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PAGE TWO KERRVILLE MOUNTAIN SUN, KERRVILLE, TEXAS A TOUL BANKING BY MAIL Frequently it is inconvenient to call here in person- business, social calls, or inclement weather may make it difficult. In such cases we remind our readers that "BANKING BY MAIL" is one of the well established methods of doing business with 118. By this method our Safety, Service and Facilities are afforded to all depositors, irrespective of where they may reside. FIRST STATE BANK A Bank of Service Resources over Half Million Safety Deposit Boxes from $2.00 to $3.00 a year Society RICE-SUBLETT WEDDING. The wedding of Miss Mable Sublett, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. E. L. Sublett of this city, to William Rice, son of Mrs. F.

A. Rice of Pharr, was solemnized Wednesday evening in a quiet ceremony at the Sublett home on Main Street. Baskets of bluebells and white zinnas and dahlias were used in arranging the rooms for the occasion. The ceremony was said before an improvised altar, trimmed with honeysuckle and ivy and holding a basket of bluebells. Tall white candles burned in silver holders.

Over this was suspended a white wedding bell, with white festoons forming a canopy over the room. Mamie Sultenfuss, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. She wore a dress of pale green chiffon and carried a basket of rose petals. Mrs. Cleveland Wheelus was matron of honor, and wore a dress of shell pink chiffon, made with a long circular skirt, and trimmed with ripples at the hip line.

She carried a corsage of blue forgetme-nots and sweet heart roses. The bride wore a lovely dress of French blue chiffon and lace. The long bodice and sleeves were of silk lace with the circular skirt of the georgette. Elaborate applique trimming of the material on the lace made an effective decoration for the bodice. She wore beige slipperss and carried an arm bouquet of fragrant rosebuds.

The groom was attended by Cleveland Wheelus as best man. The impressive ring ceremony was said by Rev. C. E. Wheat, former pastor of the First Methodist Church.

An informal reception was held for the members of the family and intimate friends of the young couple, who were present for the ceremony. The punch bowl was presided over by the bride's sister, Mrs. Hugo Sultenfuss of San Antonio. After the ceremony. Mr.

and Mrs. Rice left for a brief wedding trip before going to Pharr where they will reside, and where the groom has built and furnished a home for his bride. Mrs. Rice's traveling dress was of navy blue georgette, with flesh pink trimmings with hat and other accessories of tan. The bride has been reared in Kerrville and attended Tivy High School.

She is a young lady of quiet charm and sweetness. For a number of years she has been a teacher in the Sunday School of the Methodist Church and a member of the church choir. The groom lived in Kerrville for several months last year with his mother, and is engaged in citrus growing in Pharr, He is a graduate of Rice Institute of Houston and a member of a distinguished Texas family. METHODIST LADIES HAVE SOCIAL MEETING. The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held their monthly social meeting Thursday afternoon in the church parJors when Mrs.

S. D. Sanders led 8 most inteersting lesson. "Forestalling Future Illiteracy," was the topic and the well educated and cultured leader handled the subject in a very efficient and instructive manner. Miss Lenore Rees, who is a missionary in the Centro, Christiano station at Durango, Mexico, present and gave a very graphic WAS account of the Mexican school and national conditions, Miss Rees was accompanied by her mother, Mrs.

J. B. Rees, of Center Point. Another prominent visitor was Mrs. Dobie, who is spending the summer at the Methodist Assembly.

Musical numbers and contests were enjoyed during the social hour. Mesdames Tom Holdsworth, Stewart Davis Wm. Beckmann were hostesses and served refreshing iced water melon to one of the largest attendances in 8 long time. CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. ADKINS.

The Monday Bridge Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. A. T. Adkins in her home on Tivy Street, when masses of midsummer roses were used in arranging the home for the occasion. Mrs.

L. C. Pickle was given dainty lingerie for high score and Mrs. Henry Lewis a box of dusting powder for second score. Mrs.

H. Weiss cut the consolation, a "negro mammy" Mrs. W. G. Martin was awarded the guest's prize, a a a a a a a deck of cards.

A delicious salad course was served to Mesdames W. G. Martin, J. H. Moore, Richard Holdsworth, Don Deibner, H.

Weiss, Miller, L. C. Pickle, Henry Lewis, E. M. Forman, Charles Real and E.

H. Fatheree. MRS. McDONALD HAS LUNCHEON. Mrs.

Izma McDonald entertained with a lovely bridge luncheon last Friday in her home on Earl Garrett Street. Roses, daisies, zinnas and fern were used in arranging the home for the occasion. Mrs. J. C.

Beddingfield was given a box of bath salts for high score and Mrs. Arthur Saenger was given a dainty handkerchief for consolation. A delicious two-course luncheon was served to Mesdames J. C. Beddingfield, H.

H. Gallatin, A. A. Saenger, L. C.

Pickle, Milton PamJ. pell, Al Stallings, Manny, Dale Comparette, F. W. L. Auld and W.

B. Powell. MARRIED THURSDAY. Miss Ila L. Bishop of this city and Benjiman E.

Hassler of Hoodsport, were afternoon quietly married last Thursday at the court house. The has lived in Kerrville for a number of years and has made many friends while here. The groom is connected with tse U. S. Fishery Station in Washington.

Mr. and Mrs. Hassler left for a brief visit with relatives in the Valley before going to Washington where they will reside. Miss Totsy Allen of San Antonio WAS visiting friends and relatives in Kerrville Wednesday, MRS. H.

WEISS Florist 917 Water Street Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Floral Work. Promptness and Efficiency. Sick Smith Funeral Home Ferrrille, Texas Phone MISS EWING ENTERTAINS CLUB. Miss Jean Ewing entertained the Hi-Lo Bridge Club Tuesday eve ning in home of her patents, Mr. and Mrs.

J. N. Ewing on Tivy Street. Masses of Shasta daisies adorned the living room for the bccasion. Miss Lois Fawcett.

was awarded the prize for high score. Refreshing ice cream and cake, with buttonieres of ted carnations and fern as plate favors, was served to Misses Lois Fawcett, Anita Dietert, Blanche Daniela, Madalyn Peterson, Ruth Prescott, Clemis McDonald, Elsa Bea Henke, Ann Saenger, Beatrice Kincaid, Beulah Adkins, Mildred Williams and Helen Bonner of Mississippi. TRUE BLUE GIRLS MEET The True Blue Gifs Class of the First Baptist' Sunday School met last Sunday morning at the encampment with ten members and 6 visitors from Houston, present. Mrs. Powell of taught a most interesting lesson.

The class meets each Sunday morning at 9:45 in the class room at the church, with Mrs. W. Montgomery as teacher. All girls of the teen age are invited to join this class of workers. All members are urged to be present and help win the Reporter.

READING CLASS MEETS WITH MISS DELANEY The Reading Class met with Miss Margaret Delaney in "the home of her parents: Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Delaney, on the Schreiner Institute campus.

The book, "House of Myrth," by Edith Wharton was read and discussed. The hostess served delicious salad, wafers and punch to Mrs. Candler Gordon, Misses Lavene Hudson, Lois Fawcett, Elizabeth Eastland, Velma Brown, Dorothy Rucker, Verda Tankersly of Mertzon and Bennette Platt of Houston. CLASS HAS UNIQUE BARNYARD PARTY. The Faithful Workers' Class of the First Baptist Church enjoyed an unique "Barnyard Party" Monday evening on the church lawn.

The group captained by Mrs. Wilby Garrett were hostesses and were in charge of the entertainment program. The group of merry-makers captained by Rabe Clinton were awarded the prize in the evening's program, A brief business meeting was held with Mrs. Rabe Clinton, president, in charge. After a devotional Mrs.

J. C. Woodward, assisted by H. M. Smith, a nominating committee for the year was named.

Mrs, H. C. White, Mrs. T. E.

Webb and Mrs. R. L. Chambliss were named on the committee. The class met at the encampment grounds Sunday morning with 37 members and 14 visitors present.

Miss Emma Robinson was enrolled as a new member. The entertainment committee served iced water melon to about 95 members and visitors at the Monday evening party. -Reporter. YOUNG MATRON'S CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. FATHEREE The Young Matron's Bridge Club were delightfully entertained Tuesday afternoon when Mrs.

H. Fatheree was hostess. 'Blue bells, daisies and scabiosa were used in arranging the home for the occasion. Mrs. C.

Beddingfield was given a hand-made picture for high score and Mrs. H. S. Neal was given a blocked linen luncheon set. Mrs.

Dan Auld cut the consolation, a yellow glass flower basket. A delectable salad course was served to Mesdames Ann Goodrich, J. C. Beddingfield, Don Deibner, Arthur Saenger, Horace Starkey, A. Lochte, Richard Holdsworth, A.

Salter, Pam Grinstead, Roberta Bondy, Dan Auld, D. H. Comparette, Richard Smith, Jack Calder, J. E. McDonald and Ben Chambliss and H.

S. Neal. Last Rites to Be Held Thursday for Mrs. R. C.

Saner, 68 Funeral services were to be held Thursday afternoon at 8:80 o'clock f6r Mrs. R. C. Saner, 68, ed away at 6:30 p. M.

Wednesday at the family residence on Earl Garrett Street. The services will be held from the First Methodist Church and will' be conducted by Rev. C. E. Wheat, assisted by Rev.

Cliff Mr Burial Will be in Glen Rest Cemetery under the direction of Haines Funeral Home. Mrs. Saner, member of one of Kerr County's pioneer families, had been ill for several months and had been in a critical condition for. the past week She was A native of. Kerr County, having been born in the Turtle Creek community on November: :8, 1862.

A complete article covering the interesting family. history, of Mrs. Saner will appear in next week's issue of The Sun. Real Estate Transfers. Mrs.

M. J. Lawson to Myrtle Ramsey; lots 1 and 2, block 9, Parsons'. Addition, and undivided onehalf interest in lot 28, block 8, Parsons' Addition; etc. Henry Wallace and wife to.

An-: tonia Laura; lot 74, block 25, Henry Wallace Addition; $200. Antonia Laura and wife to R. J. Castillo; lot 74, block 25, Henry Wallace Addition; $100. G.

R. Camp. to Mrs. J. C.

Prewett; 280 acres, Survey 111; $5, etc. Mrs. M. J. Lawson to Sadie Johnson; lot: 52, block 14, Parsons' Addition, and lot 860, block 54, Schreiner Addition; $1, etc.

Mrs. to W. A. Campbell; part of lots 49, 50 and 51, block 14, Parsons' Addition, and undivided one-half interest in lot 79, block 15, Parsons' Addition; $1, etc. Mrs.

M. J. Lawson to Etta Beckman; lots 54 and 55, part of lot 35, block 14, Parsons' tion, and undivided interest in lot 79, block 15, Parsons' Addition; $1, etc. Christobal M. Alcala and wife to Jeff Cooksey and wife; lot 55, block 26, Henry Wallace Addition; $550.

G. R. Camp to Mrs. J. C.

Prewett; 9.5 acres, Survey 1129; $1, etc. J. V. Davis and wife to Kerr County Hotel all of lots 107 and 108 and part of lots 105, 109 and 110, block 8, old Addition of Kerrville; $10, etc. A.

B. Williamson, administrator, to King Ritchie; 160 acres, Survey 126; $2,900. R. C. Prewett and wife to G.

R. Samp; lot 14, block 4, Oak Park; $1, etc. -0-0- Improvements Made at Cemetery A number of improvements were completed this week at Glen Rest Cemetery under direction of officals of Kerrville Cemetery. Association. Two new rooms were added to the caretaker's home.

and the entire building was repainted. The work cost approximately $800. -0-0-- The United. States now holds nearly five billions in gold, more than three-fifths of the world's supply, The Kerrville Greenhouses KUALMANN'S Display Rooms, 617. Water Street, Phone 24; Night Service, Phone 10 Cut Flowers, Plants and Funeral Designs Flowers Delivered Anywhere By Telegrapb WA WANTED Every person in the Hill Country, and all their friends, if they haven't already done so, to "drive-in" to my new Station.

It's Cool Of course I'm proud of it. I want to show and the you. conveniences I you have to offer. I think it to I want to avail yourself of you the Service, And I'll be right Comfortable here personally waiting to thank you sin: cerely you do come in. in Our Tell the folks now -TODAY- that the next time the car needs filling up, to be sure New and "drive-in to We will all try earnestly to please them and you.

Drive-In Bear in mind the fact that our Service is Station complete, and our prices- always quoted in advance- are very reasonable. We do everything from tilling your radiation to over hauling your car. Give us a trial! Charles La Mason Dealer Churzalas "MASON'S" Complete 1115 Country I KERRVILLE, TEXAS Teabans CHARLES In MASON, Orans Swallowing of Teeth Is Fatal to Soldier Washington July 18 Exhaust ed by continued pain, a cross. country airplane trip and forts of surgeons to remove the obstruction, Private Olaf. Nelson died today with two artificial teeth in His esophagus.

He swallowed the teeth at break. fast: Saturday. at Fort Bliss, El Paso. to plane; Washington five in an army ambulance unste. cessful attempts were made Walter Reed Hospital to extract the teeth.

At 7.8, m. today He died from suffocation, although three hours earlier he had been in a more satisfactory condition than at any time since he arrived here late yesterday. Surgeon: General- Patterson of the army and Dri James F. Mitchell, Washingtoh surgeon, had feated septic pneumonia or a general infection, and after the fifth prob. ing.

ordered that he be permitted to. rest and regain his strength. Nelson tried to extract the teeth and pushed them farther down s6 they lodged about opposite the fourth vertebrae, held by four golden prongs on the bridge work? Texas Building Permits Stump Austin, July per-: mits granted in 35 Texas cities durting the first six months of the year totaled $27,809,000, compared to of the 1930, according to the Buduring the first half a reau of Business Research at the cities University the of 35 Texas. showed Only seven an increase, but these increases were large in most cases. permits increased from $1,287,000 to 000; Dallas, from $3,426,000 to $4, Galveston, from $760,000 Paris, from $86,000 to Ranger, from $12,000: to: Tyler, from $592,000 to $1,351,000, and Waco, from 000 to $1,497,000.

"The decline of 29 per cent from 1930 was less than the shrinkage of 81 per cent reported by the F. W. Dodge Corporation in the value of now construction throughout the United States," the Bureau's statemen said. "'The May to June decline in Texas amounted to 27. per cent, compared to the three average decrease of 23 cent during this period.

Permits in May amounted to $5,886,000, compared to 000 in June." --0-0- Bit of Twine Saves Boy's Life Belton, July thinking saved the life of little Joe Willis, about nine years of age who lives on a farm owned by Dennis Harkins near here when a rattlesnake bit him on the foot last week. "A pocket full of string and a head full of things caused his life to be saved," said Dr. M. P. Mc-Elhannon, who attended the boy when was rushed to the Belton tarium for treatment.

The lad was nearly a mile from this home, feeding his, mother mules when the snake bit him. He Immediately corded His ankle and sucked the blood front his foot. Dr. MeElhannon stated that seldom saw such quick thinking. in a small boy.

"If all people who are endangered by rattlesnakes could think that fast instead of getting excited there would be less danger of death. The serum we adminis tered would not have done any good If that boy' hadn't had the presence of mind to render first aid to himself." Heart o' the Hills Inn Heart Guests. the who Hills registered Inn during at the the past week included Mrs. W. J.

Lang, Miss Harriet: Lang, Mrs. Freeman Hall, Mrs. Aldrew D. Randall, Miss Nina Randall and Miss Alice Smythe Boggess, Dallas; Mrs. B.

K. Stark, Mrs. Sophie Shwate, Mr. and Mrs. Alston Clappe, James E.

Anderson, Houston; Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Averill, Jimmy Johnson, Mac Averill, Beaumont; Mr.

and Mrs. E. D. Bewley, Mrs. H.

Yorkmyk, Mr. and Mrs. K. Henger, Fort Worth; Mrs. E.

Al Holmgreen, Mrs. W. Holmgreen, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs.

George F. Clark, Mr. and M. Pincum, San Antonio; Mrs. Walter Connally, Tyler; Mrs.

Grace Wigley, Mr. and Mrs. E. Day; Horace Nash, Waco; W. A.

Smirnoff, Russia; Mr. and Mrs. Cock, Corpus Christi; Mr. and Mrs. L.

S. Hawley, Marshall; John F. Hardaway, Abi- Mic and HE Borg Miss Sophle Hall Dallas John Boyles, and Miss Mary Frances Boyles, Houston About 90. percent of the girls in Sweden are natural blondes. one The world's largest telescope, focated on Wilson is equiped with reflecting Mirror, A rear window ventilator has been invented to change the air in automobiles without creating drafts.

Plumbing Gas Fitting Sheet Metal Work Jack Hampson 424 332 Quinian: St. CLASSES in OIL WATER COLOR SKETCHING DESIGN CARTOONS at Miss Bishop's Studio at the WESTMINSTER ENCAMPMENT Merrill Doyle, Assistant Our Dollar Is Growing To give the people of the Hill Country some idea of 1918 the the Dollar comparative of 1931 to value that of 1931 of: 1918, we are offering of you 36 merchandise standard for articles the same money that 100 lbs. of sugar cost you in 1918- In 1931 In 1918 19, 100 lbs. Sugar 100 lbs. There may not be as many and Sugar dollars in circulation now, 36 Other Cost but surely your dollar will Items for go much farther.

To prove $33.33 at this what the fact a few and right: to dollars place show spent will you $33.33 bring you, we have arranged a table-load of merchandise in our show window consisting of the following items: All yours for the price of 100 lbs. of sugar in 1918. 100 pounds sugar. 1 bottle catsup, 100 pounds flour. pound black pepper.

25 pounds meal. Lipton's Tea. 20 pounds pinto beans, 1 jar mustard. 20 pounds salt. 2 cans Calumet Baking Powder.

32 pounds Crustene. 1 gallon F. B. Syrup, 5 pounds bacon. 2 boxes large Post Toasties, 3 pounds H.

and H. Coffee. 1 box Mothers' Oats, CO Maxwell House Coffee, 10 pounds potatoes, DO pounds soda. 2 boxes washing powder. 2 pounds Hershey's Cocoa.

4 pounds rice. 12 bars Crystal White Soap. 2-1b, box crackers. 6 boxes matches. 6 cans Pork and Beans.

1 gallon vinegar. 6 cans tomatoes. 1 quart pickles. 4 cans corn. 4 cans peaches.

1 jar Peanut Butter. 2 cans salmon. quart Plato Oil. 1 88-ounce box starch. 1 box Swansdown Flour.

And One $5 BIll We Will Have Our Friday and Saturday Specials Charles Schreiner of Company Quality" 1869 Basement Grocery 1931.

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