The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 13, 1918, Page 5

N ‘ (x | ne ak | ye ¢) + a) 4 attend. - 3, 1918... «>|. EIGHTH DISTRICT FEDERATION CONVENTION HERE FRIDAY WILL BE MADE A NOTABLE OCCASION Mra. Eleanor Barker, Woman of National Reputation as Speaker, fan Represent Food Administrator Hoover— core to Prominent State Workers Coming “With such a noted national worker as, oe leanor Barker of Indianapo- Women’s clubs on the pro- the fourth annual meeting of ¢': Elghth. District. Federation of ‘Women's Clubs, to be: held in © Bis-' marck on Friday of this week, prom- ises to be a notable gathering. Mrs, Barker, who comes to. North kota as a representative of Federal Food Administrator Herbert. Hoover, will address all the women of the cap- / {tal city, as, well as club members and convention’ delegates, at the Grand theatre at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Her. subject ‘will be “Food: Congerva- tion.” At the same rheeting Mrs. P. C. Remington, district superintendent for the Red Cross in southwestern North Dakota, will speak on the Red Cross, and Mrs. H.'G. Vick of Cavalier, state president of the. Federation of ‘Wom- en‘s clubs. will talk. . ‘ ‘At the. morning, session, to be held in ‘the Bismarck library, Mrs. F. L. Conklin, vice president, and Mrs. Phil- ip. Meyer, secretary-treasurer and cor- responding secretary, will make their “ reports, and three-minute reports will be presented on behalf of each of the affiliated clubs. Similar reports will be’made by the chairmen for each county included in the eighth district —Burleigh, Kidder, Sheridan, McLean and Stutsman. Among the well-known out-of-town club women who will be on the program are Mrs. Frank Mc- Gray ,of Garrison, Mrs. Frank Rath: man, Mys. ‘©. R. Edwards, of James: town, wif: of the state high school inspector; Mrs. J. T. McCullough of Washburn, Mrs. R. G. Glorum,: Mrs. George Tucker. Mrs. C. F. Rathman, Mrs. J. H. Davidson, county irman for Mclean, and Mrs, J. county chairman for Stutsman. It is urged that every woman who ‘possibly. can arrange to do so hear Mrs. Parker at the Grand theatre Fri- day afternoon. A cordial invitation: is artended' tll clus women ito attend the ‘inner to be given at the McKenzie on Friday evening. They are asked to send their names to their club pres- ident or to Mrs. A. M. Fisher not later than the night of the 16th if they plan io attend. ” } DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS OF . BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL IS eee GIVEN GENUINE OVATION J: W. Foley, the North: Dakota’ poet, completely’ won the hearts of ‘the high school students whén he appear- ed before them at 11 this morning in the high school auditorium. The a) Plause which their loyalty gave. at the: first. of his: :talk to him).as_ the state poet and alumnus of the school, was many. times: doubled at the end, the;,enthusiasm: the students showed being greater than that for any.of the exceptionally strong speakers who Jn connection . with, war,.work and other interest: ve addressed the school this yea ‘Mr., Foley was very briefly intro- duced by Mr. Martin.. His kindly per- sonality, with its flavor of literature and humor combined in the Riley way, and his distinctively slow manner of speaking claimed the jattention :of) the students from the first, and was’ and appreciated relief from: the prac- tical, high-tension war addresses of the year. |. f ‘After 'a happy introduction in which the poet established an alliance be. tween \himself and the students and ' ‘THURSDAY MUSICAL ‘the Thursday, Musical club ‘dance to be'given at the McKenzie hotel Tuesday evening promises to be the popillar vent of the spring social séa- son. ‘The ladies are ‘entertaining’ for the benefit;of the Red Cross, a caus; in ‘which everyone can dance’ without quainis‘of ‘conscience. ‘The big ‘lobby, id ‘dining rovi”ot ‘the? McKenzie, ali ways, banalay. th the dancers, ’ will be thrown open ‘for the occasion, and im. J-O’Comnor, director of O'Connor's orchéstra, ‘lias promised a select pro- gram_of his:very’ latest dance hits— the sort of gingery music’ for which the boys over. there recently have pe- titioned through Major F. B. Henry. i Mothers’ Club. "i The Mothers’ club will meét Tucs- day afternoon at 4 p: m:. wit Mrs. Cecil burton,’ sixth street. : For -Mr. Foiey. Mrs. B.A. lhugnes eatertained at dinner’ atthe Couairy club today for James W. foley, Worth Dako.a’s poet laureate. “Degree of Honor. The Degree of Honor will meet at 8 ‘O'clock this: evening in the Elk’s temple, Important business is to be tvansaeted, and the officers urge # full attendance of members. pears poate um Royal Neighbors to Mect. * There willbe a meeting’ of the Hoyal. Neighbors, ‘Tuesday: evening, May 14, at the Knights of Ptyhias -hall at} 8:30., There will be an in- itiation. and other important | bust- hess. f “Ke of C. Dance Tonight. The\entertainment committee of the Knights\of Columbus have completed arrangements for the last of the ser- jes of most enjoyable dances'to be held this evening at Patterson hall. O'Connor's orchéstra will furnish the ‘music and’a large’ attendance is: ex- ected. * Flickertail Bard. : Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Patterson will re- ceive ‘at the McKenzie this: evening in honor ‘of James: 'W. Foley, North Dakota’s. best known man of letters, who is spending several davs in his home city: :..A number of dirners, and informal iuncheons have beer. given in Mr. Foley’s honor. McCabe W..F. M. 8. . The Woman's Foreign ‘Missionary society of the McCabe Methodist church will held fts regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon.at 3 o'clock at the home. of Mrs. F. H. Register on Fifth street: Mrs. E. H. Howell will ‘be leader and the program will be in- teresting and instructive: All ladies of the church are earnestly invited to . ,\Forego Dinner for Foley. *Seores ‘of hungry high school boys and girls failed to note the passing of the:dinner hour to listen to James W. Foley, Flickertafl poet jaureate, at the high school ‘assembly room today. Mr. Foley was scheduled for ‘an hour's talk, and:he bégan at 11 o’clock, but tio one knew or cared when 12 came, and: it was considerably later wher? ley’s audience finally consented to felease him, ' . Scouts Win Prizes. iR. Wambaugh won the Senior Boy Scouts’ golf prize .of $5 at the Coun- _uvy club Saturday. and Sidney Regis- ter. won the ‘Juhior Scout. prize of 92.60. Saturday was Boy Scouts’ day at the Country club, and the big fea- ture of the occasion was a talk by James W. Foley. decided to “lef the teschers stay if they would be very quiet and not in- terrupt us children,” Mr. Foley pro- ceeded to give readings from his po ems, connecting them by explanation and bits of his characteristic philoa ophy of life. He was frequently .in- terrupted by applause, once especial- ly when he r o his connection with the sch bing’ that swings fr the more 4 esta) and il- ifAt by keeping the proceed- connection .e- tween humor and pathos, illustrating by “Him and Me is Chums.” An in- teresting refeernce to his work this year as an entertainer in army can- tonments was made. The Foley code of conduct—kindness, cheerfulness and earnestness—was skillfully urged throughout. The poet ended with a most effective reading of his poem on Imagination and responded twice to encores. The applause lasted for sev- eral minutes after. he finished. A number of visitors were present. CLUB DANCE the pendulu serious side lustrated his - TUESDAY NIGHT TO BE POPULAR The committee in charge consists of Mrs. A. G. Jacobson, chirman; Mrs. 3. M. Martin, Mrs. H. H. Steele, Mrs. ‘A. J. Arnot, ‘Mrs. Arthur Bauer, Mrs. is. H. L. Vespermahn, Mrs. ©. D. Rose rand Mrs. J. A. Graham. ©The affair? will. be democratically informal,' and‘an ‘invitation’ is ‘extend- @d ‘evéryone,” codntry’ ‘folk’ and ‘city hfolk.’ The’ weather fs so fine that a large ‘number’ are expected’ td drive in from surroinding ‘towns on bdth sides of the river. A charge of $1 per couple is being ‘made for tickets, with ‘25 cents: for additional. ladies. _Dan¢ing will begin at 9. ’Pis not safe to pre- dict when the’ program will Close. letics. The links’ were free to the scouts on’ Saturday, but each boy donated five cents to the Red Cross, making @ fund of $5.10. Westminster Guild. The regular meeting of the Bis- marck chapter of the ‘Westminster Guild will be held this evening, May ;|+-, at 6 o'clock at the home of Cather- ine Welch at 415 Fourth street. A ten cent supper will be served, after which the program for the evening will foi- low. A Devotionals—Grace Myers." x Lusiness meeting. Missionary current events. Songs—Marjorie Smith. ‘Report of, Mandan. Conference— Mrs. Hageman. Discussion of study chapter—Ruby Schumann. Mothers Express Thanks. The mothers of the soldier boys of Bismarck. and vicinity. wish to extend their healtfelt gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lauer. of the Orpheum theatre for the splendid courtesy ex- tended them last Saturday afternoon when they were invited to be guests at the special. matinee entitled “Her soy. This excellent patriotic pro- duction did us all good, and strength- ened our determination to be the kind of mothers which our beloved coun- try needs in this special time of trial. We are proud and thankful that our, boys are'as ‘loyal and true as was “Her Boy” and we are more determ- ined than ever to honor our noble sons by our loyalty and courage at home,.as they are honoring us in the camps and on the battle fields of France. i COMMITTEE. RETURN HOME. Mr. and ‘Mrs. Warren ©. Thayer, who have a fine farm near Lemmon, S.D., called. on Bismarck friends last week while en route home from Min- neapolis and southeastern South Da- kota, wheer they: spent the winter. Mr. Thayer is optimistic over the pros- pects for a big ‘crop this year, and has gone’ back, refreshed from a long vacation. to do his biggest Dit for Uncle Sam and his allies. FORWARDING COMMITTEE Students of Christian Science and their friends have organized a branch to the Comforts Forwarding commit- tee of Boston, Mass., which meets every Monday afternoon at the Pal- ace hotel. The object of this organ- ization is to do relief work for the refugees in France, Serbia, Italy and Belgium and also to supply knitted articles to the “soldiers, sailors and marines of the allied armies The entire work of the organization is or a voluntary contribution basis, each’ branch supplying its own materials and workmanship to complete all gar- ments which are made according to Red Cross standards and measure- ments. Used garments in’ good con- It is probable that the prize money | dition are also shipped to refugees. ultimately will’ go to’ swell the Re: Cross fund ‘after’ the boys come to ifully_underatend sthat, its retention Much interest and generous coopera- tion has been accorded the ‘organiza- tion in Bismarck for which: its mem- omay forever.more bar them from ath- bers are grateful. . Curry,/|! ‘| and Friday afternoons. By GEO. W. Red Crogs.: It is daily,.ind of mercy to the whole world men and helping the allies. SHOES SHINED FOR RED CROSS HELP OUT FUND A large number of Bismarck ‘eonle “oc a'stine on Sunday ‘for: the benefit of the Red Cross. As a result the Burleigh county, chapter, fund is; enriched to the extent Af +40, while 1.400 Kas” been “ coauibuted to the Junior Red Cross auxiliary war chest. The vroprietors of the Eagle shoe and hat shop on Broadway as previously announced. on “Sunday contributed the entire day's proeéeds to'the Red Cross. Miss Dansford headed & committeeot high sctiool teacners in charge who included ‘Misses Pond, ‘Moore. Mosléy, Kodine, Stearns, Wlstad and ‘Johnson. The entire procceds were $67.45 which weer‘ divided -b ‘tween thé Red Cros and the junior auxiliary. 0. E. S. CARD PARTY AND DANCE FOR RED: CROSS FUND BENEFIT € Hods The Bismarek chapter, of the Hast- ern Star:will give a Red Cross bene- it. card “party and dance. at the Ma- sonic temple ‘Friday evening. O’Con- nor’s orchestra. will furnigh: music. for the dance, and a numer of tables will be devoted to cards. The usual large attendance is anticipated and an enjoyable evening is assured. FOLEY TO SPEAK AT ST. ALEXIUS TUESDAY James W. Foley, the famous North Dakota poet whose contributions to: the Saturday Evening, Post/and other high class periodicals have been en- joyed by every American, and who30 books of, verse are in tens of thou- sands of homes, will speak to the nura- es and sisters of St. Alexius hospital at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening. GRANDDAUGHTER OF PIONEER DAKOTAN Mrs. Charles Vollner of Dulath, ‘Minn,, 1s in the ‘city for a several weeks’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. George V. Halliday. Mrs. Vollner is a granddaughter of Samuel Snow, who passed away some years ago at Wheat- land, and who was one of the best known pioneers of the Red River val- ley. Much of her childhood was spent in ‘eastern and central North Dakota. where Mr. Snow had extensive land interests, and she finds a great change in the state. RUMMACE SALE. The ladies of the First Baptist church will conduct a rummage sale in the store room of the Haggart block on Saturday, May 18. Many useful ar- ticles have been donated ani there will be a. display of spring and sum- mer millinery hard to resist. A special trimmer has been engaged >to take charge of this department and we guarantee satisfaction. ‘A lunch consisting of coffee, sand- wiches, doughnuts and pie will be servei during the afternoon, ‘Any of the Baptist ladies or their} friends can leave donations for the rummage sale at the church parlors parlors on Fourth street where a:com- mittee will receive them on Thursday 5 18 14 15 Live One Coming. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Leftingwell, ahead of “Upstairs and Down,” a lively farce booked for: an early showing at the Auditorium, were in the city over Sun- day, calling on Manager E. H. L. Ves- permann. ° New Son. z A son was born at the Bismarck pital last, week to Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Vie of Braddock. t NST FOR SALE—Furniture and busi- aness of Palace Hotel. Good terms, to right party. Apply Mrs. Nora Cochrane, Cor. Main and ‘3rd Sts. Bite. Sanvvenpeneacoqgaetyncnecaarayycuenceroteco ener nneeo tenet enna THNNATTIAATINNNATNNATINNTE a AMERICA—THE SYMBOL _ OF FAITH AND HOPE Acting Quartermaster General America the symbol of faith, and- hope in, OUUROONAUUOODDDEGc SUQUADOSGUOQAQOUESNRSUADOAORUJ:UUNNUSERAQRORNGNUENUAORDONOL GOETHALS © Saat ‘American citizen should be proud.of the American eed hourly, giving an example . Through its’ operations the suffering’ of soldiers/and ‘civilians is being alleviated. The American people should continue: to support the American Red Cross, ‘Through it they are helping their own Through it they are making distracted world. GEO. W. GOETHALS, Acting Quartermaster General. BURLEIGH HAS FIRST: WOMAN “ASSESSORESS” Burleigh county lays claim. to the first legally elected woman. agsessor in North Dakota.; She’is Miss F. C. Emery. of: Wilson: township, whore, ceived a majority of the votes cast for *the/ office “df asséssor in ‘the: .re- cent township: election... Miss Emery has qualified and is now reaily to, assume.@er duties, announces County ected-under the new partial franchise act passed bythe regular seasion in 1917. Under.’ this. act women. wil? vote at the approaching primaries. ov candidates for county. TarveRe ang for: constables. ». 40, “Tribune, Want Ads Bring Results The Store with, Over: 1,000. is Garments | DAUGHTERS OF | Fargo, state deputy; Auditor T.:E. Flaherty. She was el-; gure: Tweeds — Mixtures — ISABELLA TAKE IN BIG CLASS Initiatory Work at K. C. Hall on Sunday Followed by War | Lunch and Talks One of the most successful functions of the Daughteys of Isabella was held Sunday afterndon and evening at the Knights of Columbus hall when a large class‘ was initiated: Following the initiation exercises an excellent luncheon was served and a program of toasts was responded to. Mrs. E. L. Bannon acted as toast mistress and the addresses of the evening were of a patriotic nature, emphasizing the work women are doing in connection with the, war. Flowers and national colors were the decorations. The program of toasts follows: “America,” Mrs. S. E. Dugan; “Our Chaplain,” Father Hiltner; “Daugh- ters of Isabella,” Mrs. E. Ni Smith, “Unity and Char- ; “Mother,’ Mrs, ity,” Mrs. ‘Max Kup! Paul ‘&. La France; “Our Husbands,” ‘Mrs; Thomas Ryan; “Women Who are Doing their Bit," Mrs, Elizabeth Geier- mann, Impromptu addresses were given by several of the new members. Among the out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Lacey, Fargo and Mrs. Sturgeon, ~ickinson. During the war luncheon, O’Connor’s_ orchestra played. ‘he order’ now has seventy-five members and has been assisting in an efficient manner all win the-war move- ments. *" k Those. received . into membership yesterday, ate: Tess 'Woodmanses, Marie Vesperman. Mazie Knowles, Margaret ‘Giebenhaim, ‘Ethel’ Fleming, Julia Weber, ‘Margaret Brown, Edna Rochford,’ Catherine Luckenbach, So- phia Pustad, Frances Fossum, Helen Clemens, Mary Kelly, Antoinette Ferry, Margaret O'Connor, ‘Agnes Loeffler, Rose, (McLaughlin, Mrs...M. bespfivg, Mrs. Fred Hessinger, Anna ‘Mahawold, Mae Kaiser, Mable Amioz, Gertrude Loubek, Lucille Van Solen. REHEARSALS ON FOR RECITAL TO BE GIVEN 21ST Rehearsals are now in progress fur the recital to be given by fifty rusic students of Miss Grace Myers, with the assistance of 30 high school stu- dents, at/the Auditorium the evening of May 21 for the benefit of the Red Cross. {gram of solos, duets, . qua) rtettes. and {choral} numbers will ‘be’ interspersed with’ the plano selectionss;:and ‘a de- lightful evening’s. entertainment is be: jing provided. BU ies ¥ Ket of i 1 Young People to Hike. | ‘Tho. young peopleof the First Bap- tist church and congregation will meet at the church at 6 o'clock. this even ing to set ont for a hike to the banks fot. ithe Misrourl, where they will pre-|; Rares in ‘rv: Indian fashion a luach which wil! be consumed in_ genuine Ay Varied ‘and interesting: pro-|. Young American style. After the feed a social hour will be, enjoyed about the canip fire. A large number of young people are planning’ to take in the hike. ON EXHIBITION Folsom Bros. Display Collection That Interests The Folsom jewelry store has an in- teresting exhibit of Hun souvenirs sent over by First Sergt. Owen E Posner and Sergt. O. D, Jensen of Co. A., 164th infantry, formerly,.the Fight- ing First ‘North Dakota. The boys’ letter, ‘explaining the assortment, which would inricate that they have had Fritd at close quarters, follows: Co. A, First N. D. Inf. U. S. A, A. E. F,, France, April 16, 1918. _ “You will réceive a few packages which are being shipped this date.|, They contain souvenirs such as cne German oficer’s helmet; one sare; two candle-holders, made of shell parts, one electric light stand made of a grenade, one German gas mask, one electric light holder of curved design. ‘Will send more thluys later, such as fragments of different kinds of shells and grenades. You can use these for display in your window. Of course you can let the Bismarcic Tri- bune know all about it. We are get- ting along fine. Will drop you another line in the near future.” CROSS CHAPTER i DOES GOOD WORK iMrs. Emil Lere and Mrs. EB. ©. An- drews, active Red Cross workers frone Menoken, report that their branch or the Burleigh county chapter is put ting in a very busy month. “A recent entertainment sfaged for, the Rea Crogs fund by Bismarck people in the ‘Menoken town hallinetted $25, and the ladies now are planning -for ‘a more elaborate affair to be held the first of June. COUNCIL OF DEFENSE _ IN EXECUTIVE MEET) _ The executive. committee | of ‘the North Dakota council of defense is in session in Governor Frazier's of; fice. Among a number of matters un- der consideration. is the purchase, e!- ther with state funds or through pri- vate subscription , of a large fleet of small tractors to be placed at the disposal of North Dakota farmers. STICKLEY REOPENS HIS OFFICES HERE Lieut. V. H,, Stickley, ¢hief/ of’ the merical advisory board for North ‘Ja: kota, has returned from a meeting of CASTORIA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years state medical advisors,at Washington, D. C., and ‘has reopened his office ay. advisor to the governor in Adjutant General Fraser’s department. GOVERNOR HAS NOT ACTED ON HORST PROTEST: No action has been taken as yet by Governor Frazier on the protest filed by the Fargo war council against the Nonpartisan league's proposal to schedule for a series of political a‘- dresses in North Dakota Leo Hurst, a league organizer who has been bount over to the federal grand jury for al- leged seditious. remarks made in the progress of a Nonpartisan address at Towner -a short time ago. - Governot Frazier returned from a speaking tour in the eastern part of the state Sun, day night. h i ROYAL ARCH MASONS. A regular meeting of Bismarck Chapter No. 10 R. A. M., will be hela in the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening, May 14, at 7:30. : 513 14 = Vegetable plants ready at Hoskins. — Advertisement. MEN. WANTED—To unload lumber and building material. Apply at $20 Front street. Phone 94. ji 5 10 3t LOST OR STOLMN—About a week ago from the North Ward school, a small |y’s ‘bicycle. Suitable re- ward {~~ return‘or information lead- ing te he whereabouts of this wheel. !°. A. Knowles the Jeweler. : 6 11 3t Parra Frans Ton Artareun Pronecanrens BISMARCK -NortH Davora’ TO HOLDERS oF LIBERTY | BONDS Use your, Liberty Bond Coupons © for the purchase. of War Savings Stamps Your Interest Will Earn In- “terest and Keep at Work’' for the Nation. Bismarck’s Fastest Growing Center Tuesday ’s Sale of Suits, Coats and Dresses at Johnson’s Popular Priced Store | Serges Special Sale of Suits at $24.85 : Wonderful sample suits in newest and smartest models of the season. Plain tailored suits, semi-tailored suits, smart, dressy suits. Wonderful variety of clever styles to offer. choice for women, little women, misses, large women. — Gabardines — Poiret Twill- 1 ‘ Worsteds An unusual opportunity to secure high grade suits at a saving of $10.00 or $15.00 on every garment in the store offered. Another big lot of serge dresses, just 27 to offer for Tuesday, seus Elegant The Store with'| : \ Over 1,000. | Garments UULEERLOUOUEUeUUeeUeeUTeH auétueaitaniasianebdauauenunenutitoninansicarneesneedenarnssadsenanati Cloth coats special CAptereseIo oh ROU OD tan, navy brown, some are While they Jast Tuesday ... at only $14.85. Values up to $29.50. $24.50 Sample coats for street wear in colors that are light, gold, half lined. $24.50 Fine skirts Tuesday at .... You ¢an’t afford to miss this big skirt event. Beautiful skirts in silk faille, taffeta, gabardine and novelty mixture at $5.00 striped novelty silk, serge, $5.00 blouses, mussed georg- | ette ‘ _to $6. BLOUSES That mean big-saving to you. New crepe de chine blouses. Pretty voiles and batiste nt crepe values up Se : It will pay you to come to “Johnson’s.” aNnONURONODNOReGOLOR gugeseueononananonanuendianunvenadivanecisucacaran Tuesday's Sale In Our ‘ 36 in. black chiffon taffeta silk, day’s sale at ; 36 in. white goods in checks, stripes, plaids and dots, choice per yd............. 36 in. voiles in novelties, values up to 39c per yd. Tuesday’s sale Crochet cotton a spool Turkish towels, good size and good quality .. | Hundreds of other articles to be sold at our Tuesday sale. ‘Bargain Basement” regular $2.50 quality, Tues- $1.79. 25c WANTED-—Six Extra Sales Ladies for This Sale fuenancecintinuannntonnaannndcdeatint = = a tinabanaevnancuigaqany