Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 320, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 May 1926 — Page 9

MAY 12, 1926

HUGE CROWD FOR RACE ANTICIPATED (Continued From Pape One) is the biggest one-day sporting event in the world, and is one of Indianapolis' greatest assets,” said Stoops. Great Advertisement ‘‘lt proves a great advertisement to Indianapolis. The name of our ‘no mean city’ is carried to parts of the world which otherwise might never know of it. The races have been a great help to tho motoring public, and have made for economic operation and construction of automobiles,” he said. By the last of the week drivers of all of the thirty-nine cars entered are expected to be here for practice. Some drivers warmed up their mounts this week. Cars will qualify four days before tho race. Indianapolis will be host to persons interested in the automotive Industry from many foreign countries May 31. Many automobile companies urge dealers in' other countries to take advantage of their visit to the United States at race time to look over new models. All reservations except those for about 700 of the $1 grand stand seats on the southeast turn have been sold, according to T. E. Myers, speedway manager. Myers expects to sell them beforo the end of the week. SO,OOO In Grand Stand General admission tickets, for the infield at the track can be secured at any time. It will bo impossible to estimate the crowd now because of this, Myers said. The grand stand seats more than 80,000. On the day following the races, fans buy their seats for the coming season, according to Myers. Hotel reservations for the weekend have been U ken for some time. Tho Chamber of Commerce convention bureau will secure rooms in private homes as in former years, said Henry Davis, bureau manager. Other persons will get accomodations in nearby towns and drive to Indianapolis on race day. Workmen have been busy since last year putting the grounds in shape. Myers declared the track never Is permitted to run down. ‘‘Whenever a board comes off the stands it is replaced immediately. The track will be in fine shape this year. A force of moro than 6,000 men In required on race day,” Myers said. Street Commissioner George Woodward is making an effort to have city street In good repair for tourists, and to have none tore up race week. State highway officials are putting a finishing touch on State roads. Oil Tibbs Are. Woodword said fifteen men are grading and oiling Tibbs Ave., between Washington and Sixteenth Sts., hoping to make this a main artery of traffic race day. The route from downtown to the speedway by Tibbs Ave., Is west on Washington to Tibbs, north to Sixteenth and west to tho speedway. The unpaved portion of W. Michigan St., west of Tibbs, is being put in tip-top condition, G. M. Williams, Marmon Motor Car Company president, chairman of tho lap prize committee, met with his committee Tuesday to raise SIOO for leaders of each of tho 200 laps. Firms from all over tho United States contribute. "Wo are proud to he host to tho thousands of outsiders who come in to the races. The speedway Is one of tho greatest Institutions connected with tho city. It deserves support of every resident,” declared Mayor Duvall. FEW FILING DATS LEFT James E. Berry, member of the county board of review, today announced that May 15 is the last day for filing corporation tax assessment lists. Ho said that 2,000 of the 3,000 corporations in the county have failed so far to file statements. A penalty of SIOO a day for failure, to file these statements by May 15 will be enforced, he said. FLORIDA FARMER HAD HEADACHE Says He Found Thedford’s Black-Draught All the Medicine He Needed—“ Fine for Sluggish Feeling.” Mr. John Gunnoe, a Florida farmI er residing in Dade City, Fla., has 1 made the following statement! “I have been taking BlackI Draught off and on for four or five j years. My health is generally pretI ty good, hut I have been afflicted 1 with spells of headache, and for this ■ I take Black-Draught, ‘'When I wake up with a bad taste i in my mouth and feel dizzy. I take a ; pinch of Black-Draught. It Is the 1 only medicine I ever use. It is fine [ for* constipation and the sluggish ; feeling It causes,’' Headache, and the sluggish feel- \ ing mentioned by Mr. Gunnoe, often ! are due to a constipated condition. Experience of thousands of men | and women brings high praiso to ! Tbedford’s Black-Draught for Its cfj feetiveness In relieving constipation : and attendafit ills, Black-Draught has been In use for ! more than eighty years. Its popu- • larlty is constantly increasing as i manufacturing records, for many j years, show. This good experience of others and j long) Steadily-Increasing popularity, j are evidently well deserved, Toil should give Blaalt-Draught a , thorough trial, Tour druggist sells It*

CONSTRUCTION NEWS OF INDIANAPOLIS

TULIP GARDEN OF BASH SEED STORE 10 BE IN BLOONI Plan to Welcome Several Thousand Visitors in Next Few Weeks. The “Tulip Show Garden” of tho Bash Seed Store will bo in bloom this week, according to S. D. Bash, a member of the firm, and plans are being made to welcome several thousand visitors during the next few weeks. The garden is at ThirtyEighth and Meridian Sts. With the exception of one other garden, the Bash garden is the only one of its kind in tho United States and has attracted national Interest, Bash said. More than 250 varieties of tulips have been planted in the garden, which includes practically every known type of tulip ranging in shades from green to black. Tho bulbs were planted last October. Newest Varieties The garden contains 100 beds, each 5x7 feet. The newest varieties, j including Darwins, Mayflowering and Breeder, will bo shown. 1‘ or five years the Bash Seed Store has developed the show garden plan, making it a trial ground or experimental plot as well ns a display tract. A representative of the firm will be on the grounds each day to explain planning charts and tell of the various types of tulips in the garden. Each Sunday during the blooming season of the show garden from 2,000 to 3,000 visitors look over the gar- ( den and other thousands of persons passing tho garden view the species of tulips displayed. Information Given Orders for the Parlous types of tulips grown In the garden are taken and special Information on planting ! is glvon each customer, Bash said, j Bash made a special trip to Hoi- j land to obtain the bulbs and Inspect- j ed some of the world's finest tulip j gardens, in order to secure choice , varieties. He makes a visit to Hoi- j land every three years. Three generations of the Bash family have been engaged in tho seed store business. Tho company was established in 1856 by S. D. Bash, Hr., in Ft. Wayne and has been carrlod on in Indianapolis by his son, D. F. Bash, and his grandson, S. D. Bash, Jr. The store has been located at 141 X. Delaware St. for moro than twenty years. MODERN TREND* 10 BRILLIANCY Striking Color Schemes Used in Refitting Awnings. Modem awnings call for plenty of brilliancy In color according to George Griffin, 310 Adolaido St., proprietor of tho Advance Tent and Awning Company, ono of the foremost awning dealers in the city. The present demand for awnings is big, he said, and tho company has been enjoying a good spring business. Many homes arc being refitted with awnings of striking color schemes. "There has come r universal insistence upon almost violent color tones, brilliant colors for homo awn- j lugs, rods and greens, orange and ! yellow and other tones, in various J designs," Griffin said. “Awnings add much in the way of attractiveness as well as comfort to any home. They give distinctiveness to a homo and also protect discoloration of rugs, draperies, wallpaper and interior fixtures. They afford protection from the heavy rains and shield sunny rooms from excessive glare of the out-of-doors.” For nearly a quarter of a century, Griffin’s firm has bdhn manufacturing and selling awnings and tent equipment in the city. Thou-

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sands of homes have been equipped with the firm’s products. “Satisfaction is our slogan in business,” ho said. “We insist upon customers being pleased with our awnings and tent products. That is the foundation upon which wc have built tip our business. “We have sought to keep abreast of tho times by giving customers the designs that are in vogue. That means we must know what is being sold to persons of modern tasto and discrimination." PROGRESSIVE FIRM SELLS OIL BURNER French-lmes Company Handles Vapor-Heat Device. One of the newest and most progressive firms in the city selling a modern oil burner is tho Frenchlmes Company, 400 X. Illinois St. The firm lias only been established three weeks, but already has built up a good business, according to Chauncey French, one of the firm, associated with Ward It. Imes. The firm handles the Vapor Heat oil burner, manufactured in Indianapolis at the Superior Foundry. The burner, French explained, Is ono of the most adaptable to bo found on the market and can be installed in any typo of heater, furmices, stoves of all types, cook-stoves or heating. The burner has no intricate mechanical piirts and is not electrically adjusted, French explained. It is a low priced burned and quickly installed. ‘We have just completed arrangements for a very busy season of installation and aro prepared to install a good, heavy furnace of cast-iron type along with the burner in any home at a saving of considerable money,” French declared. The firm has the Marion County sales rights on the Vapor Heat burner. It has completed installation of a burner ta the homo of Dr. Thomas Johnson, 5801 W. Washington St. A DEER SWEET DEATH Flapjaclis and Bonbons Prove FalaJ to Buck. Ru Timex Special HANCOCK, X. V., May 12.—Flapjacks and bonbons caused the death of a buck deer which was enjoying tho hospitality of a farmer’s wife. During a severe storm several weeks ago, the deer became entrapped in a snow bank near tho Baxter farm. When rescued and taken to tho barn, ho seemed to weak to eat, but when tempted by hot buckwheat cakes, he regained his appetite. Four weeks of the rich fare and a dinner which Included fudge and bonbons were too much for tho buck. SAYS BUTLER IS SON BOSTON —BeSring a picture of Gen. Smedley D. Butler, John J. Baird of Dorchester appeared at the State headquarters of the American Legion here und claimed the "dry” general as his long lost son. Legion officials persuaded the man that Butler could rot bo tho John J. Baird, Jr., who disappeared following his discharge from tho Marines in December, 1924.

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Puritan Finance Cos. Will build and finance a nice home on your own lot or for a small down payment. 204 Transportation Bldg. Lincoln 3880.

THE NELSON BUILDING COMPANY Builders of Distinctive Homes 827 Peoples Bank Bldg. Clr. 0406, HAr. 3164

This roof defies wind-driven rain No matter how strong it is, the wind cannot force rain up under Barrett Self-Spacing Giant Shingles and through onto your head. These rugged asphalt shingles—each one dovetailed snug to its neighbor keep out all the weather. We highly recommend these new Barrett Giants. They’re self-spacing —amazingly easy and economical to lay. Handsome. Can’t rot or rust. Fire-safe. No wonder we’re enthusiastic l Come in, and see these attractive new shingles. IVe endorse *t§T $d* A *noojinc,s^

THE. INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

New N.'Delaware St. Home One of Most Artistic in Section

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The new homo of C. L. Smith, head of the C. L. Smith Electric Company, located at 551'J X. Delaware St., is ono of tho most artistic to l)o found in that m-wly developed section of the city. Considerable aG tractiveness and charm has been given the homo by tho personal touches conceived by Mr. and Mrs. Smith and carried into effect. Tho Smith homo is of color-toned brick with variegated colored composition shingles. It is of English design with high roof and angular roof lines. Tho house has eight rooms and two bathrooms. It. was completed hist Ralph C. Pierson was tho architect nnd builder. A covered porch at the southwest corner admits ono to the living room, which occupies the entire front of the house. An alcove, trlplo window, flanked by two smaller casement windows admits plenty of light. Large Fireplace A largo fireplaco with brown tiled hearth is built into the east wall of the living room. Heavy beams of walnut givo a special English tone to the room. Beautifully wrought bronze floor lamps flank the fireplace and also are placed on either side of tho stairway which leads from the north end of the room to the upper floor. Tho house is papered throughout In a neutral-toned gray, which harmonizes well with tho walnut woodwork and furnishings. A special designed, bronze-figured dome, surmounted with imitation electric candles, hangs from a center beam. Tho dining room to tho east of tho living room, is a well-lighted, cheerful room, finished in walnut and gray. Special lighting fixtures of crystal have been installed. To tho north of tho dining room is tho kitchen, finished in deep

Escol Furnaces Made tn Indianapolis Steel or Cast Iron Furnaces for Fine Homes Installed by Ideal Heating Cos. 2437-39 Central Are. Kan. 6161

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cream, rough-finished plastic upperwall. It his a white-tiled floor with dainty blue ljorder. The kitchen is equipped with built-in units and a frigadairo. A pretty breakfast room extends to the east of the kitchen. Largo Bedroom To the south of tho dining room is a largo bedroom and bath, the latter finished in green tilo lower walls and cream-tinted upper-walls and ceiling. On the second floor is a master bedroom on the entire west side and two other smaller bc.lrooms to the cast. A large bathroom is built at tho head of tho stairs. It has green tile walls and white woodwork. The bath is equipped with practically every modern convenience. Tn tho basement are four large rooms for laundry furnace, fuel and storage. A Williamson oil burning furnace has been installed. A watersoftener also has been installed. To tho south of tho house Is a crushed stone driveway of graceful lines, which extends back to a twocar frame garage at the northeast corner of the lot. Tho lot, which is 52 by 130 feet, is beautifully landscaped. A rustic-stone walk leads from the sidewalk to the front porch entrance.

LET US BUILD YQUR HOME Your lot as tlrst payment. Convenient monthlv payments like rent Civic Realty Cos. 136 N. Delaware St. I,ln. 5056

wit ti cement floor. $300.00. rEjiEfej FTjwfcj Smaller sizes HAMILTON' U MBER CO. 719 E. Maryland St. DrexH 0405.

IRvington 0587 DRexel 2674 Collins & Kendall HARDWOOD FLOORS .Manufacturers and Contractors Factory, Troy and Penn. R. R.

Bridges and Graves HOME BUILDERS Sen our now homos faring Khodlus Park and on South Pennsylvania St 237 N. Delaware St. Circle 7808

Lew Shank Says: TRADE IN Your Old Furniture for New PEOPLE'S OUTFITTING COMPANY 133-135 West Washington Street. Alt trade-in fnrnttnre sold nt public auction from Shank Fire Froof Storage. 1430 N. Illinois St.

Dalby-Unger Construction Cos. 308 Columbia Securities Bldg. Designers and Iluilders. 1.1. 4886 If. 1.. Danforth, Architect-Engineer

PENINSULAR FURNACES ARE BETTER FURNACES We Are Now Installing Furnaces With No Down Payment Until Fall The Peninsular Furnace Cos. 364 S. Meridian St. Main 3694

Attention —Home Builders Modernize Your New Home by Installing An Oil Burner We have special arrangements with furnace manufacturers which makes possible COMPLETE installation of FURNACE, OIL BURNER, and OIL STORAGE TANK at a price but very little more than the furnace alone will cost you. Get in touch with us by mail, phone or 1n person for quotations. Oil Burners sold on easy monthly payments. FRENCH-IMES SALES CO. Phono Rl ley 1212. 400 N. Illinois St.

BElmont 2206 -- THE BEN DAVIS LUMBER_Cj ' Lumber. Millwork and Building Material

FURNACE FIRM’S BUSINESS HERE PICKS UP WELL Makes Installations and Requires No Down Payment Till September. The business of the Peninsular Furnace Company, 3G4 S. Meridian St., is “picking up strongly,” and tho coming weeks and months aro expected to be the busiest of the year for that company, according to A. Elllg, local manager. The company opened its branch office and sfilesroom hero Fob. 15. The Peninsular furnaces ere manufactured at Detroit and Chicago. “Wo are enjoying a very nice business and find things picking up strongly since tho cold weather has ended,” said Ellig. “We aro handling a furnace made by a company whose name is familiar with most of the older persons, since the Peninsular stoves have been known for many years. The company now is making one of the best furnaces on tho market today." The Company handles a hot-air type of furnace with rotary grates of ball-bearing type, making it easy for women to shake down ashes. The radiator is without collar. Thl3 eliminates cracked radiators. A double tire door is provided and a castiron front gives the furnace considerably more strength than many other types. A tight casing keeps practically all dust out of-tho hot-air ducts. A special water pan and an extra large ash pit are other features. The Peninsular furnace is one of the heaviest furnaces on the market, Ellig declared. The company has been offering to install furnaces now and requires no down payments until September. The firm maintains a survey and service department, and cleans furnaces for $1.50.

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AWNINGS Phone Riley 4082 for Estimate Advance Tent and Awning Cos. 315 Adelaide St.

Fermor Spencer Cannon ARCHITECT 21 Virginia Ave. Cl rcle 2752

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F, E. TROSKY Merchant Plumber. Aladdin Oil Burners, Stover "Water Softeners, Pittsburg Heaters, Universal Refrigerators. 2949 Central Ave. Randolph 1817

THORP AWNINGS I “Make the Home Complete” 3 Your Home will never be complete without | Awnln K3. We havo just tho colors your Home ‘ THOSE FOR OUR SALESMAN She Thorp Awning Shoppe UWOWKXATtO 3407 College Ate- *r Ttarrtoqn, -4093

Fletcher Ave. Savings & Loan Assn. Has Paid 6 % Dividends on Savings for 35 Years 10 East Market Street

See Our TULIP GARDEN Corner of Meridian and 38th Sts. Thousands of Flowers—A Mass of Colors A Wonderful Sight BASH’S SEED STORE Established 1856 70 Years of Reliable Service 141 N. DELAWARE ST. MAIN 5721

The day of inferior construction Is passing. Buyers moro and more are asking: “What Is Inside the walls? How long will this first charm last? What about depreciation and repair costs?” Perhaps the better-built home does represent a slightly larger Investment —what economy it offers in the long run! Wise builders are taking this Into consideration, apd are building their homes with a thought of the future. In such construction Haskett Lumber and Millwork offer the maximum dependability. “Know the Firm Behind the Lumber You Use** HASKETT LUMBERCQ^ KE nwood 1376. East 26th St. and the Nickel Plate.

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LIGHT and POWER CALL LINCOLN 2371 A Representative will call to assist you solve your Electrical problems. Indianapolis Light and Heat Cos. Home Company. 43 Monument Circle. Edison Service.

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WINDOW SHADES Estimates Free INDIANAPOLIS SHADE CO. IR vlngton 1740. 3522 E. New York 8t

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Re-Roof Now Let Us Give You an Estimate on a Bird Roof No Obligations VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO, 1204124 E. Washington St