The Town Talk from Alexandria, Louisiana • Page 5

PAOC FiVfc ALCgAWDItrX PAILT TOT7H TAgg; THtMtSP AY, FEBRUARY 81, Ml), STEVENS SPRINGS SENSATION CAB WAS STOLEN' SOLD HEBE TO SATISFY CLAIM ,1 TRIAL TO Ol'ST POLICE JLKOKS 0' JEFF DAVIS PARISH. FOR WORTHLESS CHECKS PAKMED 111' "CAl'TAIN" ftAVAOE. Jennings, felt, Jl, The senna De Vilbiss Atomizers Ample lupply on hand. Specify DaVilbisi when buying; Atomizers. Ask your doctor.

WITH US SUBSTITUTION IS A CRIME, lon of the trial to oust the police jury of Jefferson parlU for alleged malfeasance In office wan sprung yauter- Dress Fabrics of Latest Vogiie Introducing Wash For 1918 Our reputation as distributors of high grade Wash Fabrics Is fully sustained by this wonderful allowing of domestic and Imported fabrics. Our Wash Dress Goods Department Is filled with all that is new and depirablo. It la not too early to select the materials for your Sprlng Dresses now, and have them ready for the warm days that will soon he here. As had been suspected by local offi the studeiiaker car whlcu a A 11' I ciais, Uoft here several weeks ago by- young man attired in army uniform ways system. Ha stated that George who Is alleged to have reuresenU: Hathaway, a juror, came to him and himself as Capt.

J. C. Savage, and also to have defrauded a number of Alex proposed that they each Invest $2500 in the pit of the Alexandria Gravel Co. I.Mulnnn Phoenix Drug Store n. fnK from thera or Wch ho gave pany solvent, and that IjOOO.OO u.

ulnlon worthless checks, was stolen. Thi-i would be needed to finance It if it was information was Obtained In a tele get the contracts fw furnishing gravel 3 Phone 58. A EDW. I. JOSEPH, Prop.

Opposite Hotel Bentley. 36-Inch Colored Voiles, the two-tone Gingham entirely new and one of the leading fabrics for spring at and $1.00 yard Wanted and Seasonable White Goods for the roadway, Colonel Stevens, ac 36-lnch Novelty Voiles, in dark and llgtjt foundation, plaids, stripes and novelty patterns; a great assortment; also shadow stripes special at and 89c gram received today by Sheriff David from Constable Jim Hamtu Waxahachie, Texas. cording to his testimony, said he had no funds to invest, but that he would The automobile was seized by Mar take It up with a friend In New Or shar R. R. Webster to satisfy a Juds jnea in tne local city court, in a sui leans.

He went to W. (Gus) Ber-don of New Orleans. A meeting was held at Lake Charles between Berdon, giyt jUaid Voiles, 36 inches wide; brought by eiss Goldring. Sig Haa Sons, and others, who were victim Hathaway and Stevens, and subse of the supposed Capt. Savage.

The ca quently they went to Alexandria.where Fancy White Skirting, Plain White Voiles, Novelty' White Voiles, Organdies, Linens, Poplins, Piques, Klaxons plain and fancy. Nainsook, Dimities, Repp, Linen, Madras. Batiste, Lingerie, Embroidered Voiles, Embroidered Organdies and Swiris and Gabardine. was offered for sale by the marshal and purchased by Mr. Joseph M.

Gold after investigating tne extent or tne claims against the company, Berdon told Hathaway he was ready to take a new: spring fabric in street and evening yard. 36-1 nch Beach and Epingle Cotton Suiting, in Bolid colors only; very 'suitable for children and women's berg, another one of the victims, for the sum of $471. The sale was made -Smartest of Tailored Hats- uii the deal, but a hitch developed and on Saturday, February t. The tle Hathaway declined to put up the gram from Constable Hamm to Sheriff 00. David is as folows: o- 1 costumes ai uc a jam McCALL PATTERNS ATTENTIOV, MOTHERS' 'Waxahachie, Feb.

21, 1918 'Sheriff, Alexandria, La. IX I I "Studebakor car motor No. serial stolen by Jack Sav At ail priiVs, correct styles from Kaslern and Southern Uiurkets and best values at least cost at age, -deserter from army, and passed On tomorrow, Friday, the Mothers' Club will hold thoir regular monthly himself as. Capt. Stewart, Battery I itsra t.

a. i. naerstano mis car sold 7-Inch Foulards; splendid range of new patterns; that will be much worn this "spring; at, a yard v. meeting. As we were unable to hold a meeting in January, at which time dues for the ensuing year should have by local garage man there.

Tako poa Beautiful collection of Printed and Woven Voiles, in plaid stripes and two-tone effects; 36 'inches wide; some in new foulard designs; 50c, 59c 'and 65c 38-lnch plain colored a full range of colors isfr street and evening wear; sheer' and crisp quality, yard 3D-lnch Dress Ginghams; very popular for1 spring and summer wear, a wide range of plaids in beautiful colors; at Site a yard We are showing a beautiful assortment, of colored" D're'ss' Linens Tan Linens 2c to $1.25 Attractive Drapery suggestions. See window display. session this. car and wire me quickly been collected. All members are re- "JIM II A.

MM, Constable." quested to bring their dues tomorrow The car had a Texas state licens When you doyoar tewinf at borne it is not necessary to buy only what you can afford-yon can afford to wear what yon want. McCall Designs are simple, delightful, I A large attendance is expected be- number 42,447 on the rear end. Sheriff cause I feel that every member is David said he would locate the car. really Interested In tne welfare or our and it would be necessary for the own THE HAT SHOP 1207 Third Street. soldiers at camp and have appreciated tho work done for them during the 44-lnch Voiles; in plain colors; very popular in making combination drewses; beautiful collection of colorings; af 80c, "5c, Mle er to prove property before he would be allowed to take It.

Mr. Goldberg will probably lie reimbursed for the past few 'month's' therefore will neces amount of the purchase price sarily make an effort to- attend this month's meeting and offer suggestions -o RED CROSS ARMY WILL 0-01 leal economn ERATE. for further co-operation and effective work. Reports will be made by the chairmen of the different schools, who with their committees have been con Washington, Feb. 21.

Full co-opera 7-IiicI in wide and narroiy wolt 85c, 50c and "5c In. wide. 50c, 75c, $1.50 tion between army commanders and FEBRUARY ISSUE, NOW ON SALE RIVER REPORT ine ueu i ross was ordered yesterday ducting tha Junior Red Cross cam by the war department so that every The Cotton Market thing possible for the welfare of the troops may be done. For the 21 hours rndlne this morn Otlieers are ordered to Inform paign, during tho present week. MRS.

F.D AARON, President. FINISH EXAMINATIONS HIT SILKS OW AM) SAVE MONEY Foulards Silk The troops of the presence of Red Cross brat and largest asHortmentA unt of their beauty and wearing lem in a great variety of colors, I them very popular on accour The New Orleans cotton market representatives and their willingness qualitiesi We have closed this afternoon as follows: to help soldiers or their families. Gingham Plaid Silk. Just received a splendid assortment of these high-class silks. Beautiful patjerns at 2.0i 30.07 30.08; May, 29.52 'a 29.56; July.

The order was promulgated to re styles and designs at 12.50 and iJ 211.12. Tone, steady. leve the anxioty and to sustain the BOARD JiiO. 2 TOTALS H00-BOARP spots, steady I. Sales, 1121 balc3.

morale of soldiers worried about their To arrive, 080 bales. 0. 1 EXAMIMMi COLORED MEN SOW. families at home and to promote the 0 comfort and well-being of those fami lies. Red Cross representatives are Kl ELS "uT Ul US Ml authorized to bo attached to each hose SEE WINDOW DISPLAY.

The Exemption Board of the First PHONE 1501 hospital to furnish emergency sun Division of Rapides parish began today REACH MARKET. Washington, Feb. 2J. As the result ing at 8 o'clock the river fell 2-tenthi; and read on the goverment gauge 2 feet and 7-tenths above zero. NOTICES All applicants who were notified to appear for examination before Board No.

2 and failed to come when notified wH4eport at Dr. Slews' office In Gar-; ner building at o'clock a. m. in Thursday, Friday or Saturday. I.

K. SIKSS, M. i GOSPEL MEETISO. Everybody Is cordially invited to attend the meeting at the Gospel Invitation Army Hall opened at 140; Mouroo streot. The fitudy of the.

wai from a Bible point of view will beglr-, each evening at 7:110. All are welcomv to these meetings. L. It. PRUITT AND WIFE.

examination of 100 colored regis plies, to communicate with the families of patients and render any other THE LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA trants, who will be called to fill up of effort:) of the food and railroad administrations to move to market service lor patients. the first quota of drafted men, who will be sent to the training camp. to prevent further deterioration. DEE1ASCE OF V. S.

DRAFT COSTS When these examinations arc completed the board will immediately be KASt 25 YEARS. Camp Funston, Feb. 21. particularly of soft corn, receipts at primary markets last week totalled bushels, the largest in any week in the past two years. Hive No.

10, Woman's Bconfit As gin tho examination of all registrants George Yeager of Troy, convict sociation of the Maccabees, will meet comprising the first class. ed here recently by courtmartial on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Kxcmption Board of the Second Talk Of The Town Major General 11. C. Hodges, who Division completed Its work of exam charges "of evading the draft, yesterday was sentenced In twenty years in the federal penitenthyy at recently returned to the United States ination last night.

The board examin irom ranee, is daily expecteu to ar ed the men at the rate of about. 110 per rive at Camp Beauregard. day, and there was a total of 1400. Yeager, who Ih 23 years old. refused The meeting to form committees About five per cent of the men were All freight depots will be closed tomorrow on account of Washington's birthday.

Friday, February VI, Washington's birthday, a legal holiday, the post-office will be closed. The general delivery and stamp windows will be open from 8 to 10 a. m. There will be. no "ity or rural deliveries made.

MY. L. M. Wade, field representative of the Federal Reserve Bank for district composed of eleven parishes, couth of Alexandria, has just returned from a tour of Lafayette and St. Mar-' tin parishes, where he has been to get the bankers and others lined up for to serve, denounced the government for the pageant will be held tomorrow nlKht at o'clock, instead of 8:0 and boasted that lie was a member of the 1.

W. W. rejected on account of physical disa bility. Before the. war the Germans con o'clock, at the Patriotic League rooms, Parish Superintendent of lyluca-tion ('.

('. Ilrnson will visit the public schools of Springhill ward tomorrow and make addresses on the thrift stamp campaign. J. V. Bass of Bunkie, is the sucst of Mr.

and Mrs. Feauqua in Mr. P. C. Horn of the state audit FOISY The ing department is here checking over sumed more fat per head ihan any the books and accounts of the parish other European nation.

To meet the ooooooooooooooooa superintendent's office. Mr. Horn has just completed the work of checking threatened famine in fat. the Germ housewife has been ordeie-i to hand S. Birlht over, to the authorities all the drippings the books and accounts of the Louis! ana Hospital for Insane in Pineville.

she may have. a ooooooooooooooooo The body of Mrs. Cora Sansing, the third liberty loan bond issue. He also visited New Orleans, where he attended the convention of the Southern Fine Association. (Chief of Pqliee K.

J. lies has asked Town Talk to say for him that he will wife of Ccorge B. Sansing, of (ilenmora, ho died at the Alexandria I.I Mrs. C. K.

Gunter of Missionary Evangelists. SIIREVEl'ORT TRl'ISG TO 8101' MESISG1TIS. Shrcvcport, 1., Feb. 21. For tr purpose of Isolating two' meningtti cases in Shreveport, the only if the only two cases here and preven': ing any new ones, a house has beci rented in Caddo street, where the tients have been moved.

The san methods used by the govcrnmnt Camp Beauregard regarding the mer-ihKitis cases there will be used her City Kealtli Officer G. C. Chandler nounces. FLORIDA GEOLOGIST STUDIES Natchez, Feb. 21.

K. H. Se' lards. State geologist of Florida, here for the purpose of seeking pr historic, data and is investigating ge-logical formations in which the re mains of mastodons have been four 1 from time to time. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Tioga, on Tuesday.

Feb. 19, 1M18 Sanitarium was prepared by llixson 'and will be shipped to Bernicc, at 1:30 p. a 'J'i pound girl. FOR REST 32 acres of land with for interment. Ttie deceased was 36 years old, and besides her husband.

kIKItY To Mrs. W. S. Kirbv. of 2t5 good house in Pineville.

Good place for stock. Phone 830 or address is survived by one son and two daugh h-ighth street. Alexandria, on Sun day, Feb. 17, 1018 at 3 a. a son.

His Henry Irvine, Pineville. (2-21-td) name will be William Lawrence. ters. The death of two soldiers was. re ported at Camp Beauregard today PaintMan NUtfF SAID FOR REST Two unfurnished rooms all modern conveniences.

Apply at Jlicy are: Joseph Watts, years old, of Arkansas, Private Company 024 Levin street. (2-21-3td) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO this city. He made a pleasant call at this office, and states that farm work in hi- neighborhood is progressing nki ly. and that a great many potatoes have beer planted According to. the government report the maximum temperature for the hours ending this morning at o'clock was and th minimum temperature waB 37 degrees above zero.

Mr. ('. N. N'esom, the popular Commercial Awent of the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company, is spending several days in Lake Charles on business. The Mothers' Club will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow, Friday, afternoon at 3 o'clock at the fit hall.

All members and others interested arc asked to be present. Mr. Jno. Lacombc has opened up a first-class short order restaurant at the corner of Third and Bellicr streets, which will be known as the "French Cafe." The Woman's timid of Mt. Olivet Chapel will meet tomorrow Friday! afternoon at o'clock in the chapel Mrs.

John (J ray urges all numbers to he present, as there is very important business requiring immediate not permit women from the Monroe and like Charles districts to come to Alexandria when the districts in those cities are closed. Jie has instructed the police force to arrest all women who arrive here from those two places. He has a list of names of those who have signified their intention of coming to Alexandria. The Lake Charles district closes on February 25th and the Monroe district on March 5th. Rapides Tent.

No. 75, The Maccabees, will meet in regular session tomorrow night. MY. K. I.

Stearns, secretary of the local war camp community service board, will visit the Tent and deliver an address, along patrio 154th Infantry, cause of death, cm WASTED Room, board and moth I Deaths I pyemia: Mont Poe, 28 years old, of erly care for a su-year old girl, near Arkansas, Private Qompany 154th Infantry, cause of. death meningitis. Pineville or Alexandria school. Write ooooooooooooooooo Mrs. ii.

Sanders, Pineville, care rather John roe. The bodies were asylum. (2-21-Ud) brought to the undertaking parlors Daily Town Talk, 3 monthg, $1.50: of llixson and prepared for SHARMAS In San Antonio, Texas. sent to any address. FOR SALE Horse, buggy and har on Thursday.

February 21, Mrs. ness. Telephone 132. (2-21 -titd) shipment to their homes, Arrangements arc being perfected to hold a meeting at the Kolin school W. Hbarnian, nee Mat Dyer.

The remains ill arrive here over the WASTED Experienced saleslady. Southern Pacific railroad, tomorrow Apply at once, Abe Leinc, 811 Sec evening and will be interred In the tic lines. Mr. Stearns is an entertaining speaker and all who attend may expect an intellectual treat. The members arc therefore urged to out and hear Mr.

Stearns, as he will have something to say which will be of interest. Thore is also important business to bo transacted by the Tent. ond street. (2-21-Utd) Pineville cemetery. The funeral ar rangements have not yet been com UK Kfc.

I residence on pleted, but announcement thereof will be made In tomorrow's Town Talk. Jackson ave P. C. Taylor. (2-21-3td) o- The me.ssanc conveying the ad news WASTED Cook and woman to as was received today by Mr.

Pin Henry W. Palfrey BUILDING MATERIALS AND GRAIN Lime, Cement, Wall Plaster, Plaster Paris, Fire Brick, Fire Clay aud Hay. GRAIN AND MIXED FEEDS. sist in house cleaning in small family. If you waut the best Pee Aye Eye Enn Tee, Best Made Faint G.

H. CAMBRE, Ltd. I Phone 889. Dyer, brother of the deceased. on next Thursday night to celebrate the results achieved by this school In being awarded the prize offered by the State Board of Kdiication lo the school which sold the largest amount of thrift stamps and war savings stamps to the largest number of pupils.

The following will attend the meet in and make addresses: State Superintendent Harris, Pr. Saunders, slate director of the war savings committee; President J. W. Bolton of the Parish School Board, and Superintendent Henson. I.UYtKNOIt lirTRIKYKS MUM SKNTEMKI AX MR.

Good wages 174 Polk st. (2-21-tfd) Airs. Sluiniiaii a native of Alex- andria, and a daughter of the late John WASTED Men to. work on trains B. Der and Elizabeth Magrudcr.

The as news agents. Good runs open. Ap ply to Van Noy-lnterstatc Beauregard st. (2-21-otd) family resided in San Antonio. She is survived by her husband.

Mr. J. W. Sharman, and four children, as follows: Iorolby, James, Ieonard and Helen Sharman. She also leaves her WASTED Milch cow.

Address Koute 1. Hox 62. city. (2-21-6td mother Hiid several sisters and WASTED At once. or 5 room (2-21-3td) house.

Phone 1178. FOR SALE Good dry wood, any quantity by Joad or cord -delivered, or yard. Phone 84i. (2-16-1 mo. d) r.

i WASTED A second-hand type writer; must be in good condition. Phone 1535 between It and 12 a. m. Quarantine Raised On Our Shoe Stock ALL THIS WEEK We will sell all of our high top Shoes at a sacrifice in order to make room for our Spring stock of low cuts. We also sell our Low Cut Shoes of last season at cost, wliieb is a saving of 2.r per cent on factory cost of today.

A glance at the following will convince: Tbfe Friedman Shelby "All Leather Line" Men's, Atlantic Special Shoes, JO CA Sale Men's Climax Shoes, d0 CA Sale price PJ.JU Men's Crown Shoes, C0 CA Sale price DJ.dU Ladies' lied Goose $5.00 and d0 CA Sale price $3.00 and PJt)v Ladies' Fiue Shoes, in all colors, $3.00 and rfT AA Sale price $3.00 and This lot consists of all leathers, McKay and Goodyear welts. EM. Pineville 's Biggest Store. (2-21-tfd) Shreveport, Feb. 21.

Mark and Chester Tyson, negroes convicted of murder in connection with the Reeves tragedy in Welister parish, will not go to the gallows March 1 the date originally set for their execution. Gov. Pleasant has stayed the execution by reprieves for 60 days. The reprieves extend the date of execution until May a. According to advices from Baton Rouge, the negroes were reprieved so as to be used as witnesses in the trial of Henry Waller and Johnny liong the white men In 'he Reeves murder case who were sentenced to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary, in event they are tried on.

one of the pending charges growing out the Webster parish crime. A brigadier-general of the LUST One tetter female og, white with black ears. Answer lo name of with black ears. Answers to name of brothers. The Tow Talk extends sincere sm-pathy to the bereaved family in the lohs they have sustained.

WALLACE In Pineville. on Wednesday night February I'd, P18, at o'clock, William K. Wallace, aged 3fi years. The body was prepared for burial by llixson and will be shipped tonight to Marshall, Texas, for interment. The deceased bad re: idel In Alexandria a number of ears aud had beeu engaged in the marble business He4 was a member of No.

55. Woodmen of the world, of Shreveport li'e Is survived by his wife and three tbildren. row ELL At the residence of Mr, Chas. Pickett. In Pineville, at 6:30 o'clock, on Wednesdav morning.

February 20, 15US, Mr. G. E. Powell, ged )8; years. Interment was, made in the Methodist Cemetery, in today under the direction.

ot llixson Bros. Deceased wa a Confederate Veteran and Is survived by two sons, one of whom Is in the army and the other in the Lady Bird." about January 17th. Rapides Drug Ltd. Wholesale and Retail Druggists Quick Delivery Service PHONES Retail Department 8 851 City Department (Wholesale) 503 Office 329 Sundry Department '263 Third and Lec Streets. Alexandria, La.

States arm v. drawing a minimum sal Alexandria, La. (2-21 dw lull WASTED A good cook. Apply to Mrs. Kd Aaron.

Sixth 12-21-tdl -o WASTED Reliable man living In or near Alexandria, La owning auto or horse and light jw-agon. inspect andrepair small signs on public roads runningshort distance out of Alexandria. La. It takes about two days to do the work. We furnish all material aud pay $10 00 for an inspection which is made every ninety days.

Address Cos M. care Iowa TI)i. ary of $ti'Pn. receives several hundred dollars more than a marshal of Trance and $2000 more than a general and field marshal of the German a.nij. It was only in 1835 that bull-baitiug ceased to rank anionf tlie amusement 3 Engird..