Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 187, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 December 1921 — Page 11

CLOSING SCENES IN DECKER CASE Famous Insurance Case Soon to Be With Jury. Special to The Times. COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., Dec. 16—The little courtroom In the Whitley County courthouge was filled to capacity with murder fans today eager to see the closing scenes in the Fred Decker murder trial. Two attorneys for the defense and one for the State were to wind up the arguments followed by the court’s Instructions to the Jury. The Instructions were expected to be long and the Jury was not expected to receive the case until late today. Fred Decker showed little concern as the prosecutors demanded his life for the life of Leroy Lovett and charged that he conspired with his mother and two brothers to falsely identify Lovett's body te defraud Insurance companies ont of $24,000. Fred toyed with a pencil or played with his 11-year-old son. This is the second trial in the insurance murder. Virgil Decker, a younger brother of Fred having been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. Cal Decker is still to face trial. Credit Course to Be Headed by Educator A credit course under the auspices of I the Indianapolis branch of the National Institute of Credit will open Friday evening. .Tan. 13. at 6:13 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce building. An.organization meeting will be neld at that time and the season will continue for

OPEN NIGHTS UNTIL CHRISTMAS CHARGE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS PAY FOR THEM AFTER CHRISTMAS (_ ome in Saturday, select your Christmas jewelry; open a charge account; pay just a little down and pay the balance in small weekly payments after the holidays. The many beautiful gift things, the liberal terms and the courteous, friendly treatment are awaiting you. Come Saturday vAMv DIAMOND RINGS Ad/A ' Th ‘ an Every one wants a diamond. Why not please her or him ji a fi ne stones It will not only prove a wonderful gift J f Ut a ** nC nvestmen * as See 1C values New and riyll.h mountings $1 7-50 to sesnrfc-oo All mountings are 14-kt. for men and women. JL m * J solid flold. j ? - """ —, j " ' Open a Charge Account. Pay a Little Down. Give the Purchase as a Christinas Gift and Pay for It in Small Weekly on Monthly Payments After Christmas I WATCHES Gift Suggestions I BRACELET " FOR MEN FOR HIM FOR HER WATCHESf'I 9 w-“ A RI ~ for women f Elgin, Illinois, Waltham, *'"9 Bracelet UnThi * PF>ea *° if Hampden and Hamilton! Scarf Pin Br^ ce ’®* 1*1? Ln 'r ISS ? Every man appreciates a Cuff Links ® " . ° c * s EMM fine Watch. See some of the Watch Chain Brooch now most compile. Make Kts/ToI styles In white and Belt Buckle Lavafllere y° ur “lection tomorrow. |ijpl j®§ green gold cases and fancy Cigarette Pearls SOLID WHITE GOLD S dials. Case Vanity Cats WATCHES, 'ft fl rVs/ PRICES FROM Emblem Mesh Bage $?2 50 to $57 50 \ f \£/ $12.59 to 575.03 Button Other Stylos a. L°w .. ————— • " 1 1 ——■ — ; ■ Signet Rings Lcvallisres Ruby Rings <S' U^ Signet rings for men, women 'lf , A ruby makes a beautiful ring ' and children. Every one likes O ava ° and they are very popular. The yyafeapik a B ' :&net riQ E. always an appro- A“,® 8a wonder * priceg range from .55.00 to Ar priate gift. At Rite’s, from fi* ( * r 8 * maS $25.00. ?3.50 to $25.00. Resent. Rite has them a plenty, in r ii V both diamonds Cu ff Links v\ sf. and semi-pre- No man can have too many cuff links. We have I-odge rjngs. In all orders. An emblem ring clous stones. them in both gold filled and solid gold; for makes an appreciated glfL Prices from $.>.00 f Jr i ce3 from $5 initialing and lodge emblems. Priced from 50<! to $25.00. 10 s s °* to $20.00. OPEN NIGHTS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

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Illinois Capital Claims Attention as Winter Resort SPRINGFIELD, IIL, Dec. 18.—On the baals of the general monthly weather report of the local weather bureau, Springfield Is the winter resort of the Central West. The report shows violets were picked here Nov. 7, a second crop of apples on Nov. 12, and a second crop of ripe raspberries on Nov. 14. The report cites these unusual occurrences In the discussion of weather conditions in Illinois last month.

sixteen Friday evenings under the direction of Professor W. M. Hudson of De Pauw University, who conducted a similar class last year. A partial outline of the topics to be studied follows: Forms of credit, classes of credit and credit machinery, duties and qualifications of the credit man, sources of Information, collection and analysis of financial statements, collections, legal remedies of the creditors, bankruptcy, insolvency and receiverships. C. OF C ANNUAL MEETING FEB. 15. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce yesteruay, Feb. 18, was set as the date for the aunual meeting of the Chamber. The election of directors to fill the places of those whose terms expire in February will be held on Feb. 15. A nominating committee to present names to be voted on for the board of directors was named as follows. William J. Mooney, chairman; Arthur R. Baxter, Dick Miller, Frank E. Floyd and W. G. Harding.

BOARD LEASES LAND TO CLUB Nature Students Obtain Rights to Woollens Gardens. Woolens Gardens, a small tract near MillersviUe owned by the city, was leased ! by the board of park commissioners at ' the reguL- meeting Thursday to the Nature Study C : -: h r, ’ K c club is to put in repair and keep up a x<, 6 cabin on the tract. The lease may be renewed annually after three years at the option of the board. The board decided to supply 2<kj Christmas trees out of the city nursery to poor families. No orders for the trees will be received directly by the board, but trees will be given to charitable organizations to distribute. Ten thousand dollars’ worth of fire Insurance was ordered on the new Garfield park shelter house and $3,000 on the Willard park swimming pool plant. Bids on a septic tank and drainage for the Garfield shelter house were ordered advertised for and bids were received upon lighting fixtures for the structure. Payment of approximately SB,OOO to the Emulsified Asphalt Company for experimental pavement laid in Fall Creek boulevard some time ago was authorized on condition the company execute a bond to keep the pavement In repair for three years. KITTENS HOLD I P CAK. CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 16.-A street car stopped suddenly for no apparent reason. Passengers found the motormau wa'ting for a procession of hall a dozen kittens to clear the track.

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16,1921.

Police Find Still and Makin’s Two whisky stills were found in a residence raided by the police last night at 169 Bright street. Nicholas Gust and Mike Stonkwich were arrested on charges of operating a blind tiger. Each still was of the ten-gallon size. The police also found 150 gallons of corn mash, four gallons of “white mule” whisky, several empty Jugs and two gas stoves. Church’s Father Tries to Strengthen Plea CHICAGO, Dec. 16.—The life story of Harvey Church on trial for the brutal murder of H. J. Daugherty and Carl Asrnus, auto salesmen, was told on the ! witness stand today by his father E. C. Burch. The father attempted to strengthen the Insanity plea made In Church's behalf by telling of falls he experienced while a child and his acting queer. Investigate Case of ‘Peekjing Professor’ CHICAGO, Dec. 16.—Investigation of reports that a professor In the University of Chicago was caught peeking through the keyhole In a bathroom at Kenwood hall, a co-ed's dormitory, was made today by Assistant State’s Attorney Bess C. Sullivan. Miss Sullivan said she heard the professor was caught by a janitor. The Janitor was taking the professor into custody when another member of the faculty passed by and prevailed upon the Janitor to release the prisoner “for the good name of the school.”

SEXTON ELECTED I CLUB PRESIDENT Democrats of Tenth Ward Choose Officers. Edward J. Sexton, Demorcatic chair- j man of the Tenth ward, was elected president of the Tenth Ward Democratic Club In the annual election of officers In the clubrooms at Hoyt and State avenues last night. W. L. McClain and Mrs. C. A. Hicks were elected vice presidents; J, T. Sotwell, secretary, and Mrs. Minnie Wienke, treasurer. Otto Kay, Ollie Mays, Mrs. W. L. McClain, Mrs. M. .McGlinchey and Mitchell Harrington were chosen directors. Mayor-Elect Samuel Lewis Shank will speak at a Joint meeting of the club and the Southeastern Improvement Association at the club headquarters on the evening of Dec. 23. Mr. Shank will speak on plans for the development of the new playground at State and Fletcher avenues. An open meeting at which primary candidates will speak will be held Jan. 11. A committee, composed of Mr. Kay, I Michael Weis, Leo White, Julius Keuch- I ler and Mrs. Walter Galbreath, Is trying to boost the membership from 300 to 600 before Jan. 31. THROWS HUBBY FROM WINDOW. FAIIIS, Dec. 16.—Mme. Henrlette Ger- | nin will be tried next month at Dole for | the murder of her husband. She threw , him out of an open window because he j failed to stop whistling when she ordered him to do so and his neck wa r broken. The prisoner refuses to engage counsel for her trial.

Our sl.9s Christmas Specials

WAGONS T sl-98 m number of these Body is painted blue with red wheels and a strong handle. A most wonderful gift for the little tot.

Wing Back Rocker

Complete 4-Piece Bedroom Suite, $98.75

Just to sea the four pieces is to want them! They are as fine In appearance as you would wish. Finished In a rich looking walnut or mahogany. Suite consists of bed, dresser, dressing table and chifferette. This is a set which will fill your heart with pride.

A Complete Dining Suite, in Fumed or Golden

Buffet, Chairs and '' 5^

A straight line buffet with mirror and plenty of drawer space, durably constructed; the table i3 6 feet long when open, with heavy pedestal base; the four chairs are well braced, with brown upholstered seats. This dandy combination suits sells regularly for SIIO.OO. Specially priced for Saturday.

jim A Few Doors South of Washington Street 32-34-36 South Illinois Street

THE TERRE HAUTE, INDIANAPOLIS & EASTERN TRACTION CO. Announce New Through Service Between Indianapolis and Dayton, Ohio Beginning Sunday, December 18th, 1921. NEW EQUIPMENT THE BUCKEYE SPECIALS THE HOOSIER SPECIALS P.M. P.M. A.M. AM. P.M. P.M. 7:30 1:30 7:30 Lv. Indianapolis Ar. 11:55 4:55 10:55 11:25 5:25 11:25 Ar- Dayton Lv. 8:00 1:00 7:00 Running Time, 3 Hours and 55 Minutes.

Oak Costumer $1.98 f Always make e x c ellent C hr i st ma s gifts and ones that are appreciated. They are well made and neatly trimmed with oxidized hooks. Costumer stands 66 inches; well worth double the price, No C. O. D. or Phono Orders.

A Sale of Cedar Chests af 20% to 30% Discount

$7.95 The rocker shown is a very artistic piece of furniture, and deserves a place In your home. They are large and comfortable, well made and will stand lotß of hard wear. Seats and back are covered In brown upholstering. Terms, 50c a Week.

We are overstocked with cedar chests, and they must be moved. No present is more appreciated than a chest made of genuine Tennessee red cedar. They are a safeguard against dirt, dust and guaranteed moth proof. Don’t miss this oportunity for Saturday sale, as they are going fast. TERMS, 50c A WEEK.

Special JfflM BoudoirgJylß| Lamps mm $1.98 J™ Silk Shade, MahoganyBase We have a large assortment of different colored shades to select from, and as there are only 200 of these lamps to be sold, we suggest that you come early. One to a customer. No C. , O. D. or phone orders.

Copper Trinmed Cedar Chests $14.75

Renews Strength! Where there is need for a build- nalK ing-up tonic after prostrating illness, SCOTT’S EMULSION taken regularly, usually spells renewed strength and vigor. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J. ALSO MAKERS OF-Rl-NOIDS (Tablets or Granules) E 2? INDIGESTION

No Soap Better " For Your Skin— Than Cuticura ••fh fr-oof ojj.

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Cabinet Talking Machines $46.85 —Terms—sl.oo A Week