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23, 193! ALT5N EVENING TELEGRAPH PAGI liast Alton Board AlkwsExpksesof Election at Meet New Officers to Take Places at Meeting May Upper Alton News Annual Meeting Woman's 5 BAST ALTON, April 23. One hundred twenty dollars In expetw tw for the village eleitlon held the day before were allowed at the meeting of the East Alton village board of truBteea Wednesday night. The meeting was postponed from Tuesday, the regular date, because the village hall was being used as a polling place. It was the flrat meeting March 17, as the township election Interfered with Ilia tint one In April, in addition to the allowance of election bills, the board -canvassed tne cfcst in the election and allowed the regular bills. The meeting came to a close at 8:15, a necord early hour for the past year, LaH night's meeting was the last complete oiM.for the present board.

At (he meeting May 5 the old board fcvlll complete its business and the new officers will take their places. Two trustees, L. A. Redman and F. Stone, will resume their chairs on the board, while Albert Unterbrlnk will be succeeded by R.

M. Smith. President George Luman will be replaced by C. A. VanPreter.

Today, president-elect VanPreter said ha probably would have his list of appointments ready for confirmation by the board at the inauguration meeting. He was undecided, he said, aa to whom would be given his appoint' ments. He gave the Telegraph to understand, however, that the appointments would not be influenced by political favor or prejudice. He Is giving the matter of appointments serious thought and is conferring with those whose judge- ment In such matters re respects, be said. Despite the shortness of the time between election and Inauguration, he expect? to have his list of appointments ready.

East Alton Notes The Mothers Jewells will hold their regular meeting Saturday afternoon at the M. E. Church. A program Is being arranged by the supervisors. Mrs.

Cleo Broadway, and Mrs. J. E. Short. Mrs.

J. W. Kelley will be hostess to her pinochle club this evening at her home on Bowman 'avenue. Mrs. Mlna Unterbrlnk and her son, Edward, attended the funeral of a 12-year-old boy, a cousin of Mrs.

Unterbrink's, at Highland Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. White and daughters have returned from a few days stay at Owensvtlle, where they attended the funeral of a relative.

The women of the First Baptist church held an all-day meeting Wednesday. Mrs. Henry Lawrence is in Moro, attending her mother, Mrs. A. H.

Smith, who is critically ill of pneumonia at her home. The attendling pljj'Elclan holds only a small hope The annual meeting of the Woman's Moiety of the -Baptist church was held yesterday afternoon in the church vestry and officers for the new church year beginning May 1 "were elected. Mrs. U. P.

Johnson, who has headed the organization daring last year, was reelected and Mrs. J. M. Mitchell and Mrs, De Reid were chosen as first and second vice-presidents Mrs. S.

F. Drake was elected secretary, Mrs, Abel Sargent, treasurer, and Mrs. E. E. fyrter, treasurer of the benevolent fund.

The annual, meetiri, gof the society is held prior to the annual church meeting 'which will be the Of 'May 5 and a review' of the years work, la always glvevn. Reports showed the wcie- 'ty to have had a prosperous- year and that Interesting and well attended meetings have been held. The society gave $1000 to the fund for the proposed educational building, paid for the redecdfktiort of the church dlnlngroom and sent boxes of clothing to India and Porto Rico as well as paying ft generous pledge to the missionary fund. The hostesses for the afternoon yesterday were Mrs. U.

Johnson pie king of the Kingdom and the ifith grandchild, there being now an even eight granddaughters and eight grandsons. Tho paternal grandfather, June M. Rhoads and his sister, Miss Lulu Rhoads, of WMnufc street, paid a visit to the newest arrival a few days ego. 1. T.

L. to Practice f6r Medal Contest. Tomorrow afternoon at the close of school, the young members of the L. T. L.

win meet at the Main Street Chufeh to practice the wngs they will sing at the medal contest to be held under the auspices of the W. O. T. U. Sunday afternoon.

The contest will be held In the Main Street Ohuroh. Two silver medals win be awarded, one to a yoUnger group.ot children and one to older onus. The contest is being 200 County School Pupils TakeExams At Edwarcfevilie directed by Mrs. caster, Margaret Lan- Questions Will be of Word For Answer Type First Time EDWARDSVlLLE, ApHl fSpcciaii TWO hundred 23 eighth take the finals for rural schools. and Mrs, rj.

and after the for her recovery. Miss Marie Bauer- Is spending this week at Bunker Hill visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Orland Moore Mrs.

C. A. Moore visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Moore at Moro Wednesday evening.

H. H. Bauer, has recovered from an attack of measles. Mrs. John Hanks is entertaining her sister, Miss Ruth Turner, of Greenfield this week.

Miss Bessie Hill, who is suffering from scarlet fever, is improving. Audrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Prultt, is spending this week at Vandalia visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Prank Kessner. Mrs. John Primas of Glen Oar- business meeting a social hour with refreshments were enjoyed. Cadet Recovering From Injured Arm Samuel Schneberg, a St. Louis boy who has been attending Western Military-Academy and who sustained an Injury to the elbow of his right arm while playing ball at the school last Saturday afternoon, is recovering and expects to return to the Academy Sunday.

He has been at his home in St. Louis since the accident. The young man felf and in an attempt to save himself threw out his arm. The result waa he fell against the arm and fractured the bone in the elbow. To Spend Spring Vacation In Alton Mr.

and Mrs. Ira OertU and children ol Napervllle are expected to come to Alton Saturday to spend a few days with relatives and friends. Mr. Oertli, a former member of the Alton High school faculty, is now teaching in the Chicago schools and will have a. few days Spring vacation.

J. Pace, father of Mrs, Oertli, who has been in Alton a week, will accompany them h6me. Daughters Plan Surprise on Mother's Birthday Mrs. Edward Hermes and Miss Mary Whiteslde planne dand carried out a most effective surprise on their mother, Mrs. Elijah Whiteside, of Pullerton avenue, yesterday afternoon, the occasion being her birthday.

The Aid Society of Milton church to which Mrs. Whiteside belongs, and a few additional friends were the guests. Games were played during the afternoon and near the close, refreshments were served by Mrs! Hermes, who was assisted by Mrs. Dan Ede. Mrs.

Whlteside was the recipient of a number of gifts brought in remembrance of the day. Moves to Farm On Seminary Road Arthur N. Edsall, who with his brother recently bought a small farm on Seminary road, has moved from his property on Thomas avenue to the farm. His brother, Harry, who has been residing there since the purchase, will attend to the farm while Arthur, better known Aged Man Giving Way to Shock Of Accident. The iron nerve and determination which has marked the long lite of E.

M. Shclton, the nonagenarian who was injured In an automobile accident Saturday afternoon, seems to be breaking and giving way to shock causeti by the accident. Cuts on hands and face are under the dally supervision of a surgeon but the old man, who will In another week complete his 92nd year, has steadfastly maintained he alright" despite a soreness of body that would cause many another younger person to take to Ills bed. Tuesday night he was very restless and for several hours was up. Last night he was quieter, probably due to sedatives that had been administered, and rested pretty well.

His days are spent much as usual although he is not attempting any grade pupils will assemble here Saturday to clglU month tests will be given at the Junior High school. Five problems will be submitted In arithmetic examinations, With 25 questions in reading, spelling, physiology, and civics. Word answers will replace the former paragraph or composition style. The enrollment Is smaller than former years due to the fact that several communities have local high schools to which the local school board gives diplomas. Only those taking tests in EdwardsvHle will receive a county diploma.

All papers in finals, are graded in the office of the county superintendent of schools. Examinations tor nine month term schools will bs held May 23 at the Junior High school here also. Edwardsvllle Notes. The Rev. Father E.

J. Eckhardt, pastor of St. Boniface' church, who has been 111 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in St. Louis, Is reported Improving. The Rev, Father Sck- hardt underwent an operation last Tuesday In which he suffered the loss of one eye.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Edwards re- North Alton Chrtfc Mrs.

Fred stumberg entertained the members of her Club this afternoon at her home on State street. Cards furnished the diversion nnr! were enjoy until the evening hour when refreshments were served. Entertains at Cards. Miss staten entertained a parly or friends Tuesday evening at her home on Chouteau avenue. Pinochle afforded the diversion and enjoyed until a late hour, after vlilch refreshments Were served.

Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mary Schaller Miss Staten Who ex- Knecht Rites At Moro Church celled. Purchases Farm. long walks. Mission Circle to Meet Friday.

The monthly meeting of the Mission Circle of Milton Church will be held at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon at the church. Mrs. Ray Halford will lead the devotional exercise and a program under the direction of Mrs. John McCourtney, will be given. Notes.

Mrs. Fred Helmlch and Mrs. Fred Brown of Collinsvillc, have been visitors at the home of their sister, Mrs. R. H.

Flannigan of Brown street. Mrs. Heunich returned to Colllnsville today but Mfs. Brown will remain a while longer. Clarence Foster, the young man injured in an automobile accident Tuesday evening; continues to Improve and no anxiety is now felt for recovery.

Mrs. Henry Fors of Benbow avenue, is convalescing from a recent) operation. Edward Wyckoff Houston, is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.

A. Wyckoff on Washington avenue. Mrs. John Beauten of 2521 Sanford avenue, who went to Barnes Hospital to undergo an examination, will be operated on soon, according to word brought back from the hospital by Mr. Beauten last turned Wednesday from a motor trip to Washington, D.

where they spent the past week. Mrs. J. Schaeter ot Lawrence, spent Wednesday visiting with Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Hotz. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Zimmerman and daughter were guests at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Murray Overbeck of St. Louis today. Proceedings iri Probate Court Louisa Meyer, motion of administrator following claims are allowed and ordered Walter Hamcr of the clerical force of the rtam Hamcr store, has completed negotiations whereby he becomes the owner Of a 144-acrc farm located midway between Godfrey and Brighton on the old Brighton road. Hamer who now resides on Volbracht street contemplates moving his family and effects to the newly acquired property tomorrow. Lee Means'will occupy the Hamer house on Volbracht street.

Although moving to the country with a view of havlltig the farm operated, Walter will continues his duties in town. Street Adjoining Car Tracks. A crew of men beginning the work at State street and Delmar avenue at the end of the car line are extracting the brick from between the tracks and on either side of the tracks for the purpose of filling the gaps and resurfacing the roadbed with sand and stone, on which the bricks are relaid. Constant heavy traffic over the winter months has caused the brick to recede from the tracks, leaving some of the brick projecting higher than others, and In a number of Instances, sunken spots have developed, as the result of steady use. The work of repairing this pavement will be extended on down State street.

Personals. Otto Decker spent yesterday In St. Louis on a combined business and pleasure trip. Paul Bott, who has been confined to his home In Delmar heights for the past two weeks with severe cuts and bruises which he sustained in an automobile accident, continues to rccupeVate slowly. For the first time In recent years, mushroom hunters in addition to gathering a sufficient supply for their own consumption find the supply in some localities plentiful enough to fill baskets placing them on the market.

In local stores, mushrooms of the spongy variety are retailing at 35 cents a pound. The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. MORO, April ncral services for Mrs. Amma Knecht, 47, of Port Russell township, who died at her home eight miles north of Edwardsville Tuesday at 8:30 p.

following a year's Illness, will be held at St. John's Evangelical Church here at 2 p. Friday. The Rev. B.

H. Hcilhaus will officiate, and burial will be In the Pralrletown Lutheran cemetery. Previous funeral services will be held at the Knecht home. Mrs. Knecht was born In Omph- ghent township Oct.

26, 1883, was the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Ousewelle. Several years ago was united In marriage with Henry Knecht of Troy and resided on a farm near Vandalia, for a short time, moving then to Port Russell. Those wno survive are her husband, Henry Knecht; two stepchildren, Wilbur and Doris Knecht; five sisters, Mrs.

Sophia Meyer, Mrs, John Ounkel, and Mrs. Herbert Meyer of this vicinity; Mrs. Mark Hambleton of Hamel, and Mrs. Anna Backs of Worden, and two borthers, Christ Gusewelle of Hamel and Theodore Ousewelle of near Edwardsville. parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred How- ftrd, of Rosewood Howard family formerly lived in Roxftna. Mrs C. H. tHehl daughter, Dorene, Mrs.

O. O. LaTempt and daughters, Ruth, and Helen, Mrs. Otis Logan, and Cecil Blnnk- cnshlp and daughter, Virginia Lcc, of Wood River were St. Louis visitors Monday.

Marriage Licenses Issued in County 6 Plead Guilty, Ask Probation Roxana Boy Who Broke Leg to Go to Shrine Hospital night. J. R. Kabeny of Bloomlngrton, bon visited her aunt, Mrs. Miller, Monday evening.

Alice Mr. and Mrs, Fred Eckhardt the week-end at Meppln, in Calhoun county. Mrs. A. J.

Hindrlcks spent Monday and Tuesday at Nokomls ing her steter, Mrs. Ed. Holmes. Mrs. John Quails was called to Irving Monday evening by the serious Illness of her father.

The Rev and Mrs. Walter Grls- som and Mrs. Grissom's mother, Mrs, Albright of East St. Louis, visited at the homes of Mrs. Albert Dixon and Royce Grissom the first of the week, Mrs.

F. W. O. Obert went Alton today where she attended a farewell party at the home of Mrs. Anna Keller on Liberty street, given for Mrs.

Huss, Mr. and Mrs'. Huss, who reside on Liberty street, will leave next week for Germany, where they will spend six months visiting relaltves. The. meeting of the Gleaners' class of the M.

E. Church which was postponed during the quarantine will be held Friday evening, May 1, at the home ot Miss Jesse McDonald, I Mrs, Mary Haver has returned to as Shorty will continue with his work at Wood River. Announcing Birth of Son. Mr. and Mrs.

William A. 'Rhoads of Hardin are announcing the birth of a baby son, April 15. the eighty- sixth anniversary of the birth of his great Grandfather, the late Rev. William M. Rhoads, for years a resident of Walnut street.

The babe has as yet not been named, but will probably be called Gene Monroe, the latter name being part of the name of the great grandfather. The name William has already been bestowed on the first child In the family. The father was born on the first anniversary of the marriage of his parents. The new arrival Is the eighth grandson of Chris Rlnghausen, ap- who has been visiting relatives in Alton, will return home Sunday. H.

C. Tittle of Maxey avenue called at the police station yesterday and claimed an 7ngllsh setter dog which had been found at large by the police several days ago. The dog was dragging a chain with an iron stake at the end to which he had been tethered, and police, realizing the dog was a valuable one, had penned him in the city garage, taking care of him, and having a story of the finding of the dog inserted in the Telegraph. paid: George E. Wegener, Mrs.

A. J. Meyer, and, Anna Meyer. Elmer LaSurs, deceased Court finds that notice of adjustment of claims was not properly given. Adjustment of claims set for first Monday In July.

Frederick Boehner, deceased Proof of death testate made. Petition for probate of will filed and set for hearing May 15 at 0 a. m. Harlow W. Steward, deceased Objections to final report coming on for hearing proof of notice is made and parties having appeared and court having heart objections, appraisement bill is re-referred to appraiesrs for re-appraisement.

Livestock at George Russcl, who has been confined to the family home on Rutledge street for the past week with illness, is convalescing. Mrs. Lawrence Pohlman and son, Raymond, have returned to their home in Grafton after visiting with ROXANA, April 23. William Shattuck, son of Mr. and Mrs.

William Shattuck of Tydeman avenue Is expecting to enter the Hospital for children in St. Louis for treatment soon. Some time ago the boy suffered fracture of a bone In his leg which failed to properly, and Infection set In. An X-ray showed a dangerous condition, and hospital treatment was ordered by attending physicians to prevent a possible tuberculosis condition of the bone and eventual loss of the leg. Preparations are Incompleta for Ills entry at the hospital and within a few days there will be a vacancy that will permit him to begin his treatment.

Roxana Notes Mrs. E. E. DeLong has 'returned from a visit to Chicago where she was the guest of tier son, Edward DeLong, who Is a student at the medical college of the University of Illinois, located in Chicago. Mrs.

DeLong accompanied Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ballard and daughter, Margaret, of Wood River, who motored to Chicago to visit another daughter, Dorothy, who Is a stu- Melvln Oaddy, 25, Granite City, and Geraldlne B.

Newberry, 20, Jer- seyvllle. Arthur Ranson, 38. St. Louis, and Lorcne Woods, 37. St.

Louis. Eyvind Klrlsholm. 38, Braden- town, and Cloldle M. Kraus, 38, East St. Louis.

Charles Pesek, 21, St. Louis, and Eva Canfleld, 18, St. Louts. Newton, 49, East St. Louis, and Mabel Thompson, 38, East St.

Louis. Joseph Tcgler, 38, St. Louis, and Jennie Harmon, 39. St. Louis.

Edward P. Anderson. 31. St. Louis, and M.

Stanton, 29, Frederlcktown. Mo. Ernest Grimes, 29, Venice, and Pearl Owens, 20, Venice. Kenneth Rosengren, 22, St. Louis, and Hazel Neumann, 21, St.

Louis. Henry E. Satlea. 21, St. Louis, and Frances M.

Kotowskl, 18, St. Louis. Vincent R. Schwar. 23, Highland, and Lucille Welchlen, 23, Highland.

Babtista Gasperi, 53, Collinsvlllp, and Maria Castegnaro, 46, Colllns- ville. John D. McEwen, 27, St. Louis, and Helen W. Crosby, 23, St.

Louis. Russell C. Sllnkard, 23, St. Louis, and Gladys K. Daniels, 23.

St. EDWAR08VILLE, April indicted wen who had pleaded guilty to asked parole or probation from Circuit Judge J. R. Brown day, Wilbur Roberts who entered plea to a charge of burning home at Nameokl on a condition that lite wife, Pearl, would be to cafe for their dren, one crippled, requested role. Ho made his plea April 18.

Four Alton youths ranging In age from 18 to 20 years pleaded guilty to larceny of $23 in merchandise from Joseph stamper Godfrey, and made a for ballon. Judge Brown took the plea under advisement until next day. The boys are Howard Potts, Joseph Shaw, William Tanner and John Osborhe. Judge Brown denied the plea of Ed Stemmler, 18, who admitted thefts at Mitchell and sentenced him to from one to 10 years at Pontiae. Wood River Theatre Fttlnra Children 1M tnd p.

-a. Louts. Paul J. Nelef, 25, Highland, and Florence Wiegand, 19, Highland. Leonard Duncan, 22, Alton, and Gladys Ogle.

18, Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Pohlman on State street. Mr.

and Mrs. Irving Engelke of St. Louis motored here last evening and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Klrchner.

William Hancock is having a concrete block retaining wall constructed around his terrace on State street. East St. Louis Madison County Realty Transfers Ernest J. Gemigen and wife to First National Bank and Trust Co. Tr.

Tr. Do. $1400 Lot 1 Sub of her home at Houston, after several weeks' visit at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Lester Button, on Job street. Annabelle and Harvey, children of Mr.

and Mrs. R. M. Smith, are recovering from scarlet fever. The quarantine will be removed from the home in a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ragsdale and children. of Metropolis are visiting Mr. and Mrs.

Melvin Brooks. Mr. and Mrs, O. O. O'Brien, who have resided on GoiUding avenue for a number of years, have gone to St.

Louis to reside. 14 Sec 36 6 10. Walter W. Hamer and wife to TO THE VOTERS OF EAST ALTON I wish to thank you for the loyal support given me and I promise that I will serve you to the best of my ability. Signed LES REDMAN, William Jones $1 Lot 1 Blk 7 Hawley and Lowe's Sub Alton Ernest Bemieker and wf to Lone Pine Real Estate Improvement Co.

$10 Tract in NE Cor. Blk 25 C. W. Hunter's Add Alton subj. Lone Pine Real Estate Improvement Co.

to Ernest Benecke and wf $10 Lot 44 Edgewood Alton condl subj. John McMullen and wf. Anna Bernasco and wf, J. E. McMullen and wf, William P.

McMullen and wf to William P. and Frieda McMullen $1 Lot 17 Blk 9 Park Place Add Colllnsville except coal and mln. Evan Peter Moskoff and wf to Benld Loan Association $1 Lot 18 Blk Southern Ext of Granite City. Peter Schwcgel and wf to Alton Banking HVust Co. Tr.

Tr. $3400 Pt Lots 14-15-16 blk 39 Hunter or nussell's Add Alton. Lime on the lawns improves the growth. Use either Mississippi Hydtated Lime ot Limestone MISSISSIPPI LIME 8 MATERIAL COMPANY May new EAST ST. LOUIS, April 23 July U.

S. Department of Agricul- Sep. ture HOGS fairly ac- Dec. ive on 225 Ibs down; 10 to 14 lower han Wednesday's average; light May old Ight 140-180 Ibs good and choice May new 7.25-7.40; light weight 160-200 Ibs July jood and choice 7.30-7.401 medium Sep. weight 200-250 Ibs good and choice Dec.

7.00-7.40; heavy weight 250-350 Ibs good and choice 6.50-7.10; packing May old sows 275-500 Ibs medium and good May new 5.75-6.00; pigs 100-130 Ibs good and July choice 7.15-7.40. Sep. CATTLE calves, Dec. generally steady slaughter classes, steers 600-1100 Ibs good and choice 7.25-9.50; common and medium 5.25 7.25; 1100-1500 Ibs choice 8.75-9.50; good 7.25-8.75; medium 6.50-7.25; heifers 550-850 Ibs, good and choice 7.25-9.00; common and medium 5.50 7.50; cows, good and choice 5.25 6.25; common and medium 4.505.25; low cutter and cutter 2.75-4.50; bulls, beef, good and choice 4.255.00; cutter to medium 3.50-4.50; vealers, good and choice 7.25-8.75; medium 5.25-7.25; cull and common 3.00-5.25; stocker and feeder steers, all weights, good and choice 6.00-7.75; common and medium 4.50-6.00. SHEEP few sales to city butchers shade lower; packers talk- Ing 25 to 50 lower; lambs, 90-lbs down good and choice 8.75-9.50; medium 7.50-8.75; 91-100 Ibs medium to choice 7.50-9.25; all wts.

common 6.50-7.75; ewes 90-150 Ibs medium to choice 3.75-4.00; all wts cull and common 1.50-3.00. Chicago Grain Futures CHICAGO, April 23 3 High May old .82 "4 .66: Low 82 62 62'4 58 56M, 60H S3 .30 SOU 29 31 Close 821-i-H 59 VI 59 "A -60 53H-H 29-29 's 29U 32 dent nurse at Oak Park Hospital. Mrs. John Stanley returned to her home in Lltchfleld after a two weeks' visit at the home of Mrs. Carrie Woods on First avenue.

Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Paxton and daughter, Katherlne, returned on Tuesday from Cole Camp, where they attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, John H.

Mel- sener. They were accompanied to Missouri by Carl Meyer of New Berlin, brother of Mrs. Paxton. Mr. and Mrs.

G. J. Adams of Independence, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holford for an Indefinite visit.

Mr, and Mrs. George Lowrle of South Roxana. were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bennett.

Edward Howard is home from Indiana for a short visit with his BARBER SHOP NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS. SESSEL STRAHAN 515 RIDGE STREET Read Telegraph Want Daily Alton Junior High CARNIVAL 24,7:30 20-Side Shows-20 5c Each General Admission lOc MTermanent injury is often the result of a single blowout THE BLOWOUT PROOF Tl RE YOUR NEWSPAPERS GIVE DAILY EVIDENCE OF THE MOUNTING TOLL OF ACCIDENTS DUE TO TIRE FAILURE A CAREENING a treacherous ditch an unavoidable side-swipe. These are the things that happen in those split seconds left to act when a tire blows. It's too great a chance to risk. General's patented Dual-Balloon construction protects you from the hazards of blowout.

at any speed on any road. It is radically different. It makes possible the world's lowest air pressure, plus easy riding that challenges any comparison. Ride on RELAXED RUBBER' ALTON TIRE SALES 435 E. 805.

GENERAL DANCE given Jorxr rive tin Idyle Hour THtJRSDAY, APRIL 53. Colored Orchestra the Great BUtei Muilo as you like It. Ollts awarded. LAST TIMES TONIGHT ON THE STAGE The VAGABONDS Radio Stars of Statton KMOX in Person. ON THE SCREEN "Part Time Wife" with EDMUND tOWE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY "FIGHTING CARAVANS" Travel by Train Chicago ft Alton R.

R. About One Cent a Mile. Also less than two cents a mile. Round trip tickets good in sleeping and parlor cars on payment of regular charge for space occupied. Tickets on sale April 24th and 25th only, good returning until midnight, May 4th.

Exceptionally low rates to California on sale April 22 to 25. Final -return limit May 20th. 1009 Adolti tile Children Me Picture it P. m. PRINCESS LAST TIMES TONIGHT DOROTHY MACKAtL and NED SPARKS IB "Kept Husbands" Friday 8 Saturday The Strangest Love Story Ever Told! For full Information Ticket Agent.

Tickets on sale at Union Station and College Avenue. THE GREAT MEADOW" Love urged them on ---You'll -live, love and enjoy every engrossing moment of this unusual story dedicated to the Women who fought by the side of the men who conquered the American wilderness- Featuring John Mack Brown Eleanor Boardman Program Also Includes "HIS ERROR" A Rib Tickling Comedy Episode No. 6 "FINGER PRINTS" News Events FRIDAY AND WIDOW FROM CHICAGO," with ALICE WHITE, NEIL HAMILTON AND EDWARD ROBINSON. Gent Theatre Upper Alton LAST TIMES TONIGHT Jhe Picture the world will remember TOMORROW AND SATURDAY LAST.TIMES TODAY Feature Picture Shown at 1-3-5-7 and 9:40 P. M.

STARTLING DRAMA! Ruth Chatter ton PAUL LUKAS "Unfaithful" FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ON THE STAGE Professional Vaudeville TRY-OUT NIGHT A Barrel of Fun! THE UNIII SHI Mil HIM THE Bi-OW-OUT PROOF TiRE GILBERT LOUIS WOLHEIM LEH.A HYAMS ANITA An underworld etory of bin and romance that will thrill you. "Gentleman's Fate".

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