books do not change the church's religious nature. The letter contends the decision may be reversed by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court and cites typical church fundraising as not making a church a business.

Indianapolis Journal Philadelphia Arnold Christian Science Church City Mary Baker Eddy First Church of Christ, Scientist Broad Supreme Court of Pennsylvania James W. Laws Mrws Mr. Laws Calle Neon A. Buskirk Indianapolis

The King of England Passes Through London Town

A vivid souvenir of a royal procession in London with King of England riding unarmed yet crowned by banners. The scene describes the adoring Yeoman and knights, admiral banners, and lilies on his mantle. The poem notes the king’s enduring youth and impending mortality, honoring a monarch who dies yet remains immortal in memory.

German Catholic Central Society Likely to Join Federation

Evansville Indiana reports the German Catholic Central Society will seek entry into the Federation of Catholic Societies of the United States. A favorable committee report and Bishop Mesmer’s support loom large. The group also outlines a fund plan for Leo House with a commemorative album for donors, to be sent to the Pope next year. The convention discussed Philippine friars rights and Carlisle Indian School guidance while preparing for a Dayton meeting next year. New officers named for the society and its widows and orphans fund include John Oelker, John Eisler, Bernard Kluck, Peter Bouschiedt, Paul Andrea, and others.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind German Roman Catholic Central Society Federation of Catholic Societies of the United States Mesmer Green Bay Wis Leo House Rome Philippines Roosevelt Carlisle Dayton John Oelker Newark N. J John Eisler Madison Bernard Kluck Peter Bouschiedt Peoria Paul Andrea New York Widows’ and Orphans’ Fund C. A. Mueller Cleveland J. G. Schmitt Chicago J. W. Freund Springfield Ill John Loges J. V. Falhaber Timotheus Weber St. Louis

Stern yearly meet in Plainfield with Nathan mission voyage

In Plainfield Indiana the Rev Albert G Nathan a Christian Hebrew preached to a large audience. He and his wife and seven children plan renewed Africa Morocco home after months rest. He works independently of church boards, relying on God for support and protection. Forenoon sessions featured Enos Haney Mary Pemberton Aicrn Johnson and John Henry Douglass with fraternal greetings from multiple regions. The Yearly Meeting closed after a farewell service.

Indianapolis Journal Plainfield Ind Albert G. Nathan Nathan Africa Morocco Enos Haney Fairmount Mary Pemberton Aicrn Johnson John Henry Douglass North Carolina Baltimore Oregon London Canada Kansas Indiana Ohio California Charles Stalkauer Cincinnati Yearly Meeting

Women to patrol streets in Lafayette crusade plan

Superintendent Harrison will appoint a committee of fifty prominent church women to monitor nightly street activity. The Women’s Christian Home board leads the effort to curb street walking by young girls frequenting the streets with strangers. If offenses recur, police will arrest those involved.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Harrison Women’s Christian Home

Vincennes Presbytery Sessions Open In Terre Haute

At Vincennes Presbytery meetings in Terre Haute Indiana several addresses focused on missions and youth societies. An evangelistic conference closed the day with a final session planned for tomorrow morning. Rev Frank O Ballard urged tithe funding over fairs to support the church noting growth from sixty two tithers to sixty two supporters surpassing five hundred non tithe members.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Vincennes Young People’s Presbyterian Union Frank O. Ballard Memorial Church Indianapolis

Reverend Burnett Publishes Message From Muncie Convention

In Muncie Indiana on September 4 Reverend J F Burnett secretary of the American Christian convention has published the first statements from the gathering. He oversees the denomination's activities and outlines the group’s aims and upcoming plans. Further details follow in the local report.

Indianapolis Muncie Ind J. F. Burnett American Christian Convention

Fao Annual Meeting to Be Held at Memorial Church Norfolk Va

The annual meeting unfolds at Memorial Christian Church in Norfolk Virginia starting Wednesday October 5 for six days. Rev J Presley Barrett of Norfolk opens with a welcome address followed by a reply from Rev O W Powers of Columbus Ohio. Sermons will be delivered by Rev Martin Summerbell of Lakemont New York. FRANKLIN Ind September 24 Indianapolis Presbytery closed a two day session urging funds to pay foreign missions debt. Installation services set for Grace Church pastor Rev Chauncey M Foreman October 14 and for Seventh Church pastor Rev D A Herron the first Sunday in October. A committee investigates troubles at Ninth Presbyterian Church colored. Twelve ministers and twelve elders chosen as delegates to the synod. A PoCne people Preserian union meeting is planned with the annual presbytery in convention. The presbytery will meet in Brazil next spring.

Fao Memorial Christian Church Norfolk Christian Endeavor J. Presley Barrett O. W. Powers D. D Columbus Martin Summerbell Lakemont, N. Y Indianapolis Journal Franklin Ind Indianapolis Board of Foreign Missions Chauncey M. Foreman Grace Church D. A. Herron Ninth Presbyterian Church Colored PoCne People's Preserian Union Brazil

African Methodist Conference Opens in Terre Haute

The sixty fourth annual African Methodist Church conference for Indiana south of Logansport opened with Bishop A Grant presiding. Preliminary reports and organization dominated the morning session. The annual sermon was delivered by Rev Dr Downs of Indianapolis. A lively discussion is anticipated tomorrow as Ene Cannas presents the resolutions report.

Indianapolis Terre Haute Ind African Methodist Church Indiana Logansport A. Grant D. D Downs Ene Cannas

Governor May Open It Indianapolis Horse Show

Indianapolis likely to host Pearl the world record high jumper horse from Pepper stable Toronto. Pearl set seven feet six and three quarters at Des Moines last Thursday, eclipsing Heatherbloom’s prior mark as Heatherbloom also broke his own record that night. Governor Durbin to open Governor’s night with a brief address and band concerts planned.

Indianapolis Pearl Pepper Stable Toronto Des Moines Heatherbloom Chicago Durbin A. E. Ashbrook Kansas City G. E. Palmer Denver Auriel Batonyi New York

Woman's Board of Missions Faces $150,000 Goal

The Christian Woman's Board of Missions reports receipts over $140,000 and $150,000 target set for Sept 30. Highlights include missions in India, plans for a boys orphanage in Bayamon Puerto Rico and a site in Monterey Mexico, two Kentucky schoolhouses, and six new missionaries. The board has 200 missionaries, 500 orphans, and Bible lectureships at Michigan, Virginia, and Kansas. A mission pant is planned in Calcutta as a memorial to Mrs. O A Burgess.

Christian Woman's Board of Missions India Bayamon Porto Rico Monterey Mex Kentucky Michigan Virginia Kansas Calcutta O. A. Burgess

Fund Growing Steadily for Technical Institute Fund

The canvass to raise funds for the technical institute grows steadily with over $1,000 subscribed in the last two days. Yesterday produced a fair day for subscriptions. the Propylaeum is offered free to Miss Alice Cullen for a musicale next Tuesday to aid the fund. Tickets are on sale in downtown stores with latest contributions from Badger Furniture Co 100 Indianapolis Brewers Association 500 Dr E F Hodges 5 Sinker-Davis Co 100 Commercial Electric employees 16 50 Jenney Electric employees 41 B E Parrott 100 J R Hussey 200 Fred K Shepard 50 Walter M Carpenter 325 and many small gifts.

Technical Institute Propylaeum Alice Cullen Badger Furniture Company Indianapolis Brewers’ Association

President Roosevelt Impresses Indianapolis During Tomlinson Hall Visit

The Roosevelts visit sparked broad local interest as reports from St Vincent's Hospital said the president suffered no serious aftereffects from yesterday's operation. Indianapolis crowds praised his frank talk at Tomlinson Hall and the Columbia Club balcony remarks, while veterans and miners recalled his blunt, square-man line at Linton. News of his condition delighted residents who gathered to discuss dispatches from Washington and the public’s warm response to a leader who spoke plainly and with humor.

Indianapolis Washington Roosevelt St. Vincent's Hospital Tomlinson Hall Columbia Club Indiana Linton Green County Northwest Newspa

Bust of Morton School Renamed for Governor Oliver Morton

Oliver P Morton School No 29 at College avenue and Twenty first street was renamed the Oliver P Morton building with a formal ceremony at 2 30 pm. Mrs Morton presented a bust of the late Governor and Miss Josephine Holloway unveiled it. Andrew M Sweeney accepted for the school board and Judge James B Black spoke on Mortons life and work.

College Avenue Twenty-first Street Oliver P. Morton Oliver Morton America D. R. Lucas Josephine Holloway Morton Andrew M. Sweeney Governor Morton Waldo Stein Benjamin Parker Irene Slater Ridpath Col. I. N. Walker Kipling James B. Black

Growth of savings institutions discussed by Francis T Roots

Francis T Roots of C betyd Connersville trust company says savings institutions educate the public. He notes small deposits are welcome and helping communities as children and young men begin saving. He argues banks want small deposits and that such savings build confidence and freedom to save.

Francis T. Roots Connersville

First Guest Checks In at Claypool Hotel

H M Dickson of Chicago becomes the first to engage lodging at the new Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. He will stay the night of December 14 at the Hotel English, with dinner opening the following day. Work on the building progresses rapidly as the old Bates smokestack was torn down a year ago.

H. M. Dickson Chicago New Claypool Dickson Hotel English Indianapolis Jeakham Hotel English Bates Cunningham

Mother Jones Arrives in City to Visit Mine Workers

"Mother" Jones secretary Wilson met her at the Occidental Hotel after she arrived at midnight. Her trip aims to report on West Virginia miners' conditions amid a general settlement effort and possible transfer to the anthracite field. Stubbins Hotel undergoes a cozy renovation with Cupids decorating the ceiling and William R. McMullen returns as the desk’s manager.

Jones United Mine Workers West Virginia Occidental Hotel Wilson Stubbins Hotel South Illinois Street William R. McMullen

Prospects for the Year at Woodruff Place Baptist Church

The annual meeting at Woodruff Place Baptist Church discussed plans for the coming year with Rev. A D Berry as pastor. Members reviewed church work topics and heard papers by Arthur Gillett, Alpine Darnell, and Mrs. Masons, followed by a social reception.

Woodruff Place Walcott and Michigan A. D. Berry Arthur Gilett Prudentional Committee Alpine Darnell Masons

Postmaster Sefrit Promotes Rural Free Delivery

Frank I. Sefrit, postmaster of Washington and editor of the Washington Gazette, visited Indianapolis yesterday and announced his active support for rural free delivery. He reports plans for a complete service rollout in his county.

Frank I. Sefrit Washington Indianapolis Sefrit Washington Gazette

Orleans Postmaster Fred Kimbley at Spencer House

Fred Kimbley, postmaster at Orleans and editor of the Progress Examiner, was seen at the Spencer House last night.

Fred Kimbley Orleans Progress Examiner That City Spencer House

Street Car Jumped the Track at Twenty second Street Crossing

Street car No. 44 on the North Illinois line jumped the track at noon yesterday at the Twenty second street crossing. Several passengers were jolted and J Burgess Brown of 91 North Illinois street was lightly injured. Motorman Thomas George and Conductor Thomas Bledsoe were in charge. The car was thrown off the track.

North Illinois Street Twenty-second Street J. Burgess Brown North Ilnois Street Thomas George Thomas Bledsoe

Furniture, Carpets Stores Fire Damage Reported

A doorway and storefronts at Furniture Carpets Stores on 201 East Washington sustained damage in a collision. The pole was bent and the car’s side was damaged, with several windows broken.

Real estate deals filed in Woodruff Place and beyond

Milton 8 Huey sold property in Woodruff Place at West drive and Cross street to James H Hall for 12000 dollars. George L Harrington bought from Travelers Insurance Company a lot on Tuxedo street near Tenth, twenty three lots on Olney and streets near Eleventh and Thirteenth, fourteen lots on Tuxedo near Thirteenth, ten lots on street near Thirteenth, and thirty two lots on Tuxedo and LaSalle near Six Seat street and Newland avenue. J McLean Lochhead sold to Sarah Reeves a residence on North Capitol avenue near Twenty second Street for 4000 dollars.

Milton 8 Huey Woodruff Place West Drive Cross Street James H. Hall George L. Harrington Travelers’ Insurance Company Tuxedo Street Tenth Olney and Eleventh Thirteenth Tuxedo LaSalle Newland Avenue J. McLean Lochhead Sarah Reeves North Capitol Avenue Twenty-second Street

Will Do the Same for Every Woman

A health ad argues that women bear heavy duties and stresses, leading to nervous and bodily ailments. It promotes Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for female disorders, boasting improvements in vitality and sleep. Mrs. L. S. Long of Flint, Michigan shares decades of suffering and claims relief after using the remedy.

Paine

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