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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-18
OBITUARY


Murray McGregor Biacker. former
owner OF Chantilly. and a wcil-known
man OF this vicinity died recently at
| his home, Buckingham Hall. Sudbury,
Suffolk. England. Mr.. Blacker came
}to this country in the early seventies.
and made his home in Henrico coun-
|ty for many years. He turned to
England about nine years ago. He
was ninety-two years of age at the
thine OF his death.
Miss May Jones.
After a long Illness at the Chester
field. Miss May Jones, daughter of
Mr.. William Henry Jones. and niece
LOT Mrs. Moncure Perkins. died Sat
|urday morning at 4 o'clock. The
body was removed to the home of
Mrs. Perkins 400 West Franklin
street, from which place the funeral
will take place at II o'clock this
morning. The burial will be in Holly
wood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-18

next week. where the feet has been
ordered TO assemble for the regular
fall target practice at the Southern
drill grounds. u
Orders have been issued for the tor
pedo fiotilla of the fleet to begin prac-
tice on August IS, and the little craft
are expected to arrive in Hampton
Roads tomorrow or Tuesday from Mar
ragansct bay. Targets are now be-
ing constructed at the navy yard at
Portsmouth, and will be towed TO the
range by tugs next week.
The big ships will begin practice
September 8. and viii remain In
these waters for about a month. They
will remain in Hampton Roads about
two weeks before target practice and
the men Will be given shore liberty.
After the practice they will return
10 Hampton Roads for fuel and sup
plies and will leave on the cruise 10
the Mediterranean sea. which has been
planned by Secretary Daniels.
Firing AT box kites, made to repre-
sent flying machines, with small arms
will be q feature of the practice this
fall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-18

James r.. Kyle. LyDchburg: Mrs. w.
j. Phillips, Bedford. Mrs. j. l.. Ha-
gan, Danvil!e. Mrs. j. Herbert Prid-
dy. Keysville; Mrs. f.. Il. Richardson.
Roanoke: Miss Fontaine. Glade
Springs; Mrs Harmon, Tazewell;
Mrs. Phil. G. Pendleton. Clifton
Forge: Mrs. Kate Read, Highland
Springs: Miss Mamie Patterson.
Montvnle. Mrs. j. f.. CopeDhaver.
Marion; Mira. Henry Maclin, Em-
poria.
This committee Is assisted by tho
following committee of local wornens
one to look after and have charge
OF the exhibit frgrp each congress
sional district: First district. Mrs. II.
O. Horton: Second district, Miss Helen
owen: Third district. Miss jamie kim
nier; Fourth district. Mrs. A. r. Mor-
tague Fifth district. Mrs. John w.
Craddock Sixth district. Mrs. Blair
Banister: Seventh district, Mrs. Stuart
A. Howard. Eighth district. Mrs ].
+. Paxton; Ninth district, Mrs 8. @.
Slaughter; Tenth district. Mrs A. w.
Terrell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-18
The Weather

Virginia and North Caroiinat In
|rreasing cloudneSs Monday Tuesday
probably showers; moderate west to
'nor Invest winds,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-18
MILITIA PRIVATE s..
CHARGES ASSAULT

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Aug.
lib. #. Corhin. private of the
Washington Guards, Company l.. First
Regiment. Virginia infantry. of this
city. has made complaint TO the civil
authorities here that he was assaulted
by Lieutenant ]. II. Larkin and kicked
by him at a meeting of the company.
The authorities advised him to take
the matter up with the regular milf
tary authorities. Lieutenant Larkin
now has charge of the military COM
pany in the absence Of Captain A. r.
Bauman, who is on a protracted BUSH
ness trip in North Carolina.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-18
Miss May Jones.
DEATHS

R0DEN--James n. Roden died at his
residence In Waynesboro. Va, Sun
day evening, August II, 1913, at
~ $50 O'Clock. q Funeral will i've held
from the Methodist church in
Waynesboro. at ii o'clock Tuesday
morning. August 10th. Interment In
Riverview cemetery, waynesboro.
Baltimore, Washington and New
Orleans papers please copy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-18
ATLANTIC FLEET TO
ANCHOR IN ROADS

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Aug. IL
Fourteen battleships. cruisers and
auxiliartes. composing the Atlantic
fleet, will arrive In Hampton Roads
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
TULAROsA. n. VI.


TuIarosa, \. NJ, Feb. Capt Miller.
of Mescalero. \. NJ, went to FL Paso
for an operation. Tt is reported he
is doing fine
Mrs George Elkins and children are
here from their ranch above Mescalero
as guests OF Mrs. Noah Billiard.
Mrs. Arthur Douglas has returned
hame from FL PasO.
Mrs. S. P. Clayton and son. Cuba, are
here from AlamOrgOrdO.
Mrs. Patrick has returned from
Waugh, n. NJ, where she has been on q
three weeks visit to friends
A l. Douglas has left for Wingate,
Ariz., after a few days visit here with
his family.
Miss Eula Errington was a guest of
Mrs. A. l. Douglas.
John Hall is very sick.
DR.. J. r Howell has returned from
FL PasO
The Earnest Working club was en-
tertained by Mrs J. H Jackson at her
home north Of town The following
were present: Mrs. J. J. Sanders. Mrs
ID. W. Young, Mrs. W. L. Woods. Mrs
A. L. Douglas, Mrs. J. r. Howell, Mrs
J. NJ. Blazer, Mrs Marie PITCHER. Mrs
Edwin Peppard, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. E
H Simmons. Visitors were: Misses
Etole and Julia FriersOn. Miss Rachel
Livingston and Mrs A c. Miller
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
CLEAN YOUR LIVER AND 80 FEET
OF BOWELS WITH SYRUP Of FIGS
More effective than caOme castor oil or salts; gently
cleanses the stomach, liver and bowels without
nausea or gripping. Children dearly love it.

You know when your liver is bad,
when your bowels are sluggish Y
Teel a certain duIlness and depression.
perhaps the approach of a headac--e,
your stomach gets sour and full OF
gas, tongue coated, breath foul, OF you
have indigestion You say, I am
bilious or cOnstipated and must take
something tonight"
Most people shrink from a physic-
they think Of castor oil, calOmel, salts
or cathartic pills
It's different with Syrup of Figs.
Its effect is as that of fruit; Of eating
coarse food, Of exercise Take. q tea
spoonful Of delicious Syrup Of Figs to-
night and you won't realize you have
taken anything until morning, when
all the clOgged up waste matter, sour
bile and constipation pOisons move on
and out Of your system, without grippe,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
FORT DAVIS. TEXAS


Fort Davis, Texas, Feb 5.-W- S Mil
Ter. in a fall from a ladder. dislocated
his shoulder
A large crowd OF Maria people at
tended the joint program here between
the Maria High school and the Fort
Davis public school The debate was
furnished by the Maria school and reci-
tations and songs by Fort Davis The
Fort Davis public school is arranging a
play to be put on at Maria
o. L. Shipman has left for Fl PasO.
Z. II. Carlton has built a barn on
his farm adjoining town
Mr.. and Mrs. W. +. Pruitt have re-
turned from several weeks stay at FL
PasO. accompanied home by Mrs. D. c.
Sutton, who viii spend several weeks
visiting them.
Miss Mary Carlton is recovering from
an attack of grip
Mrs. Jas Stewart and Miss Grace
Stewart entertained at their home the
Bridge club. A lunch was served dur
ing the evening. Miss Juauenta Watson
viii be hostess for the club next Satur-
day at the ranch home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Prude, five miles west of lows.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
MARIA, TEXAS.

Maria, Texas, Feb. 5.-Mrs. Annie
Pool has purchased the home Of s G.
Hopkins Mr. Hopkins will build in
Maria again.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Livingston. Of
Alpine, were in Maria visiting relatives.
A few juveniles enjoyed a mask bali
at the opera house.
Mrs. J. R. Holland was a visitor to
Maria recently.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. W. Pool have gone to
San Antonio for an indefinite visit
Miss Mary Shannon has returned from
Waco where she has been taking a
business course.
The family Of G. c. Smith has
gone to Alpine to reside
j. W. Howell has purchased the bus
mess Of the Maria Lumber company.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs JOrd Claunch
a pound baby girl.
Mrs NJ Young has gone to New Or
leans.
Mr.. and Mrs C. A. Brown came up
from Alpine for a few days accompan-
led by Miss Bessie Jones. of Utopia.
The Mothers club held a meeting at
the High School auditorium.
MI and Mrs E Mimms md children
are at home again after several months
visit in the east.
Mrs E. A. Ashton and Miss Mary
ashton are visiting J. H Livingston
and family from CedarvilIe, Va They
are going on a trip through Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
CORONA, n. NJ.

Corona. n. NJ, Feb. 5.-Mrs. A I
Stuart spent a day in Tecolote. N NJ
c. C. Baker and son have left for
California He viii visit his brother
and mother who live in Los Angeles.
Joe Beatty and John Seweu have re-
turned from an extensive hunting and
trapping expedition in the Oscura
mountains.
Clint Brooks has moved his family
here from Hope, y. -.-. and viii live
on the Zeb owen ranch.
A. s McCamant has left for Texas
points where he expects to buy a car
load Of registered cattle for his ranch.
Oscar Willingham, Of Midland. Tex,
is here visiting his mother and brothers
for a few days.
John Kranawitter has returned from
a visit to his parents in Ell PasO and
will resume his duties as agent for the
+. p. & s W. railway at this place.
/. Q. Spencer who has been acting as
temporary agent viii return to Tu-
cUmcari. n. NJ,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
ELGN, ARIZONA.
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Elgin, Ariz-, Feb. 5.-County school
superintendent H. r Renshaw, was in
ElGin to visit the Elgin school official
~ Superintendent RenshaW is making
tour of the county schools and from
Elgin went to the Vaughn and Camille
schools The schools Of the county are
progressing nicely, he says and sew
eral viii have the full term of eight
months.
Misses Lizzie, Laura and DOtt Sorrels
spent several days in Tucson on a visit
! Messrs George Sayre. Of the Gus
toms service, and Pete Bergier, Of Pat
agonias we're in Tucson for several
days.
NJ F. Holden went TO .Nogales. where
he placed his little daughter. Pearl, in
the convent
Miss Jessie KilIeby has been alarm
lngly i'll at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Harry Barnett, at Elgin.
Miss Ethel Harrison was a visitor in
Tucson a few days.
A J. Holden and family have re-
moved from Elgin to BrOOkline on the
southwestern where he has a position
with the E P. & s. ". railway.
George Beebe has gone to Kansas
City where he viii establish offices in
conjunction with the office of the FL
gin company at Elgin-
MeSsrs. Philip Woodward and
brother, Of Rushhil. Missouri have ar
mture, stock, etc, to establish their
residence on their claim near Sonoita-
Philip Woodward was accompanied by
his family.
Miss Dott SOrrells, Of Fort Smith,
Ark, is on an extended visit to Mrs
SOrrells at Harshaw
s D. Piper. who was accidentIy shot
at Greaterville, is at St. Joseph's hos
pital at Nogales, where he is recover
ing.
TnOs. J. Turner is in Nogales on busf-
ness.
Eligin and vicinity had an inch Of
rain recently which started the farm
ers with their blowing and sod break
ing
Earl Turner has returned from
business visit to Patagonia and No
gales
Mrs James Kane, Of Patagonia. spent
some days at Elgin, the guest Of Mrs.
EVE Barnett
V. P. Hanson. Of Elgin, has returned
from a business trip to Nogales and
Tucson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05

nausea or weakness Nothing else
cleanses and regulates your sour. dis
ordered stomach, torpid liver and thirty
feet of WaSre-clOgged bowels like gen
tie, effective Syrup Of Figs. Don't think
YOU are druBg1nE yourself Being
composed entirely Of luscious figs, sen
ma and arOmatics, it can not cause in
jury.
II your child is cross. sick and few
erish, or its little stomach sour. tongue
coated, give Syrup OF Figs at once It's
really all that is needed to make chill
dren well and happy again They dear
" love its pleasant taste
Ask your druggist for the full name.
Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA"
and look on the label for the nam -
California Fig Syrup Company. That
and that only, is the genuine Refuse
any other fig syrup substitute with con-
tempt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
Social DOings In the Southwest
= BISBEE, ARIZ. .

/ Bisbee Ariz. Feb 5.-The foreman
I and shift bosses Of the Copper queer
J mine were given a banquet at the
/ District country club. Following the
/ banquet, speeches were made by the
different members Of the organization
] relative to the welfare Of the company
/ and the men.
Mrs O. B. Franklin. of Upper Lowell
who has been confined to her home
for the past week with grip, is about
again
Mrs. L J. Johnson. of Phoenix. is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. Z. Coles, OF
this city.
II Hori. Of Toxic. Japan, a japanese
mining expert is making an extensive
inspection Of the Warren district
Miss Mamie Roch. of Upper Lowell
has returned from an extended trip to
Douglas.
Ward Bailey has returned from a
trip to the Pacific coast
At the meeting Of the board Of direct
Ors Of the Warren District country club,
extensive plans for the work Of the
club for the new year were made. Com
mittees were appOinted-tO arrange Spe-
clal programs Tor the ensuing year win
the idea of obtaining sufficient money
to pay all the Indebtedness Of the club
Many new members are in prospect and
the names will soon be acted upon by
the membership committee. The club
is arranging for the services Of John
Adams the professional golf expert,
who is now connected with the Doug
las club, to come to Warren for the
purpose of giving a number of lessons
In the game to the members. The new
tennis committee is making arrange
ments to hold a tournament, for mem
bers only. There is some talk OF des-
trOying the old tennis courts and re-
placing them with new ones 1t IS
also planned to add new court shortly
The annual dance Of the Warren
District country club proved to be a
very successful AFFAIR There was a
very large attendance both from War
rem and Bisbee. Excellent music was
furnished and the dance was followed
by refreshments. The patrOnesses OF
dance We're Mesdames Bledsoe, Bridge,
GhOring. Hunter. Miner, Newman, Sher-
man, Tenner. Thomas and EllingwOod-
Extensive plans for a dance to be
given by Fraternal Brotherhood No.
452 are now being made The date has
not yet been decided upon
AIesdames H. L Wattles G. Sherman,
NJ G. High, W. E rankin, c. Z. Curry,
F. C. BIedsoe, F. Juliff and Z. J. Elan
igan, who composed the BiSbee dele
Clubs meeting just completed at Doug
las, have turned to the city.
R. B. Phillips. Of Arizpe, Son, who
has been visiting in the city for sew
eraI days. has returned to his home.
Mrs. 2. NJ Raib and children of
Warren, nave left for Los Angeles to
make an extended visit with Mrs.
Raib's mother
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Arnold. of Court
land, are spending several days in the
city
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
oN0o@00@0 @00oN -
BIG SPRINGS, TEXAS. .

Big Springs. Texas. Feb. 5.--A social
meeting known as a Silver Tea was
enjoyed by the Eastern Star at the
home OF Mrs. S. A PeniX-
The members af the W. o. ". lodge
and WoOdmen circle held a Joint in
stalation at COahOma, W. r. Purser
j.. c. fowler and J. T. Mauldin Of the
Big Springs ". o. W. being present
assisted In the ceremonies Fifty mem
bers Of the W O. W. and 80 members
of the Circle enjoyed the spread after
the meeting closed
A. J. Gallemor and Frank RObichaua
have returned from trip to Abilene
l. B. CaUbIe has returned from Fort
Worth.
Mr. and Mrs. Dreeben have gone TO
Elks. Nevada. to make their home.
The band boys held. a dance at the
opera house
Mrs. II. Devries entertained comp
limentary to her sister, Mrs. Max stein,
Of Lyons Ind
J. F. Northington has returned
from Abilene, where he was called Dy
the sickness Of his brother
A. L Houston Of Stanton, is in the
T. f. Abney and daughter, Miss Ida,
are in the city from their ranch home
in Borden county, visiting relatives.
Clint Owens and family have re-
turned to their home in OzOna to ar
range their affairs preparatory TO
moving to Big Springs to live
J J. Golden is visiting in Bowie, Tex
Ben Allen. after a visit to relatives
at Ballinger. is at home again
J. +. BloominEdaIe has returned from
a visit in San Angelo
Mr. and Mrs J. DOnnelly are visiting
In FL PasO.
Miss Bidse Tyler has gone to Maria
where she has position in the county
clerks office.
Jas T. Brooks has returned from a
trip to Marshall
Mrs. Chas. Morris. of FL Paso, was a
guest Of Mrs. A. Mitchell
lobe Crawford, Of Sweetwater' Is IN
town
T. T. Grisham has gone to Rush to
accompany home his family who have
been visiting relatives there for sew
eraI weeks. He win also visit Austin
I. IT. Canada has been called to
Winters, Texas. by the illness Of his
sister
Steps are being taken to organize an
Elks lodge in this city
W. p. Kent. editor Of the stanton
Reporter. and Rev. W c. Kinds, Of that
place were in the city
Dr. H. Grafka has returned from
trip TO Stamford.
Mrs s. ~. Hughes, Of Brady, after a
visit with her sister Mrs B. Reagan,
has returned home
Z. p. Jackson is at home from sew
eral weeks visit with his daughter,
Mrs J. n 8Iundy. at Abilene
Miss Carrie NewcOmb. who has been
here visiting her aunt, Mrs. B. Reagan,
has returned 10 her home in Coleman
Messrs. Kirschner, Jones, Hindley, OF
Baird. a committee from the Machin-
lists lodge. were here for q conference
with master mechanic ". E. MaXfield-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
MORENCI. ARIZ.
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Morenci, Ariz., Feb. 5.-Mr- and Mrs.
Maurice Stark Of "a" hill, are the
happy parents Of a baby girl.
Mrs. Rod McDougaI entertained at
800" in honor Of Mrs Thos. H. Dona-
hue.
There being a larger demand than
supply for delivering and transferring
goods from the stores and warehouses
to the residences, q new delivery out
fit has entered the business. This
makes ten delivery outfits not includ-
ing the store outfits.
Mr.. and Mrs. $. +. Sandon mourn the
death OF their three day old baby girl
Sid V Frazer has sold his residence
on ID" hill to Ed Hill. who has taken
possession.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
ALPINE. TEXAS.

Alpine, Texas, Feb. 5.-A- B. SandifeT
has returned from Marathon.
W. c, Easterling is visiting at his old
home in Alabama
Mrs. James Walker has returned
from a short visit to friends in Maria.
Mrs Clint Hess has left for FL PasO,
to join her husband, who has taken a
house there.
Miss Thalia Ginett has returned from
visit to Miss Genevieve BOgei, at
Paul veiIlard has gone to New Mex
leo for a short stay.
Mrs. Ella West, Of San Antonio, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Margaret
Mrs. John Holland has returned from
a short visit TO friends in Maria
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pruett, Of
Maria, have been visiting in Alpine.
Mrs. James Darling has returned
from visit to her daughter, Mrs. Mil
ton Chastain. in Maria
H r Dryden. formerly manager OF
the Holland hotel has bought a farm
near FL Centric, California, where he
and his family Will make their home.
Terrell Kirksey has returned to Al
pine from Alice.
Mrs. Walter Garnett and Mrs. J. r
MiddlebrOOk are spending some weeks
in New Orleans.
Fulton Van Sickle is visiting his
brother, Judge Wigfall Van Sickle.
f. L. Frazer entertained the Forty
Two club at its last meeting.
Mrs. EWeu Taylor has returned from
a visit 10 relatives in East Texas.
Miss Fannie Daugherty is in St
Louis.
Miss Norma Adams. of Marathon, has
returned to her home after a short visit
to friends in Alpine.
Rufus Thomas. of Del Rio, is spend
ing some time in Alpine
Mrs. l. W Durrel has returned from
a visit to friends in Maria.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
HAYDEN. ARIZONA


Hayden, Ariz.. Feb. 5.-Mrs E. c..
Taylor is confined TO her home with a
slight illness.
Charles Tweed, an attache Of the
Standard Mercantile company. has re-
turned from a short vacation spent
with his family IN Phoenix
Walter Nash local deputy sheriff
has returned from a two weeks trip to
Globe on his return he came by auto
by way of Roosevelt dam and Phoenix.
NIessrs. Gauch and Wiseman write
from Panama, advising Of their safe
arrival there They expect to reach
Antafasgasta. Chile, on Feb. 10.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
SAN SIMON WISHES STOCR-
YARDS MOVED ERnlr DEP

San Simon, Ariz., Feb. 5.-An effort
Is being made to have the Southern Pa
clIlc company move its stockyards
away from the station here
Next Friday. Arbor day viii be OBJ
served here, and there viii be special
exercises by the school children.
n force OF y men is at work on the
new school house here and il is ex-
pected to complete il soon.
sewing club was organized at the
home OF Mrs. Geo E Sigh.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05

Those who enjoyed Mrs Stewards and
Miss Grace-S hospitality were Mes
danes H. G. Thompson. T. J. Dumble.
Caps; Misses Eva and LenOre Jones.
Juauneta watson, Grace Stewart and
Mrs Jas Stewart
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
PLATEAU. TEXAS.

Plateau. Texas, Feb. SC. Wyatt
who has been here looking after his
land interests, has left for Colorado
City.
J. l. Mills has returned from a bus
mess trip TO Van Horn.
Mrs J. H RowIey came in from Baird
this week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
TUCUMCARI, n. N.


Tucumcarf, N A-,Feb. 5.-Announce-
ment has been made Of the marriage
at Solano. n. N, OF Pinkey Raines and
Miss Marguerite Upton. daughter Of
Mrs. Annie E. Upton, of SOlanO. Mr..
Raines is wagon foreman at Bell ranch
north Of Tucumcari-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05
BALMORHEA, TEX.

Balmorhea, Texas, Feb. 5.-The two
m months old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
I'm HICKS died here. Funeral services
Were conducted at the home of L r
t e-ISon Dy Rev, W L Downing In
terry. -iii'Oi Cd CeIne-
eeT9 erFy Ma5g1non made a trip to Ha-
homo W; Malone has returned to his
TITS MIS- L. f Walker has left for Arson.
co Jonn wilson has returned from
Robert Wasnon has -o,,-.s
visit to Comanche ii0u from
II, geo 20 GRADY was in Balmorhea from
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-05

waugh; n NJ, Feb 5.-W. W. Lewis
OF the southwestern signal maintain
ance, was thrown from his spee5er
down a big fill and sustained a badly
sprained back.
c =. Hank has Resigned his position
as night bonus Inspector and has A
a position with an Insurance compan,
and will have the territory extending
between Clovis and B&len and Tucum-
carl and Alamodordo.
sam MedfOrd has tbeen promoted
from hostler helper to hostile
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-09-30

placence the results of what has been
accomplished during the past three
years inthe campaign for covered wa
ter coolers and the use of individual
drinking cups, as more than 1000
schools have, within that time, dis
carded the bucket and the dipper, and
established iron clad rules that each
pupil must furnish the means to con-
vey the water from the coolers to his
or her lips.
Miss Powell has just returned from
Nolan, in Lawrence county, where she
made an address on canning club work
to large audience composed of farm
ers and their families, and school
teachers. Before she left the little
town she completed the organization OF
a school improvement association, and
secured the promise of the educational
authorities that wells would be dug
in all school yards, water coolers would
be provided in the school houses, and
individual drinking cups would shove
the dipper from its time honored place
Miss Powell will leave today for
Lexington and Prentiss, where she will
address county teachers associations
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-09-30
SECOND DAY OF ROADS CONGRESS

Detroit, Mich, Sept 30.-Todays
program at the third annual American
Road Congress, which opened its SEES
sion here yesterday, was under the au-
spices of the American Automobile
Association Representative Frank L.
Doremus presided at the session and
George c. Diehl chairman of the good
roads board of the American Automo-
bile Association introduced the speak
ers. National aid and national high
ways were discussed by a number of
prominent speakers and several mem
bers of the Lincoln Highway Com
mission were among the speakers
State legislation and road management
were the special topics for the after
noon session.