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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
Felicia'S
FurS
BY virfinia Blair

Copyright. 1878. By Associated Literary Prsssl
Sinclair loved her. He knew 1t,
and he knew, too, that he wanted her
for his wife.
She was SO different from the WON
en- Of his own family. His mother
was Q gracious gentlewoman, dis
pensing her bounty, her time. unset
fishly to others. From her he had
drawn his ideal Of the perfect woman.
He was sure that Felicia's soul was
beautiful, yet she hid her depths BE-
meath Q light manner. and sometimes
he wondered II there were depths.
Did Felicia ever think about any.
thing but her own good time. her
own interests, her own desires?
But he put all doubts from him
when he met her at the station. She
had been away for q weekend at her
uncle's-a rich old bachelor. who
contributed to her love Of ease.
uncle Bob is q DEAR" Felicia told
her lover as they walked toward the
house. what do you think he gave
me this time. Sinclair"
Sinclair smiled down at her. More
than l can ever give you, I'm afraid.
II you hadn't really said yes, Fell
cha, should expect you to trim your
sails and fly straight for some other
port. You ought to have anchored to
q millionaire"
Some of the brightness went out Of
her face. "What makes you say
that?" she asked quickly.
"Oh-your love of pretty things-of
good times"
She flashed glance into his face.
Then she said, lightly, poor Sinclair.
Is he afraid he's going to have but
terfiy wife,"
He smiled back. I'm afraid you
will spread your wings and fly away"
She shook her head. you know /
WON'T" she said, confidently. Then
she opened the silver bag which hung
on her wrist. Look at this" she
said. isn't Uncle Bob generous? /
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
Nelson and Viileneuvs.

When Nelson fell at Trafalgar he
was only forty-seven years old, and
the French commander, Admiral de
Villeneuve. was only forty.two. The
latter was a brilliant sailor, who had
already fought against Nelson, and he
thoroughly realized what the English
tactics were going to be on this oc-
casion. Indeed. he held a meeting Of
the captains Of the allied feet and In.
cidly explained them. Nelson would
not. he said, form line of battle paral.
lei with the allied line. He will seek
to pierce our line. surround our rear
and overpower with groups of his yes-
sells as many of ours as he can cut
on. Still. although prepared for this
form OF attack. villeneuve failed to re-
sist 1t. and he was taken prisoner. bit.
teriy regretting that no shot had dealt
him the same fate as Nelson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
Nervv Miah Blank.

Tho two girls just in front were dis
cussing, quite audibly. Miss Blank.
Miss Blank. they said. found Q valua.
BILE diamond ring at . reception last
winter, and never 80 much % put an
Advertisement in the papers about It.
"She wears 1t all the time" said one
girl. Il shouldn't think she'd have the
nerve. would your"
mercy not" answered the other.
But, then, she'd do anything. I found
pearl ring once. but. Of course, new
or wore It."
"Oh. did you really nnd oner' OF.
claimed the drst. what was It like?
What did yeu do with IT."
The other girl merely put her hand
to her throat. where . pearl set - .
pin held her dainty collar. That's
It," she said.
And then they went on talking of
how shockingly nervy Miss Blank 10.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
The Minister and the Steak.

The following incident related by
Norman Duncan, author Of Higgins, q
Mans Christian" makes plain why the
late Rev. Francis e. Higgins gained
such influence among the lumberjacks.
Boys" he once said to them, "rIl
never forget porterhouse steak saw
once. I'm big man. you know, and
when l get hungry I'm hungry. You
know how they fix those windows up
chunk Of ice and some lettuce and q
steak or two. Well, boys, all at once
I got SO hungry that I ached. I could
hardly wait to get in there. But l
stopped. Look here. Higgins thought
/. what II you didn't have q cent;
what II you were a dead broke lumber
Jack and hungry like thisr Boys, II
frightened me. understood Just what
those poor fellows suffer. And l
couldn't 90 in the restaurant until !
had got square with them. Look here,
Higgins thought. the best thins
you can do is to 60 and find hungry
lumberjack somewhere and feed him.
And did. too; and tell you, boys, !
enjoyed my dinner"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
TWO FRAMED FACES
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.

"She's the finest lady in the land"
soliloquized David Fem, professor
and I somehow banker after her
company. But, mol don't seem to
be able to summon up the courage to
call ON her."
Kindly-faced. kindly-natured Mr..
Fem referred to Miss Ursula Fetzer,
spinster. There had been . time
when he had called on her. She was
neat - waxwork about her little
home. Barely thirty. yet she called
herself an old maid. She had worked
ut teaching music to accumulate the
little home and an income, had re-
ceived some hard knocks in the world
and was exclusive and q bit quick
and sharp in her talk and manner.
David had thought her most come
ly lady. Somehow. though, Miss Ur'
eula had struck him as not caring
greatly for his company. In this he
was mistaken. It was her ways
that led to his erroneous impression.
He mistook q certain strained WON.
anly dignity for repellant dislike for
mankind. Her eyes looked clear
through him. He was timid man.
He had ceased his visits when he be-
came a professor at . college in q
neighboring town.
This especial day business had
brought him to Verden. There was
a fond lingering memory Of the coy
little home that smelled Of lavender
and the inspiring cup Of tea Miss
Ursula brewed. When he came to the
street where the artistic cottage
among the shrubbery was located. he
halted. Then he started on, walked
back, and then started on again. muir
muring:
'T'r Just pass the house. OF course
wouldn't venture in without an in
vitation."
Then as he reached the fenced-in
nest of the lady he so respected, he
dallied. A faint sigh stole from his
lips. The honeysuckles blooming SO
radiantly, reminded him Of a sweet
peaceful afternoon he had spent on
the porch with the mistress Of that
ideal home.
Meat as ever-everything in or
der" he soliloquized. she is won
derful woman. All, what is that?"
Professor Fem might well ask
His placid peace Of mind was sud
denly invaded A sharp scream rang
out through the open front door OF
the cottage. The tones electrified the
professor. for he instantly recognized
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04

To soften new ropes that are ex.
tremely troublesome because of their
stiffness. the following is excellent
Cover the ropes with water and heat
the water until it almost boils,
straighten and dry them. Ropes treat.
ed in this manner work satisfactorily
a. soon as dry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04

shall buy furs! Sinclair, there are
the loveliest ones-with long tails and
q big muff-and with my new blue
suit-and my hat with the plume
you'll be proud Of me-"
I'm proud Of you now. It doesn't
take fine feathers to make you q
beautiful bird, Felicia"
But In his heart he was saying,
"Why should she spend all that for
furs?" He really thought she looked
we'll enough In the old set Of mink.
And no wondered again what she
would do. a. his wife. But no forgot
bis forebodings for . time ~ she
chatted Of her trip.
A week later. - they walked homo
from church together. he said. you
look lovely in your red fox furs. r.
licia."
Aren't they dandyf" she T..
manded.
Al she walked by his side In al
her beauty, there were glances cast at
her Of which she was perfectly con.
eSAOuos Ann ~ AACCp Do0 o8AOs SsCO>
fully. ito have people think I look
well In my red fox?"
Eyes. it's NICE" said Sinclair alb
sent-mindedly. He was thinking Of
tho future. Would she b happy when
there were no lovely things for Others
to admire?
He spoke to his mother about II
that night. I'm afraid I can't give
her the things she will want. mum
sie."
Don't worry" said that wise lady
Felicia will be glad to be shabby FOL
your sake"
do you think sol" he asked.
81 know It," was her decided an
swer. "She has q side you haven
discovered yet, Sinclair. She won
show 1t to you. but now and then Oh,
let's me get a peep at it."
The next Sunday, when Felicil
walked home from church with he
lover, she wore her old furs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04

SUU come OTeoooo Pufouer.
that they belonged to Miss Fetzer.
The next moment she herself in per.
son burst past the screen door. She
was wringing her hands. She bound.
cd down the steps recklessly. Then
with an agile spring she leaped to a
garden seat. and gathering up her
dainty white skirts. posed breathless.
staring towards the house - II fear.
ing some dreaded pursuer. With q
spryness due to college athletics her
visitor bounded over the fence. She
saw him.
"Oh. Professor Fem. save mel"
shrieked Miss Fetxer.
II will-what 10 IT."
I'm the house,"
"A burglar! Ha! will investigate, /"
began the professor.
mo. no-a mouse!" and the speak.
er sank to the bench. showed symp.
toms Of Mysteries. and her gallant pro.
tector sat down beside her and tried
to soothe her.
1t may not have been Q mouse"
submitted the professor. Perhaps II
was shadow"
But ! saw. and-oh, 1t squealed!"
tremored the unnerved lady. 81 am
mortality afraid OF mice. Besides that
to think Of one being in my house, &C
careful am II"
Yes. truly an immaculate house
keeper" murmured the admiring pro
lessor. Let me essay a search 10,
the-the monster" and the professo,
gripped his cane and hurried into the
house. He emerged shortly with the
words:
Il have failed to find any trace o,
the intruder. Miss Fetzer."
Il shall not rest in peace from th,.
on" declared the lady vehemently
why, some houses have become fair
ly overrun by the pest! Oh, Pro
lessor Fem, you are such a cleye,
man. with all your science. Can 70,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
Turkey Was Called aIndi,n Fowl

The turkey, so far as records are
known, was introduced into England in
1894. brought probably from the port
Of Cadiz, where ships trading with the
Orient were accustomed to call. In
nearly all countries, inclusive of Spain,
and even Turkey itself. this bird IL
called the Indian fowl"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
Never Time for Content,

The men who do big things in the
world and lead the way to success for
others are never quite contented.
Whenever a man is willing to let we'll
enough alone he has struck IL and
his life of usefulness is practically
over.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
Milton on Virtue.

cannot praise a fugitive and clois.
tered virtue, unexercised and un-
oreathed, that never sallies out and
sees her adversary, but sinks out of
the race where that immortal garland
Is TO be run for. not without dust and
heat.-Johnr Milton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04

fe maybe ken as weel az I do. for
ye hae a housekeeper. though 70
arena married man. that women are
Wiifu' and downa bide q slight.-Scott
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
A. q Result.

Progressive light is breaking in on
China after all these centuries"
Yes; as far as politics is concern
ed, the Sun is rising there"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
rha Soul In Comma

All our limitations are Of the body,
but in our diviner moments, when the
soul takes command. 1t makes but
small account of them.-Amelia Barr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04

No care can be too great to bestov
upon the teeth Of children Medicines
that Will bleach the teeth or injure the
enamel should be taken. II at all.
through Q Glaaa tuba
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
The Professions

Chiropractor
DIR. ]. Q. SCARBOROUGH,
Lady in Attendance
In Dyches Building Between Park
and Auditorium.
OFFICE HOURS.
9 to 1880 a. m. 1880 to s p. m.
700 to 500 p. m.
Consultation and Examination Free.
Residence Phone 240 Black
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
Man q Eluhtinu Animal

In the past 5000 years 1t IL esd
mated that the world has seen only
% years Of uninterrupted Worldwide
peace.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
Your Trouble.

Do not unburden your imaginary
troubles on those who may have real
pnes.-Youth's Companion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
Maxine Bad Worm

The man who is always sure that
the worst is yet to come adds to his
offense by waiting around for the pur-
pose of proving 1t.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04
W. L. HEATH, D. G.

". L. HEATH, D. G.
HUGH D. VIA. D. G.
Doctors of Chiropfatic. Over Post
Once. Hours 8 to IL. q. m. and 2.
to s and Z to 8 p. m.
Graduates and Ex-Faculty mem
bers Of the Palmer School OF
Chirapratic. Consultation an d
Spinal analysis free at ONCE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-04

q. D. &H. D. MENDENHALL
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Suite 212-215 Drane Building
Lakeland, Fla.
Phosphate Land Examinations ant
Plant Designs Earthwork Specialist
Surveys.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13
A Family Reunion

The children and grand child
rem of M. l.. Dutton, with the
exception of his daughter, Miss
Ruth, who is in training at St.
Luke's hospital, BIuefeld, were
gathered at his home at Crosse
close last Sunday. Those pres
emit were: Mr.. and Mrs. w. E.
Carrico aud children, of Aber-
deen, Nd; Mr.. and Mrs. Benton
Kinder and son, of Portsmouth,
Ohio, Mr.. ana Mrs. D. B. Dut-
ton, of Bluefeld, w. Va; Mr..
and Mrs. E. M. Lindamood and
family, of Rural Retreat; aud
w. IL. and G. K. Dutton AID
families. There were thirteen
grand children present. Those
present outside the family were +:
B. i. Snlder and father, and Mr.
Ferris, of Marion; Dave Snider
and son, of Atkins; G.. H.
Phillippi, Of Groseclose, and
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Blankenbeckler
An elegant dinner was served
and all present greatly enjoyed
the dav.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13

Mrs. Frank Coldicott aid son
Ralph, of Graham's Forge, are
visiting relatives here.
Miss Nellie Spracker, of Grip
pie Greek, is the guest Of Mrs.
Mike Buchanan.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Winton Re-
pass and son Robert, and M RS.
E. S. Repass, of New Market,
Tenn, are visiting relatives and
friends here.
Miss Sarah Hawkins of Crosse
close, Is visiting friends here.
Mrs. w. E. Bailey and son,
Eddie, of Morristown, Tenn,
are the guests of the formers
sister, Mrs. w. C. Hankla.
Mrs. Arthur Sizer and child
rem, of Pulaski, motored here
Sunday and spent the dav with
their cousin, Mrs. E. G. Ever
sole.
Brownie Buck, of Bristol, is
the guest OF his sister, Mrs. G.
w. Davis.
Ii. D.. Derrick and ). II.
Marsteller. of Roanoke, are at
tending Synod this week.
Miss Mary Prickett left We'd
nesday evening for Bristol and
Will be a guest at a house party
at Big Greek.
s. M. Cornett and niece, Miss
Elsie Lawson, of Roanoke, were
in. tho city this week.
See the adve, tisement OF the
AZ piece Dinner set of the Rural
Retreat Drug Co., on page ..
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13

DR.. j. j. Sherer, of Marion, is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. G.
Hankla while attending the
Synod.
DR.. r. S. Patterson, OF the
Board of Home Missions, is the
guest Of Rev. & H. Rhodes.
Mrs Jacob. Snavelv of Chill
howie, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Snavely.
Oil clothing Of all kinds can
be had at f. M. Greer & Cos.
Suits, Slickers, Rain Coats,
and Hats.
Mrs. Lou. Hankla. Mrs @. E.
and Mrs. T. G. Hud-,
die of Washington, City spent
Wednesday afternoon at the
Fish Hatchery.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13
Elopement At Wytheville

Wytheville, Va, Aug r. So
cietY IN Wythevills was surprised
ut the news this morning, Of the
elopement, last night, of Mr..
Jack A. Raper, one Of Wythe-
ville's prominent young men,
and Miss Martha Patton, daught-
err of the Rev. j. Lindsey Patton
of Jacksonville, Fla, who was
summerlng here with her family.
Last night tho young couple
attended a dance given by the
sWytheville German Club, leav-
my after the first dance,
ostensibly for an automobile ride.
They motored to Austinsvllle,
where they we're joined by tho
brother of the bridegroom, Mr..
Hal @. Raper, and his wife, and
from there they drove to North
Carolina, by way Of Galax, where
they were married tins morning.
The clippers will return to
Austinsville today, where they
will remain over Sunday, leav-
ing Monday for White Hall,
Illinois, to visit Mrs. Dear Corsa,
sister of Mr.. Raper.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13
Luthern synod

The seventy fourth meeting of
the Luthcrn synod Of Southwest
crn Virginia opened Wednesday
with about sixty members pres
ent. AG the morning session
the president, tile Rev. G.. x.
Hunton, of Salem read his an
nual report, and the svnoeical
comm union was held.
The afternoon session was
given to the hearing of tho re-
port of the treasurer, DR.. Greiner
and the discussion of methods.
Action was taken uniting the
home mission work of the Synod
with the work OF the United
Lutheran Synod OF the South.
In the evening address were
made on home mission work by
the Rev. ] Luther Sieber, Of
Roanoke, and Dr. r. S. Patter
son. of Charlotte, N G.
The second days session was
full Of interest. The synod was
addressed by DR. j A. Morehead,
Of Roanoke College, DR.. Holland,
of the foreign mission board,
Professor Crabtree, of the 81
lem Orpbanage, President Peery,
OF Eliz.tb"th College and Dr.
Cronk, of the laymen's mission
ary movement.
Eight pastors having received
calls within the bounds of tie
synod, were received from other
Luthern synods and the Rev.
Mr.. Tobler, who was graduated
last June from the Luthern SEM
mary iii Columbia S. g., will be
ordained to the gospel ministery
this morning.
The people oe Rural Retreat
are showing their interest by
crowding tho church at every
session.
The following officers were
elected tor the coming year
President, the Rev. j. Luther
Sieber, of Roanoke; vice pres
ident, the Rev. q. H. Rhodes, Of
Rural Retreat; secretary, the
Rev. K. Y. tTmberger, of
Crockett; and treasurer, Dr.. A.
3. Greinor, of Rural Retreat.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13

Usoline Oil is a petroleum
product of crystal white col
or, a pure mineral oil, it con-
tains nothing that the body
can assimilate. 1t is neither
a drug, a poison, nor a food
nothing but a lubricant.
Usoline Oil simply lubri-
Gates a defective drainage
system until it becomes eff
fective.
A large percentage OF hui
man diseases are caused by
auto-intoxication.
Usoline Oil is the remedy,
on sale at the Drug Store.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13

"What's the big celebration?
Conqnnring hero or something's"
ono. One of the town boys
murdered q fellow some years
back an he's just been declared
sane by a jury. That's The re-
ception committee. Buffalo Ex-
press.
Get "Heisev'sn Glass wars
from f. M. Greor & 90. les
tea glasses, tumblers etc.
Oil your machinery with
THAT Good Lubrlcatlag Oil
for sale by joe K. Buck & Co
Mrs. f. K. Coiner and daughr-
or, of Marion, are attending the
Synod.
- -.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13
Very Respectfully,
w. r. Bowers, Principal.

Rev. and Mrs. T. j. Huddle,
of Washington, are the guests
of relatives in town and on
Black Lick this week.
Misses Mamie Patterson and
Mary Cassell, of Wythevllle, are
the guests Of the formers sister,
Mrs. j. S. Brown, OH Black
Lick.
Miss Fannie Compton, of
Tazewell, IS the guest of her
sister Mrs. D. N. Philllppi.
Mrs. W. h. Brown and Miss
Leila Hufford attended the
women's Missionary Conference
at Bristol this week.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13
Local News
Of The City

vi lie lily
Miss Mary K Herman gave
a party toa number Of her youn g
Fl lends Tuesday night in honor
of her guest, Miss Lucille Fields,
of Lynahhurg. Those present
were Miss Fields, Kernan,
Louise Gambler of Lynchburg,
Margaret Humphrey, Maxine
and Louise Davis OF Bristol,
Inez Prickett, Miss Sizer of
Dublin, Messrs. Hal Cannon,
VIII Gam mon of Bristol, Lewis
Gambler of Lvrchburg, Lawrence
and Allen Davis, Douglas Hum
phrey, and Cilas. Richmon |.
Rock was the game and after
two hours ct play, delightful re
fresh ments were served by Mrs.
Herman assisted by Mrs. Lon
Hankla.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Carrico
and children, OF Aberdeen, Nd ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benton Kinder. of
Portsmouth, Ohio, and Mr.. and
Mrs. d. @. Slider aud children
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. e..
M. Lindamood Monday and
Tuesday. Mr.. aud Mrs. Carrico
left OH No. 10 Tuesday for
w ytheville where they will visit
friends for a few days. They
will also stop off at Christians
burg before returning to their
home in Maryland.
The Young Peoples Mission
ary Society OF the Methodist
church had a picnic Tuesday
evening al the big spring on Mrs.
A. B. Hendri skis farm. About
fifty of the members attonded
and OF course the merry making
was accompanied by plenty of
good things to eat.
Mr.. and Mrs. j S. Etter, Miss
Bess Neff, and Mr.. and Mrs NJ.
M. Price and children of Ivan
hoe, motored TO Marion Sunday
and spent the afternoon with
Mrs. Bob. Anderson.
Misses Virginia Buchanan, of
Marion, Gene Quinlin, Of Illinois,
and Mr.. Charlie Carson, of
are the guests of Mr..
Frank Cannon.
Leland S. Richmond, who has
been III New York for the past
few months, has returned.
While in New York he had his
foot badly hurt by a buggy run
ming over it, breaking sever al
bones and he is now using
crutches.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Ryan
and granddaughter, Katherine
Naught, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Lindamood Sunday.
Miss Matte Meek, of Marion,
is the guest of relatives and
friends in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Topham, of
Wythovllle, were the guests
Sunday of the latter's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Catron.
Mrs. Bertha Hunt, who has
spent the last mon tn at Mrs.
Kernan's, went to Marion Tues
day and will visit her sister,
Mrs Lewis for several days.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-08-13
Teachers Appointed
Rural Retreat High School

Mr.. w. r. Bowers, NJ A.,
Higher Mathematics and Latin.
Mr.. w. P. Parsons, graduate
v. M. l., Science and History.
Miss Julia E. DuVal, A. B.,
English and German.
Miss Mary Ware Weiser,
graduate Farmville Normal
School, GIammer Grades.
Miss Susie Phlllippi, graduate
Farinville Normal School,
Grammer Grades.
Miss Parke Gilmer, graduate
Stohewaa Jach son, Fourth Pri-
mary Grade.
Miss Racine Huddle, graduate
Marion College, Third Primal Y
Grade.
Miss Emily To,bat, graduate
Farmville Normal School,
Second Primary Grade.
Miss Margaret Rogers, gradu
ate Radford Normal School,
First Primary Grade.
Mrs. Leta DAVIS Hayes, Stone
wall jackson, Music.
The above is one of the strong
esl faculties the school has ever
had. To secure the services Of
these we'll qualified and expert
enced teachers tue school board
was compelled to give a slight
raise in salaries to most of the
ASSISTANTS. The patrons expect
Il first class school to be main
tanned and this is just as it should
be, hut tho fact must not be for
gotten that the best talent can
not be had at the paltrY salaries
Of a decade ago. The school
board has not sufficient revenue
to run our school the required
length Of term 10 keep the school
on a first grade basis and to Sc
cure the additional financial aid
from the state, without local sup
port from the patrons There
will appear Il statement III the
Times next week from the Black
Lick School Board explaining
the situation and setting forth
the plans tor running the schools
the usual length Of term, which
plans Will be reasonable, eqult-
able and fair to all.
1t has been decided that Rural
Retreat School will reopen cues
day September IA. The pros
poets for all increased enrolment
in the high school are splendid
and there is every reason to ex
pect the ensuing term to be the
very best.
Very Respectfully,
w r Rnmarc pr1ncipal