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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1925

Page

8

Big Wild West Show Comes to Town for May 5 Dates

Miller Brothers 101 Ranch brings a two performance Wild West circus to town on May 5 with 14,000 seat grandstand and 1,400 performers. The show features 300 Indians and riders, 600 horses, elephants, camels, and a merged three ring spectacle. Colonels Miller Zack and George spearhead the production financed by a seven figure ranch income. Ezra Meeker joins as a historic Oregon Trail cross-continents figure.

Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Far East Circus Marland Okla Col. J. C. Miller

CENSURED SHOOTS SELF

Robert Bassil shot himself after his wife said he had been unkind for striking their son. The wife stated his mind had been affected by war service, and the incident occurred in Hornsey on April 27.

Times Special Hornsey End Robert Bassil

Three Men Arrested in Liberty Beach Resort Raid

Sheriff Omer Hawkins and deputies raided the Liberty Beach resort north of the city. Lawrence Sexton B A Heaber and A N Rariden were charged with drunkenness fined $1 and costs by Justice of Peace Harry Haines Ravenswood. They were jailed for lacking funds as liquor was confiscated and patrons fled after word spread.

Omer Hawkins Liberty Beach Lawrence Sexton South St B. A. Heaber Capitol Ave A. N. Rariden Washington St Justice of Peace Harry Haines Ravenswood

Woman Takes Life in Hotel Spink Arms

Miss Minnie Martz aged 51 died by hanging in her room at the Spink Arms hotel where she had lived for eighteen months. Deputy Coroner W A Coeppers states the death occurred Saturday night and the body was taken to Tipton Indiana for burial at 10 a m today. The body was found by her brother Charles M.

Spink-Arms Tipton Ind Miss Martz Charles M

Nurses Lead Drive to Raise Methodist Hospital Funds

Indianapolis nurses from the Methodist Hospital staff spearhead a statewide effort to raise 1.5 million dollars for Methodist Hospitals in Indianapolis Ft Wayne Gary and Princeton. With 347 752 pledged by Sunday the drive targets new facilities nurses homes equipment debt repayment and reserves. A nurses home for 155 nurses at the Indianapolis hospital is planned as student nurses currently live in distant housing.

Indianapolis Methodist Hospital Methodist Ft. Wayne Gary Princeton Indianapolis Hospital

Martz Woman From Tipton Remembered For Ill Health

Miss Martz a Tipton Church of Christ Scientist member born in Greenwood lived much of her life in Tipton. She came from a family with a mayor father and a banker brother, both influential in local affairs.

Martz Miss Martz Church of Christ, Scientist Tipton Greenwood

Quotas Hit in Arkansas and Tennessee for Legion Fund

The American Legion reports Arkansas and Tennessee have reached their quotas for the national endowment fund for disabled veterans and orphans. National Commander James A Crain announced at headquarters that Arkansas hit $40,000 and Tennessee $60,000, making them the second and third states to subscribe, after Kentucky. Several other Southern states expect to meet their quotas within a week or ten days.

National American Legion Endowment Fund For Orphans of James A. Crain American Legion Kentucky

Indians carry sanitation plea across city front inads

G J Sellmeyer of 3313 E Tenth St argues in support of sanitary plumbing as essential for health and comfort. He warns Indianapolis would become a pest hole without proper facilities and says modern plumbing reduces women's labor while improving health and appearance. He also runs installation and repair services.

G. J. Sellmeyer Tenth St Indianapolis Selmeyer

Sellmeyer Plumbing Emergency Service Promises Quick Fix

Convenience for Midianapolis residents as four cars handle urgent calls. Emergency plumbing repairs are offered with rapid response. A single call to Webster 7077 brings an emergency car to the home immediately, and one visit is claimed to convince customers of satisfied service.

Midianapolis Webster 7077 Sellmeyer

Printing shop machines are were special

When the first Indianapolis newspaper began at Gregg & Maguire the delay in getting materials led to apologies. The Waser Machine Company at 420 3 Pennsylvania St. offers moving, repair, and rebuilding of presses and binding machinery. They service newspapers in Indiana and Kentucky and provide sharpening of lino type knives locally.

Ohio Waser Machine Company Pennsylvania St Indiana Kentucky Chicago Indianapolis

Schatz Makes Fallen Arches His Specialty

In hot weather foot pain rises with corns bunions and ingrowing nails but fallen arches can be prevented and cured by strengthening foot muscles. Chiropractor William Schatz at 846 E Washington St specializes in arch treatments and reports many cases cured before becoming permanent.

Schatz William Schatz Washington St Washington Street

Time to repair tires as warm weather returns

With spring return, car care becomes essential as batteries run down and tires tend to flat. Murat Tire and Rubber Company at 207 209 E New York St offers tire and battery service, stocking Pennsylvan ia Vacuum Cup and United States Royal Cord tires and Murat batteries. They use the Hawkinson System and service balloon tires of all sizes.

Murat Tire and Rubber Company New York St Pennsylvania United States

Yale Acquires Irving Letters For Early American History

Yale University gains 211 unpublished letters and manuscripts of Washington Irving from Starling W. Childs. The collection covers 1816 to 1858 including Madrid years as U S ambassador and correspondence with his sister and niece. Yale librarian Andrew Keogh notes their literary political and historical value.

Irving Mra. Storrow Paris Madrid United States Spain Andrew Keogh Yale University

Philippine bookkeeping law upheld by Supreme Court

Manila April 27 The Philippine bookkeeping law requiring merchant accounts in English Spanish or native dialect has been declared constitutional by the Philippine Supreme Court. It targeted Chinese merchants and an appeal plans to go to the United States Supreme Court.

Manila Philippine Supreme Court United States Supreme Court

Farmer Fined for Dehorning Cattle Without Anesthetic

In Belfast a farmer faced a heavy fine after dehorning cattle without giving any anesthetic. The case highlights enforcement of animal welfare rules and veterinary practice standards in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Ireland Here

Remarkable New York Hearing Aid Promises Free Trial

A postcard advertisement touts a small personal hearing aid developed by New York scientists. It claims immediate restoration of hearing without delay and offers a ten day free trial without deposits or other fees. Send name and address to 1305-0, 220 West 42nd Street, New York City.

New York West 42Nd Street New York City Simpply

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