Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 203, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 January 1924 — Page 12
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CITY’S QUEST FOR RELIEF CAUSES 47 WEEKBID : FIRES Sparks, Overheated Stoves and Defective Flues Start Many Blazes. Indianapolis, attempting to warm itself during the below-zero weather over the week-end, caused forty-seven fire runs, reports showed today. Two werei false alarmis. In most instances sparks from overheated furnaces and stoves and burned out flues caused sL*ht damage. Defective flues were responsible for sev- : eral blazes. The largest loss was at the home of Clara Stephenson, 521 YV. Tenth 1 St., where a fall an stovepipe caused fire resulting in S3OO damage. Other flres: Mrs. M. Dunn, 312 S. Holmes Ave., defeotlve flue, SIOO. E. H. Miller. 3521 N. Illinois St., defective flue, $75. J. M. Haggerman, 240 IV. FortyFourth St., overheated grate, $75. E. Weinland, 3816 Rookwood Ave., sparks on roof, S2O. Mrs. K. Massie. 135 W. Fourteenth St., sparks on roof, S2O. $50,000 DAMAGES ASKED Mental Breakdown Allege*! Result of, Automobile Accident. Bernard J. and Martin Guedelhoefer rtxe defendants In a $50,000 damage suit filed in Marion Superior Court j by Charles M. Mikesell, 3433 N. 1111 nols St., guardian of Lillian M. Mike sell. According .to the complaint Mrs. Mikesell was struck Jan. 8, 1922, by an automobile belonging to Bernard J. Guedelhoefer, and driven by Martin Guedelhoefer, his minor son. The car was traveling fifty miles an hour, according to the complaint. Asa result Mrs. Mikesell is alleged to have suffered h. nervous disorder, -so severe ; that she was adjudged insane in Pro- j bate Court. •HIKING HIRAM’ IN RACE I‘era Farmer Announres Candidacy for Congressional Nomination. Hiram I. Bearss, Peru farmer, hffs announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress from the Eleventh district. Barss is widely known as “Hiking Hiram.” because of his services in the Spanish-American and World Wars. John F. Lawrence, Peru at- j torney, will manage his campaign. Sprinkler System Burst* Fire companies responded to a call from the W. H. Block Company early today, where it was found the automatic sprinkler system in a small rupply room had burst. W. Stanton, building superintendent, said frozen p.pes were the cause. No damage was j done, he said. Mercators Back on Job Mercators will resume weekly lunch- i ■ ons Tuesday after a two-week lapse iue to the holidays. A1 Willard Is the silertt booster for Tuesday, which is known as “Proposal Day.” rnoup Spasmodic Croup is frequently relieved by one application of— VICKS V V.A po Rub Ov*t 17 Mutton Jars U*ed Yearly
Speaking of New Year Resolutions How About Your Financial Future? You are no doubt planning some day to start something of your own—perhaps a home—a business—will you have the capital? The way to get capital is to save for it—have it in the bank when the time comes. • No matter how small your salary, or great your family obligations—you can become financially independent enough to get a real start in what you want to do, W ITHIN A FEW YEARS, if you make up your mind to do it. Start TODAY some methodical system of saving money. STOP spending nickels and dimes on nonsense—put some of them aside each day in a small bank, and deposit them once a week in a savings account. Stick to this consistently—come what may—and before you know it you will have a respectable amount to your credit. You will discover new ways of saving money, and your ambition to do so will lead to new ways of making it> If yon start growing that way—you’re bound to keep on—no one can stop you. $1 Will Make the Start Here We Pay 4 1 / 2% on Savings Meyer-Kiser Bank 136 East Washington Street Deposit by the 10th—Interest From the Ist
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“I Just wanted a bicycle, and my customers got It for me for a Christmas present,” Robert Wise, Times carrier, 3963 Park Ave., laconically explained possession of his brand new bicycle. He is son of Harry Wise. Robert’s subscribers have a different story to tell. “He ts one of the best carriers the north side ever had, always courteous and on
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tA baggagemar%had a box on his truck that had a label on It. The • box was so heavy that he pasted a new label over the old one, as shown In the drawing. By a peculiar coincidence, the fourteen letters composing the sentence, “IT C A N W HEEL H A R D,” were exactly the same letters that appeared on the original label. If you rearrange those letters you will form a sentence of three words that will spell the old label. Answer to previous puzzle: ASTRONOMERS The word "astronomers,” whose letters form the anagram “no more stars,” can also be made to form the words. MOON STARERS a definition of the word "astronomers.” Cut This Out—lt Is Worth Money Send this ad and ten cents to Foley & Cos., 2835 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, 111.', writing your and address clearly. You will receive a ten cent bottle of FOLEY’S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND for coughs, colds and hoarseness, also free sample packages of FOLEY PILLS, a diuretic stimulant for the kidneys, and FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS for Constipation and Biliousness. These wonderful remedies have helped millions of people. Try them! Sold everywhere.— Advertisement.
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time.” P. W. Schneider, in charge of Station F of the Times, College Ave. and Forty-Second St., said. Mrs. Frank Metzger, 3933 College Ave., was instrumental in getting the bicycle for Robert. She called all his subscribers, and saw a great many of them personally, to get contributions. With aid of Lis new wheel, Robert expects to give his patrons even better service than before.
FORMER MANAGER OF DENISON HOTEL DIES William Fowler Succumbs While \ Isiting Sisfcer at Kokomo. | Bu United r ress j KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 7.—William M. Fowler, 65, of Wheeling, W. Va., died here yesterday while visiting his sister, Mrs. W. J. McElwaln. Death was due to paralytic stroke. For a number of years he was manager of the old Denison Hotel in Indianapolis. Since then'he has been with hotels in Peoria, 111., East St. Louis and Wheeling. W. Va. Funeral services will be held here I Wednesday at 2:30 p. m.
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CHICAGO LABOR MOURNS LEADER Death of Thomas Kearney, Ends Spectacular Career, By United Press \ CHICAGO, Jan. 7.— I The rank and file of labor today mourned the death of Thomas Kearney, 51, former czar of Chicago union labor, who died suddenly Sunday. Kearney’s death ended a spectacular career. For thirty years he led Chicago laboring forces and had won "service stripes” in almost every sanguine and bloodless labor revolution. While known as a “bad man to mix with,” and a “finish fighter,” Kearney bore the reputation of a “square shooter.” He had never been kno%vn to violate a labor contract and held the confidence of employers. LEGION BUYS PICTURE “The Whipping Boss'’ to Be Exhibited by Veterans. Arthur Ball, State commander of the American Legion, announced today that his department had bought from Monogram Pictures, Inc., the exclusive Indiana distribution rights of “The Whipping Boss,” a six-reel feature picture, starring Lloyd Hughes and Barbara Bedford, to be released within the next few weeks. Profits made on the picture will go to the Indiana department of the American Legion and to posts In towns where the picture Is shown. The story revolves about a young Legion post commander and his fight against the convict leasing system in a southern logging camp. The love ! motif also is present. At once~ Stops Colds in 24 Hours Hill’* Cascaia Bromide Quinine give* quicker relief than any other cold or la grippe remedy. Tablets disintegrate in 10 seconds. Effectiveness proved in millions of cases. Demand red box bearing Mr. Hill’s portrait. All druggists—--30 cents. (B-20ri CASCARA QUININE W. H. HILL CO. o*t*°' t * “ lc “*
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KOKOMO MAN SUSPECT IN PITTSBURGH ROBBERY Police Say Hold-Up of House Party Solved With Arrest of Two. By United Press KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 7.—Howard Ludwig, 21, of this city has been arrested at Pittsburgh, Pa., in connection with the hold-up of eight persons by six masked men in the home of Dr. John W. Burkett, Pittsburgh, according to dispatches. With Ludwig, Dean Hays, formerly of Pittsburgh, was arrested. Police say the two confessed to participation in various crimes and that they were identified at Dr. Burkett’s residence as two of the men that robbed the house party. S. A. E. Alumni Elect Richard H. Hennessy is the new president of the local alumni association of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Others elected at luncheon Saturday: Norris E. Breunig, vice president, and Verne Trask, secretary-treasurer. Perfection Butter Makes Kiddles Grow. —Adv. KIDNEYS NED LOTS OF WATER 111 TIMEb Most folks forget that the kidney*, .like the bowels, sometimes got sluggish and clogged and need a flushing occasionally, else we have back ache and dull misery In the kidney region, severe headaches, rheumatic twinges, torpid liver, acid stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of bladder disorders. You simply must keep your kidneys active and clean and the moment you feel an ache or pain in the kidney’ legion begtyi drinking lots of water Also get about four ounces of Jan Salts from any good drug store her* 1 take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine "’his famous salts Is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, com blned with lithia,and is intended to flush clogged kidneys and help stimulate them to activity. It also helps neutralize the acids in the urine so they no longer Irritate, thus help ing to relieve bladder disorders. Jad Salts is inexpensive; makes a delightful effervescent lithia water drink which everybody should take now and then to help keep their kid neys clean. A well-known local druggist says he sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who believe in trying to correct kidney trouble while it is only trouble. By all jneans have your physician examine your kidneys at least twice a year.—Advertisement.
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COLD KEEPS ’EM QUIET Police Slate Shows Only 24 Men Arrested Sunday. Only twenty-four men arrested Sunday were waiting to appear in city court today. It was one of the quietest Sundays experienced by the police department in months. The court was busy, however, with cases of 101 men and six women arrested Saturday.
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