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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28

OF the tenements looks out upon life
from n far different window. His par
ents, as we'll as his older brothers and
sisters, must work to keep a roof over
his head and provide for his meals. He
only knows what toys are by gazing
there's a tot younger than the little
boy Of ten in that household the little
fellow Is apt to have a sorry enough
life OF II.
To him Is delegated the task OF TAX
ing caro- Of the youngster. II It's a
boy it's not quite 80 bad; he can drag
him along to watch him play marbles,
baseball and the other games the
gamins OF the street are wont to in
dulge In, and the tot Is left almost to
himself to grow up, like Topsy, as best
he can.
II the youngest child Is a girl the
lad Is never through weeping with
rage over the sorry trick fate has
Ylayed upon him in such an affair. He
h forbidden to take her down on the
street to play, to the baseball grounds,
or to the swimming pool. There Is
all the beautiful, long spring day with
one eye on the KID" as he calls her,
and the other on the window. through
which a slanting ray Of sunshine FL
ters, wondering what the f%ellers' are
1oing, and conjuring up how fine it
must be for those who have no young
er brothers or sisters and can play in
the open air and sunshine from morn
Ing until night, ere school days be-
gin for them.
Parents who leave a younger child
in such a lads keeping do not realize
how hard and desolate they are max
ing life for him. They will say they
have no one else to leave in charge
to wash the breakfast dishes, tidy up
the place and rock the cradle until
mothers return. Other means should
be- resorted to. Some woman In the
uclSuuO hOUu Gull De lluuCSu W CdIo
for baby during those hours in which
she is watching her own, for a very
small stipend. This money Is wisely
spent II it affords the little lad an OPP
%portunity to run about and play in the
fine health-giving air and glorious sun
shine when his books are thrust aside
for the day.
Almost every boy who Is forced to
care for the younger fry" of the fam
lily grows up with a secret dislike Of
little ones. This trait is pretty apt
to cling to him long after he has
grown to manhood and has welded He
has n cordial dislike for children; he
knows why. Boyhood is playtime. Par
ents should not forget this and should
make due allowance for It. Even the
boy born to poverty may not feel that
life is empty and hard to live through
II he has his playtime and INDUCES
freely In It Childhood is with him
but once, he cannot pass that way
a second time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
RIGHT MAN FOR THE POSITION
colored Citizen Knew His oualiHea'
tons and the Job Was His as .
Mar. Of Course.

Oliver o. Agler, lately deceased, had
occasion to go, to a hardwood lumber
yard at Cairo. where he and Fred w.
Upham were In business. The floods
had caused some annoyance by depos-
iting mud from the Ohio and Missis-
sippl rivers on the planks in storage.
Mr.. Agler was not long in comptl-
ing a crew Of negroes to wash the
soiled stock. Various ones were as
signed to hold the planks and there
al a job for one mAn to hold the
hose.
who Is going to take charge OF
the hosei" asked the proprietor.
A long black man uncoiled himself.
"Ah reckon Abs de washinest niggah'
aroun' here" he said-and he Qualt
fed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28

1ltH bluu lONS 10 last forever
There are young m who seem
10 take especial pride In letting their
overfondness for the admiration of
some men be noticed. II makes no
difference to such one whether he is
the husband Of her dear friend. She
forgets the warning that the heart Of
the wife he won long ago Is trembling
with the fear lest she will be at the
mercy Of her cherished chum and he
will be taken away from her.
He has whispered into the ears Of
more than one foolish, flattered won.
an the well-studied story he had clev-
erly concocted of an unhappy home
life, invalid wife, who was uncon.
genial, treating him coldly and hav-
ing outbursts Of temper which are
driving him away.
The old, old story is his plea, in
terspersed with deep-drawn signs and
often moistcned eyes. It is downright
dangerous and pitiful for young, at
tractive women who are susceptible
and believe they car, charm one and
all to be exposed to the constant CON-
partnership OF a man who strives with
all his might to render himself agree
able, despite the fact that he is q hus-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
His OWN WlndoWs.

A woman had been arrested fof
throwing stones through the windows
of a building on Pacific venue and
her lawyer, Indignation" Jones, had
applied to Judge Goggin for a writ Of
habeas corpus
After the facts had been recited
without comment, Judge Goggin ex.
claimed:
Hold on there. What number did
you say that was?"
Number 16."
That's my property. Ill pay the
fine myself. but don't break the win
dows again."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
Three Younc Brothers Drown,

vicksburg.-Megill, Tommy and An
tonic Yonker, ages 10, 9 and 6, respect
lively, son Of A. and S. Yorker, Bra,
zilians were drowned in Steele
bayou near Smedes Station, south OF
Filters Landing. while playing in the
bayou aboard a small raft. The bodies
recovered and brought here fol-
interment. The parents of the chill
dren were near, but were unable to OF
fer assistance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
Shoots Mother For Burular.

Columbus.-Mistaking his mother fol-
a burglar, Turner Stanford, living near
here. shot and killed her. Stanford
was awakened at 4 o'clock in the morn
ing by a noise on the front gallery. He
seized a shotgun and fastened out
Seeing a figure moving about in the
dark. he fired. On investigation he
was Mortified to learn he had slain his
mother, who had gone outside for a
breath Of fresh air.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28

LHat llLtle lOVInb
heart Of his?
There's 70 end
Of pleasure for
the lad who is
born Of wealth.
The entire family
devotes itself to
the n aim of
finding a IN u s G.
ment for him. His
playroom Is a YER
table ~toyshop.
That which Is
bought for him
today he filings
away tomorrow.
Life is one per-
petual round Of
glee to him.
The little boy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
Brothers In Misfortune.

The first baseman had just been
carried of the diamond with a
sprained wrist and a dislocated shout.
der.
On the way to the hospital the am.
ulance stopped to pick up a janitor
who had fallen downstairs.
I'VE meet quite by accident" said
the ball player. IT am q first base.
man."
"And l." said the janitor, IAN a first
basement man"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
Editors in Golden Jubilee.

West Point.-The golden jubilee an.
niversary Of the Mississippi Press AS.
ISOLATION convened here May is. On
May IL the members of the association
visited Mississippi A. & M. College at
Starkville, where they we're royalty en-.
tertained by President Hightower and
faculty, who made elaborate prepare.
tons for the reception Of the members
Of the fourth estate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
New Bank at NettIeton.

Nettleton.-The merchants and citi.
zens of Nettleton and the surrounding
community have perfected the plans
for organizing a new bank to be known
as the Nettleton Home Bank. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: J. A.
Wiygul, president; j. D. Bryan and
w. G. Francis, vice-presidents; R. B
Dabbs, cashier.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
Lula Bank Qualities.

Lula.-The Bank of Lula has received
from the state bank examiners guar.
antee certificate No, 241, which Is q
guarantee to the public of the deposits
by the state Of Mississippi. The bank
of Lula was organized In 1908.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
Drowned at Columbus.

Columbus.-Edward McCreevey, Jr,,
the 12-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward B. McCrevey Of this city, was
drowned in the Luxapalila river at
Laws Shoals. south Of the city, May. is.
His body was not recovered.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
A Difference.

Hello, old man. I haven't seen
you since We went to school together.
l hope Fortune has smiled on you"
"You might call 1t that. She's given
me the horse laugh many a time"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
Different.

Dudley makes me tired. He's al.
ways Dragging about his ancestors"
"Oh, well, there's n consolation.
His descendants will never brag about
him."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28

A second arrow from Cupid's bow
quickly heals the wound made by the
first.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28

When we attempt to climb it seems
that some ladders of fame are longer
than others.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
Viewpoint.

"You shouldn't be dissatisfied. Loo
at all you have"
Yes, but look at all I haven't"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28

The more cents her husband has the
less ems the average woman has In
money matters.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28

Only a bachelor knows that it's the
easiest thing in the world to manage
a wife.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
HER HUSBANDS FRIEND.
Bind the sea to slumber Silly,

Bind It's odOrs to the lily,
Bind the aspen ne'er to CULVER.
Then bind love to last forever.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-05-28
THE WOES OF THE LITTLE BOY.

Have you a little boy in the fam
lily? II so. do you try to understand
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs Horace Tucker were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Zott
on Sunday last.
Victor Morris is Critically i'll at his
home. Mr.. Morris has been in poor
health for long time.
Miss Emma Wiley visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bronze Wiley. of
near Bridgeyille, over Saturday and
Sunday,
Mrs. Sallie LlYod, of Wilmington, is
spending few days with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Webb, of near
Oakley.
Master Harved Spence has returned
home after spending a week with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Murphy, of Pennington.
White Wing.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-26
BLANcHARD's STATION.

Mrs. James Rogers and daughters,
urs J. Fred Collins and sister, Mrs.
Grover C. Torbert and Rev. Thomas
peacock and wife motored to Milford
an Wednesday last
Miss Kate Murphy has returned to
ber home at Pennington after spending
week with her sister, Mrs. Oscar
Spence.
Jesse Sharp has gone to New Haven,
Connecticut, where he has accepted a
position.
Rev. J. C. B. Hopkins has closed his
extra services at Chaplain's Chapel.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-26
NOVEMBER

Returning steamer will leave Philadel-
phia, from Pier 3, South Wharves (First
Pier above Chestnut street, as follows;-
Tuesday Nov. 2 SPIN Friday Nov. ls. 10 pm
Friday s. 10 pm Tuesday %. pm.
Tuesday g. 3p.m. Friday 26 pm.
Friday u. pm Tuesday so PM
Tuesday Is. 8 pm
Boat stops at the Consumers Ice Goa.
Wharf, Chester, going and coming, arriv-
ing at Chester 1h hours after leaving
Philadelphia
Telephone No. Keystone Main S7-27 on.
Wharf in Philadelphia.
FARE TO PHlLADELPHlA........st. .st.oo
ROUND IhlP................ .S1.5G
Frederick & Phila. Nav. Co.
Ofice-FREDERICA.D DEL
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-26
Poultry Pointers

Look we'll to the water supply OF
your fowls. Keep it free from contain
ination at all times, as it is through
the medium of the water vessels that
much disease is spread. Keep the yes
sells well cleaned and filled with pure,
fresh water, even though it be neces-
sary to change it several times a day.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-26

Mouldy or musty grain should never
be fed, but on the contrary, give the
birds the best and most wholesome
food it is possible to obtain. Remember
nothing is too good for a queen, and
the hen is rightfully looked upon in
this day and generation as a Queen OF
the highest rank.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-26

OF equal Importance to that of keep
ing the water vessels clean, is the
food troughs, and more particularly
where wet mashes are fed. Clean and
scald the vessels thoroughly each day
as particles of left over mash soon be-
come tainted, and if eaten in this state,
will surely cause trouble.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-26

It is a very good practice to scatter
airslacked lime about the yards and
runways, in all cracks and crevices Of
the houses, and under the perches. It
is an excellent destroyer of germs, aeti
used under the perches, it deodorizes
the house.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-26

Next week we will look into poultry
breeding from the standpoint Of utility
and the show room.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-26
Milford & PhiIa. Freight Line Go.
DOES NOT CARRY PASSENGERS
Str. George F. Pierce
WILLIAM p. WALLS. Cnntain.
Leaves Milford, Delaware.

Weather permitting Steamer George =.
Pierce viii make trips as follows for tho
month of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
BOY SERIOUSLY HURT

Robert Gordon. of I03 Eas. Canal
street. the fourteen ycar-old bov who
was knocked down yesterday morn.
ing at seventh and Broad Streets bv an
automobile driven By e. A. Norris
7Ol West Marshall Street. was sun
living at an carly hour this morning.
though his condition was cxceedinylv
preCarious.
Policeman r. l.. Gary picked The
boy up and bore him into Grants
drug store. on the corner. where Am.
hulanr" surgeon Davis was summoned
I" attend him. The physician rushed
IN" Toy TO the hospital where cXami-
nation showed that his skull was frac-
turod and that he was otherwise i'm
lCred An operation was performed in
AN cndcavor 20 save his life Morris
was arrested. hut was later admitted
~ Judge Richardson 10 bail in the
sum OF $500.
According 10 information ohtainable
by the police, the boy was struck rs
n" stepped from behind "a buggy while
crossing Broad Street The automo-
bile was going west. Morris said that
he made every effort TO avoid striking
the lad. but the boy appeared so sud
denly In front OF him that he was
unable 10 prevent the accident.
Robert was a ncwsboy. a support 10
his mother. She visited him at ,h,
hospital and remained with him, un-
-olaced for the trouble which had
come upon her
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27

liams and Joseph Bryan i'll this con-
ucction.
At the Vlose OF Or. Mitchells address.
Chairman Stea-u.> read Il Corimuuica-
ton received from the Federation OF
Mothers clubs. i was signed by Mary
Pollard Clarke, chairman. and conveyed
10 the Educational Conference the in
formation tina: the federation had re-
Gently adopted resolutions commanding
10 the consideration OF the conference
these recommendations:
First. The appointment OF women as
members OF the boards Of school ;rus-
tees in Virginia.
Second. Statewide compulsory edu-
cation.
Third. The establishment; OF CO.
ordinate college tor women in tho state.
Nj Steoru.S said The suggestions
were received with grateful aNpr"ci-
alton ny the conference and would Ne
given respectful consideration lie then
dismissed .ho conference OF 1915 with
The remark that i has been the most
successful in every way in history.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
| o Continue Fight
on Osur1ous Rates
Williams Wants Banks Required
to Pint Maximum In
terct Charged.

NEW YORK.. November "G.--in rcpl,
IL criticisms ot the American Eankers
Association in connection with his dc
clara;tou tina; many national banks
CHARGE msur,ous interest rates John
SHELTON Williams. Comntroncr OF III,
Currency, issued Il Sta,cmcn, to-nisht
again giNiuE Instances ot such rrlv.
tiCcS.
MIR Williams said IL was true that IA
majority OF The national banks ohCycN
the u>Ury laws uc The various states.
but that the reports rendered 10 him
showed. a$ he announced IL speeches
and previous puNliv statements. tha,
this WAS far from being universally
true.
Tho only states where there We're
no national banks which admitted un-
der oath IN their statements OF Sep
tcmhcr .. 1919. that they were charg
,uc as hich a. - per cent on amy OF
their loans. We're Connecticut. Della
ware. MissiSsippi New hampshire
Rhode Island. Vermont and Wisco:.-
sin, said the statement. 1t added that
reports ~ September =. 1918. showed
that 2,7iS OF ;hc lola national banks
OF the country were charging 10 per
cent OH some loans.
Mr.. Williams suggested that here.
after national banks toe required to
print In their published statements OF
condition the maximum rate OF in
tsrcst charged. He expressed the hone
that the association Viii work with
the comptrollcr's Office 10 end the prac-
tees complained Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
MELANCHOLY AND ORIENTAL
NOTES ARE PREDOMINANT

MI the music OF tho program was
Russian. some of it by composers
familiar to Americans, as Tschaikow-
sky aud even Eimsky- Korsakof, some
by writers whose names are little
known here. And all Of II. with ono
or tvs" exceptions during the portion
devoted to sacred music. seemed wild.
exotic and, for the most part. mclnn-
cholN TO IN" una"Customcd ears OF
Americans. Much OF it, indeed was
atrikinsly Oriental in character: nota-
bis tn" church music, which was VERY.
lik" the traditional strains OF orthodox
Hebrew music.
After the first part of :hc recital.
pr i'owic stated that he had obtained
permission from the one who had So
rraCiouslY brought The choir 10 Rich
mond to ask for an Offering 10 be dc :
voted 10 tho Armenian Relief Fund,
With this, he explained, the choir and
IT, sponsor had nothing 10 do
Following this. tho choir returned
and, since 1T Was TO sing the music of
the orthodox Church, il was fully
vested. clad III black cassocks. over
which were worn Il sort OF heavy
formal Gotta or surplicc, brillinnt in
rcd and gold the men and BOYS made
AN unusual and picturesque appear-
ancc. The Lords Prayer, a Nunc
DiInittis and several other sacred num-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
Mrs. Jnmes French strother.

CtLPEPEK. VA. November 20
Mrs Mary Strothc". wife of Judge
James French Strothcr. died at her
home in Washington. Happahnnuoc,,
county. to-day in her scventy.frst
year Two years ago My. STROLLER was
paraiyzed. but had recovered from the
stroke and her fatal illness was OF only
thEcc dag duration. She is survived
~ her husband and the following chill
drcn: Miss Belle STROLLER Nrs CInr.
encc Miller and Mrs. Lyle Miller. or
Rappahamnock. Mrs. Clay Mason Of
W1p!emead. Va; Bolts Strother. or
Rappahannock. and James French
STROLLER. OF Welsh. W. Va, also ono
hrotAer. Andrew Bolts. OF Woodville
Va.
Funeral services viii be held TO.
morrow from the home. with intcr,ne mt
in The family graveyard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
LAND COMPANY OFFERS
TO DEDICATE STREETS
Wants City to Extend Sewerage Sys.
tenn In ScOtt's Addition
Within One Year.
y. G. l.. OVERHEAD CROSSING
Administrative Board Takes Steps
for improvement of Decatur Street.
VIII Widen Seventeenth Street to
Fifty Feet at Dock Street.

The West Broad street Land Corpora
ton submitted II plan To the Aiminis-
tratiNc i:oard yesterday, on"rn.: to
dedicate the right of way FOR four
streets III the western portion of scott
addition. ON condition that the city oN-
tend to Bcllevilly street. the main sewer
now being built il Leigh street. The
sewer is To DO extended within \ year
and at the city's cost.
me right is reserved by the company.
should the dedication be accepted. 10
extend across Bcllcrillc street at grade
II railroad track from the Belt Line to
certain lots named in the blueprint ac-
complaining the offer. The board has
no authority TO opcn streets. this nrc :
~, residing solely in tho Council.
II. propoSition was referred for rerort
20 III" city Engineer. who was directed
I" confer with the City Attorney on
'nc SUBJECT of ordinances carrying into
erect INC dcdicatious. should he hc :
W, acceptance OF the compnuy's
offer to be desirable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
Miss Niury L.. Lewis.

Miss Mary Lynn Lewis daughter OF
Mrs William l.. Lewis and the nate
Colonel William ]. Lewis. OF Lynnside.
old Sweet Springs, W. Va. died yes.
t"rday after n brief Illness. Funeral
services and requiem mass will take
place from 1T. Johns Catholic Church
old sweet Springs. this morning.
Miss Lewis is survived by her mother
and three siSters-Nrs Cary Brcck!n,
bridge Wcodvi!lc. Miss Coralie Floyd
Lewis, OF old Sweet Springs. and Mrs
Jarvis Kelly, OF New York
She was the niece of Mrs Robert
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
RUSSIAN CHOIR THRILLS
GREAT CONGREGATION
Singers From st. Nicholas Cathedral,
New Work Amaze Richmond
Music Lovers.
BIG CROWD rllRoNGs CHURCH
remarkable Performance of Men and
Boys. Almost Wholly In Russian,
RcvcalS Possibilities of Cnaccom-
panied Singing.

Through the generosity III Charles X.
Crane. all OF Riohmond that could he
crowded into 81. Faults thurch ycstcr
daN afternoon heard program OF
Sccnla" and sacred music sung by the
Russian Choir OF 81. Nicholas Cathedral
the ears OF most OF the courrcSat ions
I" tic possibilities of unaccompanicd
SINGING.
Rev. w Russell Eowic. -. D. rector
OF the church, reminded the huge con-
grcsation that the church. though used
Tor the moment as an auditorium, was
stu a church. II MAS. perhaps we'll
mat he did, FOR the music OF the Rus
slams was 80 beautiful. 50 impressive
ANA so amazing 20 those umaccuSt omcd
to is style. that applause seemed DIFF
Ncult to restrain
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
MAY REQUIRE OVERHEAD
CROSSING: on SuI-uItStnt,

Upon tho motion OF Henry I, po,.L
me BOARD directed II. o IIankin,. cbIef
"i survey. annexed territory. in making
ms surveys In the vicinity of Dccu,ur
street and the Atlantic Coast Limo Rail
road. south Richmond. to consider ana
report on the adrisability OF cs,ab-
hshinS an overhead crossing of 20
catur street by the Atlantic Coast Limo
80 as TO widen and straightcn the .tr.ct
to uniform width of not less than
sixty five feet
The board authorized the cxpendi
ture OF s2.t772S in addition TO tho
amount already set aside for the inn
nrovcmcnt O! Dock Street to hc usca
In widening Seventeenth stree, "a, mo
intersection with Dock, 10 a width 81
httH feet. The Improvement was rec
OmmcNdeh by The Citv EnEincnr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
Maphis Elected
to Head Teachers
W. c. 1iakcy. of Richmond,
Chosen as Sec ctary---Notcs
about Big Conference.

Charles G. Maph;s of Tho I,ri,...,,,.
OF Virginia. was elected nrcsident ons
=. biakey. OF Richmond. secretary
OF me virginia State Teachers Assn.
s'ntion at the final session OF tina, hudv
hetn yesterday morning. Other officers
were chosen us follows:
George W. Guy, Iiampto,
Ncc-nrrsiicnts. +. NJ. Alexander, enc
tn"rreH' Is q. curtis. Portsmouth; e,
~. taylor, Richmond: S. p. Dul.c
rarthFiiie' j. {. Cook, Danville; w NJ
, n,arn' ,.Enc3,mbnrs; II. NJ. McManaway.
~, ,,hnriottcSNiiic; i. ~. Russell. Orunrc.
10. i. Stevenson. Abingdon and EL,.,,
nicholson. stanton. a vicc.pr
"snt chosen from each Congress sionnl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
Mrs. Jnmc- Carr baker.

Especial 20 The Times D!spatch.l
WINCHESTER, VA, November Dc
Mrs. Ada kccnc Baker. wife of Colonel
James Carr l!akcr, lawyer and former
commander o! the old Second Virginia
Regiment, died this mor,in; at hcr
nome In stephens city She was a
native OF Cambridge. Md. She leaves
her husband. two daughters. Mr.. Wal
ter Mitchell, Of Charleston. s c., and
MISS Llcwclyn Baker. of Stephens city:
,"o sons, James Carr Baker, Jr.. OF
Newport News. and w. *. Raror ~
stephens city.