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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28
Plains

PLAINS, Ca, ia. 28.-The Cleaners
met with Mrs. W. L. Jennings on Fri
day afternoon. The study of the life
of Mark Twain was concluded. The
next meeting on Monday afternoon will
be with Mrs. R. L. Jennings.
The ladies of the Baptist Missionary
society are observing the week of
prayer, meeting at the church each
afternoon for the service.
Miss Cecil Kendrick of Atlanta is the
pleasant guest Of her sister, Mrs. w. L.
Jennings.
Misses Christine Spann, Mary Clark,
Ella Murray, Lucy Chambliss and Mel
ba Lunsford attended the graduating
exercises of the Bell piano school on
Friday evening.
Mrs. Lula Hill, of Dawson, is spend
ing several days the guest OF Mrs. A.
G. Kendrick.
Mrs. King Stillman, of Preston, is
visiting friends here this week.
Miss Lucy Williams spent Wednes-
day in Americas
Mrs. King, of Preston, was the guest
of Mrs. NJ. D. Walters Saturday.
Mrs. Edmund oliver and Mrs. David
Jennings returned Sunday from brief
visit to friends in Americas.
Mr.. T. NJ. Marshall, Jr., left Sunday
for Lakeland, Fla, where he has Sc
cured situation.
Miss Theresa Walters returned Wed
nesday from a pleasant visit to friends
in Americas.
Miss L. E. Lowrey left Monday for
Bessie Tiff college, Forsyth, to pursue
a course of study there.
Mrs. A. R. Wilson is spending the
week with relatives in Americas.
Mrs. Clarence Jordan, of Americas,
spent Sunday afternoon here.
Mrs. Bruce Boutwell,, of DeSoto, was
the guest of friends while spending
Tuesday here.
Mr.. j. E. Chappell of Douglas, is
spending several days at Plains, so
long his home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28
Preston
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

PRESTON, Jan. 28-The Webster
county courthouse contractors have ar
rived Sunday afternoon and have gone
to work industriously having the old
debris hauled away, and the material
for the new structure put on the
grounds.
Preston friends of Col. and Mrs. ].
r. Lunsford are congratulating them
upon the arrival of fine little son
eon Friday last.
DR.. and Mrs j. H. Foster welcomed
"a handsome little daughter into their
home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. King Stillman spent a
short while pleasantly Friday motor
ing over from Plains, where they are
visiting friends for few days longer.
Mrs. Emma King spent the weekend
quite pleasantly with her friend, Mrs.
Walters, at Plains.
Friends here of Mr. Sterling C, Jen-
kins, of Columbus, will be interested to
learn of his marriage on Tuesday -
Miss Estelle Baker, of Montgomery. 1t
was a very quiet affair, owing to the
recent death of the groom's mother.
Mr.. Robert King is erecting a neat
little cottage on his place, which is on
ly short distance from the Stillman
place, and will move in as soon as i
is completed.
Mrs. ]. F. Lunsford, Mrs. NJ. E. Luns-
ford young Mr.. Jim Lunsford and lit
tie Miss Sadie Lunsford spent Sunday
most pleasantly in Weston.
Mr.. w. E. Jenkins and Mr.. George
McNeal; also Messrs. Russell Welcn
and Ben McKinnon, We're recent visit
sors in Americas.
Mrs w. E. Jenkins and two children
have returned from a visit of several
days in Columbus.
Those attending the regular direc-
tors meeting of the Bank of Preston
from out of town were Messrs. w. H.
Clark, G. w. Cole and c. C. Tracy, of
Gooseberry, and Jeff Adams, Of Church
Hill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28
GOOD VALUES COMBINED
WITH ADVERTISING WILL
BRING RUSH BUSINESS

Good values, combined with adver-
Using in the Times Recorder is re-
sponsible," answered Chas. Ansley to-
day when asked to explain the crowds
of shoppers that were damned in his
store taking advantage of the extra
bargains offered by this department
store. 1t was no mere pipe dream of
former days before Van Hindenberg
got busy in Poland For they were
there and spending their money, too
Ansley's resembled toy store on the
night before Christmas, it was so
crowded.
A week ago this enterprising store
decided to dispose of every bit of stock
carried over from former seasons. A
selling campaign was mapped out and
the store gotten ready The main fea-
lures of this selling campaign were
good values at bargain prices, and adj
Vertising in the Times-Recorder. The
combination worked and Ansley's store
is the Mecca Of shoppers now.
Read his latest ad in today's paper,
then hurry up and join the crowd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28
"Hi' Girls Have Basketball Team.

The boys of the Senior class have
been working for the past few weeks
one period a day on the basketball
court on Reese Park, and have this
week completed the girls court. The
girls are practicing every day, get
ting ready to meet team of girls from
Albany High school on February 5th.
The girls are taking to the game with
fine spirit and putting much pep and
ginger" into their practices. They give
promise of a crack team capable OF
holding their own with most any high
school girls team in the district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

$685. :: :::: & Women At Work And Play /
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
(BY C C. JONES.)

The Crisp and Lanier Literary socie-
ties met in joint meeting again last
Friday, January %. An excellent pro-
gram, including music, recitations,
readings, impromptu debates, ETC., was
rendered. The subject of the debate
was Resolved That Woman Has Done
More For the World Than Man." and
a decision was awarded the affirmative
side.
The program committee has arrang-
ed for the following program for Fri
day, January 29th:
Music ...............M Marion Stalker
Recitation ............ Verna Johnson
Reading ................ Mary Edison
Jokes ............... Arnold McGillis
Music ............... Hilda Johnson
Dialogue.
Emmett Bolton and Willie Mcneil.
Readlng ...,.......... Lois McGarrah
Recitation ..... Gladys Hutchinson
Quartette.
Flora Denham, Mary Hawkins, Anna
Murray and Ida McMath.
Recitation Louise Sieg
Debate
Subject: Resolved That We Should
Install Manual Training Instead o.
Athletics in Our School," Affirmative.
Henry Sheppard, Elma Bell, Heber
Reese; Negative, Henry Lumpkin, Eliz-
abeth Eldridge, Bonnie Webb.
Jokes ....t Lynn Bell Jr
Recitation (Swedish) ..Guss Anderson
Recitation ......... Geneyieve Prather
What Lynn and Dido. Wheatley
Music ..........,. Mary Cranberry
Recitation .......... Ruby McElheny
Current Events &C ]. Clark, Jr
Defamation ...... Frank Harold, Jr.
The exercises will start at l o'clock
Everybody is cordially invited to at
tend the exercises and see what the
students of the High School are do
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

State of Ohio City of Toledo, Lucas County, IS,
partner of the firm of f. ]. Cheney & Co., do;
ing business in the City Of Toledo. County and
-the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A D., 1886.
Seal. A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally ant
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for TESTIMONIALS
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28
SCOT BLAZED IN Chimney
and ALARM is SOUNDED

SCOT burning in a chimney in
chimney of the Scrutchen's residence
on Jackson street early last night re-
suited in the sounding of an alarm Of
fire. The trucks responded quickly,
but there was no fire to fight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Miss Kate Underwood, of Tallahas-
see, Fla, and Miss Willie Draughan, of
Reynolds, Ca, are attractive guests OF
Mrs. r. L. Draughan, at her pretty res
idence on Jackson street, South.
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\ \ \ 4 \ I \ \ 4 4 4 \ 4 4
Z w. C. II. U. MEETING
= FRIDAY AFTERNOON

y \ \ \ \ \ \ 4 \ \ \ \ \ \ =
A special meeting Of the local Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
will be held Friday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. E. p. Morgan on Col
lege street. The meeting will be call
ed to order by the president, Mrs. Hoyt
at o'clock. A full attendance is urged
as important business is on the calen-
dar for this meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Ansley's Clearance Sale of Odds and
Ends Mems and Boys Clothing Satur-
day next. The clothing event of the
season and an opportunity not offered
once in 10 years See the ad. Every
thing absolutely as promised. DunE
take our word for it, but come and
see. asgvA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

In the Clothing Clearance Sale CT
Odds and Ends which we put on Sat
urday and run for one week, there ara
a splendid bunch of spring weights AS
we'll as winter clothing, or you can
buy your spring outfit now for a song
at Ansley's. advf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

s. L. SiIIs' annual Clearance Sale an
Shoes begins tomorrow Saturday, dan,
23rd; remember the best selections 30
first, so come early. s. L. Stills.
adVt-22-Iw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28
MONEY TO LEND.

We are in position to obtain money
on farm lands in Sumter cosRtE
promptly at reasonable rates. II yea
desire a loan call on or write MS.
JAMES A. & JOHN A. FORT,
advt-28-1m Planters Bank B;dlding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Miss Addie Taylor, who has been
the admired guest of Miss Stella Wade
in Leslie, has returned home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28
AND GO
~

If your watch don't keep correct
time see S. A. Daniels, the JeWeler.
adYt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Remember these prices are for cash
only; nothing laid aside or exchanged.
s, L. stills. advt-22-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Bradley Hogg left this morning for
Quincy Fla, where he was SCALED Gn
important legal business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Mathis, after a.
residence of some length in Dawson,
have returned to Americas, and after
Monday next, will be at their former
home CD Lamar street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28
ADMINISTRATION TO ECONOMIC
ALONG EVERY POSSIBLE LINE
(By Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 2S.-Af-
ter conference of members of the
cabinet at the White House this after
noon, it was announced that a decis-
ion had been reached concerning flu
ture expenditures in various govern
ment departments.
The object of the conference, it was
stated, was to devise and encourage
means for administering various bu-
reaus upon the most economical
grounds consistent with efficient SER
vice, and it was determined to con-
fine expenditures to the lowest posi-
bic estimates.
Rigid economy is to be ecrexidse
Rigid economy is to be exercised in
every department, but salaries of en-
ployees are not to be disturbed ex-
cept in instances where duties of such
employees are reduced in proportion
to salary cuts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mrs. William H. Gilbert has return
ed to Albany after visit here at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Henry La
nier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Griffith returned
to Washington this evening, after
visit here, guests of MIR. and Mrs. H w.
Smithwick at their residence ON Pros
pect Heights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Miss Eunice Ross returned this
morning to her home in Columbus, af-
ter a visit to relatives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mrs. Grover c. Thomas and Miss
Zera Cock, of DeSoto, were guests of
friends while spending yesterday in
the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Jake zellers, better known as
'Rubes Brother jake" came down
yesterday with the Lanier basketball
team.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Remember there are good little
bunch of Boys Suits with straight
knee pants, formerly $3.50 to $500, Eu
in this sale of Odds and Ends, to be put
on Saturday and run for one week. The
price will be $1.OO per suit. AnsIey's-
advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Remember these prices will move
every Shoe in the house. Make yOuI
selections while the slices are com
pIete. s. L. Stills. adVt-22-1s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

FOR SALE Mammots bronze t7r-
keys; four hens and three Toms ADJ
'ress ]. R. Edge, Americas, Ga. 27-Iw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

The above prices apply to every shoe
in the house; absolutely nothing re.
served. S. L. Sills. adVt-22-1W
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

w. V. Strother came up this morn
ing from Moultrie, spending the day
here upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

F. B. Hughes, of Savannah, was
among the several business visitors in
Americas this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mr.. B. p O'Neal was well known
Maconian called to Americas today up
on business of Importance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28
THOSE WHO COME
Americus The Mecca For
Those Seeking Pleasure,
Health and Business.

TpNANLLt'7l7I7R7ftFkf4 l1t11tF1ktIN NFAkfAkAkN
Ii you need Glasses l can tit you.
Bell, the JeWeler. adVt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

DIR. Morgan, of Macon, was a buzz
ness visitor in the city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mrs. Charles .Mauk, of La Crosse.
was among the many out-of-toWn shBp-
pers in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Boys $500 and $3.50 Shoes now g.
at S. L. Stills. adyt-22-aw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Buy "Sunny Hill" Brand Cannot
Peaches from your grocer. None bet
ter. Grown and packed by Lee NJ
HansfOrd. 6-t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

All S., $500 and $3.50 Mems Shoes
S3.S5. At S, L, Stills. advt-22-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

DR. and Mrs. Taylor Lewis have sub
leased the College street residence,
now occupied by DR.. and Mrs. l. r.
Grubbs, who will retain apartments
there with DR.. Lewis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Misses Mary and Mary Ella Daven-
port leave tomorrow for Marshallville,
where they will be guests of their
aunt, Mrs. Frederick, at weekend
house party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Ladies' $3.50. $500 and $3.50 Hfga
Shoes, S2.75. at S. L. Stills. advt-2s-sw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Items for this page should be
5 'phoned the Times RecorGernot
) later than eleven o'clock on day
of publication.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

PRICE OF EVERY MULE we have
1t TurDin's Stable will be advanced 25
per cent. February LIST. A. w. Smitf,
Receiver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

All Boys $500 Scout Shoes will 60
at S1.65. S. l., Stills, adVt-22-1V
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Paul Lee and his side kick, Holeornh
Slappey, have returned from visit to
friends in Plains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mrs. Clarence j. White has gone to
Macon upon pleasant visit of several
days at the home of her sister, Mrs. ].
T. Killen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

There has never been a time since
the civil war when the people needed
cut price Clearance Sale OF good
merchandise as they do this 1915 ard
they are showing their Appreciation
of it by filling Ansley's store daily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Items for this page should be
'phoned the Times-Recorder not
later than eleven O'Clock on day
of publication.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mrs. N. Hudson, of Bronwo0d, lis
visiting relatives in the city for a few
days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Springtime will soon be here, you
will be buying beautiful spring suits,
hats, gloves, etc, but if you neglect
the care of your hair, complexion and
nails, you'll be disappointed with your
appearance, for fine toggery only
brings out the defects.
Avoid this by seeing Mrs. Widener
without delay and Danish all your IA
cial and scalp troubles.
Telephone sol for free consultation
or an appointment.
MRS. WINIfRED ElDENER
Focal anu ScGl7 Specialist,
Americus: Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mrs. E. C, Webb, formerly of this city
but now of Montezuma, is the guest TO-
day of Mrs. James W. Harris. Jr, at
her residence on Horne tsreet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

days.
Remember in this big Clearance Sale.
of Odd Suits at Ansley's, beginning
Saturday next there are plenty Suits
as good as the day they we're put in
the house, but we want to drop all
odds and ends, and we take our medi-
cine gracefully. You are the gamer.
advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Mrs. Paul H. Sanford will return to
Macon this afternoon after visit here
to her sisters, the Misses Hamilton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

J. C. Wheeler was among the sew
eral Atlantans called to Americas to-
day on matters of business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

DR.. T. D. Ellis, presiding elder Of
the Americas district, with Mrs. Ellis,
are guests today of Col. and Mrs. G. r.
Ellis, at their residence on Taylor
street, coming from Dawson this NOR
ming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Bradley Hogg left this morning for
Quincy Fla, where he was scalled On
important legal business.
In the Clothing Clearance Sale OF
Odds and Ends which we put on Sat
urday and run for one week, there ara
splendid bunch of spring weights as
we'll as winter clothing, or YOU czz
buy your spring outfit now for a saue
at Ansley's. advf
DIR. Morgan, of Macon, was a busf-
ness visitor in the city yesterday.
5. L. SilIs' annual Clearance Sale an
Shoes begins tomorrow Saturday, dan,
23rd; remember the best selections 80
first, so come early. s. L. Stills.
adVt-22-1w
Jake zellers, better known as
"Rube's Brother Jake" came dOwu
yesterday with the Lanier basketball
team.
Remember there are good little
bunch of Boys Suits with straight
knee pants. formerly $3.50 to $500. s0
in this sale of Odds and Ends, to be nut
on Saturday and run for one week. The
price will be $1.00 per suit. AnsIey's.
advt
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Mathis, after a
residence of some length in Dawson.
have returned to Americas, and after
Monday next, will be at their former
home Oh Lamar street.
Boys $500 and $3.50 Shoes now Ss.ss
at ). l.. Sills. advt-22-aw
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Griffith returneR
to Washington this evening, after a
visit here, guests of Mr. and MRS H w.
Smithwick at their residence ON Pros
pect Heights.
Ansley's Clearance Sale of Odds and
Ends Mems and Boys Clothing Satur-
day next. The clothing event of tho
season and an opportunity not offered
once in 10 years. See the ad. EVERY
thing absolutely as promised. DunT
take our word for it, but come and
see. assvt
Mrs. Charles .Mauk, of La CROSSE.
was among the many out-of-town shop
pers in Americas today.
Ladies' $3.50. $500 and $3.50 Rfgs
Shoes, S2.75. at S. L. Stills. advt-2s-sw
DR. and Mrs. Taylor Lewis have sub
leased the College street residence,
now occupied by DR.. and Mrs. l. r.
Grubbs, who will retain apartments
there with DR.. Lewis.
Mrs. E. C. Webb, formerly of this city
but now of Montezuma, is the guest to-
day of Mrs. James w. Harris, Jr., AT
her residence on Horne tsreet.
Only one more week in which 4 ean
sell you at New York cost anything
you NAV want from stock of Jarnes
Fricker G Bro. Sale will close fan
uary Both. J. A. DAVENPORT, re
ceiver. 23-Iw-mfvt
Miss Marie Belle Hixon is still Tka
guest of friends in Jacksonville, where
for week she has been very delight
fully entertained.
There has never been a time sfner
the civil war when the people needed
a cut price Clearance Sale OF good
merchandise as they do this 1915 ard
they are showing their Appreciation
of it by filling Ansiey's store daily.
Mrs. N. Hudson, of Bronwo0d, is
visiting relatives in the city for a few
days.
Remember in this big Clearance Sale
of Odd Suits at Ansley's, beginning
Saturday next there are plenty Suits
as good as the day they we're pat in
the house, but we want to drop all
odds and ends, and we take our medi-
cine gracefully. You are the gamer
advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Miss Marie Belle Hixon is still tka
guest of friends in Jacksonville, where
for week she has been very delight
fully entertained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-28

Only one more week in which cam
sell you at New York cost anything
you NAV want from stock of Ja1nes
Fricker G. Bro. Sale will close fan
uary Both. J. A. DAVENPORT, re
ceiver. 23-Iw-atiyt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-29
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
WHO STOLE REILLY's COAT,

Conductor Christie Reilly of the Stratford avenue line was until 10 this, morning the owner of a fine uI- ster. Christie was very proud of his coat and generally wore it during the the early morning hours and then re- moved it during the day until the cool of the evening, when it was again don- ned. When the garment was not in service it was tucked away in the corner of the car.
 That's were it was the last time Christie laid his eyes on it. Its spir- suaxe, well dressed stranger, whose suave, well drehsed stranger. whose ready tongue and pointed remarks impressed the conductor as not being the characteristic of a true gentle man. But then that was none of Christie's business; the company had not endowed him with discretionary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-29
LORD RIBBLEsDALE
 61 TO-DAY, HAS LOST
 TWO SONS IN BATTLE

Thomas Lister, the fourth Baron Ribblesdale, a brother -in-Iaw of Pre-
 mierA Asquith, will pass his sixty-first milestone today It is a sad anniver- sary for the British nob1eman, for his only remaining son and heir, Lieut.
 the Hon. Charles Alfred Lister, was killed last month while fighting the Turks in the vicinity of the Darda- nelles It was a doubIy sad blow for Lord Ribblesdale, for his eldest son was slain some years ago in a battle in Somaliland, and he now has no direct heir for his title and estates. He is the owner of about 800 acres, including theN family seat. 5Gisburne park, near C1ftheroe. Lord RibbIes- dale served in the army from 1873 to 18S6, when he retired with the rank of major. He has served the royal family. during Victorfa's reign, as -in-wafting and master of buckhounds, and is the author of a volume entitled eThe Queens Hounds and Stag-Hunting Recollections. He married in 1877 Miss Charlotte. Monckton Remnant. daughter of Sir Charles Tennant and sister of Emma Alice Margaret Tenant, now Mrs. As-i quith, the wife of the Prime Minis ter. His wife's brother, Fir Edward Remnant, now Lord Glenconner, is the head of the greatest chemicals works