Sherman Daily Democrat (Sherman, Tex.), Vol. THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 4, 1916 Page: 8 of 8
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SHERMAN DAILY DEMOCRAT,
B. Y. P. II. Program.
Com. hi the ear
MERCANTILE
jSaturdayJ^
NEW ARRIVALS
THIS WEEK
LADIES’ SPORT COATS,
LADIES’ LONG COATS,
Some Great Bargains in 100 SAMPLE LADIES’ SKIRTS
Just Received.
More Men’s Suits, Boys’ Suits and Mackinaw Coats
Just In.
Our large stock of all Fall Goods with the usual low
prices are attracting large crowds.
Let us show you our Shoes for Ladies’, Children, Men’s
and Boys’—all that’s new priced right.
Exsteins
LYRIC THEA TRE
The Biggest. Best Saturday Show in the City.
Hooey Moon Comedy Company
With LA ROSE. MAYFIELD and HARRISON, with
Classy Fun Makers. 12 FV£p!e~12. See that Funny Wench
3. -Han
Comedian, GENE COBB, handsomely Dressed Beauty Chorus
with a brand new play, different from the rest, with lots of
pep. The company that is the talk of the town. Come.
Also a Dandy Feature Bill:
“A BEAST OF SOCIETY”
In three acts, with LOUIS VALE. DOUGLAS GERRARD.
HERBERT BARRINGTON and BETTIE SCHADE.
Come early and get good seats.
Admission IOc
Reserved Seats at Night IOc extra
The following program will lie given
under the lusplim of the Hunt B. Y.
IV r. of the Flrxt Baptist church
Sunday. Nov. 5. 11118. at 6:15 p. tu.:
Addrexx by leader— II. P. IUlney.
Song.
Prayer.
Scripture reading.
Plano solo— Mis* Mai*1! Parker.
Vocal solo- Mrs. Walter Bray..
Special music-Baptist Symphony
Orchestra.
Male quartette—Austin College Stu-
dents. Messrs. FostJoe, Kait*ey, Mt-Kl-
roy. and Carroll.
Violin solo—Mrs. W. A. Beeves.
Saxnphone solo—Roy Ball.
The public Is cordially invited to at-
tend the service.
4
Employees Rewarded.
Tlic employees of the flour mills of
Sherman were very much pleased
when they opened their pay envelope
today to find an extra check for
10 i*>r cent of their total wages since
August. ’Wiese donation* by the flour
mills amount to quite a sum of
money, and, of course, were highly
appreciated by the men. Sherman has
four high grade flour mills (more
than any other town In Texas) and
furnish employment to a lqrge force
of men
A FAIR EXCHANGE
Of wholesome Delirious Sweets for your money—is what you get
when you buy a pound of our SpreJatSale of Candies This Week.
The following Varieties:
PEANUT BRITTLE, was 30e lb, now....:....... ...........15e
CHOCOLATE-COCOANUT CARAMEL, was 30e lb., now.......15e
If you buy 2 pounds mixed it will cost you 12%c Ppund.
Not over 4 pounds to one person at the above price.
TRY US FOR LUNCH TODAY.
C. M. E. CONFERENCE.
LECTURE ON AFRICA.
The Candyiand Confectionery Co.
Old Phone 836. 21b North Travis. New Phone 523.
Today’s Markets
In both silks and woolen ma-
terials there are a number of at-
tractive plaids and they are high-
ly favored for dresses, usually
trimmed In plain coior. This idea
is charmingly worked out in the
design aliort, which has many
novel features that contribute to
tne success of tne whole effect.
SMART FALL DRESSES
EASILY MADE AT
HOME.
This beautiful dress ran be de-
veloped with our pretty plaids
or stripes in Taffetas at an ap-
proximate cost of......... .$9.60
We have these materials in stock
from $1.25 to......$2,00 per yd.
45 and 50 Inch W ool Plaids, per
yard..........$1.00 to $1.75
Those .High Top Bpots to
match in many combinations.
Plaid, act Popular Again
McCall Pattern! No,. 7551-7507, two
of the many new designs for December
You can do better atShaws
I peal Markets.
1 Cotton In lint ..........48c to 18%<'|
I Cotton 111 seed.... ............
I Cottonseed, per tou........$50 to $52
(Wheat, per bushel..............$1.00
Chicago Crain and Provisions.
Chicago.. Nov. 4.
Editor Hamlett of the Christian Index
Attending Session Here,
Professor Gilbert to Be Heard at Trav-1
is Street Methodist Church.
The ministers of the Ft. W’orth and
Dullas Districts made reports and re-
ceived the commendation of the bishop.
The principal address was made by
Dr. John W. Gilbert, dean of theology,
Paine College, Augusta, Ga. Paine Col-
lege was founded and maintained
by the M. F, Church (South) Hint Is
the main institution for the educa-
tion of negro teachers and preachers.
Dr. Gilbert Is not only a graduate of
Brown University, but studied Greek
In Athens. Greece. The Shreveport
Times In an editorial reeently said he
was one of the best. If not the itest,
Greek scholars in America. He is
making speeches before the white eou-
feronccs, and came here from Green-
ville where he addressed the white con-
ference Wednesday. He went with
Bishop Lainlmth a few years ago to
cstaldish a mission for the C. M. E.
dbnreh in Africa. His speech yester-
day touched argely 011 Africa the rela-
tion of the M. K. church (South) and
the C. M. K. church. He paid the M. K.
church (South) a glowing tribute.
Ijist night Rev. J. H. Hamlett, D. D,
editor of the Christian index. Jackson.
Tenu, preached an eloquent Herman to
the women of the mission society. Mrs.
A. B. Heddrtck of Gainesville made her
annual address ast night and several
other features constituted the program.
After the devotiouals were conducted,
the bishop delivered a lecture at some
length on the subject: "The Doctrine
of Methodism.” He said in course of
Ills address thHl Methodism was both
in nprayer meeting and Wesly was the
first exponent of the doctrine “Holi-
ness." which is a fimdimeiital of Meth-
odism. He urged that each Methodist
preacher i«>st himself on the doctrines
of Methodism which distinguishes It
from the other churches. Bishop J. S.
Key visited the conference this morn-
ing and before being Introduced by
Bishop R. A. Carter, the conference
sang touchingly: "I/Ct 11s cheer the
weary traveler along the heavenly
road.” He said he was acquainted with
the negro, being raised with them in
Georgia, and among his early assoeia-
tlate In boyhood wen1 fifteen negro
hoys. Alfred Ward said he. Ill slave
days was the most powerful man In
prayer of any man he ever knew.
Professor John Wesley Gilbert, col-
ored, dean of Paine College, Augusta.
Georgia, will have the evening hour
at the Travis Street Methodist church
Sunday at which time he will address
the Epworth League on the mission
work ill Africa.
Those acquainted with the history it
the founding of the Methodist Mission
in Africa will remember that Prof.
Gilliert was the traveling companion
of Bishop W. R. Lambutb in his search
for a mission site 111 the Belgian Con-
go. Together with Bishop I.aml)Uth he
founded the Methodist Mission at.
Wombo-Nlama, 250 miles Inland from
Lnsambo, the nearest )>oxt of the Pres
byterian Mission, which has head-
quarters at Luefco.
Since its foundation about three
years ago, the Wemlio-NlumH mission
has lieen supported by the contributions
of the Epworth leagues of the Metho-
dist church alone. The Texas leagues
ltav«M>ledged themselves to raise $10,-
000 for a boat to lie used on the upper
rivers of the Congo, This amount is
to l>o paid within two years. As the
Leagues are thus engaged in this
work. It will be esiieclally Interesting
to have this noted worker address
them concerning the mission, which
they are maintaining In the heart of
Africa.
The public is cordially Invited to
hear Prof. Gilbert.
Commercial Trucks
If you are interested in Auto Trucks, let us tell you
about the Wright Truck Attachment for Ford Cars. It has
solid tires on rear wheels, chain drive, four speed transmis-
sion, and is geared down to give more power. Call and let
us show you.
Roberts Electric Company
Yesterdy's
Close. Close.
. Wheat-
Dec ...............1X2% 185k
| May..............184 Vi
Corn—
I Dec..............85% 80%
1 May............. 87% 88%
Oats—
I Dec...............88% 54
May ..............87% 57 A
To Union Men
. . • . . .
Did you ever smoke RICE’S “305" CIGAR?
Its everywhere you go it matters not how far.
And you’ll find its value is always at par,
Remember too, its Union Made and “Sum” Cigar.
Price 5 Cents by all Dealers
F. R. RICE MERCANTILE CIGAR CO.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Cotton Seed Oil.
Yesterdy’s
Close. Close.
......11.80-95 12.10-14
........11.85-91 12.08-131
........11.95-97 12.12-13
......11.96-12.02 12.13-20
| Jewel Theatre Today |
j Charlie Chaplin |
I V4 i iAi
JUfc-g-
•4. _ - £
WANTS—TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
FOR RENT—Four-room house on IV.
Pecan street. Call at <507 Laurel St.
New Phone 256. n4-tf
LIFT YOURSELF to a higher wage-
level In Prof. Ivy’s course In the “Bread
and Butter Sciences.” n4-3t
LOST—One short gray glove. Return
to Democrat for reward. n4-2t
Open all Next Week
KING
1$ TO DAY—Brand New Keystcrti<£
SHE LOVED A SAILOR
A ripping, tearing, half mile of KEYSTONE
fun and frolic—AL80 SHOWING—
A BATTLE IN THE BARK
A thrilling three-reel Western Drama
MONDAY -The celebrated vampire star
THEDA BAR A
in a return of her latest success
'‘Under Two Flags”
COTTON.
Spot Cotton Market.
New York, Nov. 4.—8|s*t cotton was
[quiet, 5 points up; middling 18.96
I i-ents.
New Orleans. Nov. 4.—Spot cotton
|was steady, unchanged; middling 18.25
[cents; sales 243 bales.
Liverpool, Nov. 4.—Holiday; no I
| quotations.
Galveston. Nov. 4.—Simt cotton was
|steady, unchanged; middling 18.85
| cents; sales 138 bales.
Houston. Nov. 4.—Spot cotton was
|steady, 10 points up; middling 18.65
bales'; sales 742 baes.
Dallas. Nbv. 4.—Spot cotton was
steady, 15 points up; middliug 18.05
[cents; sales 9644 bales.
itimim
In “ONE A. M ”
Another of those famous Mutual Chaplin Specials. A riot of original
comedy situations in two big funny acta.
EDDIE LYONS and LEE MORAN in “ALMOST GUILTY.” g
An excruciatingly hilarious Nestor comedy. ™
■V'
“BRANSCOMBE’S PAL.”
New York Futures.
A dramatization of Banister Merwin’s Unique story in which
the marvelous instinrt of a pet dog prevents a catastrophe.
New York. Nov. 4.—Futures opened !
barely steady, unchanged to 3 lower:
| and cosed steady 10 to 12 higher. To-
day’s closing prices:
1 Yesterdy's |
9:30 a.m. Close. Close
...............18.05 97 18.87-8*
Sjar............19.064)8 18.98-19
May............19.21-23 19.14 15
........................... 1886-87
MONDAY—
“DUCKING A DISCORD,” Two Reel Vofue Co ;>
“LOVE’S BITTER STRENGTH,” American Feat c.
“FREDDIE’S FRIGID FINISH,” Another Big Feature.
GET THE HABIT—COME IN AND HAVE A LAFF.
FOR RENT—Two nicely furnished
rooms. for light housekeep-
ing : modern conveniences: close in. I
Old phone 1495, new phone 97.
n4-tf
Everyone who saw this picture before were
more than pleased. Many requests bring it
back,
PRICES 5 AND 10 CENTS.
WANTED—A girl first-class for sew-
ing to the German custom tailor. Room
20-21 Murphy building. n4-3t
TUESDAY— Wm. S. HART in “THE CAPTIVE GOD.”
A, IIWHIII—nm» J* “r*B% 1 111 IU1J v‘“ ■ ’ X
New Orleans Futures.
New Orleans, Nov. 4.—Futures op-
jened steady, 3 higher, and closed
steady, 8 to 10 higher Today’s cos-
ing prices: . . ,
Yesterdy’s
10:30a.m. Close Close
I Jan.............18.40-50 18.40-42
Mar.. ...........18.72-73 18.654501
May............18.90-91 18.81-82
Dec...........18.35-30 18.28-29
Gem Theatre Today S
Blue Bird Photoplays Present
“THE END OF THE RAINBOW
”
A nigged romanre of California’s Redwood Forests, by the Author
of “THE GIRL OF THE LOST LAKE,” “THE
SECRET OF THE SWAMP.” Etr.
FOR COAL
WOOD
AND FEED
TOPIC
THE BEST PICTURES AT BARGAIN PRICES
AT THE
TODAY-
GAIL KANE
In
“The Scarlet Oath’
QUEEN
TODAY—The Popular Matinee Idol
EARLE WILLIAMS
Gail Kane appears at her best in the strong dramatic
characterizations she portrays in “The Scarlet Oath.*
The whole nation is still talking about the great politi-
cal story in whith she appeared last.
Her new story enables her to be the sweet ingenue type
as well as the “heavier" leading woman.
In order to make the action very realistic some of the
most wonderful double exposures ever attempted have been
achieved in the piece.
ALSO
In Vitagraph’s Greatest Production “The Scarlet Runner
Each Episode a Complete Story.
»»
A BRAY CARTOON COMEDY
‘THE MASKED BALL’
Filled with big moments and strong, stirring scenes, a clean
human series^ without ghosts, goblins or the
apeal to fear.
MONDAY—England’s Greatest Dramatic Actor
SIR HERBERT BEERBOHM TREE
- •
m
‘‘The Old Folks at Home’’
l.troJncin, MYRTLE GONZALES ud FRED CHURCH g
SUPPORTED BY A TYPICAL CAST OF BLUEBIRD PLAYERS.
Also Presenting—
FRITZIE BRUNETTE in “A Pair of Shadows.”
A dandy detective comedy—Funniest you ever saw
IQ Special Music by Miss Nelsop
<m Hear the Organ with the Human Voice.
I SAME PRICE, 10c.
SHOW
Every Night
Next Week
MONDAY—
A RED FEATHER MASTERPIECE
UNDER SUSPICION"
A powerful film version of E. Phillips Oppenlieim’s Saturday
I S Evening Post Story , “THE AMIACABLE CHARLATAN.” Directed
K by George Loane Tucker, producer of “Traffic in Souls,”
COMING SOON—
AUDREY MUNSON in “PURITY.”
I .. A TREMENDOUS SEVEN-ACT PHOTO-ART DRAMA.
1 flf Filled With High Pitched Interest and Suspense. Vet Afl Attuned
to the Dominant Note of Peculiar Charm Interwpven
| ’
Farmer A Haifa and His Tentless Circus
jxjjbV. ■
COMING M0NDAY-
FANNIE WARD
Written by Rupert Hughes, the well known American
author and expressly written to display the talents of Sir
Herbert.
The first and last chance to see this famous actor in
motion pictures should not be overlooked.
mm
“ Witchcraft
TUE8DAY-%OWEN MOORE fn “ROLyNG STONES."
WEDNESDAY—BESSIE BARThSCALE in “PLAIN JANE.
THURSDAY—VIRGIN IA PARSONS in “DARE DEVIL KATE.1
___ • ■ - -«*-**»; *&mm^****- -y
IjH_ —1 •
Monday Night
The Rural Comedy
(The Country Girl
| UNDER THE BIG TENT, NEAR
T. & P. FREIGHT DliPOT.
SEATS
mm 25
c
With Exquisite Art Poses Depicting
LOVE, FAITH, BEAUTY, VIRTUE AND MORALITY
November 9th and 10th.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Today's Express Brings us New Coat Suits—Browns, Blues,
Greens and Blacks—from $25.00 to $50.00—
Handsome New Styles.
15 New Velour Coats in Brown, Navy, and Black; Priced
from $20.00 to $32.50.
44 inch Dress Satins, in 8 new shades, at $2.50 yard, for
Afternoon DressesT^^^ ..4,
Trimmings to Match. i
WAITER C. JONES’ & GO.
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