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free peoples answer to the claim, repeatedly
made since August !, that In n crisis their
democracy with It's scattered control and It's
divided authority cannot cope with the
efficiency and the force OF centralized power
possible under an autocraey OF the Ger
man type,
France went long way towatd contra
dieting the German argument so far as II
concerned the military. when the produced
= y on re. The British believe that they
have completed the contradiction, even
though II required twenty-eiEht months by
= process OF elimination which has finally
placed IN the hands OF the one man who
has the confidence OF an overwhelming ma.
lority the supreme power 10 mobilize and
direct the entire strength OF the British
Empire.
DEMOCRACY CHOSE POWER
It Il the British idea that democracy has
AnAuered autooraey by showing that Il
aoee not fear centralized power. but has
gone > step further by selecting les own
Standardization OF that power,
The new order contains si xttriIank
eharacteristica that the old order lacked
Initiative, innovation, expedition. national
Ism, eoncentration and courage.
Apparently Lloyd Georges rHt dstermina-
t|on was that the administration. to be sue
essutul must institute an entirely new sys-
tam IN the conduct Of the war and In Cab
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PERICLEs- His rule raised Athens
10 lis zenith Of power and glory.
THEMISTOCLES ~ Saved Greece
from the Persians.
CTNCINNATUS -- Called from his
plow TO save Rome from the bar
barian hosts.
POMPEY 49, Savior of Rome from
Hannibal and the CarthaRinians.
CAIUS GRACCHUS--Leader of the
plebeians Of Rome TO attainment Of
democratic rights.
FAB1US- Roman general who led in
second punic war.
SULLA-Roman general created for
establishment Of the republic.
JULIUS CAESAR--Inaugurated inn
perial Rome out Of chaotic condi-
ton Of decadent republic.
RIENZI -- Rescued medieval Italy
from domination Of tyrannical rul-
ing houses.
Leader Of the Puritan
regime in England, which had It's
political climax In the common.
wealth.
ROBESPIERRE 49, Chieftain Of the
"Terror" in the French Revolution.
SIMON BOLIVAR -- Liberator Of
several Of the South American
countries.
SANTA ANA-Virtual sovereign Of
Mexico at time Of war with United
States.
DIAZ-For many years autocrat Of
Mexico.
G. GAMBETTA-H Helped restore France
TO normal after Commune.
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE.
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prornptneas of dccision and execution which
would otherwise he unobtainRhlo under the
present ministerial HyRten Further CON
centratlon and cooperation have provided
In n Hchcme for commissions or commit
tees In Parliament similar tn those In tho
Congress ~ tho United states.
because Of hlr cold tho Premier is con-
nod 10 his home In a letter which he
has written 10 Parliament. he Indicated his
belief that no would be unable 20 attend
tomorrow'p session of Parliament nt which
tho new Cabinet will formally take otIice.
Tho one predominant task before the
Government IL n vigorous prosecution OF
the war to IA triumphant conclusion" Lloyd
George declared in this letter II am con-
ndent l can rely on your support and that
YOU viii long devote your energies effcc-
lively TO that end"
While the Premier remained Indoors his
now Minister'S were formally received at
Buckingham Palace by King George aud
kissed his Ma cstys hand. meeting OF the
Privy Council called at noon, brought seals
Of tho retiring NJ nisters and later delivered
these to the newly accredited Cabinet mem.
hers
LuXURIES MUST 60
EnglRnds every resource Is to be turned
into the war. Every luxury In to be cut
on, every activity turned into the serious
business OF lighting
Nothing could be clearer than this de-
cisIon after announcement Of Lloyd Georges
new cabinet and consideration OF prclim-
mary measures to he enacted
VIRTUALLY A DICTATOR
THE little weshmnn" becomes virtually
dictator Of England.
Associated with him In the War Council
are harl CurEon. who will he Government
leader In the House OF Lords: Andrew
Bonar Law. who will he leader in the
House Of Commons: Arthur Henderson and
Lord Mllner, ministers without portfolio.
Because Curzon and Law will be largely
occupied with their duties In the two houses.
tho War Council really narrowH down TO
permanent membership Of three men
and two OF these. Miner and Henderson,
are without other tasks than that OF mem
bers Of the War Council
Thus the Government forces are aligned
for efficiency.
This new Government also plans efficiency
through reforms as to public economy,
u in believed virtually certain that Lloyd
Georges regime Will institute absolute pro-
hlbItiOn Of spirits throughout Great Britain,
with severe restrictions on beer and wine.
Further manufacture OF Bprltuous liquors
will he forbidden
one OF Lloyd Georges now department
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met procedure--rcgardes of precedents
and traditions.
The rapidity with which he not only cor
rallied the support OF the Labor party and
made up the personnel OF the Cabinet. but
actually got hla new war council work.
ing before the members were sworn in,
demonstrates not only the ginger OF the
man who is now England's Prime Minister,
but his appreciation OF the vital urgency of
the situation Britain now faces.
MERE POLITICIANS ELIMINATED
The new Government embodles In an un-
preced6nted degre all England'a national
elements. II is noteworthy In that busi.
ness men eliminate as much as possible the
purely professional politicians heretofore
bulking largely In Cabinets,
A striking illustration OF the wide range
shown In Lloyd Georges selections In In
tha Labortes, who were called upon among
his tWenty-eight repartmetn heads, one.
Arthur Henderson, becomes member OF
the War Council, He started life as an
iron moulder. John Hodge. Minister OF
Labor, 10 the head OF the Steel Smeltsrs'
Association. The Hon. Nell Primrose, son
OF Lord Rosebury. IL his undersecFetary,
The making OF the actual Cabinet into
working body OF only We members assures
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ITALY PLANS TO PUSH
VIGOROUS WAR POLICY

ROME. Dec II
Italy. no less than her allies. IN preparing
TO make 1917 year Of ita most vigorous
prosecution Of the war
Two events today 30 Indicated the new
determination NJ the nation
one waa tho calling TO the colors o'
tho class OF 1898. one year In advance of
tho time az which men OF that age ordi-
narily would be called upon for military
aervIcc
Tho other was the vote Of confidence ac.
corded the present Government by parlIn-
ment Tho Hession was secret one The
vote was a76 TO ib. Details Of the division
on this vote were not made public but II
In Guppoa"d those who opposed the Govern
ment'H plans were the Socialist wing and
some adhercnts Of GiolttI
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RTNDENBURG HONORED
FOR RUMANTAN VICTORY

BERLfN. Dec il.-Empctor william
Ias sent to Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
the following autograph letter
MY Dear Field MarHhall-Thc Ru-
naninn campaign. which with Gods as
distance already has lei 70 such brilliant
7uccerscs will be valued In the war history
of all times as n bright example of the
conducted great operations with rare pri-
,crcs M regards sp'enGid arrangements.
with the greatest energy In carrying them
out. and you proposed to me with farseeng
.houghtfulness measures which directed the
way to separately marching columns for
/ united blow
''ro you and your well-tricd assistants
v the General stan the thanks Of tho
F0therlnnd are again due. With proud
uy and satisfaction II has learned the
news OF victory and with sure certainty.
run Of confidence In such leaders, looks
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BRTTAIN'S BOOZE BAN
HAILED BY DRYS HERE
Victory for Our Cause" DR.
Tope Calls Plan to Check
Traffic

EnRland's contemplated control ~ al
liquor trade In the British Isles was rrss,ss
today az q great victory for tho drys bv
the Rev Homer w Tone. Phliadeipbi. 49,,
perinteudent OF the Anti-Saloon League ~.
hailed the action Of the new Govrrnr,srt
under Lloyd George another step tovsss
n 'llquorlcss world" England will prohss,,
the distiilatlon OF whisky and gin sna
greatly restrict the sale OF beer. Vlrtusiiv
all alcoholic drinks are to be used oriv ~
medicinal purposes.
"EnElard's action In something W.. -.
pected,' Doctor Tope said, "parti.itsri.
since Lloyd George has come into pov.s
lie has always been favorable to our oa,s.
England's action, like Russia's, IL not taksn
upon grounds Of morality. but In rscovni
tlon that n lquorless nation IL an efBclsn,
nation. Commanders OF armies and AZ.
heads OF Government realize this truth
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headsf 4 food coniroiist--iord fi)svor-
D1rt Its appointmsnt--it II q new post
vas taken 70 presaFe lssuance and institu-
tion Of nii the Internal economies IN con-
nection with the nations food supply neces-
sary 20 reduce waste
Meatiess days each week are expected
Forecast also In the new Governments
ideas Of unremlttirg, rsiuvirorated conduct
Of the war are the cutting on OF all un-
necessary luxuries In private life and con-
csntration upon necessary work only.
All the nations vigor IN 10 be directed at
preparing for the spring drive and the
pushing Of this winters operations.
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ROME, Dec. ll.--"Artillery activity has
been hampered IN the mountain regions by
heavy snowfalls," says last nights war Of
nce statement. but II has been very violent
In the region east Of Gorlts and on the
Carso."
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snon tho future nnt desire 70 give
especial expression 81 my deepest thanks
by cnufetfine upon YOU as the nrst ~ my
generals the Grand Cross of the iron Cross
Your grateful and always very anec-
tionate King WILHELM
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IN BRITAIN'S WAR COUNCIL
Above is Lord Curzon, former Vice
roy of India, and now Lord Presi-
dent of Council in Lloyd Georges
new War Cabinet of five. Below is
Arthur Henderson, leader of the
Labor party in Commons, who will
be without portfolio. Simultane-
ously with the announcement of
Lord Curzon's appointment came
the news from London of his en-
Ragement to Grace Elvina Duggan,
eldest daughter of the late J. Mon
roe Kinds, one-time American
Minister to Brazil.
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Augustine BIrrel IA Secretary for Ireland
after tho Dublin revolt. He Is the Unionist
member OF Parliament for Exeter.
IgnRtlus j. O'Brien has held the post of
Lord Chancellor Of Ireland since 1913. lie
Is a well-knOwn Irish lawyer.
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Greece HOUers on Brink
of Conflict With Entent
Cenllnned from raEe one

Continued from Pare One
that the situation has improved the diplo-
matlc body is reserved.
According TO Greek statements, friendly
spirit prevailed at the audience King Com
stantine gave the British and and Russian
Ministers The King rs a sign that he en-
tertains no hostile intentions offered to
withdraw two regiments from Thessaly and
lntrusi the guarding % the Corinth Canal
and the Chalcis Bridge to French torpedo
boat destroyers"
Dispatches from Rotterdam indicate that
Greece II on the brink of war These
advlocs quote the Budapest correspondent
~ the Frankfurter Zeltung as saying that
any further pressure from the Entente
will be regarded by the Greek Government
ns cause for war.
The same newspaper says that tho Al
lies arc prepared 10 dethrone Constantine
and proclaim elEht.year-old Prince Peter
king. with former Premier Venizelos as
regent
kilograms To the Weekly Dispatch from
Smyrna Island. dated Friday, say that
troops are reported arriving at Athens con-
.tinuousy and that 10000 have gathered In
and around the capital
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U.Boats Sink I6 Munition Shin.

BERLIN. Dec ii.-According to report
from stockholm. nays the Overseas New
Agency today German submarines in tn
Arctic have during the last few weeks SUM
sixteen ammunition steamers bound fof
Ruarln.
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ATHENS. Dec. delayed The sltua-
tion here ~ believed 10 be approaching n
critical moment
Garrett Droppera the American Minister,
was In conference with King Constantine
more than n hour today The Spanish Min
ister has left for Valencia, ostcnsibly on
leave Of absence placing the legation in the
hands Of tho charge d'ARaircs
All the Entente nationals have been or
dcrcd by their legations to quit Athens
today.
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ATHENS. Dec. liking Constantlnes a
Government made formal protest to tho
ailllod Powers today against continuance
OF the Allies blockade
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RLmanions Regain
Lost Positions
Continued from Fsrs on.

con,inn.d from FaEs one
.so...d I'M. Danube between sillstrla and
C,erpayoda are advancing upon kalarashl
10 seige the short spur OF railway ilne tun. t
Ming south from the Bucharest-f etehht
Railroad 10 the Danube. ,,
Tbe object Of the German. bulgarian ano
Turkiah forces that crossed the DANUBE
eost of giiiatria was evidently TO get IN pc
hind the Rumanlan column that hed east-
vard from Bucharest along the rallWey
toward Fcteahtl ,.,
eastern part of the Transylvanian AIps the
Russians are again eHerting strong pres.
sure aTsinat tho Austro-german front held
nv Archduke Josef and fresh gains have
been scored In that sector.
BERLIN. Dec IT..
The resistance OF the Rumanlans IN east
ern waltachia has been broken by FIeld
Marshal Won Mackenaen. according to the
o.Tloini report OF the War Onlce today.
Tho oerman Allies are nEhtlng their way
forVprd deapite heavy rainstorv and the
nbsence Of bridges which we're destroyed
by the Russo Rumanlnn forces during their
retreat
tont nm their attacks on sunday over
vide front but gained no advantage the
Tbere have been no important actions
on the eastern front tho War Onlce stated
SOFIA. Dec. IL.
tooa,,,ire Of tho west brldEehead at
,,.rnayoda was announced In today's offi-
clR report
Forclns back ~ the enemy for several
hundred feet by Teuton. BulRar forces west
Of suhodol was also announced
A Bulgarian force crossed the Danube
t,,o tumania near SiiHtria and captured
tho city of Ralapaai
In Macedonia the statement said. several
enemy nttncks had been repulSed.
The Spectator., 1916-01-04

After a joyous vacation for the holidays school opened Mon- day morning. All who have not been most delightfully."- mis- erable from grippe and colds are back in school and the number is not large.
 At Mrs. A. L. Crudup's Mon day afternoon the ladies of the Baptist church and a number of friends gave Miss Mabel Gibson shower" of many beautiful things. a number of pieces of cut glass, china and linen.
 Claude Talley left this morn ing to resume work on his road contract at Alma. No work has been done on the road for the past three months on account of scarcity of hands and weather conditions.
 The ferry boat plying between here and Webb City broke loose last Sunday night and drifted down the river about to Spadra. It was thought Monday that il had been stolen, as it was not seen at Roseville and was not found until Monday night.
 The first 1916 automobile license tags arrived here yester- day. The design this year is a black letter on a yellow back ground. R. M. Adams managed to secure his usual number, 76. w. w. Adams also got his favor. ite number, 99, and Richard Swindler was humored in his desire for number 1916.
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FOR SALE-Second hand, 8 in. Moline wagon and harness.
 Edgin Bros,
 Barney Boozman has position as travelling salesman for the Purebest Baking Powder Go. at Fort Smith.
 Albert Curtis left yesterday for his old home in Eureka, Kan. He will probably spend several months there.
 J. l.. Williams of the United States Stone Co. left yesterday for Little Rock on a business trip.
 Mrs. s. s. Crawford and child ren have been quite ill from colds the past week, but are re- ported better today. FOR SALE OR TRADE Good S-year-old brood mare, weight, $50. Will bring mule colt in April. Edgin Bros. 0. E. Jennings is in Conway attending a meeting of the stock holders in the chain of Fair stores. He will be there two more weeks.
 Delbert Walker underwent an operation Sunday afternoon for appendlcital abscess. A tube was inserted to drain the place. He is doing exceptionally well.
 Miss Mary Willard Davidson did not leave for school as she had planned, on account of the critical condition of her aunt Mrs. Nancy Walker.
 Miss Florence Warner and little nephew. Lewis Canon. re. turned Saturday from Texas. She visited her brother, Ed Warner, at Detroit, and sister, Mrs. Geo. Knox, at Paris.
 J. E.. Davis came in from Pittsburg, Kan, to spend the holidays with his parents. He returned to Kansas Saturday taking with him his two sons Willie and Ray, who have beer making their home with theil aunts, Mesdames Benson anc Lock.
The Spectator., 1916-01-04
Notice For Publication

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U. s. Land Office at Little Rock Ark. Nov. 27, 1915.
 Notice is hereby given that Wesley Mainard, of Vista, Ark, who, on Octo- Der 19. 1912. made homestead entry, No 08SS1, for NV l-4 NE l-4, Frl. section l2. township s N., range % w. 5th principle meridian, has filed notice of intention to make three-year proof, to establish claim 10 the land above described, before A. N Hill county clerk. at Ozark, Ark. on the 18th day of January 1916.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Alex Mainard. of Vista, Ark; Bud Hardin. Anice, Ark; l.. C. Wells, Charleston, Ark, Bethel Beuham, Vista Ark
 JnO w. Allen,
 Register, Dec 3-l0-17-24-31.
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FOR NEW YEAR BRIDE

Mrs. John Johnson entertain ed with a miscellaneous shower at her home last Friday after noon. The many beautiful and useful gifts were arranged on a Christmas tree in the dining room. When all the guests had arrived they were invited to the dining room and Miss Mabel in her usual quiet and gentle manner removed the gifts from the tree thanking each one most heartily. Dainty refreshments were served.
The Spectator., 1916-01-04

Entered at the post office at Ozark, Ark. as second-class mail matter, ac- cordlng to the act of Congress Mach. 1879
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Warning Order

In the Franklin Chancery Court, Ozark District Calhe Edwards, Plaintiff,
 Vs.
 ]. D. Edwards. defendant. The defendant, j. D. Edwards, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days to answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Calie Edwards. Witness my hand and official seal this Both day of December 1915.
 M V. Waterfield, Clerk. J. ?. Clayton, Atty. for plaintiff. G. C. Carter. Atty. for non resident defendant. [Seall
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MORE HOCSFOR ARKANSAS

A farmer in Central Arkansas killed eighty hogs last January and sold them to farmers. This winter he expects to kill one hundred hogs and sell to his neighbOrs. What a shame! Every one of those men could grow his own meat for less than one third what he will pay this rich farmer. Every farmer in the state should have one or more sows and grow his own pork.
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w. O. w. ELECTION OF
 OFFICERS

The following officers were elected at the meeting last Fri day night:
 F. E. Stockton, P. c. C.; D. l.. Ford, c. c; G. c. Carter, Clerk; F. P. Nichols, Adv. Lieut.; J. s. Turner, Banker. M. V. Water field, Escort, w. E. McIlroy, Sentry; J. M. Bohanon, Watch man; A. H. Treadway. Walter Williamson, John Collins. Man. agers.
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Twice-a- week Spectator $l .OO
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LARKIN NICHOLS

Larkin Nichols, age ". died at his home six miles north of Ozark, Monday morning. after a short illness. Mir. Nichols is an old and respected citizen. and leaves large family and many friends who mourn his departure.
The Spectator., 1916-01-04
COUNTY JUDGE
SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce the following men as candidates for Sheriff of Franklin County subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. D. MCILROY,
 of White Oak Township.
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CIRCUIT CLERK

We are authorized to announce the following men as candidates for Circuit Clerk of Franklin County subject to the action of the Democratic primary. A. N. HILL,
 of White Oak Township
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THE SPECTATOR
Ozark, Franklin County, Ark.
Published Every Tuesday and Friday.

Burrow Publishing Co.,, Publishers, R H. Burrow, Jr., Managing Editor.
The Spectator., 1916-01-04

to change the shape and color of unsalable brands to initiate the Prince Albert tidy red tin. but tt is impossibie to imi- tate the flavor of Prince Albert tobaccoi The patents sd processprotecU thatl
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LOCAL MENTION

Miss Evangel Galloway return ed to Galloway Monday night.
 Mrs. Arthur Corkill left yes terday for her home in Oklahoma City.
 Ruth Raymond will be here this week to visit Miss Willie Wagner.
 Wm. Stockton left Monday for Tahlequah. Okla, where he is a student in the Normal
 Bryan Paul and Curtis Booz- man attended a watch party at Altus New Year eve.
 Money to loan on improved farms. Easy terms.
 adv. l.. M. Guthrie.
 Miss Mildred Nichols returned yesterday to Webbers Falls to resume her school work. |
 Wanted Two honorable men or women on salary or commits sion. Apply to D. A. Schriver, Altus. Ark.
 Another of Geo. Dodson's children, ten-year-old boy, died at his home near Marble Hill yesterday from typhoid fever.
 Mrs. J. w. Hansell and sister, Mrs. L. M. Sherril, went to Van Buren today on account of ill., ness of relatives there.
 Mrs. Frank Huggins and baby of Warner, Okla, arrived Sun day and are visiting w. L. Hug gins and family.
 Misses Cornee Guthrie, Ruth Blaylock and Gelene Nichols re- turned to their school work at Eufaula, Okla, yesterday after spending the holidays here,
 Prof. H. A. Nickell and little grandson, Warwick, Jr., went to Fort Smith Monday morning and visited with Mir. and Mrs. s. K. Bassett until today. County Clerk Hill reports that he issued 153 marriage license during 1915. He issued two last week. H. o. Addy to Miss 1 Della Patrick. and Edgar Me Clain to Miss Lois Early. Rev. J. A. Erwin left for Der ryville Friday night and Mrs. Erwin went Saturday morning, l tho earlier than she had planned, on account of Rev. Erwin not being well.
 1 A. N. Hill was called to Charleston Saturday afternoon ion account of the sickness of Mrs. Hill, who is visiting with l her parents. Mrs Hills father has the pneumonia, her mother and two other members of the family have the grippe, and she took the grippe and had a chill Saturday. and 1t was feared she was taking pneumonia.
 Prof. c. T. Reaves, principal of the Webb City school. has accepted a call from the Ozark Christian church to fill the pas torate the coming year and will move into the parsonage here. MT. Reaves is a young man of splendid reputation, a pro- gressive teacher, and excellent preacher, and we believe will give satisfaction to this church.
 R. D. Dunlap made a trip to Ozark last Tuesday in company with cousin of his mother, Fred Montgomery of Sardis, Miss. MT. Montgomery is young man but already well up in his profession as an attorney. He is the official attorney for several railroads in his district. MT. Dunlap incidentally bought 10 head of mules while in Ozark and Frank Foster went after them Wednesday.
 Clarksville Democrat.
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ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS
 MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Home Telephone Company will be at the Conatser Lodge Hall at 2 D. m.. Tuesday, January II, 1916, for the pur- pose of electing board of trus- tees to serve. for the ensuing year and transact such other business as may come before the meeting. Given under my hand this 10th day of December 1915.
 D. B. Anderson. Secretary.