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foodRiverTax His Monday Schedule and Finish 7. ftrvfcR, Feu. 28 fax Wood Hirer jwu Monday, Joseph collector, attfiduneed today, (he. same tine he issued flnl0.for publication. Jif sSii to3 1U River National Bank oinef; days on which will be and pr 1 spent at Ess and 5.

He will Alton March 16 and Oh March 23 and 30 will be minois owners In district offices at the tJppe: Alton hose house March 6, 18, and At Bethalto he will make collections at the postoffloe building March 9 and; April l. March 10 and April 2 are the dates on: which he will take pay- ments'it the Hartford village hall Roxani dates will be Marclvll and April 8, and Ms of- tloe wlU be located at the village All personal taxes must be paid 81, or the usual legal proceedings will be taken, Lamm The state tax for Wood, River township is 39 cents, the county tax is 47 cents, township tax two cents and the 1 road and bridge tax pW cents. Corporation taxes vary through I out the township as follows: Wood River, 95 cents: East Alton, ftrcwts; Roxana, 64 cents; Hartford, cents; Bethalto, 86 cents; Road, 17 cents. The school district taxes, also included under corporation taxes, are as follows: East Alton-Wood River Mommu- nlty District 144, $121; non bighjwhool districts, 24 cents; district 76, 'thirty four cents; district 88, forty two cents; district 101, two dollars; district 103, two dollars; district 105, (1.14; district 151. district 152, $1.37.

The rafts are all made on the $100 Birthday Party. Mrs. Zoda Lumly of Sixth street entertained, Friday afternoon in honor of daughter. Jean Marie. Games were the diversion.

Prizes were won by Edna Paul, Mary Lou Pennlfold, Fern Wassem, Those present were Virginia Starkey, Virginia Grady, Bonnie June Devlne, Elinor Borgstedt, Annette Mary Lou Mary Helen Kohlmiller, "ana? PSuIf Marjorle Fox, Audrey ultott, Maty Inez Ellison, and Ella ean Paton. Place cards, small baskets of and a birthday cake de" 'rated the table at refreshments i'Afternoon Bridge; Mrs. Charles Stadtman entertained at an afternoon bridge party Friday at her home on Lewis avenue. Mrs. J.

K. Towey. Mrs. M. S.

Emons, and Mrs. Rodger Holcomb were the prize winners. Mrs. Stadtman served a luncheon. Those present were Mrs.

J. F. McCredie, Mrs. L. L.

Tuley, Mrs. William Bacheldor, Mrs. T. P. Egg- manrv.J£rs.

J. K. Towey, Mrs. Herbert Tox. Mrs.

Rodger Holcomb, Mrs. S. Emons, Mrs. George Guker, Mrs. H.

R. Barton, Mis. M. Manning, Mrs. Fred Owens, and F.

A. Koelling of Granite City. Taxis to Meet. next regular monthly meeting; of Tuxls will be held Monday evening, March 2 at the home of Miss Mary Hooper on Madison avenue. The Tuxls movement is sponsoring basketball playing by the young people, 'Orchestra work, Junior Endeavor work, mission study, religious instruction classes, and all social development among young people of the Presbyterian Church here, Episcopal Services.

The Rev. Charles L. Parker will in charge of the services at St. abrtel'ft, Episcopal Mission, which I be held Sunday morning at 8 JE o'clock at the Presbyterian Church. AV The Guild of the church will meet riday, March 6, at the home of Mrs.

L. Firemen Meet. The Volunteer Fire Department el at the city hall Thursday night. Refreshments served. Wood River Notes, Mr Mrs.

Ed. Helmkamp and Mr Mrs. Omar Helmkamp visited Mrs, E. A. Smith in Dupo Friday.

Mrs. O. H. Sparks of Penning avenue is ill. -'logsdon and son are visiting in Moberly, Mo.

The Rev. and Mrs. Orvllle Brummer visited in Granite City Friday. Mrs. Luke Waltrlp of Whitelaw avenue was called to Greenfield by the illness of her.

son, Lloyd, 14, who is ill at the home of his grandparents whom he resides. Principal Charles Stadtman and Superintendent G. A. Smith returned Friday evening from Detroit, where they attended the national convention of Educational Association. James Chessen is recovering from an attack of grip.

X-ray photographs, taken lately, that two ribs were broken I when'Emery Hunt was struck by an 1 automobile "Sunday night. Hunt, to reports, was resting easier at his home on north First street. Mias Marie' Oettlng, daughter of Herman Oettlng of fj.ce been Ul with scarlet fever, NOTICE WOOD BIVEB EX-SERVICE MEN All ex-service men wishing to file application for loans on War Risk teay do so at American Sunday AflV. Tctofrapb Want Wood River Semi-Annnal Book to Be Published WOOD R1VKR O6NI6R, Feb. 38 r-The senior of the Bast Alton-Wood River Oojntaimlty High School is now working on the June of ltd publication, the "Echo," Which will be ready for publication in a few weeks.

The "Echo" formerly was published once a year. It has now been published twice a year, one issue being published for each graduating class. Grandmothers Are A. Hostesses WOOD RIVER, Feb. mother members of the Royal Neighbors of America entertained at the Modem Woodmen hall here Friday night.

During the evening they gave a orogram which a number of old-time songs, as well as newer songs appropriate to the occasion, were sung. The opening song wag "Kind Friends" by the grandmothers in a body. "We Are Young and Pretty" sung by a group of the grandmothers, followed. The entire ensemble "Sllyer Threads Among the Gold" and another group sang "Why Don't the Men Propose." Mrs. C.

Haven gave a reading, "The People Will Talk, You Knojv," Mrs. Myra Fox sang "When Your Hair Has Turned to Silver," and tho ensemble sang "Keep Your Eyes on Grandmother." Safety Program at River School WOOD RIVER, Feb. was the subject of a program given by the newly-organized ABC Club of Wood River School during assembly period at the school Friday. Six boys, Ed Paul, Warren Jolley, Meyrl Meyers, Robert Schueler, Komer Burt, and Durwood Van Bebber, presented a sketch called "Safety Jingles." A. play, "Mother Goose Safety Patrol," was nresented by another group composed of Judith Dletlker, Lloyd Ashford, VanBebber, Charlotte Henz, Wanda Newcomb, Meyers, Jolley, and Norma L'heuraux.

The entire organization, Including besides those already mentioned, Delmond Bangert, Eugene Cox, and Forrler Scribner, sang a safety song words for which were written by Maxlne Goldberg. Wood River Auxiliary Sells 1200 Doughnuts WOOD RIVER, Feb. 28. One hundred dozen of doughnuts were fried and delivered to patrons Friday when members of the American Legion Auxiliary conducted a doughnut sale. The doughnuts were made at the Legion Home which served as a temporary bakery.

Burglars Pry Way Into East Alton Gas Station EAST ALTON, Feb. who broke Into the Wlegand filling station on the Alton-Edwardsville road Friday night failed to secure any money or valuables, according to Clarence Wiegand who owns the station. Going to the station to open it this morning, the attendant found the door and window had been pried open. The money drawer lad been opened likewise. The thieves, finding nothing hi it, scattered much of the equipment about the station looking for something to take.

North Alton Seven Finger Tip, Virgil, son of Supervisor and Mrs. George KltzmlUer of the Alton-Jer- seyvllle road and a student at Alton High School, yesterday afternoon during the manual training hour, had the misfortune to sever the tip of the forefinger of his left hand. The accident happened while he was using a saw. Virgil Was later taken by his father to a physician who administered necessary medical aid. A coincidence with their presence at the physician's office was that Walter KltzmlUer of Godrey township, a brother of George, lad just suffered severe injuries, having been kicked by a horse shortly before, and was also requlr- ng the physician's attention.

Godfrey Defeats Scouts. Thursday evening the Godfrey High School quint playing the fourth game of a five-game series of basketball with the Elm Street Church Boy Scout team at Castle Hall, defeated the Scouts by the score of 20 to 8. The teams are tied, each winning two and losing two. The fifth, and last game of the series will be played next Thursday evening at Castle Hall. Family Day at Elm Street Church.

Sunday will be Family Day at the Elm Street Church and the morn- ng services are combined beginning at 9:30 a. rn. and closing at 11. The 'Irat Sunday of every month is the special day when parents do not send their children to Sunday school but bring them. There will be an evangelistic service in the evening with special song service.

Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Paul of State treet were St.

Louis visitors yesterday. Mrs. Henry Schoeffel, after a 'bit at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Julius Hilt on State street, has returned to her home in Bt, Louis. She was accompanied home by Mrs.

Hilt who will visit over the week-end, Mrs. Ivan Meyer, who has been seriously ill for the past week at her lome on Mather street, has been taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. C.

Hamer of Elm street has gone to Oolllnsville where she will visit over Sunday with friends and relatives. Owing to inclement weather last Sunday members of North Side Gun Club and their friends were obliged 0 postpone target practce. With favorable weather tomorrow the shooting blue rocks will be resumed. Mrs. James Freeland, a victim of llness at her home on Alby street, continues to Improve slowly.

Mrs. Mather is reported ne- rioualy ill at her home on Lloyd ALTON fiVBMING TELEGRAPH Stoneware Pipe Hotel, East Alton, Loses Its Manager Waning Business of Past Years Makes Closing Necessary ALTON. Feb. 28. Mrs.

DC silvey win leave the vicinity where she has lived for more than 35 years next week, when she takes over the management of the Park Hotel on Shamrock street. Mrs. De siivey and her husband, who died a few years ago, conducted the stoneware Pipe Co. Hotel for the past 30 years. The hotel is located near the plant of the Stoneware Pipe Co.

For several years before taking over that hotel, Mr. and Mrs. De Silvey resided near It. Although the tile factory neighborhood, as It is called, Is part of East Alton, It Is cut off from the town by Wood River and a small piece of timber. The residents of this part of town are all employes of the Stoneware Pipe Co.

Mrs. De Silvey Is one of those who have resided In the vicinity for many years and with her going, the once busy hotel will pass Into disuse. For the past few years the number of residents there has decreased until there are now so few making their home there that It no longer pays, It is for this reason that Mrs. De Silvey is leaving what has been her home for many years. Mr.

and Mrs. Lev! Rosleranz, who have been managing the Park Hotel, will move to their cottage on Shamrock street. East Alton Notes The Rev, and Mrs. T. A.

Schaffer went to Granite City, Thursday, where they attended a world service meeting held at the Hied rtnghaus Memorial Church. Mrs. o. W. Woolard has opened a.

millinery store at her home, 221 St. Louis avenue, holding her formal opening today. The store will also carry hosiery and lingerie. This Is the only business of this kind In East' Alton. The Gleaners Class of the M.

E. Church will hold Us regular meet- Ing Friday evening, March 6, at the home of Mrs. De Long on Pence avenue. Mrs. Florence Day spent Friday night in St.

Louis. Today Mrs. Day brought home her daughter, Miss Jean, who has been at St. Mary's Hospital the past few days. Mr.

and Mrs. Francis Maynard of Grafton visited Mr. and Mrs. Herman Maynard here this week. While here Mrs.

Maynard and her guest visited in St. Louis. Mrs. Alice Treadway, who has been 111 for several days, has been removed to St. Joseph's Hospital.

Her son, Charles, of Perre, Is here, called by his mother's illness. Mrs. George Eudy and children are recovering after a recent illness. Henry Fox of East St. Louis visited Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Dlxon, Thursday. Fox has recently returned from Aruba. Mr. and Mrs.

Arch Bowman 4 Roxana were also guests at the Dlxon home, Thursday. Mrs. Leatha Henson is recovering after a recent illness. Lawrence Fleener and Miss Smith have returned to Springfield after a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Owen. George Grom and Miss Marjorie Oglesby of St. Louis were dinner guests Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Maynard.

Mrs. Joe Nolan is recovering after a week's Illness. Mrs. Lillian Burk of Brighton, who has been visiting her son John, Is now visiting her sister Mrs. Joseph Eardley.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ray and daughter, Jean, and Mrs. Joseph Eardley were visitors In Granite City, Thursday. Miss Ethel Ferrell of the Lincoln school faculty has been confined to her home by Illness the past week.

Mrs. Marlon Brown Is recovering after a recent illness, Mrs. s. A. Franklin and son, Randall 111.

Mrs. Siegel Buried At Prairietown PRAIRIETOWN, Feb. al) Mrs. Katherlno Siegel formerly of Prairietown, who. died Tuesday In Worden, was buried here Friday following funeral services held at 2 p.

at the Worden Lutheran church. The Rev, Kothe officiated at the funeral services, and burial was made in Prairietown cemetery. Observe Stiver Wedding. Mr. and Mrs.

William C. Gusewelle were surprised Wednesday evening by relatives and friends. Games were the pastime of the evening after which a luncheon was ierved. Jacob Vollrath and H. Gunkel made a trip to Marine Thursday, Prairietown Notes.

Mrs. Val Sohafer is spending this week with relatives in St. Louis. 3he also attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Emma Husemann.

Edward Nelsmann and Mr, and Mrs. P. J. Brady made a trip to Edwardsvllle Wednesday. Harry Gunkel was a Worden vls- Wednesday.

Mrs. Carl Kuethe and Mrs. Wal- Henke spent Wednesday with Mrs. Edwin Henke at the sanitarium at Edwardsville. Arthur Schwalb and Ed Walz were Alton visitors Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. William Hlllebrand of Wood River spent Thursday here with relatives. Hllbert Dustmann was a Bunker Hill visitor Wednesday. Mr.

and Mrs. Louis W. Dustmann were EdwardsvilJe visitors Thursday. Christ Bunte and daughter, Hilda, were Edwardsvllle visitors Wednesday. i Mrs.

Nona BlackWell To Be Buried in Jersey JERSEYVTUiB, iteb. olal.) Funeral of Nona Blackwell, wife of Alvin Blackwell of Batchtown, Calhoun county, will be held from the hothe there Bunday, at 2 p. m. The Rev. J.

W. Heller of Hardln will officiate and interment will be Itt Dixon cemetery. Mrs. Blackwell died in Batchtown Thursday, at the age of 47 years. 26 Kane Eastern Stars at Jerseyville KANE, Feb.

following from here went to Jerseyville Thursday night to attend a 6:30 dinner given by the Eastern Stars. Mrs. w. C. Relnecke, Mrs.

A. P. Pope, Miss Lela Greene, Mrs. Clara Shirley, Mrs. Leslie Halvk, Mrs.

Henry Varble, Mrs. Btta Freeh, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lanham, Mr. and Mrs.

Christy Lanham, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Freeh, Mrs.

James Stevens, Mrs. Fred Moury, Mrs. M. M. Post, Miss Marguerite Post, Mtas Slegle Holloway, Mrs.

T. B. Close, Mrs. Louis Richards, Miss Elizabeth Pope, Mrs. Ralph Under, Mrs.

Wilbur Rowden and Mrs, William Steiner. Kane Mrs. Howard French of Shlpman spent Friday with her mother, Mrs. Naomi Halbert, who is 111. A.

P. pope and Wiley Berry went to OarroUton Friday and 'attended court. Mr. and Mrs, Parker Pope went to Davenport today to see their daughter, Miss Marjorte, who Is attending Augustana College. Mrs.

Mae Ferguson of Jacksonville arrived Friday for a visit with her father, p. L. Reno. Mrs. C.

C. Roady and T. Roady were In Jerseyville Friday. Mr. and Mrs.

Lloyd McLean are moving their household goods today to the property In the east part of town known as the Charles Mayee place. Mrs. Henry Wayhatu who has been living there, moved next door to her own property. John Greene went to Shawneetown Friday to remain over Sunday with his brobter, Warren Greene, who Is teaching school there. Miss Emma Williams has gone to White Hall for an extended visit with her niece, Mrs.

Paul Fenl- ty, and to? be with her while her husband Is in Champaign attending the annual highway short course. Mr. Fenity is Greene county highway commissioner. Mrs. w.

S. Relnecke spent Thursday In Jerseyville with her father, J. H. Smith. George Winters and daughter, Violet, of Rockbrldge spent Thursday with Mr.

Winter's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stevens. Mr. and Mrs.

Wayne Rich are the parents of a 7 1-2 pound girl born Thursday. This Is their second- daughter. Marriage Licenses Issued in County James H. Catlett, 23, Hartford, and Alberta Wisdom, 18, Hartford. Everett Elmer, 21, East St.

Louis, and Marion Merek, 21, East St. Louis. George O. Bunyard, 24, Mill Spring, and Rosalee E. Kelly, 18, St.

Louis. John A. Ingram, 43, Madison, and Dovie V. Scott, 50, Madison. Ike Fowler, 29, Venice, and Selma Caldwell, 22, Madison.

Sam Fink, 34, St. Louis, and Katherlne Bentc, 28, St. Louis. Remodel Offices in Building at Wood River WOOD RIVER, Feb. J.

H. Wedlg has leased the second floor of the Berry building on the southwest corner of Sixth street and Ferguson avenue, and Is making extensive Improvements there. He expects to move his office, now located upstairs In the Burnett building, to the new location on or about March 1. 'Whittlin' 'Attracts Capacity Glfowd at Bunker Hill Theater PAGE BUNKER HILL, i lau glvtti by th Parents-Teachers Association on Thursday evening enjoyed grea success. The theatet was ptactl filled.

The proceeds will to beautify school yard. The program between acts con sisted of a duet sung by Betty Wise and Paul Byron Hale, an other duet sung by Dorothy Oerde and Lois Williams, a eolo by Vlr gin la Costley, and a cornet solo by Edward Barnes. Banker Hilt Notes. Mr. and Mrs.

Hatty Lee were Alton visitors Thursday evening. Alvln Forreler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forreler, underwent a mastoid operation at 8t. Joseph's Hospital Thursday.

Gordon Cary, who recently was a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital has just returned home. Mr. and Mrs. J.

L. Pennington of Woodburn wftre Bunker Hill visitors Thursday. Miss Nellie Jo Crowder of Woodburn was In Bunker Hill Thursday evening. Miss Elinor HoUiday of Corrington Chapel was in Bunker Hll Thursday. "Buck" Jaynes of Corrlngton Chapel was in Bunker Hill Thursday.

Miss Katherlne Day was In Bt Louis Thursday. Woodburn Boy in Auto Accident WOODBURN, Feb. 28. (Special) son of Mr. and Mrs Henry Eckhoff, is Iri St.

Elizabeth's Hospital in Granite City suffering from a fractured skull and a broken arm, sustained In an automobile accident which occurred in Granite City, where he had been visiting in company with his parents, Woodbora Notes Clarence Gray, Mrs. Annie Gray and daughter, Miss Kate, visited at Earl Gray's near Bunker Hill this week. Orvllle Jonfes from Gary, Is visiting his mother, Mrs, Abble Otto Banner sawed wood for Christian Marth, Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Bullion helped Orlie Bullion and family move Thursday.

Lester Tunley sawed wood for Mr. Johnson near Smalleytown Thursday. Mrs. James Greer, Mrs. Harrie Tunley, Mrs.

George Hardwlck and Miss Jessie Elliott called on Miss Nellie Jo Crowder this week. Mrs. George Hardwick, Miss Jessie Elliott, and Evelyn Elliot called on Mrs. George Rose. William Smalley visited at thi home of J.

w. Pennington, Thurs day afternoon. Mrs. William Eliotfc called on Mrs. Robert Ballard and Mrs Nellie Partridge and children Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. William Elliott and daughter, Miss Jessie, visited Mrs George Hardwick, Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Buhs and daughter, Miss Eldarene, visited Warner Rull at St.

Francis Hospital In Lttchfleld, Thursday evening Miss Dorothy Welch is ill. Mrs. Louis Schwallenstecker and Mrs. Harriet Tunley called on Mrs George Hardwick, Thursday morning. Mr.

and Mrs. Weldon Welch and daughter, Mary Ellen, from Alton visited Mr. and Mrs. George Hardwick. William Buhs and Charles Reader took a load of furniture to Springfield for Bert Mannings.

Mrs. Lutcher Show and children Lawrence and Marion, visited Mrs Chauncey Clayton In Alton, Thursday. Mrs. Julia Davis visited Mrs, James Greer, Thursday. More than two-thirds of Alabama's 2,642,248 Inhabitants are rural residents.

OF 'BODY TSfAUTY Tm xtwEtr, Utest addition to the wide variety of Fcrd body it the dUUnguubed 'Victoria. It a new degree of beauty and of value in a low-price car. The atrtog line, of the ford Victoria are eipecially apparent in the graceful iweep of the itraighter, lower top, the alanting and the curving bustle back, with the apare wheel aet at a conforming angle. There is a suggestion of continental design ilto in the shape and site of the side windows and the intimate, four-piMeogtr interior arrangement The comfortable, deeply cushioned aeaU ire upholstered in lururi- oua mohiir or fashionable Bedford cord, optional with the purchaser, and hardware reflect the manner of a custom-built car! Anodier appreciated feature of the new Ford Victoria is a choice of attractive body colors. They complement fresh new lints and contour and help to give it distinctive place on every highway.

'580 F. 0. H. Alton Automobile Co. 305 PiiMM, St.

Phones Ask your Ford dealer for details of the Universal Credit Company financing Personal Notes ftott Nearby Towns HARTFORD Charles Mays of Arkansas Is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs, Martha Webber who has been Ul lor some time Mrs. Rohnenberg and Mrs. Mildred Cunningham were out of town visitors at, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cunningham The Cunningham family is all improving after a siege of influenza Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Franklin and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Talklng- ton and daughter, Lucille, were It Louis visitors during the week Mr. and Mrs.

William L. Clayton and children are to spend the weekend with relatives in Bt. LouU. Mr. and Mrs.

Earl McCracken and son of Edwardsvllle were Friday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cunningham. John Piper of Kampsvllle was the guest of Mr.

and Mrs. Lester Talkington during the past week. Mrs. Jeff Wheeler Is ill at her home on East Maple street. Miss Mary Fitzhugh Is ill with influenza.

children of Alton, Mrs. Don Lemmon of Wood Rtvtr, Mrs. John of Alton, and Mrs. B. B.

DeLong and Mrs. Ross Bennett. Roxana Notes. Dorothy Jenkins, daughter of wr. and Mrs.

J. M. Jenkins of Central avenue, has been unable to attend school the past few days because of illness. Mr. and Mrs.

A. W. Collins have moved from their home on Central avenue to Wanda. Mr. and Mrs.

A. M. Colyar were guests Of Mr. Colyar's sisters, Mrs. Ellen Bhoades, and Mrs.

Rosalie Burch at Barnett. Friday. Wood River Pays $500 Water Bonds 0. E. S.

Leader Is Visitor at Roxana ROXANA, Feb. 28 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hocklnghomer of Second street had as dinner guests Thursday evening Miss Louis Turner and Gilbert Hoeferlln of St. Louis and Mrs.

Mary Ann Harris of Granite City. After dinner Mr. and Mrs. Hock- lnghomer and Mrs. Harris attended the meeting of the Order of Eastern Stars in Wood River, where Mrs.

Harris, who Is grand lecturer of the order, conducted a school of instruction. Mrs. Hock- lnghomer is worthy matron of the Wood River Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars. Farewell Party. Miss Pearl Cochran was hostess to a party Thursday evening at her home on Fourth street, when she planned and carried out a surprise in honor of Miss Edith Mapes, who leaves soon to make her home in Colorado.

Miss Cochran had Miss Mapes as dinner guest and later In the evening additional guests arrived, having been Invited, unknown to the honor guest, to tender farewell to her. Various games and music were the pastimes. The guests were the Rev. and Mrs. W.

D. Thomas, Miss Mary Dowding, Miss Frances Eubanks, Miss Marie Getting, Miss Catherine Kothweller, Miss Mayme Peters, Miss Anna Palmer, James Peters, and Wayne Baxter. Open House Quilting Party. Mrs. Carrie Wood of First street has been hostess to an open house quilting party the past week, having neighbors and friends from nearby towns call to spend the day and help work at quilting and spend a social tune.

Mrs. M. E. Oliver, 88, who is spending the week with Mrs Woods, and Is a past master at the art, directs the work and also does her share. Mrs.

Oliver Is the mother of Mrs. A. M. Colyar. Among the guests calling at the Woods home have been Mr.

and Mrs. Marshall Webb and three WOOD RIVER, Feb. 38 payment of two sold to Fairbanks- Morse Sc In payment for the municipal water plant was allowed at the meeting of the Wood River municipal water commission Friday evening. Teh bonds would have come due next December, but the commission was able to pay for them 10 months ahead of time, thus saving interest. Plans for the supply and tool house to be built near the water pumping station have not been completed satisfactorily, so that the commission was unable to award the contract on that project last night.

Lewis-Clark Bows To East at Wood River WOOD RIVER, Feb. Junior High School of Alton defeated the Lewis-Clark five of Wood RJver Friday night on the Lincoln School floor, 15 to In the curtain raiser the Purples defeated the Whites in the Lewis- Clark intramural league, 9 to 1. Tuesday night Lewis-Clark win play Woodrow Wilson Junior High of Hartford in the first game of a double bill. The main game will be between" the Wood River and Jerseyville teachers. Ashes Start Grass Fire The ftre department was called Friday to extinguish a grass fire In the hollow off Dry street at the rear of the Cathedral school tract.

Dumplntr of some hot ashes, firemen think was the cause of the fire which was quickly beaten out. Madison County Realty Transfers Joseph Kargol and wf to Andrew B. Remlck Pt lot 20 Blk 24 Me- Casland ana Youree's fourth 8ub of Wulfmeyer Tract aranhe city George Shier and wf to Daniel and Cora Shanks Lot 5 Blk 34 Add $1 Madison. J. A.

Breeding and wf to Earl L. Fairbanks and wf Lot 16 Park View Add E. Alton $1. Treefon Slampos to Alton Banking and Trust Co. Lot 6 Blk 4 Salu Add Upper Alton fl.

Thelma I. steck to Joseph Steck a.id wf Pt Lots 36-37 Alton Mfg. Co. Add Alton and interest )n Stone wall $10. Charles Meyer, BT.

and wf Herman W. Wflkenlng Pt Lot 0 Blk Mclntosh Park Wood River $1. Ben Megeff and wf to J. B. Margolies Grocer Co.

Lots 16-17-1819 Blk 2 Amended Plat of Leaf Add Madison $1. George Train Sldway to J. Ressler and wf Pt BE 1-4 Seo, 23 6 10 $300. Paul Leonard to Peter Leonard and wf Lot 16 Blk 23 Orig Plat Ot Granite City. August Plzzlnl to Grace A.

zinl Trace in 8W 1-4 Sec 34 4 8 $1. August Pizzlnl to Grace A. Piz- zlnl Tract In SW 1-4 Sec. 34 4 I 8 $1. August Jarvis and wt to Robert J.

Baird Lots 34 and 25 Blk 6 McNalrs Add. Madison $1, John W. Costley and wf, Alexander Rouland and wf to Robert J. Baird Lots 43 and 44 Blk 63 Industrial Add Granite City $1. Christian Rabberman, Anna Abert to Henry Rabberman, Herman Rabberman, various tracts in 6 6 and 5 7 $1.

Rose Miller to Herman Truetken and wf Lot 16 Blk 7 aranlto Heights Add Granite City $10. Harry O. Watson and wf to Manuel M. Wiseman Lot 23 State Street Court Sub Alton $1. Edward H.

Johanntosettel wf to Augusta Wall 1-2 1-3 NE 1-4 and Pt 1-2 1-2 1-4 Seo 6 5 $100. Louise Weder and husb to Mary 1 Keller Lots 5 and 6 Blk 12 BardilTs Add Saline, Grantford $1000. Read Telegraph Want Ads Dally- SPECIAL. CUT PRICE Chick To Advertise IU.MO Quality Chicks Sale Per 10 for Brown and Buff Leghorns, Anconas or A Per 100 for Barred and White Rocks, R. I.

Reds, Wyandotres or Orpingtons Custom Hatching, $2.50 per 100; $8.50 per 30-dozen Case. Hatches every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Bring or Mail this ad with order. We will book orders for immediate or future delivery at these prices until March 15th. Illmo Poultry Farms 6 Converse Avenue East Louis, III. Marjorle Lduderdel.

was marked for death Gripping Crisis in MYSTERIOUS WAVE by PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN A charming young girl, about to inherit a fortune, was held in the clutches of cunning, scheming relatives. She was committed to a sinister hospital, doomed to die without even an opportunity to fight her unknown enemies. But MYSTERIOUS WAVE, that intrepid adventurer, suddenly threw a tremendous obstacle into the plotters' path. The author of BEAU GESTE and BEAU IDEAL has created another vivid story of love and action. Starts Monday.

March 2 ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH.