Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 286, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 April 1920 — Page 11
■RIANS BOAST iiOOSIKR Committee Obtains Right on Case of Johnson. Bandits who murdered Frank L. Johnson, formerly an Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. worker, while he was engaged In relief work In northern Syria, boasted of their act, according to information received in Indianapolis by the Near Kast relief committee. “Villagers assert that the bandits stopped an American automobile and killed four Americans,” says the report of John H. Boyd, director of relief work in Syria. James Perry was a victim, but as to the others twp Americans, details are lacking. “It will be easy to find the ones who committed the act when pressure is put on Constantinople from this end,” continued the report of Boyd. “The French are doing everything in their power to aid us here.” The report adds that the car used by the Americans has been found, stripped of all equipment. Mrs. Esther T. Johnson, wife of the secretary, was at Aleppo when the tragedy occurred. She is now on her way JOHN D. JR. SETS RECORD ON PANTS Out of *Lower 6,* Completely Dressed, in 6 Minutes. CLEVELAND, April B.—“ This is the fastest that I've got into my trousers In the last twenty years.” said John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as the Interchurch World movement car drew Into the state of Rockefeller's home town this morning. By a mixup in time Rockefeller understood the train would arrive an hour later than it did. He crawled out of his berth, lower 6. and was fully dressed and ready to meet a committee of Cleveland business men six minutes later on the station platform. Rockefeller spoke In Detroit yesterday. k There are eight clergymen in the Rockefeller party, and the young millionaire calls them all •'Boss." He Is speaking three or four times a day and says in every address that “the spirit of the carpenter of Nazareth” is the only thing he knows of that will help set the world right.
Two Boys and Man Reported Missing Two boys and a man were reported to the police today as missing from their homes. Forrest Cape, 14, of 361 West Raymond street, and Forrest Fort, 15, of 1518 North Rural street, disappeared yesterday. Paul Gordon, 36. of 1549 Arsenal aveaccording to his wife, left home tosearch for him. Mrs. Gordon said she had beard her husband was in Cleveland. Sudden Death Brings Wood Alcohol Probe Coroner Paul Robinson Is investigating the sudden death of Patrick Shine, 55, of 1001 North West street. Death is supposed to be due to wood 1 alcohol polaon. Shine died in the operating room at the City hospital, while physicians were attempting to save his life by using a stomach pump. Men at the rooming house said Shine came borne Tuesday night apparently ill, bnt it was not until last night that his condition caused them to call a physi- I cian from the hospital. A bottle partly filled with wood al- j cobol was found in his room. Favors Porch Lights All Night ‘Ad Week’ Indianapolis would be one grand elec during the week of the Asso tdated Advertising Clubs convention in June, If a plan suggested by T. S. Me- j Murray Jr., rate expert of the state in- | surance department, is adopted. He suggests that all residents allow their porch lights to burn during the ; night, as a means of making the rest- ' dential sections more attractive and in- | suring safety to strangers. Greenwood Women Will Talk Politics A meeting of democratic women of Precinct 2, which embraces Greenwood aim the north portion of Pleasant township. bns been called fpr Monday night "oik Memorial building in Green- i wood. Stella Whitesides is chairman of the democratic women in the precinct. A permanent organization will be per fected at the meeting. Get 6 Men, $4.10 and Deck of Cards Six men were scheduled to appear In city court this afternoon following a raid made on George Romanhoff’s poolroom, 548 West Washington street, Wednesday, by the morals' squad. Romanhoff is charged with keeping a gambling house and the others with visiting and gaming. Sergt. Russel's men captured $4.10 and a deck of cards. \ 2 German Warships Delivered to Allies April B.—The German warships Nassau and Ostfriesland arrived in the Firth of Forth today and surrendered in accordance with the terms of the peace treaty. The Ostfriesland will be delivered to the United States. Sullivan Man Held for Child Neglect William Reynolds, 22, of Sullivan, Ind., is held on a fugitive charge here. He waa arrested by Detectives Stone and Barnaby on a bench warrant charging failure to support his child. Reynolds will be taken back to Sullivan. — Concedes Defeat of Training Plan WASHINGTON, April 8 Senator James W. Wadsworth of New York. of the senate military af.nirs Committee, this afternoon, conceded the defeat of the comulsory military training plan, and announced that he would propose Instead a program embracing j the volunteer system. CHICAGO HEARS JOHNSON. CHICAGO, April B.—Senator Hiram Jetaaon's presidential campaign in Illinois waa opened today by a meeting ad the local “I Am for Hiram” clnb.
Boost Local Man for Engineer Honor Members of the Indianapolis chapter of the American Engineers are today boosting the campaign of H. O. Carman, chief engineer of the public service commission, for vice president of the national association. Announcement of Mr. Carman’s nomi-
Try The Luggage Shop for Trunks, Leather Goods,- Umbrellas We will save you money. 10% discount on Leather traveling bags, guaranteed, pr Qpr any trunk in the store Friday and Saturday. special price ipO.isO This includes wardrobe, general purpose and Silk hand bags, all colors, $3.75, $4.95, $5.95 .I.BTii.t r.inik. . -. '.l t. ,1.
Marott’s Basement Department EXCEPTIONALLY SMART NEW Shoes and Oxfords For Women and Men —Specially Priced Women’s Black Women’s White Canvas r'm\ Dress Calf Pumps and Lace Oxfords IbN, >R\ Pumnc With covered half French and military * tlllipS heels, turned flexible soles, plain toes; a \ very low price lor shoes of g-j *m* \ With leather Louis this high-grade today; w / \ heels and light flex- a i )air \ ible soles, slender . , T n Af J 'amps, special Women s New opring Uxrords ■L values, at, a In two distinct styles, both in soft dark • brown and black leather. One style with P ,ur regular Cuban heels and imitation stitched j lips; tUft other with leather Louis heels and x* a e+ plain toe - These are extraor- a rt H Men’s B'ack Calf Lace of tan calf oxfords —on the bargain tables; Men’s Mahogany Brown and Men’s Snappy New Spring Black Calf Lace Oxfords Lace Shoes English and medium toes, Goodyear welted In the popular shades of mahogany brown soles. You'll find them priced several dol and black calf, Engll-sh and medium style lars less than other stores charge for slm- toes, Goodyear welted soles; a big value; ilar grades; a pair— \ at, a pair—ss.9s $4.95 Marott’s Shoe Shop 18 and 20 East Washington Street Buy Shoes at a Shoe Shop Eight Floors of Shoes Store Hours, 8 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. Saturdays, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m.
TAX EXEMPT Free From All Local Taxes and Federal Income Taxes, Including Surtaxes, We Offer—s22s,ooo Indianapolis 4 3 A% School Bonds Price: $98.25 and Accrued Interest Yielding About 4.90% Dated April 10, 1920. Due April 10, 1940. Denomination SI,OOO. Interest payable April 10 and October 10. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Assessed Value .$607,465,570.00 Total Debt (less than 1% of assessed value) 5,666,000.00 4 Population (estimated) 325,000 Legality approved by Smith, Remster, Hornbrook & Smith. Telephone or Telegraph Orders at Our Expense. FLETCHER AMERICAN COMPANY BREED, ELLIOTT & HARRISON FLETCHER SAVINGS & TRUST CO. HAUEISEN & JEWETT Indianapolis. — - -..—T I—„i -A..:.: ','i.
nation was made yesterday, following a luncheon of the chapter at the Chamber of Commerce. <_ Letters, accompanied by pictures of Mr. Garman, are being sent to every chapter in the country, in preparation for the election of officers, which will be held in St. Louis on May 14. R. C. Yoeman, chairman of the legislaUve committee, announced that the license law for Indiana engineers and architects and the county surveyor's bill, both of
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which will be presented to the next meeting of the legislature, are in the hands of the committee. LLOYD’S TRIAL MAY 10, CHICAGO, April B.—The trial of William Bross I.loyd, Chicago millionaire radical, and thirty-seven other members of the communist labor party, charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government, has been set for May 10, it was announced today. ,
Tomorrow, Friday, Our Bargain Day
BWM BLOCK C? Indiana s Largest Assortment of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes for Men
HOOSIER ELECTRIC SWEEPERS, ON SALE HERE. —Fifth Floor.
—■ """ v ' - ■ —-------izr HOSIERY SPECIALS In Aisle Eight (No Phone, Mail or C. O. D, Orders.) WOOD FIBER SILK HOSE FOR WOMEN, “Ipswich,” “Gordon” and “Bontex” makes, seamless, fully reinforced; black, white and cordovan, broken lines; special, <2* t ! Pair M.UO SILK LISLE AND COTTON HOSE FOR WOMEN, some full fashioned, others semi-fashioned, black, white and a lew colors, broken lines, spe- r~ r\ clal, pair OUC WHITE HOSE FOR WOMEN, seamless, fully reinforced, Friday special, o rr lair AOC “NOTASEM E” STOCK INGS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, fine or heavy ribbed, black, iully reinforced, very spe- pr A cial, pair .'. OUC STOCKINGS FOR BOVS AND GIRLS, seamless, fully reinforced. black or white, broken lines, special. cy pr Pair XjQC
DAMAGED HOSE FOR WOM EN AND CHILDREN at around half their original prices. .The lot includes silk, lisle, cotton r.nd wool, pair $1.75, $1.60, SI.OO, 75c, 50c, 35c, 25c and 19# (No Mall, Phone or C. O. D. Orders—No refunds or exchanges.)
Women’s and Misses’ Garments These prices are for Friday only—no mall, phone or C. O. D. orders. One Hundred DRESSES for Women and Misses J&h Sizes 16, 18, 20, 36 and 38; dresses of satins, wool jersey, serge, taffeta and georgette combinations; navy, black and Copenhagen, trimmed with lace or self collars. These are broken lots and odds and ends of dresses and are marked for clearance at, in many tf*^**^ eases, less than half their regular aPjk fiPP, prices (no exchanges, 0. (1. D.’s or if \\ approvals), special (Twenty-five) SPRING CAPES FOR WOMEN AND MISSES, of all-wool serge and poplins; many are silk lined, braid trimmed 4 zx r\ or strictly tailored models, vS
(Twenty) SILK BLOUSES FOR WOMEN AND MISSES, sizes 36 and 38. of embroidered georgette crepe, taupe, navy, brown, Q AQ etc., special (Six Hundred Fifty) CORSETS from a manufacturer who has discontinued this number, on sale tomorrow at almost half their actual worth; medium bust, medium length, four hose supporters. free hip, flesh color d* 4 Q(A or white, special tj) 1
Trimmed \ j Os Rare Smartness and Charm s Vj $3 9g Hats that were already moderately priced have been, further down-priced for Bargain Friday and we expect such a selling as The Basement Store has never before seen. ' SAILORS POKES MUSHROOMS CLOSE-FITTING TURBANS OFF-THE-FACE HATS In the wanted spring colors —red, black, navy, brown, etc., trimmed with flowers, fruits, ornaments, ostrich novelties and other fashionable trimmings. Special for Friday....#3.9B
200 Banded Sailors, SI.OO Good looking banded sailors at a dollar! It seems incredible, but that’s what Bargain Friday has done in The Basement. Sailors of patent Milan straw —black, navy or brown, trimmed with silk grosgrain ribbon; special SI.OO
FROM OUR MODEL GROCERY Order your groceries for the week end Friday, Groceries are delivered the day following their purchase. We reserve the right to limit quantities.
SUNLIT CREAMERY BUTTER, churned fresh daily, very rich in butter fat, pound.. 69# CREAM CHEESE, rich, fellow Wisconsin, full cream, pound 39# LARD, Suullt pure open kettle rendered, one-pound carton 28# NAVY BEANS, choice, white hand picked Michlgans.,,3 pounds for 25# SALT MACKEREL, fancy large fat shore Cape Breton Bloaters, 1b...35# SALMON, fancy Alaska river, pink, large, onepound can 21#
NOTION SALE—AISLE EIGHT DARNING COTTON , \ DRESS FASTENERS, 12 to a card \ HOOKS AND EYES. 12 to a card /Choice PEARL BUTTONS, 12 to a card f CORSET LACES .A n p MIDDY LACES, mercerized > j fnr WASHINGTON PINS / WHITE TAPE, 3-yard bolt* I f\ SAFETY PINS \ I I ■/"* HAIR PINS, packages J * V/Vr EMBROIDERY EDGING. 3-yard pieces / LINGERIE TAPE K . shoe trees . J Choice STOCKING DARNERS \ —^ HAIR NETS - / €3 KID CURLERS \ C”l „ RIT DYE SOAP )
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LINGERIE BLOUSES FOR WOMEN AND MISSES, clearance of broken lots, voiles, organdies, lawns, (One Hundred) CORSET COVERS FOR WOMEN AND MISSES, of muslin. trimmed with laces ands Q embroidery, special I zf C (One hundred) ENVELOPE CHEMISE .FOR WOMEN AND MISSES, of muslin and nainsook, trimmed with laces, embroidery and ribbons PTQ (limit 2to customer), special... o*7 C
300 Children’s Hats, $1.98 Their original prices were in some cases more than, twice this amount. Parents and children alike will welcome this Bale —the hats are new and charming. Plain and twotone color straw's, trimmed with ribbon streamers and bows, special $1.98
EVAPORATED MILK, “Pet” brand, large pound can, (dozen, $1.39), can 12# BREAKFAST BACON, lean, Bweet, tugar, cured, machine sliced, pound 29# PEANUT BUTTER, fresh Sunlit made from fresh roasted, refined No. 1 peanuts, pound 27# SUNLIT BAKING POWDER, pure phosphate, onepound can 22# W O R C ESTERS HIRE SAUCE, “Lea & Perrin’s,” small bottle .. 29#
Guaranteed Hose For Men “Everyday” Brand—for Friday only. six month s—if you get them here tomorrow. Everyday hose are guaranteed by the manufacturer — six pairs will wear six months. Owing to the extreme value at this offer we have limited a box of six pairs to a customer. Sizes 9% to 12, black, while, tan, gray or navy. Special -i -i pr Friday 6 pairs for <J> X. A U WORK SHIRTS FOR MEN, “Cones’ Boss” and other makes; sizes 15% to 17%, light or medium blue chambray, flat lay down collar attached (limit 2to cus- QOp tomer), each ............../OL
BLUE BIRD ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINES ON SALE HERE. —Fifth Floor.
COFFEE, “Blue Ribbon,” fresh roasted, in the bean or ground (3 pounds, $1.00), Lb.3s# PANCAKE FLOUR, “Roxane Prepared” (2 packages, 19c), package 10# NATIONAL ROLLED WHITE OATS, large package 11# CLIMALINE, the wash day wonder (3 packages. 24c), package ......B>2# GOLD DUST WASHING POWDER, large package 28# —Fifth floor.
Domestic and Bedding Specials (Fire Hundred Yard*) PLAIN CHAMBRAY GINGHAMS, 26 inches wide, blue, pink, green or buff, extra S3!?: 29c (Five Hundred Yards) APRON GINGHAMS, 24 Inches wide, blue and white. (None to £T.. 18c (Fifteen Hundred Yards) PERCALES, yard wide, various stripe and figure patterns, navy blue, included, suitable tor wrappers, dresses or aprons,QT _ special Out (Six Hundred Yards) VOILE AND NAINSOOK REMNANTS, yard wide, desirable lengths,extra special, gQ c CURTAIN SCRIM, yard wide, plain or colored border designs, spe- -j o cial, yard... JL OC/
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