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1 MONDAY, JANUARY .1928 ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH OCIETY NEWS Party at tefler Home and Mrs. A. Letter enter- lined at their homo Saturday eve- Ung in honor of Mrs. T. W.

Letter lid daughter, Mary Frances. The esW spent the evening playing Jiico and in a social way. Prizes were woh by A. L. Letter and A.

F. Lcfler. The hostess served refreshments a't the close ot the evening. Bunco Party at LaManh't Mr 1 and Mrs. William LaMarsh en- tertalned with a bunco party at then- home on Alby street last evening.

Prizes were won by Mrs. Ell Wilkinson, Mrs. E. L. jLaMarsh, Mrs.

Belle Logan, Eli Wilkinson, Vlrden LaMarsh and John R. Curdle. At the close of the evening the hostess served refreshments. Wood River Ctob to Meet Tuesday A meeting of the Wood River Women's Club will be held Tuesday evening in tho Legion In Wood River. The program will be under auspices of tho literature and art section of the cCub and will include a play, "The Passing of Chow-Ohow." Mrs.

Carter to Visit Upper Alton Club Mrs. Paul J. Carter of Nashville, president of the Twenty-second District, Federation of Women's Clubs, will bo a guest of the Upper Alton Woman's Club Thursday afternoon will give an address. The club Jhvill meet with Mrs. F.

A. Garetson Wand Mrs, o.G. stelle at the Western Academy. Mrs. Russell Eaton will' give a paper on "The Russian Ballet," and roll call will bo responded to with quotations about women's work.

City Treasurer L. E. Walter Takes a Bride A surprise marriage took place Saturday evening when City' -Treasurer Louis E. Walter took 'as -his bride, Miss Frieda Dlckman. The marriage took placo at the home of Rev.

Walter G. Mitchell, pastor of the Twelfth, Street Presbyterian church, and was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrow. The plans of the couple had been told to a few, besides members of the family, but it was a narrow circle in which confidence was reposed so the announcement.

of the marriage of the popular city treasurer came as a great surprise to many people. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Louis W. Greeii, and Mr. Green is a nephew of Mr.

Walter. The bride was employed at the Jungk store on Third street, and at other stores. She is much admired and had a large number friends among those who formerly served by her as clerk. FoWwing the ceremony the couple went to the home of Mr. Walter at 1507 Central avenue, where they will live.

The Magic jCarpet An Operetta in two acts. Don't miss it. Friday, Feb. 3rd, 7:30. High School Auditorium.

Adults 25c; Children 10. You can get your ticket at the door. Bell Telephone Dance Feb. 8 The fourth annual dance of the Illinois Bell Telephone Federation will be given Feb. 8, at Hotel Stratford.

Novelty dances will be a feature of the evening and music will be furnished Max Newby's orchestra. Dancing will be from 8 until 12 o'cWck. Dinner For Miss Lela Logan Mrs. H. Sawyer of Evergreen avenue entertained with a dinner party Saturday night at 6 o'clock in honor of Miss Lela Logan, who has resigned her position as teacher in the Alton Public School.

Covers were arranged for 20 guests, including teachers at the Horace Mann school with whom Miss Logan was employed. Party for Alice Zerwas Mrs. Alex Zerwas of West Ninth street entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of the ninth birthday anniversary of her daughter, Alice. Mrs. Zerwas was assisted in entertaining by Miss Irene Park.

Tlie guests were invited between tho hours ot 2 and and spent a happy afternoon playing "Cooties." Verna Zerwas and Genevieve Johnson received prizes. Mrs. Zerwas served dainty refreshments at 4:30 o'clock Alice received gifts from her guests present, who included Lillian O'Hara Verna Zerwas, Betty Struif, Mflry Walter, Mario Kranz, Margery Ryan Genevieve Johnson, Catherine Walter, Lavina Gaffney and Mary Jean Zerwas. D. A.

B. In Meeting Ninian Edwards Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution meet with Mrs. T. C. Merriman Mrs.

Frank N. Henderson, Mrs. E. PettlngilV Mrs. E.

H. Blair and Mrs. Blair Saturday afternoon at the Merriman home on Liberty street. Mrs. Henry W.

English of Jack sonviUe, Illinois chairman for the Memorial Continental Hall Library was the speaker of the day and wa, presented by Mrs. S. D. McKenney chairman of the day. Mrs.

EnglisV who Js a descendant of Georgt Roger Clark, told of the George Roger Clark giving an excellent and entertaining account. During a business meeting preced ing Mrs. English's address, dele gates to the state conference am to the continental congress in Wash ington April 16, 17 and 18 were se lecteci. Mrs. -James Johnston, re gent of Ninian Edwards Chapter, wil represent the chapter at both con ventions, will have as her alter nate tho vice regent, Mrs.

I. G. Gib erson. Miss Mabel Beeman elected delegate to the state conven Won, with Mrs. S.

D. McKenney an Miss Amelia Flynn as her alternates Mrs. McKenney will be the nationa delegate and Mrs. A. M.

Jackso: will be Mrs. McKenney's alternate. The Chapter voted to have adjourned Business meeting on Feb 11 with Mrs. Frank 1 -Sargent. A Colonial luncheon with Mis Amelia Flynn of Langdon street a hostess, will be given on Feb.

25 the Daughters. Following the lunch eon A. L. Abbott will address tli guests. Guests at Dinner In Bdwardsvllle Mr.

and Mrs, Frank Godfrey entertained with a dinner Friday night their home in Edwardsville. Their uests were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boeschensteln, Mr. and Mrs.

C. R. leall, Miss Dorothy Ferguson and R. Radecke of Alton. Card Party at the Wade Home Nineteen tables were occupied urday afternoon at the luncheon- 'iridgo given at tho home of Mrs, lamuel Wade on Twelfth street for he benefit of the Church Service League ot Bt, Paul's Church.

Lunch- on was served at 1 o'clock and was ollowed by an afternoon of bridge. "Oregange" Club Entertained "Oregange" Club met at the htfme ot Marlon Keyser on Beall avenue ask week and enjoyed an evening of bunco. Bunco prizes were awarded to Opal Campbell and Dudley Canham. At a late hour refreshments were erved, Miss Velma Keyser assisting Marion Keyser. The next meeting ot the club will be with Miss Ruth Johnson of Main street.

Dinner for Chris. Meyer A dinner party was given Sunday at the home of Mrs. Annie A. Meyer of 20 West Elm street in honor ot birthday anniversary of Chris. Heyer of Creve Coeur, Mo.

Mr. vteyer is a son of Mrs. Annie Meyer. Guests at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Meyer, Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Meyer, Mrs.

Emma Gerner, Miss Mildred Meyer and Chris. Meyer and family. Club With Mr. and Mrs. Boschert Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Boschert of the Godfrey road entertained members of their club and a few additional friends last evening at their home Cards were enjoyed by the guests who occupied four tables. Mrs Boschert prizes to A Lucker, J. Kasten, Mrs. Wm.

Meyer and Miss Rose Klsaner. At 11 o'clock supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Lucker of Highland avenue will entertain the club In two weeks.

Party for Tiny Daughters Mrs. Clinton Gent of Brown stree' gave a party Friday from 4 to 5 in honor of her small daughters, Marjorie, 4, and Marilyn, 2. Eight tots attended the party and brought their dolls. After spending a little while with their dolls, the little "mothers put their "babies" to bed, and then went into the kitchen of the Gen home, where Mrs. Gent allowed then to make "cakes." The dough had been prepared by Mrs.

Gent and the children were happy in preparing cake for the oven. Refreshments brought the hour to a close. Charles Scates Surprised' Charles Scates was pleasantly surprised last evening when a group of friends called at his home in honor of his birthday anniversary. Mrs. Scates planned the party and the guests enjoyed the evening playing cards.

Prizes were won by Mrs. Otto Decker, and Miss Mary Elliot. The hostess served refreshments at 11 o'clock. The guests Mr, and Mrs. Travis Betts, Mr.

and Mrs. Otto Decker, Mr. nnd Mrs. Edward Scates, John McCoy, John Scates, Misses Alice Ford, Mary Elliot, Ethel Connel and Mary Kelley presented Mr. Scates with birthday gifts.

TUESDAY ONE DAY SALE! Final Clean-Up Harimann's Wood River Store Stock Men's 14, 18 to 20 neck, madras shirts, neckband, style only, 25c Men's and ends in men's wool and corduroy caps, some Isoiled 25c Men's hats in velours, scratches and smooth finish, Stetson, Schoble nad L-J-H Special brands, all sizes, values to $10 $1.95 Neckwear of about 100 ties, formerly 50c to $2.50, reduced to 25c to $1.25 Nightshirts and -Faultless and Valco brand flannelette nightshirts and pajamas 2 Price Men's and coat styles in wool sweaters; also wool mixed work sweaters Price Men's brand unlined cape and undressed gloves, values to $2.50, now $1.00 Duorib Union random in short or long sleeve length, large sizes only, $1.50 grade 89c Louis J. Hartmann Good Clothes for Men and Boys 60 Persons Taking Part In D. of Show Feb. 2 Over 60 young people and fc cut 14 principals makes up the per- ortning cast of "Hoot and Heart Beats," the musical comedy to bo at the Grand Theater next Thursday night by the Daughters of Isabella, "Gloria," the leading solo port Is taken by Miss Hazel Challacombe, while the part ot "Frank Reed," her over is taken by Charles Budde as crack jockey who rides the horse "Thunderbolt" to victory and saves ho Malcolm estate from bankruptcy. All the selfish scheming and Villlany Is the lot of "Jc-hn Harden" which part is played by George Noll In true 'villian" form, "Colonel Malcolm," the proud and worried gentleman is played by Arthur Maas, while the soubrette part of "Peggy" is played by Miss Adelo Hildebrand.

"Bozo," a clever stage sleuth, played by Philip Raymond, is "hot on a trail" during the entire performance and not until the linale of tho last act does he disclose actual "clue" he has been search- ng for, while "Muggsy and Llrzle McDuff," played by George Cook and Miss Hazel Green, cut up with some real Bowery lingo and stunts. 'Savannah Sam," the principal comedy part played fay Edmond Grbssheim with true Negro diaJect and actions, finds himself, "in wrong at the right time" throughout the performance while trying to carry out the instructions of the Colonel in the face of dire threats from the vil- lian, while "Aunt Liza," played by Mrs, Marie Beehl with a professional touch to her impersonation of tho old Southern mammy. NORTH ALTON Funeral of Mm. sown Alexander The funeral of Mrs. Susan Alexnder who died Saturday morning At er home on Tibbett street, was held its afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from he First Baptist church.

Burial was the Oakwood cemetery under a eavy blanket ot beautiful floral of- fings. Rev. Warner officiated both the church and at the cemetery. The same pall bearers who acted at funeral of her son, George, who led several weeks ago, also served pall bearers for Mrs. Alexander.

They were: Paul Baker, Andrew Craig, Bert- Elfgen, Andrew Ephraim Patton and Ray Dodon. Open Season for Cottontails Ends Tomorrow The open season for rabbits will nd tomorrow night, Consequently, he majority ot the local sportsmen re taking advantage ol the time mit. The snow of Saturday night, which is an Aid in the tracking of Cottontails came at an opportune ime. Yesterday morning, numerous lunters started off to the hunting rounds. While no instance of bag- ring the limit is recorded, the major- ty were well rewarded for the day's ffort.

From now until the close ot he season, considerable activity is xpected In the surrounding woods. Personal Mr. and Mrs. Michel Romov have returned from Niagara Falls and other eastern points where they enjoyed a honeymoon. Mrs, Romov wil be remembered as Miss Lucille Denny Mr.

and Mrs. Romov are guests for the present of Mrs. Romov's parents Mr. and, Mrs. James I.

Denny, Miss Elizabeth Job Twelfth street left yesterday for New York and will sail Feb. 3 on the Rotter, dam for a Mediterranean cruise, with Miss Dorothy Wray of St. Louis under the chaperonage of Mrs, Wil liam J. Porter of St. Louis.

Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Duncan accompan led their daughter to New York and will be guests at the Vandervilt Ho tel until the Rotterdam sails. Mis Job will be away several months. The M.

A. Souers, pastor E. Church, accompanied by the Rev. F. M.

Hedger, Frank Hedger, B. Rogers and M. Page tieard Billy Sunday in St, Louis yes terday. The Misses Pearl PCager and Al berta Kelrle of Bunker Hill were wee! end guests 06 Miss Mayme Plager a the Y. W.

C. A. Mrs. J. E.

Segraves is attending her father-in-law. "Uncle Jinunie patient at St. Joseph 1 hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Jacob Wagner an Mrs. R. E. Flynn have returned' Miss Loretta Holl Weds Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Loretta Holl to Dr. F.

G. Barry of St. Louis in Chicago on Saturday. Dr. Barry and his bride will make their home in Chicago.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Edith Holl and is a wellknown Alton girl. She was graduated from the Alton High school and later attended the school, of Physical Culture in St. Louis. She is a member of the Zeta Beta Psi Sorority.

Barry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Barry of St.

Louis is a graduate of the Dental College of St. Louis University. Party In Honor of Fred Secor Mrs. Fred Secor gave a delightful surprise on her husband Saturday evening at their home at 1322 East Fourth street, the occasion being Mr. Secor's birthday.

Cards and bunco were enjoyed until a late hour, when Mrs. Secor, assisted by Miss Florence Secor and Miss Eunice Marshall, served refreshments. Those present being Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Couch, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Yost, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Laird, Mr.

nnd Mrs. Henry Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Osborn, Mr, and Mrs. Sammy Laughland, Mr.

and Mrs. Eugene Sims, Mr. and Mrs. Orland Rhodes, Reuben Secor and Miss Olga Helfdering and Miss Eunice Marshall, Glorine Norman Weds Vancouver Man Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Norman have received a letter from their eldest daughter, Glorine, announcing her marriage to Bruce Elliott, of Vancouver, B. at Seattle, Jan. 21. The couple will make their home in Vancouver. Miss Norman was with the Bell Telephone Company for a number of years and for some time lias been central office instructor.

She Is a young woman of much charme and had a host of admiring friends in Alton. Miss Norman enjoyed ah extended vacation trip In Vancouver last summer, returning to Alton in the fall. Miss Norman left twp weeks ago for Seattle and was joined there by her fiance, Mir. Elliott. Double Stamp Day TOMORROW TUESDAY 2 lor 1 On All C'ftkli The Notes members of the Elm street basketball team will meet the Methodist team Wednesday evening at Shurtleff college.

Harold O'Brien after being confined to his home on Vlrden street for the ast few days with illness, is able to be out again. Gilbert, the small son ot Mr. and Mrs. John Dorsey who has been con- ined to the family home on Delmar avenue with severe attack ot Illness, is recovering nicely. Mrs.

Joseph Gunterman, a victim of the grippe at her home on Delmar avenue, is recovering slowly. Charles Walters is confined to his home on Elm street with an attack of illness. Mrs. C. J.

Lynch of Chicago is visiting at home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Craig on State and Hawley avenue, coming down to attend the funeral of Mrs. Susan Alexander which was held this afternoon. Mrs.

Paul Smith of Fosterburg was also an out of town visitor, who attended the funeral. Dr. and Mrs. Oliver Carson have moved from Elliott avenue to the new brick residence recentty completed on Y. W.

A. Notes The annual association-business meeting ol the Y. W. C. A.

will be held this evening at the Y. W. The association will meet for dinner at; 8:30 o'clock. During the meeting a vote will be taken which will decide whether the present church basis of the Y. W.

C. A. to be changed to the personal basis. The girls from the various departments of the Y. W.

will give reports on the year's work of their different departments at this time. The following girls will report: Miss Dorothy Qrosham for the industrial department; Miss Nell Beypholt for the business department; Miss Irene Lenhardt for the Altrua Club; Miss Nancy Cousley for the Girl Reserves and Miss Rene Mtglorinl for the house. A large attendance Is expected as this is to be one'of the most important meetings of the year. The girls teams of the Illinois Glass and the Jinx will meet this evening at 6:30 o'clock to play a practice game. It is important that every member of the teams be there as practices are of the utmost importance at this time.

Regular tournament games are to- be played every week from now on until the tournament is ended. This means that all members of the teams, entered In the tournament, must keep in strict train- Ing for these games. Tuesday evening three tournament games will be played at East Alton between following teams; Independents vs Jinx, Tannery vs Western and Illinois Glass Co. xs Kresge. The Tannery Western Cartridge game has been scheduled to piay the second game and members of the teams are requested to be ready to play at this tune.

Tlie McKinley school Olrl Reserves will meet today at school during thle noon hour to hold their regular meeting. The girls will start work on the health charts which are to be run during the month of February. The high school Girl Reserves will have a progressive game party at the Y. W. Tuesday afternon at 3:45 o'clock.

The members of the high school Girl Reserves will entertain all 1 of the freshmen girls of high school. A joint meeting of the Girl Reserves Committee and the Advisors will be held Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. This is tlie regular monthly Lodge Notes The entertainment committee of Marguerite Camp, Royal Neighbors of America, Will meet with Mrs. C. M.

Scrlbner on State street Tuesday night and complete arrangements for an entertainment to be given by the Bug-Town Band on Thursday night, before a meeting ol Marguerite Camp. The Pioneer Club of the W. B. A. will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs.

Robert Denser of East Fourth street. The Peace Club of the Carlln Rebe' kah lodge will quilt Tuesday and Thursday this week at the Odd Fellows' Hall, and on Wednesday will give a bunco party at the hall. PAGE State street near State Street Court Mr. and Mrs. John Little of Venice were Sunday visitors at the homo of Cordelia Ashlock on Elm street.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Welsenflun and family of Delmar avenue motored) to Kane yesterday and visited with relatives. Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Taff and family have returned to their home in Granite City after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Paul on State street.

Virgil Meyer has returned to his home on Belle street after enjoying a visit with friends and relatives in Panama, 111. Miss Catherine Schmidt has re- meeting of the committee and of the advisors. their home in Jerseyville. after visit- turned to St. Louis after visiting over Ing with Mrs.

Orville Catt of Euclid place. Miss Theresa Schmeider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmeider of near Jerseyville, entered training this morning at St. Joseph's hospital Mrs, H.

A. Hentz returned tills morning to her home In Springfield after visiting over the week end with her sister, Mrs. A. G. Hillcrest avenue.

Burnett of W. H. Fleming and Velmer Dorsch of the Henley-Alden store were guests of friends in St. Louis over the week end. Henry Wuellner underwent an operation this morning at St.

Josoph's hospital for relief of appendicitis. 'Mrs. Mary G. Neef of Springfield, vice president of the National Woman's Catholic Union, visited here today with Mrs. Josephine Arterburn, en route to her home from St.

Louis where she addressed a gathering of the women of the Union, Sunday. No improvement is in the condition of Mrs. Lee Freer of Hillcrest avenue, who suffered injuries when hit by an automobile several days ago. Freer was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for treatment following the accident but later was moved to her home.

Miss BettjfSerenb, of the Y. W. C. A. left Friday for Cincinnati, O.

The marriage of Miss Serena, a teacher in the public schools, took place Saturday. Mrs. W. F. Thomas of the McMillen apartments left today for Petersburg, 111., where she will attend a reception for members of the Eastern Star Lodge.

Miss Alice Aldredge of 1113 East Broadway left this morning for Detroit, where she will enjoy an extended visit w.ith her parents. Mr. and Mrs." T. A. O'Neil and daughter, Miss Esther, departed today for Detroit, where they will make their future home.

Mrs. J. W. Newland of Henry street went to" Grafton this morning and Will visit for a few days with friends. Miss Bess Croghan of St.

Louis is visiting her sister, Mrs, Edward Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Burns oi St.

Louis spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burns of Langdon street. Mr. find Mrs.

Richard Kltzmillcr. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kltziniller aucl Mrs. Ernest 'Thompson spent Sunduv with Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Prlnc ol Dow. Mr. nnd Mrs. Clarence Edwanis and Arthur Tiinmona of East SI.

Louis and Mrs. Cassic Hogue were Sunday of Mrs. Eleanor Wright of East Fourth street. Isabel Wright, daughter of MK. Isabel Wright, is ill with grip.

Daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Wathmi Dolores Marcellu, months i old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet i G. Wathern died this morning nt 10 i o'clock at the family home 865 Wliitr- law avenue, Wood River.

Kuneini aro incomplete and will be amwuaeed later. the week end with home folks. (Xayton Krug, Victor Willoughby and Harold Chappee accompanied by District Deputy Stout of White Hall motored to Mitchell Saturday night and attended the Modern Woodmen meeting that was held there. Eight candidates were initiated, the degree work being put on by the Granite City and Venice teams. Mrs.

James Wilson who tor a number of years has resided on a farm, east of the Alton Brick and who has remained there since the death of her husband several months ago, has decided to quit fanning and on next Friday will hold a. public sale at the farm, of all the farming equipment, ete. Mrs. Everett Martin is recovering nicely after -being confined to the family home on Detmar avenue with an attack of illness Merlin Lagemann who has been confined to his home on Delmar avenue for the past few days with an attack of the grippe, is recuperating. John Dunn is confined to his home on Elm street with an attack of illness.

Billie, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stobbs after being confined to the family home on Elm street for the past week with illness is recovering nicely. A special committee has been appointed for the purpose of selecting delegates to attend the Bi-ennla Convention which is to be held out in Sacramento, during the month of April. Rigid requirements have been made for delegates am these must be passed before consideration of their being'delegates will be given them.

The meeting' will- star promptly at 5 o'clock as the busines of the committee must be completed before association dlnner-meetln which is to start at 6:30 o'clock. A' members of the committee are askec to be present. Green oysters are perfectly wholesome. The greenish color is due to little green plants the oyster eats. Births Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Blck of Wood liver are announcing the arrival of daughter at St, Joseph's hospital his morning. L. W. HARRIS Dentist; pC-ray and Gas Krtnuj.

tions, 217-A Piasa 8t. Pleasure Insurance GUM-DIPPED TIRES Lyons Tire Co. "Right Down Town" Mr. Kieselhorst Says: "This is our nineteenth year as representatives." Saye This be used in Price Contest to be Announced Feb. 15 Little About Your HtalUi No.

101. No. 102 Next Monday. Eleven Causes of Indigestion In an article appearing in a well known publication a physician describes eleven separate and distinct causes of indigestion. To cure this trouble it is obvious that the first and greatest necessity is a correct diagnosis.

Don't buy any preparation advertised as a cure for indigestion unless your physician recommends its use: It is easy to see that medicine would not be needed if the cause were over-eating or defective teeth. 1 Always get your doctor's advice regarding any matter pertaining to health. If medicine is prescribed you will get exactly what the' physician orders if we fill the prescription. Sanders Drug Store Phone 284 We Deliver Corner Broadway Market Phone 884 We Deliver I Church Mrs. W.

F. Lehmkuhl of East 16th street will entertain the Tri- Circle Tuesday afternoon at her home. Members of tlie Benevolent Society of the Congregational church will meet Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. Dan Miller, at 301 East Twelfth street. Mrs.

J. C. Townsend of 1026 Langdon street will be hostess Friday to the Missionary Society of the Congregation church. "Our United Task" will be-studied, with Miss Uicle Smith and Mrs. Allen Reiser in charge ol the program.

The Anna, D. Sparks' Alliance wll! meet Wednesday afternoon at the homo.of Mrs. J. A. Kieselhorst on Langdon street.

Insure Packages As You Wrap 'Em An r.asy, KinifK: ar.cl oftVulho wny or pi'otrriini; ysivpl posi ii'qiu i ws or rl.iiuuKf. before reuehlnR tliolr Oestlnntluu. When Pnivd FV.I jnvkuKoa live wrapped InmnvJ at ihr same limn, you avul'l Utlay In tlie slilpplnjr-room mul at the 1'osi- ofrlcu. WO I'UfCtl Insurance Hiat mluquutuly pro- feuto oacli jiaclmifi! you mall. vu about this cunvvnlrnt and rililBOimlllo KtM'Viuv.

GIBERSON Insurance Agency Phone We are Altering the Front of our Store BUT WE ARE STILL IN BUSINESS WITH A WEALTH OF ALTERATION BARGAINS. The carpenters and workmen have started on the alteration of our store front to convert it into one of the most modern store fronts in Alton. The aim arid the policy of the Rose Department Store are to have a store which will stand out in a class by itself, with stocks and courteous service that shall always make it a pleasure for women to trade in this store. It will soon be a bigger and better store. THESE ALTERATIONS WE ARE MAKING BRING YOU MANY IMMEDIATE GOOD BARGAINS We are open for business while these alterations are going on.

Though torn up, the rest of the is untouched. Many Wonderful Money-Saving await you on the inside of the Board Front. Look for the front of planking and building paper, then come in. J- Rose Department Store -0. aA Lfato.

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