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SEX MATTOON COMMERCIAL-STAR SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 16, 1919 The Social Column by Luoy V. Sumeriin Phons WYN The Lincoln meeting held Wednesday evening at the M. E. church in Lerna was thoroughly enjoyed, the program being varied and interesting. Miss Katherine Melntyre of this city made an interesting talk on the war work of women in Mat: oon yand Coles, County, as well as the work of the Mattoon canteen women.

Frank Finfrock of Mattoon was also present, and rendered several patriotic songs, ATTEND DINNER PARTY- LINCOLN MEETING- LINCOLN MEETING- Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Ashbrook.

Mr. and Mirs. O. J. Gleeker.

Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Whisennan, and Mr and Mrs.

Page Dora, all of this city. were in Charleston Saturday where they were guests at an elaborate six o'clock dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Austin and Mr. and Mrs.

Z. A. Barker at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Austin, $19 Tenth in that city.

The valentine effect was carried out in the decorations. A large party of Charleston friends was also present and the evening was passed socially with pleasing diversions. BIDE A WEE CLUB ORGANIZED.Mrs. Chester Keas entertained a number of lady friends Friday afternoon at her home 1820 Walnut avenue. It was the birthday anniversary of Mrs.

Ben Hardin, who was given handkerchief shower in honor of the occasion. During the afternoon a crochet. club was organized. the name selected for the organization being the Bide-a-wee club, which will meet the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Following a period devoted to social or and Rub EURALGIA the temples Headache- forehead with SALVE Bodyguard' ICKS VAPORUB NEW, PRICES 30c.

60:, $1.20 her noice. Miss Gertrude Kenney, served a two-course luncheon. The guests were Miss Fogle of Ohio, Mrs. John A. Brumieve, Mrs.

T. 1. Kenney, Mrs. Roy Rowe, Mrs. D.

W. Branan, Mrs. Harry Cavins, Mrs. Leo Lyons, Mrs. Charles H.

Ritter, Mrs. Roy Weich, Misses Florence Phelan, Margaret Clavan, Mary Conley, Margare: Sexton, Gertrude Beall, and Rose Conlin. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE- Mrs. G. E.

Gibson was given a surprise Thursday evening in honer of her 27th birthday anniversary. A numher of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Leo McKinzie, 513 north Thirteenth street, and went i in a body to the home of Mrs. Gibson. 721 Piatt where the suprise was complete.

Refreshments of ham sandwiches, coffee, fruit salad and cakes were served by Mrs. Leo McKinzie and Mrs. C. L. Heath.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Gibson and children, Mr. and Mrs. T.

F. McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haskell and son, Mr. and Mrs.

Everett Brady and daughter, Mrs. A. R. Caton, Mr. and Mrs.

Yeo McKinzie and their daughter, Ethel, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Heath and children, Miss Helen Brady, Miss Ruth Frazier, Miss Janett Cole, Miss Nettie.

Brady, Mr. Louis Brady, Mr. Harry Yunk, Mr. True Gibson, Mrs. Gibson received a number of nice presents.

WITH MR. AND MRS. RIDER- A delightful six o'clock dinner was given Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rider, 1217 Charleston avenue by the ladies of the Remembrance Club, for their husbands who were honored guests of the occasion.

In respect to the day the decorations were worked out in red valentines and hearts. Partners for the dinner were chosen by the matching. of hearts which had been torn in two. The evening was, spent socially and a general good time resulted. Tose present were Mr.

and Mrs. RidCr. Mr. and Mrs. Ed S.

Brown, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Frisby, Mr.

and Mrs. 11. W. Gehl, Mr. and Mrs.

R. H. Keith, Mr. and Mrs. F.

S. Vandergrift, Mr. land Mrs. W. J.

Cavins, Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Cos.

Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Trout, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. diversions, including crochetting, the hostess ted by her daughter, Mrs.

Haney Davis, served a two-course dinner. The members of the newly organized club are Mrs. Ida Reed. Mrs. Ben Hardin, Mrs.

Lorne Reed. Mrs. George Reynolds. Mrs. Charles Ward, Mrs.

Len Enterline, Mrs. Frank House, Mrs. Walter Donald, Mrs. James Moutray, Mrs. Clint.

Brunner: Mrs. S. D. House, Mrs. Haney Davis, Mrs.

Chester Kleas, and Miss Eva laugh. An out of town guest was Mrs. Geo. Virden of Decatur. 1 ARTHUR-EVANS- Miss Pausy Evans and Fred Arthur, hath this is city, were married Saturday at one o'clock in the morning at the court house in Charleston by Judge J.

P. Harrah in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Arthur, parents of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs.

Bart Evans, parents of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party returned to Mattoon, the bride and groom accompanying her parents to their home at 800. DeWitt avenue, where a dinner was served in their honor. Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur will go to housekeeping in a home on the hard road northeast of th city where Mr. Arthur will engage in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur have a large eirole of friends and both are highly es- teemed.

VALENTINE PARTY- Mrs. James Contin of Albert City, Iowa, entertained a number of friends at the home of her mother, Mrs. I. A. Rife, at 2321 Prairie avenue, Friday evening, at a valentine party complimentary to her cousin.

Miss Nolle Fogle of Washington Court House, Ohio. The guests were dressed as valentines and the costumes were pretty and unique. The home throughout was decorated with festoons of red hearts and man, valentines were in evidence. The evening diversion was 500 and' after the games the hostess, assisted CHANDLER SIX Famous For Its Marvelous Motor FAN Two Beautiful Cars for Every Season and more people are selecting against cold and rain and snow. With MORE.

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Center; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. El-, rea, Mrs.

John S. Hall, and the latter's guests, Mrs. D. C. Lewis and granddaughter, Geraldine of Wellesville, Mo.

FISH The office force and employes of the several departments of the Chuse Manufacturing company enjoyed. a fish fry, Thursday evening, in the office of the company. In addition to the fish, other viands, daintily prepared, were servby the several wives of the men, who are experts in the art of fish frying and serving. Tables were improvised about which the -live men gathered for the feast. It was an enjoyable affair, and will no doubt be repeated shortly.

AT THE FRISBY HOME- Mrs. Charles Frisby, a former clerk in the Cokendolpher store, was hostess to the clerks of the store, Friday evening at her home, 1417 Marshall ave. The time was spent socially and a general good time resulted. Mrs. Frisby served refreshments.

Those present were Mrs. Gertrude Scott, Mrs. Charles Holtgrewe, Mrs. Messie Sexton, Mrs. Nelle Walter, Mrs.

Emma Huron, Misses Edna Bryant, Emma Dahling, Mary Rieck, Fern Roberts, Anna Dahling, Kate Sullan, Elizabeth Cluff. THE MISSES INGLES ENTERTAIN- Miss Marguerite and Miss Gladys Ingles were hostesses to several friends Friday evening at their home, 1513 Champaign avenue. The diversion was 500 after which the hostesses served a luncheon. They were. assisted by their mother, Mrs.

John S. Ingles. The guests were Misses Katherine Wilson Kitty Shoupe, Eva Jones, Lucile Wilson, Carl Thatcher and Mr. and Mrs. F.

E. Thatcher. ALL DAY PARTY- Mrs. Mable Fisher was hostess Friday at an all-day valentine party at her home 2905 Pine avenue. The day was spent socially with crocheting and fancy work as diversions.

At noon' Mrs. Fisher served a three course, twelve o'clock dinner, the table, as well as the dining room, being deccrated with valentine effects. Those about the table, beside the hostess were Mrs. Dan Cook and her daughter. Lucile, Mrs.

J. S. Smith, Mrs. Frank Waddell, Mrs. Charles Fisher, Mrs.

Albert Wilkinson, Mr. and 'Mrs. Dan Fisher, Mrs. J. F.

Epperson, Edward and John Fisher. SHERB-BENCE- Miss Cora Opal Bence and William O. Sherb, both of this city, went to Terre Haute, Saturday at noon where they were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Christian church by the pastor, the necessary witnesses being present. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.

Sherb went to Clay City where they will spend several days visiting his parents. Upon their return to this city they will go to housekeeping at 604 North Twenty-first street in a modern bungalow. The bride wore a gray silk messaline gown with a blue coat and hat to match. Mrs. Sherb is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. J. A. Bence, residing at 3013 Pine avenue, and until two weeks ago, when she resigned to prepare for her wedding, was a clerk in the Index Store which position she had held since the opening of the store three years ago. Mr.

Sherb is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sherb of Clay City, and has resided in Mattoon for several years.

For the past three years he has been manager of the Index Store. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sherb have many friends in the city who are extending congratulations. AT THE CHURCHES Bible Students Class.

Praise and testimony meeting at 9:30, subject, "Love Thinketh no Evil." Sermon at subject, "A Severe Type of Testing." L'vening service at 7:15, subject, "What Is the Law of the New Tuesday evening, subject, "'The Rock of Offense." Thursday evening, subject "The Fifth Trumpet." First Congregational Church. Rev, John A. Spyker, D. minister. Sunday school with graded lessons, at 9:30 a.

m. S. R. Evens, supt. Preaching 10:45 a.

subject, "The Two Sands." In the evening at 7:30 the pastor will give an address on "Abraham Lincoln. Gospel Tabernacle, 1205 Moultrie Ave. Preaching services 10:30 and 7:30. Sunday school 9:30. Young People's meeting 6:30.

Miss K. E. Driscoll, a missionary from the Soudan, Africa, will speak at 7:30 p. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday night's service will be a young people's rally.

On Friday night at 7:30 Miss Driscoll will present the subject of missions at the Marshall avenue church. Broadway Presbyterian. Sunday school at 9.30. J. H.

Nims, superintendent. Morning worship at 10:45, sermon by Rev. W. H. Mason of Lethany, Ill.

Christian Endeavor at 6:30, Frank Lebrecht, president. Evening service at Chas. Fitzhenry of Peoria will present the interests of the Anti-Saloon League. Every one should hear this live topic. Regular mid- week services on Wednesday evening at 7:30.

Rev. Walter Baker, pastor. First Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday school 9:30 a. m.

A graded school with special classes for young people and adults. Revival services 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 1. m.

Theme of the morning service, "Soul Winning." that for the evening, "The Beggar's. Philosophy." ('lass meeting at 3:00 p. m. Coworth League mecting at 6.30 D. m.

Miss Nora Myers. Revival services every evening of this reck cacept Saturday. First Presbyterian Church. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a. m.

Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Subject, "A Maker and Breaker of Kings." Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p. m. Evening address will be delivered by Rev. Dr.

George Macinnis of Chicago the "Unfinished Battle." You are cordially invited to any of these services. You are urged to not miss Dr. Macinnis. Church of Christ. 1708 De Witt avenue.

Bible reading at ten a. IN. Communion services at eleven. Prayer meeting at seven p. also a protracted meeting beginning' Monday night and containg for two weeks.

H. W. Cuppy, pastor. Central Baptist. Sunday school at 9:30 a.

m. A graded school with classes for lessons of all ages. R. M. Utterback, superintendent.

Morning worship at 11:45. Address by Miss Hudson. Baptist Young Peoples' Union 'at 6.30 p. m. Artheur Craddick, president.

Evening worship at 7:30 with an address by a representative of the anti-saloon league. Mid-week service Wednesday evening at 7:30 with a study of the Sunday school lesson. Rev. J. M.

Lively, pastor. Grant Park. Sunday school Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. J.

A. Sanders, superintendent. Sermon at close of Sunday school hour. Rev. J.

M. Lively, pastor, Notice To Tax Payers The tax books for Humbolt and North Okaw Townships will be at the First National Bank of Humbolt, on Tuesday, March 4th and Tuesday, March 11th, 1919 Providence takes care of some fools by giving them wives to look after them Don't break your word--unless you can do it where a hyphen will fit in nicely. DR. R. B.

MILLER The regular and reliable Chicago Specialist, Who has visited Mattoon every month since 1891, will be at the BYERS HOTEL MATTOON SATURDAY, 1 One day only and return every 28 want the chronic cases of long standing who have not reced benefit from pre vious treatment. If nut homestly belicve 1 can treat your case successfully, will send you home without taking any money. This is why I have continued my visits year after while other specialists have made a few visits and cease coming. APPENDICITIS, CONSTIPATION, STOMACH LIVER Diseases successfully treated by the hundreds. DR.

MILLER Goitro. Treats CATARRH. Headache, Diseases of Nose, Throat, Bladder, Heart, Blood, Kidneys, Gall Stones, Female Organs. PILES full Every without case Itreat use of knife. Private Diseases a Specialty NERVOUS DEBILITY Are you nervous.

despondent, weak. tired mornings. no ambition. memory poor. ca.ily fatigued.

excitable and irritable, lack of conndence? Consultation Free and Confidential DR. R. B. MILLER 966 Oakwood Blvd. CHICAGO, ILL.

ENTERTAINS AT DINNER. Mrs. J. P. Cranshaw gave a Valentine dinner Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock at her residence, 1509 Shelby, a four course dinner was served.

The dining room and table was decorated with red hearts and red and white carnations. The guests were Rev. and Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Ed.

Barnett, Mrs. Lulu Curtis and Mrs. M. Nickens. After dinner the time was spent with music.

The man who considers his own faults has but little to say concerning the faults of others. Do you fully realize that before during and after the war, In settled and unsettled conditions McVay has gone right on in a legitimate business way serving the public, personally delivering and collecting right at your door-no bother on your part-high grade quality known brands of goods for less moncy than some ask you to carry. Some ask you 5c, 10c, 15c moreDictate at what hour you shall order, change their system as often as they see a chance to squeeze a penny, form combines and compell you to pay 5c to 15c extra for delivery, not through necessity, but because they could get it. Your goods are delivered from our store direct to your home. systemized way, only onehandling, by our own men.

You surely ought to appreciate buying where a man runs his own business, stays from combines and extra charges for service which we have rendered free. PHONE 273 T. F. McVay Lard Sale! Commencing Feb. 8 We will sell for 10 days only good home Rendered Lard at25c a Pound PERSEL MEEK Specials In Overalis We are now selling Sweet- Orr Overalls for $3.00.

This includes the "Ace of Spades," Sweet-Orr's best Overall. Jackets also selling at $3.00 Other men's and $2.50 Boys' Overalls, $1.25 and $1.75 To ART ALD SOM MATTOON. ILLINOIS INC. The Store That Backs Every Purchase SAVINGS STAMP1.

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