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25w4-1t
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For Sale-Lumber for machine
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For Sale-One grade COW, to freshen
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east of Willow River. 25w4-1t
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
Jumps Around Like A
TWo-Year- 0Id--LittIe
Green Capsules End
His Rheumatic Pains
Hooks Dependable Drug Stores
Offer 5-Day Trial on Money
Back Basis.

There's nothing in the world that
brings such quick and complete re-
lief from the pain and misery that
makes life almost unbearable as
those tiny green capsules known
from coast to coast as Allenrhu
Number 2.
More than oAe man and woman
whom horrible rheumatism has been
carrying down to helplessness-Suf-
fering the torture of the damned
can testify to. this.
All you have to do Is to take one
tiny capsule each hour for the first
ten hours, the next day one every
two hours for IA hours, then take as
directed.
In spite, however, of all the claims
made for Allenrhu Number Pin
spite of the remarkable results OBJ
tanned by others. these little green
capsules must prove themselves in
your particular case. For that rea-
son Hooks Dependable Drug Stores
and good druggists everywhere have
been authorized to make this guar
antee: If after taking one full bot
tie Allenrhu Number 2 as directed
you are not satisf1ed-go back and
get your money.-AdvertiSement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26

A public benefactor is one who
helps people to be happy. Such a
man was DR.. R. v. Pierce.
1t is impossible to be happy if you
are Suffering-in pain or distress
i'll. To restore health and strength
to ailing people was DR.. Pierce's mis-
sion. During his lifetime, he gave
to the world a priceless herbal reme-
dy in his Favorite Prescription, for
restoring the health of weak, nerv-
Gus, overworked women, and there
by increasing happiness in the home.
AS a skilled physician, an honored
citizen, DR.. Pierce was known far
and near for integrity and fair deal
ing. His phenomenal success was
due to the unquestioned purity of
his medicines.
Women in every walk of life to-
day say DR.. Pierce'S Favorite Pre-
scription has relieved them of nerv-
BUSINESS, weakness and kindred ills.
It is a reliable medicine made from
roots and herbs, sold by druggists
in both fluid and tablets. Send 1Oc
for trial pkg. tablets to DR.. Pierce's
Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.-Ad-
vertiSement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
Six Days Hiccoughs Fatal
BIZ Times SpectnI

. y 7 FHVbo DPbCtub
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 90
Death ended six days of hiccough-
ing here by James w. Newman.
Taken to a hospital as catarrhal
jaundice patient. Newman became
aff1icted with nephritis and hic-
coughing followed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26

The help-yourself plan of
a cafeteria enables the
finest of foods at "Odd
penny prices" to be served
at Whites Cafeteria, ~
N. Illinois.
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muStache which barely extended be-
You'd the alae of his nostrilS.
He was dressed in an exag-
geratedly dapper fashion, in a daz-
zling chocolate-colored suit cut very
close to his figure, a pair of cloth
topped buttoned shoes, and pink
shirt with a stiff turnover collar
to match.
He appeared nervous, and i'm
med1ately sat down in the wicker
chair by the door, lingering the
sharp creases of his trousers, and
running the tip of his tongue over
his lips.
Markham went straight to the
point.
Il understand you we're at the
switchboard yesterday afternoon
and last night until 10 o'clock. Is
that correct?"
Spively swallowed hard, and
nodded his head. Eyes, sir"
What time did Miss Odell go out
to dinner?"
About Z O'Clock. I'd just sent to
the restaurant next door for some
sandwiches"
Did she go alone?" Markham
interrupted his explanation.
mo. A fella called for her."
did you know this 'fena'?"
I'D seen him a couple of times
calling on Miss Odell, but I didn't
know who he was"
What did he look like?" Mark
hams question was uttered with
hurried impotence.
Spivley's description of the girls
escort tailed with Jessup's deScrip-
ton Of the man who had accom-
panied her home, though Spively
was more voluble and less precise
than JesSup had been. Patiently
Miss Odell had gone out at z and
returned at IL with the same man.
Nov, resumed Markham, putting
an added stress on his words, 81
want to know who else called on
Miss Odell between the time she
went out to dinner and 10 o'clock
when you left the switchboard"
Spively was puzzled by the ques-
ton, and his thin arched eyebrows
lifted and contracted.
II don't understand" he STAN
mered. How could any one cali
on Miss Odell when she was out?'
Some one evidently did," said
Markham. And he got into her
apartment, and was there when she
returned at H."
The youths eyes opened wide, and
his lips fell apart.
my God, sir!" he exclaimed. $50
that's how they murdered her!-laid
in wait for her? .. He stopped
abruptly, suddenly realizing his own
proximity to the mysterious chain
of events that had led up to the
crime.
But nobody got into her apart
ment while I was on duty" he
blurted, with frightened emphasis.
Nobody I never left the board
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
CHURCHES PLAN
union REVIVAL
Protestant Leaders Map
Campaign Here.

Protestant churches of the city
will join In an intensive evangelistic
campaign eliminating in a week of
union services, Feb. 10 to 26, accord
ing to plans made Wednesday by In
diana3olis Federation of Churches
in conference with national evange-
listic leaders.
Pastors attended an all-day mid
winter retreat at Third Christian
Church, Broadway and Seventeenth
st. to lay plans.
DR.. Charles L. Goddell of New
York City, secretary of the commits
sion on evangelism of the Federated
Council of the Churches of Christ,
spoke. He will conduct the union
services here in February.
With DR.. Goddell on his visit here
were: DR.. j. M. Bader of st. Louis,
Disciples of Christ secretary of
evangelism; DR.. F. L. Fagley of
New York City, Congregational
churches secretary of evangelism,
and DR.. William Livingston of New
York City. North Baptist Church
secretary of evangelism.
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right Then he tossed me half a
dollar, and went out"
you actually saw him go out?"
There was note of disappointment
in Markham's voice.
"Sure, I saw him go out. He
stopped just inside the front door
and lit a cigaret. Then he opened
the door and turned toward Broad
way"
zone by one the rosy petals
fall,'" came Vance's indolent voice.
"a most amusin' situation!"
Markham was loath to relinquish
his hope in the criminal possibilities
of this one caller who had come and
gone at half past nine.
What was this man like?" he
asked. Cant you describe him?"
Spively sat up straight. and when
he answered, it was with an en-
thuSiasm that showed he had taken
special note of the visitor.
HE was good-looking, not so old
maybe 30. And he had on full
dress suit and patent-leather
pumps, and pleated silk shirt"
What, what?" demanded Vance,
in simulated unbelief, leaning over
the back of the davenport.
"a silk shirt with evening dressl
Most extr ordin'ry!"
"Oh, a lot of the best dreSSers are
wearing them" Spively explained,
| wits c0ndeScendinp pride OTIS all
the fashion for dancing"
you don't say-really!" Vance
appeared dumbfounded. IT must
look into this. And, by the
bye, when this Beau Brummel of
the silk shirt paused by the front
door, did he take his cigaret from a
long fiat silver case carried in his
lover waistcoat pocket?"
The youth looked at Vance in ad-
miring establishment.
How did you know" he ex-
| claimed.
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from the time she went out until
quitting time
Couldn't any one have come in
the side door?"
What! Was it unlocked?" Spive-
lyS tone was startled. ut never is
unlocked at night.
1.-THE janitor bolts it when he
leaves at g."
And you didn't unbolt it last
night for any purpose? Think
mo. sir, didn't" He shook his
head earnestly.
"And you are positive no one got
into the apartment through the
front door after Miss Odell left?"
Positive! I tell you I didn't
leave the board the whole time, and
nobody could've got by me without
my knowing it.
There was only one person that
called and asked for her"
ooh! So some one did CALL"
snapped Markham. when was it?
And what happened?-Jog your
memory before you answer"
1T wasn't anything important"
the youth assured him, genuinely
frightened.
"Just a fella who came in and
rang her bell and went right out
again"
Never mind whether it was i'm
portant or not"
Markham's tone was cold and per-
emptory. What time did he call?'
About half past nine"
"And what was he?"
"a young fella I've seen come
here several times to see Miss Oden
1 don't know his name"
Tell me exactly what took
place." pursued Markham.
Again Spively swallowed hard and
wetted his lips.
ut was like this" he began
with effort. THE fella came in
and started walking down the hall
and I said to him: Miss Oden
isn't in But he kept on going
and said: oh, well, I'll ring the
bell anyway to make sure
"A telephone call came through
just then, and I let him go on. He
rang the bell and knocked on the
door, but Of course there wasn't any
answer; and pretty soon he came
on back and said: I guess you were
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
Girl Too Nervous To
SIeep-NOw She Dances

Nervousness kept me awake
nights and I felt awful. After one
bottle of Vinol. I go to dances and
eat and sleep fine. "-Almeta Hingst.
Vinol is a compound of iron,
phosphates, cod liver peptone, etc.
The very FIRST battle makes you
sleep better and have BIG appe-
tite. Nervous, easily tired people
are surprised how QUICK the iron,
phosphates, etc., give new life ana
pep. Vinol tastes delicious. Haag
Drug Co.-Advertisement.
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g Charles Scribner's Sons

Simple deduction" Vance ex-
planned, resuming his recumbent
posture.
Large metal cigaret cases carried
in the waistcoat pocket somehow go
with silk shirts for evening wear"
(TO Be Continued
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
DEATH THREATS GIVEN
FIVE FRANKFORT MEN
Letters Written by Same Person
Demand From $40 to $3.50.

Demand From $40 to $15O.
By Times Special
FRANKFORT, Ind, Jan. 26.-Five
men here have received letters de-
manding from $40 to $3.50 on pain
of death. No clews to the writer
have been found in an investiga-
ton by Federal and city authori-
ties.
The letters were addressed to Os-
car Laverty, clothing merchant;
William H. Spencer, 5 and 10-cent
store proprietor; Virgil Brimberry.
railroad ticket agent, and Paul
Douglas, retired farmer.
"Bloodthirsty Sam and "Shoe
Leather Mike" were used by the
writer; the same person in each
instance. Skull and crossbones were
Sketched on each letter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
CHAPTER x.
"DUT even if Dubois does identify

DUT even If Dubois does identify
OthoSe prints" said Markham
well have to show how the owner
of them got into this place last
night.
Hell claim, of course, they were
made prior to the crime"
well, it's sure thing" declared
Heath Stubbornly, that there was
some man in here last night when
Odell got back from the theater,
and that he was still here until
after the other man left at half
past eleven.
The woman'S screams and the
answering of the phone call at
twenty minutes to twelve prove it.
And since Doc Doremus said
that the murder took place before
midnight, there's no getting away
from the fact that the guy who was
hiding in here did the job"
THAT appears incontrovertible, y
agreed Markham. And I'm inclined
TO think it was some one she knew.
She probably screamed when he
nrSt revealed himself, and then,
recognizing him, Gained down and
told the other man out in the hall
that nothing was the matter.
Later on he Strangled her"
And I might suggest" added
Vance. that his place of hiding was
that clotheSpreSs."
Sure" the Sergeant concurred.
But what's bothering me is how
he got in here.
The day operator, who was at the
switchboard until 10 last night told
me that the man who called and
took Odell out to dinner was the
only visitor she had"
Markham gave a grunt of exas-
peration.
Bring the day man in here" he
ordered. We've got to Straighten
this thing out. Somebody got in
here last night. and before 1 leave
I'm going to find out how it was
DONE"
Vance gave him a look of patron
ling amusement.
"Y' know, Markham" he said.
I'm not blessed with the gift of
psychic inspiration, but have one
OF those strange, indescribable feel
lngs, as the minor poets say, that if
you really contemplate remaining in
this beStrewn boudoir till you've
discovered how the mysterious Wis
itor gained admittance here last
night, you'd do jolly we'll to send
for your toilet accessories and sew
eral changes of fresh linen-not to
mention your pajamas.
1.-THE chap who engineered this
little soire planned HE entrance and
exit most carefully and perspica-
ciously."
Markham regarded Vance du-
biouSly, but made no reply.
TUESDAY, September IL;
HIS a. m.)
Heath had stepped out into the
hall, and now returned with the
day telephone operator, a sallow,
thin young man who, we learned,
was named Spively.
His almost black hair, which ac-
centuated the pallor of his face, was
sleeked back from his forehead with
pomade; and he wore very shallow
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
Blisters On Face
Itched Terribly
Cuticura Healed

my trouble began with blisters
that itched terribly. The part that
was affected was my face. Later 1t
took the form Of large, red pimples,
which after a couple of days would
tester and scale over. They were
scattered ali over my face, and the
itching and burning were so severe
that / scratched them and caused
eruptions. The irritation prevented
me from sleeping. The trouble
lasted from ten to twelve months.
81 began using Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and got relief, and
was healed after using two cakes Of
Cuticura Soap and one large box
Of Cuticura Ointment" (Signed)
Miss Emma Hardy, Deer Grove, Ill.
Make Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment your everyday toilet prepara-
tons and have clear, sweet skin,
soft, smooth hands, and a healthy
scalp with good hair. Cutieura
Talcum Is unexcelled in purity.
scup &c. Ointment Is and zoe. TaIcum 25e. Sold
4 eveTvwhere Sample each free. Address:
SOHtisurs Laboratories, Dept q, Maiden MAsa'
No. Cuticura Shaving Stick Use.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
Lesson No. 8

Question: Why is the
emulsiGed form the more
efficient way for me to realize
tho health-giving benefits of
cod-liver oil?
Answer: Because when
cod-liver oil is emulsifed it
is more perfectly absorbed,
and does not disagree with
digestion. Take
SCOTS EMULSION
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
THE STORY THIS FAR

"The gentleman cGme out Of Miss
0delPs apartment about 1885," said
yessup, land asked me to call him cab.
While he was waiting, Miss Odell
screamed. We. rushed back to her door
and he knocked. She answered and said
everything was all right and for him to
go home. About ten minutes later
some one called her on the phone and
mans voice answered from her apart
Jessup, or gone out. The only other
means of exit or entranoe was the side
door to the alley, and that had been
bOlted on the inside the evening before
and was found that way in the morn
ing. Yet Margaret OdeIl's stranRled
body was found in her apartment the
next morning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
KEe KILLS MoToRIsT
Wanatah Woman Dies in Auto
Crash Near Frankfort.
BU Times SpeciaL

By Times Special
FRANKFORT, Ind, Jan. 26.-Mrs.
w. S. Flick, 81, Wanatah, was
fatally crushed beneath a keg of
pickles when the car driven by her
husband collided with one driven by
Floyd Clark, near Kempton, at a
highway intersection near here. The
keg was in rear seat and was
hurled forward when the two ma
chimes met, crushing Mrs. Flick's
ribs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
Husband Loses Love Suit

By Times Special
EVANSVILLE, Ind. Jan. &c.
Otto Scheel is loser in his $4,000
love suit against DR.. Walter H.
Rietz. Scheel charged the doctor,
now the husband of the former Mrs.
Scheel, alienated her affections from
him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23
At Least, Minds Were
on the Right Track

When men invade the realm Of
women in ladies' apparel shops often
the scene resembles that created by
the proverbial bull in the china shop.
The clerks Of one downtown store tell
about two young men who desired to
buy hosiery.
"What colory' asked one of the
other in reply to the clerks question.
"Now, what color did she ask that we
.getT' And the pair grew quite per.
picked.
"Oh, yes, I remember. We want
that shade called buckshot."
mo. no, not buckshot was it,"
questioned the other. wasn't it shot
gum"
"Now," queried the clerk helpfully,
"do you mean you want gunmetal?"
"Yeh, that's 1t. Gunmetal. Gosh,
we missed it "a mile, but we were on
the right track anyhow" the two re-
piled in chorus, laughing at their own
Observation-Disclosures News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23

ending flow OF 'ideas" expressed In
terms of choicest colorings and most
Intriguing fabric combinations
To some fashionists the word en-
semble conveys the thought of utill-
tartan sweater and tweed effects. 9th
ers translate the term by uniting
cloth with gay silk print. the latter
lining the coat as well as serving as
the medium for the one-piece dress
or blouse worn under it. Still others
elect to combine jersey and dull.fin
ished crepe satin In ways which chal
ienges the admiration OF everyone
1t is this idea of an alliance be-
tween jersey and satin which gave to
one designer the inspiration to create
the most charming ensemble shown In
the picture. Not only Is the combina
tion Of jersey and satin weave a very
happy union, but its attractiveness is
accented because of the fascinating
color schemes 1t adopts. In ~the In.
stance Of the model illustrated the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23

hrst quality silk print No wonder
that mothers who are considering
these materials for their little folks
dresses persist In asking, "Do they
wash2"
There Is. per example. the exquisite
seaf0am green celanese wolfe, which
was used for the making Of the Gun.
ming party frock which the darling
y0ungster is wearing in the picture.
Yes, It tubs perfectly as linen hand
kerchief. although II must be admit
ted the superior "lOoks" Of this mate
rial bafflea 10 that, to all appear.
ances. It bellies its laundering qualities.
a dress like the one In the picture
san be made very readily even by the
Rterienced seamstress. One can
My secure similar pattern at al
most any department store II IS
particularly charming style owing to
its fashionable circular skirt, and the
scalloped hemline adds greatly to its
attractlveness. 1t adds to the poetry
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23
WOMEN GETTING BALD

The next FIVE years will show women
with Bald Heads, or going in that
direction. Men attribute 1t to Heredity.
What will the women say is the cause
for it? Thousands of young men bald,
Or going that way, who had no need
for getting bald or even scarce Of
hair. You surely can give one or two
minutes each day to take care Of your.
hair. This is all the time required.
You owe this to Nature, as it was
given to us in the beginning by Nature.
Grow hair on your Bald Head Grow
aew hair, destroy dandruff by improv-
ng the condition Of the scalp which
feeds the hair. Then you have the
problem solved.
Forst's Original BARE-TO-HAIR is
aot a tonic, but Is scalp fertilizer
and germicide. The results from its
use has really created its own demand
over the entire country. Literature
and information sent upon request.
w. II. FoRsT
plscoverer and Manufacturer
ScottdaIe, Penna.
A soft-headed nail and q hard
headed man are both difficult to drive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23

THEY say "seeins 10 believing"
! Well, maybe 1t is. but have you
strolled through any Of the wash
goods displays and fashion shows
staged by your nearest iealers"3
Here the seeing, believing rule fails
completely, for with the materials
spread before ones very eyes 1t is
hard to believe that the sheer celia
nese voiIe is not really and truly a
superfine silk georgette and that the
lowered rayon is not sure-enough
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23
FOR CHILDREN'S PARTY FROCKS;
CAPE ENSEMBLES ARE CHARMING

and tape measures are an unknown
quantity.
Ensemble. the word Of infinite
Interpretation In the world OF fash
ionl In the present vogue for
thesensemble, styIists see opportunity
knocking at the door Of creative
genius. The humblest dressmaker. the
most renowned couturier. under the
inspiration. Of the ensemble theme. are
letting down the floodgates of imagi-
nation. releasing, thereby, a never
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23
The Only Recognition

"Have you any political pull?'
mot much" answered Farmer
Corntossel. 'I've devoted my life to
the service of my party, and the, only
Job / ever got was chairman of a re.
ception committee"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23
A Mental Stranger

II hear that Reggie has taken up
New Thought" Huh! Any thought
would be new in Reggie's CASE
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23

Most actors prefer a small role to
an entire loaf.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23

color selected was the very new and
very smart oatmeal shade. The jer
sey of the cape and jumper under
meath is accurately matched to tn.
exquisite satin of the plated skirt
Not only are ensembles such as the
youthful one in the picture developed
in soft grays. in beige and even IL
navy, but some of the very iovellesl
are carried out in pastel tones.
JULIA BOTToAiI.EY.
&C. 1928. Western Newspaper Union,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23

Adversely sometimes brings mans
good points out-by the roots.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23

NV rosebuds are embroidered here
and there.
Considering their Responsiveness
and their prettiness. several celanese
vuile dresses in various pastel tints
should he included in every little girls
spring and summer wardrobe. Now Is
The time to make them ere fair
weathe.. Covers and sunshine lure
even the bess.iE.enti0ned mothers oul
into the open where sewing machines
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23
Nothing to Read

"Who was that poor fellow who
starved to death in Hollywood"
HE was a mind reader !"-Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23

Contact with sharp man Is likely
to dull ones confidence In humanity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23
Just the Opposite

Smith-Your wife is attractive. 30
say the least.
Browne-Yes, but she never does.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-03-23

A soft-headed nail and hard
headed man are both difficult to drive.