Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 193, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 December 1920 — Page 5

CUT FURNITURE PRICES, ADVICE Declares Re- ■ ductions Must Be Made to Stabilize Level. Furniture dealers and manufacturers who have not cut their prices approximately one-third In tho last six months ware advised today to establish that figure as a level for next year In a statement issued by Ed Showers of Bloomington, the largest manufacturer of household furniture in the country. Mr. Showers urges those persons engaged in the furniture business to anticipate any conditions that might make reductions possible In tho next six months and accept losses If necessary In order to stabilize the price level and restore public confidence. “Manufacturers, who are keenly alive to the present trend, will do well to offer their product at minimum reproductive costs and many no doubt will even anticipate further declines when naming Jan. 1 market prices," he said. "I believe that furniture prices will establish themselves well in line with the average commodity market for the first half of 1921.” YASL T ACT I RE K S WILL FIND CUT NECESSARY. % Mr. Showers predicted that merchants end manufacturers who have not already marked down their goods would find it necessary shortly, and declared that ho believes all commodities would be on' a low price level soon and it would bo Impossible to keep up furniture prices in tfco face of other declines. Ho particularly condemned the few furniture dealers who have tried, to maintain what he says is inflated prices. He said: “It is evident that there is Btill a tendency on tho part of some retailers to discount the intelligence of the buying public, who, well informed, are totally unwilling to be attracted by small reductions in 'greatly inflated furniture prices.” •‘lt is unwise to believe that furniture can stand* out as an exception and not participate fully in the world-wide decline of commodity prices. Values must be stabilized on very much lower levels than six months ago, even if necessary, temporarily at least, to disregard profits.” LOCAL DEALERS HAVE SAME FEELING. Indianapolis furniture dealers express much the same feeling regarding the market as Mr. Showers, and say they derive considerable satisfaction from the expression of these views from a manufacturer. Trey say that the extent of the losses which they will meet will be governed by the attitude of the manufacturer who must replace their present stocks, and if the manufacturer seeks to establish a lowe. price level, then they will be able to do a greater volume of business at a lower cost and will recoup the losses they are now sustaining In the ■ale of high-priced merchandise at reduced figures. among local furniture mouses discloses that almost without exception there tas been a realization of the necessity of reduced prices and the

BASEMEWT STORE The Stage is Set for Another Thrilling Sale of New Dresses r F\ For Women and Misses J Four hundred brand new arrivals —in a that will A aa:=== jg\ duplicate the cyclonic one held here a week ago. 4n>y /\oft jlljC i (Jl^ HgP Ii i \ Dresses like these only a few months ago sold gg •: £ \ j j J for sls, $lB, S2O and even more titli -i W TRICOTINES ' GEORGETTES I'.SMfflW // Tl jl \ \ SERGES TAFFETAS RMS Sl f/ i I \ \ \ VELOURS POPLINS Ks 0 J / \\ SILVERTONES KNIT DRESSES I / | ‘ \ j TRICOLETTES MESSALINES THE COLORS INCLUDE— H j\ n4*W/l\ = ™ IBAR =S —-REINDEER AO m la //t ” MiIAY gs W' ;d r There are dresses for street wear, dresses for W SgU 1| * '* / office and general business wear, dresses for the ttjk jS 1 jjraSfe school miss. Some are fur trimmed. Some are "jffjjhd !Li Uvmm braided, beaded and embroidered. V j\ I The sale starts at 8:30 sharp. We urge you to be I Ml here early if you want the best out of this / i Ix-L. sale ... $9.98 THE Wm. H. BLOCK CO.

price level in Indianapolis is now In line with the changed conditions. Several months ago leading furniture dealers reduced prices. In some case more than was necessary to meet the existing conditions. In practically every furniture store the' reductions were in line with the amounts suggested by Mr. Showers and it is a fact today that with few exceptions Indianapolis dealers are offering the public the benefit of cuts that bring their commodities to as low a level as can be expected in the adjustment period. OBSERVE 300TH ANNIVERSARY Patriotic Societies Honor Memory of Pilgrims. One of the most interesting of the holiday celebrations was the dinner given last night in the Riley room of the Claypool Hotel, in honor of the tercentenary anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims in America, by the Society of Mayflower Descendants. Joseph F. Minturn, president of the organization, presided, and a number of well known speakers brought messages from various organizations of patriotic character. Mayor Jewett, representing the Sons of Veterans, responded to a toast on “Predestination." Mrs. Eliza G. Browning, of the Daughters of the American Revolution, talked on "Pilgrim Mothers." Charles E. Coffin, governor of the Society of Colonial Wars, brought a message from hts organization to the Mayflower Society, which was responded to by Dr. Lewis Brown, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Sons of the Revolution was represented, by Robert L. Moorhead, who spoke on the “Return ol the Mayflower.” Mr. Minturn welcomed the various guests and spoke briefly of the early life of the Wigrims, with its hardships and sufferings, comparing It wjth the present day mode of living. Mrs. E. F. Hodges read the “Compact.” Os unusual character were the banquet decorations. A miniature model of the Mayflower formed the centerpiece for the speaker's table and mounds of holly were used on the smaller tables. In which were set red tapers casting a soft glow over the scene. A program of special music was given by an instrumental trio composed oi Mrs. S. K. Rulck, pianist; Miss Yuba Wilhite, cellist, and Miss Ella Schrocder. violinist, assisted by T. A. Nealls, who sang a group of old-fashioned melodies. Move Order Forces Issue With Bachelor Special to The Times. MARION, Ind., Dec. 22.—After seventyfour years bachelorhood, George Williams. Civil War veteran, has taken unto himself a wife. His bride is Laura Priest, 66, and Williams Is her third husband. Until yesterday Williams was a member of the Marlon branch of the National Military Home. When the order came to transfer him to the Danville (111.) branch he consulted Mrs. Priest, and they were married. Williams was born In Philadelphia, Sept. 19, 1854.

KIDDIES ATTEND ROTARY PARTY Santa Claus Gives Presents to Children. From tho moment the first of the young guests, filled with gleeful antlclpatlon, arrived at the Rotary children’* Christmas party at the Athenaeum last night to the time when they departed there wasn't a dull moment for any of them. First there were games for the children, In which many of the older guests took part, and then supper, followed by an exhibition of tumbling and gymnastic work by boys of the City Recreation Center, and a demonstration of the skill of Don Klmmcl, a young ventriloquist. An entertaining feature was given by Kin Hubbard, with a number of drawings, and a "Pageant of Toys,’’ presented by girls from the recreational centers, with carol alDgers from the Recreational Training School. Santa Claus was there, Just a bit ahead of his regular schedule, that he might take part In the evening’s entertainment, standing at the foot of a big trea with presents for all of the youthful guests. MORE LIGHT NEEDED. You and I know that * prices have dropped. The newspapers know it, too, and won’t It be fine when more storekeepers find out about it? Protect the Children Healthy Blood and a Healthy System is a Child's beat protection against Colds, Grip and Influenza. Give them GROVE'S IRON TONIC SYRUP. 75c.—Advertisement,

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NURSE STATE’S STAR WITNESS Says Cleveland Judge Offered Her SSOO to Keep Silent. CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 22—Tho defense in the ease of Judge Wlllinm McCannou charged with second-degree murder, subjected Miss Mary E. Neeley, star witness for the State, to a severe cross-examination today In an effort to refute her charge that McGannon shot Harold Kagy, garage proprietor, last May. Miss Neeley testified she saw the shooting and that McGannon offered her SSOO to keep silent. Miss Neeley, a nurse, said she had •known McGannon for a long time. She said she saw McGannon and Kagy and another man arguing In the street. Then McGannon pulled something from his pocket and a second later a shot rang out, she said. Kagy lurched and McGannon walked nway, putting something In his pocket, the witness said. Since the time of the shooting she and McGannon have had ten meetings, she said. At the last meeting, several days ago, McGannon offered to give her SSOO If she told the grand jury she did not know anything of the affair, Miss Neeley said. Her sister, Mrs. Louis T. IVebb, wag behind a curtain listening to the conversation, the witness said. Miss Neeley said she had urged the Judge to tell the police of the shooting some time after the affair and claim that It was accidental. He refused, she said, on the grounds that It was too late. She said Bhe then offered to take- the blame for the shooting, but he said It was also too late for that.

Well-Known Phone Cos. Manager Dies Charles C. Hallis, 57, of Muncle, manager of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company, died at Muncle last night, according to word received by Frank Wampler, general manager of the Indiana Bell

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Telephone. Burial will be in Indianapolis Friday. Mr. Hq.llis affiliated with the Bell Telephone Company in 1890 in Indianapolis He went in 1904 to Battle Creek, Mich., where he was connected with ttfe Michigan State Telephone Company until he returned here In 1908. For the last five years he had been in charge of the Muncie office. He Is survived by the widow.

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Former Housekeeper Sues Doctor, Who Wed Special to The Times. WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 22.—1n a breach of promise suit filed in Circuit Court here, Tuesday, Miss Grace Moore asks SIO,OOO damages of Dr. Noah Adair, of Etna Green.

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Miss Moore was housekeeper for Dr. Adair for more than three years and when he married Miss Nellie Jordan, wealthy Etna Green girl, Nov. 22 last, she asserts he broke his promise to marry her. Miss Moore charges Dr. Adair baa Introduced her in various places as hia wife. She also charges she gave him $1.900 of her money to furnish their home.

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