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WICHITA DAILY TIMES, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TUESDAY DECEMBER 26, 1916
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New York, Decv 4 —Cosmopolitan the best liked styles of the season.
New York grows more cosmopolitan Sometimes it is made with a high
daily. Even as her doors are open close fitting collar, and again, the
to those from the most distant parts open necke with the becoming sailor
of the world, so are the minds of collar is used with it With the
her fashion designers open to receive high collar and closing at the side. -
ideas from the four corners of the i these dresses give very muc h the im
earth. Whatever may be turned to pression of a suit. It has been ob- . , VIOLETS a
good account is quickly utilized and served of late that such. dresses giv-L A bunch DI fragrant violets,
brought before the public for .
world’ of fashionable women to pass very much worn at afternoon func
on.
The very latest influence in dress
LARGE THRONG AT
COMMUNITY TREE
Exercises in Floral Heights Early
Monday Bring Happiness to
Many Folks
Sunrise: on Christmas morning
820-822 INDIANA,
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ASS
I ATE O STOWES
20-822 INDIANA
fter Christmas Sa
found a great crowd gathered at the
Floral Heights Presbyterian Church
for the community Christmas tree,
the first of the kind over held in Wi
chita Falls and with a neighborhood
celebration of the merriest character
climarinable the day was ushered
The years have, flown on rosy “quite in keeping with old time eus
wings-- toms " |
This heart is asking "Where is she?. The pastor of the church Rev. J |
.imand ah perhapson her nrrings waster Hlaseard. ansistea W O men
at The mheimame question Where is and women of the community arrang-
Thouss u.....dream:.....mem’ry the * nice lionet # rrO4AC OT III
What once sweet reality church building and placing on the
What wus once sNCEL leedar branches gifts for every one in
ithe community And the children
Ah, this December day! contributed their share by singing
Pressed in a letter, telling change—
Their dream has flown away!
And whispered one
While mem’ries filled the empti-
the ing the appearance of suits have ten Aln arenthel with dewy tenderness,
Her eyes as blue as they;
And whispered both of faithfulness.
Their lives a dream of happiness.
tions. A waist with a short peplum
sometimes gives this effect, especial-
ly when the dress is developed in
velvet, velours or the other wool ma-
has come from the Far East. Japan-
ese and Chinese embroideries and like
effects have come in for recognition
and have taken quite an important
position in the world of fashion.
Many of the windows of the best a
shops are now displaying the real Now that Christmas is close
1 Japanese and Chinese garments with hand, all the dainty feminine acces-
their rich silks and corgeous coler-lsories in every form are displayed to
ings. Most of us however, are con-the create t advantage in the stores,
tent to admire these beautiful cos-Bags of all descriptions there are, for
these are considered a very necessary
-------------------.__--------------- | addition to the wardrobe in these
days. Bags of velvet, suede, ribbon
and beads are seen in such a variety
l of colors and shapes that no one can
possibly have any difficulty in select-
‘ing those that will harmonize with
terials which are used both for suits
and dresses...
Accessories of Dress.
Handkerchiefs
Thursday Morning
songs and giving appropriate Christ-
mas recitations 66 that it really was
or faithfulness a community tree.
The firing of a gun was the signal
for the gathering of the people to
—Augusta Wall trim the tree, which was begun at
_‘ 5 4 in the morning-and the rising sun
BEUNION T greeted a brilliantly decorated tree,
FRIBERG FAMILY REUNION topped with a large star, which had
embroideries and colors hel HELD CHRISTMAS P ".illuminated the immediate vicinity of
e mproidereh and The. ------- I hast several
bead embroidered bags of silk and vel- Christmas day was made the occas-NC . Afendaneda
lion of a family reunion at the home could have been desired and all both
of Mr. and Mrs: G. E. Friberg, 1511 could have been desired and
! Tenth street, the turkey dinner at
the noon hour being made the
Iture of the celebration. "
I was decorated in holiday effect with
the same motif prevailing in the din-
ling room and table decorations. A
I sumptuous Christmas feast was serve
ed. The guests included: Rev. Har
ry Draperand his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. E (: Draper of Ponca City, Ok-
Mahoma, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Friberg
and son, Walter and the following
! her CUsHmes. Of black velvet with
a band of Paisley placed at the bottom
| or in the center, are some very at
I tractive round bags finished with long
! silk tassels. Others show Chinese
ness.
143 "
i young and old entered into the spirit
, taa of the occasion wholeheartedly so
ice that Mr Haggard and his assistants,
I home in the affair regarded the community
tree an unqualified success. I
There was a Santa Claus to delight
the children and grown folks alike in
the person of Mr. Stanley and the
gifts for the individuals were pre-
sented by him. In addition to the
remembrances for each other the
needy were remembered this part of
the program being termed the bring
ing of "white gifts for the King."
The electric current for the tree
children and their families: Mr. and
Mrs Arvy Friberg and family, Mr.
| and Mrs. George Friberg and family, . .. ... .
! Mr and Mrs. Bryan and family, Nr.l and for the great four foot star which
land Mrs. Houston Simmons and fam had been burning at night since Fri-
ily. Mr and Mrs. Alfred Friberg, day were furnished.by the water.and
Misses Estelle, Nettie and Edmontine
Friberg.
A Christmas tree and a Santa
Claus before the dinner was announce
ed, provided much diversion and
! amusement and the arrival of an ex-
| pressman with a large Christmas
light company gratis and the wiring
of the tree and the lights were fur-
nished by the Stokes Electric Com-
Dany and the thanks of all who bn
joyed the community celebration are
extended to these two companies for
their courtesy.
package from Chicago
l leasant surprise for all
afforded a
tumes in the windows. No one has.
yet appeared’on Fifth Avenue array;
ed in the true costume from the land!
of the cherry blossom. But many!
have been seen in costumes showing
the Oriental influence such as thei
0 NcCALL
Late shipment of Ladies’ Handkerchiefs,
good grade handkerchief lawn, edged in
colors of Blue, Pink and Lavender: on
sale Thursday morning: each
See them in our center window
Christmas in the Trenches.
The bombs were bursting in mid air.
— --- ----- —tn umeind soldiers falling here and there:
AT LANGFORD HOME: The trumpets sound, the blasting gun,
- -----. . And again was lost a mother’s son.
Saturday afternoon little Miss Eli-
zabeth Langford entertained a Tew The day wore on and ceased to be:
of her little friends with a party at! Some had passed into Eternity
the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. P P Langford, 900 Burnett.
: There was a Christmas tree to be
admired by the children and a Santa
: Claus which made the occasion a joy-
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LITTLE FOLKS PARTY
Yes some that day had bled and died.
sketch above illustrates.
Another country from which has
come inspiration for some of the pres-i
ent styles is Spain. The red and - —
black combination worn by the dark
eyed senoritas of that country is vet are still popular. Silver
frequently used with charming ef-bags are also worn. . I walk,
feet especially in semievening gowns. Beaded girdles, ostrich fans whichMark
From Spain also have come the beau- are used for winter balls and operas - .....waler Virsla
tiful fine lace scarfs or mantillas and which come in all colors to match | C. Jeanette , "Inker
which are now fashionable, and thel the gowns with which they are used!
large combs for the hair which are! and dainty neckwear are only a few
used with the coiffure that is distinct of the tempting accessories on dis-
ly Spanish. 3 1 play.
It is well known that from Russia, Lace neckwear, with high collars
also we have received a great many and long flowing jabots is again in
contributions to the styles, not only style, and those whbnever were able
in the. lie of blouses and dresses,
buti in the Russian turbans raised
iful one by presenting pretty gifts to
reach guest. The afternoon was spent
with
games
and delicious refresh-
Rather than sac rifice their country’s
pride.
And as the sun’s last rays were fall-
ing.
Unto each heart came a tender call
-— —-- , I ing-- ‘
mesh iments served before going home time. Calling them from the trenches they
Miss Elizabeth’s guests included:i could not leave
--r Jr. Jenora , WalkerTo their homes on that Christmas Eve.
Jimmy Guest, Louis Moore. of Kansas
----- , - : , Mae Each man that day had aimed his
Adams, Mildred Miller, Mildred Sheri best: .
rod, Eugene Sherrod Jr., and Berenice Perhaps sent home poor brother to
Brown. his rest.
-0Each man that night felt full loaded
SAWYERS OVERSTREET ean MAD E 59
WEDDING SATURDAY For wronging his brother in
trenches over there. -
the
high in front. Some of the turbans
are worn with chin straps or "brides"
to which a veil is often attached
The Russian blouse dress with a
long blouse reaching to the knee and
to wear the low collars becomingly
now have the chance to revel in these.
But the low collars are still numer-
ous, made of line linen, batiste, Geor-
gette and net, embroidered ever so
daintily and edged with lace for fur-
ther decoration.
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Saturday evening at 7:30 Miss!
Myrtle Sawyers and J. T. Overstreet
were united in marriage at the home Guns were not fired. shells were noti
of Mrs. J. W. Lee, 1501 Travis, Rev.: thrown
R. C. Miller, pastor of the First Bar- For a time the seeds of death were
tist Church officiating. The ceremony not sown.
was a very quiet one witnessed by l Nor from their hangars that night
( nly a few friends and Mr. and Mrs I did the aircraft leave:
Overstreet left shortly afterward for Save the crying of the dying all was.
Gainesville, where the parents of the
bride reside. They will go to Califor-
nia to spend the winter after a short
visit in Gainesville, The groom was une outre
formerly at the head. of the Over- Who on that day had Bereft many
street Produce Company of this city.
having disposed of the business only!
last week The bride for some time’
NEGRO STABBED TO
DEATH LATE MONDAY
cully further than Hughes saying that
he stabbed Shelby in self defense.
He asserts that the other negro had
been following him around all even
Wichita Fish Market
Wholesale and Retail
. Shippers .
of FISH and OYSTERS. t
ing and that at the time of the diffi
culty was coming toward him, knife
in hand. The wounded negro was
taken to the office of Dr. Mike Walk-
or for treatment, but died on his ar-
rival in the office. The right carrtoid
artery was severed by the stab which |
entered near the right nipple. He!
was stabbed only once. Charles Reid,
the negro who carried the wounded
tuan to the doctor’s office was held
at first by the officers, but was re-
leased on the arrest of Hughes. Shel-1
1 was searched in the doctor’s office
rccummediaiely following his death by
mighti see iim face to face |m, (ta Aar Deput y Sheriff Bob Me Fall w ho found
. -=***=================== : * et uE HELWN=E:
: (verstreet a re unit ing in congra tula Tha t we HA the wise men in days of years. 11 m mediately aft er the stabbing ward F orga I and ‘ he W oowa rd E k
yore. No reason assigned 101 the ditfi Hughes went to the office of Horace City, trains. _ .. ... ............
=======-=------------------amnemmmem Nutt. city attorney whom he had.
r A 1 T P A 1 known for years having worked for
i members of his family The negro
8 8sa 8 4 i gave his story of the affair to Mr
. Nutt and was evidently advised by
FEnmalte CICVLICC that gentleman to give up to the au-
AEPIOI MIYthorities. for he walked into the po
@kvue OUSES station about 11 o’clock -last :—-
night and gave up to Deputy Sheriffs the. day 8 bine-
---------- Bob McFall and J S Glenn who had Many of the, Texas linesare in
just dropped, in there after a fruit- especially bad shape the problem, be-
less search for him ing so serious with the Texas & Pact-
The prisoner gave Mr McFall a fie and the Orient as to lead to TA:
vited. | F ncLe. three bladed anite which he said he rent confiscation of coal those roads
--0-- And while tiley prayed and while Ameurore" had used for the killing, saying that. Had in transit
Owing to illness the entertainment they went. . he thought he used one of the small Many reasons are advance ed for the
for the Floral Heights 4 2 (lub has A wounded soldier from off the but- Ier blades The knife, however, had * hortage, but none seem to offer a
been changed from the home of Mr. Hefield crept. ... . . .one unusually long keen blade. None satisfactory explanation or the mlate
and Mrs W S. Curlee to that of And with Death written in his face: McDuff, I suffered for several of the blades had any marks of blood ter In the East it is said to be in
C. I, Shamburger! so fair, years,” says Mrs. . Whittaker, on them Martin & Oneal have been ? large measure due to car shortage.
Said to the men in the trenches. this place, "with sick headache, and retained as counsel for Hughen. land the drain made on the western
“They’re praying over there.” stomach trouble. uprly by eastern manufacturers who
i ago a friend told to try ------------------- rrnable to obtain a supply in the east
| Thedford’s Black-Draught, which $ did, NIA RAVEN orr | turn to the west for their coal
=--=== • TRAINS TAKEN OFF aqaik83P2SWW8SATF aweoEN
i.I keep Black-Draught on hand all the wra aueraurnnan ----
time now. and when my children feel a B° A srorlated Press
OUNOENVE UUAL Stockholm 1 ec 26.—More space
was given to Jack London by the
Swedish -papers than to Emperor
Francis Joseph, news of whose
deaths was received at almost the
same time Long biographies, pro
ifusely illustrated. were published by
most of the papers and genuine sor-
row was displayed generally at Lon-
beginning to don’s death
No other contemporaneous Ameri
: has been connected with the company
and is known here as a charming and
estimable young woman She comes
of al prominent Gainesville family,
i The friends of both Mr. and Mrs.
i tions.
quiet on that Christmas Eve
Suddenly cri 1 one, more daring than
the othi rs.
mothers-
Boys. - first 1t us seek the Savior’s
Mott Shelby Receives Fatal Wound
—Harvey Hughes Surrenders
To Officers
Ask reNiness that .............weletali 4 "’ death
Mott Shelby, a negro about forty
years of age, for the last fifteen years
an employe of the local compress was .. . .. .,
I in a difficulty
the rear room of the Capitol Bar .
. yore.
70 I Might be led to the gentle Savior’s
RECEPTION TO HONOR | door • |
‘ PASTOR’S PARENTS TONIGHT And pros laim Him our King for ever-
1 Tonight at the home of Mrs. M. E. more.
Carey the Aid Society of the First:
: Methodist Church will entertain with "Let us pray that peace may come to:
a reception complimentary to Mr. andi our land:
! Mrs. E./G. Draper of. Ponca ( ity.| That we ne free from the War Ty I
Okla., parents of Rev. Harry Draper rant’s hand." 1
new pastor of the church. This re-And with many a prayer on bended,
lception has been changed from Fri- knee, „ , a.
I day. Dec. 29, the date originally set. Each man of that company gained a By Being Constantly Supplied with
The congregation and fends are in heart most free " "
Thedford’s Black-Draught.
Mr. and Mrs.
Thursday evening
CHRISTMAS DAY GAME
FAILS TO MATERIALIZE Scarcely a ltundred yards away.
On account of the inability of the The troops of the enemy lay,
ex-hish school players to get a com- And in Heaven from each trench
i bination —together to meet: the high. Was accepted the
I school team the game sclieduled for German or French.
, yesterday afternoon was called of " , ----- ---- —------, -------------=
i The failure was a severe disappoint-And when the praying had ceased, all little bad, they ask me for a dose, and 40
ment to local football fans who were of the air $ does them more good than any medicine
looking for some rare sport from the Was ringing with Christmas carols 80 1 they ever tried,
meeting of ex-high school eleven fair
with the one representing the school What message did the gentle breezes
during the past season
ANA
809 Scott Ave. Phone 1919
Wichita Falls, Texas.
The Denver and its subsidiary the
Wichita Valleyware in better shape
than many of the other roads of this
section. Hie Denver line running
through the coal fields. However
their coal supply’ is not over large,
about four days supply being the
margin on hand it the beginning of
We never have a long spell of sick-Northwestern’s Shortage Becoming
ness in our family, since we commenced More Serious—Other Roads Also
using Black-Draught." Need Fuel
Thedford’s Black-Draught purely ------
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
(The author of this verse is fifteen | late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-Local railroads are
yesterday, and al-years old He resides at Weather lieve indigestion, colic, wind, nausea, feel
though in each instance buildings ford This poem was sent to Mr. headache sick 1 7
caught from the grass no damage re- and Mrs. W. A. Freear of this city, symptoms
suited from either. The first run friends of the author). " . . .
I came at noon being to 1207 Lamar ------------H been in constant use more -------- --------------.-------,--.- — ---------
than 70 years, and has benefited more through here this morning taking off sales have reached nearly 230,000.
Purity commercial buttermilk is the than a million people. J three local freight trains in order to London once told his Swedish pub-
Your druggist sells and recommends conserve their rapidly diminishing lisher according to the latter’s state:
DEPARTMENT ANSWERS
TWO GRASS FIRES
Two grass fires called the local fire
department out yesterday, and al-
bear
But that. “ They are singing over:
there
Ellis McFerrin Altfather. ,____,________
fifteen late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
- for Sale and recommended by . ,
SHAW WILLIAMS DRUG CO, Corner Indiana and Ninth, Wichita Falls Tex-
came at noon, being to 1207 Lamar
where the underpinning on the house-
caught, but was put out with no dam-
age The other run was about 12:40best buttermilk, it is pasteurized and
to 600 Scott where a barn caught and clarified, this process makes it the
from the burning grass but which purest buttermilk that can he bought
was not burned to a material extent. Pure Milk Products. 192 tfe
192 tfe
com ... ........ the effects of the coal shortage No other ont mporaneous Ameri-
stomach, and similar which is presenting an increasingly can author was as popular and wide-
-----serious problem all over the country, ly read in Sweden as Jack London,
the Northwestern which is worse hit Twenty four of his stories have ap
than the other railroads passing peared in translation since 1907. and
A.A prans. price only an Get a supply. One local on the Wellington ment that considering population, his
-2-1- , : branch, which runs every other day, books were more widely read in
• ACES one way each day, has been cut off Sweden than anywhere else.
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