Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 7

18.19St T. Employes Are Batoquet Guests of Illinois P. Dittti6r Held to Celebrate Close of Stock Campaign ALTON of the' Ifflnoli Terminal Railroad System located in Mtoft wid vicinity were entertaln- bd at a banquet given by the in- vestment department of the Illinois Power tight porp. at the Upper Alton News fntng. Springs Among Hotel, Tuesday those attending were Forest P.

Williams, manager of the investment department, Chicago; Tracy Lynn, assistant to vice president and general manager ot the Illinois TeAninal, St. Louis; E. O. SohmiU, manager in the Tri-Cltles of the Illinois Power 6e Light Corporation; B. B.

Nelson, manager of new business for the Tri-Cltles, Illnbls Power Light Corporation; Bert Elliott, manager, investment department, southern division of Jlinols Power Light; William Stoflt, investment department, East St. Louis; Joe Gamier, investment department, Wood River; Pete Meyers and Lynn Catlett of the investment department, Alton; o. Armstrong, assistant comptroller, Illinois Terminal; L. E. Timberlake, auditor of Illinois Terminal; M.

B. Harris, superintendent of car service of the Illinois Terminal, and William Weiss, H. I. Wlllett, A. H.

Becker, George Saunders, all of Alton. Others present were: Miss Alice Lowery Miss Ella Hauch, Mrs. Ruth Rltch, Mrs. Mildred Smith, Miss Cleo Shaffer, Miss Hendrlcks, Miss Nitsche, C. A.

MacMillart: During the evening prizes were given to the representatives of the company who participated in the sale of Illinois Power Light Corp. William Weiss received the grand prize, having sold the greatest, number of shares, and William Schaeffer the second prize. Other prizes were won by teams captained by William Weiss and C. A. MacMillan.

There were several addresses Garten CTflb Spring Activities. At the February meeting ot the- Garden club hew last evening Dee floral shop on College avenue, the new president, Mrs. yraak Stobbs, the first woman to head the club since its organisation three yean ago, presided, Plans were made for two events to be held thin spring although the exact date of either was not set. The first event will be a delphinium slide show which will be held the latter part ot March or the first of April. The slides are sent to the club by a delphinium specialist will show in detail the proper method of planting and growing the flowers.

The next event will be held later in April and will be a plant rummage sale similar to the one held last summer. Friends Of the club are asked to save the plants they would otherwise discard and given them to the club for this sale. Pro-( ceeds will be added to the amount derived from, the other sale and will be used to buy a piece of statuary for Riverfront Park. The statuary will be presented to the city as soon as shrubbery is growing in the park. Ray Myers, ot the recreation commission, met with the club last evening and made arrangements for a committee from the Dads Club'to meet with the Garden Club.

Much 17, and arrange for the childrens gardens which will again be sponsored by the Garden The club wishes to provide seeds for the children and the dads are asked to see that the gardens planted are protected from mischief-making hands. Many Interested In life Insurance Change. The consolidation ot the Springfield Life Insurance and the Abraham Life Insurance which took place Saturday afternoon at a meeting 'of the stockholders in Springfield, Interests some five or six hundred persons to this locality and while notice of the change has not been sent to the policy holders, most of them are aware that a change has taken place. The Springfield company represents the old Court of Honor that was transferred to an old line basis to 1926. The new company formed by the merge Saturday will be known as the Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance mmltt em George Hair.

The 1 pt silk and was hung on 1 scout room. Hompbiey In Norma Humphrey, who operation for the re- North Alton firaogene Patkef To Thft funeral of Parker who died MonT this afternoon at 3:30 0'. the family on Hfcttty nue, with a large gathering Of friends and relatives being Robert Matt Atohtton Episcopal Church ottlMatod. Services were Aim conducted by from ent. the during the evening, the principal one being that of Forest P.

Williams of Chicago, who expressed the appreciation of the manner in which citizens of Alton had subscribed to the company's preferred stock during this campaign. Severalhundred new stockholders of the Illinois Power Light were added to the already long list in this vicinity. Banquets are given by the Investment Department at the end of eacli the attendance is made up of representatives who have aided by selling the stock ot the company. The Investment Department takes this means of getting their co-workers together to show appreciation of such efforts. At the dinner last night members of the staS of the investment de- fhrartment complimented the campaigners to, this section for the they made in this first Jampalgn for this territory.

"The investment department is largely responsible for the-successful campaign of the local representatives of the Illinois Terminal Railroad System in bringing the anflual bowling tournament of Illinois Power Light Corporation and its affiliations to Alton, which will be held on March 21 and 22, and will bring approximately between 400 and BOO people to Alton for two or three days. The entertainers for the evening comprised E. G. Schmitt, E. B.

Nelson, Joe Gamier and William Stofft. the morning, was in a critical condition at Missouri Baptist hospital. The operation required three hours. The surgeon in charge said she mttst be jtept absolutely quiet and to assure that condition she would be kept under the anesthetic for three days. Mr.

and Mrs. E. a Humphrey, of Sanford avenue, were at the hospital when the operation was performed and remained there until 4 clock yesterday afternoon. A telephone call to the hospital last evening revealed the fact that her condition was as it should be. Presbyterian Pastors Attends Chicago Conference Rev.

J. N. Morrison left this morning to attend a Christian Educational conference ot'Synod that is to be held in Chicago tomorrow. Mr. Morrison is chairman of the committee on Christian Education of the Alton Presbytery.

He will return to Alton JWday. The midweek prayer service at the church tomorrow evening will be conducted by W. I Play At New Masonic Temple Soon "Are You a Mason," a comedy in which the men of the cast pretend to be members the Masonic order in order to gain their freedom of evenings and then, when questioned later by their wives as to where they were, counter, with the good old excuse of "a wcret order," will be given at the new Masonic temple on Washington street soon. The play IB being produced under the direction of Evan Harries and will be ready in about three weeks. There are twelve characters In the cast.

Three Day Illness First In Life The past three days are red letter' days in Charlie Yancey's life and he doesn't care for any more like them, he said today. He has been ill with grip and those'three days were spent flat on his back in bed, the first three days that he can ever remember having wasted Rebecca Lodge of which the diseased was a member, Burial was in oakwood cemetery, the offerings being numerous and beautiful. The pallbearers were Fred Stumberg. Ed Lowe, Westpn Mathie, Edgar Reed, George fipeiss and Herman Brueggeman, sr. Among the out ot town relatives present were o.

A. Metz and family, Al Dorsett, Stank Sorrttneyet and family, Mrs, Anna Killenger and Mrs. Anna, vortrlde all ot St. Louis, Herman Hornmeyer ot Dan PAGE Personal Arthur M. COOpet, who studied last aemetter Missouri University, at te- turned to Alton where will be associated with tether jn the management of Hotel, cooper year rem western Military and the Mtfieltl Swings was graduated last while at Columbia his studies, held Mark Twain Inn.

in addition A position ville, and Mrs. Herman neal of Muskoegan, Mich, Har- J. A. Head, who lias been spending the past two' Weeks to Los Angeles, is expected home the first of next week. Miss Marlbelle Ashlock was operated upon yesterday morning at the Walton Hospital In White Hall.

She is reported as getting along nicely. Miss Ashlock makes her Entertains With Birthday Party Miss Frances Fulford entertained a party of friends last night at her home on State street near Mather street, the occasion being in honor ot Miss Anna Schmltt who observed her nineteenth birthday At seven o'clock 'course dinner was served after which cards and various games afforded the slon until a late hour. Miss Schmltt was presented with a number of useful and attractive gifts. Pinochle and Bunco Patty The members of Greenwood Lodge of Odd Fellows are sponsoring a pinochle and bunco party to be held Thursday evening at their hall on State street. These occasions at the hall are few and far between and consequently preparations are being made for a large attendance.

Worlds Day of Prayer Program Next Friday evening a special service for the Worlds Day of Prayer, sponsored by the Ladles' Missionary Society will be held at 7:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church. Elm Street An interest Mrs Saxton Of Wood River, 10 Years 111, Is Dead Mrs. Amy Saxton, 50, an Invalid for the past 12 years, died at her home, 868 Haller avenue, Wood River, at 5 a. today. Coming to Wood River from and will occupy the the Springfield Life Insurance Co.

H. B. Hill, former president of the Abraham Lincoln is the head of the new organization and A. L. Hereford, former president of the Springfield company Is chairman of the board of the new company.

It was stated today by Leslie D. Day, a stockholder to the Abraham Lincoln and for 10 years district manager of this territory, that the change will not affect In any way with the old certificates of the Court of Honor of the Springfield insurance company. Q's Entertain Families. The gathering of members and their families held at the Baptist Church last evening was a large one, there being nearly 160 persons there for the supper which was served at 6:30. Following the supper a program of songs by the men's quartet and readings by Mrs, E.

L. OWen was''given. The children attending were entertained in one of the Sunday school rooms of the church by Dr. A. A.

Hobson who again demonstrated his ability as reader. Rev. Hugh Cadwalter Accepts. Call to Pastorate. The Rev.

Hugh C. Cadwalter ot Grand Prairie, has accepted the call to the Edwards street church and will be to Alton to'be- gin his work to about two weeks. He asked a short time In which to dispose of his home and household goods and the time was granted. Mr. Cadwalter is prominent in the work of the Pentecostal churches and for some years has been general presbyter at the council of the Assemblies of God which has its headquarters at SprinlgfieJd, in that manner, and about his Today he was up home on Brown street but was not venturing out as he is still nursing the remains of what was a "beautiful case of flu." Notes Bud Groshan who has been suffering from an infection in his legs the past two weeks, has had another outbreak of the trouble, this time just above'the knee.

The other infection started below the knee and was apparently healing. Ma-s. John C. Evans of Lawrence, is spending the week at the home of her son, John C. Evans, on Main street.

Mrs. Evans was called to El Paso by the death of a relative and stopped in Alton as she was en route home. R. B. Logan has Ween confined to his home on Humbert street- several days by an attack of flu.

The Sunday: school class taught by Mrs. D. at the Gospel Tabernacle met at her home on Humbert street last evening. Forty women were present. Mrs.

William Robinson has been removed to her home op Sanford avenue from St. Joseph's hospital where she underwent an operation two weeks ago. She is rapidly improving. The Ladies Aid of Jameson Baptist Church will hold aix all day doughnut sale Thursday 'at the church kitchen. ing program has been arranged for this, occasion.

Addresses will be delivered by Mrs. J. V. KInzel and Mrs. Maude R.

Jones and Mrs. Irene Elder Meyer, a talented singer who has acquired a wide reputation, will sing. The public is cordially invited to attend this service and preparations are being made for a large attendance. Ralph and Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Dorsey of Delmar avenue who have been ill for the past 10 days, axe improving slowly. Mrs. J. Butler has returned to her home to Chicago after attending the funeral of Mrs. Stol Ward which was held yesterday.

Floyd Lease is confined to his home on the Alton-Jerseyvllle road home with MUs Katharine Burns at 3218 Virginia street to this city. A number of out-of-town people attended the funeral ot Mrs. Brno- gene Parker, held this afternoon. Among those who had arrived this morning are: Mrs. Smma Horneau of Muskegon, Herman Horneyer, Danville, Mrs.

Louise Bteldman ot Orafton; Mrs. Carrie Borhart and family, Mr. and Mrs. William fekellett, Mrs. Anna Vor- tride, L.

Dorsett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johanntog, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Johanntog, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Horneyer, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Horneyer, Mrs. Annie Klll- toger, Mr.

and Mrs. U. N. Ashlock, and Seedier and Miss Blolse Metz, all of St. touts.

Larry Hale is confined to his home at 3067 street with an attack of the grip. Donald Hale, the son of Mr. and Mrs, L.vH. Hale of 3087 AlbjTstreet has returned to school after being confined to his home for the past wfeek with illness, Mrs. James Waldon of Colfax, 111., and daughter, Mrs.

L. H. Chapman of Normal, returned to their homes Monday everting after attending the funeral of Mrs. Waidon's sister, Mrs, Laura Davis of this city. Alderman and Mrs.

Ruedin ot 1838 Ervay avenue have as their guests Mrs. William Porter and baby daughter ot Elsah'who will remain with them for a week. The baby a week ago at St. Joseph's Hospital and Mrs. Porter and the little girl were moved to the Ruedln home yesterday.

Mr. Porter is a brother of Mrs. Ruedin, Mrs. N. Marshal and daughter, Mrs.

E. Martin of 2707 Judson avenue, have returned to their home after driving to Decatur, to attend the funeral of a relative. A marriage license was issued yesterday by Deputy Marriage License Clerk Mrs. McGuan to Norman Ackermann of Godfrey and Miss Vivian Shelly of Alton. Mr.

and Mrs. Berg Plumtner ot the Plummer-Kremer Music store have left on a visit to Long Beach, California and other points of interest to the state. While to Long Their stay in the will be indefinite. Members of the G. w.

Steele household at 3816 Bostwlck street are entertaining house-guests, will- lam Steete of Clean, New York, and Garfleld of Dubois, of Q. W. will remain tor several days longer. Miss Alma Steele has as guests, Miss Phyllis Pettlgrew and Miss oene Graeff of Cincinnati, Ohio. Hugh M.

Gallagher of Clncln nati, Ohio, left tor Chicago last evening after having spent several days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. o. W. Steele of 2518 Bostwlck street.

Groceries Are Pee At Benefit EAST ST. LOtns, 111., Feb. 18, will be the price ol admission tomorrow night at the benefit for the relief station, which been providing food for 1500 families here since Christmas. The food was bought with funds provided by the East St. Louis community association, but the shelves became bare so often that a benefit will be staged.

Chutch Events social rooms of the ehuraH. Pffcsl- dent Harmon of McKendree will give the address, and the Kendree College Quartet Will The women of the Evangelical hurch will a supper to tits white tomorrow evening, Feb. 16. The serving will begin at 6:30, In the church hall. In the Church Night service at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Market and East Sixth Thursday nifht at 7:30 o'clock, the minister, ths Rev.

James a. Tuck, er, will continue the pre-Barter evangelical discussions, giving a Bible reading on "He That Wlnneth souls 14 from the book of Daniel and related scriptures. In the Alton Group Epworth League Institute at the First Methodist Episcopal Church last evening it was agreed that the closing of the Institute which has been highly successful, called for a night of celebration. On Monday night, March 2, a banquet will be served in the 'A meeting of the Aid Society of the Trinity Lutheran church wilt bs hfild Thursday at 2:30 p. Irr he ehurch hill.

Hostesses tot th6 afternoon will be Mrs. Boedefceri. Schuctte and Mrs. W. J.

Mrs. E. Buck. A pastry sale wilt be given Saturday by the Daughters of Charity, an organization affiliated with St. Mary's church.

This sale, which 18 for the benefit of the poor, will be held all day, starting at 9:30 in the morning at Van Preter's on Third street. Former Coster Cook Dies. artLEBPffi, Hi. Mrs. Mary Pesotieus, 86, who was a eook fa tne Seventh u.

s. Cavalry under Gen, custer and was with regiment at the time most of Ouster's men were massacred on the Little Big HOW, died here. Mo. Scouts Troop Take Tests at Meeting. 1 of the Presbyterian Springfield 15 years ago with her five children and her husband, Edward, she participated in the East Alton Methodist Church until her forced her to remain at jt home most of the time.

Even then she kept up an active A interest in. the work and did whatever her health allowed lier to do. She had been associated with the Methodist Church in Springfield previously. She is survived bv her husband and five children, Edna, Dorothy, Marjorie, Virginia, and Harold. Her aged father.

William Ballard. Jives to Los Angeles, but probably will be unable to attend the funeral. Besides him there is one brother, Harry Ballard of Angeles, and a sister, Mrs. Edith McCall of Springfield. The funeral will replace the world day of prayer services in the Eaet Alton Methodist Church Friday, beginning at 2 p.

with the Rev. T. A. Shaffer officiating. Burial will be made in the Milton C6 The world day of prayer meeting will be held Thursday and the hour announced previously.

The women of the church will serve their usual Thursday noon dinner previous to the services. Judge Values Finger LONDON man's finger is worth more than $116, Judge Clu' eft ot Shoreditch county court, be- aeves. The judge refused to allow settlement for that sum to be I made to a youth who had been hurt, enylng: "Cut off your own 'Joints for that amount MIGHT COUGHS I Positively stopped ahnostfn- $60 stantly with one swallow of THOXINE Births Church met last evening and while the number of scouts was much lower than usual, the ardor of the boys was not dampened and they went through the tests given them In fine style. A number of. the members of the troop were at the high school auditorium isfiere they served as ushers at the Alton pictures being shown.

Scouts who passed the tenderfoot test last night were Dick Abbott, Thomas Johnson, Charles Dixon and William Middleton. The knife and hatchet test was passed by Jack Fischer, Thomas Johnson, Charles Veatch, Dick Abbott, Bobby Wuthenow, Charles Dixon and William Middleton while'the compass test was given to Dick Abbott and the thrift test to Elmo Coons. The banner won by the troop for having the largest attendance of friends at the banquet and jamboree "held two weeks ago at the high school was presented to the Mr. and Mrs. George Jennings of 82i Henry street are announcing the birth of a pound baby boy Saturday, February 14.

This Is the couple's first child, and has been given the name of Micky George. Mrs. William Feldwisch of 1024 Washington avenue are the parents of a daughter, whom they have named Mary Lea. The baby was born last evening at St. Joseph's Hospital by Caesarian operation.

The baby, the couple's first weights GVs pounds. The condition of both Mrs. Feldwisch and the baby was reported as satisfactory today. Civil War Veteran 100 Today PANA, 111., Feb. 18, Lyman, a civil war veteran and retired farmer of near Farmers- vllle, will celebrate his lOOth birthday today at the home of his son, John Lyman.

Lyman was one of the first in the state to answer tho call to arms issued by President Lincoln in 1861. He first met Lincoln in Springfield to 1857. with illness. Mrs. Wylle 1 Mather of Lloyd street has gone to St.

Louis where she will visit several days with relatives. Miss Margaret Callahan, who Monday underwent an operation for the relief of appendicitis, continues. £0 improye slowly, at Joseph's hospital. Miss Helen Rain has returned to her home on Elm street after enjoying a several days' visit with friends in St. Louis.

Dick Hudson after being confined to his home on Hawley avenue has resumed his duties at his establishment on Third street. William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spooner, is confined to the family home with Illness. The daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas'Howard is a victim of the grip at the family home on Me- Kinley boulevard. The Elm Street Church Boy Scout Troop No. 14 basketball team who during the past two weeks played -two games with the Godfrey high school quint, winning one and losing one, will again meet the Godfrey five next Thursday evening at the Castle Hall. John Kreug, new assessor of Godfrey Township, was officially declared elected the latter part of the week by the canvassing board who reported to Clerk Kellenberger.

The new assessor has receiv- ed'his credentials and within the near future contemplates a trip to Edwardsville for the purpose ot securing the assessment books. The two cWdren of and Mrs. Donald Howes who have been ill for the past two weeks are reported to be recovering nicely. Henry Rexhausen, who for several years has been a resident of Kohler street, and who recently purchased a small farm in the vicinity of Delhi, has moved his family and effects to the latter location. Louis, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Chappee of Kohler street, who has been a victim of the measles, is able to be out again. Beach the Plummers will be guests of Tony Kremer, formerly of Alton, who is Mrs. Plummer's uncle. 99 ALVBilNUAf tU SPECIAL 4-qnart Pot Roast Kettle Special price Set of 3 lipped Stew Pans W-1-1H anarta Special price Set of 3 coven, 49c BANDY BAKING PAN ABC "American Maid" BREAD Birth's Dru SIP, Store, Dlck't Drug Store.

But Large Loaf 2 for 15c A high and frequent compliment to A. B. C. signify its surpassing bread's first function as backbone of the meal and its becoming a table luxury that never fails to stir the appetite and give delicious satisfaction. BUNS THE DELICIOUS KIND FRESH DAILY AT YQVR GROCER Alton Bakery Catering Co.

Price Reduced 95" Get yours HOW Low Prices on Step Ladders $L19 $1.49 $L79 5 Ft. 6 Ft. 7 8 Ft. $1.99 Country Club Chairs Knock-down, complete with nails- putty, etc. Put them together yourself.

See them H. K. Johnston Hdwe. Co. Phone 12, State and Broadway i 16 West Broadway Spring's Newest Prices to Suit every body; .95 This Spring when every woman must dress strictly to each type of occasion, a collection of hats like this, and at this low price, is a real Small suit hats, hats with wider brims and just the right droop to look well with Spring frocks.

In black and shades to harmonize with new ensembles. All New Straws Baku Milna Braids Panamalaques Chamoisette Braids You Miss a Treat If you fail to see our collection of new Frocks 4 to Spring Coats Were never so charming. Many to select from. FINAL REDUCTIONS Let's Face Facts. We're ovetstocked.

Our inven- hete. to reduce our SHOE Stock QUICKLY here. So, to reduc eour SHOE Stock QUICKLY, we've sweetened up this FINAL REDUCTION SALE with some of our We take a but what a whale of a break the women of Alton are getting. Be sure to attend and Save! Plenty of Styles Long or Short Vamps Former Values to $6.95 Plenty of Sizes 2Yz to 10 AAA to 79C Pair Women's Galoshes Other Super Values on Sale at $2.88 and $3.88 See our Windows.