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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02
PEOPLE N EVENTS
LOCAL HAPPENINGS IF WEEK GATHERED
BY THE STAFF ON H ROUNDS o TOWN


Dealing in Dirt-M. A. Johnson, who
a short time ago sold his farm at Rock
land, has engaged in the real estate
business, and will hereafter devote
himself to that business. paying spec
ial attention to transactions in the
Bannock valley where he still owns a
good farm and where his family will
reside during the summer.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

surance and farm 1oans, this week
purchased a Maxwell. The growth OF
their business made it necessary to
have means Of quick transportation.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Deputy Resigned. c. Lawson,
appointed a month ago as deputy audi
tor and recorder for Power county,
has resigned the position and has gone
back to his old job in the Power Coun-
ty Abstract Office. T. c. Sparks will
probably be named to fill the vacancy.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02
E6okmg Over county-walte

Looking Over county-walter Davis,
brother of Frank Davis, arrived from
Odessa, Washington, Saturday. He
came for the purpose of looking over
the country and if it m up to hts
expectations he will probably locate
here.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Boyiag Fans-The boxing contest
scheduled to come off at Rockland
this Thursday evening between
Homer Holcomb, the clever young
boxer of that place, and Yankee Rue,
of Pocatello, is attracting a number OF
the fight fans to that place.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

To Visit California;. H. Fonda,
second trick operator at the local de-
pot, has taken a thirty day layoff and
will spend the time visiting in Cali
fornia. He was relieved by d. g.
Carver, formerly at the Downey sta
ton.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02
An Eve Opener-According to

An Eye Opener-According to am
nouncement contained in the March
number of the Sheep Store News, that
institution is going to have an y op-
enc Ofcourse it VIII not be the kind
that some people take before break
fast in the morning, but it will no
doubt be of more value to the people.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Gone East-Senator d. w. Davis
departed on No. Is Wednesday for
Chicago where he goes to look after
matters of business. He expected to
be for about ten days.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Died at HOspital-C. e. Cororpan, of
Quigley, died at the Bethany Dea-
coness Hospital at 1850 p. m. Thurs
day. MT. Corporan had been i'll for
some two or three weeks.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Seriously Hl-Wm. Wetzel, one of
the prominent farmers of the district
northwest of town, is very i'll at the
Bethany Deaconess Hospital.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Home Saturday-Mrs. ] r. Sove-
reign returned home Saturday from
Davenport, Washington, where she
visited with her parents and other rel
atives during the past two or three
months.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Club Danee-Only a very few mem
bers of the dancing club turned out
for the hop Wednesday evening. Those
who did attend, however, had a very
enjoyable time.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Business at ROckiand-Sheriff JEFF
fries and Prosecuting Attorney Baum
are in Rockland To-Day looking after
official business.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

The man who took away a pair Of
boots March 3rd, for delivery, will
please return the same at once
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

A big line OF iron beds, springs and
mattresses at Oliver & McKown Hard
ware Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

The largest line of go-carts and
baby buggies in town, at Oliver &
McKown Hardware Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

See the bargains at SC in the win,
dows at Oliver & McKown Hardware
Company.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Bought New Car-The firm of Davis
& Wones, dealing in real estate, in
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

You almost have to gamble to gei
your Easter suit. Tony.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Cleaning and pressing by Tony, the
tailor.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

For garden tools and seeds go
Oliver & McKown Hardware Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

For all kinds of Fishing Tackle, go
to Oliver & McKown Hardware Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

LOST-Rebecca lodge pin; finder
please return to Mrs. Alice Upham.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

See Oliver & McKown Hardware Co
for builders hardware.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

For all kinds of furniture go to Oil
yer & McKown Hardware Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-04-02

Easter is on April 18th. If you wan
your suit for Easter you had better
leave your order now. Tony.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Deaths Reported.


The following. deaths have been re-
ported to the health department In the
last twenty-four hours:
Luther E. Jones. l year. 1915 Sd street
southeast.
Edward H. Van Housen, ~ years. IL C
street northwest 49,
Elsie Hartley. II years, Georgetown
Hospital.
Harry Belstein, 40 years. Garfield
Hospital
Ellen Yates, 6s years. 1880 9th street
northwest
William NJ. Larcombe, 45 years, 464 r
street southwest.
Raymond B. Norris. is years. Emer-
gency Hospital.
Aaron X. Hewett, -4S years. George
town Hospital.
Maria L. Brite. 4s years, Lamond.
D. C.
Elizabeth Connor. As years. Gallinger
Hospital.
Lulie McLane. 80 years. Freedmen's
Hospital.
Samuel C. Liverpool. SO years, 144 NJ
street southeast
Raymond Anderson, 8 months. 2l7 q
street northwest.
Winston Taylor. 3 months. Freedmen's
Hospital.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Births Reported.

The following births have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Rufus +. and Edith L. Whalen, boy.
Finley NJ. and Belle 5. Van Hoeseh'
girl.
Clarence B. and Susie NJ Thompson,
girl.
Joseph T and Helen NJ. Tullis. girl.
Charles ". and Nellie L. Sorg, boy.
I,ouis K. and Annie Kroll, girl.
Charles j. and Mabel V. Huppmann,
boy. .;,
Alfred L. and Elizabeth u. GIBSON
boy. ,,.,,
Arthur Z. and Catherine NJ. Callahan
boy.
Alexander l.. and Nellie Buscher, girl.
william and Hormzell Ward. girl.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

er H. Oden Lake expects to be pres
ent. Barry Garrison at one time was
one Of the largest in the organization.
Tomorrow night Judge Ivory @. KIM
ball will give a free illustrated lecture
at the United Service Club on Panama
and the Panama canal. All veterans
and soldiers. sailors and marines in
Washington, whether they. are MEM
bers or not of the club. have been in
vited to hear this lecture. The lecture
will be followed by music and
lSfYa
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued u
the following:
Rer,in b. Bowers of Timberville. Va
,nd Ottie L. Andes of Harrisonburs'
Va.
CHARLES r. Paxton and Laura Il. san
ford. ,,.,,
Harry l.. White and Geraldine Powell
Inhn 4. Johnson and Grace Callahan
both of Hillsboro, Va
clifton c Pclton and Ada F. Riehards.
Thomas J. Hill and Ella T. ea''ei'
both of Port Royal, Va.
Tathar Campbell and Mary c. Berry,
both of Maple Grove, Va u,
Irlvsses :. Wharton of Altoona, Pa,
and Cordella II. Murdock OF this city.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
In Memoriam.

COLES. In sad but loving remembrance of mr
devoted husband, LIE ROY Z. COLES. who
entered eternal rest four years ago today.
November 10. 1910. --
Asleep in Jesus. blessed sleep.
YES BY HIS DEVOTED WIFE.
CRI'MP. In loving remembrance of GEORGE
W CRCMf. who departed this life year
ago today. November 20. 1913.
How loving and kind throughout his life
Was this dear and brother.
He strovc 10 help Others in their plight
And his first thought always, my mother"
We wanted To keep him. but God knew best
And called dear ''Dordie'' home to rest.
BY HIS MOTHER, SISTERS AND BROTHERS.
CURRY. In sad but loving remembrance of
dear father. CHARLES +. CURRY. who de
parted this life four years ago today, Novcm-
her 20. 1910.
BY Ills DAUGHTERS. MAUD AND ALICE.
HAWKINS. In sad memory OF n beloved iii>-
hand and father. WILLIAM HAWKINS wiz
left us two years ago today, Noreulbcr y"
1912.
Two years of loneliness. grief and pain;
But still smile amid tears.
In thinking loss is but his gain.
By HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
HOOD In sad but loving remembrance "f gu
dear mother and grandmother. LErTfhs
HOOD who fell asleep in Jesus thirteen
years ago today November 20. 1901,
Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep,
From which ever wake TO weep.
HER DEVOTED DAUGHTER BESSIE HOOD.
Loved in life: in death remembered
HER LOVING GRANDDAUGHTER. JULIA At
KINS nee Hood.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
TO RE0RGANIZE GARRISON.
Plans Being Made for Reunion To.
night at United Service Club.

Plans are being made for the reor.
ganization of Gen. William E. Barry
Garrison, No. &c, Army and Navy Union
at a meeting to be held tonight at the
United Service Club. 1347 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. National Command
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Nbv Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Retter Than the Ordinary Quinine:

Because of its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA-
TIVE BROM0 QrININE will be found better
than the ordinary ouinine for any p"rIo'e for
which Ouinine is used. Does not cause ner
vousness nor ringing in the head. Remember
the full name and look for the signature Of
E. W. GROVE on box. Price, 25c.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

In the rivers of North and South Car
olina and Georgia there are nearly
100000 horsepower available, of which
only $4,000 Is being utilized.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Mrs Beall, wife of Col. F. NJ. NJ. Beall,
United States Army, entertained at an
auction tea yesterday afternoon at
her home, in Chevy Chase, in honor of
her house guests. Mrs. George T. Enrett
and Mrs Pendleton Beall.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
DIED.

GARRISON. On Thursday: November TO- 1914.
r,n..i at : am. an John + cLARksoN
Funeral from the residence q his . sou Frank R
northwest. Saturday morning. November q.
at $50 O'Clock. Mass nj 81. Paul, Church
O'Clock. aos
COOK. on Thursday. November 10. 1914. at
am. at the residence OF her daughter Mrs.
.RIETTA COOK
Funeral on SATURDAY. November u. a, nm.
from Epiphany Chapel. Interment NJ Rock
creek.
GARRISON. la Narmoaif, Nova SOFIA. on
Thursday November ~. 1914. MARY Il. c.
daughter "f trn" r. Garrison and sister Of
Carl l.. Garrison.
Boston papers please copy.)
at 1:20 am, NJ Georgetown rnivrrsi,, Ho.
pital. ELSIE MYRTLE HARTLEY youn-est
s dsushs.r s,a Of Mr an And Mrs George E. Harley
Funeral from st. Lakes Church. Bladrn >i,urg
Nd sundIy Eo.smber 2. at o'clock l;m.
HOME. On the morning of Friday. November.
20 1914. at 1862 X street. WINNIE REAM
HOME wife OF Gen. Richard l., Ho,". u
ber 2s at 2:3o pm.
KING. On Thursday. November ~; 1914; at
kISG; IN. in his his, s.serty,sixth @ year
to st. Patrick's Church. where mass viii e
said at am. lnterment at Mount nliyet
cemetery. ,Baltimore papers please copy
MIRIcK. On THURSDAY. November ls 1914. at
his residence. 1902 street northwest.
HENRY D. ,MIRICK. aged seventy nine
rears. beloved husband of Charlotte B.
Mirick and father OF Carlos r. Mrick
Funeral private. -Interment, Athens. Ohio.
PAYNE. ON Friday. November 20. 1914. CAL
VEN PAYNE, aged eeyCnty-three years.
Funeral from his late residence. 2s2o Dumaar-
ten a.er,is northwest, Monday. November 23.
at. pm. Relatives and friends invii q.
1nterment private. .Please omit fowcr,. >.
SCOTT. Departed this life Thursday. November
10 1914. at IL o'clock am, at til. residence
of his daughter. Mrs. I. Il. Weber. IT,, I,iiI
street, Congress Heights. ABRAM q. SCOTT.
aged eghty-sM years.
Funeral Saturday, November q. at II NJ. from
above residence.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

DIR. w. E Ecker. U. S. A.; DR.. R. F.
Sheehan, u. S n, and Capt I. D. Wood
son, L. s. NJ c., entertained at dinner
last night at the Army and Navy Club
in compliment to several of the sea-
sons debutantes, Miss Louise Clark.
Miss Ruth Wilson, Miss Pocahontas
Butler, and Miss Mary Lord Andrews.
The other guests were Miss Gwendolyn
Denys, Miss Natalie E. briggs, Miss
Sheehan, Miss Elizabeth Hyman, Capt.
Warle, l.. s. A.: Capt. Merry, L. S. A.;
Paymaster Neill, U. s. N: Paymaster
Adee, L. S N, and DR.. F. NJ. Harrison.
Mrs Sheehan, wife of DIR. Sheehan. was
chaperon.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

col. and Mrs William c. Gorgas were
the guests of honor at a large dinner
last night at the Army and Navy Clup
given by Maj. and Mrs. William Llss-
ter
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Mrs. F.. A. Delano and daughters, the
Misses Delano, of Chicago have Joined
Mr. Delano at the Shoreham.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert J. Gore have clos
ed their apartment in the Sheridan and
Evening star., 1914-11-20

The marriage of Miss. A. Louise Wild
mayer. daughter of MI: and Mrs. Will
liam G. Widmayer, and Mr.. William j.
Schutrumff last evening at the First
Reformed Church. Rev. DR.. Buhrer Of
floating, was attended by a large gath
ering Of their friends. The bride was
escorted by her father and wore white
crepe meteor trimmed with lace, tulle
veil and orange blossoms. and carried
bride roses and lilies of the valley.
The maid of honor. Miss Grace Mack
intosh, wore sapphire satin and carried
pink rosebuds.
Mr. William Widmayer was best man
and the ushers were Mr.. John E. Pol
lock. Mr.. Carl Widmayer and Mr.. Ed
Widmayer, brothers of the bride. and
Mr.. Harry Stambaugh
A reception followed at the home of
the brides parents, on Georgia avenue.
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Schutrumff
left for a wedding trip. They will
make their home in this city.
At the church. before the ceremony,
Miss Frances scherger. cousin of the
bride. sang 20 Promise Me" At the
reception. a stringed orchestra played.
The brides mother. Mrs. Widmayer.
wore black satin and jet, with silver
lace bodice, and the bridegroom's
mother wore gray crepe de chine and
a hat to match. The brides going
away suit was of brown broadcloth,
with fur.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Miss Edith Temple Oracle. daughter
of Mrs. Archibald Oracle, is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Lippincott Richards at their
New York home. Mrs. Lawrence, wife
of Col Isaac Lawrence. will give a
large reception for Miss Oracle before
her return here.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Miss Julia Whiting and Miss Alice
Whiting went over to Baltimore today
to be the guests until tomorrow of Miss
Maude Neville Whiting at her apart
ment at Earl Court.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

\ reception in honor of the debut of
Miss Marion Cleveland. daughter of
former President Cleveland, was heIu
at the home of her mother. Mrs.
Thomas ]. Preston, at Princeton. yes
terday afternoon. There were num-
ber Of guests from New York and
Philadelphia. Mrs Preston and her
daughters, Misses Marion and Esther
Cleveland, received.
They We're assisted by Miss Cleve-
lands aunt, Mrs. Charles Cadman of
New York, and by the Misses Mary and
Margaret Bryan of Princeton. Miss
Mary Dimmick of Scranton. Pa; Miss
Marion II. Douglas of Detroit, Mich. :;
Miss Gabrielle Prout of Nutley. n. j.:
Miss Emily Williams of Philadelphia,
Miss Mary Chess of Pittsburgh. Miss
Margaret La Fargo of New York. Miss
Harriet Kunhardt OF North Andover.
Mass: Miss Elizabeth Buckingham of
Pasadena, Cal; Miss Louise Orr of Bos-
ton. Miss Elizabeth Williams of New
Haven. Conn. Miss Gwendolyn Goph of
New York, Miss Marion Savage Of Phil
adelphia, Miss Rachel Latta of Phila-
delphia, Miss Gladys Freeze and Miss
Katherine Lamont of New York. Miss
Barbara Armour Miss Philena Fine.
Miss Susanne Fine. Miss Frances En-
mons and Miss Elizabeth Hibben Of
Princeton.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Miss Gretchen Blaine DamroSch,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Walter Dam
rosch and u granddaughter of the late
James G. Blaine. is TO make her debut
tonight at the Cosmopolitan Club. New
York city. at a dance to be given by
her parents
Miss Alexandra Ewing. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ewing, is in New
York enjoying the debutante festivi-
ties of friends there. She was among
the assistants yesterday at the coming
out party which Mrs. William Bur
goyne Haight of 1888 Park avenue gave
for her daughter. Miss Dorothy Haight.
The debutante. in white crepe de
chine and carrying apricot-colored
roses and lilies of the valley. received
with Mrs Haight. Assisting them in
receiving were the Misses Alexandra
Ewing, Anne J. Woodin. Frederika
Peterson, Frances Van A. Manning.
daughter of the Rev. DR.. Manning:
Helen Ridgely Morgan and Katherine
Hall. The reception was followed by a
dinner for those receiving and an
equal number of young men. and after
ward the party went to theater.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

The debuts of Miss Pocaho bu1ist .
10 and Miss Louise Clark, daughter or
cant Car q ar and Mrs. G. r. Clark. will be at q. a
% ioint tea to be given at the home ne, s,i OF
NJ Ind Mrs. Butler. December ~ They
will also be given dance later OH III
tho winter,
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. J. H. Tomb
entertained at a country dinner. fol-
lowed by dancing, last night at their
quarters at the navy yard. The guests
were in costume and the decorations
We're of cornstalks, pumpkins, etc. The
guests Were Lieut.. Commander and Mrs
Edward Campbell. Dr. and Mrs. Old of
the Navy Hospital. Lieut.. and Mrs.
Knauss and Lieut.. Commander and Mrs.
Herbert Sparrow.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
IN THE WORLD Of SOCIETY
THANKSGIVING PLANS FOR
PRESIDENT AND CABINET.
Recent Hospitalities and Coming
Ones-Army Drill Tomorrow.
Personal Notes.

The probable absence of the Presi-
dent and his household from this city
at Thanksgiving, and the absence of
the Vice President and Mrs. Marshall.
who are in the west also over the ma
tional holiday, have been noted.
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Bryan
are also expecting to spend Thanksgiv-
ing out of town. 1t may be that Sec
retary and Mrs. McAdoo will join the
Wilson family party at Williamstown
or else go to New York. The Secre-
tary OF the Navy and Mrs. Daniels are
looking forward to staying here for the
day, as are Secretary and Mrs. Lane,
the Attorney General and Mrs. Greg
ory and the Secretary of Labor and
Mrs. Wilson. Secretary and Mrs. Gar
riSon, who are now in New York, Will
return Monday and leave the follow
ing day for Atlantic City. They will
not return again until after the Army
Navy foot ball game.
Mrs. George b. Davis and Mrs. Ale
shire have charge of the transporta-
ticn and extra car accommodations for
the large crowd expected at Fort Myer
tomorrow. The exhibition drill in the
riding hall begins at 2:30 pm. and the
tea dance in the administration build
ing Immediately after~ard. Tickets
can h" bought at the riding hall doors
tomorrow.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Mrs. Clement Flagler entertained at
luncheon yesterday for Mrs. w. w.
Harris. wife of Col. Harris, L. S. A,
when Mrs. Bethel, wife of Maj. Bethel,
L. $ A.. when Miss Elizabeth Mattu of
Norfolk, Mrs. Elankenship of Balti
more, Mrs. Mcfarland, Mrs. Miney and
Mrs. Finley were also present. The
luncheon was followed by bridge.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brother,
hood of Locomotive Engineers wiz
night for the benefit of their reiiel
fund.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

opened their former home, 1746 Z
street, for the winter "'
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Mrs. william Haywood entertaiHEsu Er
informally at dinner last night for MI
and Mrs. Alexander A. Ha%es ol I1o;d o,.;d
lulu, who are visiting a ,-a4 \
street.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Mr.. Wilson Haywood is ba1k ,t;,,ie, ~, !" With
ington. and Will spehd 'he
his mother.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

1iaut Renato Tittoni, u. S. NJ C.. re-
tired and Mrs. Tittoni. have taken an
apartment at the Sycamore. Ihes WIN
ha at home after December l.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

Mrs. Shuster and daughter OF 49, Nss
narents Mr.. and Mrs. Burnstine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
ROBBED OF $3.50
WHILE SLEEPING
Nicholas Dcscr Tells Police
Large Sum Was Stolen From
Under His Pillow.

Nicholas Deser of 30 East Broad
Street yesterday reported to the police
that S190 In cash was stolen from I'M
dor his pillow while he was asleep. Ha
sniG that he had just drawn tho money,
which included two 500 bills. four $50
bills and other bills OF smaller denomi-
nations. from tho bank for the purpose
of making business investment. Do
tectivos were put TO work on the case,
but 1t a late hour last night had made
no arrests.
Ms. John Le,srcld. OF 10 South Lom-
hardy. reported that hor home was en-
tered through rear door, and n dia-
nond ring. valued ut $40. and a pocket
book. containing Sl4 stolen.
Robert Wiley. of S12 North Fourth
Street. reported an Clubhouse broken
into and several chickens stolen.
Mrs. \. l.. Chenault reported the
theft Of a gold watch and chain
y. Zinsliy. of 222 West Broad Street,
reported that IA gold stickpin. with q
ruby setting, was stolen from him.
G. 4. Semmes, OF 10 West Clay, re-
ported tho loss Of $40.
Despite efforts on the part of police.
small robberies are being committed
daily In NIL sections OF the city Dis
GUESSING the matter last night, Captain
OF Detectives McAIahon said that the
reports were becoming so numerous
that 10 thought 1t would be necessary
for him to ask the Board or Police
Commissioners to assign additional
men 10 his office for plain clothes duty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
NEW OWNERS WILL
REOPEN SILK MILLS
South Richmond Plant Is Sold
to Large Hobokcn Rib
bon Concern.

Announcement was made yesterday
TINT the Virginia SILK Company. Inc.
or south Richmond had been absorbed
by the Hoboken Ribbon Company, Of
New York. Negotiations have been
IN progress for gone time for the pur-
chase uf the local plant, and IL VIII
be operated rs a branch OF the new
owners Hobokcn mills.
In passing 10 its new owners. tho
South Richmond plant will become
part Of one Of the most successful
and WIDELY known silk concerns in the
North controlling large mills in New
Jersey and doing an extensive bust
ness throughout the country. Tho nc
QUESTION OF the additional mill was
MADE necessary TO meet the growing
demands OF the company.
Tho plant has been shut down for
several weeks for alterations, but VIII
begin operations within the next ten
days. 1t was started less than two
years ago. and employs a large mum
Der of hands. many being skilled
workEen who draw large wages. y
large factory building at Twenty sec
opd ana Decatur Streets. South Rich
mond. is equipped with valuable ma
chinery, consisting OF looms ana weaS-
ing apparatus. and IS in a position to
turn out large quantities OF It's pro-
duet each day. All of the machines
are of the latest improved type. Rib
bon Is the chief product OF the plant
Tho new company announces that
II will adopt the policy OF employing
local labor ms far as possible. Both
men and women viii he taught the
business at the expense OF the COM
pany, experienced persons In all de-
partments being sent here to act as
instructors and to oeprate the ma
chimes while the new employees are
learning.
The manufacturing OF silk !s n com
paratively new industry in tho South.
and the local plant IL the only one
in this section manufacturing ribbon