Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 283, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 April 1921 — Page 3

SIGNS OF WORLD TREND UPWARD Unusual Political Affair in Shelby. Bp-elal to Th Times. SHEX.BTTILLE, Ind., April 6.—Chester Fox, of this city, formerly deputy sheriff of Shelby County during the late term of ex-sheriff Alvin O. Baker, has been reappointed to the office by Sheriff Ray Sexton and will take charge of the office next Monday. Mr. Fox will succeed Deputy Sheriff Frank Trees who has been forced to resign on account of j ill health. The appointment of Mr. Fox as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Sexton is probably one of the most unusual happenings, I from a political standpoint, that has ever occured in this country. Mr. Fox is a Democrat and was one of the Democratic candidates in the primary election last year for nomination as the candidate for sheriff. He was defeated by Val Schoelch who acas defeated in the general election by Sexton, a Republican and one of ■ the leaders of the Republican party In i Shelby County. The selection of a Demo- j cratlc deputy by u Republican sheriff j has never before been known to have occured In the history of the county.

MOTHER OF SLAIN WOMAN ON STAND Trial of J. Webber Smith Opens at Columbus. Special to The Times. COLTMBCS, Ind., April 6.—Mrs. Rebecca Hancher, mother of Irma Hancher, for whose murder J. Webber Smith is being tried In the Circuit Court here, was the first witness called to testify after the jury was impanelled Tuesday. Mrs. Hancher broke down and wept when ahe first took the stand. She was an eyewitness of the shootiiig of her daughter, which occurred here last January, and ahe gave a detailed description of the occurrence. The jury completed Tuesday afternoon. after two special venires of fifty men each had been questioned. The jurors, all of whom are farmers, are as follows: Robert Calhoun, Clarence Brooks, John W. Davis. Harris Turpin, J. C. Hager, W. H. Blessing, Christ Mundt, George Fulp, Frank Tooley, V. M. Ault. Marshall Yogler, Harry Haxker UDd Walter Boyer. When the blood-stained clothing which the Hancher girl wore on the night of the shooting was brought into the courtroom, Mrs. Hancher again wept and was unable to testify for several minutes. She told how Smith, 40. a married man, had “gone with” her daughter, 29, at her death, for three or four years. She described the scene at the home of th* family when Smith called there after midnight and demanded that Miss Hancher go away with him. She said that when her daughter refused to go. Smith told her that it would cost her her life if she did not go. Mrs. Hancher rose from the witness chair and demonstrated to the jury how Smith had turned on the girl and shot her, using a revolver in his coat pocket. Mrs. Margaret Smith, mother of the accused, was in court for the first time Tuesday. Smith's wife was not present. The defendant heard the description ol the shooting calmly and viewed the garments of the girl with apparent uncon cern. The courtroom was crowded to capacity again, many women being present. Mrs. Haneher was on the stand for the entire afternoon. Prominent Farmer on Missing List Special to The Times. SHE LBV V I LLE, Ind., April 6.—The of Goldie Hill of this city, ■formerly a prominent farmer of Jackson Bownship, Shelby County, who has not seen here since he left ht3 home on Hlonday. March 28, was reported today, S7| and was admitted by Mrs. Hill who, bowjSf'er, refused to place the matter with the pttithorities, stating she is positive her will return. Hill recently sold his farm and personal property, situated In Jackson township, and moved to this city. He 1* said to have been looking for another farm In this county which he might purchase. He had no financial difficulties or home troubles, Mrs. Hill stated. Mr. Hill left his home on the morning of March 28, nfter kissing his wife, and later he called her on the telephone from a downtown store. He was not seen here after that and several days later a letter was received from him by Mrs. 11111, In which he informed her she would never see him again and that she coult' have the automobile and the supply of coru which remained on the farm he hat. owned, and also part of the proceeds fom the farm sale. Hill was prominently known throughout the county at. 1 his disappearance is a mystery to his friends as well as his family.

7th Draw Recorded in Chess Champs’ Match HA VAX A, April 6.—The seventh draw In the championship rh-'ss match here between Emanuel Lasker and Jose Capablanca was recorded today. Capablanca has one victory to his credit. The eighth game was drawn as the ! players sat down to resume play discontinued Sunday night. The players ; agreed that the thirty moves on Sun- ; day night had left them in a position i where neither could win. ‘Jesse James’ Robbed While He Is Drunk Jesse James has been held up and robbed, according to the report made to the Indianapolis police today. Jesse James, negro. 323 Indiana avenue, j after reporting to Patrolman Roman at i Pearl and Missouri streets that he had i been attacked by two hold-up men, who > relieved him of a watch worth s.'o, a dia- j mond ring valued at SSO and S3, was arrested on a charge of drunkenness. The police say he was so much under the influence of liquor that he could not describe the man who hit him. Regains His Voice After 31 Months MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 8 After thirty-one months of speeehlessness, Paul Robertson, Brooklyn, N. V., wounded, gassed and shell shocked soldier, a guest of the, Andrews Hotel here, today has found his voice. “Faith in his power to talk” evoked the cure, declaring Dr. James McLaughlin, who was called to attend Robertson when he was “feeling queer,” Just before the Tocal chord articulated Its first word in nearly three years. “The vocal chord itself had cot been I damaged,” said Dr. McLaughlin. “It simply happened that Robertson’s subconscious. That sort of thing is happening every Cay.” I dinner for women. ' The regular dinner and meeting of [ the Democratic Women's Club of the I Seventh District will be held Friday evel nlng at the Indiana Democratic Clun. I Mrs. Grace Julian Clark will speak on I Thomas Jefferson. All Democratic j women invited. The afternoon division k of the club will meet at 2:30 o'clock I Thursday afternoon. The candidates for ■ major will bo the speakers.

COURT UNWINDS MARITAL TANGLE Both Parties Remarry Twice —Thought Other Dead. Special to The Times. MARION, Ind., April B.—Evidence In one of the strangest case* ever tried in a Grant County court was heard yesterday and today by Judge Robert F. Murray of the Superior Court, when the matrimonial troubles of John and Elizabeth Mentzer were aired. Testimony Introduced was to the effect that both parties had been married twice without being divorced after a separation had taken place In 1873 or 1574. Mentzer, who is 74, and a veteran of the Civil War, was hazy at times in his testimony, not being able to remember clearly some of the events in the case. He Is a resident at the Danville (111.) Soldiers’ Home. His wife is 72 and is a non-resident of the State. Testimony was to the effect that following the separation in 1573 or 1874, both parties remarried two times, believing the other dead. The suit which is now being tried is a reopening of a divorce suit which was tried in Superior Court here April 4, 1919. At that time Mentzer was given a divorce, but inhibited from remarrying for a period of two years. Later the wife filed a motion in the same court to set aside the divorce decree on the grounds that notice of the divorce proceedings was served by publication and not personally. The divorce decree was set aside, and the ease reopened.

The Truth About Indianapolis . IRON AND STEEL STOCK SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND TONS of structural iron and steel and supplies carried in stock by Indianapolis jobbers and steel and iron manufacturers would rebuild a large part of the mile-square business section. This large stock gives this city the trade precedence of having one of the largest stocks in the Middle West, outside of Chicago. Steel and iron to thoroughly build and equip skyscrapers, industrial plants and homes compose the stock. Ten manufacturers and jobbers with many acres of storage space keep Indianapolis a center for distribution of iron and steel products in the Middle West. Bridges in various parts of the United States are manufactured in the Hoosior Capital and assembled at their sites. Iron and steel bars, plates, structural steel and iron, cold finished steel, reinforcing bars, sheet metal, bolts, nuts and general supplies indicate the wide variety of stock handled in this city. ' i Fletcher American National Bank of INDIANAPOLIS Capital and Surplus, $3,000,000.

IT IS THE SAME WITH ALL OUR Renewed Marmons In our showroom we have ready for your inspection a Renewed Marmon that has been COMPLETELY TORN DOWN It gives you an actual proof of the thoroughness with which every Renewed Marmon is disassembled, examined, tested and renewed. You can see the engine, the pistons and bearings, the transmission and rear system. Our special offering of Renewed Marmons is at your disposal. They are all backed by the Certificate of Renewal which guarantees to each as complete a renewal as the one on display. Among others, ask to see 1916 Seven-Passenger Tour- Chummy Roadster. Painted ing. Painted Fleetwood red with blank fenders and blue with winter top, tires and upholstery in good con- running gear. Gray Spandition. ish leather upholstery. 1920 Four-Passenger Tour- 1913 Seven-Passenger Seing, painted moleskin grey , . . , with green wheels and dan P amted russet brown striping. with black top and gear. Local Branch Nordyke & Marmon Eleventh and Meridian Streets Main 1884

Boosts Richmond for Government Hospital Special to The Times. RICHMOND, Ind., April a—Senator James E. Watson has written a latter to Ed. N. WUson, secretary of the Richmond Rotary Club, saying that he would bo “happy” If Richmond gets one of the five national hospitals to be built by the Government for the caro of disabled war veterans. His letter came In response to a letter urging h!s support. Referring to the Richmond committee that was In Washington last week, Senator Watson writes: •They went at the matter In a thorough, business-like manner and made many friends through the arimir able manner in which they presented their cause, “I was indeed pleased to confer with them and will be happy if Richmond is among the locations selected 4 by the hospitalization, committee.” Adopts Family of 7 Special to The Times. BRAZIL, ind., April 6. Charles C. Orme and bis wife have become the parents, by adoption, of a family of seven children. More than a year ago the mother of the seven died of influence and four days later their father, John Orme, half brother of Charles, died of the same ! malady. Charles Orme took the cblldI ren, ranging in age from one day to 16 i years, into his home. Yesterday the childless couple petitioned in Circuit , Court here to be allowed to adort them ami today the petition being granted, seven little Ortnes are happy In their new relationship. The foster parents are about 70 years old. Orme is a farmer of some wealth.

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6,1921.

CHURCH AGENT BEGINS DUTIES State Federation Secretary to Visit Two Cities. The Rev. Frank Wilber Merrick, formerly pastor of one of Boston's large churches, the new secretary of the Indiana State Federation of Church?*, left today for Fort Wayne, w r here h 4 is to speak before the annual convention of Evangelical churches tomorrow. From Fort Wayne, the Rev. Mr. Herrick will go to Eiwood, where he will speak at the Northern Indiana Conference meeting It is the plan of the executive committee of the Church Federation to have i the Rev. Mr. Herrick in attendance at ' the various gatherings of the churches of i the State, in order to keep them in touch i with the State organization. At the meeting of the executive commute, officers of the federation, the State council and two church members of every denomination, the future work of the organization was planned. A second meeting Is to be held the latter part of the present month, the date to be announced soon.

Sateen Underskirts and Pettibockers 79c In Navy, Copen, Green, Brown and Taupe

A Thursday Special of Desirable Suits Suits that should sell for much more. New Spring models in all late styles and colors.

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A Special Thursday Sale of Silk and Muslin Underwear Gowns , Chemise, Camisoles, Underskirts, Etc. Specially Priced for This Sale

SI.OO GOWNS AND CHEMISE— r r Pink and white ODC $1.25 CREPE BATISTE GOWNS and envelope chemise; pink or white with 70 lace and embroidery trim I <t/C SILK CAMISOLES, washable silk camisoles trimmed with very pretty lace. 44 Sizes 26 to 44. Special TTTrC

A Thursday Dress Sale ? Dresses of Georgette, Satin, TafP IT ||| I fetas. Sample Dresses of extra I I Hi g nice style- Heavy beaded, erajy Q M -A#' broidery and beaded. Values up to $30.00 $15.00

Shirt Sale! A Thursday Special for Men MEN’S EXTRA GOOD QUALITY PERCALE DRESS SHIRTS—Good looking new spring patterns. Qj - _ $1.50 values at Jo}C MEN S nainsook union suits, made of good quality nainsook cloth. Sizes 36 to 44. For /SA Thursday aI/C 50c MEN’S SUSPENDERS. OQ For dress or work IAj C MEN’S SILK TIES. OA 50c values 4ki%fC Infants’ Dresses Long or Short. M Embroidery £s_ Trimmed— a* ’L*

Shelby Will Have Poland China Show Special to The Times. SHELBYVILLE, Ind., April 6.—Arrangements were completed today for the holding of the second Shelby county Poland China Promotion Show this year in connection with the Shelby County fair. The National Poland China Promotion Association, the Sholby County Poland China Breeders’ Association and Shelby County Joint Stock Agricultural Association have each given SSO for the awards that will be made to the exhibitors In the show. Eleven Shelby County boys and girls exhibited stock at the show last year and Miss Ruth Eubanks, of Liberty Township, was winner of the first prize. $350,000 Fraud Trial Opens at Y^lparaiso Special to The Times. VALPARAISO, Ind., April B.—An effort was being made today to pick a jury in the trial of Douglas Sinclair of Grand Itapids, charged with defrauding

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th# Advance Rumely Company of La Porto out of $350,000 by making an alleged deal with the late Herbert Mack, who was purchasing agent, whereby the | latter O. K.’d excessive lumber charges | during a term of years, j The defense has five lawyers from 1 northern Indiana, including Attorney Owen of Grand Rapids. The prosecution has an equal number, including ex-Judge J Wj-nne of Grand Rapids. Store Thief Gets 1 to 8 Years* Sentence Special to The Times. I RICHMOND, Ind., April 6.—Reece Carlin of Milton was sentenced to serve from one to eight years at the Indiana State Reformatory at Jeffersonville on a charge of petit larceny to which he pleaded guilty in Wayne Circuit Court. Carlin was arrested by Marshal Summers of Cambridge City on an affidavit of a citizen of that place, stating that Carlin had stolen articles from his store. The sentence was made particularly heavy because Carlin had escaped from local officers at two previous times while serving sentences for minor offenses.

Motormen’s Regulation Overalls

Regulation motormen’s overalls and jackets of the Auto hrnnd. The pin check pattern submitted by this store to traction officials was adopted as standard for regulation wear. $1.50 Per Garment $3.00 Per Suit Extra large sizes 10 extra.

STOUT SIZE MUSLIN UNDEP.WEAR; stout envelope chemise, gowns, skirts of good quality longcloth and batiste, elaborately d| ca trimmed; very special $3.00 SILK CHEMISE, crepe de chine envelope chemise, daintily trimmed. Sizes 36 to 46. Specal

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Sale of Children’s Coats kstrgain ever offered the ir BIJI fLJp parents of Indianapolis. Velour, sport ' $ I coats, Dolmans and cape effects. To H 0 clean up, special for Thursday, at :..$7.98

’7.95 \ Another shipment of these won derful new spring suits —2 pair of full lined pants, in a large range of patterns. Sizes 7 to 18 years. Boys’ $2.00 Wash Suits for Friday Special, in pink, blue, tan and green combina- gs tion Oliver Twist (/OL Boys’ Blouses —In white madras or assorted stripe per- a cales; all firsts

Denies Unrest Due From Earlham Row Special to The Times. RICHMOND, Ind., April 6—S. Edgar Nicholson, chairman of a committee which has been investigating the teachings at Earlham College, in a statement issued here, asks the public to be hesitant in accepting statements to the effect that the report of the investigating committee will add unrest among the Friends. In answer to complainants on the investigating committee who disagreed with the majority report to the trustee, in which the teachings were upheld, Mr Nicholson says: “Os course the complainants can take certain portions of the testimony and ignore all else and thus establish their case. Our investigating committee weighed all the evidence with the Inevitable result that was set forth in Its report. “If the complainants, who insisted at the last session of the Indiana yearly meeting, upon having an Investigation committee, persist In repudiating the careful and thorough analysis of the whole situation as set forth in the committee report and set out on some sort of propaganda against the college by

Specially Priced Thursday Spring COATS Coats of styles and materials that are equal to those priced elsewhere at $35.00.

For a Special Thursday Sale sl 6-75 Wraps and Capes also go at this price. They are values that we know will please you. Sample wraps of late styles and as attractive and good looking as wraps that cany a much higher price tag- You will find it impossible to find better values than these.

They come in velour, tricotine, chamostyne and boliva. Every garment worth a great deal more than $19.75.

$1,50 AND $2.00 GOWNS, CHEMISE AND UNDERSKIRTS, batiste, long cloth and crepe. Very prettily trimmed. Sale QQ BROCADED BRASSIERES, flesh colored brocaded brassieres for women. Sizes ty £ 32 to 46. Special ZjC

detailing their rwn evidence In support j of their propaganda, the yearly meeting will not be slow to see where til® causes i of unrest really are.” Tipton Minister Goes to Noblesville to The Timas. NOBLESVILLE, Ind., April 6.—The Rev. A. H. Moore has accepted a call to become pastor of the First Christian Church in this city to succeed the Rev. Joseph Keevil, who will leave the first of the month to take charge of a church at Palestine, Texas. The Rev. Mr. Moore will come here ; from Tipton, where he has been stationed for the past eight years. He has held charges at Zionsville and other places in central Indiana. Pure Blood Is a necessity to health at all seasons. No better time for bloodcleansing than now, and the one true Spring Medicine is Hood’s Sarsaparilla

SILK BLOUSES SI.OO A Thursday Special Tub Silks and Organdies in all the Pretty Colors

Men’s Suits! Special bargains in Men’s Clothes can always be found at the Fair. A large stock of quality materials at prices you will be pleased to pay. Our suits at $19.85 are the best values you ever bought. We had to buy a big stock to get these at a price, so your selection ean be made from a large variety of patterns. *19.85 Children’s Gingham DRESSES Pretty Plaids. /J Sizes 2to 8— QJ/C

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