Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 19, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 June 1921 — Page 7
‘HILL PEOPLE’ NEAR N. Y. LIVE AS BARBARIANS Man, Wife and Four Children, Garbed in Rags, Discovered. WITHOUT FIRST NAMES XEW YORK, June 3ln the Ramapo Range, barely thirty miles from New York city, dwell the “Hill people.” They of the hills are a distinct race. Not black, nor white, nor yet red, but an admixture of all three are the mountaineers so near to cities, but so far from civilization. As remote from the amenities of modern life as though on a platau in Thibet, these hill folk come to public notice only when one of them crosses the path of a city dweller. Such an event came to pass when Mrs. ■William A. Servin, wife of ex-Assembly-man Servin, was taking a walk through the hills near Pearl River, N. Y., with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Forbes. Climbing up a remote mountainous path they beheld human beings whose like they had never seen previously—four children so wretchedly clad and so encrusted with dirt as to seem scarcely human ; a shack that might hare housed primitive peoples. WHY MAX HID IN MOUNTAIN'S. The truant officer of Pearl River was notified. He took action. And thus th., fttry came out concerning the strange family called Thompson. According to the authorities of Pearl River, this group is not to be classed with the “Jackson Whites," those mountaineers of mixed blood. It is claimed for the Thompsons that they are pure white, in this respect different from the clan inhabiting the Ramapos. Nevertheless they resemble in appearance and mode of life that race whose existence is as weird as an old myth. Thompson has no first names for his children—if ever they had such he cannot remember them. We may suppose when he wished to speak to one of them he called out “Say” to which ever one happened to be looking at him. He could not recall his own first name and. recollected only that after getting into some trouble in Rockland County he had escaped to shelter in the mountains. His motive for seeking seclusion on the heights is the same as that of the antecedents of the “Jackson Whites,” if stories about their origin are to be believed. ARISTOCRATIC NAMES HANDED DOWN. Ancestors of the race were Dutch, Indians and negroes. To Houvenkopf Mountain came the slaves of the early Dutch, a seceding tribe of Indians and slaves who fled from the South in the days before slavery was abolished. Old aristocratic names such as Van Dunk, De Grote and De Fries—families now extinct—have been handed down by the early settlers of the Ramapos who established squatter claims upon the land where they erected cabins and hovels as their feudal halls. Another tradition has it that sections of the Hessian army fleeing from the Continentals and deserters from the English army in 1776 hid upon these hills and there remained part forebears of the “Jackson Whites” of today. Some say that “Jackson Whites” originally was "blacks and whites;” others clatm that Jackson and White were names of negroes who settled there. No laws and no creeds govern these hill dwellers—either In the Ramapos or in other isolated spots. Yet they are said to be a peaceful, gentle and thrifty people; only at great Intervals does a feud or murder break the somnolent quiet of their sequestered lives. They are untrained, but not unintelligent, yet among the “Jacksons" there are many phases of mental and physical degeneracy due to continual Intermarriage. EYE PCT OCT BY POKER. But It Is doubtful if any enlightening influences ever shone upon the lives of the Thompsons. When found by investigators after the report made by Mrs. Servin, the head of the family came out, a fourteen-inch curved knife swinging from a cord attached to his overalls. He has but one eye, the other bring been shot out, or according to rumor, put out by Thompson's father with a hot poker In order to instill into his son rsspect for parental advice. The four children of the wild family wore queer garments, of sizes originally designed for their elders. They were rounded up by their father to have pictures taken. upon which the photographers inquired for their mother. Thompson stoutly declared “she didn't count,” bat wag finally prevailed upon to bring her forth from their cabin lair. A towel was wrapped about her head. She wore a dress about six sizes too large for her and carelessly pinned np for convenience. She seemed dull listless. Indifferent to life. • The cabin's Interior was filled with pieces of wood and piles of litter. There were no beds visible; only wooden soap boxes for seats,/wooden pie plates to substitute for chinaware, and empty tin cans for cups. Efforts to civilize the Thompsons are being made by the Red Cross and by Individual women of the Pearl River region. OILING CP THE TOWN. HARTFORD CITY. Ind.. June 3 Street oil in large qnantitles is to be used on the streets here. An experiment with one street two weeks ago proved very satisfactory.
3% Paid on Checking Accounts 3% Allow us to explain our very simple, yet advantageous, system of banking. Once understood you will make your deposits, large or small with The BANK folks like to patronize J. F. WILD & CO. STATE BANK 123-125 EAST MARKET STREET. Paid on Savings Accounts 4 1^°
Miss Katherine Kenney of Woodruff Place and her house guests, Miss Emms Flannigan of Chicago and Miss Lucille Schneider of Areola, 111., together with Mrs. William Stark and her guest, Mrs. Leo Pfaff of Monmouth, 111., and Miss Mildred Casey and Miss Katherine Mullen of this city, will go to St. Mary-of-the-Woods tomorrow for commencement festivities, all of them being alumni of the schoal. , • • • Will Blair Miller of Clinton is the guest of Mrs. Steele F. Gilmore, 2108 North New Jersey street. Mr. Miller, who is a song composer, went to Greenwood this afternoon to attend the song festival being held in the Pork Memorial building. •• • „ Mrs. Samuel M. Ralston will be hostess for the garden party and musicale of the Mu Phi Epsilon magical sorority on the afternoon of June 21. Mi jg Mildred Casey is in charge of general arrangements for the affair. • • • Mrs. George C. Hitt talked on “My Ain Countree” at the meeting of the Indianapolis Woman’s Club held in the Propylaenm this afternoon, which concluded the season's programs for the organization. • • * Miss Beatrice Luce will present her piano pupils in recital on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Brooiaide Park United Brethren Church. She will be assisted by pupils of Miss Dorothy Fulkerson, reader, and Mrs. Carroll Carr, instructor in voice. * • • # Mrs. August C. Bohlen, 1304 North Alabama street, will entertain with a dinner on Monday evening In honor of Miss Helen George and Davis Makwell Shryer of Chicago, whose marriage 1s to be solemnized quietly on Wednesday. • • • Announcement is made of the engagement of Celia Bloom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bloom of New York, to J. L. Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julus P. Michael, 3135 Washington boulevard, the wedding to take place June 18. • • • Alpha Chapter of Tri Psi Sorority met this afternoon with Mrs. William Tichenor, 276 South Audubon road. • • • Miss Margaret Guir.an, 434 North Randolph street, will entertain the Marietta Sorority at her home this evening. • The marriage of Miss Margaret Harlan to Wycliffe B. Lewis of Indianapolis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Lewis of New York, will take place Wednesday. June 15, in the home of the bride-elect's father, Samuel A. Harlan, 3122 North New Jersey street. Mexico Facing Oil Exhaustion by 1922 MEXICO CITY, June 3 —The ofl wells of Mexico will be exhausted by 1922 unless new supplies are discovered, according to a report Just filed with the Secretary of Cor- nerce and , Industry by Ralph Arnold, a noted geologist of the United States. It is asserted that in the United States the production has decreased to an alarming extent and that last year there was a deficit of 13,000 barrels despite the fact that very little oil was exported.
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Normal Graduates Being Feted This Week
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I Left to right, top row—ltuth Knapp, Inez Nordloh, Mildred Keethler, Ruth Emrlch, Anna Achttien, Nellie Hoffner, Thelma Baker, Louise Swan, Virginia Whitson. Lower Row—Miss Marion Lee Webster of the faculty, Julia Winings, Dorothy Calderwood, Thelma Creagor, Clara Achttien, Lillian Phelps, Gertrude Bishop, Gladys Martin, Alpha L. Joslln, Marian Wheeler, Florence Martin, Madge Jones. Cubena McClure, Frances Faulkner, Miss Flora Drake of the faculty. ,
Arguments Heard in Case of John W. Melvin Attorneys today were preparing brtefß in the case of John W. MeMn, superintendent of 3he steel construction at the time of the collapse of the Emmerich Manual Training High School annex which resulted in the death of two workmen and the Injury ox many others. Judge James A. Collins of the Criminal Court heard yesterday afternoon lengthy arguments on a motion of the defendant to qnash an Indictment charging him with Involuntary manslaughter. Arguments for the defense were made by Attorneys Elmer E. Stevenson and Charles O. Rcemler. Prosecutor William P. Evans spoke for the State against the motion. The court asked counsel to file
Special for Saturday Selling Reductions on Shoes that mean unusual savings for every member In the family. Remember these are not originally cheap shoes that have been set aside just for “baiting” purposes as some merchants insist on doing, but are part of our regular stock on which the price has been reduced as an Incentive for you to come and get acquainted with the wonderful possibilities of effecting large savings. The quality remains true to Stout standards —only the price has been lowered.
Ladies’ WHITE CANVAS OXFORDS SATURDAY ONLY $2*35 Whits canvas lacs oxfords with leather soles and military heels, also tips Avery serviceable oxford that can be worn for both street and dress wear. Note: The shoes on ft jr , sale are the ([ same as lllusY*v tratton except heel Is white. Sizes tVa to 8.
Children’s BROWN LEATHER BAREFOOT SANDALS There's true delight in a pair of cool, comfortable sandals. These are constructed sturdily all way through and will stand a lot ofrough and tum-/yrr-yffjjy-X ble treatment. SATURDAY ONLY $1.48
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/|g \ In Hot Weather--mm %. h Why not avoid the worry and the inconj/m jvenience of washing at home? Crown Wet fV'rfcr / Wash eliminates the hot, steamy, smelly base- / ment or kitchen. This service saves you from not only the heat and unnecessary expenditure of labor—but it will save you money, too. You bundle up the family washing, send it to us and we do the rest—and you can forget about it until it is returned, moist and fresh, ready to hang out. 6c per Pound (minimum bundle $1.00) THE GROWN LAUNDRY Telephone: Webster 1923
INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, JUNE 3,1921.
Commencement exercises of the Indianapolis Normal School are to be held In the Odeon of the Metropolitan School of Music on Tuesday even.ng. Dr. Thomas Moran, Purdue University, will deliver the address, Superintendent of Schools E. U. Graff will present the diplomas and a musical program will be given by the Schellschmidt Trio. A series of pre-commencement events are scheduled for the graduates, including the alumni banquet in the Hotel Lin-
brfefs citing authorities referred to during the argument. The court probably will not rule on the motion for several days. Nicolai to Supervise South Bend District Special to The Tlme*. SOUTH BEND, Ind.. June 3.—With the coming of N. A. Nicolai of Indianapolis, who will serve as commercial supervisor of the northern division of the Indiana Bell Telephone Comrany. the organlza tlon of this dlvMon is complete. The offices here have supervision over twentyseven counties In the northern part of the State.
Ladies’ PATENT AND BLACK VICI KID LACE OXFORDS Best of leather A, soles and excel- S \ lent upper stock e ) leather. Louis IE -<**7 heels; easily / . P L worth SB.OO. I***/ f ** These super* f J lative bar- s' gains for— Sixes S to SATURDAY ONLY $2.95
Misses’ AND Children’s WHITE CANVAS PUMPS SATURDAY ONLY Sizes (f> I JO BVi to 11 51.45 nyt to, $1.98 Whtte canvas Baby Doll pumps with leather soles and medium low heels. Very popular and ex- . tremely at- / | tractive with s' summer frocks. /
coin,' Saturday evening; baccalaureate sermon In the Meridian Street Church by Dr. Virgil Rorer Sunday evening; Class day exercises at School No. 10 at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, and a number of teas and parties given by members of the fcualty and underclassmen for the class. Tonight Miss Marian Lee Webster of the faculty is entertaining the class at the home of Miss Kate Goldrich, 5436 Carrollton avenue.
Woman Badly Hurt; Truck Driver Held Frank Venezia, 3L 808 South East street, was arrested last night by Sergeant Dean on the charge of assault and battery. Venezia was driving a truck on Central avenue, near Nineteenth street, when he ran down Clara M. Reed, 29, 115 East Walnut street. Her Injuries are said not to be serious. Carl Moody, 9. 1472 Roosevelt avenue, suffered a broken leg lost night when he was caught In a wheel of a wagon owned by the city. The boy was taking a ride on the wagon, it is said, when the accident occurred In front of 1625 Ludlow avenue. The injured boy was taken to the city hospital.
Men’s PATENT AND GUNMETAL OXFORDS REGULAR $5 VALUES—SATURDAY ONLY $1.98 Count yourself lucky If you wear S, BVi or J \ 6. A few prs. left In broad ffJC/ A and English u/'/ toes and UL’/ Goodyear Ac Ip* welts; all /**** ff $5 values. 8 e n s atlonsl / bargains ( at $1.98. sues 5. 3Mu 6
Boys’ GUNMETAL BUTTON OXFORDS Broad toe lasta and durable leather soles /Jr^. and heels Priced /ff for Saturday y'^ lets / Zd than / menu- j llHfI Come early for better selection ind fit SATURDAY ONLY $1.69
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June Sale of Silks Is Truly An Event Extraordinary Attractive Patterns and Textures
Canton Crepes, $3.98 the Yard Choice of our very finest quality in these beautiful 40Inch silks, plain and satin effect Cantons, in navy, Copenhagen, silver, pearl and medium gray, henna, African and other shadings; also black and white. Satin Messalines, $1.78 the Yard Very fine dress satins, 36 inches wide, In a wide range of choice colorings; dark, medium and evening shades. Silk Shirtings, $1.98 the Yard Extra weight, best quality, 32 inches wide. Crepe de chine and la Jerz. Twenty new, choice patterns and colorings.
Garden Hose, Guaranteed We Carry Only First Quality Molded hose, nonklnkable, seamless, %-inch size; very light to handle, even when carrying a full size pressure stream. 25-foot lengths, $4.45. 50- lengths, $8.45. The Highest Grade, Seamless 51- hose will be cut any length you desire, complete with couplings, 22<* the foot —Ayres—Sixth floor.
Downstairs Store: Mary Wirthmore Dresses For the Girls of 7 to 14 Years Q Q Made of Fine rf* f\ O I • t7O Ginghams, 9JB # J/Q I Tissues, -■■■■ Chambrays JKm and Voiles flSBi All fabrics are fast colors. Many clever styles—perfect fitting, beautifully made. Dresses that wash and wear well and for which one always expects to pay more than the extremely low prices we have named. —Ayres—Downstairs Store. Fresh Cottage Cheese, Pound, 19c CORN BEEF, 4_*lbby's, 12-ounce cans, 2dd. a Su£r% brand* S * R *I°'J OTATO CHIP8 > crts P and 1 a good creamery butter, pound, 31*. 54 P° nnd - **>CCOED TEA, “Bataeta” orange peko and black eummer dessert*; package, 10<1. ind green mixed are the ideal teas for icing; . pound, 30d- BREAKFAST BACON. Kingan’s “Porter” . brand, machine sliced; pound, 294. BACON oQCA SES, Klngan's “Plantation ______________________________ Style,” 1 to 2-pound average; pound, 18d- SUNSHINE CAKES AND CBACKEBS, 7M:^. i MILK, “Batavia,” highest quality; taU COFFEE, “Saturday" brand, a Santos blend; cans, 12H4. pound, 25it- , . ...... —Ayres—Downstairs Store.
Chiffon Taffetas, $1.98 the Yard Beautifully finished and of excellent quality, 36 inches wide. Rose, delft, Copenhagen, niger, seal, fawn, putty, navy, midnight and other choice shadings. Dress Taffetas, $2.68 the Yard These are 40 inches wide, the best quality, both plain and glace effects, In evening and street shadings. This lot includes also Gros de Lonctres In sports and evening colors. Satin Meteor, $3.48 the Yard Wonderful values. Here you have choice of our very finest 40-inch wide crepe meteors, In Pekin, honeydew, pink, beaver, tan, African, henna, navy, old rose, fawn, taupe and black. ■res —Silk dept, second floor.
Important—A June Sale of Turkish Towels and Others You will find it will pay to get a-plenty at these low prices. 5 Turkish Towels for sl-00 White with blue borders, all hemmed; convenient size. Extra Heavy Turkish Towels An entire lot of them —heavy, hemmed towels, size 22x44 inches. Special at each. Extra Heavy; Large in Size A lot of these In plain white, every one hemmed; size 23x4S inches. Special at 75<> each. All-Cotton Hnck Towels Hemmed; size 15Hx30 inches. Specially priced at sl-50 for a dozen. Cotton Huck Towels, Special One lot of cotton hnck towels, plain white with blue borders and hemmed; size 16x34 inches — $2.40 the dozen. All-Linen Huck Towels, 95c One lot of all-linen, hemstitched hnck towels, special at 95<* each or $ll.OO the dozen. —Ayres—Linen dept., second floor.
Toilet Preparations Specially Priced Creams Madam Ise'BeU’s Cucumber cream, large size, $1.50. Harriet Hubbard Ayer's skin 11 s s u,e cream $ 1.50. Miro Dena cold cream, 65£. Bereza Milk for cleaning, $1.50. Bereza skin cream, $3.50. Bonney Beauty Balm, 60<. Perfumes Mary Garden perfume, $2.40 ounce. Mavis perfume, SI.OO ounce. Tapani imported perfume, M .OO ounce. Un Air Embaume toilet water, $1.50 ounce. Dentals Kolynos tooth paste, 184*. Luthol tooth paste, 45£. Pepsodent tooth paste, 29<*. F. E. L tooth paste, 26*. —Ayres—Toilet goods dept., street floor.
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