Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 287, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 April 1925 — Page 2

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ESSAY CONTEST CLOSE IS NEAR High School Students Can Capture Prizes. Last call! All who want to get on The Indianapolis Times Industrial Essay Contest special had better hurry! Any student of any Indianapolis high school invited. By midnight Wednesday all essays must be mailed or delivered to The Indianapolis Times Industrial EssayContest Editor. Essays placed in the mail before midnight will be O K. The title of the essay, as high school boys and girls know by now, is: "Why Industries Should Come to Indianaoplis.” Three prizes will be awarded as soon as possible after the contest ends. These are: First, sls; second, 10; third, $5. The essays are to be not more than 200 words long. They must be written in ink or by typewriter on one side of the paper. All aboard! FIVE MEN SENTENCED Prison and Farm Terms Given by Collins, Five colored men were sentenced on guilty pleas today by Criminal Judge James A. Dollins. They were: Richard Valentine, 16, one to fourteen years at Indiana tSate Reformatory, grand larceny; Henry Graves, 27, SIOO and costs, one to five years at Indiana Reformatory, frnuduleit check: Emmit McCutcheon, 35, SIOO and costs, one to five years at the Indiana State Prison for issuing fraudulent checks; Le Roy Peters, ZO, and Robert Blythe, both a year at the Indiana State Farm, burglary. EDISON DAM BURSTS Thousands of Acres Inundated when Structure Give Way. FLA T ROCK. Mich., April 14. The breaking of a temporary part of anew dam being constructed by the Detroit Edison Company near Ypsilarti late yesterday, has inundated several thousand acres of the Huron Valley lying between the dam and Lake Erie. The Edison dam held a six-mile artificial lake which rushed through a 150-foot break during the night. The Ford Motor Company's dam here opened its gates and permitted the flood waters to pass on towards Lake Erie, seven miles distant. POWERS ARE DEBATED Suit Questions President’s Right to Oust Appointees. Bn United Pres* WASHINGTON, April 14.—Constitutional lawyers debated In United States Supreme Court today the question of the President s power to remove the public officials he appoints. The case is the claim of the late Frank S. Myers, former postmaster of Portland. Oregon, for $8,838. Myers was ousted by President Wilson. He sued for the amount which he would have received if he had not been removed up to the end of his appointed term. Women in India Talk More than seventy-five women guests of the Service Club Monday were made to realize their status Is considerably better than that of women of India. Dr. Charles R. Cook, who has served in a large hospital of that country, told the gathering that women in that land are practically in bondage, and widows are almost outcasts.

/MJk ' A \*S^' J^t %ol^u S )\V^f^f , ‘D &san' # is? TfiWJ. You, too, can have thl master/ui, V|/ A* There l< no reason /or you powerful, virile l>oi*e and j / to look or feel chit way i look of good health ( CONSTIPATION means INEFFICIENCY Watch your bowels! Constipation produces disease, misery, inefficiency, premature old age, senility. Have your bowels moved today? II not, you are constipated. They should act at least twice daily to be healthy. They should be kept open to carry off the parts of food the body does not use, and which, if left in the body, become horrible and loathsome poisons which breed sickness and often fatal disease. If your bowels don’t move, they need help badly. Dr, Caldwell’s SYRUP PEPSIN The Family Laxative —gently opens the gates of dogged-up bowels and allows nature to restore a healthful condition. It is the prescription Dr. Caldwell used for years in his extensive practice and consists of a pleasing liquid combination of Egyptian senna, pepsin and aromatics. People have used it for over 30 years, and it has kept millions healthy and well. Modes of Living Prevent The work of professional men, clerks, bookkeepers, students, shop men and nearly every one today, because of deficient muscular activity, tends to produce constipation. If you are constipated, you need Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. 10,000,000 bottles used annually prove its effectiveness. It U sold everywhere medicine U sold—end guaranteed. Try It at eur risk. Your drustist will return your money if it fail*

Banner Furniture Cos. in Beautiful New Building

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The Banner Furniture Company’s new building at SI S. Meridian St., was opened to the public Monday. Edifice is named in honor of C. E. Whitehill. founder and president of company for fifteen years. The building has seven stories with full basement, each floor containing displays of separate department of the business. Perpendicular Gothic style of archltec-

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ture is carried out in exterior design. First story is treated simply with large and well proportioned show windows. At second floor line comice is used and the delicate tracings of the Gothic style prevail through the upper stories, culminating In an Intricate pattern at the top. Indirect lighting system Is used throughout the building. Public reception will be held every day this we?k. Informal opening will be at 7:so p. in.. April 18. Future plans of company call for erection of similar buildings on ground adjoining new structure now occupied by the old building.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

If you see any autos bearing these llornse nun*hers oall polloe or The Indianapolis Time#. Main 3500. The owner may able to do the same for you some time. Automobiles reported stolen belong to: Floyd Boott, 209 >4 N. Belmont Ave., Ford, no license given, from New York and Illinois Sts. J. D. Adams Company, 217 S. Belmont Ave., Hudson, no license, from Illinois and Vermont Sts. Herbert Owens, 14 N. Senate Ave., Foid, 379-815, from Senate Ave. and North 3t. Edward F. Tamlc, 51 S. Tenth Ave., Beech Grove, Overland. 655966, from Fletcher Ave. and Noble St. Prank Reimer, 225 Troy Ave., Overland, 8940, from 1400 S. Meridian St. A. C. Baumgart, 538 S. Prospect St., Overland, 15-000, from Delaware and Market Sts. C. H. Teaater, 2147 N. Illinois St., Ford, no license, from Wabash and New Jersey Sts. Max B. Gellan, 1624 Bellefontaine St., Nash, 537-247, from Court and Pennsylvania Sts. Edward Dicks. 1926 S. Belmont Ave., Ford, 535,358, from in front of same address. *

BACK HOME AGAIN

Automobiles reported found by police belong to: Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, 3604 Evergreen Ave.. Lexlng ton, found at Logansport, Ind., and driver arrested. Edward C. Ott, 1286 S. Meridian St., Ford truck, recovered near same address. Parent-Teacher Election Election of officers of the Parent Teacher Association of Indianapolis will be held May 27, It was decided Monday afternoon at a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. N. O. Tracey was named chairman of the nominating committee. Other members are: Miss E. A. Wyrlck, Mrs. J. H. Dunne, Mrs. Francis O'Rouke and Mrs. Edward W. Snrlnaer.

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OBERHOLTZER GIRL IS DEAD (Continued From Page 1) would be placed against Stephenson In the event of Miss Oberholtzer death "if justice takes its usual lawful course," is considered significant as to the course the State will pursue. Hattie Seen If the murder indictment is returned undoubtedly a bitter legal battle will ensue on the question of whether Stephenson shall be admitted to bail or be sent to Jail. Before Miss Oberholtzer became unconscious, more than two weeks ago, she is said to have made a statement in tl* belief that she was at the point of death ami could not recover. This statement, said to he the strongest piece of evidence in the hands of th > State, can be used ns evidence only in a homicide case. For that reason it Is believed the State will make every possible effort to sustain a murder charge. Stephenson is alleged to have attacked Miss Oberholtzer March 16. on a train en route to Hammond, Ind. Marion County Grand Jury indictments charge Stephenson with as snult and battery with intent to kill, assault and battery with intent to commit a criminal attack, mallei ous mayhem, kidnaping a fid conspiracy to kidnap. Earl Klerck. a former deputy sheriff. and Earl Gentry, lieutenants of Stephenson, who are alleged to have accompanied them on the train, are charged with conspiracy in the case. Arrest April 2. Stephenson was arrested the night of April 2. in his rom at the Hotel Washington, on affidavits sworn out by George Oberholtzer, the girls father. The arrest was made by Detectives McMurtry. MrGlenn. Igtnsing, McDonald, King and Kurrasch. Stephenson was taken to police headquarters and later released on a SIO.COO bond signed by professional bondsmen. Affidavits charged assault and bat tery with Intent to kill, kidnaping and conspiracy to commit a felony. While awaiting aralgnment in city court the following day, April 3. Stephenson was arrested on the in dictments and taken to Marion County Jail, Bond of $25,000 was arranged and he was released about an hour and a half af'er his arrest. According to members of her family Miss Oberholtzer went to the Stephenson home. 5432 University Ave., about 9:30 p. m.. Sunday. March 15, In response to a tele phone call. She expected to return soon snd wore no hat. The family did not see her until noon the following Tuesday. Miss Oberholtzer Is said to have told relatives she was forced to drink something after she entered the house. Then she was forcibly placed on a train for Hammond, according to her story, and made to occupy a stateroom with two men. She said she was attacked on the train and later after she and the men had gone to a hotel In Hammond, according to the family. (iiven Money As phe was hat less one of the men gave her money to huy a hat in Hammond, and with this money she purchased blclorlde of mercury, which she took In large doses, It is said. Then according to the family, she told the men she had taken the poison and they rushed her to Indianapolis in a closed automobile. After arriving here, Miss fiber holtzer told her family she suffered Intense painß, but received no medical attention, and was kept a prisoner In the Stephenson garage. Miss Oberholtzer was returned to the family home Tuesday morning while members of the family were downtown arranging with private de tectives to conduct a search. The men whs brought her home told neighbors she had been ’lnjured in an automobile accident.” The family received a telegram bearing Miss Oberholtzers name as signature while she was gone. According to the wire she was in Hammond and was going to Chicago. Relatives received a telephone call Monday night from some unknown persons, saying Miss Oberholtzer was in South Bend, it was said. Witnesses said Miss Oberholtzer’s body was badly lacerated. She had been In a critical condition at her home since the ayeged attack, suffering from the poison. Transfusion Tried A blood transfusion was given April 8, with the hope of saving her life. Dr. Kingsbury, 5462 E. WashIngt onSt., who attended Miss Oberholtzer, repeatedly said he believed It was impossible for her "to live long.” Miss Oberholtzer was favorably known In Indiana educational circles, having served as secreary to E. B. .Wetherow, former State high school Inspector, and taught school at Hagerstown, Ind. She was graduated from Manual

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Mrs. Lawson Given Six Months • Mrs. Blanche Marie Lawson, 24, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., found by police Feb. 25, In the apartment of Miss Margaret Johnson, 1238 College Ave., pleaded guilty to gTand larceny charge before Criminal Judge James A. Collins today was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to six months at the Indiana Woman's Prison. Charges of burglary and petit larceny were’ nolled. Mrs. Lawson, when arrested, told police she did not flee upon being discovered, "because the right in me won.’’

Training High School in June, 1914, and later attended Butler University, where she was a member of PI Beta Phi Sorority. For some time Miss Oberholtzer had been secretary-treasurer of the Teachers' and Young People's Reading Circle of Indiana. She was known in political circles, having been a lobbyist at the 1925 Legislature in the interest of bills affecting her work. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Oberholtzer, and a brother, Marshall Oberholtzer of Linton, Ind., survive. Bom Clay City Miss Oberholtzer was bom at Clay City, Ind., Nov. 10. 1897. At the age of five she moved to Indianapolis with her parents, who have lived in Irvington since that time. The Oberholtzer family has lived at the University Ave. adress for ten years. George E. Oberholtzer. her father, has been in the railway mail service since coming to Indianapolis. At present he is assistant examiner. At various times Miss Oberholtzer has been employed in the offices of the J. D. Adams Company, Eli Lilly Company, American Central Life Insurance Company, and Indiana State Life Insurance Company. Until recently she had taught night school at Manual Training High School. In 1923 she left the Statehouse to accept a position with the Modern Finance Company, where she was employed until June, 1924. Last August Rhe went to California for a two months vacation. November 1. she accepted the position with the Teachers' and Young People's Reading Circle of Indiana, which she held until her death. SENT BACK TO PRISON liquor Charge Costly for Prisoner on Parinle. Frank Walters, alias Stone, of 318 W. Ohio St., was ordered returned to the Indiana State Reformatory to complete a one to five-year term today by Criminal Judge James A. Collins. Walters was paroled last December. Last February’ be was arrested at the Ohio St. place and charged with blind tiger when a still was found there. Walters denied any connection. Mrs. Mary Bohr, landlady arrested with Walters, failed to appear in court and her S2OO bond was forfeited. Trade Schools to Re Boated Stimulation of Interest in trade and technical schools In Indianapolis D planned by Central Labor Union. John E. Smith, president, named an education committee composed of Emil Salshury. Stone Cutters' Union: William lieb, Molders’ Union, and Frank Hookett, Paperhangers' Union.

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TAX VALUE OF WATER CO. UP State Board Boosts City Utility $1,000,000. The Indianapolis Water Company will pay taxes on a valuation of $15,500.00 for 1923, increase of sl.000,000 over the 1924 figure, the State tax board decided today. The board in 1924 first set the company's valuation of taxable property at $17,600,000, but reduced It to $14,500,000 at the second session-. In its annual statement submitted two weeks ago the company claimed a valuation of $15,215,750, based on the 1924 tax valuation plug value of additions. Other valuations set today by the board: Kokomo Gas and Fuel Company, $375,000; Indiana Gas Transportation Company of Ft. Wayne, $207,890; Peru Gas Company, Hammond, $250,000; Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company $21,500,000. WOMAN HURT AT CHURCH Board Falla From Tower, Strikes Her on Head. Bu Timet Special BHARPSVILLE, Ind., April 14. Mrs. Vern Booth was recovering from severe injuries about the head, reeclved at the Methodist Church Sunday when a board fell from one of the windows in the church tower and struck her. Full force of the blow was cheeked by light wires. NEW COURT SECRETARY Miss Kathryn Reider. 1540 N. Merldjan St., stenographer for Prosecutor William H. Remy, since last June, will assume her duties as secretary to Dan V. White, special city Judge. It was announced today by Remy. White expects to open his court on the third floor of police headquarters on April 20,

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‘Food, Not Drink, Is National Curse’ So Says Chauncey Depew, Who Drank Pint ‘Fizz’ Daily.

Bu United Prett and not drinking Is the curse I of America. This Is the conclusion of Chauncey M. Depew. who reaches th© age of 91 on April 26. Writing in Collier's Weekly, th© veteran statesman says: “Drinking was never really the curse of America. Eating was, and is. I fount# that I ate too much when I was this side of 60. One {lay I discovered that I felt unwell. On the principle of set'lir" - problem to take care of the future, I revisd my diet. For thirty years the only meat I’ve eaten has been poultry.” * At 65, Depew says, he had another bad day—so off went the cigar habit. At 88. he had another bad day. ‘This time,” Depew writes, “the analysis showed that alcohol was the trouble. I had made a habit to drink a pint of champagne a day. But at 88 it Interfered with health and efficiency. Reluctantly, hut decisively, I cut out the wine. Now I take a glass when a cold threatens, but, apart from that, I’m a total abstainer.” Fugitive Kills Two KINGSPORT, Tenn., April 14. An armed posse rode in the direction of Virginia today In pursuit of Kin Wagner, young desperado and escaped convict, who shot and killed two policemen and serioualy wounded a third in a running gun fight here late yesterday. For Colds, Grip or Influenza and as a Praventive, take Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets. A Safe and Proven Remedy. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. 30c. —Advertisement.

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GRAFT ALLEGED PERMIT SYSTEM Witness Testifies $200,000 Paid for ‘Protection.’ Bu United Prrte CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 14 Testimony Indicating that graft amounted literally to a license system in Cincinnati, was introduced by the Government today in the trial of three policemen here. William DiHars, described by the prosecution as a negro "bootleg king,” testified that he paid nearly $200,000 for police protection of his liquor interests. Haveth E. Mau, United States district attorney, said he was prepared to introduce hundreds of other witnesses who would tell how protection was "bought" at the rate of from 1,000 to $3,500 a week. £LDERLY MAN IS HURT Taken (o Hospital After Being Struck by Auto. Adolphus Robbins, 60, of 1329 Spruce St., was at St. Francis hospital today suffering from a fractured skull and other lnjurle* -©■ calved Monday night when H vs struck by an auto at Sherma Dr., and Raymond St- Dr. A. J.* Jheridan, attending physician, told police the man was brought to the hospital by Elmer Brakemeier, 2133 N. Emerson Ave. Police were looking for Brakemeier to arrest him on charges of assault and battery. Cattle Report Made Cattle on feed in Indiana and the com belt States at present Is 88 per cent of the number on feed last year at this time, according to M. M. Justin, Indianapolis agent of the cooperative crop reporting service. The number of well-finished steers re. ceived at Chicago from Dec. 1 last until April 1, was the largest in five years, and the average weight was the highest, Justin’s report shows.