Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 21 June 1914 — Page 24

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PROBATE COURT FINDS TR0UBLEJ TAXING

Distribution As Made in Will of Mrs. Marthena Swafford. Causes Complication in Inheritance Fee.

The most complicated and Intricate adjustment of the inheritance tax that has come under the supervision of the Probate Court since the state inheritance tax law went into effect last year, was adjusted before Judge Swan go yesterday afternoon in the matter of the estate of the late Mrs. Marthena Swafford, widow of Dr. B. F. Swafford. The real estate amounted to $21,969.81, with deductions, according to law, amounting to $9,100, leaving the net amount to be distributed, $12,969.81. This was distributed according to the laws of descent of In­

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HERZ'S BULLETIN

An Announcement That May Interest Many of Our Friends and Customers

The Herz store has rented the Hulman farm, east of the city, for the months of July and August, from the trustees of the Rose Polytechnic Institute, for an establishment of a summer vacation camp for employes and members of their families.

The details are yet to be worked out, but the entire arrangement will be taken care of by a committee from the Success Club composed of employes of the store.

The beautiful grounds, wooded knolls, swimming pool and lake, and the ample open space for athletic sports should afford ideal camping conditions, and we believe that many of our employes will be glad to grasp this opportunity of spending their vacations in the open, near the city, and at nominal cost.

Later on we may have more to tell about Camp Herz.

diana among' thirty-one heirs, whose relationship rangied from nephew and niece to grand nephew and grand niece. The tax on the inheritance of these heirs ranged from 1% per cent to 5 per cent, based on the degree of relationship.

The heirs were scattered over five or six states, and many of them, It Is said, did not even have personal acquaintance with the descendant whose money was given to them by the law of descent. The local heirs Included the following: Louise Byrne, Mamie Steele, Frank B. Hay, former deputy city clerk, whose father, L. G. Hay, former sheriff, was a nephew of the deceased Georgia Stomo, R. B. Hay, Roy C. Hay, Gon I* Fuerstenbergw and M. Forrest Hay. The distributive shares ranged In value from 24-1800 to 120-1700, and the amounts varied from $192 to $720 eaofa. The total inheritance tax assessed on the inheritances passing amounted to $342.07.

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When All Is Said and Done, It's the Clothes That Count

At Myers Bros.

And the proof of that are the men who come steadily every day for these Summer Suits of ours. Said a man the other day, ''Now bring on your torrid weather," as he stepped out in his Palm Beach Suit at $8.00.

Mohair Suits at $10, $15, $20. Palm Beach Suits, $5, $6, $7, $8, $10. Summer Suits to every man's taste, every man's style, at the price he wants to pay—$10 to $30.

Where You Are Sure to

PINS COVERED WITH GOLD

The very latest improvement in artificial teeth la a gold covered pin— not gold plated, but a gold shell that fits entirely over the pin—practically making a gold tooth. A pin that the acids of the mouth do not affect. We have recently added a large assortment of these teeth to our stock. Those desiring a specially strong pin tooth at very little additional expense will find it in this tooth. We have used many of these and have not experienced a single complaint.

WE GUARANTEE A FIT

in every set of artificial teeth made and if you are having trouble with yours come see us. Every day we are fitting one or more with satisfactory plates who have been trying to wear plates that do not fit in one or more ways. Our laboratory specialist does nothing but make artificial teeth. His twenty years' experience specializing is worth a great deal to you.

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CIVIL WAR VETERAN VICTIM OF ROBBERY

Tells Police Peculiar Story of Losing $60 During Which He Suffered Severe Injury.

Covered with blood and with an open wound on the right wrist, Robert B. Spears, 79 years old, and a veteran of the civil war, appeared at police headquarters yesterday erven ing and told the officers that he had beecn robbed of $40 in the Stag hotel at Seoond street and Wabash arena*.

The wound, which had penetrated deep into the flesh, was bandaged by the police and the aged man allowed to tell his story. He presented a pitiful figure as he aat with one arm bandaged to the elbow and the other off, the result of an accident, above the Joint. He said he went to the hotel to sleep. He said scarcely had be fatten into a dose when he woke suddenly and for some reason or other had tried to get out of the bed. He fell heavily against a stand containing the wash bowl and pitcher and knocked all to the floor. He said he did not remember cutting himself at that time but the police are Inclined to believe the fall was the oause of the out. When he became fully awake he missed hi* money, he said.

A thorough Investigation mm made by both the detective and pottos departments but no due could be found which would lead to the arrest of the thief.

Sullivan Chautauqua Program Announced

By Special Correspondent. SHBIjBTJRN, Ind., June 20.—Many Shelburn people are expecting to attend the Chautauqua at Sullivan next week. Bach day the program con tains many musical and literary features. The following programs have been arranged:

June 35—Afternoon Program. BVirmal opening-. Prelude—Concert by the TXnlverslty players.

Lecture, "The Heart ot the Nation"— Thomas McClary. Kteht.

Popular preclude—University players. Humorous lecture, "The Mission of Mirth"—Thomas McClary.

June iiS—Afternooa.

Prelude—Concert, the Bunnell-Wel-ler company. Entertainment—Tom Corwine, imitator, of Kentucky. irtskt.

Musle and pictures—The BunnellWeller company. Address, "Why I Changed Front on My Country's Qreatest Question"—Gov. Matoolmn R. Patterson, of Tennessee.

June 37—Aftornovn.

Musical prelude—The Price Concert company. Lecture recital—William Lloyd Davis. mailt.

Entertainment—The Price Conoert company. Lecture, "Community Housekeeping:" —William Lloyd Davis.

Panama-Pacific stereoptlcon lecture— Dr. FraDk R. Brainard, of California., Jane 28—Afternoon.

Prelude—Grand concert. Royal Black Hussar band. Lecture, "The Presidents I Have Known"—Senator William E. Mason, of Illinois.

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Prelude, popular concert—The Royal Black Hussar band. Grand Instrumental program—The Royal Black Hussar band.

June 21)—Afternoon.

Musical prelude,—The Hazel-Folsom-Dagrgy company. Lecture, "The American Woman of Tomorrow"—Belle Kearney.

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Grand concert recital—The Hazel-Folsom-Daggy company. Stereopticon lecture. "Before Tou, What?"—Dr. George LaMonte Cole.

June 30—Afternoon.

Prelude, grand concert—The National Grand Opera company. Lecture, "You, I and Uncle Sam"— Congressman Fred S. Jackson of Kansas.

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Musical prelude—The National Grand Opera company. Popular address, "What Makes Kansas?"—Congressman Fred S. Jackson.

Grand closing number. "Bohemian Girl"—The National Grand Opera commany.

Vesper services and other features suitable for the Sabbath will also be Si van Sunday, June 24,

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PROVING BIG SUCCESS

Ex-Senator Mason, of Illinois, Makes Hit With Lecture, "The Presidents I Have Known,"

By Special Correspondent. CLINTON, Ind., June 20. The fourth day of the Chautauqua, promoted by the business and professional men of Clinton, with the Black Hussar band, and Billy Mason, exsenator from Illinois, with his celebrated lecture, "The Presidents I Have

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HERZ'S BULLETIN

4,000 Sample Pieces of Jewelry Will Be Placed on Sale Tomorrow Morning at Half Price and Less

Four thousand pieces of jewelry, an all-new and absolutely genuine sample line from one of the best importing houses in New York City, will be placed on sale in our jewelry department Monday morning at half pa

The lot includes—Bead neck chains in scores of styles, slipper buckles, lockets and chains, lavaHieres, necklaces, bracelets, men's coat chains and watch fobs, scarf pins, tie clasps, cuff links, bar pins, brooches, beauty pins, baby pins, fancy hair pins, rings, hat pins, coin holders, yanity cases, crosses, cigarette cases, velvet neck bands, ear rings, bouquet holders and many other articles.

DIVIDED INTO A NUMBER OF BROAD LOTS FOR QUICK SELLING.

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SEE THE SPECIAL WINDOW DISPLAY.

Known," was a bier aucoess. The tent was packed almost to overflowing. A meeting- of the promoters of the ohau tauQua was held at the high school this morning and it waa decided that a committee go ahead and make the arrangements for another one for next season. The numbers presented by the Lincoln Chautauqua company all have been good.

FOREIGNERS FORM CLUB.

Young Men of Wales Band Together As "Bachelor Ten." By Special Correspondent.

CLINTON, Ind., June 20.—A number of young men, who were born in Wales have formed a club In this ''city to be known as the "Bachelor Ten." The main idea is to receive contributions eaoh month until next year when they will make a trip to London,

Four Thousand Pieces in the Special Sale

NOTICE

Owing to the unusual nature of this sale, and anticipating rush selling, we are forced to make the following special exceptions to our usual selling rules:

Nothing Charged. No Exchangee. Nothing on Approval. Nothing .Returnable.

Due to strain and stooping while cooking and baking if you buy an

A-B GAS RANGE

The Oven and Broiler are placed where they are handy and convenient—The Cooking Top is just the right height, and all work is carried on in the natural and easy way. Every woman is delighted with this range, and you would be, too. We have Gas Ranges at as much or as little as you want to pay. And we are glad to show them, even if you don't buv.

CITIZENS GAS AND FUEL iCOMPANY

England, in a body, to attend the great English football games. A male sextette will be formed In the club and their services will be given gratis to deserving charity concerts.

8peed Under Discussion.

By Special Correspondent. CLINTON, Ind., June 20.—Since the unfortunate accident which caused the death of "Wat" King, who was struck by an auto driven by a Terre Haute salesman, G. H. Megnin, discussion has been renewed in regard to the speed ordinances and careless driving of autos and wagonB. Chief of Police W. D. Vanness stated Friday evening that he believed he would place a traffic policeman on Main street and Issue an order that pedestrians follow the crossing instead of crossing over the street in the middle of a block.,It is the Intention of the officer to also see that drivers keep on the rhrht side

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Entertain for Guest*.

By Special Correspondent, CLINTON, Ind., June 20.—Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kessler entertained at their home on Third and Walnut streets Friday night with a picnic -and informal dance in honor of Miss Mar jorle Pond, of Somerset, O., who is visiting at the Kessler home. Light refreshments were served during the evening. The hostess was assisted

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Miss Kessler, of Philadelphia, Pa., r.lso a house guest, and little Frances Kessler. The other out-of-town guests wore Miss Moore, of Mt. Carmel, 111., Miss Helen Kelley, of Greencastle, Ind., and the Misses Scott, of Chrlsman, 111.

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