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WICHITA DAILY TIMES, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1917.
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IN THE
SPHERE OF
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AUTOMOBILE, MOTOR
CYCLE AND BICYCLE
TIRES Firestone
OUR AUTO TIRE SERVICE STATION, WHICH WE OPERATE IN CONNECTION WITH OUR LOCAL SALESROOM
AND DISTRIBUTING DEPOT, IS THE MOST COMPLETELY EQUIPPED VULCANIZING PLANT IN TEXAS.
Brarehesr in abilene WE REPAIR AND ADJUST ALL MAKES OF TIRES AGENCYInTZWX
Overton McDowell, Leon Fontaine, the only guest, the club members
Jack Jamison, D. J. Carithers, W. L. present being: Mesdames J. J. Simon.
Herblin, T. B. Smith, E. J. Pope, Burn-(: W. Friberg, M. E. Carey, E V.
side, Bashara, Mark Walker and R. L. Friberg Ross Corlett, Harry Thorn
berry, L. W Newton, A. C. Wilson
Miller. berry, L. WV Newton, A. C. Wilson
Tuesday evening Mr. Dentr and Mr. and T. E. Dobson.
Cravens shared honors of entertaining • -0—
with the ladies, and 11 tables of bridge MODERN CROCHET CLUB
players enjoyed the hospitality of the . MEETS WEDNESDAY
home. The high score trophy for the -----
ladies, a handsome cut glass bowl, wasThere were several guests in addi-
won by Mrs. W. B. Larkin and the tion to the members to enjoy the
gentleman’s prize, an attractive hand pleasant informal meeting of the Mod- i
made handkerchief, went to Dr. M. R. era Crochet club Wednesday, Mrs. J.
Garrison. The consolation prizes, a F. Detlefs being hostess. The host’s
. rock. crystal vase for the ladies and a I 1 efreshmeut cou rse consisted fo ice 1
* deck of cards for the gentleman, were cream, cake and grape juice-Guests
“won by Mrs. Lester T. Burns and Mr. were: Mesdames Wintrey, Foster,
* Larkin. At the close of the game a Highsmith, Pardo and Whittaker, the
* perfectly appointed luncheon plate was members • in attendance including:
served, a fruit salad with wafers, Mesdames Scot sicMulien, McCon
i orange ice and angelfood cake comprise key, Mudd, Lewis, Stirman, Matthews
ling the menu. The invited guests for Bra gley and Boone. Mrs. II. Duff
Home-Hungry Hearts. this occasion were: Dr. and Mrs. Car-fy. 1413 Twelfth street will be hos-
Home-hungry Hearts, oh, wheresoe’er rison. Dr. and Mrs. DuVal. Messrs and tess in two weeks.
they wander. 1 Mesdames O. .T. Bacon, E. P. Green-In : 0-
God look on them in pitying ten wood, L. T. Burns, W. M. McGregor, NEW CENTURY CLUB MEETS
derness. I Allen, Harvey, T. B. Smock, M. Stand! WITH MRS. MONTGOMERY
The darkest page of Sorrow’s book forth. Newton Maer, Straus, John
mmrthey-ponderp------y-----------=-Gauildy..1..cb, Frank Griffin, Walter A continuation of the study of Ire-
And theirs the deepest depths - or Robertson Me one M*r-rmcdthr*er**m-propaaune
loneliness. 7. vin Smith, Britain, Ed Sanders, F. M. of the New Century Club, meeting
Within their ears, the sound of waters, Cates, Bentley Bacon, Mrs. R. E. Huff, Wednesday with MrA - B. Montgom-
dancing Dr. Mackechney and Louis Nussbaum ery. Mrs C. J. C. McDowell was leader
By some old mill wheel, that of old Wednesday came the closing hospi-and the following program was car
they knew; : tality, a bridge matinee.. The Easter Tied out: “Natural Scenery," and the |
Before their eyes, a glimpse of aisles refreshment plate was served and the giant Causeway" Mrs. N M. Clifford:
entrancing- decorations were similar to those of“Ireland‘s Orators and Patriots," Mrs.
first two functions. The high: McDowell: "The Harp of Erin," Mrs. |
score prize, a cut crystal flower basket, J. E: Daniel; "St Patrick’s Day," Mrs.
- .was won by Mrs. W. W. Little and the 1 W. W. Sirk. A social half hour was en-
Home-Hungry Hearts, oh, wheresoe’er consolation, a silver ladle, went to poyed at the program’s close and the
they wander, ! Mrs. H. E. Pounds. The guest list in- hostess served tempting refreshments. 1
May some soft angel voice, in ca-icluded: Mesdames Wiley Blair, Ever- Mrs. R. C. Smith, Mrs. S. A. Barnes
dence sweet, ett Jones, Roy Jones, Whittier of Bos and Mrs. Parks of Tulsa, Okla., were
Whisper of Home, a Home, awaiting ton, Inge, Sammons, Lysaght of Iowa,
yonder, John Shaw, Bert Bean, Mark Moore.
The weary hand, the travelbruised Strih Moore, Bibb. Warner, Darned, 1
feet. Montgomery, O.1 K.- Maer, Chenault,
With all the vistas loved, and still, Jerry Chesnutt, Earl Clayton, Kahn,
unchanging, Mytinger, Murchison, Burton Stayton,
Through stress and tumult, under obonohoe,Eugene- Sherrod, Priddy,
alien skies, T. W. Roberts, Joe Stokes, Harry May.
Till from its earth life wearied, on- Merrill Blair of Amarillo Carver, Shep-:
ward ranging herd, R. II. Collier, Grayson, Art, Pin- . 10 1 twin i the inven I
The soul seeks out its chosen Para- er Avis, Harry Weeks, Fred weeks, 1h tor this droppth
dise. 1 A. Fisher, L. smith. Whitney,: last" season and they |
| Terrell. Harry Haum. Abe Marcus. Mor- were used by Hall county farmers last.
ons.odiEsnVOINaLE season with highly satisfactory re |
suits. Mr. Owens has had sixteen of 1
these implements made by A J. Seitz
this city. They will take four
rows at a round and will cover about i
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• Recipes for this column are
• solicited. Phone 1671 or send
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The dear old wood-lot where the'the
beechnuts grew.
- Lalla Mitc hell.
DEDLIGHTFUL PARTY SERIES
guest...
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MEETS WEDNESDAY
DEMONSTRATES INVENTION
TO DESTROY COTTON PESTS.
G. P. Owens Of Memphis, Texas, is
here to demonstrate his double row.
two-horse azerle her and boll and worm
-----— ------. -------, Peyton Gwynn, Reese, Toney, Zundelo-
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY witz. Maupin, M. M. Walker, Misses
Lucile Sherrod. Ethel Chamberlain o
Cross, Helen Eldred Flora Reisenberg,
820—Indiana—822
Oleininoslin
STORES
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Women’s Wool Suits and Coats
All New Spring Models
Beginning today, we place on sale all woolen suits and coats.
-—- — Positively NOT ONE garment reserved•
A AN IMPORTANT AFTER-
EASTER EVENT
WOMEN’S SUITS
In Gaberdines, Pairet Twills, Serges- Wool :
Poplins in all the newest shades of green, ma- N
genta, mustard and grays-
NOTE THESE PRICES
ATION
• about
WORK
Here
booklets
lannind •
lem
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en the .
ber of 4:
ke the
.....$14.50
.....$19.50
$23.85 /
.....$28.75
.....$30.00
.$32.50
... $34.50
.....$49.50
$19.50 Suits, sale price.....
$24.50 Suits, sale price .....
$29.50 Suits, sale price.....
$34.50 Suits, sale price.....
$39.50 Suits, sale price .... ..
$42.50 Suits, sale price.....
$45.00 Suits, sale price......
$59.50 Suits, sale price.....
Three fold in interest was the ser-
ies of entertainments at the Harry Ann Macken
Cravens hon.....n Tenth street Tues-i MI Ms SL
day and Wednesday, first because they’ .
marked close of Lententide dullness ART LITERATURE nige lother worms and insects and will
and gave promise of spring pleasures. ‘ ENJOYS MOVIE DAY i leaver a fine dust muica on the sur-
in store them the hostesses Mrs Har % •‘lace 45 a protection against dry
in deneM Chanex pent And ‘A departure from the regular order weather. |
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and their honoree: Miss Nira Dent, of with Mrs. B. T. Burgess and Mrs C i -—-------
( hicago, has been a visitor at the Cra- w Rountree hostesses enioved the I
====== DAMON AND PYTHIAS
dommant at present was given expires. Koen Laistam plin "pA, STUNT BY NEGROES
sion to even in the social pleasures and Kerr. Y Y *** 1
and each guest saluted Old Glory, fly-* _o_
ing over the attractive rose and vine Et PHIAN STUDIES
covered home. This same flag did duty DELPHIAN SOCIETY - -
in the Cravens yard in Chicago during - 1 ‘
the Spanish American war and for Despite the rain and the conse.
this reason is particularly interesting, quent small attendance the study of
. The tables for the games were ar the a Delphian Society Wednesday
ranged in the ing room and the din- morning was unusually interesting. I.
-________ing room. Ferns and purple iris were Mrs Overton McDowell was the hos. I How one Oklahoma negro displayed
used in the living room and coral hon-tess, Mrs. A. J. Lyon the leader and a quality of comradeship possibly
eysuckle sprays and ferns gave the for the morning the club studied worthy of a better cause is related by
floral touch to the diningroom. Spanish art. The two papers given I E. A. SicCiesky, county commissioner
Tuesday afternoon the friends who were: “Comparison of Velasquez and | for Precinct Three, the negro having
play 42 were the guests, there being Murillo," Miss Kathleen Stonecipher. ivolunterred to help another work out
•..........11 tables-of-players. There were two. “Modern Spanish Art.’ Mrs. Grayson his fine in Nr. MeClesky’s road
souvenirs, twin rock crystal vases, ‘The members present:. Mesdamesganp.—n.....-
cut by Mrs. Lazarus Cohen and a base Alexander, Lyon, Mark Moore, Marvin | * " The two negroes came here from, ,
ket of black glass, filled with yellow Smith, Walter S. Robertson, Bert Oklahoma recently, proceeded to get r IDAN TOD AniA AAV II
jonquils, which was drawn by Mrs. A. Brainard, Overton Ne Dowell and Miss tank 1 and bot h , inled in jail, one HAlP INBY
W. Eichenberger. The refreshment of- Kathleen Stonecipher. in the city jail and one in the county UALl HIULUAS UUUAIS uinI CCIEU
fering featured the Easter colors, yel- | ----- jail. Bot h were given the minimum: L I
low, w h ite and purple, in t he brick MRS SIMMONS HOSTESS tines. but • The time in 1 he cit y for t hat: CADAEN W -
cream, which was served with angel TO NEW IDEA CLUB offense amounted to only half of what UAAUEN WVUNAC UUNORETC DRIUUL
food cake and orange straws. The ---3 the fine and the furs in the county
guest list for the 42 party included: The meeting of the New Idea club amounts to. Consequently the negro -----. L . "-----.
Mesdames G. C. Wood, Preear. Boone. Wednesday afternoon with Birs. Hous I fined by the city finished working], . : WIiI Erect Couseway at Foot of Aus
Hartsook, H. L. Hunter, C. W. Reid, ton Simmons contained all the usnaiiout his fine in five days, while the: Wichitan Urges Plan of Letting Emu tin If Bids Are Low Enough
Schuerer. Mathis, G. D. Anderson, Tim-pleasant social features. Late in thepother had about ten days or better. ployrs Take Time to Raise d. Fortt
berlake, J. R. Fyatt. Gohlker Leich-afternoon the hostess served a two When the first negro finished his sen Vegetables.
am. Mack Thomas W. K. Ferguson, course luncheon, nut bread sandwich, tenci, he made his way to my camp. -
Datson. Frank Kell, Eichenberger, es, fruit salad on rosettes, cheese and and offered to help the other work . _____
Wyatt. Snider, Fitzgerald. Guest. Scott i tea, with a dessert of ice cream and out his fine I needed some men andiby inducing Wichita Falls employers!
Taylor, Hood, Blankenship, P *iw 00--..............
Langford, winn, Richard Delaney, Silk, of thehesteas, Thelma Lavera, was let them both go." _________employers may have a halt
_twhweeks for thre-purpese ot+
-----------==== working in their gardens have been .................
-suggested toChamber Commerce three bridges to be constructed with
errorreveise officials by Desk rergcant A. J. the proceeds of the $80,000 bond. 1-
Chambers of the city pollce- The plans BUS, the bids to submitted. OH 1
.will probably be scussed at next! three iron bridges and on two-irm
-Tuesday’s meeting of the Chamber bridges and the concrete structure
------ne_____- ._____-------- fef Comn ere e. direr tors. If it is found po i iblo to make the
----------------------------------------r. chambers plan is to induce Wichita Falls bridge of concrete. UN
the , mplovers to so arrange matters - der the bids, it will mean a mus 1
that ir portion of their men will be handsomer structure were than would
allowed four hours off ever: other otherwise be. built. In view of the re
week, the only requirement being thatjeent advances in nearly lines: 9
work a garden Urrless they de building, material it is considered
. doubtful if the bids will be lew,
enough, however.
The commissioners will also receive
bids for the electrical and lighting
fixtures for the new court house on
twenty acres in a day. Mr Owens
claims that they will destroy boll and
Oklahoma Black Becomes Member of
Road Gang to Help Comrade
Out.
WOMEN’S WOOLEN COATS
All the newest fabrics, models and colors.
$24.50 and $29.50 Coats, sale price ... $19.50
$19.50 Coats, sale price ..........$14.85
$14.85 Coats, sale price .............$9.85
$12.50 Coats, sale price.... ...... $7.95
$9.85 Coats, sa e price.............$5.95
SEE WINDOWS
mo imlilfe© Auto Delivery—Telephone 1681 Ohino imbenke
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A cone rete causeway, instead of a
petals tr, right the cost living plain iron bridge, will be erected over
1_________,......moe.............................................................„ . ue I Wichita rive r at the foot of Austin,
P. i devilsfond cake. The small daughter let him work a couple of days, then! to work out some system by w bichi : street, the ‘ ounty HAs SURTIC l‘ I 1
-------—...............1 --"employers may have a half hol day money in the $80,000 bridge fund. #%
, a ---------. -every 1 wh weeks for thm-purpeke of., has been decided On May X the com 1
missioners will receive bids on the
J the proceeds of the $80,000 bond is.
-sues, the bids to be submitted on
Universally Satisfactory-
That’s the record in the seven states of the United
States and many foreign countries in which our pro-
ducts are being sold-
STRENGTH and SERVICE
. These are two very important factors to be considered in
making your banking connections.
This bank is equipped to render prompt and efficient service
in every department of banking. It has been recognized for many
years as a safe, strong and conservative Bank.
Interest and Business Accounts invited. 1
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $150,000.00
First National Bank
INDIANA AT EIGHTH STREET
R. E. HUFF, President
T. J. Taylor, Cashier F. M. Gates, V Pres.
W. M. McGregor, V-Pres. F. C. Barron, Asst. Cashier
C. E. McCutchen,-Asst. Cashier ‘ J. R. Hyatt, Asst. Cashier
they t. .. - -________________- . .
Vote the time to working the garden,
of course they would not have the
time off. In the case of most employ
i ers in the city only one or two men
would be away at a time. The others --------- ----------- .0 e
v old he able to carry on the work May 1. This will be practically the
1 for tel time. the garmnerswer offoilasi contract to be awarded in con
and the company would not be out nection with the new structure.
trery grearamount as the work would. :— ------------
FORMER WICHITAN DEAD
IN McALESTER,OKLAHOMA
Word has been received here of the
last contract to be awarded in con
be carried on as usual.
"Most men are just too tired toll
off," said Mr. Chambe rs, “but by this death of D. M. Smith former” of
plan they would be enabled to work Wichita Falls, in McAtesterrOki:
worn complete! yout by a full day’s last week, following stroke .
work." " paralysis. He is survived by his widow
“ The plan looks very good,” said and a daughter. Mrs Ben Childers,
John W. Thomas, assistant secretary. The family is well known here and
in discussing the suggestion “At a has many friends whose sympathy
time when the cost of living has un will be extended to the widow and
Ide rgone rue ha enormous increase, daughter,
extraordinary measures are neces.] =--*—
i sary to combat it. The home garden is tailed, the conditions existing would
‘the most effective, metliod of com- justify it. Even Ir only enough gar
ibaitng the rising price of food stuffs den produce was raised to run a
that we have. I think the plan could i family the better part of one month
| be worked out so that the employers in the garden, it is readily apparent
l of the city would not lose anything but what enormous proportions the thing
1 even it some slight sacrifice was en- i would soon assume." , ........................
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WICHITA
FAMOUS FAMILY FLOUR
Has been the standard of
. Quality for many Years’
Wichita Mill & Elevator Company
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
VERY BRIEF SESSION OF I promises to be an uneventful one, ac-
POLICE COURT THIS MORNING cording to. Dr J. E. Reed. president
This morning’s. session of the po-pro tem, who will preside in the ab
lice court WAsone of the briefest in sence of Mayor A. H Britain - from
months . Officer Lenley Humphris, the city. The formal order for the
who had been sent after the couple inclusion in the new fire limits of
- in the city jail, both chronic offenders, " "
who were the only prospects for the
court returned and reported "Boll
Weevil says for me to plead guilty for
1 him, he don’t want to take the trouble
to come downstairs, and Joe is too
the twelve extra blocks • agreed upon
run a
drunk to try."
FIRE LIMITS QUESTION
MAY COME UP TONIGHT.
*-
Tonight’s session of the council
by the council after an inspection last
Saturday will probably benthe princi
pal business. Neither the building
code, which it is proposed to adopt.
nor the canvassing of the recent mu
nicipal election returns, two items on
the calendar of the council, will be
disposed of during the absence of the
mayor
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