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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
NEW HOTEL MANAGER
Samson Man Takes Charge Of Grees.
 vile HOstelry

GREENVILLE, Ala, Dec. 6.-(Spe- cial.)-Charles Mckee, the proprietor of Greenvi1le's new hotel, The oaks, arrived in Greenville Tuesday from Samson to take charge of the hostelry.
 The hotel has been in the hands of workmen for the past three months and a considerable sum of money has been expended by Mr. McRee in making a new 20-room ad- dition and in remodeling the build- ing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
TITLE FIGHT ON AGAIN
Dempsey Gibbons Champion
ship Bout at Shelby Ap-
pears Sure Go.
BY HENRY L. FARRELL,


GREAT FALLS, Mont, July
Stalking a gamblers and a
sportsman S chance, Jack Kearns,
in the wee hours of this morning
agreed to send Jack Dempsey
into the ring against Tommy
Gibbons July 4. Earlier reports
declared the fight had been
definitely called off by George
Stanton, Great Falls banker and
one of the promoters.
Kearns is taking a stud game"
chance he will be able to obtain the
$500, 900 purse guaranteed him in his
contract.
After a. whole night spent in con-
ferences, during which Kcarns made
overtures after overtures to compro-
mise and help the promoters out Of
their difficulties, 1t was finally agreed
Kearns should accept the 5000, 900 al
ready paid him on behalf OF the cham
pion and gamble on the gate re.
ceipts to make the additional 800, ,000
Throughout the conferences. during
which efforts were made to learn the
real responsible authorities for the
fight. Kearns offered every PROPOSE
ton he knew of to make the fight
good. He suggested a postponement
Of month; he offered to fight for
Continued ON Page q
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By ARLow R. PIFER.

ONE hundred and ago pioneers the little will
- derness settlement late in the famous old
Hawkins tavern on W. Washington St, Missouri St.,
and made arrangements for the first Fourth of July ceebra
tion ever held in Indianapolis
And the story the enjoyment of the
day furnished by killed by Robert Harding pio-
neer farmer and barbecued in hole big elm the
Military Ground" " Military Park A log table was
set under the trees and the entire population easted and
listened to speeches.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
HUNT TRIAL Jury
UNABLE To AGREE
AFTER 10 HOURS
Word Sent to Judge Cause No
Verdict Could Be Reached
-DeIiberation Goes On.

Nineteen hours of deliberation
found the Criminal Court jury in
whose hands rest the fate of Edwin
A Hunt. 1899 Washington Blvd,
hopelessly deadlocked this afternoon.
The jury was locked up Monday
night after hearing evidence in Hunts
six-day trial on charges OF conspiring
with Richard v. Sipe, ex-county
clerk, and VIII H. Latta, attorney. to
embezzle $4,000 in trust funds held
by Sipe in 1921.
Shortly before 10 a. m. today the
jury sent word by the bailiff to Judge
Cause that 1t did not believe YER
dict could be reached. The court said
he would let the jurymen deliberate
further, merely sending back word
that the message was received.
Hunt was tried on an indictmens
charging that he conspired with Rich
ard V. Sipe. then clerk. and VIII Fl.
Sipe was brought from the State
prison, where he is serving two years
on his plea Of guilty to a shortage Of
$143.O0O TO testify that he gave Hunt
"a $4,000 check and 1000 in stock
certificates.
Hunt denied Sipe's testimony, and
said he borrowed the money in a legal
way
The case went to the jury at $40
p. m. Monday. Practically the entire
day was used by Prosecutor William
P. Evans and Attorneys Wiltsie and
Kane for the defense in argument to
the jury.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
CITY DETERMINED
TO KEEP FOURTH
FREE OF M|SHAPS
Program includes PicnicS,
Races and Displays of
Fireworks.

Marion County has no reason for
not having a safe and sane Fourth
OF July.
Patriotic and civic organizations
have provided entertainment enough
TO keep everybody happy, though
'giant-crackerless.'
The national elimination balloon
race at the Speedway is scheduled for
p. m. but there will be entertain
ment all day. Children are admitted
free
Broad Ripple and Riverside amuse-
ment parks plan special events. Day
light fireworks VII be shown at $50
p. m at Riverside. A ballon ascen-
sion with five parachute drops is
scheduled for $50 D. m, and a night
display Of fireworks, 1890 p. m.
Prizes for Swimmers.
Broad Ripple is decorated in ma
tional colors. Many picnics have been
arranged. Prizes will be given for
the best swimmers among those late
ly taught by the Red Cros.
At the Indianapolis Country Club
golf and tennis tournaments, swim
ming and diving contests, a dinner
dance and special music have been
arranged. The club will permit no
fireworks
Knights of Columbus will hold a
celebration at Fairview Park.
Legion Plans Fireworks
A fireworks display by the Admiral
Dewey post of the American Legion
win be held at the fair ground at
p. m. This will include Battle at
Sea" an artillery barrage, military
engagement and a representation of
Niagara Falls
Entries from Indiana, Michigan,
Ohio. Illinois and Kentucky will bat.
tie for the pushmobile championship
In race preceding the fireworks.
The Hoosier Motor Speedway
promises many thrills in its dirt track
10O-mile race, 2:30 p. m. Special
traction service viii be provided.
Automobile routes to the track are
out Massachusetts Ave. or Maple
read and Thirty Eighth St
Many family picnics will be held at
parks
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
LAST TRIBUTE PAID
TO RAINBOW IDOL

The Rainbow Idol was buried today.
But her spirit lives on in the
hearts of men who saw service in
the Rainbow Division-me to whom
she sang while near the front lines
in France.
Many Of these same men gathered
today to pay tribute to Mrs. Ruth
Charlotte Bush Weber. who died Sun
day as a result OF exposure to the
Huns gas. Those who could not be
there in person were there in spirit
as was evidenced in the many mes
sages which came pouring into the
home, SAT Highland drive.
The Rev. Virgil E. Rorer. pastor OF
the Meridian Street M. e. Church,
spoke at the residence on the beauties
Of service of Mrs. Weber's life.
An escort OF soldiers from Ft. Har-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
JUNE ANTICS Of
MERCURY VARIED
Temperature Ranged From 81
to 48-No Records.

June was versatile month from
the weather standpoint. according to
statistics issued today by ]. H. Ar
mington. weather bureau meteorlogist.
Temperatures ranged from 81 de-
grees a minimum of 4S degrees on
the 29th to a maximum of 81 degrees
on the 22d. The greatest range for
any one day was 25 degrees on the
18th when the mercury did a sudden
slide down the tube after an extremely
hot bit of weather.
No new records were set for the
month, however. the high temperature
mark Of 100 degrees set in 1895 and
the low mark of 80 degrees recorded
liz 1894 remaining unequaIed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
indianapolis 1922 Celebrated the First Fourth With Patriotic

follow the forest trails to Military Ground There
talks the Revolution reading Of the Deca
ration Of Independence and of Washngon farewell adj
dress AS historian puts it, speeches and addresses
far better than if original material had been used
The deer killed by Harding barbecued and the popu
ation enjoyed feast such is recorded would have
cost many dollars Delmonicos There other good
things saddles Of selling 25 to so
each wild turkeys 10 and 1917 each wild
pigeons at 25 cents a bushell
The celebration ended with ball at the home Of lead
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
EXPERIMENTS

A theory that radio heaven ex-
lists about three miles above the earth
will be experimental by Ralph Upson
in his balloon In the National balloon
race Wednesday.
The theory Is that the elements are
free from static at a high distance
from the earth.
The opposite from radio heaven"
is thought to be above the three-mile
limit. Here 1t is thought radio waves
do not penetrate. Upson expects to
go up three and a half miles. The
experiments are conducted for the
General Electric Company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03

Although by terms of the "New Purchase" the terri
tory left to the Indians until 1921 settlers early began
to drift to the lands Of White River and the
two old in 1922 Its population of 5O0 extending along
Washington st. wholly south Of it, about block east of
West St. less than blocks wide except the river
Each cabin hidden i~ the dense woods During 1921,
recorded that only three persons escaped sickness
serious plague of chs and fever However results
not disastrous accounting for the willingness Of citizens
celebrate the Fourth, 1922
Early the morning of the Fourth the pioneers began
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
SCHOOL GIRL MISSING rs DAYS
BABY PEGGY, WILL
BE GIVEN $50 IN TIMES CONTEST
Parents Are Urged to Send In
Daughters Photographs
at Once.
VIZ HO is the Indianapolis
Wv Baby Peggy?

LIZ 10 ChO AhUAdho k'OAAo
w Baby Peggy
1t is worth $50 to the Indi-
annapolis child who most re-
sembles the youthful baby
star.
The Indianapolis Times, sin
connection with the Lyric
Theater, where new Baby
Peggy movies are to be
shown, starts today to find the
indianapolis Baby Peggy"
Mothers and fathers who have a
daughter who they believe resem-
BILE Baby Peggy are asked to mail
photograph OF their daughter to the
Baby Peggy Contest Editor of The
Times
Or the back of each picture write
the name Of the miss. her age, ad-
dress and names OF her parents.
Z Seven Years Age Limit
No child over years Of age is
eligible. Baby Peggy is years of
age.
The picture submitted does not
have to be in any character that
Baby Peggy has acted on the
screen. Just send in the picture.
Three Judges to be named later will
make the decision
The judges after making the do
cision will give the winner, the one
most resembling Baby Peggy, $50
in cash. The contest is for girls,
not boys. Contestants do not have
to be named Peggy. Blondes may
enter as we'll as brunettes. The
limitations are age, not over years,
and sex.
Mail pictures at onoe. Exact date
of closing of the contest will be an
bounced soon.
Here's Your Chance
p Your daugfter may be the best
likeness TO this cute little dear Of a
movie funmaker. Your child may
be only two years old, but she may
have the looks Of Baby Peggy.
Baby Peggy is appearing in
Century comedies which are being
distributed by Universal. The Lyric
has booked her latest. THE Kid
Reporter" II will be exhibited
soon at the Lyric
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ing citizen at Washington St and the canal With the excep
on of noisy bras and sc arguments caused by frequent
visits to the taverns, the day ended uneventfuly.
For thirty years after the first celebration the
day observed in stereotyped way by Sunday school
parades and patriotic programs It not until after the
Civil War that Hoosers turned the day into of general
picnicking
And when pack baskets with good things to eat hunt
out the old fishing po slip your bathing under the back
seat and crank the old find quiet place spend
the day. think of the pioneers of 1922 who spent their day
listening to patriotic speeches
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rison accompanied the body to the
Union Station. sfrom where 1t was
taken to Kentland, Ind, for burial In
Fair Lawn cemetery.
Six ex-service men Of the Rainbow
Division acted as pallbearers. They
were Judge Sidney S. Miller, Gilbert
Inman, H. Virgil Moore, John <asle.
James Conniss and E. P. Cook. SIX
women, members of the American
Women's Overseas League, which
was organized by Mrs. Weber after
her returne from overseas. acted as
honorary pallbearers. They were
Miss Grace Hawk, Miss Mary Sieben-
thall, Miss Ruth Null, Miss Helen
Courtenay, Mrs. Mary Winks Russell
and Mrs. Edward Erickson.
Relatives, friends, neighbors and
prominent men Of the city were there
to, honor one Of Americas heroes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
DEPOSED OFFICIAL
FORCED TO QUIT
Man Charges Secretary Work
Threatened Him.
Sy United Press

81 OHttf0 FTe6s
WASHINGTON, July S.-secretary g.
Of Interior Work today was charged
by Arthur NJ. Davis, deposed director
OF reclamation service. as having
sought to induce him to eliminate ref
erences to compulsion In his resigna-
tion by offering him tile post of con-
sulting engineer "as a promotion"
When he refused, Davis said, Work
made threats which Davis believes
were aimed at destroying his profes-
sional reputation.
When he said resigned he was
speaking the literal truth. but with
evident intent to deceive He knows
my resignation was forced" Davis
declared.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
SCATTERED RAINS
FOURTH FORECAST
Weather Man Not So Gener-
GUS as on Memorial Day.

The weather man, who was so gen.
erous on Memorial Day. couldn' I
promise quite so much for the Fourth
of July today.
The forecast, by j. H Armington,
Government meteorologist:
Indications are for partly cloudy
weather with a possibility of widely
scattered thunder showers Wednes-
day and probably Thursday in the
Ohio valley and lakes region. The
winds will be gentle to moderate and
mostly south or southwest or west
at SOLO feet"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03

"The baby is Marvin E. Hamilton
Jr., 515 E. DeQuincy St. the son OF
Frances sister. He will be 2 years
old July 16,
Frances idolized him. the girl
father said today Now he asks
about her. We want his birthday to
be happy Mine was not, June %;
nor was my wife's, June 10. Frances
was gone and we were not thinking
of birthdays"
Mother Breaks Down
While police and private detectives
bend every effort to find the girl who
left home June I, her mother stays
at home. praying that her daughter
will realize how gladly her family's
arms and hearts win open to her.
Sometimes the mother breaks down
under the strain. One time was when
minister left after offering a prayer
for the girls return.
Frances younger sister, Ruth, Is,
is waiting, too Frequently she asks
for Frances and wishes she would
come home. In Cincinnati, a brother,
Paul. IS, a newspaper man, has en-
listed cooperation of the police He
returned to Cincinnati last week,
after coming here to help in the
search.
Frances father rushed home from
Chicago as soon as ne learned of her
disappearance. He has devoted all
his time since in the search, and In
fa,,Is 10 stow IN Tpd{apapo5is ,,,,9{I fLa
girl is found.
For the first few days after Fran
ces left. her parents thought that, in
a moment of pique. she had decided
TO stay away for several days. But,
as timo went on. they knew they were
mistaken. The girl was traced to
the home of a friend on E. Washing
ton st. She left there when she
learned her mother had been notified
The trail was followed to another resi-
dence. which was searched. Frances
was reported to have been seen in the
neighborhood. Then the trail was
lost.
= Girl Sends Letter
The parents anxiety was relieved
slightly by letter they received bear
ing an Indianapolis postmark June %.
In Frances handwriting. the letter
bore evidence of having been dictated
by more mature mind.
Today Webb appealed to the
public to join him in the search
He said that the name of any one
giving him information would be
withheld. He asked that persons
who believe they have seen Fran
ces. or who have any information
regarding her, call him at Irving
ton 1868, write him at 42O N.
Emerson Ave-, or to call the city
Editor of The Times, Main $500.
An anxious mother and father are
praying and hoping. And little baby
boy is wondering when his adored
suntie will come to see him again.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
STOCK ISSUE PETiTIoNED
Commission Hears Case of Interstate
Public Service Company.

Petitions Of the Interstate Public
Service Company to issue and sell
securities totaling s66S,000, for i'm
Provements and retirement OF debts,
were heard today by the public service
commission. The utility has asked
authority to sell s457 900 of its Z per
cent prior Hen stock for refunding,
and another issue of s211.o Harry
Reid, president Of the company, and
Carl Mote. attorney, presented the
case.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
MAN IS KILLED
PICKING CHERRIES
Joseph Funk Falls From Fruit
Tree,

Injuries received by Joseph Funk.
90. of 1880 W. Michigan St, June 81.
when he fell from cherry tree at
hiS home caused his death today at
st. Vincent's Hospital
Mr.. Funk had lived in Indianapolis
for many years. For thirty years he
was in charge of the bakery at the
Central Indiana Hospital for the In
zane.
Mrs. Funk and two daughters, Marie
and Mrs. George Sauer, all Of this
city, survive.
Coroner Robinson investigated.
Mr.. Funk was the second person
to die from and the third injured in
falls from cherry trees within a week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
HOUSEWIVES BACK FIGHT

Approval of fight against increased
water rates was expressed by the ex-
ecutive committee OF the Housewives
League in a letter received by Taylor
70. Groninger. corporation counsel, to-
day.
The committee is composed Of Mrs.
w III. Hart. Mrs. Emma Fesler, Mrs.
M. Muench and Mrs. Thomas M.
Gardner.
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at [ w as
Doing at 20
By
State Auditor
Robert Bracken,

JUST had completed a course
OF study at Butler College and
was settling down to enjoy the
occupation of barrel-stave making.
1t paid s1.25 a day.
didn't know how useful that
early experience would be. was
promoted to bookkeeper, got a line
on the business from several angles
and finally started barrel-stave
factory of my own in Arkansas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
MOVE FOR NEW POLICE
JOB KILLED BY BOARD
Assistant Chief Will Not Be Named
at Present.

Following the board of public safe
ty meeting today II was reported that
the movement to create the position
of assistant police chief had been
dropped because Chief Herman r.
Rdkhoff objected.
An ordinance creating the job was
to have been introduced at the coun-
ell meeting Monday evening. but this
was delayed when persons behind the
move decided to let the board of safe
ty recommend It.
The board did not discuss the mat
ter In it's public meeting today, as had
been expected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
Fight Extra
Get a Pink

The Times will print a
Pink. extra Wednesday aft
ernoon telling all about the
Dempsey-Gib fight for
the heavyweight champion
ship. Times special writers
and United Press experts,
who have been on the
ground for weeks will be on
the job. The Pink will
carry the fight details and
result in complete form.
In addition late baseball
news, auto racing and the
balloon contest will be COW
cred thoroughly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
Columbus Boy shipwrecI,ed

BIT Iffnes bpecfdT
COLUMBUS, Ind, July .S.-Ship-
wrecked, injured, and marooned thirty
hours on an island, was the experience
of George Boone, a ''gob" in the
United States Navy, son Of Leven
Boone of this city. Boonetold of his
experiences In letter to his mother.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
FIRE CRACKER BURNS BOY
Walter Keaton Is Second Victim I
Explosives This Year.

Walter Keaton, s. son of Mrs Ida
o. Keaton. S012 Hovey ST.. is suffer
ing from burns on his right hip
caused by a flrecracker This is the
second fireworks accident reported
this year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03

An automobile belonging to Mrs. C.
Mitchell was stripped of four tires
while the car was parked in the rear
Of her residence, 22s w. Twenty
First St.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
Parents Appeal TO Public for Help in Search for Frances
Winnie Webb, 10, Who Left Her Home on
N. Emerson Ave. June 7.
LITTLE NEPHEW WANTS AUNT BACK FOR BIRTHDAY
Prayers Offered for Return Of Technical High Stu
dent-Brother Gets Cooperation Of
Police in Cincinnati
Police in Cincinnati.
By RUBY WE'LL

Frances, let's forget everything Come back home.
mothers heart cried today to her daughter who has
been missing for twentysx days Mrs Len SWebb 42O N
that somewhere the world wherever
girl Frances Winnie 16 is, she will see the appeal
''Come home and let's celebrate the baby's birthday.
The father travelling salesman, added his plea.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
Pocketbook Stolen

A pocketbook containing SIS was
stolen from the home Of Mrs. Nellie
Miller, 1887 s. Harding ST., while she
was away, she told police today.
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Home Edition

TULL services of United Press,
J. United News, United Finan-
cial, NEA and Scripps Alliance.
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Forecast

DARTLY cloudy tonight and
i Wednesday. Pro b a bly,
scattered thunder showers.
Evening star., 1923-10-09

There comes day, usually in crisp October,
thought and conversation in every household
and here, of course, the interesting subject of
refurnishing and decorating the home to make
1t more beautiful and more livable during the
months when SO much time is spent indoors,
is involved. And it is with this thought in
mind that the large sections here devoted to
Furniture and Home Furnishings present for
your selection the things which will make of
your home, whether it be large or small, a
Home Beautiful
Evening star., 1923-10-09

An Artistic Apiece Suite, OF settee, arm
chair, rocker and table, of perfect cut Cey-
Ion reed, finished in an antique ivory tone
that runs into the parchment yellow shade;
decorated in red and black; cretonne up
holstery; $le7.50. Desk and chair to match,
$47 so.
Handsome 3-piece Suite, enameled in an
old blue rubbed off with fiat gray-an un
usual and distinctive finish; consists OF
settee, chair and rocker, cretonne uphol-
stored. $158.50.
Evening star., 1923-10-09

Overstuffed Suite of luxurious comfortable
sofa and armchair-now covered in denim
but it may be recovered to suit your
decorative scheme; Sofa, $3.50; Chair,
$47.50. s
Reed Suite, of pieces, with box spring
seat cushions; upholstered in blue and gold
printed nohair to blend with the artistic
blue and gold finish of the suite; sofa, arm
chair, rocker, table and lamp, $247.50; tea
cart to match, $4350.
Willow and Reed and oversued Section.
Evening star., 1923-10-09

st ideas in modern decoration,
make up a wonderful col
lection here from which to
select those that shall grace
your windows.
Of particular beauty and
originality in design are
these sketched-
Evening star., 1923-10-09
Luxurious Overstuffed Suites
Artistic, Decorative Reed Suites

Two making of the "homes beautiful For
designed richly colorfu finds inspiration
widely varied
oa4ho
Evening star., 1923-10-09
Fine Furniture For Your Home

Italian Renaissance Dining Suite, richly
ornamented pieces, in polychrome effect;
buffet, table, china cabinet, side chairs.
$3e5.
Decorated Bedroom Suite, is of combina-
ton walnut, decidedly different in effect;
dresser, chifforette, vanity and double bow
foot bed. $525.
Putty and Blue Enamel Bedroom Suite, is
charmingly dainty in design and coloring;
dresser, chifforette, vanity, twin beds. 500.
Evening star., 1923-10-09
The Beauty of the Orient in americas Finest Rugs
Whittalps Ang1o-Persian Rugs

These notably fine floor arscay
fully
effective background