Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 191, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 December 1924 — Page 24

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SPECIAL FAVORS FOR WEALTHY IN PRISON CHARGED Deposed Atlanta Officials Deny Accepting Bribes — Probe Continues. B/ I'nitffl Prattt ATLANTA. Ga.. Dec. ID.—Protfsting they are victims of a “political frame-up,” A. E. Sartain, deposed warden of Atlanta penitentiary - , and L. J. Fletcher. deputy warden, todayfaced preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Abbott on charges of accepting bribes from Federal convicts. Sartaln and Fletcher were arrested following a secret investigation of conditions at the penitentiary by 'Department of Justice agents. They are accused of receiving hribes totally of SIO,OOO each from wealthy bootlegger prisoners in return for “soft and easy jobs" about the prison ajid other special privileges. Demand Trial “It is nothing but a frame-up designed to settle old political scores,” they declared through their attorneys. “We will demand immediate trial or dismissal of the charges.” Although Federal officials have kept secret details of their investigation. a number of tales concerning alleged "special privileges” accorded prisoners have leaked from behind the walls of the prison. Among these is a story of a “special privilege table,” alleged to have been kept for favorite prisoners. Wealthy and favored convicts were fed in a private dining-room at their own table and on menus not accorded regular prisoners, it was charged. Special Quarters The "favorites" also enjoyed special sleeping quarters, it was charged, and as “honor convicts” roamed' outside the prison walls unattended by guards, and “soft and easy" jobs about the prison were reserved for them. Convicts who enjoyed the special privileges, it is'said, Included Mannie Kessler and Maurice Sweetwood. wealthy New York bootleggers; George Remus, Ohio “bootleg king;” Herman Steinhilber and John Ileyns of Evansville, Ind.. and Charles Grayson, Kokomo, Ind.. bootleggers. Clothing Store Opens Frank C. Lewman, vice president of the Richman Bros. Company, Cleveland, arrived in Indianapolis today for the opening of the company’s new branch store at 36 E. Washington St. Lewman is a former resident of Indianapolis. Rov L. Johnson, 5149 College Ave., is local manager.

Style* INDIANA'S BIGGEST SHOE BARGAIN OUTLET IS THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR HOLIDAY FOOTWEAR AND SAVE MONEY sjfSS? QQp $1.99 $9.99 Women’s Footwear Ji ?J | k XMAS SLIPPER HEADQUARTERS YOU CANT BEAT THESE PRICES ANYWHERE Jgfe. Le a . Ker Slippers WOMEN’S FELTS jA 39c 49c 69c MEN'S Juliet Slippers _ , . ... Boudoir Slippers BO™’—GlßLS— childrens Children’s rm ™ OTWE^ R mm Bootees | JUST ONE BLOCK SOUTH OF THE HIGH EXPENSE DISTRICT |

The Shoe Market

109-11 South Illinois Street

A Puzzle a Day

An automobile is twice as old as its tires were when it was as old as its tin’s are; when the tires are as old as the car is now. the age of the car added to the age of the tires will be 2 L years. How old is the automobile, and how ol dare the tires? Yes'e'-dav’s answer:

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The field was divided as illustrated: each plot, is the same size and shape and each contains a building. Freshman Is Chosen It a Timri> Special FRANKLIN. Ind.. Dec. 19. George Utterback. freshman, will represent Frankiin College in the State oratorical contest here Feb. 13. He was chosen from a field of eight. Carnival Postponed The Saturnalia annual carnival of Shortridge High School Latin Club, was not held today as planned because of the death of Miss Genevieve Hall, a member of the office staff. 060 Is a Prescription prepared for Colds, Fever and Grippe It is the most speedy remedy we kno-.v Preventing Pneumonia

WE HAVE MOVED TO 366 S. Meridian St. THREE DOORS SOUTH OF OLD STAND MARION PAINT CO.

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EfcA H> tit.AL 1 i ttl.il UK In must convenient and up co-diti beauty parlor in the Middle Heat taught by experts. Day and evening classes now open. Free clinic. Fairyland Beauty Seminary HOOF GARDEN, PLAZA HOTEL New York St. and Capitof Aye. Miss ESTHER SHORT. Mgr. FI rcle SI?S

PARTIES ORDER OF DAY Christmas Entertainment Planned I for Fresh Air School. Christmas entertainments are the j order of the day. A Christmas dinner, followed by a party - , was arranged for today at the Potter Fresh Air School. The Marion County chapter of Rainbow Division Veterans’ Association will give a dance at Tomlinson Hall tonight, proceeds of which will be used for Christmas baskets and toys. "The Coming of the King,” twoact play produced by ihe Bible Dramatic Club of University Heights, will be repeated Sunday evening in the auditorium of Indiana Central College, and Monday at the United Brethren Church. First performance was Thursday night. The Meridian W. C. T. IT. will give a Christmas entertainment tonight for enlisted men at Ft. Harrison. O. L. Pond Heads Comniandry Oscar 1.. Pond, generalissimo, has been elected eminent commander of Raper Comniandry No. 1 Knights Templar to succeed Charles E. N’eu. It was announced today. Other offi cers: George \V. Thompson, general generalissimo; Clyde E. Titus, senior warden; Albert S. MacLeod, junior warden.

WATCHES AND CLOCKS REPAIRED Wo Call for and Deliver* Odd shape CryatHla to Fit Any Watch. SI ,'*.V J. T. LACY Circle 7600. 301 KKESGK BLDG.

FOUNTAIN PENS Waterman. .Schaeffer Lifetime, Conklin. Moore, Puofold, New Im proved Evorsharp Pencils. Pens and Pencils Repaired CLARK & CADE Claypool Drag Store

Old Made ViwgM New JPlm Christmas is cominsr and you'll want your shoes in the best of shape for two reasons—comfort—and protection against wild weather. Let us make your old shoes as good as new. OHIO SHOE REPAIR SHOP 46 W. Ohio St

109-11 South Illinois Street

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Inter-Club Council Formed Civic and club interests will be promoted by Inter-Club Council of

Quality Caskets —Personal Service In my display rooms you 111 find a beautiful line of caskets of superior quality with prices far below the ordinary. My personal service is most thorough, and in time of bereavement we care for every little detail in an efficient, satisfactory manner. ‘fcK? *>'Black broad HaßvSuT ; ,-v Y.yUjv ; 1 V>s yf 1 - 1 cloth, nnv !§§s>>' ’ !1 !•/ }M> • 'T> ' V 1 color plus'll wlifirif'wi '■Mi ‘! - .V. 'i.-.Y -V 1 couch, crushKs'fc£* > b’* i'< .U ' '' < L interior, ruf. >'v : -:,V y? • fled pillow. /l r* f *••• 1 if 1 *' >N . t j -•,’ bandies. Ml PKIf'K—JOHN F. REYNOLDS “Leader In Sensible Prices.” MA in 0439 950 N. Penn. St.

Gifts for Last Minute Shoppers Clive a Savings Pass Book with the first deposit in it —and you will be giving a gift——that will grow in value. —is useful and sensible. —is appropriate and acceptable. —and is the priceless gift of thrift. $1 or as much more as you like will buy such a pass book and we will furnish an attractive envelope and gift card, so that your present will be ready to give on riiristmas. Little Home Banks in Christmas Boxes, at sl. which is refunded when the holder returns the bank. Bonds in denomination of SIOO nr more. Lot your gift start SOMEONE on the path to financial independence, with YOl’K gift of thrii't. We Pay 4V2% on Savings Meyer-Kiser Bank 123 East Washington Street The Home of Thrift iionm a. *m. *". V

“That Eyes Might Find Relief” Glasses to fit your eyes $4 \ $4 to ;|L jfivfa $ 7 Oj|j ‘7 We ex amt no JT Yon ran nt your eye**, write m s Jf' buy liny Iwtter yr> u r prmfrln- , &'■ J qnnlity nr rttnn, grind the reive better KliiwueH anil de- -i* eervlre. no matliver Kami. to ''^^SjpSalp./ ter what you you complete. pay. Over 109 Style Frames to Select From Genuine Kryptok Invisible Bifocal Lenses Highly recommendod by those past 40 years of age. If you are younger there is no need of this kind of lens. Kryptok Lenses have distance and reading glasses ground in one —no seams showing—not cemented. Does away with two pairs of eye glasses. $ 8 to *l2 ♦ With choice of any style frame or mountings, including eye examination Oculist’s Prescriptions Filled at These Prices We Guarantee Satisfaction Open Saturday Until 8 P. M. Hoosier Optical Cos. 148 North Illinois Street

which Blaine McGrath, president Advertising Club, is temporary chairman. Organization, composed of rep-

resentatives of luncheon clubs, was formed Thursday night at Chamber of Commerce.

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pUY a Corona on our |H D $5.00 a month plan. |<J Phone us NOW for a IS free demonstration. An Ideal Christmas Gift. m JUDD TYPEWRITER ffl EXCHANGE H

Electrical Gifts —Low Priced 2r Demonstration and Sale of / Diiplcx: Electric Cookers Flashlights t,LV' u’ 1 Curling Irons Useful everywhere. We B Star. Rite Electric Curling have Evereadv Flash ra.-L" n>i ' Ic <WK2, sgi . . Irons: guaranteed. Splenilghts In nil rn ronl- i M Sid gifts. frO AO •izes. Up from ... DjC $7.50 1 Mrs. C. B. Yost is demonstrating DUPLEX v Fireless Cookers everj day. Come in and see Is how these wonderful stoves save time, labor i B and money. They make Ideal gifts. Low , I —Electric Lamps Marcel Wavers Ktiind, hang or clarap anv- Wavor; guaranteed: JL'.riii Electric Heater. lIS' ....$1.9815" m $1.98 Electric Toaster.

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12 !nrh polished rop pe r bowl, powerful r..il tila<k solid has.., "onl and plug. . $3.95

(jP/ANUDIE-S the holidjys bondishesfullttfthebrimdur-5-Lb. Lowney’s Assortment “X” $1.98 5-Lb. Nut Stuffed Dates .. $1.98 These two boxes are packed with the very best of confections— Lowney’s chocolates and Gold Brand stuffed dates. Chocolates are richly assorted and dates are stuffed witli either walnuts or almonds. Then note our other confections —both in gift boxes and in bulk.

Turkish Gum Drops, Lb., 29c 2 Lbs., 49c

Bunte’s Hard Candies, Lb. 39c, 3 for 98c Kindergarten mixed. Dilling’s Malto Tips Os delicious solid malted milk chocolate, pound, 59<*. Bunte’s Diana Stuffed Candies Satin - finished delicacies, stuffed with fruit and nuts. Pound. 59<‘. Whitman's Sampler (n a Christmas packing is most attractive to the eye as well as co the palate. It contains the very best Whitman pieces. A 17-oz. boa, priced, $1.50

Crystallized Creams, 2 Lbs., 50c; 1 Lb., 29c

Dependable Drug Stores

!jj Terms to Suit If Desired wl £// Engagement rings, dinner rings. Beautiful Ov mountings of green and white gold and stones set in genuine onyx. Our 40 years of progress and success guarantee your absolute satisfaof Wrist Watches] from America's most re- White gold, green gold, liable makers. We main- beautiful engraved oases taiu a dependable watch anf T dials. Our prices service. arp positively low. GRAY, GRIBBEN & GRAY Established 1884. 151 North Illinois Street

ae/ n 15 YEAR LOANS &QL /{j On Improved City Property /\J Mortgage cancelled in case of death. Also 5-Year 6% Loans. L. R. THOMAS LINCOLN 5177, 504 City Trußt Cos. TRY A WANT AD fN THE TIMES. THEY WILL BRING RESULTS

Rainbow Delights, 2 Lbs., 50c 1 Lb., 29c

2-Lb. Box Lowney Chocolates, 98c With Holly wrapper. Lowney’s Chocolate Mint Patties Palate pleasing goodies, pound, 49C* Cocoanut Brittle So flaky and crisp, pc .nd, :t9c. Chocolate Caramels Lb. 49c N’orris Variety Box of Delicious Chocolates is to be had ilso. Plumb fuU of goodies, with fillings of cherries, nuts, fruits and creamy soft centers. Pound Box, $1.50.

Peanut Candy, 2 Lbs., 49c 1 Lb., 29c

FRIDAY, DEC. 19, 1924

The STAR 1s a sturdy nickeled toaster that makes delicious toast ; racks are easy to turn; SZ ..$3.95

Plum Pudding Fudge, Lb., 39c 2 Lbs., 59c

Xmas Mixed Hard Candies, Lb. 29c, 3 for 79c Bunte’s Colonial Sticks In flavors of lemon, orange, lime, mint and chocolate, pound, 59<*. Hand-Made Divinity Chocolate Chocolate coated fudge, pound, 49£. Fancy Cedar Chest with lock and key. Almost burglar proof, we dare say r Packed with Downey’s choice Gold Stripe Chocolates. Priced, $2.19.

Chocolate Drops, 2 Lbs., 35c 1 Lb., 19c