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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-10-07
THORNDIKE.

THORNDIKE.
The usual Sunday service was held at the
Center church last Sunday afternoon. Rev. D.
Bracket spoke from Ezekiel 1926, "And will
make them and the places round about my hill
blessing. Mrs. Leroy Pickett of this town,
is cousin of Com. Robert E. Peary of North
Pole fame Mrs. James Ashford, who has
been very ill., is improving little. Miss Flor
ence Palmer, a trained nurse from the Maine
General Hospital, Portland, is with her.. Mrs.
Lydia Parsons was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Parsons recently Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Der J. Hunt, Mr.. Fred Hunt and sister, Miss Let
tie, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard c. Higgins, j. D. Hig-
gins and Miss Cora Andrews passed last Satur-
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs Fred L. Higgins
Mrs. Leila N. Perry passed Friday and Satur-
day in Waterville :. Mr.. Charles A. Tilton of
Portland, Mrs. E. A. Carpenter of Brooks, and
Mr.. and Mrs.V N. Higgins of Thorndike, passed
September 29th at the pleasant and hospitable
home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. V. B. Tilton in Dix
mont. Mrs. Emma Chase of Lynn, Mass, is
making a short visit with her nephew and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Clements. Uncle Hall
Clements is at home and quite sick.
JACKSON.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Fletcher of Belfast,
have moved to Jackson again and at present
are stopping with his father, Mr.. JIdson
Fletcher. Mr., Clifford Deering called on
friends and relatives here last week. Mrs
Levi Stevens of Brooks, spent few days last
week at the home of her husbands father, Mr..
M. C. Stevens. 90. Miss Pearl Chase is still on
the sick list. The Jackson Congl. Sunday
school will hold stmeeting October 18th.
The church will be decorated with fruits, veg
etables, etc. A short program will be given
following which special sermon will be deliv-
cred by the pastor, Rev. S. J. Wilson. All are
cordially invited to come and. bring decorations
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-10-07

The Daughters of Maine club Of Som
erville, Mass, entered upon another
season of its work last Monday with a
public meeting, which was also the an
nual guest day. These Maine clubs are
found all over the country, and not only
keep up the interest of their members in
the old home State but are educational
and the source of much social enjoyment.
The Somerville club has very attrac-
tive program laid out for the coming
year. including Illustrated lectures, art
exhibits, banquets and musicales.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-10-07
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
The Republican Journal Publishing Go.

CHARLES A P11sBuRY, Bu Eaisas Manager ana
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-10-07
THE UNITY FAIR.

The agricultural fair Of the Unity Park Assoc
citation was held on their grounds in Unity
October 9Th and 9Th. The officers in charge
were: W. H. Kimball. president; John Camp.
bell, vice president; E. 7. Reynolds, secretary
and treasurer; C. A. Stevens, marshal; George
w. Frisbee and Walter Staples Of Belfast
police.
The Unity band Of 16 pieces, Seth Pendle-
ton, leader, was in attendance.
The spacious, open grounds, and the delight
full weather with bright sunshine and cool
wind brought out crowd of over two Thousand
people.
Tracy Brothers of Bangor opened the mid
way performance very early in the morning
with the whistle and music Of the merry-go-
round. Fakirs of all shades and colors did q
thriving business in at least 20 or more tents.
The open stalls for the horses and neat stock,
ETC., made this department easy of access and
very attractive.
There were public dances in the halls in the
village both evenings, and dancing was in or
der both afternoon and evening, with good
music, at Reynolds hall opposite the park.
WELL WOmeu duu CuluISu SocIucu W SuJOy tAS
fair and the beautiful weather. Every courtesy
possible was extended The Journal representa-
tive, from the judges stand to the Reynolds
dining table, which made strenuous day also
q very enjoyable one.
Matched horses, Paul Brothers, LIST.
Gents driving horse, c. B. Wellington,
Unity, Richard Cornforth Thorndike, E. B.
Hunt, w. Gerald, Unity, E. B. Moulton, Unity.
Trotting stallion, W. A. Gerrish, Unity, LIST;
J. H. Campbell.
Trotting bred stallion, Fred Myrick, LIST; W.
Gerald, End.
Draft stallion, L. L. Rogers, Troy, LIST.
Draft bred mare and foal, A. F. Kendall,
Jackson.
Three-year-old colt trotting bred, E. B.
Moulton, D. M. Patterson, Clair Wiley.
Two-year- old colt H. L. Hurd, Thorndike,
Clough Mosher, Unity, Walter Bacon, Unity.
One-year old colt, H. W. Bolter, Knox.
Draft mare and foal, C. E. Murch, LIST, A. A.
Kendall, End
Draft oxen feet or less, A. c. Thomas,
Morrill, LIST; W. l. Coffin, End; Dean Braley, 3rd.
Horses 2,4O0 or over, Horace Graves, Unity,
LIST; L. L. Rogers, End.
Draft horses under 2,400 Hollis Wentworth,
LIST; U. S. Mitchell, End, L. L. Rogers, 3rd.
Family horses, M. V. B. Mitchell, Troy, LIST
Ruben Rhoades, End; AT. Kendall, jackson, Srd
Horse of all work, M. " B. Mitchell, LIST.
The committee on horses was l.. l. Bessey
Edward Shibles, and Ruben Rhoades.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
CAUGHT RED-HANDEO

Any one caught red-handed in this
city at this time of the year will have
no difficulty in escaping through the
use OF little poslam. which, when APP
piled to the hands. acts just as it does
on the complexion, clearing the skin
over night and making short work of
pimples. rash, redness, roughness.
split skin, blotches, etc. Besides this.
poslam stops all itching with the first
application and cures the worst cases
Of eczema as well as acne. herpes. tet-
ter. piles. salt rheum. rash, crusted
humors. scaly scalp and every form
of itch, including BARRIERS itch and
itching feet. BlemisheS such as PIN
pies, red noses, muddy and inflamed
skin disappear almost Immediately
when poslam is applied. the complex
ion being cleared over night.
Every druggist keeps both the so
cent size (for minor troublesl and the
50 jar and either of these may be OBJ
tanned at W. II. Sudhoff's as well as
other reliable drug stores.
But no one is even asked to pur-
chase poslam without first obtaining
sample package which will be sent
by mail, free of charge. upon request
by the Emergency Laboratories, 50
West Twenty-fifth Street, New York
City.
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LOST SON RETURNS
Comes Back to His Brown
County Home After Twen-
ty Years. Absence.
GIVES HIS PARENTS $4,000

Indianapolis, Dec. 2S-From Nash
vile, the seat of Brown county, a
county yet untouched by a railroad,
last night came the story of the return
to his parents. in the lonely hill coun-
try, of John Frenshaw, whom the old
folks had not seen or heard from for
20 years and who brought back to
them not only their lost son, but also
Christmas present of $1,000.
John Frenshaw was Il years old
when he quarreled with his father and
ran away. He walked to Indianapolis
in three days. He wandered to St.
Louis and at length found work in a
shop. For seven years he saved his
money and then he ventured to the
gold fields of Alaska. the bonanza
land. He became rich.
In the storm of wind and snow that
ragged about the old house on the Fren.
shaw farm Christmas night the elder
Frenshaw was awakened by a pound
ing on the door,
Il am cold and hungry said a
voice outside, cant you take me for
the night?"
The old man let the stranger in and
the wife prepared a meal for him. He
talked for half an hour of his travels
before he exclaimed: Father, don t
you know me-"
The mother clasped him in her arms.
Before the reunited family retired,
Frenshaw gave his father and mother
q check for S5 600
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
TAKE II IN TIME

Anyone interested in the cure of Con-
sumption. should get one of the book
lets telling of recoveries BY the use of
Eckman's Alternative.
Coughs. Stubborn Colds and Pneu.
nonia may be the beginning of more
serious troubles-Eckman's Alternative
is the effective remedy. Take it in time.
Saratoga. n. Y, May, 1905.
Gentlemen: For five or six years I
was troubled with cough and expectora-
tion. My case was declared Consump-
ton by my doctor. After taking Eek
mans Alternative. which was recon-
mended, l was entirely cured.
tSigned Afddavitl James W. Kanalv.
Eckman's Alternative is good for all
throat ard lung troubles .ad is IN ~,la
at A. G. Luken & Co and other druS.
giSts. Ask for Booklet OF cured cases
or write to Eckman Mfg. Co. Phila.
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IN HONOR OF VISITING GUEST.

One of the pleasant social events
for Monday was the dinner given last
evening by DR.. and Mrs. S. K. Smith
in honor of Mr.. Manuel Barrios OF
Revas, Nicaragua. who is the guest OF
Mr.. Roger Smith for the holidays.
Mr.. Roger Smith and Mr.. Barrios are
students at the same school in the
east.
The table was attractively appoint.
ed for the occasion. In the center of
the table a large bouquet of pink
blossoms were placed. Pink tapers
with pink shades were also used In
appointing the table. The places were
designated with holly leaves. Places
were arranged at the table for Mr..
Roland Coate. Mr. Philip Starr. Mr..
Barrios, Mr.. Wiley Glass. Mr.. Richard
Lackey, Mr.. Warren Grubbs, Mr.. Hus-
ton Marlatt, Mr.. James Harrington
Mr. Charles Twigg and Mr.. Abram
Strattan. After dinner games and
various contests furnished the amuse.
ment. Mr.. Barrios was presented
with the favor A moving picture en-
tertainment added to the pleasure OF
the affair.
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OF Dresden Ribbon.

To protect the dress collar there Is
q valuable little gift made Of Dresden
ribbon about i've or six inches wide.
1t will require a yard and half Of
the ribbon. an interlining of wadding
OF almost imperceptible thickness and
q facing of white china silk: II scent
be used. the merest touch.
The merest edge OF the ribbon II
Tapped back and hemmed upon the
raw edge of the china silk. and the
two cut ends of the ribbon are folded
back over the facing TO form pointed
ends to this collar protector. At the
back of the neck 1t is tucked into sew
eral folds to conform to the shoulder
curves and to the coat collar.
For those who never wear gay COL
ors this little gift may be made of
black or navy blue. but Invariably
lined with white. Some OF the sea
sons brocaded ribbons would make IL
more handsome than plain satin or tat
feta. and MORE ribbon would be .
happy medium.
PALLADIUM WANT AOS PAY
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
SunStroke.

In nine cases out of ten sunstroke
or heat stroke simply means fainting.
fainting caused by sun or air heat act
ing on one whose resistance has been
lowered by disease. drunkenness or
fashionable dressing. 1t starts with a
giddy feeling. he may stagger and
then he falls. is pale, pulse small.
weak and futtery. breathing soft and
signing. skin cold and clammy. he is
partly or wholly unconscious. Usually
he RECEIVERS without treatment in a
few hours with splitting headache and
great weakness, but some cases fall
directly from fainting into death from
heart failure
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
A REGULAR LOVE
FEAST WAS HELD
BY THE COUNCIL
Continued From Page One.)

we'll of the board OF works. also spoke
and handed in his resignation. Even
the streets and alleys committee, in.
Guiding H. H. Englebert, Matt Won
Pein and Harvey Brown, came in for
glory. Hitherto this committee has
had to deal with all the dirty work
The press was thanked for it's courte-
GUS treatment of the administration by
rising vote following a splendid dis
course by Mr.. Deuller.
AS for the business considered last
evening, it was Of routine items, but
nevertheless important, because the
administration wished to have its
skirts clean when it steps out of office
This consisted primarily of appropri-
ating small sums which City Controll
err Webster Parry, in his farewell
communication, saiG were necessary
The ordinance accompanying the com
munication was passed on third read
ing by unanimous vote and provided
for the following items: Office expense
of city controller. $40: for sundry ma
terials for streets $40: for miscella
neous of street department, $25: for
street commissioner pay roll, 500
for light plant pay roll, $525: for mis-
cellaneous expense of health depart
ment, SO: for city's part OF streets and
alley improvements. S3,oo5.9S; fol-
light plant office expense, SO. The
item for the streets and alleys i'm
provement was heavy by reason of the
completion of Improvements to Col
lege avenue. South A street and South
West Second street.
Business Of Council.
The order made by council at the last
meeting. that 100 copies of the report
of the board of works and Daubney H
the condition of the city water works
be printed in pamphlet form, was re-
scinded. owing to the cost.
Mr. Study reported on the legal bills
allowed to Judge Frank Gavin of In
dianapolis for service rendered for the
city during the period that case was
pending in the federal court, in which
the city was endeavoring to GUST the
freight cars from Main street Judge
Id'lH lee was StvV, uul ZIG A1ouo! lo
ceived from the two traction lines tC
meet legal expenses was more thar
this amount. Judge Gavin also re
turned a portion of his fee. Mr. Study
had in possession about S131 and
last evening made disposition of this
amount of extra money held by him
Wilfred Jessup who assisted Mr.. Study
was allowed so fer fees and Mr. Stu
dy was allowed so to reimburse him
for personal expense. The rest of the
money was turned over to the city K
be placed in its general fund.
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CLUB NOTES
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY,".

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Home Missionary society of the
First Methodist church will meet
Wednesday afternoon at two-thirty
O'Clock with Mrs. Charles Shera at
her home, 212 North Sixteenth street.
All members are urged to be present.
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WILL GIVE A SOCIAL.
The Young Peoples society of the
Second Presbyterian church will give
q social Wednesday evening at seven
clock at the church All friends and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28

\ GU '" 70 n q
Fels-Naptha, and do
an injustice to your
self, if you use
Fels-Naptha as an
ordinary soap with
hot water. 1t is
deadly to dirt, and
grease, and germs in
cold or lukewarn
water. You don't
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Hazardous Business.

61xAFdoUS 6uSIneS3.
The maiden dropped her lovely eyes.
Later she cast her eyes far down the
rocky slopes of the mountain side.
After she had rested them upon the
topmost branches Of nearby tree she
let them fall upon the waters of a
placid lake-Judge.
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know what snow
white clothes are till
you see them washed
with Fels-Naptha.
Lots of other ways
Fels-Naptha will
save you work and,
time. Directions
for all its uses on the
red and green wrap,
per.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
Table oaintiss.

Dates stuffed with marshmalloVA
were recently served At . tea. Cream
cheese Is used as q stufnng for dates
to be served with sandwiches. "
similar nature are balls Of cheese the
size Of marxhmallows. with half OF q
large English walnut pressed against
each side.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
Sphere Of Woman.

SPh0rO OF woman.
They talk about q woman'0 sphere -
though II had q limit.
There's not q place In earth or heaven.
There's not task to mankind given.
There's not q blessing or . Voc.
There's not . Whispered yes or no.
There's not . life or death or birth
That has q feathers weight OF worth
Without . woman IN IT,
Heart Throh0."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28

In Russia the railway guage is fve
feet as against 4 feet S1-2 inches In
this country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
LEFT MONDAY.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Wilson and
daughter Miss Beatrice Evelyn VIII
son of Portland, Oregon, who spent
Christmas in this city with relatives
left Monday for Washington, d. G.
Miss Beatrice is wonderful must
clan. Her recital given in this city
last week was the most important
Wilson will go to Europe this winter
where she will study in Berlin and
Paris.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
EDITED BY ELIZABETH R. THOMAS

James Dillon. The wedding will take
place sometime in the spring. Both
young people are we'll and favorably
known here
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
New Plan for Fighting Mosquito.

Dr. William Tell Kudlich has
brought to the notice of the health
board Of Hoboken, n. j.. a plan for
exterminating the mosquito, which
consists in planting mosquito-infested
tracts with arzolla- The plant is a ma
tive of Africa. In a short time it COW
ers marshy land with layer three
inches thick, thus both su1ocating
mosquito larvae and preventing the
living insects from deposiing their
eggs In the water
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
Anty Drudge Goes to the Theatre
Even on Monday NiShts.

Anty Dradse-''Won't you go to the theatre with me
tonight, Mrs. Hardwork?'
Mrs Hdrd,cork-''No thank you. | never go anywhere
on Monday night. I'm always tired out with wash
ing all day
ANTI Dr1,dge-'Why don't you Fels-Naptha soap as
Mrs. Nuway does? Then you wouldn't be tired and
your wash would be drying the line before noon. -
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CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Haseltine cele-
brated their thirtieth wedding ami
versary Christmas day at their home
on Richmond avenue. The affair was
in the nature of dinner party. din
ner being served at six o'clock. About
twenty-five guests were hidden to par
ticipate In the function. The host and
hostess received number of beauti-
full gifts. Carnations and ferns were
used in decorating the house. After
dinner games and music furnished the
amusement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28
MASTER MARVEL WAS HOST.

An informal dinner party was given
last evening by Master Josiah Marvel
at his home on North Tenth street
for several out of town guests who
are in the city to spend the holidays.
The dining table was arranged with
poinsetta blossoms. The place cards
were ornamented with the same bios
sons. The guests were Masters
Samuel Smith, Paul Barrios, Charles
Barrios of Revas, Nicaragua and
Charles Burchenal of Cincinnati, who
is the house guest of Master Josiah
Marvel.
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IS OUT OF THE CITY.
Miss Pearl Atkinson has gone to In
dianapolis and Greenfield, Indiana to
spend the remainder of the holidays
the guest of friends.
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MISS FEEGER ENTERTAINED.
Miss Mable Feeger entertained in
formally last evening at her home on
South Seventh street in honor of Miss
Matilda Dell of Chicago. The time
was spent socially. Luncheon was
served.
- - -
RETURNED HOME.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Rettig. Miss
Katherine Rettig and Mr.. George Ret
tig have returned from Peru, where
they spent Christmas with relatives.
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TO ATTEND WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Coggeshall and
Miss Jessie Coggeshall will go to
Greenfield. Indiana, this evening to
attend the wedding of Miss Florence
Binford daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
II. Binford and Mr.. David McCutcheon
of Pittsburg. Miss Binford is we'll
known here. having visited in this
city number of times.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY.
A Christmas party will be given
Wednesday afternoon at two-thirty
O'Clock at the First English Lutheran
church for members of the primary
department. The parents of the little
people are invited to attend.
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GUESTS At FOUNTAIN CITY.
Miss Marguerite Wilson, Miss Ma,
tilda Dell of Chicago. Mr.. Alvin KEN
per and Mr.. Walter Feeger. formed a
sleighing party to Fountain City last
evening and took dinner at the hotel.
- - -
ENTERTAINED WITH A DINNER.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Mendenhall en-
tertained with a Christmas dinner at
their home on North Seventeenth
street. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs.
Gideon Moore and children. Mrs.
Elizabeth Moore of Dublin, Ind. Mrs.
L. ]. Grace and children and Miss
Inez Mendenhall.
- - -
Is VISITING HERE.
Mrs. Margaret Handy of Terre
Haute. is visiting her father, Mr.. NJ.
A. Bailey and her sister Mrs. Mary E.
Young, during the holidays.
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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Zwissler an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Mary Zwissler to Mr..
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FOR VISITING GUESTS.

Mrs. c. B. Hill will entertain this
evening in honor of Miss Mary Teas
and Mr.. Tarker of Eaton. Ohio. who
are to be married in the near future,
and also for Mr.. Frank Stuart of Ell
Paso.
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HAPPY HOUR CLUB ENTERTAlNs

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dietemeyer
were host and hostess for a Christ
mas party given last evening by mem
bers of the Happy Hour club for their
husbands and families. Thirty-five
persons enjoyed the charming func-
ton. The Christmas colors, red and
green were used, and ribbons of crepe
paper, in these shades festooned the
calling in the parlor and living room.
In the dining room the same color
scheme was carried out. A bowl of
red blossoms formed a center piece
for the table. A large red bell was
suspended from the chandelier.
gypsy camp furnished much
amusement. The men had their for
tunes told, each receiving a gift in the
tent Luncheon was served Cards,
music and dancing were also features
of the evening.
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IN HONOR OF Mr.. ADDlNGToN

Mr. and Mrs. James Parsons enter
tanned with a family dinner Christmas
day, complimentary to their son Mr..
F. L. Addington of Chicago. In the
dining room red and white carnations
were used in decorating Carnations
were given as favors. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Edwards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Dallas and
family, Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards and
Mr.. F. l.. Arlington of Chicago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-28

Good old fashioned cakes are made
from Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat flour.
Now at your grocers.
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french Death Law.
French law requires that q human
body. unless embalmed. shall be buried
forty eight hours after death.
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MONDAY BRIDGE CLUB.

Members of the Monday Bridge
club were entertained yesterday after.
noon by Mrs Maud Jones at her home
on East Main street. Miss Alice Fork
ner, Mrs. Leroy Brown and Mrs. Mich
olson were given the favors. Mrs
FindIay of Chicago and Miss Edna
Forkner of indianapolis were guests