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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1924

Page

4

Two Weeks of Grace for Dog Tax Payers

Prosecutor William H. Remy announced a two week grace period for dog owners to pay county dog taxes and avoid appearance in justice courts. Trustees will supply delinquent names to the prosecutor, who will send formal payment requests. Vestal C. Davis reported forty six delinquents. warnings will go out immediately. Last year many were fined due to misunderstanding of the law.

Justices of Peace William H. Remy Vestal C. Davis Wayne Township Remy

Collector Battrelle Dies After Bicycle Fall in Indianapolis

Aaron T. Battrelle 72, longtime Indianapolis resident, died after falling from his bicycle at Tenth and West Streets. A Singer Sewing Machine Company veteran, he later worked as a collector for Wheeler Bros. Furniture. Survived by a widow and four daughters in California and Indiana. member of Modern Woodmen and Christian Church. Funeral plans not announced.

Aaron T. Battrelle E. North St Indianapolis Tenth and West Sts Battrelle Singer Sewing Machine Company Wheeler Bros. Furniture Company Modern Woodmen and Christian Church Ethel Cowman Emery Johnson Hollywood Cal C. L. Heffelman Howard L. Printz

Blue Sky Law Defeated In Indiana House Fight

Maurice Mendenhall of the State Securities Commission charged the Indiana House defeated the blue sky bill after a powerful lobby of crooks influenced it. He spoke in reply to an Evansville woman swindled out of 15000 by Consolidated Realty and Theaters Corp, noting the firm was exempt from jurisdiction and no aid was possible. He advised consulting the prosecuting attorney at Vansville.

House of Representatives Maurice Mendenhall State Securities Commission Evansville Consolidated Realty and Theaters Corporation Vansville

Jury Panel Summoned For County Grand Jury in 1924

Six men will be chosen next Monday in Criminal Court to form a county grand jury for the rest of 1924. Names drawn by the jury commissioners include Ernest Schmidt Edward Bowser Theodore Weinshank Howard Huggins Gerhart Reber William Ralston Adam Schaaf Roy Falyards Jones Faul Blanchard Palmer Leon Raber and Ross Crigler.

Ernest Schmidt Circle Theater Edward T. Bowser Cumberland Theodore Weinshank Hume-Mansur Howard Huggins Bethel Ave Sherman Dr Gerhart Reber S. Pine St William D. Ralston Virginia Ave Adam Schaaf S. Randolph St Roy Falyards

Fourth of July bustle ends in multiple arrests

Mrs. Anna Blakman charged Reford Bunch after a firecracker was thrown into her lap during the incident. Police say Henry Whitehouse and Lorenza Pritchard assisted or interfered with the arrest. Earlier, Mrs. Sadie Mellon faced an assault charge tied to an accident on June 27 after an alleged strike on Mrs. Beck.

Anna Blakman E. Twenty-Third St Reford Bunch Henry Whitehouse N. West St Lorenza Pritchard California St Bunch Sadie Mellon Guilford Ave Mellon Beck Spink-Arms Meridian Vermont Sts

Shoes and Stockings Stolen From Local Store

Scot J. W. Fleming proprietor of the Community Shoe Store reports a nighttime break in at 2628 E. Michigan St. Shoes valued at 100 dollars and silk stockings worth 5 dollars were taken from the cash drawer. Police seek two colored men as suspects.

J. W. Fleming Michigan St

Starbuck Church Launches Beech Grove Building Campaign

The Starbuck Christian Church in Beech Grove has launched a campaign to raise funds for a new church building. Rev. C. M. Hamilton serves as pastor.

Starbuck Christian Church Beech Grove C. M. Hamilton

AUNT SARAH PEABODY at the Convention

Aunt Sarah Peabody reports from New York City on the Democratic convention scene. She notes the amused mood of delegates, a badge mix up at the hall, and hotel chatter dominating the scene while she contemplates home and her hotel bill.

Sarah Peabody York City Adeline Martha Snooks

Body of James Ostrander to be laid to rest in Indianapolis

The body of 76 year old James Ostrander who died Monday at his daughter Mrs Charles E Shearer home in Memphis Tenn will be flown to Indianapolis today for funeral services. Services are set for 2 pm Wednesday at the home of his son Joseph Ostrander 4 Audubon Road with burial at Crown Hill cemetery. He operated a dry goods store on S Illinois Street and is survived by Joseph Ostrander and John Ostrander of New York and a daughter.

James Ostrander Charles E. Shearer Memphis

River Victim Carl Holtman Buried in Lutheran Cemetery

Funeral services for Carl Holtman 18 drowned in White River Ravenswood were held at 2 p m at his home 1310 Marlowe Ave. Burial followed in the Lutheran Cemetery. The Rev Manfred Reinke Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church officiated. He is survived by parents Charles and Mrs Holtman a sister Miss Gertrude Holtman a brother John Holtman and grandmother Mrs Catherine Grassow.

Carl Holtman White River Ravenswood Cornell Ave Marlowe Ave Lutheran Cemetery Manfred Reinke Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Holtman Charles Holtman Miss Gertrude Holtman John Holtman Catherine Grassow

Third Auto Goes Over Falls Creek at Talbott Street

Mrs. George Miller, 40, of 626 Fort Wayne Avenue, is hospitalized at St. Vincent's after driving into Fall Creek at Talbott Street on Monday. She suffered chest injuries a severe scalp laceration and a fractured rib. The car landed upright. she was alone when officers and the emergency squad arrived. It is the third vehicle to go into Fall Creek at Talbott Street this year.

George Miller Wayne Ave St. Vincent's Hospital Fall Creek Talbott St

Indiana State Fair Premiums and Entries Preview

Premiums and entry blanks for the Indiana State Fair September 1 5 are mailed by William M Jones secretary of the state board of agriculture to thousands of Hoosier farmers. With more features planned than ever before authorities expect a very successful fair. Entries in all exhibit classes close August 11. Exhibitors should study entry forms and Information for Exhibitors starting on page 11.

Wm. M. Jones State Board of Agriculture Jones

Meier & Co Sue Over Prison Shirt Contract

Louis Meier & Co. files supplemental complaint in an injunction suit against prison contract shirt makers. Original suit began Feb 1 against Indiana State Reformatory Pendleton board of trustees and Worthy Manufacturing Co. of Chicago for a 200000 shirt contract using prison labor. Meier alleges free labor cannot compete with cheap prison labor and cites a newer undisclosed contract replacing the old one.

Louis Meier & Co Tenth St Central Ave Board of Trustees Indiana State Reformatory Pendleton Worthy Manufacturing Company Chicago Meier Company

Puzzle timing ships length and speed riddle

A liner measures 680 feet bow to stern and covers its own length in 30 seconds as it passes an anchored buoy. At the same speed, how long to travel one mile. Also contains a separate digit puzzle with several rows summing to a constant total.

Minor Robberies Reported With Several Thefts

Police log outlines multiple small thefts including $120 stolen from John Bailey’s auto at 736 N Holmes Ave and 3100 in a bag and travelers checks from John Wilson parked at the YMCA in Marion Indiana. Jewelry revolver valued 88 stolen from Charles E Meyers home at 4408 College Ave. Produce and groceries stolen from local premises including peaches beans loins cigars and cigarettes at several addresses.

John Bailey N. Holmes Ave John Wilson Marion Ind Charles E. Meyers College Ave N. West St Mort McConnell Charles M. Galm E. Twenty- Third St Theodoré Smith Shelby St

Hill Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Operation

Dr Albert A Hill was sent to Michigan City today to begin a sentence of two to four teen years after his conviction for performing an illegal operation. Deputy sheriff Roland Snider accompanied him.

Albert A. Hill Michigan City Roland Snider

Fire destroys Salvation Army camp delaying opening

The Salvation Army fresh air camp fourteen miles northeast of the city was destroyed by fire Monday preventing today’s planned opening. Loss estimated at 9000 with 7500 insured. Maj. W B Sowers stated a new building will be rushed and opening may move to July 10. The camp serves mothers and children of the poor.

Salvation Army W. B. Sowers

Rearrest report on Carl J Parham clarified

Police corrected a city court report that Carl J Parham of 846 Fletcher Ave had been rearrested for failing to turn in license plates. He had turned in the plates within 24 hours after the order.

Carl J. Parham Fletcher Ave

Thirteen Names Adopted By D A R Chapter in Indianapolis

Thirteen new members were adopted at the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter of D A R meeting held Monday at 814 N. Pennsylvania St. The list has been sent to the national office. An indoor picnic for all members is planned for July 10 at the chapter house.

Caroline Scott Harrison Pennsylvania St

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