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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
PROTECTION FOR BOY
IS PASTORS PLEA
DR.. Thompson Says Moral
Surroundings Of Soldiers
Should be the Best
MOTHERS OF NATION
MAKE SACRIFICE

The Rev. Dr., A. II. Thompson
preached in St. Paurs NJ. p Church
last night on breaking Home Ties"
1t was a Mothers Day sermon with
war time application
DR. Thompson said in part:
"Kipling has expressed what all
feel:
of l were drowned in the deepest
sea,
Mother o. mine. o mother O. mine.
know whose tears would come down
Mother o. mine, o mother o mine
to me
Mothers today are called upon to
make a supreme sacrifice. The coun-
try is asking for her sons. The sons
are responding. Mothers are sur
rendering them. In so doing they are
giving up their very lives Greater
love hath no man than this that a
man should lay down his life This
mothers and sons are Offering
What have they right to expect
of government and civilians?
Lord Northcliffe has shown what
is involved in sending an expedition.
airy force to France. Not only men
are required but munitions. food,
machinery, mechanics, transportation
and these in quantity and character
sufficient to secure against any pos
sible failure.
Soldiers and their parents have a
right to expect protection. We made
mistakes in 1898. The Allies made
mistakes in 1914 and IS. They bring
TO us books full Of mistakes. Not to
profit by them would be criminal
Rigid economy OF foodstuffs
should be required If we
do not economic in foodstuffs
says Herbert c. Hoover, we stand a
Hraye chance of losing the war. Our
enemies are calculating that America
will fail in this, and that our Allies
will have to give in
The liquor traffic should 90. Ion
Great Britain it is called tho 'Pro-Ger-
man Traffic The charges brought
against it are as follows:
q. 1t weakens the efficiency of fight
ing men.
80. It slackcns the output of muni-
ton workers.
-. 1t destroys grain and sugar when
foodstocks are running out.
-. 1t wastefully occupies shipping
when there is not tonnage enough to
supply the sea-girt kingdom with food.
-. 1t uses carriage and railway cars
when transportation facilities are over
taxed by the requirements of commerce
and war.
"All this is true of our own country
as well. The liquor traffic is an economic
as well as a physical and moral menace.
The two race poisons are alcohol and
disease. and the liquor traffic fosters
both. To destroy food values sufficient
to feed 100000 600 people one year is a
crime at any time. i is high Treason
in an hour like this. When mothers give
up their sons they have a right to eX-
pect the government TO protect them
against a business that will wreck their
bodies and destroy their souls. On the
border the commanding officer who pro-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
MANY EARLY VISITORS
At REHOBOTH beach

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
RBHOBOTH BEACH, Del, May IA.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
FAMOUS OLD TREE WHITING.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. May 14.-Experts
of the Department OF Agriculture to-
day began extraordinary efforts TO
save the historic Egyptian acacia
tree. in front of the White House ex-
ecutive offices. It has been an object
OF interest to thousands Of Masons for
twenty-five years Now il is believed
to be dying. Blight attacked it.
President Harrison planted the tree
from a seeding in 1892. and since
then many members OF the Masonic
order have paused there to behold its
peculiar charm.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
LINOLEUMS

Everyone knows the
value of Linoleum as 4
floor covering for the
bathroom, kitchen and
pantry. We knew the
value in putting in an
enormous stock of beauti-
full inlaid and printed Lin
oleums and Neponsett be-
fore the spring advance.
You can't afford to pass
this by. Come in and see
what we have to offer.
The prices are right.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
THIS HANDSOME QUEEN ANNE PERIOD
DCnDOOM CTTTTC PIECES COMPLETE &10E
DLDNUU1 QUILL AMERICAN WALNUT %1AO
CEDAR CHESTS

We still have some
good values in Cedar
Chests. Chests that would
add to the beauty of any
room, as we'll as be the
most ideal place in which
to store your winter wear
and blankets. We advise
YOU TO act promptly be-
fore all of the most deSir-
able patterns are gone.
They range in price from
$1,000 to $4,000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
MATTINGS

We never had a larger
or better stock of mat
tingS than we are carry
ing this spring. They are
all direct importations
from China and Japan.
The showing includes
many pretty designs as
we'll as the plain mattipgs.
The prices are from SIP
to SIC a roll. We also
have the Deltox Grass
Rugs for house and porch
use, and hall runners.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14

ence Martin; cupid, Frances Guthrie;
ensemble
3l-The Quaint Little Lady Fran
ces JacOby.
30 Plyasovaia Helen Simons.
80 The Star Spangled Banner and
other patriotic airs by the large
chorus
This program IS not complete and
is subject to change in order OF con-
struction. The names IN choruscs are
not complete
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
Missionary Meeting.

The Methodist Ladies Missionary
Society net at the home of Mrs
Cline Friday afternoon with a good
attendance. A very interesting
program was conducted by the
leader, Mrs. Willard. Subject, Social
Legislation Regarding Childhood.
An article, Judge Linsley and the
Children, read by Mrs. W. R. P.
Jackson Instrumental duet by
Ethelyn Cline and Myrtle Settle
Mrs Willard opened a series of dis
cussions on the subject. Childhood,
which was followed by Mesdames
Cline, Baen, Hornback. Alexander
and Miss Bodkin. Duet, Mrs. GRAY
snd Aia Landers. Reading, Fran.
ces Willard. The program closed
with talk on the practical part of
the ubiect by Mrs. Guilford.
Press Supt.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
Holy Rosary Alumnae

A social entertainment was given
by the Holy Rosary school at the
X. C. Hall Monday evening, consist
ing of a musical program: Miss Pat
ton of Hannibal gave piano solo,
Miss Bess Mudd gave a vocal solo,
Fathers Ryan, Waiter and DR..
Malley. each gave a very interesting
talk. The Orchestra furnished music
for the evening AT the close
light refreshments were served con-
tsisting of ice cream. awberries
and cake.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
MARKET LETTER
"ttkLf MARKET LETTER FURNISHED
BY Y~OODSON-fENNEwALDL.s. COM.
co. NATIONAL STOCK YARDS, ILL.

Cattle receipts have been fairly
liberal this week and there have
been more good cattle here than
any time recently. Top being
sl3.25. Good to choice steers and
butcher stuff have sold fully steady
this week. but the medium, half
lat kinds and grassers are 1Oto
15c lower.
Bulk of the good to choice steers
$500 to 1925. Good $1,000 to
l275, Medium S1O15 to 1885.
Fair killers S9.4O to 985.
Choice light heifers S11.75 to
l24O. Good S1040 to Ills. Medi.
um $40 to 915 Stock heifers
s to Sc.
Choice COWS S1O.5O to 1890.
Good $40 TO $50. Medium $500
to $50. Cutters $6.S5 to 7.4O Can.
ners Sc 40 to $50.
Hog market S to 1Oc lower on
best butcher and heavy hogs. 10 to
l5c lower on mixed and light hogs.
We quote best butcher and heavy
hogs $3.50 to Is IS. Good mixed
and light hogs $3.50 to 1885.
Packers $500 to 1925. Stays
Sl5.75 to 1900
Sheep receipts $500, fat sheep 25
to 50 lower. Bulk $975 to 1925.
Fat bucks $500 to $50. Choice
lambs S1425 to 1435. Spring
lambs steady. Bulk SIG to SIT,
Fair to good kinds $1,000 to 1900.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
To install Tire Vulcanizer

0 C. Webb. who is in the employ
the YOwell Saddlery Co, has left
for Des Moines, Iowa. where he is
studying tine vulcanizine business.
Mr.. Yowell is going to install in the
near future, vulcanizine outfit and
will be prepared to fix up all your
old tires. This firm has long help
ed the people of this community to
get over the roads by fixing their
old harness up, and now that bug
gles and horses are getting out of
date. they are going to keep I'd
their good work by fixing up the
harness on your automobile. Save
all your damaged tires until this
machine is installed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
In the Ad Club Parade

Harry Jarman went to Quincy
Saturday to play in the Illinois
State Band, for the parade and
departure of the Quincy Ad Club
delegation to the Association Ad
Club of the worlds Convention in
St. Louis The parade was five blocks
long and their costumes represent
ed nearly all of the Mother Goose
characters. The costuming of the
parade is done by the United cereal
mills as an Advertisement of Wash
ington Crisps.
The band accompanied the dele
CATION as far as Hannibal where
the parade was repeated. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jarman returned home Wed.
nesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
Monroe County Registers 1900.

1900 young men between the
ages of Il and 80. inclusive, regis
tered under the law last Tuesday.
OF this number possibly about 100
will be taken on the first call. The
number by precincts IS as follows:
Greenwood, %; Evansville, 10;
Paris. lst ward. 1870. End ward l27;
Monroe City, 157; Stoutsville, rs;
Madison, 12l; Ash, 27; Tulip, 48
Holiday, 46; Spencer Chapple. 80;
North Fork. "a; Middle Grove, ST;
Granville. 90; Victor. as; Deer
Creek, 81; Florida, 42; Goss, %; Cecil
81; Woodlawn. ST; Indian Greek
80; Santa Fe, 72;; Leesbure, %
About 81 from Monroe City live
in Marion County and had to regis
ter there making a total of 1S9
from Monroe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
c. w. B. M.

The C w. B. NJ. OF the Christian
Church met Tuesday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Hugh Stevens.
The devotional services were led
by the president Mrs. Jayne after
which the officeres for the coming
year were elected as follows. Pres
Mrs Jayne, Vice Pres. Mrs, Laura
Boulware. Secretary Mrs. J. H.
Fletcher, Treasurer Mrs. Mark
Swearingen
Division No. 3 furnished the pro.
gram with Mrs. W. W. Handy lead.
er. Those assisting her were Mrs.
Kent, Mrs. Jamie Proctor and Mrs.
Halle Stevens, The society unan.
inousIy voted to send their Presi-
dent Mrs. Jayne as delegate to
the state convention at Mexico
next week. At the close of the meet.
ing delicious refreshments were
served by the members of division
no 4 =.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
Paris Dedicates Church.

Last Sunday morning the new
First Baptist Church building in
Paris was opened for services. The
Rev v D. Powell. of Kentucky
preached the sermon. He is an ell
oqueut and interesting preacher
and some money raiser. raising
Sl5942in 3S minutes
Following the morning service a
deliciou: dinner was served in the
basement of the new building by
the ladies of that church to the Wis
itOrs, and, to the poor editor and
wife, WHO happened to be present,
it sure boxed like some spread.
In the afternoon. the choir from
the Mobrly First Baptist Church
gave a IS minute concert which
was thoroughly enjoyed by the
large crowd present
This new church building cost
$4,000 About half that sum mad
been raised previously and the re.
mainderwas raised at the dedica-
ton service. The building is one
Of the finest in this county and in
several Of the surrounding counties
and, to be fully appreciated, it
must be seen.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
To Take Examination For Army
Dentist

Fa:is Elzea. who is completing
his course in Dentistry at the Wash.
ington University this year. is 60
ing to take the examination for
Army Dentist, which will be given
at Jefferson Barrack the week COM
mencing July 2.
Faris came home last Sunday
for a few days visit with his parents
MIR. and Mrs James Elzea, of south
of this city.
He leaves for Jefferson City the
first of next week to take the ex-
animation for the state certificate.
From there he will 60 to ST Louis
to be present at the Commencement
Exercises which will be held on
the 18th.
Faris says there are Just Ia vac
ancies of the position he is trying
for and that there will be some
pretty strong competition. However
we know he has the ability and We
are fully expecting him to land one
of those places.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
Entertains the Century Club.

The meeting of the Century Club
before the summer vacation was a
social meeting with Mrs W. J. Rouse
Tuesday afternoon June 5 As
there was to be no business each
member took her work and three
white elephants for the main
feature of the program was, a white
elephant sale whereby over six dol.
lars was realized for the treasury
and loads of fun for all. 1t was
said by some that some of the pur.
chases are still white elephants.
The rest of the program was a read
ing by Mrs. C. A. McClintic, piano
solo by MIS-. Anderson. reading by
Mrs. Longnire and a number of
funny limericks by Mrs. Thompson.
At the close of the program each
guest was given pencil and
invited to the library where ar
ticles were placed everywhere,
numbered and in puzzle form
which were TO be guessed and num-
bered likewise on the paper. Mrs.
Anderson, Mrs, Fletcher and Mrs.
McClintic were the three successful
euessers. Mrs. Rouse assisted by
Mrs. C. A. holland and Miss Fran.
ces Rouse served an elaborate two
course luncheon and the club very
reluctantly bade farewell to the
hostess declaring it to be one of the
most enjoyable of the many social
meetings that the Century Club has
been so fortunate in having the
past year.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
holy Rosary commencement

holy Rosary commencement
The commencement exercises of
the Holy Rosary school were held
at the opera house last Thursday
evening Nay 81. with a large crowd
n attendance.
Miss Alma Elliott was the only
graduate from that school this year
The eniatainment was Unusually
good. The program consisted of
music by the orchestra and several
small plays were given. The play.
A NOOIsSpy, was well taken. while
a drama IN three parts, the coming
Of Geraldine, was highly appreciated
fr DF. Sullivan. of Hannibal
gave The class address.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

George DeLasmutt of Burlington,
Iowa, came last Saturday to visit
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. E E.
Delashmutt His wife and children
have been here for some time They
expect to return home SATURDAY.
with Mr. DeLashmutt.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
Resigns Position

Mrs. J. Lapsley Anderson has re-
signed her position as stenosrapher
for Attorney Roy B Meriwether. She
was compelled to resign on account
of her health. Miss Estelle Buchan-
an. of New London, has taken her
place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

B. F. Blanton. retired editor OF
the Monroe County Appeal. made
a pleasant call at this office Satur.
day. Mr.. Blanton was on his way
home after a visit at Lathrop. Mo-
and at the Odd Fellows Home at
Liberty. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Miss Muriel James returned to her
home near LaddOnia Wednesday.
Miss James has been attending the
Holy Rosary school the past term.
Miss Beulah Simms accompanied
her as far as Hannibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

r,oa1 ma aaa Mrs NJ. D. Boucher left
,,.;,l nGas Wy, lOr Cairo, Mo. where they
W., WI wv ,hI' at the home of Mr.. Bouch-
18th su's ,Sa Tor a while. On July
~ 70 c'S. n.y Will leave that place and
mer, ' 'ne 'uu
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Mrs. J. G. McCloud and daughter
Helen of Palmyra returned home
Wednesday after a few days visit
with MIR. and Mrs. Floyd Hans.
brouGh.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Misses Mabel Hawkins. Senta
Clark, Lenora Bristow, and Georgia
Renshaw left Wednesday for Col
umbia to attend the summer term
at the University of Missouri.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Miss Minnie Farrell, of Holiday
and Neal Murray an Officer of the
United States Army, located at
Fort San Huston, Texas has been
the guest of Miss Virginia Fields
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Emmett Hallock Of, Kansas City,
postoffice inspector, spent part
of last week here the guest
of his wife and other relatives
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Dean Wilson has returned home
from Columbia where he attended
the University of Missouri the past
year.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Mrs, Orville Wilson went to Hun
newell Tuesday for few days visit
with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Mrs, Mark Hawkins has returned
from Mason City. Iowa where she
has been the guest of Mrs. Carl
Jaeger.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Jess Willard, champion heavy
weight, who is now performing with
a circus, bought $1,000 worth Of
Liberty Bonds 10 Boston.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Mrs' Will RasIand. of Paris, en-
route 10 New York to visit with her
dausl'e'' Mrs. Marvin Gosney, was
the guest Of Mrs. Walter William
son. Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

hua Homer Miller. Blanche
hs' and aad little daughter, Walter
anu a. william Miller, of EIvaston,
u" s. .e'afned home last Thursday
ai's, : visit with Mr. and Mrs.
julius Jackson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Bell went
to Paris, Sunday to attend thededl-
cation of the new Baptist church at
that place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
GRACE BAPTIST


Last Wednesday evening was so
unfavorable that we did not think
to have any prayer service and OF
course did not 60. Imagine our
surprise when learned. as we did
with pleasure. that although the
meeting was pastoTleSS it was not
rreachleSS and that the regular
service was held. Thus our good
record as a church was maintained.
There has been only three rain
outs" of our services in the entire
history OF the church. Bro. Nc
Gruder who is proving false the
statement that preachers would
not be so faithful to church service
if they were not paid for it" and
who is proving himself willing
helper in our church, had charge of
the service
Regular services next Sunday.
Preaching at II a. III. and 7:45 p.
III. Prayer service Wednesday
evening 7:45. Sunday School 9:45
a. ID. each Sunday. Bro. Jno. D.
Utterback, superintendent Come
TO our services.
W. H. johnson, Pastor.
ST. JUDES.
The Rector will be home the let
ter part of the week and the usual
services will be held Sunday.
Holy Communion and Sermon
at IL.
Evening Prayer at 7;30.
Sunday School at 10
H. L. Hoover. Rector.
FIRST BAPTIST.
The attendance at Sunday School
was large last Sunday. We had
eoodIy number of visitors and there
were several visitors at the preach
inp services also. We are always
clad to have them come We shall
have all of our regular services
next Sunday. The Sunday School
is at GAS a. m. and the hours for
preaching are II a IN. and 7:30 p.
N. We give the public a most cor
dial invitation to worship with US.
Sam P. Gott, Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN
Bible School 9:45 a. m
Preaching at HOO a. m.
Christian Endeavor at 700 p. m.
Preaching at 500 p. IN.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
at 500 p. IN.
CHRISTIAN.
Church School at 9:45; let every
member be in his class. Morning
worship at 100; subject: Achieve
ment through Remuneration" Even,
ing worship at 7:45; subject: The
Man Who Could But Would Not
We urge all our people to be pres
ent Sunday. and give the public ;
cordial invitation to WORSHIP
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Mrs. Edwin Walker returned
Tuesday night from Slick. Mo-, aft
er a weeks visit with friends in
that city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
Bought II Head Horses and Mules

J.B, OverfeIt. of Clarence. assist
Ell by I. b. Hayden of this city
b ;ught IA head of horses and 3
head of mules from the farmers
around here this week. They were
buying these animals for military
purposes. They bought 1 horse
from j. S. Buckman, 2 from A. d.
Yates | from Sam Wilson, from
Hugh Ford, l from Chas Elzea, /
from Ed Isman, l from Mart Will
liams, 1 from j. c. Shank. 1 from
Isaac Moss. 2 horses and l mule
from Millard DeLashmutt, aad 2
mules and horse from R. L Hagan,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08

Miss Bertha Yaser spent Tues
day and Wednesday in Paris the
guest of Miss Amy Priest
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
New Firm

ullie Elliott and Ed Pike have
the Ford Cafe, and took
Thursday. Mr.. Elliott is
well qualified in this line of busi.
ness as be has run a cafe two or
three different times in this city.
Mr. PIEs is an energetic young man
and are well liked by all who
hno" them, Let us hope much sue
cess for them by giving them a
part Of our patronage.
miss Salile Wales, who is taking
training Tor nurse in Columbia
came IN Friday to spend a two
weeks vacation with homefolks
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-06-08
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
METHODIST

METHODIST
Regular services as follows:
Sunday School at $50. Preaching
at l0:45; Junior League at 2:3O.
Epworth League at $50: Preaching
at 7:30: Prayer meeting every Wed
nesday evening at 1870.
II. G.. BOlen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-04
Yesterdays kegIeCts
Cause To- MOrrOw'S Ills

During the winter. in order to main
tam the extra drain on the system. due
10 cold weather, We consume large
quantities OF highly nourishinG foods.
part of which is not eliminated bu;
stored IN the blood. This forms poi
sons and decreases the activity Of the
blood to resist invading germs which
are ever present and which nultiplv in
depicted Or impoverished blood cauS-
inE serious illness. At this TIM. of
year. your system should have a com
p!ete renovating. Take - good blood
medicine and eliminate the possibility
Of pimplcs, eczema, and other skin
diseases. malaria and tired run down
feeling.
Pare" Neo Sang (New Blood viii
.'V" results that viii surpris. YOU, At
Ter q i"" doses YOU will feel better
think- better. enjoy your meals au,,
nave more pep and 30 than you have
ever enjoyed before at this season of
the year. Sold at one Dollar :, bottle
at tho following reliable Richmond
druEgists: Paragon Pharmacy. IIord's
Drug store. +. y. Miller Co. Wnshyng
ton n Early 1.-TWO storcS). l.. T. Wright
Drug Co. Burne,t's Drug Store. Allen
Avenue Pharmacy. Farley's Pharmacy.
herns Pharmacy and one store In each
toWn.--AdV