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Milford chronicle., 1915-11-19

AS result Of the activities OF Coun
ty Agricultural Agent NJ. o. Pence
of Dover, the children of Kent coun-
ty's rural districts are taking great In
terest in farming work. and some OF
the best corn and potatoes grown IN
the county this year were grown by
children. During the past year County
Agent Pence has held numerous meet
ings in all parts of the county. and
in all the school houses, and has been
instrumental in organizing a number
of boys and girls agricultural clubs.
The county agent instructs the mem
hers of these classes at the various
meetings and encourages them in ev-
cry way possible to take an interest
in agricultural work
BY promoting competition between
the children, to see which can produce
the best grain and vegetables, Mr..
Pence manages to keep the young
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-19
Offers Child to pay Tax

When Tax Collector Zerby went
to the home of an alien woman
in Summit Hill, Pa. who conducts q
boarding house in this village and
asked her to pay her taxes, she told
him she had no money, and proposed
that he take one Of her numerous
children in payment.
Mr.. Zerby has FIVE children Of his
own, and declined the offer.
The woman's husband recently was
discharged from an insane asylum
and as all her boarders had left the
house she was without money.
,
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-19
BAD STOMACH TROUBLE
Yields to Delicious Vinol

Shreveport, La had bad stom-
..b trouble for years and became so
%eak @ / could hardly walk or do any
YORK. My appetite was poor, my food
wonld not digest, l bloated and was very
~sak and nervous. / tried many reme-
S;es without help. ! saw Vinol adver-
t;sed and tried it, and now my stomach
trouble is completely cured and 1 am
vel. ."-E. L. MARSHALL.
Vinol is guaranteed to tone up the
4ired. oyer-taxed and weakened nerves
q the stomach and create strength.
HWD. Moore. Druggist. Milford. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-19

ium to keep the farmers children on
the farm than any other plan that has
ever been devised.
For the Kent County Annual Corn
Show, Secretary Wesley Webb is ar
ranging for some outside speakers,
will speak on agricultural subjects.
representatives from the College Ex-
pertinent Station and from the Wo-
mems College will give talks and dem
onstrations. The first show held last
year created so much interest and
seemed so beneficial, that it was de-
cided to have this year a three day
meeting to give every one a chance
to see what Kent county can produce
and at the same time enjoy the BEN
efits and entertainment of the Farm
ers' Institute.
In addition to the special topics of
corn and grain improvement live stock
and dairying will be taken up and
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-19
esrosnv Ready for Peace

Germany is ready to make peace,
INIT the allies must ask for It, says
the semi-oficial newspaper Vossiscne
Zietung, In Berlin.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-19
Kent County Boys and Girls
Growing Best Grain and Vegetables

Special Exhibits Of Boys and Girls Club To Be Shown at the
Annual Corn Show.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
NEWS OF THE COLLEGES
v. T.. 1.

Blacksburg. Va, April 1T.--Miss Ella
womens and girls work, spent day
here this week and arranged to bring
the twenty-five agents working IN Vir-
ginia under her direction TO the agri-
cultural college for q course of instruc-
ton. beginning May 3. and continuing
fer one week Two women from the
Washington Office will also he here for
the special school and Miss Agnew
will be accompanied by her assistant.
Miss Rhea Scott, OF Hsrrisonburg. and
secretary.
Virginia Is In cooperation with the
demonstration and extension depart
ment of the Virginia Polytechnio In
stitute and the special course will be
similar to that given the farm demon
stration agents In January. These
women are preaching the gospel OF an
easier life on the farm for their sisters
In twenty seven counties of Virginia.
several OF the agents having more than
one county to look after; are organic
Ing girls canning clubs and may be
properly styled demonstration agents
for the home. Just as the men are for
the farm. To enable them to carry on
this work more successfully they will
spend week at v. p. J., hear lectures
by professors in the agricultural COL
lege. hold conferences and listen to
talks from women from the Washing
ton office, whose field is not one county,
but the whole country.
Meetings under the auspices of the
demonstration and extension work of
v F, L.. and under the direction of the
agricultural agent in each county. viii
be held In thirsy-seven counties of
Virginia from April II to September 10.
inclusive. In addition to the county
agent. the college will have present
at these meetings its specialists In hog
cholera work. in live stock. fruit,
poultry and In dairying. and every Sec
ton Of the State will have a visit from
these men for one or more days between
now and the late fall. Institutes have
already been held in Culpeper. Orange
and Alleghaney. and reports from these
show good attendance and much en-
thusiasm on the part OF the farmers.
Professor w. D. Saunders. of the
Dairy Department. spoke at Grayson
this week and steps were taken towards
forming an association Of the dairymen
and butter makers Of Carroll County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
HARRiSONBUHG

SN~ci.l 10 The Richmond 1irginianl
state Normal school. Harrisonhurg
Na., Apsis 1.-THE psivIlege OF a re-
lryi AnGa- smenf with the celebrated
lol.Yls' ATr. jules Fsik. was an event
Gcte ast Friday night. Mr., Falk's
t..cte.e- Was tremendously delighted
Al rhe recital he gave. the artists
N'3 gt..,ruice here ss an occurrence that
Slls forth an interest second to none
5N tue entertainments Of the year.
he faculties of the Normal school
mad the Harrisonburg School and the
..nio~ class Of the Normal were re-
reived Saturday afternoon by Miss Ora
Bowman a. her home on East Market
Stree; 10 honor of the critic teachers
of the Nora.t Miss Rachel f, Gregg.
supervisor Of the Training School. was
the guest of honor.
Miss Bessie c. Leftwich. who has
been on brief leave OF absence on
account Of sickness. returned 10 the
school this week. Miss Leftwich Is the
assistant In the house hold arts depart
ment
Two members Of the faculty have
accepted Invitations to become mem
bers OF the summer school faculty OF
other institutions. MIR. G. ]. Heatwoie.
the head OF the education department.
VIII have charge of some education
courses at Peabody for the summer.
while Mr.. w II, Smithey. registrar and
director of extension work. has been
asked to accept some work In the same
department at the University of Wis
consin. Several members of the faculty
have been asked to take places on the
program of the Southern Conference for
Education and Industry. TO be held at
Chattanooga, April 1880
DR. John w. Wayland visited Tim
bervtlle Tuesday evening for the pur-
pose Of serving as Judge on a debate.
Tho question was woman suffrage. and
the contest WAS between two young
ladies' representing the Timberville
High school and two young ladies rep
resentin6 tho Conicviile High School
Of shenandoah County. The decision
was rendered In favor OF the aftirma
tive side.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
Ferrell--Daifey.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
keysville Va, April l7.-On Friaay.
April Is. at high noon. there was SOL
emniaed in historic old Ash Camp
Church one OF the pretttest marriages
ever witnessed in keysville. when Miss
Mary Alma Bailey. the popular ana
attractive daughter of Mrs. Alma Bal
ley. became the bride of Mr. Charles e
Terrell. of Durham, N. c.
The church. by the touch OF artistic
hands. had been converted into bower
Of ferns. palms and cut flowers, lighted
by myriads of pink candles. Long be-
fore the appointed hour the church was
filed with eager friends, who were en-
tertained by music rendered by. Mr.. F.
l. Hammer and Miss Sadie LeGrande.
who sang effectively Somewhere
Voice IL Calling The ceremony was
performed by Rev. W A Pearson. pas
tor of the church The bride, who en-
tered on the arm OF her brother. Mr..
Merryman p. Bailey, wore a beautiful
goIngaway suit of dark blue cloth and
carried n bouquet of orchids and lilies
of the valley Miss Blanche Ferreli.
maid of honor, wore green crepe meteor
ard carried Killarney roses. Master
Worth Bailey, nephew of the bride, was
the handsome little ring bearer. The
groom was attended by his best man.
ushers were: Mr.. w c. Herbert. Mr..
G. C. StiCall, Mr. Fletcher Gee and DR..
F. J. Gregory. Mr.. w. L. Biglow, mas
ter of ceremonies is due much credit
for the well directed manner In which
this affair passed of. There was
note of simplicity and quiet dignity
that added To the beauty and solemnity
of the occasion. The many handsome
gifts bespoke the esteem and populari-
ty OF this couple.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Terrell boarded the South
bound train for Jacksonville. 81. Au-
gustine and other Southern points
Among the out -of-town guests We're
Mrs w r. Terrell, Miss Blanche Fer
relI and Mr.. r. X. Terrell. OF Durham.
n CT Mrs Emmett Thomas Mrs. !.
A Bailey. Miss Garner Spencer and
Mr. w. C. Herbert. OF Richmond; Mr..
Merrymsn F. Bailey. Miss Ivy White, OF
Portsmouth. Miss Maud Bailey. Of Char
lotte Courthouse; Mr. w n. Borland. of
Durham. n. c.. and Mrs. c. w. Carter
of Clayton, \. C
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
MISS FINCH WINS IN
EXCLAMATION CONTEST

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Chase City. April 17.--The second
interscholastic defamation and read
ing contest between the high schools
of Mecklenburg County was held In
the auditorium of the Chase City High
School last night before an audience
of between three and four hundred
enthusiastic supporters of the differ
ent schools. The contest which il an
annual affair with the Mecklenburg
schools was most creditable ono. all
of the participants showing excellent
preparation.
The silver loving cup offered 10 the
school whose declaimer won first was
won for Boydton High School by Miss
Elizabeth Finch. Miss Marie Moore.
of Chase City. won the reading con-
test
The schools taking part and their
representatives follow:
Declamation--Mr. Fitzhugh Read
of Palmer Springs, whose selection
was The Unknown Rider; Miss
Elizabeth Finch, of Boydton, her selec-
ton being How Mr.. Rabbit Succeed
ed In Raising a Dust; Miss Louise
Yancey. of South Hill, "a Leak in the
Dyke: Miss Edna Tisdaie. Of Clarks-
vile. The Unknown Speaker; and
Miss Mary Robertson, OF Chase City
encouragement"
The readers were Miss Emma
Smith. OF South Hill; Mr. Cramer
Morton. of Clarksville; Miss Marie
Moore, of Chase City. and Miss Linda
Walker, Of Boydton, Each of the
rea ders read a prepared selection and
then were given a selection to read
at sight Besides the prize winners,
the reader from GAINESVILLE deserved
special mention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18

Roanoke Raises Nearly $4,000 TO
Aid BcIgians.

Roanoke, Va, Apri 17l-A SENT
final casting up of the belgium Re-
lief accounts by treasurer Cohn
Wood, of the local relief committee.
shows that Roanoke has made an
env'able record in this work OF
charity. probably equal IT, that of any
city of its size in the country.
To date there has passed through
the hands OF the local treasurer a
total Of $ll.7S@.4o. OF which s5.9946i
was on the stx-months subscription
fund which will close with May: S.
S75.s4 from miscellaneous sources.
paid In cash. and $l1ss5 from the
Bahies' Penny Fund.
II had been estimated that with the
close Of the subscription fund the
total would be around sle, 600. but
II now seems assured this sum viii be
exceeded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
Be PRETTY! TURN
GRAY HAIR DARK
TRY GRANDMOTHER'S OLD FAv-
ORFTE RECIPE OF SAGE TEA
AND SULPHUR.

Almost everyone knows that Sag sc
Tea and sulphur, properly compound
ed. brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded. streak
ed or gray; also ends dandruff, Itch
ing scalp AMI stops falling hair, Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make 1t at home. which is
mussy and troublesome. Nowadays,
by asking at any drug store for
"Wyeth's Sage and sulphur Com
pound" you will get a large bottle
of this famous old recipe for about
SO cents.
Don't stay gray. Try It, No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair. as II does It SO naturally
and evenly. You dampen a sponge
or soft brush with 1t and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time: by morning the
gray hair disappears, and after an
other application or two, your hair
becomes beautifully dark. thick and
glossy ADV.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18

was conveyed TO the residence of his
daughter. Mrs. II. w. Phillips, Mr..
Williams. at the time he was stricken.
was visiting his daughter. Mrs. lack
Miller, OF Weldon. He was fifty-nine
years of age and had for a number
of years been connected with the
street department of Petersburg.
Besides widow and the two daugh-
ters named above. Mr., Williams Is
OF this city. and one sister, Mrs. Susan
Fox, of Stony Creek. The funeral
will be conducted from the residence
of Mr.. T. W. Phillips 1852 Commerce
Street at $40 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon by Rev. l.. NJ. Roper, of the
First Baptis, Church.
City Point Bank Chartered
The State Corporation Commission
granted on yesterday a charter to the
Bank of City Point, Incorporated.
The capital stock Of this new institu-
mum, 100000. The officers are:
President, T. F. Heath; vice-president,
E. F. johnson: secretary. B. B. Jones.
The object will be to conduct a
state bank.
WIN Attend ID. A. II. Congress.
Mrs. J. o. James of this city, will
attend the Congress of the National
Society Of Daughters OF the Ameri-
can Revolution, which convenes In
Washington. D. c.. on Monday as
representative OF the Virginia society.
Miss Charlotte NJ. Byrd will attend
the congress as delegate from the
Petersburg society; Miss Lucy Nc
Ilwatne Davis has been. appointed by
President General Mrs. William Cum.
ming Story as page for Virginia at
the congress.
Deeds Recorded.
The real estate market of Peters
burg has been very quiet during the
past week. The following deeds OF
transfer were recorded in the clerks
ONCE:
r. Wallace Collier ct nj. TO Mrs.
rAilie 8. Tucker lot on Monroe street,
No 10 Collier, sub. w. Hill.
william r. Terrell and wife to
Molie B., Eanes. lot on Washington
Street
T. r. Heath and wife to Harry P.
Stratton. lot on Hickory Street. $500.
David A. Lyon. Jr.. and wife to
Henry C. Southall Jr. lot on Stain
back Street.
susie A. Morris and husband TO
D. p. Bass lot on Sbore Street.
G. F. Partridge and wife 10 Mamie
Ann Crowder. lot on Halifax Street,
5000.
Writ Robertson and wife TO w. Fl.
Rivers. lot corner Shore and Harding
Streets.
Isaac washington's heirs to James
NJ. wilkerson. lot on Jones Street.
1900
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT
GIVEN AT SPOTSYLyANIA

Spotsylvania. Va. April 1.-THE
most enjoyable event OF the spring
season occurred here last night under
the auspices OF the School and Civic
League of the r. f. Lee graded school,
Two most creditable theatrical per-
formances by amateur talent we're
given in the auditorium Of the school
building, The principal characters
were impersonated by Miss Jordan.
Miss Ammons Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Gordon. Mr., Elwood Gayle ana Mr..
Levertt Graves The music was FUR
nished by the Payne stringed band.
Refreshments of all kinds were sold
between the acts and at the close or
the performance and handsome sum
wa. realized by the league when the
receipts were all In. Tho r. e. Lee
building Is handsome building com
pIeted last all and credit to any
neigh borhood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
FREDERICKSBURG.

Fredericksburg. Va. April 1.-THE
Normal school Giee Club. with Mr.. s.
Taylor Scott and Miss Adelyne Wood
as visiting soloists. gave delightful
concert at the Normal School Friday
evening
Mr.. Scott and Miss Fraser, director
Of the Glee Club. rendered several
charming vocal solos. and Miss Wood
played piona forte selections. A num-
Der OF attractive choruses were sung
by the Glee Club. The entire program
was a great success and was thoroughly
enjoyed by the students and friends of
the school who were present
Saturday evening the juniors gave a
charming reception to the seniors and
faculty OF the school,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
News From All Sections Of Virginia
CARTER GLASS AND
DR.. SKINNER SPEAK

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Roanoke. Va, April 1.-THE ninth
annual banquet OF the Young Busi-
ness Mems Glass of the First Baptist
Church OF this city was held last
night.
About one hundred members and
guests were present. The principal
speaker of the evening was Congress
man Carter Glass. of Lynchburg.
DIR. l.. c. Skinner, pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist Church of Richmond,
formerly pastor of the First Baptist
of Roanoke, also made a short talk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
Bristol Adopts ourfew Law.

Bristol. Va. April 17.--Bristoi, Va.
has decided to follow the example
OF Bristol, Tenn, in running in the
children" for the night. A curfew
ordinance. adopted by both Bristol
in 1903 has been constantly in force
in Bristol. Tenn, ever since. but
was never put in force of the Vir-
GINA side. The arrest last night Of
four boys for playing in the streets
at night, and their detention in the
city jail. has aroused the officers that
municipality to the importance of CIV
ing the kids to understand that
they must keep close to their mothers
after o'clock at night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
the boilermakers

representing the boilermakers ard
steamfltters at the navy yard. inculd-
Ing Messrs. Nolan. Calvert and
Thomas. called on assistant sscre-
tary Roosevelt at the read1ustmen4
OF the wage-scale SO that all OF the
members OF these two trades may
share in the increase.
Mr.. Roosevelt said afterwards that
he had referred the question to Secrs-
tary Daniels
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
HAS FOOT CUT OFF.
J. w. Bushingcr. OF Coving ton, Falls
Under Train ut Staunton.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.,
Clifton Forge, Va. April l7.-while
attempting to board a westhouna
freight train in the Staunton yards
yesterday morning. J. w. Bushtnger.
white. fell beneath the wheels and
had his right foot cut Oft near the
ankle. Medical aid was summoned
ard the injured man was placed in
he Kings Daughters Hospital for
treatment. Bushinger's home 10 in
-ovington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
CHINAMEN THREATEN
MUITNY ABOARD SHIP

Newport News, Va. April linn
pending mntiny aboard the steamer
Cambrian Kins. stationed at Chesa-
peake and Ohio pier No. 3, yesterday
day called the Warwick County po-
lice. stationed at B!oodfield. to the
scene. However. the trouble had been
qiielled and no arrests were made
The police say that the trouble was
started by several Cinnamon, who re-
fused to obey orders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
BISHOP RANDOLPH At
BRUTON PARISH SUNDAY

Williamsburg. April 17.-Bishop
A. NJ. Randolph of the Southern Diocese
of Virginia win make his annual yisi-
tation to Bruton Parish Church next
Sunday morning when he will admin
lister the rite of confirmation to a
large class, Bishop Randolph Is very
popular here with all denomina tlons
and his sermons are always heard by
large congregation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
The WASHINGTON

ington Counties. The Washington
County Republicans declared their
purpose to redeem the county to the
Republicans in the county election.
J. p. Summers, of Abingdon. former
collector OF internal revenue. was
prominent among the Republicans
here from Washington County. while
Herbert r. Shipley. Republican
chairman for Bristol, Va, represented
the Repub iicans of the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
sIF.MP IN CONFERENCE
Discusses Outlook in Washington AM
Smyth with His Cohorts.

Bristol, Va. April 17.-Looking to
approaching elections In Washington
County. particularly that for county
offices, Representative c. B. Slemp
met here In conference this week
members of tho Republican commit
tee Of WASHINGTON County and prom
inent Republicans from Snyth Coun-
~. At this conference the question
of making nominations was discussed
the conference expressed much sat
isfaction concerning the outlook or
the Republicans in Smyth and Wash
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
ERECT ANOTHER BUILDING
Work VIII Start ut Epileptic Colon.
Within Ten Days.

I.ynchburg, April lY.--Wtthin ten
days work will be begun on another
building at the Virginia State Epi-
leptic Colony. which will be used for
an intirmy and dormitory for boys.
The building will contain sixty beds.
Already dormitory for feeble mind
ed women has been started and will
be completed about the middle of
July -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18
On Visit to Charlottesville.

Mrs. c. p. walford. Jr., is visiting
her sister. Mrs. 0. T. Allegree, IN
Charlottesville. while recovering from
a severe attack Of pneumonia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-18

Call on Navy Officials.
Washington. y. C.. April lac
companied BY Senator Martin and
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
DISTRICT ENGINEERS
INSPECTING PAVING
Anderson and Hunt In Atlantic
City, Where Manufactured
Asphalt Is Used.
Anderson, assistant

Capt. w. D. A. Anderson. assistant
engineer commissioner. and c. B. Hunt,
engineer of highways of the District.
are in Atlantic City, where inspection
will be made of manufactured asphalt
used In street paving.
The Warner-Quinlon Company, Of
Syracuse. N. Y. the lowest bidder on
the contract for new street paving in
the District, uses manufactured asphalt,
$1.49 square yard. The Crawford Paw
Ing Company, of Washington. submitted
the lowest bid for natural asphalt, sl.72
a square yard. Manufactured asphalt
has been used by the District in resur-
racing work, but not for new paving.
After leaving Atlantic City, Captain
Anderson and Mr.. Hunt will visit the
Marner-Quinlon Company's refinery at
Warmers. n. j., and Syracuse.
The award Of the. contract will be
based on information obtained by the
District officials, a report of which will
be submitted to the Commissioners. The
contract calls for the expenditure of
approximately $155.ooo The work will be
begun after July 1.
The Washington times., 1915-05-26
SECRET "MOONSHINE"
OLEO ROOM REVEALED
Five oetjen Company Men Fined
for Evading Tax on $3,ooo,ooo
Illicit Product.

NEW YORK, May @.-"Moonshine"
oieomargarine to the value Of q. 200 900,
was made In a secret room Of the r.
~. oetjen butter factory in $50 Washing
ton street before the United States re-
venue agents detected the fraud. 80
well was the secret kept that few of the
employees In the plant knew what went
on IN the dark room on the fifth floor.
exposure came only through accident.
THESE facts were brought out before
Judge Augustus N. Hand in the United
states District court. where Charles II.
Nolte' president OF the company. and
frederick D. Oetjen. secretary and treas
urer,, were fined $500 each for defraud-
ing the Government of 81, 500 900 in reve-
nue. taxes. Both pleaded guilty. Three
employees also were fined, Frank James
sl,VO, Paul Wittmer $500 and Joseph
Lichtenstern $500.
The Oetjen company was supposed to
turn out only the very highest grade OF
pure butter. One night. however, two
federal agents saw a CARLOAD of oleo
outside the door, They followed the
driver upstairs. and this is what they
found:
A room with no window. but with q
peephole in the door. the partition and
entrance we'll screened with empty bar
rels. Inside churn with two ducts
leading downstairs; also quantities OF
oleo and cheap butter.
Wittmer. the official mixer, compound
ed oleo and cheap butter, the product
being pumped down stairs for packing