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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-30
ohriatian Church union,s Annual.

The annual meeting of the Christian
church Union will be held at the Central
cbristian Church. corner of Walnut and
Delaware streets, next Friday, Dec D. Onl-
GERS are to be elected for the ensuing year
and reports will be made by the officers
COVERING the wears work. Calls to the meet
ing have been sent out by William M.
Cochran president and George Fate, sec
rotary. Mr.. Fate explains that the Chris
bers of the different Christian churches of
the city. Its purpose is to foster weak
churches build new ones and conduct a
general missionary work.
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NSNs~N~~~r~N~N~NSNS~~~@ ~~N~N-N-c~N-NNS~NOO
NOTICE To FILE CLAIMS.

All persons having claims of any kind against
the Mutual Life Insurance Company of Indiana
are hereby notified that by an order of the
Marion Superior Court. made Oct. g. 1897. such
claimants are directed and ordered to file their
claims with the receiver or before April 10.
1885, Blanks Tor filing CT claims and all inforna-
ton and instruction concerning the same will be
furnished by the receiver upon application. Ad-
dress THE UNION Trust COMPANY, of In
dianapolis, Indiana, receiver of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company of Indiana formerly the
Mutual Life and Endowment Association of In
DIANA. lis and 122 East Market street
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For falling to comply with the laws OF the
State Auditor Daily has barred the follow
ing insurance compa MES from Indiana The
LIE Mouse Fire Insurance Company, OF
Liege; the British and American exchange
Association of London, and the London Fire
Office. of London.
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A Peddler victimialng west-siders.

Complaint comes from the West Side that
a pedder has been victimizing housewives in
that territory by Offering dress patterns for
sale and collecting the money in advance.
His scheme is to offer tooth powder and
trnkets dear to a womans heart as pre-
mums delivering the premiums, which are
of little value, upon the first payment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-30

Pink Hawley, National League ball
player of renown, who was transferred
from Pittsburg to Cincinnati, was in the city
yesterday to talk with Mr.. Brush. 1t is
said he came here to vigorously Insist that
nav daVS of 1898
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Brightwood station House.

City Engineer Jeup made trip to Bright
wood yesterday He found work on the
new station house progressing rapidly. Men
are now roofing the building. Mr.. Jeup
says that the building will probably be
completed by Jan l.
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Detroit Free Press.
II always have my husband sit next the
aisle so he won't make me uncomfortable
when he goes out between acts"
Him / always sit next the aisle myself
so / can make my husband uncomfortable
when he attempts to go out between acts" -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-30

The bridge constructor OF the Pittsburg
Bridge Company, which has the contract
for the New Jersey-street bridge over
Pogues run, arrived yesterday. Mr.. Jeup
says that the work on this bridge will begin
at once.
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was detailed to straighten out the ticket de-
partment of that road, all sorts of tickets
out and adopted the Stromberg ticket. Mr..
Nichols was the designer of the charter
form of ticket now used on all important
form.
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BOARD OF PUBLIc WORKS.


For graveling the first alley east of John
son avenue, from Washington street to
New York street.
A water main was ordered laid in Eugene
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No consultation Win Outsiders.

Detroit Free Press.
Nebraska has embarked on the early coin
age OF billiards. without sending a ther-
monetary commission TO any other State
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BUSINESS CHANCE.

BUSINESS CI1ANCE-The whole interest
in the leading merchant tailoring store, located
in live Indiana gas-belt town Of 10000 popula-
ton; good location and nice clean stock of wool
ems; will invoice about 81. see: good opening for
right party. Address MERCHANT TAILORS.
Journal
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A Deserved Promotion.

The announcement yesterday that d. G..
Edwards, passenger traffic manager, had
decided to promote Walter Nichols. travel
ing passenger agent of the Cincinnati. Ham,
ilton Dayton, to assistant general pas
senger agent, succeeding George III. Smith,
was favorably spoken of. not only by the
passenger fraternity, but by the numerous
friends of Mr.. Nichols. For eighteen years
he has been located at Indianapolis or near
by; most of the time he has held positions
urder MIR. Edwards, and IL Is believed that
more competent and popular man could
not have been selected. Mr.. Nichols has
an excellent reputation as ticket agent
and when Mr.. EdwardS was general pas
senPer agent Of the Qeeen & Crescent he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-30

organize saloon keepers life insurance
company to do business in Indiana. Ordi-
narily insurance companies will not insure
the lives of saloon keepers and bartenders.
holding that they are eXtra hazardous risks
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Chicago wants Lower Grain Rates.

The presidents of a number of the East
ern roads held meeting yesterday for the
purpose of considering the freight rate sit
uation. Notwithstanding the cuts that have
from time to time been made in the rates
from Chicago to the Atlantic seaboard, the
amount of the tonnage has fallen off, and
the roads are now doing a smaller business
than when the rates We're higher. The COM
petition of the lake lines is in a measure
responsible for this falling off, but in grain
rates especially the shipments through the
gateways south of Chicago have been in
creasing and there is an opinion among
some of the railroads that unless the roads
running east from Chicago are willing to
reduce their grain rates very materially
there will be for "a long time Il serious de-
moralization in the rates. with the certainty
of reduction in the end. The presidents
of other roads do not see that matter in
that light and there is no chance of an
agreement on the matter. The meeting Of
yesterday had up to a late hour taken no
action that tended to elevate the rates be-
tween Chicago and the Atlantic seaboard.
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WANTED-sAi.EsMEN.

WANTED-s35 a week and expenses paid sales
for cigars experience unnecessary; perTna-
nent position. THE w. l.. KLINE COMPANY.
ST. Louis, Mo.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

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FLANNER & BUCHANAN-l72 North
Illinois street. Lady embalmer, for
ladies and Children. Office always
open. Tsienhone GAL. Hacks ct lowest
prevailing price.
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Mothers praise Hoods Sarsaparilla, be-
cause. by It's great hsood-enriching quail
ties, 1t gives rosy cheeks and vigorous appe-
utes 10 pale and puny children.
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Hoods Pills are the favorite, family ca
thartic and liver medicine. Price 25c.
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DIED

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VAN NORTHEASTERN c.. widow of Isaac y. and
mother of Flavius J. Van Vorhs, died SUNDAY,
nov. %, AT residence OF her SON.. new No. 5l4
North Senate avenue. aged ei0hty years Flu
neral at D. M. Tuesday. Nov. 80.
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SOCIETY MEETTNGs.


Observation-Disclosures Chapter, No 6. +. a. NJ.
Special meeting in Masonic Temple t1is Cfues-
day. evening at 1880 o'clock for work IN the 4. A.
degree. HUGH o. MNEY, II. +.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-03
OAK CREST.

This suburb received Its name from its acres of
grand Old forest trees, IT being the highest point
or crest in the various roads as surveyed between
Washington and Baltimnre-the T. and o. railroad
the Columbia and Maryland electric and the old
turnpike, dom which came tho company which
moved the capital of the nation from PHILADELPHIA
to Washington. All visitors attest its coolness and
beauty.
Mrs. Fances Hodgson Burnett and her sister,
Mrs. Jordan, Mr.. Harry F. Mailman and Mr.
Oscar i. Dana were the guests OF Mrs. Kmball at
Rose Cottage Sunday. Mrs. Burnett is busiIy en-
gagged new book, continuation Of some OF the
characters in "A Lady of Quality" which she
hopes to have ready for publication by the time
her play, "A Lady Of Quality Is to be produced
when will he In the early fail.
Mr.. Mailman VIII leave for New York Tuesday
next and VIII spend some time at Manhattan Beach,
to do portrait Of John Philip Sousa, after which
he goes To Fort Hamilton paint portrai. of Mrs
Harvey e. Carbaugh.
Among the visitors at Oak Crest during the past
week were Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Norton, Col. Stand
ford Capt. and Mrs Cunning, Mrs. Or u. W Pren.iss
Mr.. : il. Prcntiss, Mr.. Ward Prentiss Mr. James
RoHen. Mrs NJ. A Mccullough and daughter
pr Stacy A. Ransom Of Washington. Mr. J. s. T.
Waters of Baltimore. MIR. ID. .. Donaldson of
PatuAcEt, Nd and Mr. A. W. Patterson Of Oregon
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TAkOMA PARK.

This Is the first year since the organization Of
been preparation for a celebration under the
auspices Of our national holiday. However, the
Takoma Athletic Association Will have day Of
field sports Monday, including two games Of base
ball, one In the morning between the Takoma
Seconds and the CresGents, and one in the
ing between the Takoma first team and another
good club.
There will also be running, jumping, pole vault
ing, bicycle racing, hurdle racing obstruction
racing, shot putting and hammer throwing
There will be dancing and other attractions at
Cycle Cottage all day, the 18th. In the evening Mr..
George A. Warren will display large number of
fireworks at his residence the Log Cabin for
the amusement of the children Of the Park.
large grand stand is being erected on the
grounds OF the Takoma Athletic Association.
Last Tuesday the Takoma base ball team de-
fcated a team from the interstate commerce com
mission by score of II to 8. large number Of
spectators witnessed the game.
Work Is being rapidly pushed on the construc
ton of the railroad of the Baltimore and Wash
ington Transit Company. The grading has been
compile ted as far Carroll avenue, and soon
avenue u large number OF men will be employed
In order that the avenue shall be torn up for as
short period possible.
The globes of several street lamps have been
broken lately, and the authorities are after The
volators Of the law.
The town council has placed the rate OF taxation
for the year beginning July l, 1897, 60 cents on
each SloO OF assessed valuation. The rate last
year Go ccnts.
baltimore avenue has been graded and capped
Kew. Mr.. Smell Of Anacostia will preach the
Presby terrain Church Sunday morning
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church Is delivering a SERIES Of Sunday
evening Illustrated lectures on The Par

Church Is delivering a Series Of Sunday
evening Illustrated lectures on The Par
ables"
committee of Grace Church gave n
very successful lennon squeeze" Wedncs-
day evening. The dec ora ions OF the sdI-
flee were eHtircly In yellow. and the articles
In use were shaped TO represent lemons as
far as possible.
The Epworth League OF the Southern
Methodist Baltimore conference Is to meet
IN annual convention on the afternoons OF
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next
week.
Miss NJ. f. Elliott OF ST. Joscphs Church
mas presented handsome Sacred Heart
banner 10 the church.
A course Of six lectures IN the times OF
Christ was begun by Rev. \ II. Murray at
the Fifteenth Street NJ. T.. Church last Sun
day everinS. and the lectures Will Toe con-
inued each Sunday evening until the end
OF the course. The lccius" Sunday evening
was handsomely illustrated by stereopticon
views, and the remainder Of the course will
be as wei provided for IN this particular.
An illustrated song service. showing some
eight or ten views. will ne given Immediate
ly after each lecture. The lectures are tree
10 the public, which IS cordially invited 20
attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-03
GATHER SBURG.

Rev. E. Wilson Walker has gone to Mh.inbrrs
Conn, to engage in teaching.
The Epworth NJ. E. Sunday school gave its annual
picnic this week at Darbys grove The little
people in force for enjoyment Exercises
Of an interesting character including addresses by
Mr. Hosea Is. Moulton and Rev. Page Milburn of
Washington In charge of Superintendent j.
L. Burns and Messrs. c. w. Crawford and L. d.
Kingsley, the committee of management Proceeds
school improvement.
Mr.. Frank W Watkins has arrived home from
Lebanon, Ohio, where he has been attending col
lcge.
Mr.. John Imirie of Washington has rented the
The w. &. T. U. held its monthly meeting for
June Wednesday evening at the home Of Mrs
Fannie v. d. bayfield,.
at 10 o'clock in the Baptist Church at German
town The Cross is the title of a special pro
gram to be rendered, and Rev. J. ID. Rayfeld is to
make the address in the interest of education.
The election for town commissioner, to I'LL the
Office made vacant by the resignation of Mr.. ]. b.
Adams. did not take place Saturday. There were
no aspirants, and the town council has set July
TO- between the hours of and q D.m., at the
shop of Mr. VIM H. Coomes, ON Diamond avenue
time and place for another election
Mr.. &. Scott Duvall will attend the Toronto con-
vention Of the Epworth League, July AIS as a
A tine driving horse belonging to MIR: John Smith
fell into an open well and was killed Tuesday
Forest Oak Lodge. No 12s, Knights OF rythas
Its meeting this week: James I. English, chance-
lor commander; John T. Martin. master of work.
David F. Virts, master of finance: David G. Car
isle master Of exche Iuer; E. L. Amiss keeper Of
records and seals; Albert Plebus, master AT arms;
George Se!by, prelate Carson Ward, inside guard
Hezekah Day outside guard; Dr. E. ii. Etchison
vice chancellor
Pentapha Lodge. A: F. and A. NJ. will attend
morning at the NJ. Z. Church South, when Rev. L.
l.. Lloyd will preach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-03
FALLS CHURCH.

An important meeting Of the town council was
held Wednesday evening, with all the members
present, and Mayor j. d. Payne presiding. The
annual report on the financial affairs of the cor
lortion for the fiscal year closing July was sub
riitted 10y the clerk and received the approval
OF the auditing committee OF council The total
receipts for the year, including 5000 10 balance
fron last year, were 81 1876, and the total
disbursements. 81 1863 II. The general expenses
Including 500 paid On stone crtIsher. $3.50 S.
The sum Of $751; % spent on streets and side
walls as follows: Balance hand S95.G5, of
which S26GO is for streets and sidewalks and
S69-uj for general expenses. The Village lm-
ptoVcfncnt Society donated SO for sidewalks In
second ward The Of S3S.1S was returned
delinquent.
In addition to the above the school fund re-
ccived SJiis2 from the corporation TO improve
tie scl"o! building. and 81 is for pay of teach
orS and Other expenses The sum Of 1861 10 was
also received from The and county for pay
Of teachers. Total paid teachers for eight months
$l24o improvements and repairs TO school
building, S'.pi6. The total expenses OF the
school! inclGdins improvements. was 81 Oh 81, AM
receipts, S2.4i2 ~; balance hand. $S9T. 85.
Mr.. J. :. Riley elected a member Of the
school board. vice Mr.. W. y. Lynch. The council
adl"nfn'd to meet next Monday ut S am, when
Messrs " NJ Ellison. w. N. Lynch and w E.
Parker, the newly elected councilmen will qualify
and the council reogganze for the incoming year
A mayor town sergeant and clerk will also be
each ward.
few evenings since Mr.. George A. L. Merzineld
large lumber Of their friends at musicale. In
music, Miss Halle hodGson q Athens, ca vocal
s"lo, banjo accompaniment. Mr.. B. y. Pond Of
E@k!ngtoH; recitation, Miss Nellie Hawxhurst
vocal solo, Mrs Webb; violin selo, ME. Ryall Al.
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BALLSTON, VA.

Mr.. Hammer Of Washington D. c., has purchased
two lots of James Z. Clements, upon which he is
building
Mr.. Tony Merton and family occupying
their new home. just completed. Mr.. Merton was
quite badly hurt from fall which he received
while moving.
Mr. ]. Sutton is erecting warehouse for the
storing Of merchandise his lot opposite the store
Another building begun the past week is that OF
Mr.. Robert Ball, his old home.
Mr. Hoyt Johnston has returned from Scion,
Oio, where he has been attending college the past
year, bringing with him college friend Mr..
Crawford.
The W., A. and F. G. Railway Company is now
carrying the mail for Fort Myer, Ballston and
Falls Church By this arrangement have a
morning and evening mail from Washington
The Presbyterian Sunday school has decided to
hold its annual picnic at River View "Wednesday,
July IA.
The Presbyterian Church will observe Independence
day by appropriate services. In the morning
suitable to the occasion will be delivered by
the pastor. and in the evening the Enteavorers
will be addressed by Mr.. Reisner of Washington
The Arlington and Mt. Olivet societies respectively
have been invited to join in this service
Miss Lacey Johnston is entertaining Miss Maud
Doolittle Of Huntington, w. Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Moore Of Washington are spending
the summer at WundOria farm.
Mr. F. G. Schut and family have returned to
their country home for the summer months.
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SOLD At CHURCH.
Times When Slaves Marketed Melons
sunday.

From the Macon tGia.j Telegraph.
"A man would hardly imagine that ne
groes used to crowd around the front of
that elegant church and sell watermelons
on Sunday said H. T. Powell, the we'll
known banker, yesterday. He referred TO
Mulberry Street Methodist Church. one OF
the finest church buildings in Macon. but
it's a fact" continued Mr.. Powell Il am
not old man (and everybody in tho
crowd looked with admiration at his tall
erect figure, but / can remember those
scenes as well as if they were yesterday.
1t was before the war, when all the
slave owners allowed their Industrious
slaves an acre or SO OF land on which to
raise watermelons or anything they chose.
The negroes were given every Saturday af-
ternoon to tend their patches, and on Sun
days were allowed to hitch a mule to a
wagon and take their melons and other
produce around to churches camp meet
ings or elsewhere ana sell them. 1t was a
very common thing 10 a man stop at a
negroes watermelon pile and select a melon,
pay for and put il in his buggy and drive
on home after church; and, indeed, chill
Gren frequently dubbed in and bought
melons from the slaves and ate them dur
irg the time between Sunday school and
preaching"
In those days masters took great inter-
est in the industry and enterprise of their
slaves, and did everything they could to
encourage them. Nobody ever thought OF
objecting to or interfering with the negroes
in their Sunday traffic.
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WASHINGTON GROVE, MD.

Mr. Hyrua s Adams, wife, chill and maid Will
spend IL" summer at Keystone Place, the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Davis
Mr.. Harry II. Plat and sister, Miss Mabel Platt
left for Worlmnut. Conn. last Wednesday.
Nj. Robert Cohen and wifi. are occupying their
cottage on Grove avenue.
Mr.. w. W Van ATmincr and family have taken
the dwelling Of Mr. William Mayse, the circle
Mr. Eugene wilkins and M Tisdcl of Wasting
ton have been the guests of Mr.. Harry H. Platt.
The Sunday school las been organized for the
summer with the following officers: SuPrrintend-
eni, Mr.. Vim R"iin Woclird. secretary, Nontifax
H"ughiGn; treasure. Donald A. Tracy.
Rev IaGe Mihurn ami family are Occupying their
cottage Grove avenue.
MIR. Henry l. strans has completed the painting
Nj :. ]. MeCatbran and family have returned to
their summer home on ith avrrIc.
Mr.. lambert Bergman and wife, Edwin Potbury
and MIR Il. ii. StinemetZ have opened their re-
spective houses fpr Tho summer.
Mr. W II. II Smith gave the fourth lecture of
Young Peoples Hail was filed, and the audience
listened attontiveiy very interesting talk.
by very inGeuiously constructed wooden model.
Of this series he has given The following lectures:
in= Of IN" Tabernacle: Its Furniture and Descrip-
tion "f 1T g. One Days Temple Service"
The tci.e Of next Sundays lecture will be
''Christs Presentation In the afternoon the lee
ture on The Ruiidin@ ~ the Temple will be re-
peated in H.. IEw"rth 'i.urrh at Ga!thersburG
Mr. Howell Battle and wife axe the guests of
Miss Esther Gordon Is visiting her Granlparen ts
Mr. and Mrs. w IL rritcbett
NcAt wr,k TIE salvation Army Camp Will open
uEd-r the personal cla-sr Of RriradcF Evans.
III, youi-. u, PIE 81 the Grove met Wednesday
evcairG at the residence Of Miss Brakc in oak
mont, aui spent vry eIJ,,ahlc evening in social
games anil H!-:~ic Refreshments served.
Tics. present Misses IaUrii Haiues. Faith
Woodward. Katie Gee. olive Gee. Dora Brake and
N,,-r- Clareg,e Tl-ri- William IIou=htcn Frank
W,-0arl Cleveland Griffith. Herbert Gee Robert
9 Tracy. RALPH Isuerw'"d, Rudlsen MiIburn and