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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
4 TOP eeat from Paris l. made to re-
ssmbls 4 ons-pises froek, and II has
Interesting new features.

NEW YORK. Sept 0.--Paris ant
her allies among the cities OF tn,
American continent will again intro
duce the enveloping top coat that de-
ceives the public into thinking It Is
gown
II has its disadvantages. this coat
and IT is quite we'll to warn the publ,
against too much enthusiasm for it .,
a substitute for . frock,
The Uacomiortabls Coat.
Two years ago the idea OF making
these two types Of costume interchange.
able was sdvarced and taken up with 4
shout Of JOY md relief by hundreds o
women. But JOY turned to mourning
The coat was all very we'll In lieu OF a
frock on the street. but when one weni
into restaurants for lunch, when on,
had to sit througi, war relief work for
several hours or when one shoppcd in
the crowded asles of heated department
stores, this garment. which was warm
enough for the cold air Of the street
became unbearable in the hot air OF the
house.
The American woman is not Injured
20 warm and heavy clothing She wears
II less than any other race OF women
in the world She ilir,s with pneumonia
coque,tes with bronchitis and tempts
tuberculosis. but she goes on her way
without any more care. The doctors
wink one eye at this TRADE against
women and their thin clothes and ju-
diciously remark tha, their healths, en-
massc, has never been better. When
Europeans see the American women
walking over the covered streets in
slippers and opening their necks in a
temperature that rests comfortably be-
low the freezing point, they stop on the
street MD look aghast at the figure oi
supreme arrogance that they present
Then they 20 into the American houses
and try to eat their dinner or sleep in
the hothousc temperature that beat.
against their brains like tropical mois-
ture, and again they stand aghast and
wonder how the American ever comes
out alive from the two extraordinary
contrasts
All Of which has something 10 dc
with the objections that are raised
against wearing a coat instead of a
frook, when it must serve indoors as
we'll as outdoors.
Over 4 Thin Frsek.
The ideal place for the new top Goa,
Is over thin frock. Then it serves in
its best capacity BE warned before.
hand that in this case the coat mus,
lap we'll over in front and have an in.
visible fastening from hem to wais,
One can wear all manner Of thin sum.
mer frocks we'll into the early winter. i,
such a coat is the chosen form o
Sutumn costumery
Paris evidently believes III this ,yp.
OF economy, because she has made som,
remarkably good looking tailored coa,
tor this purpose. That clever de
signer, Mime, GeorQctte. has sent owe
the coat which is shown in the sketcl
today and which is made for utility
pure and simple,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Writer of Love
Letters in Death
Case Identified

BOSTON, Sept 2l.--(Special)-ln.
,erest in the mysterious death of Har.
old A. Whitman of Melrose, a chemist
formerly in the government, employ at
Washington, increased when it was re-.
vealed that the author OF the love let.
tiers found on his body was Mrs. Nina
7 Bull OF Arlington, Va, secretary to
Mi" Ida 1arbell, the writer
Mrs, Bull had been living apart from
her husband. Some OF the Letters are
signed Nina Whitman" and onp uses
the term loving husband" She he.
came acquainted with Whitman when
he was working IN Washington and
she was government clerk
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

yards of mahogany. II has only two
buttons as you will observe, to keep 1t
together.
This brings to mind the fact that the
majority OF French designers seem to be
making a strong effort to keep gar
ments together with as few buttons as
possible, There Is, no doubt, a quantity
OF invisible snaps somewhere about all
these gssmfnts, but it they hold the
edges togfher, that is all that Is re-
Quired OF them. You must look as
though your clothes were thrown about
you in the primitive manner. drpending
upon their swirls TO keep in place.
Copyright by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

No matter what ais your child, .
gentle. thorough laxative should always
y ~ lirst tfsatmnt giva.
II your little one 10 out OF sorts, half
elck, Isn't restng, eating and acting
polwFally-leok Mother | see Il tongue
\ eoatsa This 10 . sure sign that its
nttls stomach. liver and 6owels are
aeeged with waste. When cross, irri.
tAkle. feverish. stomach sour, breath
~ OF has stomach-ache diarrhoea.
sees throat full of cold. give q tea.
sooonful Of California Syrup Of Fie,. =
~ h . IN hours oil The eoastipsted
pe@sea, usdigested food and SOUR bile
0unkly 0eves OF d ID little bowels
without gripping. and you have q we'll,
play(I child again.
4ttAev 60 rest oesy after Givine
this hesmiess Truit laxative" because
h never fails to cleanse the little one,
liver and bowels and sweeten the stom.
ed and they dearly love ito pleasan,
tasta Full directions for babies. chill.
erm d oil ages and for grown -vp>
Dfinted on each bottle.
Beware Of counterfeit fix syrups. Ask
year druggist for q 5O-cent bottle Of
Calilosnia Syrup Of Figs;;" thsn see
at Il b made By the California Fis
SssO Ccsnoaav. ADV.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Austrian Emperor
Near Capture In
Italian Air Raid
Aviator Pours Machine GUN
Fire on Royal Motor
Party,

GENEVA, Sept 2l.-An official
Austrian telegram from Landeck,
in the Tyrol states that Empetor
Charles with 4 large staff visited
the Alpine outposts of the Aus
trians on the Trentino and that his
visit took place since the 18th of
September.
A Lugana report confirmed by
Swiss troops watching 'on Saint
Elviopass states that the emperor
and his staff narrowly escaped
capture because the Italian COM
mander was informed by an ayia-
tor that many automobiles were in
the vicinity The Italian thereupon
attacked and captured an Alpine
outpost while the royal motor party
fled under machine gun fire. The
party, however. arrived safely at
Prad and then proceeded to Meran.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
PROBLEMS
sG2x;;{7;.,HE:I|R GAe HEI|RART 2AtAsRE:T!;
, EAR MRS. THOMPSON

IN EAR MRS, THOMPSON This
summer five OF US girls rented a
cottage at a little lake near here
and up to three DAYS ago we seemed to
get along fine We have all been ac-
quainted with each other for years and
] have always considered all of the
girls very popular Three DAYS ago
one OF the girls invited a boy friend out
TO see her and then the other girls did
the same They did not ask me any
thing about il and II makes me angry
to think they would do such a thing
don't mind their leaving me out Of the
fun, but don't think we ought to have
boy friends out TO the cottage.
Cd DO you think il is all right for
us to have boys out without a chap
eron2
(2) When you have boys out to a
cottage at a lake how do you enter.
tain them
(3) Is it all right to go boating and
swimming in the lake after dark The
nights here are almost light enough to
read outdoors.
VACATION GIRL.
Cd No, you should not have boys
out without a ohaperon. At a cottage
like this, the girls should be very strict
about their conduct. Perhaps the other
girls didn't mean any harm by inviting
the boys out but they should not have
done it. Even with a chaperon they
ought to have asked your permission
rs you are one OF the party,
! O Just as you would at a picnic
II there are enough Of you. and you
have q piano or phonograph or som,
other musical instrument, why not Civ,
a dance for them. II there are othei
nice girls and young men near yor
could invite them. Boys always enjoy
dinner at a cottage at lake.
6 II the girls are alone or il there
is chaperon and boys are in the party
] can see no harm in going swimming
or boating after dark. III some of tn,
larger cities having lake shores or
ocean beaches evening bathing and
boating is quite the thing.
Dear Mrs. Thompson am a girl
OF II and have always lived in the
country, There are two young men that
] have been keeping company with. On,
is all the time telling me thai he love.
me The other is more quiet and seem.
little bashiul and timid in his caress-
es
Now what want to know is whether
this second young man Is obeying die.
tates OF his conscience or is Just bash.
ful. Would it be rude for me to ask him
about i'll seem to like him better
than the other young man and wish h,
acted as the other one does y
INJURED INNOCENCE.
The reason you like the quiet young
man is probably because he feels a re.
sponsibility for what he does and says
and is not bold No. II wouldn't do for
you TO ask him. He probably has his
reasons for being more careful about
the way he acts, while the other one
is not so refined
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Plans Are Outlined
to Feed Soldiers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2l-Plan,
for feeding the nations 2,J0OOOO fight.
ing men when they are under arms
were discussed today by war depart
ment officials and the food admins,
uation. i, was announced that a pcr
manent committee, representing the two
government branches, will be appointed
soon TO coordinate the work
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Swellines Of the flesh caused by in.
ilamma,ion, cold, fractures of the bone
,oothache, neuralgia or rheumatism "a,
he relieved by applying BALLARD'S
SNOW llNlMENr. II should be well
rubbed in over the par, affected II,
great healing and penetrating power
eases the pain, reduces swelling and
restores natural conditions. Price lsc
Soc and 500 per bottle Sold by West
fall Drug Co.--Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
gl3||,]D DRESS 7! E;'!:${:.,.

1t 10 Of mahogany cloth, with Z high,
soft collar fastened under the chin. II
has flat yoke, low armholes. and two
straps that extend from the yoke 10
the hips. A somewhat high waistline
Is given by the belt OF the cloth, which
passes under the stitched straps and re-
solves itself into loose sash in front.
It is lined with vivid green satin, 70
enliven the somber surface OF several
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Tunnel Report Adopind

PARIS, Sept 2l,-The report of tn,
special committee approving the appea
for the authorization of legal proceed
ings against Deputy Louis Turmel wa,
adopted BY the chamber Of deputies las,
night
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
German Paper Suppressed.

STOCKHOLM, Sept 2i.-Di,patche,
from Berlin say that the Catholic
newspaper Germania has been sup
pressed by the German authorities until
further notice,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
STATE Officials q Duraat.

DURANT, Okla. Sept. 2l.-(Spe-
cial "A. N. Wilcox of the board Of
public affairs, and Chairman Ayde-
!ofte wsre here yesterday They Wis.
ited the state farm At Aylesworth
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05
PALATKA MAN TO
BUILD ''H0PE HALL"
For Volunteers of America
Near State Prison Camp.

Adjutant L A. Odom in charge of
the Florida division of the Volunteers
of America was in the city this week
completing arrangements for the
building of "Hope Hall' some four
miles southwest of Hampton, in Brad
ford county, where the volunteers own
100 acres of land.
The contract for the buildings has
been let to C. N. Parker of this city.
The contract calls for six, and possibly
seven bungalows, work on which is al
ready under way.
"Hope Hall" is to be home for
discharged convicts from the Florida
prison farm located near the lands of
the Volunteers. Prisoners who eX-
press a desire to begin new life of
usefulness will be taken in and given
every encouragement to lead an hon
est life. AS at present many OF
them when released from prison have
no where to 60, and many drift into
their old haunts and resume old and
dissolute habits-habits that were re-
sponsible for their prison sentence.
Here they will be given a temporary
home and employment until such time
as they feel that they can do better.
Their employment will make them feel
independent. They will also be sur
rounded by every good influence and
incentive to honest living.
The Volunteers Of America is SINH
lar in character to the Salvation Ar
my. The organization is headed by
Mr.. Ballington Booth. The prison
work, of which "Hope Hall" is to be
the Florida branch, is under the per-
sonal direction of Mrs. Maud Balling-
ton Booth, with offices. in New York
city. The organization once started
will more than likely be self-sustain-
ing. -,
The Volunteers stationed at "Hope
Hall' will also visit the prison camps
regularly, hold religious exercises and
keep in touch with the inmates. They
will also keep in touch with the in
mates of the Reform School at Ma
rianna.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05
Husson-Evans Wedding.

Another of Palatka's fair daughters
plighted her troth on Saturday even
ing when Miss Mary Elizabeth Muir
rell Evans and Lieut.. William Mo
ragne Husson were married in st.
Marks Episcopal church before a
large audience of relatives and
friends. The beautiful ring service
was read by Rev. C. R. D. Critten-
ton, and the bride was given in mar
riage by her brother-in-law, Mr..
Athey. j.
The church decorations were OF
bamboo, palms, evergreens and cut
flowers. A half hour preceding the
entrance of the bridal party, Mrs: ID.
j. Coughlin organist, rendered
pleasing program which was aug
mented bv two vocal solos, given by
Mrs. f. c. Chamberlain in her usual
charming manner. At $3.50 o'clock
the bridal party entered. :,
First came the ushers, Howard
Gardner, George Selden, Julian Suth-
erland and Leon Despland;. then fol-
lowed the bridesmaids, Miss Marga-
ret Willard and Miss Winifred Haugh-
tom; Miss Cecile Jones. maid OF hon
or and cousin of the groom followed
and next came little Miss Evans, as
flower girl Last came the bride
leaning upon the arm of Mr.. Athey,
her brother-in-law. At the altar the
bridal party met the groom, Lieut..
William Moragne Husson and his,
groomsman and cousin, Lieut.. A q.
Rudd.
The brides gown was white tulle
over white radium, with train of tat
feta combined with old family lace.
Her veil was caught with orange
blossoms worn by Mr.. Husson's
mother at her wedding as was also
the diamond brooch presented her by
the groom. She carried an arm bo-
ouet of roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Cecile Jones wore orchid tulle
over silver tissue and carried pink ro !
ses. Miss Margaret Willard and Miss
Winnifred Haughton wore gold tulle
over gold tissue and carried boquets
of pink roses. The flower-maid, lit
tie Miss Florida Evans wore white or
CANDY.
After the ceremony the bridal party
went to the home of the brides moth
er. where an informal reception was
held. The happy couple left Satur-
day night for Jacksonville and from
there they left Sunday evening for
their new home at Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. -,
The bride belongs to one of the old
Virginia families and is beautiful
Young woman of exceptional talents,
while the groom is well known to
many on account of the prominence
Of his family in social and diplomatic
life. Lieut.. Husson who is gradu-
ate of the Virginia Military Institute
IN civil engineering, felt the call OF
Military life, and received his orders
from the War Department to leave
for Fort Leavenworth
md the happy couple left at once for
heir new home followed by the best ;
wishes of hosts of friends. II
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05
Miss Curtiss' Marriage.

Miss Louise C. Curtiss, the very
charming and accomplished daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Curtiss of this
city and Titusville, was married on
Saturday last to Mr.. Edward S. Far
ris of New York. The ceremony took
place in the Episcopal church, Titus
vile, and is said to have been an i'm
pressive and beautifully conducted af-
fair.
After spending week at The
Breakers, Palm Beach, Mr.. and Mrs.
Farris expect to leave for their future
home in New York. They will likely
stop over day or two in Palatka as
guests of Mr.. Curtiss, and may ar
rive from Palm Beach tomorrow.
Miss Curtiss has spent considerable
time in Palatka since her parents
came here several years ago, but has
been also much abroad. The family
home is still at Titusville, where the
Curtiss's have beautiful grove prop
erty and where Mrs. Curtiss lives a
large part of the time. She is a
young lady OF charming personality
and is highly accomplished. Mr.. Far
ris is the assistant auditor Of, the
New York Central Railway System,
of which line ialso his father is con-
nected in On official capacity.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05
COUNTY'S BUSINESS
NOW IN NEW HANDS
New Board of County Com
missioners Organized on
Tuesday.

Yes, it's a new board, although two
of the five members-Messrs. Alvers
and Rowton-were members of the
outgoing board of county commission
ers.
The old board met on Monday and
finished up its business, of which
there was enough to keep them going
most of the day; then they said their
farewells. Messrs. Waldron, Hancock
and Perry retired.
The new board organized by elect
ing Commissioner c. E. Rowton of the
Palatka district chairman. He knows
how and has made a most excellent
presiding officer, one who isn't afraid
to vote, even though he doesn't have
to except in case of tie.
Mr.. Turner from San Mateo had
four years experience on the board
and is not new in the work. By COM
mon consent he was always consider
ed good member, even though he
doesn't talk much. Mr.. Revels is not
new to the work. He was for ten
years member of the Clay county
board, six years of which time he
served as its chairman. Out in his
district he is by all considered as a
safe, conservative man; anyway he is
one of the very best men in the coun-
ty and The News will be greatly
surprised if he does not measure up
to very high order Of efficiency as
manager of county business. Mr..
w. H. Worley, the other new men,
ber comes from the extreme western
part of the county, as successor to
Mr.. Perry. He is new to the work,
but he enters upon the duties enjoy
ing the fullest confidence of the peo-
Pile among whom he has lived many
years. Mr.. Worley looks like
preacher, or professional man, more
so than like a successful farmer. He
is genial gentleman with a head
that looks to be filled withlgoo COM
mon sense and brains to back it. He
took hold of the work modestly, and
worked overtime getting familiar
with his duties.
The work of the new board was
largely routine, the only thing out of
the ordinary being the payment of
5000 to H. ]. Michel for the loss of
harness his horse wore when he
fell through the St. Johns River
bridge.
There was also a petition presented
by Col. G. E. Graham of Huntington
for a hard road between Huntington
and Fruitland, and Col. Graham made
an eloquent appeal for this road-a
road that would benefit the farmers,
the men who needed roads most.
Engineer Pagan of Tampa was pre-
sent and submitted detailed plans and
specifications for the new road to
Orange Springs with all its culverts
and bridges. Mr.. Pagan has certain
ly done thorough job on this road
and laid every detail out so that all
is easily understood. His bill for
$265.50 was promptly paid.
The board met on Thursday morn
ing as the Bostwick Drainage Board,
and Mr.. Revels was elected chairman.
1t has been decided to go on with this
work and it will now be completed
under the supervision of the County
E. w. Watkins.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05

Miss Dorothy Davis entertained
with delightful New Years party
last Monday afternoon in honor of
Miss Ellene Merryday's guests, the
Misses Susan Fraleigh and Dorothy
Beggs of Madison. The usual Christ
mas decorations were effectively ar
ranged throughout. As a diversion
that created quite bit of merriment
and developed some latent talent,
each guest was given an empty bot
tie, with roll of crepe paper and
cotton and requested to form a doll
and make garments for it, and for
this successful feat, Miss Merrydav
and Miss Hilburn drew the greatest
number of votes, Ss Merryday cut
the cards and won, but generously
turned her prize over to Miss Hilburn.
The guests were served cream and
cake. Those enjoying the afternoon
were the Misses Susan Fraleigh. Dor
othv Beggs, Dorothy Merriam, Flor
ence Hodeson, Kathleen Hilburr. Mar
oaret Willard, Mary Howard, Kather-
inc Howell, Florence Smith, Priscilla
Hamm. Nellie Lucas, Louise Melton.
lreZ Wattles. Elleue Merryday, Helen
Mrs. Davis, Mrs Elliott,
and Mrs. Ralph Phillips.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05
WOman's Club Open Day.

There will be joint meeting of the
Literary and Social Departments of
the Club at the Putnam House this
afternoon at o'clock. Mrs. ]. H.
Haughton as chairman of the Liter7
ary Department has prepared an in
teresting program and Mrs. D. J.
Coughlin chairman of the social de-
partment will serve refreshments, and
the meeting is open to the public. All
friends of the Club are welcome.
Next Friday, Jan. 18th Mrs. Leon
ard Burt will have charge of the Lit
erary work and the subject is Ruth,
a Masterpiece" This will undoubted-
ly be most interesting meeting.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05
PUTNAM COUNTY CAR
IN INAUGURAL PARADE
Was Beautifully Decorated
Driven by E. M. Ear
nest.

Although the press dispatches COW
ering the inaugural ceremonies and
parade Of automobiles preceding
made no mention of Putnam county's
part, nevertheless this county was rep
resented in manner worthy Of its
Importance among the progressive
counties of the state.
E. M. Earnest's big touring car was
the one that represented this county,
and word leaks through to US that
Mr.. Earnest spent something like $100
in decorating the big car, and that the
finished job placed it among the most
attractively beautiful in the great
parade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest left here at
an early hour on Monday morning,
having as guests for the trip Hon. and
Mrs. w. G. Tilghman and Mr.. Julian
de Nazarie. That they had to hustle,
goes without saying, but Mr.. Earnest
is something of a driver, not only in
business, but in the matter of direc-
ting car, having abundant expert
ence in drives through from Florida
to New York and other parts of the
country. The distance from Palatka
to Tallahassee is something over 200
miles by the pike, and some of the
pike is anything but good travelling,
however the trip was made in one day,
the party arriving in Tallahassee ear
ly on Monday evening-in time to
have the car cleaned and ready for the
following day.
The Earnest party left Tallahassee
Wednesday and reached home the
same night. Had it not been for Mr..
Earnest Putnam county would most
likely not have been represented in
the parade.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05
Eminent Citizen Very Ill.

| yVx s. comes to The News from
|Geu ketpwn that Mr.. G. johnson
Npcker one of the best known and
|m6st influential citizens of his section
|is desperately i'll, and The News
|knowal Chat this information will oc-
|casion sadness in all parts Of the
During the late campaign Mr.. Tuck
Fef was candidate for county COM
Emissioner from district No. /, and was
only defeated by one vote. It was
|during the campaign that he was TAX
eI with pleurisy, which later develop
va into pneumonia. He has never
emed to fully recover, and it is said
tlSt from that sickness he developed
lu&g trouble. During the campaign
|1rr. Tucker was confined to his home
|tte greater part Of the time.
He. is one Of the finest men in the
|ceunty and one whom his neighbors
EeSteem as one of Gods noblemen.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-01-05
New Years Party.

Mrs. Stewart Worden entertained
with an afternoon and evening of di-
version, Monday, asking several of her
friends to the matinee in the after
noon and returning to her home af-
forwards they were given fine din
ner. After which they played cards
throughout the evening. The guests
included Mrs. Lecks, Mrs. Bass, Mrs.
Robert James, Mrs. Frank Wattles,
Mrs. Barron of DeLand, Mrs. F. J.
Barnett and Miss Laura Whiteside
Mrs. Elizabeth Howe assisted Mrs
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