Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 24, 10 December 1917 — Page 4

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THEJMCHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. MONDAY DEC. 10, 1017,

The Women's Aid society of Reld Memorial church will meet In the church Wednesday afternoon for work. All women of the congregation and friends are Invited. The East End Aid society of First Christian church will, meet tomorrow with Mrs. Will Skinner at her home, 823 North Eighteenth street. .' Instead of having their annual Christmas party, members of the Progressive Literary society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the Red Cross rooms: to sew. All members are used to be present ' ' aMaBsas -' ' " Sergeant Jack Wilson, of Camp Taylor, has returned after a two days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. George . Chrisman. .' Circle No. 3 of First Presbyterian church will hold an all-day meeting tomorrow at the church. The day will be spent in sewing for the Red Cross. Mrs. 8. E. Smith and Mrs. M. C. Henley are hostesses for the meeting. A picnic lunch will be served at noon. .

Mrs. Ludna Carver and daughter, Mies Florence Carver of Connersville who have been guests of the former's son, E. F. Carver and wife have returned to their home. Mr. and Mrs. Elvln Stoner of Portland have been the guests of Joseph Harlan and family for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Waggoner has returned from Connersville after spending a few days with relatives. ' Miss Ruth Bishop of Portland spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bishop in this city. '' Annual guest day will be observed by the Aftermath club tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. R. Beatty, 4703 Main Btreet. Each member Is privileged to invite one guest. A program of Irish music has been arranged for the meeting.

;. The Women's Missionary societies of all the Friends churches in the city will meet Wednesday afternoon at the

home' of Mrs. John H.' Johnson, 205 North "Eleventh street. "" , The sock shop has been. closed and a request baa been made by Mrs. Jcanette Leeds, in charge of collecting the knitted articles that all articles be turned in at once, if possible to Miss Myra Chamness at .the Red Cross rooms. The name of the knitter should be left wfth the articles. ". Prof. A. M. Brooks of Indiana university will' give a lecture before the Art Study class, in the Art Gallery Wednesday morning at- 9:30 o'clock. ' The D. C. T. Social club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harry Gates, 410 North Eleventh street. This will be the annual Christmas gift exchange party. The afternoon will be spent in Red Cross sewing. . 'ls----'.! "' Members of the Epworth League of First Methodist church will give an informal party this evening as a farewell for Charles McLeonhardt who has enlisted In the ordnance department and leaves soon. All members and friends of the society are invited.

Osa Bushong of Middletown was the guest yesterday of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lewis at their home, 129 South Fifteenth street. The Loyal Daughters' class of First Christian church will hold their regular monthly meeting this evening at the home of Mrs. William Huber, 210 South Twelfth street. The annual election of officers will be held. A playlet, "A Southern Cinderella" win be given Wednesday evening at tha church by the Laetus class. The

cast of characters is as follows: Ma

dame Charteris, Majorie Kenworthy; Enid Bellanny, Mildred Ruble; Rosie Wlnterbury, Ruth McLear; Jennie Bell RanrininK Mrs. M. D. Thomas: Cath-

erln Hawfce. Helen Hasty; Caroline

Hawke. Stella Roller: Mammy Juay

Johnson, Mrs. Omar Jones. The third annual Christmas ex

change will be held under the auspices of Grace M. E. church this week in the Westcott room on North Tenth street Women desiring to enter fancy work or canned goods to be. sold- on

commission by the church should have

them in either tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday morning. The sale , will

continue all week and the public Is invited. Fancy work, aprons, ' canned fruit. Jellies, and baked dainties will be on sale. . -: -, -.:.--y. 1: o The engagement' of Miss Lucile Dodd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Dodd of Spring Grove and Warren East of Reading, Pa., was made at a pretty party Saturday evening given by the Mioses Grace, Ruth and Nina Shera at their home. The announcement, which came as a surprise to the - guests was made by means of a mock wedding,; the annuoncement being made instead of the wedding service being read.' ' The date for the wedding has not been announced as Mr. East has enlisted in the navy and is leaving Wednesday for Chicago to enter the Great Lakes Training school. He la the son of Mrs. Emma R. East, widow of Dr. A. F. East of Reading,

"Dronnatbnd" Tints Your Hair In afJinufo Preferred to Slow Acting1 Dyes. The stralghtest rod and the shortest cat t tb certainty of as attracttra tod beautiful appearance is the nee of "Brownatone" Hair Stain.

mil prep, ration win Instantly change Bray, streaked or faded hair to the ' softest and hricnest colden brown.

medium, dark brown

or black J ott as ju wish.

at! Jnrt eomb or brash " 1 ZSfc't into your hair. Jz2e9 Impossible of deteett ,--f tioa. wlU not rnb or fc .ar "wash off, and needs

nwunuis wf mm mm hair grows out. . "Brownatone" hair stain Is far superior to "dyes," and is absolutely harmless In very way. Sold br all drarrtata.

' . . In two sises. 85c and $1.15. If yon are offered a substitute-, save annoyance, by refusing it - and ordering "Brownatone" direct from the makers. - Insist on 'Brownatone" at your hairdresser's. A trial bottle and Interesting booklet will M nailed for 10 cents, Mention shade desired. Address The .Kenton Pnarmacal Co, 460 Coppin Bid?.. Coving-ton, Ky. Sold anas uaranteed at i all leadlner

drug and toilet counters.

Pa. The guests at the party were Miss Florence Porter, Miss Eleanor Gifford. Miss Marie "Kauffman.- Miss Lillian Rice, Miss Dorothy Rcdefeld, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. John Saylor and Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Shera, The home talent play, "Fifl of the Toy Shop" will be given this evening and tomorrow evening at the Washington theatre under the auspices of the Delta Tau sorority. The cast of characters includes' about 175 young persons of this city. Who have been carefully trained by Eearl Dafler of - the Roger Producing company. Mr. and Mrs. C. CvBradway of Indianapolis spent the week-end as guests of Mr. and. Mrs. E. Martin. Members of ".the Junior Luther League of .Trinity Lutheran : church will be entertained tomorrow evening

by Miss Ruth Wlckmeyer at her home, 634 South Ninth street The Penny club will meet Wednesday afternoon at' the home of Mrs. Martha Reber, 206 North Fifth street. The Tlrzah Aid meeting for this week has been 'postponed. The place of meeting for next week will be announced later. Circle No.' 1 of First Methodist church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with- Mrs. Lerby Nichols at her. homo, 774 National road west Will Jeffery has returned from a visit with Mr. and. Mrs. Leon Reed in Yellow Springs, O. The bazaar and i""""was to have been given at Second En&

lish Lutheran cfiuiuu

in ghas been postponed until Friday afternoon and evening. The supper will be served from 5 to 7:30.. '.. . . Misses" Carolyn Bradley. Bessie Cruse, Carolyn Rodefeld and . Cora Harris, spent the week-end in Dayton, the gueets of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Elliott A number of articles donated by Richmond merchants will be placed on sael Tuesday In a store room in the Westcott Hotel, facing North Tenth street The sale will continue through

out the week. The affair Is under the auspices of the women of Grace M. E. church. The public Is invited. ' " ASK STATE AID

"' NOBLESVTLLE, Dec. 10. -The county commissioners have signed an application for state aid for the improvement of the Dixie highway through Hamilton county. - The state has promised the county $45,000 and with a like amount from the county It is cstl mated five miles of the road will Le built ...

Christmas Siggesiois

give Him

We have a dandy line of 1918 Pierces and Excelsiors Just out of the crates. Stop and look them over. -

GIVE HER

A Mcc UmrntoreMa one that looks good and wears good That's the kind we have and our prices are right We also have .... . t . : , . Dexter Electric Washing Machines ! Ice Skates " . i ' Pocket Knives Flashlights ! Electric Lanterns . Erector 3ets ' ; t Safety Razors Richmond's Up-to-date Bicycle Store s43 N. 8th St

I Shoes Christmas I

She would certainly appreciate a pair of Dorothy Dodd shoes because they have a distinctive style and a faultless fit - The woman of today demands perfection in every detail of her wardrobe from her. exquisitely fitted glove to her dainty boot. Because the manufacturers of Dorothy . Dodd shoes recognize this, they lead in making women's fashionable footwear. Designs of unusual merit are on display for the holiday season at our store. 8old Exclusively by Neff & Nusbaum Cor. 7th and Main. "The Shoe Corner."

"Give Practical, Useful Economical Gifts"

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Only 12 More Shopping Days Until Christmas

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R. M. C. Crochet Cotton Of 3 balls for JiDls All numbers, either white or ecru. White Flannel QQ Extra good quality, usual-OaC ly sells for 50c; special 39c. White Flannel KH Thoroughly shrunk; reg-OUC ular 75c quality for the Christmas sale 50c. Table Cloths ?Q Hemstitched" ready forOtC use; 31.00 quality 69e. " Twilled Crash ...... ....... ' Bleached, with red border, OC out 8 l-3c quality 6c. Dresser Scarfs Lace and embroidery OUC trimmed, regular 85c quality this sale 50c. Table Squares ''KflA Lace and EmbroideryOUC trimmed; 75c quality; for this sale 50c. Art Crash ""S)K Natural color, 18 inchesOC wide, our 35c quality; special at 236.Cretonne Of Yard wide, for bags.OC fancy work; special 25c. " Union Suits "r7Q For girls and boys, all I C sizes from 2 to 16 year3; special 79c. Ladles' Vests .,; on. Slightly soiled, most) all aC sizes; 50c and 69c quality 29c. Vests and Drawers pf Good heavy, fleeced, ourOUC regular 75c quality; special 50c. Clark's O..N. T. Sewing OPThread 6 spools w....mfJV Sold only with other purchases.

Stripe Krlnkle Crepe. . ; i - 30 v inches wide, white XejC grounds with tan, helio, lavender and pink stripes; special, 15C : .. ... " -Dress Ginghams '...IP--ReA Seal, Toile de : Nord XejC and Everett Classics, special at 15C. : . Plaid Ginghams ........ -Q Beautiful color combina-AC tlons In large plaids; special 19o Imported Ginghams OQ Beautiful 8 1 r 1 p es andaOC checks, worth 30c and 35c; special 23c. White Crepe "I Q For Underwear, Gowns, AC lingerie garments, special 19c White Dotted Swiss. .. Our regular 35c quality a5 DC special at 25c. Fancy Pique - Q Our 25c quality, for thlsxOC sale 18c. Galatea Cloth IP Regular 35c quality, this X&C sale special at 15c. Apron Gingham Q" Pink and white checks only aC 15c quality; special 9c. Unbleached Muslin i-j Our .15c quality for this X AC sale 11c; limit of 10 yards to each customer 11c. . Pepperill Sheeting QQ Either . bleached or un-OiC bleached, 50c. quality, this sale, 39c. Limit of 5 yards to each customer. Serpentine Crepe 9QV For Kimonos,.. all colorsjC in beautiful designs for Kimonos or similar uses, special at 23c.

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We are. giving such Extraordinary Values that our customers can buy their Coats Now at after Christmas Prices. . .

Select from Over 100 New $25.00

In This Sale at

The greatest values to be found in the

whole city.

Over fifty distinctive, up-to-the-minute models for your choosing

Velours, Kerseys, English -Tweeds-and Cheviots with all-enveloping collars of 'Fur, Kerami 'or Sealette all colors regular and ' extra sizes

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Finest $30 and $35

CdDaiGs For Your Choice at

Absolutely the Newest Styles! Flare "of belted, many gathered in back or box pleated from high waistlines with trimming of fur, novelty plush or velvet- Come In Soft Wool Velours, Kerseys, Cheviots, Broadcloths and finest' Sealette Plushes. -

$39.50 Genuine Pom Pom . ' ' ' ' In All the Scarce Shades

Pekin blue, taupe, rein

deer, brown, green and na

vy; also handsome coats of finest Velours, Sealettes and Rrnarl pint h a

majority full satin lined some having self collars, others with deep borders, collars and cuffs or fur. '.

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Otolites Silks wtoBL Press Goodls - No Greater Savings Ever Offered Than These We Are Now Giving in Our Christmas Silk and Dress Goods Sale.

irfen's Fiber Silk Hose. . .- Q Black only, all sizes, our JLC 25c quality; special 19c. Men's Knox Knit Hose..OQ Grey, white, or black ; a t C regular 50c silk hose for 29c. Boys' Necketles QQ An assortment seldomOaO seen in one store; special 39c. Men's Neckties ..PA A new assortment fortJUC Christmas gifts; special 50c Chiffon Auto Veils... AA All colors, large most pXUU any color you could imagine 31.25 quality for this Christmas sale $1.00. Wool Finish Blankets d0 QQ Full size in. blue, pink, WsO gray and tan plaids; our $3.50 quality $2.98. Extra Heavy Blanket JQ QQ Lake Side Mill, "heavy tpOatO $5.00 Blankets, for the Christmas sale $3.98. Extra Size Blankets QQ Beautiful plaids - in !)rra0 colors; regular $7 quality $4.98. Fancy Turkish Towels... QQ Pink, blue or yellow,Jml large size; a regular 50c Towel, 39c.

Turkish Wash Cloths

s to matel rkish Towed

Double thread, heavy

weight Towels; 50c quality 39c. Yard Wide Pereale -f Both light and dark col-IOC ors. Bells regularly at 20c; special 16c.

All colors to match the

6c

Heavy Turkish Towels . ,

39c

Ladies' Silk Hose.......FQs In gray, smoke, cham-DiC pagne, blue and black; our 75c quality 59c Bronze Silk H08e...'....rwjj All sizes in the bronze I OC and chocolate brown 75c Rockford Lisle Hose....aQ Black - or white; in all7C sizes; 50c quality; special 29c Gold and Silver Towels. .- ft Very much in demand forXUC trimmings. We have them in all colors at 20c, 15c and 10c Silk Petticoats ....... QQ All colors and black $a70 for this Christmas sale $2.98. Silk Flounce Petticoat fr-t QQ Taffeta Silk Flounce, M.70 with mercerized top $1.93. Black Petticoats . ....J- n( Full mercerized, in tpx.aO sizes and length; $1.50 quality $1.25. $1.50 House Dresses.. nr Blue or gray percale; t)Xaa0 high neck and long sleeves $1.25. 75c Aprons"...; KQ Kimono Aprons, in allDC sizes; light colors only for 59c. 85c Aprons CO Dark blue percale, madeOiC of best quality; special 69c Corsets f( Made for service de- $XaUU signed for every figure, $1.00. 16c Towels ri Large size bleached LUC Towel, worth 15c; special 10c 10c Towels jr Full size, unbleached with O C red border; special Sc. -

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SPECIAL BLANKET VALUES Possible, because "Buying Most, We Buy for Less Selling most We Sell for Less." Fancy Plaid Wool-Nap Bed Blankets Extra size; blue gray and tan $4.60 value; per pair 4 $2 98 11-4 Fancy Plaid Wool-Nap Blankets Weight 4 and 4 1-2 lbs. to the pair up to $5.00 values; per pair $3.98

Honrs -Kress .Sate $1.50 House Dresses at

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A special purchase at a reduction enables us to offer our customer a house dress of best quality percale; also Amoskeag Gingham in all colors, both light and dark. The fit and workmanship are up to our usual standard all sizes in stock, 36 to 46.

$1.50 Crepe de Chine $1.25 All Silk, in all the wanted shades, Including Taupe, Burgundy, Plum, Beetroot - Navy, Black and all evening shades; our $1.50 quality, $1.25 $2 Georgette Crepe, $1.69 Every wanted shade in this double thread alt silk Georgette Crepe; the -manufacturers price today i3 more than ours; special ....$1.69 $1.50 Satin Messaline, $1.25 Yard wide, all silk, and every shade in demand this season is in our stock for your selection; our regular $1.50 quality, now ,......$1.25 $1.50 Striped SUks, $1.25 Yard wide, satin striped Taffeta, worth today, $2.00 a yard; our regular price is $1.50; for our Christmas Sale . ..... .......... i .. v.. $1.25 $L2'SiikPopEnv.$1.00.:. Full yard wide, in every color that is wanted this winter, including the favored burgundy and taupe. For the Christmas Sale, our $1.25 quality for ...... ...v..... $1.00 $2.50 Satin Phalanx, $1.95 Forty Inches wide, all silk, in dark tan, African brown, taupe, smoke, Burgundy, prune, -wisteria, French blue, navy and black; our $2.50 quality .... ............ ; $1 .95 .

$1.25 Silk Shirtings, 85c All Silk, most a yard wide, in beautiful stripes for shirts or shirtwaists ; our $1.25 quality .............. .85c $2 Silk Broadcloth, $1.50 Yard wide, some are 40 inches; a cloth for ther particular buyer and the kind for service; our $2 quality at $1.50 $2.50 Stripe Crepe Shirting $1.69 Never before have st:ch crepes as( these been offered at: such low prces. Every yard guaranteed to the purchaser; our $2.50 quality. .$1.69 $2.00 French Serge, $1.50 All wool, 42 inches wide; fine twill in the wanted shades, including navy, Russian green and black; our $2 quality for the Christmas sale, $1.50 $1.50 Wide Serge, $1.25 .Yard and a half wide in the popular shades-of plum, blue, green and black; our $1.50 quality for the Christmas Sale .......... .... .$1.25 $2.00 Costume Velvet $1.25 All colors to select from, including Beetroot, plum, taupe, navy, green and black; our $2.00 quality, $1.25 .

39c Underwear Silk, 25c In ivory and pink, or flesh; Only a limited quantity; while they last, 25c 85c Fancy Silk Poplins, 59c Fancy Brocades, dots and stripes in a good range of 'colors; our regular 85c quality ,...59c S1.50 Black Taffeta, $1.10 Yard wide, all silk an early purchase we are giving our customers the benefit of. For Our .Christmas Sale $1.10 $1.50 Black Satin, $1.25 .Yard wide,. all silk, could not be contracted for at the mills today for our retail price. Special for our "Christmas Sale ... ....... . . . . $1 .25 $2.00 Black Taffeta, $1.59 Yard wide, green selveger stands for wear; nothing better made; our $2 quality $1.59 $6.50 Chiffon Velvet $4.89 40 Inches wide; all silk; the wanted shades for suits, dresses and coats ; our $6.50 quality ......,......$4.89 $8.50 SdtsF1ush $6.dO 50 inches wide; for coats, collars, belts and trimmings, special. .$6.00

Street and Afternoon Dresses , v.. USUALLY $15.00, $25.00 AND $35.00. "THIS WEEK

$9.95, $15.00 and $25

In sizes for Women and Misses. The well-known features of good taste, elegance, simplicity and careful making are noticeable In these Dresses. The collection woman who wants the authentic holds extreme interest to the and beautiful in mode, the utmost In value.- . FABRICS Serges, Tricotine, Satin, Meteors,. Georgette Com' binations. Satin and Serge Combinations. - -

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