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SEPTEMBER 26. ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH PAGE FIVE am. WOOD RIVER paa Bert Seymoro Has Nor row Escape Uort Seymore ol Whltelaw avenue lias a narrow escape from death yos- ifternoon, when a forty foot broke falling on Seymour's A felt hat which Seymour ivonring, broke tho Impact but Hoy- mour was badly bruised about the 6 ido of the head and Buffered a se.vero rash. Seymour was raising the forty foot pole to be used In radio work, when tho accident occurred. Concern Walks Being Completed.

now concrete walks around tho now St. Bernard's church are being romplated. Bert Seomur has the contract. iviau'laon County Dairy Building Vbo Madison County Dairy Company has awarded a contract to Willis Weeks of Wood River for the con- utruction ot a now plant to replace the ono destroyed nt Moro, several weeks ago, by flro. Work on tho now building bna begun and will bo ready for occupancy In three weeks.

Tho plant will bo eroded in Wood River, at the old Edwardsvllle Iload and Big Four Tracks, near the Ice plant, and the building will be 40 by 50 foot. Tho owners decided to build at Wood River instead of rebuilding at Moro. The new plant will be operated by electricity and will bo modern throughout. The milk will be received, pasturlzed and distributed from Wood River. To Efeot $10,000 Home at Pann Mr.

Stocker employed L. C. Scott to superintendent tho building of a $10,000 homo at Pana tor his mother, Mrs. Mary Stocker. Mr.

Scott will ledvo on Wednesday to start work Immediately. Ho has been working at Roxana, his home being in St. Elmo, 111. He has two gons in Wood River, Earl and Lester Scott. Card Party at St.

Bernard's Hall A card party will be given tonight at St. Bernard's Hall and the general public Is Invited to attend. "500" and Euche will be tho evening's diversions and prizes will be given. The women will servo refreshments. Run Over by Machine In St.

Louis. Emmet Branson received word from St. Louis that his uncle, Ben Hlldebrand was run over by an automobile. The extent of his injuries is not known. Mr.

Branson will go to St. Louis to visit him as the message he received gave no details. Meeting of Interest of Bazaar Tho chairman of the various committees who are preparing for tho Fall Bazaar to bo given by St. Bernard's church, held an intersting meeting In the hall last evening with splendid results. Everyone seeming very enthusiastic over tho coming event which, takes place soon.

Visitors at Mlnnemeyer Home Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Minnemeyer and (frireo children from Old Monroe Mr. and Mrs. Buckstadle and twc children of St.

Louis, Mrs. Bexter miller and' son Fred and Mr. ani Mrs. Pete Hllferding of Alton came In on a surprise visit and spent Sun day at the home of Mr. and Mrs Anton Mlnnemeyer.

A pleasant day was spent and delicious dinner was served, the eve nlng being spent In a social way, Called to Sorento Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hampton wen to Sorento, 111., to visit Mr. Kami ton's father, who Is quite ill at that nue underwent a surgical operation for the removal ol adenoids, at her home. Returns to School Duties IBB Mono Mclutore has returned from her home in East St.

Louis Loi is where she has been lor tho few days due to an injured too. Ml Mclntlre la a In tho Movie Targets Aid Police Work of OHIno In Progress 1'he work of oiling Madison avenue Is being done this week. AcaepU Position with the Roxana Oil Refinery Charles Moore has accepted a position with the Roxana Company aud took up his new duties this weak. Prenbyterlan Ladles to Serve Dinner, rim Ladles of the Presbyterian A 11 every two weeks, on mrsday beginning the 28th of this jnth, at their meetings. Leaving for California Mr.

and Mrs. John Phelan nnd clildren from Alton, formerly of Wood River will leavo soon for Los Angeles where they wjll make Mrs. Pholan Is a George McCollum tl elr future homo. daughter of Mrs. id a sister of Mrs.

Jamas Green arid quite well known hero. Mr. Phelan who has been managing an A. P. store in Alton has secured a good position In California with one of the Von stores wlll'leavo for tie West this week.

Mrs. Phelan and children will visit hero for two weeks 'lefore leaving for California. place. Methodist Ladles Meeting The Ladles of the Methodist Ai will meet In'the church basement a 1 1 lay Thursday and at noon tho ladies will serve a dinner. Enjoyed Visit to Beardstown Mr.

and Mrs. Clifford Manlove returned from ft pleasant week ei rlall to Beardstown, 111. They repo in enjoyable trip, which was made Ilielr car. Over Night with Nephew Charles Springer from Nebo, I' incle of Mr. Asa Springer stopp We and stayed over night, Sunday at the Springer homo.

He was enroita lo St Louis on business. Visitors at Stocker Home Mrs. Edward Plrddle and two cl (1- Iren, Thomas and Elizabeth fr Utohfleld are visiting for a few diya Class Meet With Mrs. Troy Kesslnger A class meeting was held at tho omo of Mrs. Troy Kesslnger on Lorna avenue last evening far'the pur- ose of making arrangements for tho aptist bazaar, which takes place on ovember 8th.

At that time a chicken will be given 'in oonnect'on 1th bazaar which promises to be ulte a success as the members of the various classes are making great preparations for the affair. The folowing were present, Meb- dames Troy George McCollum, George Johnson, Handle Meyers, Hanna Johnson, Joe Schaen- enfolt, George Scherwood, the Misses Catherine Hall, Ruth and Esther Webb, Paulino Paddock, Dorothy Hall Virginia Freeman, Lulu Barton, Maud Cole, Bessie Rickel, Mattie Lane, Minnie Rotterath, May Wilkerson, Helen Hamilton, Paris Elkin and Ruth Gibbs. During the evening the ladles enjoyed music and delightful refreshments were served. Moves Into New Home Mr. and Mrs.

Leslie Chartrand have moved Into their newly built home on Jennings avenue from Lorena avenue. Attending Convention at Rock Island. Dick Raaf, of the International Tannery has gone to Rock Island, 111., to attend a convention held there by the American Leglan. Mr. Raaf will remain a week.

Motors to the Fair Val Rels enjoyed a pleasant trip In his new car to the Springfield fair Ho returned Sunday evening. Motors to St. Louis Mrs. John Paddock and Mrs, Troy motored to St. Louis today on busi ness.

Returns From Fair Mr. and Mrs. James Chesson ban returned home from an enjoyable trip to the Springfield Fair, wb-W they spent several days. Will Attend Supper In Alton Quite a few of tho members of tb. Wood River Presbyterian churci have made plans to attend the con fference and supper to be held thl even'ng at the Presbyterian churc in Alton.

Rturns From Visit In the North Mrs. Gus Frederickson has arrived home from an extended visit in Chicago, Minneapolis and Minnesota. Visits Wood River J. W. Curry, head of the Industrial relations department of the Chicago Funday visiting relatives in FHlmoro, ni Airs, G.

Y. Henry and son Richard motored to Bant St. Louis Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs. McDermoth. Ed.

Wall and Edward Carston were Bethalto visitors Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Hen Seegol from Prarle town is visiting relatives on Penning avenue. Dr. F.

Flegenbaum of Edwarduvlllo made a professional call In Wood RU er Monday, Mrs. M. F. Manning made a business call in St. Louis Monday.

Harvey Gerdes spent Sunday with parents near Bethalto. i Miss Freda Wlegert from St. Louis spent the day with her sister, Mrs. A. W.

Oerson. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Sucdell visited St. Louis Saturday.

Mrs. George Pennifold has gone to Springfield where she will spend several months visiting with Mr. and klrs. Jack Herrin. Mr.

and Mrs. I. W. Steele and Mr. and Mrs.

Warren Hawk of Ferguson avenue spent the weeK end near Canal, hunting and fishing. Mrs. Rhodea Relffer of Penning avenue spent the day In East Alton with her sister, Marlon Foster. Policemen fire at a moving picture projected upon the screen. Might flares for three seconds at the spot hit by tho bullet.

The men thus see how true their aim Is. Abovo wd members ol tha New 7ork department trying out the new device. are giving a card party In their hall this evening. Visits Staunton Relatives Mr. and Mrs.

G. A. SnUh and daughters, Roma aud Margaret, have returned from a visit in Staunton, with Mr. Smith's brotnor-in-law, Prof. H.

T. White and family. Choir to Rehearse tills Evening Tho Evangelical Choir will hold a rehearsal this evening. They are get-; Cng ready for a musical program to a given at the Miastqn Festival at he Wood River Church next Sun- ay. Returnc to California Mr.

Harper has returned to his ome in California after visiting at he homo Mr. and Mrs. Eider Madison avenue. Purchase Cafe The Lancaster Cafe has been sold Roberts and Gee, who will conduct the business in the future. They took mmeiliato possession.

Occupying New Home Prof and Mrs. Osborn and family are now occupying their new home, Wood River, tiaving moved in this week. Notes Miss Bessie Rickel, a teacher in the Wood River school spent the week end in Alton with her sister, Miss Esther Rickel-. Before buying Insurance, see M. R.

Turner. New York Life Insurance. Klnloch 836. I. vlth Mr.

and Mrs. Karl Stocker IVhltelaw avenue. Mrs. Plrildle Ur. Stoecker's only cousin.

Ill at Home Mrs. Ben Vierllng Is reported as office, spent Friday and Saturday hero Card Party Tonight St. Bernard's Hnll. The Ladles of St. Bernards church Mist, Morris was a week end visitor In Alton.

Mr. and Mrs. Kick Slebold spent Sunday Inj St. Louis. Miss Emma Wormwood of Stauu- ton Is a visitor of Miss Isenhour.

Mrs. H. A. Anderson and W. Gerson spent Friday in Granite City on business.

Mrs. Henry Krostrup, nco Elennr Keller, formerly a teacher here, visited the teachers Friday. Mr. and Mrs. T.

P. Eggman have returned from a visit at tho state fair Mlsa Minnie Kane Miller visited In Staunton over the week end. Mr and Mrs. P. A.

Swan spent Saturday at tho Springfield fair. Mr. and Mrs. H. H.

Strakie of Lorona Avenue have as their guests, Mr. Starle's mother and sister, Mrs. Sarah Starkie, and Miss Eva Stario of Bethalto. Mlsa Irene Elder has returned home from a visit of two days at tho Sprlngfleld fair. Mr.

and Mrs. J. L. Sullivan have returned from a months visit In Sprlngfleld and Jacksonville wher they spent a pleasant visit with rel- at'ves since Friday. Mrs.

James Mooney Is ill at her home on Penning avenue. Mrs. Kate Gray of Staunton visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hanna Johnson of Penning avenue. and Mrs.

F. Dleteker of Staunton spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. August Dieteker of Whitelaw avenue. Mr.

and Mrs. O. H. Bell entertained guests from Carllnville yesterday. Mr.

and Mrs. Paul tlffert and Mr. and Mrs. L. Nable motored to Bgw Saturday and spent the day visit ng.

Mrs. Frank Miller from Jerseyville, is visiting at the home of her son Chester Miller of Wood River avenue. Mrs. E. J.

Gardner at the home of her son V. Nichols on Ferguson avenue. Miss Elsie Wolf from St. Louis spent Sunday at the homo of Mr. nnd Mrs.

Earl Custer. Mrs Ouster, Miss Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hufford all motored to Carpenter in the afternoon. Mrs.

Hoscoe is on the sick list at her home. Wm. Simpson from Alton was In Wood River yesterday on business. Tom Mooney of Alton visitor In Wood River yesterday. Otis Starkey was an Alton visitor Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Miller spent Knights of Pythias Open Convention By Associated Press DBCATUR, 111., Sept. Grand Lodge of Illinois, Knights of Pythias, opened their 63d annual convention here this to be In session three days. The discussion ot Decatur as the permanent headquarters of the order, Is expected to bo one of the main features ot the meeting.

S. Y. Whltlock, of will, retire this year aa grand and R. All-en Stephens of Spring- 1 field, becomes, grand There are a number of candidates fr grand outer guard, the stepping stone to 11 the other offices. The; election Is Thursday.

Insist on Two Pairs The Knlghtu of Khorassan will! feature Wednesday withy a big par- ade. The Pythian Sisters are hold-: ing their convention at this time alao. Easy Explanation. what Is a paradox?" paradox, my son, la a manner of laying something that like speaking of a dyspeptic optimist" man who owns a fall suit with only erne pair ot trousers IB just farsighted as the man who started on a trans continental auto trip without a spare tire! He's about as up-to-date aa the man who wears detachable cuffs, "dickey" front shirts and red flannel underwear. insist on getting two pairs of trousers with your fall suit.

For only with two pairs can you get 100 per cent wear out of the coat and vest. You know from experience that your coat and vest will out wear even two pairs of trousers. Than why not get the two palra of the same material, while you can? You get two pairs ot trousers wlUi every fall suit you buy here. at just about the price you'd pay for an ordinary suit. Every tall suit has two pair, whether It's a fine customized Hart Schaffner Marx suit, or a.

lower-priced suit of our own label. fall two-trouser suits Y. W. C. A.

OFFERS GIRLS The Comforts, Pleasure and Safeguards of Home. RATES Rooms $1.60 to $3.00 Per Week Meals $3.00 to $4.60 Per Week $25, $30, $35. 4ad Schaffner Marx two-trouser $40, $46, $60, $55, $60 Louis J. Hartmann Alton SO Years the Scbweppe Storo Wood Queen Quality Osteo-Tarsal Demonstraton The Nation's Favorite Health Shoe. ill at her home.

Business Callers Mrs. Rose O'Nell and daughter, Mrs John Frlck were business callers) in It, Louis Monday. Undergoes Operation Neda, tho little daughter of Mr. iml Mrs. Jess Dosson of Penning ave tf 3 now contains DEPENDABLE SERVICE -J Long or Short Hauls Make no difference.

We have the speedy equipment, the skilled help. You can store your cl' feds here and rest eaiy storage is safe and clean. Union Storage and Transfer Co, Bell 426 Kin. 212-L 322 State Street, Alton, II dried tuitermil flreater success than ever is now coming to users of DIXIE LAYING MASH and DIXIE HEN FEED. As a step forward in the development of the ration that pays the biggest return in eggs, we are now mttermilk in 3R8 using dried bi DIXIE LAYING MASH Milk contains much egg- material.

Dried buttermilk offers that material in the most easily available form. Therefore, feed better-than- ever DIXIE LAYING MASH in combination with DIXIE HEN FEED, and pocket the rofit on those extra eggs, rder today. STRUIF FEED CO. (Distributors) 118.126 W. Broadway.

Belt 230 DIXIE MILLS CO. St. LouU, UL WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Queen Quality Osteotarsal shoes are endorsed by the National Physical Education Board of the Y. W. C.

by America's leading physicians and osteopaths, and by authorities on feet and fitting everywhere. OSTEO-TARSAU SEPTEMBER 27TH, 28TH AND 29TH Mr. C. W. Lanphier, Queen Quality's nationally known foot expert will be with us Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week.

He extends his in- vjtation to all women of Alton and vicinity who have foot troubles of any sort whatever to come in for free examination and advice for the correction of those troubles. ''Footwear that Fulfills Every Woman's Needs." They are perfect litling shoes with flexible arches that yield with every heeled so that there can be no jarring. They give your foot support and undreamed-of comfort, and allow Nature to build up the weak muscles and arches through the medium of exercise. Demonstration Corns, callouses, bunions, fallen arches, weakness of the ankle or of the these and other foot troubles can and will be corrected if you will only wear the proper kinds of shoes. Many a woman has found her youth again in the wearing of these scientifically designed shoes.

Come in tomorrow, Thursday or Friday and let Mr. Lanphicr introduce you to the joyful sensation of being always free- from fool aches and foot weakness. Morrissey "Alton's Headquarters for Quality Footwear" 112 WcM Third Street Demonstration 27th H8lh 29th Telegraph Want Adds are Wonderfdi Selling Agents!.

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