Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 3

xv IT" INS TEbEGJUm WEDNESDAY; MAY ClubTcTMeet Thursday. T1 adles Necdlecratt Club the W1B Centre! nvcnuc noon. Keinvm Thursday after- Creanl bOC al Grace M. 6. Church.

A ry largo crowd attended the liven hint evening at the Grade hodls Church, under'the auspices SS worth League. On account, of '1 cold all MICH In connection had to Kill indoors. The sales were most gratifying. A Sal. anu Thc ladles of the Melville, Church an upron sale and supper at HIP cliurHi nn Thursday.

May 2nd, 3 to 10 o'clock. The roads are in condition, assuring tho ladfeS of a good crowd. Friends are invited to attend. Avcndale Club With Mrs. L.

Plepert. A lr Lawrence Ilepert of State ttreet will be liosiess on Thursday af- noon and evening to.the ladles of he Avondale Five Hundred Club, Cards will be played during the after- and afterwards-dinner will be served The house will be decorated throughout In red, white and bulling and flags and cut flowers. Will Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary. Tho golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs. James Gorniley of 724 East Sixth street will be "celebrated a family reunion at the home, Sunday.

Mrs. Sylvester Hurry; Of Milwaukee has arrived to participate in (lie family, reunion. The couple have live children and it is all will he present. Class Presented Mrs. Wm.

Witt With Sliver. Mr! and Mrs. M. M. of Liberty-street entertained the of the Q.

D. Class of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church, and. their bands, Tuesday niglit at their in a very pleasing and entertaining manner. During the evening music, and games were enjoyed by the assembled guests. At a late hour dainty refreshments wrere served by Mrs.

Jennings, The class presented Mr. and Mrs. William Witt with a handsome chest of silver during the evening. Mrs. before her marriage -was Mtes Dollle Kranz.

Dinner Party For Miss Phyllis Gasklhs. Miss Katlicrine Merlwether of Maple avenue entertained with a din- 'ner party Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Phyllis Gasliliis, the' affianced' bride of Uent. John P. McQlnnis Tfye guests included young ladies of Mid- lletown, who-as children composed wha.t was'known as Q. 1C, Club.

pinner was nerved at 6 o'clq'clt, places being arranged, for The table wan decorated in thtf flags of the AtHes, aftfl valley those present were the Misses Phyllis dasklna, HaSsel Esther Looped, Dorothy -Penrbse, Theodosla Taylor, Grace McOlnnis, Katharine Merl- wether ang Harriet Kumsoy. Concert! at Lltohfleld. Tho Litchfiejd Choral under the direction of Miss K. V. Dickinson of this city, will give Its annual spring concert it Lltchfleld Wednesday evetf- Ing, Miss Irene Elder of Alton will be the soloist.

Miss Dickinson and Mlsa Elder, with Miss" Rachel Ryrle, went to Lltchfleld Tuesday, to attend the concert this evening. Euchre at St. Patrick's Hall. Patrick's Social Club will enjoy a euchre Thursday afternoon at 2:80 o'clock at St. Patrick's hall.

Dancing Classes at the Y. W. C. A. Tonlflht.

All the young ladies of the various dancing classes at the Y. W. C. A. are asked.to 'meet at the association rooms this evening "at 7 o'clock.

The young ladies rehearsing for the pageant which they will present during tlie "latter part of this month. Sewing jplrele With Mrs. Herbert Whlttleman. Mrs. Herb'ert WhHtleman of Washington avenue will be 'hostess this eyentng'Jo Sewing Circle of the Wesley Methodist Church.

All the members are asked to be. present as the ClrcK is sewing for. the Belgian orphans and refugees, and much work is hand 1 Awaiting completion. Upper Alton Woman's Club. The Womftri'B Club of Upper Alton was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs.

R. L. Beardalee-and Mrs. T. C.

Jackson at the Beardslee htime. R. E. Dorsey was present and gave the ladies a talk regarding the purchasing of Liberty ixmn' Bonds by members as an organization. The talk was an enthusiastic one and timely as the close of tlie Third Liberty Loan drive Is close at hand.

The United States was taken' up yesterday, the club studying this year modern drama, Including some aid playwrights of the Entente Allies. Mrs. A. M. Jackson was the leader of the day and gave a very excellent paper on the "Witching Hour," by Augustus Thomae.

The program was termed as the best of the season. After enjoyinq a social hour tba ladies poparted. On May 14 the club will be the guest of Mrs. George D. Eaton.

i Dull palBita the often the iBouWer bladei, poordlgertion, beirtbuni, flstulettcy, sour or uneulnest after eating, SCHEMCKS KANDSAKEI PILLS I They correct all tendency to liver trouble, relieve the most stubborn caiet, and give utrength and tone to liver, stomach and bowcla. PuMlj Plain or 8iiE.tr foiled, XeAffS' CONTINUOUS 8AUI THBIH MERIT. 1 Dr. J. ft.

Sclienck Son, PMUulelp Enthusiastic Patriotic Meeting at Brushy Grove School. The Brushy Grove school house near Wood RiVer was the scene Tuesday night of a large and patriotic gather- Ing; given in the Interest of the Third Liberty Loan. The pupils of tho school, under the direction of their efficient young teacher. Miss Atmeda Welndel, of Alton, presented a very delightful program made lip of vocal and instrumental selections, and readings. At the coneluslon of the children's program W.

P. Boynton, of Alton, the speaker of (he evening, was introduced and gave a talk, full of enthusiasm for the Liberty Loan. He was H. H. Clark and Mrs.

M. F. Manning, both of Wood River, who in turns spoke of the work of the Liberty Loan Committ.ee of the Wood River District Both talks were enjoyed and told what had been done in the District and what was to be done before the movement was over. After the program was concluded Mrs. C.

W. Vaughn and Mrs. O. T. Kendall (were appointed a committee two 'to visit tlie rural district, surrounding the school and 'to push the buying' ol bonds.

Mlchael-Clerlhan Nuptials This A' very pretty nuptial event was solemnized Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock at St. Patrick's Church, when Robert Mitchell of this city wag married to Miss Loretta Clerihan of Jacksonville, After the ceremony -was performed Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Rev. P. B. Kehoc, who officiated at the marriage.

The bride was attired. In a pretty traveling suit of dark blue, and wore an attractive hat to match. Her sister and bridesmaid, Miss Thomisa Clcri han of Jacksonville was in black r.nc white. Charles this city was best man. An all day reception was held at th Michael home on Central avenue, a wedding breakfast being served early in the day.

At 1 o'clock luncheon was served. Among the guests presen were Harold Kern of St. Louis, a cous in of the groom, Mr. and Mrs, Otto Burg of Jerseyville anaMiss Thomisa Clerihan of Jacksonville. Tho house was decorated in red, white and blue At 6 o'clock- this evening Mr.

and Mrs, Mlhael will leave -for Jackson ville, where they will 'remain unti when they will return to Al ton" to make their home. This evening a reception will be tendered the young couple at Jacksonville. Mr. Michael'is in the next call, and the young couple decided to be mar ried before he -was, called into service Both are well known in Alton where the groom has always lived and where the bride has been living recently. YATES GIVES ADDRESS AT WESTERN.

Ex-Governor Talks to Big Audience During Noon Hour at Cartridge Plant. Formo governor Richard of Springfield delivered an eloquent and patriotic address to tfio employee of the Western Cartridge Co. plant day at the -noon hour. He was given an enthusiastic welcome. Governor.

Yates arrived In Alton at 11:80 In the morning on ah Interurban car from St. Louln. He was met by J. L. Donnelly of the munitions plant and other friends and was at once driven in an automobile to East Alton by Mr.

-Donnelly. After lunch he addressed the employes. Mr. Yates started his discourse at 12:15 and continued speaking until 1 o'clock. It was one of the most.

patriotic talks hoard this year by 'tho army of mu nltlon Workers employed at Western. Governor Yates' paid tribute to tho workers and" emphasized the Importance of the work to' which they had set their hands. Ho declared that America is on tho threshold of an appalling era of sacrifice for liberty. Ho those who had not already Invested in Liberty Bonds to do so. ST.

LOTTTS RESTAURANT OWNER MAY OPEN HERE. PERSONAL ilev. J. Nickerson of Plasa ar rived in Alton this morning to attend the session of the East St. Louis district conference at the "First M.

E. Church. Mrs. Stephen Rives and daughter have returned from a visit in Macou- pln county at the home of Mrs. R-'s parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Ed, Robinson. Miss Leta Shaw has returned from a visit in Ferguson, Mlss his, returned from a two wtfeks 1 visit'In East St. Louis with friends, Miss Julia Campbell left this room ing for Whitehall to spend the remainder of the week with relatives. Misses Helen, Rose and Clara Florl returned last evening frofe Carlinville where they attended the wedding yes terday of their Jacob Florl, and Miss Mary Komoros.

Miss Amelia Elerht has recovered from her recent illness sufficiently to resume discharge of her duties at the stores of the VanPreter Mercantile Company. Rev. F. O. Hppklns of Medora arrived in Alton this morning to attend the sessions of the district conference at First M.

B. Church. Thomaa Cook cf Medora visited In Alton todfty. cjP Shipman is a visitor In the tqday Mrs, Sophia tfeyers of St.vLouls.Uas arrived-for a tnr vlett at the home of bar fathwJohn Mlsch- ejl, 618 Bast Ninth atreef. Mrs.

Grant Ferguson baa gone to to-visit her parents for a weefa. MUs Allle Tracy baa returned from a visit with relatives in Plttsfleld. Mra. ffanry returned from a ylalit In NWIea, 111,, with friends. No Advance In Price Is Considering Extending Chain of Eating Houses to Take In the City Of Alton.

It is rumored that tho owner of a c'hain of restaurants In St. Louis not a man of. national-fame as a chain restaurant operator, will bo here In a few days to investigate the subject of opening a restaurant in Alton to take the place of the Noll restaurant. The management of the Noli plant are determined to stick to decision not to operate a restaurant as.they say they must give all their time to the bakery business. On the one hand it appears as if Alton's restaurants would have been helped considerably by the closing of the Noll place, which had a large noonday trade, but on the other hand it Is reported that two or three small restaurants are seriously con si cring shutting down.

It Is Bald that the prospectice restaurant man who is considering coming to Alton would run a place on the Cafeteria plan, in addition to having a regular dituior Some conslilor'that the opcn- ing ci- thb Western Cartridge Co. annex give a boost, for'the town restaurants. CONTRACT FOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM AWARDED. The contract was let yesterday by the commissioners of the Wood River Drainage and Levee district to the Rich Construction Company of East St. Louis for completion of.

the drainage district by finishing up tho w'ork In Section A. The bid of thcv Rich Construction Company wan 34 cents a cubic yard, of Willis Weeks 42 1-2 cents.a cubic ya'rd and of the Muliville Brqthers, 37 cents- a cubic yard. The. entire Job will cost $16,000. It is to be slarted in twenty dayfl l( and completed in ja'inety days.

This 'will complete the entire drainage district at an expenditure of over f3. with improvements' extending during a period of five years. COUPLE ANNOUNCE TMElrtMARRIAGE. Clartnoe Hale Buys Out Alton Saloon and Than Tails That He la a Benedict. Clarence of the proprietors of the Hale Twins saloon In East Alton which wan closed at midnight last night owing to the fact that the township was voted dry, opened up In a new stand In Alton to-day.

Ho has purchased tho L. F. StlriU saloon on West Broadway and the change In management ho made publlc'the announcement of his wedding tq Miss Gertrude Greener of East Alton on Jan. 10 lu Alton. The couplo were married by the Rev.

8. D. McKenny the Cherry Street Baptist Church and succeeded In keeping their marriage a secret until recently. Some of their friends believed they were mar rlcd In St. Louts and It was erroneously given out that they were married In St.

Louis. They have gone to house keeping In Bast Alton temporarily; but will later move to Alton. Tho Hale saloon was closed In East Alton last night with the usual festivities and during the last hour drinks away to the patrons, 'Lawrence Hale, the other partner In the Hale Twins saloon, has purchased the Picker boarding house and will con duct it.in the future, the present proprietor, Harry Picker, having decided to retire from business for the present. ONE LKOGED MAN EAGER FOR SERVICE. Tried To Get Into Army, Then In Llm Ited Service, Now Is Back To Work In Cartridge Plant.

James A. Dlllard of Dyersburg, who has been working at the Western Cartridge plant and recently made a request that he be sent into service in his home cantonment by the Alton exemption board' has been discharged from the service for physical disability. Dilllard has. a wooden leg due to tin accident on the B. O.

many years ago, but notwithstanding the physical handicap he begged to be sent into service. He felt that there was a chance for acceptance. When he got to Camp Shelby at Addisburg, and was Informed thai he could not serve, he pleaded to be given a position as cobbler in the national service. I Ho was informed that no cobblers were needed at present, and was structed to leave the camp with an honorable discharge, which would prove his patriotic Intentions and seek employment elsewhere. He returned to-day and will ta'io back liiH old posi tion with the Western Cartridge plant, believing that ho can still render service to his country by -his employment in a munitions plant.

RED CROSS SALE AT MEDORA. Auction Is Held Which Attracts a Large Crowd of Liberal Spenders To Buy Articles. STRAY SCRAPS. Another. "Daniel Come to Judgment." 'A Cleveland, judge has just decided that "a woman has a right to wear a skirt as short as she Yea, Your Honor, bul do lots of women wear 'em as short as they would really like to? Hone8t now, don't you think they'd be a-scared to do it? 'feol Is An American.

Tho Sun Is no Hun; tills much is certain for every time-Alton has set a day for a loyalty demonstration, the sun has shone forth brilliantly notwithstanding the rains poured and clouds lowered and depressed up to within a half hour or so. of the time set for the But Think of the Climate. California, -Southern California especially, IB coming in for some hard knocks In some of the papers of the country, because that country raises earthquakes as well as lemons, oranges, etc. Why not think of the delightful climate it keeps In stock and quit knocking as long as California's earthquake do not shake up your house, Where's your grievance? Miss Nora Feldman has gone to Mexico, to visit friends. It was predicted this morning that the receipts of the Red Cross auction at Medora to-day will pass the $2,000 mark.

The sale, postponed from last Saturday on of unfavorable weather, was held in the barbecue dining balUin the village. A large crowd assembled this morning. Tho list of articles to be sold nearly doubled since the original date set for.the auction, contributors being determined to make the event a notable success. The selling is in charge of Auctioneer A. L.

Carter. One of the unusual contributions to the sale is a building lot in Medora, the value of which property is J200. Children of the public schools, sewing during their spare moments, both at home and in school, pieced quilt blocks together and the handiwork was put on the auction block. Death of Mrs. John Llnkogle.

Mrs. John T. Llnkogle died at her home in Hardln this morning at 11 o'clock after an illness which has kept her bedfast for tiie past seven weeks. Relatives understand the funeral will be held Friday, but no definite arrangements havo been made. Mrs.

Linkoglo leaves her husband and three sons, also two brothers, John T. Mortland of Alton and William Mortland of New York. Offices Shift Locations. The Frank V. Voorhees Construction Company this morning moved its offices and is occupying quarters with Contractor James Maupln on fifth floor of the Commercial building.

Attorney E. G. Merlwether will occupy the offices vacated by tho Voorhees onstruction Company, moving from the Citizens Bank building. BODY BUILDING TONIC HOLDS VAST STORE OF FOOD VALUE Scientists Prove Father John's Medicine is Five Times More Nourishing Than Many Common Foods We Eat. That Father- John's Medicine contains a vast store of food value and Htrcngth-bulldlng, producing elemcnti; IB CHtabllBhcd by recent scientific tests.

This rich nourishment is In a form which Is more easily taken up by the oyBfem than the common foods we cut nud has many times greater food value. When a scientist states the food value of any product, he does so in terms of "calories" which ho defines as the amount of heat used to raise the tem- puiuiuio 01 one gram of water one degree. A teaspoonful of Father John's Medicine contains 25,715.76 calories. The same quantity of steak contains only calories. By these tests also It was proven that Father John's Medicine is five times more nourishing than an equal quantity of cod fish, seven and one-half times more nourishing, than an equal quantity of oysters and almost six times more nourishing than pure milk.

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Man Refused to Buy Liberty Bond, It Is Reported, ariti Telephones Were Kept Busy. A tar and feather party has been arranged for a certain Wood River citizen tonight who lias been accused of making pro-Gorman remarks. The telephones were busy today getting the members of the party ready action, and, according to the plans that have leaked out, the party will call at his house with alf'prepara- tlons for the tan-Ing party and will demand that the alleged pro-German purchase forthwith a Liberty Bond. Tho name of the person who is alleged to have made the remarks has net been learned, and in he makes the purchase demanded tonight, it is probable that the name will bo withheld. Recently, H.

H. Clark, cashier of tho First State and Savings Bank, was make out a report on a certain citizen who urged against tlie purchasing of Liberty Bonds. Whether this is the same man or not, it has iiot been determined: F. M. Skaggs Dies From Pleurisy.

F. M. Skaggs, aged 66, died from pleurisy Tuesday afternoon at his home, STIO east Broadway. The funeral will b'e tomorrow at 40 a. m.

and burial will be in city cemtery. He leaves hia wife and two children. Rev. Holloway as Luncheon Speaker. Rev.

W. R. Holoway, of the Unitarian church will be the speaker at the noonday luncheon at the Mineral Springs hotel, tomorrow. According to reports made oy the Ladies Committee of the Liberty Loan sales campiagn In this county, the women of Madison county up to Monday evening had sold $143,000 worth of bonds, and are making strenuous efforts this week to add materially to that amount. A large delegation of Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah will go to Granite City Friday morning to attend the 29th district anual convention.

They will leave Alton on the 8 a. m. interurban and will spend tho day in Granite. Classified ads bring 1 quick results. FOR can be seen at 314 Ridge street after 6 p.

m. waitresses, $28 per month and board. Two bell boys. Apply Illini Hotel. FOR Harley-Davidson motorcycle, 20 hoise power.

If taken at once. Owl Druggistry, Wood River. III. FOR furnished rooms for light house keeping. 828 Alby Bt.

Funeral of Mrs, Henry Hendrlcks. The Juneral of Mrs. Mae Monks Hendricks, wife of Henry Itlendrlcks, was held this morning from the home of the parents, Mr, and Mrs. N. Monks, at East Ninth and Market streets, to.

the Cathedral, where requiem mass was sung at 9 o'clock. Rev. M. Costello officiated at the church and at the grave sldo in Greenwood -Cemetery. The new grave was covered a blanket of beautiful flowers.

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