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PHYSICIAN CALLED 111 VEBB INVESTIGATION Doctor Who Refused Certificate Is Questioned. TWO WILLS EXISTENCE 'WHITE PLAINS. N'. October 2 District Attorney r.owlind today queationed Dr. William 3.

Meyer re gtrdinf the myeterlous camiUoei surrounding; tha death of Mrs. Charles Webb, wealthy Kew Tork and Philadelphia woman, at tbs Wemheeter Elltmors Country Club, Tpeaday. Dr. Meyer attended Mrs. Webb during btr illness and refused to lame death certificate.

The district attorney announced hat he intended also tt queetion Vtre. B. Jehnetone, a Hf loar friend Mrs. Webb, who kept a diary la which ehe recorded event for before her friend'e death. Mrs.

Johnitnn prevlouely had told pa par men ehe would be a lad to tell nythl" he knew and chareed that Mrt. Webb had ben murdered by om one whom ehe declined to aeme. Mm. Joanetone la the wife of a Yark Indara. i Mrv Itowland Indicated he also might 0'ieetlon other friend of Mr.

Webb after he bad received the toxlcotosj tcal rPrt from tr. A Inlander O. oettIer, of Delievue HoepStal. In New York, who ha been anilrslna ortrana removed frm Mrs. Webb' body to de tfrmlne If they contained aay trace of poison.

After conferring for some tlmo with the district attorney, Dr, Myr went to the wltaeae room and then before the arrand Jorr. While no official Investigation has been started. Charlea Webb, boebend of the dead woman, railed on Pla irlct Attorney itowland yeeterday and volunteered to tell all bo knew about ths alleged mystery. JTo Wfetery, ays Attevaey. After his vlalt, Howard Thayer Klngebury, his attorney, who accompanied Mm.

told reporterf ibat bo did not bellevs there wasany lery to the death. The' presence of a abort wilt, alrned and leaving all her eatate to her hue. and another, unsigned, but maklnc different bequests, was re. Vvealad yeeterday. Kin bury, common tin on this, ald Webb appreel stlng hlawlfe'e deeirea aet forth In 'the onaterned wilt, would ae that they were carried out.

A representative of Ceurdert Ttrotbera. attorney wbo filed the I will, offered ae accompanying memorandum, tha alleced later will. If eatd he underetood Mrs. Webb wee to have eianed her later will but wae too sick to do s. I The alleged unslgnsd wHl left fSSt.oOft to provide Yor a memorial aTiittrf rttf trrt tf it tffitf if tri fffttf titfft tf ttf It's Easy to Pay tha People's Way Mantel or jrold polychrome three division Wednesday only CASH OR EAST WAY.

BUSINESS MEN OF NORTH SIDE ARE READY TO AWARD CONTEST PRIZES The popularity con teat which haa leterested hundreds north aide citlzena for several months closed today, and winners of tbo eleventh to the twentieth prise will bo an r.ou need this evening at the Thirtieth Street Business Men's Association's carnival. A platform haa' been built on Thirtieth street Jnst oft Illinois. from which prises in merchandise will be swarded. Tbo carnival, which will laet two days, will close with the announce park In honor of Mrs. Webb la New York, made provisions for various relatives and friends and for her husband, and left tho remainder of the estate to charity.

Meanwhile everything waits on Ir. Alexander Goettlers find In r. based on hi chemical analrsls of the woman a vital organs. It win bo several days before ho submits a report. i WEBB WILL FILED.

All of Ketate. Reel 4 Pereoaal. la Lef to Ifreband. KKW TOniC, October 2. The will of Mre.

Gertrude E. forman Webb, wealthy New York and Philadelphia society woman, who. died under. ai mysterious clrcumetances last Tuesday at Rye. N.

was filed Monday. It shows that she had left all of her property, both real and personal. estimated wortn iz.ovu.vvtr, to huaband, Charles Webb. Tho dated Ann ust.Il, It IJ, also leavea to Mr. Webb hi; wife's Madison avenue realdenc and a apeclfio legacy of 1210.000.

Tho will appoints air. weoo una 118 38 W. Wash. leu 81.84 88 National Leonard Week Special Demonstration of Leonard Hi Oven Ranges. rectory repreaentatlve will be here during Leonard Wevk to' ahow vow and anawer ail aaeaUene pertaining to' the famona lll Ovea range.

14 htm ahow yon the ahealder Kigh ovew he eavlag in Toor apace tk saving in foe I tbe oaick heatlaa, ventilated even the handaome deelgn and tintah. Tliere Are Several Styles of Leonard fTQ fTf RanEca rricea Start iViO cash ob rcorurs wat. V. Polychrome Mirrors uffet mirrors in antique 7 me and tone effects, in yf style. Sire 12x45 inches, fl buffet mirrors in antique ment of the other prises, and tho automobile which will bo, awarded to the winner of the contest will be given at that tlmo.

Races, contests and a band concert will be features of the program each night of tho carol vaL A neighborhood masquerade party will bo pert of the carnival program this eve and prises for tho most novel cottame will be riven at the close of the promenade before the jadces stand. A neighborhood street dance will follow the awarding of prises this evening? and Wednesday. HAVE YOU A SPARE ROOM? The Irviianapolia Chamber of Commerce aak those who have rooms available for teachers atterdiof; the convention of the Indiana State Teachers Association, October 1S 20, to fill out the following coupon and send it to the teachers'oomicg bureau, Chamber of Commerce, 23 South llerdian street: Street and It umber company ho may select aa executors of the eatate. Samuel J. Gorman, 8r father of Mrs.

Webb', today filed objections to tho probating; of hi daughter's will. Mr. Gorman's objections were baaed on the arrounda that the will offered yesterday was not the last will, of his daughter; that it was not properly executed according to law; that she lacked capacity at the tlmo to execute tho will; that If It wae executed by beret was hot her free act: and that ahe waa unduly influenced In the execution of it. Tho objections do nol aay who unduly Influenced her. Edward M.

Little Ase4aed. At a aWUng of the Englewood BueUiag Rundnd. a eivte orrenisaUon affiliated with tbo Enrlewobd Chrietiea church. Moaday night. W.

T. Qui 11 In. president, named Edward M. Little, an attorney, mm heed of a committee to work In conjunction with the InfUanpoiie Federation of Commanity Gvte Club in fighung the effovte of the Indiana potia Weter Company to obtain higher ratee. The othr aaembcra of the ctMnmittee were not learned.

Tbe aieuibets of Ue erganiaa Uon paiM)d a revolution eoodraming Oov ernoe Waiten. of Oklahoma, for Oeciarlng marUal law in the etate and for preventing an attempted saeeUng of tbo Oklahoma atate logialetuce. riiiiifiiimmHiiiiHirtiniimiiiiiiniiim ICs Easy to Pay the People's Way Special Feature for Wednesday First Anniversary of West Washington Street DollaY Day' A Titanic Three Hour Sale of faille Maid iifiioleMimlReiieaiits ry I Baby Rings i x') solid 1 mJ i Gold From 9 to 12 A.M. Only, at Per Square Yard Hurry! Cuttings from Our $1.95 and $2.25 Qualities 1 The Kind With the Pattern Clear Through to the Burlap Back Wonder remnants of Enino Inlaid linoleum ranging from 'fb XI aquaro yarda at extraordinary aavlng. Early ahoppera will choose from an array of splendid patterns, Groat crowds will be hero from tho opening hour on.

Join them early for tho greatest floor covering surprise In recent Brin Your Measurements Jot down tho lenath and width of every rooas yew. wlah'to cover and brine the saeneo with yen when ymm eweae. Remesabev. aelllas; will wtart at mu re ahars and end en tho dwt at IS neon. enrller yon come tho better tho ae lectio n.

Complete Simmons Day eds At a Remarkable Price Famous Simmons Day Beds so on sale tomorrow at a remarkable one day Opens quickly into full double bed. Equipped with Simmons cretonne covered pad. Wednesday only :13.9s CAS II OR PEOPLE'S WAT. i Four. Ten Inch, Doable Faced Colombia or Emerson Records Famous' Columbia: or Emerson 10 inch double faced records go on sale tomorrow at a remarkable saving.

Dance hits, popular songs, marches included in the wide assortment. RECORD REPEATERS, Qf ff fit any vXeVy 1 THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, TUESDAY OCTOBER 2, 1023. Telephone Number Number of rooms i Can accommodate persons, Price per ctsht for each person Coir llCS it 0 aea mm Gtfc Olt' mmwrn Provide breakfast Price a person. DAILY VITAL STATISTICS Mafvlag Xlreneea. Gilbert Dooglae and Xaodie Brewer.

TtnaoUtr XeiU and Debanh rwcn. Gilbert BL Tuiirr and Maoone Jim Stewart. Leo Leaser and Eatie Jones. Oim Claoo and EUeen Short. Kobert Sioaat end Innu B.

MeCracken. Auguatae Haywood and Charity Peareoa. Hyman Keppaport and Syivia Albert. Joba Cain and Xtorotity Iitn. Bartoa Cook and Marroente Gentry.

Howard Harmon, aad Eva PeiijaKae. 1 Paul StiUar and Benlah Skiff. J. Xarphr and Mary Henry Woodrnff and Jennie S4iat. Jamee Patterwm and Came Harmbm.

Alva HU and Vary Beit. Baraer Rappoid aad Xbt4 Lee. Jieiw Joe and Pearl iUtf nbooM. OU Clark, and Eatkerae Tub brook. Csy and Josephine Baptist 1315 Taadre.

girt. Lewrvoce and AH a Xabo. 304 S. Ham a. Martin sad Mary Pariah.

3CS Xiakaer. girl Edwin and Viola Hoeferkamp. TZ9 K. Et. girL rraak aad Blanch WeCa.

Dee, mum Hoe pitet. girL Irtimc and Mary Sctsmas. 110 B. West. irt.

AlWrt snd Oars Sima. 1710 Linde. girL Chart aad Anna. Talbe, 151 ficknoot. girt.

CherW and Alma Methodist girt. August sad Edna Ceiger. 4050 Winthrop. girt Charles aad Edna En! wider. 2646 V.

Bard lag. krt. FamW and are Condi tV. 4 Irrinr. gtrt.

Morns and Sophie Cuker. 104S 9. lUiaota. girt. Joseph and Pearl Grady, 3738 Keystone, girl Henry and Blanche Ondliag.

319 S. Grace. girt Brroa and Mary Pohn. 2424 Onrnell. boy.

John and Mary Lieiand. Z1Z9 PVaeeant Ktitiv bof. Harrr and MatU WaUen. S43 Marietta. bHowrd aad Gertrude Scott.

617 Sutherland, boy. Henry and Beesi BegsL Deaconess Hoe pi tat. boy. Wiinam and Barbara Ervtn. Paatontaa Hoe pitaL boy.

Otto snd Eala Smith. $58 E. Mmneeota, boy. John and Addie Hogoa, 319 S. Ohio.

boy. James and Louiee Suunph. Methodist Hospital, boy. Randall and Edith Carlson. Methodiet Hospital, i Ralph aad Mary; Gilbert.

Methodist Hospital, boy. Bpeoeer aad Lsora Lloyd. Methodist Hospital, boy. Or la snd Laverno 434 S. Gray, boy.

Deal Margaret L. Welabotf. 67 years. 1406 Laurel, empyema. John Prior Wright.

33 years. 1TZ4 Wood lawn, scute tf'iataUon of heart. Georgls L. Trevan. 41 years, 636 N.

Wet. Htronie myocarditle. Thomas Scrria. 60 ears. City Hospital, pulmonary tuberealoeis.

Predenck Bipf.76 years. 345 Douglass, encephalitis. Catherine Haneman. 39 years. Central Indiana Hoepital, chronic myocardltia.

Bens Reynolds. 69 years, 2830 M. Capitol, cerebral sgmorrhago. Inn ft. Loveil, 45 years.

43 S. LaSall. carcinoma. Ina May Schench. 1 year.

701 K. Pershing, gaet roen tnri Us Edward E. Sweeney. 1 year. 303 Shelby, dywrntery.

EmmaX Orr, 3vontha. Oty Hospital, enteritis. Mak Calvin Cavanapgh. 9 days. City Hospital, cerebral hemorrhage.

Jet feraom Davia Garrison. 53 years. Booievard plaice. tua myorardrtia. Harry T.

fallen. 57 years. 71 Park, acuta cnrdlae hla4atMm. John Oliver Gardner, as years, 3148 Park, chrome interatitial aephntls. 1 A.

Bridges. 3S04 E. Teata, garage. S300. Goethe Link.

1231 H. Meridian, boiler. S1.8O0. Virgil Eoberteon. 5C? W.

Tenth, addition. 3400. E9 LiCy Co. 73d S. Delaware, addition.

$1.200.. C. L. EudeatO. 3941 S.

DeUwsre. dwelbag. $11,000. George L. Wilhaaaa.

618 E. Morrta. ad dition. S400. w.

E. Tereaenswin. 336 Eastern, garage. $450. Monarch Co SI 63 PWaant run parkway.

Xorth drive, dwelling. $3,200. Charles Sehwcnser. 318 Pleasaat parkway, dwelling. $10,000.

Adoiph H. Scbaaidt. 1133 35 N. LaSalk. rarage.

John T. and Lomia Tarrela. 35 X. Glad aterte. dwetiing 12 K0.

aarmood Waid. 136 Union, dwelhng. E. F. Mann.

619 Anon, dwelkne. 52 Erekine aad jMcphms Carr. S10 X. Randolph, dwelling. $uO.

aeott Chapel AaaoeUtien. S133 Martin dale, chnrrn, 527 Xauonal lnveatmcet Company. 2577 Brookaxte. dweUtng. Sl.SOO.

Maorice Zimnseraaan. 4S28 E. Michigan, ateo room. $2,244. Ellen Baxter.

2750 X. Keystone, dwelbng. $OO0. Henry Richter. 709 E.

Morria. loraaces. $650. Bat 35S7 Central, dwelling. W.

Hunter Conptroction Company. 423 8, Bvtier. dwelling. Chiford J. WUkems.

549 2f. Haagh. garage. $750. C.

J. wnhams, 5913 Central, dwelling. $8,000. MuOoaaad. 2409 Station, addition.

$5O0. Avta Hicks. 732 E. Twenty third st remodel. $1.500.

John W. Bobbins. 5435 Central, dwelling. $7,500. E.

E. Moore. 626 Highland, garage. $400. Adolph Schmidt.

1129 31 X. LaSelle, ga rare. Maode M. Dnlse, X966 68 dweUtng. $300.

LEAVE FOR LEXINGTON Mayor and OryCwnrrwOer to Attend Mayor Lew Shank and Joseph L. Hogue. city accompanied by Mrs. Shank and Mrs. Ilogue, left at noon for Lexington.

to attend tho horso races the remainder of tha week. Two horses. Owned Jointly by tho mayor and Fred CI Ina, member of tho park board, are entered in the Lexington races. They are Zaquilla and MI11 Liberty Direct. William H.

Armltags, political dictator of tha administration, and James Arml age. his brother, went to iexingion ounuay. Kreesr Stwro Sena WHdrwot. Tho Kresgo I and 19 Store haa Just yace 1 eO a nw lo i nl toalo and Wlldroot liquid shampoos. as advsrtissa in nanonai magmsinea Adv.

es You a 9 Member Wouldn't it be a' wonderful delight td the whole family to have a splendid Emerson phonograph in your home on Xmas morning Our Xmas Phonograph Club points the way for you Just a small down payment of $1.00 makes you a member then you pay just $1.00 per week until Christmas and the model jrou select will be delivered to your home on Christmas Eve. Don't be without music in your home1 on Christmas and in the months to come. Join our Xmas Phonograph Club RIGHT NOW. Emerson Phonograph and 20 Selections 587 and Up This is our special Club Plan offer if yoa order now I Record Special SBc Choice of a great collection of records at this low price instrumental, vocal, Mance hits, etc. First choosing will be best, so act promptly.

Youll want pick out a lot of these after hearing them. Come in and Hear tbe New; Records Make it a "habit" each month to drop in here and listen to the new releases. YouTl enjoy them and it will enable you to keep your supply of records replete with the new numbers. We feature "Regal" Records because we believe them to be the best for the price. 3 Wed.

i Is Dollar Day 16 Bars Palmolivc Soap Slen's Corduroy Pants First jro boy cms pair xor ii. zs. Ana men an extra pair for tonly Sixes 28 to 42. Pants Sixes 28 to 41. Neat striped worsted, well made and will aire plenty of service.

Men's Khaki Pants a Made of food quality khaki cloth with ruff bottoms. Sixes 21 to 42. Whlla they last. Men's Jersey Sweaters Warm sweaters, in maroon and navy blue. All sixes.

While they last. 1 i 5.. Pi Men Worsted Work '1 Slen's Overalls or Jackets Union made, of heavy blneT denim, cut full mnd roomy; Hi extra site 10 additional. Men's Winter! Union Suits Good ribbed or fleeced union suits; lone TI sleeves: ankle lenrth; well made; sixes 84 to 48. Flannelette Pajamas Men's rood quality two piece pajamas of striped 5 jTlannelette; fros; trimmed; all sixes.

v. Firemen's Boss Shirts, Every fireman knows tha Men's Silk Striped and Madras Shirts i splendid quality of the Boas shirts; 8 collars to eUV match included. Limit 2 shirts to a customer. Men's Work Shirts, i for Heavy blue chambray work shirts: well made; cute full; pocket: sixes 1416 to 17; 2 for mi. Tou will be surprised at II the remmrkabla value of II fared In this aasortraent eVii for Dollar Day, only.

i 4 25 Boys' "Dress Suits Made of durable materl ala. In llcht and dark, col ors. Sixes 8 to 17. i i Boys School Blouses, 1 I 4 for Neatly made clnaham and percale blouses In dark and llcht colors. Collar attached style, Boys' Corduroy Comb.

bulls with blue, brown. corduroy pants and wash able linen blouse; sixes 1 to f. Boys' School Knickers 2 for a Good durable knickers; 8 cut full in line; llcht and. dark sixes 4 to 11 years. Boys' Union Suits, 2 for Fall weight, ankle lencth, lone sleeves, fleece ribbed.

Sixes 4 to 18. 23X257 W. WASHINGTON ST. EnisriT5TaTaY yjiuini.iiimuinmiinmiiiuuiiuiuinnmiuiMinuumniiin 7 1 mtm i First (r Women's Silk' and Wool Dresses ITomeTs'j Sport Coats Girls New Fall Coats Women's Undermuslins Princess Slips 2 for Bloomers Slipons Gotcns Brassieres Ctrselettes Vl'ti Camisoles Shoes $5 and $7 Women's yr High Shoes ji Black and brown kid with French. Ir.

hssls. Children's High Shoes Black kid and brown fl button and, lace II style. Sixes to 8ft to 11.. J)0 Women ConeyFur Coats Sizes 16 to 52 WW1 they last Boys' AU W6or 2 Paiits Suits Overcoats Machinates Men's 2 Pants Suits Winter Overcoats Gaberdine and Whipcord Topcoats Splendid Materials and Tailoring Good Styles All Sizes Sheeplined Moleskin Coats, $9 Coats Good cloth coats. In tan.

white, navy and brown; sixes 18 to 44... Plufh Coats Fur trimmed Plush coata, fins while they last, and Sheep Lined Moleskin P7 0 'fa Bay Store of Greater Values" THE .95 Sizes 7 to 18 years. wersary Wednesday, October 3 Open Saturdays Till 9 PrM.Jsnnsni TRAUG0TT BROS. 311 325 TO. Wash St No Refunds, Exchanges C.

0. Telephone or Mail Orders. Women's Winter Union Suits, 2 for Ixnr a I ankle II lenrth. low neck. Iteaular and extra sites.

Special AVednesd sy only. Women's Lisle Hose, Eight Pair for These sire rood quality atocklnrs lor every, aay. wear, in black and brown. All sixes. 1 Women's Sateen Aprons Made of trood quality tlity black sstsen.

creto trimmed. Reaular and tra aixea Women's $2 Chiffon Hose Full Fashioned a (tonne ii ex Women's and misses' first Quality clear silk chiffon hoae; fine sheer quality; black only. beautiful beaded over twenty flva styles. Prlncesa slips for made or rooa qu sateen ana. nainsook tar Day.

'1 Women's Bags and Purses Attractive leather purses, fitted wtih mirror and Women's Pettibockers, 2 fOr Fine quality sateen petti coats; double elastlo trimmed: many colors to choose from, at 2 for HI Percales: rick rack trimmed; special, for 81 Rmirt aaah atyles; made of check and plaid rinchams; for school wear; sixes 2 to 14 years. Bungalow Aprons, 2 or Bash back styles, of quel. "Jl tty gingnami; oarx ana 11 Stout Union Suits, 2 for Dnwfcle Extra tlae a Women's doubts extra 5 alas up to 84; loose knee, crochet tops; full Slastio kiilt; 2 for 81 23 Girls' Gingham Dresses Buster Brown Stockings, 5 Pairs for Aad Other Mak Children's black. I te $11 brown ana white ribbed with reinforced foot and knees; sixes 8 tO 40. Women's Princess Slips omen; uallty "1 women; Brushed Wool Scarfs Women's full sites brushed II wool scarfs; frince trim med; striped borders; sps aU Clal, 81.

a Children's Gingham i Rompers, 2 for i Clsver little pee top I atylea or cneeicea ham; embroidery Slsea 2 to. 8. white feet. 8lses they last. trimmed.

Children's Flannelette Sleepers, 2 for 2 to 8. While The Greatest Sale 1 of inmme Trimmed allots Sport Hats Sailors Children's Misses' Matrons' 1 Every Wanted Style Every Wanted Color Every Wanted Age dHATS ii Mads of aplendld quality II flannelette with II Keeond Fleer Take Elevator Up Tots' Bathrobes ri Pretty deslrns. In pink and i blue, trimmed with pock II ets snd tassel cord. Sixes eUa 2 to 8. For Women and Misses IS Stout Women's Silk DRESSES.

COATS and SKIRTS 1 Good materials and colors. Sizes 43 to 55. Dresses Canton satrn, lace; cood atylea. Sixes 18 'tO 44. Jacquettes Wonder val e.

Come earl y. Tan. Cray and Copen. J. i Reed? teWar.

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