Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 3

lr vr? wrj.r;^r Hostess to G. R. Circle. Mr ink Graham to Entertain. mnK Graham of State be hostess tomorrow night tho Thursday Evening Five Hundred Club.

Mrs Henry Harms will entertain lh BlHikln Club Thursday night a.t her home on Royal street, at Elm Street Social at 8 terlan Church. An Ice cream social will be given by be choir at the 101m street Presbyter- Ian Church on Kriday night. ovlvla Club at St. Joseph's Hospital. 8 Yhe women of the Sylvia Club will Be Thursday nt St.

Joseph's Hospital, and one week from tomorrow will be entertained by Mrs. Julius Maus at her home in the North Groom-Frevallett Nuptials, Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Helena Preval" lett to Alex Groom of St. Louis, in St. Louis, on last Saturday. Mr.

and Mrs. Groom will mako their home' in St. Louis. The young couple have visited in Alton on numsroiis occasions and have many friends who will be interested to learn 'of their marriage. Utopia Club Picnic.

The Utopia Club enjoyed an outing thia afternoon at Rock Spring Park, the members filuylng cards and enjoying other diversions. The women- an Electrjc Co. office. He is well will be joi.ied by their husbands tonight and will enjoy supper at 6:30 o'clock. Annually the club enjoys a gathering of this kind.

The regular meeting of the club will be held next Tuesday with Mrs. John Barrett of the North Side. Farewell for the Misses McHen Miss Sevllla Manlon of East Eighth street will entertain the members ol the Saturday Evening Five Hundred Club tonight at her home. The gathering will be a farewell to Miss Cora McHenry and Miss Mayme McHenry who, with their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.

C. J. McHenry, will go to St. Louis Thursday to reside. Miss Mae Manning of Springfield, house guest of Miss Eurilla Blase, will be among the guests present.

Hostess to Bridge Club. Miss Madeline Taphorn of Seminary Square was hoitees yesterday to the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club Among the guests present was Miss Ruth Gladden of Wood River. The favor of tho afternoon was presentee to Miss Pauline Wysa. At 4:30 o'clock a dainty repast was served to the guests. Next week Miss Pauline Wyss wil entertain the club at her home on Henry street.

Prominent Waggoner Couple Married The marriage of Mlas Ruth E. Bray and Arthur L. Carman, both of Wag sonor, took place on Sunday 27, according to late word re eelved in Alton. The'ceremony was performed by Rev. ugh Turner of this city, and wan attended by large number of guosta.

Mr. ana Mrs. Garman will reside In Celebrated Fourth OJ ca un ttlllmftl out rcf 8hmoiU8 mIWea the carried Uory fo the party included Mildred Russet- Kltzmlller KlUmll Mrs, Qeorge Kitzmlller. Mrs Miss Nuptlil Tonight hridn hfV-i 1IonderB will becom IUt of Clifton Marofa to Ave party en Mso mWu i Si Coelna Henderson tho Mrs. to Entertain data.

Mrs, Fulton Calame entertain he members of D. class of the Twelfth Street Presbyterian church, Thursday afternoon her home on east Fifth street. A full attendance i desired. Family Reunion at Lawless Home. A was hold at the homo of Mr.

and Lawless on the Graf ton road, 6. The guests arrived before noon, and remained all day. The guests Included Mr. and Mrs. H.

Hannan and children, of East Louis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frasler and family, Mr, and Mrs. W.

Lawless and Mrs. T. Lawless, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Reed, the latter la a granddaughter ot Mr.

and Mrs. Lawless. Later In the evening the guests were Joined Mrs Roy Webb. Mrs. Webb is also a granddaughter ot Mr.

and Jirs. Law- ess. Louis Mueller Married at Detroit Louis Mueller, formerly of this city was married in Detroit, last week, to Miss Viola Sugett. The best man was the groom's brother, George Mueller, and Miss Louise Bembe was the bridesmaid. After the wedding a supper was served at the home ot the bride's mother.

The groom is a son ot the late Louis Mueller and while residing in Alton was employed in the Alton Gas ALTON THE "WET AN OF IT. H. Henderson of 3020 College avenue, pbn their return from their San are two big chiefs of the wet ami dry question, snap- pea at the Democratic convention. William Jennings Bryan, dry leader, is shown with his brother, Charles W. Bryan, also a delegate.

Inset is Burke Cockran, wet leader, from New York. In the presidential race of 1900 cmapaigned for W. Now they're fighting on the liquor question. "eat lium. uwrna Be Will of "ir.

March ami i known here and has the well wishes of. a large number of friends. His wife-is a charming young lady and has a host of friends. A Entertained for. Mist Lucille Hart.

Mrs. R. McKinney of Liberty street very delightfully entertained with an afternoon party today for her niece, Miss Lucille Hart, of Chicago. Sixteen young girls- attended the party, being invited to meet Miss Hart. close of the afternoon a delicious repast was served.

Among the guests Invited to meet Miss Hart were the. Misses Virginia Sauvage, Eleanor Rumsey, Charlotte Rodgera, Mary Howell Collins, Virginia Leech, Elizabeth Bassett, Virginia Parrish, Irene Norman, Dorothy Clark, Harriet Caldwell, Vina Foulds, Dorothy Huskinson, Leone Giberso'n, Irene Giberson and Helen Young, Gathering for Russell Murphy. Russell Murphy, who has been visiting with Francis Manning, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.

F. Manning, of Wood River, has returned to his home in St. Louis. While here Mr. Murphy "Was a guest at a swimming party, given at Bowman's farm in his honor.

The guests at the swimming party also attended the community picnic together. In were Misses Dorothy Lang, of St. Louis, MUdred Simms of Alton, Helen Tracy Beach, Ruth Maddock of Wood River and the Messrs. Russell Murphy of St, Louis, Emert Wyes of Alton, Francis Manning and Kenneth Beach of Wood River. Ethel Gent to Wed Brian Lumpkln.

Friends are being quietly told of the engagement and approaching marriage of Ethel Gent to Brian Lumpkin manager of the- White Star Refining Company. Friends have been Informed that the wedding will take place the last ot this month, but no formal announcement of the plans have been made. Miss Gent is the eldest daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gent of State street and is an attractive and charming young woman with many friends, who will be interested in the announcement of her approaching marriage.

She was born and raised in Alton. Lumpkln came hero from Muskogee, some time ago to take charge ot the management of tho White Star Company, Since bis arrival yi Alton he has made many friends, among whom he is very popular. Mra. Albert Wlokenhauier Surprised. Mrs.

Albert Wlckenhauser was surprised last evening in honor of her twentyflrat birthday anniversary. Although taken completely by surprise Mrs. Wtckenliauaer rallied quickly, and proved an excellent hostess, entertaining very pleasantly. Dancing and muslo were enjoyed, uutil a late hour, when refreshments were served, Muslo tor the dancing wan furnished by Mlaa Annie Wlckenhauser and Miss Bditb Rexford. Sherman, Leo a.nd Herbert WiokenhluBer gang Old time southern gouge during the evening accompanied by Albert 'r.

-who the vto- Elizabeth Wlckenhauser, Miss Edith Rexford, R. Marshall, Orval Sherman, Herbert, Leo, Edward. Prank and Joe Wlckenhauser, Albert Schott and Fred Schulz. Hazel Mason to Wed Harry Martin Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Hazel Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

W. H. Mason of Brighton, to Harry Martin, foreman of the Shipping Department of the Illinois Glass Company. The exact date for the coming nuptials has not been announced but the wedding will take place this summer. Miss Mason graduated from Brown's Business College this spring, and is now in the employ, us stenographer, of th.e Alton Fur Company.

Martin Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sred Martin of Centralla but has resided in Alton for the past, three years. The news of the engagement will be received with interest by the friends of Mr. Martin and Miss Mason.

Britain's Oldest Possessions. The Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark ore the-chlef) are the oldest possessions of Great Britain. They were formerly an ap- panage of the dnchv of Normandy nnd were united to the English crown after the Norman conquest of England hy of Normandy, In 1(300. The Inhabitants of the Channel Islands preferred to remain subjects of King John the period of the conquest of Normandy by Philip Augustus, 1180-J228. King John It has been usual to ascribe a document at nno time reverted to by the Channel Island ppople as their Mngna but modern critics have cast very grave doubts on Its authenticity.

Alniost every war with Fronde Included a descent on.the Channel Islands, but nil to no avail. The people, about 00,000 In number, adhere to their old customs, and within well-defined limits make tliair own laws. They nre not bound by acts of the Imperial parliament unless specially named In them. Good Sportsmanship. If anything were needed to show at once both the British love of outdoor sports and the number of young Englishmen who were crippled by the war, It could be found In the actions of the British National Lawn Tennis association In so modifying the rules of the game that a one-armed player, when he serves, may toss the bnll from his racket Instead of with his hand.

To put a disabled player on on equality with competitors who are 'whole is the very flower of Companion, Telephone The telephone Industry In 1017 gave employment to 262,020 persons, of whom 171,110, or over 05 per cent were women. The sura paid out In salaries and wages amounted to $175,670,440. Those employees operated plants and equipment valued at $1,402,320,015, which yielded operating and era ting revenues of $301,400,531. London's Fight en Prohibition. The remodeling of London saloons to make them attractive forms part of the scheme evolved as a counter move to the prohibitionists who have to make London dry.

Brewers and-licensed vletualers have hired chlUcti to plan large, airy public houaei, where food as well as drink can be obtained. Grain Qulokly Ripened In Norway. It la a curious fact that (rains ripen writer In Norway titan In the south of Burope, an advantage due to the long days and abort nlffits of the summer In the north. PlONE CONSOLIDATION MAY BE PAIR. Rumor It That Much Progress Been Made Since the Recent Telephone Conference in Alton.

Rumors have been aboard in Alton that the deal for the sale of the Kinoch Telephone company to the Belli system was in a fair way to be consummated, but ther was no official It is believed that the two companies are close to reaching an agreement and that some minor details are being straightened out. It was no new subject that was discussed between the two companies when the recent conference was held in Alton looking to some move to give service between the two companies. Since that time, it Is reported, progress has been fast and while the deal has not yet been made, there is every reason for believing that the two telephone companies will before long be under one control. CALLS FOR WAR ON RATS United Department of Agrlcul ture Give? Figures of Oepreda. tlons That Are Astonishing.

The rat Is the worst animal pest In the world. From Its home among filih It visit dwellings and store rooms to pollut and destroy human food. carries bubonic, plague and many other disease's fa'al to man ami ha been responsible for more untlmel deaths among human than al the wars of history. In the United States rats and mid each year destroy crops nnd othe property valued at over $1100,000,000. This destruction Is equivalent to tin gross earnings of nn.a.nny of ove 200,000 men.

On many a fnnn, If the grain eaten "and wasted by hits and mice could sold, the proceeds would more, than pay all the farmer's taxes. The common In-own rat breeds six to ten times year nnd produces-an average of ten young at a litter. Young femail's breed when only three or four months old. At tills rate pair of rats, breeding uninterruptedly and without deaths, would at end of three years (IS generations) "be Increased to 359,709.482 Individuals. For centuries the world has been fighting rats organization nnd nt the same time hns been" feeding them nnd building for them fortresses for concealment.

If we are to fight tliem on equal terms, sny specialism of Ihe biological survey of tlie United Stales department of agrlrulrure, we must deny them food and.hiding places nmlfnust organize to rid communities of them. The department hns denoted a great deal of study to ihe problem and Is anxious to help In rat extermination, not only by bulletins nnd other printed mutter, but by Ing the advice of specialists In specillo cases. No Rain Stlcki for Marlnea, Did you ever see a United States marffte In uniform carrying an umbrella Pedestrians on Sands street, Brooklyn, caught a glimpse of a marine rer crult carrying a contraband "bumbershoot" during yesterday's rain storm. At the very outset of the recruit's Journey two older marines met him, took the umbrella away from him, It up before his horrified gaze and gave him a severe lecture on military proprieties. There Is no stjrvlce regulation to prevent the carrying of umbrellas by uniformed men, but there Is an un written law of the marine corps which puts the taboo on the umbrella.

Her Preference. A few years ago Merom college had a young Japanese student, who after the fashion of all Japanese students, was very polite. He always spoke of his teachers as the "Hon. Professor etc. One day the music teacher's sister came to visit her.

and In time met the young Japanese. They grew to be friends, but he always spoke ol her as the "Hon. Miss sister." One day the young visitor grew a bit peeved over the title. "Just for a chnixge I would be glad If you would say 'Miss honorable she retorted. "I wouW at least like to see bow It would sound." JERSEYVILLE Fred Horn and his four year old daughter, Honora, arrived this week via automobile from Ardmore, and the little girl Is visiting hcfrl grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. John Horn; Br. Mr. Horn went on to Chicago as I he is the delegate of the Elks Lodge of Ardmore, to the National Convention of the B. P.

0. E. which is In session In this week. Albert L. Branom, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles H. Branom, arrived home Monday from Boston where arrived on the U. 3. S.

Delaware, to which he is attached as an apprentice In the electrical department. Upon his return July 15th, he will enter the radio service of the U. S. Navy. Mrs.

Charles Jewgberry and son, who have been visiting relatives in this city for the-past two months, departed Tuesday for their homo In Los Angeles, Calif. She was accompanied home by her mother, Mrs. S. W. Catt, who will remain In California indefinitely.

Always the Silver Lining. We'll admit that the future of the so-called civilized world unfolds no radiant prospect to the vision of the'sru- dent. Still, the sky can never become so black, but that a 60-pound watermelon will spray the frowning archway with rainbows and spangle the horizons with flashes of Post PAG1L THREE Victrola XI $150. Mahogany, Oak or Walnut. Cswh or Easy Terms.

Sold Only at KiESELHORST'S, 210 State Street. ANNOUNCEMENTS C. C. Ellison win tie a candldoate for the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Madison County, subject to the decision of the people at the primary! September 13. 1920.

MARKET REPORT. Live Stock National Stock Yards, 111., July Hogs, receipts, light hogs ac- live, generally 25c higher; medium and heavy slow to about steady with yesterday's average; bulk of sales, top. heavy weight, medium, 16.40; light weight, light lights packing sows smooth, do rough, $13 pigs, stock pigs, Poultry, Butter and Eggs Prlr.es herewith are paid by St. Louis commission houses to farmers, and are for round lots In first hands unless otherwise stated. Orders charged higher.

candled, 37Hc; do cases returned, 3Gc; southern eggs, 3c to 5c less. creamery extras-at 67or standards, 65c; firsts, 49c; seconds, ladles, 42c; packing stock, 40c, Slight Mistake. Absent minded professor (halfway through the thought there was something wrong. This Is not tlie girl I want to "Kar- Chrletlonla, Norway. JACK SPRAT COULD EAT NO FAT HIS WIFE COULD EAT NO LEAN WITH ARROW BRAND FLOUR THEY MADE BETTER BREAD, LIVED HAPPY EVER AFTER.

BREAD IS THE ONE SOLID FOOD FOR MUSCLE, BONE AND BRAIN THAT NEVER TAXES DIGESTION. 6PARK8 MILLING COMPANY SffiSffiffiaisssssssssfissssKfiifiSfiaafwsKaiSfiifiSfiififfiffiSifiaBfissfl Advertise in the Telegraph. THE ART AN EXCLUSIVE NEEDLE ART AND GIFT SHOP. for all Kinds of Needle Work With Free Instruction. "THE SHOP INDIVIDUAL" 1 I Room 241 Plaia Building, HARRIETTS NARDIN-BIVENS, Prop, i I I Everything in our store is slashed in price.

Come in and get your share of the Bargains. jjj ALL STYLES AND LEATHERS High and I SAMPLE SIZES. Military Heels A world of other Bargains in our store come in and convince yourself. $1 ff On Every Pair of W. L.

DOUGLAS SHOES. Men. Qff Women, Union Shoe Company "TSd TPnnJ- 305 Belle Street Tis a Feat to Fit Feet." S. W. FISHER, Mgr.

1 I I.