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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
Per sons
I'LL have been
W killed In
accidents In
Marion County this
year.
1901 F: !; Z; ; ; *: s: : /;
flc &C
eidents- Il Is your
duty to make the
streets safe.


and McMahan.-
De Witt Holland, coIored. 52S n.
Senate Ave-, was injured about the
knees when he was struck by a fen
der on the car of John Yott, 3449 n.
Capitol Ave. at Capitol Ave. and Yer
mont st. Yott took Holland to the
city hospital and then home.
Oliver McIllvain, Franklin. Ind. re-
ceived a dislocated shoulder when
struck by an automobile driven by
Paul Searight, 502 S. Pennsylvania
St., at New Jersey and Washington
SITS. After city hospital doctors set
the shoulder McIllvain was held on
charges of intoxication.
Abutment Ends Ride
George Hollsworth, 1920 Roach ST.,
was charged with operating motor
vehicle while intoxicated after he
narrowly missed Trafficmsn Dan
Logan at Alabama st. and Virginia
Ave, darted between several autos
and crashed into an abutment of the
elevation. police said.
Ross Eaton, 624 Marion Ave, was
bruised about the head and legs when
he was struck by an automobile
driven by Alva Guy, 2120 W. Nc
Carly ST., at Marion and Oliver AYES.
Friday night. according to police.
Eaton told police that he lodged
bicycle and failed to see the auto. He
was taken home.
Mary Garnett, Is. colored. $50 Indi-
ana Ave, was badly bruised about the
hips and suffered possible internal in
jurfes when she was struck by an
automobile driven by Sampson Bar
nett, Is. colored. 1908 w. North ST..
today at Indiana Ave. and Bright st.
She was taken to the city hospital.
Two Are Arrested
Barnett was arrested on charges OF
assault and battery and vagrancy.
Burnie Clay, 1908 w. North ST., who
was with Barnett, was charged with
vagrancy.
The vagrancy charges were made
after a bystander, Thomas Alstott, 624
s. Illinois ST., said license plates on
the car that struck Miss BSrnett were
stolen from his car three months ago,
police say. Barnett and Clay told 20
lice they had borrowed the car from
Owen Wilson, 1908 w. North st.
Additional charges Of failure to
stop after an accident were placed
against Barnett and Clay after Oliver
Anderson, 2s09 E. Washington ST..
identified them as men In a car that
struck his automobile at Twenty-Sec-
ond st. and Central Ave, Sept. 8, ac-
cording to police. Anderson said that
at the time Of the accident he traced
the license to Alstott, who told him
his license plates had been stolen.
Otto Steinman, 316 W. Ohio St, was
cut about the head and hands today
when the automobile he was driving
at Fletcher Ave. and Pine ST., was
struck by an English Ave. street car.
Motorman was George Shipp, 635
Langsdale Ave.
John Milliken Jr.. 9, son Of John
Milliken, 1916 s. Keystone Ave-,
sustained severe scalp wounds and
bruises about the body today when
he was knocked from a bicycle in
front Of his home by an automobile
6riven by Charles Howell, 1011 Main
ST.. Beech Grove.
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DIES IN AUTO WRECK

Hammond Man Killed; Two Compan-
ions Badly Injured.
By Times Special
GARY, Ind, Oct. 27-Valentine
Spolnik. Hammond. is dead and two
companions are severely injured as
the result of injuries received when
their machine crashed into light pole
here Friday.
Cagurd, the driver, and Leo Smisko,
the third occupant, were bruised and
physicians fear internal injuries.
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Farm Worker Shoots Self

BIZ Tunes SpectdT
PERU, Ind, Oct. 27.-- George
Tucker, Il, farm laborer shot himself
on the farine Of his employer near
here Friday. The body wss found by
his wife.
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Brief Case Stolen

A brief case owned by w. H. Keys,
922 jefferson Ave. was stolen from
bis car, parked at Ohio and Alabama
Sts.. police were told today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
BIRTHDAY BATHING SUITS
POPULAR IN CALIFORNIA
Santa Barbara City Ordinance Allows
Nude Parties at Night.

Nude Parties at Night.
By United Netcs
SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Oct. ~
In the dark, the original fathers of
Santa Barbara probably feel it doesn't
make much difference.
Nude bathing parties are legal.
The city ordinance provides bathers
shall wear suits between the hours
OF a. m. and 8 p. M, but makes no
provisions for the rest of the time.
Bathing In birthday suits. 1t Is said.
is becoming popular.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
SLATE FALL is FATAL
Terre Haute Miner Killed; Companion
Probably VIII Die.

TERRE HAUTE. IND. Oct. 81
Caught under a fall of slate at the
Wabash mine here, Fran Rousch was
instantly killed and B. N. Travis was
seriously injured. He probably viii
die.
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GIRL INJURED BY
IRUCK;;cHAUFEEUR
IS UNDER ARREST
Sadie TomaSeIIa, 16, Re-
celves Cuts When Struck
by Delivery Auto.

Sadie Tomasella, 1s, of $40 E. Mer-
rill ST.. received cuts about the face,
body and arms when she was struck
by a truck at
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

MISS GERTRUDE NTZHUGH,
Miss Gertrude McHugh and Miss
Jessie Levy will assist at the meet
ing of the business women's section
OF the Indianapolis League of Wom-
en- Voters at p. m, Monday at the
Chamber Of Commerce. Among
hostesses will be Mesdames Rosa
lind Parson. Lyon Liston, David Hal
stead. Frank Bird and Misses Mat
tie Thudil m, Sadye Slrtsky, and
Florence Schaub.
Albert Stump will talk on why
Politics." w. w. Spencer will give
a fifteen-minute preliminary talk on
Election Laws Miss Florence
Howell is chairman of the business
and professional women's section OF
the league. A special hostess COM
mittee has been appointed for the
evening with Mrs. William Herbert
Gibbs as chairman.
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Merrill and New
] e r S y S t S.
driven by Theo-
dore Well, 1925
H ovey ST., a
driver for the
Lang Coal Com
pany. OFFICERS
Thompson a n d
Hague arrested
Wells on charges
OF assault and
battery. M | S s
T o m S e | la was
taken home by
Officers Owens
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
NEW oARMENTs
DISPLAYED At HOLLANDS

The latest and best creations in
dresses for both dress and street wear
coats Of smartest design. furs. mil
linery. hose and pumps were artistic
ally displayed on living models at
Hollands store for four days this
week, commencing Wednesday after
noon and closing tomorrow afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth Stanfield and Mrs.
Robert Sanders are models and it
would be difficult to secure two bet
ter figures for showing off the models
Each lady visitor was presented
with a beautiful rose and the ready
to-wear department was profusely de-
corated with the same flower, while
soft strains of music added a finish
ing touch to an almost perfec: scene.
In our next issue we shall attempt
to describe some of the models shown
in this exposition. Remember that
the styles will be shown this, after
noon and tomorrow afternoon begin
ming at 2:30 o'clock.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
GETTING READY FOR OPENING
OF BIG SUGAR FACTORY

The Delta sugar mill will begin test
ing out machinery about October 1st
preparatory to the opening of the big
fall campaign. Additional machinery
recently installed includes a new ev-
porator; new slicer: centrifugal
pump, Kelley filter pump and others
These are now in place and await only
the pplication of the necessary power
One noticeable improvement is the
slicing department which has been
stepped up to an estimated daily ca.
pacity of 900 tons.
Superintendent R. M. Daniels states
that between 700 and 800 tons of coal
is now on hand, while coke and lime.
rock are also In storage in sufficient
quantity to run the campaign.
About 135 men are on the payroll
at the factory. besides number work
ing on dumps and otherwise but draw
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
COURT NEWS

Friday and Saturday the case of
the People VS.. Juanita Martinez, being
an inquiry to determine the possible
delinquency of young Mexican girl.
was heard in County Court before a
jury of IL men. Evidence was in
troduced by both the People and the
defendant tnd at o'clock the case
was given to the jury. After deliber-
ating six hours the jury reported that
It was unable to agree and was dis
charged.
Saturday night Marshal Beatty was
called to Chihuahua town by a re-
port that two men were doing piece
of gun sparring, and investigation dis
closed the fact that the men had had
a disagreement and each had taken q
shot at the other. both bullets taking
effect. The adversary of one whose
name !s Joe Fnntines, winged Joe
while Joe had better success, striking
his opponent in the abdomen. Joe
was taken to Jail, but the other man
was unable to be removed. On Mon
day Joe Funtines was arranged before
Judge P. E. Coombe and fined $50 and
costs for carrying concealed weapon
and creating a disturbance.
Federal Judge Symes is holding
court sessions at Grand junction this
week, disposing Of various cases
which come under his jurisdiction.
Marshal Beatty and Undersheriff Guy
Merritt, who as officers had made ar
rests here in some Delta county cases,
were summoned there, but yesterday
the case had not yet come up for
hearing. P. ]. Dillon served as police
during Beaty's absence.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
DELTAs DoY BAND MAKES
GOOD SHOWING At FAIR

The thirty members Of Blackburn's 3
Boy Band returned Friday evening
from Grand Junction where they had
been an important factor In making
things pleasant for the three days o.
the fair.
On every hand favorable comments
were heard regarding the work Of this
youthful organization. the training by
their instructor. and the general con
duct Of the boys during their stay
there. Such training can not fail 10
make higher ideals and consequently
better men Of our boys.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

In far machinery there is included:
Mccormick mower and rake; spud
planter and digger combined; two
section harrow; two-way plow and
cultivator; turning plow; wagon, box.
hay rack; two-horse buggy and many
other articles.
Have a comfortable three-room
house on my place; good cistern;
granary and other buildings. Very
close to good school. To some good
reliable party with $4,000 will turn
over this exceptional opportunity. The
balance of the purchase price-$2,700
may be extended over long period
of time with interest at per cent. l
have put this price, including stock,
machinery and land, In at very low
price in order to make 1t attractive
as must seek lower altitude. Close
Investigation solicited.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

Education can never make mp fo1
the want of adaptability.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
PUBLIC MEETING ON
STREET IMPROVEMENT
APPOINT COMMITTEE

The court room was we'll filled
with taxpayers Tuesday evening to
hear and discuss the street improve.
ment program OF the city. Mel Spring
er acted as chairman and H. J. Baird
eecrstary. The talks for and against
the question as well as the how, when
and where, were limited to five minu.
tes. A committee Of five were ap-
pointed to submit some plan to the
city for adoption or rejection.
The committee consisting OF w. B.
Stockham, r. c. Egnew, w. H. Math,
ers, C. H. Stewart and w. H. Stewart
met Wednesday evening. Mr.. Stock
ham says the committee will recon-
mend the immediate immediate construction oi
the improvement program. It is said
to be a new deal all around; that
another meeting will he held Sunday
afternoon at which time the matter
will be more fully discussed.
The paving on Main street for three
full blocks and the balance of the
street as twenty-foot concrete road
to the south connecting with the state
highway. is to be included.
AS all of the proposition will nec-
essari1y have to be approved by the
majority of the people, it is believed
the committee which is representa-
tive one Of both sides. will work out
some definite plan which will meet
with the approval of everyone.
The people of Delta. it is believed,
are quite united upon the question Of
Improvements, but some have dis
agreed as to the cost, time Of pay
ment, etc.
The starting on Main street with
the improvement should meet with the
hearty approval Of everybody in Del
ia. Main street carries heavy traffic
and it is too much for any rock-filled
road to stand. II,
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Opportunity For Some Farmer

must leave this altitude. and will
make someone who has couple
thousand dollars splendid offer to
step right into good equipped farm.
I have 81 acres near the Pea Green
school house on California Mesa; 80
acres of which is in cultivation--and
some 20 or rs acres more to be brot
under cultivation. My place will aver
age up with any on the Mesa. This
year there will be harvested the crop
from Is acres Of hay; balance in corn
and potatoes. with one-half acre of
assorted orchard.
will include all stock of which
there is: One Jersey giving S gallons
milk: one Holstein. giving 10 gallons;
one Jersey and Holstein, giving s gal
Ions; young heifers; three head of
work horses; two coming two-year-
old colts; one good buggy horse. Two
sets heavy work harness.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
DEFuNcT CORPORATIONS

In accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 105, Session Laws OF 1919, l here
by declare the following corporations DE-
FUNCT and IMPERATIVE and no longer
competent to transact business within the
State OF Colorado:
The Delta -Ouray Mining Company.
The Fairview. and Intermountain Railway
Company.
The Hotchkiss Mining Company.
The Oasis Land Investment Company.
In Testimony Whereof. ] have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of
the State OF Colorado.
Done at Denver. Colorado, this SEVEN
TENTH day of SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1928.
(SEALl CARL s. MILLIKEN.
Secretary of State.
Pub. in Delta Independent Sept 21. 1923.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
CEDAREDGE
: ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~

r. H. Riggs returned Saturday from
Salida where he went to deliver an
International truck
Mrs. Eugene Bowers 10 enjoying q
visit from her sister, Mrs. VIII Nc
Donough. OF Cochetopa. who arrived
Saturday.
Mrs. J. w. Roberts left Saturday
for her former home 1t Colorado
Springs. expecting to be gone abou
two weeks.
Chas Ecker. Of Denver, came II
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
TExAco OIL STATION
ABOUT READY FOR BUSINESS

The warehouse and pump house
erected by the Texaco Oil Company
have been completed, and ]. B. Bake
man, who has had the work in charge
left Tuesday for Buena Vista. AS soon
as the storage tanks are placed the
company will be ready for business.
P. J. Dillon being in charge of the
office.
The Texaco Company with the Del.
Ia Elevator company also constructed
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

ing a stipend from this source.
According to Mr.. Daniels. the active
campaign will open about October 10
Field Superintendent Douthitt says
digging of beets will begin shortly
after October 1st.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

a good road leading to the new oil
station and the elevator property.
which will be of great convenience to
those having occasion to visit there
on business or pleasure.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

Ryan Showing Up.
At Alamosa Tuesday night Joe Ryan
of Delta knocked out Jack Vernon OF
Crested Butte in the fourth round OF
boxing match.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Local Happenings
>>>>>>>~>>>>>>>,

Wonderful display of the latest
styles at The Fashion Shop.
Fresh homemade weinies for weinie
fries. Producers Market.
Ruel Johnson left for Palo Alto.
California, Wednesday, where he will
attend Leland Stanford University.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Pitman came in
Wednesday from two weeks bust
ness trip to Oklahoma.
Gladys Jones Of Montrose was in
Delta Wednesday going on to Lazear
to visit her cousin. Terrill Ellington.
Another shipment of beautiful silk
k;c:cnes. every garment wc-!, Of
art. at The Fashion Shop.
Mrs. A. B. Manley accompanied her
husband to Paonia Wednesday and
will remain there until Mr.. Manley
completes the railroad work he is en-
gagged in there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brockman of
Bakersfield. California. are visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Taylor. Mrs.
Brockman Is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor.
Russell Somerville Of Redlands
Mesa was in Delta the first OF the
week going to Gunnison to attend the
Western State college.
E. ]. Mathews of San Diego, arrived
Tuesday and will spend some time
here attending to business matters.
He will also visit his brother, M v.
Mathews at Paonia.
A. I. Cook is progressing well with
the eight room brick residence which
he IS erecting at the corner of Fifth
and Howard. This is to be modern
home in every particular and will also
have a brick garage in the rear
Frank Cottier, has been advised by
the Project Manager to go to Denver
for surgical operation. and will
leave for that purpose in about ten
days. Mr.. Cottier submitted to a
similar operation about two years ago
Leaving yesterday afternoon for
Long Beach was o. D. Gilbert who ex-
poets to spend the winter on the
coast. returning to Delta next spring.
Mr.. Gilbert spends each winter In Cal
ifornia and looks good for several
more semi-annual trips.
While riding a wheel Saturday aft
ernoon Edith Stearns fell and suffered
a willow stick fracture to her right
forearm. An X-ray was taken and the
bone was set Tuesday and now Father
Time and Mother Nature will have to
do the rest.
| ]. r. Skidmore was down from Eek
ert Wednesday getting matters ready
for harvesting two apple crops fol
which he has the contract. These
are the J. p. Caldwell ranch and the
i Tongue Creek Orchard company, ea
timated at 10000 and 10000 boxes re
spectively.
School '23, who are now Freshmen II
High School. captured first prixs al
art work at the Delta County Fail
last week. The prize amounted I,
about IS. We have not learned VIVA
disposition Is to be made of the none,
so earned. but 1t has been suygesre,
that the same class which earned
use 1t to buy some pictures for tn
school where they will spend the mex
four years.
Word was received here this weel
that Mrs. M. e. Robinson, for man,
years well known resident of thi
city. had fallen and received broker
arm. and is still under the care OF
nurse. The letter says: MRS. Robin
son regrets that she is unable to ar
swer the letters from Delta friend
owing to this accident. In due tim
we think she will be able to tax
up her correspondence" The Robin
sons are located at 1850 Normal st
| San Dfop0 California
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

Saturday TO stay ct the home Of his
laughter. Mrs. J. W. Hausser. during
the apple harvest.
. 90 ~~H ~~~] 20 80
Il BIRTHS =
. . . . . . . . - 90 900
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
BIRTHS

A baby girl came to the homo OF
Mr. and Mrs. e. w. Ellis Tuesday n
ternoon.
A daughter was born to Mr.. ana
Mrs. william Sturgis Of California
Mesa Monday. Sept. II, 1898.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-04-27
MICHIGAN 'HOMESTEAD"LAND
DECLARED UNFIT FOR FARMS

Much newspaper space national.
state and local has beer devoted to
the splendid opportunity for home
steading offered to ex-service men up
on land recently opened by the fed
eral government in the State OF Mich
igan.
A few weeks aga the following
warning was issued ircm Lansing
against too great optimism over the
glowing reports on Homestead"
lands.
"a warning to former service men
not to make entry upon land opened
for homesteading By the federal gov
ernment in Otseg0, Chcboygan, Ros.
common. Crawford, Montmorency.
Ogemaw, Presque Isle, Oscoda. Iosco.
Alcona and Alpena counties until an
investigation has been made is issued
by l.. Whitney Watkins, new head OF
the state agricultural department.
The government recently opened 6,732
acres In these counties as possible
homesteads for ex1ervice men. Mr..
Watkins statement cautions them that
for the most part these lands are un-
At for agricultural purposes and that
the land should be seen before entry
is made.
1T will be the unvarying attitude
of the state department Of agrlcul-
ture," Mr. Watkins says. ito protect
the innocent settler from taking up
lands within the state that obviously
Is UNIT for agricultural purposes"
Mr.. Watkins II well informed with
regard to land in the State OF Mich.
lgan. His warnings Should be needed
by all ex-service mel contemplating
making entry upon the land in Quss-
ton, -. -
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-04-27
LEGION TO OPEN
ORPHANS HOME
STATE COMMANDER HARkNEss
PLANS NEW INSTITUTION
NEAR OTTER LAKE
CHILDREN ARE TO Be ITS GUESTS

A Children's Billet for the orphans
Of Michigan's veterans OF all wars
will bo the great constructive work
OF the American Legion in 1923, &C.
cording to DR.. Robert B. Harkness,
Of Houghton, state commander.
This home will be located at otter
Lake, beautiful site near the corner
lines of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola
counties. 1t will be CO different from
the usual child institution" as is
the American Legion hospital for
tubercular veterans a: Battle Creek.
Legion officials say. ~
Want II To Be Real Home.
DR.. Harkness, as ex oficio chairman
of the committee. wants the billet to
be real home. Tho children there
arr to be regarded as tlo guests of
the Legion. which will thus serve its
comrades who have gone West. So
far as possible. the mothers of the
children will be assisted; 1t is planned
to afford some Of them, employment
at the home ITSELF
The Legion itself, will take care of
the finances of the home from its own
funds. 1t has been assisted in the
obtaining of suitable site and build.
ing by several Legion posts and phil
anthropic individuals. and 1t plans
also to receive memorial contributions
from men and womon who lost sons
or other relatives IN the Great War.
These funds, however, will be put to
special purposes and the general ex.
penses, according to DR.. Hardness
will be cared for by the Legion itself.
Was Formerly sanitariun,.
The grounds and buildings for the
proposed home were formerly used as
a sanitarium. The grounds are amply
large and the buildings Of far better
than average construction. Broad
shady spaces afford excellent play
spots, for the children. ~,
THE Legion's greatest task" says
Commander Harkness, rs to care for
its disabled comrades and for the chill.
dren and families of the men who
made the supreme sacrifice. Our
hospital for tubercular patients at
Battle Creek is our answer to our
first duty. and the orphanage at Otter
Lake will fulfil our second one.
plans for opening the home are
not yet complete, bur we want the
names OF any orphans of veterans
whom we can help"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-04-27
Dennis Suddenly Realized.

At Life's celebration on its fortleth
anniversary one of the stories told was
Of call made by President Wilson at
Life's office, while he was passing
through New York, to see former
classmate in college, Robert Bridges.
He asked Dennis. the elevator man, for
almost 40 years, IL Mr.. Bridges were
In, and was told that Dennis would
see.
"What name?" asked Dennis.
"Just say the President" remarked
Mr.. Wilson.
president Of whatT asked Dennis.
Then Mr.. Wilson gave Dennis his
card, on which was inscribed, THE
President, Washington" and Dennis
took 1t upstairs. He came down In a
few minutes with the word that Mr..
Bridges was out, and Mr.. Wilson left.
II was not until an hour later that
Dennis realized whom he had been en-
tertaining unawares. and CONSERVATION
reigned IN the Life building when hs
told Of it.-From the Outlook.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-04-27
Free Ride Brings Suspicious.

The snow had changed to rain and
the streets were full OF running
water and slush. The hour was late
and Fifth avenue all but deserted when
the flvver driver Fastening home no
ticed standing on a street corner a
man in evening dress who was vainly
seeking to find taxi.
The fiivver man drew alongside and
said: I'm going down as far as
Washington Square. Glad to give you
ride, IL you wish"
The other 'hesitated. But the rain
was increasing. Thanks" he an
Sered, and climbed in.
All during the journey the man in
evening clothes sat tense and poised
on the edge Of the back seat. His
sensations became apparent to the
driver. who turned rOund.
Its all right, buddie" he said.
"Tm no hofdup man. And anyway In
Offering you a lift took as big a
chance on you as you did on me-
New York Sun.