Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 257, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 March 1920 — Page 5
TORREON FEARS VILLA’S ATTACK Force of 3,000 Men Organized for Assistance. SAN ANTONIO, Tex.. March s.—lnformation that Villa is preparing to attack Torreon is given in a dispatch published in La Prenza today under an El Paso, Tex., date. The dispatch states that In confirmation of persistent Tumors of an impending attack by Villa on Torreon is the fact that Gen. Caesar Castro, a field commander, has arrived at Torreon anir has organized a force of 3,000 men who have been congregated in that place. TODAY’S GOSSIP IN POLITICS Although Ed .Jackson, secretary of i state, has ruled that petitions asking that the names of .candidates be placed on the Indiana primary ballots may be filed as late as tomorrow, today Ts expected to see the completion of the filing as it is the last day specified by law so-r this purpose. Only fifty-nine days intervene between tomorrow and the primary, while the law specifies sixty. Most of the candidates filed early to avoid any complications on this score. Petitions for James W. Fesler of Indianapolis, republican candidate for governor, have been completed and were expected to be fiicd today. M ith the exception of Senator' James E. Watson, Mr, Fesler is the only avowed candidate who has not filed a petition. Although friends of Moj. Gen. Leonard Wood, candidate for the republican nomination for the presidency, have already filed a petition in his behalf, signed blanks are still arriving at his headquarters. The Wood petition contained 11.000 signatures. Lowdeu workers are still active In organization work in the state. They report encouraging support in ail parts of Indiana. It was reported that a straw vote at the North Side Auto Republican club showed ten for Lowden, six for Wood and three for Harding. Will H. Hays, republican national chairman, who spoke at the Columbia club yesterday, has gone to his home at Sullivan. Ind. From Sullivan he will go to Chicago for a republican organization meeting. Before leaving Indianapolis the national chairman visited the headquarters of each of the candidates at the Claypool hotel. Hiram Johnson will get strong support in Tipton county in his presidential prefefopce campaign. Zell C. Swain, Indiana manager, stated today following a conference with Jakes Hammell. Tipton county manager. Hammell, who was Roosevelt chairman In that county in 1912 and delegate from the Ninth district to the republican national convention in that year, brought word that several hundred voters in his county have Joined the .Tohnson-fcr-president organization. The list is growing rapidly, lie said. Frederick E. Schcrtcmcter. secretary of the republican state committee, will address a meeting o? republican workers at Martinsville tomorrow afternoon. Meetings will be held March 13 at Sullivan and Lagrange. HERE’S HUGE BIRD NEST. The jungle fowl of Australia builds a nest fifteen set high and 150 feet In circumference.
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Jazzy Burglars Steal a Piano NEW YORK, March s.—After playing jazz time and smoking a package of cigarets in the showroom, burglars stole a baby grand piano from the Standard Phonograph Company.
Two Indiana Towns Gain Big in Census WASHINGTON. March s.—The census j bureau today announced following population figures: Joliet, lII* 38,372; Increase, 3.702, or 10.7 per cent. Muncie, Ind., 36,524; increase, 12,519, or 52.2 per cent. Anderson, Ind., 29,767; increase, 7,291, or 32.2 per cent. Lexington, I\y., 41,534; increase, 6,435, or 18.3 per cent. Shreveport, La., 43,874; increase, 15,859, j or 56.6 per cent. Kingston, N. Y., 25,884; increase, 24, or .1 per cent. City May Abandon Ellenberger Links The Indianapolis park board probably ] will be compelled to abandon the Ellen- I berger park golf course unless some leg- j islation is obtained increasing the rate j of interest on $60,000 of 4% per cent park j bonds. The board has been informed by the heirs of the Ellenberger estate that the : city’s lease on the forty acres comprising the course, will terminate next June. The park board has ofTered the bonds for sale many times, but because of the low rate of interest has found no pur- ; chasers. ‘Brain Flu’ Exacts Heavy Vienna Toll LONDON, March 5.—A terrible new j scourge, called ’’brain influenza,” is now ravaging Vienna, sal a news agency dls- \ patch from that city today. The disease is accompanied by convulsions and hallucinations and the victims die in horrible delirium.
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Mother, Who Gave Away Baby, Insane AURORA, 111., March 15.—Mrs. Hattie Burghardt of Sandwich, 111., who several weeks ago placed her month-old
140-142 W. Wash. St. Next to Park Theater. ■■j 1 ■ jmm i.miii \ iptij m I I Tllf il 'J Ijn hrl i IF'*! 111 flfj M Atm i Merchandise Purchased From U. S. Government and Government Contractors, also Surplus Stocks of Quality Commercial Merchandise. Only a Few More Days remain in which to take advantage of these almost give-away prices on all winter Army and Navy Goods. Grasp This Opportunity at Once — Buy all the winter government merchandise you can! When this stock is disposed of it may be impossible to procure this class of merchandise at any price. (STORE OPEN UNTIL 10 O’CLOCK SATURDAY NIGHT.)
Underwear TT. S. Army Wool Undershirts (new) $1.05 U. 8 Army Woolen Underdrawers (newt $1.30 U. S. N. Wool Undershirts (new) $1.05 U. 8. Army Wool Shirts and Drawers (reclaimed), a garment 50£ Hosiery U. S Army heavy and medium Wool Sox (reclaimed) 14C C. S. Army black heavy Wool Sox 35c Y. M. C. A. heavy and medium Wool Sox (new), 33C U. S. Army medium weight Wool Sox (new) -45 C 1 S. Army cashmere Wool Sox (new) 40c Heavy Root Woo! Sox (new) 55c Sweaters O. D. Woolen Sltpon (new) $12.05 U. S. M. M bine Wool. Jersey style (new) ... $1.15 t*. S Army Leather !hrk lus inewi $6.35 Shirts 1 P. M. M. Blue Shirts (new $3.45 U. S. Army Wool Shirts )reclaimed) $1.75 O. D. Shirts (new) $5.65
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MAROTT’S THIRD FLOOR DEPARTMENT Bargains in School Shoes for Boys and Girls We need the room for our new spring goods arriving daily, and quote these extraordinary low prices for quick clearance. One lot of boys’ brown elk- Another lot of boys' gun- Little gents’ gunmetal button skin blucher shoes, extra metal calf, lace and blucher and lace shoes, solid leather wear oak soles. A service- shoes, English or broader throughout, and made over able shoe for school wear. toes. Sizes 1 to 6V6; a natural shaped lasts. Sizes Sizes 12 to 6. Re- $0 pair, $4.00 HZ up to 13y 2 ; CO rjr duced to, a pair.. and d/O* 4 tl a pair. tD*ds 4 ts One lot of misses’ school shoes, in various styles and leathers. Sizes up (PO GPv to 2, at $4.00 and down to MAROTT’S SHOE SHOP 18 and 20 East Washington Street Eight Floors of Shoes. Bay Shoes at a Shoe Shop. Open Ba. m.. Close 5:30 p. m. Saturdays, Open Ba. m., Close 9p. m.
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baby in the lap of a woman In the Union passenger station, Chicago, then ran away, has been adjudged insane and committed to the Elgin asylum. “I wanted my bat)y to grow up and wear pretty dresses like the woman I saw in the depot,” Mrs. Burghardt said. The baby has been adopted by Chi-
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cagoans. Physicians say the mother's mind has failed since she signed the child away for adoption. LONG DISTANCE PHONE OLp. Telephone communication between New York and Chicago was established in 1883.
Blankets Gray Blankets, black stripe (new) $4.35 O. D. U. 8. M. Wool Blankets (reclaimed).. .$5.85 O. D. Wool Blankets (new) $8.25 U. S. Army Comforts, only 300 left (reclaimed)... $1.15 Shoes U. 8. Army style. Munson all-leather Shoes (new) $3.75 U. S. At my style, Munson last, heavy all-leather Shoes (new) $4.05 U. S. Army style Munson last, marching Shoes (new) $5.85 Officers’ Dress Shoes (new) ...... $8.50 Arctics (new) $2.05 r. 8. Army Boots, hip and short (new) $4.25 Equipment I’. S. Army Shelter Halves (reclaimed) Ha1f...... .-$1.50 Whole $3.00 O. D. Blanket Tacks... $2.75 O. D. Water Tails 50<* O. D. Water Basins 50c
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FROM OUR FOURTH FLOOR SHOP An Extraordinary Sale of New Spring Hats For Women and Misses t Every kind of hat a feminine heart could S SX)O New colors New braids New trimmings In delightfully NEW arrangements and combinations. This collection includes a wonderful choice of some of the smartest spring hats that we have shown and of sueh variety that there are scarcely two hats alike in the group. j —The Millinery Section, Fourth Floor. The Wm. H.Block Cos.
Home Equipment Big Showing Spring Furniture and Floor Coverings Our store is stocked with the latest designs and patterns obtainable in the furniture market. It is a veritable exhibition of everything worth while in home furnishings. Come in and “browse around.” Floor Coverings for Any Room in Your Home Our display of rugs and linoleums is larger this year than ever before. Our purchases were made long before the big advance in price and we are confident that we can save you money on any purchase made in this department. TERMS TO SUIT.
furniture ’’ end and back suites. Also davenport suites. These suites are upholstered in pleasing colors of durable velour — at prices you can well afford. They are exceedingly popular this season. TERMS TO SUIT.
Redroom furniture ■■f 1 Wide range to choose from; Cos, i>l)i k lonial and Queen Anne period i,y, designs, walnut or mahogany; the p r i C es are extremely low considering the high quality of v these beautiful suites. See our Y Wy *1 William and Mary golden oak 1 suite of four pieces—bed, dresser, chiffonier and dressing table 1 Z™: 5147.50 TERMS TO SUIT.
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jibr&nj pirnituf&> Library Tables it™""*. If~ Upholstered Chairs and rjjjv We have some beautifill tapestry suites * ' - fgfm that will give your home an appearance v of refinement and at the same time assure you the comfort for which these heavily upholstered suites are noted. See the beautiful suite we are offering for TERMS TO SUIT.
Dininq R oomFilMte© J JhMISs A wonderful collee- LI [iff i™ , tion of period dining ’Vvii == | room suites, in William and Mary, H 1 Queen Anne and co- |jj |L| lonial styles; finishes I o 6 are in mahogany, tl walnut, golden or fumed oak. TERMS TO SUIT.
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