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BRIDGE PARTY FOR DELTA THETA TAD SORORITY ON FRIDAY EVENING Miss Lucille Quernheim, Miss Mickey McCann ring Were Hostesses at Pleasant and Mrs. Evening. George Her- The Delta. Theta Tau sorority Berser, Miss Virginia Huffman, momboi'H were entertained with a Mrs. J.

H. Sims, Miss Pauline An- bridge party Friday night at the derson, Miss Esther Blackwood, Qiiernhelm home, R07 North street. Miss Margaret Shadron, Hostesses were Mlsa Lucille I Sabine, Miss Allene Bastien, "Miss Quernhelm, Mlsa Mickey McCann and Mrs. George Herring. Flora Deegan, Miss Alice Blackwood, Mrs.

Louis Applegate, Miss A profusion of cut flowers lent (Hannah May Hathaway, Miss Nell charm to the attractive home and i Tilp, Miss Ruth Hoffecker, Mrs. L. Uie lunch carried out the St. Patrick's Prizes Mrs. J.

day scheme. in bridge were awarded, H. Sims, Miss Allene Bustien, Miss Hanna May Hath- L. T. Spence.

Those present wore Miss Sadie Lillian Miss Juanita Tilp, Miss Ruth Miss Virginia Scott, Miss Katherine Maloney, Miss Mary Esther Bonham, Mrs. Elmer Etlierton, Miss Ellouiso Kimmol, Miss Ella Mae Bullar, Miss Leno'ra Lucid 1 and Miss Mary Louise Keouffh. CHORAt CLUB WAS ORGANIZED HERE FRIDAY NfGHT A Miu'physbqfo community choral club was'organized last evening at the of Mr. and Mr.v Julian, Tihnlen on Spruce i Westbrook was elect ed temporary secretary, It; was de elded that the club would Tie undei the supervision board of man agers'to be elected at a Approximately 40. members are to attend the choral club, which.will, be'hek next Sunday, Palm 'Siirwiay, that is the only open date that.

Professor McFadden, the director, has. The club; is searching for a centrally located meeting place in this city. Gfturche CENTENARY METHODIST CHURCH Rev. K. DIGKE'Y, Pastor' Breakfast, Hotel for W.

A. Social Workers Today Miss Effle Boan, State Social Service Emergency Relief Commission, Honored A delightful breakfast was given this morning at o'clock at the Hotel "Roberta. Carbondale. for Uie social workers of this section hon- orlng Miss Effie Boan, state director of social service of fllinoi.s Emergency Relief Commission. MlsH Boan went through Carbondale enroute to Harrisburs.

where she will be engaged a short Miss Boan gave an interestluff and inspiring talk to a group of social workers from Jackson, Alex- Union. Pula.skl and Parry and two from tho transit bureau. There were twelve workers from Jackson county in attendance. Miss Helen Dart, special social service representative from the Illinois Emergency relief office of Chicago, was also an honored S'UCSt. ALL AROUND THE TOWN NOTICE County meeting American Legion at Court House Sunday, March IS, 2:00 p.

in. Please attend. Adam Baine hero today on of Sand Ridge was business. Mrs. Oassie Burke is convalescing at her home at Herrin.

Ralph Evans of physboro was here north of Mur-, yesterday. Thomas Bradley, Pioneer Resident of Perry County Dies at 0:30 H. Davis, 'Supt. ii 'class attendance and loyalty is an Inspiration'" to all. Preaching at 10 :45 a.

ject: "The Trial of Young people and grfiups meet at. p. m. i. Adult prayer groups Preaching at 7: 30 p.

m. "The Sins That' Crucifie'd FIRST Street Franlt E. Harris, Minister Mrs. Myrtle Joplin. rural school teacher, is in Murphysboro for the end.

Misses Florence tel of Jacob were Friday. and Gladys Esin Murphysboro Virginia Rose Vastinc is spending tho week end wibh relatives at Cobden. Attend -Rcbekah Lodg'e School of Instructions The following members of Miriam Robekab lodue No. 1C, Murphysboro. attended 'a Rebekah school of instruction at Ava hlghL: Mrs.

Helen Whitson. Mrs. Sadie McBride, Mrs. Ruth Ahlhelin, Miss Jennie Bullar, Miss Miss Hattio Bavs Jonldjvs. Sectional basketball tournamen tonight, M.

T. H. S. gym. m15-3 Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Tope am daughter, Patty Ann, plan to spen Sunday in Rockwood. Miss Hilda Graeff was placed ii St. Andrew's hospital Friday fo removal of hor tonsils. Win.

Held has -returned to St Louis, after Mrs. Murl Reiser visiting Mr. and and son here. "Grandma" Hanson, mother of i Sylvester of Spruce street LEGIONNAIRES'-MEETING Liirroi-cd a paralytic stroke Friday. The County American Legionnaires of Jackson Miss Maxlue Butcher and Aaron will hold a meeting at tha Snider were Thursday evening Legion hall in Murphysboro, Sunday, March IS, at 2 p.

m. Masonic Funeral Notice All Master Masons are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple Sunday, March 18th, at 1:00 P. to attend tire funeral of Bro. W. S.

Roberts. R. A. CRAWSHAW, W. M.

W. H. JONES, Sec. guests of Mr. and I at Carbondale, E.

A. Seller Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eartlett of Benton, formerly of Murpliysboro, were here yesterday visiting friends. Sectional tonight, M.

basketball tournament T. H. S. gym. m15-3t Mr.

and Mrs. Wilferd Pournie of Belleville are week end guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Boyle, of South 19tli street. JOHN A.

MEYER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR EMBALMBER Lady'Assistant Ambulance Service Phone 193 1418 South St. Murphyaboro, III. Use Bantel's Instant Glass Cleaner on your auto windshield, showcases, window panes and mirrors. BANTEL'S WHITE ROSE SERVICE 14th III. Ave.

Phone 722 Mrs. Julian Emlen and Mrs. E. Wolf attended a meeting West Frankfort Shrine at West Frankfort Friday afternoon. Miss Esther Bencini, Stewart John Stewart and -Miss Lillian visited Mr.

and Mrs. Burke at Herrin Friday evening. Thomas B. Bradley, one oi! southern' 1 Illinois' pioneers, died at Tiis home south of Willisville. 'March 15.

a(! m. His father was Hieli- arcl who wns a an ember of the state legislature for several years and whose party offered him the in caucus. Uncle Tom ('as -his many friends knew him) had been a farmer, all his life and while not public character, as was -father, 'con- much to citizenship in noral ethics and siurdiness of Character. He had cleared and developed three farms from their lah've state, removing the trees nnd stumps from the soil. Of in is the fact that lie was the of IB children, 34 grand children and 30 great grand children.

Thomas Bpnton Bradley wns 10, 'iS-M, ncnr Campbell Hill, Illinois. was mfirriod to Pernecia A. Steele in 1SG5. To tliis union were born four children: Freeman Bradley, Williaville, Alice Josephine Ripley (deceased) Ora- viHe, TIL. Emilv Elizabeth Crockrn (deceased), Campbell, Hill, Til.

mvl RiVharcl Mn.t1.eson Bradley WillisviHe, 111. Pernecia, his first wife and mother of these' four children, died November 30, 1S72. He was married to Nancv.Eliza- beth -P. Cii'Hev, 'in 1S7H, To this union eleven children were born follows: Flora IDs tell Russell, Willisville. Eich-.

'Marv 'Adpll (flfipp.nsfid) Oenh-alia, T)nF-' Mnv Porrnnch, Rr. vgp Willisville; T'li; Tnhn iBradlev. Waftlilng'tnn. Ross Willis. Tliomas Rav Bi-arllov.

iasinn. West W. "Brndlev. (deceasnrl) Willisville, TIL, and two -bovs. William and Ferlan, Avho died in infancy.

Nancy Bradley, his second wife njncl mother of these eleven died November 13, 1903. I-Ie was married Mary Stevns Benson in 1905, who died Vlarch 14, 1927, leaving no child- en from this union but several tep children by her previous mar- iage whom he accepted as -his Among these Ellen J3en- 011 Bradley, who Ross Bracley whom slie had married, moved in to care for and nurse him during his declining years. The funeral services will be held at the Central Baptist churcli 'at Willisville, Saturday at 1:30 p. m. with Rev.

L. Meads officiating. Interment will take place at the Looney Springs cemetery, Campbells-Hill. Church school, G. superintendent: for all and grades, orclxes- tra music.

Morning 'Worship, 10:45. Special music by the -Adult iwi.d.er the' direction of Prof. H. kill. 1 Sermon subject, est Epworth League, 30.

Evening Worship, 7:30. Special by the Young- People's neth FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH; Wm. Boatman, Pastor- Sumlay School, for all-ages. Morning service, "Religion the. Common'.

Special music by the choir; Luther-League, p. m. Leader, Arthu-r Heilman. Evening service, 7:30. Music by the Junior choir.

First Lutheran welcomes you to its Sunday services and. Wednesday evening Lenten s'e'rv CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Minister FIRST -IT, Bible school 9:30. H. Elliott, Suit. R.

Gardner, Ass't. iSupt. We are Jin a great drive for a large increase in ''our Bible school and you are cordially invited to come and help us to put this job over. Morning worship, Sermon by Brother Jones, Christian Endeavor, 30 p. ifi.

Evening- Worship, Sermon by Brother Jones. Baptismal service at sion 'of this service. There will be services every night until Easter conducted by Brother Jones, and you are cordially 'invited to attend all of the 1 OU'RE the last word in style "when you break inco print this way! Plaids or polkadots are alternate materials. The designs may be bad In five sizes: 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42. Size 36 requires 4 1-8 yards of 39 inch material plus 5-S yard contrast for the collar and jabot.

To simple sewing chart of this tear out this sketch and mail it to JULIA BOYD, 103; PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, X. together with 13 CENTS Be sure to enclose, on a separate sheet of paper, YOUR NAME, FULL ADDRESS, YOUR SIZE, THE NUMBER op THIS PATTERN (No. 164), and.mention theXAME OF THIS Address your envelope to Julia Boyd Daily Independent Fashion Bureau, 103 Park Avenue, New York City, N. MT, CARBON CHRISTIAN T. A.

Jones, pastor. school, 0:30 a.m. Preaching, at 11 m. by-Rev Richard Holt, also -at 7:30 p. m.

Christian Endeavor at p. Welcome to all. IMMAN.UEL EV. LUTH. CHURCH E.

Missouri Synod H. Bohrer, Pastor ST.V PETER'S, EVANGELIC; Schrodle Sumlay school, 9:30. worship, .7:30. The Goal of Discipleship There is a lower world, and there is a higher world. When we are pressed out of this world by! its hatred and venom and decay.

We' are lifted up into the higher with the Christ, for our citizenship is'in heaven. Come worship with us. Any one welcome. Sunday school, 9 a. m.

German services, 9 m. -Services, 10 a. m. Walther League, Monday eveiiiftg at 7:45. You are cordially invited to worship with us.

ly ill. Mrs. Ed Handcock of Alto Pass is here on business. Lavern Nelson who has been working on the boat, is home for a few days. Mrs.

Virgil Stone and daughter Mary of Masadonia were visitors in this city Tuesday night. Mrs, John Tocld who has been ill for months, is no better. Mrs. Duff Cacly who has been ill for a long time, is unimproved. Mrs.

Etta Brown, who has been sick for a couple weeks is unini proved. "LIGHT ATTACKS "SfittlK Volume IT, No. 1 of the TJgh Plant. News appeared on streets about town Its title page is headed with such captions as ''What, Mas Un i ted Co. Don e' For "Free Globes and iand ''Git? Mean Cities Out of In.

one of its attack? on the Western United £, Elec trie Co. the issue chides' the com pany since its beginning here, for discontinuing" local energj plant, for its sale of stock and for its competition in reta.il The company is charged with getting Murphysboro in debt S.10,OoV. for service. In an effort to increase consumption under the new lower rates, the light company has been replacing light. globes and repairing- fixtures.free--of ch'arge.

This the city sarcastically refers to as the action of a "generous pijbi lie. spmted institution, always desiring to help, the The city, jt cajll? its newal exposure the in its new issue that "after 20 years of soaking the city and the people' of Mur'pliyV b'oro, the Aurora gang- all of a sudden discovers that it can reduce rates, give you free light free repair service and conduct a free cooking school." Pages 2 and 3 of the "Light Plant News" play a double-page spread headlined "Plant Will Be Out of In support of this assertion it is explained that the City Council will select a plant superintendent solely on his qualifications, and put.him jn full control with power to hjre and fire. Then the claims that no taxes, no assessments will be possible the and that 'construction and operation flf the plant will be "paid for solely and entirely from the earnings of the plant, and in no event by taxes or special The "news" issue was authorized by the Mayor and 'city Council. it's column "What Has The United'Co. Done" the city'makes the broad inference that the light company interested the insurance companies in threatening an insurance rate increase in Murpliysboro.

BIG BENEFIT SHOW AT HIPPO AHULJ Radio Entertainers jnPerson, 'Girls, and plfl 'jn I fy I 1.1 OV Ik you and firemen, "fling a fling a good one. April. at the theatre, police and firemen sponsor a big time benefit; tainment, consisting of an all-stacv stage plus the Time' Mitchell'' Virginia Entertainers in feature) and- nothing- yet- Also Billy Darr's St. rockets-(a 1 bevy.of bsautifuli nisg is girls, and a drome screen 'A splendid share in ilie night's bill will -go- fire 'and police h'is iiffhe 'first time' he local aken a a. believed th? Hippodrome, packed to the doors; Tickets will" be on.Fale,'Mondny at' police and firemep headquar-s ters, iand by police and themselves.

-The effort is promised, operation by --the- community. r-. The men -of the department iire'l working like beavers to put' show- over big. Tickets will sold in the surrounding Other Jackson Cwnfy Men Get Appointments i bottoms man, the arage at: Russell been appointed state, highway field. Ben Coffman, colored of Elkville, and Harold Walker, Carbondale mechanic, taye'-be assigned to temporary -mechaincalp work in the state highway at SIMPSON STETSONHATS Nevy" Mity-Lite Cifeations WALKER'S Carbondale SUNSHINE VALLEY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Located on East Side of Square Wilson, Pastor M.

PENTECOST CHURCH, INC. IGth and 'Poplar Sts. W. T. White, "'Pastor Mrs.

Margaret Davies is visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lewis, In East St, One Stop Super Service "Everything for Your Car" Reliance Chevrolet Sales, Inc. 1604 Walnut Phone 289 For The oil In your watch should be changed once a year. LARKEY HENRICH 1306 Walnut St.

Murphysboro Poplar Ridg-e School Report Following is the Poplar Ridge report for February: Perfect a Reeves, Ruby Weber, Vleanna Summers, Robert Reeves, Paul Burkey, Beulah Mae Ellis, Vera Mae Reeves, Robert Hensley, Elmer Till Andy 'Bennett, Oliver Weberllng, Viola Ellis, Earl Summers. i Average 90 and Summer, Ruby Weber, Wayne Burkey, iVorman Reeves, Donal'd Artkins, Lora Mae Adkins, Marjie Bennett, Robert Hensley, Vera Mae Reeves, Joe Burkey, Imogene Summers, Imogene Bennett, Oliver Weberling, Anna Belle Reeves, and 'Viola Ellis, Perfect Weber Wayne Burkoy. iBoulah Mae Ellis and Earl Summers. Sectional basketball tournament tonight, M. T.

H. S. gym, m15-3t HALLIDAYBORO By Agnes.Carter Jrt During 1925-20, the total number of crimes in London (population was 15,1502, as compared "with 333,083 in New York City (population J. W. Milligan of Carbondale Democratic Candidate for Nomination For Representative Your Vote and Influence Will Be Appreciated Mr.

and Mrs. Willie Spangler and children, Billie and Jaunlta oE Ellfville, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holla Spangler. Mary, the little daug'hter of Mr.

and Mrs, Milforcl Morgan is very ill with pneumonia fever in the Du Quoin hospital. Mrs. Fern Holliday and claugh ter, Mrs. Opal Halstead and children, and Miss Glena Halstead spent Tuesday in Elkville with Mrs. Marie Phillips and children.

Mace Carter and Rolla Spanglcr attended church in Elkville Sunday night. Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs, -Opal McColltim in Elkville Tuesday afternoon. 'Harrell Carter who has been iil the past three weeks has returned to Mrs. Ida Crow and children of De Soto called on friends here Saturday afternoon. Mrs, Delia Grammer and children spent part of last week with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Stone of Alto Pass. Mrs. Harold McCplluin spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Roxie Spangler.

Miss Wynona-'Spangler and little nephews Paul and Bobbie I-iartsock were visitors at the Mace Carter home Sunday night. Saturday, 7:30 p. Subject: Idol and God Worship in the U. S. This message is another one of a series of Saturday night messages on Great Is the Mystery of Godliness.

Sunday, 9:30 a. school. Sunday, 11 a. Subject: Seven Steps to a Fall. Sunday, p.

Gleaners meet. 7:30 p. Subject: The Moving of the Cloud'. 'Hey. D.

Van Hoose, one of our able ministers of the gospel, with his fine choir, are on WEBQ Harrisburg every Saturday from 3 to SMS p. m. We pray.for the sick and afflicted every service. If you cannot come, send in your request. Come and worship the Lord with us.

You are always welcome. Sunday school, 0:30. Morning worship, 10:45. B. Y.

Evening worship, 7:00. The pastor will preach morning and evening hours. both CHURCH OF THE NAZAR'ENE 7th and Walnut Sts. G-. N.

Mitchell, Pastor in. m. start- Sunday school, a. mj Preaching service, 10:45 a N'. Y.

P. 0:30 p. Preaching Service, 7:30 p. Don't forget our revival is with Rev. E.

0, Chalfont, Dist. Sup. of the 111. Dist. of the Church of the Nazarene as evangelist.

We urge all of our people to be present at the'Opening services, and we cordially one and ail' to come worship with us. This special series of meetings will continue until April 1st. Crime, bring your friends. By Irene Edgar Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Russell spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Hanna. Mr. and Mrs. Vilas Strieker spent Sunday at Gill Edgar's.

Mr, and Mrs. John Speith and baby spent Monday night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williamson. Mr.

and Mrs. F. M. Valerius spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Bower. Miss Genevieve Talbot spent Sunday at Edd Russell's. Mr. and Mrs. -Homer Russell spent Sunday with her parents, and Mrs, Harry Tessier, Mrs.

Freeman Robinson, Miss Irene Edgar and Lester Armstrong were shoppers in Murphysboro-, Thursday. A play entitled "Small Towr Romeo" will be given at the Unioi School, Wednesday night, Marc! 21, for the benefit of the Denmarls church. Mrs. Freeman Robinson assistec Miss- Irene Edgar with dinner for wood sawers, Tuesday. By Lorena Linze Mr.

and Mrs. Edwarii Slierrmann attended tilre funeral of Augusta Goram in Murphys-b'pro' Thursday. 'Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dltzler and family of Murphysboro 'spent -Friday w.ith William Linze and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sherrmann and 'daughters visit Mr. and Mrs.J George -Stout and family- Saturday afternoon. A number of people from here attended the funeral of Blacklock, which was held, Camp Creek -Sunday.

Mr: Mrs. -Edward Pugh: and daughter of Creek Paum visit Lena Ditzler'arid soii, Sunday." William'Linze- and. New shipment of Kid All colors. Size to Mm KUGMAN'S 1106 Walnut St. Murphysbwi ROCK OF The flawless Barre The'best is the cheapest long run; 1 Randolph Monument Wo" Steeieville, .111.

Tony Gillespie, 6 3'r Vi -''f Murphysb'orp Di.tz- Zoller Sun Betty visiting' Mr. and DO Well. and Charles Morgan are with their grand pareuts, Mrs. Silas Morgan of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Corner 15th and Logan streets. Laurin H.

Gardner, pastor. Sunday school, 0:30. a. m. V.

Perkins, Supt. Our' Sunday school' Is fully graded and departmentlz- whic 1 means a suitable class for everyone, whatever your age may be. So we gladly welcome any one to como with us for, the study of God's word every Lord's day, Young People's Union 6:30 p. m. Walter Thompson' general director.

This of cur -church is for the training of Bap tiet young Christians we-'-hope that this class of folk will, avail themselves of this opportunity for better preparation for service; The services of worship are held at 10:45 hi. and. 7:30 p. m. The pastor, will preach and the large chorus choir wi'il -at both services of our church, Sunday.

There will be our regular -midweek prayer service Wednesday night at 7.:30 o'clock, aud we are, expecting the largest attendance ever at that time. The public! cordially FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 181!) Walnut St. at Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship at 10:45.

Subject: Sustance. Golden text: Isaiah 12:2. Wednesday evening- meeting 7:45. The reading room is open each Wednesday and Saturday afternoon 2 to 4 o'clock. The is cordially invited 'to attend the services and visi the reading room.

vite.d to attend ail services at. all We feel that will theni both -uplifting you and GRAND TOWER Mt By Helen Cook Ellys of this city was- a busi- visitor in Chicago last week Dr ness end. Mrs. Cullen Ell'et was called to Elkville on account of the death of her brother, Charles Blacklock, Mrs; George Saul and family ited John Harper of Wolf Lake, Illinois, Sunday. Mrs.

Mary Poe and daughter Weggie are visitnig in St. Louis few days. Mr. and; Mrs. Stacy Wilson called Mary Poe, Sunday evening.

Mr, and Mrs. Vick Glodo made a business trip to Murphysboro are many, of- the, mumps and in-this helpful -when you come: Carl 'Ellet's baby' is seriou's- HURST A. Phillips The roof fire at the home of A. J. Zimmerman Saturday afternoon was put out before much damage was clone, A surprise party wa.s given last Saturday night at -the home of Mr.

and Mrs. A. J. Knowles in honor of Mrs. Knowles' birthday.

Nineteen guests were present, including Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Knowles and son, Edward, of Elkville.

The evening was spent in bunco, Mrs. Mrs. Wanda Cochran, Ralph Finnel and Byrle 'Cochran, won prizes. All departed for- their homes at a late hour wishing Mrs. Knowles many more birth days.

Junior Zimmerman of Chicago is visiting folks in Hurst for a few days. Will has been detained from work the past week on account of a carbuncle on the back of neck. ter visited Euphemia ler Sunday afternop.n. Mr. aiid Clarence and sons.

of, uea'r Mrs. Lena Ditzler-and son day evening. -Clara Shercnianr is ed from her school duties'-pn count of illness. and Mrs. iCaJlas and son of Creek Paum- spent with' Mr.

and Mrs. Theodore Meininger and and Mrs. Henry Linze of Du Quoin spent Tuesday, with Mr. and 'Mrs. William.

Linze and'fam- ily. Any merchant interested in participating in the Independent'Busi- ness Directory phone 35 and rates. certain. -all the-newest cl shades Wall Double Soil a'ndup; Let us save on. your houee cleaning needs Wall and Paints 13th Locust St.

Phorie 11 I An Amazing 9 READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS ILLINOIS 1 MOTOR LICENSE Now Available Motor License Application Blanks Free. We will help you fill them out. Notary service, if you want it, for small charge. The Daily A purchase enables us to offer yellow second: sheets at: the low'price of Per No as much as you want It will pay you to take advantage of this bargain, THE DAILY INDEPENDENT 35.

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