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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1902

Page

2

Fall Opening at Besten and Langen's Store

The annual autumn opening at Besten & Langen featured elaborate decorations and a display of high grade gowns coats shirtwaists and furs. The stock includes sable Persian lamb ermine Alaska seal gray squirrel furs with a notable white fox fur boa and muff. Many heavy coats suits wraps and reception gowns are shown with ki moja and Monte Carlo cape styles. An elegant white paine velvet reception gown with lace insertions and ermine accents highlighted the exhibit window.

Besten & Langen

Wulchner's Offers New Pianos From $16 and Up

Wulchner's advertises new pianos starting at sixteen dollars and up. The listing emphasizes affordable prices for shoppers seeking entry level models and mentions a range of instruments available at the store.

Wulchner’s

PRIMARY LAW COMMITTEE NAMES SIX ASSISTANTS FOR BILL

Hon Addison C Harris appointed a six member mixed party committee with R O Hawk ins C N Thompson A O Marsh J E McCullough John W Kern and E A Perkins to draft a new primary election bill. Five plan proposals were submitted and will guide the bill with direct nominations registration and uniform ballots among key ideas.

Addison C. Harris Commercial Club A. C. Harris R. O. Hawkins C. N. Thompson A. O. Marsh J. E. McCullough John W. Kern E. A. Perkins Commercial Club Committee T. E. Griffiths Charles Martindale Board of Primary Commissioners Edward Insley Indiana Congress Mary Minnesota William Fortune Marion County Hunt The Board of Election Commissioners Marion

Tragic River Drowning Claims Warren M Newcomb Near Thirtieth Street Bridge

Warren M Newcomb son of Florence Newcomb an assistant librarian in Indianapolis drowned in White River about a half mile north of the Thirtieth Street bridge. The Short Ridge High School graduate 1914 was active in athletic and oratorical circles and a promient member of the High School Cinch Club. The canoe overturned while he tested a craft at the Canoe Club and the body was recovered after a search.

Warren M. Newcomb Florence Newcomb Public White River Thirtieth Street Frank K. Sawyer Newcomb Samuel Mansfield Robert Cox Johnson Eddy Helen Gould Warren Newcomb Shortridge High School Young Newcomb

John R Pearson Warns City On Gas Shortage And Winter Fuel

John R Pearson general manager of the Indianapolis Gas Company warned that injunctions and talk of gas sales will not prevent cold suffering this winter. He urged residents to secure fuel now, stating gas supply is insufficient even to meet demand and pressure is dropping.

John R. Pearson Indianapolis Gas Company Indianapolis Pearson Mr. Pearson Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn St. Louis Anheuser-Standard L. Bieler Anheuser-Busch Ind

KINE IN THE TITLE Seventy three year old deed fixes old title kink

The Secur ity Trust Company's real estate unit corrected a long standing title error in West Indianapolis. A deed from 1831 was filed after researcher Nicholas McCarty located the original document showing the correct direction as northwest, resolving the discrepancy in the chain of title for Anna Vetter's former factory property now held by C. L. Station.

Indianapolis Recorder’s Office The Security Trust Company Anna Vetter C. L. Station McCarty

Indiana to name state exhibit committee for St Louis fair

Governor Durbin appoints Lt. Gov. Newton W. Gilbert Stephen Fleming L E Slack and Otto Stechan to represent Indiana in site allotment for the St Louis world’s fair commission. Governor may seek legislative appropriation for a special Indiana exhibit at the fair. Mrs Coleman travels to St Louis for Louisiana Purchase Exposition board meeting.

Durbin Indiana St. Louis William Henry Coleman Poresh

Dr Fletcher's England walking tour plus coronation view

Dr C I Fletcher of this city returned from a three month England visit covering 3300 miles with 800 on foot. He saw the Edward coronation, met Hall Caine, visited 50 cathedrals and 35 castles, and described English climate as foggy and chilly. He noted open air cures in hospitals and recounted a pub incident with an untruthful Briton.

C. I. Fletcher England Iowa Sweden J. Pierpont Morgan Celtic Sandy Hook Mr. Morgan New York City Atlantic Fletcher Wales Dickens Dr. Fletcher Devonshire Devonshire. Dr. Fletcher South Africa Plymouth Philippines Hall Caine Isle of Man Mr. Caine Dartmoor Exmoor Mt. Snowden Valley of the Wye Cornwall Jack Oxford Cambridge Isle of Wight Edward London Horse Guards’ Gate Westminster Abbey

Horse Show Decorations Prompt Downtown Festive Displays

The festival and horse show committee on decorations led by Adolph Schleicher plans liberal street streamers in downtown and Washington Street toward the show grounds. Merchants already prepping bright displays, with green and white horse show colors and red and yellow festival colors. Mills urges downtown firms to join, festival prizes total 300 dollars, and entries for the horse show close Saturday night with announcements likely early next week. The event features strong local and notable performing horses and ample preparation for the display.

Adolph Schleicher Washington Street D. R. Mills Mills Thas Mills Louisville

Wine makers supervise the mano eutines of the mouse

Wine makers oversee the process of the Mouse Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.

Mouse Cook

Special G A R and W R C Train to Washington 1902 Encampment

Indianapolis to Washington special train services for the Grand Army of the Republic and Women’s Relief Corps encampment, with through vestibuled sleepers, 3:05 p m departure, October 3 to 5 and 6, 1902. Round trip $13.30 from Indianapolis, sleeper add $4 double berth, stopovers allowed, early noon Washington arrival for quarters, Field Headquarters in Washington for assistance. Regular trains 7:30 a m and 6:20 p m. Information from H M Bronson A G P A.

Indiana Indianapolis Washington Sons of Veterans Ladies’ Aid Societies Pennsylvania Lines Fifteenth and G Streets Grand Army Richardson

Round Trip Train Schedule From Indianapolis to Louisville

Local train departs Indianapolis 6:00 a m arrives Louisville Main Street 9:45 a m. Return leaves Louisville Main Street 7:00 p m. Special fast train departs Indianapolis 7:25 a m arrives Louisville 10:15 a m. Return departs Louisville 4:00 p m. Last of the season service offered for 1.50 dollars.

Indianapolis Louisville Main-street

Cincinnati and Return Special Trains Schedule

An a.m. fare of 1.25 dollars applies for a Cincinnati round trip aboard the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton line. Two special fast trains depart Sunday at 6:30 a.m. nonstop to Cincinnati and at 7:15 a.m. stopping only at Rushville and Connersville. Return trains depart Cincinnati at 4:20 p.m. and continue service with limited stops.

Rushville Connersville Cincinnati

Big Four excursion Oct 5 from Indianapolis Union Station

Big Four announces Sunday trips on October 5 with routes to Lawrenceburg Aurora Way Points and Terre Haute Greencastle Boston New York Washington and Chicago at discounted round trips. Special trains depart 7 30 am from Indianapolis and 7 20 pm return from Aurora with extension options. Tickets from $0.75 to $23.25 plus multi city fares. Visit Big Four offices for details.

Indianapolis Union Station Aurora Greencastle Indianapolis Terre Haute Boston Iery New York Washington, D. C Chicago Cne Gies Big Four East Washington Street Union Station H. M. Bronson Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Poe R. P. Algeo

Cheap Excursions East From New York Ports

Travel deals from Boston to New York include cheap round trips with multiple rail lines and stopovers. Tickets sell early October with varying limits through mid November and late October for New York departures. For details contact R P Algeo D P A through agents.

Sleeping car fare to Michigan City from Chicago offer

Via Chicago and the Chicago and North Western Railway, daily in September and October. Sleeping car double berth from Chicago in Pullman tourfet cars is only $6.00. Ask ticket agents for particulars or address W B Ennskern, Passenger Traffic Manager. Lake Erie and Western R R 61.00 Michigan City and Return 81.00 Sunday Oct 5 1902. Leave Indianapolis 6 30 a m.

Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Railway W. B. Ennskern Michican City Indianapolis Erie R. R R. P. Algeo D. P

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Madam Merriam Reynier Suede Alexandre Suede Seichers Primary Law Committee Addison C. Haris Thirtieth Street Bridge Kine Lady Manageria DR. C. I. Fletcher Pennsylvania Washington,d. C Sons East Washington Street Lawrenceburg Vandalia Line Terre Haute and Retaurn Pacific Coast Lake Erie & Western R. R Fall Clothing Athout Security Wienter Rosenbloom & CO N. Penn Janes Capital Razor and Supplies E. Bodine & CO E. Ohio Koehring & Bro Virginia Ave Techentin Freiberg Washington St Herrington E. Market the College Bliss Swain the Progress Clothing Stevenson Buc Mats & Furnishings G. A. RB Sorio Eeee Gettysbirt BR. P. Algeo, D.P.A Hamilton D. H. Baldwin & Co Pennsylvania ST Havana F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co UNIOY Merchants’ Association Kipp Brothers Co S. Meridian St
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