Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 159, 17 April 1919 — Page 14

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1919.

HIGH SENIORS' INTELLIGENCE TO J1EJESTED Orchestra of School is Arranging Banquet to be Given After May Festival.

An intelligence test, similar to the army intelligence test, -will be given to tho high school seniors before they graduate. This does not affect In any way their grades but the general purpose is to determine how well pupil can remember, think and work or carry out what they are told. B. W. Kelly, principal of the high fchool, received a communication Irom Linneaus Ilines, superintendent of the state department of public instruction, asking that he ' direct the tent In the Richmond high school. It will require about forty minutes. This test of general Intelligence or native ability has been tried in high schools all over the state with much success. The high school orchestra Is arranging an elaborate banquet as a wind-up for the year to be given after the May

Festival, although the exact date has not been set. The main talk of the evening will be given by J. Corwln Urown on "Future Opening." Mary Jones, Mary Louise 15at.es, Harold Latta, Harold Vor and Marius Fossenkemper will take part in the program. Claude Miller will act as toatsmaster. Only members of the orchestra can attend. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Sloane will chaperono the party. The examination of the Wayne township teachers will be held Saturday in room No. 20 of the high school.

The Algebra classes of the high j

school will have a spread triday evening in the gymnasium. The JSotany classes will have a spread Thursday evening in the gymnasium. A senior play rehearsal was held Wednesday evening. Coach A. J. Beriault will be in Richmond Friday. April 25. Several changes have been made in the cast or the play. Glen Welst has been replaced by Corwln

Drown to play "Elam Hicks". Drown

was nlaving "Tom Pearson". Walter

Ptegnian lias been put in that part. Mary 1-ahnnan has taken Clara Daub's role as Josephine Barclay.

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Report of the nominating committee

of the committee on Indian affairs at the Five Years' Meeting, was read by the chairman, Walter C. Woodward at the meeting this afternoon.

Nominations were: Chairman, Walter

Smedley, of Philadelphia; secretary,

Marriot C. Morris: treasurer, Jona

than M. Steere, of Philadelphia. The committee of religious Instruction: Ruthanna M. Slmms, Committee on publicity: R. W. Kelsey of Haverford college. Committee on legislation: Edward M. Wlstar, of Philadelphia. Reports were heard from the committee members and officers for the past year, and work for the coming year was discussed at the meeting this morning.

START NEW HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS SOON

The road building program for the next few years for Wayne county will probably be tentatively established soon.

sage of the county unit road law, the

commissioners must select a part for hreinninsr of construction this sum

mer and fall, and it is reported they will decide to begin the construction of the Hagerstown pike and the Boston pike as soon as possible. Petitions for roads, which embrace the New Paris pike and the Commons road, beside the two mentioned above, will be considered by the commissioners Saturday, If they decide that these roads are a public utility, they will be referred to the county council for Its approval and to the county engineer for plans. Since, however, the roads now asked for would cost almost a million dollars it will probably not be possible

in betrin tho construction of all of

them this summer, and the commis

sioners may choose to begin the Hagerstown pike and the Boston pike.

which are the heaviest traveled roads to remain under county jurisdiction

under the new law.

Out of the 29 miles of concrete

roads asked by petition since the pas- Keia soon after tne 1919 legislature

BOOKS LET TODAY

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Apr. 17 Contracts for new school text books to be used in the Indiana public schools were to be considered and probably awarded by the state board of education at a meeting called today. The balloting on the selection of books was to be open and was to take place this afternoon. Bids received from eighteen publishing concerns in general showed higher prices asked. Some of the Increases In a general way were": Primers, now 15 cents each, from three to 21 cents higher. First readers, now 15 cents, from four tO 21' cents higher. Second readers, now 20 cents, from five to 24 cents higher. Third readers, now 25 cents each, from six to 25 cents higher. Fourth readers, now 30 cents, from six to 34 cents higher. Fifth readers, now 40 cents, from four cents lower to 30

cents higher. , Elementary arithme

tics, now 30 cents, from four cents

lower to 18 cents higher. Complete arithmetics, now 42 cents, from same to 48 cents higher.

The decision to hold an open ses

sion at which the selection of text books would be made was reached at

the last previous session of the board,

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arHoiirned. An effort was made in the general assembly to pass a bill requiring open meetings of the state board of education, but it,failed.

After considering several criminal cases Thursday, the grand jury made its Inspection of county institutions Thursday. Indictments -will be returned Friday. Witnesses in the Sims murder case and the case of Alfred Underhill were heard Wednesday. A petition for the partition and sale of real estate held in trust for several minors named Macke and Smithmeyer, by Frank Macke, trustee, was filed ' in the clerk's office Thursday morning. Several Richmond lots and outlots are part of the property. Florence A. Phenis filed suit for divorce from William M. Phenis, alleging failure to provide, and cruel treatment, and Cora Moon asked freedom from John W. Moon because of cruel treatment. Mrs. Moon asks custody of two minor children. ' Real Estate Transfers Jesse W. Addleman to Ralph M.

Kittle, lot 40, H. Fetta's addition to Richmond, $1. Frank Martin to Charles H. Moore, lot 2, J. Flattery's addition to Richmond, $1. Sarah E. Rhodes to Jenkins Vulcan

Spring Co., lot 22, S. Sander's addition to Richmond, $1. Elmer J. Smith to Femorilla Crowell, lot 72, Haynes addition to Richmond, $1. Marriage Licenses John W. Whalen, 25, Starr employe, and Cora C. WaJI. 19, Starr employe, both of Richmond.

Gardener Has Supply Of Government Seed Frank WeBler, supervisor of gardening, announced Thursday that he still has a large supply of garden seeds sent him bjrRlchard N. Elliott, Sixth district congressman, and that these will be distributed free among those who call at Wesler's office in the Commercial club. The packages contain carrot, lettuce, muskmelon and other seeds. The gardener also has just received a large supply of pamphlets, "The Farm Garden in the North," from the government. These can be obtained at his office. . Mr. Wesler requests that all persons who have vacant ground upon which a truck garden can be maintained notify him immediately, unless they themselves wish to use the land for a garden. He also says that if anyone knows of a piece of ground in the city they wish to cultivate, he will endeavor to obtain the ubo of it for them.

Local Manufacturers At Annual State Meeting James Carr, president of the American Seeding-Machine company; Charles McGuire, secretary-treasurer of the Dille-McGuire company; Horace Kramer, treasurer of the Kramer Coal and Wood company; Fred S. Anderson, secretary of the K-D Cabinet company; W. D. Williams, presidenttreasurer Richmond Furniture Manufacturing company; Howard Hunt,

The Hish school debating team composed of Richard Taylor, William Habcrkern and Paul Lichtenfeis will go to Marion Friday night to debate the Marion team. As yet no date has been set for the Fort Wayne debate. Shannon Neff, c ccch of the Richmond team has communicated with Benjamin Null, coach of the Fort Wayne team, but has received no reply. This debate will be looked forward to because cf the fact that Mr. Null was formerly coach of the Richmond team. It has not been definitely settled whether or not William Haberkern, who was supposed to represent Richmond High school In the district discussion contest, will enter the state contest at Bloomington, April 25.

New Paris Man "Reports Stolen Automobile Here Frank Huffman, living on the New Farls pike reported to the police Thursday morning that his Dodge touring car was stolen from Its parking place on North Seventh street, Wednesday afternoon. The car is a five-passenger black machine, and boro the Indiana license 79145.

Christian Church Prayer

Services On Friday

Three prayer metings will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by members of the Christian church. The meeting on the west side wil be held at the home of Mrs. John Sheffer, 618 Richmond avenue, Mrs. Daisy Macy, leader. South of Main street the meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Jessie Thomas, 323 South Ninth street. Mrs. May Saxon will be leader. Mrs. Charles Roland will be leader for the meting north of Main street to be held at the home of Mrs. Chappell. The meetings are part ol the series held this week as prayer week service.

BRIEFS

NOTICE TO READERS

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Home Furnishing Weeds

Porch Swings

This very strongly built swing can be suspended from your porch at a very slight cost. Of wood construction in weatherproof finish, completely equipped with chains

OVENS We have a big line of Gas and Oil Stove Ov e n s, excellent bakers. We have these Ovens at all prices.

STOVES

The Apartment House Style of Refrigerator Special Adapted for Small Kitchens

All ideal for spring and summer use. We are showing a big line of Perfection and Clark Jewel oil stoves at attractive prices.

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No matter what type of refrigerator you require you are certain of being able to find it here. Herewith you have a very practical refrigerator for a small kitchen and this particular model is very attractively priced

LAWN MOWERS

that keep your lawn in excellent condition and appearance are the kind you'll find here. Now is the time to buy your mower. We have them at right prices.

WEISS FURNITURE STORE

605-513 MAIN STREET

Richmond Underselling Store

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secretary-treasurer National Automatic Tool company and Walter G. Butler of the Starr Piano company attended the annual meeting of the Indiana Manufacturers association in Indianapolis Wednesday.

Toronto, Canada, has over 2,000 men e-'nloyed In the automobile business.

A man writfcig to a Vienna news-" paper makes a peculiar request of Wilson. He asks the president to send him a nerw for coat because bis old one was stolen in a public cafe while the owner was absorbed in reading Mr. Wilson's speeches at the Paris reception.

Watch Biffs Old Store At 6th and Main Streets Now Under New Ownership We have purchased" this store from Mr. B. J. Sostemeyer and intend to give the people of Richmond and vicinity real values. Just to get acquainted We offer the following

Specials for Saturday only

2-Qt. Size Pure Aluminum

Coffee Percolators with ebony handle, $2.00 QQ value, special OC

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Drugs v Cigars Cut Prices

CUT-RATE DRUGS

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Quality Service Cut Prices

GIGAR SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY

La Preferencia, regular 7c special 5c straight; box of 50 $2.50 Camel (a broadleaf cigar) regular 7c, special 5c straight; box of 50 $2.50 Palm-a-villa, regular 7c, special 5c straight; box of 50 $2.50 Clear Spanish, regular 7c, special 5c straight; box of 50 .$2.50 Chancellor, regular 2 for 25c, special 10c straight; box of 50 $5.00 Girard, regular 2 for 25c, special 10c straight; box of 50 $5.00 La Fendrich, regular 2 for 25c, special 10c straight; box of 50 $5.00

Exactness

All of our' prescription work is handled by graduate pharmacists men who have been especially trained to take care of your prescriptions. Our work is handled in the most skilful manner, c h e c k i ng and doublechecking each operation which is your absolute assurance against the possibility of error. There is no extra charge for our extra particular prescription service. Bring your next prescription to us and make sure that it is compounded just as the doctor desires.

Special For Friday, Saturday and Sunday Chocolate covered cherries in one pound fancy boxes, regular 85c; special 63 Lady Helen chocolate covered assorted nuts in one pound fancy boxes, regular 85c ; special . . 63f

Kodaks

Brownies, from $1.75 to $4.50 Kodaks, from $5.00 to $65.00

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5-Piece Combination

Aluminum Cooking Sets

12 cooking good $3.00 . $1.98

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Complete set for purposes. A real value, special for Saturday only ....

17-Quart Gray Granite Rinsing or Dish Pans A real $1.00 value, spe- Q cial for Saturday only.. OiC

Window Shades

3x6 feet, heavy oil muslin shades

Mill runs, 5c values, special

47c

Toilet Paper

Large Rolls, regular lOo size. Special for Saturday OQ only, 5 for ibOv

Five-Sewed Brooms of fine grade Broom corn, stain

ed bandies, good 90c values.

Special for Saturday only

59c

Vigran's Variety Store Diffs Old Stand S. W. Cor. 6th & Main

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You can have a beautiful complexion if you use SAN-TOX Enchantment Complexion Powder An especially adherent powder of the finest quality; of velvety smoothness and exquisite perfumed. Enchantment Complexion Powder is free from lead, mercury and other poisons, and may be safely used on the most delicate of complexions.

SAN-TOX Greasless CREAM Imparts a delicate bloom and velvety softness to the complexion. One trial convinces. Theres not a particle of grease of any kind in this Bmooth, bland massage cream. Delightful to use as there is none of that mussiness which renders the use of so many face creams objectionable. It is completely absorbed by the pores of the skin, leaving it clean, fresh, soft and smooth. Use it regularly and It will entirely remove all traces of wrinkles, roughness and sallowness. Money back if you are not pleased.

Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, regular 25c ; special, 21c; 5 for $1.00 Wall Paper Cleaner, Climax or Smoky City, regular 15c; special 10c Perfume special, Saturday only, choice of 26 odors, the ounce 49?

Say it with Candy. Lowney's Chocolate in appropriate Easter packages, 50 to $3 All scrap tobacco 10 Spray your trees with Lime-Sulphur Solution, a 30c can makes 5 gallons of solution.

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Can you imagine anything more embarrassing than to have a complexion that is marred with blotches ? It is not only unpleasant that isn't the worst feature it means that the blood is impure and the longer you neglect it the more you suffer from annoyance. Skin eruptions of any description indicate, in every instance, an impoverishment of the blood supply it isn't pure and you cannot expect it to supply the proper amount of nourishment to the surrounding tissues. Get at the root of the trouble cleanse the blood of impurities stir up the circulation tone up the digestive fluids and have your food absorbed in the proper man

ner.. . SAN TOX BLOOD PURIFIER

Strengthens the blood supply enriches it, cleanses it of impure waste material and thus supplies a foundation for the building of a permanent health. You will notice a decided improvement with the first few doses the appetite, will be increased, you will feel the blood coursing through your veins and the skin will take on the glow of health.

Stylish Easter Footwear

to fit every foot

Our women's department is featuring the newest designed pumps and oxfords at most reasonable prices and in very finest quality. These new spring shoes are beauties with the cleverness

of design and the simplicity of fashioning. A visit here will repay you as our values are most unusual.

QUALITY SHOES for MEN

Men's Shoes that are Good Shoes That means styles, comfort, wear, service and economy

combined. Every new style in all leathers; exceptional quality and reasonable prices.

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The Washing Machine that has proved itself RIGHT THE DEXTER We are showing this well known make of washer In any stylj you may want. The double tub power machine with a four way wringer, making it possible to use 4 tubs. The single tub hand machine and many other combinations. The reliability of these machines is being proven every day by sales that are the result of present users. Come in and let us explain the many features of this valuable household machine. TheMcConaha Go.

So. 4th St.

Implement Dept.

Phone 2045