Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 212, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 January 1928 — Page 5

JAN. 12, 1928.

DEATH CLAIMS THOMAS HARDY, NOTEDWRITER Last of Great Victorian Era of Literature 111 for Weeks. Bv United Press DORCHESTER, England, Jan. 12. —The las: of the great Victorian era of writers was removed from the world through the death last night of Thomas Hardy. The famous writer died at his home Just outside Dorchester—a home he had planned years ago and where most of his writing had been done—after a several weeks’ illness. Death was attributed to heart disease, although he had been suffering of a chill since before the Christmas holidays. Funeral arrangements have not been completed owing to the question of whether burial will be in Westminster Abbey. Victorian Writer Hardy was of the school of writing that sprang up during the Victorian era, an era that produced such famous personages as Tennyson and Browning. He was born in a small village in Dorsetshire, June 2, 1840, and spent most of his life in this vicinity. Almost all of Hardy's stories have had their background in this country which Hardy loved so dearly. For the first thirty years of his life he was an architect, and it was his architectural writings that drew him into the profession that made him famous. The greatest of Hardy’s works was “Tess of the D’Urbervilles,” a story built around a heroine he had seen but once. He often told of seeing his heroine one evening and of falling in love—as a novelist—with the character. Turned to Poetry Hardy dramatized "Tess” for a group of amateurs in his native village in 1924, but another version Jiad been produced in America prior to that by Mrs. Fiske. An American motion picture company also produced "Tess.” Other famous works of Hardy included “Desperate Remedies” "Under the Greenwood Tree or the Mellstock Squire,” “The Trumpet Major,” “Wessex Tales” and “Two on a Tower.” In later years Hardy turned from prose to poetry and among these bits of verse w r ere “Poems of Last and Present,” and “Late Lyrics.” He has done very little writing since 1921. He was twice married, first to Miss Emma Gifford in 1874. She died in 1912, and in 1914 he married Miss Florence Emily Eugdale. Wolf Hunters Fail Bv Times Special LINTON, Ind., Jan. 12.—Greene County’s great wolf is still at large despite a hunt Tuesday in which more than 100 farmers took part, aided by nearly every dog in the county.

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EX-SLAVE 25 YEARS IN FEDERAL SERVICE HERE Richard Tolbert, Messenger, on Job Since 1903. Richard Tolbert, Negro, 1521 Northwestern Ave., Federal Court messenger, bom in slavery, today celebrated his twenty-fifth year of service as a Federal Bldg, employe. Tolbert, bom on a Frankfort, Ky., plantation in 1860, moved to Indianapolis in 1895 and was employed as a janitor at the old Federal Bldg, at Market and Pennsylvania Sts., now the Fletcher American National Bank Bid., Jan. 12, 1903. When the present Federal Bldg, was completed in 1905 Tolbert claimed the distinction of being "the first man to put soapsuds on the first floor of the building.” In 1910 he was appointed court messenger by Judge A. B. Anderson, and reappointed when Judge Robert C. Baltzell took office Jan. 19, 1925. FILE WILD BANK SUITS Three Actions Started to Collect on Overdue Notes. Three additional suits to collect overdue notes on the defunct J. F. Wild & Cos. State bank were filed in county courts Wednesday afternoon by Eugene H. Iglehart and Richard Lowthcr, receivers. Total of $653.75 on notes is asked. The receivers filed sixteen suits Monday against noteholders, seeking more than $1(T,000. Auto Injuries Cause Death Bu Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Jan. 12. Mrs. William Cleveland, 25, wife of Prof. William Cleveland of Indiana University, is dead of injuries suffered six weeks ago in an auto accident.

HOOVER TO HIT BAGKATWILLIS Senator’s Move May Result in Ohio Reprisal. By Times Special WAWSHINGTON, Jan. 12.—Secretary Hoover is about to declare war on the "Ohio gang.” Under the leadership of Senator Frank B Willis, contender for the Republican nomination for President, a movement is afoot to prevent Hoover from obtaining first and second choice delegates in the Ohio presidential primaries. Willis nominated himself as the Ohio “favorite son” when President Coolidge definitely withdrew. He indicated to State leaders that his candidacy would be wholly a “favorite son” movement. But when he returned to Washington after Christmas, Willis announced his opposition to any attempt to obtain “second choice” delegates in Ohio for Hoover. This, Willis said, would destroy his effectiveness as a candidate and remove him as a real contender. Hoover’s friends in Ohio are

JANUARY CLEARANCE OF SHOES Hundreds of Pairs Scores of Dazzling Styles Over Two-Thirds of Our Stock AMAZINGLY REDUCED ' All Style Heels SATIN, PATENT, A VELVET STRAPS, PUMPS AND OXFORDS jf Where %shiort and ScnmomyMfet Charles 4 W. WASHINGTON ST.

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Meow! Meow! Bv United Press LONDON, Jan. 12.—" Ladies, you may smoke,” said the toastmaster at the annual dinner of the Three Towns Association, here recently. “Ladies, you must not smoke,” immediately said Viscountess Astor. "I think its disgusting,” she added, laughingly. Some of the ladies, hover, did smoke, while Lady As tor peeled an orange.

aroused. Hoover has been urged to place a rival ticket in the field and indorse Hoover delegates in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Canton, Youngstown, Dayton, Columbus, Akron and Toledo. Ohio Congressmen were informed today that Hoover will carry Cincinnati overwhelmingly over Willis and that in Cleveland he will defeat Willis easily. Hoover has great strength throughout the entire State. Mother of Six Kills Self Bv Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Jan. 12.—Mrs. Charles May, 44, mother of six, ended her life by hanging in the attic of the family home, near Petersville. She had been ill.

t^lpJanuary Sales 1 Downstairs at Ayres

Clearance Sale of

Junior Lamps Slightly Imperfect, bttt Wonderful Values at—'4.7.5 Only a limited number of these beautiful floor lamps are available at this low price. The bases are made of metal and the standards are nicely designed of wood with painted or polychrome finish. Shades are in various shapes—hand painted and glace finished. Shades are slightly damaged. —Downstairs at Ayres.

Just 10 Seamless 9x12 Rugs Reduced $19.75 These are second qualities taken from our regular stock and priced for quick disposal. Imperfections are such that the beauty and wearing qualities are slightly impaired. There are only ten of these velvets and axminsters in desirable patterns and colors. Alexander Smith 9x12 Axminsfer Rugs $24.75 A good selection of the well known Alexander Smith rugs are here to choose from. Six patterns are perfect qualities; the balance are slightly irregular in quality. They are beautiful seamless rugs—suitable for living room, dining room or bedroom.

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January Sale of Women's Shoes

Women*s Better Shoes Reduced to $3.95 All the new desirable styles are shown in pumps, straps, ties, and oxfords. These shoes are made in the most popular leathers, and have medium or high heels. Fine quality and workmanship. Good size range. Womens, Reclaimed Galoshes, $1 Weatherproof galoshes at an unusual saving! Good rubber soles, and waterproof cotton tops. Medium or Cuban heels. Sizes 3 to 7. —Downstairs at Ayres.

January Sale of REMNANTS This sale of remnants is an unusual feature of the January Sales in the Downstairs Store—offering large quantities of wanted fabrics at true economy prices. Remnants come in useful lengths—we will cut extra long lengths to your order. Plain Alpaca l / Silk and Cotton Fancy Alpaca f Hm Jw&k \ Linings Jacquard Rayons / / Printed ChaJlis Rayon \ jy ; Silk and Cotton Marquisette I ( Mull Percales, ) _ __ Check Dimity, \ Shirtings, f*■ O * Percales, ( V Nainsook, White; JL White Cotton ( JL “l*C Printed Dimity ) Outing, 36-In. ) —Downstairs at Ayres.

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Sale of New Springtime Frocks

For Women ■ M and Misses Purchased and I H ll Sizes Offered at 1 i B 16 to 48 H A. Saving I&| V Km For Juniors Wh4r Sizes 13 to 19 A very fortunate special purchase makes possible another great sale of dresses—this time at a price slightly, but with values even better, than our previous popular dress events! These are among the newest and smartest of the advanced spring styles—all remarkably well tailored of fine quality materials—and in beautiful colorings. Here’s an opportunity to begin your spring wardrobe at a saving you’ll appreciate. $ — Materials — — Colors — —Flat Crepes —Wool Jersey —Variations of —Georgette —Crepe Roma —Tan —Green —Black —Red Trimmed Woolens —Blue —Brown —Navy Blue —Style Features—-—Two-Piece Frocks—One-Piece Models Necklines —Pleats —Tucks —Two-Piece Effects —Piping —Cascade Effects —Embroidered Models —Downstairs at Ayres.

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2.95 Pumps, straps, ties and oxfords, in all the new desirable styles. All the shoes have medium or high heels; and offered at this low price to clear. Not all sizes in each style, but all sizes in lot. Sizes 3 to 8.

January Sale of Apron Frocks

Priced at Only * H Each Neatly tailored apron frocks In a fine assortment of becoming styles for home wear. They are made of fine quality ginghams and pretty cotton prints. Many of the frocks are “Wlrthmor” brand—well known for serviceability and attractiveness. Clever trimming touches set them apart as “different.” Sizes for misses and small, medium and large women. Blue Rose Lavender Tan Green Orange —Downstairs at Ayres.

Sale of Women's Rayon Bloomers

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Women's Pure Silk STOCKINGS Values 59c Pair Here’s a serviceable stocking of pure thread silk—offered at an economy price. The silk boot extends well over the knee; has lisle hemmed top, seamed back; fully reinforced. In popular colors. Sizes BVi to 10. Irregulars. Boys* School Hose, Misses * Rayon 19c Pair Hose, 29c Pr. A heavy quality, fine rib- Serviceable rayon stockbed stocking with plain knit ings with over knee boot; foot, double heel and toe; lisle hemmed top; seamed black only; sizes 6Vi to 9V6; back; sizes Bto 9Vi. First irregulars. ' quality. Women*s Cotton Ribbed Sports Hose, 25c Pr. High grade, dependable cotton stockings in ribbed-to-the-toe style; hemmed tops, double heel and toe; first quality. Assorted colors, in sizes BVi to 10. —Downstairs at Ayres.

Annex Store toy Men and Boys “Society Brand” MEN S SHIRTS . This is a very fine quality shirt for men, offered at a genuine sav- a C£9| Ogg ing. It is comfortably cut and well p Egg mu Mga*. made of splendid materials—with BB collar attached, barrel cuffs and SB pocket. A good selection of 6mart patterns and colors to choose m w from. Every garment is covered wdCA by a rigid manufacturer’s guarantee which insures replacement if your shirt fades— if it does not fit properly— if it does not pfove entirely satisfactory. Sizes 14 to 17.

Very Special at 79c Real economy values are these lovely bloomers—fashioned of durable, lustrous rayon—and offered at a very unusual price. They are well reinforced at points of strain, seams are flat locked, and they have elastic run at waist and knee. A good range of colors. Sizes 5 to 8. —Downstairs at Ayres.

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