Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 234, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 February 1924 — Page 6

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WIFE OF PLYMOUTH MAN ACCUSES RIM OF TWO MURDERS Adds to Charge That He Killed Grandmother by Telling of ‘Confession’. By United Press PLYMOUTH, Ind., Feb. 12.—“ My conscience is clearer than my wife’s.” This was the only statement forthcoming today from Ray D. Smith, Marshall County farmer who is charged by his wife with killing his aged grandmother and his father. Smith has been held in the county .sail here without bond since the discovery of the body of his grandmother, Mrs. Frances Sweet, 83, under the foundation of a henhouse on his farm Sunday. In a statement to Alvin Marsh, prosecutor, Mrs. Smith yesterday declared her husband had confessed to her the murder of his father on a farm near Pittsfield, Mass., as well as that of hia grandmother on the farm here. Smith Unmoved Smith appeared unmoved by the latest charges made by his wife, and refused to admit or deny guilt, saying only that his conscience was clearer than his wife’s. Smith is slowly dying with tuberculosis, and he apparently does not care what turn the charges against him take. “I’ve not got long to go,” he said, “and it don't make much difference what they do with me, but I don't want to leave this stain on my boy.” Smith’s son is 12 years old. The Marshall County grand Jury met in special session today, but took up another case before starting the investigation of the murder of Mrs. Sweet. Up to this afternoon no witnesses connected with that case had been called. Mrs. Smith, it is understood, will tell her story to the grand jury Wednesday or Thursday. Authorities were preparing to send a representative to Pittsfield, Mass. Money May Be Involved Smith, according to his wife, obtained $6,000 insurance money after the death of his father. She said he top of her head "just to make sure she was gone,” Mrs. Smith said her husband fold her. She told in detail her husband’s

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that of her child Everywhere she went, Smith warned her not to squeal, she said, and threatened lr.rtant death if ehe told anything about the grim secret iliiJdon beneath the hen house. County authorities believe money was the motive for the murder of Mrs. Sweet. It was learned that she had an estate of $20,000, most >f which was to go to her grandson. SENIORS ARRANGE 'SHOW Butler Upper-Classmen to Stage Vaudeville With Campus Talent. The senior class of Butler Unlver- j sity is making plans for the annual Senior Vaudeville in the Butler Chapel, Feb. 29. Fraternities and other campus organizations will participate. Miss Irma I>ykes has been appointed chairman of the committee in charge. Louise Rich, Gwendolyn Dorey and Henry Goett compose the -committee. Dancing, singing and black-face acta will t>e headliners. END CATARRH WITH THIS HEALING CREAM If your nostrils are clogged and your head stuffed because of catarrh or a cold, get Ely’s Cream Balm at any drug store. Apply a little of this pure, antiseptic, germ destroying cream into your nostrils and let It penetrate through every air passage of your head and membranes. Instant relief. How good It feels. Your head is clear. Your nostrils are open. You breathe freely. No more hawking or snuffing. Head colds and catarrh yield like magic. Don’t stay stuffed up. choked up and miserable. Relief is sure.—Advertisement.

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CARS DESTROYED IN GARAGE FIRE Two Machines Burn —Origin of Blaze Unknown, Fire of unknown origin destroyed two automobiles stored in a garage owned by Gust Rosberg, 215 N. Arsenal Ave., early today. The machines, owned by Mrs. G. H. Dalrymple, 215 N. Arsenal Ave., and George Brush, 57 S Arsenal Ave., -were valued at. about $2,500, according to Mrs. Dalrymple. The building loss was SSOO, fire officials said.

Gone but Not Forgotten Automobiles reported stolen belong to: Albert Hitzelberger, 11,58 Roaohe St., Studehaker, from Capitol Ave. and Market St. Walker W. Winslow, 3834 N. Delaware St., Maxwell, from Meridian and Vermont Sts. Homer H Houston. 1509 Kelly St., Chevrolet, from Market nad Alabama Sts. F. G. Swain. 2918 Talbott Ave., Max well, from Market St. and the Circle. Elmer Williams, 609 N. California St., Jewett, from front of same. Leo K. Arnold. 11l Spencer Ave.. Maxwell, from Market and Delaware Sts. Rufus Rose, 918 Keystone Ave., Ford, from front of 1207 N. Illinois St. Edward Nance, Brazil,, Ind., Dodge truck, from there. \ Oldest Hamilton County Veteran Dead /?V Times Special NOBLEBVILLE, Ind., Feb. 12. Willis Walls: 92, the oldest Civil War veteran in Hamilton County, is dead at the home of his daughter. Mrs. P. A. Kinder. He was a resident of this section sixty years.

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BROKEN WINDOWS SHOW If IH OF BAND OF THIEVES Trail of Blood Left as Clew in One of Four Robberies. The same thieves were responsible for four robberies, committed after entrance had been gained by smashing windows, early today, police believe. Blood stains on the sidewalk and inside the show’ window o fthe Isaac Bremen jewelry store. 305 W. Washington St., gave the only clow there. The stains were tracked to Senate Ave., where the trail was lost. It is thought an auto was boarded at that point. Jewelry trays were upset. Although no statement front Bremen could be obtained, police thought rings and knives were taken. Damage to the window were given as SSO. * A pay telephone was taken at the grocrey of C. C. Shea, 604 W. Michigan St., when the window was smashed. Georgia Henderson, 50614 W. Michigan St., told police she was awakened by falling glass and saw- a man run and enter an auto which contained another man. She described the car and the first man. A glass was broken out of the side window at the Frank Roesner drug store, 802 S. Delaware St. A pay phone, $6 from the cash register, a large quantity of cigarettes, candy and cigars, valued at sl6, were taken. A front window of the C. M. Willis chill parlor, 409 Massachusetts Ave., was broken and a pay phone containjing J 4 taken. SAWYER TRIAL ~OPENS Warsaw Man Accused \>f Attempting to Kill Former Wife. By United Press WARSAW, Feb. 12.—The trial of John Sawyer, 55, charged with attempting to kill his former wife, now Mrs. Rose Walton, has started in the | Kosciusko County Court. Mrs. Walton was shot while on a street in the business section early in January She told authorities she identified her assailant as Sawyer. The accused man declares he w-ill establish an alibi. Snowballs Weapons Poll e searched today for five men ! wanted on charges of assault and hat- ! tery and robbery. One is known, but ‘ has not been located. jjoiioe say. John | Graham and wife, colored, 1808 Martlndale Ave., told' Sergeant Dean and I police emergency squad that at Ohio | and Pennsylvania Sts., the men threw 1 snowballs at them. At Delaware St. I they caught up with the Grahams and Ia fight ensued. Mrs. Graham missed ! her beaded purse containing $5 after i the men ran. she said.

CIVIC CLUB PLAY CHOSEN Federation to Produce “Mrs. Temple’s Telegram,” March 21. “Mrs. Temple’s Telegram,” a comedy will be given March 21 at Tomlinson Hall under auspices of the Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs. G. Carleton Guy, city dramatic director, is directing the play. Admission w-ill be 50 and 25 cents. Mrs. J. H. Schneider, finance committee chairman, will direct ticket sale. An added feature will be the police and firemen orchestra. Proceeds will be used to install downtown drinking fountains and carry ou| the 1924 federation program. PUTNAM 10 IRK 100TH BIRTHDAY Movement Starts for Centennial Celebration, Bv Times Kpecial GREENCASTLE, Ind., Feb. 12. Putnam County will stage a centennial celebration in this city the week of Oct. L according to R. P. Mullins, druggist, county chairman. Dr. W. W. Sweet of De Pauw, Mis3 Lela Walls of Oreencastle high school and John C. Verimillion, superintendent of the county schools, are assistants. The Putnam County Farm Bureau has pledged support. A parade at noon and a gorgeous pageant at night will be features. CONDITION IS SERIOUS Woman at Hospital After Taking Tliirty Poison Tablets. Mrs. Pearl Whitlock, 30, of 202 N. Mount St., wife of Orme L. Whitlock, was reported in serious condition at city hospital today after an attempt to take her life with poison. Mrs. Whitlock called Sam Gillispie, j traffic* policeman, and his wife from i their home at 204 N. Mount St. They i said they discovered she had taken i thirty poison tablets. A note was round bearing the message: “I know what Jack (said to be the husband) has done. He has j disgraced me beyond endurance. The Lord w-iil not hold me responsible for ’ this. I have ajways loved and served I him.” Asks Divorce Decree Set Aside. i By United Press MUNCIE. Ind., Feb. 12.—Declaring that misstatements were made by the plaintiff and that she had no know-l-edge of the filing of the suit, Mrs. ! Olive Butler, Alexandria, Va.. has filed suit here asking that the decree I of divorce granted six, months ago to her husband. Rev. M. W. Butler, pastor of the First Christian Church here, be set aside. The minister in his suit I charged desertion and cruelty.

06REG0N CLAIMS REVOLTISBROKEN Mexican President Says Rebels Lost 3,000, - By United Press MEXICO CITY, Feb. 12.—“ We broke the back of the revolution at Octlan,” General Obregon said today. “The rebels lost 3,000 In casualties in the eleven hours’ fighting and already have been forced to evacuate Guadalajara, In addition to Vera Cruz.” With a graphic description of the Octlan battle, Obregon described it as a “strenuous combat unprecedented in my experience. It stands alone in Mexican military history.” Describing the battle itself, Obregon wired: "The enemy had built modern entrenchments, carefully camouflaged, and it was only with the greatest difficulty our airplane scouts ferreted out their positions. “In spite of this, after a heavy bombardment, our loyal Indian troops, for whom I have only the greatest praise, crossed the Lerma Itlver under a terrific fire from machine guns and rifles.” MRS. C. D. BRACKETT DIES Funeral Services to Be Held at Home at 2 P. M. Wednesday. Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Maude Brackett, 52, wife of C. D. Brackett, 3148 E. Fall Creek Blvd., will be held from the residence at 2 p. m. Wednesday. Dr. Howard Taylor of the Broadway M. E. Church will officiate. Mrs. Brackett died Monday at Battle Creek, Mich. She was bom in Syracuse, N. Y., and came to Indianapolis about nine years ago. Surviving are the husband, a son, C. Edwin Brackett, and a daughter, Miss Frances Lucille Brackett. Mrs. Brackett was a member of the Broadway M. E. Church. Motor Club lte-elects Directors Retiring directors of the Hoosier Motor Club were re-elected In the club voting which ended last night, it was announced today. They are Edward W. Harris. Roy E. Adams and O. D. Haskett. Hold-over members of the board are: C. L. Kirk. Walter Pritchard. Carl A Taylor, Frank Wampler, H. C. Lathrop and Leo Krauss.

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‘ABDUCTION’ UNSOLVED Clothing Found in Sewer Identified by Owner as Stolen. Theory that there might have been connection between woman’s clothing found In a sewer at North and Illinois 8t3., and the reported abduction of a young woman in the 3600 block of N. Capitol Ave., Sunday night was abandoned by detectives today. Miss Iva Oliver, 401 N. Pennsylvania St., identified the clothing as that stolen from her Sunday. Detectives now believe that domestic trouble was back of the forcing of the screaming woman into an automobile in Capitol Ave. Indigestion, gas, STOMACHMISEHY Chew a few Pleasant Tablets Instant Stomach Relief! The moment "Pape's Diapepsin” reaches the stomach all distress goes. Lumps of indigestion, gases, heartburn, sourness, fullness, flatulence, palpitation, vanish. Ease your stomach now! Correct digestion and fwddity for a few cents. Druggists sell millions of packages.— Advertisement. J Beef Hash 1 Bits of cooked beef, | I carrots, potatoes,onion, 1 tomatoes finely chop* ped. Cook in gravy un- fj til tender. Then season B with th at finest of seasonings '%% lEA&PHSI SAUCE THY OftKMKAS. WORCE3TEftSHfftI