Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 5

MONDAY, MAY 5, 1924. ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH North Alton Twitter Turned Restaurant Upside Down Vvank Fletcher of Whitehall was -Atunlny evening and Sunday here, nnd ho told of damage in tho Whitehall vicinity by 1 the sarte that visited here last Friday ovnlnj: nhout 7 o'clock. It didn't do ilamngo hero but in White ami other Ureeno county points up a lot It Hftod ono hodlly, Mr. Fletcher said, it on tho roof of the Lumber company 30 feet distant. restaurant near tho lumber 1" frnmo building and this liftp'1 bodily from its founda- turned upsldo down and de- again on the foundation which it had been taken.

Tho or roiling hecomo the floor and floor tlle celling. Stoves, tables, nnd food were f-'-smhlod together and deposited was tho former celling. The prevented complete destruc- on fire by prompt action and water playingon the "upside c'tin stoves. The roof was left on tho garage of a man Robert Shaw, while the PURITAN MALT EXTRACT "Higheit Quality" One trial ot Puritan you STRONG. from you will always prefer it.

Make the youll know. Puritan proves Its own quality. Two Puritan Malt Extract with a 3-oz. paejeaee of bops, and Puritan Hop-Flaaond Malt Sugar Syrup. PURITAN S-MAiT.

Quatity" PLAIN IXTRACT WITH riUM doors wore torn from their hinges and blown north; nt the name time the rear of the garage blown out by the wind, nnd carried oouth some dlstnnco. No lives were lost he said and the scare was over In a short time. It was tho freakiest wind over experienced in that locality. Met. Mne Nelson VIrden Diet Suddenly H.

G. Mather received Information yestcrdny that her slster-ln- iaw, Mrs. Mao Nelson Virden had posed away suddenly, at her homo in Chicago a few days ago. She was tho widow of Fred Virden, brother of Mrs. Mathor, ho having passed away about eight years ago.

Ho was owner nnd principal of Chicago Business college, and his widow continued to conduct the Institution successfully up to her death. She was stricken while hearing a class In the college, and died a few hours later. She Is remembered here as a very brilliant, highly educated woman, and was author of some books that obtained considerable vogue. She is survived by two sons, Frederick and Harold. Juit Social The opening dance of the season at Tolle'a grove Saturday evening was the occasion of the gathering of the largest number ot merry makers, ever seen at that popular amusement place, with the exception of a picnic and dance, given some lime ago by tho Bethany horse thief detective society, and the Telegraph reporter was Informed by several different patrons, that the pleasure afforded was fine, the order perfect, and tho affair a creditable, joy making one throughout.

The music was provided by Miss Cordelia Jones, and that statement Is enough to tell the quality of the music. Everything is in readiness for the euchre party to be given Wednesday evening In the Odd Fellows building, by the members of Carnation Camp, Royal Neighbors, and Indications are that the party will be attended by a large number of people who enjoy a social game of cards, and the more social features of meeting neighbors and friends, all at one time. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rain, Miss Laverne Rain, Mr.

nnd George B. Rain and family and Ray Dodsou; Mr. And Mrs. I. C.

and family; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford C. Rain and family, and contractor and Mrs. E.

G. and eon, Joseph, motored to Piasa Chautauqua yesterday morning, and spent the day fishing and enjoying a picnic. Miss Helen Getsinger accompanied the Yungck family. Notes Mrs. Warren Chappee, after a protracted siege of sickness at her home is convalescing, and Is now able to sit up an hour or two daily.

Joseph M. Callahan was up from St. Louis yesterday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

T. Callahan, and to attend the opening ball game of the city league. He will AUNT JULIA'S ROCKING CHAIR "If I was giving advice to a which I'm too sensible to Aunt Julia, Td tell her that if she keeps her husband thinking he's the most wonderful thing that ever happened, he's not likely to go around hunting for dust in the comers. "My sentiments on being happily married less time on your house and more time on yourself and your husband." You may not agree with Ami Jutia'a diagnosis of men, but hundreds of will tell you that our laundry doom save many valuablo hours from household routine. Shall wo save aomo time for you? Launderers and Dry Cleaners.

631 East Broadway i Wood River Boy Scout Troop No. 2 will meet Tuesday evening, May the 6th at the First Presbyterian church, from 7:25 till 8:00. Do on time and euro to bring for homes of the members Instead of In the church. Attend In Alton Mr. Patterson, Mrs.

Oeorge Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. 0. V. Hendrlck- won, Mr.

and Mrs. George Bantz and children of Bethalto, Mr. and Mrs. B. A.

Meyers and Mr. and Mrs. A. T). Bnumun motored to Alton ycster- y6ur manual, Definite plans iuc -this summers cump period will bo (ll scrvlces mado.at this meeting.

All boys tcc 8tnl church, wltliln scout ago may attend thin 1 mooting. Mr. B. Puyno and Mr. W.

Irving Jollcy are scheduled, to meet with the C. Schulcr, Scoutmaster. Baptising Held In Upper Alton Yesterday afternoon, members of tho First Baptists and friends witnessed a baptism hold at tho Upper Alton Baptist church. At 3 o'clock, fifteen machines loaded with people, left the Wood River First Baptist church, motoring to Upper Alton, where fifteen converts, wero baptlsted by Rev! A. W.

Judd, pastor of the Wood River church. Members gained during'the two weeks revival, closed Sunday night In the Wood River church, totals 25. Mrs. Favoright, who conducted the services, left this morning for her home iu Jersoyvllle. She wag accompanied by her little nephew, Bobble JUdd, son of Rev.

and Mrs. A. W. Judd, who will remain tor a week visit. Government for Truck Weighing Several drivers of large truck were stopped while driving through our city, Saturday, while State Patrolman Ray Todd, took the weights of the trucks, to ascertain whether they were overloaded.

The scales, very small in appearance, but very powerful, have attacked a board, large enough to admit a wheel of the truck, the weight of tho car and Us contents is taken In parts. One trunk which looked very much over loaded was found to be carrying tonnage, 62 Ibs, under what the law allows. Recently, streets In the heavy traffic district have been gettlm; in a bad condition, due it war, thought to large capacity trucks driving through our city overloaded. The Investigation was started to eliminate this trouble. It was stated that the investigation would be continued and in case ot violations, ar rtsts would be made.

W. C. T. U. Meets Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, the W.

C. T. hold a business meeting in the First Methodist with a good representation present. Plans are being made for the County Institute to be held in the First Baptist church. The meeting will last all day.

Beginning at 10:30 a. m. Dinner and supper will be served by the ladles of the Baptist church. It Is anticipated that a large attendance will enjoy an Sn- tertainlng program. It has been decided to change the meetings to the second Friday Jn each month, and to meet In the be up every Sunday after this to play ball, he being shortstop for the Alton Store team.

Miss Mary Wilson hag returned to Chicago after visiting a week or ten days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson of the branch. Alfalfa is growing rapidly and there will be a first cutting of that hay harvested pretty soon. Frank Miller and family and Harry Chappee and family motored, out to the country yesterday morn- Ing, and took lunch under the trees amid wild flowers and beautiful scenery.

A grass fire In the rlclnlty ot Alby street and Delmar avenue called out the fire department yesterday, about noon. Grass fires have been the causes of runs by-the fire department out this way for' the last three Sundays, and folks are beginning to wonder why grass waits for Sundays to start burning. Henry Giles and family, Walter Hamer and family, Charles Dietz and family and Mrs. Kate Cummings and friend, made up a three auto party yesterday and drove to St. Louis, to visit sick relatives.

The Summerfleld public school will close tomorrow for the term; the Clltton Hill school will continue until next Monday. Programs will be given In each achool on closing day. Mrs. Wm. Deacon has recovered from an attack ot Illness at her home in the Grafton Road.

Miss Eunice Creeling has returned from a visit with Dow relatives. Ex-aMorman Michelbuch Is suffering from an attack of rheumatism, but he is getting the better ot the malady, and is on the Job. Mushrooms, fish, wild flowers and excellent appetites were among the trophies brought back from the country by city visitors yesterday. "Mother's Day" At Elm Street Presbyterian Church "Mother's Day" will be observed next Sunday at the Presbyterian church, Elm with Street special services. In the morning a "family" service will be held, all families to be grouped.

In the evening a special service will be held for "Mother" and all mothers will be seated together In a place of honor. The men of the church will furnish the flowers for the day. Moving Into New Home Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ball, who have been residing at 6 West Elm street, have taken possession of a home on VIrden street which they recently purchased from Shelby Mather.

The Ball family moved today. Entertainment it Weit Mitchell Church Lottie Isaac, evangelist, will give an entertainment Saturday night. May in, at the West Mitchell Street church, for benefit of Rocky Fork church. The Rev. J.

Randolph is pastor of the church. "Promotion Day" at Presbyterian Church "Promotion Day" was observed Celebrates 55th Birthday, 'K Mr. Charles Marline, celebrated his fiSth birthday, Saturday evening in his homo on White-law Avenue, having us his guests, a number of his relatives. The evening was spent very pleasantly In a social ways and a delicious birthday dinner was served. Tho table center piece being a large birthday The guests included, Mr.

and Mrs G. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. H. C.

Martin, Mrs. Joseph Kvnna and children, Eldow and Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bader and children, Hazel, Louise, Albert and John, Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Martin and Catherine and Eugene. Baptist Aid Society to Meet Wednesday, tho Ladles Aid Society of the First Baptist church will meet In their church parlors, serving dinner at noou to the uub- He. Entertain All Day GuesU Mrs. James Mooney entertained lu her home, Sunday, having as her guests, Mrs.

W. T. Burns, Mrs. Ed Scannoll, the 1 Misses Margarete Burns and Charlotte Bauer of Maplewood. Enjoy Flahlng Party Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Martin and children, Misses Bernico Martin and Lucille Wilson, Merl Martin and Clyde Bell, motored to Pfasa yesterday, enjoying a fishing trip. Baskets of lunch were taken along and a delicious dinner was enjoy. Visit In Jerseyvllle Miss Evelyn Do Shirley, Miss Mable Price, Mary Salinsky, Messrs William Hunt and Harry Do Shirley, motored to Jerseyvllle, yesterday spending the day, visiting with friends. Attend Game In St.

Louis Messrs. William Kienstra and Tom Mooney enjoyed the professional game of ball in St. Louis yesterday. Week-end Guests Miss Dorothy Bandy, enjoyed the week visiting in St. Elno, where she was the guest of Rev.

and Mrs Tucker and family. Returns to Oklahoma Mrs. John Bragg has returned to her home In Oklahoma, after visiting with her brother, p. c. Frazler.

Choir Practice Friday night at 7:30, members of St. Bernards Choir will meet in the church for practice. All members are requested to bo present. Presbyterian Aid Society to Meet Thursday, all day the Ladies Aid Society, of the First Presbyterian church, will meet in their church parlors. A full attendance is desired.

Entertains 500 Club Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Maloney en.

tertained tho members of their 500 club, last night In their home ou Madison Avenue. After a delightful evening at cards, delectable refreshments were enjoyed. Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. James Dooley, Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Brown, Mr. and Mrs. George Hornsly, Mr. and Mrs.

M. G. Ryan of Alton, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Smith and Mr.

and Mrs. Maloney of Wood River. Favors were awarded to, Mr. Ryan first and Mrs. Brown first.

Mr. and Mrs. James Dooley second, Mrs. Hornsly third. Home from Kentucky Mr.

and Mrs. S. A. Beach have arrived home from Louisville, where they enjoyed a short visit with the latter'a mother, Mrs. P.

Tracy. Attends Funeral of Mr. Frank Dick Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stoennan and Mr.

and Mrs. William Stoernen attended the funeral of Mr. Frank Dtck, held In Alton yesterday. To Entertain Club Tonight, Mr. and Mrs.

Ben Robinson will entertain the Good Scout club, this evening In their home on White-law Avenue. Attends Wedding Anniversary Celebration Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer and Mr. and Mrs.

Randle Myer nnd son, attended a celebration given by Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Reed, of Bast St Louis, in honor of their wedding anniversary.

Arrival of. Baby Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Oalatin of Roxana are announcing the arrival of a fine baby daughter at. their home.

Monday morning. This Is their first child. Ill With Chicken Pox Virginia West is confined to her home on Ninth Street, being 111 with chicken pox. Holv Name Society to Meet Tuesday. Their will ba devotions In St.

Bernard's church' Tuesday evening. After devotions the Holy "Name Society will hold a meeting. Instructions Being Given In St. Bernard's Church, Instructions are being given Tuesday. Wednesday and Friday morning to chil-lren who havo not made their first communion.

The clans begins at 7:50 o'elck on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings, the older children receive Instructions and on Saturday morning at 9:30 a class of all the children meet, for the lessons. Automobile Accident. Last evening two cars came to- Kothor on Ferguson avenue, between Third and Fourth streets. One was Ford coupe, driven by R. Roodhouse, of Madison avenue, this city and tho other Chevrolet touring car driven by J.

If. Cook, of Be- tiialto. The Ford was going east while the Chevrolet car was traveling west. As far as can be loaniad no one In the Chevrolet car was Injured. Mr and Mrs.

Roodhouse and daughter Betty and Mrs. Roodhouse'H eou- i i. i Miss KessliiBPr, were all In- yesterday at the ElmStreet Preshy. jure(l Mr Roo( h()UH8 rece VO(1 torlan church, the children of the Sunday school being advanced from injured knee, while the ladles and lit tin girl wero rut by the broken one class to another. Many child- glass from tho wlndnhleuld.

fnntr I it tlio iirrttnnt Inn Itv. fpu .1 ren look part In the promotion. Owing to lack of room no Bpwlal ox- crclses marked the dny's work. Tim llov, H. S.

Johnson Is pastor ot the nhurch. Tho windHhlold WHH broken, the right front wheel twisted off, fi'ndpr broken, and tint lire's an a rc- i-ult of tho heavy Impact. The other ear being the heavier of tho two, WHS not quite no badly Tho front bumper was lorn completely looae from tho right nldo of tho car. Tho. pnrtlo.i Injurnd were civr-n mnrllca! Irontment nnd tnkon 0 their homos.

Staldard Athletic Association To Give Dance. On May tho 7th. a danco will he Rlvon by the Standard Oil Athletic Association, for employes wives sweet hearts nnd friend's. Tlio f- fair will he Rlvon in the I'alnc" Msix Newby'H orchestra will furnish the music. Entertaining Guests, Mr.

nnd Mrs. Handle Meyers have ns their guewt for the week tho lat- ters mother anil two sinters LouiBC (JlbbB. Miss Ruth Olhbs, and 0. W. Sherwood.

With Six O'Clock Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Chnrlcs Sheff, of Ferguson avenue entertained with n. six o'clock dinner Sunday The guests wero Miss Schwartzbeck Mr.

0. Holler, of Alton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gormly and daughters Lucille, Irene and Virginia, of Roxana. Attend Card Party In Alton.

Mesdamcs J. ,1. Maloney T. Jolley and F. Galnor will attend a card party today givun In the lOlks club rooms at Alton.

Club to Banquet. The Women's Club will hold their annual banquet May 13th In the 11)1- nt Hotel In Alton. The hostesses ore Mcsdame K. K. Endlcott, Herbert Fox F.

J. Gainer, Robert. Parks, G. F. W.

Holiday M. F. Manning and W. A. Tlpton, Bate Ball.

Yesterday afternoon the B. pladey Hartford on the Standard Oil diamonds. The score was 9-7 in favor of Hartford. Attend Rip Van Winkle Dance. The following of Wood RIverltes attended tho Rip Van Winkle dance in Alton Saturday evening: Mr.

and Mrs Charles Scrlbner, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Point, Mr. and Mrs. P.

A. Swan, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Smith Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Mareing, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hiedenberg, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gartenbaugh, of St.

1 Louis. Notes. Mrs. Mary Cousley, of Alton, was in Wood River on business Saturday. Miss Dorothy, Hall, of St.

Louis, was a guest over the week-end of. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Huber, of Jennings avenue.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Darling and daughter Carrie, of Alton, spent Sunday as the guest ot Mr. and Mrs. Antone Minnenmeyer.

Frank Schiemder went to Bethalto yesterday ball with the Bo- thalto base ball team. Mr. and I.Irs. Pete Gelble and son Rchard, of City visited with Mr. and Mrs.

Nick Gelble yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C.

Elder and son Frank, were the guests of friends in Upper Alton yesterday. Mrs. T. D. Mooney and daughter, Marjorie Lee.

visited with friends in Alton yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Roff motored to Bunker Hill yesterday. Mr.

and Mrs. John Halloran and little daughter June, of Alton, were guests at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Halloran Eighth street. Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde Span, ot St. Louis spent Sunday wVh Mr. and Mrs. Chas.

Huber. PAGE FIVE Afr. and Mrs. A. (John pml Mr.

nml MTB. James Foreman wore Upper Alton visitors yesterday. Dr. mul Mrs. Vaughn wero tlppor Allon visitors yesterday.

Mm. George Pcnnlfol'il, of Alton, spent Sunday with her nlocc and nephew. Mr. and Mrs. T.

Mr. mid Mrs. Bum Palwcll and Mr nnd Mrs. ,1. K.

White, of St. ijotilsi Bpent Sunday with Mr. and Mra OK- 'leri Heel. Mr and r. (Upland, Mr.

nml Mrs. I. M. Katun, and Mr. and Mrs.

Landmeyer and fiunlllon, motored from St. Louis, upending Sunday win, and Mrs. Clarence Jones, of Acton Mrs. Charles Martin, of Whltclaw avenue, hi confined to her homo by lllllOHE, Mr. and Mrs.

Fred llarnionenlng and KOII Wflford of Bpthalto, spent the week-ond with Mr. and Mrs Ben Alhors. Mr. and Mrs. C.

E. Scrlbner wero Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. M.

Korlbner of Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Oartenbaugh spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs.

P. A. Swan. Editorial. The French government having flold a company advertising spaco on the front of all telegraph blanks, It Is quite possible some message may read, "Ship two earn of oats to keep that schoolgirl complexion." Health Hints.

In Chicago, a man had hlg ear almost bitten off by a friend, so maybe he will listen next time. Markets. Oysters have started on their four months vacation. Elephant Juries Master He Killed During Ragt An elephant, which one ol the finest In ('pylon and known throughout (hi! whole Island, wont wild lit ii kj-jiii nnd run uiiuirk fur Beverul iln.vs. No one could ap- JU'onrh him.

ills nialinut finally hit upon the Idea of curing him by frightening him. Ho covered himself a black cloth mul approached the inaiidened elephant In this dingulxc. Unhappily he reckoned without his liost. The beast, was not frightened, hut Hoized (he mnlioiil and killed him. However, when men rushed up to rescue the corpse, and the bluck cloth was withdrawn from the mahout's face, the ele- phnnt, recognizing the familiar countenance, underwent a marvelous transformation.

Suddenly becoming perfectly calm, he approached tho corpse, stroked It with bis trunk, nnd emitted a peculiar whimpering and Robbing sound. Then the. elephant dug a great hole In the ground with his feet, pushed the corpse Into It and covered It with twigs and branches which he tore from the nearest trees. During all this time be kept up his peculiar whining, whimper- Ing noise. After this was done ha lot himself bo led away quietly.

The Btory may sound incredible. But many others besides myself witnessed tha Is absolutely true and known throughout of John Hngeiibeek, Wild Animal Dealer, Summarized for tho Neuo Frele Presse (Vienna), Fashions. A slender girl shows the spring fashions best while a Blonder pocket' book shows'them worst. Goislp News, The nice thing about people who talk about you Is then you can start talking about them. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, Or that is what somebody said.

But this cannot be true for me and for you If they don't feed us very good BREAD, I'm not much of a doubt you will know it If these lines you should happen to read, But there's one thing I proud it is so; I can tell you the flour that you need. Spark's ARROW BRAND you should always have on hand, And baking day to you will be a treat! You can always wear a smile and life will seem worth while When you know the flour you use can not be beat! We think this contribution from Elizabeth Turpin, Hartford, 111., who is only fourteen years old is very creditable. They know how to bake good Bread in Hartford, and most everyone uses ARROW BRAND. Sparks Milling Co. New canning methdd saves summe? work Canning is now a pleasant, easy a tedious chore, associated with aching back, scalded fingers, and weary hours spent in the kitchen.

The housewife who owns a Lorain equipped QUICK MEAL Gas Range can use an easier, quicker method which gives better resuKs. not only in the form and color of the products but in the flavor, as well. This simple, safe way to can fruits and vegetables in oven is made possible by the OVEN HEAT REGULATOR QUICK MEAL Ga. with Lorain ire mtde Id lizta and to fit every kitchen. JVx QUICK MEAL Gas Ranges Alton Gas Electric Co "At Your Service" Main 200 Valuable minutes TN THE few minutes required to run your, eye over these advertising columns, you may learn of something that will serve your, convenience for years.

Rather valuable few minutes! iYou aren't spending time when you are" reading advertisements. are saving -both time and money. Each day advertisers help you to compare values and prices. They tell you where you can secure the best and most serviceable at lowest cost. Advertised goods are more dependable than goods una'dvertised.

They must be exactly as claimed. They can't afford to be otherwise. Make a daily habit of reading the advertisements. It pays. Mistakes in buying are them by reading advertisements..