The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 18, 1917, Page 5

i ) * a te of thé board and’ R. J.'Eiliott, ‘presi- ‘aslebgte Ruiiding is: beginning. to agsume vase Feeypreportions,,;By the end of, the ign 2v8anyy which way/spentoin. the: hospital. Give Farewell‘ Reception For Capt. and Mrs. Murphy A farewell reception and musica) Program was given last evening at the Salvation Army hall on Main street, in honor of Captain and Mrs. James Murphy and two children, who leave today, for..their new home at Sioux Falls, S. D.. The program was madq up of various musical numbers, including vocal solgs, duets and quar- tettes, piano and guitar _ numbers, - band selections, horn sctos and com- munity singing. Captain Murphy read a delightful Scotch poem, sto- ries were told in dialect and a Welsh song was sung. Toward the close of the reception ice cream was served and Captain and Mrs. Murphy were presented with a gift from the band and corps. Expressing thanks for the gift, the captain said that he regretted to leave Bismarck but felt that he has @ greater work to do in South Da- kota. He offered words of commend- ation to the corps and band for their loyal ‘work and spoke glowingly of Captain Ernest Marshall, who will/. succeed him in charge of the post here. a8 @ Campfire Meet Tonight. The Wichaka Campfire group will meet at 7:30 this evening with Miss Mildred Hanna, Avenue F. The mem- bers will sew on ceremonial gowns. 7 * * Entertains at Tea. Mrs. Dana Wright, wife of the ma- jor of the Second battalion, entertain- ed other ladies of the post at Fort Lincola yesterday afternoon with a delightful tea, the first of a series of secial functions planned for. the post. se. @ Will Build New School. The entire school board from Wild- rose township is in the city today looking up plans for a new school, “ndiisé ‘to ‘be’ built this’ suiier. "The “board Met’ in the: cdunty“#iperintend- Denes offide “August Dodhle'is clerk dent. . se 8 Called to Service. Leslie V. Spohm, who enlisted in the navy several weeks ago and later returned to Bismarck, received his second call and reports at Minneapolis today. He left last Sunday for White Rock, S. D., to visit for a few days with his parents before reporting for duty. eee : Windows Going In. The walls in the new public library building are up to the casements and window frames are’going in. place to- Siday.\i(Work:is progressing steadily in, spite of the severé;hot weather, and ‘week Bismarck’s public library will be an actuality. va on 8 Celebrates Anniversary. Miss Annie Katz celebrated her ninth birthday anniversary this week by entértditing a tumber of her lit tle friends‘ at the home of her yar- ents, “Mr. and .Mrs. Joseph Katz, on Second street. .The occasion was made especially pleasant «by .contrast withsthe young hostess’ last anniver- The guests included Margaret Yegen, Margaret Cook,: Helen Robidou, Dor- .is,,Cupning,. Stella, Wesner and Mar- forie Coy.” on o Personal Notes. W. J. King and W. R. Robinson of Dickinson Physician: Here. Dr. and Mrs. V. H. Stickney of Dick- inson are in the city. They are gnests at the McKenzie. hotel. *.* *@ No Arrests in Ten Days. Not a case in police court since July 7, announces Magistrate Bleck- reid today. Ten days of observance of law and order’ speaks volumes. *.* * Confined to Rooms. Tom Poole has ‘been confined to his rooms in the ‘McKenzie hotel with a slight illness for the past two days. again. see Sewing Circle to Meet. A meeting of the Catholic Ladies’ Sewing circle will be held at K. C. hall at 2:30 Thursday afternoon. Mrs. A. H. Barrett and Mrs. Mary Grady will act as hostesses. : es @ 4 ‘Dinner For: Three. H. H. Steele of the state tax com- mission entertained at~dinner last evening at the Country. club for Mr. and Mrs. E. H..L. Vesperman. The dinner was an informal affair. . * Recruiting Office Not Idle. Five recruits for federal service are announced today from the recruiting office in room 20, Soo hotel’ They come from Wing, Turtle Lake, Bis- marck, McClusky and: Chariton, Mo. 7 * & Special Guild Meeting. There will be a special meeting of the members of the guild of St. George’s Episcopal church on Thurs- day at 3 o’clock. The meeting will be held at the parish house. All mem- bers are urged to attend. oat Will Visit Here. who has ‘been visiting with her sister in Mandan fora few weeks, is tha guest‘ of Mrs. E. H. L. Vesperman, 513 Avenue A. She will remain in the city for some time. *-* & To Minneapolis. Edmund <A. Hughes, left this morning by auto for Minneapolis, to remain until the first of ° August. He will join Mrs. Hughes, who has been in the Twin Cities for some time. one Picnic at Apple Creek. A delightful informal motoring par- ty and picnic occurred last .evening, when Dr. and Mrs, Schutt and. family, Mrs. J..G, Moore and family and Miss ‘Dorothy Moses drove to Apple creek, adtith of: the city.’ A picnic lunch proved “a delightful diversion. The party ‘returned ‘for “retreat” at Fort Lincoln ‘and’ ‘thence to the city. ’ oe 8 On Long Motor, Trip. Mr. and Mrs. C. 8. Reed, Miss Irene; Reed, their daughter, and Dick Reed, j their. gon;, were in .the:city. this morn- ing. They are making a jong motor trip.to Yellowstone park and other western points from Stillwater, Minn., their home. Mr, Reed {s warden of the Minnesota” state penitentiary. ‘While here he fértidlly callec on War- den Talcott of the North Dakota peni- eee 399’ Returns from Auto Trip. Price Owens of the D. T. Owens and company returned today from a month’s automobile trip to Preston, Minn., and Lime Springs, Ia. Mrs. Hankinson are in the city for a few days. Rev. L. B. Kucera of Dubuaye, Ia., is here today for a brief visit. C. A. Finch, prominent LaMoure lumber dealer, came in last night and is in the city today on business mat- ters. A.C. Akeley, well known plate glass man of Fargo, is transacting business in Bismarck today. J. B. Little, prominent Mott busi- ness man, is in the Capital City today 7 sfOn, Matters of business. nou.” »Hugo, Helland of the, Hugees Elec- tric company has been, transferred to the company's Dickinson branch for a time.~ iE. D. Randolph and family of La- fayette, Ind.,-are in the city today looking over land in this vicinity, rep- resented by C. S. Brown of Fargo. Instant Postum A table drink that has taken the Owens and baby accompanied him to Preston, Minn., where they are now He has, recovered today and is about Mrs. R. J. Beckley of Waterloo, Ia.,| visiting. Mr. Owens reports the crops ‘in Minnesota and Iowa in excellent gondition and the crops in the south- Mrs. Cothran will be-married. soon to Frank E. Compton, wealthy Chica- go publisher. She is a niece of Presi- dent Wilson and, like her cousin, Margaret Wilson, is a singer and has appeared frequently in private recit- als and public concerts. She has ‘been living in New York and has been active in suffrage work. ern part of North Dakota, although spotted, are in good ‘condition. Mrs. T. R. Jones, his sister, accompanied him on the return journey and will visit in the city for a week. ese 8 Joins Husband at Fort. E Mrs. Gray has joined her husband, Captain J. R. Gray, at Fort Lincoln, adding another household to the mili- eA *_* * SUsEotertains at Bridge. hos. C;*Vattam, 612 Fifth street, entert: d\this afternoon at bridge. s\were in playgeand,.a 's served, The affair-was ‘See Bergeson’s adv. FIRST LADY’S FIRST Mrs. Wilson, “first lady of the land,” hung up the first window-card of Mr. Hoover’s new woman’s army against waste. Here it is in the White House window. VETERAN GREETER PASNES AWAY AT LOCAL HOSPITAL Eddie Barret, More Than Thirty Years in Bismarck Hotel Business, Dies WAS ASTROLOGER WHOSE PREDICTIONS CAME TRUE Prophesied Titanic Disaster and Present World’s War— Funeral Tomorrow The ranks of the old timers were again invaded when at 7 o’clock last evening Eddie Barret passed away at the Bismarck hospital aftcr an illness pf but a:few days, heart failure being attributed as the direct cause of his death. The. deceased was born in Iowa, coming to Bismarck with his father and mother. in 1880, remaining here ever since and was 63 years of age at the time of, his death. His father’and mother left for Cali- fornia. after a short stay here and were soon’ lost track of, and the'only known relatives are a brother and sis- ter-in-law, Gharles and ‘Nellie Barrett, residing at Everett, Wash., who were communicated with last evening, but up to press time had not been heard from. : Was City Clerk. Soon after Mr. Barrett arrived in | the city he was chosen city clerk, in which capacity he served for’a\num: beriof. years. Ile was then, engaged a8'clerk inthe Custer houae; then lie ing. conducted by ‘Thomas’ McGowart. He later went to the Western house, which was ‘then being run by Mrs. Russ Marsh, and was still retained as clerk when that historic hotel passed into the possesion of kd Adams and later into the hands of J. B. Liver- more and held that position until 14 years ago, when he entered the em- ploy of, Mr. Henry Tatley as night clerk at the Grand Pacific and Bis- marck hotels, in which capacity he served continuously up to the time of entering the Bismarck hospital sev- eral days ago. During. the 25 years spent as clerk in Bismarck hotels Mr.-Barrett has greeted thousands of people and has a: wide,circle of friends who. will re- egret toylearn, of his death. sersistrologer of Note. In the, early days the deceased was regardeda8 an astrologer of some note and his prognostations were pub- lished regularly in The Tribune. His latest observations, which were given to the public’a number of years ago, prophesied the Titanic disaster and later a world wWur, he having lived to see both predictions. come true. 'Funeral Tomorrow. Funeral services will take place at the Lucas undertaking parlors at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow. afternoon and will ‘be in charge of Rev. Hutcheson, as- sisted by a quartet,,-The remains will be interred in the Fairview cemetery, and those who will act as pallbearers are J. D. McDonald, Thomas McGow- an, Platt Dunn, Henry Halverson and John Peterson. * False Alarm—The Bismarck fire department was called out shortly af- ter 3:00 this afternoon by a false alarm from the Third ward. See Bergeson’s adv. DOINGS OF THE DUFF. TOM IS EASILY PERSUADED SOMETIMES place of coffee in thousands of American homes “There’s a Reason” OUT FoR A DEMON- By Allman Rom THE FEARLESS oro co. AND I v with WELL, OF Al, THE By NERVE! Livia CAN You CRANK THE FLWyeR? WELL FOLLOW STRATION - VL. Delightful flavor Rich aroma Healthful Economical Sold by grocers everywhere a rule Thursday Tus, our third Thursday Sale, is similar to the other Thursday Sales in that the merchandise offered is all very specially priced and every item as The merit of these sales has been conclusively dem- onstrated by the response shown the last two weeks. Sale (=A — is a necessity and a staple. Summer Coats Thursday’s Sale THIS LOT OF RAIN 150¢, This ‘3 Sale 36 INCH FIGURED CHINTZ SPECIAL 32c The assortment contains Thursday’s Sale AND VOILE shades and _ colors. Thursday’s Sale . Fifty Late Spring and | Another Coat Price Our sole object in quoting this extremely low price is to clear the entire quantity in one day and thereby make room for the Fall Garments ae - This Thurs- arriving daily. Values to | day's Sale .... $3.75 ANOTHER LINEN VALUE $17.50. This WORTHY OF, NOTE $7.75 COATS AT HALF PRICE A-small lot of about twenty five ‘coats, priced regularly full line of colors and fancy patterns. 40c values. This A FINAL CLEARANCE PRICE ON SCRIM NET The assortment includes all This In View of Rising Prices that means These Aprons are Immediate “Very Special” Clearance A large assortment of per- cale aprons in light and dark colors, This Misses’ and Ladies’ Coats Thursday’s Sale .... 75c $7.50 and $8.50 quality. 36 inch linen union suiting in staple shades only, regu- larly 65c. This Thursday’s coeceseever AIC 36 INCH ‘‘TEERY’’ CLOTH SPECIALLY PRICED Double faced, especially suitable: for -archways;- halls and “side “drapes; Shades, brown, blue, tan and helic. COLORED LINENS WILL NOT BE OFFER- ED AT THIS PRICE AGAIN 40 inch all linen suitings in the staple shades, the concession from regular price is not much, but our regular price is about present wholesale price. $1.00 value. This Thurs- | This Thursday’s 8 | day’s 89 Bales ki ..63¢ Sale. aoe ieee Cc TWO PRACTICAL AND (NECESSARY ITEMS IN OUR CORSET DEPART- MENT SPECIALLY PRICED Summer Mesh Corsets all sizes. Regular $1.50. This tial ee 98c Another lot,in :walues::.te SUPPLY YOUR CRET- ON NEEDS AT THIS SPECIAL PRICE 36 inch size in a full as- sortment of colors, This Thursday’s Bale hess 29¢ aie AN’ ASSORTMENT OF muslin dresses. lots. Lot 1 .. .. 2e 42c 69 Always More Bargains Than Advertised OUR ART Department Contribites Several’ Bargains to this List One lot of infants stamped Ages. 2 and 3. Assorted in three A. W. LUCAS CO One Lot of Fancy Chintz Stocking Bags Special 39c LACE CURTAINS, : ONE THIRD OFF This lot consists of the left-overs from our last Thursday’s Curtain Sale. Especially priced for im- mediate clearance. Val- ues $2.00, to $3.50, This Thursday’s | 1Sale . ONE- THIRD OFF. H ONE LOT OF HAND EM. BROIDERED PILLOWS $5.00 to $10.00 values. This Thursday’s Sale at HALF PRICE. |, rvo os of hooybar aiworitg Always More Bargains g Than Advertised MINNEAPOLIS. NEW HEAD OF NAVIGATION go of machinery: scorching in the sun an ensign of the’ United: States engi- neer corps flying'-at'‘her masthead, the steamer, Minneapolis, drew along- side the municipal dock'here today, with a raucous whistle ‘blast, pro- claiming that Minneapolis had ‘be come, in fact, as well as in name, the head of navigation on the Mississip- pi. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY / WANTED—Second-hand garage, at _T18-2t once. Phone 853K. FOR SALE—Three milk cows, one heifer calf. Household goods and chickens, at 417 Seventh St. 7-18-3t WANTED—Woman for general housework. Wages, $25 per month. Call 423 Third St. 7-18-3t pear ene WANTED—A ‘No. 1 man for auto de- livery truck. Must know city. Ap- ply Brown, Geierman & Ryan. 7-18-3t LOST—Gold wrist watch. Finder please return to Erlenmeyer’s cigar factory for reward. 7-18-3t FOR RENT—Modern, front rooms, Varney flats; also furnished four- room, cottage. Phone 773., —7-18-6t FOR RENT—Two rooms for light housekeeping; 1014 Broadway. T-18-3t FOR RENT—Couple, without chil- dren, can find a most desirable Y furnished flat; ‘strictly modern; for housekeeping, by ’phoning 457X, or calling at 622 Eighth St. 7-18-3t FOR SALE—Five passenger Ford, nearly new; also enclosed delivery body for same. Inquire 622 Eighth street or phone 457X. 7-18-3t PLACED UNDER PEACE BONDS FOR GUN DISPLAY Horace Menefee of McKenzie was fined costs of the action and placed under $500 peace bonds by Police Magistrate Charles Bleckreid here yesterday afternoon. 4 Menefee drew a gun on W. R Al: lison, who" preferred the charge, and others at McKenzie, over adminis- trative matters. he said he drew the gun only as a bluff and, inasmuch as the complain- of the man, he was given a light sen- Menefee pleaded guilty. In court yesterday {ing witnesses gave a good account tence. _ ae Minneapolis, July 18.—With a car-: Dance! a At PATTERSON'S HALL - Tuesday, Thursday and © Saturday Nights O’CONNER’S ORCHESTRA It Pays to Buy in Case Lots It costs as much to deliver one can or pound to your house as it does to deliver a dozen cans or a case. Reduce ~ expense—reduce the price. PRUNES 5 Ib. box, 30 or 40 to the pound, the largest and finest prunes we have ever seen, per box 10- Ib. box 40 to 50 to the pound, per box, 25-1b. box, quality same in all three sized boxes, only difference is thet size of the prune, 50’s to 60's, per box : We cannot buy these at wholesale today for the money we are offering them to you. : ‘We have other special bargains in case, dozen and box lots. Come and examine them. Fresh fruits such as Cherries, Raspberries, Plums, etc. of fine quality. Cantaloupes and melons, the very choicest and at ‘‘before the war’’ time prices. a The McConkey Commercial Co. 510 Broadway ~~ Phone 209