The Houston Post. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 267, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 26, 1914 Page: 5 of 12
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HOUSTON DAILY I OjTj SATURDAY MQItNIN'G DXDMBER 28' 1911.
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1C0O FOOIt FED BY
.;; SALVATION ARIIY
Hunger ' Was Drirca Oat tad Hap;
Vt Bssesi Tooi III Place
Entertainment And 1 Chrlitmai Tree
for Xiddiet Delisted BOO Chil-;
dren Toyi Nutt Candy DIk
tribute -Poor .Entertained.
Hunger wm driven out and bapplntM
brought Into the Uvea of mor than
thousand psopl' temporarily
tliroiigh the effort of the Salvation
armjr in their dinner and entertainment
given to"the poor of the city at the big
tore room of the Hudson Furniture com
pany Milam and Ruak Christmas after
noon and night
First came the dinner. This started at
noon and continued until past 4 o'clock.
The entertainment which was followed
hv th rfidtrthntinn of arifts from a bnl
llantlv llirhtrl and han tlf ull V decorated
tree begun at 7 o'clock and concluded
with the giving or the last or the many
nrfcAnta i mnrn than an hour later.
Preparations had been made to take
care of a thousand at the dinnew and at
least that number were. fed. A great sup-
ply or turkey chicken and beer had been
provided 1350 pounds in all more than
a pound to the person. It was made
certain that none should go away hun-
Kry. To the meat were added potatoes
HftVAml himhnlH nf them: cranberries cel
ery nuts. It was a teast such as only
thft-rlrh or th reirularlv employed can
enjoy at their own expense. Some of the
food was contributed and a portion of .-it
was purchased with the money dropped
hr the charitably inclined into me re
ceptacles stationed about the street cor
ners for the past week or more
SHOWED APPRECIATION
IN SOME MANNER".
There was no doubt In the minds of
anyone that the thousand hungry people
appreciated the good things provided
without stint and without price. Somt
of them' expressed their thanks in words
others mutely by a look and still others
in their very attitude
When the doors were thrown open the
crowd which had congregated outside
filed in orderly and took their places at
the- long tables four or five In number
which extended almost the full length of
the room. Among them were a number
or women and children; in fact whole
families sat together and enjoyed the
feast. Dr. William States Jacobs in
vlted the blessing of the Holy One on
thA several hundred assembled following
with a brief talk.
The tables were refilled again and
again; as each was1 served and he or she
had eaten their fill they made room for
others. When all had been cared for the
tables were removed and chairs placed for
tne crowd which was expected to attend
the entertainment
gifts.
and presentation of
PROVIDED FOR
500 CHILDREN.
Provision had been made for 500 chll
dren a collection of candy nuts dolls
and toys of various sorts being ready to
place Into the eager hands of the kid
dies none or few of whom had been hon
ored.Jn- a visit from Santa Claus. Among
the gifts were a number or expensive
dolls contributed by local merchants.
An unusual contest was enacted. A
doll carriage with a beautiful dolly In
side was offered to the poorest little
Kill among all the poor little girls in the
crowd which consisted largely of little
Rirls and boys. A happy selection was
finally made one that brought gladness
instead of sadness to the heart of the re
cipient the Joy over the gift preventing
offense at the doubtful honor
previous to the giving out of the pres
ents an enTertaimtsent consisting or dia
logues. recitations songs and instru
mental numbers was enjoyed. This" was
supplied by the Juniors of the Salvation
Army Sunday school; it was the poor
entertaining the poor. Only one number
a volin solo by Prof. J. J. Dailey was
suplled by talent outside the .army or-
ganization. ONE NEGRO DEAD AND THREE
WOUNDED ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Raymond Johnson Died From Slash
in Throat Negro Barber Ar-
retted on Murder Charge
One negro killed and three wounded
was the Christmas toll among Houston
negroes Raymond Johnson a negro 28
years of age was cut In the throat
in a difficulty in a barber shop at 401 1-2
Milam street Friday afternoon at 12:45
o'clock. He died at St. Joseph's In
tti mary. at 2 o'clock where he was taken
in Westheimer's ambulance.
Lane Wilson a negro barber was ar
rested shortly after the cutting and
is being -held under a warrant issued
from Justice of the Peace McDonald s
court chancing him with -murder. The
tutting according to Wilson came a.
a climax of a tight that was staged in
the barber shop before about 20 wit-
nesses. Wilson claimed that. Johnson
was on top of hint when he drew his
knife and cut at him. Johnson's throat
was cut from one ear to his wind
nine.
The day's series of cuttings and fights
btnan at 12:45 o clock a. m. when
Arthur Fegan was struck with an axe
at 91 'J San Felipe. He was taken in
Westheimer's ambulance to the infirm
aiy. Tom Russell a negro residing at
9 Wood's alley was hit on the head
with an ax at the corner of Congress
mid Crawford Friday morning at $
o'clock. He was taken in Westheim-
er's ambulance to St. Joseph's infirm-
ary. Sidney Bell a negro was stabbed
in the back in a difficulty at Milam and
l'ralrle at 1:45 p. m. He was taken to
the Infirmary. His injuries are not sen
OU3. ".
SPLENDID CHRISTMAS FEAST
FOR HOUSTON PHONE GIRLS
Employes of Three Exchanges Serv-
ed Dinner That Pleased All.
. Music With Heal.
If the hello girls were Just the least hit
lardy In answering your calls Friday
there was a reason. Of course the lines
were kept unusually busy owing 4o the
many social calls and greetings of the
reason by thousands of subscriber But
i here wss another reason It was because
i heir cup of happiness wss filled to over-
flowing by the splendid Christmas feast
which was provided for them by the
Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph
ninpaay.
The employes of all three excahngea
Kere Invited to the feast and in order
that they could enjoy it arrangements
w rf made to work the operators on
Fhort shifts of six hours each. At. the
IT. -ton Exchange buDdirfe tables were
et out acommodatlng 40 glrta at a time
and the service continued from 11 o'clock
in the morning until about i:M In the
alternoon.
The girls from the Taylor exchange
were feasted at the Preston building and
the Hartley operators had their dinner in
their own building. Daring the dinner
music was provided'.' The menu contained
olives salted almonds roast turkey oys-
ter dressing cranberry sauce creamed
potatoes English peat' fruit salad; tlroco-
Ute fce cream vakts sod trait. .
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A SWEEPING AFTER-HOLIDAY ' -'If
REDUCTION OF
1 v ' ' ) ;
2f)0 to 50 on EverytWgv'4
HERE is nothing new about this sale. Every year after the holiday rush we take the
next ten days in which to clean up every dollar's worth of Winter Goods. Explana-
tions will not be necessary when we tell you that every Coat Suit DressSkirt Waist
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and all Furs Millinery Hosiery Gloves Neckwear Underwear and Corsets are on sale at
from 20 to 50 less than actual market value. Remember 20 reduction on any article
in the house. These reductions will run as high as FIFTY PER CENT.
COATS
Every Coat in stock included.
Black Plush Astrakhan and
Fancy Woolens.
Up to $14.75 for... $7.50
Up to $19.75 for... $9.75
Up to $24.75 for... $15.00
Up to $35.00 for... $19.75
One lot fine Evening Coats and
Capes black cloth and light cut
velvets. Regular prices $45.00
to $65.00 at $21.50.
SUITS
The assortment of Skirts is unusually
good.
Up to $5.00 for"..... $1.95
Up to $7.50 for. $3.85
Up to $10.00 for $5;85
Up to $1.50 for $7.85
W3 Reduction
On All Silver Novelties.
50 Reduction
On AH Neckwear on the Display Tables.
Bags and Purses
Yz Price
One Big Table Full.
BROKEN LOTS
Dresses Suits and Coats
These three lines have been assembled in one
lot; probably no two garments are alike but all
are worth from two to four times the price we
name. Choice
$5.00
CORSETS
A general sale of all regular stock at 25 per cent
reduction. This includes every Corset in stock
W. B. American Lady Warner's Nemo Fro-
laset and Lotus.
Broken Lots to Close
Out Two Prices
$2.00 to $3.50 values at. . . .$1 .00
$4.00 to $7.50 values at ... . $2.00
Prices On
Furs Cut
in Half
On the Dollar
This sale includes every
piece of Fur in stock
separate . Scarfs Muffs
and fine sets.
On All
SWTS
Every Suit in stock must go.
Nothing reserved. All are . new-
styles. . M
Up to $19.75 for... $7.50
Up to $24.75 for... $11. 50
Up to $35.00 for... $17.50
Upta$49.50for...$2U50-j
If you don't see it advertised you
get a 20 per cent reduction any
way.
DRESSES
Only four lots. This includes the entire
stock. . i
Upto$l4.75for . $7.50
Up Jo$ 19.75 for. ...... $9.75
Up to $24.75 for. . ..$15.00
Up to $39.75 for. ...$17.50
20 Reduction
On Gloves Handkerchiefs and Hosiery.
20 to 50
Reduction
On Shirt Waists. Excellent Assortment.
Reduction
Silk and Messaline Petticoats.
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