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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11
CAIN REPORTED
IN REVENUE OF
LIGHT COMPANY
S1,290,000 Dividend Paid
to Stockholders in 1929
by Local Utility.

From gross revenues of $10,594, o22
in 1929, the Indianapolis Power and
Light Company had net income
of 1882, 702.28 and declared diyi-
dend of 100000 on preferred and
common stock, its annual report
filed with the public service COM
mission disclosed today.
The report shows a revenue in
crease for the year, as compared
with 1928, Of S1,12708 Net in
come increased only $3,383.37.
The Utilities Power and Light
Corporation of which Harley l..
Clarke, Chicago utilities magnate
and recent purchaser Of the great
Fox film properties, is head, is
listed as the holding company for
the local corporation. Clarke is a
local company director.
Norman A. Perry is president of
the Indianapolis Power and Light
Company. and Walter Marmon is
chairman Of the board.
Dividends paid amounted to
$4,000 on preferred stock and
$4,000 on common stock, the report
shows. There are 10000 shares Of
preferred at $1CU par bearing 612
per cent interest. Common stock of
no par value paid IS cents a share.
Five per cent on bonds outstand-
ing amounted to $150,000
Total operating revenues are listed
at $1O,324, 1924 and incorporating,
1863 ,079.06. In 1923 the figures were
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

Sizes 8 to Is, all new styles in
the new shades, all high grade
materials for sport and dress
wear. Former selling prices in
our big catalog, 1898 and S4.98.
Special
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

nty OF IT n
county, which has 625 voters and
75, 900 head of cattle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11
CITIZENS FIGHT
FOR BOULEVARD
ON CONSER AVE.
Property Owners Ask Park
Board Make Good on
Pledge of 1924.

The park board today indicated
Conser avenue may be turned back
to the board of public works 20
permit property owners to petition
for an improved street from Thirty
eighth street to Forty-fourth street.
A group Of property owners in
sisted at a public hearing Thursday
that the board continue with plars
Tor construction of a boulevard as
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

In tweeds, 2 pants, one long and
one knicker suit. Actually sold
in this store for $5.95 and $685..
Easter sale price.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11
CLAIMS COLLINS
HAS COFFIN AID
CounterCharge of Machine
Backing Is Made.

The countercharge that Judge
James A. Collins always has been
supported by the Coffin crowd" was
made at the meeting Of the Lin
coin Club Thursday night by Walter
Pritchard, candidate for the G. o.
P. nomination for judge Of the
Marion criminal court.
Pritchard was attacked by Collins
in a speech in which the former
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

granted permit for a gasoline sta
ton at the northeast corner of
Washington street and Emerson
avenue.
The contract for the Taggart
memorial in Taggart- Riverside
park was approved and work or
dered begun at once.
The board adopted a schedule of
rates for community houses in cases
where the building is used for
benefit programs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

Ladies' full fashioned service
weight hosiery in all the new
shades and all sizes. Regular 81
seller in this store, special for
this sale
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11
THE COATS

More Of these fine
twill, suede cloth, velvet
and satin dress coats as
well as tweeds, plaids
and ombre cloths in
sports coats. Ali sizes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

was labeled the Coffin candidate,
and Collins said that his opponent
frequently had told him that the
Coffin crowd wanted Pritchard to be
a candidate for the criminal bench.
Il never said to any person that
the 'Cofinism crowd was supporting
me-" Pritchard declared Neither
did I say they were going to support
me for Office. The so-called Coffin
ism crowd is divided into so many
factions that I don't know who that
crowd is.
For the past twenty years Judge
Collins has been backed in his fight
to retain his judgeship by the organ
ization. The so-called Coffin crowd
always has backed him to the limit, y
Pritchard charged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11
APRIL IL, 1880

American colonial bank to the Ma
tional City bank of New York may
result in a court suit, unless am
agreement is reached with some of
the heavier stockholders here, who
hold the proposed price is too low.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

Texas voters,
he will try to
persuade t h e
government to
give every poor
man a COW and
close the New
York and Chi
cago Stock Ex-
changes with
federal troops.
Such is his
platform in his
r a c e against
Senator Morris
Sheppard.
Mite er
also ia vorS
light wines and
b e er, a big
navy and rec
o g milton of
Russia. He is
county attor-
ney of Irion
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

Bank Sale Causes Fight
SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO, April
l1.-Local opposition to sale of the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
FREE cows is TEXAS
CAMPAIGN PLATFORM
Candidate Would Close Two Stock
Exchanges With Troops.

BIZ MA SeTCfce
SHERWOOD, Tex, April 11.-If
c. A. Mitchner, candidate for the
United States senate, is elected by
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

For washing large windows 6
spray nozzle and squeeze have been
combined.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-11

respectively $685., 1889 and $751;
165.42.
Operating expenses for 1928 was
$4,446,8 1854; taxes, $992,427.55, and
depreciation, 81, 892, 882.46.
The Washington times., 1930-10-10
FOWLER URGES
PUPIL CARE

An increase in the medical In.
spection staff for the public
schools was urged by DR.. William
c. Fowler, District Health officer,
in his annual report to the Dis
trict Commissioners yesterday be-
cause:
'Tt Is Of the utmost impOr.
taIice that the children in the
schools should be in good physi.
cal condition in order that they
may pursue their studies in q
comfortable and efficient man
mer.'
The health officers report
stated that, despite additions to
the school medical inspection
staff this year, the staff Is still
inadequate to meet the needs.
He declared that examination of
S,764 kindergarten and first grade
pupils revealed that 87.3 per cent
were found to have some physi.
cal defect. There were 2,162 chill
dren excluded from the schools
during the year. the report said.
Reiteration Of his plea for the
erection of a municipal hospital
ward for the care of persons Suf.
fering from minor. contagious dis.
eases was made by DIR. Fowler.
During the last calendar year,
there were 7,428 deaths recorded,
an increase of 179 over the pre-,
ceding year, The 1929 death-rate
was set at 13.46, while the. birth
rate was fixed 1886 per 1000 in.
habitants.
The report calculated the 1929
80 population of the District to
be $4,000, Of whom $4,000 were
white and 1915 colored.
The Washington times., 1930-10-10
Democrats to Open
Annapolis CanDaigHl

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Oct. 10.
Annapolis and Anne Arundel
County Democrats, now in the
heat of the November election
campaign, will stage their most
important mass meeting in An
napoliS Saturday night.
The meeting will be held in
the house of delegates chamber.
All OF the candidates on the State
ticket will address the gathering.
These are Gov. Albert C.. Rit.
chic, Attorney General Thomas
II. Robinson, Comptroller William
3. Gordy, jr., Clerk of the Court
of Appeals James A. Young, and
Representative Stephen w. Gam
brill Of the Fifth congressional
district.
The Washington times., 1930-10-10
Boutwell, Appointed
To Education Office

Appointment Of william D.
Boutwell, as editor,in-chief Of the
office Of education. Department Of
the Interior, was announced yes
terday. He was formerly engaged
in editorial work with the Post
office Department and the Ma
tional Geographic Society.
The Washington times., 1930-10-10
10 AIbGnyites Named
In Tax Fraud Charge

ALBANY, oct. 10 dN.S),--In.
dictments were returned in
county court today against 10
local residents, including a physi-
clan, q prominent contractor, a
theater manager and three city
employees In connection with
alleged mulcting Of the city
treasurer's office Of $4,000 Of
tax funds.
The Washington times., 1930-10-10
COLONEL RETIRED

Retiremnt of Col. James p,
Robinson, of the Field Artillery,
was announced yesterday at the
War Department, for disability
incident to service. Colonel Rob
inson lives here in the 1900 block
Massachusetts Ave. N. w.
The Washington times., 1930-10-10
1000 Alpaca
Roadster Coats
S 1925
Sizes 2 to II

Chic, practical coats !, of
1000 Alpaca pile Jimmie
tuft or Koryella cloths. In
beaver or beige shades. Belted
models, with kasha lining.
Trimmed with leatherette
buttons and slit pockets.
Berets to match. ,
The Washington times., 1930-10-10
Girls Tingue
Roadster Coats
Sizes 2 to II

Genuine tingue roadster
coating coats, with kasha lin
ings. Double breasted models
with leatherette straps and
belts. Beige and beaver
shades. Rain proof and cold
proof. Berets to match.
Kann's-Second Floor
The Washington times., 1930-10-10

Charming ruffly models of OOn
tan or white broadcloth- CCC
p and colorful models of prints. OF,
fered in the Anniversary at a very
special price.
,nr..I rHIna.
The Washington times., 1930-10-10
Chinchilla Coats
and Beret Sets

SIzeS 70 ye0Fs
-Cleverly tailored coats of
navy blue chinchilla with
beret to match. Double
breasted models with red
flannel Innings, and brass
button trimmings. Sizes /
to 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09

England sends another speed monster to
America. rear view of the Silver Bullet, the
4,OOO-horsepower racing in which Kaye Don,
the English racing driver Cat right), will attempt
to break the worlds auto speed record Of 231 miles
hour at Daytona Beach, Fla @ Wide World Photos
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-10-04
WAYNESBORO NEWS

A large number of our people ac-
companied DR.. and Mrs. P. A. Hill
ton to Hillsboro on the 18th, to wit
ness the burial of Mr.. Alexander
Woods, father of Mrs. Hilton.
We regret having failed to relate
last week the visit of Mr.. j. 81. Har-
DIV, our president of the Western
district Sunday School Convention,
September oath. Oour Shilo Baptist
Church Sunday School was greatly
inspired by his profound explana-
ton of the lessons. The entire class
period was given over to him. He
also spoke at the close of the II A.
M. service. His visit is highly appres
ciated by the school and trust ne
will come to US again in the near
future.
Rev. w. P. Sssex was accompa-
MED to Hattans Pond on the 21st, by
Mr.. Silas Vaughns.
Mr.. James Archy of Avon, GU this
foot very badly with an ak. He is
making frequent visits to DR.. Men
chell H. McChann.
Mr.. C. H. Harris reports a very
successful 10 day meeting at the
Main Street Baptist Church, Clifton
Forge, DR.. H. . Stevens pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-10-04
LEXINGTON, VA.

The Lexington grammar school
and High school opened Tuesday,
Sept. 9Th, with a goodly number OF
pupils. Owing to the High school the
number is larger than ever berofe.
The reporter was unable to find out
whether the grammar school exceed
ed two hundred and eleven (211)
the number opened with under the
principalship of Mr.. Lee Roy Gill
more in 1908.
Prof. Allen the new principal
comes with splendid recommends
tions from several schools. Mr.. F.
D. Washington has charge of the
seventh grade during the absence OF
Mrs. Rowland who is out on account
of the serious illness of her husband.
The students are all about off
for college and High school. Among
those leaving town are: High school,
John Jones, Marvin Richardson,
Hubert Atkinson, William and
Thomas Osborne, Henry Wright,
James Thomas Dock and Miss Ru-
by Fanklin; for college: Phillip
Lee, James H. Lewis, John Gilmore,
Alfred W. Peasants, Jr., and Aus.
lin Harris Among the group OF
college men and women were two
seniors, one junior and three soph-
mores. Miss Florence Howard is the
senior college woman, West Va.
State.
Lr. King held quarterly confer
ence at the Methodist Church, Mon
day night, Sept. 18th. A very plea
SAINT session was reported.
Rev. Brown, pastor of Rising Mt.
Zion Church, Timber-ridge preached
at the Baptist Church Sunday after
noon. Rev. Brown is an excellent
speaker and a large crowd from his
own church and several from Beuna
Vista including the pastor enjoyed
his sermon.
Rev. ]. w. Goodgame is begin
ing a prayer service this week at
the Baptist Church on Sunday.
Rev. w. H. Skipwith will begin a
ten day revival service. Rev. Skip
with is pulpit orator as well as q
great singer. Everybody is invited
10 these meetings.
Mr.. Mayme S. Jones motored to
Christianburg lastt week to enter
her son, John, in that institution as
third year high school student
Mrs. Mayme Ross Brown and Mrs.
Laura E. Price accompanied her.
Mr.. Maurice Adams and Mr..
Walter Johnson, both of Covington
were Sunday guest of DR.. A. w.
Peasants. Both of these young men
are medical students.
DR.. Simms, the president of Blue
field and his two sons were IN Lex
ington Sunday, the guest of Mr.. +.
D. Washington. President Simms
and Mr.. Washington were school
mates at Storer College.
Next week this paper will carry
the names of all the Lexington high
school students and also the names
of any left out this week that are
attending other school. The names
of Samuel Alexander and Leslie eau
thirn, who left for Philadelphia
High have just come in.
Mr.. William Johnson and Mr.
William Russell have returned from
trip to Va. State College. Mr.
Russell took some studens down in
his car. They report a pleasant trip
and say the plant is excellent. They
plan to 60 down to see some of the
big games this fall.
(Mrs.) S. H. PEASANTS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-10-04
STAUNTON SOCIETY

Mr.. John F. Ross after attend
ing the b. M. c. and visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Mary Finch, IN At
lanric City, s. j., has returned home
bringing mis- daughter with him to
visit his family for several weeks.
The Young Ladies Domestic Art
Club entertained at Bridge and whist
last Thursday afternoon IN honor Of
Miss +. Mae Ellis, a teacher of
hopewell, and Mrs. CANT OF Detroit,
Mlch., at the residence of Misses
burkes on Market st. Those play
ing were the guests OF honor, Misses
Leona Chiles, One Burkes, Anna
Bell Clarke, Theresa Becks Ella
burkes, Rosa burkes; Mesdames
Mary LeYa Jones, Stella Ga.nes,
Sarah Caldwell, Alice Mills, Alice
Murry, Eva hardy, Geneva Harden
and Bessie Crawford. After the
games, everyone enjoyed the ice
course served by the Social commit
tee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Shelton have
returned to the city after spending
their vacation in Detroit, Micn.
They were accompanied home by
Mr.. and Mrs. CANT, brother-ln-law
and sister Of Mrs. SheIton.
Mrs. Randolph formerly Miss
Margaret MoIone) has reArned to
the city.
Rev. E. D. McCreary, pastor of
Mt. Zion Baptist church Is able to
be out again after q severe attack
II lnalgesaon. he preached the an.
nlversary sermon OF Rev. Lee IN
harrlsonburg, va. last sunday after
noon. Kew. McCreary was accom-
panied by Mrs. bessie l.. Drake,
Miss Theresa Becks and Rev. u. "a.
boykins of Union University, Rich
mond, Va.
Messrs. Elwood Brown and Au-
thor ware nave Returned 70 fe.e.s-
Duig, Va, where tAey wal conrlnue
vnelr sGuales at v. ~. Y. aauu ~. 1.
hev. u. a. boyk.ns or Va. Union
University preached last Suuuay
Tor Rev. McOreary at MT zion bap-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-10-04
SCHOOLS HAVE EASY SAILING.
B. /. +. NOW Has ULL CvL
LEGE FACULTY

The Stanton Schools which have
Oeen open Ior ABOUT TWO WeeAs are
haVlng easy SAILING. u. Weps.er La
Wis, under Prof.. !. 4. Edmunds, mas
gotten down 70 work, with a 1uu az
Cendence. Booker /. Washington,
likewise IS having easy salling un-
1er the capable direction or frot. y.
w. Crocker. Booker /. has more
man two hundred enrolled, win a.
oout SO in the high school Depart
ment. The scnool now has fun de-
sreeded faculty. Miss Theresa becks,
who received hr A. B. degree, a.
Union University this summer
rounds out the tull degreed faculty.
From all reports lhe new prlnci-
pal, Mr.. Crockett is making favor
able impression. All departments are
being organized. The principal has
.aken charge Of the football team,
and good size squad has Deen prac-
Using Tor the past two weeks. The
teams first game will be played
afternoon in Waynesboro when rney
lock horns with the Rosenwald
school Of that city. Prospects tor a
winning team this year is only fair
as the team was hard hit last year
by graduation. Among those who
either graduated or will not return
are: James Smith, Lewis Matthew'S,
Paige Lewis, Darlington Robinson,
William Dawson, C. Jones and A.
Jones. This leaves only Cummings
Williams and Little" Norman to
develop the team around. the new
men showing up we'll are Ellis,
Burns, johnson brothers and others.
There is a possibility that ]. Nor
man, Dawson and Graves may play
as all of these men have a few Gre
dts to make up that may keep them
in school until after Christmas.
Other games scheduled on the
"Ponies" card are Union, Hampton
Institute, October 3rd. Dunbar, Lyn-
chburg, Oct. Oath, Lane Hi-Roanoke,
Nov. 1st. There is also game pend
ing with the Covington Collegians.
A letter coming from Prof. Harris
in Harrisonburg informs US that
"Effinger" arch enemy Of the
"Ponies" will not don the pig skin
regalia this season on account OF The
small boys entering school at Har-
risonburg.
Prof Crockett hopes to be able to
run the football season through I'M
till Thanksgiving Day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-10-04
WARM SPRINGS

Mr.. Samuel Lindsay of Staunton,
Va, who has spent more than two
weeks in our community with re-
latives returned home Sunday ac-
companied by his sister, Mrs Eliza
beth Bolden, her daughter, Miss AL
yce, Two granddaughters, Misses AL
berta and Madeline Jones and Mr..
Horace Fortune.
Rev. j w. Winston of Lewisburg,
w. Va. is spending few days in
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Wright.
Mr.. Lemuel Watkins of Clifton
Forge accompanied by his aunt Mrs.
Henry Smith and two other ladies
motored over Sunday to visit his
sister, Mrs. Elmore Morris. While
so near Miss Smith also called on
Mrs. George w. Morris.
Mrs. Ella Harris Of Marlinton, W.
Va, and her daughter, Miss Inez
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
George W. Morris.
Mr.. Herbert Gardener called on
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Pettus, Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Lala James entertained
Thursday night in honor Of Mrs. Ida
Sewell.
Mrs. Rosa Hendrix, Mrs. Dorothy
Jones, Mrs. Ida Sewell, Miss Ruth
Pettus, Mr.. Lafayette Lee, Mr..
Samuel Lindsay, Miss Virginia Feg-
gems and Mr.. Woodrow Pettus were
Entertained last Thursday evening
with the walking table at LaMor-
rise the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Morris.
Mrs. Jennie Tucket of Mimrod
Hall, Va, visited relatives and
friends here last week.
M. S. MORRIS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-10-04
MINTsPRINGs NEWS

A number of the patrons went to
Staunton Monday morning in the
interest Of the school.
Mr.. and Mrs. ODDS johnson attend
ed the Mems Day program at Smoky
Row the second Sunday and report
ed a good program.
Master Robert Hunter visited his
aunt, Mrs. Charles Harris, West
Staunton the 18th.
Miss Lizzie Mae Johnston, pro-
prielress of Macs Fashion Shop,
Stanton, is spending her vacation
in Roanoke, Va, with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fequa and
sons attended Mems Day al Mt. Ed
Church, Greenville, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lewis and
family attended revival services at
Shipland The night of the 18th.
Mr.. Robert johnson of Stuarts
Draft was here on business Tues
day evening.
A number from here attended the
Rally at Haddon's Pond yesterday.
Mesdames A. l.. Crawford and
William Lewis, delegates of F. B.
Church and Missionary Circle are
attending yearly meeting at VAIN
wright F. B. Church, Charlestown,
w. Va.
Little Miss Virginia Sellers has
returned home after spending some
time with Miss Corella Dorca 8 OF
Haddon's Pond.
A few from here attended Mems
Lay program at Paynes Chapel,
Parnassus yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lewis and
family were visitors in Cedar Green
the 14th.
Mrs. Mary Hill returned to Fort
Defiance Tuesday evening after
spending sometime visiting Mrs.
Emily johnson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-10-04
HARRISONBURG NEWS

Mr.. Mrs. Wilmore of Pittsburg,
Pa, spent a few days last week with
the latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Awkard on Hawkins St
Mrs. Annie Williams of Waynesboro
is visiting relatives and friends in
this city.
Miss Hattie Mae Wilson and
friend, Mr.. John Taylor of Rich
mond, Va, arrived today TO spend
few days with her aunt, Mrs. Hat
tie Holmes and parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Wilson.
DR.. and Mrs. Norris Atkins were
the recent guest of his mother, Mrs.
John P. Harper.
Messrs. Gordon Wright and
James Norman of Stanton were
callers in the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
j. C. Awkard last Sunday.
Rev. E. D. McCeary of the Mt
Zion Baptist Church of Staunton
preached at the Baptist Church
last Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. P. S. Mitchell has returned
home after spending sometime in
Pittsburg, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-10-04
MOL Presses CASE INVOLVING
THREE EGGS.

Morrisville, N. C.-(CNS)--Ray-
mond Medlin, a young Negro lad
charged with the larceny OF three
eggs had his case nolle pressed when
he met the evidence against him with
the declaration I'VE have chickens
winch lay eggs too"
The lad was bound over by Nor
rlsville magistrate two weeks ago,
charged with larceny OF the eggs
from G.. +. Maynard, postmaster OF
Morrisville. The principal evidence
against the boy appeared to have
Deen that he was seen coming from
Maynard's barn, and was found with
the three eggs IN his clothes.
Solicitor l.. s. Brassneld took a
nolle PROSE- in the case In Wake
county Superior Court when the boy
made his declaration.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-10-04
SUES FRATERNAL ORDER.

New Orleans, La, Sept.-(By The
Associated Negro Press
Charles Munday has MED Suit In The
CIVIL Dlst,2c5 Iourt agalns. the Guild
ing Star BENEFIT Association, o.
winch Hon. w. M. Z. Cucrle is
1ounder and supreme guide. Nun
day alleges that the association nas
tailed to meet Its obligations as prom
ised to the relatives OF deceased per-
sons. He likewise asserts that the
MONIES received are not being Dankco
Iii lie associAT.oL s name, bud III Tn.
name OF Curne. Othe.: suits Of a
similar nature will be filed later.