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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1923

Page

5

Settlement Ends Lengthy Will Dispute Over Fees

Miss Adelaide Fairbanks settles a will dispute with attorneys Thomas A. Daily and Charles Hanna by paying $90,000 plus costs, ending a case that sought to break or reform the will and claimed 20 percent of estate recoveries. Hanna and Daily had sought about $250,000 in fees after a prior compromise that netted Fairbanks roughly $1.1 million.

Adelaide Fairbanks Charles Warren Fairbanks Thomas A. Daily Charles Hanna Fairbanks Hanna Daily Albert B. Anderson Miss Fairbanks Hanna and

Thirty eight pupils complete grade work at statehouse ceremony

Thirty eight Center township pupils completed their grade work and received diplomas in a graduation held in the Statehouse House of Representatives. Rev J Ambrose Dunkel spoke on embracing life's opportunities and Lee E Swails Marion County schools superintendent presented diplomas to Edna Weber Clyde Hutton Edna Ross Wilford Maschmeyer Frieda Grossman Frank Brencb Louise Backmeyer William Swisher Wilhelmina Rieman Alfred Granneman Marie Woerner Charles Burks Genevieve Orme Elmer Hutton Ada Cummings Helen Davidson Ruth Harover Bertha Martin Durbin Tacoma Edward Hosbroke Gustave Kiefer Edward Hilarides Robert Rubush Harold Robbins Fairold Robbins Allen Stewart Refina McCutcheon Lester Bedford Chester Cranfill Ostia Quillin Vera Tom Mae McDaniel Frank Updegraf Marguerite Kuhn Carl Green Raymond Artist Nora Bailey.

Center Township House of Representatives Statehouse J. Ambrose Dunkel Lee E. Swails Marion County Edna Weber Clyde Hutton Edna Ross Wilford Maschmeyer Frieda Grossman Frank Brencb Louise Backmeyer William Swisher Wilhelmina Rieman Alfred Granneman Marie Woerner Charles Burks Genevieve Orme Elmer Hutton Ada Cummings Helen Davidson Ruth Harover Bertha Martin Durbin Tacoma Edward Hosbroke Gustave Kiefer Edward Hilarides Robert Rubush Harold Robbins Fairold Robbins Allen Stewart Refina McCutcheon Lester Bedford Chester Cranfill Ostia Quillin Vera Tom Mae McDaniel Frank Updegraf Marguerite Kuhn Carl Green Raymond Artist Nora Bailey

Sermon Honors Shortridge Graduates At Tabernacle Church

The Rev J Ambrose Dunkel of Tabernacle Presbyterian will deliver the baccalaureate address to the Shortridge High School graduating class at Tabernacle Church on Thirty Fourth Street and Central Avenue Sunday at 3 30 pm The subject The Birth of a New Life Music will be provided by the church organist quartet and chorus Commencement exercises are set for Cable Tabernacle on June 13 in the evening

J. Ambrose Dunkel Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Shortridge High School Tabernacle Church Thirty-Fourth St Central Ave Cable Tabernacle

Raiders Nab Sixteen In Biggest County Raid Near Universal

Sixteen alleged violators of the Federal prohibition act are jailed after a large raid near Universal. Officials involved include Deputy Sheriff Dave Clover Federal Agent Roy Wright Prosecutor W A Satterjee and a 100 member Horst Thief Detective Association. A large amount of intoxicants and two stills were seized.

Times Special Terre Haute Ind Dave Clover George Brice Roy Wright W. A. Satter- Jee Horst Thief Detective Association Universal

Meetings Here Thursday

Bakers' Association Luncheon Co of C War Mothers meeting C of C State Chamber of Commerce Luncheon and meeting Severin Teachers College of Indianapolis Alumni Luncheon Claypool Traffitz Club Luncheon Sev erin 7 National Association Stationary Engineers Meeting c Sigma Chi Luncheon C of C Credit Men's Luncheon Clay General Contractors Luncheon Lincoln American Association of Engineers Luncheon Board of Trade Advertising Club Luncheon Seventh floor C of C Electric League Luncheon Lincoln Indianapolis Printing Press men's Union Meeting Denison

Bakers’ Association C. War Mothers C. State Chamber of Commerce Severin Teachers College of Indianapols Claypool Traffitz Club National Association Stationary Engineers C of C. Sigma Chi C. of C. Credit General Contractors Lincoln American Association of Engineers Board of Trade Advertising Club C. of C. Electric League Indianapolis Printing Pressmen’s Union Denison

Indiana Guard Units Given New Designations

Adjt. Gen. Harry B. Smith announced designation changes for Indiana National Guard units. Company F of Frankfort becomes headquarters company, 3d Battalion, with 1st Lieut. Cunningham reassigned as adjutant of the 3d Battalion and to command the new headquarters company. Company E of Attica becomes Company F, 151st Infantry. Battery A of Indianapolis becomes headquarters detachment and Combat Train, 1st Battalion, 139th Field Artillery, while Headquarters Detachment and Combat Train, 1st Battalion, 133th Field Artillery of Franklin become Battery A, 139th Field Artillery.

Indiana National Guard Adjt Harry B. Smith First Infantry Frankfort 3D Battalion Walter W. Cunningham 1511St Infantry 152D Infantry Attica 151St Infantry 139Th Field Artillery Indianapolis 133Th Field Artillery of Franklin

Mission College Holds Graduation Exercises

Commencement at Mission College featured speeches by Rev. Stephen E. Fisher of University Place Christian Church Champaign Lil and Rev. F G Fisher of Muncie. George William Brown, active president, presented diplomas as 36 students were ordained and assigned to mission fields Tuesday night. Professor A B Hensey led ordination. Rev C M Ocum of the United Christian Missionary Society delivered formal appointments.

College of Missions Stephen E. Fisher University Place Christian Church Champaign Lil George William Brown Colege Mission Fields F. G. Fisher Muncie A. &. Hensey

Mystery Pushmobile Race Draws Rules Clarification

A masked pushmobile team continues elusive as Linwood Avenue tests persist. Promoter William A. Jacoby says only steel wheels will be allowed for the Saturday race at 2 30 PM and outlines rules: pushmobiles must be 18 inches wide, four feet between axles, hinged pushing sticks, pushers under 17, drivers at least 6, and last day to enter names is Saturday.

Linwood Ave Wiliam A. Jacoby Linwood Avés

No Effort Wasted Here Bracken Son’s Prayer Style

State Auditor Robert Bracken is noted for raising a two year old with modern views who thanks briefly at meals. His son’s short prayer commonly says Thank you and that’s enough, conveying a simple and brisk end to mealtime grace.

Bracken Robert Bracken Young Bracken

McClainsville Improvement Association Meeting Tonight

Elevation on the South side and sewer system will be discussed at the regular meeting. L. A. Miller presides the association.

McClainsville

Out-of-Town Theater Picks for Chicago and New York

Walter D Hickman weighs theatrical options for a vacation period recommending top venues in Chicago and New York. He cites Maxine Elliott's, Sam H Harris, Music Box, Cort Theater, and Ziegfeld Follies, plus Indianapolis alternatives and lists current attractions at local venues such as English's, the Mural, Palace, Lyric, Rialto, Broadway, and more.

New York Chicago Jeanne Eagles W. Somerset Maugham Miss Thompson Maxine Elliott Sam H. Harris Owen Davis Music Box Ruth Page Indianapolis Grace la Rue Glenn Hunter Merton Cort Theater Eugene O'Brien Steve Shubert Great Northern Wood's Theater the Colonial Playhouse Art Landry the Palace Josie Heather the Lyric Lady Minstrels The Rialto Harvey’s Ministrels Broadway Brookside Park Municipal Theater Wetona Isis Africa Mister Smith's the Circle Ohio the Apollo

Bootlegger Crackdown Planned by Mapleton Civic Group

Mapleton civic leaders announce a committee will work with federal authorities to remove bootleggers from the northwestern city area. Indiana civic clubs head E. O. Snethen discusses a smoke abatement ordinance. Lawrence V. Sheridan outlines Potter University area development plans.

George W. Beman Mapleton Civic Association Mapleton Fortieth St Capitol Ave E. O. Snethen Indianapolis Federation of Civic Clubs Chamber of Commerce Potter University Lawrence V. Sheridan City Plan Commission

Platinum watch missing from Hugh H. Love home

A $150 platinum watch was reported missing today from the home of Hugh H. Love at 1804 N. Meridian St. The loss appears to involve a personal handgun item, with no further details available.

Hugh H. Love Meridian St

Council fights as Mayor Fleming resigns in clash

In Portland Oregon county, the city council faced the resignation of Mayor T H Fleming after a Tuesday meeting brawl over Sadie La Follette’s school board appointment and a folding ladder for the fire department. Councilman Ertel claimed the mayor was a har. The mayor struck back as fire chief Irwin supported the mayor. Adjournment followed with councilman Glen Arbaugh’s resignation accepted and Ertel left with a black eye and a mislaid hat.

Portland nId T. H. Fleming Sadie la Follette Albert Ertel Robert Irwin la Follette Marshall Fleming Glen Arbaugh Ertel Fleming

Auto Hits Barricade In Front Of Building Site

An electric car driven by Willis P. Maine, 70, of 1432 North Pennsylvania Street, struck a barricade in front of 129 North Pennsylvania Street where a new building is under construction. The barricade broke through the car floor. Maine escaped injury. Witnesses say a red lantern on the barricade was unlit.

Willis P. Maine Pennsylvania St Maine

Theater Society Elects New Officers At Merchants Bank

Miss Elsa Huebner is elected president of the Little Theatre Society after a directors meeting at the Merchants Bank building. Edwin J. Weunsch and Robert M. Brewer are first and second vice presidents with Edna Lauter secretary and Robert C. Winslow treasurer. New board member Mary Eaglesfield joins the slate as the program year outline is set for Chamber of Commerce Monday.

Elsa Huebner Little Theatre Society Merchants Bank Edwin J. Weunsch Robert M. Brewer Edna Lauter Robert C. Winslow Mary Eaglesfield Chamber of Commerce

Beaded Bag Stolen From H. L. Stearns Apartment

Burglars entered the apartment of H. L. Stearns at 1227 North Alabama Street and stole a beaded bag worth $40 containing $173. Police were informed today.

H. L. Stearns Alabama S&j

Landowners Protest New Florence Crittenton Home Site

Forty property owners along Illinois Street filed a remonstrance with the city plan commission objecting to the Florence Crittenton Association Home proposed at 2044 North Illinois Street. They argue the district is residential and property values would be harmed.

Florence Crittenton Association Illinois St City Plan Commission Sixteenth Twenty- First Sts

Greenwood Man Robbed of His Purse in Indiana

A Greenwood man reported he was robbed today and lost his purse containing $15 three Chicago exposition tickets and three photographs.

Greenwood Harry Surface Ind

Walker Praises Tanlac For Quick Health Turnaround

Lea A. Walker of Terre Haute Indiana reports severe stomach trouble poor appetite headaches back pain and sleepless nerves resolved after five bottles of Tanlac. She asserts Tanlac restored appetite sleep and strength and endorses Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.

Lea A. Walker N. Third St Terre Haute Ind Tanlac

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Adelaide Fairbanks Dunkel Raiders Casino Gardens William T. Bailey Bailey Bulgin Cable Tabernacle Choir E. J. Bulgin Municipal Theater Bert F. Merling Brookside Municipal Theater Indiana Guard 139Th F. A Mission College S.S.S V. D. Schaff 15Th Sq Washington, D. C S. Ss. Ss. Tike Oy Inte Walter D. Hickman English’s Cole’s Cabinet Gas Theater Society Amateur Dramatics Organization Walker Nature Nainsook Union Suits Piccadilly Palm Beach
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