Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 254, 7 August 1919 — Page 4

PAGE FOUR THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUM -TELE GUAM, THURSDAY, AUG. 7, 1919.

More than a hundred persona attended the supper and vaudeville at the country club last evening. At Boven o'clock a cafeteria supper was served to seventy-five. A largo party of guests came later In the evening for the vaudeville which began at 8:30 o'clock. A ten- act vaudeville was given, consisting of two acta from Keith's circuit and a number of specialty acta by Richmond vaudeville stars. After the entertainment music was furnished by Coraci and yerdi. violin and cello, and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. The whnla evp.nlne's entertainment was quite unique and attracted an unus ually large crowd. Mrs. William Gaar, JtfisB Elizabeth Marvel and Mrs. Fred Carr arranged the party. An enjoyable dinner was given last at the WlUett bungalow on lake. Covers were laid for anA rm. Mr.r.aha. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Neil, of Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. J. L irucha Of Dayton, Mr, and Mrs. de Addleman, Mr. ana jura, uarwnifitt. Mlsa Bonnie Butler of abridge City, and John Blume. of 3aton i tflaa Iiulu Hampton has returned pom Cleveland where she visited Miss Bella Kent, Miss Hampton and Miss Sent Bpeni several days at Cedar jPDlIl4 ..Jul it 1 Jfrh.X -fc. "mil Galloway, of Pittsburg, Is the jguMt of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Longnecker ox Bouth FUteentn. street, ana otner IttdaUvea. fTTw Canning and Sewing cftib which M( to have been held this week at 'GloD. Miller park has been postponed om veek. Announcement will be In fea cream social will be held (trtmcarrnvr evenlnjt on the lawn of draco Methodist church under the -auspices of the Standard Bearers. The 5jKUltllo 13 Invited. ,' Mr. WlUard Rupe of Sturgeon, Wliftu, and her mother, Mrs. Frank mama, left today witn juts, nicnj Btudy on a motor trip to KUnger ka. Oakwxjod. Mlchu. for a week's touting, W TTclon Mnlnr and Miss Sarah flPolnler are spending the day In Eaton 'attend "g the smith ramuy reunion at the home ox Mr. an4 Mrs. A. &u o ampboll. The Woman's Missionary society of First Chrlatlaa church held Its regular meeting yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. During the business session, a program for next year was read and accepted. The missionary quia waa conducted by Mrs. Flora Ellis, and Mrs. Anna Murray read an Interesting article on mountain work which la being done by missionaries. Miss Margaret Windsor sang a solo. A social hour followed the program and light refreshments were served 'by a, committee of hostesses. , Eugene Bhlrely, ot Greenville. O., jls spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Jamea Fry at their home on South Ssrenth street, 4 Mrs. James Roberta and daughter, '(JHetty Jane, have returned to their Eome In Connersville, after several days visit here with relatives. Mrs. William Patterson was hostess ssterday afternoon for a meeting or ae Tlrtah aid society at her home on aln street. Sixteen memDers ana tm tfhnr xrera nresent. A luncheon va eerved by the hostess. Mrs. I. A. Korch and Miss Lillian forch, of thia city, were visitors last wreek at the Chamber of Commerce exhibit In Los Angeles, Calif. The degree staff of the Degree of lienor will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock In the Commercial club rooms to make preparations to go to Winchester Friday, August 15. Russell K. Smith, who has been attending school in Springfield, O., ia here to spend hia vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Keplinger. ' Mrs. Harold Salters of North Ninth treet la entertaining at her home, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Huff and son, Dick, bf Tipton, and Misa Myra Darts of feouth Bend. J In celebration of her birthday aninlversary, Miss Violet Brucker was Sjleasantly surprised last evening at her home by a party of friends. The evening was spent in games and dancing, after which a luncheon was served in the dining room. The guests Jwere seated at one table which was attractively appointed in yellow and White. A French basket of golden glow formed the centerpiece for the table where covers were laid for Miss Hazel Carty, Mis3 Violet Jelley. Miss Cecilia Steins, Miss Catherine Brucker, Miss Marguerite Brucker, Miss Cecilia Jelley, Miss Marguerite Kutter, Miss Catherine Steins, Miss Helen Doyle, Alvin Alexander, William Wigmore, Charles Card. Maurice Dillon, William Clendenin, Reynold Buckholz, Stanley Christ, Harold Latta, Roland Alexander, and Mr. and Mrs. William Kromer. Mrs. Frank Harvey has gone to Chicago for a visit with her sisters, Mrs. Carl Shirley and Miss Jeanette Shaw. Miss Ruby Shaw has gone to Chicago for a week's vacation. Mrs. Carl Snodgrass has returned to her home in Marion, Ind., after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Powell. Miss Marie Carroll and William Carroll were in Logansport yesterday attending the wedding of Miss Mary Grady and Attorney Robert J. Aerhur. The wedding took place yesterday morning at 7 o'clock at St Vincent's church, and was followed by a breakfast and reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Grady on Spear street. Members of the Knights of Columifcus will enjoy a dance thia evening

at Jackson park. All members and friends are invited.

Mlsa Helen Rust has returned from a visit In Winslow and Petersburg. She waa accompanied home by Miss Helen Dearing of Petersburg. Miss Helen Rethmeyer haa gone to Indianapolis for a visit with Miss Neva Bowman, formerly of this city. Mrs. Li. H. Schoenthal left today for her homo In Denver, CoL, after an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Beck, of North Thirteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Beebe, Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bartel, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mann enjoyed a picnic party last evening near the city and later attended the vaudeville at the Country club. Ohio News Flashes CLEVELAND Crowds gathered at two city markets and at 68 stores of a retail grocery chain and made purchases at the opening of the city sales of government food stuff. Three carloads of canned peas and canned tomatoes were placed on sale. FINDLAT An increase of one cent In the price of milk was announced today by the largest dairy in Findlay, making it 14 cents a quart. The dairy said that farmers are demanding a higher price for their milk. CLEVELAND Resolutions urging the elimination of every middleman not absolutely necessary to the conduct, of business, as a means of reducing the high cost of meats and other food stuffs, which they consider to be unnecessarily high, were adopted by the United Master Butchers of America in their thirty-fourth annual convention here. CINCINNATI Four persons suffered broken limbs, ankles and ribs and more than twenty others, including women and children were bruised when the floor in front of a moving picture ticket window in Evanston gave way and precipitated the large number of waiting ticket purchasers into the basement. Approximately 4,000 men went on strike at the Pennsylvania and Norfolk and Western railroad shops to enforce their demands for higher wages. CINCINNATI Despondent over the loss of his sight by an attack of measles and the loss of his fiance because of blindness, Guy R. Carpenter, 24, newspaper vendor, suicided by shooting himself in the left breast. XENIA With a roar that was heard for many miles the wheel mill No. 6 of the Aetna Explosive company at Goes Station exploded. There were no fatalities. The loss has not yet been estimated. LORAIN Rigid dress reforms in the local high school were asked by the local chapter of the W. C. T. U. in a communication to the board of Education Monday. COLUMBUS The state legislature may reconvene to enact emergency legislation to curb profiteering and to deal in general with the food situation. BELLEVUE While bathing with a number of other boys In a flooded street following a heavy rainfall, Elijah Younger was drawn into a sink hole and drowned. Social Life Revived In Mexican Capital MEXICO CITY, Aug. 7 The end of the war has brought a revival in this city's social life which, throughout the war, reflected the serious mood that prevailed in the capitals of so many other governments. The various foreign colonies which contribute much to society here have resumed a schedule of balls, receptions and banquets which for three years had been neglected for more serious war work. To show that the victims of the war have not been forgotten an allied masquerade ball is to be given soon for the benefit of the Belgian orphans. This promises to be one of the gala events of the social season. , Marked cordiality is shown by the members of the beat Mexican society to the various foreign colonies. Reward For Invention Of Smoke Screen Demanded (By Associated Fress LONDON, Aug. 7. Charles Hannan, novelist and playwright, has demanded knighthood and a pension from the government for himself and bis wife on the grounds that he suggested to the British Admiralty the advisability of using smoke boxes or smoke screens which were extensively used for the protection of British naval and merchant vessels during the latter part of the war. He claims that he proposed this plan to Winston Churchill and the Admiralty on February 6, 1915, on condition that he was to receive knighthood and a pension. Mr. Hannan says the Admiralty informed him it was not prepared to adopt his proposals. Six months later, says Mr. Hannan, he joined the Admiralty and for the first time discovered that experiments on the line suggested by him had been secretly conducted In the Mediterranean. Mr. Hannan asserts that the first recorded use ot smoke boxes in naval warfare occurred in the battle of Jutland, May 31, 1916. For nearly two years Mr. Hannan has been writing to the Premier Lloyd George and Sir Eric Geddes, formerly First Lord of the Admiralty, claiming his reward. Failing he has made his claims public through London newspapers. PACKERS "WELCOME SUIT" (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Aug. 7. Heads of the Chicago packing companies, announced that they would weclome suits which Attorney General Palmer announced in Washington would be started, against them.

VITAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED AT LABOR MEETING

Verne Pentecost, president of the Central Labor Council, Issued the following call for a meeting Friday night: "All organized labor affiliated with the central labor body is urgently requested' to be present Friday night at Lukens Hall. Business of vital Importance. "Delegates that have not yet been seated in the Council are urgently requested to bring credentials and become active members. VERNE PENTECOST, F7T "President" .1 ' Concerts To Open Veal Brothers Shows Here A concert -will be given next Sunday afternoon in Glen Miller park by the Ail-American band which will appear in Richmond with the Veal Brothers Shows coming to Exhibition park next week under the auspices of the Richmond Exhibition company. Fifteen first class shows, two riding devices, one free act and band concerts will provide amusement. The band will give programs twice daily at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and 7 o'clock in the evening. Admission to the grounds will be free. No gambling devices of any kind are carried by the company, the management announced. The shows open Monday. WILL LECTURE HERE "The Golden Age Dawns" will be the subject of a lecture to be given by the Rev. A. J. Eshelman, of Pittsburgh, in Vaughn Hall, Friday evening, August S, at 8 o'clock.

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NEVER WAS SO MUCH GOOD FURNITURE OFFERED AT SUCH BIG SAVINGS People have learned that this store's sales are real money-savers. There are no secrets about our price tags. The original prices are here in plain figures so all can read them. This is an opportunity, a real opportunity, one that can only be appreciated by coming here Whether you need to buy much or little, it will pay you to come.

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We have six high grade Couch Hammocks, just received, to sell at . . . $19.95, $20.80, $25.60, $35.00 Don't let Moths Bother You Secure This Cedar Chest at August Sale

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325 Teachers Ash For Chautauqua Tickets; Tent Supply Completely Sold All the first consignment of Chautauqua tents were sold at the downtown headquarters Thursday, and a few of the second consignment which has not yet arrived in the city were sold. Three larger tents, including a 12 by 14, a 14 by 20, and a 14 by 16, are yet to be had, ground secretary W. O. Wissler said Thursday. Three 10 by 12 tents, and several 12 by 14 are yet to be had, he said. The "big tent" arrived at the grounds Thursday and was raised. Other tents are beginning to go up over the ground. A "white city" larger than any of previous seasons i3 asured with the total sales to date of over 260 camping sites. This is over ten more than last season, which was considered a good year. Three hundred and twenty-five tickets were signed Thursday for the teachers of Richmond and Wayne County who receive additional compensation for attendance at the institute sessions. Glen Park superintendent Hollard is busy preparing the roads and walks of the Glen for the coming Chautauqua guests.

INJUNCTION GRANTED TO RESTRAIN SALE OF PLANT OXFORD, O.. Aug. 7. Howard 3. Coulter yesterday assured an injunction restraining the village board of public affairs from selling the electric light plant to the Ohio Gas & Electric Company, of Middletown. The injunction was granted by Judge Harlan of the common pleas court. At a meeting of the village council last evening it was decided to fight the injunction. One of the new electric motor driven washing machines washes clothes in a revolving tank. High Grade

And Ice Boxes go in our August Sale at a big saving to you. Hurry here and get first choice. Boxes from $8.80 up, and

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News Dispatches From

NEW GARDEN The Better Homes association of Wayne county will hold its August meeting here, Friday, the fifteenth. A picnic lunch will be served at noon. An interesting program has been arranged. LIBERTY Public schools win open in Liberty, Monday, September 8, Superintendent L. O. Snook announced today. The list of teachers for the fall term 'is still incomplete. Two small children who were deserted here six weeks ago by their mother, a Mrs. Johnson, were taken to Indianapolis by Dr. E. R. Beard, chairman of the Board of Children's Guardians. WATERLOO Miss Ossle Squires entertained a group of young friend3 from Connersville Saturday at her country home in honor of her house guest Miss Ruth Burkhardt, of Connersville. Dancing and a candy pulling were enjoyed. Guests present were Misses Ruth Burkhardt Ruth Stant, Ruby Burkhart, Dorothy Green, Bakers To Organize Local Union Sunday A meeting of all the local bakers has been called for Sunday afternoon at Luken's Hall, when a baker's local union is to be organized and officers elected and installed. A general organizer will be here from the national union, who will instruct the local union and its officers in their duties. There is nothing in the Constitution to prevent a citizen of the United States, if not holding office, from accepting a title from any king, prince or foreign state.

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Offers Advantages of Unequalled Merit

You will not be limited in selection because thia ia a clearance sale. Complete bedroom, dining room, living room sets, all on sale at prices just as low proportionately as the odd pieces. Complete suites of w hich we have but a small quantity must be told at once so that we may have their warehouse space for the shipments arriving daily. We will gladly escort you through our various displays so that you can judge for yoursell the values we offer during our Clearance Sale.

Home Outfits

Purchased now, during our Clearance had at a considerable saving, for no your taste or requirements, your wants from our stock.

Surrounding Communities

Mildred Lyons, Carl Krautter, Donald Carter, Irvin Van Hart, Clyde Squires, Thomas Fettig and Wendal Shipley, of Richmond. GREENVILLE The body of Oliver Harter, who died at his home In New Paris,. Monday, was brought here Wednesday for buriaL He was the brother of David Harter of Greenville. A widow and six children survive. IMMEDIATE ACTION FOR RELIEF OF GAR SHORTAGE, PROMISED INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. Aug. 7. Immediate action haa been taken to relieve the shortage of cars to move the Indiana grain crop, according to a telegram received yesterday by John W. McCardle, member of the Public Service Commission from the United States railroad administration. The message was in answer to a dispatch sent by the commission Tuesday calling attention to the complaint from various parts of the state about lack of cars. The message from Edward J. Nlles of the railroad administration said that an arbitrary distribution of cars had been made to relieve conditions, but that it was feared that improvement would be retarded by the shopmen's strike. The message reads: "Car situation in Indiana and Ohio Is short due to combination of circumstances. Movement this month much larger than in corresponding month of 1918 which was larger than in previous years and threshing proceeding more rapidly than ever before. Anticipated movement from West delay

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STEEL BEDSWOOD BEDS At One-Fifth Less A 2-inch Post Metal Bed for

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For this Table For Octagon Pedestal Table ORDER $1.00 Down on Sale, can be matter what can be filled

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ginning wnicn ww worn equiyuitsuv w east from that region. In effort to af- I

ford relief empties have Deen oraerea arbitrarily east from Chicago and west from Pittsburgh notwithstanding demand is heavy for loading on those regions. Labor difficulty with shopmen ia feared may retard improvement In situation, but every effort being made to help out and afford equitable distribution of available equipment in different sections." Flatrock Baptists Will Hold 1920 Meeting Here Richmond was chosen as the place of the 1920 convention of the Flatrock Baptist association, which recently closed its session in Waldron, Ind. Delegates from 47 churches in the association were present. The Rev. Shelby S. Lee, pastor of the First Baptist church, of Richmond, Miss Helen Unthank, Edith Monroe, and J. H. Unthank, delegates from Richmond attended the meeting. They reported the convention one of the most successful ever held. INDIAN MEDICINE MEN In the Indian Tribe one find3 the "Medicine Man," one versed in the healing art of roots, herbs, leaves and barks. In these he discovers emollients, astringents, laxatives and tonics, all of which are prepared and offered to sufferers among the tribe. To such good, old-fashioned roots and herbs Lydla E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound, the most efficient remedy in the world for female ills, owes Its success. For forty-five years It has been restoring the women of America to health, until it is now recognised as the standard remedy. Adv. an -Third YOUR CABINET Any Cabinet Shown on Floor