Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 2

VANPRETER'S Special bargains for Tomorrow and the balance of this this week. Everything as advertised. Read each item and bring this ad. with you. 40c, AH'Ovcr Corset Covers 25c, Clolh Window Shades 25c.

40c Ladies Muslin Drawers 25c. $2,00 rronl Lace Corsets $1.29 Toe, Long Corsets Four Supporters 49c. (Joe. Bleached Sheets large size 15c. Good Hemmed Pillow Cases lOe.

7c. Best Blue Calicoes 5c, (iipc, Boys KickcrlxK'ker Pants 49c, $1,00 Boys' Knickerbocker Pants 75c, I $1,50 Ladies Embroidered Skirls 9i8c, $1 Good Muslin Gowns 69c. Fancy Colored Spreads $1.75. (Joe, Ladies Knit Union Suits 39c. 25c.

CJiilclrens' Union Suits 19c. 35c Large size Shopping Bags 2j5c. 7oc. Gingham and Percale House Aprons. 49'c.

$1.25 Children's Gingham Dresses 69c 25c. Men's Cashmere lose Men's Blue Shiris-i 35c. H'-pO Men's Good" Overshoes $1.25 $12.00 Men's Overcoats darli colors 50c. Childrens Cloth Hals l9c. $1.00 Ladies' blgck $ateeii Waists 54c.

95c. Full size Hemstitched Sheets HOc, Men's Fleece 'Lined Underwear 29c ll.OpT!iree: Strand tiair Switches $2,98 THE 3io SNOW STORM; No Service on Middle town Ulna In per Have Very Slight Attendance and Social are Postponed. West Third Street. EAST ALTON. Vuwtl liver Tax Cloi'ector Begins Collecting, Taxes.

tJoHoph Helens, tax collector of "VVood.Riveiv township, began iWed- Jfcsdgy the collection of taxes. Mr. in tuxes to atoll reports that tho col- Joc.tlng is Btartlng off vary aiicely. His was Wednesday at tho Kant Alton'village hall, yesterday he was at Uethalto, today at and tomorrow" he will bd'at tho napnai'd In Upper Altonx vf'n. bo his schedule for the next few: weeks.

STRAY SCRAPS. It Made Her Shriek. A of portly physiquo AVns offered two hundred a week, AS'T. nmsoc cr.iodi How you speak! Me a freak! What.fi cheek! "The Family that Owns It" is Right. "Can any of you tcll'me to what the cat asked the teacher.

Any of them did not appear to bo able to glvo the Information until the youngest pupil class WUH reached. "Yes'ni," ho can tell, it belongs to tho family 'that owns ft." Object lessona discontinued for tho dr.y af Danger Ahead. Hosscr C. Sullivan Is se'udlng many Work. Four to Wade Snow.

Iin ls sendlne mn 5 -Because of fear to wade the' Wemocrot.8 In this vicinity announce- rtfpp drifts which were 1011 8 ot la 'W a cy for the United or ot the girls cawe out. 6n the to go tc work '(it Weatorn Cartridge AvprkB, did not go to work 'ing. They stayed around the depot' and took the. train back Aitnn I ivhniv it went. -lAltou School I.

1 Rodger dees rtot ro that he Is imitating vhcn tho latter entered the n. lie will bo Dun'no brown in Madison County, for while rv'itl Dunne are antagonistic to ouch other they, aro both against Sullivan. Ansel IKIB made up his mind apparently to change the governor's from Dunne to Done, and Tho Kast Alton public school 'was' tt Uonc alld ordered dlsm.Hsed today because. T- tho: 'deep snow which the pupils would havo to. wade through to get Red Birds In Evidence.

The bluoblrd, maybe la tho barbing: a uiuuuiru. muyoe IB tlio 1o ho Kchoo house which is about 01 of spring, us a oged, but what or of a mile from East Alton thc When 9 o'clock bell rang, there )8 boautlful etivtnll II ituch a small number of faithful pupils- that the teachers decid among tho most, cheerful living things seen in vicinity the last vKiinuy me last it would be best to give up tho a nf uu nD ,1 lUBr- of having chisHes today, and al low cdi the children to go home. Notes. moot'ng of the Seventh Day Adventlut Bible workers class was held last night at tho homo of JUK- tico 8. 0.

Cooper. The two workers Ins merrily and plainly optrnlstlc in ull A a uongater the bluebird can never approach the, rod bird and tho latter sticks around giving joy. at times'whon it in a pleaaure to see a bird, while tho bluoblrd -de- foi- The big'snow storm practically put an end to business today In ttppet Ai' ton. Coal dealers attempted to hqul a hnlf load of coal this morning by Using four horses it but iSflg' Troon dlacoyerccl there nothing )n hauling today when the'SHOW" continued to fs.ll in torrents arid 'his' took to the stable. No dell very--wag-, ons for grocery stores are on the streets today, not any traffic IB being attempted at all.

Even drivers' of milk wagons had to give Up the tempt to get through tho streets when the' snoAv became so deep the no longer pull the wagons. Prof. n. L. Lowry, principal of Horace Mnnn cchool, at noon, that he had a pretty good attendance at h'B school.

The children take Interest la the work at that school nnd as a rulo they don't allowjyeather conditions to hinder them from getting to school. Although the high school scholars get to cchool the attendance in the lower rooms was out' down. All the teachers reported-for duty on several of them had to callllvery rigs to get them there'. Social Functions Called Off. The show planned to bft given this evening at the Upper Alton high school auditorium by the Trangle class of the Presbyterian SUnt day was postponed this morn' Ing when it became evident that th'e snow would be so deep that people could not get to the school to attend the program.

Miss Hortfijjse Rodgers, leader of the class, got the boys toi- gether this morning and arrangements were made to postpone the progrntii ur.til sonic evening next week, A.number of valentine planned.for this evening by Upper, Alton young people but on the deep snow nearly all these functions wore postponed. Teachers Complete Work for The Upper Alton public scho'ot teachers completed their work las! evening, preparation for theii special examination to be given' bj the county superintendent tomorro'K at the'AHon High school. Prof. IT. Harriman, Shurtieff gave the teachers special fnsfructioc during the past sixteen weeks In order that they might prepare for this examination to get their certificates.

The class met yesterday afternoon and after'reviewing the sixteen weeks' work, disbanded. The teachers will be on hand to tatoe the-exanl- Inatlon Saturday and they feel they are prepared for It. Anyway the teachers have some faithful work in preparation for the examination and for this they Breat. credit. Kln'ny Cojuinute-H Out.

Scarcely any of the Upper Alton people holding positions In -St. Louh got to their work today. The snow blockaded the car 1 nes early this morning and the commuters coulJ not get down to the train which would carry them to the city. Snow Stop College. People.

This evening at the Illinj hotel, the annual College banquet in honor of Lincoln's birthday will be given. All day today the college, people tfere wondering how they would get down town, considered btlt this crjtHd'hftT'd Jy be done by the- hotel management had made all preparations for V.feast. 'If was decided to go with, the bamiuei and to leave each Individual to get down the best way he could. It was jed that by night the might cOase to fall and th'fc cars could make 'better progress. Sotno of the college students don't mind the weather, they say they, will walk down to hotel, If there is no' other way getting Hrtsket Bull' fh 8Mow Stonn lhe boys and girls 'acled deep snowdrifts this after- ib, 'to get from the college ovor to jjtte Western.

Military Academy to the big basket, bat game. The was.between Shurtieff college id Illinois college of Jacksonville. PlVe visiting team arrived In Alton at this morning. They went di- to Upper Alton where arrango- hients were made for the game, At this" afternoon the game was called in the drill hall at the a.cademy. Young people waded in four of five feet deep In places to get to the drill hall but In the ex- fcitement of the game they dldnt mind their strenuous experiences.

Wesley Methodist Eplncopal Church. "Epworth League devotional literary program, Sunday, Feb. 16th, 7:30 p. 'nd: DeTOtlonal topic; Our Responsibility for Our Neighbor's Souh 'Opening exercises, Discussion: Is My Brother? W. I.

Terhune. duet, Harry Whittleman and Williamson. Discussion: Responsible Relation have I to Saloon Keeper; to the Drunkard; to'the Outcast; to tho Poverty Strlck- to Any or All who are Not of Mv Social Set? Vocal, solo, Mr. Miller of Shurtieff College. Discussion: What iK Worth While in Life, and How Should It Be Sought? Prof.

R. L. Lowry; Violin Hollard; Miss Rosemond Jones; Ladles' Quartette, Misses Henry, Waggoner, Williams and Mrs. Terhune; Miss Mary Dickinson; Gftorus, is King," choir. cordial invitation is extended to all to attend, this service.

Mrs. W. I. president. VnJ homo of Mr.

and Mather Country heavy sntwfttn, conditlon And Voty been Newt GUlUdnt todk ft tlay iff Louis. Btid Krug is nn or Caleb holllttay, The funernl of Mrs. Caleb iHolllday was attended by North Side and Godfrey residents, aJtdV largo gathering of friends and relatives paid their last tribute of respect' to the departed, notwithstanding the Inclement weather. After the funeral services, which were conducted this afternoon at the remains wtfre lald to rest in-'Melvlllo Cemetery. The death of Mrs.

Hollidny was unex pocted, although she was sick nbout week. The' deceased a kind hearted, honest and industrious lady, and the community mourns with the bereaved relatives In the loss of a true wife, good mother, nnd kindly friend. Strenuous Run. 'The North Side fire department was culled-out last evening at 6:45 o'clock to tho home of Adam Brown, on 'West Ninth street. After a trip, services of the firemen were not required, as it'was only flue that had caught fire' and was burning out.

The run down State street w'as a strenuous one, as the horses were not rough shod, and the pavement being covered ice and lla een nv jttg snow, careful'driving was necessary nn Ask Harry McOeWttolff hose houee, about yertiorralng Officer, ing atter this ett(i Of pr of Oflloer Louis Leuck'er." worth George WalteV artd are the firemen' Wotrf who iwlll attend' fire laddies in Enst St, evening, ford to although CUpfd'( (rf could a hWpitai nCT tfrtit 'I LAYING ffa J.4UKUJ need room; will sell thorough- feed White Leghorn pullets for $8.00 per dozen. SWAIN EGG FAHM. APeiid of Middle town car line in IJppeJ' Alton. Phone, Kin. G2-X snow, careful 1 driving was necessary to keep the horses froin 'slipping and falling; When West Ninth street was reached the wogon would slide from one side of the curb to the other, do- rig an up-'to-datc ta'ngo the hill; but.

with Firemen Dqnrteliy and Me-. Dermott in, command, no mishap in the least resulted, although the horses were treated to a new round of. shoes today. Our Awful Aurtt. Some aunts are good, others are better, and others are otherwise.

But what'we are going to say is, the entertainment given by Prof. Swakee's pupils this evcning'in the Godfrey school, "Our Awful Aunt," is going to be fun producing, laugh provok'ng affair. The pupils have been practicing faithfully, and a real treat Is in store for all who attend. So if you have an aunt that you think is cranky, inclined to be a little contrary, or she is a "dream" compared to "Our Awful Aunt," that presented this evening. A small admission fep-wllFlie charged.

Streets yery Slippery. Very little trafflc was going on in this end of town lust evening sorfar as wlnkirig and being tattled Joseph Kntg asthma. While not florist has not fully yet. The children' of drew Mnyf- rd are' ill wlt'b' at their Mayfot'd Is also sic! Tho heavy snbw 1 skating. For the has put the pond out The Sploss hill, residence on State afreet, been forsaken, will' nto to Its oVn, and furnish sport for sleigh Indulged in some years'Bgof" While standing in front "of picture house, down town, cumstances caused a by'stftnder totieV mark, "It is 'the band." Don't think your than you do of youi 1 a cleansln'g, J-Fnnfl 'R A good fi.r'opn -lot, $300 nor month, room Hood's for a new trial was over-, teamsters and grocery dealers were t'oday in the city court in the concerned.

The icy condition of the vs. tho. Mississippi streets made It almost impos- nuseJk'fOAVor Company, In a short ses- for horses to keep on.their feet, rnt A' Imlrl John'-K i QC the way the sttmtot it ID believed Itj court hpld today. Coroner's Inquest Delayed. J.

of Collinsvllle, nt- to get- to Alton today to cone, Inquest over Anthony West- foreigner who was killed by struck by a Chicago and Alton switch engine near the glass factory yesterday but was stalled in a street car Maryvillc. The Chicago and Alton' claim agent and his witnesses but found out that ouest had to bo postponed the until Lamps and Candles. Wednesday the Telegraph told'of the scarcity of buckets or other conyen- in which to. carry water ls lor.groouer (It-Ids uud will go to Upper Alton next week to dimes, Compared with the blue- rent, a hall for the purpose ot hold- bird U.e red bird Is Cleopatra an. to IP SAVE 47 CENTS revival.

Clara Wade will return to her-home In Belleville Sunday after relatives in Kast Alton. Mra. Joseph lle'ns has been 111 for tho past few days, but Is much improved, 8. M. Hawkins went to Alton today on a business trip.

The revival meetings which are beauty; a Pattl us to throntmuaic and a Ruth as to fidelity. The red'bird no harbinger of anything; it carries Ha pleasure-giving properties with it nnd scatters them? about iu a liberal manner. doesn't fomist nnythtng Kood or desirable as being on the way-. It delivers the goods as It BOOS. The slaughter hoimo to Rev.

D. C. Blunt, will still )ut ot un0 ral7vuia. In aplte of the weather, nnd an' attempt will bo made to hold meeting tonight as usual. A meeting will tie held on Saturday night In- of Monday night.

A meeting of the Mite Society of church, WIIH held outer(Jay afternoon In basement of tho church. Tjjoae who observed tho depth of allow In Kaat Alton that it fell of about Im-hPM on CoM evcrv Imiira iiiitil ynn Jmvi- taken ibice cl.iv.-l, tlieil all criHiw Hilsi-ry nm-8 and W.III bo clogireiJun and the air the none iimmnd, nlievrn Get Your 0-CEOAR OOSTLFSI HOP Frorn BERT WILSON, Upper Alton; subscrlberB ot the Tolagraph need not come to (his office to receive their 0-Cedar Dustisss Mops, You do not have to qu't the, 'tVloEfrnph to secure a and cisterns afitcr tin city supply failed and that night a famine woa experienced when thejelectric lights wont out. In many coal oil was not to bo had not to bo had in the stores at hour either, Candles- wero some instances and old long- dlsup'd lamps were brought out oh places, woro filled with unless roiigli'shod. The blacksmith shop of George Houze on Belle street, near State, was a busy place for several hours evening, as icoal dealers and delivery mon were heavy fall of snow and sleet Anight. fell on State street, but no serious injury resulted.

You can fool some of tho people some cf the time; some of the people all of thQ -time, but you can't fool thc ground hbg every old James who severed his con- Mction.w.'th tho Drury Wead some time seventeen years of continuous service, has accepted a good position with the Campbell Iron Company, of St. LOuls, John' 1 MoMgho'iv" is 'cbnflned to the home of Wo Viator, -Mrs. Wliliarfl con, On the Grafton. road illness. "Last evening was ushered in by a regular old fashioned blizsaird, the kind that our father's and speak HO much about, when they were young, and how they had to several-miles through the bit' ing 1 wind and blinding snow.

About Entertainment of Mlristriiltr Po'stpOned Announcement tod the entertainment to 'bo in the Wood River high Patrick's minstrels, fcas ed until Feb. 24., JBxtenslyo rations had been and a large number sold in advance, but cjaifc'e 1ft caused those fair to decido'to irlmmed nnd put to Borrowing oil from the noigh- the dignity of an' industry and -the experience tho to wator atid t'hjjt ot the to light- caused many that In the fulure a conveniences" would not be the -kept on hand. There will reserve of old fashioned but reliable conveniences; kept hnndy also. nly mop. YOU can save 47 cents, by buying the O-Codar Dustlosa Mop.

Oo to tho offiou of Mr. WUaon, pay 08 fonts and receive one ot the prize wops, Bill" Hrtywood is quoted as Baying nothing for th'o flag Still Ijo probably bo willing to use irfta.o dish towel. seen on the streets was the paper and after his deliveries, he 'soon ducked -under North' Biders were conspicuous yesterday in tha- Cii-cult Gourt, where for oaarOne Uotiara ot CWwrh tliHt Cure NBI, ft tiV-il fhL the dV COiii 'ft urft iiSSassSFg 1 BMM Nevv Village Hall for Benbow City IB'DecidedI A. E. Benbow, mayor City, said yesterday that, hp'has elded with the niembera council, to' have a new village Jlafl in tho spring.

The hall ia very old and they are plnnning a nice building to cost The village of Benbow prosperous within the p'nst and thero Is plenty of, treasury, it is money out of tho regulirrtoitda; be used for thq building of Utl Kali. NOTES Tho library Iliver school will entertain bers of the Choral Society 'sftt evening. Tho Choral- poclety ning to give a school in the near futUBft ments for tho made at tomorrow Mrs. M. P.

members of tho, Wqod' club, at her afternoon. Dr. B. 1 home, in Wood River, Improved today. No trace has b'eqn aqourcd robbcru who brokejnto.tho Isaac Gotler, in $100 'ng, i or 'four jwith- 'Ing distance of 'bit 775 gago in out-door i part toi Chance for artvanti M.

S. caro Tele JlifVi; iiMbuli IM; tijiil lii'iij' friini my K.Sfe'W'' 1 1 1 nue own Him, ib le fwm m. Ton of 'age for ot C.Q., Alton, tonn. amst be to'do Exceptionsl resideiice Jfrom $400 to $500,,.