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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-24

The Alexandria Assembly will give
dance tonight in the auditorium
# the Elks' Home. The dance set
or February 7 will be omitted ow-
;ng to the fact that the Elks will
lave its bazaar in progress on that
date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-24

Christ Protestant Episcopa
Church, North Columbus street
Rector, Rev. DR.. William Jackso-
Morton. Sunday School and I'm
manuel Bible Glass, 9:30 a. m. Ser
vices Ii a. M, and T:;30 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-24

Albert Fletcher, supervisor of cen
us for the Eighth district. today
2ired that the conference OF have
,aen hc.d, at 11.30 o'clock with the
numcrators of this city has been
ostponed until 11.3O o'clock Monday
which time he will meet the
numcrasors and go over the work
one by them. The cHumerators are
ow rapidly completing their work
nd may finish this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-24

Salvation Army. Local head.
nuarter. 1906 South Fairfax street.
Captain and Mrs. j. D. Hcl!wegc
officers in charge. Meetings cacI;
night, except Monday, ut eight
o'clock. Sunday School. , p. n
y. P. h.. $50 p. NJ. Great Saliva
ton meeting ut s O'Clock. Every
body welcome to all meetings.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev
&. J. Hill pastor. Rev. l.. A. HeE'
nett. evangelist, will conduct aot1
services III this church tomorrow
His subject at Il a. M. vii! be:
"Going Well" and at T:l3 p. M.
his subject will be, 'Something Done
That Was Never Done Before. .
Sp2cial services in the Sunday School
NJ 40 a. III. All welcome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-24

Free Methodist Church, south Lee
street, Rev. L.. II. Kelley. pastor.
Sunday School 10 a. m. Preaching
1T II o'clock. followed by clasT
meeting. Childrcn's class meeting
at , y m. Young peoples mcetinr
ut 7 n. m. Preceding at 1880. A
wclna me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-24

Mrs. A. G.. Hopkins, well known
:ocrpd resident, died today at the
'e$idcncc Of her son. DR.. j. Milton
hopkins. Al6 North Columbus
treet. Her funeral will take place
# o'clock Monday afternoon from
Meade Chapel. She was the widow
( Albert b. Hopkins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-24

Trinity Methodist Church. east
side Of snutn Washington street.
Rev. A. f. Spiclman, pastcc. Sun
day School and adult Bible Class,
9:30 a. M, Mems Bible Class at II
4. NJ. | l 4. M, sermon by the pas
tor. Evening service at 7:45 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-24

For this section-Rain tonight
and tomcrrew Warmer tonigh
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04

Pajama Clo.s
32-inch, in the wanted small checks.
splendid quality. for underwear. paja-
mas, aprons, house dresses, ETC., a
limit of 10 yards to each customer,
regular 25c value. special, at 1St
White Nainsook
And Lingerie Cloth; genuine Wam-'
sutta fabrics, exceptionally sheer and
clingy, in lengths up to Is yards;
while $500 yards last, yard 17kc
White Dimity
In neat checks and stripes; splendid
quality for dresses, waists, fancy
aprons, etc; the usual soc value, spe-
cial at Csc
Plisse Crepe
Splendid quality for underwear, paja-
mas, night gowns, etc.; will retain its
crinkle after washing; 80 inches wide;
SOC value, special, at 3SC
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04
Damask

Full bleached table damask
with a beautiful lustre, very
fine quality, an assortment
of patterns, regular 1.25
value, special, at 99c
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04
India LinOn

Pure white; 27 inches wide; made
Of heavy yarn, crisp, firm standard
quality, for aprons, house dresses,
uniforms, etc.; usually 29c; 1Eo
special for this sale, at 1OS
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04
Extremely Loov Prices Wonderful Merchandise
Beautiful Linens in the Sale of White
Danask

A heavy quality satin finish
damask, made in Ireland,
exquisite patterns, 72 inches
wide, 2.9S value, in our JAN
uarv Whiter Sale, yd. 1.S0
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04
Snowy White Goods in the White Sale
Ass0rtmens Are CoMbhek-Prces Extremely Low

Imperial Nainsook
beautiful sheer set clingy fabric, made Of combed
yarns of finest selected domestic cotton; white;
absolutely free from dressing which renders these
fabrics soft for the needle.
No. 22O Nainsook, Sc inches wide, lloyd bolt at 2.S5
No. 22O, Nainsook, Sc inches wide, 12yd. bolt at 335
No. 24O Nainsook, 40 inches WIDE 12yd bolt, at 40
Wamsutta Skirting Mercerized Batiste
And suiting, in assorted 40-inch soft and lustrous
weaves, correct weight for for dainty undermuslins,
tailored suits and skirts infants wear, slips,
wonderful value at per set covers etc.. SOC values,
yard 49c special, at 30c
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04
Napkins

About 500 dozen, mereerized
quality; hemmed ends; regula-
ton size; all pretty patterns,
15c values, specially priced in
January White Sale, at 1Oc
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04

Made Of ,combed yarn from finest
long staple cotton, beautiful soft
chamois finish, snow white and abb
solute1y free from dressing; So
inches wide; 12-yard OF
bolt, at 4. 10
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04
Napkins =

These are the mere erized
kind with finish like linen;
hemmed ends; 1S-inch size,
in the January White Sale,
six for n .4S
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04
imperial L0ngcloth

White Ripplette
Genuine Bates quality, specially adopted for hard
wear such boys and girls school suits and dresses
rompers, etc. easily laundered requires ironing,
and guaranteed to retain its natural crnkle positively
worth 60c, special, at 39C
White Soiesette Mercerized Poplin
32-inch; = very popular 36-inch; splendid quality
standard cloth, with for dresses, waists mems
permanent mercerized fin and BOYS blouses paja-
ish every yard stamped mas, etc. usual CSC quail
"Soesette" on selvedge atty special for this sale
per yard 49C at yard, only 4Sc
Brandeis Stores-Basement
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-04

Embroidery Beadings
In Nainsook. Swiss and Cam
brio, very specially reduced
for Monday. yd., SC, 12kc
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
RHODA ROYALS
Big Circus Coming

When the circus comes 90 town Il
creates powerful lot Of excite
ment. a. they say down south. and
the aforesaid excitement commence
for the small boy and other little
folks about the time the first car con-
tanning the young men who post
works Of art upon the bill boards.
arrives. "The Circus Is coming Is
the delightful shout Of the small ur-
chin. as he gazcs upon the big bills
that announce the date Of the great
canvas entertainment. which is to be
in LANCASTER, on Tuesday, July
18th.
As time fits on apace, and circus
day draws near. the enthusiasm Of
the small boy is shared by his elders,
and when the circus comes, his father
and mother, and sstcrs and cousins
and aunts. eleven Or seven 81 them,
viii all go Just to take that small boy
to the circus. They may. however
be excused when IL is considered that
the Rhoda Royal Big Railroad Show
is coming with an aggregation Of
ring attractions and great geological
collection from the jungles and for.
csts Of five continents. This is a
l@rge three-ring circus. a monster me.
nagerie. which. by the way. Is entire
~ distinct and separate from the wild
beast show. which consists Of all
kinds Of savage brutes. exhibited in
startling performances in a huge
steel-barred circular cage, the same
as seen in European capitals, New
YORK and Chicago, at the Atlanta
Exhibition. Then there is real Ro-
man hippodrome, and a world Of won
ders which space forbids a detailed
account Of here All in all the Royal
shows are held to be the most sur
prising and pleasing unification Of all
that Is new and wonderful in the cir
Gus world. There will be a grand
street parade. and the tent will be
pitched at the Basin Field, Lexing.
ton Street.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
EVERYBODY
Is Going To The Chau-
tauqua.
in5iea ,ions Point To Record Attend.
ance.

The splendid programme provided
by the Redpath Chautauqua this sea-
son for Lancaster is very pleasing to
the patrons, guarantors, and friends
Of this enterprise in Garrard county.
They feel sure that those who at
tend this year will be repaid twice
over the cost Of the season tickets
which are selling rapidly. The man
agement asks that those VINO have
pledged for season tickets get them
al the banks or drug stores or ladies
furnishing stores so that the total
cash on hand from the sale Of tickets
may be checked up by noon tomor-
row.
The friendly feeling exhibited by
all classes Of the community 20 this
great educational and musical enter.
tainment is encouraging TO those who
have IL In charge. Parents are espee-
tally urged to buy season tickets for
their children as well as for them
selves. Il is liberal education for
all the family. BOOST FOR THE
CHAUTAUGUA.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
To The Citizens of Lam
caster, KY.

Honorable Mayor. City Council and
People ~ Lancaster, Ky
whereas. the franchise now held by
u b. void by reason Of being in con
nict with the State Constitution. and
Whereas. We have no franchise for
operating cur plant IN the City %
Lancaster. ~ because the same Is
void o. aforesaid. the City Council -
the City ~ Lancaster. Ky. and the
public generally are hereby notified
that We wall on August lst. 1920. or
a. soon thereafter a. practical. move
all our poles and electrical equipment
from the streets % the city Of Ian
caster. ~.
This notice il given as a legal no
tice, as We understand that reason
able notice must be given before we
can remove said property and DIS
continue said plant.
We are willing 10 do anything We
can 90 cooperate with the city in Sc
curing a franchise for the purpose Of
furnishing electric light and power 20
the citizens 81 the city. hut We can
not continue u further without ex-
penriyc additional equipment. and
this We can not do at the present
rates and without a legal franchise
protecting Us in our rights.
Done this April 26th, 1920.
Respectfully submitted.
BASTIN BROTHERS.
n By " V Basin.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

With the elimination Of Carranza
the Mexican government appears
eager TO win the friendship Of the
United States. and the introduction
Of much needed American capital in
20 that strife ridden coustry. There
is a way, IL the Mexieans care to pur-
sue IL. Make American life and
American investments as safe south
Of the Rio Grande as they are north
Of il, and reeompense Americans for
the Losses they have sustained in the
past When that is done America
will believe in the sincerity Of Mex
leo, but until then all protestations Of
friendship must be taken with lib
eral application Of salt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

Don't worry over little thing like
having your sugar rationed TO you
again. We humble individuals should
DO nothing to interfere with those
amiable gentlemen who so delight in
exporting enormous qualities Of
sugar 10 Europe at stupendous pro-
fits to themselves. For how else can
they get richer quicker?
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
DISTRICT MEETING
OF African NJ + Church
Danville, Held Here.
Delightful Program Rendered.

The 32nd Session Of Danyille Dis
trict Meetings Of the Kentucky An
nual Conference Of African VI. +.
Church. convened at Lancaster Ky,
June 22-25th, 1920. at St Andrews
A. VI. +. church, Of which the encr-
getic and faithful Rev. A. W. John
son is pastor.
Rev. J. W. Frazier Presiding Elder
opened with appropriate remarks.
Rev. W. c. Orten was elected sec
rotary and Mrs. A. /. Moore, assist
ant. The Ministerial Institute was
held the first day. The papers were
well prepared and instructive.
The Welcoming Exercises were Of
high order. and the citizens putting
the same into action left room only
for praise.
Rev Frazier, instead Of his usual
Annual address. read Scripture les
sons Romans \ and XII Chapters also
/ Tim ". lie gave fatherly advice
and called attention TO what was ex-
pected Of ministers as 10 feeding Of
the people from the Word Of God.
He said They must have an cstima-
ton Of themselves, but il must be a
Christian estimation. 1.-THE paper on
the subject, "What are the fruits u
Salvation?" was read by Rev. +.
Coleman.Jr. 1t was adopted as sense
u Ministerial Institute and ordered
sent for publication in Christian Re
corder, Southern Christian Records
and 4. NJ. +. Review.
Durings the meetings sermons o.
power, filled with the spirit eloquent
ly delivered were preached by Rev's.
w. II. Crowders, A. Pope, j. 7. Par
RS and Rev. c. W. Allison. Presiding
Elder Of Lexington District Rev
A. T. Clark. Supt a. c. T. Leagues Of
Kentucky, Annual conference, was
present and held an interesting ses-
sion for the leagues Of district,
Mrs. l. II. Miller District Supt., II
5. $. called the convention 70 order
the second day. The young people
showed a great religious awakening.
The papers read were well prepared
being both interesting and instruc-
tive DIR. +. w. Oyerstreet Of Stan
ford and Bro. McClelland Cunning
ham Of Lancaster were elected Lay
delegates TO Kentucky Annual Con-
ference which meets at Harrodsburg,
Ky.
Visiting ministers DIR. G. =. David,
Presiding Elder Of the Frankfort
District also Rev J. A. Hin Of the
same district, Rev. c. W. Allison. Of
Lexington District and Rev T.. John
son, Kentucky Annual Conference
Missionary.
The evening services were greeted
by a great coneourse Of people.
Collected and reported from all
sourees-s3lO.0O.
Thus goes into history the greatest
Of the district meetings.
Rev. L. Coleman, Jr., Reporter.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

The W. C. T. 4. Jared the best
portion Of the earth when they put
old John Barleycorn out Of business
in the United States, but these es-
Unable, charming and altogether dc
lightful ladies will be doomed 10
many a jar themselves before they
succeed in forcing a system Of scien-
tihe mating upon the romantic people
Of this country. You can't make
love by resolution any more than you
can prevent an old buck from making
a d. Z. Of himself in the presence Of a
young flly. No, sir! We object,
without even first consulting our
wife.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
to DO about IL?

Mrs. Harding. wife Of the repubh-
can presidential nominee. started
feminine tongues to moving by wear
ing a pair Of frayed gloves after her
return home from the convention.
Now IL the better half Of the demo
cratic nominee can be persuaded 20
appear in public with a pair Of ripped
stockings the feminine fireworks will
be so Illuminating we men will have
amusement enough to last throughout
the campaign.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
He Was Proprietor
OF The Town.

Not long ago. the story runs. q
travelling salesman visited certain
small town ana sold the proprietor
Of is general store an order u jew
clry. when the jewclry arrived g
was not as represented. and the mcr.
chant consequently returned b. Bat
the wholesale house nevertheless a.
tempted O. collect the t.I', and drew
a sight draft on the merchant thru
the local bank. which returned the
draft unhonored The wholesalers
then wrote 20 the postmaster abou,
the financial standing ~ the mer.
chant and the postmaster replied Ia
conically that u was q h By re-
turn mail the Wholesaler requested
him 20 collect the account and they
received the following reply The
undersigned is the merchant on whom
you attempted 90 palm % your
worthless goods The undersigned
Is president and owner ~ the bans
TO which you sent your sight draft
The undersigned is the postmaster
TO whom you wrote. and the under
signed is the lawyer whose services
you sought 90 obtain for your
nefarious business II the under
signed were not also pastor Of the
church at this place he would tell
you TO 20 20 he'll
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

Astronomers AZ Harvard university
tell Us that about 100000 years ago
small star eollided with a dark ne
bula, the friction causing a great con-
aagration, or fiareup. This illumina-
ton. according 90 the astronomer.
has been travelling through space to-
ward Us at the rate Of 10000 miles
a second. and is just beginning to be
noted through the most powerful
telescopes. Now what are you going
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

The Fourth is a day Of joy TO the
small boy with a bunch Of firecraek-
ers. To the man Of maturity il Is
often one Of regret that he can not
exchange places with the boy.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

FOR SALE One modern seven
room dwelling on Lexington Street
just in the town limits with electric
lights, water in the yard, concrete
walks, good barn, garage. and all
necessary out buildings.
This place would be worth $1,000
90 more than we ask with a little
work, such as painting and a few
small odd jobs This place will have
TO be seen TO be appreciated. Phone
or call on c. B. Turner at the Cen
tai Garage Phone GO. 6-l-2t-pd.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
For CONGRESS-.

We are authorized TO announce
COL. FRANK L. RIPY. Of Anderson
county. a candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for Congress in
this. the Eighth Congressional Dis
trict Of Kentucky. State Primary
Election, Saturday. August Z. 1920.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

And now il will be quite the cor.
rect thing for all sorts Of people with
on, brains TO inquire into the mental
capacity Of our respected candidates
for the presidency.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
Rate. For Political Announcement.
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized TO announce
RALPH GILBERT. Of Shelby county,
n candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Congress in this, the
Eighth Congressional District Of
Kentucky. State Primary Election.
Saturday. August Z, 1920.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

Between the girl with a pretty face
and the one with pretty manners it
Is not difficult for a sensible man TO
make a choice.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

In Japan the peanut crop is re-
ported as normal. In America it is
exceptionally good. especially in po-
litical circles.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

Don't MISS thi. TIRE AND TUBE
OPPORTUNITY. Il will save yos
money, and for ten days only you can
get UNITED STATES ROYAL
CORDS. GOODRICH. sILvERTowN
CORDS AND GENERAL CORDS
WAY BELOW THEIR VALUE.
COME QUICK. ALL SIZES.
HASELDEN BROTHERS GARAGE.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

The average man is death on ros-
sip, except when his wife Is relating
the latest piece Of scandal abou, his
neighbor.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

LOST Between Lancaster and
Hyattsville. 3 4 trade mark rug.
Return 10 q. W. Estes. Phone
339 A Hyattsyillc. ny lt-pd
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
TiREIN.SoLEs. the Mile Multi

plisr" the greatest miracle-worker for
making all automobile tires "PUNC-
TURE PROOF. Eliminates trou.
bles, increases resiliency. Doubles
Tire Mileage.
6-24-st. Coy Sanders, Ag,.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

Some girls marry for love and some
for money. but most Of them marry
when they get a good chance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

FOR SALE:-one pair Of Fair
banks stock scales. good as new; one
pair Of computing counter scales.
perfectly good one foot oval show
case and one store house stove All
are in perfect condition and will be
sold cheap II taken at once.
i-3t. W. T. King. Lancaster. Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

FOR RENT-Five rooms. suitable
for offices or living purposes.
Goodloc and Walker Bros.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

We have a full line 81 Rough tex.
ture Face and Common Brick for
porch columns or any purpose.
6-2I-3t Garrard Milling Co.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

am agent for the Studebaker
Automobile. Can make delivery az
once on Passenger.
east. G.. c. Walker.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

WANTED Middle aged white
lady TO help about the house and cook
Phone SOL. Mrs. Jane VI. Rose
Bryantsville Ky
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

FOR SALE Registered Duroc
pigs at farmers prices. also some high
bred. cholera immuned, stock shoats.
sows and pigs at shippers prices
Phone IA. T. J. Underwood.
6-3-7t Paint Lick. ~
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

FOR SALE-Ncw 1920. Five room
Bungalow IN Haselden Heights.
Priced 20 sell. Geo. Hatcher
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

FOR SALE-Ford Touring car
1918 model. Good running condition,
cheap. Prescott Brown.
ID.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

FOR SALE:-Five Passenger Ford
car in first class condition AZ a bar
gain. Inquire al Deatheragc Gar
age. 6-iO-tf.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01

FOR SALE.-Two dandy yearhng
Jersey bulls. George y Robinson
Phone iOI. Lancaster. ~.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
RATES.

FOR SALE Extra nice Jersey
heifer calf : h Henry.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-01
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The Colorado statesman., 1920-03-20
"DRY" TYRANNY
HIT BY BLIGHT
AeITAroRs TOOK ADVANTAGE OF NATIONS PERIL, HE
sAys-WoULD HAVE PEOPLE PASS ON LIQUOR
QUESTION.

pose of which was the taking under
consideration the purchase of home
for Standard Life.
The meeting was called to order by
President Perry, but Mr.. p. b. Young,
president of the A. and NJ. College at
Tallahassee, Fla, presided throughout
the day. The special committee APP
pointed to select site and to make
recommendations had previously made,
their report, and after considering the
matter in their report, the directors
decided to recommend the purchasing
of a one hundred thousand dollar site.
If their recommendation carry, and
if the parties who own the property
accept the recommendations, it means,
so 1t is rumOred on the streets here
tonight, that Standard Life will have
within the next eighteen months the
most centrally located home office of
any insurance company in the United
States.
In addition to this business trans
dcleu, llt ScNtItii
showing the condition of the business
at the close of 1919 was submitted 1t
shows paid-up insurance on the paid
for basis of fourteen million dollars
If gives the net gain for 1919 as five
million, five hundred twenty thousand,
four hundred forty-nine dollars; and
assets and liabilities of six hundred
eighty-siX thousand, five hundred
eighty dollars, eighty-two cents. The
new directors who We're elected in the
January meeting were present for
their initial meeting. 1t is understood
that the July or midsummer directors
meeting will take up other matters af-
fecting Standard Life.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-03-20
$3.50, 900 is GIVEN FOR
NEGRO MEDICAL TRAINING

At its meeting, held in New York
City Thursday, February Goth, the
General Education Board, founded by
John d. Rockefeller, appropriated
S25O,OOO toward an endowment fund
of at least 100000 to be used by How
ard University for medical education,
''the income from the appropriation to
be made available pending completion
of the full amount"
The Howard University Medical
School is the only Glass A medical in
stitution for the training of Negro
physicians, dentists and pharmacists
in the country.
Its students have free access for in
struction to Freedmen's Hospital, sup
ported by the government, which Is
the largest and most important hos
pital for Negroes in the world.