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The Times Herald from Port Huron, Michigan • Page 5

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The Times Heraldi
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Port Huron, Michigan
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THE PORT HURON TIMES-HERALD Friday, April 16, 1920. Page Five IT GIVEN CITY BRIEFS Vocational Boys To See This Movie The vocational training clas of the Port Huron high schol will be treated to a mov nx pro-grom tonight at la tho high when a film illustrating the manufacture of carborundum will be shDwn, through the courtesy of H. L. Weil, of the Majestic theatre, and additional comedy reels will shown. Thla entertainment unfier tho auspicea of the vocational training committee of the Cnanber ot Commerce, which has asked the Boy Scouts and eighth grade boya to participate also, all without charge.

I 7 iARACA CLASS IBL BANQUET at St. -J entertainment hall. Seven th and PRISON TERMS evening, 4-15 To CIcnr Title Suit has been started in the circuit court by the Great Lake3 Engineering Co. against the unknown heirs of Orrin Bissell and others to clear the title to a piece of propeity in St. Clair.

The Reliable wil assembly Saturday Apr. si3 17 and Tuesday HI''! temple. McKanlass a. il K5c 4-1 Eighty Attend Twelfth Event At Congregational Church The annual banquet of the Baraca class of the First Congregational church was held last evening in the parlors, the ladies of the organ guild serving the supper at attractively set tables. There were 80 men present.

The event was the 12th annual gather Clean Vp Committee A meeting of the clean up campaign committee is being held this afternoon in the office of the community council, Stewart block. Miss Elizabeth Carlisle is chairman of the committee. lidav evening, April Magnificent Collection of the Most Appreciated Models in Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts and Waists installation of officers fi 4-16 10 Temple. from A- Wright. Divorce Decree Granted Judge E.

F. Law has granted Mae 11. Mosher a divorce from her husband, Archie Mosher. The wife is also awarded the custody of the children and Mosher is ordered to pay alimony. Conple Are Divorced Nellie Whitmore has been granted a decree of divorce from her husband, Louis V.

Whitmore. The husband is ordered to pay fl5 per week alimony to his wife. Church Auditorium The general organization of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, -hich has a church in Port Huron, has decided to build an auditorium at Independence, Missouri, which will rent 10,000 delegates and which will co.st a half million dollars Independence is to be the headquarters of this church organization hereafter. The decision to build was made at the recent great conference of the church. Annual Church Report At a meeting of the session of the First Presbyterian church held Thursday night the annual record of the church was read and approved, as it will be presented to the Presbytery next Monday at Kinde.

The report shows some $10,000 expended, $1500 for benevolences, a membership nearing the 500 mark, 37 infants baptised 14 adults. W. G. Rattenbury was elected a lay commissioner to the presbytery. Grace Church Dinner The "Nation Wide Campaigners" of Grace church are giving a dinner at the church house this evening at 6:30 o'clock.

The dinner is to be followed by an address by C. E. Wood, relating some of his South American experiences. There is also to be music and a summary of the results of the Nation Wide Campaign. This dinner is for the members of Grace church and their friends, who have made reservations for the occasion.

neconntrnct Cnnal Tier The government has benun the work of reconstructing the east pier at the Flats canal, which has been in bad repair for several years. Charles Danger of this city, will assist in the reconstruction work. It is expected that the big task will not be completed for a year or more. Hoggard Goes To Jackson and Peet Will Reform At Ionia Harry Hoggard, 23, was sentenced today to from one to two years at Jackson prison and Thomas Peets, 23, wis sentenced to the Ionia reformatory for from six months to one year by Judge Harvey Tappan today. Hoggard and Peet staged a hold-up at Marysville about two months ago in which they took $600 from their victim at the point of a revolver.

Sherwood Gill and several other young men employed at Marysville, who have been sworn in as deputy sheriffs caught Hoggard and Peet. The latter had the money taken from their victim on his person. Hoggard had a 38 calibre revolver on his person when Gill, unarmed, took both men Into custody. Hoggard and Peet were formerly employed at the Dupont Engineering Detroit in the mess hall Their victim also worked at the same place. All three came to Marysville to secure positions.

Hoggard and Peet decided to rob their companion. Apply For Dodging John Murphv and Joe Loftus. two able bodied men applied at police headquarters last night for lodging. They were accomodated and stated this morning they were going to Marysville to seek employment. Both men were "broke." Isf I jiupper Friday, April Pa'W Gleaner hall, Come a'r riendS- li 1 rSs9 Rolls IT7 Rolls," 25c dozen.

Baking Sys- U. R. office ilttken for Birthday and bM also Party special- Vfstta Officials) Congressman Louis Cramton vis ited a number of his friends among the city and county officials at the city hall, Thursday afternoon. Repeat Easter IVogram The musical program given by The wonderful beauty of our new Suits can be better appreciated by seeing the garment than from any word picture can give you. Fabrics Never Were finer Workmanship Never Quite So Perfect Models Never So Charming And the prices are within reach of all.

We are showing in these new Suits the most wanted fabrics: Tricotine, Serge, Poiret Twill. Mostly navy blue. Prices from to 150.00. the choir of Westminster Presbyterian church on Easter Sunday, will bo repeated next Sunday eve ing of the class. Bruce Wright, retiring president, and Dan Sullivan, past president, gave short talks.

Rev. Matt Mullen was as toastmaster. Other toasts were responded to by A. B. Jowett of Marysville, C.

E. Wood and L. A. Weil. Florence Lamlein furnished delightful piano music for the occasion.

Following the supper the annual election of officers took place. Harold Hill was chosen president and Fred Moore, vice president. Gordon Tappan was elected secretary and Harold Marlette treasurer." The renorter for the class is Walter Norton and Carl. Holth is librarian. A.

L. Chamberlain was acrain named as teacher. Mr. "Jewett of Marysville, whose subject on the program was "What Is a Half Shell?" spoke very interestingly regarding the new industrial democracy which is springing up throughout the country. He complimented the boys highly on their organization and declared that they had it within their power to assist greatly in the up-building of the city.

He pointed out the value of organized effort and spoke of the progress wheh is being made at Marysville, where, he said, they hoped to establish an industrial democracy which would be a credit to the community. Mr. Wood, in his remarks, said he was highly pleased with Port Huron and that he fonnd it a delightful place in which to live and do business. He said he had spent much of his time abroad and had visited many other cities, and that, after coming to Fort Huron, there was little he found to criticize. He declared, however, that the open ning.

fcht. 7 o'clock. E.A. Elks Install Officers There will be installation of of ficers at the Elks tempe this eve 19. in ratlot initiation.

ning. All the former officers of the lodge have been reelected. mhers of the cast Piles Suit For Divorce Louis B. Hall has filed suit in the circuit court against his wife, Lenora Hall, alleging cruelty. ii TWENTY YEARS AGO Riddell Xot Guilty A jury in police court acquitted Harvey Riddell on a charge of non-support.

IS II UK mil Two Children In Crissman On Hawaii Rev. Ralph M. Crissman will give a lecture on Hawaii Sunday night at the First Presbyterian church, relating his personal experiences in the islands, where he spent 6ome time. This week marks the 100th anniversary of Christianity in the Hawaiian Islands. A male quartet will sing for this irl 1 Detention Home Decide To Keep Two Mrs.

George Wright was holding a millinery opening in her store on Water street. George W. Howe was spending the week in Detroit as a grand juror. Prof. A.

E. Basney had published a piece of sacred music. The words were by Rev. F. C.

Pillsbury and the music by Mr. Basney. A reception was tendered Rev. and Mrs. H.

N. Dascomb in the parlors of the First Congregational church. Beard, Goodwillie Company, the Port Huron Cycle Company, Sturmer Pattcifcon Music Co. an Oswald Unger wero arranging for bicycle openings. gambling which was going on in Port Huron every night in the pool rooms throughout the city, had be Scheduled Dates come a public scandal and that it of the board of di- of the Port Huron Driving should be stopped at once.

He said young men were spending much of their time at this sort of a thing at night and he did not be held at tne ornce Tady on Thursday af- it was unanimously decided lieve that the parents generally understood what their boys were doing In many instances. His remarks were heartily applauded. The Baraca class has sent a pro si the two race meetings Pnrf TTurnn bv the The Passion Play The Tassion Play of Oberamer-gau, in which Auton Lang takes the part of Jesus, will be shown in pictures at the First Baptist chucch Sunday evening. The pastor. Rev.

C. Frank V'reeland. will toll the story of the play while the beautiful colored pictures of the play are being shown. Will Attend The Presbytery The presbytery of Flint will hold its spring meeting Monday and Tuesday of next week at Kinde. Rev.

J. T. Charlton of Westminster church and Rev. R. M.

Crissman of the First church will attend. Dr. Crissman is permanent clerk, and chairman of the vacancy and supply committees. Village Marshal Matt Ward, of Algonac, came up to Port Huron today in charge of two little girls who were left homeless in that village. They were placed in the detention home in Port Huron to await the action of the court.

The children were Katharine Merrisk, aged 7, and her sister, Ruth Merrick, aged 4. The children were placed in the care of an Algonac woman by their mother, who is said to be working in Detroit, and who paid a weekly sum of money for their care. Afterward the children were placed in another home, but the number of children in that home make it impossible longer to keep the children there for the sum that the mother could pay. The father of the children is said to be in a city in another state. Dr.

Bacon Talks At Jefferson School S'tb racing circuit stewards. on i Tulw 9 and AllBTUSt FUNERAL HOME ARTHUR R. SMITH. Undertaker 834 Seventh; Telephone 2400 test to the commission relative to slot machines and gambling de Charm, Elegance and Style in Our New Spring Coats The new fashion touch, clever pockets, smart belts, new collars and tasty trimmings in the most pleasing shades: Silvertone, Bolivia, Polo Cloth. A wide range of prices to suit any pocket-book.

Handsome Dresses We are now showing some wonderful values in Georgette, Tricolette, Taffeta and Satin Dresses. All are high class dresses that will surely appeal from the standpoint of style, newness and price, also many exceptional values in Serges and Tricotine. Philipine Underwear iu Burt D. Cady was elect-ent Joseph Lohrstorfer, vices permitted in pool rooms at present. h'fcsdent, Ed.

I Vincent, Louis A. Wen, anotner oi tne evening's speakers, took for his sud John J. Jtsrien sec-jtcJ manager. The race tin vonr 1919 was ALBERT FALK FUNERAL DIRECTOR Regular Lady Attendant subject "Americanism and Civic Responsibility." other sDeakers were Judge Har- aiia most successful nalf- pvpr lipid in vev TaDDan. C.

N. Wonderlic, E. J. a and great credit is due j-iO'Hearne, the retiring sec-r'of the able manner the race Monselle and Jesse lioynton, eacn of whom spoke rather briefly. Com munity singing was lea by Aiirea Browning.

as was handled, jonn J. The class is most progressive Chorns Rehenrsal The regular rehearsal of the community chorus will be held tonight at 7:45 in Library Hall. Every person who is interested in placing Port Huron on a high civic plane should attend these rehearsals. B. J.

KARRER, JR. UNDERTAKER Ambulance in Connection hones: Office 103, Recidence 1753 DIRECTOR OF FUNERALS Phone 144 934 Sixth 6t i-icd manager has had wide and is one of the most active of fcnence in Uie Harness norse ails nf this t3 other states for the church societies. It has Just purchased one hundred new bibles Ijast IS years and is thorough- which are to be presentea to tne mm matters in con- church. ion with the racing interests. jj, tor the past four years.

Will Talk To nigh School Rev. J. T. Charlton, the pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church will address the high school next Monday morning. MATTRESSES MILLER MATTRESS WORKS Phone 1593-W 923 Division St.

bstf tiw l'xhigan. State Fair ENIEMI BOYS Dr. Francis Bacon of the Community council was the speaker at the meeting of the Parent-Teachers association at the Jefferson school Thursday afternoon. Dr. Bacon's talk dealt with the work which community service aims to accomplish in this and other cities.

His remarks were received with careful attention and much appreciative interest. H. A. Davis also spoke, taking for his theme the value feduca-tion. His talk was given in connection with "Education Week" which is being observed throughout Michigan.

1 MP IT11D I S1W SHIP BY AUTO Three trips to and from Detroit weekly. Telephone your order to 2909 Sturges St. Phone 1424-W. Frank Carpenter IBS MEET Vocational Traininq Committee Plans Fine Program We now have a very attractive showing of hand-made under garments. Come in and see them while we have a range of sizes and full assortment of patterns.

Also a very extensive showing of Muslin and Silk Under-garments. A very beautiful line of Belding Satin Camisoles. The Store That Sells Wooltex Hi Balleintibe Drj Gods Co. Sl Campaign Activity Members of the classes in vocational training at the Port Huron high school will be the guests of the vocational training committee of I rsday Morning Sur morning, April 22, at the Chamber of Commerce this ev 50ck is the time set for CARTAGE TIAXO MOVING A SPECIALTY L. CAMERON PIIOXF.

455F-2 ening. The entertainment planned as of the financial cam- is in the nature of a "movie" show, Every Bright We-awake Morning is a tribute to Instant POSTUM after the coffee drinker makes the change to this healthful bevei age. There's no disturbed sleep or nerve irritation in POSTUM "There 3 a Reason" and will be given in the high school iiconection with the Inter isToria movement. A meet-f'1' treaty ministers and lay- auditorium. We Sell McCall Patterns Thomas Draper is chairman of the committee which has also invited pilieidthis morning in lib St.

Martin's To Have Services In English St. Martin's German Lutheran church has decided to hold services in English twice each month. The first English service will be held next Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, with a sermon by Rev. Mr Baseler. Rev.

G. A. Rausch, the pastor of this church, has long desired to have at least a part of the services of this church in the English language, but a large part of the membership is composed of the older German people who do not easily understand a sermon in English, and for that reason it is necessary to continue the German services to take care of their religious needs. t'HX asd a discussion of the the Boy Scouts of the city and stu dents in the eighth grade to be pre tlaee. sent.

In addition the industrial films, some splendid comedy pic Learn to Write a Rapid fchurches in the city that with the movement present and -'aed themselves as ready work, asting Thursday morning tures have also been provided. Barents of the boys are also cordially and Legible style of Invited to be present. for "Sana most important at wnrkpra nro nrc- Many School Children Are Sickly present All instructions applies, such as nle.d Rates reasonable.Hours 7 to 8 P. M.Mon., Wed. and Fri.

J. H. BASSETT, Instructor 721 Grand River Ave. After 3:30 P. M.

Phone 1848 Mothers who TiB9 their own comfort mod the welfare of their children, should never be without box of Mother Gray'i Sweet Powder for children, for use throughout the season. They break cp Colds, relieve Feverishness, Constipation, Teething Disorders, Headache and Stomach Troubles. Used by mothers for over BO years. THESE POWDERS GIVK SATISFACTION. All drug stoves.

Don't tccept any tubttituts. cards, will be given out I Jfcaienta will also be made and the territory map-for the campaign. Isaac iJT'i have charge of this BARGAINS! CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELF uie work. OOKING UTENSILS keepers are coming --)T Ull CtA-fl gwiu 13 LUC JP'ace to buy home because we take nar- In Georgette Waists, pretty colors and styles. Children's White Dresses, all ages, also a good assortment of Colored Dresses.

Children's Hats, pretty white linen and fancy muslin hats, in fact nearly everything for the child. A good assortment of Ladies' Large Aprons and Dresses, Silk Gloves, colors. Summer Underwear for all; our Hosiery line can not be beat. A new lot of pretty Ginghams, for dresses and boys' suits, also white linen finish goods, just the thing for boys' suits, middies, skirts, etc. A pretty lot of Dress Voiles.

Silver Cream, just received, to clean your silverware, 8 oz. bottle for 30c. HOFFMAN'S 619 Water St. Phone 1039 Platinum Engraved Wedding Rings We have them in stock now. Also Westminster Chime Clocks.

C. A. MOSHER Inspectors for Three Railroads Jeweler and Optometrist The Store with the Street Clock fains Tft crrithof 'in ijfare only the kinds of Jdise that will aid in tng the burdens of IJKmv, coraiany women of this -v uur excellent as- kj. Kucnen ana IJtensils and house- niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini Hardware and Toy Store emetery Memorials A. Sturmei Military St.

immmiimmiimmmnmi oiiiiniiiiiiiniioiii Now, more than ever, a man should exercise the greatest care in buying shoes. He should buy his shoes at a store that is reliable in the fullest sense of the word. The talk of high cost of leather is no joke it's only too true. We have shoes we bought at the old prices we are selling at prices we can not buy them for today. Men's Vici Kid Shoes.

to $14 Men's Brown Calf Skin Shoes. to $12 ftNST ELECTRIC CHIROPRACTIC If you are sick, you want health. You do not want a mere deadening of the senses to kill pain, or to have symptoms juggled from one place to another. Take Chiropractic adjustments and get results. Consultation and spinal analysis Free.

Hours: 9 to 11 A. 2 to 5, 7 to 8 P. M. Res. Phone 1644-31 Office Thone 1023-J Ites.

Phone 1852-J Carmoney Fleming Artistic Designs Expert Workmanship Reliable Materials Superior Service The Four Requisites for Entire Satisfaction Let Us Show You SPECIALTY CO. 615 Water Near Seventh Shipment of Eureka Vacuum Cleaners ha fnt r- I Men's Black Calf Skin Shoes. $11 CHIROPRACTORS 229J Huron Ave. Over Central Drug and Art Store Men's All Leather Work Shoes. to $6 Buy Your Shoes at Grays and Get More for Your Money direct from the factory.

Vacuum Cleaners carried off the Grand Prize i last world's fair held in this country, and they car-piway the Grand Prize at the first international fair Lowest Prices Prevail Gray Son Newest Styles First its. OJUte tne wona war. uo these established anything? SCHWAB BROS. CHIROPRACTORS Office Next to Harrintrton Ilotel Office hours 9 to 11 A. M.

and 2 to 4 P. M. Monday, Wednesday and Friday Evenings from 7 to 8 P. M. Phones: Office 2071 F-l; 'Residence 1526-J and 2071 F-2.

jiiHiininiiiiiiiiiiuiiHiiinnm TRUESDELL fJWrl CO. 1 Frank Mallon, Secty. Mgr. 612 Huron St. Port Huron piiniimiimiliiiitlimnimiimimmuiiiiii imiiiiHmiHiiiiiiimmMniinnminiiiiimiinniiimiimMiiiHnMMimiiiiniiiMiwjiHniiiiiimnmimiiiH 518 Water Street Ernst Service is Dependable.

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