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the a a on stay the to I I ice. but a one will in DAILY PRESS, NEWPORT NEWS. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1922. Hampton, Phoebus And Old Point News And Advts.

LECKLITER TO TALK TO YOUNG PEOPLE Richmond Minister is Attracting Large Congregations in Phoebus Church Rev. Walter Leckliter, the The Richmond evangelist, is being heard large congregations in the Phoeby bus Baptist church, where revivais have been progress for the past week. He will continue the services the coming assisting the for pastor, the Rev. Charles E. Anderson.

This afternoon 3 o'clock Rev. Mr. Leckliter will preach special sermon to junior boys and girls. The parents others are urged to come and and attend this service. Subject "Grasshoppers or Giants, or Hitting the Bulls Eye." Saturday evening, his Subject will the be, "Five Minutes before Death" or Whose Thought Troubled Him.

Man Sunday morning, 9:30 o'clock Sunday school. City manager G. F. Rinkliff will talk to the Men's Friendship, and Ladies Fidelis Bible classes, will be special music. Solo by visitor.

Mr. Earl musical director at Fort Monroe Y. M. C. A.

at the piano. Special number by Fort Orches. Sunday service as follows: 10:30 a. m. Sermon by Mr.

Leckliter. Subject, Greatest Question Confronting a Thinking World." 3:00 p.m. sermon to men only. Subjeet. "A Man or a Mutt, or Every Man a 6:30 B.

Y. P. Mabel Gardner President and 7:30 p. m. Evening sermon, "'The Master Touch." Rev Walter Leckliter is drawing large crowds, last night the people began to gather at 7 o'clock, and at 1:30 every seat taken.

All degominations are taking part in the meetings. Come -Everybody welcome. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC I have sold my Retail Confectionery. Soft. Drink, Ice Cream and Toacbco Business at No.

31 Mellon Street. Phoebus, Virginia, to Mr. Charles E. Fyinn, who will continue the same at that stand. I reccommend him to all my old customers.

I will be responsible for all bills against same to this datee. I will continue my wholessle candy business in the rear as before. JOHN CRATEN. Pharmacy, Phoebes. KAUFMAN'S Hampton's Best Store.

-More and more women are buying Children Sleeping Garments -avoiding the worry of jumping up in cold rooms to see that the kiddies are covered up. all sizes. Beacon Blanket Bath Robing -double thick reversible colors; yard. Children's Tan Blucher Shoes -full toe, flat heel; dark and light shades Children's Sweaters -caps, leggings, mittens, booties and sacques. Children's Top Coats -in plain heavy cloth, chinchilla and banclay plaid back.

Fur collar and cuffs. WOMEN SPELLBINDERS CLOTHES TRYING TO BLUBSWALLOW BLUB TH VEIL LOOK AT T8 EAR- RINGS DINGLE DANGLE LOW BRIDGE! IF THATS A DON'T I'LL VOTE IT A 'DO' 'ROSS SEY' THE HURT MY EYES STYLE SHOW ILLUSTRATIONS OF HER RULES any kind it you are given to gestures. "Don't wear skirts that are too long or too short -the golden mean means votes. "Don't dazzle, or attempt to dazzle, the eyes of your spectators with jewels spangles. "Don't try to thrill the audience by your clothes Some Positive Rules Now having attended to the don'ts we pass on to the do's.

She continues: harmoniously attired that 50 after one approving glance sour audience dismiss your costume from their mind. nothing that is as important message so that it van as your in any way compete with what you to are going say. "Dress well as you can afford, as not cent better every that, article of apparcal display is a mental hazard and you will detract from your convincing ness as speaker. "It is best not to wear a hat, but if must wear one, be sure it is you Never let 8 veil a becoming one. come between you and your audien- SPECIAL SERVICES LEGION MEN AT FORT Chaplain Samuel J.

Smith Ar. ranges Program For World War Veterans All Legionaries and World War Ve- terans are especially urged to be present at the Armistice Day Services at the Post Chapel on Sunday morning. There will be a special service which will be of great interest, and it is hoped that every member of the Legion, and Call who are eligible, will be present. Assembly will be at 10:15, when there will be a special program by the band. Services inside the Chapel at 10:45.

While the above notice is published under authority of the Legion for members of that organization, the invitation covers every resident of the Post an dthe service will be of great interest to al. Every membem of the Garrison should turn out for this day, which means so very much to us all, whether they were in the service during the war not. All hands turn out, and pack our Chapel to the very door--Public is invited. The Post Chapel Church service Sunday will be as follows: Organ Prelude. Doxology.

Confessional and Lord's Prayer. Psalms Responsive, Gloria. in Flanders." Lesson from Old Testament. 'Hymn Through Another week." Lesson from New Testament. Music by Choir--Chorus, Apostles' Creed, Morning Prayer.

Hymn 238- God of Love," King of Peace." Sermon-'The Armistice" Chaplain Smith. Music by the Choir--Solo Mrs. Meyer, Prayer. Benediction. Himn Country 'Tis of Thee." FOOTBALL SOLDIERS' HOME -VSARTILLERY SCHOOL HOME GROUNDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, AT 3 o'CLOCK.

LEONARD GETS DRAW OVER DEMPSEY BY HIS HEAVY SLUGGING Newport News Light weight Puts up Fine Battle Against Baltimore Wonder at The Liberty Leonard, the Newport News lightweight champion. last night fought 84 10-round battle will Lew Dempsey, of Baltimore, to a draw in the Liberty theatre at Fort Monroe. The battle WAs one of the liveliest of the bill and both Dempsey and Leonard put up a game contest. Leonard is fast becoming one of the best boxers on the peninsula. Dempsey has been tooted 09 a wonder by the Baltimore fans.

Leonard drove home several good blows. The battle was fought before a large crowd in the Old Point theatre, and the friends of the Newport News man were confident that Leonard had 31 shade the better of the argument. Leonard proved last night that he was a boxer as well as a fighter, as throughout the entire ten by mixing his style of fighting, had the Baltimore man in the air trying to figure out what was coming next. In the eighth round Leonard cut loose with his right-cross and almost put an end to things then and there. but the ring generalship of the Baltimore scrapper was all that saved him from A knockout.

The crowd fairly went wild the last round as both men stood toe to toe and sent over ail they had. both trying for the old sleep producer. Leonard showed last night that he is one of the best 139 pound boxers ever in this locality, and has improved wonderful since going under the wing of the old veteran Jimmie Ryan, and it he continues to improve in his matches as he has 50 far, he is sure to make the "big time" men of the East step lively when he he starts "touring' next summer. Leonard's next match will be with "Kid" Richmond, also touted as a Baltimore idol, this will be staged at Liberty theatre. "Young" Howard won in a six-round bout ever "Young" Marino, while Kid Tracchia was given the judges decision to "Young" Upright in another fast six-round bout.

Frankie McFarland, of Langley Field. came out victoriously over Pal't. Moore, of Baltimore. These men were scheduled for an battie, but the seconds Moore threw eight the towel in the ring in the fifth round. thus probably saving Moore from a complete knockout.

The bout was MeFarland's from the start, as the Baltimore man was not a match for the Langley Field champion, The battle royal opened the program for the evening, and afforded only medium amusement for the fans. Lampking WAS the referee and the judges were Thomas and Hogan. Lieutenant Hansel was the time keeper. H. N.H.

N. I. TEAM TO PLAY SHAW UNIVERSITY TODAY At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon the Hampton Institute football. team will meet the Shaw University men from Raleigh N. on Armstrong Field.

Last year the Hampton Institute men defeated Shaw University by a score of 7 to 6. The Shaw men are returning this year to avenge that defeat. Shaw University has not lost a game this season. On October 20 Shaw won from the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute of Petersburg by a score of 9 to 0. The Petersburg team, earlier in the Aeason beat Hampton Institute by A score of 12 to 6.

H. B. Hucles, former star quarterback for the Virginia Union University team of Richmond is the Shaw coach. The Hampton Institute lineup will probably he the same as it was ngainst Lincoln University in last Saturday's game. Captain Edward L.

Dabney of Hampton has, a8 a USE CONCRETE FOR PERMANENCE No Excuse for Bumpy Streets There is a pavement-Concrete -that does not develop bumps or ruts even under the heaviest traffic, but is rigid, permanent, and has maintenance built into it. Cities and towns throughout the country are paving with Concrete because of these qualities- -and be cause it is skid-proof, clean, and comfortable to ride on. Our Booklet R-4 on Concrete Streets tells of the experience of these towns. Write for your copy, sent free PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION Union Trust Building WASHINGTON, D.C. 64 National Organization to Improve and Extend the Uses of Concrete Offices in 23 Other Citica GET YOUR SUNDAY CAKES AND PIES At Brittingham's Store SATURDAY NOV.

11, 1922. Benefit Primary Department Central M. E. Sunday School. supporting team, men who average 175 pounds each.

The Shaw men average 175 pounds each. The Hampton Institute varsity team has been making an excellent showing in its preliminary scrimmages with the second and third Institute teams. The officials for the Hampton Institute-Shaw University game will be: Referee, Pinderhughes Howard University, Washington, D. Umpire, Coppage, Norfolk; and Head Linesman, L. Puryear, Virginia Union University, Richmond.

On Thanksgiving Day, Hampton will play Virginia Union University on Armstrong Field. The Richmond team recently defeated Morehouse College of Atlanta "champions of the a score of 19 to 0. What the well dressed spellbinder should wear is now the question before the house. of have a general working Most OUR what to wear: at work, knowledge links, akt tea. or at the on the golf opera, but how many of us know exwhat to wear on the platform? actly "The proper dress is as important for the as the proper adjective votes by woman who would sway Mrs.

Halsey Wither oratory." sas son, who is at present conducting school in Kansas City, to train Democratic women political speakers. to They must know what wear as well as to say." she maintains. what the Here is Indeed something for politician think about. gaining a vote by a or fluff, losing it by a ruffle! Her Satorial Policy Mrs. Wilson outlines her satorial for the fal campaign as fol- wear reils, MRS HALSEY WILSON AND wear hats that have any that bob as tingle dangles them talk and distract attention from wear long glittering earrings.

Don't carry handbag or reticule your words. GENERAL R. P. DAVIS SENDS 'AU REVOIR' TO PENINSULA FRIENDS Tells Daily Press He Hopes to See The Chamberlin Rebuilt And Road to The North Brigadier -General Richmond P. Davis, former commanding officer of the Chesapeake bay coast defenses, left Old Point yesterday for who Fort Benning, where he will take a special course at the infantry school.

sent the following "au revoir" to the people of the peninsula through thu Daily Press representative: Headquarters Coast Artillery Training Center, Fort Monroe, Nov. 9, 1922. "This is to say 'au revoir. I am off tomorrow. cordiality which has existed between the civilian and military members of the community has been so marked during my tour of duty that 1 wish to express through you my appreciation.

"The prosperity of the community in general and the individuals parin ticular will be always of extreme interest. to me and in saying 'au revoir' trust that two items will soon be accomplished, to wit-A new Chamberlin and a road from the North. Both are very Important and will be accomplished only through the united efforts of all members of the community. "Sincerely, "RICHMOND P. DAVIS." General Davis left on the Chesa- peake and Ohio train at 9:15 yesterday morning, He was escorted to the station by the band, the officers and most of the men at the garrison.

He was also given a genuine ovation by men who have served under him for more than two years and who expressed sorrow that the army orders would remove him to another station, General Davis will leave about January 1 for the Hawaiian Islands, where he will command an infantry bri- During his here General Davis became most popular official wi the civilian population. He was friend of the peninsula in everything that meant for the betterment of the community. He was a member the Hampton Rotary club and the Hampton Roads Golf and Country club. Mrs. Davis will remain here until January, when she will join her husband and go with him to the Hawalian Islands.

MRS. CROCKETT GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY Friends of Mrs. J. S. Crockett gave her a birthday surprise at her home in Lee Street on Thursday evening.

On behalf of friends in the Ladies' Bible Ciass of Central church, Mrs. L. P. Moore presented Mrs. Crockett with a Bible, and others brought suitable gifts.

Refreshments were served and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by all present. HAMPTON PERSONALS Mrs. Lula Bradford. of Newport, N. is visiting Mrs.

Authur Winder, in Newport News avenue. Mrs. A. T. Ransome is visiting in Pittsburg, Penn.

Messrs. Stuart, Bellinger, Newman, Kelly and William and Mary College from WilliamsPersons. burg to see the Hampton-Newport football game. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Barry and Vivian Hodgson, of Norfolk, were the guests yesterday, of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil C. River street. Mr.

Barry and Mr. Hodgson were the officials in the football game between Hampton and Newport News. Mrs. W. S.

Hudgins left yesterday for Gwynn's Island, Mathews county, where she will visit relatives for 10 days Death of An Infant James Hawkins, the eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard LeHawkins, of Raleigh, N. died ray suddenly yesterday in the home of Beach, where Mrs. Hawkins has been Chauncey Franklin, at Buckroe a guest for several weeks.

Until the arrival of Mr. Hawkins the funeral arrangements will not be completed. WILL ENTERTAIN LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUB MONDAY The members of the Hampton high football team, who participated in 1 the three championship games, will be tendered their second annual banquet by V. King Pifer, in the gymnasium of the Hampton Baptist church on Monday evening at 6 o'clock. SPECIAL NOTICE MRS.

HANCOCK HAS ANOTHER showing of smart pattern hats; the latest shapes in untrimmed hats and Makes, trims and retrimmings. E. Queen street, over 5 10c Store, Hampton, Va. 12 LOST AND FOUND LOST WEDNESDAY NIGHT squirrel choker, between Willard avenue and Phoebus Baptist church, or Old Point. Reward if returned to Breton Rowell Hardware Store, 119 Mellen street, Phoebus.

12 LOST--RED FEMALE SETTER, years old and gunshy. $5.00 reward for return or information as to her whereabouts. 0. E. Wood, 302 Lee street.

11 FOR RENT FOR RENT 35 ACRES GOOD farm land on Buckroe car line. See R. H. Sweeny. Phone 612-J.

12 FOR RENT WOULD LIKE TO rent room to couple: no objection to children. Address "Rooms," Daily Press, Hampton. 11 FOR RENT--A 6-ROOM HOUSE and bath, just for the care of owner. No money required, 606 Washington. 12 FOR RENT- -TWO FURNISHED, front bed rooms, southern exposure, in modern heated home.

All conventences, bath, etc. Telephone 188. Sam Walters, 115 Howard street, Phoebus FOR SALE FOR SALE SOUND, GENTLE horse, work any place you 1 place him: also one wagon, good as new. H. Sweeney, Buckroe car line.

Phone 612-J. 12 FOR SALE LARGE YELLOW chrysanthemums. $1.50 per dozen. Apply 508 Columbia avenue. 12 FOR SALE- LARGE PINK AND lavender chrysanthemums, $1.50 and $2.00 per dozen.

Mrs. Joe White, East Hampton, phone 30. 11 FOR SALE CONFECTIONERY and soft drink stand; one of the best in Phoebus. Buckroe Junction, No. 2 South Mallory street, Phoebus.

11 FOR SALE- -CASH REGISTERS. Apply 128 Queen street, Hampton. 9 GOOD SECOND HAND PIANO FOR $89.00 cash, 1 if bought at once. Newell Furniture 44 W. Queen street.

st PINE, OAK, AND MIXED WOOD, $3 ver quarter cord. Monroe Transfer Storage Co. Telephone 12 opposite C. 0. Depot.

tf. FOR SALE--WOOD! WOOD! WOOD! Cord wood, $6 per cord; stove wood, $8 per cord. Come and get it at Witte, Fox Hill Road, Route 3, Box 201 B. 12 TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the terms of a certain deed of trust of John A. Shepherd and Emma A.

Shepherd, husband and wife, to H. H. Kimberly, trustee, dated February 11th, 1920, and recorded in the Clerk's office of Elizabeth City County, Virginia, in Trust Book 51. page 559, default having been made in the payment of the debt thereby secured, and having been required so to do by the holder of the notes secured by said deed of trust, the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction, in front of the Court House Door, in the City of Hampton, Virginia, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON, All those two certain lots or parcels of land, with improvements thereon, situated in Wythe District, Elizabeth City County, Virginia, and being known and described as lots No. 55 and 56 as shown on Plat of Ransone Brothers' property, recorded in said Clerk's office in Deed Book 26, page 236.

Terms of CASH. IL. H. KIMBERLY. Trustee, Hampton, Virginia.

"Best Store Since '84." ONE LOT OF LADIES' Sweaters Different Styles. All at greatly reduced prices. SPECIAL FOR TODAY ROWE'S Hampton, Va. Carmel's Phoebus' Best Store. No.

6 Mellen Street, WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NUMBER OF BEAUTIFUL PORA TWILL, PLEATED, CONTRAST STRIPED Sport Skirts $5.48 F. J. Carmel's EVERYTHING FOR THE FAMILY. No. 6 Mellen Street.

PHOEBUS, VA, School LunchesJust a word to early morning lunch packers. We can serve the children: a nice fat sandwich, a half pint of rich milk and a half pie for 15 cents. That's cheaper than you can pack a lunch at home. Sandwiches are carefully wrapped in waxed paper and milk is served in sealed bottles. Clean and sanitary.

PIFER'S The School Store of Elizabeth City County, Opposite West End School, The Starr Piano Cq Represented by Newell Co. Furniture, Desires you to look over the selection, as the service given is from factory to pleople, thus giving you high grade pianos at lowest prices and easy terms. Pianos, Player Pianos, Phonographs, Stoves, Ranges and Heaters, Furniture of All Kinds. Rolls, Records and Sheet Music. Pianos for Rent.

EASY TERMS. Newell Furniture Co. 44 W. Queen Street. Phone 118.

Kanter Bros. People's Store of Hampton Silk Wool Hose IN ALL SHADES, BUSTER BROWN MAKE. A BIG VALUE AT $1.25 Kanter Brothers 8 and 10 West Queen St. Hampton, Va. HULL'S WONDER POMADE HAIR DRESSING For making harsh, stubborn hair glossy and luxurious A wonderful hair dressing absolutely harmless.

Softens and invigorates the hair, relieves danruff and irritation it the scalp. Price 25 cents atHULL'S DRUG STORE Phone 283 24 West Queen 8t Hampton The Magnolia Tree TEA ROOM AND GIFT SHOP 26 S. King St, Hampton. ROOMS FOR GUESTS AFTERNOON TEA NOONDAY LUNCH SUNDAY DINNERS $1. Conbination lunches twenty- five to seventy -five cents.

Arrangements made for special parties. Telephone 951. Business Propriety Our professional conduct appeals to those who appreciate earnestness instead of cupidity and who business propriety upon occasions CUNNINGHAM F.C. REES FUNERAL DIRECTOR PHONE 43 ED YA TIGNOR'S DEPARTMENT STORE HAMPTON, VA. When Advertised Or Sold Elsewhere, It's Always Cheaper Here BIG SPECIALS For This Week Ladies' Knit Petticoats and Boys' Pants Ladies 75c knit petticoats; grey combination colors.

Special this week 43c Boys' $1.25, $1.39, $1.50 wool pants, all sizes. Special, pair $1.00 Boys' and Misses' ribbed union suits; all sizes, spesuit cial, 50c -We Have FENCING, HOES, SHOVELS, RAKES, and most any kind of tools for you to work your garden with. Lee- Patterson Hardware Co. Phone 168 R. H.

SMITH FUNERAL DIRECTOR the Same Tender Service After--That You Gave Before. Office Phone 138-J. Residence Phone 138-W. Brown's Book Store HEADQUARTERS FOR School Books A full line of Book Bags, cil Companions, Tablets, Composition Books, Fountain Pens, Pencils, Paints, Crayolas, Ink -In fact, everything needed in the school roont. COME EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH.

Brown's Book Store 17 Mellen Phoebus, Va. PHONE 9165. lows: gade. Bureau of Information IN REGARD TO HOMES, LOTS AND FARMS. 6-Room House; large corner lot, near car barn.

$2,100 7-Room House; two corner; lights, gas, cash $2,500 6-Room House, two lots, Elizabeth Street $1,550.00 and $25.00 monthly until paid for--no interest. Elmer R. Shield HAMPTON, VA. Kinds of Insurance Phone 141. All FRANK W.

DARLING, President. Active Vice- President HARRY H. HOLT, The Bank of Hampton, Va. HAMPTON, VA. THE OLDEST BANK ON THE PENINSULA Solicits the Accounts of Banks, Bankers, Firms, Corporations and Individuals.

CAPITAL 150,000.00 SURPLUS 300,000.00 RESOURCES 3,000,000.00 A Progressive Bank, With Progressive Management. Paid On Savings Accounts DIRECTORS W. W. B. RICHARDSON KIMBERLY HARRY R.

HOUSTON W. FACE JOHN W. DARLING H. H. HOLT FRANK ALBERT HOWE C.

ARMSTRONG JOSEPH T. LEE J. C. ROBINSON W. H.

FACE, Cashier..

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