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THE FORT SMITH TIMES. Sunday Morning, December Kent Barnes, Chauncey Lick, George C. Henry, Will Allen, Edward Thomas, J. M. Tenney, Heironimus of Virginia, T.

N. Reed and Misses Baker and Evelyn Trigg. Miss Mattie Hightower, of North Sixteenth street, entertained a few ingly informal manner in honor, of friends, Tuesday eveping, in a charmMiss Isla Sloan, of St. Louis, Refreshments were served at eleven. Miss Hightower's guests were Misses Isla Sloan, Ruth Pierce, Ollie, Garrett, and Messrs.

Leslie Hunt, Carl Pierce and Carl Dickinson. 11:00 Mrs. Ike Apple entertained Mesdames Pollock, Stein and Mayer very charmingly at cards Wednesday afternoon. The first prize, a handsome hand-painted plate, was won by Mrs. Henry Kaufman, and the guests' prize, a pretty hand-painted dish, was awarded to Mrs.

Pollock. Sweets were served during the game and a luncheon of several courses at its conclusion. Mrs. Apple's guests were Mesdames Pollock, Stein, Mayer, Ben Wolf, Abe Mayer, Julius Altman, Chauncey Lick, Abed Bloch and Ike A reception was given Tuesday afternoon by the King's Daughters the Central Methodist' thurch at the home of Mrs. A.

H. Carter, on North Fifteenth street. Mrs. E. B.

Miller, Mrs. Albert Bullock' and Mrs. Wiggles presented a very attractive program The decorations in the diningroom were white and yellow, the center piece of chrysanthemums and smilax beng most artistic. The luncheon was elaborate and delightful. Miss Beulah Pallette, a former Fort Smith girl, was married at her home in St.

Louis Wednesday evening, November 30, to Mr. C. Kelley Barnes, of Sedalia, Mo. The bride wore directorie gown of crepe de Midi, with yoke of English embroidery and bertha of rose point. Her only jewel was a pearl broach, the gift of the groom.

The happy couple left immediately after the wedding for New Orleans, and other points in the South. On their return they will reside in Sedalia. Mrs. Robert Meek, of North Six- teenth street, entertained with an informal 6 o'clock dinner, Friday evening, in honor of Miss' Luella Garrett. All of the decorations were in white, a quantity of feathery chrysanthemums being massed 'in the center of the table.

There were at table Mr. and Mrs. Meek, Misses Luella Garrett, Ethel Sengel and Messrs. Hershel Hunt and Mortimer Allen. The Chanakah fest at the Progress Club rooms, Thursday evening, was one of the most charming affairs of the week.

The program, which was rendered by the children of the Temple Sunday school, was a most interesting one. Dainty were served and dancing was enjoyed by some of the older people as well as the children. Each little guest, wa's the recipient of a box of confections. Miss Alma Hambric, of North Twenty street, entertained 'the Young Woman's auxiliary of the Central Methodist church very pleasantly Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. An excellent musical and literary program wall rendered.

Delightful refreshments were served. The B. B. Club met Saturday afternoon with Miss Clara' Armbruster, on North Fourteenth street. Refreshments were served." Those present were: Misses Viola Sengel, Augusta Harder, Clara Reutzel, Olinda Rose, Amelia Schaap, Mary Bolton and Mamie Ferrari.

Miss Elizabeth Echols will give an informal dance Tuesday evening at her home in Convent Place, in honor of Misses Thrailkill and Sloan, of St. Louis. The King's Daughters of the First Presbyterian church will entertain with a musicale Monday evening, at the home of Mrs. R. A.

Clarkson, on North Nineteenth street. Mrs. A. V. Alexander and Mrs.

F. M. Alexander will entertain Monday afternoon at their handsome suburban home, "The Oaks," on Free Ferry road. Mrs. John C.

Hill and Miss Mattie will give a hose shower at the home of Mrs. Hill, on North Fifteenth street, Friday afternoon, in honor of Miss Luella Garrett. The Blue Waist Club will be entertained Saturday afternoon by Mrs. T. W.

M. Boone, on North Fifteenth street. The Young Ladies' Euchre club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Miss Elizabeth Echols in Convent Place. 11, 1904. and Estelle Williams as a compliment to Misses Sloan, of St.

Louis, was one of the most delightful affairs of the week. After the performance, the young people enjoyed an elegant luncheon at the home of Miss Williams, on North Eighth street. The color scheme fu, the dining room was white and green, the fioral centerpiece being white carna6 al tions and terns. The cakes and ices toy corresponded. The guests.

were: Misses Thrailkill, Sioan, Echols, Rhea Cleyeland, Ethel Eberle, Mattie Hightower and Robert Dickens, Ralph Mechem, Jim Reynolds, Elvin McLeod, Roy Johnston, Mortimer. Allen, Stuart Miller, Chas. Coffey and. Henry McKenzie. 000 Tuesday afternoon Mrs.

Henry Kaufman, of North Eighteenth street, entertained very elegantly in honor of Mrs. Al Pollock, of Little Rock; Mrs. Stein, of Huntsville, and Mrs. Florence Mayer, of Chicago. Euchre was played, the prizes, a ty spangled fan and handsome comb, being won by Mrs.

Pollock and Mrs. Meyers, of Helena. Delightful punch and confections were served during the game and an elaborate, course luncheon afterward. Pampas plumes were artistically used in, decorating the dining room, while, pipk roses and smilax made the most attractive one. Those who enjoyed the afternoon were Mrsdames Pollock, Stein, Florence Mayer, Ben Wolf, Julius Altman, Abe Mayer, Ike, Apple, Chauncey Lick, Heymann-dioeb and Meyers of Helena.

The tea given Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. A. Hicken, on North Eighth street, by Mesdames W. R.

Martin, J. M. Tenney, Robert Reichardt, Wilbur T. Cale, Charles Birnie and Clarence LeRoy Hawley, in the name of St. Monica's Guild, was a thoroughly enjoyable and beautiful affair.

Mrs. Hicken and her daughter, Miss Susie, are ideal hostesses, and the hours passed very happily for the crowds of ladies who called during the afternoon. The dining room was beautiful with its Japanese parasols, lanterns and dainty fans. A tall vase, of beautiful white chrysanthemums and ferns graced the center of the table. Light was furnished by, crimson candles in silver candelabra.

Miss Robb assisted in the dining room, where' refreshments were served. The tea was a financial as well as a social success. Mrs. Frank Read, of North Sixteenth street, entertained a few friends Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss Luella Garrett. After the guests had assembled the honoree entered the hall to the strains of Mendelssohm's wedding march and, at a given signal, was showered with dainty stocks.

Later in the afternoon the hostess furnished each guest with a telegram blank, containing the letters L. G. which will, in a short time, be the initials of the fair bride-elect. Some remarkably clever as well as amusing telegrams were written, making the words conform to the initials. One of the sentiments expressed was "Love Gives Protection." Dainty refreshments were served.

Mesdames Al. Pollock, of Little a Rock, Stein of Huntsville, and Florence Mayer, of Chicago, were the guests of honor. Friday afternoon at a card party at the home of Mrs. Julius Altman; on North Sixth street. The prizes were all handsome, the first, a Gibson picture, being awarded to Mrs.

Bonita, the second, a cut glass olive dish to Mrs. Loeb while Mrs. Mayer was consoled with a work box. A luncheon of several courses was served after the game. The guests were Mesdames Stein, Meyer, Pollock, E.

H. Hudson, Harry Kelley, R. R. Montague, Buckner Williams, Hunt, Loeb, Abe Mayer, Ben Wolf, Abe Bloch, Ike Apple, L. Pohotski, Charles Weaver.

Henry Kaufman, Bonita and Slenker. Mrs. Andrew Dowd, of North Fourteenth street, gave a delightful chafing dish. party Saturday, afternoon, as a compliment to Mrs. Kirkpatrick, and Miss Braggins, of New Orleans.

Good music was a pleasant feature of the afternoon. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Dowd's hospitality, were, beside the guests of honor Misses Isla Sloan, Ethel Eberle, Bessie Eberle, Ruth Pierce, Ollie Garrett, Sue Webber, Susie Hicken, Genie Young, Naomia Tilles. Elizabeth Krone, Sara Vaile, Edna Robb, Amy Thurer and May Hunt, Mrs. Will H.

Johnson, of North Twelfth street, entertained a few friends, Friday afternon, at bridge whist. The highest score was made by Mrs. Hubbard Stone. Refreshments. were served at the conclusion of the game.

Mrs. Johnson's hospitality was enjoyed by Mesdames Frank Handlin, Hubbard Stone, Jas. VAN BUREN SOCIETY Mrs. G. W.

Johnson and Mrs. Ilise Rand, of Norfolk, spent Thursday with Mrs. T. D. Bourland in Fort Smith, Misses Ollie Neal and aKtharine Smeltzer visited friends in Little Rock last week.

Frank Briscoe, of Eufaula, has accepted a position in this city and will reside here in the future. Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Ross and family left Tuesday for San Antonio, to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip D. Scott and daughter, Caroline, returned last week from St.

Louis. Mr. and Mrs. J. B.

White welcomed a little son last week. Mrs. O. M. Bourland returned last week from a visit to Ozark.

She was accompanied by Mrs. James H. Berry, of Bentonville, and Mrs. John Donnell, of Ozark, who were enroute to Bentonville. Mrs.

W. G. Furry is entertaining her daughter, Mrs. J. C.

Landers, of Hiatteville, Kansas. Mrs. M. F. Kennedy is entertaining Mrs.

Ida Simpson, and daughter, of Los Angeles, California. Mrs. C. K. Ingeberg and children visited relatives in Van Buren last week.

Mrs. Harry Shibley and little son returned last week from a visit to relatives in Van Buren. Mesdames Emily Creekmore and D. W. Brodie, spent Thursday in Fort Smith.

Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Miss Mable Miller and Mr. Ed E. Coffey, which will be solemnized Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents. Miss Miller is a very charming and popular young lady. The ladies' aid society of the Christian church gave a candy pulling Friday evening at the home of Mrs.

Farrow. Mrs. Albert Shibley was the guest of relatives in Fort Smith the past week. Mrs. Will Hawkins was the guest of friends in the Border City last week, Misses Katharine Smeltzer and 01- lie Neal have returned from a visit to Little Rock.

There's a difference in Paris coal. That's, why those who want the best. always order from Dotson-Casey Fuel Co. Leather goods of all kinds at Pape's. Cotton Seed Meal- -Cardin Feed Co.

Phillips IN SOFTY SOFTY Cleveland, Florence Dickens, Ruth Pierce, Jessie McCorkle, Ethelind Rutherford, Evelyn Trigg and Ida Waldron. The military euchre given at the Progress Club Tuesday evening was one of the most brilliant events of the season. The rooms were elaborately decorated with the national colors and the president's picture, draped with flags, occupied a prominent position. The following forts were represented: Forts Sheridan, Smith, Hamilton, Summit, Moulton, Bunker Hill, Shiloh, Gettysburg, Wayne and Sumter. After considerable skirmishing a battle royal was fought, resulting in a victory for the garrison of Fort Smith.

The gallant defenders of this fortress were Mesdames Stein and Apple and Messrs. Altman and L. Langfelder. As a reward of merit the ladies were presented respectively, with a half-dozen handsome hand-painted ramekins a gold hat pin, and the gentlemen with an elegant stein and military brushes. After the engagement an elaborate luncheon was enjoyed.

Those who participated in the battle were Messrs. and Mesdames Ben Wolf, Ike Apple, H. Apple, I. Isaacson. Friedman, Sam Tilles, H.

Kaufman, Mesdames Al Pollock, of Litle Rock; Florence Mayer, of Chicago; Misses Blanche Heymann, Esther Spiro, Florence Pahotski, Tressie Pahotski, Celia Mincer, Minnie Pahotski, Bella Joel, Sadie Nathan, Clara Isaacson, of St. Louis, Lena Phillips and Messrs. Charles Nathan, Sol Cohn, Leo Cohn, L. Langfelder, Will Cohn, Joe Langfelder, Lipschute, Hicken and the Misses Johnson. 00 a Thursday afternoon the Daughters of the Confederacy were delightfully entertained by the Mazzard Prairie Sunshine Club at the home of Mrs.

Patton, near the Greenwood road. Mrs. Patton, who has been an invalid for some years, entertained the guests while seated in the handsome rolling chair which was recently pre sented to her by the Daughters. Everything was charmingly, informal and a most tempting luncheon was served at. 3 o'clock.

The members of the Sunshine Club who assisted in entertaining were Mesdames Charles M. Cooke, A. E. Williams, Shouse, Clifton, Wilson, Rutherford and diner. The Daughters of the Confederacy who enjoyed the afternoon were: Mesdames M.

A. Hicken, Balfour D. Crane, R. B. Rutherword, W.

W. Early, L. Nance, John Smith, Charles Boyd, Fred Wenderoth, Ira D. Oglesby, J. M.

Swilling, Henry C. Read, McN. McKay, T. S. Osborne and Misses Madre Johnson, Susie Hickman and the Misses Johnson.

The wedding of Miss Kate Holbrook and Mr. Percy Kesler, which solemnized at St. John's church durping the Sunday's Vesper service impressed every one who. attended with its simplicity and beauty. As 'the bride and groom, who are members lot minister, the choir, Charles advanced toward the Clark, one of the acolytes, handed the bride a beautiful, bouquet.

The ceremony was performed by Reverend Leman, of Van Buren, and at its conclusion the bride and groom resumed their places in the choir. Mr. and Mrs. Kesler are very popular in this city and are beping showered with congratulations by their friends. see The theater party given Saturday evening by Misses Bessie 11:00 Hess.

THE LEADER OF LOW PRICES Monday Leaders For one hour only, Monday morning, from 9 till 10, we will sell best grade of calico, worth a yard, for this hour only, per yard 45c A special purchase of drummer's samples of belts, some of them worth up to 75, your choice Monday. 19 Also a large line of sample back combs, all desirable, worth up to 50c, Monday, while they 17c Sample wrist bags, from the same drummer, worth from 35c to $3.00, on sale from 19c 98c Be sure and buy your Christmas furs before our stock is badly broken. We now have the largest line in the city and the price is 33 1-3 per cent lower. Buy Monday and get good selection. 52-inch wool ladies' cloth, in all colors, worth 75c a yard.

on sale Monday only per yard. 49 Scotch mixture suitings, worth 65c a yard. on sale Monday only, per White brillianteen, for waists, worth 65c a yard, on sale Monday only, per yard 45c Ladies' white hemstitched initial handkerchiefs, worth 8c, on sale Monday 4c A few bolts of curtain scrim left, worth 10c a yard, on sale Monday only, per yard. 350 The engagement of Miss Luella Garrett and Mr. George H.

Pepper, of Knoxville, is announced, the wedding to take place before or during the holidays. Miss Garrett is a very charming young lady and has been one of the city's most popular belles since her debut into society. Mr. Pepper is a splendid young business man of a prominent family and quite well known throughout the South. The wedding will be a quiet one and immediately afterward Mr.

Pepper will take his bride to Florida. Mrs. Lyons Saunders gave a very charming entertainment Thursday afternoon, as a compliment to Miss Isla Sloan, of St. Louis. The story of a musical romance, which was written by Mr.

John C. Hill, read by Mrs. T. W. M.

Boone and musically illustrated by Mrs. John. C. Hill, was one of the most delightful features of the afternoon. Questions were asked and answered in' music and all of the guests were permitted to cut for the prizes.

-Miss Katharine Sandels won and was awarded a handsome lace handkerchief. Beautiful solos were sung by Mesdames Will Peel, Fred Johnston and Will Allen, and a piano selection was exquisitely rendered by Miss Bessie Rogers. Mrs. Saunders was assisted in receiving by Mesdames McNeil, John C. Hill, T.

W. M. Boone, Edward Thurman, J. H. Hamilton, James Sparks and Scott Robertson.

Dainty lace handkerchiefs were presented to Mrs. Boone, Mrs. Hill and Miss Sloan. Refreshments were served. Those who enjoyed the afternoon were, Mesdames Will Peel, Raymond Kirkpatrick, of New Orleans, Will Allen, Fred Johnston, McNeill, John C.

Hill, T. W. M. Boone, Edward Thurman, J. H.

Hamilton, James Sparks, Scott Robertson, William Meade, Fishback, Henry Fitzhugh, Ferguson, C. B. K. Weed, Misses Isla Sloan, Ollie: Garrett, Mamie Baker, Braggins, of New Orleans, Bessie Rogers, Mattie Hightower, Mazie Fishback, Miriam Ward, Ethel Spengel, Katharine Sandels, Ethel Eberle, Elizabeth Echols, Bessie Eberle, Estelle Williams, Amy Theurer, Sara Vaile, Laura Klein, Rhea ADMISSION FREE Musical Treat on Friday Evening at 8 p. m.

Every one cordially invited to visit the ladies' bazar at the new Chri t- ian Church next Thursday and Friday. You come and select your Christmas presents from an assortment of both artistic and useful gifts. We will have Christmas goodies and "World's Fair" lunch served from beautifully decorated booths. Open both days aud evenings. "Neglected colds make fat graveyards." Dr.

Wood's Norway Pine Syrup helps men and women to a happy, vigorous old age. For prompt deilvery ring Fort Smith Fuel Co. Medallions at Pape's. VON GO 0 Christmas Presents WILL BE WORTH YOUR WHILE to come and see our show IT windows full of beautiful things in Gold and Silver, Cut Glass, Hand- painted China, Bric-a-Brac, Statuary, and Novelties. The following partial list will give you an idea of the great variety we have in stock BOSS -74, WATCHES RINGS From the $1.00 Ingersoll to the Chronometer for $150.

Ladies' Gent's, Misses and Children's finger Rings Special bargains among from 75,0. to $35 and upwards. these are a 25-year guaranDiamonds in Rings, Brooches, Ear Rings, Studs teed gold filled case with a 15 jewel movement, war- and Scarf Pins from $5 to $450. ranted a correct and accu- Watch Chains, Charms, Lorgnette Chains, Watch rate time- keeper for $18. Fobs, Neck Chains and Lockets, Bracelets, Hat Pins, Ladies' gold watches from Cuff and Collar Buttons, Ear Rings, Scarf Pins, and a $15 to $75.

Gent'e gold variety of beautiful novelties in gold, silver and the watches with high grade finest gold plate from 50c, $5.00 to $25. movements from $30 to 2357 $100. A multitude of tasty, attractive and useful Beautiful pieces in hand painted China and Cut trinkets in sterling silver for the toilet, table, Glass from $1.50 upwards. mantel and desk, from 25c. and upwards.

We have a most attractive collection of Silverware, either solid or finest plate, in Tea Sets, Manicure and Toilet Sets, Cake and Fruit Baskets, Bon-Bon Dishes, Sugar Bowls, Cream and Syrup Pitchers, Salad Bowls, Butter Dishes, Knives, Forks and Spoons, Cheese Scoops, Tea Strainers, ranging in prices from $1.50 TO $150 Ladies' and Gent's Silk Umbrel- We have Clocks in great variety, from UMBRELLAS with beautiful handles in CLOCKS the Cathedral Chimes to the noiseless gold filled, silver and natural wood, from $3.00 up. gilt ticker. for $2.50 to $45.00. Vases, Bric-a-Brac, Ladies' Hand Our assortment of For those whose eyes need help, we have Spectacles Gent's Suspenders, Purses, Bags, Traveling Sets, and Eye Glasses in gold, gold filled and silver, from taste and usefulness; from is most attractive in design, $1.50 up. $1.50 to $25.00.

A half hour spent in examining these beautiful goods will help to make the purchase of Xmas gifts a pleasure rather than a worry. Come and make your selections early before the rush begins. KLEIN FINK 701 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, Ark-.