Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 177, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 December 1923 — Page 7

FRIDAY, DEO. 7,1923

DR. CHRISTIAN IS MOURNED IN CITY; KILLED BY TRAIN - * —mmmmmmmm—m—m Funeral Arrangements Are Not Completed by Family, Funeral arrangements for Dr. Wilmer F. Christian Jr., 62, living at 1624 N. Delaware St., prominent Indian a polls citizen, who died Thursday night at the Newcastle clinic from results of injuries when his automobile was struck by a southbound Pennsylvania train ii .i crossing north of Newcastle, lud., at 6:30 p. m. Thurs day, have not been completed. Death resulted from a crushed skull, a broken arm and internal Injuries. He died without regaining consciousness. Mrs. Edna Christian, his wife, is at Newcastle to make arrangements for removing the body to Indianapolis. Dr. Christian was driving to the State epileptic village to attend a meeting of the board of trustees of the institution, of which he was president. He was alone in his automobile, which was dragged 100 feet by the locomotive. Several fatal accidents havs occurred at the crossing, which is oonsldered dangerous. Sent to France After War Dr. Christian was born in Indianapolis and had lived here all his life. He was general agent for the Equitable Life Insurance Company of lowa. Thirteen years ago he gave up prac tloe of medicine to engage In the Insurance business. During the administration of

R^ppare^N IS down on 130 pur- Jb! I chase; SI down on (15 I purchase! Hundreds of agfe 9 Styles for Men, Worn- EH,. m n, Children! Very low - p||| PP ” Washington St.

A MUSICAL Gift is a USEFUL Gift Purchase Christmas gifts this year that will be entertaining, useful and educational You can do this by selecting a musical instrument. WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF Mandolins, Ukuleles, Guitars, Banjos, Violins, Drums, Bugles, Banjo Ukuleles, Clarinets, Saxophones, Band Instruments, Music Satchels and Bags in fact, everything in the musical line. \ Standard Sheet Music, Opera Scores, Cantatas and Operettas, Children’s Songs and Folk Dance Books, Musical Dictionaries, Harmony Books, Theory Books and Instruction Books for all Musical Instruments. Victrolas ' Victor Records Come in and Let Us Explain How You Can Make This Christmas in Your Home One of Real Joy at Little Outlay “Everything in Music” 27 EAST OHIO STREET MA in 4292 Hume-Mansur Bldg. Open Saturday Evenings

Mayor Holtzman, Dr. Christian win appointed/police surgeon. He was member of the board of trustees o the State epileptic village for fifteen years, having served as secretary and treasurer of the board. He wa? present at the time of his death. After graduating from Shortridgi High School, he attended Wabash Cos. lege, from which he graduated in 1892. In 1896 he graduated from thcIndiana Medical College. Following the end of the World Wai Dr. Christian sent to France by American insurance companies to help ! -icM lonai educational and insurance work among soldiers. He re malned about a year. Dr. Christian was a member of Pentalpha Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. He also was a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was on the board of governors of the Board of Trade and a former deacon of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the board of trustees of Wabash College and a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fra ternity. When a young man Dr Christian became a member of an Indiana National Guard regiment, now known as the 150th Field Artil lery. Survivors: His father. Wilmer 8 Christian. Sr., of Indianapolis; ue widow, a brother, Thomas J. Chris tion of Indianapolis, and a sister. Mrs. William Wharton of New Jersey

IXMftsl j SUPPERS! m i WOMEN’S ALL WOOL ■ ■ FELT DAINTY POMPON, £ ■ with ribbon trim — i 89c ! ■ f;i 5 V—5 CHILDREN’S ORIGINAL £ ■ “PUSS IN BOOTS”— Made B ■ of all wool felt, at 89£ to ■ 98c ! a ■ | MEN’S AND BOYS’ ALL * i WOOL FELT SLIPPERS at ■ ■ and 98*. ~ 5 118 E. OHIO ST. J r ■ ■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■, aaf

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When You Give to the Home You Give to Everyone in It GIVE FURNITURE HANDSOME, strong, artistic davenport tables in a variety of designs and sizes range from $16.50, through $19.00 and $29.50, up to $42.50. UPHOLSTERED footstools, convenient m size, covered in gocd quality figured or i-lain fabrics, $9.50. CEDAR chests, constructed of the best materials, 20 inches high and 45 inches long; good quality shapings included. Fifty of them to sell at $17.50. UNIQUE smoking cabinets, completely fitted, well finished with various unusual features, $15.00. -s—Ayres—Fourth Floor.

GIRLS LOVE BLOUSES Give Them Dimities At $1.95 T T EAPS of crisp, new, cunning El white dimity blouses, at the foregoing interesting price, should J r! appeal to those who have a miss on their gift lists / /"4L M \ rnHESE blouses, available in ' l/\r Kl \ e^^er froof or back-buttoning j ,/ [i ft iT \ effects, are all fashioned in the pre- \ \ \\ i*/\ / / vailing Peter Pan style, some trim- \\ A \ •V J rned with e<lges color, others \>£ >W? U/ daintily embroidered in color; some all white. y U? *•■?) Ayres—Third Floor.

A “Christmas Savings” Budget And How a Wise Young Woman Might Bring Christmas Cheer by Spending It Thus Adequately THOSE whoJmve been paying on Christmas funds for a vrhole year are now enjoying the period of reaping—and spending. We choose three among the many plans offered by the various banks for saving different amounts of money, and in as many gift lists, representing the average young woman’s' number of giftees, “spend’ this money,i as an example. Yd’ can readily imagine that the trouble .lay in making definite selections —there are so many things at many prices, for every type of person 1 In each ease we have allowed for certain sums of the Christmas funds to be re-deposited.

If You Have $25.50 / If You Have $32.50 If You Have $50.00

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Mother— Philippine Gown 3.35 Recipe Calendar 25 Aunt Mary— Knitted Sewing Bag 1.95 Grandmama — Wool Stockings 2.25 Junior Sister — Silver Headband 1.95 Best Friend — French Letterettes .75 Colored Beads .50 Father — Gray Silk Gloves 2.00 $11.90 Mother — “Good Housekeeping" 3.00 Aunt Mary— Fownes’ Kid Glbves 2.25 Stationery .50 Grandmama— Outing Flannel Gown 2.50 Quotation Calendars .25 Junior Sister — Fancy Fiber Undervest 1.95 Best Friend — Colored Walking Stick 2.00 Father — “A Man from Maine” 3.00 *15.45 Mother — Perfume Dropper 1.9 Coty’s L’Origan 2.00 Aunt Mary— Under arm Bag 2.95 Victor Record .75 Grandmama— Shoulder Shawl 2.95 Cappi Talcum .50 Young Sister — Radium Chemise 2.95 Sports Belt .50 Best Friend — Ostrich Pen Set 2.75 Father— National Geographic 3.50 *20.50

“A Gift From Ayres Means More” # More selection —more satisfaction—more of that feeling of a good value well selected. Ayres’ Christmas stocks, carefully planned for wide ranges of items, to please many tastes, offer unlimited scope for the giftchoosers’ imagination. Shop Early in the Morning—at Ayres

Balance *11.90 Uncle Harry— Sat. Evening Post 2.00 Grandpapa— Leather Wallet 1.00 Initial Handkerchief 1.00 Young Brother — “The American Boy” 2.00 Your “Prom'' Friend — Fountain Pen 2.00 Total Money Spent *19.90 Deposit in Hank 5.00 Squander on Pleasure . .60 *25.50 Balance *15.45 Uncle HarryWalking Stick 2.00 Deck of Cards .50 Grandpapa— Chamoisette Gloves 1.50 Tie 1.00 Young Brother — Indoor Golf, Baseball 2.00 Certain Young Man — "Mid-West Portraits” 2.50 Total Money Spent *24.95 Deposit in Bank 7.00 For Ma-Jongg Ix>sses .55 *32.50 Balance *20.80 Unci® Harry— Leather-back Cloth Brush 1.95 White French Handkerchief 1.50 Grandpapa—“ln Days of My Youth” 2.50 Sterling Enameled Cuff Links 1.00 Young Brother — Slip-on Roll-Collar Sweater 3.50 Fiance—■ Cashmere Scarf 3.00 Linen Initial Handkerchief .50 Total Money Spent *34.75 Deposit In Bank 15100 Frittey Away on Soda .25 *50.00

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Attractive Gifts Taffeta Pillows Large, fluffy pillows of nice quality taffeta in a variety of styles and shapes, richly trimmed with metal braids and dainty flowers and fruits. Special Value at $3.50 and $Jf.95 Stamped Articles Pillow cases of nice quality tubing, stamped in all new patterns. When you see these you will realize that they are worth much more than their selling price—89c a Pair All linen tea towels of good quality crash, stamped in a variety of pleasing patterns. Limit 6 to a customer. 15c Each —Ayres—Art Needlework. Fourth Floor.

Select Your Gift Victrola Now Victrolas and Victor records are always so much in demand for gifts that there is a shortage every Christmas. Assure your family a happy Christmas by making your selection now. The Ayres Outfit Plans Extend Convenient Terms Through this plan any style Victrola and a selection of records will be delivered or secured for Christmas delivery upon* a small cash payment. The balance may be paid monthly as follows:

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Women’s Imported Wool Stockings Specialh >riced Any woman would appreciate a pair of these stockings as a gift. They are full fashioned, imported, wool, in black only. 900 pairs to sell at these very special prices. Regular Sizes, $1.50 Out Sizes, $1.75 —Ayres—Hosiery, Street Flovr.

Linen ’Kerchiefs ’ To Give to a Man HANDKERCHIEFS, a selection of full size, plain white linen squares of good quality and good workmanship. 25*. 504*. 65<*, SI.OO and on up. NOVELTY Handkerchiefs in boxes, smart white linens with wide colored borders woven in, and with colored embroidered initials. Very special, a box of three for sl. PLAIN White Linens, with script initials, a box of six for SI.OO. BEAUTIFUL hand-embroidered fine linen handkerchiefs with script initials. Each, 50*. IMPORTED linen handkerchiefs in plain and corded effects; exceptional quality. SI.OO. —Ayres—Men’s Store. Street Floor

In the Lower-Price Section Misses’ DRESSES

A Canary Bird for Christmas A happy songster can add greatly to your cheer on Christmas morning. Anew shipment has just arrived —young, strong, healthy birds, in full song. Come In now and secure a choice singer. Priced at $6.00, $7.00 and SB.OO. Serving Trays, $1 to $7.25 Have you ever known a hostess who had too many serving trays? These fit in nicely on your gift list. They are made of select materials throughout, mahogany finish frames, with medallion centers. A variety of designs to select from and generous price range. —Ayres—Housefurnishings, Sixth Floor.

J a month pays for a $35.00 Vl strola and your V * choice of 8 double-faced 75c records. To tai, *4l. f|o a month pays for a SIOO.OO Victrola (cab PO inet console) and your choice of SIO.OO worth of records. Total, *l.lO. 0)1/1 a month pays for a $150.00 Victrola and V*V $15.00 worth of records. Total, *165. fl*l r a month pays for a $225.00 Victrola and pID vour choice of $15.00 worth of records. Total, *240. ffir a month pays for a handsome $250.00 art pl3 console and $15.00 worth of records. Total, *265. OOA a month pays for a $300.00 Victrola art consol (Model 410) and a $20.00 assortment of records. Total, *320. —Ayres—Victrolas, fifth floor.

At $15.00 HERE is a collection of Poiret twill and silk crepe dresses in misses’ sizes, that are really uncommonly good at the price. They are attractive in style, yet not too fussy for the business girl to wear to her office. Their tailoring is just as it should be —neat and well done. Wool Jersey Dresses ONE small lot of wool jersey dresses in perfectly chic styles, also features only small sizes, and are splendid values at $12.50. Ayres—Southeast Corner, Third Ffioor.

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