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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21
Oppose Berryman Green's Hill.

Especial 20 The Times Dispa tch.l
Danville, Va, January 2Q.-The City
council and the Danville Tobacco Asso-
citation to-day went Oh record at meet
ings held this afternoon protesting
cmphatically against Bergman Green's
gates. which would make the office OF
super OF public works cleo
tive by The people In both meetings
~ was explained ihat q man with spe-
I'll the positioI.- and .that the council
IL in the best Position to appoint man.
committee from the council will
appear before the Legislative Commit.
tee OF Special, Private and Local Leg
lslation within the next few days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-21

noon, during which both houses will
meet In tho hall of the House of Dele
II. Wallace, game commissioner OF Ala
bama.
\ message was reported from Cover
nor Mann summarizing tho work OF
the farm demonstration department.
Tho Senate concurred I'm a Joint reso-
luton reported from the House au-
during tho month Of May In each year,
day 10 be known as road day"
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-04-02
Paragraph 2.

Another tract of land with build
ing and Improvements thereon con-
tanning 30 acres and being on left
bank of Cane River descending. and
bounded above by lands belonging to
heirs of Leveque: below by lands Of
Mrs. Suzette ROGUE and in front by
Cane River and in the rear by K. G..
LaWtOn.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-04-02
3-19-14 A.
AN UNCROWDED PROFESSION.

From the west comes the wall Of the unem-
ployed workman. In eastern centers, thousands
Of able bodied men are constantly on the verge
Of starvation. In our own towns and cities,
many intelligent young men and women exc cut
bare living The telephone girl earns her
pi,tance Of about cents an hour. Yet, round
about US everywhere. there is an excellent field
Of employment overlooked by thousands Of in
telligent boys, younng men and women and this
is the teaching profession. In order to train
young Louisianians professionally for this busi-
ness. the State maintains magnificent institution.
The State Normal SCHOOL at Natchitoches rep
resents an investment of $4,000 in land. build
ings. and equipment; it has an excellent faculty
Of nearly fifty teachers; and in its summer school
opening June |. 1914, il will offer instruction in
every subject needed by any Louisiana teacher.
Those who are looking for good business to
engage in should send for the Normal catalog.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-04-02
Proclamation.

Pursuant to a resolution passed by
the Parish Board of School Directors
of the Parish of NatchitOches, La, at
it's special meeting held on the 3rd
day of March, 19lt, l. Edgar Levy
President of said Board, hereby give
notice that in compliance with said
resolution a special election will be
held in Ward Seven of Natchitoches
Parish, La, on the 4th day of April
1914 for the purpose of submitting to
the property tax payers qualified UNI
der the Constitution and Laws of the
State of Louisiana to vote at said
election the following proposition, to-
witt
To levy special tax of five mills
on the dollar on all property in Ward
Seven of the Parish of Natchitoches,
La. aubject to State taxation annually
for period of five years for the pur-
pose of giving additional aid to the
public schools in the Ward Seven.
For the purpose of thu said special
electloB the polling places will be the
regular polling places in said Ward
and at Provencal A Treadway, w .
Stephens and l B. Richie are 40
pointed Commissioners and Harry
Hawthorne is appointed Clerk to serve
at said polling place: at Shady Grove
Walter Bolton, g. G Parker and
Brodie Handy are appointed Commits
sioners and Joe Montgomery is ap
pointed Clerk to serve at said polling
place: and at N0Wells Mill \. q. Eth
eridge, e.. n. Rhodes and q. w. Cobb
are appointed Commissioners and
Aired Self is appointed Clerk to serve
at said polling place: all of whom will
serve without compensation. AT said
special election the polls shall be
opened at O'Clock q. m. and closed
at 5 o'clock p m. and the election will
be conducted in accordance with the
laws of Louisiana applicable thereto.
Notice is also given that at 10
O'Clock a. m. on the 9th day of April
1914 the said Parish Board of School
Directors of the Parish of Nat
chitOches, Louisiana will meet at Nat
chitoches. La. and in open session
proceed to open the ballot boxes, ex-
anime and count the ballot in num-
Der and amount, examine and canvas
the returns and declare the results Of
said special election.
This 9Th day Of March 1914. A. ID
EDGAR LEVY,
President.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-04-02
Tutorship Sale.
SUCCESSION C. w. CHILDS.

BY virtue of the authority of an or
der of the Hon. the II District Court
homologating the proceedings of
family meeting held before d. ).
Hyams, District Clerk and Ex-Officio
Notary Public on the 10Th day of
March will offer for sale to the last
and highest bidder on
SATURDAY APRIL 18th 1914
at the late residence of G.. W. Childs
deceased near Natchez the following
described property to-wit:-
One Boiler and Engine
Two Gin Stands
Steam Press and all other articles
necessary to System Gin Plant.
Terms of Sale:-CASH subject to
appraisement and should said proper
ty fail to-bring two thirds of the APP
praisemyBt then the same will be
Immediately .reofferel for sale on a
credit OF twelve months, purchasers
to giye bond with approved security
JAS. Is. TUCKER:
Tutor.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-04-02
COUCH Medicine for Children.

Too much care cannot be used in
selec ing cough medicine for chile
rem. 4 should be pleasant to take,
contain no harmful substance and be
most etfectual. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy meets these requirements
AMI Is fayorite with the mothers of
Young children everywhere For salu
By al dealers.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-04-02

WANTED Statesmen to sell GEE-WHIZ
Cider Vinegar the best made in the
South by rs per cent. This is the
Vinegar that the House Wife has been
looking for, and we want you to sell it
to her Grocery. Dixie Punch non
intoxicating beverage made from Apple
Juice can be sold most anywhere and
we pay 20 per cent commission on all
business. If you can deliver the goods
we will send you sample case, and will
arrange to give you salary and ex-
penses.
DAVIS G. CO.
3-19-14 a. Shreveport, La.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-04-02
CHAMPIONSHIP

Miss Leila Dranguet, Interdict
Notice is hereby given that the
Curator has this day filed his annual
account in the above Curatorsh. d.
All persons interested will within ten
days file opposition 10 SINE if any
the have or same viii be homol0gated
ID. }. HGAMS,
Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-04-02
State of Louisiana,

SIdIe Ol LOUISIANA,
Parish of Natchitoches.
Be it remembered that on this the
third day of March, A. D. 1914, the
Board of School Directors in and for
the Parish of Natchitoches, met in
public session, did proceed to open the
ballot box and to examine and count
che ballots in number and amounts and
to canvass and examine the returns and
declare the results of a special election
held in Ashland School District in ward
two of the Parish of Natchitoches, La.
on the 18th day of Feb, 1914, in pur-
suant of a proclamation from the Board
of School Directors of Natchitoches
parish, La, and the president of said
board, on Jan. 5th, 1914, for the pur-
pose of voting ten mill tax in aid of
the public schools in the said district,
annually for a period of ten years in
accordance with the laws of the State
of Louisiana, and after having ex-
amined and counted the said votes, and
the returns thereof, We find the follow
ing result:
For said special tax in amount 22772,
in number A.
Against said special tax in amount
5110, in number II.
Majority for tax 1852, in number 27
And having made public proc lama
ton of the above result they render
this their process verbal of the can
wasting of the said votes, which is in
triplicate as required by law.
EDGAR LEVY,
President Of Board Of School Directors,
Parish of NatchitOches, La.
l.. E. HUDSON,
Secretary.
State of Louisiana,
Parish of Natchitoches.
Be it remembered that on this the
third day of March, A. D. 1914, the
Board of School Directors in and for
the parish of Natchitoches, La, met in
public session, quorum being present,
did proceed to open the ballot box, to
examine and count the ballots in num-
Der and amount and to canvass and
examine the returns and declare the
result of a special election held in the
Powhatan School District in ward three
of the parish of Natchitoches, La, on
the 18th day of Feb, 1914, in pursuant
of proclamation from the Board of
school Directors and the president Of
same on Jan. 5th, 1914, for the purpose
of voting a three mill tax in aid of
public schools in said district annually
for period of ten years in accordance
with the laws of the State of Louisiana
and after having examined and counted
the said votes and the returns thereof
we find the following results:
For special tax in amount 241.50 in
number l3.
Against said special tax in amount
1853 so in number 2.
Majority for said tax in amount $500
in number IL.
And having made public proclama-
ton of the above result they render
this process verbal of the canvassing
of the said votes, which is made in
triplicate as required by law.
EDGAR LEVY
President of Board of School Directors,
Parish of Natchitoches La.
l.. E. HUDSON,
Secretary.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-04-02
OCCUR

ONNUK
The n0)rtl1t pDi1t is to follow the
mishap with the right kin1 Of reDairing.
We improve what We man1. We will
put yo1r car in AL trim at our shop.
This fact has been proved too often to
be doubted, We also handle a full line
of automobile supplies and accessories.
Nate litosh3: Livery & Garage Go.
Phone 1873 Na.ch;toches, La
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
LUNENBURC

Chas. Hale and wife, H. P. Sils-
by and wife, all Of Lyndonville,
and Colonel and Mrs. F. D. Hale
and son Bernard of Haddersf eld,
England, are guests of NJ. D. Bow
ker and wife.
Alvin Thompson and wife are
visiting their daughter, Mrs, M. H.
Dodge, at North Troy.
Mrs. Annette Burt is visiting
relatives at Newport Center.
Leonard Fnller was sin Mont
pelier last week to attend the re-
union Of his class.
Marjorie Bell, Rollo Bell, Abbie
Dodge, and Philip Sugg went to
Montpelier to begin school Monday
Mrs. Florence Palmer, who has
been stopping with Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Maillet for month, has re.
urned to Lancaster,
Mrs. P. V. Fiske of Fairlee, is a
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Flora
Balch.
Mrs. Mary Gee has gone to Leb.
anon, N, H., to visit her daughter
Mrs. Eastman.
Christie Balch, Lucretia Power.
and Lizzie Colby are attending st
Johnsbury Academy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
OBSERVES 50th
anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Farmer were
pleasantly surprised last Sunday,
when their children and grand
children, twenty-three in all, met at
their home to help them celebr al e
their golden wedding.
Mrs. Farmer was born in Brighton
sixty-nine years ago and has spent
most of her life in that town.
Mr.. Farmer was born in Burke, in
l843 and spent the early part Of his
life there. During the Civil War,
he enlisted In the 18th Vermont
Regiment and served about one year.
In 1864 he was married to Dora
Hastings and they spent the first
eleven years of their married life in
Island Pond vicinity. They then
moved to farm In Westmore, where
they lived for seventeen years.
Twenty-Five years ago, Mr.. Farmer
entered the Custom service at Island
Pond, where he has since worked,
with the exception Of four years.
For several years, they lived on
the farm in Brighton now carried on
by their son, Bert w. Later they
moved tn tha houra in leland pood
where they now live.
Of the five children born to them.
four are now living, who were pres
ent with their families, on this oc-
casion. A very enjoyable day was
spent, and as they were about to de-
part, the younger brother, with a
few we'll chosen remarks, presented
them with tokens of love and bes t
wishes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
EAST CHARLESTON

The new bell which was bought
by subscriptions obtained by the
pupils of the school, was put up
last week.
The music and social committee
will hold a peanut social this Fri
day evening.
H. A. Canning took a business
trip to Montpelier, recently.
Roy Archer Of Boston, is spend
ing his vacation here.
Minnie, Bernice sand Tim Col
burn were visitors last week in St,
Johnsbury.
Wesley Cargill, who was taker
suddenly Ill last week, is able tc
sit up,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Trip are il
st. Johnsbury, where Mrs. Tripi
underwent an operation at Bright
look hospital.
Mrs. Fred Young is on the sicl
list.
Joel BLY, and wife Of Newport
are visitors here.
The many friends of LesteI
Blake are pleased to hear that ht
is improving.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
Progressive Caucus

The caucus of the Progressive
Party in the town of Brighton was
held last Saturday evening in the
Municipal Courtroom. The following
delegates were elected: State, DR..
A. E. Psrlin and Fred Boyce. Dist
rict, w. F. Morong and E. M. Bart
lett. Town committee, E. M. Bart
ett, chairman, w. F. Morong, clerk,
and another member to be chosen.
E. M Bartlett was chairman of the
caucus and w. F. Morong Secretary.
The state and district conventions
were held yesterday at Burlington.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
III. C. R0BY KILLED
WHEN AUTO 0vERTURNS

the auto again; but the sharp turn
caused the wheel on the right side
TO crumble, throwing Mr.. Roby to
the ground and sending the driver
many feet ahead.
When the car was found shortly
afterwards by section men, it was
right side up directly across the
road. The rear of the car had
struck a telegraph pole, with such
force as to break off the cross pieces
at the top of the pole.
When Mr.. Roby was examined
it was found that his neck was
broken, his left arm broken and his
skull fractured. DR.. Parlin and
States Attorney Powell were i'm
Inlediately summoned to the scene
Ioi the accident.
Mr.. Roby was on his way to
this village, where he had an ap-
pointment with his brother, Law
renee, of Norton, and Charles Of
Derby street, this village.
He leaves wife and four child
'ren. He conducted a restaurant
business in Conway, N. H.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
Notice

The Republican voters Of the town
Of Brighton are hereby notified and
warned to meet cat the Municipal
Room in the Village Of Island Pond
in said town Of Brighton on Wed nes-
day, the 23rd day Of September,
A. D. 1914 at o'clock Pm. to trans
act the following business:
l To elect five delegates and five
altsrnates to attend the Republican
County Convention to be.held at ssthe
Court House at GuildhaIl in the
County Of Essex on the 30th day of
September A. D. 1914, to nominate
County officers.
To transact any other business
that may legally come before this
meeting.
Dated at Brighton this 10th day of
September, A. D. 1914.
0. 7. Davis,
E. J. Parsons,
&C. r. Powell.
Republican Town Committee.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18

Henry c. Roby of Conway
N. H., was insta ntly killed, this
(Friday( afternoon, when an auto,
mobile in which he was riding,
overturned.
The accident occurred about
quarter of a mile east ,of East
Brighton, shortly after a O'Clock.
The automobile, a Ford, No.
o6oI, IN. H., belonging to Mr.,
Davis, a dealer in Conway, was
driven by Frank Alley of the same
place.
AS far as can be learned, Alley
was going along at a rapid pace,
when Mr.. Roby remarked that
another auto twas following and
they should let tpsss. Alley look
ed around, and in doing so, lost
control of the machine. The point
where the accident occurred was
on a down grade, and the car gain
ing momentum, sw erved to one
side and then shot up over a small
embankm ct. Alley had by that
time applied the brakes and turned
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18

Last Wednesday morning $50 men
employed in the railroad shops at
Lyndonville were nut on schedule
OF four days pef wees, t.ic SHOPS be-
ing sclosed Wednesdays and Satur-
days. Although it is reported the
curtailment Is due to q policy Of
retrenchment on the part Of the
Boston & Maine there is 9 feeling
there that it is a forerunner of a
transfer of the work of the car shops
to the new plant at Billerica, Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
PROGRESSWES
PICK COOPER

The Progressives entered the State
campaign yesterday by choosingAlex.
ander j. Cooper Of BenAingtoh as
their candidate for governor. Edw-
ard c. Crosby Of Brattleboro WAS
nominated for lieutenant governor
and Chas' A. Prouty, former inter-
state commerce commissioner, was
selected as the party candidate on
posed to the reelection of United
States Senator William P. Dillingham;
The convention was attended by
delegates from all parts Of the State
Mr. Cooper won on the third ballot.
obtaining 1862 votes, or 25 more than
majority Mr.. Crosby received 90
votes, and was Immediately nsmi-
mated for the second place on the
ticket Both nominations were made
unanimous.
The balance of the State ticket
was nominated as follows:
Secretary of State, Henry A,Phelps
of Barre.
Treasurer, H. s. Howard, Burling-
ton.
Auditor, G. o. Mitchell, St. Albans
Attorney General, E. W. Gibson,
Brattleboro.
After the State convention busi-
ness had been finished, the first and
second congressional conventions
were held Professor Raymond Nc
Farland Of aiddlebury College was
the nominee in. the first, and Rev
Fraser Metzger Of Randolph, who
was the party candidate for governor
two years ago, was named in the
second.
A lengthy platform was adopted
by the State convention, reafirming
allegiance to principals previously
enuncisted. There was no reference
to the national administration.
Aside from the contest for governor
principal interest was attached to
movement In opposition to Charles
H Thompson of Montpelier, national
committeeman for Vermont. The
matter was brought up in the con-
vention, notwithstanding protests
from Thompson's supporters that
such action was not legal, and the
committeeman was ousted, In his
place, II. Nelson Johnson Of Burling-
on was chosen.
There were four candidates In the
balloting for the gubel natoriar nom
nation. Ernest P. Jose of Johnson,
c. S. Smith Of Morrisville and E. C
Crosby of Brattleboro all figured in
the three ballots that were taken be-
fore Mr., Cooper was chosen, and his
selection made unanimous.
The nominee was net lin the city,
being detained by the illness of a
member of his family. The conven-
tion Thursday night had not received
definite word from him as to wheth-
er he would consent to be candidate
Mr.. Cooper is a manufacturer. He,
has never taken an active part in
the politics Of the State.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
A l.. me Back-Kidney Treuble
Causes 1t.

It don't take long for kidney and
bladder trouble to give you a lame
back. and even worse if not checked.
Mrs. H. T. Strayngs, Gainesville,
Ga, was fairly down on her back
with kidney trouble and infamed
bladder. She says: II took Foley
Kidney Pills and now my back is
stronger than In years, and kidney
trouble and painfll bladder sensation
hrvs entirely gone Good druggists
are glad to sell Foley Kidney Pills
because they always help. They
contain no habit forming drugs. For
sale by J. w. Thurstoa. adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
Taylor-Richardson

In Littleton, N. H., Aug. l3, War
rem Taylor and Miss Doris Richard
son, both of Littleton, were united
in marriage by Rev. j. Kirkwood
Craig. They visited Boston, Lowell,
Lawrence and Salem, Mass, on their
honeymoon. Mr.. Taylor was form
erly an Island Pond boy, and his
friends here extend best wishes
for a prosperous and happy married
life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
Lowest Collections in IL
Years

The figures for the amount of b usi-
ness done in the customs district Of
Vermont during the month Of Aug
ust show the lowest collection for
single month in 16 years. The figures
for the month were 500, ,568S8 and
or August, 1918, $51 ,844.62.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
Carrstt--Major

Allen Albany Garrst of Portland,
Me-, and Eta Helena Major were
married at the Episcopal Church,
Norton Mills, Wednesday, Sept. 9Th,
by:Rev. ], C. Tanner. Mr.. and Mrs
Garrett will reside in Norton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
Barton Not tho Only One

The public schools in Richford and
Burlington are delayed in opening
because of infantile paralysis, there
being cases in Richford and Is in
Burlington
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
Christ Church

REV. H. CHADWICK BURT, Rector.
Morning service at II O'Clock
Sunday School at IL o'clock
The Woman's Guild will meet
with Mrs. A. E. Parlin on Tuesday
afternoon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-09-18
Methodist Church


REV. o. E. BARNARD, Pastor.
Preaching service IL s.m.
Sunday School 1915 pm.
Junior League. , 8 pm.
Epworth League service pm.
Preaching Service, pm.
Prayer Service, Thursday evening
7:30.