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The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

If too much rich table scraps are
fed to the hens in confinement look
out for soft-shelled eggs.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

The general Senate bills which pass
ed both houses include the bill for
the consolidation of elections. to estab-
llsh municipal courts in certain cities.
to provide for the compensation of
eenviets; to permit juries to fix the
punishment for certain crimes at life
imprisonment; to provide for the IL
censlng OF veterinary surgeons. TO re-
quire the maintenance of signal sys-
TENS at railway tunnels more than /.
BOO feet in length; to amend the pen
sion laws eXempting homesteads from
property disqualifications to provide
for the control of the state charitable
institutions: to regulate the practice
OF public accounting; to make the car
rying of burglar tools a felony: to
amend the publicity act; to provide A
state game and fish law; to permit
railroads less than 125 miles in length
to charge Scent passenger rate if an
proved by the State Railroad Commits
sion; to give City Councils the right
to transfer franchises in certain
cases.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

Many homesteaders are locating In
the Leatherwood mountains. Charles
Fisher of Buffalo, Kan. arrived with
his family and household goods. He
lately bought ranch near Hayney.
He brought with him lot of good
thoroughbred stock and poultry and
will turn his attention largely to stock
growing
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

proclamation directing the rigid
enforcement of quarantine respect
ing all interstate or foreign ship
ments of cattle, sheep ard swine into
Arkansas was issued by Governor
Hays. The quarantine was declared
because of the recent spread of the
foot and mouth disease IN Kansas and
other Western states.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

The Farmers Union Warehouse Of
Atkins sold two or three carloads of
cotton to a Memphis cotton company
Most of the cotton has been sold in
Pope County.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

A holiday calm has once more set.
tied over the State Capitol. Where
has been legislative turmoil and ex.
element for the last sixty days. quiet
reigns. and the normal machinery OF
the departments is beginning to ad.
just itself TO the few changes made
by the General Assembly A few or
hcers and committees are holding over
to wind mp the affairs of the session.
The bank deposit and the public ser.
vice commission bills died on tae cal.
endar."
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

Celeriac is a form OF celery in which
the root, rather than the stalk is edf
BILE The seed is sown and the crop
is secured the same as celery, except
that blanching is not required.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18
SUPREME COURT
KNOCKS OUT BIG
APPROPRIATE
Unanimous Decision Holds That
Panama Pacific Allowance
Must Have TWO-Thirds Ma
jority in Each House.
ONLY MAJORITY IN HOUSE

SENATE GAVE TWo-THIRDs VOTE
TO ARKANSAS EXHIBIT FUND,
BUT HOUSE DIDN'T, SO COURT
HOLDS APPROPRIATION LIE
GAL.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

Ebert Henderson OF Conway. charg.
ed with being the leader OF band of
"nightriders, which ordered M. p. Nc
Glassen to leave SaltilIo, will be ar
raigned In a justice court ON the
charge
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

Former United States Senator VII.
liam Lorimer of Illinois. his son, VIII
liam Lorimer Jr.. and H. NJ Wheeler
of Jacksonville. H., arrived at Pine
Bluff from an inspection of the Clio
plant of the old Triangle Lumber
Company. which was recently pur-
chased by syndicate headed by A.
B. Newman of Chicago.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

H. c. Speer, of the bond firm of
Speer & Dow of Little Rock. purchased
$4,000 five per cent water district
bonds OF Water District No. 2, for ST.
@05. The bonds were sold at auction
The issue expires in 20 years.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

Poultry on the farm, in place OF
being an expence is often a help In
destroying insects and many kinds OF
seed.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

Among the general bills which pass
ed the Senate and were defeated or
left on the calendar in the house were
the primary election bill, the bill to
abolish county boards of health; to
extend the time for paying 1914 taxes;
the Greathouse bill to establish a state
printing board; the bill regulating
changes of venue in felony cases: the
bill to prohibit the delivering of al
coholic liquors to minors; to require
railroad engines to be so constructed
that the engineer and fireman may
easily communicate
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

One-half the difference between a.
COW is often the result m b BIN ms10C
$40 and 500 COW is often the result
of the difference between poor and
good sire.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

Pure-bred hogs receiving scant care
quickly degenerate. and are about as
worthless as the genuine scrub.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

Figure now to cut next winters
feed bill as much as possible by plant
ing sufficient acreage to forage crops
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-18

1t is safe to say that he will receive
strong support for any political posi-.
ton to which he might aspire
FARM NOTES.
One never realizes the value of his
timber until his wood lot is gone
Many horses have died from blind
staggers caused by eating moldy baled
hay.
The farm separator is too good a
step-mother for the calf to get along
without.
No animal is more susceptible to
Improvement by breeding and feeding
than the pig.
If we cannot get the best cows there
are, let's get the best we can and then
work for better.
If too much rich table scraps are
fed to the hens in confinement look
out for soft-shelled eggs.
Celeriac is a form OF celery in which
the root, rather than the stalk is edf
BILE. The seed is sown and the crop
is secured the same as celery, except
that blanching is not required.
Figure now to cut next winters
feed bill as much as possible by plant
ing sufficient acreage to forage crops
Purebred hogs receiving scant care
quickly degenerate. and are about as
worthless as the genuine scrub.
Poultry on the farm, in place OF
being an expen;e is often a help In
destroying insects and many kinds Of
seed.
One-half the difference between a
COW is often the resul m BIN mSI00
$50 and 500 COW is often the result
of the difference between a poor and
good sire.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16
Il. Il. III >. Entertainment
Friday Night


On Friday night, Dec. II. 3
p m. there will be given pro-
gram by Rural Retreat High
School ia he Auditorium Of the
School.
No pains have been spared in
the preparation of these exercis-
rs which will give you one hour
and a half of splendid entertain
ment. 1t is to be hoped the pu
pills will be- encouraged by the
presence of u large audiences.
The proceeds will be used to sup
plement the tuition fund for the.
primary and grammar grades.
This important matter needs
your assistance. Come out, be
entertained and help the good
cause.
Get your tickets at once. for
reserved seats, 25c, at G. w. Da-
is, Office.
General ad mission, l5c.
School Section. loo.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16
Nef- Boston

A quiet wedding was that Mon
day afternoon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. ii. Nef Ut 6I5
East Fifth street, wpen their
daughter, CLYDE, was united iii
marriage to Mr.. Oswell Boston
Rev. T.. b. Surface Of the May.
wood Presby terian church read
the ceremony at 5 80 O'clock i II
the presence of only the imme
date relatives The house was
attractively decorated with Xii
barney roses and ferns aud Miss
Ruth Netf, sister OF the bride,
played The wedding march. The
bride wore handsome blue vel
vet suit with hat to match and
carried an artistic shower bou-
quet Of lilies OF the valley and
violets. She is II charming young
woman who has been connected
with the Oklahoma school land
department. for number OF
years. Mr.. Boston Is q member
of the. firm Of the Forrow Floral
company, aud is young man of
unusual business foresight and
ability. Among the many beau.
tiful wedding gifts was all oak
chest Of silver from the Furrow
company and a complete set OF
Haviland CHINA from the school
and departments.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Boston left on the
evening train tor "a week honey
moon in Kansas City, and on
their return Will be at home TO
their friends ut 5l81 2 North
Stiles avenue. -Oklaaoma Times.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16
Death Ut DIR. Duvall

The Rev j. st art French,
d. D. pastor of State Street NJ th
odist church went to Emory and
Henry College Friday to con iuct
funeral services over the remains
of the Rev. J A. Duvall, u wei
known minister of tho Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, whose
death occurred last Tuesday night
in lie Knoxville general hospital,
W here Ii g had been taken for
treatment. Heat failure was the
cause Of his death which came
suddenly aud unexpectedly. He
had only been in TIE hospital but
a few DAYS. VIII n his condition
became very grave. on Tuesday
mem prs of his family were sum
moned to his bedside. Mrs. Du-
vail and daughter Miss Mae came
from SlerviIle, and two sons, Ell
moae who was in Motifs Carolina,
aud Lane, student at Hiawasses
College also arrived
Tho deceased was a native Of
Virginia, having been born III
Gravson comfy, IS years ago.
Most of his life was spent in his
native State. During his early
ministry he was pastor Mt St.
Elmo and North Chattanooga,
and for the past two wears has
been in charge of the SielvilIe
circuit. He was popular, low d
aud respected by all who knew
him, and the news of his death
will be received with regret by
hundreds Of his friends III Tenn
essee, Virginia and elsewhere.
The funeral services were held
at 10 O lock Friday morning and
the body buried in the Emory
aud Henry Campns where rest
the remains of a large number of
men whose lives were devoted to
tho ministry BIistol' exchange.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16
llopewell Wiped Dat
BY Flames

Swept onward by thirty FIVE
mile All hour wind, a fire which
started in q threestory frame
Greek restaurant on Appomattox
street, about 80 O'clock on Dec
8, quickly spread to adjoining
frame buildings i il Hopewe.l, ,
the Wonder City" AT the gates
of the Dupont Powder Go npany
plant, twenty miles from Bich-
Lond, and at nightfall pl actically
every business house, hott. and
restaurant III the town had been
wiped out, the loss amount to 81.
900, 600, or more. First estimates
placed t h loss at $4,000, 600.
Telephone and telegraph wires
were soon out cf commission and
news from t h stricken town
came out in meagre messages
While the precaution of throw
ing wat on tha bunk houses
within the Du Pont enclosure.
Was taken there WAS no apparent
danger of the flames spreading
to the plants OF the c. nj any,
these plants being 500 yards ftom
the railroad crossing, which sep
arates the company's property
from the town proper. Fully l0,4
0oO employees of the du Pont Pow !
d + Company were homeless +
They are building again as tasl
as thsY possibly eau.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16
Thurber Sweet Dead
December eth, 1915.

Lexington, Va.-Thurber Sweet
a II year old fourth classman at
the virginia Military Institute,
and son of Charles A, Sweet, Of
Chicago, died here from paralysis
resulting from Inflammation of
t he spinal cord. Supt. e. w.
Nichols and Dir O. Hunter Nc
Chung, surgeon at the instituted
denie reports that paralysis re-
suited from injuries which Sweet
Claimed to have received In ha
zlng by upper class men early in
the session. The boys parents also
We're SAID to put no credence in
the haziug reports.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16

The Raza u which the ladies Of
the Methodist church held last
week was qaite Il snc ess. Every
thing was marked and sold 50
reasonable that everything was
ol d except about S. worth,
much Of which has been sold
since. They viii clear $50 This
Bazaar was given by the ladies
of the church and not by the So
ciety alone They wish 10 thank
every one for their assistance.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16
Tennessee's "Hopewell.'

Bristol, Va, D-c. IA. If there
is ANY other town in the Union
that promises to be the real riv-
81 of the wonderful explosive
town of Hopewell, over near
Tidcwater, 1T is the new indus
trial town of Kingsport. Houses
cannot be provided for the PEG
pie anything like in a degree
compatible with the way the
rush is going. 1t is said that the
company. now ererting q nom
moth dye plant there, has given
orders for transportation for a
regiment of men, while on ac-
count of tins plant and others he
ing constructed, men with mon
ey to invest are opening up stores
and restaurants there. Several
Bristol firms have opened branch
houses there. The business
started by Bristol people include
q clothing store, a drug store and
a restaurant, aud other business
which are being organized for
the town The Bristol Board of
Trade is daily receiving inquiries
concerning Kingsport, aud is ans
wering all such inquiries with
information as is sought concern
ing the now town. Many of tho
persons gong to Kingsport MAKE
the trip III automobiles from here
and there isn't day that the
several automobiles operating b.
tween Bristol and Kingsport al g
no t crowded with passengers.
W h lie private parties almost
daily.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16
Farms For Sale In
Maryland

| have a great many very de
sirable farms, both large and
small situated in the best agri
cultural sections of Maryland,
devoted to general farming, stock
raising, dairying, poultry, truck
ing, fruit ard rlies; near rail
road. State roads, good markets,
schools and ch,lrcher, allin fine
cultivation. Below are prices on
a few of them. All can be bought
part cash balance on time.
With good house, barn and ont
buildings-75 acres, So, 900 90; 119
acres, $4,000; 100 acres, SO, 900:
l35 acres, $4,000; 100 acres. So
500; 800 acres $l1,5OO.
with flne houses, barn and out
oulldlhgs-l19 acres, $500; 1873
acres, $500; 235 acres. Sl2.5 500
W. A. PHELPS,
Corbett, Maryland,
Correspondence Solicited
Bain~ore Coaqty.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16

The regular annual meeting OF
stockholders of The First Nations
al Bank, Rural Retreat, Va, tor
the election of Directors for tn e
year 1916 and for the transac-
ton of such other business as
may properly come before said
meeting, will be held at the office
OF the Bank on Wednesday,
January 12th, 1915, at 2 o'clock
P. M.
l.. H. sHUMATE,
Cashier.
December eth, 1915.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16

DehDe and Frye-are better pre-
pared TO take care of YOU in Gro
ceries than ever before, for they
sure have the goods
Mrs. Mary Common had the
misfortune to tall down the stairs
one day last week. She was not
hurt seriously but was painful.
Yes, | have some more nar
clssus, also Chinese Lilly bulbs.
L. w Baumga1dner.
W. E. Hodges, of Marion, was
a visitor in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Maurice Hale
a II d children were visitors in
Wythpville the latter part O +
last week.
Christmas wreaths, bells, book
let's, postcards and decorations,
also q nic>5 line of books bv pop.
u ! ar authors, musical instru-
ments, opera aud field glasses
and a fine line of gold and gold
filed jewelry at l.. w. Baum
gardeners.
Miss Lucille Baughman h as
accepted q position a A. B.
Hendricks store.
TIL Ladies' AID Secretly of the
Lutheran church held a social at
the home of Dr.. and Mrs. l.. w.
Huddle last Saturday afternoon,
betw cen the hours Of two and five
O'Clock. Refreshments were served
during the afternoon. The offer
ing went to the fluid to be used
in payment for the stone wall
around the church.
Miss Lucille BaughmaL enter
tanned a few friends at cards last
Thursday night.
Headquarters for all Groceries,
Frults, etc, at Deboe and FRYE.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom l'ophan, OF
WvthevillA, spent Saturday and
Sunday with the latter's parents,
M and Mrs. G. G Catron.
Mrs. w. w. Hawkins, of
Marion spent last Wednesday
with Mrs r. e, helms.
Miss Ruth Phipps was in Ma
rioii Saturday.
Drs K. M. Feurgs n and Gre
iner went to Bristol Wednesday
TO attend the SouthwesterE Med
ica| Society which conveues at
that place this week
Prof Terrell, State School In
spector aud Divlson Snpt. Huff
ord visited Rural Retreat High
School last Friday. Prof Terrell
found the school in good condi
tion, and meeting the require
ments of the State Department.
Of Education. He was very much
pleased with the school plant
and equipment.
The Rural Retreat High School
will close for the HOLIDAYS, Doc
/. mher 23rd.
p.-s---------
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16
FOR KEN

The house 70 melly occupied
by j. A. Cline. Price right. Al :
ply to Mrs. A. B. Hendricks.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. l.. Dudley aud
daughter, Ruby, were in Bristol
Monday.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16

E w Jones died December 10,
near Kim fperling He was born
aud reared in Snyth- county, aud
was about 80 wears Of age.
He was Confederate soldier,
serving il Col. Derr1cks battilion
Company B. H volunteered in
'6l in Smythe Grays at Marion.
He is survived by four chill
dren, two daughters and two sons,
also two brothers and one sister
d. G. Jones, our townsm m, j
M Jones, Of 'iazewrll, and Miss
Mary. G. Jones, Of Marion.
W f.. Brown was in Wythe-
While last Friday.
Headquarters for Xmas again
this year. Hendricks.
A. B. Dutton was i'll Wythe.
Vile one day last week.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-12-16
Local News
OF The City

vile Monday
The many friends Of Rev j A
Duyall i'll this place will regret
to hear Of his death as he was
pastor here for four years.
Go to G. w. Hqnkl4 for all
kinds of candy, nuts, lalsins aud
fruits.
Mrs. Geo S. 8aumsardner and
sister, Miss Cecil Painter, were
visitors Iii Roanoke last Friday
Leave your orders for Xmas
Oysters with G w. Hankla.
Miss ella Gurdon Brown has
returned from d three weeks visit
TO Wythevllle.
Toys, toys. nice assortment at
G. w. Hankla's.
Lester Peasants, Of Lynch burg,
has been visiting Mrs. w. e.
Richmond
Dried peaches, etc, never SC
fine or as low as this year. De
Doe and Frye.
A public program will be given
by the grades and High School
Oh the night of Dec. IL, the pro-
ceeds of which will ne used for
the benefit OF the primary and
Grammar Grades.
offer for rent the first Of the
year the store room and the
rooms over said store now oecu-
pied by + NJ. Greer Il Go. For
further information see Waddlt
&. l1ankla.
B. r. keyes and family have
moved into the house recently
occupied by Mrs. G. +. Hudson.
For Sale One second hand
nugpy and harness III good re
},sslr at Il bargain. Apply to the
Times Office.
O. l., Cogbarn wsss IN Roanoke
f!iday ana Saturday.
LII Won dan'f sea wlai yougwant
at Dthoe and Frye's. ask for it,
for tI.ry lalo crowded tor room.
All that wants to take adyan-
tage at the so offer instrad Of 5
subscription to the paper h q d
better come III before th,-, first Of
the Wear.
On last We lnesdav afternoon
Mrs. F. E. helms entertained
thu Rock Club. Besides the
Club mbers present We're:
Mrs. W. w Hawkins, Of Mar
ION, and Miss Fannie Eyersole,
and Mrs. Il. G. Hankla.
Lowneys box candy, suitable
for presents at G. w. Hankla's.
Misses Louise Payne AID EN-
lily TaIbat We're in Wytheville
Saturday.
Nice china dishes, glass ware
at G, w Hankla's.
Mesdames H. G. Tarter and
j. Fl. StaIey were in Marion last
Thursday the guests o. Mrs. A.
G. Hankla.
Nice liandkerchiefs, ties,
gloves, shirts and shoes suitable
for presents at G. w. HanKla's.
M. and Mrs, Joe K. Buck,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe H. StaIry. Mr..
and Mrs. W. F. Germany, and
Mrs. A. B. Hendricks were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Germany Sunday.
The Red Cross Christmas Seals
are on sale Rural Retreat
Drug Store only a penny a piece.
Buy these seals for your PACK :
ages aud help in the fight against
Tuberculosis i'll your own State.
Don't fail to see Santa Claus
in L. w, Ballmgardner's viii
dow
Mrs. j. w. Robinson returned
home from the jefferson Hospital
Sunday night. She is very much
improved. She was accompanied
b ome by her DAUGHTER, Miss Ella,
who Is in framing at the Jeffer-
son hospital Miss Ella Robinson
returned to Roanoke Monday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-03-11
HERE s JOB FOR
YOUNG GRADUATE
WHO DOES NOT CARE TO
SOIL HIS FINGERS.

ATLANTA, March 1O-Any young
college graduate who hesitates to face
the sordid career of business man,
or disdains to soil his fingers in tech
meal work. may find the opportunity
of his life in an offer made by the gov
eminent who greatly desires butter
fly chaser
The circular announces that the man
or men selected will be required to
conduct Investigations into red clover
culture and learn ways and means to
induce butterflies, which carry pollen
from clover to clover, to oentralize
their routes of traffic and not waste
a large proportion of the precious pol
len on arid spaces where the best
farmer in America couldn't raise UNI
brellas.
The circular goes into a wealth Of de
tail regarding the customs, habits and
idiosyncrasies of butterflies, and de
sircs that applicants for the place
show Il certain knowledge of dealing
with the fascinating insects.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-03-11
SHERIFF'S SALE.

STATE OF GEORGIA-County of
Glynn:
VIII be sold before the door of the
court house of said county between
the legal hours of sale on the first
Tuesday in April next to the highest
and best bidder for cash, the follow.
ing described property, to-wit: Old
Town lot No. 1874, in Brunswick,
Glynn county, Georgia, containing
ninety by one hundred and eighty
feet, facing east ninety feet on Union
street, AID north one hundred and
eighty feet on Gloucester street, lev
led upon and to be sold as the prop
erty of Miss Mary Lee Crovatt to sat
isfy a certain execution out of Glynn
superior court in favor of j. B. Wright
and c. M. Gowen, as executors OF
the estate of c.. A. Russell, deceased
against the said Miss Mary Lee Gro
watt, and said property for $2,763.OG
principal besides interest and attor
neys fees and costs. Written notice
.of levy given to A. ]. Crovatt, tenant
in possession.
This March 8, 1915.
WIN. H. BERRIE,
Sheriff, Glynn County, Georgia.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-03-11
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING.

in the district court OF the United
States for the eastern division of
the southern division of Georgia.
IN the matter of NJ F. Reeves, bank
rupt. In bankruptcy.
TO the creditors of M. p. Reeves, of
Waycross, i'll the county of Ware,
said district, a bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of March, 1915, the said M
p. Reeves was duly adjudged bank.
rupt and that the first meeting OF
his creditors will be held at Bruins
wick, Ga, on Friday, the 10th day
Of March, 1915, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon at which time the said cred
itors may attend, prove their claims
appoint a trustee, examine the bank
rupt, and transact such other business
as may properly come before said
meeting.
At Brunswick, Ga, this 9th day OF
March, 1915.
A. J. CROVATT, Referee.
A. b. Estes, Waycross, Ga,
Attorney for Bankrupt.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-03-11
To the housewife.

Madam, if your husband is like most
men he expects YOU to look after the
health of yourself and children.
Coughs and colds are the most com
mon of the minor ailments and are
most likely 20 lead to serious diseases.
A child is much more likely to "J.l-
tract diphtheria or scarlet fever when
it has a cold. If yon will inquire into
the merits Of the various remedies
that are recommended for coughs and
colds, you will find that Chamberlain
Cough Remedy stands high in the esti-
nation of people who use it.. II is
prompt and efficient, pleasant and 81 &c
70 take. which arc qualities especially
D be desired when a medicine rs in
Lgnded for children. For sale by ali
dealers.