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The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
SUPPLYING THE aNEEDFuLr
Money Now Being Paid TO- Americans
by Order Of State Department

London. August 81. Acting under
orders from American Ambassador,
Page, Major Daniel w. Ketchum and
others In charge Of the distribution
of funds deposited in Washington for
Americans In Europe began payment
today.
Descriptions of persons to whom
money is sent is cabled to Europe
from the state department at Wash
ington. Applicants are required to
furnish cablegrams and letters show
Ing that money has been sent to them
and these persons are questioned and
scrut!nized carefully.
Descriptions Of persons all over
Europe are being forwarded to the
American embassy and arrangements
will be made on the continent for
all banks to pay tourists stranded In
various cities. Americans were much
relieved by the announcement that
Ambassador Page had cut the red
tape and ordered money paid to them,
as many needed Gosh to purchase pas
sage on steamers sailing home.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
MUCH ANXIETY
Germany's Reply to Jnps Uitfmltum
Awaited With Interest.
(By Associated Press.l

/ 10y ASSUclateQ tTGSS.1
Washington, August 21.--Owing to
the belief in official circles that tho
German government will avail itseli
the last minute before replying to
tho Japanese sitlitmatum, demanding
the evacuation Of Kia-Chow and with
drawal OF the German feet. from thu
Orient. the exact. moment when :iis
ultimetum expires has become a mat
ter of special interest.
In thc Japanese note, Germany was
given until noon August % TO all,
swcr. But noon In Toxic and noon II.
Berlin OF August. 90 arc rcparated by
many hour. II. .t. u.
If tlIis answer is made through tic
German embassy at Toxic then the
Berlin government must address IT,
self 10 Japan by the devious method
OF cable communications passing
through the hands Of lite enemies, tho
British. and must start the message
from Berlin tomorrow II 1t ie 10
reach Toxic by noon Sunday.
On the other hand If Germany takes
tho ground that the terms of tho ulti-
matum may be met by response de-
livcred to the Japanese embassy In
Berlin, the reply may be delayed un-
til a few moments before noon SUN
day, Berlin time. 81. 49,. .s..-
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
RULES FIXED
Bankers May Protest to Federal Re.
serve ROariS Over EeIecffnna

DuHheTS MAY EF0t6St 10 Federal Re.
serve Roards Over Selections
Washington. Aug 2l.-Rules were
laid down by the Federal reserve
board, for appeals from reserve bank
organization committees decision in
selecting twelve cities for reserve
banks. Baltimore, New Orleans.
Pittsburgh and Omaha bankers have
expressed dissatisfaction with the
I. committee 5e.eetionA. and formal
appeals are S1peuted from bankers in
these cities. =
Under the rules there will be no tcs-
timony taken. Petitions may be filed
when signed by proper officers of a
majority of member banks in the city
asking for hearing. These petitions
must be followed by briefs. All tho
members banks In the city concerned
are to te notified OF such action and
opportunity to fiIo briefs I'm answer
given, and arguments by counsel will
be allowed. -
Whtre banks seek change in the
geographical limits or the reserve dis
triots, petitions; must he signed by or
hcers OF at. least two thirds Of tho
member banks in tho territory the me-
tition asks to take out of one diatrict
and have annexed to another.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
REV, WIT. BELvIN
Goes To Walhnlln For EVANGELIST.
~ q Meeting. Is, ~

Rev. w. r." Belyin. who has tho i'm
portant charges nfWOrr, Giuck and
Riverside Methodist is max
Ing rslEtstton as, an: evangelist To-
day he goes to Walhalla to assist
Rex. Alex Written In protracted
meeting In. the Waihalla circuit:
Rov. Mr.. Belyin recently assisted
In meeting at Belts Chapel. near
Antreville. where he had a remark
ably successful week. There were
were twenty-eight Joined the church
BY profession; Of faith, and most of
them grown people Mr. Belvin con-
slders this the best meeting that has
been held there IN years.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
ACTION PRAISED
Refusal to- Float Lean. 70 French,
Government C0mnaended.
(By Asaociated Prear. !

London, August. 2l.-The Eoonom-
lat, referring TO tho opposition of tho
American government to allowing
New York banknrr to float French
loan says:..s.. -,.l.s .a.g. *
"The United; Statess government has
done honor to itself and q. service to
the world by maintaining neutrality
In its strictest sense and. refuging to
allow its bankers tos:tako. profit b..
prolopging the carnage In Europe"
The powEphper points. out that IL l.
French, .batrshad been aermitted a
German. loan aiso,y. must have bec,,
permitted and 4hat, tho effect would
have been nsfp,t pFolong 4sRRr.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Commissioners OF Third Sec
ton consisting Of Williamson,
Brushy Creek. Hopewell and Garvin
Townships, subject to the rules OF
the Democratic primary.
& w. A. Derry SPEARMAN.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
|. SINGING. .KOTfCR.

There will be a singing at Mount ain
Springs church. Sunday \, afternoon,
AugnRt 3d. 1915. beginning promptly
at g o'clock. There viii be quite d
number OF singing masters q resent
Prof. Milford Pace, Lesley Merritt,
WiEington.. Gnthries Pack, Jones.
Smith. @. 4 Gnyton ana Bryscn. ~.
seryb body is cordially invited tn at
tend and bring song books. .l
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
Quick Action.

:. ottowa, Ont. Aug. 21.-Prompt dis
patcn was given tonight by, the senate
20 tnree government war measures.
III one nour the upper house passed.
passed Dill authorizing the govern
ment TO take bank notes as legal ten
osl, empowering It to deal stringently
win aliens, and voting fifty millions
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the House of Representatives
from Anderson county subject to the
rules OF tho democratic primary.
RUFUS FAINT, JR.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

y. i hereby announce myself a. candi-
date for House Of representatives for
Anderson county. subject to tho rules
OF the Democratic primary.
=, ;'i.As NJ ..e.,.; L. T. CAMPBELL.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

hereby announce myself n candi-
date Tor tho House of Representatives
for Anderson county, subject to the
rifles Of the Democratic primary.
a ,,e III, :. ASA HALL, JR. !,
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

Eareby announce myself as n can
didatc for County Commissioner Of
Anderson county from district No. /.
compriscd OF Savannah. Corner. Va
rcuncs and Hail townships. Subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary. ]. LAWRENCE MCGEE.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

e I hereby announce myself O candt-
date for the legislature subject to the
rules and regulations of the dcmocra-
tic party. GEO. NJ. REID.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
/. f0R SUPERINTENDENT

! hereby snnouaca. myseii: i candi.
date for re-electi0n to the pt nee oi
County superintendent OF Education,
subject TO the Democratic primary. Il
i, 81. v'El1 1gQlNI, 4.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

II hereby announce myself a candi-
date for House OF representatives for
Anderson county, subject to tho rules
OF tho Democratic primary.
j. BELTON WATSON
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

/ hereby announce myself as can
dldatc for the house Of representatives
from Anderson county subject to the
rules Of tho Democratic primary.
w. l. (BiIl MAHAFFEY.,
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

I hereby announce myself a candi.
date for commissioner from District
No. 2. comprising Pendleton, Rock
Mills, Fork and Centerville townships
subject to the rules of the democratic
primary. D. s. HOBSON.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

/ hereby announce myself q candi-
date for County Supervisor Of Ander-
son county. subject to the rules Of
the Democratic primary.
.t.f' t< THOS. b. KAY.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

Z hereby announce myself q candi-
dnto for the osfico OF commissioner
from section e., comprising Fork.
Rock Mills. Pendlcton and Centcrville
Townships. subject TO tho rules of the
democratic primary. w r.. HARRIS
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the Office OF county super
visor OF Anderson county, subject to
the rules governing the democratic
primary. Il. M. VANDlVER
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

hereby announce myself q candi.
dgto for Commissioner from District
No. 2, comprising Pendleton, Rock
Mills. Fork and Centerville town.
ships. Subject to the rules OF ths
democratic primary.
JOHN r. CULBERSON.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

! hereby announce myself as q can
'didate for reelection to the legisla
tnre subject to the rules OF the demo
rratio party. T. F. NELSON.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

! I am candidate for the House cl
Representatives from Anderson coun-
y. viii anido the Fuies 0s Inc
primary. SAM WOLFE.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for tho House OF Representative
from Anderson county subject to the
rules nf the democratic primary.
.,us WALTER r. WHITE
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

l hereby announce myself candi
date for, Representative from Ander-
son. county, subject to tho rules OF the
Democratic primary. ]. T. WEST.
Bolton. S. G. ..,4,l -.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

/, announce myself candidate Tor
the legislature from Anderson Coun-
ty subject to the rules Of the demo-
cratic party. II IT. p. DICKSON. Z
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
FOR COMMISSIONER
District No. I.

/ hereby announce myself candl-
date for commissioner of District No
l, comprising Corner, Hall. Savannah
and Varennes townships. subject to
the rules Cf tho democratic primary
PRESTON Is. GALLEY, JR..
Iva, S. G..
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

1 horeby announce myself candi'
date for legislature. subject to the
rules Of the Democratic party.
s.. A. BURNS. .
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

hereby announce myself q candi-
date for commissioner for district No.
l. comprising Savannah, Hall. Corner
and Varcnncs township. and pledge
myself to abide the result 70 the demo-
cratic primary. @. T.. CONWELL.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

I hereby announce myself a candi.
date for Commissioners from Distric,
No. 2. comprising Pordleton, Rock
Mills, Fork and Centerville town.
ships, subject to rules OK Democvatic
party. ]. II. WRIGHT.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

Il hereby announce myself q can;sl.
date foe representative from Ander.
son county subject to the rnles OF the
idemocratic primary.
10. s. ). II. HUTCHINSON.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
REPRESENTATIVE

I hereby announce myself as o cam
didate for House of Representatives
from Anderson county. subject to the
rules OF the democratic party.
OSCAR D. GRAY.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
Political Announcements
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for county supervisor. subject to
the Democratic primary.
J. MACK KING.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

hereby announce myself o candi-
date for supervisor Of Anderson coun-
ty. subject to the rules Of democratic
primary. c. r. MARTIN.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
.5FORtCDNGRESS

il hereby announce myself q candSi.
date for Congress from the Third Con.
;gressional DiStrict, subject to, The
rules of the democratic party. IS.
JOHN AZ HORTON. {.
: h';ss'tlss,ee' ia Beitons Sc. y
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

3. j, ihereby announce myself d. cands-
date Tor Congress from. the Third Con.
,gresatonM district rHhject 70 the rules
.of the Democratic primary 4 81 .s,s
81 WYATT AIKEN
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
District No. 3.

hereby announce myself candi
date fer county commissioner for tn,
third section. consisting of Garvin
Brushy Creek, Williamston and Hope
we'll Townships. subject TO tho actor
OF the democratic primary.
.,.tti TT A yTNSTER
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
Not Gkcssinp.

Excitable Party (nt telephone)--
Hello? Who is this? Who is this,
Man ON Other End-t"EIavcn't got
time to guess riddles. Tell mo your
self who yo are."--BostOn Transcript.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

hereby announce myself as can
dtdato for county supervisor. subject
to the rules OF tho democratic pri-
mary.
w. j. JOHNSON.
Pelzer, S. c., Il. r. d. /.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
!. MACK DUFF ROGERS

I hereby announce myself as can.
dicatc for Commissioner of Anderson
county from Section No. 3. composed
OF Garland, Bruslly Creek, Hopewel'
and Wiliiamston Townships. -subjec,
to the action OF the democratic party
w. r. Watson.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

! SheSsby announce myself q candi.
'aAis I ] ! . isf the Once OF probate fudge q
An9sfpeh county, subiect I'd. THO rules
ianas 70 the result OF the. Democratic
primary 81. VICTOR b. CHESfiIRE:
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

''.s "a I hcrehy, announi.e myself agcandi-
Date for. Probatoi Judge pt Anderson
Cnnnty subject TO the rules of the
democrtic primary W.. r. COX.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

~ FOR PROBATE JUDGE
7,.W. e. Nicholson Is hereby ,annonne-
ED es q candidate for reelection 10
the. uf1ce OF Probate Judge, subject
70 the ruleS' Of the. democratic pfi-
Maky..stt' "a 81
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

|: I hereby announce myself as a can.
! didate for reelection to the office of
County Auditor, Anderson, subject to
the irnles and regulations OF the 5deaa-
esratle primary 3y FssoEa as B pab.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

w. II. G. Elrod announces himself q
candidate for county commissioner
from tho district composed OF VII.
rliamston. Garvin, Brushy Creek and
Hopeweli. subject to the rules of the
democratic party.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

(, I hereby announce my candidacy
for County Commissioner OF Anderson
county from the third section com:
prising Hopevell, Williamson.
n-.shy Greek End Gsrvsn townships,
subject to the action OF the Demo.
cratic party.
J. MACK DUFF ROGERS.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
District NO. =.

II. A. Sullivan Of Fork township is
hereby announced for commissioner
for Section Two. comprising Fork
Rock Mills. Pendleton and Centerville
townshipo, 7, u....
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

i hereby announce myself % candt-
dAte: :fofttEksoMs Of Probate Judge for
lAnderson county subject toi the rules
of the Democratic Peimary. .. {, .
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

+ +. FOR STATE SENATOR 1.''1'' 7
& I hereby annonnce, myself q csndi,
date Tor State Senator from Anderson
County. subject to the rnlea:of the. De.
mocrstlc primary election. Z, SO
) &. sra, Z. ]. l. SHERAHD:
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

lie servant stands for itself and I win
appreciate the votes OF the people of
this county.
WINSTON SMITH.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for county commissioner from Section
z, comprised OF Bolton, Martin. Honea
Faith and Broadaway townshipa. Sub
'Ject to, the rules Of the democratic
party. Il. d. SMITH,
Better known as "Dick" Smith.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

] hereby announce my candidacy fes
County Commissloner from Section 4
comprised OF Bolton Honea Path
Martin and Broadway townships
subject to the rules Of Tho Democratic
primary.
;sgsss j. NJ. Holiday. z
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
late for the Office OF Auditor, subject
. The rulee of the Ylnmpcrutic pri-
mary ]. j. H. C e q illFFtN.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

hereby announce s.yy.s!!: . cssaa.-
late for tho office If Auditor nf An
derson County subject to the, rules OF
tho Democratic marty. Z. 81 ~ ,..:
r. WARE ATISTYN.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
District No..4

I hereby announce myself o eandi.
date for commissioner for Hones
PATH Bolton. Broadway aud. Martin
townships, District No. 4. subject tt
,ths rules OF the democra,ic primary.
III w F. TNWNEG
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22

i hfAebyt announce mysclfa nandis
date for reelection as CoinWissionei
tor District Mo- a. .comprlsipg Iionea
Path, Martins Rslton and Broadwa,
townships subtcs to the rules OF the
Democratic primary. M
ii4433& J.. III. Dunlap. 4
i. The. friends. Of n. A. ii.on) MuiIikin
hereby announce him as q candidate
for County Commlsisone fsom dis.
trict c0mposing Hopcwell, Hrushy
Cseck, Garpin and WilliEmstod. Sub
1ect to tho rnles and government. o.
tho democratic primary. a. -
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-22
iYORcAUnIrOIR

& sYOReAUDTTOR . 81
t;I hereby announces. a,ysslf a ca,di-
date for County Auditor, subject, to
the srUles Scfs the democratic primary.
t "a ssi, r. A. SAbrumB. =
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-05-29

Mrs. Della Bish and children, Wilmas
and Effie
John Gobrecht, while scraping road
ON Tuesday, had the misfortune to
have one OF the wheels or the scraper
smashed up.
The funeral or Mrs. Catherine Bent
eel, widow OF the late William Bent
eel, who died at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. j. A. Grimes, Poplar
street, Hanover, on Saturday, took
place at Bart's United Brethren
Church ON Wednesday morning
She was aged "a years, and is
survived by two sons and two daugh-
ters: Elmer Bentzel. OF West Man
helm township; Edward, OF near
Bart's church; Mrs. r. =. Legore, Of
Gettysburg; Mrs. Allen Grimes, OF
Hanover.
On Sunday at st. Bartholomew
Church, Sunday school at $40 a. m.
Preaching at $50 by Rev. $. T. Hench.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hoover, Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaiah Lohr and daughter, Mabel,
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Shue mt Iron Ridge.
z. M. Raubenstine killed copper
snake that measured three feet In
length.
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gambler.

The cherry crop is not looking So
well at present
Strawberries are ripening and the
quality is very fine.
The Ladies' Mite Society festival
will be held in the hall at Gambler,
Saturday evening, May 30th.
The Gambler seconds played Bird
Hill Saturday, May 23rd, and q
rafting good game 1t was. Score
Gambler 80 runs, Bird Hill % runs.
Mrs. Mary K. Shauck and daughter
and son-in-law and granddaughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Parrish, Miss
Lulu Shauck and Mary Murphy, OF
Hampden, Baltimore, spent from Sat
urday until Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
George Alfred Barnes and other rela-
tives.
Mr.. AID Mrs. George E. Allen, OF
Gist. spent Sunday with Mrs. Aliens
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jabez N
Barnes.
Miss Mabel A. G. Shipley spent Sun
day and Monday in Baltimore.
Miss Mary Gorsuch Wilson, is
spending some time in Baltimore.
Miss Bessie Gambler is visiting in
Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sprinkles and
granddaughter, Elsie Caples, of Car
rollton; Earle Jones, Elvie Hallbrook
Herbert Hallbrook, of Sandyville, were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herschel Miller
daughter Ethel, and son Howard D.
spent Wednesday and Thursday visit
ing relatives in Baltimore.
Mrs. Alice Williams, of Baltimore,
is spending some time with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Shipley.
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HAIGHT.

| The Home Missionary Society OF
New Oakland will hold a strawberry
festival adjoining the church on Sat
urday evening, June s, in the interest
Of that society.
| The continuation Of the dry wealth
er Is very unfavorable to crops gen
orally which are actually suffering
for rain. The clover crop looks more
favorable at this time than any other
crop and will have to be cut soon
should the drought continue longer.
Grading on the Liberty road is be-
ing pushed rapidly by Thomas q Com
pany, who have the construction OF It.
Conditions at Oakland Mills seem to
be improving as several families who
recently moved from that place have
returned again.
Mr.. Charles Williams, of near North
Branch, is having lumber sawed for
building her houses and for making
other repairs. Mr.. William Ruch and
brother, of Slack's Corner, are doing
the work.
Corn is coming up badly and looks
pretty sick generally. There. is lit
tie black flea which nearly covers the
little plants and after they are
through with them, they look as II
frostbitten.
Hurrah for strawberry short cake
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Mrs. Clarence Kinsie and daughter
Drusilla, spent a few days in Balti-
more recently.
The corn crop will certainly be very
irregular this year, as some have just
planted theirs, while others have
plowed over their fields once or
twice and some have had to plant over
again.
The grain and grass bid fair to be
a good yield, and gardens and fruit
look prosperous, but we need a good
rain very badly.
Miss Dora Gartrell spent Sunday
with Miss Mae Long.
Mr.. Frank Brashears, OF this place,
who has been suffering for some time
with cancer in his face, is not any
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lowman, Miss
Ada Pierre and Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Young spent Sunday with Philip
Clark and family.
Mrs. Cora Crozier, whose husband
10 in the U. s. Navy, and Is now In
Mexico, is spending some time with
Mrs. Warshar, Of this place.
The West Falls Sunday school will
hold its annual strawberry festival on
the night OF June s. Everybody vel
come.