Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 306, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 May 1923 — Page 17

FRIDAY. MAY 4,1923

FRESH* LEADER PHI IN PROBE OF YOUTH'S DEATH Hazing Inquiry at Northwestern University Calls Score of Students, Sv United Press .CHICAGO, May 4.—J. Allen Mills, formerly a freshman leader at Northwestern University was sought by authorities for questioning today, following an all-night Inquiry Into the death of Leighton Mount at the result of alleged hazing. William McElwain and Thomas Wolfe, football stars, were among a score of students called from their homes and beds at various hours of the night. Mills left school the following year and is now supposed to be “somewhere in ihe West.” John Scott, son of of the university, and Fred Scott, a nephew, were among those examined early today. McElwain and Wolfe declared when Mills came to his frat house the morning after the rushed he changed his wet clothing and went out again. Later the witnesses said he “kept rangk; up and down the lake shore,” JR-essing great anxiety about young Mount. Mills several times tried to organize a searching party for the youth without success. Mount’s skeleton was discovered Monday night in a Lake Michigan pier, where the body was evidently placed in 1921.

STATE WILL PROBE ASSESSMENT LISTS County Auditor Fesler Requests Investigation, Following charges that tax assessment lists have been withheld by the office of M. L. Jefferson, Center township assessor, an investigation by the State board of accounts is under way on request of Leo K. Fesler, county auditor, Martin Kimtnell, chief deputy assessor, denied there was anything unusual in 2,300 assessment lists having been omitted last year, as charged by Fesler. “My office takes in 100,000 lists a year,” he said. “It any one thinks he list 100 per cent of the taxpayers city in flfty-four days, he know anything about the great American public's fondness’ of taxes.” C. O. Harris, chief deputy treasurer, said a special book was kept open the year around to list “dodgers” or those missed. City Stenographer Resigns Miss Julia Cahillane, stenographer for the city board of health resigned today. She has been employed in the board of health offices for about two years. She will be employed at the Banner Furniture Company, 33 S. Meridian St.

Largest Assortment and Greatest Values in Indianapolis

SATURDAY r yof If IJ/1 1 UlVi/A JL Great Value-Giving Sale

Eight hundred marvelous hats, ready for your selection at $5.00. They represent the most sensational underpriced purchases we have made in recent years. The choicest hats produced by New York’s finest makers, whose creations usually bring much higher prices at wholesale than we retail them for tomorrow. It’s maximum value, there can be nothing better! Could any woman stay away in face of such an opportunity!

Opening of Our Enlarged Sports Millinery Department We have the largest assortment of sport p* f\f\ and /■% hats in Indianapolis. Every wanted color, vS I|j 1 v /HI 1 material and braid. O .\J\J up to

MRS. EFFIE M. HURT DIES Body Will Be Taken to Pilot Grove, 111., for Burial. The body of Mrs. Effie M. Hurt, 66. who died Thursday at her home, 3130 Bellefontaine St., will be taken to Pilot Grove, 111., for burial. Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 10 a. m. Mrs. Hurt was born In Vermillion Grove, 111., and came ot Indianapolis about twelve years ago. She is survived by three daughter, Mrs. Ralph Marsh, Mrs. Floyd Scorn and Miss Blanche Buell. MRS. ANNA ROOKER FUNERALSATURBAY Services Arranged at Home "'and Church, Mrs. Anna G. Rooker, 50, widow of the late Otto E. Rooker, retired business man of Mooresvllle, Ind., died Thursday at the home of her father, Lawrence Gerlach, 857 N. Rural St. Funeral services will be held at the father's residence Saturday at 8:30 a m. and from St. Philip’s Church at 9 a. m. Burial will be in Holy Cros3 cemetery. Mrs. Rooker was born In Washington. Ind., and came to Indianapolis with her parents. She had divided her residence between here and Mooresville for the last thirty years. Her husband died at Mooresvllle two years ago. She was an active member of the Altar Society of St. Philip's Church. Her father, three brothers, Frank, Martin and Adam Gerlach, three sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Gerlach, and Mrs. John Phale, all of Indianapolis. survive.

PACIFIST MOVEMENT HIT General Aultman Says Activities Would Handicap In War. Pacifist movements are under way j in the United States which would se- j riousiy handicap the Nation in the J event of another war. This statement was made by Gen. i Dwight B. Aultman, commandant of | | Ft. Benjamin Harrison, in an address ] I Thursday night before the Indiana Army and Navy Chib at the fincoin. Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant of j the American Legion and Robert L. Moorehead, State Senator, also spoke. WATER OFFICIAL HONORED I Employes of the Indianapolis Water j Company gave a banquet Thursday j night at the company offices in honor j of Clarence L. Kirk, who will leave ! his place as general manager of the j water company May 30 to become j i manager of the Citizens Gas Com- I ! pany. A diamond stickpin was presented ; ' to Kirk by Frank C. Jordan in behalf of the employes. REPAIR OF STREET ASKED Dr. E. E. Hodgin, president of the board of health, said that he would today request the board of works to repair W. Tenth St. between Senato and Indiana Ave. Dr. Hodgin explained the street Is used by city ambulances in making \ calls to many parts of the city, and with the present condition of the street patients must suffer unneccs sary pain by being taken over the rough surface.

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BOYS HELD AFTER GHURCHROBBERY Police Say Four Youths Admit Guilt, Four boys alleged to have robbed persons attending an entertainment at St. John’s Evangelical Church, Leonard and Sanders Sts., Thursday night, were arrested early today by Patrolmen M. O’Brien and Hayes. The four, charged with petit larceny and burglary, are Ervin Mathes, 16. of 1119 Wright St.; Raymond O’Neil, 14, of 1024 E. Morris St.; Wayne Freers, 15, of 928 E. Morris St., and Norbert Welch, 16, of 1002 S. New Jersey St. The youths were caught at 928 E. Morris St. The patrolmen allege the boys admitted their guilt. Police recovered $9.68, a ring, a mesh bag, thirty-six 1-cent stamps, one bill fold, a watch, a sack containing chewing

SPECIAL SALE Gold Seal COxNGOLEUM RUGS 9x12, Perfect Goods, Newest Patterns $14.75 Regular Price, SIB.OO Other Sizes Priced in Proportion. SPECIAL ON BRUSSELS TAPESTRY HALL RUNNER 70. p pr vj (Bordered) 27-Incli Width • * All Brussels, Axminsters, Velvets and Wiltons at lowest prices In the city. Compare our prices and values with others and be convinced. DORFMAN RUGCO. “If It Covers the Floor, We Have It” ' 207 W. WASHINGTON ST. Open Saturday Until 9:30 P. M.

Real Values, Men! 2nd FLOOR, STATE LIFE BUILDING

New Midsummer Hats Hair, Tim bo, Taffeta, Silk Faille, Canton Crepe and Georgette Lovely Combinations. M pBB * * * t warn Handmade Hats in Every Fashionable Coloring and Newest \j&T^ Trimming Ideas Styles for Every Type, for Every Occasion

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gum. and candy valued at sls and two neckties. The chewing gum. candy and neckties were stolen from the Boyde restaurant, 1146 River Ave., the boys nre said to have admitted. EFROYMSON RE-ELECTED Revision of the constitution of the Indianapolis Jewish Federation is planned by the board of directors. G. A. Efroymson wa|i re-elected president; Ralph Bamberger, first vice president; Dr. Harry Jacobs, second vice president; Sol S. Kiser, treasurer; Mrs. Louis Wolf, financial secretary, and Rabbi M. M. Feuerlicht, recording secretary. HARBAUGH FUNERAL SET The body of Peter E. Harbnugb, 65, who died at his residence, 2448 College Ave., Thursday, will be taken to the Rehoboth cemetery, near Albany, Ind., for burial. Funeral services will be held from the home here this evening at 7:30, and from the Rehoboth Presbyterian Church at Albany at 2 p. in. Sat urday.

Newest Great ions Alwavs Shown First at BLOCK’S

—FOURTH FLOOR.

IE W*R BLOCK C? Hart Schaffner & Marx guaranteed clothes for men, young men and boys (3 to 18)

Sale ’women's One-Strap Comfort Slippers ( Made of black kid, turned soles i and rubber heels; sizes 2% to 8. ] fc, Sale price— - . . Sale of Rugged Oxfords j gggba^||j^ tension soles; every pair perfect; i 3 all sizes 5 to 2. Sale price— / —Third Floor.

Saturday Low-Price Sale!

Smart Silk Capes For Women and Misses SI A -98 $25.00 Quality _|_™T —— Capes That Will Quickly Find New Homes! Their outstanding qualities, attractiveness and very moderate price will appeal to thrifty shoppers. —Practically two capes for the price of one! —Will not muss or crush easily! —Will stand long, hard service! Os rich-looking Jasperette Crepe, with reversible lining in contrasting color. Cape can be reversed and either side worn, thus allowing one to carry out two distinct color schemes. Finished with monk collars. COLORS — Navy, Black, Platinum, Grays, Deer, Tan, Brown 300 New Spring Coats For Women and Misses Copies of $22.50, sg\ QC $20.00 and $18.50 1 %4i* ° Qualities t New spring styles suitable-for sports, motor and general wear purposes. In sizes for Misses and Women, also stout size models for extra large women. Flaring sleeves—outline stitching—large pockets—clever trims of contrasting color, large buttons, etc., add to the attractiveness of these garments. —Side Ties —Sports Models —New Long, Slim Styles —Mannish Pockets Os Velours, Tweeds and Pole ires

Tomorrow, Saturday—The Last Day of Our Basement Boys’ Clothing Department JMHk. The Department will then be merged with the Bovs’ Department on Third Floor. It. will be discontinued to make room for enlarging our central cashiering station. Surplus Stocks Must Be Reduced. The Prices Quoted Are F ar Below Regular and Should Cause Sensational Selling % Boys* 2-Trouser Suits $0.98 Vp 'W* 7to 16-Year Sizes—Sale Price wn ii > 1 \ Well made, yoke back; neat shades of brown, blue and J-~\ I green. Every suit includes two pairs full-lined knickers. jr'fwyf Boys’ Trousers pal Boys’ Blouses f \ Sale Price (3 for $1.00) fUe* Bto 12-Year sizes. Dark a h _' 7 to 15-Year sizes. Plain . m $ BjjEM shade blue, brown and blue and dark stripes. Fast W Boys’ All-Wool Boys’ All-Wool * ffe SQ Jm m* Trousers |P Topcoats v F rS Sale Price Sale Price w/A { to 14-Year sizes. Full lined, well made, 4to 9-Year sizes. Tans, grays and browns. t vjihs, ' - . in good shades to match suits. Season's newest styles.

Basement Millinery Specials

Group No. 1 A special purchase of 400 Banded and Sport Hats, hats that would easily sell for $4.95. Every thrifty woman will buy one of these hats at — *1.89 Styles — Chin-Chin, Sailors, Off-the-Face. Colors Black, Navy, White, and Color Combinations

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Group No.. 2 The Sale that every mother has been waiting for. 200 Hats for the little folks from 6 to 16. Hats that we have sold all season from $2.95 to $3.95. Saturday only, choice — *I.OO Colors — White, Black, Brown, Red, Copen, All Black With Streamers

26-Piece Chest of SILVERWARE Extra QO Special iJoyO The beautiful “Monette” pattern, guaranteed ten years. While 25 ssets last, special, set 55.98 —First Floor, South Center.

CORSETS Specially Fenced and In these two price groups are corsets, girdles and elas.tic girdles. Specially priced for Saturday—sl.oo and $1.50. Bust Confiners ? 50c Quality O t!L Special Hook back styles; e-ery good value. —Fourth Floor.

Sale Extraordinary! Girls’ Coats, Capes and Wraps Choice of Any Garment in the Basement $^.65 7 to 14-Year Sizes Seldom is a sale of this magnitude offered. Mothers u ill gladly seize this opport nity to get a choice coat, eipe or wrap for their girls —and the girls themselves will be delighted with the wide assortments of smart garments. Be Here Early to Secure Choice Selection!

Group No. 3 Group No. 3 consists of 175 Banded Sailors in | black, brown, navy, with colored facing and rolled brims—*l.oo Early Shopping Is Urged, as TMdjmHats Won’t Last Long

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