Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 3

TEtiCtRAPH, MONDAY. APRIL 24. MEETINGS Pleasant fathering at Sixteen or more -of 'thB fumlly spent Raster Buhddy, at the homo of Police Magistrate and' Mrs. I'litrlek. Mugulre, ana enjoyed tliem- scibes' Immensely.

The (Iron living here and ih Jsl. Llnls present, as were the grandqhU- aiid others Who were away from liorae, came back the djiy. A fine dinner and equally fmo supper wus Served. breakfast wjill be served. The at breakfast will Include jmmedlatG relatives the COntractln cartles; COntractlnJ jMrs.

bldlker Is datigii- A' 1 ier of Mif. of Ninth widely fknowii in Family binner Party. Mr. and Mrs. b.

Tonsor spent a very Sunday at their home in East Broadway and all their children and grandchildren bein with them all day. The, reunion was tfie bcoas- ion; tp alt and' thei 'Smer men" was not forgotten, a bunqupt Being seryefl at noon Mrs, Win. Hoehner and children returned, lionje in BelleVllle this rnnrtilMcr morning. iin -Alton. The pther children reside TT ui i Alton, liavrtigj resided here all her life.

Mr. Linnan Is the spn of Mrs. Mary Linnan of 1323 Pearl street and, 'IB a very highly thought of' 'ypfng man. He was formerly an Alton glass- but for the past year has teen employed at Terre Haute, Ind. After the wedding the couple will go to Terre Jlaute, where they will remain until 'the close of' the season; cents can Buy a six- Olmce of best soap that eafl be made.

Soap that is unsurpassed in mildness, in purity, in quality. Soap gives the most refreshing lather. Soap that rinses easily. Soap that produces the scrupulous, healthful Cleanness that feels as asit looks, Soap natural oq6r7is as pleasing to the user as any perfume. For cents you can buy Ivory Soap.

Why pay more? Mrs. aiid Entertained With Fajnjly Dinner patty. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert 3.

Byron of Bluff street entertained on Sunday with a family, dinner party 'in honor of Mr i Smith of GIrard, Illinois, who, -with her daughter, 'Miss Virginia Smith, spent Easier holidays in Align. Among the guests present were Mrs. Smith and daughter, Mr. and C. Chrlstoe and, family, Mr.

Mrs. Christpe family and Mr. and Mrs. fiyrori and family. Ter-Centenary Not Forgotten In Alton.

third centennial of the death of Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon, had not been forgotten entirely lij Alton and is being pelebrated In various ways.i Recently the.Alton Woman's Council celebrated, the anniversary with roil call from the life and "works of In "The Blrtlr.of,the Opera" on. Wednesday night Centenary will not be bVerJopked. Mary Ift honor which will be.giyen tyrtfte 'ofitSe tor'n AiilitWir at th.elr mencemeht exeifiJiseB during mouth of. Birthday Party'at tl. M.

Bowman Home waa 70 years of ago yesterday, and the anniversary was observed witii a gathering of relatives at the home 'of M. Bowmati, Mrs. Bowman being a daughter of "the estimable lady. The daughters, Mrs. Bowman, Mrs.

Win Holler and Mrs. Henry Wutzler, with their children, were present and so was the son, Louis Brueggemann, and family. The grandchildren made Mrs. Brueggemann sonie presents and one valuable one was the joint present of all the grandchildren. She received many presents and hundreds of congratulations.

Her health is good and she enjoys life iiear her children and grandchildren, and all who know her hope she may Hvo to observe and enjoy many more Mrthdays. dinner was served and again in the evening a meal Itmountiug to a banquet was assimilated by the guests before departing for their homes. Luncheon at Mineral Sprlnga Hotel. 'Mrs, E. M.

Dorsey entertained with luncheon to-day at the Mineral Springs Hotel in'honor of her house juest, Mrs. John C. Henry, of Joplin, Missouri. Llnopln. School 9oo(al Postponed.

The Lincoln school social has been postponed from May 12th to May 19th, so an not to interfere with the attendance at the play which will be given on the 12th by the Juniors of "the Alton High School. Card.Party at St. Mary's. The ladles of the Mar.tha Society of St Mary's Churctt enjoy a casti party to-hiorrbw. afterhoon at the St.

Mary's Club House. Daring Lent the ladies of the Martha Society 'ceased playing cards. Christian Endeavor Society. The Christian Endeavor Society of MUSICAL EVEN.T "The Birth of the Opera" to Be sented Wednesday the First Presbyterian Church will meet this evening business and social The hostesses of the are Mra, L. M.

Carr, Miss Marie English and Miss Marlon Goudie. b. "bf I. Membership Campaign. Closes Tuesday.

Special interest is being taken in the regular DHughtejfp.Jpf, Isabejla meeting, which 'will be helia Tuesi day evening as at' this time the mein- berslfip brought to a and s'lde presenting the, most applicants' Will Great infereBt has been aroused and a "large number of applicants are expected to be turned In. The, applicants will be Initialed on May 7. Mary Byrne, state deputy, of Chicago, Is expected to be present. Miss Decker Being Greatly Entertained. Miss Pauline Wyss of Henry street entertained with a pretty igreen 'and white luncheon today In honor of her house; guest, Miss Martha Decker, of Port Smith, Ark.

Places were laid for six guests. On. Tuesday Miss' Emma Miller will enteVtain with a Hippodrome party and after attending.a performance at the theater the young ladies will be taken to the Mineral Springs' Hotel where refreshments will be ed. Work of Miss Dickinson. The original f'The Birth of the Opera," to be produced next Wednesday night at Temple Theater will present, a series of varied and beautiful pictures accompanied by the fascinating music and played by the quaint orchestra of the early periods represented.

The trained talent of Alton is en- iilisted for its production. Great care has been taken to faithfully reproduce the costumes of the various periods and the entire scenic resources of the three leading theaters under Mr. Sauvage's direction have been drawn upon to produce the pictures- environment. No details have been overlooked to make of this one of the most unique, artistic and brilliant events of a season offering many charming attractions. the production of "The Birth of the special features of the masque, opera and pageant and will doubtless prove a forerunner of a large municipal pageant in which Altonians are already interested.

This masque is arranged by Miss Katherine Dickinson'upon on Important epoch in musical history. The of Greek dances have been arranged by Miss Mary Dickinson, whose abll- needs no word of comment. Miss 'Nina Lamkin, of pageant fame, has arranged the Interpretation dance, "The Spirit of the Renaissance," to be given by -Miss Dorothy Dorsey. IVORY SOAP PURE SPREAD EAGLE TO HAVE PASSENGER CAPACffYJNCREASED. Boat Was Forced To Leave Alton Sunday Afternoon Without Taking Some of the Patrons.

Some oMh'e people from Alton and East Alton Who were expecting to board the steamer Spread Eagle for St. Louis Sunday afternoon were disappointed when the capacity of the aoat was reached and the management could sell no more tickets. The boat have handled more out of Alton 'or St. Louis, but according to yie law hey could sell no more tickets be- there was a large crowd In St. from the trip In the morning waiting to be brought back to Alton.

The Spread Eagle has a capacity of. ix hundred 'people and the owners are planning to Increase this to seven hundred. The boat is plenty large enough to accommodate the extra passengers but more life boats and life preservers will have to.be added before the capacity of the. boat can be increased. PERSONAL Mra.

K. 3, Ralh-y received word from her Boh, Wllbcr ttaJloy, formerly of Alton, now a Sunday school missionary In Montana, that hn Ims Imnn oloctod a commissioner to tho general assembly, which incetB in Atlantic City, N. next month, and on his return will visit here. Miss Cucolla Moron of Springfield Kaster with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

James Mordn, of Dry street. Miss Marion Barnard of Marshall, Is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Wilson, of West Ninth treot. Mrs. J.

3. Fox of St. Louis in conned to her mother's, Mrs. nerthn iertman, of prove street, home with badly sprained ankle. Miss Kate Barrett of pent Sunday with Alton relatives.

George Williams spent the week nd with his daughter, Mrs. Walter uPree, of Hockford, 111. Henry Klurik of St. Louis visited ith Alton relatives Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Robinson returned ome today from a visit in Carlin- lle.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bryant and fam- and Mr.

aiid Mrs. Charles Marshall nd daughter spent Sunday in Lock- mven. Mrs. Peter Hawkins spent Sunday th her sister, Mrs. C.

H. Campbell, Upper Alton. Jess Curry of Milton Heights was taken alarmingly ill Sunday while visiting at the home of his nephew, Henry Wherley. Mrs. Delia Ludewink and Miss Cecelia Motherway of St.

Louis, also George Wood of Chicago spent Easter Sunday in Alton as the guests of Mrs. James Klrwln of West Ninth street. Mrs. Mabel Hogue of State street was a St. Louis visitor Sunday, being the guest of her brother.

While in St Louis Mrs. Hogue visited at the Zoo at Forest Park and enjoyed the visit very much. The Misses Mary and Katherlne Dickinson have received invitations to attend the Third Centennial Shakespearean celebration given' by the Drama League of St. Louis at the Yards Kmplojc Sprulns Anklo Hotting on llorso. Waltnr Degeh, an employe of tho 1'last.

Alton stock yards was getting on a horse yesterday, tho stirrup broken and his anklo was bud'y sprained. A physician wns to attend tho Injured foot. Oegon will ho able to be around In a fnw days. John Rarles wont to Alton today where ho was called to servo on the pntli. jury the City Court.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvln Pcnncll who St. Louis hnvn slaying in East Alton for Home time hovo gono to East St. Louis to reside, where Mr.

Pennell l-as secured good position with the Titanic Steel company. Miss Lucile Huna, of St. Louis, was visitor yesterday at tho home of Mrs. John Snyder. Miss Vivian Rvans has gone to St.

Louis to visit hor sister, Mrs. Cole. Miss Ruth Smith spent Sunday visiting her parents in Edwardsville. Mrs. Rd.

Rlnltor. of Upper Alton, visited Sunday at the home or Mrs. Jacob Hunt. Mr. and Mrs.

John Bright, of Alton, were In East Alton yesterday on account of the Illness of Mrs. Al. Harrison who is little improved. Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar Lelghty, of Tipper Alton, wero guests yesterday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trlbby. Chorles Chessen went to Ed 'wardsvillrj today where fie wa drawn for the Circuit Court pet! jury. Misses Nora Saner and Lena Flemlpan were visitors Sunday a Onyx" Days April 28th, 29th Friday Saturday Llnnan-Oldaker Bans Published Sunday.

The bans of marriage were published for the first time Sunday at the Cathedral between Peter Linnan and Mrs. Lucy Haven pldaker. The marriage of the well known young coupio will take place at tlie Cathedral on Tuesday, May 2, at 8 ('clock. After the a nuptial mass will bo by Key. 10.

L. Spaldlng, V. pastor 'of tjie ('dihedral. After the mttss the young l.rople will return to the home Ninth street where a wed- Since her coming last Wednesday, Miss Decker has been entertained quite frequently by her hostess and friends of Miss Wyss. Miss Decker will leave on Wednesday morning for Mary's of the Woods where she will resume "her school work after spending her Easter holidays in Alton.

Proper QOOP WORK Food Makes Changes. Marvelous Providence is sometimes credited with directing the footsteps by so simple a way as the reading of a food advertisement. A lady In Mo, writes, "I was compoll, ed to "retire from my school teaching because was broken down with ner- vous'pros'trdtlbn. "I suffered, agony In my back and was in, a dreadfully nervous condition, Irritable, with a dull, heavy headace continually, 1 had no appetite and could flcarccly anything. I was unable to remember what'I read and was, of course, uMt jfbr toy work.

"Onq day, as if by providence, I read the tesUmonlfl.1 of lady whose symptoms were much the same US' mine, aiid she told of how Grape-Nuts food liiul helped her, so I bbnc'luflod to try 1 vr 1: "I began, with arajjeilfcjjju JuJttHa fruit, and a cup of pftunrrTJfeadliy Improved lii both body and mind, Urupo-NutB halNlohe more for mo than all the medicine I have over taken. I um now wall again and ablo to do anything necessary In my work. "My mind In clearer'and my body stronger than ever before," "There's Heatou." Name given by Postum IJuttlo Creek, Mich. Ever read-the above, letter? A new one appears from time to time. They Shurtleff College Glee Club Concert.

Tho members of the Shurtleff College Glee Club give their first home concert on Friday evening, April 28, at the Twelfth Street Pros-, byterian Church, The present glee club is probably the. best Shurt. loff Coljege has over had. It is composed of twelve members of whom are good singers. The program on Saturday evening will consist of glee numbers, quartettes, duets, tipns from operas and readings.

After the Alton concert the Shurtleff Qlee Club has made'arrange- ments for a number of concerts to be given in the vicinity of Alton. Among other: concerts, performances will be given at Bunker kill, Cen- tralfo, Bellevim and Highland. Mrs, T. H. Postelwalte Entertained.

One of the largest parties of the post-Lenten" season tbok pla6e this afternoon at the, Of' Mrs. John Hessenauer of, Washington avenuel when her sifter, Mrs. T. Postelwaite. pf Ba.st entertained with a charming afternoon'party, 'the diversion of, the afternoon was five hundred was indulged in by several Professor Moore has arranged for orchestra, the music of the periods, and of the masque are the work of Mrs.

Charles Kirk Mook. All In the work is pre-eminently Altorilan, and reveals the beautiful result of co-operation. Neighborhood House- Notes. The Sunday school of the Neighborhood House enjoyed a very 1 pleasant Easten Each member received a pretty Easter button, through the courtesy of the Evangelical Sunday school. The members of the class also received little chickens.

There were no meetings at the on Saturday, all the little people attending the Easter egg hunt at Rock Spring Park. The English class taught by students from Shurtleff College will meet this evening. All foreigners who wish to learn to rend, write or spell are Invited to attend these classes. Missouri avenue is having an epidemic of measles, nearly evory child being either down or recovering from an'attack. MA DEMUTH RETO WORK.

Police Matron, Pounds as Re- suit of Two Weeks Illness- Weighs Only 200. Police Matron Sohpia Demuth returned to her work at the city hall this morning after, being confined to, her home for the past two weeks on account of illness. The police matron has been troubled with stomach trouble and two weeks of fasting has caused her to Jose forty-two pounds. She has her old and her quick walk and few would know from looking at her that she had been ill. The scales show, however, that she weighs but 200 pounds even today, whereas she weighed 242 before her illness.

SCALDED WITH Mrs." John C. Henry of Joplin, 'la visiting Mrs. M. Dorsoy. Mr.

and Mrs. Hiowell Dorsey of Hillsboro spent Saturday and Sunday at the E. M. Dorsey hpme and visited their son at the Western Military Academy. LIVE STEAM.

James H. McCollough Badly Scalded When Ten Inch Steam Pipe Gives Away. James H. McCollough, aged night engineer at the Laclede Steel was badly scalded about the face, right side and legs shortly before midnight on Sunday night wjien one of the (en inch pipes at the plant gave away. The report the explosion could be heard at the corner of Washington and Broadway.

McCollough was removed at once to the St. Joseph's Hospital where he was given treatment. His condition to-day is reported as being somewhat Improved although It is still considered ss- rlous. McCollough 1ms been making his home at C21 Cpntral avenue, He has a wife in Hannibal, Mo. Washington University on Thursday afternoon; The celebration on Thursday will be an invitation'affair only, iut a similar one for the public will ake place on the following Saturday.

Miss Mary Dickinson will attended the elebratlon on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brice spent Saster with Mr. Brice's mother, Mrs.

James Brice, of West Ninth street. Miss Florence Bell who is in business out of town, spent Easter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boll, of West Ninth street. George Magulre departed this afternoon for Marion, 111., after a visit at the home of his parents, Justice and Mrs.

P. Maguire, on State street. He has a good position as cake baker In the New Home Bakery of that city. Clarence Dietz of the clerical force of the Illinois Terminal railroad has returned from a visit with his mother in Edwardsville. Miss Lucy Hagen, who has been very sick with pneumonia for several days at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. James Hagen, on West Sixteenth street, is reported to be some better W. F. Schneider, while yet a very sick man at his home on Eighth street, Is said to be improving steadily, if slowly. Fred Roenike has returned to Chicago after an Easter visit at the home of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. G. F. Roenike, on Cliff street. Louis Brueggemann, who recently sold his home to Rev.

S. D. McKenny, will move his family in a short time to Fieldon, Jersey county, where he ex- pecto to engage in business. H. O.

Tonsor went to Edwardsville to-day on business, and will probably extend his visit to East St. Louis before returning home. Chris Braun has returned to Indiana after spending a few days with home Mt. OUve. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Enkbard, Alton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. Robinson yesterday.

Oeorgp Smith, and Fred Rampenthal were visiting in St. Loulp yesterday. Mrs. Hugo Riefgrabcr went to St. Lonls today to spenil the day.

Mrs. H. .1. Jutting entertained relatives from St. Louis yesterday.

Miss Laura Wind spent Sunday in Madison. 4 Mrs. Fred Immenga, is clerk- ng in the I5ist Alton post office In ho Pi'aco of Miss Clara Bender, who las been suffering with nn attack of the mumps. House and lot for sale on Job street. Apply George Henderson, East Alton.

This Sale of 'Onyx osiery SILK PAINS IN SIDE AND BACK How Mrs. Kelly Suffered and How She was Cured. blowing glass in the Madden has gone to folks. He is Hoosier state. Miss Emily Hammond, to visit a few weeks with relatives.

George S. Milnor Is home from an Eastern business trip. DOG BITES WOMAN. OWNER FINED. two dollars court this dog ordln- about 'forty Indies.

After nr of human hours at cards very handsome favors Were awarded to the ladles having the highest tcore. Lato in the afternoon delicious refreshments were served; Among th.p guests nreaqnt, from out of the city were Mrs, C. L. Vanpreter, Mrs. O.

L. McKlnney, Mrs. Wilbur Clark and Miss Benjamin, all of'East Alton, ftnd.Mrs. F. Manning, William Bacholdqr, MM, William Me- Henry, MSB, Jamea OUesaen, Mrs.

A. K. Whltelaw. Mrs. H.

H.Clark and the Mlbaes Sophlo and Ethel Lynch of Wood River. Tho Misses Helen aiid Grace Swans of SpjJngdeld were guests for the week end oj their mbther, Mrs. Helena Sworti, of Sixteenth street. certainly does heal eczema 'In our file pf reports, covering a period of 'twenty years, literally thousands of Mysicians tell how successful the Ken- inol treatment Is for eczema and similar DRIVES AWAY Rub. on Forebefld and Temples A headache remedy without the dangers of "headache medicine." Relieves headache and that feeling from cold or congestion.

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If there is any peculiarity in your case requiring special advice, write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidential), Lynn, for free advice. of Irnprossive values the face of advancing prices all along the lipe makes a big money saving appeal irresistible to every thrifty woman. Priceo quoted are for Friday and Saturday only.

FOR WOMEN Item and White Silk Hose, medium weight, with Lisle Top, double sole, heel and toe. "Onyk" Day Price Item White, Grey and many shades in an All-Silk, with High Spliced Heel, double garter top, sole and toe; also Black only with Lisle Wyde Top of a superior quality. "Onyx" Day Price $1,00 You are cordially invited to attend a CPECIAL EASTER DISPLAY And sale of Smart Trimmed Hats Beginning Thursday, April 1.3, 1916, at Miss Garde's 308 Belle Street The very newest toncelts In the realm of Millinery fashions will be shown at prices that will command your attention. It Is to your interest to come. Store open evening until Easter.

Municipal Dance Wednesday Night. The municipal dance, the last of tlio season, will hold at Turner hall Wednesday evening. The patron- OKKOS will bo Mrs, Ululnird U. Sparks, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs.

Klwell and Mrs. William l.ovls. troubles. The first use of Retinal Ulmment and Rqslnol Soupusually stops tW fychfrig and burning, and they soon clear away all trace of the eruption. No other treatment fur the akin now the public can show guclj record uf professional approval, At your and a special Be sure TEROLE.

MUS- Forty-Five Relatives See Infants Baptized. Thu Infant children of Mr. and Mrs. John Shine and Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Ilughson wore baptized Sunday at the morning services of the. Washington Avenue Methodist Church and (lie christening was witnessed by forty- live relatives of the two babies. Thu infants uro the greiit-gruiHlehlldrcii of Mr. and Mrs. M.

ItobertHon of Pine street. Oilier children christened Sunday at the church wore live, Thompson children, Cora I'oarson and two children (if Mrs. Kysler. Margaret was also rocelvcd Intt. tlio church osi Sunday.

See Parochial School Reopens Tuesday. After an Kimlor vacation of utmost week the Catholic parochial schools of the city will reopen on Tuesday morning. Porch and Lawn Furniture Porch Rugs and Shades at Sotier Furniture Co. Complete Home Furnishers 300-308 E. Broadway Alton, Illinois.