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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
MILTON Moves,
TOWN GETS BUSY
Good North Carolina Town
With Ample Facilities Pro-
poses to Get in Limelight.

Milton, y. c., March s.--The good old
town of Milton has walked up and is
making, and proposes to continue to
make, strenuous efforts TO G,t in the
ranks of the progressive towns of North
Carolina and the South. Last week the
business men of Milton united them
SELVES into an organization Tor the
purpose OF improving and charging the
town. by advertising its natural adj
vantages. by inviting capitalists to
come and investigate and encouraging
same TO locate and invest, By wclcom-
ing the country people. and soliciting
their trade, and by getting a movement
on foot among the prasen, population
to improve the general appearance OF
the town. so that visitors may he Ia
vorably impressed Nineteen of the bus
mess men of Milton Joined hands III
this movement for growth and Improve
ment. and these men are determined
that no rock shall be left in me way
that would tend 10 lessen in any way
the growth of the town, or dabar or
discourag, immigration
After electing a temporary chairman.
the meeting was called 10 order and the
following officers were elected; @. w.
Reed, president: l.. J. Whitlock, vice
president; T. z. Davis, secretary and
treasurer.
organization should be The business
Mems Association OF Milton, y. c."
There was live round table discus
sion of the means and opportunities
for growth of the town. Ii was moved
and passed that all the l.ading news
papers of North Carolina and Virginia
be sent an article stating the objects
and purposes OF the organization and
giving location and advantages OF MIL
ton as place for investment. Every
ono present seemed TO be In earnest.
and we believe that with these nine
teen men shoulder 10 shoulder working
for the upbuild, Milton will he able
soon to take her place alongside OF
the growing towns Of the State
Milton is situated on the Atlantic and
Danviile division of the Southern rail-
road, on the border OF Virginia, twelve
miles from Danville, twenty-five miles
from South Boston and forty light
miles from Greensboro. II is surround
cd by country rich in soil. and is we'll
laid off, having once been town OF
wealth and prosperity. and can. with
some work, be made attractive and in
wiling Being situated on the Dan Riv-
er. ii mas within easy reach an cuor-
nous amount of wat Empower that could
be utilized for the benent of the
town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
South boston Tobncco uarI,o,

south Boston, VA. March ut D. john
son, president OF the South Boston Tobacco
Association. has submitted the following
report, showing the amount OF leaf tobacco
so!d oy the south Boston warehouses for
the month Of February, 1919? with compari
sons TO date:
Sold February. 1917 o.7e,af5 pounds a.
se,'.lsls y; average, SEED: sold February,
tli. S'2Hl.l2' pounds az 3ss:i55sS: ayaraee
slo.'2: showing decrease for same month
last year OF s5j,7S. pound. al s:iasai5, bu,
an increase In average :o7 the month OF
$2is per 100 pounds.
sales first seven months ending February.
~ !N lS,"a2,sH pounds at $i,s3ialG7s; aver
age fl.So sales nrst seven month. ending
coiuhfS - 1911, ls,ooc,55i pounds AZ ST.
IS ,2ri %: average Ap.35 showing decrease
OF 51,N3 mounds and increase Of SIG, a.. 81.
WIN m increased average OF ,Ll4 per 100
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
I.snrhburs Tobacco Market.

Lynchburg Va. March 3-John D. Cs!es-
ty. oi thc LynchburE Tobacco warehouse
company tinc), makes the following re-
port 0i .eai tobacco sold on The Lynchburg
market:
sc.d week ending March /. 1880 pounds;
increns@ ihis weak ii,G-, pounds
Sold from September |. 1911, 10 March 5.
l:i?. !:,s%5,.pD pounds; sold from september
/. 1910. to March 70, 1911. L2oT,S99 pounds;
increase FOR 1919, 1852 pounds.
After the heavy snowstorm receipts camc
iul!g Up To expectations, and again very
large percentage OF the offerings consisted
OF Inferior grades. much OF II being wet
and out OF order There was not as much
animation shown "a usual, The result. being
that nearly ali grades we're slightly lower
though tie greatest Kick ma dc by the farm
ers Was on the price OF good leaf, Weeks
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
Goon ROADS FOR KAxawu,.
Vest Virginia Folks Waking Up to Realira-
tiUn of Patent Eurt.

Charlcs,on, w Va. March o-while the
great oil strike AZ Blue Greek. only four
teen miles away from Charleston. has caus-
ed great deal OF excitement here, and IL
is hard at times 10 get people 10 think o.
talk about anything bit oil. sill the bust
mess men % the city ATE giving considerable
attention just now 10 ono other very I'M
Lortani matter. and ;hat II. plan by
which system y! good roads may ha OBJ
tdtnod 70. the county of kanawaa The
subject Is ono which has been widely and
voluminousy discuEEed here as elsewhere
but which has not far gone much beyond
thu discussion stage.
However. the wholesale merchant. D: this
city are beginning to realize the import
looks ii This subject is going 10 engross
the attention OF the Chamber 0: Commerce
to the exclusion OF other matters this
spring.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
Petersburg Tobacco Market.

(spcc.a! Ia The Times. pispatch.l
Petersburg, Va, March 3-Sales OF TO-
oncco this week. $1,000 pounds, bring the
sales FOR the season TO date up Ia i.25olaj
rounds. The market continues uctlvc with
rood prices realized. Most oi thr tobacco
received during the pact few days was In
hrgshcads by rail-. the roads being In such
condition that teams cannot we'll b. driven.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
= = = -
THE, WORD OBEN,
As M Industrial Proposition u J. Likely
10 Work Roth Wnrs

There has been stray votc" taken OF
fourteen Of the most prominent women in
tho country on whether not to omi; the
word Obey from the marriage ceremony
Vi the fourteen votes, all nut four say dron
II: The four n:e Mary Stewart Cutt,Dg,
MARGARET Wilson, Amelia Barr and Lillian
Whiting. Among the ten who say drop
~ are Jeanette L. Glider. Marion iarland
Harriet T.. spoffard Alice T. Bartram. car.
cline E. King. Kathleen Norris Fanny H.
carpenter. Christine iTerhupc Hcrriek
ono woman, Alice Hubbard. o. l;as; Au.
Fora. says that the word "oooy' should be
required OF both Sides In the marriage
Ceremony. The husband should bc required
10 obey too. This gentle reciprocity OF sub
mlfsion should be the solution OF the whole
matter AZ . praciica fact. there are more
Things tn which the husband should obey
ne wife than where tho wife should obey
,he husband In actual experience thai
word obey is n Joke. The idea tha, vain
n loving couple there should he any contro.
refsy ms 10 who should obey. is nnnntnra.
AMI absurd.
Md beside. there aro men who are worth
hcins obtycd, AMI women. likewise AMI this
matter should adjust ITSELF on lines or
worth. merit and good Judgment lf love
rules a home. the question OF right docsn't
bother Ui-ohio state Journal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
NEW CAROLINA RAILWAY.
salisbury and Monroe Railway to Make
illHr Ink In Caknlina Hnii.xr.x- 10

other Link i'll Carolina Railway System.
Raleigh, y. c., March 9-Work on the
Salisbury and Monroe Railway Is TO gin
within a fortnight. The road is 20 be all
most precisely air line, and Will pass
through about hal: @! Rowan county.
through all Cabhrrus and the northern half
O. Union county. II will traverse a section
rich In agricultural products hardwoode
ond minerals. It's president is y. d. Nc
Can!es<, of Salisbury. who says that all
the financial arrangements: have been COM
p!eied. the survey has been made and the
engineers are now setting stakes Cor con-
struc;toa. Al Monroe the road will make a
union with the Scaboard AIR Line, and 4,
salisbury with tho Southern. II will be
about sixty miles long
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10

fa'mvilie. Va, March e.-Pyices paid FOR
,eoacco during the week have been a shade
petsf IMAM the week previous. Com mon
srades continue AT satisfactory nGurc..
while the better classes are selling low
bFehks !or the week have been about as
usnal At this time OF the year 4 few wear,
ago Saturday sales abandoned on the
farinTH!e market. and there is talk OF re.
spihihe them when the mex, season opens.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
APPLE CRAZE coNrINurs.
Orchard lands In Shenandoah Valley Bring
big Prices.

Berryviile, Va. March 9.-What is popu-
larry known in this section OF the Shenan-
doah Valley as the apple craze" continues
undated. AT the present rate of setting
out apple orchards, in short time there
vii! he very littlc acreage lett for ordinary
farming. Lands rising in value-thc
baldwin farm. about four miles from Berry
willie. containing abont 20 acres. selling this
week for 5000. an Increase o: about ss.oN
over the price paid for Il few years ago.
lee plants are increasing The capacity OF
their storage rooms TO take care OF the
increasing yield OF fruit. Real estate men
predict that within ten years good apple
lands Will reach the price OF $500 per acre.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
TOBACCO SALES
ALL OVER VIRGINIA
CONTINUED from First Pagco


be less in donand, and arc comparatively
reasonable
There appears to be li,t.e o. no tobacco
icing bought for speculation. notwith.tans-
ins the fact that the dealers catry smaller
stocks than ueua: The greater part O.,
present offerings seem to be taken direct
for manufacturers account mainly FOR DO.
mestic consumption. Dealers stocks o: re-
dried tohaccos are much smaller than usual
at this senson o: the year Trade In radr.ed
tobacco Is quiet.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Walls May Fan.

These falling floors so weakened
the front walls that grave fears were
felt that they would fall into Broad
way any moment, and all nremen
who could possibly be spared were
ordered away from this section Of
the building while the police lines
were rodoubleh and no cne permitted
to pass throuth Broadway.
50 far 40 It ls possible to determine
the death roll in yesterdays fire was
seVon. Firemen fear, however, that
three or four other missing employees
Of the building perished though no
one saw them die
An accurate estimate of the loss In
the fire Is impossible While tho
building was one of the costllest in
New York. 4; was regarded now as
worse than useless, in view of the inn
mense value OF the property on which
IT stood apj its inadequacy for mod
ern business. The loss to the Law
yers' club WIN be more than $1,000
900 in intrinsic value, both the pic
lures, books and rugs which were de-
stroyed were almost priceless.
Until the vaults can be opened and
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
REVIVAL SERVICES BEING
HELD IN SEVERAL CHURCHES

The revival services which began in
many Of the churches Monday evening
arc progressing rapidly. In spite Of
the extreme cold weathes. the attend
once is reported as being very good at
all the churches. and much interest is
monifested by the church members.
Because of serious accident, by
which Rev. ]. w. Miles was accidental
ly burned about the face and neck,
with carholic acid, Tuesday, the SER
vices which We're to have been held It
the United Brethren church this week
We're discontinued Tuesday. The ser,
vices will be held next week instead.
Rev. Miles was painfully burned, but
Is improving rapidly.
At the German NJ, T.. church, Rev.
.C. Il. Guenther is holding evangels.
tic services At the Tuesday evening
service, one convert was received by
rastor. The meetings are very help
ful and are largely offended.
Possessing our possessions" was
the subject Of Rev. w. A. Kings SER
mon preached at Trinity Baptist
church. Tuesday evening. Great in
terest was shown in the meetings and
the attendance showed a decided in
crease over thst Of the night before
Tonight, Rev. King will speak on the
shbiect Justification by Faith"
Services were begun at the First Re
former church, Tuesday evening. with
a large attendance. The meetings will
continue throughout the week. with the
exception Of Saturday evening.
Tuesday evening, Rev. Kelly spoke
Oh the subject "A need fully supplied.
The sermon was very appealing one
and received great response from the
congregation. Rev Kelly has prepar-
Cd a number of sermons from the book
ot st. James, which he will deliver
each night for several weeks. The
public is invited to attend all these
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
iHEAP1' NTQD
! kNOAAE TALKS
ny u RA PR "a p-A ID q Il -
sssySxY2asSgr FsqSgsT{9
The Inability to Make Friends.

E1 HIsTER has enemies
NALL has
iVTI and tried
III handed thousands would rejoice
lonely because Of the lack
those who them getting
Perhaps 1t and
things
trying to make friends
certain woman in rather smased town is Of these friend
make them,
enthusiastically
call all
time friends This simply dsgusts Furthermore
always extraaganty complimentary If
forming IT,
turned Paian
true worth and she puts the
winning
s the altogether
OF her mistakes She
she
her And she only lonely but
Another
to win liking She
housekeeping be- she
by
1t she thinks general
rule they her meddng And they
they her do their
she not like thinks gen
Interested In
These only any s making
II these dsageeable is
root OF the positive
quality But look within h the fault lies at home
about perhaps you viii
have circle who viii mi with
73n<.I~4~ /3vs-~4
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
9iiaL.ElI7R!Z!gzlnZtS lie
SB5 NJ p
Margaret VI. Burgess.

ground, and the widths range from six
to ten inches Doubleface satin with
Ia contrasting back, and about four
inches wide, is made into very full!
double boXplaited ruches sewn in the
middle with a. very pretty color effect.
Gauze and gold or silver ribbons about
five inches wide are shirred into con-
"eut!onal patterns over a cord, and
fancy STYLES of every width and style
are gathered into flounces. ruffles and
frllls. Very narrow ribbons are largely
used gs an edging to lace or net
ruffles, or are put on like braid, in a
pattern. Rich and exquisite patterns
On satin are used as panels, tabliers
and other trimmings.
Advance spring styles fycm abroad
show organdie and muslin drccs de-
signs lavishly trimmed with ribbons.
There is an elaborate girdlc of sash
ribbon in almost every instance. and
/ the ribbon is carried out In the velled
corsage in huge roseettes, cnd for the
scarf, hat and parasoi
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10

Week of Prayer services.

The week of prayer services at the
First Presbyterian church continues
TO attract good audiences each night
Last evening Rev. Rourke spoke on
What Constitutes the church of Jes-
us Christ and what constitutes the
Church" 1t was an exposition Of
the second chapter of Ephesians. He
took occasion to pay his compliments
to those members who are able to
find plenty of time to attend their
clubs but for whom the weather is
too cold to go to church. He said
the prayer services had been announc-
ed far enough in advance for all
church members to make arrange
ments to be present. Rev. Rourke
was Of the further opinion that he
wouldn't give two cents for all tho
club life in existence II 1t is carried
on at the expense of the church. And
he made 1t plain that he was not
opposed to clubs.
The services will continue every
night this week.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
PERSONALS


Misses Ru;h and Gcnevievc Hum
mcr left this morning for C1cvclani
where they VIII visit friends for a few
days.
Mrs John n. Campbell ana Mise
Coral Campbell lcrt This morning. for
Columbus where they viii be the
guests of relatives
Tracy II. Allen is spending the day
in Columbus
Mrs. John Krause returned to her
home in Lansing, Mich. this morning
after visit of several weeks with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. b. Chase,
On South Main street
Mr.. and Mrs. William Philllans
went to Delaware this afternoon
where they VIII remain a few days.
Miss Frances Culbertson, of Gallon,
IS spending few Gdys with Marion
| friends
Miss Josephine Miller, OF Bucyrus,
Is q Marion visitor today.
Mr. and Mrs. John f. Kreis left
Monday for n three weeks visit
through the West.
Miss ,Tlorence LAGER. Of Upper San
dusky, is the guest OF Miss Stella
stark at her sow.h State street home.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10

reds OF tons of debris. Bass and his
men had escaped moment before on
sCalding ladders.
Broadway still is blocked today and
will probably be for some time. There
: four feet of solid ice in the street
before tine building where the water
has frozen.
From the top floors of the sky.
scrapers around the Equitable build
ing today complete view of the
interior Of the building showed that
along the Cedar street side of the
building the fire is raging intensely
and that the firemen are not at all
reaching the fire with water.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the floors
that remained fell under the weight
of the ice, burying Chief Walsh's s
body under a mass Of debris that can
not be removed for weeks, wreckers
declare.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
uscs for RihIon.

The seasons ribbons are used TO
mike bodlces, panels bolc.os casques
and an sorts Of collars and cuffs, and
sNarious b'ouse garniture. There is n
marked and growing preference for
girdles Of ribbon. Some Of the smart
est OF these girdles are Of three or
more breadths In pastel colors in mes
saline or gauze ribbon. or IN breadtAs
Of several tones Of the same color.
The belt Is generally draped. In an
other style the ribbon is braided, and
in still another II is twisted.
Almost every kind Of ribbon Is used
as trimming for party and evening
wear. Floral ribbons are in high favor,
as are also bordered styles and two
tones. and all with some gold or silver
The color preference seems to be for
a dGlicate shaded pattern on 9 light
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
CORN SHOW OPENS
INT he MORNING
Expect Better Exhibit This
Year Than Ever
Before.
Be Held in Huber Building.
Premiums Amount to
$500.

Members Of the Marion County Corn
Improvement association have COM
pletod arrangcment for their fifth an
nual show which will be held on the
tnird floor Of the Huber building, cor
ner Center and Prospect streets,
January IL, II and 10.
"From present indications this year S
show viii be bigger and better than
AL previous exhibits OF the associ8-
ton, providing tho weather is not
too severe" member stated this
Morning.
More entries and n g Nafr variety
Of corn win be shown at the show this
year Premiums amounting 10 5000 win
bbo awarded to the prize winers.
j. w. Cook. of Forest, Ohio, a
prominent corn grower, who works IN
Connection with the Ohio Experiment
ststion, will act as judge and award
the prizes The majority Of the prizes
have been donated by the merchants
of the city The associations silver
cup valued at $40 will he contested for.
The Gun is to Ia won three times be-
fore becoming the property Of the
holder.
The National Milling company offers
a prize 10 the exhibitors Of the best
half bushel of red wheat. the only
other grain that win be shown.
Entries will be made and placed be-
fore o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Llme City CnnnciI

The principle business at the meet
ing of the Lime CITY Council. 22e.
Junior order, was the installing of
officers. There was a large attendance
and at the close OF the installation.
routine matters We're considered. A
meeting was also announced for two
weeks from last evening.
Officers for the year include: Harry
Berger councillor; n. NJ Miller, vice
councillor; w. A. DeLong, recording
secretary; R. q. Prettyman, assistant
recording secretary; c. B. schetterly.
financial secretary; C. r. Nichols.
treasurer; Decker, Warden; II. M.
Cromer, inside sentinel; James Pea
cock. outside sentinel; e. IA. Fisher.
representative; c. J. Nichols, alterna-
tive; f. M. Bondley. pianist; II. G.
Prettyman, Installing officer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Mrs Tracy Allen Entcrtalns.

Mrs. Tracy r. Allen entertained
rilth a thimhle party, yesterday af-
ternoon. for her mother, Mrs. James
DeWolfe of Detroit, Mich. The guests
included dozen women who have
been personal friends of Mrs. De
Wolfe for many years.
The guests assembled about three
o'clock and spent an hour chatting
and renewing intimacies with the
honor guest who is spending few
weeks here after an absence of sew.
eral months. Embroidery and needle
work busted the hands Of the ladies
as they chatted A buffet lunch was
served by the hostess at the twilight
hour from a beautifully appointed
table.
The guests: Mrs. Martha Keller
Mrs. Frank Saiter. Mrs. Ellen Will
liams, Mrs. 4. c. Bowen, Mrs. r. G
Allen. Mrs. Simon DeWolfe, Mrs
George y. Christian, Mrs. Fairfield
Mrs. Isabelle Norris. Mrs, Yake and
Mrs. NJ. A. Hane.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Install OTiccrs.

Marion Chapter, no CO. /. sal
Arch Masons, Installed. ol r
meeting held In the Masonic Temple
Tuesday night After a business
meeting, a banquet and smoker were
enjoyed Royal Arch work will be
conferred at the next meeting OF the
lodge, February 10.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
w. :. j. Club.

Mrs. II. L. Shaw was hostess to
the members of the W. S. ]. club.
Yesterday afternoon. at her home on
Bellefontaine avenue Nearly a doz-
en- guests were invited besides the
members, and Mrs. Shaw who is q
charming hostess and entertains fire.
quently. dispensed hospitality during
the club hours in a manner to make
the afternoon a happy one for her
guests.
Embroidery work was the pastime
Of the afternoon and the ladies gath-
cred in congenial circles about the
prettily arranged rooms and chattcd
as they sewed. A delicious lunch
was served at five o'clock and the
refreshment table was attractive with
prettily developed appointments.
The guests aside from the mem
bers were Mrs. Edward Munnell,
Mrs. w. b. Strayer, Mrs. william
Craesap, Mrs John Cleveland, Mrs.
j. w. Hungate, Mrs. w. S. Spencer.
Mrs. Stanley Layman, Mrs. Jules V.
Barnd, Mrs. j. w. Thompson, Mrs
Fred Strdble, Mrs. j. w. Ironton,
Misses Rhea Munnell and Beulah
Spencer.
Mrs. Geo. Baker will entertain the
members in two weeks at her home
on East Center street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10

rheir contents displayed, a fair estI-
mate of the loss can not be computed.
President William Gfblin, who was
taken from the basement of the
building, was reported as much better
today. He suffered severely from
shock and exposure I'm saving $6,O0O,-
600 worth of securities, and for
time 1t was feared pneumonia would
develop.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Bnllot on Candidates.

Model Tent No. 157, x. o. II, NJ,
balloteI on i've candidates at meet.
ing last night. Arrangements were
completed for the initiation OF large
class of candidates next Thursday
night The regular buslncys ur t14
lodge was given attention.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10

London, Jan. 10.--Gn Old Bailey ta-
day, Emily Dayidson,i one of the most
Noted OF the militant suffragettes OF
England was sentenced to imrrison-
ment for six months for placing light
Cd waste in letter b xes throughout
London, destroying the mail they con-
tanned
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Inyllntlons for lion.

Invitations have been issued by the
Elk's dance club for the Leap Years
hop, and the date Is set for next
Tuesday evening. Not until nine
o'clock will the leap year rules go
into effect, From that hour on
throughout the remainder az the
evening. the ladies will nm out the
program. There arc rules restrict
ing the gentlemen from soliciting
dances. Should such a rule be yio-
lated, there IS rumor that a most
grewsome penalty will be inflicted.
Parlker's orchestra from Column
bus viii present a program Of twen-
tY-One dances.