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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
SOCIETY PERSONALS FROM
BRISTOL HERALD.COURIER

DR.. L. M. Dykes, of Johnson City
was the guest over Sunday of Dr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Dykes, on Fourth street
Mr.. Rhea Anderson, of Blountville,
who was the weekend guest of rela-
tives here, went to johnson City on
Monday to visit his cousin, Mrs. A.
A. Fain and family.
Mrs. j. A. Cargille, of Johnson City
is the guest of Mrs. j. M. Fain, on
Sixth street.
Miss Edith Barton, of Johnson City
is the weekend guest of Miss Bess
Burrov, at Greystone, on Holston
avenue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
LADIES AID SOCIETY
ELECTS NE WOFFICERS

The Ladies' Aid society of the
First Presbyterian church held a
very important meeting. During the
year much business has been trans
acted in connection with the build
ing of the new church edifice. The
following officers were elected:
Mrs. R. F. Brewer, president.
Mrs. ]. Fred Johnson, vice-presi-
dent
Mrs. w. F. Jones, secretary.
Mrs. Thad A. Cox, treasurer
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
WHITE PASSENGERS CANNOT
BE MADE TO VACATE SEATS

Nashville, March 20.-The court of
civil appeals at Jackson, today de-
Gliding case involving the so-called
"JJim Grow" law, held that street
car conductor could not force
white man to vacate a seat in favor
of a negro where the car is not
marked by definite segregation line.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
Answers
CHARADES

With the old-fashioned gowns there
has been renewed interest in many
of the amusements of our grand
mothers day and among them none
is more poular than tcharades .
They may be informally arranged by
an after-dinner company or they may
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
A KITCHEN SHOWER

A young reader asks for ideas for
kitchen shower, at which only the
club girls, of whom the bride elect
is one. ale to be tho guests.
At a shower given recently the
walls Of the dining rom were COW
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Unless the proper attention and en-
enlargement be given to crop produc-
tion and live stock, we can not hope
for the rural communities in the South
to maintain good roads, efficient
schools and live churches, which are
SO essential to q happy and contented
community life.
The above picture shows how one
farmer is increasing the productive
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Senator Gardner came up from
Nashville last Saturday and remain
ed with friends until Sunday after
noon. Bob is working hard and has
kept Johnson City on the map in
the Senate.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Silas H. Cooper, of Jonesboro, has
again been promoted as a National
bank examiner, having recently been
appointed Chief National Bank Elk
aminer of the Fourth Federal Re-
serve District, with headquarters at
Cleveland, Ohio.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Mrs. Frank ST. John. of this city,
was elected recording secretary of
the Womans Missionary society OF
the Holston Conference at Knoxville
last week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Miss Myra Mcneil has returned
from Knoxville hospital, where she
recently submitted to an operation
for appendicitis.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
MONEY Trust she Knew.

Mrs. Knicker--'I see the money
trust Is to be investigated Mrs.
Bocker-"I'm glad somebody Is going
to get after Tom; can't get a blessed
cent out of him.''-New York Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

ness of his soil by growing winter
cover crops to be turned under next
spring, and he is grazing the cover
crop during the winter season; thus
he is able to grow live stock very
eheaply. This man has the very best
of work stock and raises few to sell
every year. He has been a demon
strator for four years and the most
modern methods have been adopted on
his entire farm.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Misses Nellie and Sarah Hunter
went to Bristol yesterday ODE the
guests one night of Mrs. Hunter Gal
loway and see "Spielgartenfest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Sublett, of Err
win, came down to attend the fun
eral of Mr.. John H. Rangeley We'd
nesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

C. H. Hites, of the Asheville Citi-
zen, has returned to Asheville, after
a short visit to homefolks here.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Miss Mary Gertrude Lyle went to
Bristol yesterday to visit Miss Belle
Burrow for few days and incident
ally to see "Spielgartenfest" by
Bristol talent
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

L. Armbrust has returned from an
outing in Florida,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Mrs. C. ]. Broyles and Miss Sarah
Broyles are visiting friends in Knox
Vile.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25

Harry PARROT and son are bach
from a fishing trip in Florida.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
Society Personals

Alderman Chas. P. Faw has return
ed from Florida
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
Promises.

A man usually wants the preacher
to furnish proof that what he prom
ises is going to come true, but he is
willing to take the glib promoters
word for It.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
GOOD MUSICAL CONTEST

There seems to be no end to mu-
steal games. Perhaps our younf
readers do not remember this one
as it was printed many years ago.
On cards write the following ques-
tons:
l Where is the earth?
2. An old mans friend?
3. What do the weary need
4. useful article GA? cook?
5. Found plentiful in most rivers
6. Part of a fish?
Z. An important part of a letter?
8. What title is coveted by military
men?
9. What do all public speakers dc
sometimes?
10. Not served in barrooms?
II. The most popular style of mu-
sic with debutantes?
IL. What locks the stable when the
horse is gone?
10. The one who guesses the most
answers?
Answers
1. In space.
2. Staff
3. Rest.
4. Measure.
5. Bars.
6 Scale
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-25
HOW is YOUR SUPPLY?

TTO W
We have coal for all pur-
poses, but good coal is the
only kind we have to offer.
IT is CLEAN
Free from slate, burns
slowly, and gives intense
heat. Hard and soft wood
also in any quantity.
Let us fill your order this
time.
Home Ice & Coal Company
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-23
STATE POULTRY SHOW JAN. 1921

st. Adams, Dec. 20-The directors
of the Vermont State Poultry Associa-
ton are completing arrangements for
the 18th show to be held in City Hall
at st. Adams, January IS, to q, inclu-
sive.
This show has become recognized by
leading poul.rymen as one Of the larg-
est shows in New England outside Of
Boston and from letters received from
intending exhibitors the coming show
will be larger than ever.
The American Poultry Association
has designated it as the official state
show at which It's gold and bronze
medals will be offered for competition.
Over $500 in special cash prizes be-
side the regular prizes are offered.
This year new $50 cup is offered
for three years competition in Rhode
Island Reds which will undoubtedly
bring out large class of both single
and rose combs.
The Wirthmore S75 challenge cup
for best display of the show, the Di
rector's $50 cup for best display of
Plymouth Rocks and The Messenger
$40 cup for best display in any one
beside 40 silver cups for best displays
in different varieties.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-23
ALIENATION CHARGED
W. G.. Porter of Pawlet Wants $4,000
For Mrs. Porter's Alleged Stolen
Affections.


For Mrs. Porter's Alleged Stolen
Affections.
Rutland, Dec. 20-Papers in suit
instituted in Rutland county vourt
have been served by Deputy Sheriff
Henry X. Adams of this city against
Charles +. Clark of Pawlet in which
William G.. Porter Of the same town
seeks to recover heart balm of $4,000,
alleging he alienation of Mrs. Port
er's affections The case is returnable
at the March term of county court and
is brought by Attorney 7. W. Mo
loney. Attorney Joseph c. Jones of
this city has been retained by Mr..
Clark. Both are well known citizens.
The defendant was postmaster UNI
der the Mckinley, Roosevelt and part
of the Taft administrations. He was
chairman of the board Of selectmen in
the town of Pawlet for dozen years
and he acted as special administrator
of the estate of Fayette Potter, the
man who left the town of Pawlet
$50 900 while the will was fought
through three Vermont courts.
Mr.. Porter is the mail carrier on
route No. 2 and he has been in this
position since the establishment. of the
route
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-23
SURPRISE MDSE. CO.'S
NEW RUTLAND STORE

As soon as extensive alterations
can be made the Surprise Department
Store Company of Rutland, will occu-
py the whole of the Opera House
block on the ives. side Of Merchants
Row, on the ground floor of which its
stores are now located, the change be-
ing made necessary by the steadily in
creasing business of the company.
When the alterations have been com
pleted the concern will have modern
apartment store occupying two floors
and balcony and will be equipped
with all modern fixtures and conven-
fences including an elevator leading
from the basement TO the balcony on
the second floor.
New Front
The entire front Of the structure
on me first floor is to be changed, the
present entrances to be closed and
large entrance installed in the center,
in about the location of the present
entrance to the old opera house. The
entire from. will be plate glass and
inside the vestibule will be large
glass show case The managers stat
ed that the entrance and store front
Will be as fine as can be found this
side of New York and will add greatly
to the appearance of the street. Plate
glass windows will also be installed on
the second floor, a large one 10 by 10
feet in the center and several smaller
ones.
The hall which now leads to the
second floor will add 700 square feet to
the main store, the partitions TO be
torn out, making one immense store.
The elevator will be placed at the
rear of the building and around it will
wind a stairway with three landings.
The Second Floor
The second floor will add over 1900
square feet Of space besides the bal
,ony which will be leveled and utilized
or displaying goods. The stage will
Dc torn out, new floor laid and
.eiling installed in such way that it
AN be removed if occasion requires
md another floor added. In addition
o the alterations the entire interior
# the building will be redecorated.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-23
A GREAT EX-PRESIDENT

We have had more great Presidents
than great ex-Presidents in this coun,
try. 1t takes man Of special tenn
permanent to make really great ex.
President Mr.. Taft completely fills
that bill. In sense, all his previous
career has been merely qualification
for this fine service as ex-President;
and even those who think that he is
greater as an ex-President than he
was as President will admit the adj
vantage to the country of his warn
ings, his wise admonitions and his con-
structive advice, all founded upon
large administrative and judicial ex-
perience. On the whole, it is probable
that Mr.. Taft's counsel is negative
rather than positive, though it would
be foolish to deny its frequent con-
structive character. But even at that,
it is very useful to the nation to have
so excellent brake on its wheels, par
ticularly on the down grades with
Wilson in the box.
Mr.. Taft is fortunate in being able
to say what he pleases now--or very
nearly what he pleases; no one but
another ex-President says exactly
what he pleases. And the other ex-
President, it may be remarked in
passing, has not the ex-presidential
temperament at all. Mr.. Taft is
party man, but by no means a slavish
party man; and he comes pretty near
to being bigger than his party. The
party is bound to listen to his advice.
Diplomacy and departmental conf
dences no longer tie his tongue. He is
not running for any office, and does
not expect to get his party's nomina-
ton for the presidency next year
though the party might go farther
and fare worse. At all events he does
not need to keep his ear to the ground,
but can stand up and look around, and
see what is going on.
What he sees, from his robust erect
position, is always the middle course.
He counsels preparedness, but not too
much preparedness. He wants univer-
sal peace, even if the nations have to
fight for it. He is opposed to woman
suffrage, but he thinks cts coming
He believes in the religious bases of
society, and is a Unitarian. If we
we're to tie up hard and fast 10 his
IDEAS, they would not carry up very
lar afeld. He climbs the heights, but
,nly as far as the macadamized road
goes. He has never gone up in an
leroplane nor down in submarine.
The surface is good enough for him. SO
t is for the great majority Of Ameri-
an people. Green pastures and still
all yearn for them, now
hat the pioneer stage of our nations
Existence is well past and the broad ;
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-23

axe and the hair-trigger pistol are out
Of our blood. And Mr.. Taft, hating
deserts, battlefields, billiards and cy-
clones, is an ideal guide and the most
comfortable Of presidents Boston
Transcript.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-23

Everybody's friend-Dr Thomas
Eclectic Oil, the great household rem
edy for too.hache, earache, sore
throat, cuts, bruises, scalds. Sold at
all drug stores. 25c and SOC. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-23

ASK III you can give me any SuRRes
tions as to the reasons for these condi
tions and as to ways and means of cor
recting these difficulties.
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) Willard W. Bartlett.
Dec. IL, 1915.
Willard w. Bartlett, Esq,
Bennington, Vermont.
My dear Mr. Bartlett:
Under the date Of November 81, yol
wrote me asking if | could give yol
any suggestions in regard to the con-
dition Of the roads about Bennington
and the means of correcting these con.
ditions.
While | have been interested for
many years in the building of roads
and have spent considerable money in
that kind of work, ! do no. consider
myself in any way an expert. | have
acquired perhaps enough knowledge to
realize how much there is to learn
about road building under modern con-
ditions. A few years ago, road build
ing was comparatively simple mat
ter. Within the past few years, how
ever, conditions have changed so that
previous experience is Of comparative
ly little value. One of the things that
| have learned is the Importance to a
community of good roads. This is apt
to be greatly underestimated do
not look for any substantial growth in
our town and village until this is re-
allied, and steps are taken to meet
modern requirements. During the
last few years, considerable work has
been done in this direction, but it has
been done in more or less desultory
sor. of way, and the improvements
which have been made have served to
emphasize the very bad condition
which exists, both in the village and
throughout the town.
Assuming that the Importance of
good roads is realized, the next ques-
ton is how 20 secure good roads in
the shortest time and with the least
expense. In this connection there are
two dangers-one is undue expendi
ture, and the other is undue economy.
In order to secure a good road, certain
work mus. be done depending very
much upon local conditions. In GER
tain parts of the town, where good
gravel is accessible, there is absolutely
no excuse for having poor roads
Where gravel is not accessible, both
for the original surfacing of the road
and for maintaining the same, it re-
quires very considerable expenditure
to construc. road which will stand
up under existing conditions Of traffic,
and the climate conditions which pre-
vail in our part of the country, with
reasonable cost for maintenance. In
such cases there is very little use Of
to build road, unless the |
is prepared to meet the
cost involved in doing it permanently |
and well. This kind Of work cannot /
De economically done except by con-
.ract, for the reason that it requires
arge amounts of crushed stone and
he application Of some kind of binder
n the shape Of heavy asphalt oil To
construct such a road re-
Iuires large amount of special
such as a crushing plant,
ogether with gasolene trucks or trac-
ion engines for economically carry
ny the crushed stone When a road
f this kind is properly constructed
he maintenance cost is not particular
= heavy under the conditions which
xist with us. A good illustration of
his can be found on the road from the !
illage line Of Old Bennington, west to
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-23
FOR BENNINGTON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AND
RETIREMENT.
Poor RoadsMhy?
Good Raads---IInM1

The following correspondence with
Mr.. James c. Colgate will be read
with interes, BY all who are interested
in better roads.
Nov. %, 1915.
Mr.. James c. Colgate,
SO Wall st.,
New York City
Dear Mr.. Colgate:
In the last few monthe | have been
carefully studying he road problems
Of Bennington County. While great
deal is being accomplished in every
town in the County, there still remain
many places almost impossible at
times. In Bennington. for instance,
there are at leas. three stretches Of
main line roads in very bad condition,
viz; the west road to Troy, the Wood.
ford road and the north road beyond
Harwood Hill. There are many spots
in the Corporation Of Bennington
which are masses Of soft mud from
curb to curb for days after even a
ligh. rain
Knowing that you have had consid-
cradle experience in road building, !
am taking the liberty Of writing to
ask II you can give me any sugges-
tions as to the reasons for these condi-
tions and as to ways and means of cor
recting these difficulties.
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) Willard w. Bartlett.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13
HELEN GARDNER
AT VAUDETTE

Underneath the Paint" VI
tagraph three-part drama of the
theater, is the big feature of the
Monday and Tuesday show at the
Vaudette. Helen Gardner, who
starred in CLEOPATRA" has the
leading role. An actress, poor
and struggling, Is separated from
her fiance by his wealthy father.
The boy leaves home and his faith
er dies of remorse. She becomes
star and by most dramatic In
cident, the lovers are reunited.
On the Monday bill will also
be "Fate's Midnight Hour" THE
Tattered Duke" and Vitagroph
comedy. The Sunday show in
cludes THE Lynbrook Tragedy"
two-part Kalem drama with Alice
Joyce; Whatsoever a Woman
Soweth," Essanay drama with
Richard Travers and Gerda
Holmes; Cause or Thanksgiv-
ing" Vitagraph comedy, and "A
Summer Resort Idyl," Edison
comedy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13
FEATURE DRAMA
At SHELL TODAY

RED Blood of Courage" a Sc
Zig drama featuring Thomas SAINT
schi and Bessie Eyton, will be
shown at the Shell today. The
plot is laid in the wilds of Hindu
stan where Professor Duane and
his assistant are travelling.
A British army officer is fas-
cinated by the professors daush-
ter and plans to take her away by
fair means or foul. A Hindu
prince also falls in love with the
girl, attempts to massacre the
party in his effort to capture the
girl, and Is finally vanquished. 1t
is thrilling play.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13
JOSEPH BONDS, ESQ, HAS BECOME
A MOTION PICTURE SYNDICATE
"Mr. Joseph Bonds, movie syn.

"Mr. Joseph Bonds. movie syn
dicate."
That's the new title Of Joe
Bonds, heavyweight boxing cham
pion of Tacoma. Bonds has be-
come movie syndicate in fact as
we'll as fancy.
Today he signed up deeds on
two more Tacoma picture houses.
making a total of four theaters
that Bonds now owns. They are
the Majestic, 23d and Pacific;
Isis, 3Sth and Park; Gem, 30th
and Portland avenue, and Esd
street theater. 23rd and X.
Bonds plans to run two-day
shows in each house, obtaining
the very best films and routing
them around the circuit of his
four houses. He has the exclu-
sive booking of the BLACK Box
mystery serial for all his houses.
Joe has changed the names Of the
theaters, calling them Joe
Bonds Theater," No. /, 2, 3 and
A.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13
MUCH HERALDED WAR DRAMA,
W "TIPPERkRY, =" AT THE PALACE

cts a Long, Long Way to Tip
perary" opens It's two-day exclu-
sive engagement at the Palace
theater tomorrow. II has been a
big success in every city 1t has
appeared, and in bringing the
film to Tacoma Messrs. Drink
wine and Manche, proprietors of
the Palace theater, are setting
precedent, being the first theater
In the country in that no extra
admission fee will be charged.
The films carry the spectator to
the European war where an Irish
volunteer is shown fighting the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13

ter of Judge Belknap, but the
Judge refuses to consent until
such time as Tom shall be able
to support a wife In comfort.
Tom, who has a very good idea
OF his own ability, thinks that he
can win his fortune more quickly
In the city than In the country
and goes to New York, accepting
a position at SIS per week which
has been offered him through
one OF his fathers friends.
At his boarding house, Tom
makes the acquaintance of a
chorus girl by the name of Amy,
who imme diately sets about fas-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13

Fenemies of Great Britain. The
films are replete with stirring
battle scenes, but tempered with
touching love story. There Is a
thread of romance in this rollick-
ing drama SO filled with thrilling
deeds of valor, accompanied by
real comedy!
Today's program includes
Shorty Falls Into Title" the
Keystone offering, THE Noise of
Bombs;" an American film, "Old
Enough to Be Her Grandpa" the
Reliance production of 1.-The
Widows Child" and the Pathe
weekly news picture feature.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13

Manager Anderson of the Apol-
10 announces another all-star
Paramount feature in four reels
for the new bin starting Sunday,
"The Country Boy" 1t is de-
scribed as a heart-interest drama
Of rich humor and rare pathos.
and with Marshal Neilan in the
leading role, 1t speaks for itself
as one of the best of the Para
mount films. The synopsis fol
lows:
Tow Wilson, who has grown up
In a small town under the watch
full care of his widowed mother,
falls in love with Jane, the daugh-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13

cinating him. partly for amuse-
ment and partly to make her low
er jealous. The rest of the story
concerns the manner In which
Tom meets his downfall. the way
in which he is saved from taking
his own life as the result of
shame and remorse, and the
means through which he regains
his self respect and returns home.
Tom finally wins the approval OF
Judge Belknap, and the romance
comes to happy conclusion.
On the same bill will be the
seventh episode Of ''The Clutch
ing Hand" series. 1t is called
THE Double Tran
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13
Sundays bill for the Idle Hour,

Sundays bill for the Idle Hour,
South Tacoma. contains THE
Moving Picture Cowboy" in
which Tom Mix does some aston
ishing things; when the Gods
Forgive" a Vitagraph drama;
and Crouch, the Engineer" a
Helen Holmes railroad feature.
On Monday the Idle Hour will
show "The Third Degree" a five
part film production of the fam
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-13

Aside from her marvellous aquatic
feats Miss Kellerman Is adept in
dancing, fencing, and is mistress
of a hundred other arts. which
she exhibits in this wonderful
production. Miss Kellerman
heads company of 200 in "Nep-
tunes Daughter"
The production was first ex-
hibited in the Globe theater on
Broadway, New York, and It en-
joyed a phenomenal run there for
a film production.