Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 264, 16 September 1914 — Page 14
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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM. AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 1914
HEALTH DAY SUBMITS PLAN
Disease Prevention Body Outlines Observance for Schools, Merchants and Fraternal Organizations. The committee which Mayor Robbins placed in charge of Disease Prevention day arrangements is working along lines which promises to make the day one of benefit to every citizen. Instead of confining the observance to the schools, it will be made as general as possible. The committee's plans are outlined In the following message to the mayor: The undersigned committee, appointed by you to formulate plans for the proper observance of Friday, October 2, 1914, as Disease Prevention day, in accordance with the proclamations issued by yourself and the governor of the starte, begs leave to subJnlt the following: The Campaign. We recommend that an educational
campaign on the general subject of health be planned for that day by all the Institutions, organizations and business houses of the city that can iu any way contribute to this end. The Schools. The schools, both public and private, are asked to distribute health literature to the pupils on this day. The literature will be furnished through the office of the superintendent of schools. Principals are requested to prepare ehort programs for each school at some time during the day. Miss Edna Johnson, phone 1048, will assist in se
curing persons to talk to the schools, If desired. It is also recommended that principals arrange for a community meeting of patrons and friends in the evening with a short program and refreshments, if possible. Doctors, dentists, and others would no doubt gladly participate in these programs. Merchants. It is recommended that the merchants of the city display in their w indows on that day articles that are conducive of health pure food, proper nothing, sanitary furniture, hardware, plumbing, cleaning devices, toilet articles, etc. Open House. It Is suggested that laundries, restaurants, bakeries, meat shops, confec
tioneries, etc., invite the public on this day to an inspection of their entire plant from front door to alley. The Press. The newspapers of the city, being among our most influential educational agencies, are urged at this time to
assist the movement by printing health editorials, exchanges or contributed articles. The Church, v It is recommended by the commit
tee that on the Sunday previous to Health day this topic be made a matter of special mention In the various Sunday schools and pulpits of the vlty. Fraternal Organizations. Recognizing the value of disease prevention to every fraternal society in the city, it is the hope of the committee that these bodies will co-operate in every way possible to make the observance of the day effective and beneficial. The Public Library. Another of Richmond's great educational institutions will no doubt assist the movement by furnishing literature and lists of books on this subject to all who are interested. All other educational institutions, such as the Y. M. C. A., Earlham college, women's clubs, are Invited by the committee to contribute what they
can to the success of the day. Moving picture shows are requested to display at least on health reel on this date. Delivery Wagons. It is suggested that wagons delivering milk, laundry, groceries, etc., display health banner for the day. Pure food and milk being essential to health, should occupy a prominent place in the exhibits of the day. The city health department will gladly assist in carrying out any of the above suggestions. Call on them. Let us all work together on Friday, October 2, 1914, to "make Richmond a healthier place to live."
Respectfully submitted, J. T. GILES, DR. S. EDGAR BOND, JOHN MELPOLDER, EDNA JOHNSON, FLORENCE BENNER, Committee.
CITY'S ELECTRIC CAR LINES IN SERVICE FOR 25 YEARS
HORSE MARKET
FEELS WAR EFFECT
The local horse market is beginning to show the effects of the European
conflict. Horses of size and confor
mation suitable for the cavalry and artillery, are being sought, and the prices being paid for his class are higher than is usual at this time of year. While there is no great demand for these animals by direct agents of the warring nations, shippers and feeders are buying up desirable animals in anticipation of a heavy demand later on when shipping facilities can be secured.
A quarter of a century ago this week the greatest curiosity of the time began to operate in Richmond. It was the first electric street car line west of the Alleghenies. On September 18, 1889, the formal opening of the street car lines was held, but the cars started to make trips a few days earlier. There were two street cars of the electric type in operation, but these cause as much excitement as the subsequent appearance of Hi Henry, minstrel, in the first automobile in Richmond, fourteen years ago.
The city, which then had a popula
tion of 12,500, had had horse cars for
a number or years. The lines inter
sected at Fifth and Main streets, one line running down South Fifth street and the other up Main street. At Twentieth and Main streets the east line ended.
The horses did not turn around corners, but at the ends of lines turntables were provided. There was also a turntable at South Fifth and E streets and at one or two other places. Buys Horse Line. John T. Schaefer, who was then a Richmond newspaper man, purchased the horse car lines and converted them into electric lines. Schaefer sold out a short time later and operated the Indianapolis lines, later the Asbury Park
(N. J.) lines, and later built traction lines near Chicago. Schaefer's announcement that he would convert the lines into electric
street car lines, was greeted with
doubt by the residents, many of whom
preferred to take chances on the horse cars. However, the lines were finally completed twenty-five years ago, and were running up and down Main street. It was then considered an honor to be among the first to have had a seat in the box-like affairs which bobbed along the rough track. The cars did not differ materially in appearance from the old horse cars, and held onl a few passengers. The formal opening drew almost the city's entire population to Main street. The curbs were lined with residents. Prominent men of the time were seated, in the cars which slowly proceeded up Main street the entire length of the line, which extended to Twentieth street. Later the men spoke at one of the public buildings on the great step of progress the city had made. Old residents disagree on some points regarding the opening of the line. Some say it was the first line to be attempted west of Philadelphia. Others say that three or four other cities started lines at the same time,
but Richmond completed the lines first Us Electric Lights. I. A. Gormon, a superintendent of the lines later, gets credit for the idea of electrically lighting street cars. Horse cars were lighted with oil lamps. When electric cars were introduced the idea did not occur to the
traction men to use electric current ,
for lighting the cars. Mr. Gormon went to Chicago where he purchased reflectors and other necessary apparatus to install electric lights. He placed a headlight on one of the cars to try it out. It was suc
cessful and he equipped the other cars similarly and placed lights inside the cars. This was regarded as an innovation of great value. Before Mr. Gormon decided to patent his idea, all eastern lines and the few which had then started in the middle west, either wrote or sent representatives here to
copy the idea. In two months almost every electric car in use in the country was lighted by electricity. At the time of the opening of the electric lines the car center was on South Seventh street where the International Harvester building now stands. As downtown space was in
! demand the lines were extended to
Twenty-second and North E streets, and the barns were placed there. They remained there until ten years ago when they were moved to West Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Horney, former residents of this city, and who were married in Richmond, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last evening at their home in Chicago.
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OFFER MORE WORK III PRINTING CLASS Instructors at High School Take Up Color Jobs on Presses.
To attain a higher degree of effic
iency in work by the printing depart
ment of the high school is the aim of
Charles Towle, head of that depart-
rment. The course offered will be more
varied than last year owing to the Installment of new equipment. This
will relieve a great deal of the conges
tion caused from the lack of material. The new job and body type which will be used will also make possible neater work. Students or advanced standing in printing will do color work. The classes this term are larger than those of last spring. All printed material used in the public schools and that used in the offices of the superintendent is' prepared by the printing class. The "Cynosure," the school newspaper will be issued again this year by a staff to be elected by the student body the last of this week. On account of the smallness of the printing press a magazine will be published instead of a newspaper. All the work connected with the publication will be done by the students, as it Is the purpose to make the work as practical as possible and to utilize the printing plant to its fulest extent. It will be carried on in strictly a business way.
ATTEND FUNERAL ; All members of the Penny club will meet this evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Lane, 412 North Seventeenth street, to attend the funeral of Mr. i. M. Ranks.
NEW YORK Dental Parlors 9041i Main Street (Over Nolte'a Carpet Store.) Gold Crown J $3X0 and $4.00 Bridge Work ... $3-00 Full Seta $5.00 Gold Fillings $1-00 up Silver Fillings 50c up
Richmond Electric Co. No. 8 South 7th Street. Lamps, Fixtures, Motors. Storage Batteries charged and repaired. Buy your batteries of us. We will make an allowance on your old battery. Agents For WILLARD STORAGE BATTERIES Telephone No. 2826.
Our Entire Showing of the New Fall Season's Best and Most Popular Creations in Halls For street, evening and afternoon wear will be on display for your most critical approval Thursday and Friday of this week.
Our stocks are now at their best and we have a large assortment of the new fall models in Sailors, Snug Fitting Turbans, etc., trimmed to suit all faces.
Elite's Millinery 18 NORTH 8TH STREET
Let your Taste Govern the Color
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WHITE ANCHOR LEAD (DutcM Boy Painter Trade Mark) and pure linseed oil. This pure lead and oil paint covers every crevice and grips into wood pores. It expands and contracts with the wood and does not crack. Save money by painting well and in time. Come in and let us" figure on your paint. Incidentally, aee our Owner's Paint Guide. It's full of color suggestions and paint facts. Hardware Co.
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THIS EAGERLY LOOKED FOR SEMI-ANNUAL EVENT INCLUDES ALL OF OUR ODD PIECES AND FLOOR SAMPLES. THIS IS A SALE OF The samples which have been shown on our floors for the past six months, including Complete Bed Room, Complete Dining Room and Complete Living Room Suites. Every piece is to be sold at a Discount of From 20 to 33 1-3 per cent. It is the same grade of furniture that we sell the whole year 'round at regular prices. It all comes from old, tried and true concerns who supply us with our regular stock, so there is no question about the quality; and there is not one piece in the entire sale but what we warrant fully in material, construction and finish, the same as though we were asking the full price for it. Twelve Days of Exceptional Furniture Bargains For You.
Sa!r agins Thursday, Ssptember 1 7th, Ends Wednesday, September 30
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This handsome sample Rocker is upholstered with genuine Spanish leather, all over-stuffed, a large, roomy, comfortable tiil O QP piece; priced special V-lviOD
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We Will Hold Your Until You Are Ready for Delivery
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We show over twenty-five samples of Davenports, in all finishes; all have one motion beds and guaran
teed steel construction; one just
like cut, priced at
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A Beautiful Line of Sample Brass Beds. A $38.50 Sample Brass Bed at. . .$30.80 A $33.50 Sample Brass Bed at. . .26.80
The scope of this Furniture movement covers the requirements of A $28-50 Sample Brass Bed at. . .$22.80 every home, whether cottage or mansion. Take advantage of this A $22 50 SamP,e Brass Bed at-
exceptional opportunity to purchase your complete Outfit 3,4,5 and 6 room Complete Outfits at
$93.75, $149.50, $191.25, $235.50
A beautiful showing of sample Bedroom Pieces at 20 per cent off.
$28.85
Don't Fail to Come in and Have Us Demonstrate the Wonderful "TIPP" Kitchen Cabinet
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ROCKERS. A $20.00 Sample Rocker priced at An $18.50 Sample Rocker priced at
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A $12.50 Sample Rocker priced at
$16.00 $14.80
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27 SAMPLE LIBRARY Are Here for You at a A $20.00 Library Table priced at An $18.50 Library Table priced at A $15.00 Library Table priced at A $12.50 Library Table priced at A $10.00 Library Table priced at
TABLES Discount. $16.00 $14.80 $12.00 $10.00 $8.00
Buy your Royal Rest Chair now; we will hold it for you until Christmas and you will save 20 per cent.
EVERY SAMPLE GO-CART
On Our Floor Must Go.
$16.50 Sample Go-Cart
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A Regular $12.50 55-lb.
UUU',UTOU $12.50 Sample Go-Cart, d1A AA Mattress, Imperial stitched at pJLUUl edge, with satin finished JJ00 Sample GoCa $720
ticking, VfcQ Qk $8.00 Sample Go-Cart at .fPVVO at
$13.20
$15.00 Sample Go-Cart 00
$6.40
CARD TABLES 50 of these $3.00 Burrows Feather
weight Folding Card Tables
Leather, Cloth Top, go on sale at
Felt or
$1.88
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