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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
Johnson Grange

johnson Grange met Thursday evening,
Nov. 20. with large attendance. There
was a business meeting at which the
master gave suggestions for the good of
the order and gave rules, etc., which all
may profit by hearing. Two names were
presented and accepted, Miss Lawrence
acted as Lecturer Protein. Program:-
Singing by the grange, grange hymnal,
No. "a; Question, How would it effect
the profits of the farmers of Vermont or
LamoiIle County, for ten years period
if one half of all forage crops were to be
fed TO beef cattle instead of mich cows,
relative price of beef and butter to re-
main as they now are? w. f. Waters,
Morris S. Hill, o. Ii. Wilson, Chas. Hay
ford; recitation, Mrs. Jessie Hopkins;
What special line can a woman take up
on farm to add to her income? Mrs.
N. j. Perry, Mrs. Waterman; Solo,
Gladys Atwel; Question, Shall the
United States intervene in the Mexican
situation? Ray Barrows, Chas. Hayford
Rev. Mr.. Hazen; journal, Mrs. Enza
Howard wilkinson; Duet, Frank Ward,
Gladys Atwell; Singing, Grange; Sug-
gestions for the good of the order, Mrs.
N. j. Perry, o. Ill. wilson, Chas. Hay
ford; Secretary's report read and accept
ed. The next meeting will be in charge
of the organsr, Miss Atwell, and VIII in
clude a report of the years work from
each officer. The literary part will be
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
ODER Hill

Harry Page has finished work for A.
w. Lampher and will go on the road can
wasting.
About two inches of snow fell Monday
nigh, making it more convenient for the
deer hunters.
w. F. Manning and daughter, Miss
Flossie, were business visitors in John
son Saturday.
w. F. Manning is on the sick list, hav-
an attack of the shingles; DR.. L. L.. East
man is in attendance.
j. H. Mudgett, salesman for o. j.
Barnes scotsman. Malone N. Y, was in
this place the past week, taking orders
for seeds.
Miss Winnie Lambert, who recently
returned from Buffalo, n. Y, is a guest
of her brother, B. C. Lambert, and fami-
". She expects to sail for London about
the middle of December, in company
witt some people from Mofrisville.
Harry Larose and Miss Flossie WescOm
were married in Lowell Nov. 10. The
hi se. who has been recently employed
AZ Hotel johnson, has until recently
been an efficient teacher and active MEM
Der OF the Sunday-schoOl IN tbs place.
They are at present residing at Camp
Joslvn, and have the best Wishes0t their
friends.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
Normal School Notes

Both the Normal and Graded schools
closed yesterday for Thanksgiving re-
cess until next Tuesday morning,
Several barrels of provisions were 40
mated by the children for the purpose of
bringing thankfulness to the heart of
some who perhaps may be in need before
spriug. This is an excellent way in
which to help the children to feel the
true meaning of Thanksgiving.
The Gee Club concert given by the
Normal girls as Public Library benefit
was great success, considering the
weather The girls are planning Christ
mas Coral concert before the holidays.
Let everyone plan to attend.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
STOWE

SlOWE
Mrs. A. r. Straw is recovering from
pleurisy.
The village schools closed Friday for a
weeks vacation.
Mrs. G. e. Burt spent portion of last
week in Burlington.
I'd. Gibbs of Randolph was a business
| visitor here Saturday.
Mrs. Arvilla Sprague is III at the home
of her son, A. K. Douglass.
Miss Susan Downer of Boston is at
home for Thanksgiving week.
BE-. backyard has moved from Mrs.
M. A. Jenney's to the Spaulding block
Mrs. Lizzie Barrett of Barre is visiting
her cousins, Mrs. P. d. Pike and Mrs. Eu-
nice Pottle.
S. L. Dewey sold his Warren farm in
No. Hollow last week to W. S. Abrams
of Long Island for $4,000, including stocks,
tools, etc.
Mrs. Louise Aldrch Garrow of Essex
Center visited her parents here few
days recently.
Rev. FIR. Coffey of st. Andrews church,
Waterbury, held Catholic service here
Sunday tmorning.
Miss Grace Dewey has returned from
Manchester, N. H., where she passed a
week with friends.
Howard Kemp has moved from "Grand
View farm, "recently sold by 5. l.. Dewey,
to Charles st. Jocks.
Mrs. Lula Dunbar has returned from
Burlington, where she visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles McCuen.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Luce returned Fri
day from Burlington. Mr.. Luce was in
Rutland dnring his absence.
Mrs. G. I. Robinson has returned from
Brattlebore, where she visited her daugh-
ter Mrs. Leslie E. Mckinley.
Mrs. Johnlt Northrop has returned to
Washington, D. c., after visiting her par
ents. Mr.. aid Mrs. Herbert Mayo.
Spenser H. Moody has sold his farm
known as the Lee Atkins farm to Rufus
w. and Ward r. Collins for $1,000.
Surveyor Webster of Franklin has been
at work for several days on Worcester
mountain, establishing the line between
Stowe and Worcester.
O. E. Luce was called to Hortonvlle
last week by his duties as assignee of the
G. F. Eddy properties. Mrs. Luce accom-
panied him to Burlington.
Mrs. S. M. Boardman of Winooski is
passing two weeks with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. III. Chaplin. Mr.. Boardman
will come for Thanksgiving.
Mrs. c. F. M. Taber leaves Tuesday to
pass the winter with her son in New York.
She will leave Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Sears
in charge.of Four Winds farm.
Less than dozen deer have been killed
here in the two and a half weeks OF the
open season. Ordinarily the hunters have
shot this nun per in the first two or three
days.
The marriage of Quincy Magoon and
Miss Blanche Bull occurred at the home
home of the brides parents, Mr.. ard Mrs.
B. C.HBull, of Stowe Hollow Monday
evening
| N. B. johnson has sold his farm on the
West Branch to A. c. Stickney Mr.. and
Mrs. johnson have rented a portion of
the Aldrich house at the Lower Village
for the winter.
During Friday afternoon Miss Susan
Bigelow's pupils of the primary depart
ment carried out Thanksgiving exercises,
! including Thanksgiving drama. recita-
lions and songs. There was a large az
| tendance.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26

w. A. Bennett has anew horse which
arrived here from White River Junction
Sunday.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Ainsworth died the last of the week at
but short time with pneumonia.
r. G. Mcdonald, who has been taking
correspondence course with q veteri-
nary college in Montreal received his d.
plOma the past week-having passed his
examinations with high mark Con-
CALCULATIONS DR.. Mcdonald.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
Death of Mrs. Addie Tucker

Mrs, AddIe Waterman Tucker, wife of
Harlow M. Tucker, died at the Mary
Fletcher Hospital Monday evening at
GAO Nov. II, where she had been tour
weeks. Sac had been gaining and was
able to be up in the reciner, but suffered
a shock Monday morning and another
Monday evening, passing away, while her
family were on the way TO see her. She
was so years months and II days of age.
The deceased was born at East Rich
ford which was her home until her mar
riage q years ago. Since then she has
lived IN Coventry and Eden until short
time ago when the family came to john
son to school the children. When girl
Mrs. Tucker worked at III. A. Jackson's
for several years, coming to Waterville
with them when they came there to re-
side. Here she made many friends, it
may we'll be- said None knew her but to
love her." She had been a sufferer for
ress since last February.
She was always patient, and unseltish
never thinking of herself but always
looking out for the comfort of her family
and thinking what she could do to make
her friends happier thinking something
she might do for the sick and needy. She
was brought to the home of Mrs. Rush
ford, Thursday. A short service was
held and she was taken to Eden Corners.
where the funeral was held. The burial
being in the cemetery there.
Besides her husband she leaves two
daughters, son, two sisters and several
nieces and nephews to mourn her loss.
Those from out of town to attend the
funeral were V. G. Aiken of st. Johns
bury, George Rell and daughter, and Mrs.
Cora Turner of RichtoId. Mr.. and Mrs.
L. C. Langdell and Mr.. and Mrs. David
Smith of Waterville. The family have
the sympathy of all in their great sorrow
Dear Addie your presence has left us,
And your face We shall me- er again sea,
But YOU will remain in our memories
From now on through eternity.
As wife you've been patient and gentle
SO ready to do your part
And as we give up your sweet presence
We do it with aching heart.
As mother how could we forget you,
Who tended us with such care,
SO ready to sacrifice for us
For mother love surely was there.
As a sister we give you up sadly,
With hearts SO soreiy bereft;
For of the original seven
There are now only two of US left.
As an aunt we'll remember your kindness
Your doors always open so Vide
SO ready for nephews and nleces
To spend happy hours at your side.
AS friend we shall treasure your men,
DRY
And your loyalty stsnch and true;
You could never forget the least Kindness
They were more than repaid by you.
And so we shall every one miss you,
Each one in his own different way;
Your example we'll try to follow
And grow more unselfish each day.
G. j. l..
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
Eln10re

CARD OF THANKs-We wish to express
onr heartfelt thanks to the neighbors
nd friends, who showed us so much
ssImpathy aud so kindly assisted us dur
r. The sickness. death, and burial of our
heioved wife, daughter and sister, ais to
.Ss singers and 10 all who contributed
s',,vers at the funeral Your kindness
Lii never be forgotten. Frank E. Ward,
~ and Mrs. W. A. PEG, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie PEG, Mr.. and Mrs. H. X. Lanpher,
A. and Mrs. Clinton Spaulding, Mr.. and
Mrs Ms Robert St. Jock, Mr.. aud Mrs. B. S.
Ward and family.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
Waterville,

NdIC1 VIM
Mrs. Florence Allen is at work for Mrs.
Frank Laraway.
Doctor Maurice was in Burlington last
week on professional business.
Mrs. Mary Wescott and daughter are
passing the week in Burlington.
Carl Allen has gone to Orleans, where
he hopes to secure employment.
Mrs, A. L. Laraway, who has been on
the sick list for week or more, is con-
valescing.
The school directors are putting run
ming water into thu school building in
the village.
Mrs. F. O. Wetherell and children Wis.
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lutte
Wheelock, at Belvidere Junction last
week.
A. L. and T. J. Laraway are installing
electric lights in their mills, store and
o,ber buildings in the village. E. E.
Balch of johnson is doing the work.
NJ. d. Scott and wife, who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Laraway,
have returned to their home in Quebec.
Mr.. Scott is in the customs service here.
Vern W. Rand, G.. c., of Hardwick and
c B. Waite, P. G. V. c., of Hyde Park
,sited Waterville Lodge, No. 35, K. of P,
last Friday night. The rank of Knight
GAS conferred in full ceremonial form.
The work put on by Mr.. Rand was of
Gift edge order. A lunch was served,
alter which smoke talk was INDUCED
o. and the address given by Mr.. Rand
mss most instructive, and all present en-
'ayed the occasion to the utmost.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
WOLCOTT

Leona Perkins was home from Morris
vile over Sunday.
L. c. Udall was business visitor in
Hardwick Monday.
W. W. Spalding transacted business in
Hardwick Monday,
J. N. Colgrove and son were in Hard
wick the first of the week.
Mrs. H. w. Moody passed Wednesday
with friends in Morrisville.
Gertrude Manning of Hyde Park was
visitor in town over Sunday.
c. J. Kimball and family of Hardwick
were visitors in town Sunday.
Miss Coral Richardson is home from
Watervilie for Thanksgiving.
George Mann and wife of Barre were
visitors at Erastus Mann's Sunday.
G. L. Freeman has been confined to the
house for several days with an abcess.
Mrs. E. c. Judd was called to Bakers
field Saturday by the death of her father
MILFORD Denton left Monday for a
weeks visit with relatives in Peru, N. Y.
Irving Youngman and wife are the par
ents of a daughter, born Sunday morning.
Mrs. Newell Woodland is convalescing
from an attack of bronchial pneumonia
c. F. Jennings of Hardwick was a
business visitor in town the first of the
week.
Mrs. Mary Emerson of Randolph was a
visitor at G. H. Carpenters the past
week.
Arthur and Elmer Bishop left Saturday
for Providence, r. L., where they expect
to remain.
Alvah Hathaway and wife expect to
spend Thanksgiving with their daughter
in Burlington.
Mrs. A. B. Chapman of johnson was
the guest of her mother, Mrs. L. A. Til
lotson, over Sunday.
Vernon Tuthill has concluded his en-
gagment at G. E, Haskells and is now
working on the dam.
Mrs. Eliza b. Poor was taken to the
Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington
Tuesday for treatment.
Miss Martha Poor of Webster, N. Y.
is in town, called here by the illness of
her mother, Mrs. Eliza Poor.
Mrs. A. j. Valleau and children of
Morrisvile spent Saturday here with her
parents, S. A. Fife and wife.
Charles Pilbin is moving his family
from G. E. Haskell's tenement to his farm
on Hardwood Flats in Emore.
Ed Durham moved his family to Hard
wick the past week, where he and his
oldest son have found employment.
S. J. Thomas and wife of Hard wick
visited at the home of the latter's par.
ents, E. W. Albee and wife, Friday.
Successful deer hunters so far in This
town are Charles Hoyt, NJ. S. Parker.
Willard Lawson and Archie Richardson.
Oliver Tatro and wife and Mrs. Lewis
Champanie of Vergennes spent the past
week here with their sister, Mrs. John
Porter.
G. E. Downing and Mrs. Flora Bohan.
ma of Washington have been called here
recently by the illness Of their mother
Mrs. Dora Woodland.
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North WOlcOtt

A. E. Woodmansee is i'll.
No school this week after today.
Ben Bailey is visiting in johnson.
c. H. Reed was in this place Friday.
Mrs. Nancy Laraway is suffering from
neuralgia.
Ray Stoddard was recent guest of
relatives here.
Florence Eldred is boarding at A. E.
Woodmansee's
Singing school every Monday evening
at the schoohouse, W. Fl. May teacher,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
JOHNSON

Il.
About $3.50 was realized from the Rum
mage Sale. a
Rev. E. G. French preached at Hard
wick Sunday.
Miss Elmer is spending Thanksgiving
in Middlebury.
Miss johnson will spend Thanksgiving
in Walingford.
Miss Emma G.. Elliot has gone to her
home in Taunton, Mass.
Miss Ruth Houghton is spending the
week at her home in Boston.
Mrs. Eliza Buggy from North Troy is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Hattie Pearl.
Mrs. Lance and daughter, Velma, are
spending their vacation with relatives IN
Cabot.
Rev. Mr.. Davis returned from Barre
Monday evening somewhat improved in
health.
Miss Christine Tucker has gone to
Eden. where she will stay for time with
her aunt.
Mrs. Fred Small and son, Wayne, visit
ed her sister Mrs. Thomas Wilson, few
days this week.
Jaw Partlow and son, Kenneth, and
Andy Partlow of Hardwick spent last
week in town.
E. P. Jose has opened another tale
mine near the Shattuck farm in the
Chrsty district.
Mrs. NJ. Kinds and son, Lawrence, have
gone to Boston and vicinity, where they
will spend Thanksgiving.
Miss S. Whiting has gone to her home
in Ashbernham, Mass, where she Will
spend her Thanksgiving vacation.
Mrs. Gilmore, who is living with Mrs.
Livermore, is spending Thanksgiving
with relatives in North Hyde Park.
The children Of the Training School
have filled three barrels with vegetables
and fruit, which will be sent to poor
children.
Miss Dora Douglass of Randol phi and
Ebe Douglass of Green ,boro were guests
of their aunt, Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Mon
day and Tuesday.
MI Trip of Alaska and Miss Grace
Hull of SCHENECTADY, N. Y, were married
at the home of Mr.. Trips sister, Mrs.
Murray, Wednesday.
Rev. F. w. Armstrong of Lynn, Mass,
conducted the Sunday evening service at
the Pentecostal church of the Nazarene.
Mr.. Armstrong was a former pastor.
The members of The Glee Club gave
fine entertainment in Normal ball Mon
day evening. The proceeds amounting
to ST will be given for the benefit of the
Library.
The members of the W. G. T. U. wish
to thank the lady who gave them the five
dollars and also wish TO say that they will
use it where most needed-Johnson
w. z. T. U.
The Pentecostal church and friends
will hold their Thanksgiving dinner and
praise service at the home of Silas Girls
void. Thanksgiving service at the church
in the evening. Sunday services as usual
all evangelistic.
The children of the graded school are
requested to make something alone,a bit
of fancy work or carving. This is to be
taken to school at Christmas time. Three
persons. not connected with the school,
will judge the work and prizes will be
awarded.
E. II. Sherwin has returned from at
tending district meetings of the, o. E. S.
at White River Junction and Brattleboro,
and establishing charter at Readsboro.
This is the first time for eight years that
the district meetings have all been held
by the middle of November.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
Eden Mills

Mr.. Ernest Kinds is on the sick list
Mrs. Onias Whittemore, who has been
sick, is able to ride out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. S. CoolbetE of Lowell
were visitors at Jack Trainers sunday.
The Selectmen have erected much
needed railing on the state road near Geo.
Kinds.
Cola Kinds, Zilda Baker and Emery
Davis are home from johnson High
School for ten days vacation.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
PIGEON Stopped Clock.

A pigeon few against the face OF
the Ipswich (England) town hall clock
and was caught between the minute
hand and the dial. The clock was
stopped for an hour until the bird was
liberated.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26
Easy Answer.

Instructor (at night schooD-"Give
a sentence with the word 'metaphysi-
clan in it." Shaggy-Haired Pupil
"On his way home, Mr.. Jones meta
physician. Chicago Tribune.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-11-26

CARD OF THANKs-We wish to thank
all who aided and comforted us in our
sorrow and for the beautiful flowers
given. MAY Heavens blessing rest on
all.-Harlow Nj. Tucker, Christine Tuck
er, Leo Tucker and Mildred Tucker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-02
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Winfrey b. Carter and Susie Haynes,
both of Childsburg. Va.
John T. Payne of Richmond, Va, and
Bertha V Swift of Granite Springs, Va.
John w MullenneX and Lucy Hanger,
both of Swoope, Va.
Frederick p Goldstrohm, jr., of Chi
cago H., and Ruth y. Roberts of Cum
berland, Md.
Harry w. Hill and Mary NJ. Butler.
August Raub of Richmond, Va, and
Grace Kendall of Wadesboro. y. c.
Albert III Acher. L. S. A, and Frances
Hodges of this city
Robert c. Carter and Mary Watkins.
John A. Hefin of Midland, Va, and
Mary C. diff of Newland, Va.
Lee A. Smith and Virginia Woody.
Ernest Duckett and Oracle Liels.
John j. Jones of Chicago, ILL.,, and Ma
rion D. Helen of Manassas, Va.
Lewis Garnett and Sarah l.. Rodney.
John R. Grimes and Tillie j. Jenkins.
both of Richmond, Va
Charles +. Chase and Annie Bryan.
Frank Kourim of Chicago Ill, and Bar
bara Bern of Baltimore Md.
Wade b. Aylor of Madison, Va, and
Aur.e T. Rosser of Banco. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-02
DIED.

BARRETT Suddenly. on wednesday, January
/, 1918. at 100 pm, JAMES A. BARRETT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-02
MARRIED.

IITuGOW-CROSS. On December 81, 1912, by
the Rev George e. Moore, st. Andrews
Church. Wilmington. Del. ARTHUR A.
LITHGOW and EDNA b. CROSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-02
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported
to the health department in the last
twenty-four hours:
Andrew w. Latchford, IS years, Sibley
Hospital
Jane c. Knowles, % years. 1901 p street
northwest
William T. Council. 30 years. 1904 B
street northeast.
James L. Small, 30 years. Providence
Hospital.
Marion NJ Fowler. 16 years. Sibley Hos
pital.
Hilary P Jones, so years, 7O4 Florence
court.
Robert E. Jones, IS years, Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Albert Baruch, - years, 1888 III street
northwest
Lloyd Whank, hours, 30 10Th street
northeast
Julia Biggs, ID years, 636 Girard street
northwest
Jeanette Lucas, Pc years, 1909 9th street
northwest
Isabella Clark, 20 years, 600 Freemens
court northwest.
Emily Sydnor, "a years, Garfield Hospi-
tai.
Alexander Rogers, 50 years. 11l2 10Th
street.
James A. Peck. IS years. 229 New Jer-
Jessie Parr, 81 years. 1928 9th street
northwest
Pierce H. Ware, 30 years, 924 Kenyon
street northwest.
Sadie Robinson, A years, Freedmen S
Hospital.
Marguerite Matthews, months Pom
ery street, HillSdale, ID. {.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-02

Mrs. Henry c. Thompson and her sis
tiers, Mrs F. X. Solyer and Mrs. A. L.
Anderson, from Chicago, will be at home
tomorrow afternoon, from 3 to 4, $500 18th
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-02

room. but also every other available spot
in the adjoining rooms.
Both official and resident society was
charmingly represented in the throng OF
guests. \ buffet supper was served
throughout the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-02

Mrs. D. T. Poore gave a party Monday,
December 80, at her home, 221S Both
street northwest. in honor of her daugh-
ter Gladys. Among those present were
the Misses Sue Hanes, Leila Hanes, Mar
garet Carroll. Catherine Fuller. Gather
inc Aver. Sarah Barr. Louise Beall and
Teresa Poore: Messrs. Wesley Beach. Cleo
Homan, Robert Galleher. Ralph Poore,
Thomas Entwsle, Raymond Tolson. Rus
sell Howard George Custard and Eugene
Poore, Mrs. A. Ager and Mrs. Canada.
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HEARINGS ON DISTRICT BILL.
Commissioners Will Be First to Ap-
pear Before Subcommittee.

Hearings before the subcommittee OF
the House appropriations committee in
charge of the District bill will commence
tomorrow. The Commissioners of the
District of Columbia will be the first to
appear before Chairman Burleson.
Considerable speculation is rife in school
circles as to how much effect on the COM
mittee the Redfield report on business
and administrative conditions in the pub
lie schools will have. At the time the
Redfield report was made public Repre-
sentative Bureson did not relish the por-
ton of the document which laid much OF
the blame for expensive coal consumption
ON the parsimony of the House subcom-
mttee.
Mr. and Mrs. George p. Burns or Havre
de Grace, Md, Wednesday celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-18
DIR. J. H. REYNOLDS
 ACCEPTS PRESIDENCY

Little Rock, June 1S-T h e Board of Trustees of Hendrix College met in Little Rock, Tues day and unanimously accepted the report of the committee com posed of Gov. c. w. Donaghey. Rev. F. $. H. Johnson and Rev. Forney Hutchinson, electing Dr. J. H. Reynolds as president of the institution. Dr. Reynolds was present at the meeting and accepted the position with the understanding that he be given complete executine control of the institution that he be clothed with absolute supervisory power of the institution, and that res, idence cos ting at least $8, 900, be immediately erected on the cam pus of the college for the use of the president. The conditions were accepted by the Board.
 A committee consisting of Gov. c. w. Donaghey and pr. Rev. holds was appointed to employ an architect and have plans drawn at once for the residence of the president, and to let the contract as soon as possible in order that the building may be ready for occupancy by fall.
 Dr.. Reynolds will assume charge of Hendrix College on the first of July, on which date his contract with the University of Arkansas expires. He has large. ly started an active campaign for the upbuilding of Hendrix, and hopes to double the attendance during the coming year.
 Dr. James Thomas of Texark- ana, com missioner of education of the Board, was present and spoke highly of the prospects