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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-01-06
ABOUT THE CHUkCIIlS
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PRESBYTERIAN.
Regular services at II Il. III.
Preaching at 1880 p. III.
Sunday School a, 945 a. IN.
Christian EndeavUr at $3.50 p. IN.
The public cordially invited To all
services.
CHRISTIAN
Bible School 945 d. IN.
Preaching at II IA m. and 7 y. III
Boys Club 600 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
100 p. IN.
The attendance at the Bible
School last Sunday was 100. That
looks as if somebody had made
some New Year Resolutions. We
hope several more will do the same
thing.
The public invited to both serv-
ices Sunday.
Open Letter.
To all members and worshipers,
Christian Church. Monroe City, Mo.
Greetings: Pursuant of 1.-THE &C
ton Of the Official Board of the
church next Sunday. Jan. 9th. will
be observed as "Every-member.
Canvass" day. A group of men
will 60 in pairs from house to house
and call upon each of you. No
home will be passed by, No one Of
you will be overlooked. In other
words next Sunday you will have
Company from your church in YOUR
home. OF course al, Of YOU know
what to do when you expect com
pany: you usually remain at home
You are requested, therefore, not
to leave your homes next Sunday
Afternoon until You have received
a call from TWO men from the
church. If You DO this you will be
dOing what thousands Of disciples
all over America have done. 1t.
one church with about 1000 mem.
bers only 80 persons were absent
from their homes when the brethren
called and they were reached lateI
as | remember.
These men will come to you il
the spirit of good fellowship and
will tell you things you will be glad
to know concerning the church
They will endeavcr to enlist your
sympathy in the future plans of
the church.
Might we not, therefore. expect
that our men will find you all in
homes. When il is all over VIZ
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-01-06
METHODIST

METHODIST
Sunday was a great day with US;
10 in S. S. and IA large congrega-
ton at both services God was
with His people, and We had two
good services. The specia. features
we're Il quar,etie by the men III the
morning, and | want to say here |
do not know of Il better quartette
than this mems quartette. AnOlh-
er impressive service was when DR..
GOOdIerS class presented him With
a gold headed cane. There were
about 50 men out. aud | tell you it
was worth being there.
In the evening the special feat
ures were abou. l20 or more in the
League, a trio by Messrs. Cox, jar
man and Foley, and a duet by Mr..
Cox and Foley which were fine and
then. solo by Mr.. StOfford. a sing.
er going with Rev. Triplett and it
was fine, and then a red hot
sermon.
was surprised to see SO many
people out when there were no an
nouncements in the papers; it was
great start for the New Year and
if the people will keep it up we
need have DO fear for the outcome
Next Sunday | will finish the
two sermons started last Sunday,
We will have music worth while.
male quartettes and duet. We in
vite you out, one and all. The
Forward move is getting along fine.
things are happening
thank you for your kind re-
memberdnces Xmas and | will give
you the best service | know how in
fighting sin and upholdlng riehte
business have no compromise to
make with wUrldlnesS, sin and
cuSsedneSs. love every man in
Montoe, and | want to see you
saved. | enjoyed the fellowship
and large congregations during the
last year and | invite you to wor-
ship with US during the coming
year | am not preaching TO say
nice things, nor for popularity, but
to represent Jesus Christ. try TO
build every sermon around Jesus
and his teachings and if thu people
don't like that | can't help it. The
Methodist Church has stood un-
cOmpromisingly against sin and
worldliness thro all of its history
and God has honored her just as
she has stood out for righteousness.
| want my church here TO ever
stand for Jesus Christ and riehte-
BUSINESS, and God will continue to
honor her. Large congregations
will worship at her affairs; the S. S
will keep on growing; the Young
Peoples society will grow in grace
and power, and Jesus will draw
men unto himself. IF be lifted up
| will draw men,"
A Happy New Year to you all
May God bless you, and smile upon
you; may prosperity come within
our borders; may every man
woman and child accept Jesus as
their Savior; may 1916 be the best
year our churches. town and com
munity have ever known.
c. |. Hoy.
The Woman's Missionary Of the
Methodist Church will meet Frida.
at 2:30 p. m. with Mrs. Harry jar
man at which time one half of the
m embership will entertain the 9th,
er half. Each member may invite
one guest
FIRST BAPTIST
0ur Snnbnu School ,uoe not ,,,;t
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-01-06
To Clean EnameIed Ware.

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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-01-06
FIRST BAPTIST

Our Sunday School was not quite
up to the average last Sunday, but
we did,!have 106 which is not very
bad. Our average for the year 1915
was ia. Things are getting better.
All our.other services were well at
tended last Sunday. We had a
large crowd at the young peoples
meeting.and the buffet luncheon at
Mrs. Frank Proctor's was enjoyed
immensely by the members of the
B. Y. P.U.
We shall have our regular serv-
ices next Sunday as usual. Sunday
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
PLAN RECEPTION TO new
Secretary OF Y. ". c. A.

The annual meeting of the Young
Womcn's Christian Association will be
held in the assembly room of the annex
of the associatr n building. No. 00l
King street, on Monday evening, Janu-
airy 81. Miss Grace Osborne. the ncW
general secretary, who is expected TO
arrive in this city this week, viii be ac-
corded reception the Same evening.
This meeting win be featured by the
election Of twenty four board members.
All the members OF the association are
requested to attend as IL is through their
bslloting that the election il effected
/ Mrs. William S Prickctt. who has bccu
president OF the board of managers foI
4 four years will, II is understood, resign
as she is anxious 10 conduct the work
| through other channels than as its ex
ecutiyc head.
] Ono OF the first lines Of activity to
ward which Miss Osborn will direct hei
energies upon her arrival here 10 TAX,
/ mp her work as general secretary of tho
! y. W. c. a. viii bc 90 arrange for IN,
celebration Of the iftieth Jubilee anui
, ,crsary of the founding of the ussocin
: tion. which is 10 be- appropriately oh.
/ served by every association throughout
! the entire world during the month OF
I February.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
second Game.
\. n. DANFoRrH SUCCESSFUL.
Induced Dr. Howard Company IA
Make Special Prices.

After a great deal OF effort and cor
respondence. y. B. Danforth. the popu.
lar druggist, has succeeded in getting
the DR.. Howard Co. TO make special
half-price Introductory offer on the
regular fifty cent size of their cole
brated specific for the cure Of consti-
patton and dyspepsia.
This medicine Is a recent discovery
for the cure Of all diseases of the
stomach and bowels. II not only gives
quick relief but u makes permanent
cures.
Dr. Howard's specific has been so
remarkably successful In curing con-
stipation. dyspepsia and all liver trou-
bles that they are willing TO return
the price paid in every case where II
docs not gi7e relief.
Headaches. coated tongue, dizziness.
gas on stomach. specks before the
eyes. constipation. and all forms OF
liver and stomach trouble arc soon
cured by this scientific medicine.
SO great is the demand for this spe-
cific that n. B. Danfo-th has been
able to secure only limited supply,
and every ono who Is troubled with
dyspepsia. constipation or liver trou-
Bile should call upon them az once, or
send % cents. and get sixty doses of
the best medicine ever made, on this
special half price offer with the guar
antee to refund the money II Il does
not cure.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
VALUE OF HANDIWORK
IN developing LIFE

An interesting talk was given before
the current events class OF the New
Century Club yesterday morning BY
Henry Talbot, in charge OF manual
training at the Peoples settlement He
spoke on the Value Of Handwork for
the Developing Of Life" and exhibited
"A number Of articles that had been
made at the Settlement by his classes.
Mr. Talbot came Ia this city from East
st, Louis. where he had charge Of this
branch Of work in the public schools.
in October. since which time his work
at the Settlement has been carried on
with marked success lie desires to
huid up private classes in drawing
and constructive art here.
Previous TO his coming to this coun-
: try to live. Mr.. Talbot was trained In
/ England TO be an architect, He has
had wide experience in teaching In
I the public schools OF New York. East
I st. Louis and elsewhere He Is an ad-
vocate Of educational and moral value
Of hand work and claims that much
could be accomplished by teaching
boys how to make their toys and fur
( niture lie has worked out q course
IN drawing showing the different
stages IN making landscape how Ia
draw animals. human figures and
building in simple way as n founda-
tion for more advanced work. In
decorative design he Is also "A prof
Client teacher. leading his pupil 10y
gradual stages from the simplest pat
terms made by squares and trlangles
! TO conventionalized ornament based
ON plant form. and In the designing
and decorating of house.
Mr.. Talbot believes that all cities
should have children's workshop
where they can go freely TO work al
carpentry. weaving. hlacksmiihlng
pottery. painting and other hand
work
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
AUCTION SALE

UCTION sALE-HIGH.G GRADE FURNIs
"A TURF. CARPETS. RUGS, BEDDING,
n4,IC.A A-BRAC. SfLVERWARE. FROM A
HOME ON FAST TWENTY -FfFrH STREET,
OF THE ENTIRE CONTENTS. WILL BE
SOLD Ar STfnHAM a SONS AUCTION
STORE. 40. IN EAST FOURTH STREET.
FRIDAY. JANUARY g. 1916. AT \
O'CLOCK r. NJ SHARP.
Cirrnssinn Walnut Bcdrohm suits Colonial
lines: two heavy Brass Beds. with Felt
Mattresses two White EnHmclcd Beds, Ma
hogany Dresser and Chidonicr. Quartcred Oak
Dresser and Princess Dresser. Bird s.tye
Maple Chinnnicr, Oak Wardrobe naVen-
port Leather Couch, ihrec.piece Perlor
suit. Library Table in mahogany. Book case
Hall Seat and Rack. Brass Wall Cabinet
four very handsome large ctchines othct
pictures Rockers. Chairs two Leather Rock
ers. Lady Writing Desk, Tapis Rug nNe
large porch Shades. Medicine Cabinet, Wire
Touch. Shades large Cabinet Cooking Range
Brir % Biar Vases Bedding of an kinds. sct
oi decorated thinn. Dishes, 100 pieces; lot
of odd Dishes aud Cooking Utensils, etc. Five
beautiful Rugs. 9xi2 aud s.lNiu6. In NNi
minister. Wilton and Body Brussels Mat
ling. several room s.N carpets. and many
other articles used In a FIRST class home
The above furniture is all in good condi-
tion and will positively be sold az this sale ~
tho hiehest bidder. Here Is chance f1r
parties going 60 huusek keeping 10 get JUST
what they want az their own price. Goods
purchased 80 this safe viii be stored free OF
charge for thirty days nnd delivered free W
the city Goods ran be seen on The mornin :
Of sale Sale starts I o'clock =. NJ. sharp.
STlDHAM & son,
ianio.1a,i3. Auctioneers
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
ENJOYABLE BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Al her home on Faulk Road, Bran
dywine hundred on Saturday evening,
an enjoyable birthday party was given
Miss Louie Beeson on her eighteenth
birthday. Musical numbers and
games were the features of the even
ing after which refreshments were
served at an attractively decorated
table. Many guests were present and
the hostess was the recipient Of many
beautiful gifts. Among those pres
ent we're: Misses Louie Beeson. Jen-
mic Sharpley. Ruth and Bertha Missi-
mer Ada and Blanche Mousley, Es-
ther Barlow, Margaret Pyle, Reba
Ford. Mary Talley, Margaret Bern
adon. Viola Webster. Lillian and May
Ebrisht. Florence Bonsall, Hattie Gal
breath Eva and Clara MARITIME. Sara
Handy. Olive Henderson, Edith Wy
berg, Otereta Beggs. Irene Day, Edna
Mousley. Anna Butler. Ethel Taliey,
Mary and Margaret Cloud, Carrie
Clark. Jennie Talley, ElnOr Rutan,
Susie and Sara Beeson. Msude Web
ster and Eta Pierce. Samuel Cloud,
Herbert Talley. Lewis Clark William
and Alfred Talley, Palmer Rutan,
Ralph Ford. Charles Trimble. Harry
and Raymond Barlow. Herbert Chand-
Ter. Calver Sharpley, John and Clar-
ence Brandenberger, Lawrence Tai
ley, Leroy Zebley, Harvey and Alfred
; iMousley. Paul Handy. Grover Handy.
Frank and Albert Harvey. Wilson Tai
/ ley. Clarence Miner, Millard Beeson,
Arthur Webster, Ralph Winant. Jo-
seph Derrickson, George Ebright,
Philips Husbands, Paul and Robert
Cloud. Fred MARITIME, William
Schleicher. Ernest Smith. Franklin
Null. Thomas Hinkson, Leroy Bee
son. William Clark, Eber Talley, FL
bert Pi.rce. Harry Barber, Leroy Bee
son, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Beeson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beeson, Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Mousley. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Day. Mr. and Mrs.
Dutton Webster, Mrs. Sara Beeson'
Mr.. and Mrs. Larkin Handy, Mrs.
Franklin Cloud, Mrs William Harvey,
Mrs. Joseph MARITIME, Mr.. and Mrs.
Messimer. Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Tai
| ley. Lewis p Talley Mr.. and Mrs.
iE. e. Rutsn. Mrs. Harvey Suoyer,
Emor Cloud, Moses Davenport.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
GRIP CASES CROW LESS
IN STATE COLLEGE TOWN

Special THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK. Jan. l2.--1he number Of
cases OF grip iR Newark and sicinity has
greatly diminished during the past few
days, but local physicians still are uH-
usually busy. Professor Harry Hay.
ward Is able to be out again.
Miss Rosa Pepper. Of Georgetown, a
teacher IN , e Newark schools, who was
injured in the railroad wreck near Chcs-'
ter ON the baltimore and Ohio Railroad
shortly before Christmas. expects 10 re.
turn 20 teaching next week. Miss Pep
per left the Chester Hospital some time
ago aud Is now az her home in George.
town.
Leroy kister. q Delaware College stu.
dent. who was injured in the same ac-
cident, is still ia the hospital. although
improving.
Miss 4. Patton Cochran, Of Middle.
town. IL visiting Mrs Agnes Miller.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
NEMP0RT.S PERSONAL SIDE.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWPORT. Del. Jan. 12.-Mrs.
Harvey Gregg entertained her sister.
Mrs. James Polk. of Hockessin. on
Monday.--Mr and Mrs. Brynburg
Morrow, OF Wilmington. were the
recent guests Of Mrs. Morrow's par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. Francis Springer
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Springer, Of
Wilmington, we're the Sunday guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Ball.-Mrs
John l.. Parks was the guest of rela-
tives in Dover.-Mrs. Ellis Banks
who has been critically IN with
pneumonia. is improving Mr. and
Mrs. Watson Miller and daughter
Amy. are spending some time with
Mrs Millcrs parents. Mr. and Mrs
Hugh Garrett.-Mrs. Howard Patter-
son. Of oxford. has been the guest Of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Devices
Chandler. of Richardson Park While
on her stay she was alsOthe guest OF
her aunts. Mrs. Louis Ball and Mrs.
Harvey Gregg. Of Newport-Mlss
Leila Lyman. a teacher at Berwyn,
has been confined TO her home for a
week on account OF illness.-On ac-
count Of grip and chickenpoX, the
children Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church gave no Christmas entertain
ment. The treat. however, was given
them at the close Of Sunday school
on Sunday.-John Price. a bookkeper
at Shaw's. has been confined to his
home on account OF illness.-On ac-
count Of abe weather. installation al
Delaware Grange was postponed until
next Monday evening.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
GUESTS AT THE McALPIN.

Registering at the Hotel McAlpin,
New York. from Wilmington during
the past week, have been: u. Cush-
ingc II. L. Maier. ]. l.. Sexton, G. W.
Sparks, Mrs. Charles B. lands. Henry
r. Bush, T.. NJ. Hopes. Frank Rupert,
J. T. Skelly. c. G. Neese. J. V. Henley,
p. r. Roberts. Mr.. and Mrs. J. p.
Laffey, NJ. d Mcmillan, Jr.. Neil Nc
Dufie. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hammond
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman B. Harris. Miss
Gladys Camp. Candy c. Mammele. o.
Brannonr. II. J. Taggart T. w. Bac-
chus, William +. Campbell. Herbert
ID. Belts. n. B. Mancill, II. P. Boggs'
A. L. Bailey. r. B. Mckinney, +. j.
lie Maistre, William p. Johnson,
James S. Hagerty. p. +. Wilson, Mrs,
G.. Armstrong, E. r. Strough, c. M.
Cahoon. c. n. Whitney. Miss X. A.
McCafferty. Mrs. l.. Ward, Miss Helen
Byrne and r. r. Fox.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12

This interesting photograph receiv
ed short time ago from the war
theatre in Turkey. shows shell from
a Turkish battery exploding in the
water just few feet short OF the
British steamship River Clyde. The
shell was fired from a concealed Turk
ish battery. Recently the Turkish an
thorities have made several claims "a
destruction o. serious damage to Brit
ish warshlps engaged in the Dardan
elles operations. from which the Brit
lsh snd French forces have now been
withdrawn.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
ANOTHER GIVEN 4 SURPRISE.

A delightful surprise party was
given to Miss Pauline Evelyn Elliott
in honor OF her eighth birthday The
evening was spent in playing games
and music. after which the little folks
were invited to the diningroom where
beautiful table awaited them. Paul
inc received many beautiful gifts
Those present were: Misses Lillian
Hicken. Mary Leitrich. May Hess. Ger
aldine Mcbride. Pauline Elliott. Sally
Sweeney, Coleman White. Nelson
White. Sam Sweeney, Charlie Swee'
ney. Clowman Downing and others.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
GIYEN 4 RIRTHpAY PARTY.

A birthday party was given in honor
of Marian r. Elliott at her home. No.
1916 Lowering avenue, on Tuesday
evening. An enjoyable time was spent
in playing games, after which refre-h-
ments were served. Those present
were: Misses Marian +. Elliott.
Francis Elliott, Helen O'Neill. Bliza-
beth and Jennie Schofeld. Marian and
Susana Sinton. Frances and Margaret
Dougherty. Helen Hoffman. Dorothy
Kuhns. Anna Wharton. Mary Andrews
Messrs. Lewis. John and George
Banks. George and Lewis Black. Har-
old and Russell Mayo. Joseph Strebb
George Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. James
Elliott. Sarah. Anna and James FL
lott. Mrs. John Black and Miss Jen
ME Black.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
MnRE COrPLES Tn MAN.

Magistrate Bernard Gluckman has
issued 2 marriage license to Philip n.
Johnson. aged % years. Of SO7 East
Fourth street. TO marry Elizabeth C..
Sp.cer, the same age. OF 24t9 Market
street. Both have been married be-
fore. He also has issued marriage
license to Lancellott Carey Birch, OF
1905 Clayton street, and Miss Emma
e. Fairlamb. Of 400 West Twenty-fifth
street. Magistrate Broman issued a
license to Ernest ST. Clair. Of An East
Ninth street. and Miss Theresa n.
Hardy. OF $40 Poplar street.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
WED IN PHILApELPHIA

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA, Del, Jan. 12-Hsrry p.
Jones. who Is employed in the drug
store OF Clifton & Jones. and Miss
Clara NJ. Harper. also Of Smyrna. were
married in Philadelphia last Thurs
day by the Rev. William B. Chalfont
OF that city. They we're accompanied
to the home Of the clergyman by
Ensign Paul A. Stevens. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones will reside at the home of the
brides mother. Mrs. Mary Cantwell in
Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
NEWARK fixes Rate FOR
ELECTRICITY ON POWER

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Jan. l2-l'own Council at
a special meeting held this week passed
an ordinance fixing the price Of electric
current for power purposes. The price
viii be $ rents per killowat for the first
30 killowats. aud a reduction of one cent
for each hundred thereafter until the
minimum Of > cents Is reached
Council has also decided 10 Install a
siren fire whistle in the hose house Ia
be operated from the telephone exchange
The whistle will be installed on trial
and if it proves satisfactory viii be pur-
cha sed BY Council
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
MEppED IN ST. PATRICK,s.

Miss Josephine W. Brinton, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Brinton.
and Albert Haggerty we're married
yesterday afternoon at o'clock in
st. Patricks Church. with the Rev.
j. p. Quigley officiating. The bride
was attended by Miss Nell Burns as
bridesmaid. and Joseph Haggerty was
the best man. Following the cere.
mony a reception was held at the
home of the brides parents, No. 2507
Washington street. after which the
newly married couple left for Wash
ington. II. G They will be at home
after February ] at No. 25O7 Wash
ington street.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
MIDDLErOwN BANK OFFICERS.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN. Del. Jan. 12.--At 2
meeting OF the Citizens National Bank
Of Middletown. held on Tuesday. these
directors were elected: Joseph Biggs,
Charles S. Ellison. George V. Peverley
Jesse l.. shepherd. Nathaniel ]. Will
liams. Anthony n. Johnson, Heary L.
Davis. Charles NJ. Cochran, J. Frank
Biggs. Dorsey W. Lewis, John s.
Crouch
MIR, Biggs was elected president and
Jesse L. Shepherd vice-president. John
S. Crouch is the cashier. George jan
vier teller. John z. Crouch assistant
teller TO Fred Crouch. clerk.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
DELIGHTFUL VARIETY SHOWER.

A delightful variety shower was
rendered Miss Nan NJ. Carberry on
Monday evening by Mrs. Joseph Beste.
at her residence. No. 9O2 Madison
street. Among those present were:
Misses Helen Grady. Gertrude Kelle-
her. Anna Hutton, Gertrude Beste.
Margaret Callahan. Sylvia Beste,
Helen Callahan. Nan Callahan. Mrs.
Mary Kelleher. Mrs. Mary Bradley,
Mrs. Katherine Callahan. Mrs. Bern
ard J. Dougherty and Mrs Joseph
Beste. Miss Carberry was the recipient
OF many beautiful gifts.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
DIR. LITTELL LECTURES.

An interesting address was given IN
st. Johns p. e. Church last evening
by the Rev 5. Harrington Littell. a
returned missionary from Hankow,
China. His subject was: Present Day
Conditions in China" II was given
under the auspices OF the Women's
Auxiliary.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

was over" that the suffering of
war stricken humanity is almost be-
yond the power OF description.
Mrs. Taylor is well known in this
city. She spent a large part OF her
life at kennett Square. though the
last few years have been passed i'm
New York City. She sailed from
this country last fall to make her
future home with her daughter in
Munich.
Mrs. Garrett J. Hart is entertaining
Mrs. Frank Place Halsey. Of Balt-
more, Md, who came to attend the
anniversary luncheon of the New Cen
tury Club today, in the club house
Several affairs will be given for Mrs.
Halsey before her return to Balti-
more.
Miss Ethel Barksdale who was
home for the holidays. returned TO St
Timothy's School, Cantonville, Md, on
Monday.
Miss Ellen c. DUPONT will return
this evening from New York, where
she has been spending several days.
%
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis de Blois will en-
tertain at dinner previous to the as
sembly ball on Friday evening. at
their home, No. 1413 Woodlawn ave
nue.. for Mr.. and Mrs. J. Saunders Tay-
lor. Covers will be laid for eight
guests.
Miss Louise Naylor, of the Peoples
Settlement, Eeturned home today
after spending the holiday season
with relatives in Saco, Maine.
.
Miss Dorothy Grammer is visiting
in East Orange, n. J.
.
Mrs. L. Roy James. Of City Point
Va, who visited relatives here this
week. has returned TO Elkton. Md,
where she will spend several weeks
with her mother. Mrs. William ] J.
Smith. previous to her return TO City
Point.
Miss Eleanor Pyle has returned
home after visiting Miss Emily Fra
ger, of Elkton, Md.
.
Howell Louis Reid. Of Baltimore
who recently took up his residence in
this city. has returned after visiting
friends in Baltimore.
o
Mrs. David II. Megill of No. 1885,
Market street. who has been confined
to her home with the grip threatened
with pneumonia for over week, Il
recovering.
Evening journal., 1916-01-12
ENJOY EVENING PARTY.

An evening party was given to the
Misses Della and Jane Stoddard. at
their home Monday night The follow
ing we're present Misses Helen King.
Josephine Burroughs. Anna Hopewell.
Nellie and Lottie Cove. Elmyra Daw-
son. Harry Lapsley. violinist: Harry
Rhinehart. pianist; Edwin Sutton.
William Chandler. william Mcdaniel.
Charles Fox. Clarence King, Preston
Kennedy. r. F. Stoddard and MIR. and
Mrs. Stoddard. The evening was spent
in games and later refreshments we're
served.