Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 344, 20 December 1918 — Page 16

She Richmond Palladium and sun-telegram Friday, dec. 20, 1918.

PARIS SUFFERED HOST FROM AIR RAIDS OF FOE Thirty-Five Madison County Men Gave Lives in War ANDERSON', Ind., December 20. More than thirty-five Madison county soldiers died in France and in training camps during the war, according to the records thus far compiled. The first Madison county, resident to die overseas In service was Miss May Berry, of Frankton, a nurse with base hospital No. 32 from Indianapolis. She was stricken with pneumonia on the voyage fro mNew York and died soon after reaching a French port General March Given Greek Decoration Former Austrian Ruler Is III horn Influenza t WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. Minister Rouse of Greece Informed the State Department today that the King of Greece had conferred decorations upon General March, Chief of Staff; Colonel Constant Cordier, liason officer of the General Staff, and Lieutenant Colonel Edward Dias, military attache of the American Legation at Athens. Upon General March the King conferred the cross of George I. Colonel Cordfer was made a great officer of the Order of George I., and Colonel Davis an officer of the same order. (By Associated Press) COPENHAGEN, Dec. 20.Former Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary and four of his children are suffering from influenza, according to a telegram from Vienna. The former emperor has a very high fever. Late reports have been that the former Austrian imperial family was at Castle Eckarteau, near Vienna. D

1,211 Casualties in Ten Months as Result of German : Raids. PARIS, Dec. 20. Figures ar made public for the first time regarding the number of persons killed during German air raids and by the long range cannon. These statistics relate to the City of Paris only and not to the suburbs. In 1914, 45 bombs were dropped. In 1915, 70 bombs, 62 of them on March 20, fell In the city. In 1916 the enemy employed 61 bombs against Paris, and in 1917, 11. During the last ten months of the war there were 1,211 casualties from 396 bombs. Airplanes and Zeppelins d roped 223 bombs on August 6, killing two persons and injuring 392. The long-range cannon fired 168 shells into Paris, killing 196 and wounding 417. On last Good Friday more than 100 persons were killed.

Local Man Held Up by Cincinnati Bandits

CINCINNATI, O., Dec. 20. A report was made at the central police station here Wednesday night that Edward Prannon of Richmond had been held up and robbed of $183 by bandits. Brannon stated that the bandits took his money and then assaulted him with slung shots. It ia expected that the bandits have been operating in Court street for several years and are taking advantage, of the crime wave to get money.

GIFT FURNITURE Sensible, Useful, Practical and Enduring, are the essential qualities that designates our Christmas Gifts. Choice, well made and tastful goods at moderate cost. Christmas money spent to embellish the home, is the wisest investment you can make. Our large assortment represents the very best values to be found anywhere. '.'... ... -. .

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GENUINE LEATHER ROCKER

One of those big comfortable J fellows, full spring seat and

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Solid Mahogany Martha Washington Sewing

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This handsome mahogany Writing Table will complete her , bed-room . furnishing beautifully mdde and finish

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$19.85

BULLIET GOES TO OHIO.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 20. Eugene

V. Bulllet, of Indianapolis, has resign-. -d ai director of civilian relief for the Red Cross in Indiana, and has taken a position with the same organisation as head of the civilian relief work at Canton, Ohio. A groat part of the Red Cross work in this state; is in connection with the influenza, and much of the home service work In helping the families of soldiers, was directed by Mr. Bulliet. At one time he was in the newspaper business in Indianapolis.

CEDAR CHEST Special

Genuine Southern Red Cedar-

size 20x42 inches,' priced at

$15.85

A special Davenport in fumed or golden oak finish. Frame built of solid oak. Upholstered with best chase leather. Bed built

entirely of steel,

guaranteed, priced.

$42.85

Child's DESK and CHAIR

All in one piece. . . .

.$2.98

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Boot with Military Heels, Coco Brown Calfskin or Kid with fabric top. Dark Grey Kid, with fabric top, all black Kid, 8-inch Lace Boot. Ladies' Leather Louis Heels, Dark

Grey Kid, with fabric top. All Black Kid, 8-inch lace boot. Dark tan kid,

with fabric top.

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Coco Brown Calfskin, English last. Mahogany Brown Calfskin, English last. Mahogany Brown

Calfskin, medium toe, Blucher style.

Black Calfskin, medium toe Blucher style. Black Kid, medium toe, Blucher style. Tan Calfskin Army Shoe.

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tman's - Shoe Store

ONLY 4 MORE DAYS TO BUY Tremendous Savins; Opportunity ABOUND IN EVERY SECTION OF THE STORE Prepared for thte final Christmas rush. With but three days remaining, we anticipate an unprecedented business. Shopping early in the day affords greater satisfaction and relieves the afternoon congestion. Store will be open Saturday, Monday and Tuesday before Christmas.

We Are Proving Every Day That This is Richmond's WAIST SHOP For beauty and usefulness, nothing can sur-, pass a Crepe de Chine or Georgette Blouse. For this reason our waist department is one of the busiest sections in the store.

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Exceptional values in Ladies Crepe de Chine Waists. All colors, newest styles priced specially at--$3.95 and S5.00 Gift Waists of finest Georgette; splendid values, from 84.50 to $13.50 White Wash Waists at Sl.OO and 2.00

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Splendid for Gifts GLOVES Ladies Silk Gloves, black or white priced at $1.00 Ladies' Silk Gloves, (black with white stitching or white with black stitching) at $1.25 Ladies Double Silk Gloves, extra quality, black, grey or white; priced at $1.75 Ladies' Kid Gloves, in all wanted shades, are priced up to $3.00 Ladies' Fabric Gloves priced Sl.OO and S1.25

FANCY TURKISH TOWELS Small Fancy Guest Towels, all colors... 35c Large Size Fancy Bordered and Plaid Towels at 39c Large, extra quality, Plaid Towels 65c Large Plaid effect Towels 59c Extra Heavy Fancy Towels 69c Colored Bordered and Striped Towels, pink, blue, lavendar and yellow 75c Other Fancy Towels 85c to $1.25 Bath Sets ....$1.50 to $2.98 BOUDOIR GAPS BOUDOIR CAPS Extra values in Boudoir Caps. A large assortment to choose from. One lot at each 25c Other splendid values priced for Christmas selling at 35c to $1.50

Philippine Hand Made Lingerie A special sale of this underwear, desired for its unusual beauty and excellent character. The prices are remarkably attractive for lingerie so meritorious. Philippine hand-made and hand-embroidered Night Dresses, special at $3.50 to $6.00 Envelope Chemise to match $4.50

Men's Shirts and Ties A new shipment of Ties has arrived and are placed on sale toda. Special lot of men's Four-in-hand Ties. Exquisite designs, excellent materials, worth 65c and 75c; for Christmas selling at 50c One lot of 35c Ties, now .....25c Our line of men's Shirts is complete. Priced specially at $1.00 to $2.50

HANDKERCHIEFS They are really the universal gift, because they are useful, sensible and desirable. We have one whole section dvoted entirely to Ladies' Handkerchiefs, a most unusual assortment Ladies Embroidered Handkerchiefs ... .5c Ladies Embroidered Cornered Hdks ... 8c Ladies Em. Cornered Handkerchiefs.. 10c Ladies Em. Cornered Handkerchiefs. .15c Ladies Plain colored Handkerchiefs, pink, blue, lavendar and green .... 15c Ladies plain White Embroidered Cornered Handkerchiefs, priced at. . '. 19c

Ladies" plain Wh.ite Embroidered Handkerchiefs, special at 25 to 35 Some escalloped edges. Fancy Boxed Handkerchiefs, box 20 to 50

Eight Stores

724 Main Street Shoe Dealers Indiana's Largest Open Saturday, Monday, Shop Mornings If Possible . Many Other Gift Specials Tuesday evenings