Covina Argus from Covina, California • Page 8

Social Hews Mrs. Will Griffiths entertained with a dinner party on Tuesday last in honor of her sister, Mrs. O. Sparka of El Paso, Texas, afterwards riding to Monrovia to visit another sister, Mrs. Adait.

W. D. Middieton. son of R. H.

Middleton of Charter Oak, was married in Philadelphia Sept. 25 to Miss Emily Dedaker of that city. Mr. Middieton baa many friends in Covina and vicinity who will be glad to hear of bin happiness. Oeo.

Covert aud Mim Myrtle Graham of Covina and Allen Congletoti of Spokane, Washington, and Miss Kate Wisebouser of Pasadena spent an enjoyable time. Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Walter FfJcken- looker ou West Badillo street, refreshments being served. Mr.

and Mrs. Kleier are entertaining several daughters at their borne, Orange Park, on Cypress avenue. They are Mrs, Frank Jenkina and Mrs. Fritzainger of Los Angleen and Mrs. Morris and Lnella Kleier of Iowa.

Ou Saturday evening Miss Maud Blackmail was surprised by about twenty of her young, friends, who met at her home to celebrate her birthday. Refreshments wore served and music and games Ailed the time till a Into hour, the guest of honor receiving many pretty and useful presents. The young people of Mr. White's Bible cluHH of the M. E.

Church were entertained lust night with a clasa party at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. Moxley on Sau Bernardino road. Officers were elected for the ensuing year aud after the transaction of business refreshments worn nerved and a social time enjoyed with games and music. The ladies of the Baptist Church are planning to nerve a supper on November 15th.

Annual chicken supper by the ladies of Holy Trinity Church at Reed's Hall next Thursday, Oct. 17. Everybody attends the chlokoo served annual ly by the ladies of Holy Trinity Church, Next Thursday they will bold one at Reed's Hall. For large number of Win- ningatadt cabbage plants. Alao some freshly dug.

N. Healtou. It Mrs. Frank Jackson entertained on Sunday her mother, Mrs. p.

M. White of Uloudora, and two little brothers. Samuel McCoy, caretaker of Oakdale cemetery, is suffering from caoner of the tongue, being under the care of it trained nurse. On Monday be hud severe hemorrhage and ia not expected to live long. A party consisting of the Misaes Rose and Alice Hepuer, Emma Overholtzer and Messrs.

Walter Hepner aud C. H. Stautou drove to Lordaburg laat Saturday night to attend an entertainment at Lordaburg College. Mra. V.

H. Zaiser, Worthy Grand Eleotra, order of the Eastern Star, entertained at their home No. 2212 Mania avenue, Loa Angeles, with dinner in honor of Mra, Anna D. Duddernr, Worthy Grand Matron of California. Mrs.

J. J. Hart und daughter Miaa Carrie from Lon? Beach have been the bouse gueata of Mr. and Mra. Thomas Wilkins at their rauoh home, corner Pueute and Grand avenues, during the pant week.

Miaa Hurt ia a vocaliat of considerable note and has delighted many audiences with her beautiful voice. We hope that she may favor Covina with an entertainment some time. Death of Mra. Badfer. Trtrs.

Catherine Willett Badger, 85 years, who was visiting at the borne of her sou, E. F. Badger of North Citrua avenue, died ou Suuduy, Out. Gtb, after un illness of about twit weeka and wus buried at Oakdule cemetery ou Tuesday, Oct. 8th, the Rev.

H. W. Gage of the First Baptist Church ottioiitting ut the funeral tier vices ut tbe Badger homestead ul Irwiudule. Tbe deceased was born in Cambridge, Washington comity, N. March, 1822, wus married to Lyuian Badger iu 184(3, moved to Wiaoon- uiii in 18Id, where she resided until 1887, from whunou site removed to Azusu.

Next to soil and climate tin- most important thing it. the growing of oranges aud lemons is an abundant water supply fui iniguung pu This Coviua Corner MOM Layinf tomorrow. On Sabbath afternoon, October 13th, at 3 o'clock, the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church will observe with appropriate exercises the laying of the corner-stone of tbe new church building on Second and Italia Tbe Presbyterians cordially invite tho members of the sinter ohnrcheB. all strangers and friends to be present and enjoy the afternoon with them. The exercises will be held in the new r.hurch baildirig, which will be covered and comfortably seated.

Following is the program: Praise service. Cornet accompaniment by Prof. Invocation. Scripture lesson. Anthem, "The Heaverns Declare," (Lerman) choir.

Prayer. Cornet solo, Prof. Fitzgerald. "The Organization," Dr. W.

B. Noble. Solo, "Just For Today," (Ambrose) Miss Josephine Widney. "Foundations," Dr. H.

B. Gage. Trio, "Praise Ye tbe Lord Almighty," Mrs. Stevens, Mr. Walton, Mr.

Stevens. "The Cortier-Stoue," Dr. Hugh K. Walker. Closing exercises.

Opening of Ladies' Club. A large crowd and a beautiful day greeted tbe opening of tbe Monday Afternoon Club for tbe present season. The president, Mrs. Louis Harris, gave a stirring and witty address, full of energetic pinna for tbe future. Miss Josie Reynolds favored the company with two piano solos, and Miss Jonepbine Widney, who possesses a sweet contralto of remarkable depth and register, saug by request two songs with which abe has already charmed her bearers, Del Riego's "Slave Song" and "Just a Wearyin 1 For After tbe transaction of business tbe meeting was adjourned for a social hour, punch and delicious cookies, tho handiwork of one of our favorite teachers, were served.

Several new names were proposed for membership and will be voted upon at a future date. Tbe next meeting will be particularly interesting and'instructive, being.au ad- to Do in Emergencies," by Dr. Emily Shedd of. Whittier. All intending members are invited and requested to bring 11.00 admission fee.

The Warren System Coming to Covina. Prof. Edward Spaulding Warren, tbe well known director aijd manager of the Throop Mandolin -and Guitar Club, has decided to open a branch to bis popular system of mandolin and guitar schools iu this city. Studios have been engaged in the Hotel Vendome and ou Friday, the 25bt day of October, Prof. O.

E. Palmer will come to Coviuu to organize on both mandolin and guitar. Prof. Warren haa for the past five years had successful schools at Los Angeles, Pusadeuu, Long Beacb, Santa Bnibnru, Son Pedro aud ten other Southern California points and over two thousand pupils are now enrolled and a large number of graduates complete the courses each yoar. Prof.

Warren haa un original and popular course of study for these instruments, the same na used ao successfully iu organizing the famous Throop Club each season for tbe past ten years. A unique advertising arrangement has been made for Covina and the first pupils enrolling will receive free a new "Warren" mandolin or guitar signing it contract for a course of lessons. Only a limited number of these instruments are available to those that enroll iu tbe classes starting the 25th of October, and present indications that this supply will not last many diiys more. Adv. For tbe beat of candiosgoto Puluce of Hweets.

Best materials used and purity guaranteed. Mrs. Van Vliet spent few days this week visiting her sister, Mrs. Crabb of Pomona. Miss Anna Murphy and Miss Knxncih) Driggs of Los Angeles were tbe guests of Miss Helen Broadwell on Saturday lust.

J. W. of Loa Angeles rode in bis new auto and spent Thursday at the home yt bis son, L. B. Kiggins.

The gradually increasing audiences ut Manager Johnson's allows in tbe WoiitHiis Club House witnessed tbe bent performance yet given on Saturday evening, "Zeke, the Country Boy." The iday was lively, clean anil amusing. COUNTY CONVENTION. ever, offers better th-in any other locality and la the lojtfcal location from a geographical standpoint. The committee on boundaries Appointed by the Pomona County Convention spent several hours on Thursday afternoon In an endeavor to the boundaries of the new county, but. finally reported to the convention that It was unable to arrive at a decision In the matter, ft was voted that the committee should report to the central committee at the earliest, potwlble date, aud that the latter body should make public the boundaries.

The committee on the supervisorial boundary lines recommended that the first district should consist of San Dlmas, Olendora, and Azusa and H. N'etBley was named ag the candidate us supervisor from thlg district. The second district will consist of Covlna City, Covlna precinct, Spadra and Pomona precinct No one, J. R. Elliott, of Covlna, will represent this district Supervisorial precinct No.

3 will consist of Pomona precincts Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 and L. R. Matthews wag named D.H the committee's choice for supervisor of this district. District No.

4 will be composed of Olaremont, Upland, San Antonio Heights, Cucamonga, Ontario precinct No. 3, and A. Stlnchfleld, of Cucamonga, was named as candidate for supervisor. District No. 5 will consist of Ontario precincts No 1, 2 and 4, Rlncon and Mountain View, with B.

C. Fulton, of Chlno. as nominee for These boundaries must be ratified by the supervisors of Los Angeles county prior to the date of election It is possible that changes may be made In the lines fixed by the committee. The following auditing committee was named by the chair to handle the finances of the county central committee: J. Albert Dole and F.

W. Balfour, of Pomona; M. E. Biggs, of Ontario, Kincaid, of Cucamonga and H. H.

Klnney, of San Dlmas. The central committee was empowered to fill any vacancies which may occur in the list of nominees. A vote of thanks was tendered the management of the Fraternal Aid opera house for the gratuitous use of the hall and to W. J. Wilton for the Kavel presented to the convention, Three cheers were given Mr.

thews for the manner In which he presided 'over the convention but the latter gave all credit the orderly and expeditions work to the delegates themselves. During the afternoon the central com It tee which consists of delegate from each precinct, organized by electing Dr. R. P. Shepherd chairman, and Guy E.

Dyar, of Ontario, secretary. The first meeting of this committee was held at the armory on Thursday evening, at which time plans for completing the formation of Pomona county were formulated. The convention adjourned shortly before 6 oclock and there passed into history one of the most business-like, harmonious and conventions ever held in California. Real The real eatate market has been fairly active during the week. C.

J. Huyler baa sold through the agency of Stanton Welch 2 acres of bure land east of Covna for a iiorul nursery. The names of purchasers have uot been made puoUo. C. Black hna sold for Jtwper Baker his commodious cottage on Cottage Drive to James Ruah.

A lot ou Italia street was part of the consideration. II. M. Ho user bus bought of Joaie Hanson her 5 acre grove south of Coviua fur $5000. Mr.

Houser hna purchased the property for bis son Frunk. The Hazzard Realty Co, has sold for William Hanauu his 5 acre grove adjoiuiug bia sister's place to a Mr. iSiuelsen, a recent arrdvul from Crouton, Iowa. Consideration $0,000. Chicken Supper.

The Imiiod of Holy Trinity Church intend holding their annual cbktkeu Bunjior on Thursday next, Oct 17, in Rtuid'H Hall, uegiuniuK at 5 p.m. Jand continuing throughout the even- ing. The ladies huve won an enviable population for their choice support). Everybody und bring someone else. There will be an excellent musical program during the Adv.

Cov iaa's Band. All those who are interested in suning tbtt formation of a baud iu Co inn are requested to meet in the ottice of Hotul Vendoine on Monday evening next, at 8 o'clock. Remember that this invitation is extended, not only to those who beooiue members, but to every business man in city. OrMt DtifMMM for Help Irf U. s.

Civil Service. The following clipping from 000 of onr big daIIlea something of the great demand for help in certain departments of the government service: "Uncle Sam ia advertising and actually pleading for help. Sncb good wageti is paid by many corporations and other commercial concerns that Htenographers and type- writern are in special demand in the government much so that a 1 moat anyone reasonably well equipped for this work has little trouble to secure an appointment in Washington or elsewhere and tit salaries of $900 to II BOO a year to begin with. There is also a very great demand for department clerks and others prepared to do clerical work." Tbe San Bernardino Business College is said to be only school iu California making a specialty of coaching for the civil service and assisting young people to secure government positions. Its work in this line ia attracting patronage from all parts of California and many other states.

This school has arranged with the authorities at Washington to bold in San Bernardino semiannual civil service examinations for fifty-six government an advantage for those who wish to prepare for government employment. Any of our readers, desiring information along this line can doubtless obtain it by writing the San Bernardino Bosinew W. J. Stilgeboner, wife and son, of Nebraska; who are wintering in California for the benefit of their health, have rented the Qanldin cottage on First street-. Mr.

Stilge- boner is working for the Brown grocery store. Broadwell's Thousands of Pairs of Shoes Reduced. The coming spring is to note "Cne moat radical change in shoe styles since tbe old razor toes went oat. We are determined to clean oat sands o( pairs that oar shelves be clean January 1. ese are good goods.

Come take away. omen's 13.60 patent calf oxfords Women's 13.50 college out shoes 12.50. Women's $2.50 college out shoes 11.25. Women's 93.50 tan oxfords 91.95. St.

Cecelia patent colt oxfords 93.10. Women's 96.00 French heel shoes 92.50. Men's blucber work shoes 91,95. Men's high top waterproof boots 93.25. Boys' 92.50 tan shoes 91.75.

Little men's black box calf shoes 91.15. Old ladies' Comfort shoes, rubber heels, 92.00. W. L. Douglas 91.00 oxfords Girls' patent leather shoes, low heels, to 5, 91.15.

Children's baud turn calf to 11, 91.00. 91.50 white canvas suwm 60c. Old ladies' Comfort shoes with rubber heels 91.85. 93.50 for our heavy tan work shoes, Goodyear welts, viacalijed solee, Napa-Tans, no better, sell at 94.00. Ladies' Skirts and Coats and Silk Waists We offer an especially nice line of coats and skirts.

If tbe price and quality do not sell them nothing that I could aay would matter. For a small additional charge we will make extra sizes. Ladies' auto dusters, mercerized linon, 93.00 and up. 50 dozen men's and women's handkerchiefs, ntu of mill, 5c. 30 inch new cream Dune cloth, half wool, 25e.

10 dozen only, men's 75c work shirts, double front aud back, long sleeves aud extra well made, 50o. 50c faiu'y ailk ribbons, 25o. Special price on women's black silk about it. Boys' craveuette waterproof, wear- proof suits, $5.00. Sweet -Orr's sample shirts and punts and twelve child's overcoats, samples, '25 cent discount.

1600 worth sample muslin uiidei wear, 5 uent discount. Broadwell's Electric Motors Among the things Covina is fortunate id is a cheap electrical current. Cheap in quality. The dew nine cent rate makes it possible for the housewife to cut the labor bill in half. Covlna Electric Company Office hours, 8-9 a.

m. Telephones 121 and 3121 Stow ell Fumigating Co. EXPERIENCED. PRACTICAL FIMIGATORS Work Guaranteed. Prices Reasonable.

Phone 177, Charter Oak Phone 199, Covina Shopping in Los Angeles? TAKE LUNCHEON AF COULTER'S CAPE You Will find it very conveniently located, first-class in every respect, with a la carte service at modest prices. Coulter Dry Goods Campany Broadway, Between Second and Third, Los Angeles A. G. Qant CEMENT CONTRACTOR We do everything in first-class cement work and it will pay you to get our figures on your job, Urge or small. Northside Meat Market QIAS.

A. SIMMONS, Prop. We carry nothing but the best. Prices Reasonable. All Meats Government Inspected.

ORDERS SOLICITED AND DELIVERED. Shop just south of S. P. Depot. Home Phone 1144 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF COVINA W.

H. Holliday, President Marco H. Bellman, Vice-Preaident W. M. Griawold, Cashier J.

C. Hutchinaon, Ass't Caahier -DIRECTORS- W. H. Holliday J. R.

Elliott J. O. Houser A. P. Kerckhoff H.

M. Houser Geo. E. Anderaon Hours, 9 a. m.

to 3 p. m. Marco H. Hellman C. F.

Clapp C. Menefee 809 South HIM LOJ Angles. Cal. Strong, original, practical. SUCCKSS- "BSTTKKNKSS" its distinctive quality.

Open entire year- beg-in when ready. POSITIONS SECUHED. Write us to-day. Successors to D. B.

Wilsou New and Second-Hand Goods We will continue the business in the same old stand. We can furnish your house from garrett to cellar cheaper than anyone. See us before buying elsewhere. Howell Howell BREAD Light, and Wholesome FRESH EVERY DAY AT Brown's and Cake and Confectionery Wagon through valley daily..