Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 135, 19 April 1917 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1917

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COMMANDERS OF U. S. ANTI-SUBMARINE : FLOTILLAS

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NEW PARIS COUPLE SPRINGS SURPRISE

NEW PARIS, Ohio. April 19. Miss Claire Biles, primary teacher in the

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schools, surprised her many friends Saturday by quietly wedding 1 Harry Yost, Rev. E. J. Vance, pastor of the Presbyterian church, performing the ceremony. The bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Biles, her : sister, Miss Helen,

and Harlan Schwab of Oxford, were the witnesses, at the home of the bride's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Yost left immediately for a few days' honeymoon trip to Indianapolis, and will later return here for a residence.

OBSERVE8 ANNIVERSARY

MILTON, Ind.. April 19, Frank Clevenger of the Doddridge neighborhood was given a surprise, Sunday, that day being bis sixtieth birthday.

The . company was composed - of his children, and nine grandchildren, his brothers and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clevenger. of Doddridge and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clevenger, of Milton.', ;"'; - ": ',:

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Wc Have Met Competition for Three Years and They Are Ours No Stores In Richmond Can Equal Our Values No Store Can Even Try to Undersell Our Prices

A comparison cf prices and quality will prove beyond a doubt why we are the only underselling store in the city. Read this page of sensational items scheduled for the opening of the sale Friday. Be on time and share in these wonderful savings and save dollars. ; '; : J

Be Near the Doors Friday Xlie Sale Starts at 8:30 Stiarp

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These are the commanders of the various divisions of the United States Atlantic Destroyer Flotilla, the men who in all probability will have immediate , charge .of the work of keeping Atlantic steamer lanes open and suppressing the activities of German submarines as a menace to American and Allied ship ping. Lieutenant-Commander Charles E. Courtney has command of a flotilla of nine speedy, vicious-looking destroyers. Lieutenant-Commander Joseph K. Taussig is the commander of a flotilla of eight destroyers. Lieutenant E. A. Uclntyre Is in command of the oil-burning destroyer Henley, one of the fastst vessels of its kind in the world, and Lieutenant-Commander Neal E. Nichj ola from the destroyer Winslow commands a flotilla of seven destroyers. .

PATRIOTISM TO MARK ; GYMNASTIC FESTIVAL OF SCHOOL CHILDREN

Decidedly patriotic will be the mam

moth Gymnastic Field Day program to be given by the Richmond school chil

dren, under -the direction of School Athletic Director Robert Nohr, at the rew Central League baseball park, Friday afternoon. May 11. Three thousand school children, grade and high

fcchool "pupils, will participate. The

Richmond City band will furnish mu

clc for. the. patriotic drills and exer

cises. ;.-.

Plana for facilities to accommodate

crowd of "6,000 school patrons are

ell under -way. . Last year the event

was held in the Coliseum and many persons were turned away through Inability to get inside the building. . The tentative' program as announced by Mr. Nohr today followsr Crand March Assembly. Wand Drill Fifth and Sixth Grades. Folk Dances Third Grade. Indian Club Drill High School Girls. Esthetic Dances Special Classes. Dumb Bell Drill High School Boys. Flag Drill Fourth Grade. Special Number Y. M. C. A. Athletes. Folk Dance Steps Garfield Girls. Gym Drills Garfled Boys.

MME. BERNHARDT REPORTED NEAR DEATH

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On The Screen

WASHINGTON The many admirers of Clara Kimball Young will have an opportunity of seeing, their favorite in a. somewhat different role in the forth-coming re- , lease, based upon a story by.Waldron Bailey, "The Savage .Instinct" : As Plutina, the mountain maid, with pet bear, the femalo centre of attraction in a lawless moonshlning district. Miss Young has to endure all kind? of- hair-breadth:' escapes and striking adventures. " There are ' some beautiful settings in this picture which, with a supporting cast that includes Chester Barnett and Robert Cummings. is wonderfully well acted. It is a fine and exciting offering. "The Savage Instinct" will be shown at tho Washington theatre today and Friday. - . . ...

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FORMS TRADE SECTION

LIVERPOOL. April 19. The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has decided to form a special new South 'American section, to further local interests In the trade of the Latln-Ameri-can' republics. Trade in that quarter of the world will be much sought for hen the war ceases, and. as Liverpool merchants are already Interested to some extent, it is considered ad(isahle to lay plans for the extension 3f their interests.

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Madame Sarah Bernhardt, the fa

mous French actress, who is reported

to be near death In the Mount Sinai

Hospital." New York, from an infectio , of the kidney. , Mme. Bernhardt is seventy-three years old and has been ill for more than a month, but

her condition did not become serious until recently; when she underwent an

operation.

AGED MEN

CALLED TO CHOIR

SERVICE

LONDON. April . 19. Church choirs which have bn disrupted owing to the call, of young men to . the army, have found it necessary to requisition the veterans of the congregations. A large number of men at from 65 to 75 years of age have returned to the choristers stalls, and, In a few instances, women choirs, wearing surplice, cassock and purple hat of uniform pattern, have been organized.

STEALS LICENSE TAGS

Commencement is to be held Satur-

Liy. April 21. 1917. Chapman's or:hestra will furnish the music. The rnnram is as follows: Music; invo:;itlou; music; address, Mr. Horace Uls. state superintendent of public nstruction: music: presentation of diplomas. Charles O.- Williams, county iuprrintendent; music; benediction; music'. .. .The eighth Krade graduates ire Melon Smith. May Hatfield. Ollie Rane, Gladys Myers, Lucile Swain. Kenneth Nicholson, president of class; aron Lindley, Herschell Mettert, Chancey Gates, Russel. Pickett. Waller Nicholson and Virgil Coddington.. . .Mr., Wilbur Bond who teaches at 3oston. Ind., spent the week-end with lis parents Mr. Shannon Neff is lome.

It is expected that the sugar crop in he Philippines will be larger than ever Before. In the last three years there las been a steady increase in the size jf the crop, that of 1916 reaching the Intal of 390,000 metric tons. ' . 1

NEW PARIS. Ohio. April 19 The queerest act of thievery noted here for some time was the stealing of the license tags off the auto of Lon Morrison, which stood In . the garage at his country home from Sunday night till Wednesday night. The tags were upon the machine when it was put away. The State department was notified.

SCHOOLS HOLD ARBOR DAY

NEW PARIS, April 19. Intresting Arbor Day exercises by the grade school pupils were held in the High School auditorium. . -

LYNN, IND.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morton of Greenville. O., spent Snnday with Mr. and Mrs. diss Williams.. . .The Ladies Aid society of the W'est Christian church, entertained the members of the church last Thursday! The evening was spent in a social manner.1 Refreshments were served., .., Dale Potter of Chicago, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Potter Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Gray

spent Saturday and Sunday visiting

their parents in Farmland.

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$1.50 and $2.00 Kimonos . . 98

or genuine serpent ine crepe of beauti

ful new floral and

J a p a nese patterns.

Priced special at ,

98c

$1.50 & $2 Girls' Dresses : . . 9S Made of finest red seal and Anderson

ginghams in a beau

tiful assortment of

beautiful plaids, sizes 6 to 14 years

98c

75c Dressing Sacques . . . 49 Just received a new special lot of finest dressing sacques in light and dark colors with rubber bands. Special -

49c

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$3.00 Silk Kimonos : . . .$1.98 Fine seco silks beautiful patterns to select from. All colors included. Priced special at $1.98

$1.50-$2 House Dresses ... 98 Of fine fast color percales, ginghams, chambrays, etc. In over 30 different styles to select from. Sizes to 46. Special

98c

75c Gingham Petticoats . 55 Of fine seersucker ginghams in every color and stripe. Mad9 well and cut full. Challenge price

55c

$1.50 and $2.00 Corsets 98 Either front or back lace, low. medium or high bust guaranteed rust proof with 4 and 6 hose supporters. Special

98c

$1.50 and $2.00 Petticoats . 98 Finest quality sateen in white, black and colors and beautiful color combinations. All made with rubber waist bands. Priced special

98c

75c KIMONO

APRONS. . 44

Many different

styles to select from

of fine fast color per

cales, well made and

cut full. Challenge

sale price

44c

Best $1.00 Corsets at . . . .69 Finest quality figured coutil 'beautiful e m b r o 1 d ery tops. Low, medium or high busts. All sizes. Specially priced at

69c

$1.25 and $1.50 Bed Sheets 79 Fine quality sheeting size Slx90, seamless.

all hemmed ready for

use. Challenge price

79c

Our Mighty Challenge Sale in Coats, Suits and Dresses

UP TO $16.50 SUITS, $10.75

Never before' were such values offered at the beginning of the season. Only a purchasing power as this chain of 36 stores has to buy such garments at $10.75. . All popular materials, every new shade in all sizes in many

ments that can.A

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elsew herespecial price for this Challenge sale at ....

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UP TO $16.50 COATS, $9.75

A sensational purchase from ; too overstocked manufacturers of over 200 mart coats to sell up to $16.50, offered to you in this great Challenge Sale at a saving of nearly one-half. Don't fail to choose from this lot Friday. Sale

starts at 8:30 o'clock sharp. , Every material, ; color and size in the lot and only one and two of a kind: priced specially for this Challenge sale at

To $12 Silk DRESSES $6.45 " Highest grade silk poplin in beautiful new , box and side plaited effects in all sizes for women and misses in every wanted color. Valued to $12.00. C hallenge price $6.45

Up to $22.50 COATS $12.75 Mode of the finest all wool poplins, gabardines, poiret twills. , borillo cloth, etc., In every new wanted shade and size. These are only strictly sample coats. Priced special at $12.75

$8.00 SILK SKIRTS $4.95 M Highest grade silk taffeta in p 1 a id, stripes and . plain colors. All sizes with rubber p o c k e ts and belt trimmed models. Our c b allenge price while they last $4.95

$5-$6 Child's COATS $2.98 Made of finest quality silk poplins all wool serges, beautiful shepherd checks in sizes from 2 to 6. Spec! ally priced during our challenge sale, while they last at - $2.98

To $22.50 Silk Dresses $13.75 Of highest grade silk taffetas in plain black and blue colors. . Beautifully made In the newest up to the minute models including crepe de chine. Challenge price . $13.75

Up to $6.50 SKIRTS $3.68 Consisting of one special lot of finest all wool poplins, newest silk popline, finest all wool serges etc. Beautifully made in the very newest models. Challenge price $3.68

$3.00 and $4.00 NEW SKIRTS, $1.98

Special purchase consisting of all wool serg

es, beautiful plaids in lignt and dark colors

including one special lot of khaki kool silks, special at.

$1.98

$5.00 AND $6.00 SKIRTS, $2.98 Made of silk poplins, all wool poplins, serges, etc., in 100 different models; specially priced for our Challenge sale - 2

UP TO $10.00 SMRTS, $4.95 Hundreds to choose from in the newest up-to-the-minute models of finest, all wool poplins, men's wear serges, etc; extra QC sizes included to 40 waist band.. pxiJ

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A Challenge on All Millinery UP TO $2.00 SPRING SHAPES, 98c One lot of Hemp Hats, Satin Hats, Satin and Straw Combinations, winshow hats in a wonderful array of styles and QQ, colors; in this Challenge sale Friday and Saturday at... OC

$2.50 SHAPES, $1.49 High grade Hemp Hats made to sell for $2.50. All colors ; in this Challenge Sale , $1 49 To $6 Trimmed Hats, $2.85 One lot of high grade trimmed and tailored, greatest values of the season; priced for our Challenge sale Q 85 $4i00 SHAPES, $1.78 New spring shapes, 36 different

styles, all colors and materials,

in this Challenge sale at

CHILD'S $2.00 HATS, 95c Ages to 15 years; beautifully trimmed Hats, most wonder- QP

ful values in this sale at our special Challenge price.... iJtJK,-

$1.78

Compare Our Prices On Waists Up to $10 New Georgette Crepe Waists, $4.65 Choose from the largest and best, selection' in town. An assortment that is equaled nowhere consisting of finest quality georgette in over 30 different styles to choose from. New beaded effacts, large collar effects in every wanted color; in all pr sizes from 36 to 46; Challenge Sale price JVr"J

$3 and $3.50 Silk Waists $1.88 Newest tub silks, finest all over laces, beautiful crepe de chines, new china silks in hundreds of patterns to choose from. Every asked

for color to be obtained, in all sizes

at this Challenge price of

$1.88

$1.50 and $2 Silk Waists, 88c One thousand to choose from your choice of finest voiles, china silks, rice-cloths in an endless va

riety of sport, tailored and dress

styles; priced for our Challenge sale at

88c

Challenge Xtras $1.50 Infants' Dress. ... .98c 75c Infants' Dresses 49c 35c Infants' Slips. 19c Child 15c Muslin Drawers 9c Child 25c Muslin Drawer 19c Childs 50c Muslin Gowns 39c Child 35c Muslin Sleeper 23c Child 75c Princess Slips. 49c Infant $1.50 W. Sweater 98c Child 50c Silk Bonnets. .23c $10-$2 Girl W. Dresses 98c $3 Girls W. Dresses. . . $1.98

A Challenge in Dainty Underwear $1.50 and $2 MUSLIN WEAR, 98c Most beautiful dainty muslin wear to be found in Richmond. Your choice of beautiful Gowns, Envelope Chemise, Petticoats. Crepe de Chine Corset Covers, Princess Slips, Combinations, etc. Made of finest musin and nainsook, beautiful embroidery, ribbon QQ and lace trimmed; Challenge sale price JOl BEST $1.00 MUSLIN WEAR, 69c Choice from beautiful Gowns, Envelope Chemise, Princess Slips, Petticoats, Combinations, etc., made of finest quality muslin, beautifully trimmed in many (ZQg different styles; Challenge sale price OJC

35c Corset Covers. .. . .19c 75c Silk Corset Covers, 49c 50c Corset Covers. . . . .39c 75c Envelope Chemise, 49c 75c Brassieres 49c

75c Gowns ........... 49c 50c Muslin Drawers .. .39c 35c Muslin Drawers . . .23c 35c Brassieres 23c 50c Lace Corset Covers 19c

ChallengeXfras Boys' $1.00 Pants . .69c Boys' 75c Pants... 49c Boys' 50c Hats 29c Boys' 35c Blouse Waists 23c Boys' 75c Blouse Waists 44c Boys' $6.00 Suits $3.68 Boys' 75c Caps 44c Boys' 50c Union Suits. . .39c Boys' 19c Hose . 15c 75c Pillows, 17x25 44c 75c Auto Veils, all colors 44c $1.50 Auto Veils, all color 98c

Challenge Savings for Women

49c

WOMEN'S 75c

UNION SUITS. .

Fine summer weight gauze union suits, comfy cut, silk shell sleeves and tight knee; beautiful silk trimmed, all sizes to 46, at 49c. 50c SILK HOSE Come . in black, gray, champagne and white, of fine boot silk; priced special at 29c. 25c SILK LISLE -J Q HOSE .......... 1H Come in black and white only, reinforced double heel and toe, 19c.' 35c SILK HOSE - - Sale price.. I.... XxC Slightly imperfect; in black only; priced special at 11c. . " , ' WOMEN'S 19c 1 OJIW LISLE HOSE. ; 12 V Come in black and white only; reinforced double heel and toe; special at

19c

35c

CHILD'S 25c HOSE

In black and white only, all sizes to 10; special at 19c.

50c MISSES' UN

ION SUITS .

In sizes to " 14 years; fine summer weight; special at 33c. CHILD'S 15c ft PANTY WAISTS J.J.C Well made and cut full, all sizes, 11c. 35c WOMEN'S QQ. UNION SUITS.: 3C Fine summer weight with loose knee, all sizes at 23d. WOMEN'S 85c PQ. UNION SUITS... DtC Fine' silk finished lisle. Comfy cut. loose or tight knee, special, 59c. . WOMEN'S 19c 101 VESTS ...... 1C Perfect fitting V cut shape, fine quality, special 1214c. - ; ,

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75c Bed Sheets, 72x90 4 fT Challenge price...... I 1 $1.50 and $2.00 Bed QO Spreads wOt $1.50 and $2 Hemst'd QQ Table Cloths Ol 15c Linen Crash, Chal-QX lenge price 2C $1.00 Hemstitched nA Bed Sheets UfftC 15c Red Seal Ging- 1 - J hams 112 V 35c Scalloped Pil- -te low Cases . .... .. . lD"2"v ,35c Hemstit'd :Pil- 1 low Cases .... ... kWj2S' 19c Pillow Cases "IQX at ....... . V . . . . .' . 1 i 2 C 75c Day Slips, Chal- Ji lenge price frxV 35c Turkish Towels ; 25c Turkish Towels

Challenge Savings for Men $1.25 & $1.50 MEN'S SHIRTS, 79c Another new shipment just arrived of finest quality madrises, percales, pongees, etc.;' in either soft or laundered cuffs, in a beautiful array of beautiful new spring patterns, rJQ priced for our Challenge sale at .... 75c TO $1.00 UNION SUITS, 49c Your choice of fine Egyptian Balbriggan - or athletic style; come in long sleeves, ankle length; short sleeves, ankle length, or sleeveless and knee length; actually sold everywhere at from 75c to $1.00; priced at our ACkg Challenge Sale at fr C Men's' $1.50 and $2.00 Trousers 98c Men's $3.00 Trousers .$1.98

Men's 50c Blue Work QQ, Shirts .............. QUK, Men's $1.25 Caps 89c Men's 19c Lisle Hose...124c

Men's 35c Shirts and

Drawers . . . . . . .

Men's $1.25 Poris Knit

Union Suits. ... .

Men's 35c Silk Hose..... 23c

Men's 35c Silk Neckwear 44c i

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$1.50 and $2.00

Petticoats . S8 Beautiful while muslin petticoats heavily imported and embroidery trlmm ed. Made in white and flesh. Priced for our challenge sale ;

88c

75c Girls' Dresses ..... .. 44$ Come' In sixes 2 to 14 years, of fine fast color ginghams made In many different styles. Priced special at

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Best $5.00 School Suits... $2.68 For boys, ages to 17 years, made well and cut full. In the new

pinch " back models.

Priced special for

our challenge sale at

' $2.68

$1.25 house dress Aprons. ... 89 Of finest quality per

cales beautifully

made with large sail

or collars and belted.

Made well and cut full. Challenge price

89c

15c Huck Towels at .8

Of good heavy quality, extra full size with red border.

challenge sale price

8c

ChUd's 75c Rom

pers 44

Fine quality gingham

beautifully made in

many different styles your choice of either

light or dark colors,

Creep ere included.

special at

44c

75c Wash 49

in light

Boys' Suits

Come in light or dark colors.. Well made with extra knee pants. Priced for our challenge sale

49c

Boys' $1.50 Wash Suits 98 Of fine quality reps, ginghams and beautiful stripes, plaids and plain colors for boys, sizes to S years. Priced special at

98c

$1.50-$2 Leather Pocketbooks, 79c 79c Many pretty styles to choose from with pretty interior flttings. Guaranteed solid leather. Challenge sale price

75c Pocket Books at ........ 49 In many different styles, in small or large shapes. Priced special for Challenge sale at

49c

$1.50-$2 Lace Curtains, 98c I A "new shipment of beautiful., new!

spring patterns consisting of finest Nottingham Laces, Cable Nets, Finest Scrims, Marquisettes, etc., in an end

less variety of pretty patterns; priced

special for our Challenge sal at . .. .... . . .

$3.00 Lace Curtains

Consisting of finest Marquisettes with beautiful lace edgiags. in either plain white or ecru, finest lace nets, etc. Your choice of the most beautiful patterns; priced - special QQ for our Challenge sale at. . ..vlwO

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