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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-13
DON'T SUCK ON
GASOLINE LINE
Good Way to Ruin Your
Health, Says Officer.

If you are an auto mechanic don't
suck on a. gasoline Ine-it's danger
Gus.
This was the warning given by
Frank owen of the police accident
prevention bureau, today.
Mechanics frequently suck or blow
on a gas pipe if it is clogged with
dirt. Such a practice is dangerous
to the health and if gasoline is
swallowed serious inflammation of the
throat and digestive organs may ne.
suit. What's more you may get y
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-13
College Reunion

In June of this year Wooster Col
iege mailed to its graduates invita-
fions to its commencement exercises.
John Gray, in New York, saw the
nameN of his old sweetheart. There
were telegrams-letters Here are
two of the letters that came west
from New York:
my Dear Naomi And yet there
are those who will~say there is no
God ~ And we can resume this deep
and lasting emotion just where it
was years ago. You are just an
adorable pal All the world loves
a lover and a lover loves all the
world. :. We will work together as
pals in the highest, noblest sense for
our children. e. Always. John"
\ Naomi, Dear: Our own lives,
Naomi, are much richer and sweeter
than they were in the days before
we suffered | don't know how /
can explain my abrupt departure,
dear. Perhaps l can when we talk
together. II know that something
went out of my life and that part
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-13

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This heater embodies all the finest fear
lures of the largest parlor heaters on
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fuel consumption. Smokeless-Sootless.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-13
INSULT HUN UNIFORMS
German Officers Demand Military
Investigation.
BIZ United Press

Bu United Press
BERLIN, Aug. 13.-Insults re-
Gently directed at the uniform of the
former imperial army have provoked
a vigorous protest from the army
officers league.
Caricatures and affronts, aimed at
the military uniform of the ex-
kaiser's troops, abounded through
out Germany during the heated
political campaign preceding the ma
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-13

drink OF high test liquid containing
chemicals designed to remove car
bon.
Ownes cited the case of II. w.
Beckner, AZ, of 3O17 N. Arsenal Ave-.
who is in Methodist Hospital recover
ing from serious illness as result OF
swallowing chemical-gasoline Aug
), wnen he sucked on a gas line.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-13

death Of the wife he had taken after
his youthful romance was broken.
In Akron Naomi Knowlton then
Naomi Slife-buried ths man her IA
.ther had chosen for her husband.
Neither widow nor widower knew of
the others existence. But neither
had ever forgotten that June night
that was buried far back in'the dead
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-13

If all of London's refuse were
burned in modern Instructors, it is
estimated that electricity worth more
than $1O,OO0,000 could be produced
annually.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-13
LOVE TR|UMPHS,
TWO WE'D AFTER
31-YEAR WAIT
Parents Opposed Marriage
Long Ago--Meet Again
at College Reunion,
BIZ NEA Serrice

BIZ NEA Serrice
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 13.--Moon.
light and starshine, playing on rip
ping water in a warm spring night,
are as insubstantial as the shadows
of a dream
Yet out of them can he woven a
web stronger than all the strength
Of years-stronger even than life it.
self, shimmering~ net that can hold
the kingdom and the power and the
glory forever bright and untarnished.
And that is why Naomi Knowl-
ton, a gray-haired grandmother, has
at last become the bride of John
Gray, whom she learned to love
thirty long years ago.
In June, 1895
1t was a warm summer night in
June, 1895, and big, round moon
was building misty shadows on the
dreamy campus of Wooster College
at Wooster, Ohio. An ardent lover
and his sweetheart stood on wood
en- bridge and watched the moon.
beams on the dark water below.
The girl was Naomi Knowlton. She
was telling the boy, John Gray, that
she had finished making her wed
ding gown. And he told her that
they would be married as soon as
he was graduated. The time was
only a few weeks away.
THE wind rustled the leaves of the
trees by the quiet creek, and all the
wide world narrowed to the tiny
orbit that held these two.
The wedding was not held. The
girls father, a clergyman, objected,
though the wedding date had been
set The engagement was broken.
For month the girl was very ill.
Her wedding gown was put away in
a trunk.
Thine brought a measure of heal
ing The two lovers went their ways.
Each was married. The boy wrote
one last letter-"I'l think of you al
ways as you stood that night on the
bridge"-then their pathways drifted
apart.
1t was 1928 In New York John
Gray was made widower by the
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tional referendum on the e

tional referendum on the ex-
royalties property claims.
In their protest, the ex-officers de-
mand a strict government investiga-
ton and punishment of the Offenders.
Socialist circles ridicule the protest
and defend the hooking of the for
mer imperial army. Observers insist
that the protest itself shows a
strengthening \ Of the reactionary
forces in Germany.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

Rev w. B. Ball is heading the
committee seeking $4,000 to enlarge
the community center. under the
direction of the Goodwill Baptist
Church Rev. Ban has worked hard
for the last two and half years
among class of neglected children
and has endeavored to bring them
under the influence of religious and
moral training. A building is need
ed and Rev. Ball and his committee
are seeking funds through the gem
erosity of the good people of Rich
mond. A committee with proper
credentials will call during the week
OF 24-31 inst, or donations may be
left at Planet office, 3f1 North
Fourth Street, and Bragg Bros. Co,
5O6 North Second Street. Ali
churches, pastors and friends are
asked to help. Rev. w. 3. Ball.
chairman, Boulevard 1888.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
SIXTH MT. ZION CHURCH.

A large crowd that included the
gallaries thronged the Six Mount
Zion Baptist Church last SUNDAY
morning when Rev. A. w. Brown.
the eloquent pastor preached from
two texts. His fervid oratory had
a telling effect upon the congrega-
ton anu in few moments $115.66
had been previously collected. Two
additions were made to The church.
one OF whom was the father of the
General Contractor and Architect.
/. Lincoln Bailey.
Kew Brown noticed Editor John
Mitchell, Jr., IN the audience and
told of compliment paid to the
editor by persons in New York dur
ing his visit there. He compli-
mented the white peoule on their
interest in behalf of Susie Bov8.
who received q sentence of thirty
years in the penitentiary for forg-
cry, by which she prohted S29. .0I.
He called on Editor Mitchell to saw
word. Mr.. Mitchell spoke on re-
hglon and then he told of the eff
forts of DR.. Douglas Freeman and
the News Leader in behalf of this
defenseless colored woman.
He emphasized the fact that we
mad friends among the better class
OF white people. He concluded with
the touching case of Aunt Mar
garet and spoke of Commonwealtb's
Attorney Satterfield's motion before
Judge Mathews and the 1atter's mes
sage TO the colored people of this
type. There were many responses
and amidst the rousing fervor, the
Denedlction was announced.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
IDEAL NEWS.

The 14th anniversary of Rich
mona District was held last Sunday,
July 18th, at First Baptist Church,
South Richmond. A large gathering
of Ideal members and friends were
out. Mr.. T. l.. Beverly, District
DepGty, was master of ceremonies.
Devotional exercises by Rev. r. B.
Taylor. The National Ideal Choir
rendered beautiful music. The adj
dresses of Rev. A. l.. Britton, Mrs
Hannah Johnson and HRS. Susie E..
Grant were very timely and to the
point. MIR. A. w. Holmes, founder
of the order, delivered an excellent
address. He spoke of the good of
the society, its substantial growth,
its encouraging financial condition
and general interest. In his re-
marks he presented DR.. W. L. Ran
some, who preached a great ser
mon, giving sound advice to the
Ideals. His words made a lasting
impression upon the hearers. He
selected for his subject cooperation,
Many of the lodges and nurseries
of Richmond District have elected
their delegates to attend the 18th
annual convention, which will con-
vene in Philadelphia, September 7th.
Richmond will have large number
of delegates and visitors tie attend
the convention.
A charter was granted few days
ago for another new lodge organ
lied by Mrs. M. E. Overton, supreme
mistress, of City Point, Va.
Supreme Master is making ar
rangements to take the Ideal dele
gates to Philadelphia in special
coaches, Monday, September 9th. He
learned that there is a club about
twenty-five Ideals, headed by Mr.
B. w. Perkins, who are planning TO
accompany the delegates to Phils-
delphia to attend the 18th annual
convention.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

Order has much money TO it's credit
In several banks and all death
aims are being promptly met
During the past year increase in
membership was over 500 with nine
new lodges organized. $500 paid
i'll death claims and balance in the
treasury OF $17,45221, with all out
standing debts paid.
MEETS IN LOUISA NEXT YEAR.
TIE fody adjourned Wednesday
nlght 10 meet on the first Tuesday
in September, 1927 at Louisa c. H.
t1.
Mrs. Martha Thompson of Mattoax
won first prize of $40 in gold in the
membership drive; w H. Green.
Fredericks Hall, Va. second prize
of SO in gold; Mrs. Sallie Ruffin. OF
Richmond, third prize of SO SO in
gold. Gold pins were given others
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
FULTON NOTES.

The congregation of the Mt.
Calvary Baptist Church heard two
very helpful sermons on last SIM
day. The Rev. E. w. Langhorne
OF South Richmond, Va, preached
at 1880 A. M. The Rev. Redd. the
pastor of the Grove Baptist Church.
portsmouth,, Va, preached at the
evening service. Our hearts burned
within us while they talked to us
concerning the "Way." We had
several visitors in the morning, in
ciuolng the Madam of Rev. Lang
horne and Rev. r. r. Pollard, the
pastor of st. James Baptist Church,
Vinita, Va.
Tomorrow is Mems Day at CAL
vary. The men are to give S1.OO
and the women so cents, not includ-
ing their dues
Look, where is that crowd going.
Call up Fulton, and central will tell
you, they are going on their annual
outing down the noble James to
Bermuda Hundreds, Monday, July
Z6th, 8 A. M. Adults, $1.O0; chill
dren, under IL years, SO cents. Miss
Elaine Lightner, chairman.
Special services at Calvary on the
27th, 28th and 29th of July. at 8
T. M: Benefit foreign missions.
27th-Rev. A. w. Brown and
choir, pastor Sixth Mt. Zion Bap-
tist Church.
2Sth-Rev. j. II. Roots and choir.
pastor Cedar Street Baptist Church
29th-Rev j. A. Bunkley and
cholr, pastor Clay Street Baptist
Come and bring an Offering for
foreign missions.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
SACRED CONCERT.

Capitol City Lodge, No. II, will
give its usual sacred concert for
and at the Orphan Asylum, Sunday,
August 1, 1926, at 4:30 P. M. All
donations will go to the relief of
the children. Various organizations
and clubs will take part. Speaker
will be announced later.
All taking part in this affair will
assemble at Eks Home, 1926 North
Second Street, at AIS p. M.
George l.. Branch, Exalted Ruler
a. j.. Brown, Secretary; j. B. Har-
ris, chairman.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
ECHOES FROM THE GRAND
LODGE, K. OF p. OF VA.

STAUNTON, VA, July 16-an
speaking OF salaries, Mr., John Mitcn-
ell. Jr. explained that w. B. F. Gro
well received, according to the min
utes issued here, s1,S00 per year
Crowell stated that this was not
enough to keep him supplied with
clothes as he wore only the best
Eugene West received $4,000 per
year. He has much work to do
This makes S2,7OO.00 per year for
salaries Of these two officials. Both
of them have been in the Order for
many years
NEVER KNOWN there BEFORE.
w H. G. Brown, VINO was never
known inside of a Pythian Grand
Lodge during thirty years or more,
and Joseph r. Pollard, who is ad.
mittedly a stranger, having been
catapulted into it during these days
or trouble, have received money as
follows: WI III. G. Brown was given
$4,000 on the suggestion of w b.
r. CroweH. He was voted $1,000
more as Grand Attorney, a position
which he cannot legally hold in this
State until he has passed the Board
whose case it is rumored will soon
be placed before them for action.
He had been placed under contract
of that $1,000 to collect this money
without 10 per cent. fee
THAT LEGAL FEE.
w. IL. z Brown received 100000
more in conjunction with Joseph r.
Pol ard Attorney, either the one or
the other, from the Female Depart
ment OF the Order. and w H. G.
Brown received $4,000 more for
legal services. In addition to this
there is still 10 per cent. legal fee
in bank or out of it in the name OF
Joseph r. Pollard, Attorney, and
which has never been placed in the
treasury of the Grand Lodge, knights
of Pythias, where It properly belongs
So. .079.74.
THE TOTAL AMOUNT.
This amounts to (S4,279.74) -Four
Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy
nine Dollars and Seventy-four Gents
or S1,579.74 more than w. b. F..
Crowell and Eugene West of Norfolk
received. Joseph R. Pollard. as
Treasurer of the Grand Lodge is re-
ported to have carried a certified
check for $1,000 to pay the expenses
of the Grand Lodge, X. of P. at
Staunton and as a result did not
Rave enough to pay off. The expen-
ses were reported by the Finance
Committee, of which d. G. Johnson
of Pocahontas, Va. is chairman. TO
have been around $1,70Q00 Charles
III. Clark OF West Point is also said
to be on this committee.
TWO DREW MORE MONEY THAN
GRAND LODGE COST.
The other money had to be secured
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
OPENING OF CAMP woHELo

Spend your vacation at Camp
Wohelo, Y. w. G.. A. Seven Pines
Road, Stop s. Opens Monday, July
26th, for six weeks. Special ar
rangements for weekend guests.
Beautiful, healthful location. Water
for bathing. Drinking water tested.
Regular health-giving exercises.
Hiking, bathing, tennis, volleyball,
under the direction of trained lead.
ership. Registration fee, $1.00
Board and lodging per week: For
girls, $500; for grown-ups, $500
Il weeks, $500 Fare Ground trip
by auto) so cents.
Register at the Y. w. c.. A., SIS
North Seventh Street.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

A. ID. Price, Jr., has had quite a
number Of boxes in front of his
establishment recently. They have
been sold. He has large supply in
his stock room for immediate SER
vice. They represent the finest
designs in caskets. You may not
need one, but your friend or rela-
tive may not be so fortunate. :.
Prompt service. Short or long dis
tances. The speedy gas cars cut
down distances. Phone Madison 577.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

WANTED-A MAN and WIFE for
country place, to cook and do gen.
erad work in house, yard and garden.
GOOD references required. Call BouIe
ward o777 between 8 and $3.50 p. NJ.
Address Apt. SO, Gresham Court.
Richmond. Va 2t
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
BOSSY PATTERSON SENT
ENCED TO DIE AUG. 9th.

PETERSBURG, VA, July 21.-
James Patterson, alias Bossy. who
has twice been convicted for the
murder here of Irwin Seid on the
hight of January 80, 1922, and Wild
mas been granted several reprieyes
by former Governor Trinkle, besides
taxing his case to the highest court.
today stands within the shadow oil
the death chair.
Judge j. M. Mullen, of Hastings
Court. upon receipt of an order from
the supreme Court of Appeals of
Virginia and their decision in the
case set Friday, August 81, as the
loate for the execution. Patterson's
only hope of escape from death now
lies with Governor Byrd.
IN PRISON SEVERAL YEARS
Robert G. Bass, clerk of Hastings
Court prepared the necessary papers
today to send to the State Peniten-
tiary at Richmond where Patterson
mas been confined for the past sew
eraa years.
The first trial of Patterson in Bust
ings Court resulted in his conviction
of murder This was reversed bv
the Supreme Court of Appeals of vir,
g1nia on the ground that the iurv
dld not accompany the prisoner to
the scene Of the crime. In his Sc
cond trial. held in June, 1923, Par
terson was reconvicted by the Jury
ana given the death sentence The
case was taken to the Supreme
Court Of Appeals and they affirmed
the decision Of Hastings Court.
WON SEVERAL REPRIEvEs.
August s, 1924, was the date set
for his execution, but in the mean.
time patterson was granted several
reprieves from Governor TrinkIe SO
that the case might be taken to the
supreme Court of Appeals of the
United States This was done ON
int grounds that no Negroes were on
the jury This court dismissed IL
for want of jurisdiction Upon re-
cefpt of the decision of the Supreme
Court Of Appeals OF Virginia yester-
day, Judge Mullen, under the law.
set August 27 as the execution date
The defendant was represented by
William F. Denny, OF Richmond. and
b. F Harris, of this city, both col
cred attorneys, while Charles e.
Pollard, commemorative attorney.
and Richard II. Mann, prominent
'ocal attorney, conducted the prose-
cution
Considerable interest has been
taken in the case here and money
vas raised by public subscription for
he defense Of Patterson Seid died
from gunshot wounds shortly after
being taken to the hospital here. He
had closed his store on st Matthews
Street for the night and was walking
on Harding Street with his wifi,
VIXEN his life was taken.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
A DISTINCTION WITH A
DIFFERENCE.

As it was deposited it requires
only the signature of Joseph r. Pol
lard, Attorney, to draw it out As
1T should have been deposited, IL
would require the signatures Of
three officials to draw out this mon.
ey. In the meantime, the depositors,
Mr.. Mitchell states, are being ably
represented by Hon NJ. j. Fulton
and Attorney Leon NJ Bazile, AS
sistant Attorney General of Virginia
Some OF the most influential finan-
ciers in Richmond. including bank
presidents. are interested in secur-
ing al the money possible for the
colored people, who had money on
deposit in the Mechanic s Savings
Bank
CONTINUED on page 81
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
ADAMS-WAJKER

Mrs. Sarah j. Walker announces
the marriage of her granddaughter,
Marion Walker, to Mr.. John Quincey
Adams, on Sunday, July 4th, 1926,
Fayetteville, N. G..
She is a neice of David F. Walker.
914 North Fifth Street, Richmond,
Va.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

Mr.. Stanhope Lacy, of Bristol.
Va, has been in the city for several
days. He represents the American
Federation of Labor branch and also
Murray's Superior Products Co., of
Chicago. III.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
OFFICES EOR RENT

Cool weliVighted offices, with ele-
vator service, light, heat etc. now
aavaiiable in Mechanics Bank Build.
ing at price that will save the
professional man money and afford
him exceptional opportunities
Safety Deposit Boxes also for rent.
These Offices will be Handsomely
renovated and window-lettering will
be a feature.
FOR information and terms. apply
10 your real estate agent or to John
Mitchell, Jr, 311 N. 4th St., Rich.
mond. Va
The Roof Garden can also be Iease5
or rented for entertainments.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

Mrs. Winnie Lewis, of Oberlin.
~, who forty years ago was Miss
Winnie McGuinn, of this city, is
here visiting, the guest of the widow
OF Col. Giles 3. Jackson, Fourth and
Baker Streets.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
COLORED MAN DIES IN PECU-
LIAR ACCIDENT.

CINCINNATI, O., July 20
When Ezra Green, colored, as
years old, 414 West Sixth Street,
started to sharpen his razor yes
tterday morning preparatory to shaw
ing, the razor slipped and he suf-
fered cut on his left wrist. He
died several hours later.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
MATRIMONIAL

YOUR FUTURE FORETOLD. Send
dime and Birthdate for convincing
trial reading MARCEL ABEL, p o,
Box 1895, sta. G, Los Angeles, Calf
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

Rev. DR.. A. l.. James, of Roam.
oke, preached on the closing day OF
the dedication program of the new
Fifth Street Baptist Church. His
sermon last Sunday morning was a
gem and made favorable impress
sion here. In the afternoon business
ana professional men and women
heid fine service and the dedica-
ton closed at night with n big rally.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

Gregory A. Calvin, Phar. d., is
now full partner in the Ferguson
Drug Company, at Fourth and Leigh
Streets. DR.. E. Sheridan Roane has
sold out his interest in the concern.
The new concern is doing prosper
Gus business.
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

Miss Florine Ball daughter OF Rev
w B. Ball, OF 2214sA Henrico st
is slightly improved
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
Grand Session Here.
Imperial Order Of kinq David
Holds Fine Meeting.
Mrs. 4deLdide G. ThOxnpsOn.T Taylor
PreSideS-.HH Debts Paid.

The 18th Annual Session of the
Worthy Grand Lodge, /, o. of King
David convened Tuesday, July goth
in the Sharon Baptist Church here,
with Mrs. A. G.. Thompson Taylor,
presiding. Miss Mary M. Scott, G.
w. s. The devotional exercises
were conducted, after which the va
rious committees were named. She
pubic exercises Tuesday night were
La grand success. Many visitors par
|ticipated
INCREASED MEMBERSHIP.
The membership OF the Order had
increased and the showing was high
ly gratifying. A large delegation
from various parts of the country $
here and peace and harmony pre-
|yaii The Bible Circles or Chill
'dren's Department is a feature that
is being carefully nurtured. The
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24
THE GRAND CHANCELLOR'S
POSITION.

There is only this difference. w.
II. c. Brown and Joseph RI Pollard
Attorney, must have been protected
by the approval Of w. II f. Crowell,
But the Virginia authorities exercise
a vigilant control over insurance
corporations in this State and some
embarrassing questions will surely
he asked in the resultant investiga-
tion. Why was that $4,000 90
turned over to Joseph r. Pollard,
Attorney, not Immediately deposited
to the credit of the Grand Lodge,
X of p. of Virginia?
Richmond planet., 1926-07-24

here and yet, the amount of money
given these two new recruits to
Pythianism is the 10 per Ger. legal
fee is drawn w them amounts 20
two and cne-half times AS mach as
the whole session of the Grand Lodge
1igisrsd as = result of the Financ.,
Committees calculation, which cal
CREATION was actually continued by
the amounts afterwards paid out
here
Mr.. Mitchell stated that Supreme
Chancellor Green's frog story was
closely akin to the one of the baby
and the puppy.
THE MOTHERS HABIT.
The mother had a habit of leaving
the baby in the nursery with the
puppy The nipple on the full milk
bottle was left in the baby's mouth,
onFy to be pulled. out as soon as the
mother disappeared. When she re-
turned the bottle was always empty
The result was that the puppy got
as fat "as butter ball" and the
baby grew almost as thin as a wafer
until the mother found out where
the milk was going.