Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 79, 11 February 1919 — Page 4

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THE RICHMOND -PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 1319.

As a courtesy to Miss Albert Sittloh Of, Denver. Col.. Mrs. John Hasemeler entertained informally yesterday afternoon at her home on South Seventh street. : The afternoon was pent. ID needlework and late in, the afternoon a dainty luncheon was served at small tables, r.. Each : table was lighted with pink candles in crystal shades,- tied with a large bow of tulle. Covers .were laid . for Mrs. Sittloh, Mrs. Leo Witte of Kokomo, Mrs. Walter Knollenberg of Circle. Wyo., Mrs. George Bart el. Mrs. William Meerhoff, Mrs. William C. Seeker. Mrs. George Knollenberg, Miss Margaret Knollenberg. Mrs. Fred Heltbrlnk, Mrs. Mary Sitloh, Mrs. Lee Nusbaum. Mrs. II. C. Hasemeier, Mrs. Ed Hasemeler, Mrs. John Klute, Mrs. Fred Klute and Mrs. Howard-Grottendick. Girls of the Delta Theta Tau sorority gave a pretty Valentine party last evening at the home of Miss Mary Williams on South Twenty-third street. The rooms were decorated in red and white, carnations 'and ferns being Used in both the living room and the dining room.- Tiny hearts, cupids and blue birds were hung from the chandeliers and doorways. Dainty refreshments carrying out the Valentine colors. were served."- Ices in pink heart shapes were served and the favors were small red heart shaped boxbaskets of for-get-me-nots. The guests which included th members, patronesses and several pledgest were' Miss Vera Dailey, Miss Ruth Edgerton, Miss Mary Foley, Miss Hazel Mashmeyer, Miss Florence Burgess. Miss Mildred Parker, Miss Carolyn Bradley. Miss Maude Watt, Miss Florence Spauldlng, Miss Katherlne Elliott. Miss Clara Groce, Miss Mary Thomas, Miss Mary Williams, Miss Mildred Townsend. Miss Marguerite Kamp, Miss Carolyn Rodefeld, Mrs. Earl Hewitt, Mrs. Don Sligar, Mrs. Elmer Dickinson, Mrs. Bessie Keates, Mrs. Omar Whelan. Mrs.,; Guy Gottschall and several pledges. Mrs. Frank Land was hostess yesterday afternoon for a meeting of the Ticknor club at her home on North Thirteenth street. Bernard Knollenberg, who spent several years in the Hawaiian Islands, gave an interesting talk on his experiences while in that country. A number of guests were present at the meeting yesterday. A social hour with light refreshments followed the program. Mrs. Land was assisted by her guest. Miss Irene Commons of Columbus. Guests of the club were Mrs. Charles Druitt, Mrs. W. J. Blackmore, Mrs. Bonner of Greensburg, Mrs. Clara Malsby, Mrs. John Lontz, Mrs. I. M. Hughes, Mrs. Charles Bond. Mrs. Thomas Tarkleson, Mrs. Orville Brunson, Mrs. Walker. Miss Elgia Wittwer, Miss Commons, iss Sarah Hill, Miss Florence Bond and Miss Mary Mather. The Girl Scouts will give a masquerade Valentine party tomorrow evening in the I. O. O. F. hall. All girls and their mothers, who are interested in the Girl Scout organization are cordially invited. A Valentine or postal will be charged for admission. The Sons of Veterans and Ladies' Auxiliary entertained last evening with a Lincoln social In the post rooms at the court house. Program opened with a duet, "America." sung by Mrs. Alma Isenhour and Mrs. Minnie Webb. Mrs. Archibald Campbell, patriotic instructor, gave a history of Lincoln's life. Miss Margaret Wickemeyer and sixteen girls gave an exhibition drill, and State Commander George Matthews gave an address on Lincoln. L. A. Handley gave some original poetry on the subject and 0. S. strong closed the program with a few remarks. "One hundred persons were present. A social hour followed the program and light refreshments were served. The Perseverance Bible class of the First Baptist church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Guy Brown at her home . 417 South Fourteenth street The B. B. B. Thimble club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Charle3 Igleman at her home on South Eighth street. The Jolly Twelve club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. J. C. Genn at her home, 522 North Sixteenth street. The regular monthly basket social of North A street Friends,' church will be held this evening in the church. Supper will be served at 6:30 o'clock. At 8 o'clock the play, "Trouble at Satterlies." will be given to which the public is invited.

Under the auspices of the Woman's Relief Corps, Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley, state vice-president of the W. C. T. U. will give a lecture on "Our Country's Call to Service," Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock In the court room of court house. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Druley will give a vocal duet. At 5:30 o'clock a bean supper will be served in the post rooms, to which a small admission will be charged. The regular corps meeting will begin at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Miss Mary Geers was pleasantly surprised at her home on South Third

street Saturday afternoon in celebration of her twelfth birtlday anniversary. During the afternoon games were played and refreshments were served. . The guests were Mary Roach, Catherine Quigley, . Elizabeth Lawler. Mary Hockett, Marie MacManus. Josephine Mercurio, Catherine Blrck. Elizabeth Lamb, Gladys Brucker, Rus

sell Geers and Paul Geers, ana Air. and Mrs. A. H. Geers. ....... Mr. and Mrs. - Walter Knollenberg and little daughter, of Circle, Wyo., are the guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Knollenberg at the home on South Fourth street. Mr. Knollenberg will return .in a few weeks, but his wife and daughter -will make an evtended visit. ... Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kolp will give a Valentine dance Friday evening in the I. O. O. F. hall at 9 o'clock. George Morgan, a trombone player, who formerly played, with Kolp's orchestra, will be soloist of the evening. The hall wil be attractivey decorated for the occasion and a number of special Valentine features will be introduced. . Miss Ruth Edgerton and Miss Mary Foley have returned from Muncie, where they attended the grand council meeting of the Delta Theta Tau sorority. A number of parties were given for the delegates, the main feature of the program being a dance given by the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity. During the business sessions plans were made for the annual state convention which will be held July 1, 2 and 3 at Portland. Miss Agnes Horton, who plays the part of Ethel Bolke in "Seventeen," with the Stuart Walker players, was here yesterday visiting her mother, Mrs. Belle Horton of North Ninth street. She was accompanied here by M'.ss Judith Lowrey and Miss Lillian Ross, members of the same company with Miss Horton. The Universalist Mission circle will hold its regular meeting tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Louis Cockerel at her home on North Twenty-first street. Circlo No. 1 of First Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. I. M. Ridenour at her home, 316 Kinsey street. All members are urged to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Will Chenoweth have returned from St. Petersburg, Fla., where they have been spending the winter. Miss Lucile Robinson, Miss Alice Ross, Miss Elma Thomas of Whitewater and Miss Ruth Garrett of Richmond, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas at their home north of the city. ...

Miss Margaret Sherry and Miss Elizabeth Rosa left today for New York on a purchasing trip.

The meeting of the Joy Bearers has been postponed one week and will meet with the Misses Karcher at their home, 1115 South Eighth street.

The business meeting of the Christain Endeavor society of Whitewater Friends church will be held, this evening at the home of Miss Inez Vore, 303 Kinsey street. . All members are urged to be present.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Heinbaugh entertained a party of friends at an oyster supper , at their home on the Liberty pike. Saturday evening. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. George Turner and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bennett and son. The evening was spent in playing cards.

An additional list of Rotary club members and their wives who will go

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THE BEST OF WORK AND A FAIR PROFIT have been the foundations upon which I have built up the leading Dry Cleaning. Business In Richmond. I make it a point to fulfill every promise and to back up my service with an honest guarantee. People bring me their work because they know

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Men's Suits or Overcoats

Ladles' Suits or Silk Dresses..

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i - to Indianapolis Wednesday, are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomason, Mr. and Mrs. Will Scoble and Jack Hansell. The Women's Missionary society ot the Friends' churches will hold . their regular meeting tomorrow, afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the West Richmond community house. Following the program a social hour will.be enjoyed. A number of women from the various churches ' will be hostesses for the afternoon."". " Circle 1. of the First. Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the church to sew on the Red Cross refugee garments. -'-. Miss Ruth Bowers of Indiana university is the guest of Miss Lulu llabpton for a few days. . One of the pretty Valentine parties of the week is the dinner dance which will be given Thursday evening at the County Club. Dinner will be served at 7 o'clock and dancing will follow. The rooms will be appropriately decorated for the occasion and the Evan Smith orchestra will play a program of bright dance music in the evening. A number of reservations are being ; received at the club, and announcement was made that all reservations must be in by Wednesday evening. All country club members are invited to the party. . . The Mary F. Thomas W. C. T..U. met yesterday afternoon with .Mrs. J. S. Hill in the parlors of Reid Memorial church. The subject for the after

noon's discussion was "Americanization." Mrs. Hill gave the Bible reading and Mrs. Martha .Little led in prayer. Mrs. Arthur Charles gave an interesting talk on "Americanization." and Mrs. J. F. Hornaday gave a paper on '.'What Americanism Means to the World. ' Several papers and talks were given on the life of Frances E. Willard The next meeting will be February , 24, . the place to be announced later. The Loyal Daughters of First Christian church met ' last -evening with Miss Margaret Windsor at her home on South A street. The rooms were decorated with red hearts and cupids and other Valentine decorations. After the regular business session, a social hour followed and refreshments were served. During the evening Mrs. Jennie Fogel .gave several piano numbers and readings were given by Mrs. Harry McMinn and Miss Anna McCormack. .Sixty women were present at the meeting. .Mrs. Windsor was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Nellie McVay, Mrs. Howard Longfellow, Mrs. Margaret Moody and Mrs. Ada Coppock. " . ' . The Missionary society of First English Lutheran church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. William Fledderjohn at her home on South Twelfth street. The subject for theafternoon will be "Mountains and Mines." All women- of the church and friends are invited. The Narcissus club will meet tomorrow afternon with Mrs. Arch

Campbell at her home, 401 North Thirteenth stret. The Enterprise club of East Main street Friends' church will hold a business session Friday instead of Wednesday at the home of Mrs.. Louis Fahlslng, 449 South Fifteenth street.

Local Red Estate Men To Attend State Meet

. J. E. Peltz, J. C. Price, Jesse Bailey, Charles D. Shldeler, Charles H. Moore and J. S. Green will go to Terre Haute February 19 to attend the conference of the Real Estate association. The local Real Estate board will meet Monday afternoon at the Commercial club at 4 : 30 o'clock.

Do Away With Obligatory Army Service in Cuba HAVANA. Cuba. Feb. 11. Obligatory military service, always bitterly opposed by the majority of Cuban citizens of all classes and ages, is now a thing of the past in this republic. A bill passed by congress repeals the Military Service law which made military service compulsory on the part of all male citizens of ages 21 to 28, inclusive, and does away with the office of provost general. The measure also grants amnesty to all Cubans of military age who fraudulently evaded military service, as well as to their accomplices. The monthly wage of the line soldier is fixed at $30.

Joint Memorial Service At Liberty on Sunday LIBERTY, Feb. 11. Joseph Addington, of Liberty, has bought a farm on the Liberty and Roseberg pike south of Liberty, and will move there within the next two months. Next Sunday night there will be a Memorial service at the M. E. church in honor of Colonel Roosevelt, and the Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman, the evangelist. Mr. Chapman as a Presbyterian minister took up his first pastorate after his college graduation, at the Liberty Presbyterian church - There are a few persons living in the county who attended the services. The farmers in the county are preparing an interesting and instructive program for the Institute which will be held here Friday, .February 21. Tuesday evenirlg, February 11, the Rev. Mr. Ferguson, a former student at Miami University, will speak at the Stanley Theatre on his experiences as a Y. M. C. A. worker at the front.

Farmers are preparing to raise a large lot of hogs for the late market next fall. Edward Updyke, a farmer in this county, died at his home in Indianapolis Saturday. The body was brought here and buried Sunday. Mr. Updike bad recently taken up residence in Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and three sons.

"Say it with Flowers" ' A -pretty blooming plant will carry the message for St. Valentine's Day and will last for many . weeks. If you prefer cut flowers the roses and carnations are at their best. LEMON'S Flower Shop 1015 Main St. Phone 103.

Don't delay some bargains will not be obtainable later quantities are not large. Come early if you can.

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SHMEYER'S

WHERE ALL THE CARS STOP

McCALL PATTERNS Show the newest spring styles. Easy to use and economical of material.

SECOND BIG WEEK OF AFTER INVENTORY SALE OF

SUITS, DRESS GOODS !

and READY

TO -WEAR

29c Hope Muslin, 19c No phone or mail orders. $1.50 Kid Gloves, 50c Small sizes, XVz, 5, 6 only 25c Book-fold Percales 15c 35c Children's Hose, 19c Sizes 5. 6, 6. 7, 7V2. 12c Crochet Cotton, 10c All numbers, white or ecru. 10c Handkerchiefs, 5c . $1 Ladies' Brown Lisle Hose 69c Genuine Cordovan Brown, in all sizes; $1X0 quality, sale . ...69 50c Men's Silk Sox 25c Black only, all sizes, our regular 50c quality; sale price. ..i.;.25 35c and 40c Children's Hose 19c Black; sizes 6. L1V and S only; odd lots, to close Ulr

59c Shawnit Wool Sox 45c Grey mix, medium weight, all sizes; 59c quality; sale price... 45 $6.00 Woolnap Plaid Blankets, $4.98 Beautiful plaids in blue. pink, tan and grey; large size; $6.00 quality sale price at $4.93 25c Unbleached Muslin, 16 2-3c Good quality; sale price -16 2-3 $6.00 Woolnap Plaid Blankets, $4.98 Beautiful plaids in blue, pink, tan and grey; large size; $6.00 quality sale price at ....... $4.98 Apron Ginghams, 19c Staple checks in Indigo blues, standard quality, 27 inches wide. Mercerized Voiles, 39c A good lino of plain colors, also cream and black, 40 inches wide. Staple Calicoes, 14y2c Best quality, perfect prints, in cadets, navies, grays and checks; also shirting prints, recently selling at 29c a yard. Dress Ginghams, 25c Good quality and good styles, in plaids, stripes and checks 27 inches wide. S1.75 Crene de Chine 1.48

ah siik. double width, in whits. $2.50 Chiffon Taffeta 1.75 2 1. ftl.l 1.1... - I 1 t - 1. I

irnih, iigui. uiue, juaise, ueuu, ui3que, old rose, taupe, battle grey, turjuoise, reindeer, Burgundy. African brown, seal, navy and black., This season's favored silU for dresses and waists; $1.75 quality for S1.48

Final Reduction OUR $35.00 and $40.00 CREPE C 1 O 7 C DE CHINE DRESSES O OUR $25.00 and $32.50 CREPE 1 E 0 C DE CHINE DRESSES .$J.7J OUR $20.00 and $22.50 CREPE C 1 9 Q C DE CHINE DRESSES . . .P1.J

Save nearly half. Save half. Save more than half. Begin the new year economically:

Our policy of cleaning stock before each coming season is now, more than ever, greatly appreciated as we have nothing older than this season's merchandise to offer. You can save nearly half, half, and in some cases more than half. Everyone who contemplates purchasing anything in wearables should attend this sale without delay. Alterations Free.

ALL COATS REDUCED. ALL SUITS REDUCED. ALL DRESS

ES REDUCED. ALL SKIRTS REDUCED.

$19.75 DRESSES now at $15.00 DRESSES now at $12.00 DRESSES now at $10.00 DRESSES now at

$14.50 $10.50 ..$8.50 ..$6.50

$8.00 Siik Waists, now at $5.95 Silk Waists, now at $3.50 Silk Waists, now at $3.98 Silk Waists, now at

$4.50 $3.98 $2.39 $2.98

$1.98 Lingerie Waists J-J OQ now at ipXm&V $1.25 Lingerie Waists, QQ now at IOl $1.50 Middies, now $1.25 Middies,, now 89(J

35c and 40c Fancy Outing Flannels 25c Light colors, also staple grey stripes and plaids; our regular 35c and 40c quality; sale price 25 38c Percales 29c Yard wide, dark colors, including indigo blue; sale price 29 $4.98 Plaid Blankets $3.50 Large size, in pink, blue, tan and grey; $4.98 quality; sale.. 3.50 20c Plain White Outing 15c Suitable for gowns and children's wear; 20c quality; sale 15 $1.25 Baby Blankets, 98c All colors, new designs, full size, $1.25 quality; sale price 98 85c Black Bloomers 69c Sizes 6 to 14 years; well made of good quality sateen; sale....(59 $2 Ladies' Silk Hose $1.50 Black only, full fashioned and the kind for wear. Always sold for $2 Sale price S1.50 Silk Lustre Poplins Yard wide, with brilliant silky lustre really beautiful quality in a full color assortment the price ordinarily Is $1.50 yard; mill end price at 81.19 Double-Width Dress Satins Soft charmeuse finish, close weave that will not rough up all colors regular $2.50; price 81.75

NEW SPRING SILKS

Greatly Reduced for this Sale fi NEW SPRING SILKS I 1 :: FOR :: f 1 DRESSES - SKIRTS - WAISTS 1 1 $3.00 SILK TAFFETA SATIN PLAIDS. $1.98 $3.00 SURRUH PLAIDS .$1.98 j I $3.00 NOVELTY SATIN PLAIDS ......... $1.98 1 I $3.00 TOURIST SATIN PLAIDS $1.98 j $3.00 NOVELTY STRIPE and PLAIDS . . . . $1.98 1i:;!k:ii!i:iiii

$2.25 Satin Radiant - $1.75 All colors including street and evening shades also black 1.75

Yard wide, all silk, in white, helio, Copen. taupe, pearl grey, battleship grey, wisteria, plum, Burgundy, Olive, reseda, hunter's green, marine blue, navy and black; $2.50 quality for S1.75

New Veilings for Spring "Beauty Spot" Veiling "Over the Top" Veiling "Sammy Border" Veiling We are also showing the new veils with hand woven, . scroll and dotted borders in black, taupe, navy blue, brown, white and purple $1.93, $1.48, 98c, 48c "VAN RAALTE" VEILINGS in all their latest numbers; all colors; $1.50, $1, 75c and - 50

$1.50 Silk Poplins, $1.19 Yard wide, our entire stock cf about 50 shades, also a wide range of fancy patterns for dresses, coat linings, etc.; $1.50 quality. 1.19 $2 Crepe de Chine $1.48 Heavy quality that will wear. Every color imaginable. $2.50 Satin Charmeuse i at $1.75 Alticolors, heavy quality and sold regularly at $2.50 the yard. .

$50 Satin DeLux, $2.48 The silk manufacturer's greatest achievement is tia DeLux; a silk for dresses or skirts. We show all the wanted shades; $3.50 jualltv. tor 82.48 25c Huck Towels 19c Large size, all white "or white with red border; our 25c quality; sale price at 19 $3.00 Crepe Meteor $2.39 40 inches wide, all silk, a wonderful silk fabric and in great demand for dresses; we show this silk in all the season's new colors; $3.00 quality for .' $2.39 $2.00 Silk Chiffon, 98c Yard wide, all : silk, only a few shades left; $2.00 quality.... 98

$2 Persian Silk Marquisette 98c Yard wide, all silk; $2.00 quality for 98 $2.50, Black Suiting Taffeta $1.75 Yard wide, all silk, made especially for wear, the kind you want for suits or dresses; $2.50 quality '" ; 81.75 $2.50 Satin Charmeuse at $1.75 Yard wide, all silk, they cannot be bought wholesale today for our price. We are showing all shades in this wonderful satin messaline; $2.50 quality for 81.75 $2 Georgette Crepe $1.59 40 inches wide, a:l silk, a complete color range including both light shades, for blouses and party dresses, also dark shades for street wear; $2.00 quality 81.59 $3.00 Wash Satins $1.98 Yard wide, white, flesh and pink; launders like linen; $3.00 quality, tor 81.98 $1.50 Black Taffeta $1.19 Vard wide, all silk, bought before the advance or we could not give you this bargain ; $1.50 quality tor 81.19 $2.50 Pure Dye Taffeta at $1.75 A wonderful quality put in the sale with great reluctance. $2.00 Georgette $1.59 Big range of shades to choose from guaranteed washable and fast colors.

Curtain Goods and Draperies In spring home-fitters' thoughts turn to cretonnes. Here is a stock of cretonnes complete in the full sense of the word. Cretonnes from the best American and foreign sources. Every imaginable kind, pattern and color combination. Cretonne Yard wide, for bedroom draperies; light backgrounds with printed floral and bird patterns; pink, blue, yellow and lavender; launders splendidly; yard at 30& Linen Finished Cretonne Yard wide, rich mercerized sheen; dark color backgrounds with printings in rose, blue and tan colorings; stripe and conventional patterns; fast colors; yard at 59 Imported Cretonne 31 inches wide, desirable patterns, dark colorings, suitable for sun porches or living rooms; fast colors; bird and floral patterns: 50c quality; yard 35 85c Shades, ready to hang 65 $1 Shades, ready to hang 79 Repp Cretonnes Yard wide, dainty printed designs. Japanese lantern, butterfly, bird and floral patterns. Color Combinations harmonize with any decorations, fast color, yd. . . 65 Tapestry Cretonne Double faced, yard wide, heavy grade cloths; patterns printed on both sides. Rich dark colorings suitable for living rooms; Japanese and conventional designs; colors fast, yard 95 Curtain Scrims Yard wide tape edge, launder nicely; white, cream or Arabian; specially priced at 10 Curtain Scrims Yard wide; plain and fancy borders, white, cream or Egyptian, yard..lf Curtain Marquisette Yard wide soft mercerized thread, attractive open-work borders, wide tape edge; special at . ..-25

$3.50 Satin Subline $2.48 40 Inches wide, all silk in French blue, taupe, African brown, seal Bur&undy, plum.-grey, new green. Copen, navy and black; dull finish satin for dresses; $3.50 quality - S2.48

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