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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

DROPRIGHT. Okla, Nov. 81 (Spc-
CialD The report which was current
Tuesday night to- the effect that Drop
right was burning up was erroneous.
Tho World and sun correspondent
made a special trp 10 the telu 10 get
first hand Information.
The facts are that the big Easser or
the Mid-RINcr Compauy's well In the
riyerbcd at 5-lh-I caught fire from
"A blaze In an ordinary camp gas lamp
300 yards away and the ignition not
only caused a tremendous explosion
but lit up the country for miles
around
Not only the citizens Of DropriEht
but the entire Yale field is appre-
hcuslye.
LARGEST gas well in the Mid-Contincnt
field, Amy No. of the Silurlan ON
company This last named well came
in SIN weeks ago, making 93,UOO,OOO
feet one day before the blaze started
in the Mid River easscr this well had
been CONQUERED aad 5-Iuch casing set.
The real danger hes In the fact that
this particular portion OF the Yale
field is producing tremendous gas
wells. and to a visitor ii would appear
/ that IT needs but a lowering of atmos-
phcre and strong wind TO burn up
| the entire surrounding country
At this writing the flames are shoot
ing 250 feet I'm the air and no human
agency can check them. II seems
HmIly question OF letting II burn
until the pressure Is reduced.
1t was a glorious sight and yet Won
dcrfully omiaous in its possibilities
as destroying power OF hte ana
/ property.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06
ASKS Bic damages
IN Land SUIT HERE
LOUISE GRANT SAYS SHE HAS
BEEN DEPRIVED OFT HE
SUM OF $4,000.

Muskogee attorneys yesterday filed
two separate suits in the district court
ot Tulsa county for Louise Grant
against Il. NJ Yates, l.. S Wilson, +.
y. Casner c. 5. Casner. the Irrigation
Loan company and Willie ~ Grant.
defendants for $4,000 each as dam
ages for the alleged unlawful hold
ing OF certain lands In Tulsa county.
The lands In question are as fol-
lows: The northeast quarter OF sec
tion 25, township l9 north and range
IA east, the southwest quarter of sec
tion %, township 10 north and range
IA. The plaintiff claims that as re-
suit Of the alleged unlawful holding
OF the above described property she
has been deprived Of its earnings for
the past four years, which sum will
equal $4,000 the amount asked In the
two petitions
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06
Personal MENTION.

J. G Fisher of Bartlesvillc is at
Hotel Tulsa.
r. +. Schumacher of Independence,
Kan. is in Tulsa.
II. W Kennedy Of Nowata is here
f. p. Fisher is registered at the
Tulsa from Bartlesville.
Fred +. Rich Of Oil city, Pa, is in
Tulsa looking over the field.
J. Garfield Buell. is spending the
day here from Arkansas City.
A. p. Barclay of Morris, Okla. IS
here.
Don f. Freddy. registering from
Cushing, Is in the city.
d. W. Moore of Bartlesyille is here.
NJ. L. Lynch. oil man OF Lima. Ohio,
is here looking after his interests.
J. f. Huff Of Pittsburgh, Pa, is a
visitor in Tulsa
J.. j. Marshall OF Chauute, kan, IS
guest of the Tulsa,
w. r. Pine, oil producer Of Ollmul-
gee, is here to confer with Special
Agent Brceuc.
c. r. Gilmore of the Gypsy has gono
to Healdton.
A. ], Cosdcn is I'm Kansas City.
DIR. Larkns, ostcopath. has moved
to third floor. Daniels BldE.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

Markham x Green No. ?. section
54-21-1O. is a OOO,COo-foot gasscr.
Wolverine OH company No. ! on
the Mary starr farm in section 2S-
l6-11. is good for 100000 gas.
Federal Oii company No. 10 on lot
1874. Os1rc. IS good for % barrels.
Indian Territory Illuminating COM
pan, No. ou lot 1911 Usage. is re-
rortcd good for 100000 gas
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

WASUlNGTA ~ Nov The
American Red Cross Is formulating n
suggestion for system Of selt-denial
of Christmas extravaganza and diver
sion az the money TO European war
sufferers.
Jacob II. Schif Of New York urges
that the Eed Cross contributions be
accompanied 10y the names OF per
sons to whom the sender would have
made Christmas presents and TO
whom the Red Cross would send
printed cards stating the name of the
donor and the amount given to the
Red Cross instead Of being spent In
gifts.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06
IIC Mas "It".

Madge-Is It true that there is a
fool in every family
Clarence-M certainly. Why do
you ask?
Madge-1 just happened TO remem-
her that you're the only member OF
your family.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

Clauss Brown & Wolfe. Wednesday,
started to spud in on a test on the
William Lett farm. two miles due
west of Liberty, where they expect 10
rct gas They have a large block OF
leases.
Barr BROS began drilling two
miles west Of Independence with
hopes ~ finding gas.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

turned from the well yesterday and
stated that they were fishing between
twenty three hundred and twenty
four hundred feet.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

A report Wednesday to the effect
that sheets Bros had brought In a
good well in l4-l5-S at 2,9OO feet was
a wampus A wcll-known scout re-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

DIR. Larkins, ostcopath. has moved
to third floor. Daniels Bldg.-AdV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

A. ]. Cosdcn is in Kansas City.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

c. r. Gilmore of the Gypsy has gon
to Healdton.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-06

w. r. Pine, oil producer Of Ol,mul-
gee, is here to confer with Special
Agent Brcene.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20

THE rEuEs Es TAc0MAp
ONLY IkDEF HNDBNI
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
RENT
FTSCELLANEOUS


FOR RENT Poultry farm. 10
acres, large house. s large
good wells, orchard and garden.
mostly cleared. Stock and tools
for sale. n. p. Olsen. Jovita
JERSEY bull for service. So. 4sth
and Asotin st. Madison 1927
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
WANTED TO BUY
AhTBD TO BORROW

WANTED Plain sewing TO do
Keep this phone number for con
venienee. Madison 6so.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
SUMMER RESORTS


SPRING BEACH for camping. Best
resort on the Sound. Furnished
cottages, tents and boats to rent.
Fine beach. fine fishing, fine spring
water piped to your door. Best boat
any day at our dock to Tacoma or
Seattle. for 26c. Besides, we have
our own special boat, Tourist
running direct between Point Defi-
snce and Spring Beach, making
seven round trips daily. and hourly
Sundays, beginning saturday. June
90. fare 10c, with special rates to
campers. Time of schedule as fol-
lows:
Leave Point 1890. .. II a. m; .. 8.
Leave Spring Beach 6:4b, 8, 10 a.
m; g. $50, $50 ID. m.
Sundays leave Point hourly be-
ginning at $3.50 a. m.
Up to June 20 leave Point 1880 a.
m. and D. m.
Grocery. confectionery and U. s.
postoffice- Fresh milk, fruit and
Vegetables direct from the producer
brought to your door every day.
ousing at Spring Beach.
Arrangements can be made for
parties or societies any day or
evening. with launches provided.
Tables and grounds free on appli-
cation. Make your arrangements
with II. b. Ritz g. Co. Sole Agents.
523 California Bldg. Tel Main 1858.
CHICKEN DINNER
Every day. al freseo. 75e. Iron
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20

WAsHINGToN TRUCK co. trucks
vans. express wagons: work guar
snteed. Main ze7.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
Observation-Disclosures

WANTED-Second hand count
for lunch counter. in good repa
Must be cheap. Add. 10, Times
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20

GOOD home for sale cheap. Can
lease the land. suitable for rails
ing cattle, geese or ducks: close to
city and car line. Box il. Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
uRNISHED HOUSE,

FOR RENT or e-room furnished
house. Inquire at 430s So. J.
FOR RENT-Furnished 5-room cot
tage. bath gas cheap rent. 517
East 34fb
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20

Better telephone Main II
and order the Times to
come to your home regu-
larly. You'll get four high
class novels complete, with
the Times, each month
hereafter. A novel will
start each Monday and
finish each Saturday. Ne
long waiting. You get q
complete novel each week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
RED HOT SNAPS
40 California Bldg.
4O1 Fidelity Bldg.

fOI IT HttNHHt.T TTOEs
SELLS stores, hotels and rooming
houses, cigar stands, pool rooms,
our large list. Main 1891.
FOUR or five men and women to
market the best selling PROPOSE
tfon ever offered in the North
west. See Mr.. Stone. 2315 Jeffer-
son av.
BOARDING HOUSE for sale, 1929
No. 51st, at the smelter; doing
good business.
FOR SALE OR TRADES rooms,
all full Main 32b3
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
AUTO REPAIRING

AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING
AUTOMOBILES repaired. Satisfac =
ton guaranteed Tacoma Ave.
Auto Repair CO. 1919 Tacoma s~.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
SOLICITORS

GOOD proposition open for mer
or women living In every tow
throughout Southwestern Wash
ington. AL or part OF time. Good
chance for college students Coins
home for summer. Must furnfsf
references R O. Smith Box 1142
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
SPECIAL BARGAIN

7-r. modern bungalow. 2 lots, all
improvements paid; cost $500, will
sell for $2100; terms $500 down, bal
ance monthly; close in, near my Of
flee. T. ID. Gregory, office Morton
and Mckinley av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
ROOMS AND BOARD

SCANDINAVIAN boarding house.
Board and room IS week. 1901
So. j.
BOARD and room In private fam
ct.
ROOMS. with or without board; also
j suite hskpg. rooms: brick cot
tage. 1923 So. z. Main 32es.
ROOMS with on without board
Mrs. g. T. Mahon. 41s So. n
Main eIeA
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
AUTOS

pair them and sell them for you.
n have buyers. l magnetic mag
netos, charge batteries and do all
kinds of auto repairing. STANDARD
Wagon and Auto Works, 1915 Puy-
allup av. Tel Main 6663.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
HoUsEK'P'G ROOMS
REAL ESTATE

10 acres at $3.50 per acre, and 20
car or Summit. get off at Johnson's
Crossing, see II. v. Lane, x mile
north.
Close in 10-acre tracts, mile
from paved street. Will sell one or
more on easy terms or trade for
lots or house in Tacoma. T. ID.
Gregory. office Morton and McKin-
lev
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
LOST
FURNISHED ROOMS

HOTEL VICTORIA. IS16h So. G St
Nicely furnished rooms. modern.
and reasonable prices.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20
TIMES WANT AID
RATES

One cent . word for each ad
for all lines OF business No
ad taken for less than 1bc. We,
will print your al three times
for the price OF two II paid In
advance at the counter or BY
mail. All mail orders must be
accompanied with cash at the
rate Of one cent per word
PHONE YOUR ADS
When your want" arises
phons Main II and one of our
experienced Ad Phone Opera
tors will assist you In wording
your advertisements Call US.
for any further assistance or
information. We will send bill
to your address after ad IL pub
lishsd.
The Times Is the recognized
Want Ad medium In Tacoma.
II prints more live want ads
each day than both the other
afternoon papers. Three In
ssrtions are better than one.
Results are certain from Q,
three-time ad.
Bring, Telephone. OF Mail
your wants to-
THE TACOMA TIMES
eth and Commerce SITS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26
TAGcERs TURN IN &17s-scHooL
CHILDREN CONTRIBUTE
sss.4s FOR RELIEF.
ALL YOUNG LADY TAcoERs
HAVE NOT REPORTED YET
Their Collections Will Probably
Amount to More Than $500 When All
rs in-schooI Children Also Give
1922 in Special Contribution For
Lawrence Jones' School.

Money raised by taggers. and by
gifts made by the children Of the pub
lie schools Wednesday for Belgian war
sufferers. will probably total 5000 or
more. Only partial returns from the
young women taggers were made up
to last night. With about ten or more
taggers to report, $172.2O has been de-
posted by the others with Harry X.
Denmead, cashier of the First Nation
al Bank the local treasurer for the
relief movement.
That amount had been deposited up
to o'clock when the bank closed. but
altho Mr.. Denmead arranged to have
one OF the clerks stay at the bank to
receive deposits until $3.50, no deposits
were made after 3 O'Clock.
To the amount gathered by the tag
gers the schools added total of $3.50
that was given in pennies, nickels,
dimes and larger coins by the children.
OF this amount s22.2S was contributed
by the pupils of the high school. The
rest. S631s. was given by the children
of the graded schools.
In addition to the money given by
the high school for the Belgians, a
special contribution of 1922 was given
by them for Lawrence Jones school,
Piney Woods Country Life School,
Braxton, Miss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26

An audience that completely filled
the Bethany United Brethren church
heard Rev. C. H. Morris, pastor of
Central Church OF Christ. tell of the
thankfulness of a state and nation for
plenty and peace
Rev. \. F. Hicks, pastor OF the
church. presided, and other pastors Of
the city took par; in the service. 4
double male quartet from the church
sang, and in addition TO its numbers
and the congregational singing Walter
A. Smith, OF Coneyville, Kan, a sing
ing evangelist VINO is to be at MIR,
HICKS church for series Of meetings.
sang very pleasingly The Old Wayside
Cross" accompanied by the male
chorus.
Rev. B. F. Martin read the Thanks
giving proclamation by Governor
George W. Clarke, and Rev. / y. Rich
gave the scripture reading. Rev r.
3, Davidson gave the PRAYER, and Rev.
r. F. Hurlburt explained the purpose
of the Offering The collection taken.
which goes to the poor was the largest
in years. amounting 10 S71.a1. as COM
pared TO $50 last year.
MIR. Morris Sermon.
Rev Mr.. Morris sermon was based
on the text as found IN Psalms l07:l,
20 give thanks unto the Lord. for he
Is good: for his mercy endureth for
ever"
Mr.. Morris referred to the bounteous
gifts Of nature in Iowa, the garden
spot of the world" and paid the state
a glowing tribute FOR its wealth and
prosperity. He also saw much cause
for tnankfulness in the fact that this
nation is at peace. while other coun-
tries are engaged in most terrible
war. Thankfulness that several states
OF the union have adopted prohibitory
laws was also touched upon. Mr..
Morris said in part:
There is room for much Of platitude
in the delivery of a sermon on Thanks
giving. The blessings for which we
have made our thanks in other years
are renewed. The onward sweep of the
world leads again to the recognition Of
that ever present Providence, the
source OF the blessings OF all the years.
1t is Wen that We give thought again
/ and again to these marks of the favor
! of a Good Father. And in a very special
sense We may feel this call on this
/ Thanksgiving. When before did these
annual blessings call with such voice
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26
In The District Court.

With not all of the testimony taken
in the trial of j. w. Conn. district court
was adjourned Wednesday evening I'M
til Friday morning, and the jury that
is hearing the case was excused until
that time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26
LARGE AUDIENCE
At UNION SERVICE
BETHANY UNITED BRETHREN
CHURCH FILLED TO HEAR
ANNUAL SERMON.
REV. c. n. MORRIS GIVES
ADDRESS ON THANkFuLNES

1.-The Gratitude Call of 1e14' Sermon
Subject of Central Church Of Christ
Pastor-other Ministers of City Take
Part in serviee-collectio For Poor
Much Larger Than Usual.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26

n a74,I.
All tho shops OF tho M. & st. l.
closed down "wednesday night to re-
main closed until Tuesday. Dec.sr1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26
TROLLEY POLES HERE.
New Metal Poles to Carry 1rolleys TO
a. Get Cooo

The metal trolley poles for the lines
thru Main street were distributed
along the street Wednesday night by
the Iowa Railway and Light Company.
The poles will be erected soon in the
middle of the street, and will carry
both trolleys. AS soon as the poles are
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26

Church OF Christ, Scientist. A large
audience was In attendance at the
high mass at st. Mary's church at go
this morning. Rev. ]. j, Fitzpatrick
gave the sermon following mass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26
BIG FEED FOR VETERANS
Fine Dinner Served by State TO Mem
bers Of Soldiers Home-Nine Hun,
dred Fifty People Sit Down to Chick
en- pinner-sss Pounds Of Chicken
Cost State 1854 Cents.

1t cost the state of Iowa s165.49 for
the chicken that was provided for the
meat course of the annual Thanksg
ing dinner, served to the members OF
the Iowa Soldiers Home at noon today.
This big item is only one of the many
things used in large proportions for
the meal that was served to $50 people.
including the civilian help.
Spring chicken. dressed, 9SS pounds
of which were bought by the board of
control in Des Moines for 161s cents.
were laid down in Marshalltown, with
freight extra, at 16H cents a pound.
The best bid Commandant Horton
could secure in Marshalltown for the
chickens was 20 cents.
In addition to the chicken there went
into today's dinner six bushels of po-
tatoes, 100 quarts of cranberries. 14O
cans OF peas, 100 pounds If cabbage.
200 pounds Of bread. 500 pounds Of
fruit cake, fifty pounds of cheese, and
200 pies, to say nothing OF -Grinkables,
pickles. celery. etc. The canned fruits
and jellies served with the dinner were
donated to the institution by the diff
ferent Women's Relief corps and
Ladies OF the G. A. r. circles turnout
the state. The menu for the dinner
follows:
Chicken. Stewed and Baked
Biscuit, Dumplings Chicken Gravy
Mashed Potatoes Creamed Peas
Celery Cabbage Slaw
Cucumber Pickles
White and Graham Bread
Fruit Cake Apple and Mince Pie
Cheese
Canned Fruits and Jellies
Tea Coffee Milk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26
SUES FOR INSURANCE.
Mrs. Eiecta Neils Brings Suit Aga INST
Hawkeve Association.

VvdWNOyO NSo~S'oS'S'"
Mrs. Electa Nellis, of oklahoma, has
filed suit in the district court against
the Hawkeye Commercial Mems Assoc
citation of this city, to collect on e
death claim of her husband, George W.
Nellis. The petition alleges that Nellis
died Jan. 5, 1914. of gun shot wounds
accidentally inflicted. Mrs Nelis is
the beneficiary named in the policy.
Suit is brought for $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26

For moving or storage see us. White
Transfer line, Is South First avenue.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-07
DEATH SATURDAY OF
THOS. E. sTOCKWELL
Well-known Vernon Resident Died in
MeIrose Hospital-Member of Va
rious Masonic Bodies.

Thomas Elijah StockweIl, GO, one of
the best known residents of Vernon
and well known in Brattleboro, died
Saturday night in the Melrose hospi-
tai in West Brattleboro of cancer of
the stomach. He had been in i'll health
four years and for the last six months
had failed rapidly.
Mr.. Stockwell was born in Leverett,
Mass, April %, 1851, a son Of Thomas
S. and Emeline S. (Hubbard) Stock
we'll. At the age of ia hts parents
moved to Guilford and three years
later to Vernon, where Mr.. Stockwell
had since made his home with the ex-
ception of three years, when he lived
in Hinsdale, N. II. T
He was a prominent farmer and for
years conducted the Vernon hotel, in
addition to conducting large numbering
interests. He served his town as road
commissioner and as Il member of the
school board and in other capacities
He was a member of Columbian lodge,
No. Sc, T. and A. NJ, of Brattleboro
Fort Drummer chapter, No. 10, r. A
NJ, Connecticut Valley council, No. 10
r. and S. NJ, BeaeSean tascommandery
| No. Z, K. IT, and Bingham chapter, No
! 80, o. Z. S.
| Mr.. StockWell was twice married. He
married in 1854 Anna Weatherhead OF
Vernon, who died three years later
leaving one son, Everett, who lives il
Vernon. In 1900 Mr.. Stockwell married
Rosa B. Shepatdson of Winchester, N
H., and one daughter, Evelyn, survives
by this marriage. He leaves his wife
his mother, who made her home Will
him and one half sister, Mrs. Mary
Dresser, of FE4Iey, Mass
The funeral will be held Tuesda,
afternoon at 1.45 O'Clock in the churcl
in Vernon, Rev. sDelmar L. Trout, pas
tor of the Brattleboro UniversaIis
church, officiating. Beauseant com
mandery, X. T., will conduct the Ma
sonic burial service. The burial vii
take place in Hubbard cemetery il
Vernon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-07
MONTENEGRO ASKS AID.
Third of His Army Gone, Says King
but WIN Keep on Fighting.

5PETROGRAD, Dee. king Nichol-
as of Montenegro has telegraphed the
Bourse Gazette that a third of his ar
my has fallen on the battlefield.
Nevertheless, King Nicholas adds
continue to defend their country and
deliver attacks on the enemy's terri
tory. Their means are exhausted and
they viii be most grateful for assist
ance either in money or supplies"
The war strength of the Montene-
grin army is estimated at approx
mately $4,000 men. A despatch from
Berlin on Dee. / stated that according
to an unofficial announcement made
there, number Of transports escorted
by British and French warships has
reached Antivari, the sole seaport OF
Montenegro. The assumption was that
these transports carried troops who
would assist the Montenegrins in thei1
campaign.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-07
BOMB CAUSED DISASTER.
Four Dead and 20 Families Homeless
as Result of a Fire.

NEW YORK, Dec. Fire, believed
to have started from bomb explosion,
caused the deaths of family of four
persons and destroyed the central sec
ton of the village of Ardsley- on-the-
Hudson early yesterday. The loss is
estimated at $4,000.
The dead are William johnson, aged
50, employed by the telephone company;
his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, 80,
and their two children, William, aged
), and Margaret, 1 year old.
Michael Irello, for whom the bomb is
believed to have been intended, is miss
ing. s.-.a -ee
Johnson, who discovered the fire, lost
his life in a futile effort to rescue his
family. He was awakened by the ex-
plosion and rushed to the street to find
that his own home was burning. He
ran back into the house.
The entire building, frame structure
was then a mass of flames, and the col
lapse of the roof soon afterward ended
| the four victims chances of escaping
Their bodies were found in the ruins.
The explosion occurred either in OF
near the apartments of lrellO, a barber
on the first floor of one of the houses.
| The police are working on the theory
that bomb was placed there by some
countrymen of IrelIo for motives of re
venge. 1t is not known whether Irellt
was in the house. at the time.
The fire destroyed the postoffice, pc
lice station and six frame dwelling
houses. In the police station all tn
records were lost and all the mail in tn
Ipostoffice was destroyed.
A score of families were driven on
of their homes in their night clothing
and lost everything they possessed.