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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21

were very few books in those early days The
old blue-bacA spelling book, Mitchelrs Atlas. ami
he book full of questions: Hikes Arithmetic
and Murry's Grammar. reader and Testament
constituted the outfit OF us boys and girls at the
period of which write. and even them with this
limited supply. many. very many. of the schools
were only kept open for a quarter as II was
called. that is, three months in the year, in the
rural districts. or course. the schools lasted
longer in the towns. The schoolhouse OF this day
was on a par with the book used In the school:
they were of the rudest kind OF buildings, OF
ough logs and clapooard roofs the boards held
place by poles laid across, called press poles
he building being about one story and usually
QUILT on a site where the land was poor and
rocky and OF not much value. The interior OF
he room corresponded with the exterior Slabs
with pins in them for feet served for seats ami
"a long bench along one side of the house served
for those who learning to write. There
are some of your readers who will tell you that
have not oyerdrawn the old-tme schooihouse.
which Is rapidly passing away, and new and
more commodious buildings taking their
places Rock bridge, glad TO say, has sent
cut men and women through the doors of some
nf these old log schoolhouses of whom it feels
proud. Rockbrdge today Is proud Of her w.
and s. University and her V. NJ Institute,
and If her rural schools well, RockbrtdRe.
though far behind In the early days OF her his
tory. Is fast coming to the front. The old log
schoolhouses are pasing away. and in their
places found the modern house with it's I'M
proved fixtures Wh"Fe every poy anu sHi 'aH
obtain a fair education and make themselves
useful men and women The opportunities de-
uied their forefathers of seventy years ago are
theirs today. At one time in the history of this
county there were at least score of distiiieries
to one schoolhouse. but. thank God that day has
passed and the day Is coming when the boys an 4
EIrls will not be tempted they were in the
plden days. Godspeed the day when the fires of
Inc dlAtillerY shall die out forever. Rockbrtdge is
bound TO to the front. She will be free
from the curse Of rum. Boys and girls compars
your opportunities Of the present with those OF
the past and do your best Think of what the
boys and girls did when they only had the old
log house and the old blue-back spelling book
"A"
Rsphne, Va. Nov 2o..1s14
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
WORKERS. BIBLE CLASS
AT STOCKTON STREET

A Young Mems Bible Class was or
ganized Thursday night. November 10.
under the title OF The Personal
Workers Bible Class" at Stockton
Street Baptist Church, Twelfth and
Stockton Streets. The pastor Of the
church, the Rev. II. B. Jordan. will
be the Instructor The attendance
on the night of organization was as
follows: T. b. Morton. superinten-
dent of the Sunday School; G. T.
Laws, J w. Bridgeman, l. Bridge
man. Ernest r. Smith. Jesse GIL. John
Vest. Carlos Burke. William Brown.
Carlton Crump and Robert Kirkland.
The last named was named as secre-
tary OF the class.
The Introductory lesson was enthu-
siastically received by the members
present, and the interest shown was
very gratifying. The class will meet
at the church every Tuesday night.
and II Is hoped that all the male
members Of the church aud Sunday
school will attend. II is expected that
this class will be one of the foremost
OF the city from the interest mani
tested at Its organization.
Central Methodist.
There viii, be srecsal services IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
SENDS VETERAN
TO THE HOSPITAL

Joan HarriN, a Confederate veteran.
who testified that he served with
Mosby. hardly able to stand without
the aid OF a walking cane. presented
a pitia bic sight as he faced Justice
Crutchfeld yesterday in Police Court
charged with vagrancy 1t developed
that Harrill had been arrested the
night before for being drunk. but 1t
turned out in Police Court that most
of his trouble was with has pad leg.
which was injured during the war.
He stated to Justice Crutchfeld
that for several years he WAS an In
mate OF the Soldiers Home, but left
the institution several months ago.
Since that time he had lived with the
Little Sisters of the Poor During
he war Harri,l said that he served In
Company G, Forty-third battalion,
Mosby's command. He was injured
at Brandy Station. when his morse
was shot from beneath him. Justice
Crutchfeld decided to commit the
veteran to the Virginia Hospital for
medical treatment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
GRADUATE NURSES
ELECT OFFICERS

At the meeting OF the Virginia
Graduate Nurses Associations on
Thursday much business of interest
TO the nurses was transacted. The
charter was received and constitution
and bylaws were adopted. Miss Ce-
liza Brian was chosen chairman. and
Miss Agnes d. Randolph. secretary.
All the cities OF thes State have To-
cal branches. while the organization
numbers $50 members. 1t was stated
that the nurses building at Catawbs
would be ready for occupancy hv
December /. and that the various
local branches would dedicate rooms
for nurses Of their sections who
might develop tuberculosis.
A new directorate was elected. al
Follows: Miss Celia Brian, Danv.Ile:
Miss El.zab~th Webb. Miss M. E. Tay-
Tor, Miss Agnes ID. Randolph OF
Richmond. and Miss Mary Fletcher,
OF Lexington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
MORE FAVOR FOR ,a.-w. AND j. GAME.

Approving "A timely suggestion The posi-
ton Of TIE T1r9iaida that the teams OF Virginia
and Washington and Leo meet after Thanksgiv-
ing for rhe benefit of the Belgian relief fund.
which suggestion has been amen-ed by the Char
lottesvile Progress the Roanoke WorId-N etoS
states.
washington and Lee and the University have
won many successes during the football season
this year. and for this reason. rs We'll as for the
interest OF the game in Virginia friends ~ the
two institutions would like 10 the Virgin
ian's suggestion adopted. The further sugges-
ll~- 'A-A .h- 1nnds derived from the game be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21

Three departments of tne South
Richmond yards Of the Southern Rail
way--the machine. boiler and black
smitn shops-are now operating IN
der a schedule which allows for but
three working days In the week. Dur
ing the last week or 80 the hours have
been iessened to such an extent that
these departments have been closed
down every Wednesday. Thursday
md Friday OF each week IT is hoped
that the men may he put back to
work before Christmas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
GIVES ANOTHER
PROSPERITY SIGN
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY
RETURNS TO I PER CENT
DIVIDEND,

Another indication of returning
prosperous conditions In the business
Of the country appeared at the meet
Ing Of the directors OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway In New York, at
which the return to a four per cent
dividend basis was signaliEed In the
declaring Of a quarterly dividend of
one per cent, payable December 81
On account of disturbed business
conditions no dividend was declared n
tho meeting held In August The earn
ings OF the road show an Increase over
those of year ago. but the operating
expenses have also Increased.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
Installation Ser1tt,ses.

Special installation services will os
held Sunday morning and night az
Central Methodist Church. In the
morning the officers and teachers ~
the Sunday School department viii
be installed while the board ct
stewards will be installed at night.
The installations Will follow tse regG-
lar services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21

Central Methodist Church both niornirg
and evening. At II o'clock. the Rev.
W. A. Cooper viii preach on the sub
ject How to Make the sunday School
More Efficient" and will Install the Of
ficers and teachers. In the evening the
subject Of the sermon viii he The or
fieer and Work OF Deacon in the
Church of God, and the pastes WIFI
install the newly elected board Of
stewards. All members are especially
urged to be present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
rIk.. Mesrf,r,aI scrxtc~

Manchester Lodge, Benevolent and
Protective Order Of Elks. will mold
memorial services tomorrow morning
In the lodge rooms. at Eleventh and
cambridge Streets, in honor OF the
departed members OF the lodge. The
services will begin at IL o'clock.
Samuel L. Kelly Will he the aratar.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
Funeral of Eva L. Woody.

The funeral OF Eva E, Woody, four
-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs G. E. Woody. of 1906 Bainbridgs
Street. who died Thursday night at
$50 o'clock following n brief .llness
will be held from Cowardin Avenue
Christian Church this afternoon at 3
o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
,lt.. ~wrrk-r.>p MEDITATION.

54rgiaian presents today its Week End
sisaatation by Rey George " Kcnlper, OF the
Hanover Avenue Christian Church. This feature
VIII appear every Saturday morning on this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21

Modern term~T'he roustabout yells eangv ay
but Richmond tclephoners say Boulevard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21

TURKEYS
Turkeys win be In demand next week
for Thanksgiving. Ship to arrive Tues
day. Look for much higher prices.
HAxELGRoyE & Co.
Dox IN. nleAMeaa, ~,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21
The Methodist Conference.

The Christian people Of Petersburg de-
lighted to know that this city is to have the
honor Of entertaining the next convention of the
Virginia Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. 1t has been seven years since
his body met In this city, but the recollection
has not faded from the minds of Petersburg
people. The doors of the homes of all
people will be opened wide to the visiting clergy
md Iaymen. Their welcome will be spontan-
eous and Notwithstanding Index Appeal.
Anyway, nobody Is Offering free trip to
Europe for being the most popular something
or other--Philadeiphia Ledger
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21

henenNho lives ad n " q ana
in tn q depond funny IL
the troubles tne never the th viii might
n
, =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-21

BE w1sc' lie cheerful, bright and glad.
Leave to tho fool his folly,
And let your motto he, Cheer up"
our rTTfe az it-p; tte Joity..'
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
NEW MOTOR DEVICE.

A useful device for preventing
street accidents has been patented
and is about to be put on the mar
ket. 1t is to be known as a traffic
regulator.
In demonstrating its working the
other day, the inventor pointed out
that an arrow regulator, consisting
of two switches fixed to the steer
ing wheel, produces, when pressed,
an electrically lighted arrow at the
rear of the car, indicating to the
driver of any vehicle behind when
the car is about to turn to the left
or the right. Another device shows
in addition to Fright" and Cleft" the
words "slow" and "stop," and can
be seen by the driver of any vehicle
within fifty yards, this latter being
worked automatically with the oper-
alton of the clutch or brakes
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
THOUGHT IT FART OF GHME
Horse, Accustomed to Being Used In
Motion Picture Film, Didn't Rec.
oenize Real Thing.

A bank robber, who recently looted
the First Bank of San Anselmo, CAL,
made his getaway on horseback, and
the strange behavior of the animal
puzzled the citizens who saw the
escape. When the horse, waiting
near the bank, saw the robber throw
himself into the saddle and felt the
prick of the spurs he started off at
a leisurely canter. When the spurs
we're applied again the horse looked
around at the rider in a hurt and
rather inqulring way. Then came
the shouts of the aroused towns
people, and the horse broke into a
real canter Shortly a pistol popped
and the canter became a gallop. The
first shot was followed by a fusillade
from reyoIvers, rifles and shotguns,
whereaf the horse laid back his ears,
hunrcd himself and was soon lost
in the distance, The pursucrs, ac-
corljng to the account, found the
horse quietly ni.bIjng twigs at the
edge OF a thicEct ana looking cx-
poeaap'lY at the bushes for the reap
rcargu.e Of His rider. Persons in
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
PICKED UP WR9NG OBJECT


For years this commutcr had come
clown in the morning, laid his watch
beside his plate, drank Of the cup
of coffee which an attendant wife or
daughter placed ready to his hand,
picked up his watch again and bolted
for the Sill.
This morning he had set his watch
down and stretched out his hand for
the cup which his daughter placed
beside him, when there was a crash
of %splintering glass and a little ex-
clamation of diSmay from his wife,
who had gone into the next room.
He rose instantly, picked up some
thing from the table, stuffed it into
his pocket and went to his wifc's as
sistance. The accident was of no
moment, and he returned to the
breakfast table, dem ceiling, with
some irritation Of a now somewhat
~hysterical little schoolgirl that she
give him his coffee without delay,
when a warm trickling down the side
Of his leg advised him Of the lengths
to which habit will lead one. He
had pocketed the coffee.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
BRIDGE THAT PUZZLES DOGS.

Dogs, said Mr.. A. M. Nortier, the
other evening, in a lecture about the
Tower bridge, occasionally get sepa-
rated from their owners when pass
ing over the bridge. Inevitably the
dog makes a bolt for it as the bas-
cules are being raised, until he loses
his footing on the bascule and rolls
back.
On one occasion a fox terrier got
to the edge Of the bascule and sat
there shivering until it was lowered
sufficiently to walk down again.
Pigeons rear their young at the
very point of the bascules, the nests
being so built that the eggs do not
tumble out when the bascules are
moving through an angle of 81 de-
grees. The old birds sit on the bas-
cules and rotate with the movement
Of the bridge.-London Mail.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31

Miss Janette Spradley has re-
turned home after a two months
visit to her sister, Mrs. Slack, in
Birmingham, Ala.
Misses Leila May and Lorraine
Shell, who lave been at home
for the holidays, will return to
ClarksdaIe Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Jackson
and little son spent the holidays
with Mrs. Jackson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Lyon.
Mrs. Geo Lee White and
childrea Of Phoenix City, Ala,
are visiting Mrs. Whites parents
Mr.. a0t Mr.. VIII Tindall.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. T. Stanford
have our sympathy in the death
of Their infant daughter which
sad event occurei Tuesday.
NV, En.nL cbordIor hos 20.
tr,,,. ALonloan of+or s,ond-
;no d r.., ,,,,s ,,;tb har n,rants
Nh, ...a nl,, M C~r,o,rord
h""rI ol3I' roast P'IA' oo'I9'
man, o"l7s cleeSe' cream cIleeSG'
'fo'Aii4'1 creamery DuV'eL d.
way -I57i al JENNA T.
In another column in this is
sue wild u1 found the announce
mQato. ar. VI, A. Dendy, Of
Hol.o4, 81 q candidate for the
Office oil Tax Assessor. Having
been euya ed in the business Of
pu0ic elmer for a number o.
years. Dir. Dendy has become
well and tavorabIy known to
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
roo MUCH FAITH IN SWORDS
Reason Why Many Of Those Carried
Through the Civil War Were
Brought Home Welded.

A great many swords were brought
home from the Civil war welded in
the middle because the young Off
GERS who owned them had Dragged
about their elasticity and had broken
them in trying to demonstrate it.
The tragedy happened in this way:
The young officer, in setting out
for the war, had been given a fine
sword by his admiring friends at
home. He was told, and made to
believe, that his sword was of tried
Damascus or Toledo steel, and that
it would bend double without break
ing. In camp somewhere, the young
captains and l%ieutenants would fall
to Wanting their trusty blades and,
on a bet, one Of them would stick the
point of his sword into a tree and
begin TO bend the hiIt around to
meet the point. And Just as the hilt
came around the blade snapped in
two in the middle. (Vcry few Of
these presentation swords were as
Damascus or as Toledo as they were
supposed 10 bo.l
Nft.r +h,L AVA Lu,a ~ e ~.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
Frank James Jolly

Mr.. Frank James jolly, son of
Mr., G. C. Jolly of our town,
died in Memphis Dec. 23rd and
was buried in Okolona on the
25th. He was &c years old and
went to live in Memphis some
10 years ago. He died of pneu-
monia and fingered only a few
days after he was taken i'll.
His many friends in Memphis
and Okolona will regret to hear
of his untimely death. His re-
mains were laid to rest at the
Odd Fellows cemetery. Peace
to his ashes. The father has
our tenderest sympathy in this
hour of bereavement.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
AT the Presbyterian Church

Each Sunday morning during
January we will make our
services of interest to yourg
people and boys and girls.
These sevices will last just
forty-fve minutes, beginning
promptly at eleven o'clock.
The subject next Sunday morn
ing will be What manner of
child shall this be?" Subject at
night, THE Resurrection of
Jesus"
]. F. Eddins.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
SLIGHTLY AMBIGUOUS.

She-So sorry to hear of your
motor accident.
Motorist-Oh, thanks, it's Moth
ing. Expect to live through many
more.
She-Oh, but l hope not.-Boston
Transcript.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
THEY ALL DO 1T.

"Do you believe in women in the
home coming to the front?"
"You can't prevent 'em if there's
a wedding in the neighborhool."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
A SURPLUS.

did that dressmaker give your
7ife a good fit with he new gown %
yes, and she save me another
VIII its bill"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
SURE SIGN.

"Has your wife started house
cleaning yet?"
81 guess so. We had canned
salmon for supper last night"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
CURlsT ART.

"Ts the cubist fad doing you any
good?"
"Well, l don't have to hire a model
any more. The clothes horse an
swers very we'll" =
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
BLAMING THE MACHINE.

Redd-How did your new auto
mobile turn out?
Greene-It wouldn't, so the other
fellow ran into me.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
IN LUCK.

He-l call Dale a lucky fellow.
She-In what way?
He-He fell in love with the first
girl he married.-Puck.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
OF COURSE.

Church-Do you believe in prison
labor?
Gotham-Sure; how else could
they build 'cm?
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
WIRELESS TELEPHONE.

Successful wireless t~elephoning
has been carried on in Germany and
Austria ovel a distance Of SOC mica.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
WISE.

ole is a 8elf-made man"
"But he never brags about it as
most self-mada men do?"
"No, he is trying to live it down"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
Opera House

The Oko Minstrel & Comedy
Co., will be at the Opera House
Friday, Jan. LIST 1915, one night
only. The first part will be a
first class minstrel with vaude-
vile specialties, and the laugh
ing Comedy success, Her busy
day.. a farce comedy with 10
people. This is a good clean
performance and a laugh every
minute. Prices Is, rs, and IS
cents. Get reserved seats at
Bearden & Kings.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
Local News.

cs Als 4AAlIE1s
Mr.. D. H. Shell spent Monday
in Houston.
Mr.. Oliver Shell spent Sunday
inAAberdeen.
Mr.. c. H. Howell spent Tues
day in West Point.
Mrs, T. J.. Woodfn spent
Tuesday in Shuqualak.
Trey O'Hearts" at the Star
Theatre Saturday night.
Mrs. j. H. Davis and children
are visiting relatives in Stark
vile.
For RENT-A good store build
ing. For information apply at
this office.
Mr., Sbofnar White of
memphis visited relatives here
last week.
Mrs. Gus Ward, Of Meridian,
is the guest oil her sister, Yrs.
Ella Lyon
Mr.. and Mrs. n, l. Wast
spent the holidays with relatives
IN Grenada,
Mr.. r. II, Knox. Of Housfoo
was a business visitor in our city
wednesday.
Miss Lille Lussev. of CoInm-
bus, is visiting relatives and
friends here,
Mrs. Minnie Burkitt, Of New
Albany, is visiting relatives and
friends here.
Prof, Wallace. of tbe Uni-
verslty, is the guest of Prof.
Eric Dawson.
Ira Lee Francis broke his arm
Tuesday morning while playing
in the cotton yard.
Mrs. WAINWRIGHT and son
Thomas Lyon, are guests Of Mr..
r and Mrs. j. l.. Lyon.
Mr. Chas HarralI Of ST. Touis,
is the guest of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Harrell.
Mr.. and Mrs N A Holmes
visited relatives near Pontotoc
latter part of last week.
See the third installment Of
"Trev O'Hearts" at the Star
Theatre Saturday night.
Miss Mary Ion Greene of Ahar-
| deem. is visiting at the home of
4 DR.. and Mrs. !. M. Davis.
Mrs. Robert Frenzy, of Fort
Worth, Texas, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Laura Murdoch.
Mice Elb,,r Criobton ie snond
ing the holidays with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Creighton.
M;os Ko+hou;no Mrrfoo wb,
+oacboe in Water Valley sront
the holidays with hometolks.
Miss Mamie LYON, of Ponto.
toe. snent one dav last week here
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
Lyon.
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Ware
Dawson and son left first of the
week for their home in St
Louis.
Miss Leila Nav Shell spent
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31

He--"There's no use introducing me
to anyone. | cant dance" She
what nonsense. l saw YOU dancing
with Miss James the other niSht,"
YES, but she hasn't spoken to ne
siaco. Life.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-12-31
Hlch.Mlndcdnesa.

There is a nobleness Of mind that
heals wounds beyond salyes.-Cart
wright
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-03-28
BANK MERGER Plan
Being Considered
Mississippi Valley and City
National May Join
Plan.
NADTTAT. M com mn m
CAPITAL OF $soo,ooo.oo
MercaAtile.City National May Be
Organized Soon and Compromise
! Is Assured Without Delay.

Memphis, March ga merger of
two strong Memphis banks with the
proposed new bank which is in pro-
cess of organization to take over the
assets of the former Mercantile bank
may grow out of negotiations which
have been undertaken by ]. l.. Hutton,
state superintendent of banks and
receiver for the Mercantile bank.
The two banks to which PROPOSE
tons have been submitted are the Mis-
sisssippi Valley Bank & Trust Com
pany and the City National Bank.
If the proposed merger is carried
out the new bank which will succeed
them will have a capital stock paid in
of 100000, surplus of nearly $780,
900 and combined resources of posi-
bly, 100000.
1t is said that if the plans now un-
der consideration are carried through
that J. L. Hutton will be elected presi-
dent of the new bank. J. C. Ottinger
now president Of the Mississippi Val
ley Bank & Trust Company, will
become the vice president of the new
organization. and w. H. Kyle, cashier