Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 3

ISDAY, NOVEMBER 21. 1029 Harvest Dance Friday at Mineral Springs Misses Ida Belle Roberts, Luella Pundel and Margaret Bolo, members of the entertainment committed of the Business Girl's League, announced today that plans have bcon Completed for the Harvest dance Friday evening at Mineral Springs Hp- tol. The dance nn annual event is sponsored by the league and the go to the Associated Charities. The "Outlaw's" Orchestra will play. Beder Grotto to Have Party Beder Grotto will give a pot luck dinner next Monday night at 6:30 o'clock at the Masonic Temple, for members and their families.

After dinner cards will be played. Bllllkln Club Friday Night Mrs. R. W. Metzger of the Milton Road will entertain members of tho BllUkln Club tomorrow night Instead of next week on account of the Thanksgiving holidays, Bridge Club Entertained Mrs.

Ernest LaMarsh of Central avenue had as guests Wednesday afternoon, members of her club. Bridge was played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. William LaMarsh, Mrs. Oran Waggoner and Mrs. R.

Curdle. A course repast was served by Mrs. Le- Marsh to her guests. Mrs. W.

B. Wynkoop of Phinney avenue will be hostess to the club In two weeks. The fljlub will have an annual Chrlstrlljs party at the next meeting Of theM members. I. to East St.

Louis A delegation of members of Alton Daughters of Isabella, will go ijto East St. Louis tonight to witness musical revue to be staged In the East St. Louis High School Auditorium by Olthoff Circle, Daughters of Isabella. The Alton party will go In a bus. DeMolay Mothers' Meeting The DeMolay Mothers' Auxiliary will meet Friday evening of this week instead of on Thursday of next week, owing to Thanksgiving.

Cabin Club Entertained Mr. and Mrs. Leland Frank had as guests last night members of the Cabin Club. Pinochle was played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Alice Kitzmiller, Mrs.

Roy Blcrbaum, Clayton, and Kenneth Searkes. A two course supper was served by Mrs. Frank, assisted by her sister, Mrs. C. A.

Llppold, at 11 o'clock. Miss Lnrclta Bide Hostess Miss Loretta Bitlc of East Sixth street entertained last evening at her home, with cards and music furnishing the diversion. Misses Bitle and Elsie Gronewald received prizes offered at cards. During the latter part of the evening Miss Bitle served refreshments. Misses Elsie Gronewald, Glo Love, Hilda Herman, Helen Watklns, Joy Ruby Hendricks, Catherine Harris and'Dorothy Gcoshans were present.

A Surprise On Mr. and Mrs. Bachlcr Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boehler of Main street were surprised Tuesday night by a small party of friends.

Music and cards entertained until a late hour, and prizes were given to Lyle Ferguson and Thomas Jones. Refreshments brought by the guests were served shortly before the gathering broke up. Mr. and Mrs. Bund Entertain Club Ma.

and Mrs. William Bund entertained last evening at their home on East. Fifth street. having as guests members of their pinochle club. Mrs.

Henry Maus, William Bund nnd Henry Maus excelled at cards and were awarded prizes. During the evening Mrs. Bund served a two course repast to her guests. In two weeks the club will meet with Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Hale. Luncheon for Mrs. Schwcppc Mrs. Mather Pfeilfenbergcr of 403 Bluff street will be hostess Saturday at a luncheon, entertaining at the Stratford Hotel in honor of Mrs. Nelson Schweppe.

Studio Recital Last Night Mrs, Edith Howell Jones of the Shurtleff College Conservatory gave a Studio Recital last evening, cnter- talniofc a small company. Whurtleff Talent at Eldred A musicale will be given Friday night at the Baptist Church in Eldred by talent from Shurtleff College. A double men's quartette and a double girls' quartet from the Shurtleff Glee Club will furnish the program asclsted by Miss Frances Davis, cello soloist, and Miss Marjorie Benner, reader. Mrs. Edith Howell Jones of the Shurtleff Conservatory of Music will accompany the Alton musicians to Eldred.

Hostess to Luncheon Mrs. W. A. Dolbce of Clifton Terrace was hostess to a lunchon Wednesday, entertaining at her home. Covers were arranged for eight W.

C. IT. Banquet Tonight St. Elizabeth's Branch of tho Western Catholic Union will hnve Its annual banquet tonight nt 6:30 o'clock nt St. Mary's Hall.

In connection with the banquet the members will have a program. Party nt Williams Home Mr. nnd Mrs. Eldon Williams of McKlnley boulevard entertained members of their club last nlfiht nt home. Pinochle was played un- t'J late hour when Mrs.

Williams served refreshments. Prizes were awarded to Mr. nnd Mrs. William BleeVj. Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Yost nnd Mrs. Williams, Thanksslvim; idea was carried out in the refreshments served nnd in tho decorntivc scheme. Mr. and Mrs.

William Doerr will (iKtcrtaln the club in two weeks. Utopia Club Entertained Mrs. Walter Morgenroth of 9ah- ford avenue was hostess yesterday to members of the Utopia club, cntcr- IntnlnK Rt her home. Five Hundred furnished the entertainment of the nftcrnoon and club prizes were awarded to Mrs. B.

E. Lcfler, Mrs. J.John- son, and Mrs. James Keefc. Lunch- con preceded the plnylng of cards.

The club will meet with Mrs. Wll- llnm Pcipcrt at her home on State street In two weeks. Mr, and Mrs. Hunt Surprised Mr. and Mrs.

George Hunt of 804 Enst Sixth street were surprised Wednesday night In honor of their wedding anniversary and were presented with a gift. Slnteen quests were In attendance at the party and spent the evening playing cards. Mrs. Robert J. Brueggeman, Mrs.

William Wclsbach, Mrs. John K. Lamport, Qeorge Taylor nnd Edward Smith received prizes. Wallcr-O'Toole Wedding, Nov. 27 The marriage of Miss Nora O'Toole Josoph Walter will take place in St.

Patrick's next Wednesday, November 27, with the Philip O'Rellley officiating. Miss Marguerite O'Toole will serve as bridesmaid for her sister and Earl Howard will be best man. Miss O'Toole Is the daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles O'Toole while Mr.

Walter Is the son of Charles Walter. Mr. Walter is employed by Ehrhardt's Whistle Bottling Works. Mr. Walter nnd his bride will reside nt 910 Elliott avenue, Honor Socicly Banquet The National Honor Society of the Alton High School held its annual anriquct Tuesday night at Culp's Motor Lodge.

Dinner was served nt seven o'clock, with covers arranged tor 29 guests. In. addition to the members of the society there were present L. T. Turpin, principal of the Alton High School, and Mrs.

Tur pin, Miss Carolyn Wempen, de'an ol Dlnsmore Wood, dea'n of boys Miss Jennie Gates and Miss Vinol Cnrtwright, A gold and white motif was carried out hi the decorations of the (able, which was arranged in the shape of an H. Gold sweet peas were the flowers used, nnd'thft crest the National Honor Society was or the place cards. Miss Ora Sidncr was toastmistress called upon Mr. Tiirpln who spoke on "What Is the National Honor Mr. Wood and Miss Wempen.

Short talks were made on the four symbols of the society, Character Scholarship, Leadership and Service Miss Bernlce Ernst spoke on Character, Bruce Shepherd on Scholarship iipencer Brown on Leadership and the president of the society, Miss Marion Worden, on Service. Dinner for Mr. nnd Mrs. Burgoyne Mr. and Mrs.

William Burt of 2027 Main street gave a dinner party Tuesday night of'the 47tr wedding anniversary of Mrs. Burl's parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. Edward Bur- noyne. Following dinner the guests played cards.

S. B. A. Card Party Members of the S. B.

give bunco and pinochle party Monday night at the Odd Fellows' Hall in the Temple building. Happy-Go-Lucky Club The Happy-Go-Lucky Club met with Mrs. William Hannebaum nt her home on Reuter avenue Wednesday the guests playing bunco. Mrs. Lee R.

Freer, Mrs. L. Bilyeu, Mrs. Springnte nnd Mrs. H.

H. Bailor excelled and received prizes. Mrs. Hannebaum server refreshments during the afternoon. Mrs.

Springate will entertain the club at her home on Hillcrest in two weeks. TcIpcl-McCord Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Davis of Ervay avenue have received an announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Davis brother, Norman Teipel of Portland to Miss May McCord, ol Portland, Mr.

and Mrs. Teipel were married at Vancouver, ber 28, and are living at 715 Waym street, Portland. Mr. Teipel was formerly of Ens Alton. He is employed at the West- em Transportation Co.

Dr. Pfeiffenberger Not On New Hospital Staff Dr. Mather Pfeiffenberger, who was mentioned ns a member of the staff of new hospital project to be opened at Jerseyvillc, says tha the announcement wns made without him bsing consulted and without his consent. The announcement was made in connection with hospital to to opened in the home of the late Thomas Butler nt Jerseyvllle, recently bought by Dr. Marsden.

The statement wns printed in the Tele graph in good faith, but Dr. Pfeif fenberger's denial indicates that tin story is not founded on fact. LEAHY'S FAMOUS HOME-MADE SAUSAGE Made fresh daily. Sold only a GRAND BALL Will be given at tho Odd Fellows Hall, Wood River, Saturday. Nov.

23. RECORD BARGAINS New unplayed Records. Good old time tunes, 25c each or 0 for $1.00. Plummer-Kremer, IB Broadway. Phone 399-W.

FRESH DRESSED PODLTBV At Leady's Market. No cold Btor- We deliver. Phone 218-J, FRESH DUESSE1) POULTRY At Leady's Market. No cold slor- We Phone ai0.j. RECORD BARGAINS New unplayed Records.

Good time tunes, 25c each or for $1.00 Plummer-Kremer, 18 E. Broadway Phone 390-W. SALE OF HOME CANNED FRUIT Saturday, Nov. nt Koch' Market. Auspices ladies of Firs Enptlst Church.

LEADY'S FAMOUS HOME-MADE SAUSAGE Made fresh dally. Bold only Leady'B Market, FINDS A WAY TO STOP ATTACKS OF FITS Reports are received of nn flina treatment thnt epileptics state ha proved successful In stopping the! attacks. R. Lepeo, Apt. 04.

Islan Milwaukee, tuis been sup plying sufferers with this treatment He now wishes to rencli all those who have not been helped nnd to ro Is making the- startling offer generous treatment frci" to all suf ferers. Anyone nfllicted should wilt for this free treatment at once, glv ing Personal Mrs. Louie Slrunge of 1811 Main treet, who underwent ft major opcr- tlou Monday at St. Joseph's Hos- continues to improve. Her aughtcr.

Mrs. R. B. Cummlngs of t. Loulu, cnme to Alton the first of ho week to attend her mother.

Ray McCurdy of Wood River un- erwent a minor operation yesterday St. Joseph's Hospital. P. L. Arnctt of Wichita, Is icre for a few days visit with his ilecc, Mrs.

H. C. Wllhlte, of 2821 College avenue. He has stopped In on his way home after a visit with his children In Washington, D. and Detroit, Mich.

Mrs. B. J. Dcrwln and Miss Kath- rlnc Barrett returned Wednesday light from Chicago where they at- endcd the annual meeting of the D. of I.

Assembly and visited with elatlves and friends for the past week. Melba Jenn, small daughter of Mr. nd Mrs. John Boedy, of Godfrey, Improving after a. week's illness.

Mrs. Harry Schrelber, Injured Tuesday evening in an automobile accident, continues to Improve at St. "oseph's hospital. Mrs. Schrelber, ccompanlcd by Mr.

and Mrs. Henry iehreiber. was en route to St. jouis to visit her father, Henry Baur, when the accident occurred. Mr.

Bauer is critically 111 In a St. Louis lospltal. Both Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schrelber escaped uninjured.

Dr. j. B. Hastings will return Saturday from Mexico where he has ieen for two weeks hunting big game. )r.

Hastings accompanied a group of riends from Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Mary Heraty will leave this ivenfng tor her home In Carrollton niter visiting; for a few days at the lome of her son and daughter-ln- aw. Mr, and Mrs. Gus Heraty of Prairie street.

Mrs. Heraty visited lere enroute to her home from Chicago where she was called by the illness and subsequent death of her nephew, Edward Heraty. K. H. Taylor will leave Saturday 'or Monrovia, to be the guest of his daughter, Mrs, J.

H. Braith- wnlte. Orland Hemphlll, city clerk of Alon, has been confined to his home on College avenue for the last 'two days by Illness, but today was reported as somewhat Improved. W. L.

Thomas of Waynesville, in Ozarks, and Mrs. L. Thomas of Shipman are In Alton, called by the llness of their niece and granddaughter, Blllle Bennett. Blllle Bennett Is In: a serious condition at St. Joseph's hospital.

Mrs. A. McDonald of 809 East street has returned from Grante City where she spent the past veek caring for her daughter, Mrs. R. A.

Paul. Mrs. Paul underwent an operation for the removal of tonsils nnd for several days her condition was the much concern among her relatives and friends. She is now much Improved. V.

Heskett of Toledo, Is visiting this week with her son, Fred Heskett of 618 Mechanic street. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Olln of Pair- mount and Mr, and Mrs. Albert Duncan of Twelfth street departed yes- terdixy for Toledo, they visit with Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Wade and Mr. and Mrs. Cpencer Cantrlll, 'ormerly of Alton. Mr.

and Mrs. David' Davis will tomorrow for Pittsburgh, yhere they will make their home. Mr. Davis was foremrly the Woolworth manager at Alton. He was In ill lealtli for a long time and was unable to continue at work, but has now recovered sufficiently to Justify lellef that he will not have any more recurrences of his malady.

Miss Helen Watts of Liberty street underwent a minor operation this morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. A slight improvement was shown In the condition of Billie Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. L.

Bennett of Hillcrest avenue, who underwent an operation Tuesday at midnight at St. Joseph's Hospital Church Events The Alton District of the Baptlsl Young Peoples' Association will be held November 22, a the First Baptist. Church. The Missionary Society will meel Friday at 2:30 o'clock at the College Avenue Presbyterian Church. Births Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Galloy East Broadway are the parents of a daughter, born last evening at St Joseph's Hospital. ALTON EVENING TELEGHAPI i Continuation of Negro Gym Class Rests on Interest Funds to Be Obtained From Community Concert Continuation of the Rymnasium for negro women now being ncld nt Lovrjoy school Tuesday nnd Wednesday will depend, after Chrlst- mns, upon the Interest shown In the classes and the support given the choral concert to be presented under direction of George L. Johnson, who will, arrive here December 1 to organize chorus of 200 voices for concert, It wns announced by Superintendent Ray Myers of the Al- Playground and Recreation Commission today. At present the Playground Commission Is offering two classes for negro women and girls at Lovcjoy.

The class for negro women meets Monday night. Twelve women have enrolled In this class, this number Is considered low, according to superintendent Myers, due to the fact the rental fee on the gysnasl- jm Is $3 per night and the Instructor's fee is $2.50, making a total expense of $5.60 per night for this class. Girls' Class Larger Johnson will organize a community chorus group of at least 200 voices and present a concert of American negro folk songs December 20. If this concert is a financial success, the work at Lovejoy will be continued after Christmas holidays. During the month of October Mr.

Johnson presented a concert in Little Rock, the proceeds which amounted to $200. The proceeds of the Alton concert will be used entirely for recreation work among the regroes. 350 Have Chicken Pic While a check-up has not yet been made of the annual chicken pie Inner by the women of the College ivcnue Presbyterian Church, it was stlmalPd today by officers of the Id society thnt about 350 people fere served last evening on this oc- aslon. A sale of fancy work in he church parlors preceded the din- ier and practically all the articles of lecdlcwork mndc by the women of he church were sold. Many women Islted the church during the aftcr- toon hours nnd patronized the nalc.

Serving of the dinner commenced soon after 5 o'clock nnd lor more nan two hours afterward the ban- uet room wns a busy place. Al- hough the attendance was heavy here was plenty of food and many latrons said It was one of the best he Presbyterian women had ever erved. Confined to Bed Mrs. William Taylor is confined to icr bed at her home on East Col- cge avenue as the result of nn au- omoblle accident that occurred in rent of her home late Tuesday aft- rnoon. Mr.

and Mrs. Taylor re- ide In the Hammond place and It was said today that she was driving icr car Into the driveway nt the Hammond home when her car was by Virgil Lee's car. Both cars t-erc damaged and Mrs. Taylor was painfully hurt. The attending phy- ician said she had sustained internal Injuries.

Rev. to Pi each At the mid-week prayer service to be held this evening at the College Christmas Parade To Be Discussed Particulars regarding the Christmas parade, sponsored this.year by the Merhcants' Gift Campaign Committee working through the Play ground and Recreation Commission, will come up for discussion at a committee meeting to be held Friday morning at the offices of the Alton Retail Merchants' Association, it was announced today. The city, as well as several civic organizations, will be represented at the meeting to be held tomorrow. Among the civic organizations to be represented are the Boy Scouts the American Legion, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Representing the East End Improvement Association will be C.

Langham, Ed Jacoby, Harrison Winters Berger. The west end business district will be.repre- sented by V. Ryan, Harry Brice Robert Goulding, and Leo Ernst. R. Curtis of the Alton school system probably will be present at the meeting, while Executive H.

G. Craton of the Boy Scouts Chief of Police Peter Fitzgerald Commander Robert' Streeper of the American Legion, and Miss Clara Trout, president of the Legion Auxiliary, will be there from their organizations. G. R. Carter, who Is heading the gift campaign, and Ray Myers, superintendent of the Playground nm Recreation Commission, will tcl those assembled their plans for thi parade.

Oley Funeral Date Unset Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Louise Jane Otey, widow of John Otey, whose death occurred Tuesday evening nre still indefinite, awaiting word from relatives at distance. The death of Mrs. Otey occurred Tuesday evening nt the home of her daughter, Mrs, Florence Beard of North Clawson street. Rufus Easton Patrons and Teachers Organize Parents and teachers of pupils attending the new Rufus Easton schoo met last evening at the school house for the purpose of organizing a parent-teacher association.

The same keen interest and enthusiasm shown in other activities at the school sincf it was opened was manifested las! evening by the large number of persons in attendance. The new association plans to mee four times during the school year to further the interests of the school its teachers and pupils. Samuel E. Albrecht was elected president, Mrs. Herbert Armstrong vice president, Roy Carothers, secre tavy, and Miss Mildred Montgomery treasurer.

Miss Dorothy Huskinsoi is principal of the Rufus Easton school. Dry Fruit When adding currants or raisnns to cake mixtures, be sure you dry them after washing, or dredge them in flour, ns wet fruit is likely to sink to the bottom. Fishing is the most profitable of Alaskan industries. CRY for it It may be the little stomach; it may be the bowels arc sluggish. No matter what coats a child's its a safe and sensible precaution to give a few drops of Castoria.

This gentle regulation of the little system soon sets things to rights. A pure vegetable preparation that can't harm a wee infant, but brings quick comfort when it is colic, diarrhea, or similar disturbance. And don't forsake CaJtoru ai Upper Alton News Avenue Presbyterian Church the Rev. James R. Shanks will be in charge of the services and will preach the sermon in the absence the Rev.

J. N. Morrison who will be at the Twelfth Street Church. Auctioneer Recovering Voice Irving Gulp, the auctioneer, better known as "Shorty," Is recovering his voice after a' week's illness which ollowed a sale he cried over in Missouri early last week. Mr.

Culp said he had taken a cold about the date of the sale and using his voice on 'his occasion rendered him almost ipeechless for a time. He narrowly escaped pneumonia, he says, but is now recovering and while he is still rery hoarec he believes he will entirely recover his voice in a few more days. New Store Opening Saturday The Thies Dry Goods Co. will open the new Upper Alton business house on College avenue Saturday morning, it was said today at the store. John rhles, formerly with the Young Dry Goods president of the new corporation, was in St.

Louis toiay, but it was said nt the store that the new stock is almost nil in and that the force is working hard to get the store ready for the formal opening Saturday. It is located In the Crawford building which was built nearly 30 years ago by the Crawford lamily and has never by anyone outside that family up to the present time. S. B. Kerr is the owner of the building nnd recently executed a lease to the Thies Co.

Cheap Poultry The retail price of all poultry should be lower this Thanksgiving than it has been in years, according to commission merchants. Even the turkey has taken such a tumble In price due to the fact that the public practically quit eating turkey when prices got beyond reason, is lower today on the markets than In 20 years. Quotations on the turkey market a few days ago was 39 cents a pound but today as Thanksgiving neared the price was even lower and quotations are 27 cents. This does not mean that the consumer can buy a turkey in St. Louis for that money but it does mean that if you had a bunch of these birds to sell that is all you would get for them if you took them to the city to the commission merchants.

Spring chickens are quoted as low as 18 cents which is lower than they have been in years. The farmer will sell his geese for Thanksgiving this season lower than in a long time. For several years the farmer has counted on $2.50 per head for his goose crop but he will take less money this year. Condition Serious Charles Hull, well known upper Alton man, has been in serious condition at his home on Burton the past week. Mr.

Hull's Illness commenced last spring with heart trouble and during the past summer he wns not, able to gel about. For several weeks he has been confined to his bed. His son, diaries Hull, who Is connected with the Chicago office of the Ow- e'ns-IUinofs Glass was here over the week-end but returned to Chicago Monday. It was said today that Mr. Hull's condition was discouraging.

Girl Born at Hospital A' 7rpound girl was born a few minutes after midnight to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Oallay, of 210 Vine street, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Meetlnr at Women's Home The aid society of the Main street Methodist Church will have the annual meeting at the Alton Women's Home tomorrow afternoon.

A program will be given there lor the entertainment of the women living at the home and the Methodist women will take gifts for them. They will assemble at 2 o'clock at the Barnard Williamson drug store where automobiles will take the church women to the home on State street. School Out For Week Alton High School closed this afternoon at 2 o'clock for the remainder of the week. The dismissal this afternoon was to give all the pupils opportunity to attend the football game on the high school field. Tomorrow is the annual visiting day for the high school teachers.

Funeral In Greenfield The Rev. John N. Morrison, College Avenue Presbyterian pastor, was called to Greenfield today to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Phillip Kahm, who died in that town Tuesday. Mrs.

Kahm was 65 years old and the funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, being attended by many old time residents of that locality. The Rev. Morrison will return this evening nnd will preach the Installa- sermon tonight at the Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs, R.

K. Whltcside accompanied the Rev. Morrison on the trip to Greenfield nnd attended the funeral of Mrs. Kahm. Flay Tonight and Friday The first performance of "Peter Rabbit" will be given this evening by the children at Milton school.

The operetta will commence at 7:30 and it was said at the school today that everything was ready for the show which will be tonight and tomorrow night. Many tickets have been sold city limits. Mr. Dunlap has Just returned from Texas where he stopped off with the Harlcson Brothers who did the (Trading on Route 100 under the Dunlap construction company. Ho says the firm has finished Its contract In Pike county and has cleaned up nil their work for the season, Funeral of Mm.

Chrlstfion The funeral of Mrs. Robert L. Chrlsteson was held this at the Edwards Street Pentecostal Church where services wore conducted by the Rev. Benjamin Duncln, acting pastor. Mrs.

Chrlsteson's death occurred Monday evening at the family home on the Job "Ranch" at East Alton. She had been a regular attendant at services at the Edwards Street Church. There was a very large attendance at the funeral the church being filled to capacclty and there were many flowers sent by friends. Burial was made in Oakwood cemetery following the services at the church. BELLEVILLE, Nov.

21, Dr. Ed. M. Irwin, Bollevlllc representative in Congress from the Twenty- second Illinois District, today formally announced his candidacy for tha Republican noinlnntjon for reelection In the April, 1930, primary. Dr.

Invln, active In congressional tight to retain and sustain the army iltthter-thnn-nlr base at Scott Field, 111., Is now serving his third term. He nnnoimcod his candidacy on eve of his departure for Washington to attend the regular session Of Congress. He is the first to announce his candidacy in this dlctrlct. GRAND BALL Will be given at the Odd Fellows Hall, Wood River, Saturday, Nov. 23.

High School Pupils To Have Holiday Alton High School pupils will have a holiday Friday while a semi-annual "visiting day" is observed by the teachers. Several Instructors will attend High School Conference at the University of Illinois In Urbana, but the majority plan to visit high schools in near cities. Several will go to St. Louis, another party to St. Charles, and some to Illinois high schools which will not close on account of the state conference date.

During the activities hour today, pupils of the school assembled in the auditorium where a playlet was presented by the members of the Dramatic Club. School closed at 2:30 this afternoon so that pupils might attend the Alton-Edwardsville football game. Pupils of the Wood River-East Alton Community High School were dismissed Wednesday at close of the afternoon session for a two-day holiday In order that teachers might have opportunity to attend the annual High School Conference sponsored by the University of Illinois in Jrbana. Conference sessions opened today and will continue through Saturday, and a full house is expected. Oil Well Driller Stops The machine drilling for oil at Lindbergh Park was shut down yesterday.

The operator of the machine said a cable broke and it would be necessary to go to St. Louis for a now cable. Today at Lindbergh It was stated the driller was going to take a lay-off and would go home tor Thanksgiving. It was further stated at the park that the drill had gone through the rock it had been working on for the past week and had struck a soft vein of rock and Indications for oil were considered Road Builder Stops Here William Dunlap, of Edwards- vllle, stopped off at Alton today for a prlet visit with friends. A year ago at this time he and his firm were hurrying to pour the last of the slab on Route 160 Just east of the Alton 3Gssproqf Do you leave the imprint of your lips on your hostess 1 the cheek of your host? Neither of these embarrassments nre suffered by the 5,000,000 users of Kissproof lipstick and Kissproof rouge.

They're both waterproof; a single application of either lasts all day. For the greatest make-up Joy you ever experienced, try both these beauty aids today. At all toilet counters. Jh ey work while you sleep SHOOTING MATCH Sunday, Nov. 24, A.

C. Howard, 1 mile west of Fosterburg. JAPANESE CREPE TABLE COVERS Fast colors, tl.25 each. Edith Blair's Shop, No. 8 East Broadway.

TURKEYS! TURKEYS! TURKEYS! Place your order now for turkeys, chickens, ducks and geese where you will always find the Leady's Market. The store with a reputation. We deliver. FOR YOU7( THANSKGIVING DINNER Place your whole order at LEADY'S MARKET PAGE THREE Irwiii Will Seek House Reelection Floyd English to St. Louis Hospital Lloyd English of 610 East Sixteenth street entered St.

Anthony's hosplUl in St. Louis this morning for medical treatment for heart trouble. Mr. English has been In poor health for some time but recently his condition become worse. 'He Is employed In the Wood River office of the Chicago Alton and Big Four Railroad as chief clerk.

He was accompanied to St. Louts this morning by his sisters, Miss Marie English and Mrs. Eugene Bishop and Miss Mary O'Lcary. PERMANENT WAVE JS.M BAUER BEAUTY SHOP TURKEYS! TURKEYS! TURKEtSt Place your order now for tufkeyi, chickens, ducks and geese where you will always find the Leadyfc Market. The store with a reputation.

We deliver. RUMMAGE SALE Ladies of First Presbyterian church Saturday, Nov. 23. 82B E. Broadway.

RECORD BARGAINS New unplayed Records. Good old time tunes, 25c each or 6 for $1.00. Plummer-Kremer, 18 E. Broadway. Phone 399-W.

FOR YOUR THANSKGIVINd DINNER Place your whole order at LEADY'S MARKET Puffy Eyelids, Swollen Ankles Are Danger Signals If you are troubled vath bladder irritation (frequenCnight calls), scanty or burning elimination, backache or leg pains you should test a doctor's prescription that is meeting with splendid success, in relieving these conditions. Step in any drug store and ask for a package of Dr. Dickson's Compound, take as directed. If frequent night calls are not.pyercome quickly and the kidneys again function normally simply ask for your money back. Only ooc.

At This TimeWe Invite You Our Diamond Stock, especially augmented for the Christmas Gift Season, presents a most unusual array of round and fancy cut shapes. Come in. It will be our pleasure to show you our displays and explain the difference in diamonds. A thoughtful comparison of our values will impel you to select frem our exceptional holiday collection. Solitaire Diamond Rings $20.00 to $400.00 Unmounted High-grade $15.00 to $1000.00 A Small Deposit will Hold Tour Selection Until Wanted.

Cascara is Good for the System the child grows older. If you want to raise boys and girls with strong systems that will ward otT constipation, stick to good old Castoria and give nothing stronger when there's any irregularity except on the advice of a doctor. Castoria is soli! in every drugstore, and the genuine always Chas. H. Fletcher's signature on the wrapper, What do you do when a sluggish system tells you the bowels need a little help? The best thing yet discovered Jor the purpose is still the little candy Cascarct 1 Take one whenever the liver and bowels arc not functioning as they should.

Cascarcts are pleasing to the palate, and pleasant in their action. You cat them just like candy. They work while you sleep. Gentle, but thorough. Cas- carcts don't stir-up the stomach or upset the system.

But they cleanse the entire thirty feet of bowels in one comfortable, thorough action that leaves the system clean and sweet; leaves you with an untainted breath, uncoated tongue, and clear head. Cascarcts an- made of cascara regarded one of the most liencficial bxativos known to mcd- ic.il science. They are sweetened pure cane sugar and flavored with real lu-oricc. Children love them, So flo most grownups Why take anything harsh Avlion constipation threatens? Whenever a dull headache, lassitude, or sick stomach with loss of appetite warns you of poor elimination, a Cascarct or two is the most harmless form of help you could give a lagging system. Take a candy Cascaret tonight and see how fine you'll feel in the for days after.

GOULDING'S Tin. fllft Wi.tf Third SI The OlJt West Third St. Each Real selected, Choice Male Singers. They don't sing like a whistle on a peanut wagon. Written guarantee each and every singer.

Not one das' to exchange, but ten full days. Not a female or worthless to start, then another worthless singer on the exchange. This is wed store that wants your continued will and palrotirnjc. An Alton flnn that wants thu friendship of Alton people. Bird Cages, nice selections, sensibly All brais cages nre guaranteed brass, not or brass plated wires.

Quality merchandise for our trade. We have a reputation to maintain, are growing with Alton. ALTON SEED fc PET CO. 557 E. Broadway at Henry, Alton, 111.

Bulbs, Tulips, Hyacinths and Narcissus at Kcduced Prices.