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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13
Royal AeighbOTs -Woodmen
Entertainment Big Success

sGne Of the most enjoyable
social events Of the season wa.
the entertainment given the mem
bers Of the local Woodmen camp
at the Circle Hall last Saturday
evening by the ladies If the local
R. n. A. Round Up Camp.
The Woodmen first held their
regular meeting at the hall, at
which another new member was
taken in, Duffy" WeDdt being
put through the secret initiation
that evening, after which the
ladies and their husbands arrived
at the hall loaded down with good
things to eat, about go being pres
emit
TIE first thing in the line of
entertainment by the ladies was
an advertisement guessing contest
e
for which two prizes were award
ed. Joe Roryik was the lucky
one for the gentleman's prize and
for the ladies prlze Mrs. C. R.
Miller and Mrs. S. R, Lightfoot
tied, but at the drawing to decide
the winner, Mrs. Lightfoot was
the lucky one.
Then came supper; and all had
10 get busy and find his or her
partner, the ladies having arrang-
ed a very unique way of securing
partners for supper. The gentle
men y ere given strips of card
board with questions on them and
the ladies were given the ans
wers and in order to know who
your partner was, you had to
sea 5-cn fo.Ind an answer
that corresponded with your ques-
ton. After all had found their
partners the supper was served
and we are not going to try and
tell you about all the good things |
here We're to eat, every bit of
which was Just fine, especially
hat chicken.
After the bountiflll and delicious
supper had been partaken of,
lancing was indulged in, Music
being furnished by Mrs. Guy c.
Circles splendid pianist
md by Mr.. Lovelps Victrola until
bout 2:30 when all departed for
heir respective homes.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13
J. u. Berry Killed
Sunday Morning
Prairie Fire On
Nelson Greek

The Mesdames Chas. j John
ston and Phillips were shoppers
in town Monday.
They report that last Saturday
the whole neighborhood out their
way were out fighting a prairie
fire which after burning for about
six miles was finally extinguished.
The fire started at the side of a
road near Mr.. Bruce's place and
if ii hadn't been for the timely ar
rival of his neighbors his house,
barn and everything would have
been burned up, but after a hard
fought battle with the flames the
buildings were saved, but then
they had another job'to save Mr..
Bruce's field. However, although
they were fortunate in saving the
buildings and grain field, lot of
hay and splendid range was des-
troyed by the fire.
The fire Travelled a distance of
about six miles towards the La
Valley ranch, where it was finally
extinguished up in the bad lands.
II is thought that the fire was
started by someone throwing a
cigar or cigarette stub in the grass
from an automobile which was
seen a short time before the fire
was discovered.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13
Shot Below Heart by Van Lewis
Dies Within Ten Minutes
Murderer SurrenderS

where he was lodged in jail.
| Another story is to the effect
that young Berry and Van Lewis
were fighting at the dance, that
Berry had gotten the best Of Van
Lewis in the scrap and that while
Berry was holding him down Lew
is managed to get at his revolver
and shoot Berry and that Lewis
was beat up and at present al
Terry in critical condition.
Young Berry was a splendid,
fine looking young man, only 20
years of age, and highly respected
by all who had the good fortune
of making his acquaintance and
was a very peaceful lad, never
looking for any trouble uncalled
for. The writer was personally
acquainted with j. D. and we al
ways thought him fine fellow,
and it is with the deepest regret
that we chronicle the untimely
death of our friend J. d. Berry.
Van Lewis is a married man
living on a claim near the Berry's
-bo hos q wife and several child
ren living in Texas, but who have
not lived with him here
No matter Mhat the exact de-
tails are, one thing is certain that
there was no call for any taking
of human life and the fact that
Van Lewis carried a gun makes 1t
seem like he was expecting to use
if, either for self defense or intent
to kill. We hope to get more ex-
act details later.
AS the shooting took place Just
over the line in Prairie County,
the case will be handled by the
Prairie County authorities.
The remains of young Berry
were taken to Terry for interment, |
funeral taking place Tuesday after
noon.
To the bereaved relatives we
extend our heartfelt sympathy.
A sad, sad case it is indeed.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13

The most brutal and low life
deed that has ever occurred In
this section of the country, took
place at Arthur Youngquists farm
home early Sunday morning when
J. D. Berry was shot and murder
ed by Van Lewis, young Berry
dying within ten minutes.
We do not know the exact de-
tails of the case and as we have
heard several different stories al
ready, we publish both sides as
it has been reported 10 us. 1t
seems that there had been some
trouble brewing for some time
between the Berry boys and Van
Lewis regarding Mr.. Lewis atten
ton to their sister, the boys not
desiring their sister to associate
with him and j. D. had ask him to
keep away from ner.
The shooting took place at the
home of Art Youngquist south of
Watkins where dance was given
last Saturday evening, the Berry
boys being there together with
their sister and also Van Lewis,
and according to one story, it is
said that at the dance young
Berry and Van Lewis had ex
changed but a few words, j. D.
being in the best of humor and
having a good time as was his u.s.
ual custom but just as the dance
broke up at about four o'clock in
the morning, Van Lewis stepped
outside the house and j. D. Berry
happened to be going out also be-
ing about IL feet behind Lewis
and as j. D. got to the door, Van
Lewis turned around, stepped
back couple steps, quickly pulled
out a revolver and without one
single word Of warning, fired one
shot at Berry which struck him in
the left side below the heart, the
bullet lodging in his spine and
within ten minutes he was dead,
and that Van Lewis Immediately
gave himself up and handed over
his gun and was taken to Terry
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13
Young-P0tter

Reports received at this office
this week is to the effect that last
week occurred the wedding Of
Miss Lila Young to Harold E. Pot
ter, both prominent young people
who live near watkins.
The newly-weds are to make
their future home on Mr.. Potter's
homestead.
With then many friends we
join in wishing them a happy and
long welded life,
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13


Hans Undem, one of the big
ranchers from over near Sheep
Mountain south of Watkins was a
caller in town Saturday evening
looking after business affairs and
visiting with friends. From here
he left for Cottonwood creek east
of town to visit with his brothers
Sam and Peder.
The Montana State Fair is now
erecting an addition to its swine
building. The pen space will be
increased one-third this year.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13
Dunlap Rents
Sutter Garage

FIR Dunlap who heretofore
has been renting only a part of
the Circle Garage in which to con-
duct his repair shop, informs the
Banner that he has COW made ar
rangements with MI. Suffer where
by he has complete charge of the
Circle Garage and repairing of
automobiles.
Mr.. Dunlap is doing a nice bus
mess and here's wishing him con-
tinued success.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13
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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13

AUCTIONEER A. D. Moody
licensed and experienced, cries
sales of all kinds. Call on him in
Sec. 80, I. 19, R. So, or address
him at Bloomfield. Mont, R. F. D.
Terms reasonable. S-13 PA
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-08-13

For Sale Cheap
One six-hole range, complete
water front and tank.
Inquire at Circle Hotel.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
GUNST IS IN RACE FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
Lee Ward Alderman VIII Comn.,, for
once With Folkes and
Heck

me IL hhd been generally accepted
'cr"i months that Alderman Marx
I"hs'' OF Lee Ward. would be A candi-
na'e ms year for election 10 the Al :
.h'''stratlT" Board. /, became known
!eS'crday that Mr.. Gunst is actually in
IN" rae" The announcement Of h,e
."hn'dhcF, although unofficial. crnnna,.Y
RON th" most reliable source and Off
lial notice OF his candidacy is cxuec,nd
within the next few days.
MI. Guns, has had 81 long career In
IN" Guy council. and liz nov membcr
"i INC upper branch from Lee Ward
.h' chairman OF the important Commit.
zee on ordinances. In the 0r,, "A
ihInistrat'v" BOARD race. In 1912 w,,b q.
.1'' OF sixteen candidates 70 spli, mn
NC vote Nj Gunst made an excellent
me entrance OF Mr. Guns, into m.
,onieS' raises 10 three tho number Of
hNo"ed candidates for the two scat. nm
'he administrative Board tina, viii Ne
a.!no vacant on January !. 1916 The
I t.i, IVY" Candidatcs are Elben &
"'"cS anu Henry J.. Beck. The ,nr,,,,
"'"'s VINO VIII stand for recollection,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
WANTS BETTER SERVICE
Fairfield Citi1en.' Associn.ion Complain.
OF Congestion on Seven Pines Cars.

~ IA meeting Of the Fairfield Citizens
association Monday night at the High
'und Springs High School. a committee
"ht appointed TO confer with officials
Of the Richmond and Rappahannock
river Railway with view 10 better
accommodations on the Seven Pines
Inc. II is said that there is much con-
E"st!om at the early morning and late
evening hours.
Many r,atters OF interest came up for
confederation, among which was q plan
10 have printed an advertising circular
FOR the Information OF strangers con-
corning the NincMile Road. There were
many new members ut the meeting, and
great results are anticipated In view OF
M" interest that Is being shown at
these meetings.
H"c"ud Monday In May. at the East
lachmond Sunday School Hall, ct Stop
II, On tho Nino-AIilo Road.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
WILL FIX TELEPHONE RATES
Corporation Commisxion Takes Hold OF
StnuntOn Situation.

The state Corporation Commission
yesterday issued an order In the case
OF the Staunton Mutual Telephone Com
pany. directing Charles B. Braun. cx-
aminer. to carry out the ruling of the
commission and make a report.
The telephone company has been at
odds with the City Council Of Stanton
over "A proposed Increase in rates. The
company proposed to make certain en-
tcns!vc improvements. provided the
Council would agree to revised rate
schedule. giving Il cheaper rate to some
classes OF subscrib crs. while increasing
the rates to othcts. The Council asked
for the improvements, but objected to
the Increase
The city and the telephone company
we're both represented by counsel at
lhe hearing. The order OF the commits
sion requires the company to make the
proposed improvements and to put the
revised schedule OF rates into effect
until May /. 1915 The improvements
are 10 be inspected by Examiner Brown.
u he decides that the increa Sc IL justi-
led. the schedule will be made per-
p"tuh!ly effective. If he disapproves
~ the change in rates. the old schedule
81 charges must be continued.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
VERDICT FOR FULL AMOUNT
Gilbert Wood Wins Suit for Payment
of Insurance Policy.

Verdict for the full amount asked
for has been returned in the United
States District Court in the case of
Gilbert Wood. OF Burkevillc. against
the Spring Garden Fire Insurance Com
phny. Wood sued for $4,000, the
amount Of a policy he carried on his
hotel five years ago. The chief point
at Issue was whether Wood. who was
acting as agent for the company at
the time the policy was written was
within his rights In insuring his own
property without notifying the COM
pany. The claim that he inserted 4
three -fourths value clause in the policy
without notifying the company was
also point at Issue. Altogether 1t
was said Wood carried S1l.5o0 on the
property, which was valued by him
at s21 900. The additional insura nee
was taken out In other companies.
This is the third time that the case
has been tried.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
STRANGE STORIES
OF GREAT INTEREST
Hold tho Attention Of Reader. In Much
the Same Manner M Would n
Thrilling Novel.

It was the hottest day Of the harvest.
The sun of that eastern land was burn
ing in the fields when the boy of tho
household sought his father and the
rcapers In the field.
He no sooner reaches them than he
throws his hands to his head and cries
aloud:
"My head. my head"
We can imagine the alarm of the
father, but he did what many father
has done since his day-relievcd himself
OF the responsibility by saying to his
servant: Garry him to his mother"
II was a sad procession, a white
faced little boy, struck with death, in
the arms of the reapers, n sad faced
father following after.
The foregoing is not part OF story
TO he continued in our next" 1t is
simply an excerpt from the interest
ing helps" in the New illustrated Bible
which is being distributed by The
Times-DisDatch. These are original ar
ticles prepared by eminent scholars of
world fame and should be known as
take UP the history and geography OF
Bible lands, but also deal with the prob
lem OF properly teaching the strange
and interesting stories OF this great
Book OF Books
One need not belong to religious or
ganization to appreciate the educational
merits of the Bible. AS an example Of
good literature it stands alone. It is
more widely read and quoted than any
other work ever published, and ono
cannot be said to have completed ones
education without having read IT,
Tho New Illustrated Bible is now be-
ing distributed by The Times Dispatch
for six certificates rs explained else
where in this Issue. Look it up now.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
FRAT ERNAL AMERICANS
HOLD GRAND COUNCIL
Welcomed by Mayor AinEiir and Enter
thincd with Theatrr pnrty
Mt Lyric Thrnter

with theater party at the Lyric. IN.
sixth annual session OF the Grand Conn
GU or Virginia, order az Fratcru,l
y americans, came TO Il close last night
, Waen the council convened In Tho
morning a. 9 O'Clock in the annex Of
Murphy's Hotel Mayor Alnsl!c dolly.
cred an address OF welcome. which w,s
responded TO 10y James I. Wumu,h or
tho Treasury Department a, Wash
ington
Al the morning session officers for
The ensuing year were elected ms fnl-
lows: president, W. r. Trower: vice
pref dent, G.. NJ Mooney: secre,ar,
James r. Mansfield. treasurer. ! ~
!rimyeT marshall, J. NJ Bell; warden.
L. +. Smith; outer guard. r. G.. wiz
!iams; chaplain, George r. Wrenn.
The Installation ceremonies were con
Quoted by Deputy National Counc,,Ior
James L. W!i:nuth, Of the Treasury De-
partment
An interesting feature Of the morninp
session was The presentation 10 IN.
front Royal Council Of n silk banner
offered rs the state Grand Council 70,
ihe largest percentage Q. gain In mem.
bership during the Year. The prescn,a.
tioH speech was made by Captain J +
TH!nyer, ana was accepted on bchalf n
the council by W. L. Emery. Of mo
Front Royal Council
~ The evening session Norfolk wa.
decided upon the mex, meeting plnc.
and the various outstanding con,ait,ee,
appointed
AZ O'clock banquet was h.l,
ct Dickinson's restaurant at wh.ct
speeches We're made by Mayo! Atuslie
Wythe white, James l.. WNmu,h
James r Mansfield. John II! TrlInyeI
and II. \. LaFean.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
WOULD INCREASE NUMBER
OF VOTERS TO $4,000
Registration Association Announces
Plans for Great Mass-Meeting
Tomorrow Night.
URGE HoUsE-To-HoUsE CANVASS
Volunteers Wanted Who Will See
Every Man Living on Ono Specific
Islock-Less Than One-Thiryi Arc
Now Qualified to Vote.

The number of names on tho poll
DOCKS OF Richmond Will be increased
before May l from 9.400 to 5000 IL the
plans OF the Registration Association
out.
n meeting of the executive commit
tee OF the association was held yester-
uay. AT this meeting it was decided
10 send out In the next few days letter
to selected business men on each block
In the city, requesting them to visit the
stores and office buildings in the block
ana ascertain IL every eligible voter is
qualified to vote
Another letter will go out to tho resi-
Dental parts of the city, asking that
those who are sufficiently Interested in
this movement will see. with others in
their neiEhborhood. every one on their
eligible voters TO fit themselves at once
to vote.
HAS RECEIVED MANY
WORDS Of APPROPRIATION
While the committee recognizes that
this is no easy task, nevertheless. IN
der the many encouraging words of ap-
PROBATION and appreciation that the DIFF
ferent members of the executive com
mittee have received, they believe that
this communication will fall into the
hands OF sufficient number OF people
VINO are properly aroused on this ques-
ton, that they should be willing to sac
rince little time in helping TO attain
the objects in view.
The committee took the position that
1t was simply n matter of arousing citi :
zens to appreciation of the Importance
or this movement, and they felt that
sufficient expressions had been obtained
and that they were safe in asking this
at the hands Of these citizens.
y meeting of the association has been
called by President Darlington for to-
morrow night ut the Jefferson Hotel
Auditorium. \ large number of bust
ness men who did not attend the first
meeting. held in the assembly hall Of
the Virginia Mechanics Institute, will
he enrolled in the new organization at
this meeting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
GAS LEASE MATTER IS
REFERRED BACK TO BOARD
Committee Demands Literal Compli-
ance With Request for Detailed
Recommendation.
REPORT WAS TOO LACONIC
Members Are Not Satisfied With
Mere Advice Recommending Re-
lection OF Lease Offer, and Want to
Know How Decision Was Reached.

BY vote OF to 4 the Council Com
mitce on Public Buildings, Properties
and Utilities last night adopted n mo-
ton returning to the Administrative
Board all the papers bearing on the gas
lease mater together with the boards
brief report recommending Nat re-
lection OF the leasing offer. with in
structions that full and complete
report of the boards findings be sub
mittcd.
The comittec's action came as n sur
prisins turn in the gas lease agitation.
when IL convened shortly after
o'clock there was an evident intention
to dispose of the gas matter once and
Tor all by the adoption OF definite
Recommendation to the Council.
HOARD RECOMMENDED
UNQUALIFIED REJECTION
In It's report to tho committee the
Administrative Board merely recon-
mended an unqualified rejection Of the
offer OF the Southern Gas and Electric
Corporation. contenting itself with the
statement that the ofrer was wholly
without merit to recommend It's Sc
rious consideration. Although the
board had heard long argument and
had Itself made extended investiga-
tons OF the proposition the committee
was not informed In the report OF the
considerations that led the board to
Committee members made the noint
that in referring the gas lease matter
to the Administrative Board the COM
mittee had asked for Il detailed report
and recommendation The report be-
fore 1t. these contcnded, gave the COM
mittee no guidance beyond that ar
forded by the mere recommendation
that the gas lease offer be rejected,
and did not conform to the instruc-
tons that accompanied the reference
Of tho mater to the board.
MINORITY WANTS TO
SETTLE: TT AT ONCE
Councilman Ratcl!ffc, Pitcher, j. G.
Powers and Alderman Christian cx-
pressed their readiness TO vote on tho
gas lease proposition without pursuing
the matter further Five other mem
bers or the committee, however, in
sisted that the board be required to
submit the detailed report that was
asked for. In order that the committee
men may have for their guidance the
same information that is In the pos
session of the board.
After spirited debate on the adj
visibility of prolonEing the matter and
delaying n decision until the board can
be again heard from, the committee
adopted a motion referring the whole
matter back 10 the board for a de-
tailed report. The members voted as
follows:
To refer to the board: Councilmen
Batkins and Atkinson. and Aldermen
Mitchell. Joseph L. Powers and Nell
sen-5.
Against reference: Councilman J. G.
Powers, Radcliffe and Pitcher, and AL
dermnn Christian-4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
Writ Of Error.

The Supreme Court OF Appeals OF
Virginia yesterday granted n writ OF
error and supersedeas In the case of
tho Southern Railway vs.. Lewis Ad-
fins. The case was appealed from tho
Circuit Court OF Pittsylvania County,
where Adkins was awarded q verdict
and Judgment for $4,000 on account
OF bodily harm he received when a
buggy In which he was driving was
struck by Southern train.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
TWELVE YEARS FOR MURDER
Seymour Madisonburg Heavily Pun
frhed for Shooting Jnmes Mitchell

Seymour Madisonburg, indicted by the
Hastings Court grand jury for murder.
was found guilty. yesterday. and SEN
fenced to serve twelve years in the
pcnitcntiary. motion TO set aside the
verdict was overruled.
The crime for which Madisonburg
was sentenced was committed on Octo-
Der 10 On that date. the indictment
charges. the prisoner shot James Mitch
ell with pistol, inhictinG a wound in
the side which caused his death on De-
cember a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21

In0!auola 'ryibo OF Red Mo- ,.i,i ~.
hra,e its th!rty-sixth nnnivcraa,
" n'g pow WOW on Monday uirb, ~,
" CLOCK IN the South Richmond I,,,.
rooms an Interesting program 81 ..,.,....,
music and Speeches VIII bc r.ndn,oJ
following "hich Refreshments u,u,
served Tn" Sou,hsidc trihe ,e nna y,
me largest in the Statc.'hay,ny .'I y.
800 members on its roles ANU
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
Musical for Church.

musical entertainment will be given
tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the
home OF Mrs J. w. Holt, 113 Clopton
Street, for the benefit of Clopton Street
Baptist Church. Among those taking
part will be Mr.. and Mrs. Spray bury,
Miss Lucille Ford and Miss Alma Good
man, Miss Annie Rose Holland and
Messrs. Mccain and Basil Morrissette
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
Charged with thief, or ,n,,,,,

MARY Il. Tins'cy. coiorcd va. u,r..,
=" EeS'"rh'y on charge. OF stoaI!nr go
~, ~ money and several Masonic plns frn',,
ii"fr stag travelling man stonri,',,
me ..rHlhg'on Hotel. Tie woman
""S "'raiRheh in The Police Cour, ga,
tefday and her case cor,i,,,nn 49,
April % Policeman Bcrtucci o,,o ",,o',
the woman "'fcstcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
Four Months on Roads.

Early Hicks, colorcd. was sentenced
TO four months on the roads by Justice
GrigSs yesterday, when convicted OF the
theft Of pair of shoes and q pair Of
trousers from William Harthorne.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21

County druggist. who was fined In n
magistrates court for selling narcotics
illegally. The board has authority sto
revoke the license OF the druggist IL
the members decide that he is not a
proper person to compound prescrin-
lions and dispense medicines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-21
Suffers Painting Smell.

Miss Mamie Shelton, 41S East Grace
Street. suffered n faintinE spell near tho
First National Bank yesterday. and fell
In the street, striking her head against
the sidewalk. She was taken home in
n taXicab