Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 55, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 July 1921 — Page 3

BRANCH BANK TO OPEN TOMORROW 4th District Institution of Fletcher Savings and Trust Company on North Side. The fourth branch bank of the Fletcher Saving* and Trust Company will open Its doors for business tomorrow at the southeast corner of North Illinois and Thirtieth streets, according to a statement today from Evans Woollen, presl dent of the downtown banking Institution. The new branch will be known Ss the Thirtieth Street Branch of the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company and will offer the complete banking facilities of the home office to the community centering at the north side corner. Allen J. Swift, a teller at the downtown offices, and formerly a member of the staff of the Indianapolis Enlon Bailway at the'Tnion Station, will be the new manager, and Vernon Martin will assist him. Furniture and fixtures in harmony with those at* the other branches of the trust company have been Installed at the Thirtieth Street Branch and decoration tef the rooms has been planned for the opening day. The new branch is in the center of a territory comprising many business houses, as well as thousands of residences. The branch will keep open,from S until 4 o'clock on all banking days except Saturdays, when the hours will be from S o'clock in the morning until S o’clock at night. The new branch will take its place In the big trust company's system of community banks along with the other established branches in East Tenth street. Oliver ater.ne and West and West Washington streets.

STATE HIGHWAY COSTS TOO MUCH La Porte County Claims Irregularities in $117,000 Job. An excessive cost totalling $1(5.910 Is being paid the construction of the L. J. j Groes road in LaPorte county, according , to n report filed with the State board of j accounts by A. L. Donaldson, examiner J The road is being bui't as a cost of i 5117.5C5 whereas it conid be bnilt for j $70.C98, according to Mr. Donaldson. Mr. j Donaldson also charges that there have been a number of Irregularities in con- j nectlon with the construction. Bonds for the construction of the road ' were approved by the State board of tax commissioners. For this reason a copy of ; the report has been filed with that body, i Mr. Donaldson also reported that the i construction of three roads in Bartho-1 lomew county has been delayed since 1916 by disputes over contracts and the releasing of the original contractors from their pledges. Mr. Donaldson reported that these roads total four miles In length and that the estimated cost will ; be $126,900 which, he says, is $65,814.5)7 in excess of the amount available. NEAR RACE RIOT CASE APPEALED Negro Given Light Sentence in City Court.

Walter Griffin. 40. negrocbsr.4 Sh-ldon street, arrested by Sergeant Johnson and the emergency squad Wednesday night On a charge of assault and battery, was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to seven day* in jail by Judge Walter Fritchard in city court yesterday He appea'ed to Criminal Court. According to .testimony, J. P. McGrayel, 002 Fletcher avenue, purchased a newspaper at a stand at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets, when two negroes bumped intc him. One of them, said to be Griffin. pushed and cursed him and then the two walked away. Griffin, it was asserted. came back to where McCrayel was standing and struck him, knocking his glasses from his face. A number of white men. seeing the trouble, started toward Griffin and he ran. He was caught at the entrance of Tomlinson hall by the emergency squad, which responded when a riot call was sept in to police headquarters. Plenty of Teachers Want Jobs Next Year Vfhere will be an abundance of elementary school teachers in Indiana for the next school term, according to Ben R* rris, assistant superintendent of public iijjt ruction. There will be enough high school teachej* to fill any vacancies which may occ%r, Burris said. East yeer the State board was short many teachers when the school term opened. This condition was brought about because factories were paying help more than the teachers could earn at school. Because the factories are partially closed this year the teachers are swarming Into the State board for applications to teach. * The elementary school teachers' salaries were slightly Increased by the Legislature. The Legislature provided that the minimum salary of grade school teachers should be SSOO. According to Burris, some of the teachers were taken to other States, which paid bierher salaries. Many of those who left Indiana to teach In other States arc coming back, he sa^d. FACES CRIMINAL CHARGE. HARTFORD CITY, Ind.. July 4a James Cortrigbt, IS, faces a charge here of criminally assaulting a fifteen-year-old girl. He has been released under bond of SSOO.

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COLUMBUS SHOWS BUSINESS GAINS . • —■ —. ■ Factories Are Opening Up and Retail Trade Shows Trend for the Better. Special to The Times. COLUMBUS, Ind.. July 15.—-A steady Improvement la business conditions has been noticed here in the last few weeks. Factories which have been closed down have reopened and other factories which have been running on reduced hou-s have Speeded np to full time. The retail business also is feeling a steady upward trend and many merchants report that their stocks are moving more rapidly than they did in the prosperous period a year ago. Most retailers are said to have bought heavily for the fall the steady Improvement to continue. The Improvement In business being noted here is of a slow but substantial nature, giving indication that the city is swinging back to normal prosperity

Tff AUdgQTT BROTHERS* 311-321 W. Washington $t / Our Greatest Bargain Event in Years — July Clearance Sale Begins Tomorrow Turn to Pages 8 and 9 and read of the wonderful bargains offered

Don’t Buy Coal until you investigate f*’ No Ashes IIPT j|J No Smoke No Dirt Si A r o Work automatic oil neater THE AUTOMATIC JANITOR UNIFORM HEAT WITHOUT LABOR Buy Now and Save S4O Phone Main 3484 SS West New York St.

WHEN STOPS We’re Taking Another Slam at the High Cost of Suits in Our July Sale! \ / MEN’S MEN’S MEN’S $55 and $45 and S3O and S6O Suits SSO Suits $35 Suits NOW ", NOW ‘ , NOW $ 44.90 $ 34.90 $ 23.90 Open Saturdays Until 9 P, M, Other Days 5 P. M.

WORKS WITHOUT PAL AND SO DIES Lone Wolf Goes to Scaffold Bravely and Refuses to Make Statement. July 16—Harry Ward, known as the "Lone Wolf,” and the most dangerous criminal in Illinois, was hanged in the cOTnty Jail here today for the murder of two men. His execution followed the refusal of Governor Small to grant a reprieve. ** The “Lone Wolf” died true to his sobriquet. He walked to the scaffold with exceptional coolness and refused to make any statement. Ward was hanged for the murder of Thomas Grauy nnd Rudolph Schwartz, whom he shot down when they attempted to prevent his escape after he had robbed a hat stoN t During his imprisonment Ward had made several attempts to escape. Saws,'

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files and gun* were found in his cell on numerous occasions. For several days a clos# watch was kept over Ward's cell to prevent any attempt at escape or rescue by hie friends. > Ward earned the nickname of the "Lone Wolf" because he always operated without a “partner.” Police declare him to have been one Os the most daring and resourceful criminals ever known here. No Deportation; Man Sent to Indianapolis V * Special to The Times. GREENSBURG, Ind., July 15.—Andrew Kodls, the Austrian, who was placed in Jail here a few days ago pending investigation of alleged seditious remarks, was released when it was learned there would be long delay before the deportation department could conclude an Investigation. Officials of the American Legion, in conference with local authorities, agreed the charge of vagrancy wag not suffient to hold the man any length of time. While In Jail here Kodis was visited by several Federal officers. He is charged

with saying he would obtain a revolver and shoot every American he met. Transportation was given the man to Indianapolis by the township trustee. HUSBAND GETS HIS. NEW YORK, July 15.—Was Harry Clark angry when his wifi* refused to tell him where she got a quart of cognac because ha wanted to get some himself, or is he such a stern prohibitionist that he invoked the law against his own wife? At any rate, he had her arrested and now he's sorry, because he had to put uy SSOO bail to get her out.

IDOWN SALE Dresses, Sails, Coats, B ouses jg ' and Skirts t l 35% to 50% |v REDUCTIONS fr-rn ,ll——■ F ■!■■■■■ I I■ II Ml This Is our banner sale of the year. If you need clothing of any description attend King’s SI.OO down sale. DRESSES SUITS COATS Formerly up to $23.50 Formerly up to $39.50 Formerly up to $21.50 $I II .50 j .50 ji .50 NIFTY LIEN’S KLOTHES FOR SUMMER WEAR Tropical weights, Mohairs, Breeze Weaves and Palm SG. 50 Beaches ...^* Mm OUTFITTING CO7W l\fmg OPEN SATURDAY NIGHT

KodakS On Easy Credii Terms For Your Vacation No. 2 FOLDING BROWNIE $q CA and 2 Roiib of Filins a/.OU The No. 3 Folding Autographic Brownie has a host of friend*; It Is efficient, yet simple and easy to operate. Make* dandy pictures, Inches. Join our SI.OO Down Kodak Club Saturday and get one of the dandy outfits the easy way. ! NO IXTEREBT-XO KXTUAS % w* print and develop yenr film. In eight hour*. Brin* ’em In before • a. m., set 'em alter 5 uni day. People’s Oulfitting Cos. 133-135 West Washington Street

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The only word 'that can really describe these bargains is "Sensational.” All other shoe values offered you in tho past fade into insignificance in the presence of these magniflcient offerings. There are values represented here as high as $7.

Ladies' — DESCRIPTION. SIZES. Black lj.M oxfords, Louis heels.. 2V4 to 8 Black kid pumps, Louis heels.. 3 to 7 Patent leather pumps, Louis heels. 3 to 8 Patent Jeath. oxfords, Lools heels 3 to 8 Brown kid oxfords, Louis heels. 2\ 4 to 8 Patent leather pumps, low heels 3 to 7 Black kid pumps, low heels... 3 to 7 Black 1-strap comfort pumps, low heels 4 to 8 Black, tan and red boudoir, lowheels 3 to 8 White canvas pumps, I,ouls heels Broken White canvas oxfords, Louis heels Broken White canvas oxfords, low- heels Broken White canvas pumps, low heels.. Broken Men 9 s — DESCRIPTION. SIZES. Gunmetal lace and button oxfords, email 5, 5i4. 6 Patent lace and button oxfords. small 3; 514 U Patent lace and button high shoes, small 5, 514. 6 Gunmetal lace and button high shoes, small 5, o'/4, 3

Exclusive Agents for Dr. A. Reed Cushion Sole and We are also Agents for Buster Brown Shoes for Boys Arch Preserver Shoes in Indianapolis. and Girls. Note —Store open until 9:30 p. m. Saturday.

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Fear ‘Pussyfoot’ Will Be Made Catspaw LONDON, July I^.—Even moderate temperance reformers view the Impending Indian tour of “Pussyfoot" Johnson with something approaching consternation, according to the London Morning Post's Calcutta correspondent. The liquor question In India is being ruthlessly exploited for racial purposes, and mob attacks on liquor shops have already produced a serious effect and protracted state trials In Burma and central prov-

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inces. "Pussyfoot" yrhl Inevitably be made a catspaw by Brahmin nonaleoholists, while the likelihood of his advancing temperance among the aboriginal

OPEN SATURDAY UNTIL 6 O’CLOCK You don’t have to hurry with your shopping at the NATIONAL Saturday—Our Store is open until 6 o’clock. SATURDAY FROM 12 O’CLOCK UNTIL 6 P. M. RAG $1.49 ■■ RUGS Xl — EH We just received another shipment of . these wonderful Rag Rugs, size 30x60 inches, tightly woven, with smooth lihilDM surface; fast colors, in beautiful color mixtures I ■ of pink, green, brown, blue, black and white, etc. Offered again Saturday from 12 o’clock until 6 P. M. at $1.49 each. (LIMIT OF ONE TO A CUSTOMER) fPIT WASHING MACHINE |K]JISS Was $14.85 All Afl MSi Le N S Sw O% .. .'Pli.so B fi H 1| In our discount sale Saturday we are offering an “American” hand-power 9 f ji Washing Machine; well made machine li ’* (as illustrated), formerly sold at I $14.85; Saturday offered 20% less, now $ll.BB. SOLD CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS.'' OIL COOK sl*so #sll7 stoves IT-iyyir As illustrated, a three-burner oil cooker; bums kerosene, much more economical than gas, and a fast'cooker; special Saturday at $14.50. I OTHER OIL COOKERS FROM $10.50 UP TO $42.50. SOLD CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS.

JEWELERY At y 2 OFF Offering % off on all Cuff Links. Tie Pina, Lavallteres, Brooches, etc., In dull or bright gold; some have beautiful stone settings; Saturday at off regular price. SOLD CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS.

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When we cut, we cut to the very bone. Imagine, $1.98 —a mere drop in the bucket. Yet $1.98 will buy you good, serviceable footwear here. This opportunity comes but once in a long while, so come —everyone in the family.

and lower orders Is negligible. Opinion, is general that no country could be less adapted in its present condition to Mr. Johnson’s methods.

VITANOLAS Talking Machines at y 2 PRICE To close out our entire stock of Vttanola Talking Machines we are offering them Saturday at off the original advertised price. SOLD CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS.

Saturday All Day Special Rubberized Waterproof HOUSEHOLD APRONS at 39c As {lllustrated, a rubberized waterproof kitchen apron, will not stain; comes 1q small apron check patterns in red, blue, lavender, pink, green, etc.; offered Saturday special at 39^. Store Open Saturday Until 6 o’Clock.

Misses' — DESCRIPTION. SIZES. Patent Baby Doll 1114 to 2 Patent Mary Jane 11V4 to 2 Brown barefoot sandals, welt sole 8 to 2 White canvas high 5h0e........ Ilt4 to 2 White canvas Baby Doll pump. 11 % to 2 White caftvas Mary Jane pump. Ilia to 2 Children 9 s DESCRIPTION. SIZES. Patent Roman sandals BV4 to 11 Patent Baby Dell pumps.. Bt4 to It Fatent Mary Jana pumps BVi to 11 Brown scuffer oxfords Bt4"to 11 Patent lace oxfords, nature last. B*4 to 11 Tan lace oxfords, nature last.. Sis to 11 Boys 9 DESCRIPTION. SIZES. Boys' gunmetal button oxfords, 3i4 to 3i4 Boys' gunmetal button and lace high shoes 4 to 5% Boys' white tan trim athletic shoes 1 to 8’,4

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