Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 140, 22 April 1920 — Page 12
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'IHE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1920.
PREBLE CHILDREN WILL CONTEST FOR PRIZES FRIDAY EVE
EATON1, O., April 22. An Important event In the district schools of Preble county will take place Friday night at West Alexandria, when the annual contest in literature and music will be staged. The affair will be held in the high school auditorium, opening at
7:30 o'clock. There are zo entrants in the contest, which embraces five departments, with four contestants in each department. The departments are: Impromptu Scripture . reading, recitation, discussion, vocal solo and piano solo. The winner in each department will receive a gold medal. Candidates for the county contest were determined in individual school contests, followed by group contests of three schools each, in which the winners in the latter received silver medals. These winners come together Friday night in the contest for county honors. Competent judges have been secured from outside the county. The Judges in the impromptu Scripture department of the contest will select the matter to be read by each Of the four contestants, who are Ruth T&rr, Mabel OHara, Ruth McCulloch and Lowell Penland. In the recitation department Elizabeth Mackey will give a monologue, "An Imminent Peril." Mildred Etter will recite "The Death Disk"; Elnora porter "Whot th T.ittlp Girl Said:"
Alice 'sheffer. "The Denominational
Garden." In the discussion department Emory Glander will present "Americanization Is Much Needed"; Helen Young, "Americanization Is Needed"; Clifford James, "The United States Should Grant the Philippines Their Independence at Once"; Charles Swafford, "The Railroads Should be Owned by the United States." Tn thp niano solo deDartment Hilda
Kwing will present "Awakening of the
Soul, by Dorma St. John; uorotny Coombs. "The Flatterer," by C. Bhammade; Ruth Beekley, "Rigoletto," by Liszt; Ruth Crane, "Salut A Pesth," by Kowalski. In the vocal solo department Kather1nt Ppnland will sine "Good-Bve." bv
Tosti; Vivian Toney, "One Fleeting
, Hour ; Lioureva Penlana, "me liiws o'Skye," by Victor Harris: Homer Silver, "If I Were a Rose," by Hasselberg. Issue 3,500 Licenses. Approximately 3,500 automobile licenses for 1920 were Issued in Preble county, according to officers of the Eaton National Bank, which acted as registrar for the county. The total number represents about one car, including trucks, to each seven persons in the county, based upon the 1910 census, which was less than 25,000. Boys, Band Organized. Organization of a boys' band, with 16 members, has been organized here. Vernon Bussard, son of Rev. A. J. Bussard, pastor of the Methodist church, is the leader and director. The band
will furnish music at the Decoration ; Day exercises and it is probable it will give open-air concerts. Eaton Has Gasoline. While a gasoline famine exists in many localities, Eaton has a normal supply, according to local distributors. Many points in eastern Indiana were caught with small supplies when the railway troubles arose and no shipments could be made. Some of these, including Richmond, are being supplied by distributors here. The fluid is trucked into Indiana in large re
ceptacles.
May Have Another Factory. Eaton is again threatened with a
factory. This time it is a factory for the manufacture of automobile iron sundries. Dayton people are negotia
ting with the Eaton Lighting company for lease of the company's plant, which was closed a few months ago when the company began receiving current from an electrical plant in Greenville.
Burleson Indorsed. William L. Burtner, of West Alexandria, has received the Indorsement of the Preble county Republican executive committee for appointment
on the county election board, to succeed himself. The county Democratic
executive committee has recommended appointment of Harry D. Collins, of New Paris, on the same board.
News of the Counties 1
V LIBERTY Miss Emeline Elliott was 8 years old last Friday, and she was pleasantly surprised by a visit from Mrs. Jonathan Brad way, Mrs.
Samuel Bradway and Mrs. Charles Hiatt, who arrived with well filled baskets. . Ia the evening, not knowing the other guests had been there, Mrs. W.. A. Oler and daughter Grace, Mrs. Steffenson, Miss. Linnie . Hood and Miss Belle Garner spent the evening with her. Miss Elliott enjoyed an abundant supper brought by the guests. School will close here Friday, April 23. The primary classes, one. two, three and four, will have their exercises at 10 a. m. Friday in the primary room. The sixth; seventh and eighth grades will have their exercises at 1.30 p. m. in the high school. There are ten graduates this year from the eighth grade. The public is cordially invited to attend these exercises. Mrs. Katie Herbst passed away at her home in Indianapolis, Sunday. Funeral services were held at her home Monday afternoon and the remains were brought here Tuesday at 11:20 a.m. to the home dt her nephew, C. F. Herbst. Short servicces were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Miniature Victor Dogs 25c W. B. FULGHUM
1000 Main St.
LIGHTING FIXTURES A Complete Stcck Richmond Electric Co.
Dusty's Shoe Rebuilders
TWO
504 N. 8th St. Opposite the Railroad Store
STORES
11 N. 9th St. 50 Steps North of Gas Office Phone 1540
Several Good Used SfO'i Drop Head 3LjBwr? Sewing Machines for sale at LACEY'S SEWING Buttons MACHINE STORE Covered 9 S. 7th. Phone 1756
Fresh and Smoked Meats BUEHLER BROS. 715 Main Street
Fix up your attic into a spare room. To give it that cozy appearance us CORNELL WALL BOARD Let us figure with you. Hackman-Klefoth & Co. N 10th &. F Sts. Phone 2015 or 2016
CHIROPRACTORS G. C. WILCOXEN, D. C. C. H. GROCE, D. C. Phone 1603 35 S. 11th St.
DAYTON
ELMER S. SMITH THE WHEEL MAN 426 Main Phone 1806
THE FRANKLIN Air Cooled Motor Car Demonstrations by Geo. Worley 15-17 S. Ninth St. J. B. CHAPMAN, Dealer
SUITS DRY CLEANED AND PRESSED, 1.25 Suits pressed 50c; Trousers cleaned and pressed 50c. Carry and save plan. Altering, repairing. JOE MILLER. Prop. 61714 Main Second Floor
AtFeltman's
Friday and Saturday Growing Girl Special
Patent and Gunmetal Calf Pump, medium toe with welt sewed soles, all widths. Buy that girl who is going to school a pair she will like them. Special price Friday and Saturday
$395
Felt-man's Shoe StoreThe World's Largest Shoe Dealers 24 Stores 724 Main Street
Interment was made in South cem-i etery. The funeral servicces for Mrs. Casper Green, who passed away Tuesday morning of last week, were held at tho home Friday afternoon. Rev. P. M. Thomas, assisted tav Rev. W
A. Oler, conducting the services. Interment was made in the South cemetery. NEW PARIS, O. The commencement exercises of the Jefferson township centralized school will be held May 8. There are twenty-one members in the class, the largest class ever graduating from this school. The names of the members are: Rhea Davisson, Marjorie McKeon, Helen Gates, Iris Alexander, Irene White, Nora Harrison, Marie Richards, Paul Northrop, Harry Kesler, Fred Brandenberg, Herman Shaffer, Charles Benson, Harlie Hodgin, Guy Murray, Leo Smith, Sherman Miller, Louis Murray, Ronald Freed, Cyrus Emrick, Willard Morrison and Scott Hawley. Dr. McMillan of Oxford, will deliver class address. Paul Northrop will deliver the class history and Harry Kessler is class orator. The music will be furnished by the high school orchestra. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached at the Christian church Sunday, May 2.
COILD XOT STATO STRAIGHT It does not take long, when the kidneys are out of order and not doing their work properly, for poisonoui acldS to accumulate in the system and cause arhes and pains. D.'C Hammond. 2865 W. 30th St.. Cleveland O writes: "l caught cold and it settled in my kjdneys. My back and sides were MraUrh? aidrrV, COuld "d straight. I use Foley Kidnev Pliu with good results and am glad to tes tify to their helping power" Fo? lill Advtt?SeeUnr & C'
WHITEWATER The commence
ment exercises will be held at the
M. E. church Monday evening, April 26, the Honorable A. M. Hall, of State Board of Education, Indianapolis, being the speaker, for graduation are as follows: High School: Gaylord Jones, Florence Boren, Carrie Burgess, Irene Knoll. Edna Hill and Bennie Burt; Common School: Robert Knoll, Mil
dred Hill, Marjorie Robinson, Nora Mason, Mildred Knoll, Madonna Erk, Pherbie Mikesell, Madonna Newton, Blanche Skinner, Rollo Thomas, Carrie Nossett Ruth Vore, Marie Radford, Prudence Austin and Raymond Carman. H ANNA'S CREEK The commencement exercises of Harrison Township schools will be conducted at the Hanna's Creek church, Thursday afternoon, April 29, at 2 p. m. Dr. E. I. LaRue, of the Liberty M. E.
Church, will deliver the address. Barnard's orchestra will furnish the
music. The diplomas will be present
ed to the class by Sup t. C. C. Aber nathy.
The following will graduate this
year:
Herbert Heinbaugh, 'Oreta Wilson, Mary Johnston, Oren Samuels, Russel Stout, Charles Baker. Instructors: Harry Ardery, principal of township; Jennett Craddock, Alma Eppert, Buell Crum. Amy Evans;
Music instructor, Kate Husted. Trustee, John Stout; Superintendent, C. C. Abernathy.
HARMONY AND LIBERTY TOWNSHIPS Ralph HImelick, of Connersville, will deliver the address of the combined commencement exercises of the schools of Harmony and Liberty Townships, to be held at the Quakertown M. E. Church on Saturday afternoon, May 8, at two p. ni. The Barnard Orchestra, of Liberty, will furnish the music. Deplomas will be presented by Sup't. C. C. Abernathy. The following pupils will graduate: Paul Hugh, Vergil Beck, Florence Corrington, Catherine Bond, Raymond Presley. Albert J. Lake, Melvlna Stone. Edna Davis, Joseph Showalter, and Loyde Shepler. LEWISBURG, O The funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Jane Locke, who died Friday morning about 2 p. m. were held at Reformed Church Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. The services were conducted bv Rev. Larrlck.
No extra charge for CREDIT at HIRSCH'S
FOR SALE Twin Cylinder Motor Cycle H. H. TUBESING
1134 Main.
Phone 1595
Friends from out of town who attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Locke were: Wynn Hoerner, Mr. and Mrs. Ar!le-
Bader, of Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. WUK Long. Waldo and Wilber Rice, of near Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keselang and son, of Dayton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mueller, of Cincinnati. Orange Asendorf and mother, of West Alexandria, and George Locke, of Kokomo.
A-B-C Super Electric Washers do your washing the right way. Weiss Furniture Store 505-513 Main St.
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This set contains a large extension table, 6 chairs, solidly constructed with leather slip-seats and a large buffet with 3 spacious drawers and 2 compartments. It. is richly finished in walnut in the ever popular Queen Ann Period design. We suggest that you see this suite at your first opportunity.
Summer Frocks of Voile and Ginghams
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New Sport Clothes Now On Display
EIGHT DAYS SALE of Coats9 Suits amid Dresses A Whirlwind Finish of a Record-Breaking Month The purpose of this Sale is two-fold: First, a reduction of all Early Spring Stocks to make room for the incoming summer garments. Second, to keep up the wonderful "Sales Record" we have made this month. Suits Reduced
9 SUITS reduced to
$3500
14 SUITS reduced to
$55
00
14 SUITS reduced to
$8500
a $Q75 reduced to S
reduced to $5500
EXTRA SPECIAL
Fuhvool Jersey $000 Suits, reduced to LiUL
reduced to $4750
8 SUITS reduced to
$7500
10 SUITS reduced to
$100
oats and Wraps I
iedeeed
Lot No. 1 CAPES, about one dozen in the lot ; reduced to
Lot No. 2 CAPES AND COATS, reduced to
$10.00 $15.00
POLO AND SPORT COATS, reduced to
CHILDREN'S COATS, former prices to $16.50; at
$19.75 $9.75
Dresses Reduced
In Three Extraordinary Groups
GROUP NO. 1 Taffeta, Satin and Wool Jersey Dresses, reduced J 75
GROUP no. 2 Serge, Taffeta, Satin and Georgette Dresses, 7 reduced to fp&Hc I D
GROUP NO. 3 Crepe de Chine, Georgette, Tricotine and Taffeta (gO 7 fTA Dresses, reduced tPO I Ovr
Special Sale of Articles in All Departments ALL THIS WEEK CLOSING SATURDAY NIGHT Specials in Hosiery, Underwear, Gloves, Domestics, Silk Goods, Wool Goods, Novelties in fact in every department are found Exceptional Bargains.
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