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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19

New York, April 1.-THE White
Star liner Titanic, the worlds great.
est steamship has gone down some $50
miles off Cape Race, with 1922 of the
1874 passengers and crew of $50
21SO souls-on board That the great
est catastrophe in marine history has
occurred to vessel of their line is adj
mitted by the officials Of the White
Star Steamship company in New York.
The liner Carpathia, the first vessel to
come within sight of the Titanic, res
cued all the Titanic's life boats in
which were 86S persons most of them
women and children. Many women
and children, however, have persisted.
When the Carpathia reached the ILL.,
iated vessel no sign of life was to be
seen anywhere, the mountainous ocean
swells giving much evidence to the
stupendous disaster. Early reports
stated that all the passengers and the
crew of the Titanic had been taken
off by the Allen liners Virginian and
the Partisan, and the Carpathia, but
wireless message received here dis
credit these reports in every detail.
No hope is held out at the offices Of
the White Star line that any man on
board has survived to tell the story Of
the final sinking of the levithian, al
though some of the women in the
boats may have witnessed the sinking.
Only by a miracle, it is pointed out,
could any person who stood by the
ship escape the great vessels power
full suction as she sank to the bottom.
The Titanic carried the most notable
list of passengers ever borne across the
Atlantic by one vessel. Homecoming
American tourist postponed their sail
ing weeks ago so as to ride the new
wonder of the season on her maiden
voyage.
Dispatches state that the Titanic
went down at 2:2o o'clock Monday
morning. The delay in the transmits
sion of the news is attributed to the
fact that all dispatches have been sub.
1ect to difficult relays.
The collision of the Titanic with an
iceberg is now known to have been
4 headon crash that occurred while
the liner was proceeding little less
than her best speed. She was day
ahead of her schedule and it is con-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
PROTIVIN.

j. j. Novntny and wife were down
from Little Turkey last week Wednes-
day.
Frank Polansky made trip to Law.
Ter Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Eimwater of Fit.
Atkinson, visited the latter's. parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lukesh, one day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Klimesh, -ac-
companied by Barbara Klimesh, were
shopping in Spillville Thursday.
L. j. Shores and wife, and Miss
Beatrice Chyle were Waucoma visitors
Thursday.
Fred Lukesh was caller in Jackson
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. V. Svestka and
children of Schley, visited relatives
here Sunday, and also attended the
show
James Kaderabek was Cresco Wis
itor Saturday.
The Misses Florence Canty and Rose
Sheketon, returned from LaWler Sun
day, after two weeks visit at their
homes.
Miss Helen Jira is working for Mrs.
J. A. Bouska.
The approaching marriages were an
nounced at the church last Sunday, of
John Hosek and Miss Mary Hron, to
take place in Lourdes; Ed. Jirak and
Miss Lizzie Prastka, to take place in
Alta Vista; and that of Charles Philip,
and Miss Barbara Bouska, to take
place here at the Holy Trinity church.
Charles and Joseph Malek of Schley,
were Protivin visitors Monday.
Frank Klima was at Jackson Mon
day.
Lillian and Grace Svestka of Schley,
are attending the Catholic school here.
Mamie Jirak IF Little Turkey, visit
ed Mrs. Frank Jirak last Sunday.
Francis kostka, who works in New
Hampton, came up Monday for couple
of days visit.
Stella Kodelka left today for New
Hampton, where she intends to work.
j. ]. Lukesh was Jackson business
visitor Tuesday.
Thomas Novak of SpilIville passed
through town last Tuesday.
frank H. Chyle departed Tuesday
for Cedar Rapids, after two weeks
stay with home people.
The entertainment given by our home
talent. in the opera house Beseda on
Sunday eve, April l4th. was Witness
ed by large crowd. starr BlaZni,
was the title of the play, with which
the audience was greatly pleased. The
actors did well, and are receiv ny many
compliments.
Frank Vacha, of La Crosse, Wis.,,
was a business visitor in our burg sew
eral days last week.
Wednesday morning the P. B. band
gathered at the parsonage. and played
several pieces in honor of Rev. 4. La
komy's 5Oth birthday. We. join in
wishing him many more such occas-
ions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19

Sidered probable that an attempt to
make a record breaking voyage was
the hope of her crew when she entered
the ice field.
Her forward plates were completely
wrecked. A gaping wound opening
below her water line and letting the
water into her forward compartments.
In the meantime the lifeboats We're
manned and into them were placed
as many of the women and chill.
dren as they could hold. The
boats were put off while there was
yet some hope OF saving the Titanic
afoat until wireless could summon
help. Later and more conservative es.
Inmates tell of great bravery on the
part of the men passengers. There
was minimum of disorder. John
Jacob Astor. who, with his bride, was
returning from their long honeymoon
abroad, saw his bride placed in life
boat safely away. Col. Aston was
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
JACKSON JUNCTION

Edward Jirak and friend Miss Pras-
ka of Alta Vista, were visitors at the
John Jirak home Wednesday and re-
turned Friday.
Lewis Kimesh Of Protivin came up
after load Of machinery Friday.
Nellie Dunno returned home We'd
nesday from her visit at Owatonna,
MINI.
Fred Lukes, of Protivin was in town
Friday.
Mrs. Frank Svestka was a TT. At
kinson caller one day last week.
Will Svestka attended the Waucoma
dance Friday evening.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Matt
Offers, who resides near here stepped
on a nail and has to walk around with
crutches.
Miss Frances kostka of New Hamp-
ton came Monday to visit with friends
and home folks at Protivin.
Chyle Bros, of Protivin, drove a
herd of cattle to town Monday.
George Huber, from near Spillville,
was seen in town Monday.
Will and Anna Svestka attended the
home talent play at Protivin Sunday
evening, and reported that it was
grand.
Charles Kostka, residing near here,
was in town Tuesday.
Frank Chyle of Protivin, departed
for Cedar Rapids Tuesday,
Raymond McGovern. of New Hamp-
ton, stopped off between trains Tues
day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
SCHLEY.

The dance at the hall last Wednesday
evening was grand success. About
60 tickets were Sold
Joseph C. Malek and Chas Malek
made business trip to frotivin last
Monday.
Married-Lsst Tuesday occurred the
marriage of ]. Hausek to Mary Hron,
both of this community. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. }. j.
Norriss of Lourdes. Here is congratu-"
lations to this newly married couple.
l.. v. Svestka made trip to Proti-
vim Sunday, returning Monday.
Mike Dvorak and family visited Mai
elk Bros, last Sunday afternoon.
Otto and Mike Derr Jr., visited at
the Henry Rathamel home Sunday.
Ogden Fosse is visiting at Ridgeway.
Art Mracek took load of eggs to-
Cresco for Malek Bros. Wednesday.
Fred Derr visited at home Sunday.
Albert Polansky attended the Hausek-
Hron wedding.
Frank Malek and family visited rel
atives at Cresco Saturday and Sunday.
Chas. Malek visited at the Mike
Dvorak home Sunday.
Miss Marsh of Postville is going to
work for Mrs. Joseph Barnes, COM
mencing this week.
Quite number of the people OF
Schley and vicinity attended the S. l..
Barnes funeral last Thursday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19

The collision occurred in latitude
ALAG North and longitude 5O.14 West,
1.15O miles east of New York and $50
miles south of Cape Race. the most
westerly point of Newfoundland.
Contrary to earlier dispatches there
was no storm when the vessel struck.
The weather was clear and calm.
Almost as soon as the Virginian
picked up the distress signal it was
recorded by the operator on the Olym-
pic, the Titanic's sister ship, and next
to her the largest vessel afloat. This
was at midnight At that hour the
Olympic was 200 miles from New
York enroute to Southampton.
The Baltic. famous for her rescue Of
passengers of the steamer Republic
and for her Jack Blnns. who sat aloft
and braved death to summon help
was the next ship to pick up the brief
story of the Ttanics plight.
She was on her way from New York
to Liverpool but turned about and put
on full speed toward the thames pc,
sition. The Partisan, according to her
messages reached the flotilla of res.
cue ships shortly after the Baltic.
A wireless message from Captain
Haddock confirmed the fears of the
White Star Line officials that all but
the S66 of the passeng gers who es-
capped in the small boats from the $l0,.
100000 steamship had perished. A
part of this message was Withheld, but
enough was divulged to make Ger.
tain an appalling account of the
catastrophe. Not until Captain Had
dock flashed "t1orrible disaster--all
but S6S lost would the White Star
officials believe the largest ship ever
launched had gone down on her maid
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
COUNTY NEWS
MAPLE LEAF.

A. Kakac was Saratoga caller
Tuesday.
George Herplinck is going to work
for John Graf.
Ed. BigIey called on Adolph Kakac
Sunday.
Albert Frana is blowing onithe eighty
which he bought of M. F. BigIey.
Frank kubichek and sister Agnes at
tended the dance at Schley.
Frank Bigley and Frank Roman were
callers ct the F. Dinger home Sunday.
Mrs. Adolph Kakac visited at the
F. Manlick home Tuesday.
Marguerite Bigley visited with Elsie
Roman last Saturday.
Agnes Hvorak is visiting with John
Jarosh's family.
Agnes and Willie Kubichek visited
wilh MIR. and Mrs. kakac Tuesday.
Mike Bigley was an Elma caller
Tuesday.
Ed. Jarosh and family moved to Wat
erloo the first part of the week.
A hailsto,m visited our locality last
Sunday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19

The largest vessel afIoat.
On her maiden voyage. Was de
In New York Tuesday, April IS.
Left Southampton April 10.
Forty.six thousand three hundred
twenty-eieht tons register.
Displacement, $4,000 tons.
Total length, 1872 feet inches.
Breadth, 90 feet inches.
Ono hundred and seventy-five feet
from the keel to the top of smoke'
stack.
Eleven decks, with accommodations
for 1000 persons, including passengers
and crew.
Two regal suites on the Titanic cost
$3.50 per trip, occupants having priv
ate promenade deck.
Titanic was nearly four. times as
large as the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse. which, 10 years ago, was one
Of the largest, finest and fastest boats
in service.
Officers okTitanic were: Captain,
e. ]. Smith; surgeon, w. r. N
o'Louehlin; assistant surgeon, J. E
Simpson; purser, n. w. McElroy;
second purser, r. L. Broker; chief
steward, A. Lattimer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
TWIN VILLAGES

Laura Serfing, Ruth Newmiller,
John Grote5oer and family, Roy and
Eunice Ludwig, and Arthur Copeman
and family Sundayed at Geo. Ludwig's.
E. St. John and family moved on to
Achatz farm recently where he expects
to assist with farming duties the COM
ing year, and M. Gregg moved into the
house vacated by them.
C. w. Newmiler was an over Sum
day visitor at home.
jessie Bronner was Creeco caller
last Saturday.
Rev. McKelvie was entertained at
Geo. Ludwig's last Sunday.
Ads Mark passed through Twin Viii
lagos Tuesday enroute to Cresco.
VIM. Henry, and VIM. Nelson were
Cresco callers last Tuesday and Thurs
day.
School opened in Daisy Valley dist
riot No. SO last Monday, with Miss
Gregg as teacher.
VIM. Hutchinson, VIM. Henry. VIM.
Nelson and families Sundayed at Herb
Drinks.
We are sorry to report Mrs. Arthur
Walter, living south of Granger, as
being on the sick list, but we hope for
a speedy and complete recovery.
The logging crew returned last Fri
day. They expect to begin saving as
soon as the roads will permit them TO
move the engine. Then watch the
sawdust fly.
Several autos visited Twin Villages
the past ~S>A ~" i1ietr.r~"ved the roads
very much improved in regard to mud.
Fred Ekmire returned home last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. McCloud were
Cresco callers last Wednesday.
Herman LANCE, ST., and wife were
Cresco business callers last Tuesday.
Thed Michel and wife from near
Harmony passed through Twin Will
ages last Tuesday.
Mrs. Geo. Groteboer, and Anna Wis.
tied at Fred Martins last Saturday.
E. Luneborg and crew are employed
at Jake Burkholder's at present.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
Mrs. Fish is improving rapidly.
HOWARD CENTER

Mrs. Ruth Sager called on Mrs.
Shields Thursday forenoon.
Mrs. James Long and little son and
daughters Florence and Bessie, visited
Thursday afternoon at grandma Longs.
Lester Walker visited Tuesday even
ing at the S. e. Dinger home.
Mrs. James Smith was on e sick
list Friday.
Mrs. Henke, of Davis Corners, visit
ed awhile Thursday afternoon at the
home Of her brother Ed. Zimmerman.
Helen and Marjorie Smith and little
brother Charlie spent Saturday after
noon with Fern Walker.
Mabel Hutton spent Sunday with her
cousin, Mabel Dinger.
Marvin Jones of Cresco, is working
for Frank Schneider.
Jim Lathrop entertained company
Sunday afternoon.
Artie Wentworth and Lester Walker,
with some of their friends, attended
church in Bonair Sunday evening.
Jim Lo e and family entertained
company Sunday evening.
Mrs. VIM. Slifka is spending few
days at the home of her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Alois Schneider lin Cresco.
Mary Long who has been visiting
relatives in Chicago, has returned
home.
VIM. Slifka entertained company
Sunday evening.
S. E. Dinger and family entertained
company Sunday afternoon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
ALBION.

Our farmers are now beginning their
field work in earnest.
Guy Rutherford returned to Fayette
the first of the week, after an over
Sunday visit with relatives and friends
of Albion and Cresco.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Wells of Cresco.
visited Thursday of last week at the
home of their son j. W.
Miss Hazel Stevens entertained COM
pany from Cresco Friday evening.
The young people of Albion planned
a surprise on Miss Olive Richards last
Friday evening in honor of her birth
day.
VIM. Keune, Albert Weinkauf and
Mr.. Walters, will ride in their new Ford
autos, as soon as the roads are in prop.
er condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Livingston re-
turned Tuesday from GAINESVILLE, Wis,
where they were called by the illness
of his mother, who passed away the
last of the week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19

life boats and dismal scene OF wreck.
age.
Sinking by the head and wom
en- are being rushed into the life
boats,' were the last words that sput-
tered into the wireless room Of the
Virginian from the Titanic. All
through the night and until her wire
less station was silenced over hun
dreds of miles of seas from the anten-
mace of the giant liner flashed the
mystic and magic IS. o. S." the
other messages to locate and many re-
layed the fatal message to the world
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
CHESTER.


Mrs. Bulls arrived from Cone, Ia,
Thursday.
Mrs. Chauncey Emery of DEBORAH,
left for her home Monday, after few
days visit with parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. Conklin.
Mrs Charlie Walters returned from
Ricevlle Tuesday, where she has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowers.
Mrs. Elsie Truax left Monday fol
Sumpter, Ore, where she will join her
husband.
Mrs. Leslie returned from Leroy
Monday, where she has been visiting
her relatives.
Mrs. Rebecca Rectz returned from
Cresco, after an over Sunday visit with
friends there.
Mrs. Dave Nichols and daughter Leila
visited at Young's Saturday.
Bill Lyons came from Marshalltown,
Ia, to visit Chester relatives.
C. w. Marshall was Chester visitor
Saturday.
Mrs. A. H. Palmer was a Leroy Wis.
itor Saturday.
The community was saddened by the
sudden death of Loss Phifer, which oc-
Cured at Rochester Sunday evening.
The funeral was held at Chester, and
the remains were laid in the Chester
Hill cemetery. The sympathy of the
community is with the family in their
sorrow.
George Conklin was a Spring Valley
visitor Saturday.
Malinda and Caroline Meyers went to
Mclntire Sunday morning. Malinda
returning home Tuesday, while Caro-
line remained for longer visit.
Myrt Jones was Cresco visitor Fri
day and Saturday.
j. A. Hammond was business call.
err at the S. G. Mckee home, Sunday.
Charlie Walters visited at Geo.
Conklin's Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Cheney visited their
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Mesa, Thursday.
Art Jones was Lime Springs caller
FRIDAY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
CLEARING UP SALE.
L LARGE EVERGREENS fo'

quick windbreaks. Scotch Pine and
Norway Spruce, Large Soft Naples
and White or Green Ash for shade or
windbreak. cheap by digging your own
trees. Your last chance at the
NEW OREGON NURSERY.
II can't" ard II haven't got time
never got anywhere. 81 can and
will'' got to the front.
You have got all the time there ls.
Wake up, use it, get move on you
and get your trees while you may.
They'll be agrowing while you are
asleeping.'
Enquire at my residence north OF the
hospital
N. Iowa !Phone. Call East New
Oregon l.
J. B. MITCHELL, Prop,
Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
SARATOGA

A number of farmers have started
working in the fields. They will have
to work mud or no mud.
Mr. and Mrs. Nels Hanson were at
Riceville last Thursday.
Mrs. Henry Foss and Mrs. Pete Jen-
sen were Cresco shoppers last Friday.
Miss Belle Sigler was home for a
week. She returned to Ricevlle Tues
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. MonhoIand were
Riceville callers last Friday.
We are glad to state that Mrs. How
ard Wats on and baby are improving.
Mrs. Reynolds came out from RicevilIe
last Saturday to take care OF them.
Mrs. Alfred Miles has an attack of
grippe, but is some better at this
writing.
Miss Katie Kemph is working for
Mrs. H. Watson.
Joe Kakac and and daughter Rose,
came over from Bonair Saturday for a
visit with parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Kakac.
Mrs. Arthur Irvine came over from
Lowther last Saturday to see her sis
ter Mrs. H. Watson.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Lorn Kent,
daughter April 18th Congratulations.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. kentsis
better at this writing. We hope for
her recovery soon Miss Mozelle Wells
from Round Grove is taking care of
her.
W. Torney has an attack of rheuma-
tlsni.
School opened in district No. 3, Mon
day, with Miss Mildred Breitsprecher
as teacher.
August Schimming was in our village
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Henning visited
at the Ed Shriber home last Sunday.
Hazel Foss and Anna Jensen over
Sundayed at home.
Quite number were cut to the dance
last Friday evening. There were AZ
numbers.
Miss Nettie Groat did household du.
ties few days for Mrs. l.. Kent this
week.
Adam Shriber visited his brother Ed
and family last Saturday, returning to
Alta Vista Sunday afternoon.
Rev. James will hold services both
next Sunday afternoon and evening.
We hope for better roads by that time.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
WHITE STAR LINER STRIKES AN ICEBERG, WHILE
GOING AT FULL SPEED AT 125 MONDAY
MORNING AND GOES DOWN IN
LESS THAN AN HOUR.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN WERE SAVED

Col John
Archibald sIdore Strauss George Wdncr
ismay Benjamin genheim COL Washington Roeb
j.. 3. Thayer, the Art Many
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19

en- voyage. The scene in the White
Star Line Offices was pitiful. Brought
to a realization of the stupenduous
wreck-the complete destruction of
the fruit of their dreams-gray haired
men-many of them veteran seamen,
Wept.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
LIES TWO MILES DOWN.

No Hope Of Salvage From Wreck Of
the titanic.
Halifax.-The death bed of the Sl0,-
100000 steamer Titanic is two miles at
least below the surface of the sea.
About 500 miles from Halifax and
about 20 miles south of the Grand
Banks is where the Titanic is believed
to have gone down.
This location is midway between
Sable Island and Cape Race.
FACTS ABOUT THE TITANIC.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
WEST VERNON.

Our people are busy blowing and
seeding.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Woods and family
spent Sunday at the VIM. Wilson home
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miller spent
Saturday night in Cresco with Mrs.
Syl. Barnes and son.
Mrs. Mailman, of Cresco, spent Sun
day at the Albert Hart home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Degreves spent
Sunday at the Fleck home.
Sorry to say that Mrs. Doolittle con-
tinues sick.
Messrs. Rostman & Heilderman made
a business call at the F. Miller home
Saturday.
Mr.. Neignbor has made considerable
Improvement on his farm recently.
Has purchased number of evergreen
and apple trees and other shrubery
from the Upton nursery and planted
it, which improves the looks of his
farm very much. Jim is an up to-date
farmer and means to keep things look.
ing we'll
Mrs. Fish is improving rapidly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
New Meat Market !

at Goettel's old stand, Market Street.
Meats delivered, Phone AL.
abb & HALL.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-04-19
OTTER CREEK CLIPPINGS.

Road dragging has begun on some of
the roads, but there is still more to be
done.
Joe Novak is the owner of a new
drill 1t is up-to-date and Joe's policy
is to have things done right or not at
all.
Mrs. Kate Kula of Spillville is keep
ing house for her brother, Frank
Suchan, whose wife recently died.
Orville Allen of Ridgeway, in COM
pany with another gentlemen, was
seen driving through here one day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Landa from near
Lawler made a call at the Mick home
one day last week, returning home in
the evening.
Miss Hattie Kratz went to Summer,
Iowa, Monday, to visit her aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Kratz, and
also to-see the sights of the country.
Miss M airy Bertossa, a former teach
az Of these parts, but recently of
Washington, was married u e.~iassst.
man out there by the name of S. j..
Seaton, the fore part of April. They
are both highly respected by those
who know them, ana VIII make tnelr
home on ranch near the Columbia
river.
Mr.. Haverson of Ridgeway made a
trip out this way last week to visit his
son Henry who works the home place.
Demo kratz was surprised last Mon
day by being made the recipient of a
birthday post card shower by his reIa-
tives and friends.
Some went to Cresco Tuesday to
help Rev. Schwab load his car for
Andnhon Iowa
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-01-17

President Thomas of Middlebury
college has announced that he cannot
allow his name to be used in connection
with the nomination of delegates to
the republican national convention.
This takes two strong men from the list
that has been under discussion-Presi
dent Thomas and Theodore N. Vail.
Both would have served with credit,
general that they cannot serve.
President Thomas bases his refusal
npon the fact that he cannot be away
from college during the commence
ment ceremonies. This situation
ought to make the selection of John l..
Lewis of North Troy as one of the
delegates at large. absolutely cer-
tain. AS an adviser and as an effec-
tive worker, Mr.. Lewis would be hard
to beat.
Since the withdrawal of Theodore
N. Vail and President John M.
Thomas of Middlebury. as possible
delegates to the republican national
convention, the Rutland News has
named a revised list as follows:
For delegates at large:
The Hon. Carroll S. Page of Hyde
Park.
Gov. John A. Mead of Rutland.
The Hon. John l.. Lewis of North
Troy.
Col. J. Gray Estey of Brattleboro.
For delegates from the first con-
gressional district:
The Hon. Charles w. Gates of
Franklin.