Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 64, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 July 1925 — Page 5

MONDAY, JULY 27, 1925

CITY OFFICIALS TO DOOM LAKE BACK OF HOTEL Promise to Clean Sewer That Causes Water to Back Up.

DO YOU KNOW? Employes of the street commissioner’s department will repair jiooded or stopped-up sevfer pipes only to the property line? From that point property owners, must assume the expense.

If there's anything: you need from city officials, let Mr. Fixit help you He's Times representative at the city hall. Write him at The Times. When Mr. Fixit received word today there is a lake in the downtown section of Indianapolis, he had visions of fishing tackle and rowboats, but W. P. Habgon killed his joy. The lake will soon be only a memory. DEAR MR. FIXIT. I wish to Inform you that 41 Indianapolis has a miniature lake in the business heart of the city. It is to be found in the alley between Meridian and Illinois Sts., behind-the Spink Arms Hotel, 410 N. Meridian St. The sewer there has never been thoroughly cleaned out, and after a few rains, has stopped up again. Naturally the water couldn’t escape. The water is a nuisance, as it not only makes the alley impassable but also presents a very discouraging sight to people who may some day wish to make Indianapolis their home. It would be very much appreciated if the sewer would be thoroughly cleaned out so that the water- can escape. A PEDESTRIAN Hargon, who is clerk of the street commissioner’s office, will order the cleaning of the sewer at once, he promised Mr. Fixit.

DEAR MR. FIXIT: I would like for you to put this in The Times and see what other readers have to say about it. It is generally supposed that Mayor Shank’s show out at Garfield Park is a free, that is, the first fellow there gets the seat he wants, but I have another name for it. When you go out there the park policeman has two rows of seats across the front and he stands there and guards them and tells you that they are for old people. There are three or four what I would call old people there. At eight o’clock when the show begins the park policeman goes around and invites those he wants to come up and sit down on those two front rows. Am not saying if they have to pay for their seats or if they are a few personal friends of Mayor Shank. READER OF THE TIMES. Edward Mcßride, recreation director, told Mr. Fixit the feats were reserved for old people, visitors from other cities, and picnic parties. He said, and I believe you will agree, that visitors will spread good tidings of Indianapolis when they have been recipients of special courtesies from city officials. Mcßride said after these special guests have been cared for, the park board employe is required to turn the remaining seats over to the persons standing. DEAR MR. FIXIT: The sidewalk in the 3400 block on Massachusetts A,e. is now covered with water three or four inches deep, and is after every rain. The walks are never free from mud, although the renters shovel the mud off. As soon as it rains they are covered again. Every one is compelled to walk in the street for days, or until the water finally dries up, leaving an offensive odor. If you can help us renters we would surely appreciate it. MASSACHUSETTS AVE. RESIDENTS. Hargon promised Mr. Fixit to order an immediate investigation. DEAR MR. FIXIT: Am taking the liberty to write you and ask you if you can possibly aid the citizens living along N. Harding St. by going to the proper authorities and finding out the reason that the paving of N. Harding St. has been discontnued. Work was started about six weeks ago and the street was excavated from Twenty-First to Twen-ty-Seventh Sts. Then the steam shovel was taken away and nothing has been done since then. It seems they will have to work awfully fast if they intend to get it paved by cold weather. One cannot drive down the street and the women and girls have a hare) time getting on and off the street cars. Here’s hoping you have oodles of luck. HARDING ST. CITIZENS. Construction is halted until the Indianapolis Street Railway Company finishes paving between its tracks, according to Elmer Williams, board of works secretary". Company workmen are busy on Tenth St. and it is believed a large force ill be transferred to Harding St. soon. DEAR MR. FIXIT: T am writing you in behalf of myself 'and several fellow workers who are employed in the vicinity of Illinois and South Sts., and who wait for south side cars in front of the Postal Station Bldg., which is located on the above corner. In front of the building there is a safety zone, but there are always cars parked parallel with this zone causing passing machines to. resort to cutting through this safety zone in order to pass. It keeps those who are waiting in the safety zone on the jump, as traffic is very heavy at this corner, especially in the evenings. Could the owners of these cars not be made to park their machines in accordance with the city ordinance, just as they are made to do at other similar places in the city and make this spfety zone a safe place instead of l place to risk your life? WORKING MEN. . The traffic department will correct the condition you describe. There ought to be a good many prospects for the Harassed Order of Pedestrians in the building.

- All Furniture —All Rugs Reduced 10% to 50% ? • . -

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Another year —another August ANOTHER AUGUST SALE OF FURNITURE AND RUGS at Power-Foster’s. An annual event which thrifty homeowners await with supreme interest. Here, thousands of people are going to supply their furniture needs AND POCKET A TREMENDOUS SAVING. It comes but once a year! and V3 IB , Odd Lots B Including B Cabinets, B Upholstered At Chairs, B W Wm Chifforobes, Mirrors

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We are sacrificing hundreds of pieces of furniture and rugs in order to make this a history-breaking sale! It will be a revelation to home-makers who have never enjoyed buying here before Our old friends and patrons will fird bargains here Don V miss this speciallv planned annual eveut. , RUGS!' ATT Without Restriction or 1 *Li Reservation to Go! Make your selection early from complete stocks. Axminsterss2 9x12 ft. size. Heavy all-wool rugs. Colors and designs for any room. Liberal Terms Seamless Worsteds Were $127.50 SQQ-50 August Sale Price, %B ===S A worsted rug that will give a lifetime of service. Beautiful colors, beautiful designs. Wonderful bargains. • j

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All Summer Furniture and Refrigerators Drastically Reduced for Immediate Clearance. *.

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