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INDIANA SOCIETY STRICTLY SOCIAL Prominent Residents of Hoosier State Are Listed ‘Among Its Members. BY MARGARET B. DOWNING /When the Hooslers turn out on their regular meeting night, it is an’ occasion of pomp and circumstance, more thap 1,000 generally answering the summo: of their presi nt, Rep- resentative Fred S. Purnell, and as a rule they are fortified with the names of prospective members for the Sti soclety. For Indiana men and en, from those occupying like the Postmaster the President and Mrs. ders, down the line of les important people, are determined to swing their State association in Washington into the foremost ranks of such local or- As the State society as it is today can count little more than 20 years of life, and as it has now more than 1,000 supporting members and about half that potential ones, it Will be seen that its ambition is being realized in a most substantial man- ner. As a non-partisan body and with a distinct social complexion, the Indlana State Society is the successor of the Indiana Republican Club, which had flourished more or less during the 30 years preceding 1905, when the pres- ent assoclation took form. Jerry A. Mathews, long a member of the press gallery and a well known newspaper correspondent, may be deemed the founder of the Hoosier Society in Washington, for it was through his efforts that the political form was ebolished and this State fell into line with sfmilar organizations which were beginning to appear above the social horizon. Reorganization Effected. Mr. Mathews and a small group of Hooslers living in Washington, among whom muy be mentioned Edwin C. Roots of Connersville and Willlam P Billings of Seymour, called a_meeting, which was held in the old Metzerott Hall, now the Columbia Theater, in May, 1905, and advised the formation of a soclety which would be non- political in all its aspects. The Indiana Republican Club had a controversy which had indeed embraced all xuch | in_Washington, with Wil- ulke, president of the Civil Service Commission, because of collection of funds from civil servic employes to further ious politi ends. Mr. Foulke was an man and he favored having State so. cleties removed from such activities. As Mr. Mathews stood staunchly behind this principle, he was elected first president. and with him in the management of the new society were his first assoclates, Mr. Roots as sec- retary and Mr. Billings treasurer. Among the residents of Wa who joined were Mr. and A P. Hornaday, Capt. and Mrs. Megrew, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam J. Ethel and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Weber and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. De Hart. Social Feature Made Prominent. The new club started bravely to entertain the members and their friends, although but a handful of the. many distinguished Indiana people | in Washington had joined the socie it the | Indiana | .| president. HARRIE S EWING several meetings th: n at frregular interv first in the Washington Club, then the hall of the Knights of Pythws and at the Carroll Institute.” The Rebew Orchestra, at the head of which was 11. W. Weber of the Gov- ernment Printing Office, volunteered its services, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Jones, ianians, well known in local musical circles, trained a quar- tet, which helped out considerably. The society also looks upon Mi: Sarah Frances Wolfe of Seymour, then resident here, as one of its early benefactors, when she contributed her well known dramatic talents to the evening meetings. Mrs. Raymond Dickey, & violinist, did her share in There were THE SUNDAY OFFICERS OF INDIANA SOCIETY Left to right: Representative Fred S. Purnell, president; Miss Meta Anna Martin, secretary, and Victor L. Gar- rigus, treasurer. attracting Hoos to the associa- tion just formed in honor of the State. | Mr. Mathews and his aides contin- ued in office for two terms, but the association which they had founded had ceased to be nomadic and had entered on a steady and prospered career. The interest of the Senators and members of the House grew, and they attended the most important meetings, and in less than 10 yvears' the Indlana Society numbered almost 500 members. Those Who Served in Chair. The second yresident of the asso- ciation was A. L. Lawshe, who was then Assistant Postmaster General. Others who have followed were Dr. Harvey M. Wiley, who was one of its most enthusiastic executives, and continues the same as a member in the ranks. Chief Justice Stanton J. Peelle of the United States Court f Claims was president for two nd others holding this office P. Hastings, a charter mem- W TWwo years ago Representative Purnell was elected and he is proving to be one of wide-awake and most enterpris presidents who have held the of Mr. Purnell mukes it a duty to keep all the Indiana legislative group in | touch with the society’s activitie: and at the first meeting of the vea held on December 16 at Rauscher there was a big list of honor gues present, together with the Postmaster General and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sande: The Indiana Soclety now requires the most spacious hall avail- able to honor its guests and members, and the monthly meetings during the Winter are soclal occasions which are entered on the calendar as im- pressive and worth-while functions. | List of President’s Aides. | Associated with Pepres nell in the Indiana Societ | Sanders, first vice president; New, second vice president; Albert 11, 3. C., third vice president, and | anfield, M. C.. third vice Miss Meda Anna Martin is ! 1 Harr) secretary, Victor L. Garrigus Is treas- urer and John A. Huston is financial secretary. The executive board is composed of Martin A. Morrison. chairman; Senators James E. Watson and Arthur R. Robinson, Mrs. P. Hornaday, Miss Kate Curr; Charles Cottingham and Ernest Lewis. In addition to the regular meetings the society has a red letter day on its calendar, notably when the two Vice Presidents of the United States, who were Hoosiers, were spe- cially honored. The reception to the Vice President and Mrs. Charleg War- ren Falrbanks was given in the old Arlington Hotel in December, 1905, and was attended by almost 2,000 guests. Thomas Riley Marshall was entertained the society during a visit to Washington while he was Governor of the State. He and Mrs. Marshall were speclal guests in De- cember, 1913, at which just as brilliant a function was given at Rauscher's as that tendered to the Fairbanks. Many dinings were given by the In. dianians in the old Ebbitt, where so many of the members had pleasant he | = Calvert St Bet. 18th & 19th N.W. (Jast Halt Bleck West New Ambassador Theatet) TODAY Roast Turkey DINNER $1.00 d Food Unsurpassed K on Three Streets Col. 5042 STAR, WASHINGTON, associations in the years before the New = Willard became the leading hostelry of the locality. Lists Literary Celebrities. Indiana has, of course, many of the literary celebrities of the Capital among its members. Meredith Nochol son has recently been its guest, and the radio apostie and correspondent, Frederic Willlam Wile, frequently at- tends its sessfons. No State in the Union seems to have in Washington more abundant material out of which to bulld a successful State organiza- tion than has Indlana, as is evidenced by the people who are in attendance at its meetihgs. Among them are Mr. and. Mrs. Perry 8. Heath, Gen. and D. ¢, FEBRUARY 14, Mrs. Louls T. Michener, Chief Justice and Mrs. Stanton J. Peelle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Long, Mr. and Mr: John W. Lewis, Judge George L. Downey, United States Court of Claims, and Mrs. Downey; Judge Oscar E. Bland, United States Cus- toms Court, and Mrs. Bland; Hon. Vernon W. Van Fleet, Federal Trade Commission, and Mrs. Van Flee Miles J. Frrnas and Webb Woodf who are fmportant officers in the Fe eral Trade Commission; Commissioner . 1. Lewls of the Interstate Com- merce Commission and Mes. Lewls: Ginn, Assistant Controller “and Mrs. Ginn; Assistant States Treasurer and Mrs. 1926—PART 1. ¥Frank J. Thiel, Assistant Controller of the Currency and Mrs. Willis J. Fowler, Col. Edwin P. Thayer, secre. ry of the Senate; Judge John II. idwards, asslstant secretary of the Interfor, and Walter Penfield. ‘Will Study Charges. ntative McLeod's letter criti- raffic conditions in the District today by the Commis- sfoners. e charged that the traffic regulations were a “Chinese puzzle. The Commissioners annopnced that they would consider the charges at « United their next meeting Monday morning. Goldheim, CLOTHIERS ELECT DAVIS president - of - the presided ot the the conclusion of ad | dresses and other formalitics, the fol Hears | jowing were elected: President N. A ) 5 preside Sidnes Two National Speakers. | Davis; first president, Sidr second Arthu The Retall Clothiers and Furnish- en; tre 19, Grosnet ers’ Assoclution of the District of Co. |and secretars Charies J. Columbus Tumbia held its. convention in o The foillowing, together with the tion with a dinner at the La Fu officers, constitutg the hoard of Hotel last night, when the orgamiza. |1oFS: I L. Goidheim, Isans Quamd was addressed by Charles seph D. Kautman. JToseph cutive secretary of the Na- | thal. Lin Wil tlonal Associatlon of Retail Clothiers = -— and Turnishers, and Berger Clepp. | In 1813 the future Sam Housto: manager of the budgetary control|enlisted in Andrew ackson’s arm)y £roup of the netional association, £0 fiEnt Cresk Tnommer 02 i District Retail Association [0/ —— S [blc——[a|[c——|a|——[a|——[8[c—=]a[ ———=|a| ——3|a| —=|a| —= 0] $50.00 Worth of Goods—$2.50 Cash, Balance in 18 Months elegant Liv- ing -Room Suite, co erings in £ uaranteed quality two- colored m o th-proof jacquard, with a Nach- @ E | | | | > | m | | | m | teed at tle E In loking over our stock we find we have sitxteen of these wonderful genuine fiber siltes with the large armchair and rocker; davenport is very large and comfort- able. Whila they last, for the three-piece suite, at the Trainload Price of. .. Massive 10-piece heavy walnut veneered Dining Room Suite. tension dining tsble, serving closet. china case, covered in tapestry or leather. Chair and Fireside Mfillly carved 5189 - Ceih;h Chests of the o mm sieo0. All go Your Credit Is Good for Any Amount You Desire Nachman Furniture Co. 8th and E Streets N. W. NACHM AN FURNITURE CO. WASHINGTON DL, The Money-Saving Opportunities of Big Trainload Buy are Rapidly Decreasing I ooring through our stock after the first week’s rush of our trainload sale we were amazed to find some few items that were not snapped up. Below are listed a few of the truly remarkable values that must be taken advantage of at once. - $21.69 entire o - o - e . e 1 & o e —————— e e One Consists of large buffet, $169. u side chairs and armchair, Chalirs have slip seats. Entire suite NACHMAN FURNITURE CO. WASHINGTON ©O.C, Genuine Rome and foot, walnut finish, a soft, the massive drawers on each side, cut shows only two drawers on each side; how end bed, 5-ply walnut veneer. $100.00 Worth of Goods—$5.00 Cash, Balancz in 18 Months 8th and Penn. Ave. S E Em_——_—_——:mcE FURNITURE CO. WASHINGTON . D.C. Quality 2-inch econtinuous post, panel insert in head Including a guarsnteed pliable steel spring and downy mattress covered in art tick with roll edge— %]“ 7,., J three pieces. . of the big outstanding attractions of the wonderful sale has been four-piece Bedroom S Vanity has three Trainload price We have noliced in a number of advertisements this Ten-p:ece Dining Room Suite for $245. Our Trainload Price, at which we have sold a quantity, is.. A collection of 48 of the highest type and construction. Baby Carriages A fair retail value would be $35.00 to $38.00. Our Trainload Price few lefé of these wonderful 'h“ 4 ::nhc. extra large -ho with absolute vllnu uine Kunhlel" l)‘:,yl dl:od; :ll coiled _steel throughout, indsor . eimis $45.00 522 00 'wood ends. Covering of various materials Sale Maesive Sincovered alr Free tor | Martha Washington extra large siz Sewing Table, mahogany-finished. stx- corner roomy compart- §Q Q) ments for upwlng utensils $198 EEEEEEEEEEEEEGEG:—E{B@E = l.,nswuno nt of dlz.:igm mfltrnfly lourteen remaining sale; extra long thvel_lport tables; Re, sold for $17. 510 95 Trainload price. | m 1 Only séventeen to be sold and p-l- tively no daplicates after these are gone. Solid oak throughout, which pre- vents g: all thoroughly baked inside white enamel linings; spacious 3 Ilk and butter ice chamber, sep“-nhk mi i ~$21.00 fibre chair. We have 22 Jeft Jm is lar $12.50 vail & regular valoe. Trainload o EEEEC—:—:EEEEEEE:—:EEEE—:EE—: