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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-02
Play i'm Afternoon

Saturday Manual will move down
to Evansville, where Il game is to be
played with Central. The contest
previously scheduled for the evening
will be played in the afternoon be-
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Eighteen games were better than
zoo, with Hamilton leading the way
with 234 in his final effort. Hamilton
also was high over the three-game
route, having SOL pins for his nights
work.
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The Tumblers, Dumb Bells, Water
Dogs and Ropes took two out Of
three from the Indian Clubs, Ball
room Five, Boosters and Bucks in
the Il A. G. League. Fourteen
games passed the 200 mark, the 224
of Linton being high. Feucht, with
total of 577 on games Of 1871, III
and els, was high.
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The Thoma- Gerloski intercity
match is now a thing of the past
and Thoma has demonstrated that
he is one tough bird" to beat in
match game play. He invaded De-
troit and at the end of thirty games
had a lead of 260 points. Finishing
the match in Chicago, Gerloski i'm
proved on his Detroit games, but
Thoma was in an unbeatable form
and won the match with 436 pins to
spare. Scores of the final three
blocks were:
=, Thoma. 1873. 10g ,2s3. ,255,. 1872. @26,
Sl5 er 3SS 13 a8s 49, sa gGa $ S12 Zoo GAG
a1S,, @is' 80. 2$S; Total .os5;' ~ao
Hds sc sd4 4 $a4 T &c. 1885, 1922 ga no
Th9%a, n %$7, $45, ,2iS, 2OSa s59. 1872,
1913, III, a6s' 249. ~ Total T9Gi ~ s'ias. ~O0'
You will notice that Thomas last
ten games called for an average o.
227 $40 under wraps. Over the six
ty-game route Thoma had an aver
age of 2l6 1.6 to GerlOski's 204 $3.50.
The Farnan Shoe team of Ft
Wayne. had totals of 1893 and 3,06f
in two Journeys which they rolled in
over the last weekend. J. Jackson
copied the all-events in one with
total of 1866. while Eddie Kraft
sewed up the other one with 1854.
This club is one of the best pin-get,
ting combinations in the State and
we surely would like to see them
stage a match with some fast local
club.
Two-tirne wins ruled In the Mer-
chants League games Tuesday night
on the Capitol alleys. The Baker
Bros, L. Z. Morrison and Jud's
Mems buds defeated the L. Strauss.
Store Correct and S. C. Murphy & Co.
The balance of this league will roll
against each others scores later"
"Rutch" McAllen displayed some
old east end form when he hit the
naples for counts of 235, 179 and 23S.
for total of 652. Mooney also rolled
in good form and secured "a total of
500 on games of 213, 226 and TO
Thirteen games passed the 200 mark,
McAllen's 23S being high.
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RICHARDS MUST REST

b. IH0"d Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Vincent
Richards, professional tennis star, is
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-02

You will notice that Thomas last
ten games called for an average o.
227 $40 under wraps. Over the six
ty-game route Thoma had an aver
age of ZIG 1-6 to Gerloski's 204 $3.50.
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Cox had . weight advantage on Roberts
and used 1t handy He was the Ggsressor
all the MnN
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The only mystery about Phil Walters
was that he managed to last until the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-02

Attendance at the Tuesday show was
below expectations The promoters made
a. bad guess when they charged $3.50 for
ringside seats.
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Stations style in the bout that was
action of the officials. McMullen seemed
to be trying to make fight out of it.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
WHOLE NO. 1920
SMYRNA 10Th CENTURY CLUB
Last Friday Was Carts and Crafts
Day" in Club and Mrs. Margaret
Grimm Had Charge of Program


Arts and Crafts Day at the Twen-
tieth Century Club last Friday, De-
cember 9th, was a great success with
one exception. That exception was
the absence of the chairman of Arts
and Crafts, Mrs. Margaret w. Grimm
who was indisposed. Wisdom was
displayed when Mrs. Grimm selected
Miss Laura A. Bell and Mrs. F. f.
Postles to carry out the days pro-
gram Their untiring efforts always
bring success in whatever they under
take. They lacked none of their abil-
ity to please and entertain when "An
Hour Over the Teacups with Cele-
brieties" was spent by club members.
Pictures of these celebrities were
numbered and placed upon the wall.
Tables held pictures of members
whose likenesses were taken long ago.
On one table were the pictures of the
past presidents of the Club, represent
ing them at various ages, some as
wee tots. Upon entering the Club
House, a paper and pencil were given
to each person and then the fun be-
gan. Guessing celebrities proved to
be very amusing pastime. An inter-
esting feature of the afternoon was
the telling of the prominent people
one had met. Mrs. H. D. Boyer told
of the meeting of Ebert Hubbard and
the pleasure of hearing him speak.
He was one of the unfortunate ones
who went down with the Lusitania.
Mrs. L. l. Handy held the attention Of
all as she gave an account of her IN
terview with Mrs. William Mckinley
in the library at the White House.
Mrs. H. c. Tschudy related some Of
her thrilling experiences while travel
ing and on three occasions meeting
! Baroness Won Sutphen Of Austria who
was great advocate of peace. Mrs.
/ E. S. Dwight spoke Of entertaining
Woodrow Wilson during his visit to
! Virginia. At that time he was
/ Prof. at Princeton. Miss Laura A.
Bell met her first celebrities in Smyr-
ma. They were "Mr and Mrs. Tom
Thumb" It brought smiles to hear
her tell about them. Next Friday,
! December 10th, a very fine program
/ will be given. Mrs. James Anthony
! has arranged for several to read
! Christmas stories. Come out and en-
/ ioy the Christmas readings and carols
/ If you haven't given your book for
4 the Kent Hospital, this will be a good
day to bring it. Mrs. Robert Denney
! will take care of it. The Club would
/ like to send 100 books, 50 far 68 books
/ have been given.-Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
LEIPSIC MAN SHOOTS 8 TIMES
IN VAIN ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
JOS. WHITE, SEATED IN AUTO,
SHOOTS WITHOUT SUCCESS
White Was Employed on the Farm of
William ID. Ennis and Had Become
DespOndent-Ambul is Called


Joseph White, So years old, of near
Leipsic, is in the Kent General Hos
pital at Dover, with slight injury to
the right hip from which 18 pellets of
shot were picked by hospital physic
ians and in a critical condition from
loss of blood as a result of his attempt
to end his lift. He had fired five
shots in his vain attempt at suicide.
Though he lost considerable blood the
chances are that White will recover.
He was found some time after the
shooting yesterday morning by Will
liam D. Ennis, owner of the farm on
which White was employed, lying on
the floor of the stable. "What is the
matter?" asked Mr. Ennis. 81 was
i'll and tired of living. l tried to kill
myself, but l am afraid made bad
job of it." was the reply of White.
Mr.. Ennis summoned the American
Legion ambulance from Smyrna,
which made hurried run to the farm
of Mr. Ennis near Leipsic and then to
the hospital in Dover. On investiga-
ton it was found that White had load
ed the gun, which he had taken from
the Ennis home the previous night,
and sitting in the back of a coupe
which he owned, placed the trigger
against something in the front of the
car and pulled the gun toward him.
Five times he loaded the gun and pull
ed it toward him, hoping he said, to
shoot himself in the stomach, but each
time the gun went off in some other
direction except the one time that a
portion of the load entered his right
hip. Mr.. Ennis had gone to the
creamery at the time and his son was
in meadow so that no one was
aware of the shooting until Mr.. Ennis
returned and found the injured man.
White had worked for him for about
three years.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
WIDER ROADS is AIM OF STATE
HIGHWAY BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR
WILL WIDEN 35-MILE STRETCH
FROM MILFORD TO sELBYvILLE
Road Around Milford and More Direct
Route To RehobOth is Being Con-
sidered- Wilmington Boulevard

bodybuilding planned for 1928, ac-
cording to C. D. Buck, chief engineer
of the State Highway Department,
will largely be devoted to widening
present highways and also the widen
ing of railroad crossings. One of the
sections of road which the State High
way Commission is considering wild
ening is that stretch from Milford to
Selbyville, distance of 35 miles. The
road will be increased from IA feet to
20 feet. Another important activity
which depends upon the citizens of
Marshallton and Elsmere is the con
struction of sidewalks through those
towns along the route of the highway.
At the present time there is no side
walk on which pedestrians may walk.
They are of necessity compelled to
walk on the highway. The State High
way Commission, it is stated, is will
ing to construct the sidewalks provid-
ing the towns will arrange for the nee
essary ground.
Road Around Milford being Considered
An important meeting to the citi
zens Of Milford was held on Monday
afternoon at Milford. For some time
merchants and other business men
have vigorously protested the sugges-
tion Of the State Highway Commission
that from a safety standpoint and in
order to expedite traffic and relieve
congestion, the highway under con
sideration should be built outside the
town. Opposing this plan the mer-
chants contend that if the highway is
diverted from the business section that
it will mean loss in business to the
merchants. Milford streets were new
Ell constructed with the idea Of being
used for automobile traffic, officials
say. In this particular, Milford is in
the same position as nearly every 9TH
er town in the State The State High
way Department has plans for two
routes outside Milford. One Of them
is an extremely shorter route than the
other, but both, it is stated, would in
the opinion Of the Engineering De
partment be a big improvement over
passing through the town.
New Boulevard Above Wilmington
Engineer Buck states that the pro-
posed survey from Thatcher street
northward through Wilmington to re-
lieve the congestion in the present
highway via Penny Hill, will be start
ed within a few weeks. He hopes to
have the survey completed by spring.
This new boulevard route, after pro
ceeding three or four miles north Of
Wilmington would turn westward and
merge with the Philadelphia Pike. The
forces back Of the suggested boule-
ward comprise State, county and city
governments. While there has been
NJ discussion concerning the financing
Of the boulevard, it is not believed
there will be any trouble in reaching
an .amicable division Of the expense
4 involved.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
FORT dupont BARRICKS FIRE
More Than Half of Buildings Occupied
by Company E Are Destroyed

A fire believed to have been caused
by defective wiring destroyed more
than half of the barracks buildings Of
Company E, First Engineers Regi-
ment at Fort DUPONT near Delaware
City, Monday morning. When the
blaze broke out, so men We're in the
building, but all escaped uninjured. In
fighting the flames, however, Sergeant
Moiinski and Corporal Fletcher were
partially overcome by smoke. They
we're later treated at the post hos
pital. The fire started between the
ceiling of the first floor, and by the
time firemen from Delaware City ar
rived the flames had made rapid head
way. The soldiers also turned fire
men, but it requirde more than an
hours work of the combined forces
before the blaze was eXtinguished
The barracks building is long, two
story frame structure, and was con-
sidered one of the largest barracks in
the east. It provided the living quar-
ters for 300 men. 1t was necessary
Monday night for the other men to
double-up with their buddies to make
room for those who had been tempor-
arily deprived of their quarters.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
DAIRYMEN TO MEET AT FELTON,
]. Harold Schabinger to Entertain Hol-
stein Association on His Farm

j. HdTOIQ oCHdDliSCI " I@htNA eoAt AACA
stein Association on His Farm
The winter meeting of the Delaware
Holstein Fresian Association will be
held at the farm of ]. Harold Schab-
niger. at FELTON,, on Friday. Mr..
Schabinger's herd of Holstein cattle
will be inspected, and if the weather
is favorable, cow judging contest
will be held. Luncheon will be served
at 1890. Commencing at 1.3O o'clock
the following speakers will talk on
topics of interest to both Holsteln
breeders and dairymen: DeVoe Meade,
professor of animal husbandry, Uni
versity of Maryland; Paul B. Bennetch
Walker-Gordon Farms, Plainsboro, N.
j.; T. A. Baker, professor dairy hus-
bandry, University of Delaware. This
is expected to be an instructive meet
ing and everyone interested in Hol-
stein cattle and modern dairy methods
are invited to attend. ]. r. Danks,
of Winterthur Farm, is secretary OF
the association and the directors COM
prise Judge D. o. Hastings, Whining
ton: H. F. dupont, Winterthur; H. b.
Clark, Kenton; J. I. Dayett, Cooch's
Bridge, and J. D. Reynolds, Middle
town.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
DELAWARE CITY WANTS BRIDGE
Commuters Complain About the Con-
ditiOn of Roads in New Castle County

Commuters Complain About the Con-
ditiOn of Roads in New Castle County
1t is reported in Delaware City that
the New Castle Levy Court will un-
dertake to have the Red Lion Bridge
open tc traffic by the first of January.
It is said that the bridge will not be
completed by that date, but that work
will have progressed to such an extent
that temporary planks will be placed
across the floor of the bridge so that
it can be used, and that the contractor
will wait until spring to complete the
work. All local commuters and trav-
ellers to Wilmington who use the
highway daily are hoping that the
county will take the reported action
and open the road by the first of Jan
uary. The present outlets from Del
aware City to the state highway are
dirt roads. At the present time, and
during the present week, they have
been almost impossible.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
ANSWERS TWO ALARMS OF FIRE
Smyrna Firemen Called to Townsend
Sunday Evening and Smyrna Monday

Smyrna Firemen Called to Townsend
Sunday Evening and Smyrna Monday
Smyrna Fire Company responded to
two fires during Sunday night. The
first call was to a fire in the stable of
Edward Hart at Townsend. The fire
had made considerable headway be
fore it was discovered, and the fire
companies of MiddIetown, Odessa and
Smyrna, who responded promptly,
were unable to save the stable. The
horses and farming implements were
gotten out, but the work of the fire
men was to prevent the spread of the
fire to other buildings. The loss was
partly covered by insurance. The fire
in Townsend was about 6 o'clock Sun
day night and at $50 Monday morn
ing there was another call to
fire at the home of Vernon Phillips,
the paper hanger, on East Commerce
street. The fire was from a defective
flue and had caught the roof, but the
fire was soon under control. The
flames set fire to rug and other
things. The loss is estimated at about
$50.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
GET TIMBER OFF CANAL BANK
Major Howell Denuding the Slide
Area to Offset Additional Labor

Area to Offset Additional Labor
The once picturesque southern bank
of the Chesapeake and Delaware ca
nal, near Guthrie's Run, west of Sum-
nit Bridge, has been denuded of trees
and underbrush. The work of chop
ping down the trees, has been order
ed by Major R. P. Howell, U. S. En-
gineer in charge of the Wilmington
District, who anticipates landsides
there. In explanation, he said he does
not want to be troubled with the work
of hauling trees out of the canal when
the bank does slide in. Major Howell
has received word that an extra $780,
600 has been allotted the canal work
appropriations. This money is to be
used solely in continuing the work of
combating with the landslides in the
Deep Cut district, which extends in
the vicinity of Summit Bridge about
1900 feet. Plus the previous allot-
ments for dredging, the 100000 will
permit cooperation in that area for
six months. The dredge Cap May is
near Summit Bridge, biting through
the debris of the landslides. 1t is in
operation "a hours a day at the cost
of $1,000 a day. Major Howell said
the banks will continue to slide in un-
til an equilibrium is reached. The
slides may continue, he said, 20 years
or they may cease after five or 10
years. On the northern bank of the
canal. near Guthrie's Run, large fis-
sures exist and slides are expected
there also.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH NOTES

Rev. DIR. Stephenson TO Tell of Con-
vention of Anti-SaloOn League Sunday
Rev. R. K. Stephenson, d. D., pastor
of Asbury NJ. E. Church, announces
the usual services for next Sunday:
Sunday school at 10 a. M, morning
service at II a. M, Epworth League
at 6.45 D. M, and evening services at
Z 80 D. m. Sunday morning DIR. Steph-
enton who represented Asburys NJ. E.
Church last week at the Biennial Con-
vention of the Anti-Saloon League at
Washington, D. c., will speak on the
work and plans for strengthening law
enforcement.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
SMYRNA ROTARY CLUB MEETS
District Governor Sam Schumacher to
Address ROtarians Tomorrow Evening

DlSIrlct GONeEIlOE IOdIh lCCHuhdhcl ~
Address Rotarians Tomorrow Evening
1t was announced at the meeting Of
the Smyrna Rotary Club last week
that District Governor "Sam" Sch
mucker, of the fiftieth district Of
which Smyrna Club is a part, will be
the guest of the Smyrna Club at its
meeting tomorrow, Thursday even
ing. AS this is the first visit of Gov
ernor "Sam" to the Smyrna Club,
plans are being made for very in
teresting meeting. The regular meet
ing of Smyrna Rotary Club last week
was held at the Wayside Inn on
Thursday. The program that was
scheduled was postponed in order that
the time might be used in greeting the
new members. The new members are
H. P. Hall, Gamer; John w. Tucker,
clothier; and Ralph Tucker associate
member. President Phillips greeted
the new members with a short talk
on Rotary. This was followed by
speeches from each of the new mem
bers. Following this meeting there
was a combined meeting of the Board
of Directors and the Chairmen of the
standing committees.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
ST. PETERS CHURCH BULLETIN
Rev. f. A. LemOine, Rector, to Ad-
dress Members of Harmony Lodge

Sunday services at St. Peters
Church, Rev. E. A. Lemoine, rector,
next Sunday will be as follows: Holy
Communion at 8 a. M; Church School
at 10 a. M; Morning prayer and ser
mon at IL a. M; evensong, 7.30 pm.
At the evening service the Masons of
Smyrna, members of Harmony Lodge,
No. 13, A. F. and A. NJ, and their
friends, will attend. The Rev. Mr.. Le-
moine who is Mason, will preach on
the text "Let There Be Light"
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
Stores Accommodate Xmas Shoppers

Stores Accommodate Minis shoppers
With Christmas less than two weeks
off Smyrna stores are full of the
Christmas spirit with pretty decora-
tions. Let the advs. in the Times be
your Xmas guide. From now until
Christmas the stores will be open ev-
enings.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
Rev. G. Gordon Mahy Will Occupy the
PuIpit at Both Services Next Sunday

I uIpII at DUtH otE EFICts 1NVNt ouIIV.l!
On Sunday there will be morning
and evening worship as usual-1O."O
and 7.30 o'clock. Mr.. G. Gordon Mahy
will preach at both services. Sunday
School at 11.45; Christian Endeavor at
$50. The Kent County Christian En-
deavor Convention will meet in the
Presbyterian Church, Friday evening,
December 10th, at 7.30. All are cor
dially invited to attend this meeting.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-14

Continued on Fifth Page
The Washington times., 1927-07-02
NEW BAND AND A
DANCE WOW AT
KEITH'S

Many Meyer Davis musical or
CARNATIONS have appeared at
B. F. Keith's Theater, but the
present LIE Paradis Band, with
that sensational dance team, Mar
got and Gerry, will make their
first Keith appearance this week.
The band is under the direc-
ton of Jack Golden, who has
rehearsed for several weeks in
preparation for the event. and
promises some new and striking
ensemble as we'll as solo effects
When planning the act it was
decided to obtain the finest dane
ing team possible. This was not
easy, as there seemed to be a
lack of such acts. However, such
a team was found in New York.
The name of the team is Margot
and Gerry. and they are we'll
known in New York, Washington
and on the other side for their
many appearances in revues and
night clubs
When Hammerstein put on his
big show, wild Rose" it was
quite necessary TO obtain the
finest possible dance team. He
searched for weeks. in fact, de-
layed the opening. until one day,
through mutual friend, he dis
covered Margot and Gerry. From
then on there was no question
about their success.
Since that time they have been
the hit of many a revue and
night club. They appeared for
long season at the Villa Venice in
New York and later at the ex-
elusive Chandelier Club and Carl
ton Club in Washington.
The Washington times., 1927-07-02
BUT THE POINT
IS, JUNIORS
A LAWYER!

Jesse James, jr., son of the
famous bandit, is to act as tech.
nical advisor and biographer in
the filming of the story of his
fathers life. The picture will
be released by Paramount. A
few years ago the son wrote the
story of his fathers life. He
made a collection of all the
equipment used by his father.
and has everything he ever owned
In the line of saddles, guns and
camp paraphernalia, with the ex.
ception of three six-shooters.
This material is to be turned
over to Fred Thomson for use
in the picture and the star is to
make himself up as nearly like
Jesse James as possible.
For a number of years Mr..
James practiced law in Kansas
City. where he moved following
the death of his father in ST.
Joseph, Mo. In October, 1925,
following a nervous breakdown.
he moved to California on the
advice of his physician and was
admitted to the bar in Los
Angeles on May %. 1927. He
opened an office the following
day.
He is married and has four
daughters and one grandson.
Two daughters, Luile and Ethel
Rose. live with him and two
others, Mrs. 10 Frances Ross
and Miss Jessie Este1le James
reside in Kansas City.
The Washington times., 1927-07-02

for Pola, and remember that fond
hearts are more than coronets,
and-uh-simple faith than-uh-
Norman-blood
And now, in closing. let us say
to all our young men and women,
who henceforth will learn of the
drama. spoken and silent, at the
feet of Professor Phillips. that it
is a marvellous and enriching
tho nasty thoughts, now expert
ence to be a dramatic editor, if
but for a brief two weeks.
Think of it! One can go practi-
cally everywhere free-except, of
course, to the Corcoran Gallery of
Art on Fridays (and who. of our
dramatic editors, goes to the Cor
coran Gallery of Art on FridaysD
when the charge is rs cents. And
all the Interesting people one
meets! Goodness me, a Dramatic
Editor meets enough interesting
people in one day to satisfy him
for two weeks. Usually they're
looking for someone else, anyway.
Try to be a Dramatic Editor, if
you can. 1t will do you good. 1t
has helped the incumbent to re-
duce two and three-quarter pounds
and has left him gasping for
breath at the conclusion of his
term Of office.
Just walk into the next news
paper office you see, and apply for
the job. AS we say, it is an en-.
nobling experience. 1t will help
your vision and steady your self
control. One of your prerogatives
is to receive all the New York
papers free. The only drawback
to that privilege is that the
members of the copy desk get to
work before the Dramatic Editor
and take the papers away with
them.
So let us~smile adieu and wave
a CHEEKY farewell, although a
lump is in the throat and a sus-
picious moisture in the eye. We
have enjoyed the fun so much
and you come and see US some
timei