Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 167, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 November 1925 — Page 17

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‘Charleston’Step Shown

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Gene I>a Verne and Mbs Portia Durant showing how the knee should be bent in the plain “bend-knee Charleston.

Crowds Continue to Throng to Riverside for Free Lessons. The "Charleston!’’ It is talked everywhere. Since The Indianapolis Times and the Riverside Dance Palace management engaged Gene La Verne to teach the "Charleston” free, the popularity of the new dance has grown like wildfire here. “A ‘Charleston’ record, please!” That’s what music dealers hear most frequently nowadays, and an Indianapolis clothes shop has even brought out men's "Charleston" model suits. Come out to Riverside Dance Palace tonight and you’ll fall right in with the general enthusiasm. La Verne has taught thousands how'to “Charleston" and you simply can’t help learning, with him to guide you. Old folks and young folks, fat* folks and thin one-—hundred* were at Riverside Dance Palace, Thurs-

Methodist Board Will Meet

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(Above) W. J. Elliott and Dr. George B. Dean. (Below) Dr. M. P. Burns and Dr. VV. L. McDowell.

Attendance of about 250 is expected at the annual meeting of Methodist Church home mission and church extension board, at Central M. E. Church, Nov. 19-22, Dr. O. W. Fifer. pastor, said tod^y. The visiting bishops and ministers have been assigned to local

The Indianapolis Times COMPLETE WIRE SERVICE OP THE UNITED PRESS JL WORLD’S GREATEST EVENING PREBS ASSOCIATION

This coupon entitles you to admission to the Riverside Dance Palace and to free lessons in the, “Charleston.” You will not be admitted during the time when “Charleston” lessons are being given without this coupon.

day night. When La Verne asked whether they liked the “Charleston” and the free lessons, they almost raised the roof with their applause. There’ll be big prizes at the conclusion of these free lessons. So come along and take advantage of your opportunity to be up to the minute in your dancing. The "Charleston” will be on every ball room floor this winter. Simply cut today’s coupon from The Times and come tonight for your free lesson at Riverside Dance Palace, from 6to 8:30. Same hours, Saturday and Sunday.

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pulpits and nearby towns to preach Nov. 22. Among prominent churchmen who will attend are: W. J. Elliott, treasurer: Dr. George B. Dean, evangelism superintendent; Dr. M. P. Burns, city work superintendent, and Dr. W. L. McDowell, extension superintendent. All are from Philadelphia, Pa.

BELL HEARING TO OPEN MONDA Y

MAN’S DEATH INVESTIGATED Coroner Robinson Looks Into Fatal Shooting. Coroner Paul F. Robinson, began investigation of the death of Robert G. Childers, Jr., 38, of ’904 Drexel Ave., today. Childers was found on the bedroom floor at his home by -his wife, attracted from the kitchen by a gun shot. He died en route to city hospital. The bullet from a 25-calibre automatic struck the right temple. Mrs. Childers told Lieutenant Helm, that her husband had the gun with him when he went to repair a tire. The only witness to the shooting which police believe was accidental, was his son, William Stuart Chllddrs, who was in bed. Childers was a member of the Centre Lodge of Masons, and Emmanuel Baptist Chdrch. Besides his wife and son he is survived by his father, a brother Wallace Childers, and three sisters Mrs. Lucetta Schwomeyer, and Misses Edith and Sarah Childers all of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. MILLIONAIRE, 71, DIES Bu VnitcA Prettg TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 13.—Edward Drummond Libby, millionaire glass manufacturer and philanthropist, died at his home here today from pneumonia. He was 71. Libby founded the Libby Glass Company, one of the leading cut glass concerns in America. During the past fifteen years he donated more than sl,000,000.

Raymond St. River ’ Rises When Rain Falls

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Residents on Raymond St. between S. State and Villa Aves. find their homes flooded every rainy day because the city has failed to extend the sewer east on Raymond, according to Mrs. George

DRAG RIVER FOR OURMANS BODY Martin Durkin, Desperado, Is Hunted as Dead. BM United Press CHICAGO, Nov. 13.—The Chicago River was dragged today in an effort to find Martin Durkin’s, body. Durkin is the city’s most dashing gunmen at pressent. He is believed to have ended his life by leaping into the river. Durkin’s bullet riddled coat and Overcoat and a cap were found last night on the Michigan Boulevard bridge. With them was a "farewell” note adre'ssed to his mother and declaring his intention to commit suicide. Durkin’s career in outlawry was started several weeks ago. When Edward C. Shanahan, a Federal agent, attempted to arrest him for transporting a stolen automobile from California, Durkin shot him to death. Two weeks later he was caught in a police trap, but shot his way to freedom, a policeman and an onlooker being killed in the exchange of Are. RAIN RELIEF PROMISED White Rtler at Flood Stage Near Nobles ville. After a day of rain, Indianapolis is due to have relief today and tonight, according to the United States weather bureau, Saturday may be somewhat unsettled. Total rain since Thursday morning was .94 of an inch, J. 11. Armington, meteorologist, said. Heavy rains have brought White River near flood stage in the vicinity of Noblesville and Anderson, Armington said, b'ut flood stage probably will not be reached here. IxACE AND .JET Despite the reign of color there are many distinguished looking all black gowns for day and evening as well. Jet and black lace are a very dignified combination. VELVETEEN AND JERSEY Velveteen and jersey are comhined very delightfully this year in sports clothes. Usually the Velvet is darker in tone than the Jersey.

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 1925

Mercy Killer of Daughter

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Fearing that her 7-year-old daughter Mary would be forced to live a life of poverty and want, Mrs. Mary Keller, 47, Sandusky, Ohio, has confessed to poisoning the girl. She herself drank the rest of the poison, she said, but it failed to affect her and she returned to her home. Now she faces a charge of murder.

Truck fording “river” at Raymond St. and State Ave.

L. Whitsit, 1634 E. Raymond St. The street was flooded for three squares Thursday because the sewer at State and Raymond was clogged. W. P. Hargon, street commissioner's clerk, said workmen tried to clean the sewer?

New Masonic Home Dedicated

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Bit Times Nnerial GREENCASTLE, Ind., Nov. 13. ambitions of local Masons, carried through the years since chartering of the Greencastle lodge on March 25, 1843, were realized today. The new SIOO,OOO temple was dedicated Thursday by members of the Grand Lodge of the State. Those from the State body in charge of the occasion were Senator Arthur Robinson of Indianapolis, Winfield T. Durbin of Anderson and Arthur W. Funkhouser of Evansville, head of the State lodge. Howard J. Barnum, worshipful master of the local body, presided. The temple, located on the edge of t)ie downtown part of Greencastle,

Three persons leave been Injured in traffic accidents in Indianapolis

Indianapolis and Other Indiana Cities and Towns Will End Two-Year Fight to Lower Phone Rates Before , Public Service Commissioners.

The two-year fight of Indianapolis and sixty-three other Indiana cities to hold down tlie Indiana Bell Telephone Company’s rates will begin Monday at a hearing before the public service commission. Special counsel employed by the commission will start presentation of evidence which it has been gathering for tne past year. The fight began in June, 1923, when the company asked the commission for new rates which • would increase its income $2,000,000. In August. 1913, the commission granted rates which would boost the revenue $1,000,000. The company then appealed to Federal Court, which Issued a temporary order restraining the commission from enforcing its schedule and giving the company a revenue $600,000 greater than permitted by the commission. Permanent Injunction In th% following November the court, permitted these rates to continue and, June 23, 1924, granted the company a permanent Injunction. The company established new rates which it claimed would only increase Its Income $385,000 a year

Residents say the Raymond St. “river gets up frequently,” and water seeps into their basements. E. R. Hendricks, 831 S. Noble St., drove his truck through the “river.”

Masonic Temple at Greencastle.

Is three stories high and of brown brick and hedford stone construction. The first floor is occupied b> lounging rooms, kitchens and secretaries’ quarters; the second floor is used for preparatory rooms and for a large lodge room with a total seating capacity of 700. The third floor includes a large ballroom and several smaller rooms. The Greencastle body Is one of the oldest In the State, being 82 years old. CHURCH GIVEN rtONEY “Golden Rule Bob” Donates Sum to Baptist Congregation. Bv United Press * SOUTH WHITLEY, Ind., Nov. 13. —Robert E. Hicks, known throughout this section as “Golden Rule Bob," has given $21,207 for construction of a Baptist church here. Some time ago Hicks told the congregation that if they would raise $20,000 or more ho would give an equal amount. Construction will start soon. DEAF SO4TFTV EIJSCTS Bu Times Hoednl FT. WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 13.—R. Otis, Yoder, Ind., has been elected as president of the Ft. Wayne branch of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf, formed here with a membership of 100 persons. %

more than rates permitted under the temporary injunction. Then it agreed to put in effect the rates It had asked in its original petition pending a commission investigation. In August, 1924, the commission appointed Taylor Groninger, Indianapolis, special counsel to head the investigation. Just as the investigation was being brought near a close last September the Bell Company asked still higher rates for all but one of the cities where It operates. Business Phones Affected Business telephones were the only ones effected by the new petition here. From the temporary rates affected In November, 1923, the Increases asked for Indianapolis business. telephones are: Unlimited, individual, sl2 to sls; measured, individual. ninety messages a month, from $5.50 to $6.00; next sixty remaining at 5 cents; next fifty from 4 to 4% cents; above 200 from to 4 cents each; joint user from SI.OO to $2.00. The residence phone rates under the temporary order and now id effect are: Individual, $4.50; two party, $3.t5; four party, $3; extra station, $1; rural unlimited; business, $4, and residence, $3. It has been indicated the investigation would reveal a valuation approximately $3,000,000 lower than the $37,000,000 fixed by the company.

PLENTY OF JOBS IN INDIANAPOLIS Employment Conditions 'lmproved, ’ Report Declares. Bu Timeh Special WASHINGTON. Nov. 13.—Indianapolis and Evansville, have employment tor practically all skilled workers, hut there still is considerable unemployment at Terre Haute, the Department of Labor reported today. The large towns of the State are draining labor from the farm, causing a shortage of farm workers art: many points, the report said. Indianapolis employment was summarized as “greatly improved,” although a surplus of workers still exists in the auto and machinery shops. Hosiery mills and rubber products working over-time, A shortage of building craftsmen reported. HUSBAND FOUND DYING Heart Trouble Fatal to Proprietor of . Capitol Garage. Walter Mullin, 32, proprietor of the Capitol Garage, Capitol Ave. and Market St., was found dying in the bedroom of his home at SeventyThird St. and Sylvan Ave. early today by his .wife, Mrs. Catherine Mullin. Sheriff Hawkins and Coroner Paul F. Robinson investigated. Mrs. Mullin said she was preparing breakfast when she heard a noise, and on investigating found her husband on the floor, gasping for breath. Robinson gave heart trouble as the probable cause of death. STEPS ON ROOF Police found a ladder on the roof of- the Best-Grand Laundry, garage, 321 Ellsworth St., early today, but failed to find the user. Robert Robison, 1121 Windsor St., told police he heard someone walking on the roof.

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Large Chocolate Gobbler Helps Advertise National Candy Week

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Miss Hazel McCntcheon and Clmcolate Turkey.

It this isn’t the sweetest turkey, you ever saw, we’ll eat him! He should have that title because he’s thirty odd pounds of chocolate and stands more than 18 Inches high. If you have any doubts just ask Miss Hazel MoOutcheon, 2108 Sugar Grove Ave. She knows about this Thanksgiving turkey because she helped make him. There’ll be great thanks giving when this fellow is finally carved.

Club Gym Classes Have Smoker

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The men’s gymnasium classes of Hoosier Athletic Club held their annual smoker at club Thursday night. George W. Lipps, club phys-

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Just now he’s dolnghi* bit toward advertising National Candy Week, being celebrated all week by local merchants with competitive window displays. Prizes totaling $245 for the bent window display of candy will be awarded Saturday. Local candy manufacturers and merchants plan to Bend boxes of candy to Inmate of the orphans’ homes and the various charitable Institutions of the city. Saturday.

ical director, is one of the best known gymnasium instructors In America. Lipps now is teaching 642 members.