1917-01-10 Greenville Piedmont

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TODAY'S COTTON AND SEED MARKETS.

	Cotton.	Seed.
Greenville	17.1-2	$53
Greer	18.00	54
Piedmont	18.00	54
Fountain Inn	17.1-2	53
Pelzer	18.00	53
Taylors	17.1-2	53
Simpsonville	18.00	54

THE PIEDMONT

HIDING YOUR LIGHT under a bushel, Mr. Merchant, will some day result in the light going out. Keep step with the spirit of the times—keep your name and your business in the minds of the public.

WEATHER Fair tonight and Thursday, much milder Thursday; strong winds.

VOLUME 87—No. 30 EIGHT PAGES TODAY. GREENVILLE, S. C. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 10, 1917. HOME EDITION. PRICE 5 CENTS

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[headline, spans cols. 1-2] GOVERNOR`S VETOES OF THREE MEASURES UPHELD BY HOUSE ----------o---------- Date of the Visit to the Solons to Winthrop College Has Been Changed From January 11 to January 19. ----------o---------- Columbia, Jan. 10—The vetoes of the governor on three measures were sustained, two unanimously and a fourth, that providing for the election of the chief game warden, by a vote of 75 to 52. ---------- The house date for the trip to Winthrop college was changed to Jan. 19th from January 11th to conform with the senate's acceptance of the invitation. J. T. Lines, of Orangeburg introduced bills in the house providing for an increase in the traveling expenses of circuit judges to $1,000 per anum and for making the penalty for non-payment of taxes five per centum straight after Jan. 1st. The house will meet again tomorrow at noon. --------------------o-------------------- PAYS HIS $20 LICENSE WITH BUFFALO NICKELS ----------o---------- Four hundred Buffalo nickles, all in one bunch, gives the appearance of being a heap of money and to most people it is. For the past year, W. R. Mahaffey, who is proprietor of a lunch room on the corner of West McBee avenue and Laurens street, has been saving all Buffalo nickles that came his way and, consequently, he accumulated quite a pile.

Mr. Mahaffey appointed himself a ways and means committee to rid [mislef?] of the nickles he had [colletted]. Accordingly, when his city license was due, which is $20, he took four hundred of the nickles to C. Frank League, city treasurer, and asked for a receipt for the license he had paid.

The nickles weighed exactly four pounds and made a nice-sized little pile. This is the first "stunt" of this kind pulled off here and, it is believed, is the first in the South. --------------------o-------------------- PROMINENT BESSIE CITIZEN IS DEAD ---------- J. T. T. Ellison, of Bessie, eleven miles below Greenville, on the Augusta road, died today at noon after a brief illness. Mr. Ellison was prominent in everything for the good of the community and was since early life a member of the Baptist church.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two children, Charlie D. Ellison, of Birmingham, Ala., and Mrs. Janie Hutchinson of West Union, S. C. He is also survived by one sister and two brothers. His brothers are, Joel A. Ellison, of Bessie and W. M. Ellison, of Greer. Mrs. D. L. Donnald, of Williamston is the only surviving sister.

The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Isadore McDavid, at Sandy Springs church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and the interment will be in the family plot of that church. --------------------o-------------------- HOSPITAL TO BE BOUGHT AT ONCE ----------o---------- City council at its regular meeting last night unanimously approved the recommendation of the recently elected board of governors of the city hospital, that the city purchase the hospital plant on Memminger street and vacant lots adjoining, from the Greenville hospital association. The board, therefore, will in the next few days, pay over the money to the old association stockholders, and the hospital plant will become the property of the city. [ffl fffl?]

Martin F. Ansel, member of the Greenville bar and a well known citizen, was selected by the council upon recommendation of the board, as a member of the board of governors in place of T. P. Cothran, who did not accept the appointment. The personnel of the board now being completed, the body will immediately form a permanent organization and draw for [teres?]. The other members of the board are Charles F. Hard, W. A. Merritt, Dr. Geo. W. [Ruick?], and Milton G. Smith. --------------------o-------------------- RECORD IN PENNSYLVANIA

New York, Jan. 10.—Officers of the battleship Pennsylvania created a recruiting record. Three hundred or more than one-third of the entire crew, we recruited since Christmas. The Pennsylvania left the navy yard here for her annual maneuvers yesterday.

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CENTRAL HOTEL IS STILL OPEN; HAS NO LICENSE ----------o---------- Though City Council Decided Not to Grant a License in Hotel Where Girl Was Killed, Hostlery Has Not Yet Been Closed. ----------o---------- The Central hotel is still open and doing business, according to the proprietor, James Angel, who stated today that the hotel was still running. When asked about the matter, Chief J. D. Noe of the city police, stated that he has not closed the hotel as he has no papers.

It was in this hotel that young Lois Howard was shot and killed on Christmas eve by J. R. Cox, a prominent young man of Belton. Cox, still in the county jail as is his companion, C. C. Willingham who is being held as acessory before the fact.

At a special meeting of the city council a few days ago, that body decided not to issue a license to the Central Hotel and as the license has thus been refused, it was understood that the hostlery would be closed the next day. This appears not to have been the case however.

The hotel's license was revoked the day after the killing of the woman, but through a temporary restraining order, it was kept open through the balance of the year. It is understood that the restraining order has now expired by its own limitations. --------------------o-------------------- SAYS GERMANY MUST HAVE THE FLEMISH COAST ----------o---------- London, Jan. 10—Germany must have the Flemish coast when the war ends declares Dr. Gustav Stresemann, German national Liberal deputy, in a speech at Hanover according to an Amsterdam dispatch. Stresemann said Germany, although the second strongest economic power, and possessing the second strongest merchant fleet had not one naval supporting point to serve for defense in war time. He declared that German merchants would not again risk seeing all they created collapse the day after England declared war and "if peace is concluded without Germany possessing the Flemish coast England is on [he] winning side and we the losing side." A neutral Belgium is declared a historical impossibility after the war. --------------------o-------------------- OPEN OFFICES OF THREE MILLS HERE ---------- Headquarters for the Brandon and Poinsett cotton mills of Greenville and the Woodruff mills at Woodruff will be opened in Greenville with the removal to this city of Aug. W. Smith of Spartanburg, it was learned today. Mr. Smith is president of these mills and in addition to his mill connections he is president of the Aug. W. Smith company of Spartanburg, which owns and controls at Spartanburg one of the largest department stores in the state. Mr. Smith stated that "future developments" would control his decision of whether or not he will open a department store here similar to his establishment in the Spartan city.

Mr. Smith sold his home at Spartanburg for $35,000 and he plans to buy or build a handsome home here. --------------------o-------------------- THREE OF WOMEN FOUND GUILTY ----------o---------- The four women who were arrested in the Nickletown section Saturday by the rural police on a charge of vagrancy were tried this morning befor Magistrate Daniels and three, Florence White, Rose Fuller and Lillian Jones were found guilty of the charge against them. They were each fined $30 or 30 days.

The case against Essie Williams whose real name, it is understood, is Essie Howard and she is a sister to Lois Howard, who was shot and killed in the Central hotel Christmas [ever] by T. E. Cox of Belton, was continued as the lawyer in her case was engaged in the higher court. She will be tried at a later date.

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DIVINE SARAH PAYS VISIT TO THIS CITY TODAY ----------o---------- FAMOUS FRENCH ACTRESS AND COMPANY ARRIVE IN PRIVATE CARS. ----------o---------- UNUSUAL PRIVILEGE IS GRANTED NEWSPAPER LADY ----------o---------- Madame Bernhardt Breaks Her Usual Custom by Inviting Young Lady Representative of Newspaper Into Her Private Apartments—Plays at Grand Opera House Tonight. ----------o---------- For the first time in all her 72 years, Madame Sarah Bernhardt, the world-famed actress, paid a visit to Greenville today. Madame Bernhardt and her company arrived in this city in their three special cars about 11.30 o'clock this morning from Spartanburg, where they played last night to a crowd that taxed the capacity of the theatre.

Madame Bernhardt [wil lappear] at the Grand opera house tonight in "Cleopatra," "Du Theatre au Champs d'Honneur," and "Camille." There is no living actress who has greater reputation than Madame Bernhardt, and few of her many admirers in this section will miss the opportunity to see and hear her.

This is Madame Bernhardt's ninth tour of America. She has been through the South before, but she has never stopped at Greenville or other points in this immediate territory.

Party Visited Car. Manager B. T. Whitmire, of the Grand opera house, has been informed that Madame Bernhardt would probably be able to see visitors about 12 o'clock, and at that hour a group including Mr. and Mrs. Whitmire, Mrs. W. S. Griffin, a newspaper man and Miss Grace Brown, society editor of the Piedmont, gathered at the station for a little talk with the "Divine Sarah."

Madame Bernhardt does not usually retire until the small hours of the morning, but she is usually dressed to see callers by midday. The the party was therefore greatly disappointed when they were informed that Madame had been up until 5 o'clock "writing newspaper articles," and could not yet be seen. It was announced, however, that Miss Ormsby, Madame's secretary and a charming English lady, expressed Madame's regrets at being unable to see the party. Madame Bernhardt has two special pets aboard her car, "Buster," a very friendly Airdale, and a pet squirrel. The dog paid his respects to all members of the [illegible] while Miss Ornsby was talking about Madame Bernhardt and answering questions for her. The squirrel had quarters in a little cage in the rear of the car, and seemed to enjoy the distinction of being the only member of his race aboard Madame's special car.

Would see "Lady Journalist." After Miss Ormsby had answered all the questions about the famous actress, the party rose to go. Miss Ormsby then said she would go and see if the Madame had anything special she wished to say, and in a few moments returned with the unexpected message that she would see the "young lady journalist" in her private room.

"That's something she has never done before," asserted a member of the Madame's company who was present. "She has never before been interviewed by any newspaper woman or newspaperman in her private room."

The Newspaper Lady`s Story. So, while the party waited, Miss Brown followed the secretary into Madame's private apartment. And here is what she has written about her interview with the great acttress:

"If anyone had told me when I went down to the depot to interview Madame Bernhardt [withour] city editor, that I should have to face her alone I know I should have been scared to death but that's just what I did and as a result have been told that I am the only newspaper reporter ever allowed to enter her private bed room.

"We were told by her manager on arrival at he divine Sarah's private car at the Southern about 12 o'clock that she had only just awakened and would see no one for several hours but that a few words might be granted us with her private secretary, Miss Ormsby. We were then ushered into the drawing room which was unusually cozy and where the table was already placed for Madame's lunch.

"Several other ladies having [join-] ed our party in the drawing room we were introduced to Madame's dog, a large Airdale, which proved most affectionate, insisting on placing his front paws on our knees and stretching his large head about in a playful manner.

Miss Ormsby then entered and we found her altogether charming. She assured us of her willingness to answer any question about Madme we might ask after which she went to

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ask Madame if there was anything she might care to say for publication.

"Upon her return I almost collapsed when she delivered her message. Madame regretted that she was unable to see anyone until after the performance tonight but she would speak with the "young journalist" for a few moments in her bed room. I almost turned and fled but torn beween pride over the honor she had conferred upon me and my nervousness over it, I went in prepared to receive frowns and "Well, what do you want to know?" Instead I found a personality that I can never describe but which will live in my hear and mind always.

Reclining amid pillows and lacy covers on her bed was Madame but all my power of description left me completely and I can't begin to tell you how she looked except that she was everything that I expected her not to be. Wearing a soft blue and cream lace negligee with her masses of beautiful auburn hair billowing about her face, she was beautiful, just beautiful, and I am sure she will never look so charming on the stage tonight as she did in that minute. With a smile that banished all my terror, she held out her hand to me and welcomed me in English.

Spoke Mostly In French.

The greater part of Madame's conversation was spoken in French, which was interpreted by her secretary, Miss Ornsby. Asking if she did not at times become worried with newspaper interviews, she assured me that she generally enjoyed them and had met some charming people in the newspaper field assuring me that she included mee in the latter class.

"Madame praised the lovely climate of the South and asked if we always had such beautiful weather at this season of the year. Questioning her as to her position on Equal Suffrage, Madame answered very emphatically in English, "I am a suffragist."

Madame Bernhardt seemed disappointed that I had never seen her beloved Paris and urged me to visit it if I ever had the opportunity.

"Concluding her interview by giving me her monogrammed card on which she inscribed her autograph with the words, "May God keep you," in French, Madame extended her hand in farewell. Woman-like I had a mad impulse to throw my arms

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about her and kiss her good-bye as she reclined smiling on her bed, a picture of content and hapiness. Probably the stern private physician and watchful secretary at my side were all that kept me from such a demonstration."

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NEW COUNTY IS DEFEATED BY A BIG MAJORITY ----------o---------- Williamston Folks Concede Defeat, But Expect to Renew the Fight For the New County as Soon as the Time Limit Expires. ----------o----------

I'm sorry to say, we concede the defeat of the proposed establishment of Williamston county by a heavy majority," was the comment of H. V. Cooley, mayor of Williamston, this morning. "We were badly beaten, there is no doubt of it. But we haven't given up the fight for Williamston county, and our folks here say they are going to renew it as soon as the four year limit is up."

Incomplete returns from the sections of Greenville and Anderson counties which it was proposed to include in the new county, show beyond doubt that the proposition is defeated, the total vote on all counted showing 562 for and 1,042 against the formation of the new county. In order for the county to be established, there would have to have been a twothirds affirmative vote in each of the old counties.

The official count will be made by the election commissioners of Greenville and Anderson counties in the next few days. Incomplete returns received last night are as follows:

Greenville County.

	For	Against
Piedmont	7	110
Bessie	17	32
Reedy Fork	1	67
Woodville	9	14
Wares	4	35
Fork Shoals	6	70
West Dunklin	34	15
J. K. Knigt's (East
Dunklin	1	122
East View	8	8
Pedens Store
Old Fairview Academy	0	45
Fountain Inn	0	16
Simpsonville	1	32
	88	666
Anderson County.
Belton	0	62
Belton Mills	0	[9?]
Cedar Grove	0	38
Cedar Wreath
Concrete	0	13
Five Forks
Old Friendship Schoolhouse	0	54
xHigh Point schoolhouse	0	54
Honea Path	0	19
Hopewell Springs
Melton schoolhouse
Mountain View	0	15
Pelzer	70	30
Pelzer Mills No. 4	85	20
Piedmont Mills	36	76
Piercetown
Toney Creek	4	53
Three and Twenty	6	30
Walker McElmoyles
Whitefield Church
White Plains	24	14
Williamston
Williamston Mills
Total	474	478
Grand Total	562	1044

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STANLEY ARGUES HIS OWN CASE IN SESSIONS COURT ----------o---------- YOUNG MAN FROM MICHIGAN EVINCES KNOWLEDGE OF COURTS TODAY ----------o---------- WAS ENGAGED TO YOUNG LADY WHO LIVES HERE ----------o---------- W. P. Stanley of Michigan Being Tried For Forgery—Intended Bride Sits by Him During Trial, Breaks Down Afterward ----------o---------- Arguing his case in his own defense and examining the witnesses himself, W. P. Stanley, a young man from Michigan was tried today in the sessions court with Judge Mandel L. Smith presiding. Stanley is charged with forgery.

Stanley, it is alleged, was in Greenville on December the 17th, tho an attempt was made to prove an alibi, and forged the name of Fred Cooper to a note for $50 on the Fourth National bank. W. C. Cleveland, of the bank, stated the Stanley atempted to get by with the forgery but that he (Cleveland) wanted to call up Mr. Cooper and ask if his signature was genuine. He stated that Stanley said Cooper was just up the street and that he would go out get him and bring him in. He left and did not return but was arrested by Sheriff Rector in a Greenville moving picture show some time later.

The state's witnesses examined in the case were: W. C. Cleveland, Fred Cooper and Sheriff Rector. The defendant's witnesses were: W. P. Stanley and Miss Mary Hembrey.

According to information gleaned from outsiders, Stanley and Miss Hembrey, who lives on Rhett street, were engaged to be married when he was arrested on the charge. She wanted to marry him while he was in jail but the marriage was put off and several people attempted to persuade her to drop the idea.

Miss Hembrey sat by the defendent during the tria and listened intently to all that was said as Stanley made his argument to the jury. After the arguments were made by both sides, the judge charged the jury and they retired.

When the court adjourned at 1 o'clock for dinner, Miss Hembrey was called by the judge and they spoke a few words. She began talking with a little group there and soon she broke down and cried. Stanley was hand-cuffed by the sheriff and returned to the jail.

It seems to be the general notion that Stanley had read law some for the knowledge he envinced of the subject this morning and the manner in which he handled the case showed that he had either some knowledge of law or was an exceptionally clever fellow.

Howard Found Guilty.

In the sessions court yesterday afternoon, John Howard was found guilty of violating the dispensary law. Carrie Earle, Laura Simmons and Maude Gambrell were also found guilty of the same charge this morning. --------------------o-------------------- NOTED PIANIST WILL PLAY HERE FEBRUARY 1 ----------o---------- The next lyceum attraction will be held in G. W. C. auditorium Thursday, February 1st. This number will be a program given by Thuel Burnham the noted master pianist.

Mr. Burham is one of the greatest pianist in this country and that he is to appear here should be highly appreciated by all music lovers.

A program of great variety and interest has been arranged by Mr. Burnham for Greenville.

The reserved seat sale to this attraction and others to be given in February will go on sale Wednesday, January 31st at Carpenter Bros. --------------------o-------------------- MARKETS Liverpool & New York Cotton Furnished by J. L. Watkins & Co., 305 News Building

NEW YORK COTTON

	High.	Low.	Close.
Jan	18.43	18.07	18.0[?]
Mar	18.75	18.15	18.22
May	19.02	18.43	18.47
July	19.08	18.43	18.47
Aug.	18.20
Oct	17.54	17.02	17.06
Dec	17.62	17.26	17.13
New York Spots			18.40

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THAW IS IN BAD AGAIN FOR ASSAULT ----------o---------- Accused of Kidnapping and Assaultting a Young Fellow by Name of Gump—May be [th?] His Pittsburg Home. ----------o---------- New York, June 10.—Harry Thaw has been indicted for criminally assaulting a high school boy of Kansas City, a bench warrant was issued. ----------o---------- New York, Jan. 10.—With the police in many cities hunting him, Harry Thaw is wanted here on a charge of kidnapping and assaulting Frederick Gump, Jr., of Kansas City. It developed that the man held in Philadelphia was not George Obyrnes, Thaw's body-guard, who is also wanted.

Frank P. [Wash], attorney for the Gump family, informed the prosecutor that the man was Oliver Bower of Utica, N. Y.

Brower aided Thaw in a political campaign at Utica against the supreme court justice there, Walsh said and had papers which Thaw had left with him.

Walsh told the prosecutor that Thaw apparently left a number of letters and documents in Brower's care. One lawyer said there was an unsigned agreement whereby Gump set forth he had no objection to being whipped.

Thaw is charged with having lashed Gump with a whip on three occasions during Christmas night in Thaw's rooms in a New York hotel. Browers is held in Philadelphia on a technical charge. He is not involved in accusations mentioned in the indictment against Thaw and Obyrnes. He acted Walsh said as Thaws emisary after Thaw left New York following Gump's escape from the hotel. It is understood Thaw sent Brower to look for Gump to prevent his making disclosures.

Thaw at Home.

Pittsburgh, Jan. 10.—[tI] is believed Thaw is at home [her]. The family refused to answer questions. --------------------o-------------------- DOG TAX STILL PUZZLE TO MANY ----------o---------- "What! I thought the Dog Tax Act was repealed in 1916? Is the question continuously asked County Treasurer J. A. Foster. Treasurer Foster explained to them that the $5 tax on the female dogs had been withdrawn and that now the license for all dogs was $1 each. In the year 1916 the license for a female dog was $5 and for a male $1, but, near the last of the year it was repealed and the license as it is now was made.

"County taxes are being paid very fast now, stated Mr. Foster. He said that while going up South Main street to the City National bank last night with $6,800 in greenbacks in his hand, he heard two seemingly strangers remark, "See, look at this town, men have so much money while out walking they have to carry it in their arms."

"Yes—Gee I see, ain't that SOME money, huh!" --------------------o-------------------- OFFICERS ELECTED BY CHARITY AID ----------o---------- The annual meeting of the Charity Aid Society was held this morning in the assembly rooms of the central Y. M. C. A.

The meeting was presided over by Mrs. W. W. Stover, president. A short report was rendered by Mrs. H. J. Haynsworth, secretary, after which a report was asked for from the Nominating Committee.

After some discussion the following officers were elected for the coming year: Mrs. Curran Earle, president; Mrs. H. K. Sturdivant, vice president; Mrs. Burnett, corresponding secretary; Mrs. L. O. Patterson, recording secretary; Mrs. James McCabe, treasurer.

Several important matters were brought up but it was decided to postpone any definite decision on them until the February meeting. --------------------o-------------------- RETURNED TRUE BILL

In the sessions court today a true bill was returned against Walter Hammond who is charged with violating the dispensary law. The Stanley case was just finished and given to the jury when the cour adjourned for dinner.

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[headline, spans cols. 6-7] THE TEUTONS RAPIDLY DEVELOP AN ATTACK NORTH OF FOKSHANI ----------o---------- Entente Commentators Attach Considerable Importance to Development of Offensive in Riga by the Russian Forces. ----------o---------- The Teutons are rapidly developing an attack north of Fokshani, they have already forced a passage of the Putna across which the Russians in Souther Moldavia retreated after losing the Fokshani bridge head. The last accounts indicated they were only five miles from Pantzin the capture of which would seriously interfere with the Russian troop and supply movements. Entente commentators attach considerable importance to the Russian offensive in the Riga region at the northern end of the Russian front. The objective is believed to be the capture of the German Forces at Mobia. It is claimed the Russians assaults failed. --------------------o-------------------- SAYS AMERICAN MILLS MUST LOOK TO FOREIGN TRADE ----------o---------- With the General Increase in Number of Spindles in Textile Industry, Manufacturers Must Figure on Foreign Trade to Stabilize [Prizes?] Says Waker W. Vick. ----------o---------- American [coton] manufacturers must look to the export trade as a means of applying an outlet for their products during the next decade, for with the rapid increase in the number of spindles employed in the textile industry, an outlet must be found outside of America if prices are to be maintained and stabilized.

This is the opinion of Walker W. Vick, of New York, general manager of the Manufacturers' Agents company Inc., and the Factory Produce [EExport] Corporation, whose financial agents are William P. Bonbright Co., on of the largest bond houses of America.

Mr. Vick's company sells the produce of a great variety of American factories in various South American countries. His company does not act as commission merchants, nor handle these products for the manufacturers, but buys the goods outright, paying for them in cash in New York, and then sells them in the South American countries through their extensive selling organization there. The company therefore, takes all the risks of credit dealings and other merchandizing risks, and enables the American manufacturer to sell it this foreign trade without taking any of the risks other than would be incurred in selling outright at a cash price to an American concern. Mr. Vick is therefore in this section to make arrangements with cotton manufacturers to supply quantities of Greenville-made goods for the consumption of South Americans.

A great deal of the cloth that is made by the Southern mills today is suitable for the trade in South America, Mr. Vick said this morning. He has with him, however, a number of samples of cotton cloth that are wanted for the South American trade. Many of these cloths can be made as easily in many of the local mills as the varities that are now being produced.

The Factory Products Export Corporation, while not the largest company doing business in South America, is one of the largest, and has a very extensive sales organization. The company follows the policy of selecting its representatives from leading business men of the same nationality as the "trade" thus bulding up confidence among the people. Up until recently, American trading in South Ameria was hampered by the absence of American banking facilities, but this has been overcome to a great extent now. Transportation problems are among the main questions confronting the companies at this time.

Mr. Vick was formerly receiver general of Santa Domingo, and was assistant secretary of the democratic national committee during the 1912 campaign. He is quite well known throughout the country. Mr. Vick is a personal friend of Major William F. Robertson, and is his guest during his stay in Greenville. --------------------o-------------------- BUFFALO BILL PASSES AWAY ****************************** Denver, Jan. 10.—Col. Wm. P. Cody (Buffalo Bill) has died here. ******************************

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Masons. Greenville Commandery. No. 4, Knight Templars, meets every 2d and 4th Fridays. Masonic Temple. A. H. Schade, Emminent Com., R. R. Rutledge, Recorder.

Alpha Council No. 10 meets every 4th Monday, Masonic Temple, Lindsay Smith, T. M.; I. W. Jacobi, Sec.

Cyrus Chapter, No. 22 meets every 2nd Monday. Masonic Temple. W. D. Harris, H. P.; I. W. Jacobi, Sec.

Walden Lodge No. 274, A. F. M., meets first and third Thursday, 8:00 p. m., Raines hall, Hampton Ave. G. G. Wells, W. M.; W. D. Neaves, Sec.

Recovery Lodge, No. 31, A. F. M. meets every 1st and 3rd Mondays, Masonic Temple. J. Walker Harrison, W. M.; W. K. Grant, Sec. -------------------- Order Eastern Star Greenville Chapter No. 31 O. E. S. meets every First and third Friday at 8 p. m. Mrs. W. N. Dodd, W. M.; Miss Leila Mitchell, Sec.

Blue Ridge Chapter, No. 81, O. E. S., meets every second Thursday night in the Masonic hall, corner Hampton Avenue and Frank streets. Mrs. Harry Pickett, Worthy Matron, Mrs. J. H. Hansinger, secretary -------------------- Union Machinists. Reedy River Lodge No. 628, L. A. of M., meets every Thursday night, Mauldin building. All visiting brothers always welcome. Chas. W. Levitt, Sec.; F. M. Byers, Pres.

Daughters of America. -------------------- Greenville Council No. 10, meets every first and third Friday night Raines' hall. Mrs. Beattie Smith Councillor; Miss Grace Hamby, Rec. Sec. -------------------- Knights of Pythias. Blue Ridge Lodge, No. 24 meets every Tuesday night at Castle Hall, corner Main and Washington streets. Bert Baumann, C. C.; J. W. Jackson K. R. and S.

Rowena Lodge, No. 72 meets every Thursday night at Castle Hall, corner of Main St. and McBee avenue. Wm. F. Robertson, C. C.; E. M. Moffatt, -------------------- B. P. O. ELKS No. 838. Meets the first and third Wednesday night in each month at 8 o'clock, at their home on West Broad street. Harry A. Dargan Exalted Ruler. Mack S. Howard, Secretary.

Jr. O. U. A. M. Paris Mountain Council, No. 146,

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meets every second and fourth Friday night, Raines' hall, Hampton ave. W. L. Reeves, Councillor; W. B. Smith, Rec. Sec.

Butler Council 133, meets every Tuesday night at 8 p. m., in the Mauldin Building, S. Main St. H. Orr, councillor; P. F. Walker, Rec. Visiting Juniors always welcome. J. Sec. -------------------- Red Men. Wahoo Tribe, No. 15, meets every Friday night at 7:30 in hall over Carolina Mill office. O. C. Williams, Sachem; J. D. Turner, C. of R.

Tallulah Tribe, No. 33, meets at corner Main and Washington Sts. every Monday night. Chas. H. Riddle, Sachem, Frank Walker, C. of R.

Odd Fellows. Mountain Lodge, No. 15, meets every Friday night at hall, corner of Main and Washington Streets. J. C. Utsey, N. G., Arch Mahaffey, Sec.

Cedar Grove No. 77. Cedar Grove No. 77, Woodman Circle meets every Friday night at 8 o'clock in its hall on Laurens street. Mrs. W. J. Whitaker, guardian.

W. O. W., Cedar Camp, No. 8, meets every Thursday night at hall, on Laurens street. E. Inman, Con. Com.; John M. Daniel, Clerk.

Pine Camp, No. 714, meets every Wednesday night at Raines' hall, corner of Hampton Ave. and Frank st. D. D. Bailey, Con. Com.; W. T. Snow, Clerk.

Rosewood Camp, No. 450 meets every Tuesday night at 7.30 in hall over Carolina Mill office, S. M. Compton, Con. Com.; E. J. Southerlin, Clerk.

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Doster Brothers & Bruce Co., Greenville, S. C.

[forward to column 2, middle section]

POTATO HUNGRY.

Gulfport, Miss., Jan. 9— A man at Yalaha, Fla. evidently is hungering for sweet potato pie for he has written to authorities in Mississippi Centennial Exposition asking for receipts for making sweet potato dishes.

The Yalaha man recently read a news item to the effect that a "Sweet Potato Building" would be erected on the exposition grounds and in the building there would be practical demonstration of the many tempting dishes a good cook can create from the famous "Yellow Yam" of the Southland. When he read the item his mouth probably watered for some of thes sweet potato delicacies and [ceipts].

When the exposition opens receipts for sweet potato dishes will be distributed free to visitors on the grounds, and many people throughout the country who have never known the happiness that comes with eating sweet potato custard hve something to look forward to. ___________________________________ NOTICE TO BUILDING CONTRACTORS.

Plans for the new Greenville City High School building are now ready for issue. Plans will be supplied to local contractors, making application, who can file surety bond to the amount of fity thousand dollars on acceptance of the contract. Apply to J. E. SIRRINE, Architect.

1-10-3t

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[advertisement for Craig-Rush Furniture, spans cols. 3-5]

See Our Line of FIBRE ROCKERS AND CHAIRS. We have them finished in brown and green. CRAIG-RUSH FURNITURE CO., Buncombe and North Streets. ______________________________________________________________ CITY WILL BUY TRAFFIC SIGNS ----------o---------- Committee of Council Will Investigate Dimming of Automobile Lighs and Enforcement of JayWalking Ordinance. ----------o---------- Acting upon a recommendation of the city police commission, the city council last night voted on appropriation of not more than $225, to pay for twenty traffic signs, which the police will have instaled in various parts of the city and to purchase a typewriter for the police department.

A committee consisting of Aldermen McDavid, Ebaugh and [aRzor] were appointed to look into the matter of enforcing a "jay-walking" ordinance requiring automobiles to equip their headlights in such a way as to avoid the blinding glare of the ordinary electric light. These suggestions were made by the board of health.

A resolution was passed by the council revising the ordinance governing the paving and sewer committee in such a way to permit the street committee of council as an advisory body with the paving commission in the matter of selecting the streets to be improved and in other expenditures of the bond issue funds.

The former ordinance gave the commission full power to designate the streets, paving materils, etc. Alderman Wekks abd Razor voted against the motion, and Alderman Harvley, Ebaugh and McDavid voted affirmatively.

In the absence of Mayor Webb, Alderman C. B. Martin, who is mayor protem, presided over the council meeting. --------------------o-------------------- [advertisement for Craig-Rush Furniture]

For every dollar you spend with us we try to give you one dollar's worth of merchandise in return, Craig-Rush Furniture Co. --------------------o-------------------- [advertisement for Drs. Register & O'Neill]

Radio Stops Pain

The new Wonderful Treatment Proving Marvelously Effective for Sufferers from Chronic Aches, Pains And Debilitated Conditions.

[image of the two doctors]

What is Radio? It is an intense vitalizing force obtained through auto-condensation of electrical power. It is not a temporary stimulent that stores up energy for future use. Infants in their mother's arms may take it with absolute safety. The aged and debilitated from any cause always obtain a glow or a feeling of well being from a few minutes treatment. Every cell in the body is estimated to received 180,000 gentle soothing oscillations per minute. New cells are made to develop rapidly therefore replacing more quickly old worn out cells. It also destroys poisonous and injurious toxins which are responsible for so many human ills.

Any person suffering with any chronic aches or pain or nervous trouble should consult Drs. Register and O'Neill, 814 Masonic Temple, Greenville, S. C., and learn about this wonderful new electric power. They will demonstrate it free to any one interested. They are particularly anxious to prove its merits in all depilitated run-down conditions. It is considered the most efficient remedy known for arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure from any cause. Such sufferers should investigate this matter. It may prolong your life and usefulness from this very common and serious condition which always comes to the aged and very frequently in the young and middle aged. If intrested call on

Drs. Register & O`Neill,

HOURS: 9 a. m. to 7 p. m.—Saturdays 10 to 9 814 Masonic Temple GREENVILLE, S. C.

[column 4]

O`BRIEN`S MINSTRELS HEARD AT THE GRAND ----------o---------- Neil O'Brien's merry minstrel men appeared at the Grand last night before an appreciative audience whom they kept in the best of spirits to the very close. Lasses White appearing in the role of end man brought down the house with a bunch of baseball gags, while the blissfully unconcerned Eddie Ross, with his peculiar style of humor, sandwiched among the twangings of his African harp or banjo was another favorite of the evening. Neil O'Brien got off some good before the curtain stuff in addition to his end man rhymes and gags.

The opening number was followed by the "Ebony Yacht Club," and a hilarious burlesque called "Theh Jitney Bus," while the evening was concluded with a farcical rendering of the Villa chase that for purely hilarious absurdity was hard to excell. To sum it up the man who had had an impulse to sit in his room last night and who at the last moment decided to take in the minstrel came away happy over his change of mind. --------------------o-------------------- [advertisement for Craig-Rush Furniture]

You Will Find everything in our store brand new. We positively handle no second hand goods. Craig-Rush Furniture Co. --------------------o-------------------- ST. MARY`S ANNUAL NOW OFF THE PRESS ----------o---------- The St. Mary's Annual for 1917 has recently come from the press and is indeed a really gotten-up example of the printers art. It is well illustrated with artistic half tone, and contains much material of interest to Catholic communicants, being designed to serve as a hand-book of general information to Catholic, both residents and strangers. It has been completed primarily for the Greenville missions comprising twelve of the northwestern counies of the state, but holds much that should be interesting to anyone. There are four divisions in the book the first containing Parish notes and regulations, the second short instructions, the third selected readings and the fourth some non-Catholic views on controversial subects. Father Gwynn and Tobin are to be congratulated on this publication. --------------------o-------------------- [advertisement for Craig-Rush Furniture]

Every article in our store is marked in plain figures. We have one price to all. Craig-Rush Furniture Co. --------------------o-------------------- ALLBRIGHT WRESTLES MASSINO FRIDAY NIGHT ----------o---------- Wrestling fans of Greenville are eagerly anticipating the match to be staged at the Grand on Friday night when the local favorite, Con Allbright will grapple with Tony Massino, the "Italian Wonder" in a contest that bids fair to outclass any ever pulled off on the local mat. An exciting battle royal has been arranged to complete the evening's program and no doubt a good crowd will turn out for this match.

Promoters of the sport here announced today that ladies would be admitted free with each 75 cent paid admission. The number of ladies who attend these wrestling matches is increasing with each exhibition and a large number is expected when Allbright and Massino meet on Friday night. -------------------------------------------------- [advertisement for Farmers and Merchants Bank]

Join our Christmas Savings Club during week beginning January 8. Biggest club ever. Farmers and Merchants Bank. _____________________________________ [advertisement for Kenny's Coffee, spans cols. 4-5, middle section]

THE RICH MAN`S COFFEE AT THE POOR MAN'S PRICE

Preferred by the rich because of its real coffee goodness—its likeable flavor. Price is not considered.

KENNY`S SPECIAL is likewise preferred by the poor for they too may enjoy this delicious coffee because its superior strength and moderate Price make it economical to use.

C. D. KENNY CO. We Have a Coffee to Suit Your Taste.

[column 5]

[advertisement for Wyeth's hair coloring]

SAGE TEA BEAUTIFIES AND DARKENS HAIR ----------o---------- DON`T STAY GRAY! IT DARKENS SO NATURALLY THAT NOBODY CAN TELL. ----------o---------- You can turn gray, faded hair beautifully dark and lustrous almost over night if you get a 50-cent bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" at any drug store. Millions of bottles of this old famous Sage Tea Recipe, improved by the addition of other ingredients, are sold here, because it darkens the hair so naturally and evenly that no one can tell it has been applied.

This is the age of youth. Brayhaired, unattractive folks aren't wanted around, so get busy with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to-night and you'll be delighted with your dark, handsome hair and your youthful appearance within a few days.

This preparation is a toil requisite and is not intended for the cure, mitigation or prevention of disease.— Adv. --------------------o-------------------- Little Willie`s Compositions

LIGHT.

Light is the thing that travels at a pretty high rate of speed, having outclassed all our famous speedkings in this line and that is going some. The encyclopedia says it is the sensation of which one becomes conscious thru the optic nerves; we think so, too. Too much light thrown on one subject is liable to result serioously for some parties. An eye is sometimes termed a light by users of slang but that ain't the sort of light we're talking about. Light travels 186,600 miles a second and tho some eyes do some tail looking at times they can't touch light on that side of the question. An Electrical Week article speaks of the folks who furnish us with light and says that they are a veritable "light brigade." As the old gentleman remarked, oh, what a charge they made! Without light we would all be laboring in the dark. Man should be willing to pay for light if he wants it at night. If he doesn't care to pay for it, tho, he should utilize the daylight God gives him and his the hay with the chickens. Tom Edison is the man who is responsible for a great part of the daylight we get after the sun has retired for the evening and America and the world, should appreciate what credit he deserves. It would seem that it is against the law for a man to get the honor he desreves while he is living. --------------------o-------------------- [advertisement for Craig-Rush Furniture]

See the line of dining room suits that we are showing in the popular periods such as William and Mary, Adam, Sheraton and Chippendale. Craig-Rush Furniture Co. _______________________________ [advertisement for Rex-Seal Hair Switches]

Guaranteed "RexSeal Hair Switches AYERS Where Thousands Buy Their Hats

[columns 6-7]

[advertisement for Draughon's Practical Business College]

NIGHT SCHOOL.

If you are employed through the day so that you cannot attend our day school, then the next best thing to do is to attend our night school.

Instead of giving all of your nights to social pleasures or popular amusements which hinder rather than help your success in life, you should give at least half of them to preparing yourself for a better and broader life of usefulness.

The night school in DRAUGHONS BUSINESS COLLEGE is in session from 7:30 to 9:00 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night. The tuition fee is small and may be paid on easy terms. Call or phone 728 for information.

Draughon`s Practical Business College, Perkins Building Greenville, S. C. ___________________________________________

[advertisement for suits at Smith & Bristow]

[image of man wearing overcoat] When you count out minted coin for a SUIT OR OVERCOAT, you want something more than a protection from the weather.

Our Smart Style Clothes protect your reputation for knowing how to dress the part and give full expression to the best that's in your personality.

Smith & Bristow ___________________________________________ [advertisement for T. A. Honour]

For Wood and Coal Phone 929 T. A. Honor ___________________________________________ [advertisement for Ideal Electric]

[image of man with wiring] When You Are Wiring your house, store, office or facory make sure of a good permanent job by getting your wire and other supplies hwere. And if you are in doubt as to just what you require, stop in and consult us. We are ready at all times to give you the benefit of our expert knowledge.

Ideal Electric Co. ___________________________________________ [advertisement for Southeastern Life]

START RIGHT By Taking a Policy in the SOUTHEASTERN LIFE

Business in Force Over TEN MILLIONS. _________________________________________________________ [return to column 1, bottom section]

[advertisement for Belk Bros., spans all columns, bottom section]

BELK BROS.` WHITE SALE BEGINS TOMORROW, Thursday, January 11th, at 9 A. M

[right side] Only 9 Days of This Sale

[left side] Only 9 Days of this Sale

One of the Most Wonderful Sales of White Goods Ever Conducted and will mean a Great Savings to All who attend.

You Must Come and Get Your Share of the Feast of Bargains that are Evident in Every Department.

[across all columns] THE PIEDMONT, GREENVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 1917.

[column 1]

[full page advertisement for Piedmont Shoe Company]

[image of woman's high-button shoe] GREAT SALE OF SHOES

[image of man's dress shoe] GREAT SALE OF SHOES

A GREAT BIG SHOE SALE STARTS AT PIEDMONT SHOE COMPANY ________________________________________________________ THURS. MORNING, JANUARY 11th ________________________________________________________ The Slogan Of This Great Sale Will be CASH CONVERTER

[left side image of $ with feet running] Make Your DOLLAR go a long Ways

right side image of $ with feet running] Make Your DOLLAR go a long Ways _____________________________________________________________ BEGINNING bright and early Thursday morning, January 11th, this entire stock of winter Shoes will be converted into cash at once. Just now no possible profit that we might make on our brand new, up to the minute stock of Winter Shoes looks so good to us as an immediate supply of cash. We are doing a strictly cash business. Buying for cash and selling for cash, and we are going to give our customers the benefit of cash buying as well as cash selling. Right now in the midst of the Shoe season when everybody wants shoes we offer you reduced prices--Prices you will be glad to pa. To you, as a buyer this means that now is one of the golden opportunities of the year, for the Shoes offered are all new and desirable, and would cost much more to buy now than when we bought just a few months ago, but regardless of former cost or present value, into cash they must be converted. __________________________________________________________ EVERYBODY READ THESE CASH CONVERTER PRICES AND COME __________________________________________________________ [column 1] WOMEN`S SHOES 900 pairs Women's $2.50, $3.00, and $3.50 Shoes, button and lace, Kid and [Gunt] Metal ......................................... $1.98

Any number Growing Girls Low Heel Shoes, Kid and Gun Metal, Button and Lace ............................................. $1.98

Great big lot Women's Shoes, all solid, Lace and Button, High and Low Heels ......................................................... $1.89

Women's $7.50 Gray Kid Boots .......................................... $5.45

Women's $7.50 Brown Kid Boots ......................................... $5.45

Black Kid Boots, with White Kid Tops, beautiful values at $6.50 ............................................................................ $4.45

Gray Kid Boots $5.00 values .............................................. $3.98

Brown Kid Boots, $5.00 values .......................................... $3.98

Big lot Patent Colt Button Boots, Cloth and Kid Tops, $4.00, $4.50 and $5.00 values ............................................ $2.98

[column 2]

Felt House Slippers, $1.25 and $1.50 values ......................... 98c

Felt House Slippers, Black, Blue and Red ........................... 59c

CHILDREN`S SHOES

Misses' Billiken and Educator Shoes, Patent Colt, Cloth or Kid Top, $3.00 values .................................................. $2.35

Big lot Misses' Patent Leather Gun Metal and Vici Shoes, $2.50 values ......................................................... $1.98

Any number Misses' and Children's Vici Kid and Gun Metal Shoes ................................................................... $1.69

Big lot Children's Shoes, worth $2.00 and $2.25 ................. $1.48

Any number Baby and Children's Shoes go at ...................... 98c

Boys' all Solid Gun Metal, Button and Lace........................ $1.98

Big lot Champagne Kid Child Shoes, $1.50 values ................. 98c

[column 3]

MEN`S SHOES

Men's $7.50 Vici Kid and Kangaroo, our choisest stock, go at .............................................................................. $5.98

Men's $7.00 Tan Russia Calf and Mahogany Brown ............ $5.45

Men's Tan Russia Calf and Gun Metal, $6.00 and $6.50 values ............................................................................. $4.95

Men's Gun Metal, Tan Russia, English and High Toe Lases, $5.00 values .......................................................... $4.15

Men's Gun Metal Button and Blucher, big values at $4.00 .............................................................................. $2.98

Men's Gun Metal and Tn English and High Toe $3.50 values ............................................................................. $2.48

Any number Men's Gun Metal Shoes, Button and Laced, $2.50 and $3.00 ................................................................ $1.98

Big lot Men's Vici Kid Shoes at .......................................... $1.98 ________________________________________________________________ Let nothing keep you away. Because staying away from this Sale and throwing away money are the same thing! Be here when the doors open, be here every day. REMEMBER THE PLACE AND DATE

PIEDMONT SHOE CO. GOOD SHOES FOR EVERY BODY Main St. & McBee Ave. On The Corner Where The Big Shoe Hangs Out

[across all columns] THE PIEDMONT, GREENVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1917. 5

[full page advertisement for Robert M. Varnon Co.]

Robert M. Varnon Co`s. Great Forward Sale [Smnshes] All Sales Records

Wonderful crowds have been in daily attendance and we have had, during the past six days, by far the largest business since this sore opened in Greenville. This sale began Thursday, Jany. 4th and the buying public have responded in great numbers, sometimes we found it necessary to close the doors for a short while, and it seems to be the universal opinion that the values offered fully justify the business enjoyed—the whole community is enthusiasticaally worked up over this [mercautile] event.

[column 1-3, top section] [headline]

Wonderful Savings are Represented in This Sale of White Goods Amost all of the white goods advertised here are new goods which came to us Wednesday. They were contracted for, however, before the recent advance in the market prices.

[column 1] [image of woman in dress]

WASH FABRICS

18c value, Imperial Chambrays. Forward Sale Prices .........................................12c

Solid color Imperal chambrays, short lengths of perfect goods. Almost all of the desired colors.

19c Value, 30 Inch Pacific Serpentine Crepe. Forward Sale Price ......................14c.

18c Value, William Anderson's Ivanhoe Zephyr Ginghams. Forward Sale Price .........................................14c.

Full 32 inches wide in a wonderful assortment of patterns.

35c Value, William Anderson's Scotch Zephyrs. Forward Sale Price ......................23c.

Full 32 inches wide. Absolutely fast colors and a large assortment of patterns.

35c Value, William Anderson's 36 Inch Madras Forward Sale Price ......................23c.

Colored stains stripes woven into white grounds.

[column 2, top section]

50c Value, 40 Inch Chiffon Lasse, Forward Sale Price ..........................................29c

Made in Bradford, England. Colored satin stripes woven into fine voile.

50c Value, 36 Inch Satin Striped Silks. Forward Sale Price .......................29c

Colored stripes woven into fine quality silk and cotton crepe.

25c Value, 36 Inch Verona NainSook. Forward Sale Price .......................14c

The ideal fabric for underwear. Flesh color only.

25c Value, 32 Inch Woven Striped Madras. Forward Sale Price .......................18c

25c Value, Windsor Costume Crepe Forward Sale Price ...........................................17c

15c Value, 38 Inch Manchester Percales. Forward Sale Price .......................11c

Extra Special! 50c Value, Embroidered [Crede] Forward Sale Price ....... 22c Imported embroidered crepe in a very fine quality, 32 inches wide.

[column 3, top section]

DIMITY 12½c Egyptian Dimity. Forward Sale Price........................ 9c

Striped dimiti, 27 Inches wide. Product of A. L. Reid Co., a famous maker of white goods.

25c Egyptian Dimity Checks. Forward Sale Price ...........................................18c

Closely woven fine quality Egyptian dimity.

25c Egyptian Dimity Checks. Forward Sale Price ...........................................24c

Large and small checks; extra fine quality 32 inches wide.

WHITE SKIRTINGS WHITE SKIRTINGS 25c Value, White Skirtings Forward Sale Price .......................18c

Plain and fancy weaves, gaberdines, piques, etc.

35c Value, White Skirtings Forward Sale Price .......................23c

50c Value, White Skirtings Forward Sale Price .......................38c

65c Value, White Skirtings, Forward Sale Price .......................49c

BLEACHED DOMESTICS 12½c Value, Bleached Domestic, Forward Sale Price ...........................................10c

12½c Value, Bleached Cambric, Forward Sale Price ...........................................11c

33c inch Cannon Cloth. Forward Sale Price ............................10c

38c inch Indian Head Forward Sale Price .......................11c

[headline, spans cols. 4-6, top section] Rich Silks and Dress Goods at Prices Equally Attractive The Silks and dress goods noow enjoying the greatest vogue for smart apparel are marked at such pronounced savings that you should not overlook them.

[column 4, top section]

$2.25c Value, 40 Inch Satin Charmeuse. Forward Sale Price ........................................... 1.63

Heavy, finely woven Charmeuse with Satin surface, that will not slip. The color assortment includes Belgian Blue, Prune, Navy, Myrtle Green and Black.

$1.75c Value, 38 Inch Satin Triped Taffetas. Forward Sale Price ........................................... 1.29

Heavy Satin stripes on contrasting colors woven into pure dye Chiffon Taffetas.

$1.25 Yard Wide Chiffon Taffetas. Forward Sale Price ............................................ 75c

In broken color assortments including mostly light colors.

$1.50 Value, 32 Inch Satin Striped Crepe de Chine. Forward Sale Price ............................................ 98c

$1.25 Value Tub Silks Forward Sale Price ............................................ 79c

A great assortment of patterns. Colored satin stripes woven into white grounds.

$1.50, 49 Inch Crepe de Chine Forward Sale Price .......................98c

The color assortment includes Pink, Lavender, Bolling Green, Copenhagen, Ceil, Belgin, Joffre Blue, Sky Blue, Navy Maize and Black.

[column 5, top section]

$1.75, 40 Inch Crepe de Chine Forward Sale Price ........................................... 1.29

Heavy, firmly woven Boxloom Crepe de Chine in the following colors: Belgian Blue, Marine, Navy, Havanna Brown, African Brown, White and Black.

$2.00 Value, 40 Inch Crepe Tafetta. Forward Sale Price ............................................ 1.39

Well known Pussywillow weave in Ivory only.

$1.00 Value, 40 Inch Chiffon. Forward Sale Price ............................................ 79c

Full 10 inches wide in a great assortment of colors, also white.

75c Value, 36 Inch Japanese Habutai. Forward Sale Price ............................................ 69c

$2.00 Value, 36 Inch Woven Striped Chiffon Taffetas. Forward Sale Price ............................................ 1.39

A nice assortment of the new color combinations.

$2.25 Value, 36 Inch Woven Striped Chiffon Taffetas. Forward Sale Price ............................................ 1.49

$2.50 Value, 36 Inch Woven Striped Chiffon Taffetas. Forward Sale Price ............................................ 1.63

[column 6, top section]

[image of two women looking into mirror]

$2.00 Value, 36 Inch India Black and White Striped Taffetas. Forward Sale Price ............................................ 1.49

$1.50 Value, Fancy Taffetas. Forward Sale Price ............................................. 98c

$1.50 Pure Dye Chiffon Taffetas. Forward Sale Price ............................................. 98c

A full color assortment and with plenty Black and Navy.

$1.50 Value, 36 Inch Satin Roman. Forward Sale Price ............................................. 98c

Heavy, firmly woven pure silk with heavy satin face. The color assortment includes Bolling Green, Myrtle, Belgian Copenhagen, Navy, African Brown, Dove Gray, White, Pink and Light Blue.

[return to column 1, middle section]

[headline, spans cols. 1-2, middle section] HOSIERY

10c value, Women's Hose, Forward Sale Price ......................... 5c

All edges in Black and Tan. Absolutely no fast colors.

15c Value, Black Cat Hose, Forward Sale Price ........................ 12c

High spliced heels, double sole and deep garter tops. The dye is anticeptic and shape permanent.

25c Women's Hose, Forward Sale Price ........................ 19c

All standard makes; fast color; Black, Tan and White.

35c value Women's Hose, Forward Sale Price ........................ 27c

The well known Black Cat brand. Fully fashioned and all class. Black only.

35c value Women's Out-size Hose, Forward Sale Price ........................ 27c

The well known Black Cat brand. Full fashioned.

50c Value Women's Hose, Forward Sale Price ........................ 38c

CHILDREN`S HOSE

15c value, Children's Hose, Forward Sale Price ......................... 9c

Soldier Boy and Soldier Girl brand. Sizes 5 1-2 to 10. Black and tan.

15c value, Children's Arrow Head Brand Hose. Forward Sale Price ........................ 12c

Narrow or wide ribbed. Fast dyes.

25c Children's Buster Brown and Arrow Head Hose, Forward Sale Price ........................ 19c

Wide and narrow ribbed. Guaranteed hose in all sizes, from 6 to 10.

CORSETS

30c. Value, True Fit Corsets. Forward Sale Price ........................ 38c

A full line of sizes from 18 to 30.

$1.00 Value Corsets. Forward Sale Price ........................ 89[c]

[spans cols. 1-2]

Phenomenal Neckware Values

Neckware Special ............................................25c

A great assortment of ladies' neckware in all the newest styles and materials in collars and collar and cuff sets. This assorment includes values from 58c to $1.25, all of which go at the one price of 25c.

Lady Dainty Neckware Special ............................................39c

New styles in serge, flannel, and serge and satin Combinations, the famous Lady Dainty Brand.

[article continues on column 3, bottom section]

[headline, spans cols. 3-4, middle section]

This Sale of Undermuslins Tops Them all for Value Giving MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

30c Value, Women's Drawers Forward Sale Price ........................ 24c

50c Value, Women's Drawers Forward Sale Price ......................... 38c

50c Value, Women's Out-size Drawers. Forward Sale Price ......................... 79c

35c Value, Corset Covers Forward Sale Price ......................... 24c

50c Value, Corset Covers Forward Sale Price ......................... 38c

35c Value, Out-size Corset Covers. Forward Sale Price ......................... 49c

75c Value, Ladies' Long Sleepers Forward Sale Price ......................... 63c

$1.00 Value, Ladies' Gowns Forward Sale Price ......................... 79c

$1.25 Value, Ladies' out size Gowns. Forward Sale Price ......................... 88c

$1.50 Value, Ladies' Gowns Forward Sale Price ......................... 98c

$2.50 Value, Ladies' Gowns Forward Sale Price ........................ 1.69

50c Value, Muslin Petticoats ....................................... 38c

75c Value, Muslin Petticoats ....................................... 49c

$1.00 Muslin Petticoats, Forward Price Sale ......................... 79c

$1.25 Muslin Petticoats, Forward Sale Price ......................... 89c

UNION SUITS

50c Value, Women's Fleeced Lined Union Suits, Forward Sale Price ......................... 38c

$1.00 Women's Union Suits Forward Sale Price ......................... 79c

The Coopers Celebrated Kenosha Klosed Krotch Brand.

$1.25 Women's Union Suits Forward Sale Price ......................... 89c

The Coopers Celebrated Kenosha Klosed Krotch Brand.

$2.50 Women's All Wool Union Suits, Celebrated Cooper's Make, Kenosha Klosed Krotch. Forward Sale Price ...................... $1.79

$3.00 Women's Wool Union Suits, Forward Sale Price ...................... $1.98

[column 4, middle section]

[image of woman holding child's hand]

$1.50 Value Kimonos, Forward Sale Price ....................... $1.12

Made of Pacific Serpentine Crepe in light and dark colors.

$2.00 Value Kimonos, Forward Sale Price ....................... $1.59

Made of Serpentine Crepe, Trimmed at belt, sleeves and collar with silk.

$2.50 Value Kimonos. Forward Sale Price ...................... $1.83

Plain colors and fancy designs. Made of Pacific Serpentine Crepe and silk trimmed.

$3.00 Value Kimonos, Forward Sale Price ....................... $1.98

Made of Florella Silk in handsome designs; accordian pleated satin and organdy trimmed.

$5.00 Value Kimonos. Forward Sale Price ....................... $3.95

Made of Wool Challis accordian pleated; trimmed with Chiffon and satin and embroidered.

[column 4-5, bottom section]

Bed Spreads.

A new stock of spreads just received all go in this sale.

$1.00 Value, Spreads, Forward Sale Price ......................... 75c

Honeycomb spreads almost free from starch.

$3.50 Spreads, Forward Sale Price ........................ 2.39

[column 5, middle section]

Heavy bath spreads in full size 76x88. Marsilles raised designs,

$4.50 value, Spreads, Forward Sale Price ........................ 3.47

Satin spreads of the better kind in size 76x88, Marsilles raised designs.

$5.00 Spreads, Forward Sale Price ........................ 3.97

Extra quality statin spreads in extra large size, 82x88. Marsilles design.

[return to column 4, middle section]

Towels! Towels!

5c value, Huck Towels, Forward Sale Price .......................... 4c

12 1-2c value, Huck Towels, Forward Sale Price .......................... 9c

15c value, Huck Towels, Forward Sale Price ......................... 11c

25c value, Linen and Turkish Towels, Forward Sale Price ......................... 18c

35c value, Linen and Turkish Towels, Forward Sale Price ......................... 23c

50c value, extra large Turkish Bath Towels, Forward Sale Price ......................... 34c

[column 5, middle section under "Towels"]

5c value, Toweling, Forward Sale Price .......................... 4c

10c value, Toweling, Forward Sale Price .......................... 7c

12 1-2c value, Toweling, Forward Sale Price .......................... 9c

15c value, Toweling, Forward Sale Price .......................... 11c

25c value, Toweling, Forward Sale Price .......................... 18c

35c value, Toweling, Forward Sale Price .......................... 23c

Light and dark colors. Handsomely trimmed with satin.

[return to column 4, middle section]

BATH ROBES.

$3.00 value, Women's Bath Robes, Forward Sale Price ............................................. 1.98

Cooper's Bath Robes made of the Celebrated Beacon blankets nicely trimmed.

$3.50 Women's Bath Robes, Forward Sale Price ........................ 2.49

Light and dark colors Cooper's bath robes neatly trimmed with silk.

$4.00 Bath Robes, Forward Sale Price ........................ 2.98

Cooper's bath robes in light and dark colors. Trimmed with cords and silks.

$5.00 Value, Women's Bath Robes, Forward Sale Price ........................ 3.95

Cooper's Bath Robes, made of Esmond and Beacon Blanket in

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light and dark colors, handsomely trimmed with satin.

$6.50 Bath Robes, Forward Sale Price ........................ 4.97

Children's Bath Robes Equally reduced.

EMBROIDERY

One special Lot Embroidery Forward Sale Price .......................... 10c

Odds and ends of various widths of edges and insertions. Formerly sold up to 25c and 35c a yard.

UNION LINEN SHEETING

$1.00 Value, 90 inch Union Linen Sheeting, Forward Sale Price ........................ 49c

Full 2 1-2 yards wide; soft finished union linen sheetings, fine thread, closely woven.

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[spans cols. 1-2] Phenomenal Neckware Values

[image of 3 women wearing a variety of styles of neckware] Neckware, Special .................. 25c

A great assortment of ladies' neckware in all the newest styles and materials in collars and collar and cuff sets. This assortment includes values from 50c to $1.25, all of which go at the one price of 25c.

Lady Dainty Neckwear Special .................. 39c

New styles in serge, flannel and serge and flannel combinations, the famous Lady Dainty brand.

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[column 5-6] Laces and Embroideries [image of lace]

Lot No. 1, French Valenciennes in a great assortment of patterns —edge and insertions to stitch, per dozen ............... 36c

Lot No. 2, French Valenciennes or the better sort—edges and insertions in a large [in a large] as-

[column 6] sortment, per dozen yards .............................. 61c

EMBROIDERY

One special Lot Embroidery Forward Sale Price........... 10c

Odds and ends in various widths of edges and insertions. Formerly sold up to 25c and 35c a yard.