The theocrat., 1918-02-16
LOCAL ITEMS
&C.. B. W.


Day.
Mr.. R. Adams, of Eleva, Wisconsin, has
been guest at Zion Home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph l.. Smith have moved
from 2616 Elm Avenue to 2901 Ezekiel Ave
Inue.
Mr.. Mark Turner is erecting a residence
on his fve-acre tract west of the electric
railway.
Deacon C. R. Mason, travelling salesman
for Zion Office Supply, is home with his FAM
lily for a few days.
Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Chicago, spent
few days with friends in Zion City early in
the week.
Mr.. Thomas Hollingshead, Jr., has pur-
chased lot from the Zion Estate, located at
corner of 33d street and Ezra Avenue.
A considerable number of coworkers have
been added to the force at Zion Baking In
dustry, in order to handle the increased busi-
ness.
Mr.. Vern Kendall of Chicago, visited his
uncle, Deacon J. B. Kendall, and family, of
24O8 Gideon Avenue, over Lords Day and
Monday.
Miss Katherine Wood, of Chicago, visited
her sister, Mrs. G. B. Hammond, and family,
of 2212 Gideon Avenue, over Lords Day.
Mrs Hammonds father, Mr.. E. H. Wood, of
Monon Indiana, is visiting with her for the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Riehl, and little
daughter Margaret, of New York City, are
;o;4 Pc nfc Mr. nd
G. A. Riehl, and family; also Mrs. Riehl's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Griffith, and
family
Seven German aliens registered at the Zion
City postofice. Of this number, four have
been residents for some time, and five have
taken out first naturalization papers. The
time for registration was extended four days,
closing February 13.
Mr.. and Mrs H. C. Hoodelmier and little
daughter Ruth, of Auburn, Indiana, were in
Zion City one day last week. They were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Potter, of 2512
Gideon Avenue
The attention of the reader is drawn to the
article on gardening, by Deacon A. E. Sach,
in another column Mr. Sach while not
professional gardener, has made practical
study of the subject, and is able to speak
from experience.
Zion Apron and Handkerchief Factory is
urgently in need of more girls in both the
apron and handkerchief departments. Work
ing conditions in this institution are pleasant
and sanitary Girls are able to make good
wages, especially those who show efficiency.
Out of a batch of trial subscriptions for
ten weeks given recently by Mr.. George
Wise, of 1902 Elm Avenue, two of the per-
sons promptly renewed for the Leaves of
Healing for year, and one Of them gave
years subscription for The Theocrat.
The members of Zion Senior Band, with
considerable number of their friends and
relatives, held social in the Kindergarten
evening, February 8. The attendance was
larger than at any previous band social. A
program was carried out, which was opened
by prayer by Deacon A. H. Biddle, and closed
with benediction by Deacon A. D. McNeill.
It is remarkable how much ice-cream is
eaten, even in the coldest weather. A con-
siderable quantity is sold every day in the
Confectionery Department of Zion Stores.
It is also source of wonder to those familiar
with the facts, how much candy is eaten,
During the recent pre-inventory sale, alone,
in Zion Department Stores, about 5000
pounds of candy were sold over the counter
in small amounts.
It is with deep gratitude to God that we
record the fact that up to the present time,
every family in Zion City has been supplied
with fuel. No one suffered, so far as we
know, during the intensely cold weather,
when freight shipments were blocked. When
the stock in the Fuel Yards was practically