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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-09
Hat Ornaments.

One OF the practical and universally
becoming trimmings being put on to
straw hats for the south are the wing.
plume or aigretteliko ornaments mads
OF shadow lace. tul;e or other sauze.
While these hat trimmings are usually
simple in number single ornameht
such as the zones mentioned being as
much as is needed. the sizef of the
ornaments is often very large. These
made feather arrangements admit OF
a great variety nf shapes and efac.=
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-09

y the aSt0nlShment OIL Some
OF us and the delight OF
f. all. American women are de-
veloping liking for soft caps,
most OF them for indoor wear.
The day now begins with the break
fast cap of sheer silk, over-draped
with net or lace and trimmed with rib
bons and little flowers, and ends with
the theater cap OF cloth-of.gold or Sill
yer, jeweled and feathered. There are
all sorts OF gradations in material and
design.
For the street. made caps OF beaver
cloth. velvet satin, plush, many OF
them fur.trimmed. are fascinating
from the standpoint OF becomingnesS
and most comfortable for winter wear.
At present, at least four caps are re-
ouired for wear during each "a hours.
The fresh. dainty breakfast can. the
cap for out-oi-doors, the sparkling
evening cap and the simple and USE
full sleeping cap. Besides these, there
are sweeping caps. plain and easily
laundered. which are necessities and
not luxuries, and occasion comes for
their use.
Most breakfast or morning caps are
made with a colt crown Of liberty silk
over which is draped either net or
lace, aud rutfle of lace which makes
the frill about the face and neck. All
the support such cap needs is a cir
Gle Of fine shirring or ribbon wire.
The crown Is plaque OF silk. overlaid
with lace. cut in circle: lS=iuches In
diameter. This Is gathered about the
edge and sewed to the wire. or laid IN
a narrow hem, through which the wire
Is thrust The frill Of lace Is seTed
20 the wire and the cap finished with
a collar and bows OF ribbon. Some
times the frill liz turned back across
the front, hanging over the ears and
neck. Again. the frill at the front is
omitted, and the cap finished with a
fat band OF ribbon extending across
the forehead to the ears. Narrow rib
bons from No. IL TO No. . are used
In rosettes and finished with long
hanging loops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-09
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In order To- make somr necessary
changes in The switchboard 1t the plant
il will be necessary for It's to take tho
current of all lines on Sunday. March
10. from nj. to 30 p. IN.
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY LIGHT
ING CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-09
Meeting at Surprise Tomorrow.

Plans for holding a rally under
the auspices Of tho Mems Religious
: Forward movement in the Surprise
Theatre tomorrow afternoon have
been perfected, and Il large gathering
is anticipated. The members OF dill
fcrcnt cvangcliStic denominations oi
this city who have charge of tho move
ment arc prominent and carncS
church workers, and they arc vicint
in attempts to interest the many who
do not attend church services and u
induce them to examine into the
claims of the gospel. The signs OF tho
times seem to pOrtcnd Il religious re-
vival, and spiritual thought is more IN
evidence at present than at any time
during the past third of century.
While the primary object of the move
mcnt is to attract the attention OF the
thoughtless and unconccrned, earnest
efforts will be made to interest stray
glers of the church militant and to
fill the manp pcws which arc at pres
cnt unoccupicd at church services.
The steady decline in interest IN
churches, especially on tic part OF the
muscular gender, has caused no lit
tie uneasincss to those who occupy
pulpits, as we'll as to many of the
rank and file, and divers schemes have
been devised in order to arouse en-
thusiasm. Evangclists often reap
large harvcsts by conducting protrac-
ted meetings in tho larger cities, but
there is almost invariably SubSe-
uuent failing away, and in few
months church conditions arc back IN
To tho normal. 1t has been suggest
ed that we're there more Bible teach
inc on the expoSitory order many poo
plc would be attracted to- church who
at present seldom darkcn the doors
save at weddings or funerals. Tho
general outlines Of the book arc fam
liar to most people living in clvllizct
communities, but there arc many VINO
desire to learn and who arc ever read!
TO listen to close examination OF
the statements and doctrines OF th'
Scriptures. Such realize that th'
reading and study Of the Bible shoul!t
bc on lines which would be used II
examining any other book. and always
they manifest interest in etcgctlca
they manifest interest in eXcgcIica
=
SAD END no STORY.
A noted financicr once said 1t wa
easier to get fortune than to hold
it. The truth of this observation i
often made apparent by the careers o
thoughtcss peaplc. Every general
ion brings forth Goal Oil Johnnlcs'
Il seems from the following that Vir
yinia has furnished representativ
of this class:
Fifty-five years old, former rail
road president, graduate of the UNI
versity of Virginia, member of ascor
of fashionable clubs. good-teiiow we
met for many years, Col. "'lllar
Wayne Belvin, for years noted he
ure along the Great White Way
New York, went to: the. penitent,lliar
ON Blaickwelrs. Island YESTERDAY. n
hung his head while passing down tn
gang plank of the boat that took MI
to prison for ten days. Unkemp
ragged, dirty and figure stopped IN
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-17
BIG DISTRICT TO
 BE FORMED HERE
New Purchasers of the Greer Planta- tion Start Drainage Movement
 in Northern Part of County.

Jesse R. Core, of Plum Bayou, who arrived in the city last night stated that arrangements are being made for the formation of big drainage dis trict to include the big plantations in Bolivar and Pastoria townships in th.s county. The district is to be promoted by Harry L. Kolb and other Cincinnati and St. l. uis, capitalists who recently purchased the Greer plantation in the northern part of the county for s25,000.
 These men are men of means and they are planning to bring a numbei of experienced farmers and stock growers to this county from the North said MT. Core. They will spe- cialize on corn and cattle and hsgs and they are planning to spend a large sum of money to make their new plantation big success MT. kolb is reputed to be millionaire and he has great faith in his investment"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-17
VAUDEVILLE TO OPEN AT ELkS

Monday afternoon at o'clock the first show of the vaudeville season at .:he Elks Theater will begin, to continue all summer. Manager Tom Hill has just returned from Chicago where he visited the booking agen- cies and will present some of the bst acts 70 be seen on the vaudeville state to Pine Bluff patrons. The bill for the first three days of the week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day include, Charle: Carroll, venrrii oquist, who has the reputation or being the best now touring the United Sts.es. Gatchell and Medora, in an artistic singing and dancing act, will also be offered and the show wit clcse with the novelty act, "Tle World in Mineature."
 The new picture machine and a "Radium" certain have been install led and the pictures will be from the best film manufacturer: in the United Sta.es and France
 Mrs. Allen White, formerly Miss Lydia Vitz, will be the musical di- rectress, and Pau Bennett, who was trap drummer at 11e Orpheo Theater some time ago will be employed in that capacity at the Elks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-17

AN ESTABLISHED PINE BLUFF business house, owing to large vol ume of business, can profitably use a limited amount of capital. Prin- cipal fully protected, and an annual dividend of at least ten per cent as- sured. If you are interested in a sure, permarent investment, ad- dress Box 319, iPne Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-17

lace outlined with gold thread, and finished with waistband of old tis- sue. A tiny cluster of gold roses gives an effective finish to the skirt. On the right is seen another dainty little dress composed of white satin, with deep bands of pearl embl oidery. The draped tunic and corss ge, of white ninon, is also embroidered in pearls; the extremely low cut corsage is caught in front with large pearl ornament.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-17
Lakeside Church

Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
 Sermon at il a. m. by Dr. Frank Barrett, of Little Rock
 Evening services will be called off in the interes,. of the mass meeting for the promotion of temperance to be held at the First Methods. church.
 Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. m.
 Prof. F. G. May superintendent; Rev. J. L. Cannon, pastor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-17

ly draped corsage is of white net embroidered in jet and diamonds. The swathed turban of purple and gold tissue, with purple aigrette, is finished with a dull gold ornament. The party frock shown in the center is of primrose charmeuse, edged with skunk. The tunic and corsage are of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-17

MT. and Mrs. D. Asronson went to Memphis yesterday for visit of sev- eral days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-17
EDWIN V. MORGAN, MINISTER TO PORTUGAL.

diplomatic began in the far
 V east He those oonsus in Manchura who had RussOJapanese
 Korea, in which country he legation Hermit Kingdom His
 followed by the appointment to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-17

WANTED-Men to learn Barber Trade Why go to Kansas City St. Louis where it is violation of tho state law for student receive in barber coeeef Write Palmer Institute Joplin Mo. Little Rock Free instructions aud from
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
Medcalf.

Rev. Joseph Medcalf was born in
Marion City, Marion County, Mo-,
Nov. IL, 1889. Died at his home
in Monroe City Nov. "a, 1912. aged
73 years and II days. He lived in
Missouri all his life except about s
years in Illinois. He was married
to Miss Mary E. Wise, of Scotland
County, Dec. 6, 1864. To this union
there were born FIVE children, three
sons, William and Marvin of this
city and Olin of the State of Ne
vada and two daughters, Ruth and
Fannie both of whom preceded their
father to the better world. The wife,
sons and other relatives remain to
mourn his departure. At the age
of about Is Bro. Medcalf was con-
verted and joined the NJ. E. Church,
South in Marion City where he was
porn. AL ABOUT the age OF 70 ne
was licensed to preach and in the
fall of 1862 he was admitted on
trial into the Missouri Conference
He was sent that and the following
year to the Memphis Circuit, Then
to Newark, Knox Co. Then to
Chillicothe Circuit and then to
Bucklin. About the year 1869 he
transferred to the Illinois Confer
ence where he preached eight years
locating in 1877 on account of a
nervous breakdown. He then re-
turned to this section and has since
lived in this and adjacent commu-
mites. Funeral services were con-
Quoted at the home at Up. m. Mon
day by Rev. j. H. Hubbard.
X x
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
Big Decrease in Monroe Vote.

The problem of Monroe county's
decrease in voting population is
a puzzling matter to local polite
ians. Whether it is due to slump
in the birth rate or to the part
Monroe county took in populating
Oklahoma and other new common
wealths is a subject for debate.
Compared with 1896 the records
show loss of 767 Democrats and
80 Republicans; a gain of 6 Prohi-
bitionists, an increase in Socialists
from / to Ga, and a total of 21S for
the new or Progressive party. The
total vote in 1896 was 5268, includ-
ing the IL cast for Palmer and
Buckner, the Democratic boilers.
The total cast November 5 was
4470 Although it was a bad day
practically every man who was
physically able went to the polls, -
Paris Appeal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
Joanna.

Robert Greeves and family spent
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs.
Clarence Huff.
A. j. Utterback has completed
his new barn and is applying a coat
of paint to same.
Joe Huff delivered hogs to Mon
roe City buyers last week.
Preston Newell and wife spent
Sunday with j. c. Johnson.
T. H. Weakley attended to busi-
ness in Monroe City last Friday.
The pie supper at Linwood school
house was we'll attended.
H. C. Cleveland the merchant
of Oakland store has had a nice lot
of wood sawed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
Parcels Present

1t will be seen by the above that
the entire country is to be divided
into zones, and that within certain
limits good sized parcel may be
sent by mail for a nominal sum.
For example, a dozen eggs weigh
about a pound. The postage on a
dozen eggs of that weight or a
pound OF butter in the fifty-mile
zone will be five cents. 1t is
possible that the best way for the
consumer to get his butter and eggs
after Jan. /, will be by parcels
direct from the producer. thus
cutting out the retailer, and wheth-
er this will be good thing for the
retailer will readily be conjectured.
In England, where the parcels
post has been in existance for some
years, all sorts of things are sent
by mail, and the average postoffice
is apt to look like a department
store, Such odd things as weasels
young alligators, mice, cats, dogs
and other animals, to teaches, liz
ards, live pigeons, poultry, say moth
ing of a host of other commodities,
have been sent through the post
Office department
In the United States, the inaueu-
ration of the system on Jan. 1, is in
the nature of an experiment, bu
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
GRACE BAPTIST.

Sabbath: Bible School 9:45 a. IN.
Preaching II a. m. Subject: Chris
tian Zeal" Rev. 3:19. Preaching
7:30 p. m. Subject: Christ the only
Foundation" Cor. 3:11.
Choir practice Friday 7 p. IL.
Prayer service Wednesday 7 p. IN.
The meeting of the Y. L. Circle is
postponed.
All are cordially to attend these
meetings. DR.. j. W. SMITH.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
ST. JUDES CHURCH.

Thanksgiving day 7:30 a. m. Holy
Communion. 10 a. m. The Prayer
book service Of Thanksgiving.
Next Sunday the First Sunday
in Advent, 7:30 p IN. the Holy Com
munion; 9:45 Sunday School; 1O:45
Litany and the Holy Communion;
7:30 p. m. Evening prayer and SER
mon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
PARCELS POST
STARTS JAN. |.
Postals Rates on Light Packages
Will be Cheaper Than Express.

In the midst of the CAMPAIGN
excitement few people have kept
track of impending changes in the
postoffice department with regard
to the inauguration of the parcels
post system which takes place Jan
uary /, 1918. Little Information
has been received by the local
offices throughout the country ex-
cept that which has come through
the medium OF the daily bulletin Of
the postmaster general.
The pOstmasterS are advised that
by-and-by all sorts of information
and instructions will be fOrthcom-
ing, Maps are to be furnished
which will show the various zones
in which the different rates of
postage will apply. Every office is
to be equipped with scales, tape
lines and other paraphernalia which
will be in daily use when the new
order of things is under way.
Whether the new department is
to prove a benefit to the smaller
cities and towns has been bitterly
argued. and only by actual trial
will the good or bad effect of it be
apparent. When it is remembered
that almost every commodity may
be shipped by mail it will be seen
what a really grave innovation and
problem the parcels post system is
destined to be.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
Will Elect Officers

Monroe Rebekah Lodge will elect
officers for the ensuing term at its
meeting to be held next Tuesday
evening 1t will also be the time
for the annual roll call.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column closes Promptly at
o a. M. Each "Wednesday.

This Column Closes Promptly at
9 a. m. Zach "Wednesday.
The Thanksgiving sermon will be
preached at the Christian Church
at 1880 today by Rev. J. W.
Smith, Pastor of the Grace Baptist
Church.
Rev. T. D. Brown resigned last
Sunday as pastor of the First Bap-
tist church. Resignation to take
effect Jan. l, 1918. Rev. Brown
has accepted a cali at Hope, Ark.
Rev. and Mrs. Brown have made
many warm friends while here, and
will be greatly missed. All our
people wish them well in their new
field of labor.
Rev. G. A. Lehnhoff and family
were expected here for visit but
word was received from them that
Mrs. Lehnhoff's father was danger
ously sick in Texas and they wonld
not get here. At the recent session
of the Missouri Conference Rev.
Lehnhoff was transferred to Texas.
At the time of going to press we
had not heard where their work is
to be The many friends of the
family here wish them well.
METHODIST
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Preaching 10:45 a. m.
Junior League N2::30 p. m.
Senior League 600 p. m.
Preaching 700 p, m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday
7:15 p. m.
Choir practice Saturday 7:15 p. m
John H. Hubbard,
Pastor in Charge.
A series of meetings is being held
at the Methodist Church. Rev. j.
H. Hubbard is preaching some ex.
celIent gospel sermons. All are
cordially invited to attend these
services.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
Regley-Adams.

Yesterday morning Miss Kate
Begley and Albert Adams were
united in the Holy bonds of matri-
mony at Holy Rosary church, Rev.
Fr. Ryan officiating.
The bride is the daughter of
Henry BegIey. For some time she
has been an operator in the F. & M.
Telephone Office. She is pleasant
and accommodating and is a most
excellent young lady.
The groom is an industrious
young man, worthy and deserving.
The happy young couple are very
popular and deservedly so, The
Democrat joins their many friends
in wishing them long, happy life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
Election.

Monroe Lodge No. 1858 |. o. o. F.,
will elect officers at its regular
meeting Dec. 5. 1t will also be the
time of the annual roll call. All
members who possibly can should
be present.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28

Harvey Gray, Arch Owen, Will
liam and James Wadsworth went
to St. Louis Tuesday to buy cattle
if the market was right and they
could find the kind OF cattle they
want.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE.
Typhoid Vaccination.

Typhoid may be prevented by
means of vaccination. The vac
cine is the killed culture OF typhoid
germs. 1t is injected under The
skin and produces a reaction which
may give some discomfort for about
forty-eight hours. Usually, how
ever. no bad feeling or pain follows
if the vaccination is made with the
strictest antiseptic precautions;
otherwise infections with possible
abscess formation may result.
Three vaccinations at intervals of
ten days, are necessary. Vaccina-
ton against typhoid is harmless. 1t
produces an immunity against ty-
phoid fever which is a sufficient
protection against the disease. This
protection lasts at least two years.
Address all communications to
Preventive Medicine, University OF
Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
Some Idea of Rates.

So that some idea of the rates
that will be obtained may be had
by the readers, the following table
is given on one pound packages,
and parcels post and express
charges compared on five pound
package:
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28

There will be a Box Supper at
Stone school house ON Friday night,
Nov. %. Also a good program has
been arranged for the evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28

Shipments for week: T j Yates
2 cars hogs; Fred Hawker 2 cars
hogs, Henderson and Sons Produce
Co. l car dressed poultry; 1 car live
poultry, 1 car eggs; Monroe Coal &
Grain Co., car corn. Total s
cars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
Patronize the Merchants Who Advertise.

is freely predicted that when once
established the system will not be
abolished. ~Rushville Qll) Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28

See Writ Mitchell, Monroe City,
for farm loans.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28
CHRISTIAN

Bible School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at II a. IN.
c. F. $50 p. m.
Preaching at 7:30 p, m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, p. m.
The annual Thanksgiving service
will be held at the Christian church
next Thursday, Nov 28th at 1890
a. m. Everybody is cordially invit-
ed to publicly honor the National
custom and to return thanks to God
for his wonderful goodness to the
children of men. DR.. Smith will
preach the THANKSGIVING sermon.
W. Garnet Alcorn.
FIRST BAPTIST
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7
p. m.
Teachers meeting, Friday 7:3O
p. m. with Mr.. D. M. Proctor.
Sunday 9:45 a. m. Bible School;
IL a. m. preaching. Subject: The
Final Claim of Jesus Christ"
2:30 p. m. meeting of Sunbeam
Band. els p. m. B. Y.P. u. 7
p. m. preaching. The public is cor,
daily invited to attend these serv,
ices. Respectfully,
! 7. D, BROWN.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28

Mrs. j. A. Mudd has returned
from Greenwood. Neb., where she
has been visiting her son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-28

The Forty-seventh General AS
sembly of Missouri will be asked to
make an appropriation for the erec-
ton of a fire-proof building for the
State Historical Society of Missouri
and the University OF Missouri Ii
brary. AS regards the State Histor-
iCal Society there are two great rea-
sons why this request should be
granted: 1st, to properly house and
protect the invaluable collection of
over 125,000 books and pamphlets
of historical material that has al
ready been accumulated; End, to
permit the Historical Society to
grow in the future by providing ad-
equate facilities, especially in the
way of room. The Society Is regu-
larly receiving over 1000 books and
pamphlets every year. The simple
question of space i. e., where to
place this annual addition, has be-
come of paramount Importance. On
the other hand no one who has ever
visited the fourteen rooms of the
Society that are scattered all over
Academic Hall of the University Of
Missouri can fail to realize the
pressing need of placing this mater
ial in a fire-proof building. Every
public spirited citizen and lover Of
Missouri and her glorious past
should endorse and urge this re-
quest to the next General Assem-
blY.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-14

Farmer and Breeder is the live, up
to date agricultural and live stock
weekly issued every Thursday at Sioux
City, In. III is a genuine farm and
stock magazine because 1t is edited
and published by practical and success
ful farmers and breeders men who
own and operate number of farms
Besides the Veterinary. Dairy, Home
and pressmaking departments, Farmer
and Breeder contains an authentic 1e-
view Of market conditions, accurate
reports of crop conditions in this sec
ton Of the country from its special
farmer correspondent. and a splendid
short story. II is rrofusely illustrated
and strong in subject matter. II pro
vides the farm home with interesting