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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
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other old boy with a baleful glare d.
reeted at youth Of twenty, prospec-
tive addition to Uncle Sans field
forces, who is receiving the once
over" from Sergeant Warner.
There comes, at last, lull in the
business of examining youthful appli-
cants for enlistment and the period
for the recital of yarns arrives. What
tales are to be heard at these ses-
sions of the Club Of Reformed Ad-
yenturers
A man Of forty, still lean and 1.-the
as panther, was IN the midst Of his
story of the storming of the walls Of
Pekin when an lnquistiye reporter
made his entrance
And, Lord, how we made them
Boxer Chinks like it," he continued
after the interruption. There was
Roosians, Britishers, Trenches, Japs
and Dutchies besides us 'Mericans at
the stornlin, an take it from NE, them
Dutchies was regular fighting men
It's my idea that anyone who thinks
we kin lick the Kaiser one arm tied
is goir' to wake up in field hospital
Describes Street Skrmish.
The tale was followed by q highly
colored description of 2 street fight in
Yokohama between wandering bands
of 'shore leave. men from British and
American warships. It vas told by a
former nan-o.warsman with such pic
turesque detail that his auditors were
kept roaring with amusement.
There was garrulous tale by griz
lied man in faded blue Of hard fighting
when Sherman swept to the sea with
his half-starved, ragged legions.
| A tale of an affair of outposts' or
the Mexican border followed the re
cital OF thrilling incident connected
with the PHILIPPINE revolution. More
yarns were ready to be tapped bu
Sergeant Warner moved adjournment
Sorry, boys, but l got to lock up
Got some street work to do" he said
See you tomorrow" shouted one o
his callers as the members of the Clul
of Reformed Adventures filed out.
And, maybe, if the missus don
kick too hard, I'll sign UP for anothe
trick in few days" called back an
other.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
Old H. c. Of L.
Increases Cost
of Class Gowns

Score another for the High Cost O.
Living.
This years high school senior girls
will wear dresses costing one dollar
each more than those of last years
class
The advance is made necessary BY
the increased cost of dress goods and
trimmings, according to the girls.
A limit Of IS an outfit has been set
by the girls Of the class on their COM
mencement clothes. Heretofore the
limit has been IS. The S. must cover
all wearing apparel cost excepting
shoes.
The girls also ruled that all Of their
number must wear white clothes, from
head to foot, for the commencement
exercises.
Principal Pickell explains that the
girls are expected to purchase dresses
that will be suitable for summer wear
after the graduation period is over.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
Funerals Held
at Centeruiue

CENTERVILLE. Ind, March 81
The funerals of Lafayette Jackson
from the Methodist Episcopal church
and Of Dorothy Stevens from the
Christian church we're held Sunday
and we're attended by large number
Of friends and relatives. Mr.. Jackson
has spent nearly all Of his life in and
near Centeryille, and has reared a fam
of children here. The death Of the
little Stevens child was very sad
enc, as she was apparently in good
health until the trouble came a few
days ago which necess,tated an opera
ton She was operated on for ap-
pendicitis, but stone was found in
the appendix. It is thought that she
probably swallowed it, and it has been
there for some time -'.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
CALL TO CuARDSMEN.
SPOILS CONVENTION
(By Associated Press)

(By Assoctated Press1
NEW YORK, March 27.-Local MI
litia notifications and preparations
for home defense intefferred to some
extent with the national defense con-
vention begun here today under the
auspices of the National Guard AS
ISOLATION OF the United States. lt.was
said that several governors who had
expected to attend the convention
would not be present Conditions
have been such in the last forty-eight
hours" said Governor Whitman OF
New York, that it has been impossi'
BILE for governors to give their atten-
ton to anything except the pressing
question of national defense and COM
plying with the orders of the presi.
dent"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

Just as the odor Of mothballs was
leaving that last years summer suit,
the weather man comes to bat with a
promise of two days of freezing tenn
peratures.
The motorman on west bound
Earlham car stopped at Third and
Main.
I've got to have another drink if we
never get across that bridge" he called
back to the conductor,
A very agitated feminine voice broke
the silence.
do you think it is safe to ride with
him after he has been drinking that
way? she ENORMOUSLY inquired of the
conductor ......
THAT water amt never been known
to hurt nobody yet" he replieds
When man gets 50 confidential
that you can taste the odor Of cigars
on his breath, beware.
# automohiIists who race with fire
apparatus don't value their own lives
they should, at least, hesitate before
running the risk Of dspriving the city
of the services Of a crew of firemen
Newspapers have been asked to help
with recruiting No doubt great
many Of the editors and reporters will
be perfectly willing so long as they are
not expected to set an example
We lust can't think Of anything tc
say about that class Of young folks
: which adopted the slogan Wear Your
Old Clothes Easter
It's tee good to be true. ...
And the first thing these .ErenaI
women did to celebrate the withdraw
| of the Germans was to. array them
selves ''in such pathetic bits Of f,ner7
as they could find y $3.50.
Galli-Curci was better than her press
agent.
OF few artists can that statement be
made.
Those Chicago students who pastec
| Wilson's picture over the Kaiser's like
ness might have been prompted b!
aesthetic motives as we'll as patriot
ism.
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chief-maker, Miss Alice Price; trus-
tees, Mrs. Angelina Splutterfuss, Mrs.
Albert Lamb: Samantha Stepinfetch-
EFT, Mrs Eunice Frame; Tabitha Rose
mary, Miss Lucille Mayr; Sophronia
Scruggins, Mrs Martha Barr. Part one
Opening of school, recitation in Arith-
metic, Geogra ply, Reading, Physiol-
ogy and Bible lessons; recess; piano
solo. Moment Musical" (MoskowskD
Mrs. Glen Dennis; part second Of the
play Friday afternoon exercise, con-
sisting Of Compositions, Recitations,
Songs, etc; dismissal Tardy bell rings
al 5 o'clock sharp No admission fee
will be asked but silver Offering will
be taken s
! This evening Miss Hester William
will entertain members Of the Y. Y,
club at her home East Main street
! The meeting was postponed from last
| cert
| The ladies Of the Grand Army Of the
! Republic will meet Wednesday after
neon AZ go clock in the Post room
! al the court house.
The aid society of the North A
! Street Friends church will meet Thurs
! day all-day at the Meeting House.
| The Christian Woman's Board OF
Missions of the First Christian church
will observe week-of-prayer beginning
next week The program will be an
nounced later
Mr.. and Mrs Warren Mcclure Of
North Tenth street. entertained the
/ following guests to dinner Sunday Mr.
and Mrs. F. c. Ohmit of Cambridge
City, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Miller and
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mendenhall. The
table was appointed with spring flow
ers and ferns.
The Modern Priscilla Thimble clnl
will meet Wednesday afternoon witt
Mrs. Clyde Ryan at her home, 457 Lin
den avenue.
| The jolly club met yesterday after
noon with Mrs. William Schultz. Re
freshments were served. Next Mon
day afternoon Mrs. Edward Ball en-
tertains the club at her home, so
North G street
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
GARDENING STUDIED
BY CIVIC LEADERS

Consideration of vacant lot garden
ing was undertaken in a meeting at
the Commercial club rooms this after
noon called by Superintendent of
Schools Giles.
Representatives of various civic
bodies, including the city government,
were asked to attend.
The Social Service Bureau, of which
Mr.. Giles Is president, is planning to
undertake the vacant lot gardening
work for this season.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
Sells Thousand
Bushels of Wheat
at Two Dollars

MILTON, Ind, March 27-Hiram
Crook sold 1000 bushels of wheat
to the Anderson Grain company,
for which he received 81 per
bushel. He also sold 200 bushels
of seed wheat, for which he re-
ceived the same price per bushel.
This is the first time in twenty
three years that Mr.. Crook sold his
wheat earlier than in May, except
last year, at which time he sold
from the machine because the
wheat was not of good quality.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
Miss Esther Dahl
is Charming Guest
at Bridge Parties

Social activity this weeksseems
to center about Miss Esther
Dahl of Wells College, a college
friend of Miss Dorothy Land and
who is a guest at the Land home,
South Eighteenth street.
The first of these pretty func-
tions Of the early spring was the
auction-bridge party given Mon
day afternoon by Miss Ann
Nicholson at her home, North A
street, for the pleasure of Miss
Dahl.
The rooms were ornamented
with spring flowers. Bridge was
played at three tables. The fav-
ors went to Miss Dahl and Miss
Dorothy Land. After the game
a delicious collation. was served.
The guests were Miss Dorothy
Land, Miss Esther Dahl Of Mas
sachusetts, Miss Esther Coate.
| Miss Helen Nicholson, Mrs. Ed
win Williams, Miss Mary Glenn
ents, Misses Martha and Ruth
Scott, Miss Ruth Pennell, Miss
Louise Malsby and Miss Eleanor
Seidel.
This morning Miss Esther
Coate gave a breakfast-bridge at
her home, North A street. Gay
blossoms appointed the break
fast table. Covers were laid fol
seventeen guests. Favors were
given to those making high
scores.
F; Wednesday afternoon Miss
|Dahfs hostess, Miss Land is Civ
ing an auction-b1idge party al
the Country club. There will be
sixteen guests. Several other at
fairs are being planned for ths
honor guest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
TRAFFIC DIRECTOR ILL
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal March q.
B L. Winchell, of Chicago, director
of traffic for the Union Pacific rail-
road, is under the care of physicians
here today. With his family he was
on the way east from Santa Barbara
when symptoms of pneumonia de-
velored
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
CALL UPON REV. RAE

Rev. J. j. Rae will be the speaker
at the first supper of the newly-or-
gained Mems Community club We'd
nesday evening in the Second Presby-
terrain church dining room. An at
tractive program has been arranged
and supper will be served by women
of the church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
|SOCIETY'S MEETING PLACE

The Hicks orchestra will play
ror the dance to be given Friday
evening at the Country club by
members of the March social
committee, composed of Mrs.
Ben Bartel, chairman; Mrs. II.
r. Robinson, Mrs. Howard Dill,
Mrs. Walter G. Butler and Mrs.
Edgar F. Hiatt. All members of
he club and out-of-town guests
IRE privileged to attend. The
Vaudeville which was planned
for this occasion will not be CIV
IN. Dancing will begin at $3.50
o'clock.
Last evening, Mrs. E. B. Glenn
ants, Miss Mary Clements, Miss
Ann Nicholson, Mr.. Warren
Clements and Mr.. John Glenn
snts, formed a party at the CALI
Curci concert.
An informal tea will be held
Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. A. w. Roach,
South Twenty-first street after
the Domestic Science association
holds it's regular meeting. Miss
Elsie Marshall Of the Earlham
College faculty will be the prin-
cipal speaker.
A meeting of the Mary F. Thomas
w. G. r. u was held Monday after
noon in the dome room at the Nor
rsson- Reeves library. Miss Elizabeth
tones gave the scripture reading. This
WAS followed by prayer offered by
Mrs. Martha Little. During the bust
ness meeting reports were read as
follows: Visits to the sick, III; cards
49, press, 2O flowers and relief
s20.7O; five meals, one letter written
and 700 pages of literature distributed
After the business program was Civ
en-. The next meeting will be held In
two weeks and the place will be an
rounced later.
Last evening the Loyal Messenger
class and the Loyal Scouts class Of
me First Christian church held
Get Together" meeting at the church
sixty guests we're IN attendance. A
luncheon was served. The committee
in charge was composed Of three mem
lars from each class and were Misses
Edith Decker, Kathryn Nichols, Amy
Fitzpatrick, Messrs. James Eaton
Russell Joy and Carl Brady.
Many kinds of pretty and usefu
things for the springtime adornmen
of person and house are to be on sale
at the bazaar which will be held Wed
nesday afternoon at the West Rich
mond Friends church. Aprons. towels
handkerchiefs, and such useful neces
sites may be procured as we'll a!
more ornate articles. From 80 unit
I o'clock the aid society of the church
rill serve chicken supper. Remain
ing articles not disposed of during the
:fternoon will be sold IN the evening
he Sunday school orchestra will pla-
during the supper hour and viii alst
aive an informal program later N tn
evening Persons who cannot remain
FOR the supper are invited 70 atten'
he bazaar in the afternoon. Ic'
cream and cake will be served for
rorinal sum A number Of commit
5aes have been appointed from the all
membership to assist in the serving.
Current Events we're given by Mrs
Frank Chambers and Mrs. Gilbert I
Durham Yesterday afternoon whel
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
ms WllL !i;ltAtSI EUIhtkS.

Mother Gray's Sweet PtWserS Tor ChiIdren,
Certain relief for Fevcrlshness, Headache, BAD
Stomach, Tecthing Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels and destroy Worms. They frequently
break up Coldsin "a hours. They are SO pleasant
to the taste Children like Them Over 10 900 testi-
monials. Used by Mothersfor 8oyears. They nsre.
nn,,. Sold by all Druggists, Csc. sample mailed
FREE. Address. Mother Gray Co, 10 HOY, y. 7.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
Hunt Successor
For E. M. Haas

Employment of a successor to E. NJ.
Haas as secretary. of the Commercial
club will be considered at meeting
of the executive committee planned for
Wednesday evening.
President Lontz may announce his
committee appointments then.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
$4,000 IN JEWELS
TAKEN IN new YORK
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated PreSs)
NEW YORK. March 27.-Offer OF
$4,000 reward for Information leading
to the recovery of jewelry taken from
a house on 10th street revealed today
that jewels valued at about $4,000
were stolen Thursday from the bed
room of Mrs. William McNair. De-
scriptions Of the gems have been sent
to the police Of other cities They in
clude pearl necklace worth 100000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
EXHIBIT DUAL POWER CAR

Woods dual power automobile is be.
ing exhibited at the Central Auto sta.
ton. Harry Wood is local agent
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

1967-Ladies' Combination Corset
Cover and Drawers.
This model combines several practi-
cal points, and .insures comfort and
east. The drawers are cut with yoke
and flounce sections. The corset cover
has full body portions joined by shout.
der straps. which may be replaced by
ribbon. Lawn, nainsook, batiste,
crepe. dimity or silk are suitable ma
terials, with lace or embroidery for
trimming. The Pattern Is cut in s
sizes: "a, SO, SO, 40, AZ and A inches
bust measure. It requires 8 yards Of
36.inch material for medium size
A pattern of this illustration mailed
TO any address on receipt Of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Address ....................
City ................ .......'.'.''''
Size ................... .............
Address Pattern Department. PalIa.
dun,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

Current Events we're given by Mrs.
Frank Chambers and Mrs. Gilbert T,
Durham yesterday afternoon when
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

These Chicago students who pasted
Wilson's picture over the Kaiser's like.
ness might have been prompted by
aesthetic motives as we'll as patriot
ism.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27
SQUEAKS

From the editors swivel chair
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

This evening an entertainment will
be given at the Fairview NJ. E. church
by the members Of the G. R. o. W
class. The public Is cordially invited
to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

Mrs. Perry Becher of Kankakee, Illi-
nois, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett McConaha at their apartments
on North Eleventh street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

Address Pattern Department, Paila'
ciur,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

This afternoon Miss Dorothy Dilks
entertained members OF Tuesday
bridge club at her home. South Thir
teenth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

OF few artists can that statement be
made.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

Members of the American Beauty
club will be entertained Wednesday
afternoon by Mrs. William Mutchner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-27

An election of officers will be held
Wednesday afternoon at the Grace M
E. church when all sections of the
unions meet at the church.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-23
ROSEBUD.
AUSTELL.

Mrs. Roy Mather gave an in
formal reception Saturday afternoon
in honoF of Mrs. Chappellca re-
cent bride of Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Mather enter
tanned Saturday evening with a
six o'clock dinner for Mr.. and Mrs.
Chappellica. Those invited were
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rosenbush, of
Atlanta, Mr.. and MIS-. c. T. Perker.
son, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Beatty. Mr..
and Mrs. d. H. Goodwin, Misses
Tullie Jackson and Bert Smith.
Messrs. j. L. Brooks and John Ma
Their.
Mrs. T. o. Humphries entertain
ed the Civic Improvement Club Fri
day A very nice program was rem
dered.
Mr.. Paul Shelton, of Birmingham,
Ala, is visiting has parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Shelton.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Dodgen and
Mrs. Matte Strickland leave this
week to spend a month in Florida.
Prof. Hugh Moore spent the week
end in Atlanta.
Miss Nell Wilson is visiting in
Birmingham, Ala.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-23
LOST MOUNTAIN.

Dewitt Guffin and wife, Of At
Ianta, spent Saturday with T. B.
Guffin's family.
Mr.. Tomilson, of Burnt Hickory
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
daughter, Mrs. Tom Huckaby. who
has the measles
Examine your fruit trees and YOU
will find most of the buds killed.
Get ready to plant a large water
melon patch to make up for the
fruit shortage.
Some Of this over patriotism of
cur country may be prompted by
gain from war our congressman
should use all intelligence and pa
tience before war is declared no
matter what prOyocations may arise
Would it not be better for tho
country to adjust it's commerce to
any war zone declared by any of the
De1gerents, rather than enter this
neVer-to-be-ended enlargement in
European politics, where we could
only win the hatred of one group
and the jealousy and suspicion of
others, but if it comes it should
be submitted to the people in
referendum and let them say for it
would be them who would nave to
go on the battlefield.
There was a wood cutting at Mid
way last Monday evening. Plenty
OF wood was cut and put in the
wood house for the use of the
church next winter.
ALLEN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-23
AUSTELL

The death of Mr.. w. V. Nestle
hutt on Monday morning was a
shock to his many friends. Mr..
Nestlehutt retired Sunday night,
feeling as well as usual. He awoke
about four O'Clock with a severe
pain in his head, and in a short
time was unconscious, expiring in
about two hours. The deceased
was sixty years of age. He was
man that lived close to his
neighbors and friends, sharing with
them alike their sorrows and Joys.
none knew him but to like him. Be-
sides his widow, he leaves nine chill
dren, five sons and four daughters
and host of friends that sympa-
thize with the family in their be-
reavement. Funeral and interment
was held at Powder Springs Tues
day afternoon at two-thirty. The
many beautiful floral offerings at
tested his esteem.
May Gods richest blessing and
care be with this family.
Mr.. Bryson Copeland, of Allan
ia, is visiting his brother, Mr.. Paul
Copeland.
One of our neighbors and his
brother report killing a snake last
Friday morning about two feet
long. If they were not honorable
and strictly temperate we might
think they had run across some of
"Cob's Tigers
Miss Katie Westmoreland is en-
Joying some beautiful hyacinths.
She placed one at the church Sun
day, afterwards carrying it to Miss
Joe Moss, who has been right sick,
but her friends will be delighted to
know she is able to sit up for
while.
Mr.. Tom Aston, of Atlanta, was
the weekend guest of his mother,
MIS-. r. H. Aston.
DELLA.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-23
CLYDE.
SMYRNA.

Mr.. $. N. Yoeman has returned
to Smyrna, after spending several
months with his family in Indiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Manning en-
tertained a few friends Informally
at rock on Friday evening. Those
playing were Mr.. and Mrs. Man
ming, Miss Della May Gaines and
Miss Annie d. Manning, Cecil Pat
terson and Leon Bridges
Mr.. Ed Rutledge, of Atlanta, vi
slted Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Matthew
last Sunday.
Mr.. ID. Kemp and daughter, of
near Marietta, were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett handy.
Mr.. f, II. Weber, of Gaffney, S.
C., is visiting his sister, Mrs. B. f.
Reed.
Eula Manning, student of Mar
tina Berry, Rome, spent a few days
last week with his parents, Rev.
and Mrs. p p, Manning.
Miss Willie Brown entertained
the Hilarity Club last Friday after
noon. A delicious salad course was
served. Those present were Misses
Gladys Hicks, Ruby Handy, AIlene
Bonner, Pauline Brinkley, Nina
Ruff, Maize Whitfield, Mrs. w. ii.
Curry and Miss Kate Stanley.
Mrs. Orville Cheatham and chill
dren, of jacksonville, Fla, are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. p. j. Voss.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. Rickenbacker
spent last Sunday with friends in
Decatur.
Miss Virginia Suttles has return
ed home after spending a few days
with relatives in Atlanta.
Mrs. w. II. Curry, OF Union
Springs, Ala, is the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Patterson.
Miss Kate Stanley of Marietta.
was the guest of Miss Pauline
Brinkley the past week
Miss Pheb Mable, of Middleton.
was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Mart Ruff, last week.
Mrs. VIM. Dunlap has returned
home after stay Of two weeks with
her son in Atlanta.
Miss Annie d. Manning left We'd
nesday for New Orleans to visit ner
sister, Mrs. Rembert Stearns. and
to attend Mardi Gras.