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NeW Milan Hats at $5 . Hats that are of the sort every woman likes; hats that are extremely stylish and universally becoming. You'll find here trim little sailors ? or broad brimed sailors and mushroom shapes for sunny sum mer days. All black, all white or in combination effects. You'll not be without one of these hats after you try them on. IfieoKllHii STUDENTS ON FARMS f. W. Slack of tlx? University to Arrive Today ? A. B. Kir* inters Patriotic Duties.' F. W. Black of Bluefleld. a student In he agricultural department of the Vest Virginia university, will arrive in Vheeling this morninj? and report at tfr*> 'auhandle Agricultural club headquar- j ers. to be assigned to work on the J. A. I Ulen farm. Mr. Black will demonstrate I lis patriotism by helping the farmers ?f Ohio county during his summer vaca lon. A. B. Kirk of Hillsboro. also a student t the agricultural department of the mlversity. who arrived here this week, vas sent to the R. G. Buchannon farm lear West Alexander yesterday. Brooke County Agent v.*. H. Sill re ported to the local headquarters vesteer lav that Albert F. Vlerheller of Park xsburg. a student in agriculture at the [university, liar) volunteered to help | Brooke roStnt.v farmers for five -months! j this spring and summer. KIDNEY SURGERY ! Described by Eminent Cincinnati Fro j lessor Before Ohio County Medical I Society Last Night. ; How to operate on the kidneys was 11- 1 i lustrated last night to Wheeling doc tors by Dr. K. (>. Smith, professor of surgery In genlto-urinary- diseases at the University of Cincinnati, and presi dent of the Ohio State Medical society. Dr. Smith addressed the Ohio County Medical society at the Hotel Windsor. Dr. Smith is one of the eminent kid ney specialists of the country, lie did much research in Kuropo and has writ ten several text books. Harry C. Hunter Shows open today, Bridge Park; twice daily. apr25tf And Now, Mrs. Rinehart Mary Roberts Rineharts new serial, "Tbo Confession," in the May issue, recalls the fact that Good Housekeeping fiction in cludes the work of such contemporaries as Galsworthy, Lockc, Wallace Irwin, Harold McGrath, Mary Synon, Juliet Wilbur Tompkins. BUT ? even such Fiction is only one department in Good Housekeeping. Its Articles, its Fashions, its Tested Recipes, the Institute, and the rest ? are ail just as carefully compiled, just as authoritatively written. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING May issue on sale now ? everywhere ? 15 cents. NOTICE! THE PRICE OF EGG MALTED MILK At the Soda Fountain at Baer's Pharmacy 12th and Chapline St. 12th and Market St. WILL BE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 10 Cents We are tryinir to help solve the high cost of -living. Baer's Pharmacy Twelfth and Chapline. . Twelfth and Market. Mother's Day is Sunday, May Thirteenth. Place your order now and Send Her Flowers! w 1212 Market St. Bell 688. Nat '1 1640- Y. Jhe beauty of our business is ? fl overs You know what conditions are now, how much more advantage the man has, who is supplied with ready money. Look into your own future and resolve to have money when you want it. Systematic saving, of even a small sum, will give you a good start. Begin now with a growing account in a "growing" bank, and keep it grow ing. GERMANIA HALF DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK 1501 MARKET STREET. Look Ahead ? LAST FEW DAYS OF MONTH HOLD NO GREAT NUMEBER OF ENTERTAINMENTS. Small and Informal Parties, With the Other Interests of Society, Fill the Days Pleasantly. j The girls making ui. t ho High school ; ! club of tin- V. W. <\ A. hold their an-, nual banquiM last evening on the tnira floor of the building. Exceptional^ i delightful plan's made iheli ours pass verv quickly, and one of its serious considerations was the flection of of ficers for thf coming year. This re- 1 suliod in the plortion Miss \ irpini.i Earlov tts president.. Miss Martha Na> i vice president. Miss Fthid Marie ( 01- j uish secretary and Miss Wilda Mai-* shall treasurer. I The program of toasts was ver> on- 1 lovable, and Miss Huth Goodhue pre- 1 sicled as toastmlstress. introducing the ' sneakers with clever bits of verse. I Miss Helen Holden responded to "Looking Backward," Miss Virginia Knrlev to "Looking Forward, and Miss Esther McMillen gave a pretty ; iittle poem of her own, "Spring Dajs. t Miss Agnes Tilx Kidder spoke to the girls inspiringly. . I The decorations were patriotic in the extreme. Flags hung the v?*Vs' 1 the lights bore shades in re'd. white j land blue, small flags were given ns fa- 1 : vors, which ornamented paper cups in the national colors. Guests were: ? ? Misses Martha Jane Boer- .loanette "Rahr, I* *1Pr llettv Brown. Manila Mildred Virginia. Nay. Rider. Dorothy Bell Rntli Elizabeth Helen Bloom field. Can' Virginia Wlestling. Mary Farley, ;\,ar'.lm .. ! Helen Gaits. Virginia Earlej , lulu Acker Goodhue. ! Either McMillen. Agnes Rix Kidder. I Mary B. Wagner, Dancing Party. A l,?.ullful party of the , I w-is "ivfii last evening at the Mr-ill. >rdi i 1 1 1 * i . ? 1 ~ 1 ? .Miss Marie Kolf. daughter f . \] rs I * V Kolf. Invitations were sent i.. "more limn lp? guests. ttnl1 !)K' | V-nt vi- ry delight fully danc ing. with luncheon served at i" Monthly Mooting:. _ The <t James*' eirele of King s I?au*h 1,.,-v: will hold their regular meeting .Monday evening with M rs. ep - ; ! i ;,t her heme. Ill -~."u,h 1 'J)\\ I i Tli" election of officers. ! ;.i|? r important business matters, will, make tip the program. It is desired that ail members intend. Tor Visitor. . Mr? Charles Vote-man at lier home J s"?h Sid, iiiurtaiiml .? j Thursday vvoiuns; lor Mrs A. 1>. i-?I . p, r of Vittshurgh. The ^ until the serving <?* ? uncle on | '. .t ].lle hour. Primroses and Ane ri ! in t "raved- the e.-ni. rpi-ce. and 1 Places Cor the following guests uuc ! marked by "n^sul^Hnes. David Wet Bernard Burkle ilarry Clwheck ,- Kl?,wl?r.er ?r'nl>? VAlli William Beck V MiVinncrt I'lmrles l.ogan Bar! Vcneman _Gharlcs N eneman T-nifflgamcnt Announced. \r n Riven Thursday evening hv Mr and -Ian.es A. lU'tch.nson. I oi" Fltn < Srovo, tb?* ensnig^rncnt ? ? I HMcii nulrtllnjOTl. ?f Ohio. teSoiSS Tt.. w?id?? ?<u |? ?, ! aire if-sf wsSpSS1*^., i tilled with pink roses, uue-sts in . ! eluded: . . , Misses ss-.sssff" ??$*<?? . t A?rfer- It G. Feddieord Stewart .T. Ander- w rred M,?"l H. smith J ohr, C?Wt>?? son James Hutchison ^ Tt?. rhuHfu-irS."^ ??, regular monthly mceting at ll,e r,l.V.l. g I speak on "First Aid^ Pleasaut Party. Miot Marv White was hostess on Wednesday "evening "I her home -r^e fth street. Daneing was etO-ved bv the guests until 10:30 ? clock, wh-n the hostess served a delightful > ? cheon. Those P^-scnt^ were: tdla White ' Kr?n" Kvelyn Schul ^ . John Bush ( ' Ted Gardner Bc?rt-V Joe Whlto Pittsburgh Music Clnb. Mrs. Hlsle Flscher-Klncholoe was a J jruest on Tuesday of the Music club nf j Pittsburgh. This organization held a| musical on this afternoon, followed by i a reception and tea. The 11 nest musical!, talent In the city is represent or) in this dub, and their offering for the after- | , noon was marvelous. Closing BocitaL The last rehearsal tbrs season of the [ Tlee Hub of the Y. W. O. A., was hold j Ion "Wednesday evening. A lame num- | her attended and the program given was i : one TV-ell calculated to plea.se es*?:n tho j most exacting audience. Mrs. Klsle Fischer Kincheloe directs ? the chorus work. which has crown most : amittityrly both In slr.<* and interest ! sine** its biMrinninc a few weeks ago. ; The work will he continued on a larger ' scale n?rxt year and tno enjoyment of ! the chorus work assemblies will be uti- ' abated during the summer season. They j have meant much this winter at the j Catherines In the Y. W., when extra ? i music has been furnished for some very j I delightful parties, both informal and for; the more Important events. Tire members of the chorus presented > Mrs. Klniiheloe on tho-olosfnc nieht with ? a. beautiful white crocheted basket laced ! with pink and green rihr>on.-? and over- ' flowing with pink sweet peas. Mrs. ?' Anna Hilton Otto. who "is the accont- j panist, was presented w?tn a smaller basket, which held sweet peas. Entertained CIxm. Mrs. R. n. Kay entertained the mem ? hers of her Sunday school class nt her ? ' home on tho Island last evening I'"? ' I Miss Ada Young. a member of t he class. ? I whose wedding will take place wjiliin :i ' i few dayn. The guests spent a very rn i joynble evening with many social in t '-re?<ts and luncheon was serv?-d before their departure. Kraatz-Kleiner Wedding'. Yesterday evening, at the Hotel j Windsor, tho marriage of Miss lloberta j I Mae Kleiner, daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. | i 1 >r v i rl Kleiner, of South <'haplin>- street. ' i to Mr. fleorge I,. Kraatx, of Martins Kerry, was solemnized. l">r. .1 .S. Itobin son. of the Methodist Kpiseopnl church, ; of Martins Kerry, officiated. The cere ] mnny took place before ari altar made of pink blossoms and irreenery Miss Helen Henderson, of' Mounds "SISTER LIKES THEM TOO-WE EAT *EM EVERY DAY, POST THE BEST CORN FLAKES to-day New Victor Records for May Galli-Curci sings the famous "Bell Song" Eagerness to hear Galli-Curci increases with each of her succeeding triumphs. This charming song from Lakme affords complete opportunity for the display of her remarkable voice. Victor Red Seal Record 74510. Twelve-inch, $1.50. ? "Poor Butterfly" superbly played by Kreisler Hear this wonderfully popular song as the pre-eminent Kreisler interprets it ? enjoy the supreme Kreisler tone. Victor Red Seal Record W655. Ten-inch. $1. Elman String Quartet's exquisite rendition Mischa Elman and three associate artists of the Boston Sym phony Orchestra play as their initial Victor Record, Haydn's "Emperor Quartet." Another great Victor achievement. Victor Red Seal Record 74516. Twelve-inch, $1.50. Alda sings "Poor Butterfly" most appealingly This touching popular song captivates everyone. And a great singer like Frances Alda finds it fully worthy of her art. Victor Red Seal Record 64653. Ten-inch, $1.. Dixieland "Jass" Band plays whirlwind dance numbers. Favorite songs charmingly sung by Elizabeth Spencer. Popular dances by Joseph C. Smith and his Orchestra. 50 others including 2 Stirring Patriotic Songs 4 Jolly Folk Dances 13 Delightful Popular Songs 2 Musical Comedy Selections 4 Vivacious Dance Medleys 6 Superb Concert Songs 4 Fascinating Hawaiian Melodies 2 Amusing Monolog Impersonations Hear these new Victor Records today at any Victor dealer's. He will gladly give you a complete descriptive list and play any music you wish to hear. There are Victors and Victrolas in great variety of styles from $10 to $400. Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J. Important Notice. All Victor Talking Machines nre patented and are only licensed, and with right of use with Victor Records only. Alt Victor kecords are patented and are only licented, and with right of use on Victor Talking Machinca only. Victor Kecords and Victor Machines are scientifically coordinated nnd synchronized by our special processes of manufacture' nnd their use, except with each other, is not only unauthorized, but dnmagine and unsatisfactory. New Victor Rccordu demonstro ? id at all dealers on the 28th of each month wVictrola" is the Registered Trade-mark of the Victor Talking Machine Company designating the products or tfila Company OQly. Warning: The use of the word Victroln upon or In Uie promotion or sale of any other Talking Machine or Phonograph products is misleading and Illegal. villo. played ? In* bridal chorus from Lohengrin. i" which the party entered tin- parlors. Pr. Itobinson led the way followed by the mairl nr iionor. Miss fteririHlo Maris ami Mr. .Tnok Khephard. nf Pittsburgh. who served Mr. Kraatz as best man. Thou came the bride and grorun. Appropriate music was given hv Miss Henderson during the marriage service. The bride's gown was of white geor gette crepe, the hodii'e beaded in rose design. Her tulle veil was fashioned in a cap and held by orange blossoms. A shower o!' hrifle's roses and valley lilies formed the bridal bouquet. Miss Harris wore pink taffeta with j an overdress of pearl georgette and i trimmings of silver ]ac?. She carried an armful of Ophelia roses. An ? elahorate wedding dinner follow- i ed the ceremony at 8:30 o'clock and at I midniuht. Mr. and Mrs. Kraatz left for | New York. Philadelphia and Washing- i ton. The briile traveled i?i a dark blue suit with a scarf of gray maribou. Mr. Kraatz is the son or Mr. and Mrs. ' August Kraatz. of Martins ferry and Is | 'president of the Marion i Mass < '"mpany, at Marion. where they will establish their home after June first. Delightful Party. Miss Mart'1 Slatierick entertained a| party of friends very pleasantly at her . home last evening. A musical served to till the hours very delightfully and ! solos w re given by Mr. Marry Ruehl. i Misses KMa I'inniar and Marie flatter ten sang s e v ? ral r) tl ?? I numb-Ms and j Messrs. i|enri;i' Stejhni and Ray Murphy roe.- j veil ni'ii-h applause with their man-! linliu and i*uitar soli.s. The hosti'ss served refreshments at a late hour, to the following guests: M isses Klla I 'it i mar Klma Wessell Anna Morrison Kiorence Marshall I. ill ia 11 Wagner Messrs.? - llarry Ruehl Roland Kbberts Hay Murphy Warner I'.-y Uoiatid i:t.berts Karl lhirpher Guards Federal Building? Yes, Sir, Harry It. Jennings, Negro Pout Office Poiter, "Special Offlccr." The fe-ieral building of this city new has a "special mtiird.' whose ini|<nrtaiit duties are to prevent any spies jfrom destroying the structure, to keep an enKle-eye upon any suspicions persons seen about the structure and to jerk tliem to just ice if there be reason to suspect that they are undesirable. The guard is none other than Marry j I,, .lennings. colored, who has been cm- ! ployed at the post office fur many years. Marry is patriotic to the core. I but he's too old to enlist and Post- ' master William W.- Irwin named him ??special guard' for the federal building and Assistant Postmaster William H. Mornish gave Jennings a badge last eve ning that, can he seen with the naked eye across the Ohio river. PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS . HOLD THREE-HOUR MEET ING LAST NTG-HT Farmers Declare Th;y Are Forced to j Put Up Price Because of Hiffh | Price of Feed. Tlio r)inin-f.? aro i lint within the next I |t w wiv ks \Vli.->-1inc rlistriVt ronsuni- 1 i will pavinir mop- for milk. The ndvnnco will likely h<* from 10 to 12 f'T.t-s tli** 'itiarf. This \v:us practically rij'.rfpfl upon at a nipffinp: of thr? Trl Stato Milk Producers' association and th?- Whwhnjj milk distributors at a tlir< -c-hotir star chanrhor mooting hold Inst nipht in the Market auditorium. Another mo:in?r \vill,h.> held May It whon d<'tinito action- will ho taken in putting the advance in cffcct, if there 1b' to I"* an advance. ' The producers showed by statements tli.it since Inst April cow feed had in-"" creased 69.5 per cent and labor 33.25, while they were not receiving any mor? for milk. The producers declare that, they are loslnp mor.ey in operating dairy fiirins under present prices.' They say; Hint to overcome the feed price advance alone they would ask 13', ? cents a quart, for milk to the consumer, but are will-' in;r to acccpt 12 cents the quart. Theso figures arc at retail. The advance to the dealer would be equivalent to theso liKures. The price to be charjjcd the distributors was not given out. One of the prominent members of th**_ producers' association said last nlsht~ that it may be possible that they will not advance the price sufficiently to ef fect the consumer. In the event that' grass is plentiful this spring and sum*' mer. . 'J 3. m HARRY M. SCHMIDT 110G QA TUToin Qfvnnf April Month-End Sale This display of merchandise (starting Monday and to continue through the week) is much more than a "sale"? it is an offering of new and different things that, in quality, beauty, style and worth, are tit every way to mark another season in the progress of the Schmidt Store. To appreciate how easer we are to celebrate this event it is only needful that you sec this display of ihings you need at this season of the year? things that add to your style, your comfort, your pret tiness ? all new Spring merchandise. We have striven eagerly and carefully to meet, a bit more than half way every one of our customers. This policy, 110 doubt, enables us to celebrate a quarterly "Month-End Sale." I