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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-04
FRIENDS END MEET

BIZ Times Special
RICHMOND, Ind, Aug. 4.-Young
Friends OF America, which has been
in session here at Earlham College
for ten days, terminated their SEES
sions Monday with sending of let
tiers expressing the good will and
sympathy of American Quakers to
the young people Of China and
japan
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breaches OWN FUNERAL
Retired Farmer Shocks Friends
With Photographic Sermon.

BIZ United FreSs
DAVENPORT. Ia, Aug. A.
Friends of Charles w. Leau, retired
farmer, attending his funeral here
were astonished to hear the dead
mans voice speak the final rites.
Prior to his death Saturday Lau
had two addresses which he had pre-
pared inscribed upon photograph
records. One was delivered at the
services at the home and the other
at the vault where the body is to
be cremated.
Boht addresses deplored conditions
at the churches Of today and gave
his conception Of modern church
evils.
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SEEK ACCIDENT DETAILS
Girl Receives Severe Injuries When
Thrown Agains. Windshield.

Police today were attempting to
learn the details Of the auto acct
dent Monday in which Miss Olive
McMechan, 21, of 1112 Windsor ST.,
received severe injuries. Attaches at
Methodist Hospital, where she was
taken, said her condition was fair.
According to her family Miss Nc.
Mechan was riding with man
known to them as Willard Redman,
address unknown. Miss McMechan
was thrown against the windshield.
receiving severe cuts.
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is the last you will hear. They are
down."
On the porch of the Seaman
house, the following was pinned:
I'VE. got your sister scared green.
Read your letter"
Mrs. Seaman told investigators she
had received a letter about this time
and showed it to them. It's con-
tents, however, were not made
public.
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NO FAVORTTES PLAYED

BU TtWrs NDeffdJ
COLUMBUS, Ind, Aug. 4.-Abso-
lutte impartiality was the motto Of
the Bartholomew County board Of
review. 1t raised an assessment on
the real estate of Mrs. Pearl En-
mons, county assessor and board
chairman.
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EVANGELIST VISITS HERE

The Rev. S. J. T. Williams, bust
ness manager of the Will Hogg
evangelistic party, was in the city
today on his way to attend the Lake
Winona Bible conference. He Wis
tied at the home of his step-brother,
James Jennings, 719 Fletcher Ave.
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PESTHOUsE is ACQUIRED

BIZ IfUleS SDecldE
ANDERSON, Ind, Aug. 4.-Final
action whereby the city Of Anderson
exchanged it's pesthouse property
east Of here to Madison County for
the Beachler farm, park, north Of
the city, was taken today. County
expects to utilize the pesthouse as
a tuberculosis sanitarium.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-04
BOND ISSUE SOLD

BIZ Times Special
NOBLESVILLE, Ind, Aug. A.
A bond issue for $4,000 for new
addition to Westfield High School
has been sold to the Jolietville State
Bank for par, accrued interest and a
premium of S2,275.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-04
SCOUT THEORY
OF SUICIDE I'M
NvOMAN'SDEATH
Authorities Turn to Thirty
Scrubbed Notes in Search
for Motive.
7u T7nited Press

BIZ United Press
MATTOON, i'll, Aug. 4.-Theories
of suicide and accidental death hav-
ing been virtually eliminated today
authorities turned back to thirty
scrubbed notes found near the body
of Miss Cora Stalln1an in an effort
to find a motive fer murder.
Questions of how the woman met
her death and how her body was
placed at the bottom Of cistern on
her sisters farm, the lungs empty
of water so far were entirely with
out answer, police and Coroner f. 5.
Schilling admitted.
Possibility of Miss Stallman's
death being brought about by Main
street gossip" who flooded her
with threatening letters, was being
investigated.
Warning of Violence
Notes, roughly scrubbed and warn
ing of violence, had been received by
the middle-aged spinster and by
other residents of the farm-Mr.
anu NllS- I1lOllIcLo OOcliAldAl3 eAAAN
Boss" Lilly, tenant farmer on the
Seaman estate. Mrs. Seaman is
Miss Stallman's sister.
The threatening missives all were
postmarked Humboldt, Ill."-a
town Of 5000 inhabitants, located
1t twelve miles from the Seaman
rim.
You're living off your sisters
farm and we'll get you out of the
neighborhood just like we'll get your
friend, Boss Lilly, out of there" one
of the notes read. This one was re-
ceived by Miss Stallman.
One Note Suppressed
Another note, received by Lilly
declared:
you are carrying tales about
people you shouldn't. You are speak
ing i'll Of neighbors and the less at
tentive to Miss Stallman."
Near the top of the cistern in
which Miss Stallman's body was
placed the following note was
found:
Don't let Lilly say one wore This
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NOTED SINGER ARRAIGNED

BIZ United Press
COLUMBUS, Ind, Aug. 4.-Jesse
Van Norman, noted singer, faced
arraignment here today under the
lazy husband act. Van Norman was
arrested at Bloomfield.
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EN- SMALL ABSENT
Illinois Governor Unable to Address
Pythians Today.


Pythians Today.
BIZ Times SreciG5
MARTINSVILLE, Ind, Aug. A.
Governor Len Small Of Illinois who
was scheduled to speak today at the
two-state encampment Of the Uni
form Rank, Knights of Pythias OF
Indiana and Illinois, being held here
this week was unable to attend. He
is expected to address the delegates
Wednesday. Richard S. Witte Of
Milwaukee, Wis, national officer,
will be among principal speakers for
Wednesday.
Senator James E. Watson was
chief speaker at the dedication OF
Camp Blair Monday afternoon.
Governor Jackson also spoke. Wat
son praised Jacllson's activities as
Governor.
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BODY RETURNED HOME
John Downey, Attorney, To Be Bur
led at Vincennes.

BIZ Times Special
VINCENNES, Ind, Aug. 4.-The
body Of John Downey, well-known
Knox County attorney, who died
Monday at Indianapolis in st. Vim
cents Hospital, has been returned
here for burial. Mr.. Downey had
been i'll two years. For several
years he was Daviess County circuit
judge.
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RAINBOW VETS TO MEET

The Rainbow Division Veterans
Association will meet Wednesday at
6 p. m. in Superior Court Room
Three, it was announced today by
President Garrett Odds.
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WIFE DIES FROM GRIEF
Famous Singer Expires in Seat at
Theater.
BIZ Times SpecfaI

BIZ Times Special
CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Stricken by
the shock and grief of her husbands
sudden death beside her in a moving
picture theater, Mrs. Charles w.
Clark, wife of the famous music
master died early today, two hours
after his death occurred. Clark was
a baritone singer and vocal teacher
of international reputation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16

Hunters claim that cartridges are
plentiful in certain localities while
in many places they are very scarce.
They are found In one or two wood
lots instead OF being scattered. and
places in the immediate vicinity
ottimes do not reveal a single par<-
ridge. Those that have been shot
have been found TO be In good con-
dillon.
Gray squirrels are scarce, some
localities reporting that they seem to
be almost extinct. The chestnut
blight and the scarcity OF walnuts
aud butternuts is said to be respon-
dble for the passing OF the gray
squirrel In this section.
soms hunters are Of the opinion
that the ban will never be lifted on
: quail In Connecticut. There rs a
closed ssason on quail now until
1877, and hunters believe an effort
! will Do made to have 1t listed among
song lSrds Instead of game birds
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
Plan PROTECTION
OF Hen PHEASANTS
Three Game WardenS on Trail Of
Ruthless HuntSlen

The shooting of hen pheasan" IN
violation OF the state game laws @
being reported by New Britain
hunters, II was learned this morn
ing that complaints have reaeheo
ne office OF the state game warden
and at least three game wardens are
making an effort TO learn who the
men are who are violating TINS Jaw
In New Britain members OF the
New Britain Fish and Game AAsoeiA-
,icn are indignant at the slaughter
OF hen pheasants and expressions OF
indignation are heard from many
Duck hunting is said to be very
GOOD along, the shore, but Inland
they have not yet been seen II
quantity. The hrst flight OF iuek'
ala not remain here long but con
.inued OIL their way. Ducks trou
the north are gathering along IN
shore and focks OF as many as sew
eral hundred have been seen ~ on
time. That they are getting read
10 go south earlier than usual Is IN
belief OF hunters who predict 81
early winter because OF this,
= Despite the fact that the duck
are gathering at the shore. the hunt
ing around here will not be good q
inland points until cold weathe
freezes the lakes farther north an
drives more OF them south. BlacI
ducks are not flying, according /
some observers,
A quartet OF local hunters consist
ing of T. L. Monier. Frank Edward!
Harry hartman and A. ]. Sharp ha
Just returned from trip to Clinton
where they went duck shootin
along the breakwater. They 81
five eatable ducks and had a numbe
Of practice shots at coots. They sa'
three wild geese.
Clarence H, Barnes, general secr'
tary Of the Y. NJ. c. A., shot re
fox in that vicinity last week.
Many rabbits are seen, althous
the rabbit season does not ope
until November 1. Hunters In Il
vicinity Of LitchAeld also report Sc
ing several wildcats, IN the mou'
tains
The partridge seems to have b
come very clannish, if the reports
local nimrods ie any criterio
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
TALKS ON GIRL SCOUTING

Mise Ruth Hedirnd will give a
ssrtes Of talks on Girl Scouting at
the Central Junior High school be-
dining October 10 ana continuing
to October as inclusive. She will
speak at 1880 p. m. Admission will
be free and all girls and wonaer
over ls wears OF age are welcome.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16

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history Months ago planned this event with one our most
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16

THIS SUITE is covered with specially selected grade of duraby
woven Jacquard the backs fronts and the outsldcs
full length davenport the comfortable club chair and the
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Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
NATIONAL BIKE
WEEK ALL OVER
UNITED STATES

National bicycle week this year
will be celebrated April 20 to May
,, both inclusive. 1t will be under
the auspices of the Cycle Trades Of
America, Inc, San organization
which includes practically all bi-
cycle manufacturers and makers of
parts, accessories and tires.
The purpose of the week is to
mark tho official opening Of the bi-
cycle riding season and to stimulate
bicycle sports among riders and
dealers in all parts of the country.
In this period national and local or
CARNATIONS everywhere vie with one
another in putting on races of every
description, parades, hikes, and in
Vulnerable stunts and contests III
which the bicycle plays the major
role.
According to the latest compila
ton, there are approximately 5000
OO0 bicycles in the United States
with an annual production reaching
almest TO the half million mark.
More than fifteen thousand deal
ers in bicycles and accessories take
an active part in the annual week,
with the Cycle Trades of America,
Inc, augmenting their efforts to
make the celebration an impressive
one by advertising in list com
prising nearly 700 newspapers
throughout the country.
In addition to this national sd
vertising, thousands of dealers ad-
vcrtise in their local newspapers, or
ganize bicycle parades, and races,
and hold demonstrations of i'll sorts.
Headquarters reports that more
than hundred race meets and pa
rades will be conducted during the
week this year.
National bicycle week happens to
fall this season during the same
pcrod that national boys week will
be supervised by the Rotary club of
America. In a large number of
cities street parades of boys organ
izationS will be put on and as many
of these bodies have bicycle corps,
the bicycle will be demonstrated i'll
all its pleasure and utility phases.
! Bicycling has become one of the
most popular of the recognized ac-
tivitics of the Boy Scouts of Amer
lea and Young Mems Christian as
sociations, and also is extremely
popular with the Campfire Girls or
! ganization, and others.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
HOLTVILLE
(By Press Staff Correspondent

HOLTVILLE, April 27.-H. IT.
Jones has been chosen to succeed
Dale Cooper as secretary of the
Holtville Chamber of Commerce. Mr..
Jones will make his headquarters
in the information building recently
built.
The girl reserves of Holtville held
cooked food sale at Rumsey s
store Saturday.
At the last count by the officials
in charge of the May Queen con-
test, EuClaire Lester was leading
with 252,500 votes. Ruth Marquand
was second with 1913, 100. with Viola
Peters third with 1sS, $50 votes.
Frank Eiopoulos was arrested
and arraigned before Judge Arch
Mcdonald last week on q charge of
having presented spurious check
to Victor Rosset in payment for 4
delivery of vegetables. His hearing
was set for Monday.
Francis Conners has returned
from q trip to Salinas.
Mrs. Aline Paige has returned to
Holtville and resumed her position
i'll local newspaper office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe England and
daughter, of Meloland, left Friday
morning for Los Angeles.
Annual Field Meet
The annual field meet held at the
high school Friday was one of the
most successful ever held hereto
fore. In the field meet in the
morning, Verde won 64 points, this
being about 20 more than any 9TH
er schools received. The results Of
the stock judging contest are not
available but will be announced lat
err. The barbecue at noon prepared
everyone for n full afternoon, this
being devoted to picture shows ana
u baseball game between the local
high school and Calexico. This
game was one of the most exciting
games ever witnessed here, there
being only three hits made up to
the sixth inning, with no runs for
either side. But in the seventh in
ming the local boys seemed to weak
ell, allowing the border team TO
make four runs. The final score
was 9 TO in favor of Calexico.
The "Lost Battalion which
was shown at the Arcade Theater
Friday evening for the benefit of
the American Legion was we'll at
tended and enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. John Blanchard is recover
ing from an attack of Influenza.
L. Belasco, charged with an at
tempted attack on Causa Romez,
was to be given q preliminary hear
ing before Judge Mcdonald this
morning.
The Artcsia Farm Home depart
ment will meet with Mrs. f. b.
Hatfield ON Wednesday, April 20.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
SEELE1Y
Nv Press staff Correspondence

by Press staff Correspondence
SEELEY, april 27.-The home of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sturkie burned
to the ground Friday night about
$50, while the family was attend
ing the operetta in FL Centre.
Neighbors and the evening train to
San Diego stopped to eXtinguish the
flames with steam but all of no
avail. The origin of the fire is
absolutely unknown as Mr.. Sturkie
states that no lamps nor stoves were
left burning. =
The Seeley Community dk6rch
had it monthly gathering at a sup
per Friday night. About 60 people
brought hteir supper. A fine eve
ming was enjoyed by all.
The r. +. Johnson family had a
surprise visit from the neighbors
the evening before they left for
Chino. Cake, coffee and sand
wiches were brought and everyone
enjoyed the evening. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Poole,
Mr.. and Mrs. Copeland, Mr.. and
Mrs. McGee, Mr.. and Mrs. Gallaher,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturkic and Mas.
Trammel.
The Westside Country club met
recently at the home of Mrs. Byrtle
Poole.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. McCme left
for coast point for the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27

was second with %, Chicago -Athle-
tic Association third with 20, Brook
lyn Central Y. NJ. c. \. fourth with
IS points.
Arne Borg, Sweden s star, made
13 points for the Svenska Simfor-
bundet. Other points winners were:
Cincinnati Y. NJ. C. A. .,12; Venice
Swimming Association Z; Idora
Park 5; Cleveland Athletic Club 3;
Hui Nalu ,; Neptune Beach, Uni
versity of Minnesota and Stanford
University l each. Pete DeS Jar
dimes of Miami made 6, Paul Wyatt
of Uniontown, Penn, and Ray
Kegeris of Los Angeles, /.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
MELOLAND NEWS
by Press Staff Correspondent

MELOLAND, April 27.-Mr. and
Mrs. Karl Engebretson Went to
San Diego for few days, where
they will be at the home OF Mr..
EngebretsOn $ parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Herdman
have returned after q visit to San
Diego.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Spear and
family. have regained their liberty
after quite a time spent i'll quar-
antine.
w. O. Pond has returned after
taking his wife and little daughter
to Los Angeles.
Miss Dorothy Spear is the Melo-
land candidate for the Queen of
May, who will reign at the May
Day Festival in Holtville next Sat
xfday May .. Miss Spear was a
late entrant in tho contest, and is
greatly handicapped by the fact
that so much illness in the com
munity prevents Il great amount Of
canvassing for votes that would
otherwise be done. However, she
is not at the foot of the list of
contestants now and we hope she
may be nearer the head at the end
of the contest.
MeSland women have been ask
cd to contribute cakes for the cake
walk to bo held in the evening of
May ,, the proceeds of which will
go towards payment on the new at
! tractive chamber of commerce
| building in the city park at Holt
Vile. All who want to help the
/ good cause along should take cakes
to IIoltville next Saturday.
The recent field day program lat
! IIoltvillc high school. in which the
various grammar school tributary
TO Holtvillc took part, was an eX'
citing one. The schools that took
! part in the many contests and races
were Verde, Alamo. Eastside, Sun
set Highline and IIoltville. Melo-
land was unable to enter any con-
testantS ON account of recent vac
cinatiOn of so many of the children.
At noon Il barbecue lunch was
served for Il very nominal fee, bv
committees headed by Ernest Ed
wards, in charge of. the barbecue,
and Mrs. W. A. Swerdfcger, in
charge of the serving. Nearly 700
partook of the delieiously rrepar-
ed lunch.
In the afternoon 4 rousing good
game of baseball was played by the
Holtville and CaleXico high school
teams. Field Day has become 4
custom which has been followed
for several successive years in Holt
Vile and has always been 4 source
of much interest to the children of
the rural districts.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
S1OO REWARD

VIII be paid for information
leading to the arrest and convic-
tion of the burglar who rifled the
dental parlors of the undersigned
of CaleXico on the night of April
26. Identification may be possible
through efforts of the criminal to
sell scrap gold and through his eff
forts to cash checks made in favor
of the undersigned.
DIR. w. p. ODOM,
adv 27t2 Anderson Bldg. Calexieo
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
|. A. C. Again Takes
Swimming Honors

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.-The
Illinois Athletic Club today reigns
.~eain as national swimming cham
pion, aided by victories of Johnnie
Weismuller in closing events of the
1925, A. A. U. swimming champion
ships here yesterday.
The I. a. c. won with 80 points.
The San Francisco Olympic Club
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27

Angeles to hold court in the de-
partment in which Judge Jamison
has been substituting for several
weeks. The Modoc county judge
stated this morning that he is
pleasantly impressed with Imperial
county, despite the fact that he
comes from emile high" coun-
try, whore early morning frosts are
the rule at this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
Has Millions But
Works For
So a Day
By United Press Leased Wire

By United Press Leased Wire
CHICAGO, April 27.-Harold
F. Mccormick. former head of
the International Harvester
Company. has worked for the
past fortnight for S3 a day.
The man whose income sounds
like the quarterback Calling
signals, earned S36 for two
weeks work as a juror in the
juvenile court here.
I'm glad I had the chance
to serve he said as he care
fully folded the bills and stuck
them in his wallet.
Judge Victor P. Arnold is
wonderful in his sympathy. The
juvenile court is q helpful in
stitution.''
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27

Even if scientists meeting in Bal
timore do say men are made of glue
we say some don t stick so well.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27

Pupils of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Williams will give concert. A con
cert will be given at the Methodist
Church on Tuesday evening, April
2Sth, by q selection of the pupils
of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Williams,
commencing at 1880. The public is
cordially invited. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
steve's for special Salads. adv


Ladies'! Send us your finest dress
es. We clean them perfectly and
the price is reasonable. Cowan &
Clayton Cleaners at Yarneys. adv
New Office Planned-Carpcnters
are at work today removing the
front and remodcling the interior
Of the office building located at G2S
Main street which was formerly
occupied by the Edgar Brothers Real
Estate Company. The building is
to bc occupied on or about May l
by the Pacific Finance Corporation,
according to p. l.. Eckols, local
manager. Mr.. Eckols stated today
that they had outgrown their pre-
sent. office space in the Pacific
Southwest Bank Building.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27

Andy's Taxi Service. Phone
473. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27

Dance Every wee. &c Sat. nights
at Heber Palm Garden. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
NE WIS BRIEFS
From City and County
ErInEa nENEa1RNEREnnRRnGa GaRRRRRR1RnE@

Noland's Orchestra. Music for all
occasir"s. Phone El Centre 583. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27
NOTICE

I, Phil s. Metz, am selling my
right, title and interest in The
Metz Grocery Store at 100 Broad
way, El Centre, to Frank and Will
liam Gullett, known rs Gullett
Brothers, clear of all debts.
Signed,
27t6 P. s. METZ.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27

Davis Beauty Parror. Phone 227.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-27

DR.. Harry .aeuper, Dentist 64'
Main ST. Phone 3S2W. adv