Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 42, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 June 1930 — Page 3

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MAYOR OPPOSES SUNDAY DANCES OPENTOPUBUC Franklin Official Refuses to Accept Guilty Pleas to Disturbance. Bv Time * Special FRANKLIN, Ind., June 28.—Sitting as Judge of Franklin city court. Mayor Roy C. Bryant refused to accept pleas of guilty to disorderly conduct charges by three young men, arrested following a Sunday night dance at the Thompson camp. The mayor declared that he is strongly opposed to operation of dance halls on Sunday said that as they are running in violation of the law he could not see the Justice of punishing persons who cause disturbances in the hills. Fined on Drink Charges On intoxication charges the mayor fined the three a total of $42.50 each. Those fined are Wilford Phillips, James Mathes and Clarence Ferguson. Originally, five men were involved in the case. One of the two, Ellis Haslam, entered a not guilty plea and is on trial today. The fifth man, Everett Downs, was sentenced in Bartholomew circuit court at Columbus Monday and the disorderly and intoxication charge aganist him was not pressed. He was given a nine-months penal farm term. Fight In Restaurant Following a dance at the camp Sunday night, it is alleged the five started a free-for-all fight which centered in a refreshment stand conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Gardner. In the course of the fight, it is said Gardner used a stick freely in repelling invasion of the stand. Phillips was forced to have a physician treat a wound on his head. Others were slightly hurt. Following Mayor Bryant’s action, Prosecutor Howard P. Robinson said that if he continued in his attitude regarding dance hall disturbances, cases of that nature hereafter will be filed in Johnson circuit court.

COUNTY OFFICIALS SUED BY INJURED MOTORIST Alleged Improper Spreading of Gravel on Road Cited. Bu Times Special LIBERTY, Ind., June 28.—The first suit of its kind ever filed in Union county, a claim for damages against the county commissioners, alleging gravel improperly spread on a road allegedly caused wrecking an automobile, is on file here. Herbert Rideout, plaintiff in the suit, asks SIO,OOO damages for alleged permanent injuries and S4OO for damages to his car. The commissioners, John Carson, James Wilson and James Orr are named defendants. Rideout in his complaint states that while driving near Billingsville, his car struck a ridge of gravel in the center of the road, which had not been evenly spread. The machine was thrown from the road and fell into a ravine, he alleges. Rideout was accompanied by his brother-in-law who was also injured. WHEAT HARVEST NEAR Work in North Central Section Will Begin in Ten Days. Fjf Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., June 28. Harvesting of wheat will be well under way in north central part of Indiana during the next ten days. Dealers predict that the price of new wheat will he around 80 cents a bushel or practically the same as the present price of old No. 2 wheat, which is largely the kind that is grown in this section. This was quoted here this week at 78 cents, which is the lowest in eight years. The Noblesville Milling Company, one of the largest buyers of grain in the central states, purchased 10,000 bushels in Kokomo this week at 60 cents. It will be shipped here and made into flour. Fugitive Returned Bu Times Special LIBERTY, Ind., June 28.—Sheriff Herbert Ellison of Unon county has returned William Sloan to the officials of the Watertown State asylum at Moline. 111. He escaped from the asylum about three months ago. He was found hiding in a woods on the farm of Paul Conway, near here. Former Official to Speak Bu Times Special ANDERSON, Ind.. June 28.—Anderson Kiwanians will hear Tom Arbuckle, Rushville, past district governor of Indiana Kiwanis, at the club luncheon Monday. The club will be represented at the Kiwanis international convention by Past President James J. Netterville, Director James Crutchfield and Secretary C. T. Jewett. Swimmer’s Trousers Stolen Bu Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., June 28.— Frank Brown drove his automobile home from his favorite swimming hole clad only in his underwear. While he sought relief from the sultry weather in tne river, thieves made away with his trousers which he left in his automobile. His pocketbook, drivers’ license and watch were also taken. Doctor’s Wife Dies Bn Times Sncci.il BLOOMINGTON, Ind., June 28. Mrs. Emily A. Oliphant. 79. wife of Dr. P. T. Oliphant, is dead here of heart disease. Besides the husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. John R. Weaver. Greene county, and two sons, Claude Oliphant. Bloomington, and Roy Oliphant, Cleveland, O. Mother of Ten Sues Bu Times Special BLOOMINGTON. Ind., June 28. Mrs. Etta Smith, mother of ten children, asks a divorce and SI,OOO alimony in a suit on file here against Perry Smith. She alleges cruelty. They were married twentythree years ago. t Fourteen Pups in Litter i Times Special ALEXANDRIA, Ind.. June 28. ass production of pups was accomplished by an American bull terrier mother here giving birth to fourteen in one Utter,

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MURDER TRIAL * TO BEJULY 7 Indianapolis Man to Face Jury Second Time. Bv Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., June 28. The case of the state against Thomas Smith, charged with murder in the first degree, has been set for a second trial on July 7, a continuance having been granted in Hamilton circuit court here because attorneys for the defendant were not ready for trial. The case was brought here on a chage of venue from Marion county. Smith, accused of slaying Arthur Hunt, has been in Jail here for six months. At a trial in February he was found guilty of murder in the first degree with a life sentence, but he was granted anew trial on grounds that the verdict was not justified by the evidence. Arthur Hunt was slain in a fight at Indianapolis more than a year ago. He was struck on the head with an ax. Smith claimed selfdefense, insisting that Hunt was advancing toward him with a knife in his hand at the time he struck the fatal blow. Veteran’s Widow Dies B.V Timrs Special DUBLIN, Ind., June 28.—Mrs. Louise Ogborn, 85, is dead here. She was the widow of Edward Ogborn # a veteran of the Civil war. With her death few Civil war widows remain here. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Pritchard, Cambridge City, and Mrs. Saline Boyer, Dublin; five sons, Carrol, Orlando, Fla.; Wilbur, New Lisbon; Lawrence, Mansfield, O.; Murray, Cambridge City, and Albert, Indianapolis. Ministers Trade Pulpits Bv Timrs Special LIBERTY, Ind., June 28.—An unique arrangement has been completed by the Rev. Charles M. Reed, pastor of the Methodist church of this city, and the Rev. Valentine Deich, Burley, Idaho, who will exchange pulpits. The exchange has been sanctioned by the bishop. Not only will the ministers have new fields in which to pursue their work for the summer, but they will also have new pets. The Reed dog will be left for the Rev. Mr. Deich, while the Deich kitten will be left in Idaho for the Reed children. Trousers Stolen Bv Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., June 28.—Harry Jarrett, when he started to paint a house here, laid aside his trousers and put on overalls. When he quit work for the day and went to change his apparel he found his trousers had been stolen. Along with them went $6 and two checks, one for sl7 and one for $38.25. Teachers to Meet Aug. 30. Bv Times Special RICHMOND. Ind., June 28—The annual meeting of the city and Wayne county school teachers will be held here Aug. 30. Among leaders present will be Virgil Steinbaugh, Indiana state high school inspector; Miss Virginia Jones, city health officer; Alfred Hogston, Indiana state fire marshal, and a representative of the Pennsylvania railroad. A speaker, nationally known in the educational world, whose name has not yet been announced, will be on the program. Fires to Be Fought /?f/ Tfmr * Vnr^inl WILLIAMSBURG. Ind., June 28. —A rural community fire department has ben organized here which will operate in several adjoining towns and country districts. New equipment has been purchased. Frank Starr has ben made fire chief. The organization will be known as the Green township fire department. New Principal Chosen f?,i/ Timrs Special GREEN’S FORK, Ind., June 28. Alfred J. Wood, former principal of the Onward schools, has been named principal of the Green’s Fork schools to succeed J. Earl Sipe. resigned. Wood will have charge of classes in physics and mathematics. Weed Poison Victim Worse Bv United Press PRINCETON. Ind.. June 28.—Mrs. Calvin Selby, near Oakland, was brought to a hospital here Friday in a serious condition, due to a relapse after an illness from white snake root poisoning. Mrs. Selby was released from the hospital several weeks ago but became violently ill again. Two of her sons died as a result of the poison a month ago, believed to have been in the milk of a cow that had been grazing on the weed. Law Turns Teacher Bv Timrs Special ANDERSON, Inc., June 28. Speeders and other automobile law violators will be educated in police court. Oswald Ryan, prosecuting attorney and president of the Madison County Safety Council, and Charles E. Smith, judge pro tem., will give a “Safety First’’ pamphlet to each motorist arrested. The judge and the prosecutor hepe in this way to reduce the hazard of driving and lessen the number of accidents.

Commissary structure In Dunes State Park, built of Indiana limestone, cost $175,000.

Bv Times Special GARY, Ind., June 28.—The new commissary building in Dunes state park was formally dedicated Friday during a visit of Indiana Republican Editorial Association members. The building is made of Indiana limestone. It is three stories high and will house stores to sell supplies to park guests. It contains

SPIRITUALISTS FIGHT TAXATION OF CAMP

Madison County Board Told Property Should Be Free of Levy. Bv Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., June 28.—The question of whether the Indiana Associatljn of Spiritualists is liable for payment of taxes on personal property or is entitled to exemption on personal property by reason of being a religious organization is before the Madison county board of review. The assessor of Union township, where a Spiritualist camp is located, has assessed fixtures and equipment, a hotel and refreshment stands and the camp cottages as personal property because they are operated for profit, but officers of the association contend the receipts are diverted into the general religious fund, and exemption is claimed on that ground. A year ago the board reduced the assessment on personal property at the camp in half, only to have the state tax board order the assess* ment canceled. Undismayed the assessor has reassessed the property this year and the same fight Is on again.

INDIANA CAR LINE NATION’S FASTEST

South Shore Wins Speed Prize Two Years in Succession. Bu Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., June 28. The electric traction speed trophy has been awarded for the second consecutive year to the Chicago, South Shore & South Bend railroad, as the operator of the fastest interurban cars in the United States. Twenty other lines sought the trophy. Average speed of the Indiana line’s cars during the contest period from Nov. 15 to May 15, was 45.6 miles an hour, an increase of nearly 35 per cent over the winning speed when the first contest was held in 1925. The winning speed of the line last year was 44.9 miles an hour. Aged Man Dies Bu Times Special LA GRANGE, Ind., June 28. Apoplexy caused the death of Reuben S. Walb, 79, father of Clyde A. Walb, foimer Indianapolis Republican chaiiman, at his home near Oliver lake, five miles south of here. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon. Kokomo Woman Dies Bu Times Special KOKOMO, June 28.—Funeral services will be held Monday for Mrs. Martha A. Post, 79, who died Friday. She leaves three children, Mrs. Edith Whetsel and Mrs. Marion Gore, Kokomo, and Elmer Post, Hillsboro, O. Alcohol May End Life Bu United Press ANDERSON, Ind., June 28.—Two pints of rubbing alcohol which Mrs. Albert Lynch, 40, s'aid she drank in seeking relief from asthma, may cause her death, physicians say. Youth Drowns in River Bu United Press ELKHART, Ind., June 28.—Canoe paddled by Guy Henrj Krouse, 18, upset in a strong wind and the youth drowned in th( St. Joseph river. He struggled wiihin sight of a group of women, whn endeavored to reach him in a r<w boat, but made no progress because of the wind and current. The body was recovered. Touring Motorist Hurt Bu United Press "“BRAZIL, Ind., June 28.—John Madison Watters, Tulsa, Okla., sustained a fractured collar bone and severe bruises when his automobile overturned twice and rolled into a ditch along the National road west of Brazil. He was treated at the Clay county hospital here. S4OO in Closed Bank Bu Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., June 28Nine Anderson railroad employes have S4OO deposited m the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National bank, which has been G*>sed at Cincinnati. They are Dan Heffeman, R. M. Grimes, Joseph Miller, J. J. Casey, S. R. Norris, Robert Emmons, E. S. Bradley, Clayte Van Meter, and W. T. Whalen. Heffeman recently withdrew S2OO for a vacation trip.

restaurant and meat market, etc., and one floor will serve as bath house to accommodate 1,000 persons at one time. With the new building, the commission also enlarged the automobile parking space to capacity of 1,500 cars by removing a sand dune and increasing the concrete parkway. The building and other improvements cost $175,000.

No Toreador Bv Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., June 28. Sheriff Fred Puckett is an athlete despite weighing more than 200 pounds. Investigating a report at night that a chicken thief was at a farm near here, Puckett was looking around the farm. His flashlight spotted a bull, which immediately became enraged, starting after the sheriff. Puckett vaulted a high wire fence just in time to escape.

YOUTH KILLED BY TRAIN Companion of Unidentified Victim Flees After Tragedy. Bv United Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., June 28.—An unidentified youth, about 20, was killed instantly Friday evening when, he fell beneath a Grand Trunk Western freight train on a street intersection after losing his grip as he attempted to board the train. Two men attempted to board the train, according to Gerald Menger, Elkhart, yard employe. The other ran when his companion’s body was severed.

COAL SESSION CLOSES Trade Association Silent on Future of Bureau to Promote Sale. Bv United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind., June 28. A meeting of the Indiana Coal Trade Association to discuss whether the bureau for the promotion of the sale of Indiana coal should be continued, adjourned here late Friday with an announcement as to outcome of its session. The matter of continuance of the bureau, jointly supported by the operators, the miners and the state, was left to the association and Governor Harry G. Leslie, Thursday, after a meeting of the executive board of District 11, United Mine Workers of America. The miners voted to donate SI,OOO for maintenance of the bureau. Aged Woman Dies Bv Times Special COLUMBUS, ind., June 28.—Mrs. Johanna Carmichael, 72, wife ol Lewis Carmichael, died at her home near here following a short illness. She had lived in Bartholomew county most of her life. She was an active member of the Baptist church. She leaves her husband, three sons, Harry, Bartholomew county; Fred, Franklin, and Shirley, at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Kate Spotts, Pontiac, Mich. Boy Escapes Prosecution Bv Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., June 28.—The case against Ray Gordon, Indianapolis high school boy, charged with causing an automobile accident on U. S. Road 31, south of here, in April, in which two police officers were hurt, has been dismissed. The youth’s father paid $169 expense incurred by Officer Webb Miller as a result of injuries. Gordon, Charles Masterson and Donald Stretshberry were driving in and out of a line of cars on the road north of here, and when they passed through the city Officers Miller and Roscoe Woods gave chase. Gordon is alleged to have turned his car across a road, letting the police car crash into it. Club Holds Memorial Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., June 28.—Memo-.-ial services for Dr. C. M. Mix, Muncie surgeon, vho died Monday, •vere held by - 3 Exchang* Club. Dr. L. F. Icerman was elected president of the club for the coming year. Second Delegate Chosen Bv Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., June 28.—Donald Brewington will represent Muncie Boy Scouts at a woodcraft school to be held at Culver Military academy. He was elected by the board of scout commissioners. Nude Swimming Halted Bv Times Special CLINTON, Ind., June 28.—A real sign of summer was seen here and quickly eliminated by Deputy Sheriff Raymond Folz. Five men, between the ages of 18 and 24, were arrested by Folz after he found them swimming “ala ol’ swimmin’ hole style” in a stream north ol here.

RECEIVER WINS IN BANK CASE Set-Off Denied Depositor of Closed Company. Bv Times Special LIBERTY, Ind., June 28.—Judge Roscoe O’Byrne, in Union circuit court here has ruled that Ray Miles is not entitled to a set-off in a test case brought by Miles, against Elmer Bossert, receiver of the closed J. C. Kennedy Company. Bossert brought action for the collection of the note against Miles. Counsel for Miles raised the question of relation between the J. C. Kennedy Company and the defunct Citizen’s bank, claiming that Miles should be allowed a set-off for a deposit he had in the bank. An attempt was made to show that the Kennedy company and the bank were composed of the same persons. There are more than twenty other depositors of the Citizen’s bank facing a similar situation and these have organized for the purpose of seeking to prevent losses. Attorneys for Miles stated they would take the case to the Indiana appellate court. MISSION SUES DONOR Failure to Turn Over Gift of $25,000 Alleged Against Former Editor, Bv Times Special COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., June 23. —The Wheeler City Rescue Mission has filed suit in Whitley circuit court here against Robert E. Hicks, former editor of the Specialty Salesman magazine, published at South Whitley, seeking $25,000 which Hicks donated to the mission. In reply, Hicks said he made the gift upon certain conditions, and that the mission has failed in its part of the agreement.

MONDAY at 9 A. M. Ayres' Downstairs Stages a Great BANKRUPT wxk an The Entire Stock of the Johnson-Weddel Cos., of Kdkomo, Offered at About 50c on the Dollar! MONDAY morning at 9 o’clock our doors open for a SMASHING MERCHANDISE EVENT of tremendous importance to every one of our patrons! We bought the entire stock of the bankrupt Johnson-Weddel Cos., of Kokomo at a very low figure—and we have marked every item at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES for Monday’s sale. Every item measures up to a high standard of quality, and will give exceptional service—things to wear now, and many for next fall and winter. Come early Monday—and remember, the more you buy, the more you SAVE! Bargains for Everybody!

For Men 500 Prs. Men’s Pants, $1 and $1.95. 48 Men’s Overcoats, $5. 16 Men’s Suits at $5. Men’s Athletic Union Suits, 50£ suit. 300 Men’s Soiled Shirts, 50£. 300 Better Dress Shirts, 79^. 600 Work Shirts, chambray, khaki, cotton flannel, 50£. Men’s Better Blue Shirts, 79<*. Choice at 25< each—Men’s Shorts, felt Hats, Belts, Suspenders, etc. Men s Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, 3 for sl. Men’s Overalls and Jackets, $1 each. Men’s 1-Piece Unionalls, $1.49. Fall and Winter Sweaters, Underwear, etc. at HALF-PRICE and less. For Boys Choice at $1 Each—Boys’ Sweaters, Lumberjacks, Wool Bathing Suits, Coveralls, Overcoats.

*.. June E. O. M. Bargains, Too! Monday is also our regular E. O. M. Sale day—presenting scores of opportunities to save money on merchandise of Ayres’ standard quality in every department of the Downstairs Store! Soiled and mussed goods, broken color and size assortments, and odds and ends—all marked at drastic reductions! DOWNSTAIRS ■* AYRES A Complete Store on One Floor . • for the Family and Home!

AnACK BLAMED ON STRIFE OVER SLOTMACHINES Assailant of Hillsboro Man Gets 60-Day Term at Penal Farm. Bv Timrs Special COVINGTON, Ind., June 28. Charles W. Hinas, a saloon keeper In pre-prohibition days and now said to be owner of slot machines being operated in several Indiana counties, has started serving a six-ty-day term at the state penal farm which with a SIOO fine was the penalty imposed upon him for beating up Rocky Peveler, 23, Hillsboro. Trial of Hinds was held in Fountain circuit court here, and attracted one of the largest crowds witnessing a legal proceeding here in several years. It is said Hinds attacked Peveler after accusing him of being implicated in theft of some slot machines. The victim is 20 years younger than the assailant and eighty pounds lighter. Business men and other citizens of Hillsboro were almost solidly against Hinds in the case. Reports are current that several- persons have been roughly handled as a result of interfering with alleged slot machine operations. Peveler was beaten with two tire tools and a pair of pliers which Hinds had wrapped in paper. He denied having any connection with theft of the machines. $1,500 SETTLES SUIT Lebanon Man Started Action for $25,000 Four Years Ago. Bv Times Special LEBANON, Ind., June 28.—The suit of Raymond D. Keeley, seeking $25,000 damages from the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company, which was filed in Boone circuit court here four years ago, has been settled by compromise, and Keeley will get $1,500. Injuries which Keeley suffered early in 1926, when he was shocked by electricity carried on a high tension wire belonging to the company formed the basis of the suit. Wife at 14 Gets Divorce Bv Times Special HAMMOND, Ind., June 28.—Mrs. Pansie Hanks, who became the bride of Albert Hanks when she was 14 years old, was given a divorce by Superior Judge Clyde Cleveland on the grounds of non-support and cruelty. She is now 19 and has one child. Typhoid Causes Death Bv Times Special CICERO, Ind., June 28.—Ernest Birdon, 40, is dead at his home here of typhoid fever. His was one of twenty-five cases of the disease in the town which originated, the state board of health said, from contaminated milk. Birdon, who leaves his widow and two children, taught school at Strawtown several years.

At 69 c Each —Boys’ popular brand Overalls and Coveralls. Choice at SOc Each—Boys’ Pajamas, Shirts, Bathrobes, Union Suits, Sweaters, Lumberjacks, Knickers and Long Pants. Choice at 3 for sl—Boys’ Bathing Suits, Blouses, Chambray Shirts, Sports Shirts. Choice at 25<i Each—Boys’ Sleepers, Wash Suits, Belts, Aviator Caps, Union Suits, Knickers and Long Pants. Choice at lOt Each—Boys’ Suspenders Windsor Ties Hose, Bathing Shirts and Trunks, Straw Hats. Boys’ Suits and Overcoats, $1.95. Boys’ 2-Pant Suits at $4.95. Footwear 1,000 Pairs of Women's Pumps, Straps, Ties and Oxfords, $1 pair. 500 Pairs Women’s Better Shoes, $2. 500 Pairs Men s Work Shoes, sl.

Seven of Kin Face Charge of Blackmail Bv Times Special VINCENNES, Ind., June 28. Seven persons residing at Oaktown will be tried in Knox circuit court here on charges of blackmailing Dan McCammon. Those accused are three step-sons of McCammon and their wives, and also his wife. McCammon alleges that the stepsons a week ago made him captive in the basement of his home, tying one arm high above his head, and at the point of a gun forced him to sign a deed giving his wife a house and six acres of land, constituting their home which previously they held in Joint ownership. The step-sons are John Jamieson, Joe and Abe Hughes. According to McCammon his wife inherited some property fifteen years ago and that she traded it for the Oaktown real estate in which they held ownership together. Attorneys for McCammon point out that although he is able to write, the deed he is alleged to have been forced to sign, bears only his mark. For the purpose of demonstrating he is not illiterate, McCammon wrote his signature and had it recorded at the courthouse here. S3 0100 ASKED IN INSURANCE Widow of Edgar D. Maple Has Two Suits on File. Bv Times Special SULLIVAN, Ind., June 28.—Two suits seeking to collect a total of $30,000 in insurance carried on the life of Edgar D. Maple, vicepresident of the People's National Bank and Trust Company, found shot to death in the bank building in January, 1929, are on file in Sullivan circuit court here. The suits, filed by the widow, Mrs. Joy D. Maple, are against the Employes Liability Assurance Company and the Maryland Casualty Company. Recently in federal court at Terre Haute, Mrs. Maple obtained a judgment for $54,0000 against the Aetna Life Insurance Company. EMBEZZLER SENTENCED Former Cashier of Bank at Kewanna Pleads Guilty. Bv United Press ROCHESTER. Ind., June 28Sentences aggregating two to fourteen years, inasmuch as they run concurrently, were passed upon William Gohl, 67, former cashier of the First National bank at Kewanna, when he pleaded guilty here to five counts charging embezzlement. Gohl was charged with having appropriated to his own use SSOO belonging to a sister-in-law, and having forged the name so a sister to a note for $1,500.

75 Pairs Men’s Dress Oxfords, $2.95. 20 Pairs Men’s Rubber Boots, $2. 200 Pairs House Slippers for men, women and children, 50<i pair 200 Pairs Boys’ Oxfords, $2. 97 Boys’ Oxfords, High Shoes, sl. 150 Misses’ Straps and Oxfords, $1.50. 200 Children’s Straps and Oxfords, sl. 106 Pairs Better “Keds” sl. 400 Pairs Better Shoes for infants, misses and children.. 50<; pair. Odds and Ends Varieties of small lots of women’s hosiery, house dresses, knit underwear, lingerie, etc. July Sales Sale Men’s Real Silk Socks, plain or fancy, 3 pairs for sl. 500 Brand New Silk Dresses, $2,95. July Sale of Full -Fashioned Hose, 89<^.

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UNION TRACTION SALE REMINDER OF BETTER ERA Electric Lines, Once Prosperous, to Go Under Hammer Next Week. With the sale of the Union Traction Company of Indiana to the Insull interests set for Wednesday, at a figure said to be but one-fifth the value of the company’s bonds when the interurban business was flourishing, citizens in many sections of the state are recalling the time when the electric cars were considered the best means of travel. Competition from automobiles and busses cut the interurban business to such an extent that today few lines are operating at a profit. Between twenty-five and thirty years ago, when the Union Traction first started operations, rides on the cars were taken by many as a means of pleasure. The fare was low, at one time but 15 cents from Alexandria to Anderson. Frequent service was given, a boon compared to steam railroad travel, as many points had but two trains a day. Within a few years, the electric cars had caused steam railroads to eliminate what were known as accommodation trains. Now the cars in turn have been eliminated. Although the Union company was one of the largest electric railway systems in the country, it reached a point six years ago when it was unable to meet its obligations and since then has been under the control of Arthur W. Brady as receiver. It is said less than $3,000,000 will be required to gain control of the lines, against which there is a totaV of $15,000,000 in bonds. LOVE THEFT ALLEGED! Mother of Seven Sues “Other Woman” for $20,000 Damages. Bv Timrs Special HAMMOND, Ind., June 28.—Edith Miller, described as proprietor of a liquor parlor, is defendant in a $20,000 alienation of affections suit filed in Hammond superior court here by Mrs. Effie Guess, mother of seven children. Mrs, Guess alleges the defendant induced her husband, Oscar Guess, to desert his family and used automobile rides as a lure. The Guess couple was divorced June 16, the suit having been filed by the wife. Marriage Short Lived Bv Timrs Special SULLIVAN, Ind., June 28. Forty-eight days after becoming the bride of Paul Schilling, a divorce suit was filed here by Mrs. Lenore Schilling, alleging cruelty. County Club in Suit ’ Bv Timrs Special JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., June 28. —The Jeffersonville Country Club is in receivership as a result of a suit asking such action, filed by William A. Haas in which he also seeks to collect a $20,000 note.