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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30
RECENT BATTLE OF MONS
DESCRIBED BY SERGEANT
Attack Of Germans Comes Unexpected
~. hut Is Successfully Rcsistcd
TIL Retreat II Ordered.

LONDON. August 20 Gao 4. M).-
Sergeant LOTUS, writing 10 his brother
In England OF tho battle OF Mons, SAYS:
1T came unexpectedly. at a time
when We had given up hope OF seeing
any Germans. Just after reveille our
cavalry picket fell back, reporting the
approach of the enemy in force.
we lay in trenches as our artillery
opened on them IN fne STYLE and soon
they returned the compliment. After
about half an hour. their infantry
came into view. They were in solid
square. standing out sharply against
tho sky line You couldn't help hit
Ting them.
sound. and they crept nearer and
nearer Then our officers gave the
word. sheet OF flame fickered along
she trenches. and a stream OF bullets
tore through the advancing mass.
They seemed 10 stagger like n drunken
and then they made n run at us. Half
way across the open. another volIey
tore through their ranks.
by this time our artillery began
dropping shells among them. and then
they broke into open formation. rush
ing ike mad toward the trenches On
our left the Germans fell back in con-
fusion. and lay down wherever cover
was available. We gave them no rest
and soon they were again In flight
Then came more Smelling OF our
trenches, and another rush across tho
open on our front This time they
were strongly supported by cavalry.
VINO suffered terribly, hu; came up 10
our lines
We received them in the good old
way, thc front ranks with the bayonet
ana Inc rear ranks keeping UP an in
cessant fire. and after n hard tussle
they retired hastily. Just az they
thought themselves safe, our mounted
men swoopcd down on them, cutting
right and left
This sort OF thing went on through
INC whoie DAY, without bringing the
Germans any nearer to shifting us
-Nfter the last attack we Law down
TO sleep in our clothes. but before sun
rise we were told to abandon our po-
stiohs' NOBODY knew Why we had to,
nut we obeycd without n murmur
me enemy's cavalry. evidently mis-
understanding our action. came down
on us again In force. but our men be-
haVed very well. and the Germans
gave II up as Il bad job
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30
RULERS BESTOW HONORS
ON ARMY COMMANDERS
Germans Decorated by Austrian Finn
pcror md AustrInns by Ger
mnu EmDCrOr

LONDON. August % (9:l5 r Nil
According 10 Berlin official dispatches
received by Marconi wireless. the Aus.
TRAN Emperor. in a telegram to the
Emperor Of Germany says:
The splendid victory by the Ger
man army under your command over
your powerful enemies are due to your
iron VIII. You have sharpened and
swung the mighty sword To the
iaurels which adorn you as victor. |
should like to add the highest mill
tary honor which il is In my power to
confer, by asking you to accept the
Grand Cross OF Maria Theresa. Know
ing how highly you and your AIRY
value the achievements of General Won
Moitke. ! bestow upon him the com
manders cross of the Maria Theresa
Order
The German Emperor has bestowed
on The Austrian Emperor the Order
Pour Lemerite and upon General
Baron Conrad Hotzendorf. the iron
cross OF the first and second class.
Leaders OF the German army protest
against the news circulated abroad re-
-ardins cruelty practiccd in the field.
says another Berlin official dispatch.
which adds: The German troops are
occasionally obliged to adopt severe
measures when provoked by treacher-
Gus attacks by the civil population and
atrocities committed against theit
wounded. Responsibility for tho riEors
Ct our warfare lies solely with the au-
thorities o. the occupied territories
who have distributed arms among the
civilians and melted them to take part
IN the war. Whenever the population
was not hostile towards our troops.
harm Is not done either to property or
persons. The German soldier is neither
an .ncendiary nor Il pillager, and fie hts
only against hostile army"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30
LIABLE TO MILITARY DUTY

WASHINGTON. August oo.-Approxi-
mate!y 100000 unnaturaliZcd male
foreigners more than twenty.one years
nations. are in the United States, ac-
cording TO latest Census Bureau re-
ports Most of those undoubtedly arc
liable to military duty. and many have
gone forward TO join the armies. In
Guiding women and children, there were
s.S15.4i9 foreign born in the United
states. who came from nations at wa.
That is about one-tenth OF the entire
Formulation OF the United States
The nations of the triple entente and
Belgium could call on 792.06S of their
countrymen in the United States for
military duty, while Germany and Aus
ia-HunGary could call 65O.96e These
unnaturaliZed foreigners were divided
as follows: Great Britain and Ireland.
1852: Canada. ljo.7lS: Russia and
Finland. iS.42S; France. I6.605, and
Belgium, S.69l On the other side. Ger
many had lo7.l03 and Austria Hun
gary. 5o3,S59
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30

tThese rivers are anluer,s Of .hc
vi.,r,, aud c,,br,.c ,,.-i.
"S@teA
20 the cast or WARSAW Au9trla, sc-
.o,t, T., -, -,
'e7 ~" ~ - NNN'Se ga
a stronSiy-fort!hed town of Russian
Poland on the Wicprz fortE -Gte miles
snnthc,st OF r,,bii,
z.,'
INC N"S'l'@i'' moro 'N' res."n5 20
tho west. North and soUtheaz. vr Lc.l-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30

10 Munich. where he remained three
weeks. He said:
Munich in war time is as uuiet as
Washington In peace.
IL wish to bear witness TO the ex-
IRENE kindness of the Uavarian au-
thorities to Americans. or whom It the
time there were 1000 at Munich. All
but 500 have now left. and these prefer
to stay.
Among the Americans in Munich
were Mrs. Benjamin Harrison. who left
on the second special train with Mrs
Phil Sheridan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30
Especial to Tho Times -DIspach.
Ground broken for New Plan,

4 BIG ISLAND. VA. August 2o--On
"Wednesday afternoon src,In0 was
broken for the new paper pulp mill OF
the Bedford Pulp and Paper Company.
at Big Island. Miss Sis Rosaiic Mar
cuse. Of Richmond. niece OF NJ. r..
Marcuse. turned the nrst shovel OF
earth, and wished success 90 the new
venture. From now on the work will
be pushed rapidly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30

Class leaders were John G Easley
a." Clarence w. Williams 'B." James
e. Tignor &C"
Winners OF legs on Lumsdcn trophy
cup were John e. E,asley. DR.. Allen
Freeman. T.. r. Watt. ]. G. rignor. Phil
lip J. Flippen. G. w. Williams. f. G.
Chalkley. T. u Harris
Next shoot Wednesday. September ?.
1870 o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30
UNABLE 10 LOCATE
CERTAIN L. =. CITIZENS

LONDON. August 29.-The American
embassy has thus Gar been unable to
get into communication with certain
Americans tnarooncd in Client, Belgium.
who are in need OF money. News OF
their plight reached London through
me state Department at Washington.
which received its information from
the American consul Mt Client. who sue
cccded in making his way to Antwerp.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30
STEAMER FILLED
WITH AMENICNNS

LONDON. August "a steamer
hiIed win Americans sailed to-day
Former Senator John c. Spooner was
passenger. although he came very
near cancelling his booking on account
suffered a collapse yesterday from the
land.
Among the other passengers were
Norman h. Mack. Oscar Strauss. & r.
Guggenheim and Chaunccy NJ Depcw
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30
PERFECT SILENCE Wells
OPERATIONS IN FRANCE
ing Decisive Outcome Before Send
Ing Any News Out
RUSSIAN ADVANCE CONTINUES
British and French Troops Have
Time to Intrench Themselves and
Find Ranges Over Zone Germans
Must Traverse i'm Next Fighting.

LONDON. August 90 4.3O r. Nh
Exhaustion on the part OF the German
troops. and the consequent necessity OF
momentarily slackcning their forward
movement is offered In some quarters
to-day "a an explanation OF tho abso-
lutte silence which has yelled all oper-
ations In Northern France since the des-
perate struggle on Wednesday when a
quarter OF a million OF German soldiers
tried TO hack their way through, the
British lines. held. by less than half
WINGED that the battle which British
Field Marshal French said on Wednes-
day was, impending. is now in progress.
and that the commanders are await
Ing a decisive outcome before per-
hitting anything to become public.
Since last Wednesday,. both British
and French troops have had ti-"e TO in
trench themselves, and their artillery
has been able TO mud the ranges over
the zone the Germans must traverse in
the next lighting.
Reports that France has formed n
new army OF 100000 TO take the Of
fensive against the German right have
aroused much interest: they have not
however. been confirmed
REPORTS FROM WAR ZONE
NOT AUTHENTIC TED
telegram from Basel, Switzerland
declaring that five German and Aus
trian army corps are marching on
Rellfort, France. has not beer anthem
ticated nor has another report that
the Germans have been Obliged to with
draw portion of their forces In the
West to meet the Russian advance In
the East
The advance movement Of the Mus
koviteS in the eastern theatre Of the
wa. seems uninterrupted. In Eastern
Prussia they have completely invested
koenissberg. while In Galicia thcr
would appear to he drawing the net
tighter around LemberE.
The source or the floating mines
which have sunk so many small craft
IN the North Sea during the past few
DAYS seems TO be indicated In "A request
to shipping to keep lookout for "a
trawler painted black. with white num-
bers on her tunnels. and. when Ii is
seen. 10 notify the authorities imme-
diately.
Fired by the news that the native
Indian army is coming TO participate in
the war. the Basute3 OF South Africa
have pctitioncd that I'm the event Of
an attempted invasion OF South African
territory they be allowed to cast "a
few stones at the enemy"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30
IITS OF BLACK PAPER
REMOVED EROM SIZE AMER


stewards were set TO work to remove
hundreds OF sheets of heavy black
oiled paper that had been, placed over
all windowa portfolios and doors Not
a ray OF light was allowed to show dur
ing the voyage.
Or. Charles Ritter. OF Paterson n.
j.. passenger on the Adriatic. de-
scribcd the kindling of the war fever in
81. Petersburg.
When we got there" he said, the
city was under martial law Cossacks
were riding up and down the streets
as our cowboys do in the dime novels
Every train which arrived poured
hordcs OF soldiers from the country.
Although the officials theoretically paid
FOR everything they seized. ii amounted
TO absolute conhscation in practice.
One man there, for instance, owned a
string OF race horses valued at $780,
600: They were all taken for the army,
and he received about 500.
war. mob. which must have num-
bered many thousands, surged through
the streets OF ST. Petersburg They
finally stepped in front of the German
embassy. On the top OF this building
there are two huge iron statues of
Uhlans. About 100 Of the mob climbed
to pieces with slcdge hammers.
This was the sign for the whole
mob To get busy. They swarmed
thing they could. On one of the floors
they found a Russian footman. He had
been stabbed three times. and APP
parcnuy had been dead for several
hours
I've a; last managed to get train
10 WolGda on August 4. SO great
was the mob at the station that six
people were pushed under the wheels
Of the train and killed IS the train
pulled out"
NUMBER OF AMERICANS
ARRIVE IN LONDON
LONDON, August 20 G:5O \. MIA
large number of Americans arrived in
London on the night boat and train
from Folkestone. Most OF them are
from Munich. Baden Baden and Frank
fort via. Dutch ports.
Most Of the passengers complained OF
eNtortion in Holland. where they were
compelled to pay 81 for the privilege
OF sleeping one night on cement floor
Landlords asked rs much as $50 for
hotel room with running water, while
money changers charged outrageous
prices for exchange or the cashing OF
money orders.
walter 5. IIutchins, or Washington,
was at Innsbruck, Austria. when war
was declared. He went Immediately
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-30
Need Kindergarten Tcucber.

Calls are constantly being received
by the principal OF the Richmond
Irainins school for klndcrgartnrrs for
the work. as q profession. Each year
tho number OF children attending kin
derEarten schools is increasing and the
various advantages to be derived from
such institutions arc being realized
more than ever before
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Sheffield QS8D.
Song-Mary Kate Scarborough.
Address, To-day - Hollis Fort
G9O2).
Spelling Bee.
Delivery of Wilmot Little
john Q915).
Song, God Be With You Till We
Meet Again
Benediction-John T. Clark $1,000.
The entertainment will be managed
by the present senior class. Master
Robert Lane will preside and an
nounce the program. A committee of
the class will make the awards, and
Master Wilmot Littlejohn will deliver
the prizes.
When each happy grad has spoke
a piece" Supt. Mathis will assemble his
veterans for heightened spelling bee,
with a genuine edition of the original
Webster Blueback" with, the dear old
picture of the boy in the apple-tree, as
the prize. The boys of the eighties"
will spell against the girls of like
period, and the spelling match will be
a spellbound finale of most unique
and interesting occasion.
An admission fee of 25 cents will be
charged, the proceeds to go to buying
pictures for the schools.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

by the army butchers to the soup
kitchens for the poor, to be sold at
the lowest price that nets actual cost
The soup was sold first at sous a
lftre and the same price for a half
pound of beef, but the soup has now
been reduced to sous litre and the
beef to sous a pound.
From 10 o'clock in the morning until
3 in the afternoon, a long line compos-
ed mostly of women and children with
their pots, pals and jugs, await their
turn to be served at the stock yards.
The soup kitchens have extended all
over Paris, and now more than 10000
persons, representing as many fami-
lies, are served daily at an optional
cost of 2 cents.
So many come that the enterprise
has turned out to be a profitable ven
ture, and the profits, to which the city
of Paris added a sum of 5000 francs
which was generally reserved as an
indemnity for summer holiday vaca-
ton of the stock-yard employees, are
to be used to purchase warm clothing
for soldiers.
This has taken the idea of charity
out of the enterprise and made those
who bring their sous and their a
sous co-partners in an enterprise for
the comfort of the men in the trenches
Up to the present time these poor
people have sent more than a thous-
and full sets of warm clothing to the
! soldiers, besides the same number OF
pipes and considerable quantity Of
tobacco.
At one part Of the stock yard a line
may be seen every day, composed
chiefly of old men and invalids wait
ing to pay their penny for pint Of
OK blood.
This individual iDcfanoo oe H. ,,,o.,.
at the stock yards in typical of many
pathetic cases.
"A litre of bouillon, please" asked
bent old woman with few scatter
ed gray hairs, in a timid voice to the
butcher in charge. The butcher scru-
tinized her and reached for a larger
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
Seattle Woman Justice
Is to Try Criminal Cases
Especial to Times-Recorder. }

Especial to T1mes-Recorder)
SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 30-Alfred
H. Lundin, prosecuting attorney-elect,
has announced that with the change of
administration, January IL, Miss Reah
w. Whitehead, who will enter the Of
flee of justice of the peace on that
date, will be assigned to the criminal
calendar, which has been handled for
the last six months by Justice Otis w.
Brinker. Judge Brinker will try civil
cases.
"All the criminal cases against wo-
men will come before Miss Whitehead
said Lundin. "She was in the pros
ecuting attorneys office with me dur
ing one year, and l have had a good
opportunity to view her work.
"She is woman of excellent judg-
ment and ability and valuable expert.
ence, and, in my opinion, she is equip.
ped to deal justly with any crimina
case"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
"TACKY" PARTY LAST NIGHT
PROVED A GREAT SUCCESS

A pronounced success in every way
was the "tackey" party given last night
at Masonic Temple under auspices of
ladies of the Eastern Star. Despite
the very inclement weather the attend
ance was quite gratifying, and the
unique occasion was thoroughly en-
joyed. Mrs. Ida NJ NIize was awarded
the prize for the best "tackey" costume
while the gentleman's prize went to
Col. Nat LeMaster, dead easy winner,
as all declared who saw his grotesque
raiment. Refreshments were served
the many guests at o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
AMER|CUS GRADS
AGAIN TOGETHER;
REUNION TONIGHT

The first general reunion of grad
yates of the Americas High school,
which will take place tonight at 1880
o'clock, at the school auditorium, will
bring back many of the diploma-bear-
ers of halcyon days of the past who, in
friendly rivalry, will once again read
their graduation essays, or in thun-
derous eloquence give their views up
on how the country could best be saw
ed if the problem of immediate saliva
ton were left to them for a happy So
luton.
The occasion tonight has long been
anticipated. since its suggestion by
Supt. J. E. Mathis as means of raising
a fund for the purchase of pictures for
the school buildings, and large and
appreciative audience will greet the
graduates in the following interesting
program, beginning at 1880:
Prayer-Emmett Murray QSS4)
Reunion Song-Words by Miss Julia
Barron-Chorus.
Defamation, Our Confederate
Dead"-Macon Dudley.
Roll Call of the Classes-J. E. Ma
this.
Recitation, Mrs, Beams Courtship"
Minnie Hinton QSS1.)
Northumberland Poem-Laura
Bosworth (18S7),
Defamation, "The Storm" (virgiD-
John SILVER 1SS4)
Song-vi Galloway (1902).
Recitation, "Juliette"-Janie Ansley
1S9D.
Defamation, "Stonewall Jackson
Howell Elam 1SS4).
-Original-Lucile Benton
(1SsD.
Defamation, "Constancy"-John
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
POOR ARE
PROVIDED FOR BY
THE GOVERNMENT
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Dec. 30.-Soup and boiled
beef distribution has been undertaken
on large scale in Paris to meet the
winters demand. Pieces of beef
which, though wholesome and nutri-
tious, are not advantageous for the
feeding of the soldiers on account of
weight and cumbersomeness, are sent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

ladle; the litre he made more than
measure and dropped a good chunk of
boiled beef into her pail The old
lady handed out copper sou piece.
The man looked at it, forced a severe
expression, and handed it back, saying
it had hole in it. The Id lady took
the piece disconsolately and began to,
search for the hole, which she was I'M
able to find Keep it, old lady; per-
haps it'll bring you luck" Then she
understood, muttered a feeble God
bless you," wiped tear from her eyes
and ambled off.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
NORMAN PARK
INSTITUTE NOTES
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Especial to Times-Recorder)
NORMAN PARK, Ga, Deea SO-Nor-
man Institute began her spring tern
Tuesday, December 20. The attendance
is good, considering the financial strin-
gency that is upon the country at pres
ent.
The Fall term was the best in the
history of the school, and a large at
tendance is expected during the Spring
term.
The annual debate between the two
societies will be held Monday evening.
January f.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Americas never had such an oppor-
tunity before, and may never have
again, of buying for actual cost such
beautiful goods as are now being sold
at Frickers', Sale closes Dec. 31sr,
by order Of court. J. A. Davenport, Re
ceiver. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Only one more day in which you
can buy Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry,
Silver, Cut Glass, Pickard China, UNI
brellas, Fountain Pens and many
other useful items at absolute cost.
James Fricker & Bro, ]. A. Davenport,
teceiver. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
LOST

L0ST-Liberal reward for infOrma-
ton leading to recovery of Red Irish
Setter. Description: Female, solid red
with exception Of white spot ON tip Of
tail; smaller than average; answers
to name of "Bet" Notify Times Re-
cOrder, Or John WheatIey. Phone 734.
29.tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

FOR SALE-One six-room residence,
barge lot with garden, lot and barn;
with or without vacant lot adjoining.
Reasonable payment down; remainder
.4on easy terms. Address Owner" Box
N45. 23-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Mrs. D. R. Bostwick and pretty little
daughter, Miss Josephine, have come
from Sanford, Fla, upon a visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Dunn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Mr.. Pullen Walters will return to-
morrow to Memphis, after having
spent week here at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Walters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Mrs. Armand Carroll, of Atlanta, is
spending day in Americas, her form
er home, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. W.
]. Thornton. at her home on College
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
.AMER|CUs COTTON MARKET
Americus, Ga. Dec. 30. 1914.

Americas, Ga, Dec. 80, 1914.
The cotton market is quoted today
as follows
Good middling 6 lac to 1-Sc.
Middling, &c to lac.
Low middling, 1-4c to lie.
The futures market opened at an
advance of 4 to 5 points, the May po-
sition being quoted at 1893.
There is fair improvement in de-
mand for spot cotton, the sale of
hundred bales yesterday being upon
basis of lac for good middling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Mr.. William Andrews has returned
to Eatonton, Ca, after pleasant visit
here to his brothers, Messrs. Edward
Y. and D. r. Andrews.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Mrs. George W. Riley, Jr, and pretty
little daughter, Sarah, of Dawson, are
guests this week of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Riley at their attractive Lamar street
residence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

100 Boys Knee Pants Suits, sizes
'5-1S, must be sold at half price for
cash. Call and look them over and
save SOC on the dollar. w. ]. Josey.
advt-28-2w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

FOR RENT-6-room house; large
lot and garden; possession at once. ].
E. Kiker, or w. D. Bailey. 18-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Mr.. Dan G. Hughes, of Danville, Ga,
is spending day or two among his
friends in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Mrs. Howell B. Simmons and brother
Mr.. C. F. Cotton, of New Orleans, will
go to Buena Vista this morning as
guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Taylor
for the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
1kauanuoottauuectxsaa Observation-Disclosures

l Wish to thank you for your lib
eral patronage. Respectfully s. A.
Daniels. adyt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

FOR RENT-Two or three connect
ing rooms with all modern conven-
iences; desirable location. Address
Bus, Box las. 23-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Mrs W. H. Tondee has returned to
her home in Lumpkin, after a pleasant
visit here, the guest of Mrs. Charles
NJ. Williams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Miss Reva Dupree is visiting friends
in Weston.