Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 299, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 April 1923 — Page 2
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HOUSE OF DAVID ‘PILLAR' AND ‘VIRGIN’ NABBED IN FLIGHT
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM WILL BE COMPLETED Tentative Arrangements In- • elude Monument, Cemetary Observations. for the local observance of Memorial day by the Grand Airny of the Republic, the Spanish War Veterans, the American Legion and similar patriotic organizations will be made at a meeting May IS. initnedi ately after the State encampment of the ii. A. R. at Muncie. Tentative arrangements for the annual program at the Monument and at Crown Hill were discussed at a meeting on Wednesday night. Several organizations including the Xational Guard, Regular Army de tachmeniV Sons of Veterans and women’s allied societies will take part in the parade. At Wednesday night’s meeting the following committees were appointed: Transportation. Frank Shellhouse: flags. William L Heiskel. H. L. Trueblood and Mrs. Nellie K. Stammel; speakers, E. S. Shumaker. Zack T. Landers and Mrs. Emma Finch; grounds and evergreens. O. M. Wright and William G. Wright; Soldiers’ and Sailors" monument, Daniel H. McAbee, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Manuel, C. C. Moon, George Shuttler, Mrs. Maude Shull, Mrs. Melvin Moon, .T. R. Richards, C. F. Williams, Fred Byers, Mrs. Marie C. Williams, Mrs. Xaomi McCombs, Mrs. Gertrude Kremer, Mrs. Grace E. Hoffmeyer, Mrs. E. J. Robison, Mrs. H. T. Reynolds: Mt. Jackson cemetery, Mrs. Madge Frady, Harry Lidley, A. B. Woods. W. P. Reagan. Mrs. Elizabeth Austen; Floral Park cemetery. William P. Reagan and Mahlon D. Butler; grand stand and decorations at Crown Hill cemetery". A. Lucien Pauley; Ander son cemetery 1 . W. R. Shearer. B. W. Cole and James Stevenson; Holy Cross cemetery, A. B. Charpee and Mrs. Madge Frady; New Crown cemetery, Henry Lowe; Memorial Park cemetery, Irvington post Xo. 38. American Legion. * CHURCH OPPOSES CITY FEDERATION Christians Split With Local Ecclesiastical Body. Sessions of the Christian restoration conference were continued at the Hillside Christian Church. Ingram and Xevada Sts., today. Delegates representing Christian churches from the Seventh Congressional District and from various other parts of Indiana were in attendance. An international conference in Indianapolis this fall was suggested by the resolutions committee. A special committee to prepare tentative plans was appointed. At the Wednesday session resolutions withdrawing cooperation from the United Christian Missionary Society and preventing Christian churches not already affiliated with the Church Federation of Indianapolis from becoming affiliated were adopted unanimously. Condemnation of the missionary society followed attacks begun Tuesday by the Rev. E. E. Elmore of Carlisle. Ky. He charged officials of the society had thrown out a “smoke screen” in order that a program of "modernization” might be carried out. Establishment of a national gospel preachers' union was recommended. Tires Are Stolen Two automobile tires were missing today from the car of Joe Sanders, 1543 N. Rural St. The tires, valued at S4O, were stolen from the automobile while It was parked in the rear of the Rural St. house.
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Fire Razes Old Fletcher Homestead
The old Stoughton A. Fletcher home. Bluff Rd. and Troy Ave,, was in ruins today following a fir*- late Wednesday believed to have been caused by sparks on the roof. The loss is estimated at SIO,OOO. The property
‘HUSBAND’OFFERS TO PROW WIFE IS NOT CLARA PHILLIPS 'Jesse Carsen,’ Held in Honduras, Tallies With Los Angeles Man, (Copyright, 192:1. by United I’r> -sj (Copyright in Canada.) TEGUGILAHA, Honduras. April 26. —The complete story of the woman held in jail here as Clara Phillips, the “hammer slayer" of Los Angeles, was told today by Jesse C. Carsen. who claims to be her husband. In his cell at the Xational peniton tiary Carsen offered proof of the innocence of himself, his wife and the Mrs. K. M. Young, who are being held for United States authorities. “I know nothing of Clara Phillips, except through the newspapers.” ho said earnestly. “It is ridiculous to think that my wife is a murderess." ("arson admired that he knew little of his wife's sister, Mrs. Young, “except that she lived In Poughkeepsie, X. Y'.” (Previous dispatches indicated Mrs. Young also v.-as suspected of being Clara Phillips). He said he had complete documents in his trunk to prove the identity of all of them. Carsen said he married the woman arrested as Clara Phillips In Xoveinber, 1913, and that he is the representative of American capitalists who are seeking investments in Central American enterprises. BLIND TIGERS ALLEGED Cases of five men facing blind tiger charges today in city court following their arrest by Claude Worley, Investigator for Criminal Court, and Sheriff Snider, were continued until May 3. The information leading to the arrest Wednesday was furnished by Ku-Klux Klan investigators. Those arrested: Jack Cristoff, 24, and John Bonan, 28, both of 752 Ketcham St.: John Bostor. 35, of 2803 W. Tenth St.; Vongel Steffel, 43, of 516 W. Washington St., and Arthur
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RUIXS OF FLETCHER HOME
was owned by the Catholic Cemetery Association of Indianapolis. The Are was discovered by Mrs. Elmer Snider, wife of the caretaker of the house and grounds, shortly before 3 p. m. and an alarm was Immediately
SEVEN BOARD MEMBERS NAMED BY GOVERNOR Historical, Medical and Prison Commissions Included. Seven appointments to State boards and commissions were announced today by Governor McCray. Dr. Thomas J. Moran of Lafayette, member of the I’urdue faculty, was appointed to a four-year membership on the State historical commission to succeed the Rev. Matthew .1 Walsh of South Bend. Dr. Eluridg-' Shanklin of Hammond was c.-appointed to tie- Stab- board for medical registration and examination and ,1. U. Maynard of Winchester to a four year term on the State board of emlsilmers. The entire lioai and of trustees for the worn* n’s prison. Indianapolis, wo re appointed for four-year terms. Members are Mrs. Charlotte J. Dunn of Indianapolis. Mrs. Alice VV. Poynter of Sullivan. Miss Margaret M Neoij of Martinsville and Mrs. E Healing of Indianapolis. MRS. MARY HEROO FUNERAL FRIDAY Service VViii Be Held in Central Christian Church, Funeral services of Mrs Mary A. Herod, 57, wife of William P. Herod, 118 E. Thirteenth St., who died at her home Wednesday, will be held at 1C a. m. on Friday at the residence. The Rev. Alan B. Phllputt, pastor of the Central Christian Church, will have charge of th services. Funeral and the burial In Crown 11 ill will be private. Mrs. Herod was the daughter of Bergen Applegate, for years a leading merchant. She was a granddaughter of Dr. John Saunders. Mrs. Herod was nn active worker for the Red Cross during the World War. and was a member of the Central Christian Church. Besides her husband, two sons, William Rogers Herod of Schenectady, X. Y., and Bergen Applegate Herod of Philadelphia, Pa., and a daughter, Mrs. Nelson Graves of Buffalo, X. Y., survive.
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sent to the city Are department. Neighbors rushed to the Are and carried out all of the household goods on the first floor. Firemen were forced to pump water from a creek more than a quarter of a mile away.
WILLIAM F. SMITH 10 HEAD SCHOOLS Elwood High School Principal Receives Appointment, By Timm Sprcinl ELWOOD. ltd , April 26.—At a special meeting of the school board today, William F. Smith, principal of the high school, was appointed superintendent of the city schools, to succeed Arthur W. Ronold. whose resignation becomes effective at the close of his present contract, July 31. Smith was born In Johnson County, near Franklin. Ho attended Hanover College, and later taught In country schools. He Is a graduate of Indiana University, and has had varied experience in teaching throughout the country. He became principal of the Elwood High School In 1919. Smith was chosen from a list of about thirty applicants. The resignation of Konold came as a surprise. No successor of Smith has been appointed. Wil Itovlse Census Figures. By Tim'* Special CONNERSVILLE, Ind., April 26 Revised figures of the population of Connersvllle will be available within a few days. Following an order by Mayor James A. Clifton, twenty-one citizens are engaged In making a canvass of the city.
Paralysis of Boy’s Limbs Cured Without Drugs or Surgery
In ianapolis Youth Stricken With Infantile Paralysis Two Years Ago Now Plays Ball With Other Boys.
In March, 1021. Melvin Berryman, a boy 14, living at 35 North I)e Quincy St., this city, had quite a serious Illness. After he was somewhat improved it was noticed that he had lost control of his limbs and could not oven move a toe. It was luter determined that lie had a well defined case of infantile paralysis. He could not move himself at all and had to bo lifted from one chair to another. After some consideration his parents decided to try Dr. Ellery, 904 Odd Fellow building-, who has had success with several similar eases The progress was slow, but sure and after a time he was able to go about with the aid of crutches Since November,
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Judge and Cult Attorney in Near Fist Fight Over Jailing or Girl From Colony—Other Leaders Are Missing, By I nit id Fretis ST. JOSEPH, Midi.. April 2G. —Flight of liijrli officials of the House of David, following revelations of immorality among members of the colony, was interrupted by sheriff’s deputies today. Benjamin Hill, one of the “seven pillars” of the colony, accompanied by a “virgin” member, wa staken into custody at Stevensville railroad station, seven miles south of here, by Sheriff George Bridgeman.
The couple had checked several trunks and other baggage to Chicago. The sheriff believes Hill planned to join “King" Benjamin Purnell, ruler of the colony, who has been missing since the first of the year. Hill and the woman were taenk back to St. Joseph and held under guard at a hotel. The "pillar" promised to go before the investigation being conducted by Judge Dingeman and reveal the inside workings of the cult. The sheriff said he had information three other high officials of the cult had escaped during the night. Other developments overnight in the one man grand jury investigation in which startling admissions of immorality have been obtained from supposedly virgin wives and celibate husbands, include: The halting by Attorney General Andrew B. Dougherty, in charge of the Investigation of a “group marriage." Jailing of Phoebe Robertson, 17, one of the would-be brides. A threatened fist fight between Barry Dow hirst, chief attorney for the colony, and Judge Dingeman, followed by Sheriff Bridgeman grappling bodily with the attorney and tossing him out of the county Jail. The sensational developments came at the first night session of the inquiry. Word reached Attorney Daugh erty that a group marriage was planned at the colony. Witnesses have testified the marriages are m<'ro ly a cloak to protect the cult’s lead ers, who do not follow the rules of a continent life, laid down by “King” Benjamin. Dougherty ordered County Clerk Frank Hall to hold up licenses for the weddings and sent out deputies to bring in the proposed brides. He wished to find out if they were going Into the ceremony of their own free will and if they had ever beon sub Jected to any religious rites based on immorality. One of the brides was taking a bath, another was 111 and a third was at a farm and could not appear. Finally deputies located Phoebe Rob ertson. She had a bad memory and could not answer any of Daugherty's Important questions. The attorney general ordered her jailed and held as a material witness until she recovers her memory. Bessie Daniels, an attractive blonde of 18, was also quizzed but she had been secretly married the previous night. Dewhirst visited Judge Dingeman in an effort to obtain the release of Phoebe. "By what authority do you imprison this girl?” Dewhirst demanded of th>Judge after brushing by deputies guarding the room where the secret investigation was in progress. “Ample," the Judge replied, “Where is the law?" Dewhirst shouted, waving his arms wildly. “Test it and I will show you,” Judge Dingeman replied, advancing toward his adversary. “So you have joined in this deal. too. have you?” Dewhirst said with a sneer, a.s he snapped his fingers In the Judge's face. Deputies held the two men as the Judge clinched his fists. Dewhirst then proceeded to the coun-
1922, he has been able to walk naturally and Inst fall played basket-ball and this spring will he playing baseball like every red blooded American hoy wants to do. Melvin and his parents are well pleased and wish to give Dr. Ellery credit for these favorable results. Some of the local members of the medical profession are acquainted with the progress made in this case and have made some very favorable comments. Other Diseases Cured Most diseased conditions are a result of congestion, which Is caused by 5 an unequnsized distribution of nerve impulses and as a consequence ther*' Is an imperfect circulation of the blood, upon which the health of all tissues of the body depend Dr. Ellery’s methods are just as effective in cases of stomach trouble, liver trouble, headaches, constipation, various forms of rheumatism, kidney trouble, lumbago, sciatica, asthma, neuritis, colitis, etc. These conditions are caused by defective nerve impulse and when this is corrected a normal condition or health is established. In August, 1922, some of the Indianapolis papers gave an account of a man in Vermont who had been stricken with infantile paralysis at the age of 14. It further stated that after being in a wheel chair for 39 years and having his limbs in a plaster cast for 30 weeks that he was operated upon and that at the time of writing the article he could take five faltering steps. One of the papers headed the article “A Modem Miracle.” Melvin Berryman of Indianapolis is considerably ahead of the Vermont man who was operated upon in a New York hospital. He did not have to wait 39 years for results. He can not only take five steps but he can take as many as he likes and go where he pleases. The results on this Indianapolis boy ,were attained without drugs or surgery.—Advertisement.
ty jail, where a, like encounter with the sheriff followed. “So you are in with that bunch, too, are you?" Dewhirst asked the sheriff. Bridgeman picked up the attorney and tumbled him ou, the door. Testimony of three former members of the cult was heard late Wednesday. One told of alleged indecent exposure of “King” Benjamin; a second of stories of midnight rites, and a third of seeing three leaders In the colony attack a. girl. STATE CONVENTION WILL HAVE VARIED MUSICAL PROGRAM Chairman of Indian League of Women Voters' Committee Names Participants, An elaborate musical setting for all social affairs connected with the convention of the Indiana League of Women Voters at the Qaypool next week has been arranged by Mrs. Asel Spellman Stitt, chairman of the music committee Music will he renedred at follows: War prevention miss meeting Tuesday evening In the < "laypool assembly room: vocal selections by Miss Julia Reyer. with Miss Elsa Reyer at the piano; garden party Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Samuel M. Ralston, the Conte i rto. Members of the trio arc Cleon Culvin, violinist; Gertrude Conte, celii-u, Adelaide Conte, pianist. Local league presidents' dinner at the Severin Wednesday evening. Miss Ruth Parry, •accompanied by Miss C'yrilla Hume, will sing and Miss Bernice Reagan, violinist, will play, accompanied by Miss Mildred Casey. At the convention banquet Thursday evening In the Rllev room of the Chtypool a progr.up will lv- provided by a mixed quartet and the Turner trio Members of the quarto. Include Mrs Stitt, soprano; Miss Bertha Archer, contralto; Victor J tmnna<’h**r. tenor; Franklin X Taylor, bass Mrs. Samuel M. Garrison will he accompanist Members of the Turner trio are Alina Miller, violinist Clementine Venn, cellist; Carolyn \yers Turner, pianist.
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Archie and Harry Move to Their New Home Out at Riverside Zoo
Two hungry, snarling and viciousappearing grey wolves were at the new Riverside Park zoo today. They arrived in Indianapolis late Wednesday, at the American Railway Express office. Three heavy boards, nailed over one end of the box in which the wolves arrived, chewed nearly into, caused employes of the express office to send a telephone call to the manager of the new park. Xo one went near the cage until two men from the park, experienced at dodging sharp teeth, appeared equipped with hammers, nails and heavier boards.
GALLOWS AWAIT MAN TAKEN HERE Trail, Begun in Indianapolis, Ends at Clarksburg, W. Va, At the close of the black hand trial at Clarksburg, W. Va.. Samuel Muratore, convicted of murdering James Papara. was senjF hanged at the Mx/ aljiipia State peniten- & tiarv at Mounds- '* vine, June 22. according to a dis- • patch received ViJ Y „ ■ ’ today from a Clarksburg. * £ f&F JRj Interest in the /fill frlnck hand trials among local police, centered in the Murat o r e case. He was aril* rested ir, Indianapolis Ftb. 19, MURATORE with Tony Retnonda and two women, Mary Norman and Laura Agnes, in a house at 302 E. South St. Murators will hang on the same day with three other members of the gang.
THIKiSDAY, APRIL 26, 1923
ARCHIE AND HARRY
At the park, after being fed, the wolves changed their manner and allowed attaches to hold their chains, while they explored their new home. The wolves were donated to the zoo by D. L. Pral! of Seymour, Ind. The “Hoosier Twins." as they are known, were caught in the part rival hei^® names wet chie" and "Harry,” after General Manager Archie Colter and Harry Driscoll, secretary of the companyoperating the zoo. “Harry” tried to tear the trouser leg off of his namesake the first time they met.
DAUGHERTY’S SON IN SANATORIUM Superintendent Gives No Reason for Committment, By United Prests STAMFORD. Conn.. April 26.—A man identified a.s Draper Daugherty, son of the attorney general of the United States, is confined at Stamford Hall sanitarium here on preliminary committment papers. Dr. F. W. Robertson, superintendent cf the place, declared relatives other than Daugherty's father came with Young Daugherty, who was mentioned in the investigation in New Y’ork into the Dorothy King case because of his friendship with the slain model. The reason for the committment was not made public.
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