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the weather. Anyway, in due. time
the drilling" was started; at least,
there was steam coming from the
frame inclosure and several men could
be seen hauling supplies to the place
and working about the derrick. Little
attention was paid to the operations
of the wildcat well, as with several
hundred such wells going down in this
section no one well arduses much in;
terest.
It was not until armed guards were
posted around the derrick and all
strangers prohibited from coming
close to the supposed well that any
special interest was aroused. Because
Of these precautions the report was
circulated that big flow of oil was
about to be struck. The prices of land
leases for some distance around the
derrick went soaring and much ex-
citement was created. Then came the
denouement. 1t happened that pro-,
hibition enforcement officer was pass
ing along near the mysterious we'll
few days ago when he saw a man
come staggering out Of the door Of
the drilling house." This officer
staged a raid upon the place, and
complete still outfit was found with a
large supply of corn whisky" and
mash on hand. Not even a semblance
of an oil well hole was found.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-07-05
$3.50 MIND FREES BIGAMIsT
Man Tells New York Court That When
"Lit Up" He Gets Matrimonial
Fever.

New York, N. Y.-Alleged by alien
lists to have "a fifty-ffty mentality"
Harry A. Warren escaped five years
sentence for bigamy when he told the
court he was intoxicated when he mar
ried the second time and that when
he was intoxicated he got matrimonial
fever"
Wife No. 1 said she and her nine
yearsold son loved the prisoner Sand
had forgiven him. Wife No. told the
court she wanted him to spend the
rest of mis- life in Jail. Warren left
with No. ! on his arm.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-07-05
Baltimore Boy Pays
$4OO for Ride in Cart

Baltimore, Md.-The nine
year-old son Of MI. and Mrs.
Nicholas Brown, Alfred, said he
gave q. seven-year-old playmate
5000 and diamond ring valued
at the same amount for q ride on
his little express wagon. This
accounts for the money and
ring missing from his mathef's
pocketbook, according to detec-
tives.
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.MOONSHINE STILL ..........
CALLED OIL WELL
Man Staggering Gave a Tip and
Place Was Raided by Pro-
hibition Officers.

Mexia, Tex.-One Of the best camou-
daged moonshine stills ever discovered
In Texas was brought to light near
here few days ago through an over
indulgence in the product by one of
the men employed in it's manufacture.
Several weeks ago an oil well der
rick was erected in wildcat territory
on the outskirts of the proved oil
pool. Ostensibly regular equipment OF
engine and machinery was installed.
1t was noticed, however. that the
somewhat unusual method of inclosing
the bottom space of the derrick, or
"housing 1t in,'' as it is termed, was
adopted. 1t was explained that this
was done to protect the drillers from
The Devils Lake world., 1922-07-05
Books in Our Time.

Of books in our time the variety is
SO voluminous, and they follow so fast
from the press, that one must be a
swift reader to acquaint himself even
with their titles, and wise to discern
what are worth reading. It is q wise
hook that is good from title page to
the end.-A. Bronson Alcott.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13

sell Sullivan. Mr. and Mrs Evans Wool :
ten, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Joss and Mr.. and
Mrs John Flshback,
A party of Indianapolis people left
Saturday for Turkey Run where they
will spend the week end Included in
the party were MIR and Mrs. Joe Rand
Beckett and son, Mckenzie, and Mrs
John Brant Mrs. Beckett and Mrs
Rrant will spend the week at Turkey
Run.
Miss Dorothea Charlotte krull will be
the guest of honor AT several parties this
next week Saturday night Miss Mary
Fishback will entertain with a theater
party at the concert given by Call -Curei
and Sunday evening Mrs. Nellie Drane
will entertain with dinner party Mrs
W. j. Hamilton and Mrs Edgar Brown
will entertain Tuesday evening and Miss
Viola Everett Friday evening
Elaborate plans are being made by the
indianapolis Athletic Club for a ban
quet and jollihcation to be held Satur-
day evening, May %. in the Riley room
OF the Claypool Hotel. The banquet will
celebrate the laying OF the corner stone
of the new clubhouse. which Is under
construction at Meridian and Vermont
streets The corner stone will be laid
Saturday afternoon at O'Clock
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13

Chaos prevailed In the auditorium OF
the Little Playhouse as always at re
Aearsal.
The original barn. once n vast and
elegant shelter for a rich mans car
riages. had been Improved by the add
tion Of stage. This wing was Mr..
Tearle's first contribution to the dra-
matte art of his city.
At the entrance Of the auditorium
Jeanne detained me.
Embracing always" she e1-
claimed. Better than the play"
The chairs of the auditorium were
piled high against the walls. All the
activities incident to staging a drama
were in progress
Two sewing machines had been put In
the best light and two Morse maids,
belonging to the Viking cast, set them
to whirring madly during every pause
In the rehearsal. The costumes for all
parts We're designed and made by mem
bers of the company.
Below the stage stood pressing board
placed horizontally on two chair backs,
the fiatiron connected with a socket In
he footlights, And upon the ironing
board rested the directors megaphone,
also the directors elbows. while he list
encd 10 the actors on the stage. | sup
pose Judge Ballou never before had been
In touch with a laundry utensl.
Scattered In heaps upon the floor and
tossed over chair backs were half fin
ished costumes and n quantity OF uncut
flannelettc Of all colors, and scores OF
water color designs
Suddenly Jeanne exclaimed:
Look at Ronny."
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13

Miss Leaa Brady, State governor of
the International Federation OF Catholic
Women. presided at the annual State
meeting of the Hotel Lincoln. Satur-
day The business meeting was called to
order at IL o'clock. and reports from
the standing committees were heard.
About forty guests We're entertained at
the luncheon held in Parlors \ and b.
at which Manager Francis Gavisk will
be the principal speaker. Mrs. Helen
Warrum Chappell will sing, and Miss
Mary Louise Feltman and Miss Katherine
Jenne will dance.
Mrs. George Neal was elected president
of the Beta Beta Chapter, Alpha Chi
Omega at their annual luncheon held
Saturday in Ayres' tearoom. The other
officers elected were: Mrs. G. f. Cot
tingham. vice president; Mrs. Snow
Murphy. corresponding secretary: Mrs.
Sam Howard. recording secretary: Mrs.
Robert Wolfe treasurer. Mrs Don
Bridge. Tyre editor: Mrs. L. {. Tucker.
Pan Hellenic representative The pro
program committee selec 81 was: Mrs.
Ralph d. Clark, Mrs. W. E. McBeth, Mrs.
James ogden and historian. Miss Alta
Roberts.
The Womens Auxiliary of the Thirty
eighth division will give benefit dance
for their hospital fund Friday night.
Nav 20. at the Hotel Lincoln. Mrs. Z.
J. Clark is the chairman of general ar
rangements.
The Phillip Schoff Chapter Of the
United States daughters of ISL viii hold
its annual meeting for officers reports
Monday, May II. at the HON" OF Mrs.
John r. Hussey, I35 West Drive Wood
ruff Pace.
Mrs. l.. ]. Shirley will be hostess for
the meeting sc the Beta Chapter OF the
Deiphian Society at her home. 53tI East
Washington street, Wednesday morning
Mrs Demarchus Brown VIII have charge
of the meeting. the subject being "Sociai
Life of Mesopotania The discussions
will be led by Mrs ]. Fl. Binn. Mrs. Tyler
Oglerby, Mrs. q. III Augstlin. Mrs. c. W.
whaley Mrs. Hiatt. Mrs. A. II. Freeland
Mrs W. s Ham and Mrs. J. H. Fry.
The committee in charge Of the benefit
card party to be given by the Mu Alumni
of Kappa Gamma, May 20. at the chapter
house in Irvington is Mrs. Everett NJ.
Schofield. Miss Edith l.. Huggins. Miss
Edith E. Hendren and Miss Sarah Jane
Hunter. Tickets may be secured from
any member of this committee.
meeting of the LaPhyllis Club will
he held Monday night at the home of
Miss Esther Heuss, 1910 Lexington ave-
nue..
The Cedars of Lebanon gave n pro-
gram for the Children of Faith home
Friday afternoon. The hostesses for the
afternoon were: Mrs. Julia Wright. Mrs.
Lou Gibson and Mrs. Jessie Heidrick.
The program follows: Vocal solo, Miss
Francis Bridge. Il Forget You vocal
solo. Mrs. Lillian Mcdonald See. Mrs.
See made her debut In England in grand
opera. The children made their own Sc
lections of her songs. Mrs. $. r. Art
man gave musical monologue, accom-
panied by Mrs See.
The next meeting of the club will be
at the home of Mrs. s. VI. Ralston on
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! e Society 3

.sIne 10. when a program will be given
by the children
The Parent Teacher Association Of
Emerson School. 5s. celebrated Its thir-
teenth anniversary Friday afternoon
with birthday party. A delightful mt
steal program was given, with the fol-
lowing taking part: The irvington Trio
played several selections, vocal solo
by Mrs Myrtle Reidder duet by Miss
Adelaid and Gertrude Cont. and duet
by Mrs Harry Summer and Mrs. C. L..
Munsey. Mrs Wayne Reddick. presi-
dent OF the association. gave the WELDON
ing address. and Miss Kate Mason
principal Of the school, responded. f.
L. Graf addressed the members. com
plimentilg the work OF the organiza
ton A large birthday cake adorned
the place of honor and Mrs. Reddick
lighted one of the candles and made a
toast to the organization Then. hand
ing the lighted candle to each Of the
past presidents, she gave toast to each
year OF the organization. and the presi
dents In turn lighted their candles on
the cake. Responses to these toasts were
given by Mrs c. l.. Hartman. Mrs.
Franklin Edward White. Miss Grace Ju
liam Clarke, Mrs. f. f. Dickey. Mrs
Victor Jose, Mrs. Curtis Hodges and Mrs
George Fifrock Mrs. David Ross then
spoke on the "Children's Film The
birthday cake was cut and served with
punch.
Capitol City circle 176. Protected Home
Circle. charterd a car for Thursday night.
and went to Shelbyville The chapter
gave some degree work and fancy drills.
Among the audience were State deputy
and his wife. Each member of he or
ganiZatlOn carried a balloon of different
color and on arriving in Shelbyville, they
all marched around the square The new
home Of the organization is at ~ West
Vermont street the Eagle Hall Every
member is asked to he present Tuesday
night at the regular meeting.
Miss Martha johnson of Cottage Grove,
Ore. was the honor guest at bridge
party given at her hostess's home, GIL
East Drive woodruff Place. Saturday aft
ernoon. Spring flowers we're used in the
decorations.
meeting of the Magazine Club was
held Saturday afternoon in the parlors Of
the Y. w. C.. A. The hostesses We're
Mrs. Lillian William Harmon, Mrs. Caro-
line Whitsit. Mrs. J. c. Bennett, Mrs. c.
l.. McIlvain and Mrs J. B. Vandaworker
DR.. Ray Newcomb WIS elected presi-
dent Of the Dramatic Club Friday night
at the annual meeting of the club. Other
officers were Mrs Herbert Wocher, vice
presitdnt; Austin Brown. secretary !:
Bowman Elder, treasurer, and Lawrence
Chambers. Mrs. Walter Pfaff and Garvin
NJ. Brown, directors. Following the din
ner and election Of officers the meeting
adjourned to the ballroom for a dancing
party. The following were included In
the guest list: Mr.. and Mrs. William
L. Elder. Mr.. and Mrs. John I. Jameson,
Mr. and Mrs. n. H. Noyes. Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Talbot, Mr. and Mrs. r. r. At
kins. Mrs Caroline Vajen Collins, DR.. and
Mrs. Dan Layman. Mr.. and Mrs. F. H.
Byrd Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Griffith.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burns. Mr.. and Mrs
r. A. Hendrickson, Mr.. aud Mrs. Rus
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ShOrtridge Is
Winner, With
Score Of99.25%

An almost perfect score, 99.25 Fer cent,
gave ShorfriJge High School the ban
ner of the winning team in the third
anSual music memory contest. and the
SI5 cash prize offered by the Matinee
Musicale to the school ranking highest
in the event Friday evening at Caleb
Mills Hall.
Manual Training High School took
second place and won the Matinee Au
sicale.s prize of $40 with score of 95.95
per cent, while Arsenal Technical High
School. with So per cent, was given
third place.
The contest was the termination az
weeks of preparation in the three schools.
where elimination contests had been held
previously to the selection of a team OF
ten TO represent the school in the final
contest. OF these thirty pupils thus Sc
lected from the three schools, fourteen
made perfect scores. They were Theo-
dora Sherry, Hazel Lamkin, Bertha
Brown, Dorotha Berger and Virginia
Whitloek, from Shortridge; Harrie,
Clary. Bessie Rundberg, Mary Dvlk. Ma
rian Auerbach and Marie Arens from
Manual and Florence Lesher, Marguerite
Goens and Frieda Frohne from Arsenal
Technical
As a result of so many having made
perfect scores, it was necessary for the
contestants to draw lots to decide which
one of those whose grade was 100 per
cent in each school should be awarded
the season tickets which were offered by
Mrs. Ona B. Talbot for the Cincinnati
Symphony concerts. Mrs. Talbots offer
was ticket for the pupil making the
highest score from each of The three
schools. The winners were Bertha Brown
from Shortridge. Bessie Rundberg from
Manual and Marguerite Goens from Tech
meal
Technical was the first school TO win
:he banner in the music memory contest.
followed by Manuals victory last year. SO
that the schools are now on an equal
standing in the effort to win the banner
for three consecutive times and thus be
entitled to its permanent possession.
While the Judges In last nights con-
test, Mrs. Henry Schurmann. Mrs. George
Finfrook and DR.. Harry G. Hill. were
deciding upon the winners, program Of
music was given by Mrs. Mary Busch,
Mrs. James Lowry. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn
o. Friermood and Willoughby Boughton.
The twenty classical numbers making
up the memory contest, which were Sc
lected from the list of fifty studied by
the pupils in preparation for the con-
test. were played by the Orion trio, com
posed of Jean Orloff, pianist; Lenora
Coffin, pianist, and Geneva Hughel. eel
list
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13

Mrs. John Downing Johnson, chairman
of the Seventh District Federation Of
Clubs, will preside at the fourteenth an
nual convention held Friday at the Hotel
SEVERN Friday morning will be spent
in the registration Of the delegates and
the election OF officers. luncheon for
all registered guests has been planned, at
which Mrs. W. j Torrance, president Of
the Indiana Federation Of Clubs, will be
the honor guest aud give greetings to the
clubs Mrs. 4. l.. Pettijohn will respond
with d toast 10 Thrift.
The committee in charge Of the lunch
is Mrs j.. $. Menasco, Mrs. O. l..
Huey, Mrs Hadley Green and Mrs. j. W.
Nestal
One hour Of the afternoon session will
be devoted to reports of standing commit
tees. Following the reports q play writ
ten by Mrs Milo H. Stuart and directed
by Mrs. Charles f, Cotttngham will be
given While Mrs. Stuart reads, the fol
lowing characters will appear.
Miss Alta Roberts Observation-Disclosures.
........=...... Rachel Homer Fauntleroy
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Our First Year
Chapter Wallpaper Audacity!
BY A BRIDE.

II don't see how anybody could over
look her." l replied. She's the most
astonishing note In this amazing jun
BILE ~
She's dressed for a dance" whispered
Jeanne. | murmured that from our point
Of view she hardly seemed to be dressed
at all That audacious fapper was seat
ed Mt kitchen table, a stage prop"
which the publicity people had requisi-
TONED for a writing desk.
What's she up to- queried Jack.
addressing envelopes. announcements
OF the production | told him. Looks
absorbed doesn't she: Well. she isn't.
Bonny Tearle is perfectly conscious this
minute that you are talking about her.
that George Bradshaw doesn't take his
eyes off from her. that her evening cloak
has slipped from her shoulders, and that
the only bits of her covering on view
above that kitchen table are those rhine
stone suspenders.''
Fifty persons worked In the rehear-
sal or worked for II or watched 1t that
night. One hundred pairs of eyes gazed
straight at Bonny when she rose TO greet
our party. She came. half running.
mere child In figure and gesture. But
that awful dress. Amusement made
Jeanne and l almost rude.
In any normal social era 1t would
have taken young matron Of so. one
with lot Of poise, sophistication and So
cial prestige to get away with that dane
ing gown. And Bonny was only Is!
Her skirt was short and not very full.
Her bodice was Of silver cloth coming
to an upward point in the middle OF the
front, barely as high as required; to
each side of the point was attached
~, - rby 1,il h loo VI val
vet straps which went over her Shout
ders and fastened to her skirt at the belt.
They could not have been attached to
the waist in the back. for there was
none The silver bodice soped low I'M
der the arms and tapered to nothinguess
behind.-Copyright. 1922
Ito Be Continually
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13

What nave you planned To bring hap
piness TO 1.-The best mother that ever
lived on the day especially set aside
TO express the worlds appreciation of the
living mothers and honor the memories Of
the mothers who are gone: II mother Is
at home with You. have YOU thought how
you NAV show her that all the count
less sacrifices that all mothers, whatever
their circumstances must make at some
time for their children? II she is far
away from her loved ones. have you re-
solved 10 bridge the miles between and
re-assure her that she is indeed ''the
mother of your heart" And for the
mothers who can no longer be told by
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13
Pnrent-Teacher Notes

School No. rs will hold their regular
meeting at rs o'clock, Wednesday. Mr..
ID. T. Weir will speak and there will be
piano numbers by Miss Pauline West.
The Parent Teacher meeting of School
No. 60 has been postponed till o'clock
Wednesday evening, May "a. There will
be a business meeting and social hour
with music by the school orchestra.
The Rev. J. A. Dunkle will speak at
School No. 66 on next Wednesday eve
ming. There will be a special program
of music and the report of the nominal
ing committee.
There will be an election of officers at
School No. 9 on next Wednesday. a So
cial hour will follow.
School No. 20 will hold night meeting
on Friday. May 10. James Lowry will
speak and Mrs. r. S. kinnaird will
sing.
Shortridge High School has postponed
their meeting until Tuesday, May 49,
Further notice will be given of an in
teresting program.
At the meeting Of the executive board
Of the Federation Of ParentTeacher As
sociations Of the indianapolis Public
Schools. the following resolution. pre-
pared by the League of Women Voters,
and sent to women's organizations in
this city, was heartily approved and
commended by the board:
1--WE feel that the widespread criti-
cisn and discussion of the social affairs
Of high school boys and girls cannot
but react unfortunately upon the young
people so criticised, and we deplore such
discussion and criticism by public speak
ers. committees, or public press. We
urge also that full investigation should
precede public statements on the sub
ject. We feel that the welfare of the
young people themslvs should be the
primary consideration
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13

Mrs o. NJ Pruitt Observation-Disclosures.
............... Rosamond Dale Owen
Mrs. w. Fl. Bobbitt. Observation-Disclosures.
............ Miss Constance Fauntleroy
Mrs, J. NJ. Dalrymple. Observation-Disclosures.
$3.50. Mrs Virginia Fauntleroy Preaus
Mrs. L. D. Clark ....... Sallie Nettleton
Mrs. Merle Sidener ....... Eliza Oatzman
Mrs David Hutchcraft Observation-Disclosures.
.................. Miss Mary Sampson
Mrs. Alvin I. Coate Miss Della Mann
Mrs. Orren Smith. ..... Miss Anna Mann
Mrs. j. X. Jones. Miss Anna N. Owen
Mrs. Brandt C. Downey. .,............
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Miss Lydia Hinkiey
Mrs. c. NJ. Lemon.
............... Miss Eliza Jane Twigg
Mrs. Cora Young Wiles. ...............
.............. Charlotte Sampson Foren
Mrs. r. n. Sinner. Rappite Woman
Mrs. Harry Heinrichs- Francis Wright
Marthadoris Michaelis. Dancer
Mrs James u. Steep ..-...............
..,.... Reader of Mrs. Runcie's Poems
Miss Marie kersey -
........ interpretive Colonial Dance
Musicians-yoice, Mrs James Lowry ::
violin, Mrs. Christine Wagner Roush.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13

word or letter of he gratitude YOU long
to express, is there not some act Of kind
ness and thoughtfulness YOU can perform
for some ones mother TO show honor to
their memory?
sunday May IL is he day set aside
this year for the annual Mothers day OBJ
scrvance. President Harding in his letter
to Mrs. Lowell f. Hobart. national presi-
dent of the women's auxiliary to the
American Legion. has Endorsed the move
ment Ito honor all mothers. particularly
the mothers's Of those who wore the
uniform"
Not only is honor due however to the
mothers Of men who offered and gave
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13
wHlsTLER's PAINTING OF HIS OWN MOTHER

their lives to protect and pcrpotnate the
homes Of their childhood. Rather Is II
due to all mothers, and to fat hers - Well
who have suffered and sacrificed. without
thought Of recompense, that their chit
dren might know a fuller life than they
have known.
Ii is most fitting, therefore, that on
this day which has been designated as
Mothers Day" some special act OF kind
ness be shown to those IN whose honor
the day was set aside Visit them IL you
can. write to them II a visit is impossible,
show them that it Is your desire to deep
on and perpetuate all family ties-to
show your love for those who have shown
the greatest love for you.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13
Marion County
W. C.. r. u. Notes

The Central w. e. T.. u. met at the
home Of Mrs. r. G. Higgins. 1921 Church
man avenue. Friday afternoon. The home
was beautifully decorated with red.
white and blue flowers. and a program
WAS given by Mrs. ]. Ii. Donaldson and
Mrs. r. C. Huggins. The president. Mrs.
w w. Reedy, was presented with a
Girl Graduate Book" for her daughter
who graduates from Technical high school
this June. Mrs. 1. r. Poe closed the
meeting with a prayer. The next meet
ing will be at the home of Mrs. Fred
Ernest. $3.50 Salem street.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13
Delta Tau Delta to
Haze State Banquet

Delta Tau Delta, national college fra
ternity, is holding its annual State ban
quet in the Hotel Lincoln at $50 o'clock
Saturday. May Is. The fraternity has
five active chapters in the colleges of the
State, all Of which will be represented
at the dinner. DIR. John II. Oliver is
master of ceremonies. Short talks will
be made by Henry Campbell, Brandt CT
Downey, Oscar Pond, Homer Mckee and>
other prominent alumni members of the
fraternity. The active chapters are to
provide the entertainment Ed coleman
is in charge Of the arrangements.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13
DID YOU
KNOW

You should never contradict another
person, even If you are sure the state
ment he has made is erroneous
There is nothing more distressing
to others than to have to listen to
disputes.
1t is better to let a statement pass
unchallenged than to start an un
pleasant discussion.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-13
Clubs and MeetinQS

The ladies of the Calling Gun Club
will give a guest day card party Tues
day afternoon and a dinner and dance
Tuesday night at the clubrooms on North
Illinois street.
Golden Rule Lodge, No. /. i. o. o. s.,
will give dance Saturday night in Shep-
herds Hall. Alabama and East Washing
ton streets.