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The GARY AMERICA INDIANA'S GREATEST COLORED NEWSPAPER "The Public Be Served" An Independent Weekly Devoted To the Best Interests of All YAGE! Copyrighted. 1923, by the National Feature Service. Gentles Turner, of Cleveland, to her posed for a National Feature Service New York. College, at Wimbledon, England, where a missionary student in that institute, or part of the fall season, after visiting. TOUGHT FOR D NOW ON TRIAL "Bon voyage!" said Mrs. Minnie Gentles Turner, of Cleveland, to her sister Alma, shortly after they had posed for a National Feature Service cameraman last week, on the dock at New York. Miss Gentles called for Ridgetown College, Wimbledon, England, where she will return to New York the latter part of the fall season, after visiting most of the principal cities of Europe. DEATH PENALTY SOUGHT FOR ANNA WARD NOW ON TRIAL To Go On Trial As Murderer Lester Brown, 42, of 2558 Garfield street, who shot and killed Andrew Maxwell, preacher - carpenter, on Aug. 14 at 1122 West 17th avenue in a fit of jealousy because he believed Maxwell was his estranged wife's paramour, goes on trial Monday in Crown Point Criminal court. State's Attorney Oliver Starr will seek to have the death penalty imposed. Brown, according to a statement made at Gary police headquarters, shot and killed Maxwell when he saw him sitting on the front porch of his wife's residence. There were few words between the two men. Brown said that he believed Maxwell was the one who broke up his home, causing a rift between he and Mrs. Brown. The preacher had constructed the home where Mrs. Brown lived apart from her husband and since that time the husband had been suspicious. On more than one occasion he had warned Maxwell to keep away from his mate. On Aug. 14, Brown called on his wife from whom he was then separated. As he stepped upon the porch, he saw Maxwell sitting in a chair. "Didn't I tell you to keep away from here?" Brown asked. "No," replied Maxwell. Before the supposed paramour could make any move to defend himself, the angry husband whisked out a .38 calibre revolver and fired once. Maxwell rose, staggered forward, then fell dead to the porch. Brown pocketed his weapon and, turning, walked away. The killer was captured by Sergt. Bolden and Officers Bogardus and Sherman at the home of his sister, Bertha Harper, at 1825 Madison street. Soon To Erect Stop Lights Stop lights at 19th avenue and Broadway, long promised to Gary south side citizens, are to be erected as soon as the electric company and the city council can come to terms, according to Police Captain J. R. Smith. The trouble between the city and the electrical contractors lies in the amount to be paid for the erection of the lights. According to Capt. Smith, a price of $1,000 more than is ordinarily charged is asked for the proposed stop light at 19th and Broadway and another on West 5th avenue. When an agreement is reached, which is expected to come within the next few days, work on the lights will begin immediately. HOLD BOY BURGLARS Charged with burglarizing the home of Charles Swanson at 922 Ellsworth two weks ago and stealing two gold watches, Ernest Williams, 17, 1549 Tennessee, and La Salle Rhodes, 20, 1612 Maryland, were held to the criminal court in $5,000 bonds each by Judge Greenlee in city court Monday morning. FIRST YEAR. NO. 42. With State's Attorney Oliver Starr seeking to have the death, penalty imposed, Mrs. Anna Ward 1716 Massachusetts street, goes on trial today in Crown Point Criminal court charged with the murder on July 5 of her husband, Curtis Ward, following an argument in their home. Officials express the opinion that a conviction will be easily obtained. According to the testimony of two eye-witnesses of the tragedy who were questioned at the coroner's inquest several months ago, Mrs. Ward was intoxicated 1 at the time. Quarrel Over Woman Mrs. Ward, according to testimony, shot and killed her mate in a fit of jealousy. It is said that the night prior to the tragedy the wife quarrelled with her mate because she had been informed he was going out in the company of other women. Ward, the witness declared, paid no attention to his wife's remonstrances and went to bed. The following morning she continued the argument from where she had stopped off the night before. Ward did not seem quite so peaceful this time, however, and an argument followed when his wife continued to chastise him for going about with other women. The quarrel between husband and wife ended in the fatal shooting. Ward was shot in the abdomen and died a few hours after he had been taken to St. Antonio's hospital. City News By MARGUERITE PEARSON Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cross, 2433 Jefferson street, attended a family re-union in Chicago Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cross, 6347 St. Lawrence avenue. Mr. A. E. Cross is the brother of Mr. W. H. Cross. Mrs. A. C. Kelley, 1956 Massachusetts street, and Rev. J. W. Pelley are attending the annual conference of the A. M. E. church in Alton, Ill. The Imps club will meet tonight with Miss Betty Young, 2121 Broadway. All members are asked to be present. The E. W. F. club will meet Monday with Mrs. Margaret Darden, 2368 Washington street at seven p. m. Mrs. B. Perkins, of Topeka, Kansas, is visiting Mrs. J. B. Terry, 119 W. 25th avenue. The Sunshine Social club had a very delightful meeting last Monday night with Miss Alma Cunningham, 2236 Massachusetts street. Mr. B. Tippleton was a visitor. Mr. Andrew Kelley left Wednesday for Taylorville, ill., where he will make his future home. The W. C. T. U. will hold a bake ale at the Hunton Y. M. C. A. Saturday, from twelve until six p. m. Everyone is asked to come out and help them. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips, little Continued on page 2 QUIZ KIDNAPED PORTER IN $10,000 N. Y. RAILWAY THEFT DePriest Indictment Political Move? CURTIS VISIT TO BE CLIMAX OF CAMPAIGN Vice-Presidential Nominee To Be Heard In City The peak of the republican campaign in Lake county will be reached today when Senator Charles Curtis, G.O.P., vice presidential candidate, will speak in eight centers of Lake county, closing in Gary at night with a mass meeting to be held at the Memorial auditorium. Gary will be one of the places visited by Senator Curtis, who will make an address here. The other addresses scheduled will be delivered at Whiting, Indiana Harbor, East Chicago, Hammond, Lowell, Crown Point, Hobart. Seldom in a national campaign has one of the presidential candidates been persuaded to tour Lake county in order to reach the great industrial and agricultural vote of this region but Senator Curtis felt that his address was important to every resident of this great region and was willing to give an entire day to it. Colonel Walter J. Riley, who was a member of the committee that notified Senator Curtis of his nomination as vice president, has been named chairman of the reception committee which will greet the candidate at the state line in Robertsdale, according to announcement of John Killigrew, Tenth district chairman in charge of arrangements for the Curtis meeting. Mayor to Head Committee Other members of the reception committee who will also accompany the motorcade all over the county are: Mayor Floyd E. Williams, Gary; R. P. Hale, East Chicago; A. E. Tinkham, Hammond; Walter E. Schrage, Whiting; Ed. Glower, Crown Point; Victor Roberts, Lowell; Harry Livingston, Hobart; and Judge E. Miles Norton and Martin Smith of the Crown Point Circuit and Criminal courts respectively; Criminal E. Greenwald and E. A. Ridgely, Gary Superior courts; V. S. Reitter and Clyde Cleveland, Hammond Superior courts, and M. E. Crites, East Chicago Superior court. Local political leaders will meet the party in each of the cities and towns visited and a section of A. G. Perry's Lake county band will accompany the parade. The complete concert band of 25 pieces will play for the evening mass meeting at Gary. The itinerary of the motorcade over the county is as follows: over the county is as follows: 9:30 Whiting, address; 18:00 Indiana Harbor; 10:30 East Chicago; 11:00 Hammond; 12:00 Lowell, address and luncheon; 12:00 Crown Point; 3:00 Hobart; 8:00 Gary mass meeting. Members of the publicity committee announced for the Curtis tour by Mr. Killigrew are: Sidman McHie, chairman, Hammond; J. R. Snyder and Al G. Perry, Gary; A. A. Bibler and Howell V. Parry, Crown Point; O. L. Pattee, Hobart; Leonard Ragon, Lowell; George Huish, East Chicago; Joseph Rapier, A. B. Whitlock, and Chauney Townsend, of Gary. Another committee named by Mr. Killigrew was that to obtain and handle the automobiles necessary for the caravan. Members of this committee are: John R. Smith, chairman, Gary; John Ward Wheeler, Crown Point; R. R. Peddicord, Hobart; Richard Davis, East Chicago; Henry Reltz, Hammond; Bailey, Lowell; Malcolm Westergreen, East Gary; Colin Mackenzie, Gary; James Johnston, Indiana Harbor. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1928 Many Attend Burrus Silver Anniversary One of the most beautiful affairs of the season was the twenty-fifth anniversary party of Alderman and Mrs. William H. Burrus, in their beautiful home, 1644 Monroe street. Mr. and Mrs. Burrus, were married October 2, 1903 in Washington, D.C. They were re-married Tuesday night by Rev. H. L. P. Jones, pastor of the Community Center church. They are the parents of two children, Ollie Mae and James Burrus. Before the bridal party appeared, Mrs. Corrine Cross sang, "Oh, Promise Me." and was accompanied by Miss Bertha Alan at the piano. The bride, Mrs. Isabella Burrus, whose entire costume was of handsome silver gray, came in on the arm of Mr. James Adams, to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march. Miss Bertha Alan was at the piano. Mr. Burrus was escorted by the best man, Mr. Gordon Ijams of Hobart. His wife, Mrs. Lillian Ijama, who was beautifully attired in a gray georgette creation, was the bridesmaid. The little flower girls were Helen Robinson, Marie Robinson, Ollie Mae Burrus and Mallissa Bryant. Little Madeline Bryant was the ring girl and Anna Luna Tatrick, the rice girl. Mr. and Mrs. Burrus were the recipients of about $2,097 worth of silver ware. All of Gary's ultra elite and of surrounding towns turned out in full numbers for this affair. Among the two hundred fifty guests who were present are: Mr. John Killigrew, Atty. Fritz W. Alerander, Alderman A. B. Whitlock, Dr. S. R. Blackwell, Judge Martin Smith, Colonel Roscoe Simmons, who gave a very interesting talk, Mrs. Lena Harris, Dr. and Mrs. D. T. Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Moore, Atty. and Mrs. Roger Woodfolk, Judge B. J. Laube, Mr. Oliver Starr, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Porter Stokes, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas White, Mr. Hazel K. Groves of East Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Kyle, Mrs. Pauline Tennison, Mrs. Luna Holmes, Atty. F. L. Sperling, Aty. J. W. Robinson, Mrs. Caroline Dilmer, of Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Olds, of Hammond, Mrs. Bessie Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mr. James Lundon, Mrs. Alma More, Judge and Mrs. C. I. Clemons and daughter, Atty. W. M. Mayfield, Rev. R. Haris, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lockey, Mrs. Luna Holmes, who arranged the affair, is due much praise, because it was under her careful guidance that everything came out as it did. Mr. Burrus is the alderman of the third ward and he and his wife, Mrs. Isabella Burrus, are both members of the St. Paul Baptist church. They come to Gary in April, 1919. Roy Law To Speak At Trinity Roy Law, recently returned from a trip abroad, will be the principal speaker Sunday evening at six o'clock at the Vesper service at the Trinity M. E. church, 15th avenue and Massachusetts street. The evening's program will be under the auspices of the T. M. T. M. club of the church. Mr. Law's address will be titled, "What I saw during my six month's in Europe." A short musical program will also be rendered. The Juno club of the First A. M. E. church, the Sunshine club of the First Baptist church and a number of other clubs are expected to cooperate in helping to put over the program. Accused of committing 35 robberies and escaping with loot reaching a total value of $35,000, eight local men are in jail awaiting trial. An anonymous letter lead to their arrest. Most of the loot was recovered. The men pictured above are (1) Charles L. Brown, (2) Hobert Johnson, (3) Leonard Davis, (4) Walter Davis, (5) Wilbur Newbolt, (6) Harold Newbolt. NEW YORK CITY. — James Williams, 27, from Norfolk, Va., a fireman on the tug boat Kalleen, was stabbed to death Friday in an argument with Claud Paul, 22, also of Norfolk and a worker on the boat. Athlete DE HART HUBBARD Former track star of the University of Michigan who, until recently, held the world's record in the broad jump, still appears frequently on American tracks. Hubbard is piling up a series of remarkable performances. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. NEGRO BANK IS OPENED IN N.Y. Rockefeller Forms Bank for Colored In Manhattan NEW YORK.—The new Dunbar National bank, organized by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and his associates to provide banking services for the residents of Harlem, opened its doors for business last Monday morning, with a capital of $500,000 and surplus and undivided profits of $540,000. For Mr. Rockefeller was reserved the honor of being the first depositor, although he was not present. A long line of new depositors formed early in the day and continued until nine in the evening. The Dunbar National bank is established in the Dunbar apartments which were constructed for colored tenants by Mr. Rockefeller to relieve congestion among poor Negroes. Very few poor Negroes, however, were able to get any of the apartments which, because of their newness and prettiness, were quickly gobbled up by the literati and intelligentsia. Although there has been considerable elation over the founding of this bank, it amounts, not to a Negro bank, such as colored New York has sought, but a white bank which is disposed to hire a larger number of Negro employees than other white banks in the district. R. C. Bruce, resident manager of the apartments, is the only Negro on the board of directors. None of the officers or major officials of the bank are colored. The bank employs a colored receiving teller, paying teller and guard, like the white banks in the Negro district of Chicago. Froebel Hi Starts Night School Students from last year and a large number of new students were present Monday night at Proeber high school to begin attendance in the night school. Mrs. S. A. Johnston, night school principal, asked the students to continue their work throughout the year and to bring one person with them Thursday. A broad group of studies is ofered. It is possible to obtain the following courses: commercial, sewing, English, mathematics, language, music, swimming, gymnasium, auto mechanics, millinery, history and science. BANDITS TAKE PORTER, CASH FROM PLATFORM OF RAILWAY STATION; USE THREE AUTOS Find Man Chained To Tree Thirty Miles From Scene; Police Doubt Story and Hold Him Incomunicado (Special To The American) NEW YORK CITY. Joseph Van Cline, trusted porter of the Pennsylvania railroad at Rahway station whisked away Friday by twelve daring bandits who escaped with $10,000 in currency stolen from a mail pouch, and who was found after the robbery handcuffed to a tree in Englewood Cliffs, N. J., 30 miles from here, is being held incommunicado by Rahway police. Railroad detectives and postal authorities have said they are inclined to doubt the story of Van Cline. to doubt the story of Van Cline. Mayor Thomas Fyffe of Rahway instructed the police last night to give out no information of the nature of questioning the porter was undergoing. It was learned, however, that no outstanding developments have come in the search for the robbers. Done Quietly The kidnapping occurred while the 7:44 a.m. train was still in the Rahway station, but so quietly and daringly was it carried out that the chase did not start until some time later. The stolen money was in transit from the Federal Reserve bank in New York to the Rahway Trust company and the Rahway National bank. The amount of the theft was definitely placed at $10,000 when the mail pouch, slit and robbed of the money but with the registered mail intact, was found by police in an abandoned car with a California license. When Van Cline received the money registered mail poaches from the baggage car of the train on the platform, he placed them on a hand truck and started for the elevator which would take him to the main building below. Downstairs waited a postoffice employee and a policeman with a gun. When he did not appear, they became impatient, end, going upstairs, found the porter gone. A man in a radio store near notified the authorities sometime later that he had seen two cars filled with men drive rapidly away from the station shortly after the 7:44 pulled in. He saw the porter sitting between two men on the rear seat of one car, which aroused his suspicions. He failed, however, to get the license numbers of the cars. Posses were organized and began searching. Several hours later Van Cline was found handcuffed and chained to a sapling in the woods at Englewood Cliffs, 30 miles away. He said that 12 men had taken part in the holdup and abduction and that the thieves had taken more than one pouch, although it was later found that only one pouch was missing. Makes Statement Van Chine told officials that he was wheeling the pouches to the elevator when he was seized from behind and hustled to where three automobiles were waiting. Other men of the gang grabbed the mail pouches and threw them into one of the machines. There were four men in each of the three machines, the porter said. Two of the cars bore New Jersey license plates and one a California license. Although the men guarding him held guns on his side and threatened to kill him if he cried out, he escaped unarmed. The car in which the stokie mail pouch was discovered contained about a cap with a Chicago trade mark. It is believed the cap was dropped by one of the robbers in their haste to board what is believed to have been a get-away-car. DRAWS $15 FINE Gabriel Young, 579 West 22nd place, was fined $15 and costs in Judge Greenlee's court Wednesday morning on charges of reckless driving. He was arrested Tuesday by Sergt Humean. Done Quietly Soes Getaway Makes Statement DRAWS $15 FINE a Van Cline, trusted porter of the y station whisked away Fri who escaped with $10,000 in ear and who was found after the rob-nglewood Cliffs, N. J., 30 miles unicado by Rahway police. Rail-ritiles have said they are inclined Ethel Waters Is Bankrupt A. Ethal Waters, blues singer and star of "Africana," filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the U. S. Court in New York last week, listing $143.32 in liabilities, and only $40 in assets. According to the petition, Miss Waters owes $80,000 to her husband. Exec. David K. the nominal producer of "Africana," and other amounts to others, most of which were incurred in connection with that show. Still No Taace Of Murderer Gary police are still mable, after four weeks search, to apprehend Mrs. Jessie Davis, 2347 Fillmore street, who is said to have slain William Ward in front of the U. N. I. A. hall, 2128 Washington street, nearly five weeks ago. Detective Sargent John Bolden of the local bureau has been assigned to the case. The cause of the slaying was an argument between the husband of Mrs. Davis and Ward. Both men were in the U. N. I. A. hall when Davis ordered Ward out because of disorderly conduct. The two men then engaged in a fist fight. Mrs. Davis was informed that Ward was getting the better of her husband. As a result, witnesses say, she emerged from the building and fired a shot into the back of her husband's assailant. She fled immediately following the shooting. SERGT. BOLDEN THIRD Detective Sergeant Bolden, ace of the Gary police department, stood third in the number of points scored by police sergeants during the month of September. Sergt. Cook stood first with 825 points, for which position he was tied with Segrt. Salzman. Seggt. Bolden had 680 points. Ethel Waters. PRICE THREE CENTS R IN THEFT Move? IS SEEN AS MOVE OF HIS MANY RIVALS Seek To Hurt Him In the Coming Congress Race By F. MASHALL DAVIS CHICAGO—The indictments Friday of De Priest Dear and Dan Jackson, committeemen from the third and second wards who follow the "America First" banner of Mayor Thompson, is considered to be a master stroke of the rival republican faction, victorious in the April primaries, and an attempt by the powerful enemies of De Priest in particular to hurt his chances for congress in the coming November elections. De Priest and Jackson are accused of being the heads of a vice syndicate on the south side, levying tribute on policy wheels, gambling houses and resorts of general vice, getting funds estimated at $1,000,000. The money obtained is said to have gone into the campaign coffers of the Small-Thompson-Smith faction for use during the primary elections last spring. Indictments of the politicians was one of the results of the special grand jury investigating election day terrorism which reached its peak in the gang murder of Octavius Granaday, colored candidate opposing Morris Eller, indicted boss of the "bloody 20th" ward. Sheridan Brusean and Attorney William Haynes, the latter an unsuccessful candidate in the primaries for the Illinois legislature on the Deneen republican ticket, have lead the investigation of the murder and general Chicago vice conditions. Facta Known early all south side citizens have believed for a long time that Dan Jackson and Oscar De Priest were the heads of the titanic vice syndicate which flourished in open defiance of the law. The Negro papers and two of the white dailies had carried stories on the vice ring, tracing it to the City hall. But no investigations were ordered. When De Priest was named to succeed the late Martin B. Madden as congressional candidate, his appointment met with a storm of protest. As a result, several independents announced their intention of entering the race. De Priest has been looked upon as unsuited for the post by many. --- As a result, say students of the cage politics, Do Priest and Dan Jackson were indicted at the time when it would hurt them most. It is said that there was sufficient evidence to indict both men many months ago, but the psychological moment had not come. Their enemies preferred to wait until just before the November elections. Both Prominent Jackson, besides being second ward commissioner, is a member of the Illinois commerce commission, having been appointed to first position a few months ago by Gov. Small to take the place of Ed Wright who resigned because of ill health. De Priest is an assistant commerce commissioner. Both have been in politics many years. De Priest being the first Negro alderman in Chicago. In 1927 he was indicted on a charge similar to the present one, but was acquitted. The press of the country and Chicago has practically admitted that De Priest will be the first black man in Congress since the beginning of the 20th century. His district is 88 per cent colored. JAILED FOR ASSAULT Elizabeth Armstrong, 31, 2245 Washington street, was arrested Monday at home for assault with in- tent to kill. ore eS TS ‘PAGE TWO = e ~~ Comtinued Hom: pazed: daughter, Janet Louis, and-Mr. and f ee Robineon, of Chicago : Sunday in Evanston, 1, as _ the guest of Mz. and Mrs, Harold Anderson. eee ‘The members of the Sigma Gam ma, Rho sorority are planning their second annual card tournament, which is to be held Friday evening. October 12. eee ‘The Alpha Art club met Thursday with Mrs. Blizabeth Edwards, 2520 Jefferson street. Mrs. Edwards proved to be a charming hostess. c++ Mrs. A. C. Kelley, Dr. Bertha Kel- ey, Mr. Chauncey Townsend and ‘Rev. J. W. Kelley motored to Cham: ‘Beign and Urbana, Ml. last Sunday They report a very pleasant trip. eee ‘Miss Mary McReynolds, Mr. Tho- Mas McReynolds, her father, and Mr. Charlie Edwards, all of Dixon DL. were visitors in Gary last Sun- day. ‘Mrs. Grace Trent, 2569 Adams ‘street, accompanied them back to Dixon. e+¢ ‘The Social Art club reports a suc: cessful meeting of last week with Mrs. B. Kaufman, 2588 Washington street. A delicious two course luncheon ‘was served. ‘The club will mect with Mrs. Clara ‘Titts this week, 2489 Pennsylvania street. Mrs. Queenie Robinson, re- porter. +++ Miss Queen Esther Pace, 1928 Vir- Sinia street, is very ill in her home. eee ‘Dr. and Mrs. King 8. Jones, of Michigan City, are the proud parents of @ seven and one-baif pound baby boy, who was born Sunday, Septem: ber 21. 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Johnson, of Des Moines, Iowa is now making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Edna M. Braddock, 1971 Massachusetts street. e+¢ 2 Mr. and Mrs. William Grimes, of Chicago, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Will Gandy, 305 EB, 21at avenue, last Sunday eee Mrs. Grimes is the sister of Mr. Gandy. ete The Household of Ruth No, 5840 had their meeting last Wednesday at the Elk’s club, we © ‘The community lamp shade class will meet at the Stewart Settlement house Wednesday from six until eight p. m. Those wishing to learn this art, please be present at the ap- pointed’ time, eee ‘The Usher board of Trinity M. E. Neighborhood GROCERY &MEAT MARKET: J. R. WILLIAMS, Prop. Price Right—Service Polite 1915 Mass. St. Phone 3655 charch entertained this week in honor of Miss Leola. Fleming, who left to attend the normal school at Terre Haute. Games and « light re- ast were enjoyed by those present and Miss Fleming was, presented with lovely gifta from the usher board and her Sanday ethoo! class. ore Mies Katherine Freeland and Mrs. Alberta Newsome, both-graduates of ‘Obio State university, and who are teachers at Pulaski school, are mak- ‘ing thelt home with Mrs. dna Brad- dock, 1971 Massachusetts street, a teacher ut Roosevelt annex sehooi. ete On Thursday evening, Ostober 4, there will be s pie social at the Stewart house, sponsored by the Usher board of Trinity M. B. church. Come and buy your favorite ple. +6 Mrs. Royal W. Grubbs, 2308 Con- necticut street, spent last week in Franklin, Tenn, where she visited relatives. e+e The Criterion Literary elub had a Yery pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs. Hila Grant, 2000 Massacha- setts street, last Tuesday. Those on the program were: Mrs. Minnie Williams, who read quota- tions from the Bible and current events, and Mrs. Vera Norman and Minnie Williams, who sang a duet. During October the club will study the works of James Weldon John- oon. The next meeting will be at the home Of Mrs. Ella Gray, 305 EF. 23rd avenue, Mrs. Ella Grant, president and Mrs. Violet Wade, secretary. e+e Mrs. L. M. Carey, 2000 Massacho- setts street, i¢ confined to her home on account of illness. } The Sign of the Best CLIMAX PHARMACY 1901 Broadway Phone 2.6565 Gary, Ind. , PAID ADVERTISEMENT trttcm ot soas0 ms bon pad THE GaRY anteniGaw Postienre mee sane : cH SEN ol R | Republican Candidate | For VICE-PRESIDENT MEMORIAL HALL 7th and Massachusetts GARY, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th Calumet District’s Only Chesioa to Hear the Real Campaign ci las Direct : Everybody Welcome wn THE AMERICAN ~ a — 7 She is under the care of Dr.) Charles R. Wood. eee Boys and girls who plan to play ‘basket ball on the Stewart house team, are urged to be out Thursday evening, at seven p. m. sharp, In or- raw tems" I IS OUR W. The Noon Dey Business club gave an outing out to Tremont, Ind., Wed- isi ee i Visit Our Store a ‘The member enjoyed themselves | by playing baseball, having races | rae and several other amusements, oo | 1 FE Mrs. Leona Walls was hostess at |@ birthday party given in her home, | ag le UW (2165 Adams street, last oe night, | Mrs, Walls received many beanti-| " ful ts and she ‘alas recefved a | 2276 Broadwa beautifal bouquet of flowers trom | her husband, Mr. Jack Walls, who was out of the city at the time. | ‘Those present at the affair were. |—=—===——e—— Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Winbush, Mrs. Daisy Garnetts, Mr. Thomas Gar. nette, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Biggs, Mr. and Mfs. Samuel Henry, Mra. B. Nicholson, Mrs. Belle St. Clatre, Mrs. Elizabeth Horton, and Mr. and Mrs. William Cross n er Mrs. Walls served a very delicious tetest = VALUES! ISOUR WATCHWORD Visit Our Store and Look Them Over Eagle Furniture Co. 2276 Broadway Gary, Ind. | : ) An Offer “s ! h ’ that cant be beat! (' 2 | WHILE THEY LAST roe : Complete Bath Room Outfits Consisting of one 5-ft. Bath Tub complete; one apron Wall | Bpelal frog ns me Tous comple. $53.75 | py Bring In This Coupon | It will entitle you to a TOILET SEAT AND COVER, in Birch, Mahogany, or Golden Oak, $1 .50 for the special price Of cc ccccwenenenen eee eee Hoosier Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. 1826 BROADWAY PHONE 2-1679 They Know “How” ii} LIFE’s TOO SHORT TO WEAR “yourself to a frazzle” tinkering with a motor that's not hitting just right. Drive over or phone us to call for the car. Our efficient mechanics can adjust the trouble In 9 hurry. Pelka Auto Electric Service 2187 BROADWAY Phone 2.6566 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 103¢ SALE MTs re Te LEE CRS : 3 Spccial or in ‘sizes to fit any man. Wa "24" ir Ny Tg RA Easy to Open a nal Charge Account if ) eae iF (| L ige to pay is all we require. , ye t Ca Big pen hee | ee ; ab RE ~ “720 Broadway isp eae 10.000.000 HEADS Pew ye} ae ie GE y/4 OPAL MFL.Ca gy SSyy, acy conineamnat (a PRR Teme 7; PAGE FOUR An independent newspaper published every Friday morning in the year by The Gary American Publishing Co., Inc. Seven Best Nineteenth Avenue, Gary, Indiana. Entered as second-class mail matter at the postoffice at Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 8, 1879. Foreign Advertising Representatives: Edson, Houghtaling and Jones, 612 N. Michigan Blvd., Chicago, Ill. PITY THE KU KLUX KLOUNSMEN The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan find themselves in a really deplorable condition. Never has this organization of Southern booherie found itself between the devil and the deep sea. In the coming presidential election, they are forced to bite the hand that feeds them or support a Catholic for president of these United States. They have decided to cast their influence to Herbert Hoover, a northerner, who, for the time being at least, thinks black folk are human beings. They find themselves combating their own Southern democracy which numbers Negroes instead of naming them. Truly, the Invisible Empire is becoming harder to see. Which ever way the election goes, the Klan suffers. If Hoover wins, he is honor bound to frown upon the Kloun activities because the North, always the Republican stronghold, has run the hooded gentry into the uppermost branches of the trees in its Great Forest. Should Smith win, the Kloun members would have to ramify their dogmatic opposition to Pope supporters or else wrap it up in a sheet and store it away with mothballs until the next election. Whatever happens, the Kloumsmen are doomed to lose. But the fight goes on. These members of the southern aristocracy sell papers in the Bible Belt villages bearing such headlines as "A vote for Al Smith is a vote for the Pope," and "Wake up, Protestants, your country is now at the crossroads." In letters written to individual voters, they are reported as warmly praising Hoover, making much of the fact that he was "the last man in Washington to abolish segregation" NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Board of Public Works of the City of Galveston County, Indiana, on the 24th of September 1971, declared a CLEARATORY RESOLUTION NUMBER 6552 for the construction of a sewer to them as DISTRICT SEWER NUMBER 81. The cost of said construction shall be based on the cost of the building, the tasting and benefited property to be paid in cash or in ten annual installments where assessments exceed Ten $10.000) Dollars per annum. The rate of six (6) percent per annum, all in accordance with "An Act Concerning Municipal Corporations", approved March 6th, 1998, and supplementary thereof and supplemental thereto. The lands and lots and district which provinence are bounded as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the south west corner of the Railroad in the west line of Lake Street; thence south of the west line of Lake Street to the north line of Alley No. 2; thence north of Alley No. 6-A South to the north and south center line of Sec. 6. T. 36 N. R. South center line of Sec. 6. T. 34 N. W. to the south right of way line of the New York Central Railroad; thence east of the right of way line to the place of beginning. The Board of Public Works will meet on Tuesday, the 10th of o'clock a.m., in its office in the City Hall to receive and hear remonstrances from any person whose property may be affective to the special benefits which have accrued upon the property to be assessed for the special benefits and will determine whether or not such benefits will exceed such estimated benefits, confirming modifying, changing, altering or the reading of Preliminary Resolution. By order of the Board of Public Works. CHESTER A. BRENNAN JOHN A. BRENNAN JOHN A. BRENNAN HARRY L. ARNOLD BOARD OF BOARD OF ARKS. ATTEST: ANNA BARRETT, CLERK 9-28 10-5 NOTICE The Board of Public Works will meet on the 15th day of October, 1928, at ten a.m. to receive and hear recommendations to all persons interested and will decide whether the benefits to the property liable to be assessed for such improvement will be provided thereafter, and will thereafter confirm, modify or reassemble its Preliminary Resolution. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. ATTEST: ANNA BARRETT, CLEK. 1288-10-5 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Board of Public Works of the City of Gary, county of Indiana, will meet on the 8th day of April in the City Hall, to receive and consider bids or the IMPROVEMENT OF 20th Street, in the Line of Broadway to the East Line of Virginia Street, in said City of Gary, all in plans and specifications now on file in the office of the Board of Public Works. The cost of said improvement shall be assessed as an additional benefits to the abate A Sensational SALE of COATS An unusual collection of richly fur trimmed coats, tailored in the season's newest materials and colors. Only a special purchase makes this low price possible. Every size from 14 to 50 $19'98 Just a dollar a week is all you need to wear one of these smart coats. SMARTLY STYLED DRESSES $14'98 A choice lot of the new Fall Styles in Chiffon Velvets, Crepes and Satins. Colors—blue, brown, blonde, etc. Moskin's CREDIT CLOTHING CO. 720 Broadway ting and benefited property. Bidders must be centred of the Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvement which will be returned to unsuccessful bidders, and to the success of the work. All bidders have been executed for the work. No certified check will be received in a less than £1000 bill. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Bids must be on file in the Board's Office of said City by en stock order. By order of the Board of Public Works. NOTICE in the construction of the City Entrance, with detailed drawings and specifications for said improvement to be constructed with a wearing surface of concrete on sand foundations, with concrete wood blocks, on concrete foundation, together with all necessary appurtenances and all in accordance with the plans and specifications now on Hie in the office of The Board of Public Works will meet on the 16th day of October, 12th at 1 o'clock a. m., in its office in the City Hall to discuss and hear remonstrances on personal issues. We decide whether the benefits to the property liable to be assessed for such improvement will The Venu 1732 Br equal the estimated cost thereof, and will thereafter confirm, modify or rescind its Preliminary Resolution. By order of the Board of Public Works. CHESTER J. DUNN JOHN A. BRENNAN HARRY L. ARNOLD BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. ATTEST: ANNA BARRETT. CLEER. 9-28 10. NON-RESIDENT NOTICE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT Sitting at Gary September 19, 1928 ULYSSES BUCKNER Cause No. 19540 by J. F. Lawrence, J.D. the plaintiff and file B. F. Lawrence, his attorney, and files his complaint herein, together with an affidavit of a friend, to the same court. The defendant fondent too, to write: Ella Mace Buckner is not a resident of the State of Indiana. Said defendant is therefore hereby not signed. The court will determine that the same will stand trial at the next term of said Court, and that unless she is called upon by the court in the calling of said cause on the 15th day of November, A. D. 1928, the same being the 4th day of court, and in the Court House to Gary, in said County and State, on the 2nd Monday of November, A. D. 1928, said action will be heard and determined in her IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at Gary, this 15th day of September, A. D. A. 1958 JOHN KILLIGREW, Clerk L. S. C. BY LUCRETIA PETTIS, Deputy Clerk. 9-21-28—10-5 NON-RESIDENT NOTICE STATE OF INDIA, LAKE COUNTY IN THE LAND OF LUCRETIA COURT Sitting at Gary September Term, 1928 GEORGE RONDO in CALLLIE RONDO Cause No. 16941 Action to Divorce Now comes the plaintiff by F. L. Anderson, of the land of LUCRETIA COURT herein, together with an affidavit of a competent person, showing that the defendant thereto, to the wit; Callle Bondo on behalf of the plaintiff; Said defendant is therefore hereby no- QUALITY Hosiery Won'll get better Hosiery values at the Venus Shoppe. We carry a very complete line in SERVICE WEIGHTS, CHIFFON, SERVICE CHIFFON and smart novelty heel hosiery. The new Fall shades are here too, and you'll like them. Hosery at all Prices 49c - 98c $1.45 - $1.65 $1.95 up to $2.50 NEW FALL MILLINERY $1.95 to $4.95 DAINTY LINGERIE $1.00 to $4.98 tified of the pendency of said action and that the same will stand trial at the next term of said Court, and that unless she appear and answer demur therein, at the closing of the trial of November, A. D. 1928, the same bein the 4th day of the next term of said Court to be sent to Court House at Gary, in said County and town, on the 2nd Monday of November, A. D. 1928, said action will be heard and determined in her absence. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at Gary, this 18th day of September, D. 1928. JOHN KILLIGREW, Clerk L. S. C. By LUCRETIA PETTIE, Deputy Clerk. 9-21-85-10-5 NOTICE TO NON-HESIDENT The State of Indiana, Lake County Indiana, Tennessee,ourt September 1928 MAGINE TUCKER CLAUD TUCKER Cause No. 1084 Action to Divorce Gow comes the Paintist by Milton W. Grywowicz, in partnership with an affidavit of a competent and disinterested person, showing that the same will stand in not a resident of the State of Indiana. Said defendant is therefore hereby notified that the same will stand for trial at the next term of said Court, and that unless the Court will be heard at the calling of said cause, on the 3rd day of December A. D. 1958, the same be heard at the calling of said Court to be begun and held in the Court House. Room No. 2, at East Chicago, in November A. B. 1958, said petition will be heard and determined in his absence. set my hand and after the seal of Court, at East Chicago, the 38th day of September. JOHN KILLIPP W. CURT L. B. C. WILLETTA CAMPBELL, Dear Court. Q. B. & S. ROLLS RECORDS SHEET MUSIC REX MUSIC SHOP 2169 Broadway Phone 9364 HANDY OF GARY HANDY DIRECTORY OF GARY FIRMS WHO GUARANTEE PRODUCTS & SERVICE Sanitary Beauty Shoppe MRS. J. W. ROBINSON, Prop. 1917 Washington Street Phone 21646 Gary, Ind. Russell & Russell REALTORS 2201 Broadway Phone 22458 Gary, Ind. ELBERT PEARSON Architect Complete Plans and Specifications On All Types of Buildings 1935 MASSACHUSETTS ST. Phone Gary 2-4896 Gary, Ind. T. B. BLISS CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING 218 West 17th Avenue Gary, Indiana COPELAND'S MUSIC SHOP All the Latest Records Piano and Other Instruments Tuned and Repaired 27 WEST 17TH AVENUE Gary, Indiana EAGLE CLEANERS AND DYERS Satisfaction Guaranteed 18 W.25th Ave. Gary, Ind. CALUMET HARDWARE AND PAINT COMPANY Hardware and Building Supplies for Every Need 1829 Broadway Phone 22012 Gary, Indiana BUILDING CONTRACTOR Luther A. Moore 1901 Broadway Gary, Ind. THOMPSON'S CLEANERS CLEANING : PRESSING REPAIRING Ladies Work a Specialty 28 East 18th Avenue Phone Gary 2-3397 Gary, Ind. Palace Barber Shop CLEM HILL, Prop. 1616 Washington Street Gary, Indiana SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7-DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM Tom Tyler in "When the Law Rides" Sally Blane in "Her Summer Hero" Comedy, "BEAR KNEES," Latest News LIKE NEW! That's What They Say You won't need a new Fall Overcoat this season if you let us clean and repair your old one. We'll make your old coat look like new. Come in and get our prices. Cleaning : Pressing Repairing 218 W. 17TH AVENUE Gary, Indiana Specials! While They Last DISHES 100 Piece $12.50 Set 50 Piece $6.98 Set 26 Piece $2.98 Set 23 Piece Tea $2.98 Set WASHBOARDS Regular 75c sellers 49c When you want a classy job of printing done in a hurry, bring it to The Gary American. We'll get it out at the time promised you and in a way to please you. Handbills, Business Cards, Calling Cards and Invitations a Specialty. Music by our famous organ played by Roger H. Hall Continuous performance from 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Marie Prevost in "On To Reno" Al Hoxie in "Two Gun Murphy" Comedy and News SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Myrna Loy in "Turn Back the Hours" Irene Rich in "Powder My Back" Also Comedy WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Beyond London's Lights with All-Star Cast GEORGE SIDNEY and CHARLIE MURRAY in "LOST AT THE FRONT" Also Comedy THURSDAY and FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 and 12 H. B. WARNER and ANITA STEWART in "THE ROMANCE OF A ROGUE" Eileen Sedgwick in "THE FURY OF THE WEST" Comedy and News T. B. BLISS $2.49 and up CALUMET HARDWARE & PAINT CO. 1829 BROADWAY Gary, Indiana YOLANDE'S BEAUTY SHOPPE YOLANDE SMILEY, Prop. All Forms of Beauty Culture Appointments 1913 Adams Street Phone 2-5837 Gary, Ind. LADIES! Why throw away that old style coat or dress, when for a nominal price, we can remodel It? We are expert cleaners and pressers of fancy and pleated dresses. All wool suits made to measure SUPERIOR REMODELERS 2138 Broadway Dress Making Shop ETHEL L. PATTerson, Prop. 1722 JEFFERSON ST. Phone 22163 Gary, Ind. COME ONE — COME ALL HARRIS' RESTAURANT Home Cooking : Soft Drinks 2157 WASHINGTON ST. Gary, Indiana MASTER BARBERS Brown Brothers Barber Shop 20 W. 25th Ave. Gary, Ind. OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC SHOES SHOP All Work Neatly Finished With a Guarantee Ladies and Gents Shine Parlor J. W. HOLDEN, Prop. 1026 Broadway Phone 3479 You Can Save Money Here Bill's Army Store Men's, Women's, Children's CLOTHING 1725 Broadway Gary, Ind. BROWN'S TAILOR & DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT 28 East 16th Avenue Gary, Indiana COSMOPOLITAN 2 TONSORIAL PARLOR Barbers in Attendance Ladies, a Specialty TED STANFORD, Prop. BOB WALLACE, Mgr. 116 W. 17th Ave. Gary, Ind. ROGER W. WOODPOLK LAWYER Phone 26303—Office 2nd Floor 1633 Washington Street Residence 2nd Floor 1981 Massachusetts Streets Gary, Indiana --- WH s Ta e's wh quick Motor Ma going to give a very Used Aut JICK ANNIV ium The Whole Town's Talking M. M. And here's why-- Because the Buick Motor Mart, at Twenty-first and Broadway, is going to give away $50 worth of furniture with every Used Automobile purchased during its Fu To all who buy a You may have your choice of Cleaner, Breakfast Set, Victro Baby Carriage or Dressing Table if you buy a car during this sale Look These This Furniture, which we are every automobile, is on display Furniture Co., Glen Park Fu Furniture Co., and Radigan' SOME REAL HERE ARE A FEW OF THE ING THIS GIGANTIC SALE FURNITURE FREE WITH EVERY '24 HUDSON CO With Brand New Tires and motor f condition. Must be seen to be appr STUDEBAKER PH Down payment only $176, balance in fourteen months. You will be elated. '25 OLDS COA This car has been entirely renewed excellent condition. Runs like a new '25 FORD COU In splendid condition. Ready for the Has plenty of pep, style and speed. buy a in your choice of Set Set, Victro Dressing Table curing this sale These are e, which we are is on display Len Park Fun and Radigan's REAL NEW OF THE C PETIC SALE WITH EVERY SHUDSON CO s and motor in to be apprec WEBAKER PH 1776, balance in will be elated 5 OLDS COACH rely renewed a uns like a new 5 FORD COU Ready for the le and speed. You may have your choice of a Dresser, Vacuum Cleaner, Breakfast Set, Victrola, Mantle Clock, Baby Carriage or Dressing Table absolutely FREE if you buy a car during this sale. This Furniture, which we are giving away with every automobile, is on display at the Empire Furniture Co., Glen Park Furniture Co., Home Furniture Co., and Radigan's Furniture Store. SOME REAL BUYS HERE ARE A FEW OF THE CARS ON SALE DURING THIS GIGANTIC SALE — $50 WORTH OF FURNITURE FREE WITH EVERY CAR. With Brand New Tires and motor in excellent condition. Must be seen to be appreciated. ..... $590 STUDEBAKER PHAETON Down payment only $176, balance in twelve or fourteen months. You will be elated seeing this. ..... $440 This car has been entirely renewed and is in excellent condition. Runs like a new car..... $365 In splendid condition. Ready for the open road. $175 Has plenty of pop, style and speed. A bargain. 23-50 BUICK Finished in Crap Apple Green, this ster represents the best "buy" in the used car market. And Many Other Barg $50 Worth of Furn le Green, this st "buy" in the other Bargas h of Furni Finished in Crap Apple Green, this handsome Sport Roadster represents the best "buy" in the used car market. $365 And Many Other Bargains—All With $50 Worth of Furniture Free! BUICK Motor Mart 21st and Broadway FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1920 Whole Talking why-- or Mart, at Twenty-first give away $50 worth of Automobile purchased CK'S ANIVERSARY m Sale $5000 OF Furniture Free! October 8 to October 18 worth