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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

3

Shortridge Student Art Exhibition Showcases Colorful Creations

Shortridge High School hosted its annual art exhibition by Miss Marie C. Todd with vibrant wall panels and decorative pieces. Five octagonal plaques sold for 1 each and works include ship study by Nellie Watts and copper and silver pieces by Janet Payne Bowles pupils.

Marie C. Todd Shortridge High School Jane Hall University Ave Nellie Watts Lynn St Carolyn Ashbrook Robert Worman Elizabeth Heber Greencastle

Bank Director Farewell Notice in Indianapolis

The article notes a Fletcher American National Bank executive in Indianapolis who served on the board of directors and who remained a member of the board. The text references Mr Fairbanks as a board member.

Fletcher American National Bank Indianapolis Fairbanks

Wife shoots self in taxi with Chicago banker

Mrs. Laurette Thompson Alberts, 24, wife of Albert Alberts, was shot above the heart in a taxi with Chicago banker Victor Hasterlick after she asked him to help her die. Police say motive unclear as both parties describe an attempted suicide. Alberts in New York promised retaliation upon learning details.

United Press Chicago Laurette Thompson Alberts Albert Alberts New York Alberts Victor Hasterlick Bert Thomas Moss Moss Hasterlick

City Memorial Rites Held With Music and Dedication

The city prepares for memorial services with The Battle Hymn of the Republic and The Star Spangled Banner. Rev. Jesse Bogue delivers invocation and City Judge Delbert O Wilmeth speaks. Veterans groups salute the dead and a 9 to 11 am flower service will be held around the Circle with school children participating.

Repubic Jesse Bogue Delbert O. Wilmeth Caroline Scott Harrison Clark

Kidney disease relief with Dr Pierce's Anuric tablets

George McQuade of Indianapolis reports stomach and kidney trouble improved after using Dr. Pierce's Anuric tablets. He claims no attacks for months and urges others to aid weakened kidneys with Anggie, a trial package offer from Buffalo New York.

Dr. Pierce George McQuade Park Ave Indianapolis Ind

New Treatment for Varicose or Swollen Veins

Swollen veins are dangerous and often burst. Sufferers are advised to get a two ounce original bottle of Emerald O11 at Hook Drug Co Haag Drug Co Henry J Huder and start to reduce the veins and bunches at once. Physicians recommend Emerald Oil used in hospital practice a small bottle lasts a long time because it is very concentrated and a little goes a long way. Apply night and morning with a soft brush as directed until the swelling is reduced to normal. It is guaranteed. So marvelously powerful is Emerald Oil that enlarged glands and wens dis[s]appear when used steadily.

Hook Drug Co Haag Drug Co Henry J. Huder

Memorial Day Parade and Services Planned Across City

Memorial Day activities include multiple veterans units such as the Women's Relief Corps G A R Harrison and Whitcomb segments along with American War Mothers and the American Legion Auxiliary. The march starts 1 30 p m at Market Street courthouse and proceeds to Crown Hill Cemetery with divisions led by Col Frank Shellhoge and Col Robert L Moorehead. Albert L Pauley will speak at Crown Hill after a ritual ceremony. Memorial services are planned at Mount Jackson Floral Park Anderson New Crown and other cemeteries with various speakers and youth involvement.

Women's Relief Corps Ladies Morton United Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Harrison American War Mothers American Legion Auxiliary Service Star Legion United States Army Marines Whitcomb General Memorial Association Frank M. Hay Bob Kendrick C. C. Moon Robert F. Turner Market St Frank Shellhoge G. A. R., Sons of Veterans Robert L. Moorehead American Legion Ed Jackson Hay William E. English Moorhead Shellhouse Monument PL Meridian St Michigan St Illinois St Crown Hill Cemetery the Memorial Association Crown Hill Albert L. Pauley G. A. R. Veterans Mount Jackson Alvin P. Hovey Boy Scouts A. B. Wood Madge Frady William P. Reagan W. F. Russell William F. Russell Floral Park William R. Shearer D. L. Andrews Anderson Holy Cross Ferdinand J. Montani Claude J. Harris Otis E. Brown Post World War Veterans New Crown Henry Lowe Ritter Ave Washington St Memorial Park Irvington Post G. A. R. Home Association Technical High School Manual Herbert Wampler George Buck Sho

Oklahoma Storm Hits Wetumka Toll Rises

Twelve dead, more than fifty injured, and several missing after a cyclone tore through southeastern Oklahoma. Wetumka suffered the worst damage, a one block by five block path through homes. Fourteen of the seriously injured were sent to hospitals in Henryetta. The dead include J. L. Ramsey and W. R. Armstrong and others unidentified. Warner reports two dead and two injured. Communication lines were down as Red Cross workers and physicians treated the wounded with the national guard and American Legion aiding security and order.

United Press Wetumka Okla Oklahoma Henryetta J. L. Ramsey W. R. Armstrong H. A. Woodruff Edward Cole Warner Oklo William Winkel‘peck Madge Ward Red Cross National Guard American Legion

Alleged Forger Held After Run From Noblesville Charge

Noblesville Indiana May 29 officers went to Park Rapids Minnesota to bring John Holloway back to Noblesville to face forgery charges. Notes signed by Holloway and his brother Lewis were found in banks across central Indiana including Arcadia Anderson Fortville and others. Lewis says his name was forged by John. No paper was ever collected.

Times Noblesville Ind Park —Rapids Minn John Holloway Holloway Lewis Arcadia Anderson Fortville Indiana

Auto Crash Kills Cecil Thatcher in Richmond

Hugh not is held pending coroner’s investigation of last night’s accident that killed 27 year old Cecil Thatcher and injured Rose Wilcox. A car crashed into a concrete telephone pole. Thatcher died instantly.

United Press Richmond, Inc Hugh Not Cecil Thatcher Rose Wilcox Thatcher

Women jurors barred in Breedlove murder trial

Evansville Indiana May 29 The judge barred women jurors from the murder case of William Breedlove noting a long trial and jurors will not be allowed to go home. Trial set to begin June 9.

United Preas

Farmer Hangs Self in Barn Near Darlington

Andrew J. Hinkle a 72 year old farmer was found hanging from a barn rafter by his son and relatives could not determine a reason for his death in Darlington Indiana on May 29. The incident occurred Thursday according to local reports.

United Press Darlington Ind Andrew J. Hinkle Hinkle

Dedication Set for Sunday at United Hebrew Congregation

The remodeled United Hebrew Congregation building at Union Street and Madison Avenue will be dedicated at 2 PM Sunday. The ceremony marks completion of renovations and restoration of the house of worship and community center.

United Hebrew Congregation Union St Madison Ave

Satisfactory Dance Hall Conditions Reported

Roy W. Woodbury of the child’s department in the Family Welfare Society says a survey of Indianapolis dance halls found satisfactory conditions. The report was released Wednesday.

Roy W. Woodbury Child's Department, Family Welfare Society Indianapolis

Fires and blasts devastate Bucharest amid royal danger

An explosion spree rocked Bucharest on Wednesday with munition dumps and artillery magazines blowing up. King Ferdinand and his ministers escaped injury as shells rained on the capital and royal palace. The Greek royal family fled Cotroceni as fires spread and windows shattered. Queen Marie of Roumania was abroad in London.

United Preas Bucharest Roumania Greece Ferdinand M. Maddresco George Elizabeth Cotroceni Marie of London

United Presbyterian Assembly Opens Under Robinson Leadership

In Richmond Indiana on May 29 the United Presbyterian assembly began with discussions on foreign missions and routine business under Rev. Charles H. Robinson of Wheeling West Virginia who was chosen moderator. Retiring moderator Rev. W Sawhill set a fundamentalist tone in his address as the assembly planned to focus on doctrine near its close on June 4.

United Preas United Presbyterian Church

De Pauw Thetas Elect Alumnae Club Leader

Members of Alpha Chapter Kappa Alpha Theta at De Pauw University in Indianapolis elect Mrs. Ralph Brayton as president of the Alumnae Club. The club formed at Mrs. Chester Jewett’s home and will host a luncheon picnic on June 6 at Mrs. Albert Smith’s residence at Fortieth and N Tripeis Streets. All Alpha Chapter members are invited.

Alpha Chapter Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority de Pauw University Indianapolis Ralph Brayton Chester Jewett S. Thirty-Seventh St Albert Smith Fortieth N. Tripeis

Indiana Association of Workers for the Blind Meet at YMCA

The Indiana Association of Workers for the Blind will meet at the YMCA June 3 5. W T Shannon of Indianapolis is president. Speakers include Arthur Bernault Charles Chadwick John R Heim Charles F Hansen and W B H Metcalf of Indianapolis.

Indiana Association of Workers For the Blind W. T. Shannon Indianapolis Arthur Bernault Charles Chadwick John R. Heim Charles F. Hansen W. B H. Metcalf

Man Charged After Fatal Weapon Drawn and Break-In

Harry O Haver of Apt 6 Palma 605 N Senate Ave faces charges of drawing deadly weapons and malicious trespass following an alleged break in at 481 N Tili nois St. Reports say he smashed a door while reportedly searching for his wife.

Harry O'Haver Palma Senate Ave Tilinois St

Jury drawn for murder trial in Connersville

Special venire of thirty names was drawn today for the trial of Mrs. Elda Simmermyer, 28, charged with murdering her husband. The trial will start Tuesday in Connersville Indiana.

Times Connersville Ind Elda Simmermyer

Akers Girl Dies in Coal Oil Fire Accident

In Bellmore Indiana on May 29 13 year old Mary Akers died and her father Charles Akers is in serious condition after a coal oil can used by the girl to start a fire exploded causing severe burns.

Bellmore Ind Mary Akers Charles Akers

Total Zero Campaign Expenditures Reported by Judson

Willett Alexander Judson who ran on the Democratic ticket for State Senate filed campaign expense reports with County Clerk Albert Losthe. He lists items such as henchmen and senatorial attire at zero dollars. Judson remains optimistic saying Republicans will be temporarily hurled into the political abyss and that he is not dejected as a Democrat.

Willett Alexander Judson Senate Albert H. Losthe Judson

Missing Girls Believed To Have Left City Together

Police say two girls reported missing likely left town together for Cincinnati. Maury Hand and Kathleen Fondren, both 16, failed to return after leaving for work Tuesday. A taxi driver also reported a new driver missing after leaving with three passengers in a Cadillac.

Cincinnati Lawrence Hand Belmont Ave Maury Hand Amanda Fondren Kathleen Mary C. W. Douglass N. Warman Ave the Claypool Hugh Hurst King Ave Hurst

Kennard Ong Seeks Marble Crown After Local Victory

Kennard Ong, 13, of 2361 Park Ave, wins Indianapolis Times city marble championship and departs at 7:45 a.m. Saturday for Atlantic City to chase national honors next week. He will be heard on radio station WIP on June 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. EST as part of a nationwide broadcast at Gimbel Brothers’ Philadelphia studio.

Kennard Ong Park Ave Indianapolis Atlantic City Kennard WIP Gimbel Brothers Philadelphia Friends of the Marble Champs

City Probe Resumed by Wise Next Tuesday

City council resumes its probe of alleged irregularities in city government next Tuesday night. Council president Walter W. Wise announced the meeting, the first in six weeks.

Walter W. Wise

Federal suit seeks confiscation of four barrels of whisky

United States District Attorney Homer Elliott filed in federal court on Wednesday a suit seeking confiscation of four barrels of bottled spirits. The confiscated booze is held by Sheriff George Snider following the arrest of Ben Doncaster of St. Louis.

United States District Homer Elliott George Snider Ben Doncaster St. Louis

Fairbanks burial to be in charge of Masons and G A R

Crawford Fairbanks 81 Terre Haute capitalist will have funeral services conducted by the Terre Haute Masonic fraternity and the G A R. He died at the Terre Haute House after years of business spanning banks railroads hotels and manufacturing with a fortune reported over 15 million dollars. He built libraries parks owned hotels and mills and aided in war efforts. He was born in Terre Haute April 25 1843 and served as a Civil War officer before returning to business and politics.

Tairre Haute Ind Crawford Fairbanks Terre Haute Emeline Fairbanks Edward P. Fairbanks Henry Fairbanks Mr. Fairbanks Nisth Infantry He Hulman Hulman Fairbanks Democratic National Executive Committee Cleveland Democratic Party Senator Voorhees Congress Clara Collett Joseph Collett Sara Fail Terre Haute Water Works Company Terre Haute Street Railway Company

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