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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

A California man has built a one
room home in a tree. There is no
chance for relatives to visit comments
the Los Angeles Times paragrapher
gleeful1y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

In his final message to the Ohio
legislature Governor Willis said the
people of the state were overofficered
and overinspected and that the people
and the business of Ohio were being in
spected to death. Same here in Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

In calling attention to the great
waste of paper that has been going on
the experts fail to mention that used
in the making of Mexican money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17
GULL WALL ST. FRAUDS
Ohio Congressman Introduces ResoIu-
ton for New Probe.

Washington, JAM 17.-Representa-
tive Emerson, Ohio, today introduced
resolution for investigation of the
New York stock exchange by four
representatives, equally divided as to
politics, and authorizing hem to report
legislation to prevent frauds
A $4,000 appropriation is asked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

American housewives are to have
college trained servants, it is an
nounced. Many of them would be
glad to obtain trained help of any
kind, whether learned in books or not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17
TOTAL TONNAGE RAIDERS
VICTIMS is 81, 736 TONS

The totaIled tonnage of ships re-
ported sunk nr captured by the
German raider in United Press
dispatches today is s4,I36 tons
This is exclusive of some of the
ships which are not listed by
Lloyd's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

The DAYS of the crusades are re-
vived and a British army is once more
headed for Jerusalem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

The bear that walks like a man"
has been walking backward much of
the time recently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

New Orleans Cotton Market
New Orleans Jan. 17.-COTTON-Spot
steady, 81 points off; middling, 17.3S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

Manhattan Shirt Sale starts Friday.
Felix Clothing Co.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

CLOSING prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos- J. Myers. Broker. Column
bian Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

Having located the leak, Plumber
Lawson probably will return to his
shop for the tools with which to re-
pair it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17

New York Cotton Market.
New York, JAN 17.-COTFON-Spot
quiet; middling uplands, 1920. Sales 800
bales
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17
FAMOUS PrOh1b1tlOn UrganlZa-
ton Goes Out of Existence.
1t Merges With the National
Anti-SalOOn League.
4 STORMY SESSION TODAY
Members Make Bitter Fight on
Consolidation Plan.
They Finally Give In, However,
for Good of Cause.

"Unfortunate and anfa;r was the
formation of the anti-sa1oon league
last month and intrusion upon our ter
ritory and in spite of that organiza-
TONS neglect of the pressing problems
of local enforcement. in the interests
of the cause the Kansas State Tenn
perance Union must merge with the
anti-saloon league. There must be no
war or division in temperance work
in Kansas. The cause is paramount
and in its interests I am ready to re-
sign my superintendency."- NJ
StahI, in this mornings session of the
fifty-second and last meeting of the
Kansas State Temperance Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-17


picked up by the police at one of the
depots a few days ago. He was wear
ing an army shirt.
Betty Wilburg has filed a cross pc
tition for divorce against her husband.
Charles Wilburg, who brought suit for
divorce December 81. In her cross
petition, Mrs. Wilburg charges her
husband with about the same short
comings he accused her of in his petit
ton. These shortcomings, according
to her cross petition, include neglect
and cruelty, unjust accusation of in
discretions with other members of the
to spend on clothes. She asks for a
division of property and alleges that
when he entered into a prenuptial
agreement she has found that it, in
reality, waived her property rights.
At the regular meeting of Topeka
lodge No. 2, FraternaI Aid union of
ficers were installed for the present
years as follows: ]. P. Gustafson. past
president: T. B. Garrett, president;
Mrs. Olive Pfeifer, vice president; Mrs.
NJ. NJ Bowman. chaplain; Mrs. T. B.
Garrett, captain; George P. Middaugh-
secretary; Fred Geiger treasurer;
Mrs. Nellie Baker. guide; NJ. M Bow
man, inner guard; George Kearnes
outer guard; Mrs. w. A. Haskins,
trustee; Miss Maud Martin, musician.
L. D. Roberts of Lawrence. supreme
secretary, was the installing officer
assisted by Mrs. Garrett. captain of
No. 2's degree team The hall was
crowded with members There are
three lodges in Topeka. and No. 9 has
435 members. Mr. Roberts was ac-
companied on his trip here by T. j.
Sweeney. supreme treasurer. Both
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15
JOIN THE NAVY.

The Navy still wants many
men. Especially Apprentice
Seamen age 18 to 80 and Fire
men age n to IS.
To join the Navy see the
Recruiting Officer at 730
Common ST., New-Orleans,
La, Shreveport, Lake Char
les, Alexandria, and Lafayet-
te, La.
Also if a Recruiting Officer
is not within reach, see the
Postmaster who can attend
20 the business of iui,iire.
After December 18th, to
join the Navy a registrar,
will have to get a new card
from his Local Board.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15

we nave examined the books
of the six Justices of the
Peace and found all cases
properly reported.
Public Roads.
We recommend that the two
road men on the left bank OF
the river give more after ton
to the condition of the roads
in the Fourth and Fifth
Wards.
Pound Keepers.
The roaming of cattle at
night should be stopped with
out any further recommenda
tionS from the Grand Jury.
Sunday Law.
We demand that the Sun
day Law, Gay-Shattuck-Law
and Vagrancy Law, be strict
ly and impartially enforced
throughout the Parish.
Persons applying for licen-
ses to run Fruit Stands and
sell soft drinks should not be
permitted to have gambling
on their premises.
Suggestions.
We would suggest that a
glass be placed in the door Of
the Police Jury Room.
That a urinal be constructed
n or as near the Courthouse
IS possible. Also, that the
Police Jury take the necessa-
~ steps to collect all back Ii
censes due the parish.
(Signed)
E. G. DeBautte,
Louis Maurin,
Geo. S. Tassin,
Chas. E. Gendron,
Edward c. Woke,
60. Hempel,
E. S. Dutreix,
]. F. Abadie,
I'D. Dry.
L. A. Waddell,
E. J. Caire, Foreman.
A true copy,
H. NJ. Bodin,
Clerk of Court. /
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15

his successor, be and he i.
hereby instructed, authorized
and empowered to sign, make
and execute contract for the
construction of the above
mentioned highway with the
State of Louisiana, through
the Highway Department.
Board of State Engineers
and the Federal Government,
through the Department OF
Agriculture, Office of Public
Roads and Rural Engineer
ing and to do any and al
things necessary in the pre-
misses.
Roll call resulted-Yeas, 8;
nays, o. Resolution adopted.
There being no further br-
siness, it was NOV ID and Sc
conded, the Jury adjourned.
. Augustin Lasseigne,
President.
A true copy:
Wallace Lasseigns,
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15
st. John Church

Mecredi, Vendredi ct Same
di de Ia semaine prochaine
sont les jours du Quatre-
te41Pta jour do jeGne Ct Dab
stinencc,
&<SCh %&lAs
La reunion des danes d'au-
tel aura lieu Jeudi proclaim a
8 heures a lglisc de St. Jean
Baptiste.
k&k&k&kk
La neuvaine pour Ia Noel
commence Dimanche lie 10
Decembre.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15
RED CYPRESS CAMP ELECT
OFFICERS.

At regular meeting o. Rec
Cypress Camp No. 442 w. .. w.
held Friday Dec. 7th, the follow
ing officers We're elected to serve
for the ensuing year 1918, as
follows; n G. Preston consul
Commander; L A. Picou, adviser
Lieutenant; j. O. Millet, Clerk;
A. j. anfreau, Banker; A. J..
Escort: Or. E. P. Feu-
eht. Physician; A. Domain Jr.,
watchman; Arthur Duhe, Sentry
A. c Lambert, MANAGER.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15
To Join The Navy.

A registrant even though
he has been called by his local
board to report for physical
examination, may enlist in
the Navy prior to December
18th, 1917.
1t will only be necessary for
him to,get a certificate from
his local board that he will
not be needed to fill a quota.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15
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NOTICE.

The undersigned are apply
ing for pardon and rtstora-
tion to citizenship.
Alfred Blotlin,
Frank Papito17,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15

The number of men each
parish will have to furnish in
the drive of the Junior exten-
sion department of L. S. u.
for l6,455 additional agricul-
tural club members has been
announced.
We note that St. John Pa
rish will have to furnish a
quota of $50; St. James 100;
St. Charles so; and Jefferson
200. .s
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15
NOTICE..
Gary State Bank
Garyville La,

Ut , IIINl Id.I
The annual meeting of the
Stockholders of the Gary
State Bank, to elect a board
of directors for the ensuing
year, will be held in its.
banking house on Friday Dec
ember 28th 1917 from 8 to 5
o'clock p. VI.
]. ]. GEBELIN,
Cashier.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15

AAtsreo Sc second-cIsSs matteTF sb-
IHary 10Th 1914 at the Post-Off1ce at
Lucy La, understhe Act OF March
8, 1873.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15
NO 432 WINS.

No 432 is the Winner of
the fine Auto Seat, Canopy
Top Surrey ratified last week
by Mrs. Francois Dufresne.
Party holding the above
number will kindly present
same.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15
Proceedings Of The
POLICE JURY.
Parish of St. John the Bap-
tiSt.

III OIISS III IllSl lIllS Ga
7 IN regular session with tn
J Aug. Lasseigne in the Chai
and the following member
present: MesSrs. Babin, Sol
gy, Reynaud, Cassagne anC
Barre.
| Moved and seconded tha
the reading of the minutes O
the previous meeting be ap
proved.
Moved by Mr.. Reynaud, Sc.
conded by Mr.. Songy, thaI
the Police Jury donates the
sum of $4,000 to the Sou.
thern States Mental Hygiene
| Association, Capt. o. B. Stee-
le, treasurer, Baton Rouge
I La, Carried unanimously.
| Moved by Mr.. Cassagne, Sc
conded by Mr.. Barre and una
| nimously carried, that the sa-
larry of Mr.. Wilfred Vicknair.
9th ward constable, be redu-
ced from $50 per month to
$35 per month, and the salary
of Mr.. Eugene TanlpIain, 4th
ward constable, be raised
from $40 per month to $35
per month, beginning Janua-
ry |, 1913.
Moved by Mr.. Barre, secon-
ded by Mr.. Babin, that the
President be authorized to
borrow a sum sufficient to
meet current expenses.
Adopted unanimously.
Extract from the minutes of
the meeting of the Police
Jury of St. John the Baptist
Parish, held this 9Th, day of
December, 1917.
Be it remembered that the
Police Jury of St. John the
Baptist Parish, State OF
Louisiana, met at the Court
house in the city of Edgard.
St. John the Baptist Parish,
Louisiana, on the above date,
IN regular session, convened
with the following members
present: Messrs. Reynaud,
Barre, Songy, Cassagne, Ba
bin and Lasseigne. Apuorum
present.
Whereupon the following
proceedings were had and or !
dered recorded:
By Mr.. Cassagne.: Whereas. |
The Police Jury of St. John
the Baptist Parish, under re-
solution of August IS, 1917,
andunder the provisions of
Act 40 of 1910, petitioned theI
State Highway Department.
of the Board of State Engi-
neers, for State Aid and Su-,
Dervision on the New-Or-
.eans-Baton Rouge High
way.
Whereas, The State High
way Department, Board OF
State Engineers, have made
he necessary surveys and
las submitted a report, toge-
her with maps, profiles,
olans, typical sections, etc,
,elative to the location,
ength, quantities and estima
ed cost, ETC., of said highway
situated in the Parish of St.
rohn the Baptist, State OF.
louisiana, and, !;
Whereas, The State of Lou,
siana, through its highway |
Department., Board of State |
engineers, has agreed, provi- (
led it can secure aid from the |
federal Government, under $
Yet of Congress approved t
uly IL, 1916 public No. $
56), entitled "An act to pro- t
ide that the United States Y
hall aid the States in the con S
truction of rural post roads t
nd for other purposes, and
0 extend the Parish OF St. I
ohm the Baptist the sum of Ii
= p nnn ~
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15

After drly being empannel-
led and sworn as Grand Ju-
rors for this term of Court,
we beg to report as follows :
Criminal Matters.
State of Louisiana VS. Sussie
Forrest, Murder: A true bill.
State of Louisiana vs. Leo
nard Desroche, Murder: A
true bill.
State of Louisiana VS. Frank
Papitone, Murder: A true bill
State of Louisiana VS. Char
les Badeaux, Murder: A true
bill.
State of Louisiana VS. F. A.
Blouin, Murder: A true bill.
State of Louisiana VS. Lou
Malin, Murder: A true bill.
Vic. Sec. Z of Act No. 8 OF
Extra Session of 1870.
Joseph Guidry, A true bill.
Wallace William, A true bill.
Willie Dune, A true bill.
Albert Poche, A true bill.
Sheriff's Office.
We have examined the She
riffs Offlceand found his
books properly kept, and ali
money accounted for.
Assessors Office.
The Assessor reported that
his list had been filed accord
ing to Law and no complaints
received. The total value of
property assessed will be
some what larger than last
year.
Clerks Office.
We have examined the
Clerks Office and found the |
records We ept. We reco1'. .
mend to he 2olice Jury that
the froAt aon be made fire
proof. e a IN be used !
for { sto a.,e O. official re-
oltf S4a IS. :
The 5 he il tsleelt reports |
all Sc COS 1rning in good !
condi icn mi that he is do I
ing Il best it1 the finances
avail IL.
Falieh Jail.
We have examined the Pa
rish Jail aid found it kept
clean and the prisoners well
provided for. We recon-
mend that he inside walls be
white washed and the cells
painted. For the sake of hui
if for no other reason
a wooden fence should be
built around the Jail so as to
allow the prisoners to brea-
the fresh air. The broken
glasses and the uri-r,
pal should be repaired at once /.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15
Proceedings OF The
SCHOOL BOARD
Of st. John the Baptist
Perish.

Edgard, La, Dec. 5th, 1917.
The School Board assem-
bled this day in regular
monthly session with Presi-
dent E. o. Abadie in the chair
land the following members
present: Messrs. Alexander,
IWebre, and Gendron.
Absent, Messrs. Millet and
Feucht.
On motion of Mr.. Gendron,
seconded by Mr.. Webre and
carried the reading of the
minutes was dispensed with.
1t was moved by Mr.. Alex
ander and seconded by Mr..
Gendron that the Christmas
Holidays begin Friday, De-
cember 2l, and end on Sum
day, January 6.
There being no objection,
it was so ordered.
it was moved by Mr.. Alex
ander, seconded by Mr.. We-S
bre and carried that the fol-
lowing approved bills be paid
Woodland Planting & Mfg.
Co, Csel. S 34.58
L. F. Laurent, ticket
books, $3.50
L. F. Laurent, copy The Ru
raj School Plant" l.64
P. R. MONTE, hauling, auto
mobile, supervisors expen-
ses, 22.15
P. Barre, Repairing, 1915
E. J. Caire, Furnishings, 1880
Paul Berthelot, furnishings,
and freight, 7.35
A. 0. Abadie, furn' 'ngs, l4.A
State of Louisiana,
Dept. of Education
Baton Rouge, Nov. 24, 1917.
Sup't. L. F. Laurent,
Edgard, Louisiana.
Dear Mr.. laurent
We here
With submit the official cias-
sification of the white elemea
tary schools of your Parish.
One ranks Superior, Frisco,
,ix rank first class and only
one, that at Vacherie, ranks
second class. 1t would not
require great Improvement
It the latter school to bring
also into the first class.
We might also say that with
ONE slight Improvement in
he qualifications of teachers
md the Inauguration of a
greater variety of work at
our larger schools several
# them might easily be rails
ID to the rank of Superior by
mother year.
We congratulate you hearth
y upon the splendid condi-
ions obtaining at these
choo1s. Few if any parishes
Il the State maintain so high
n average, and we trust that
trough your efforts and
hose of your teachers such
improvements may be made
uring this session as will en-
tile certain of your schools
0 even a higher rating qe1t
ummer. "
Yours sincerely,
c. ]. Brown,
Chief State Rural School
Supervisor.
There being no further
usiness on motion of Mr..
lexander, seconded by Mr..
rendron, and carried, the
oard adjourned.
!. F. Laurent
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-12-15

available during the yea,
1913, and provided that tht
Parish of St. John the Bap
: tiSt has on hand, or will secIl,
: re without delay, all addltio.
: nal funds necessary for the
construction of the above
highway and the maintenan-
&c of same after completion
therefore,
Be it Resolved, By the Poll
ce Jury of ST. John the Bap-
tist Parish, State of Louisla-
ma, that President A. Lassei-
gne, or his su::e5sor, be. and
he is hereby instructed, all
Lhorized and empowered -
accept the oit,'c Of State aud
Federal Ali nj /, by the St:.-
tG OF LoII, ,,,na through the
State Highway Department
of the Board of State Engi-
neerS on the construction of
the above highway and indi-
Gated on maps, plans, profiles
and as described in report
submitted by the State High
way Engineer and ernbra-
cling a total distance of ap-J
prodmately 1885 niieA.
Be it Resolved, Etc, That
the President of the Policel
Jury of St. John the Baptist
Parish notify the Highway
Department, Board of State
Engineers, that the Parish of
St. John the Baptist and the |
Police Jury of said parish |
have on hand the sum of
ninety-eight thousand one
hundred forty-six 45l1OOI
($9S, ,l46.45) dollars to bel
used for the construction of
the above highway, and that
the same is now on deposit
with the Hibernia Bank of
New-Orleans, and further
guarantee to secure, if requi-
red, all additional funds ne
cessary for the construction
and completion of said high |!
way, and in addition, further 4
guarantee and agree to secu-
re by deeds of conveyance all,
rights-of-way that are requl-
red by the State Highway
Department, Board of State
Engineers, and by Act 40 -of
1910. ;,
Be it Further Resolved, /,
That the President of the Po-
lice Jury of ST. John the Bap-
tist Parish notify the High :
way Department, Board Of !
State Engineers. that said !
Parish of St. John the Bap' : !
ist has in addition to the nine
ty-eight thousand one hun
1red forty-six and 45l100 !
(98, ,l46.45) dollars construc-
fund, hereinabove mention.11,
10 be used in the construc- (;
ion of the New Orleans-Ba :,
on Rouge Highway the sum {
If S-which S sum is deri-
,ed from the-tax,
which for the year 1913 vii!
,ield S
This fund will be applied to-
he maintenance Of the New
)rleans-Baton Rouge High 5
way. }
Belt Further Resolved, Etc. Q
chat the President of the y
Police Jury of St. John the b
Saptist Parish, State of Lou e
siana. make formal request Q
pom the State Highway De-
artment, Board of State
Engineers, to proceed to, as
oon as possible, prepare
orm of contract, plans and ?,
pecifications and advertise q
he above mentioned high s. 5
,aY and invite sealed propo- = =
ais for the construction :,
hereof.
~ =
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Justice of the Peace.

We have examined the books
OF the six Justices of the
Peace and found all cases
nroDo-I .-oa.I
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nett will be at home tomorrow for the
last time this season.
Mrs. H. l.. Rust, jr, will be at home
tomorrow afternoon from 4 to I at
Beverly Courts, and again next Friday.
The marriage of Miss Ethel E. Morsell,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Nor
sell. and Mr.. Wallace NJ. Perry took place
last evening at Z 80 O'Clock at Bethany
Baptist Church, the Rev. Stevenson Off
ciatinG.
with palms and ferns and the ceremony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25

was followed by a reception at the home
of the brides parents.
The bride. who was given in marriage
by her father. wore beautiful gown of
cream crepe meteor and georgette crepe.
with a long court train. She wore tulle
veil fastened with wreath of orange
of bride roses and lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Frances Rose, matron of honor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25

and Miss Florence Gregory, maid OF
honor. wore gowns alike of blue crepe
meteor and silver lace and carried pink
roses The bridesmaids included Miss
Verona Hoey of Baltimore. Miss Este
Miller. Miss Marie McCreight and Miss
Grace Medford. They wore gowns of pale
pink crepe meteor and silver lace and
carried pink roses. Little Miss Ada Wade.
Continued on Ninth Page)
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Beach. She will return there early next
month, where she will be joined by Mr.
StoteSbury.


| Miss Edith Temple Oracle is leaving
this afternoon for Philadelphia. where
she VIII be the house guest of Miss
Esther Dochman, who is entertaining
at dinner dance in her honor this
evening. Miss Oracle will remain away
about week and expects to return
mere for short stay before going to
Palm Beach to spend the month of
February with friends.
| Yesterday Miss Oracle gave lunch
con for Miss Frederick Peterson of
New York. The other guests were
Mrs. Ira c. Copley. Mrs. Robert
Dougherty, Miss Janet Heron, Miss
Marie Sims. Miss Jeannett Cowan, Miss
| Matte Marshall Curd, Miss Ruth Will
son and Miss Dorothy Shuey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. Meem were
hosts at dinner last evening at the
Chevy Chase Club
Miss Georgia Schofeld and her house
guest, Miss Laura Wurts of Pittsburgh
will go to Annapolis on Saturday for
the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy futile enter
tanned at dinner last evening at the
Chevy Chase Club for the Misses Cum
ming of New York. who are guests of
the Misses Blair. daughters of Mr. and
MRS. Montgomery Blair. The guests
! asked to meet them were Mr. and Mrs.
Beecher. Miss Margaret Fahnestock
Miss Catherine Harlow, Miss Patterson
Miss Georgia Schofield and her house
guest. Miss Wurts; Mr. Manning Stead
Mr.. Dewey, Mr.. Peter Mr. Stokes, Mr.
Haywood. the Messrs. Montgomery, Mr.
CHISHOLM, Mr.. Thompson Mr. Feeley
Mr.. Alexander, Mr.. Patterson and Lieut.
Van Ealzah.
Former Secretary of War and Mrs.
to L.:
evening for few days to attend the
| congress on patriotism, which Mr.
Stimson will address Mrs. Edmund
fendleton will entertain at luncheon
tomorrow at her apartment at Stone
leigh Court in compliment to Mrs
Stimson.
Miss Jessie b. Gillett of Illinois is a
house guest of her sister, Miss Anna
ry1lis Gillett, at her home in r street.
Mr.. Henry Armstead gave a dinner
IN the main restaurant of the Ritz
carlton, New York, last night for Mai
cyril +. Dugmore of the British army
VINO came from the front on a leave of
absence last week. Mrs. Dugmore also
was a guest The party afterward
went to a play.
Mr.. William A. Clark of New York,
former senator from Montana, is spend
ing a few days at Washington and is
stopping at the Willard.
Miss Rose Wood, who is spending the
winter at Washington. where her
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mother, Mrs. p. Bryson Wood, has had
house for the last two seasons, will
go to Baltimore for the meeting of the
Supper Club tomorrow evening at the
Belvedere. She will be the guest Of
her sister. Mrs. Henry A. Parr, jr., at
the Washington.
Mrs Louis Lombard will receive next
Saturday, January ~, from 4 o'clock.
At 400 precisely.a music program, last
ing forty-five minutes, will be directed
by Mr.. Louis Lombard.
Mrs. Ira Bennett and Miss Amy Ben