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Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
MORE PATRIOTIC IN SMYRNA

Capt. John P. LeFevre, Of Dover, at
direction Of Col. Townsend, mustered
in a number Of Smyrna recruits last
Monday evening, and assigned them to
Company G, of Dover, until the legis-
Iature grants permission for a Smyr-
ma company. About 20 have already
made application and chances are
good to increase this to sixty Smyrna
men. An officer will go to Smyrna
each week to drill these men.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
CHURCH SUPPER

The ladies Of the Methodist Protest
ant Church will give a supper Thurs
day, beginning at p. m, March 23rd.
Chicken salad, oysters, potpie, ice
cream, ETC., will be served; supper 35c.
Remember this is only one night. Be
sure and come and enjoy good sup
per and help a good cause.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
REVIVAL CLOSED

The very successful revival closed
at the Methodist Protestant Church on
Sunday last. It resulted in nearly one
hundred conversions. The attendance
was large all through the meetings.
Pastor Bennett will conduct evange-
listic meetings every Thursday and
Sunday evenings.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
ALUMNI MEETING

There will be an Alumni meeting at
the High School next Friday evening,
March Gath. at 1880 o'clock A full
attendance is requested, as there are
reports to be made and important
plans to be discussed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20
THE ENLARGED LEADER
Store Room To Be Doubled aud New
Line of Goods Added.

o. E. Schmidt, manager Of Ora
hams Leader, 122 High avenue west,
has signed contracts and leases for
the remodeling and occupation of an
other store room adjacent to the pres
ent Leader Store in the Beadle build
ing. The new room is the one preyi-
ously housing the Erdice Jewelry
Company, 124 High avenue west, and
has been leased for long term of
years. The partition separating the
Leader from this room will be re-
moved and the remodeling of the two
rooms to form one large floor cover
ing en- area of some forty feet wide
by one hundred and twenty feet long.
A re-arrangement of the stock will
take place and with this re-arrange-
ment more lines of goods will be
added, and the entire store will as.
sumo the appearance of a department
store. Groceries, hardware, milf.
merry. ready to wear garments, and an
extensive line OF dry goods are to be
added to the present stock, along with
an extra large 5 and 10 cent depart
ment and candy counter
The addition to the store will AT.
ford employment to more clerks and
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20

salespeople and will also make the
institution the largest retail store of
the Graham Mercantile Company.
When the improvements have been
completed, enough room will be fur
nished for fifty-two display tables in
addition to the increased amount of
side wall shelving
The entire wall separating the pres.
ent Leader building and the room for
merly occupied by the Erdice Jewelry
Company, will be removed and new
steel Orders and posts will be placed,
supporting the weight carried by the
wall. Work on the Improvement
will commence about February first.
when the steel necessary for the con.
struction is due to arrive, and the
building will be ready for occupation
for the spring opening about the first
of March
Mr.. Schmidt, through whose ef-
forts the improvement and enlarge.
ment is largely due, says that the bus
mess of the store has been growing
to such an extent that the present
quarters have been crowded beyond
capacity. A very varied line of goods
are handled by the firm at present,
and with the addition of other lines,
it will be possible for the patrons to
buy almost everything they need in
household lines in the one store.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20

iginated in a pile Of kindling and
t. ash under the basement stairway
and that these had been burning for
some time before the fire was dis
covered. No one was in the building
at the time, and the blaze was seen
by people passing on the street
When the fire had been eXtinguish.
ed, Mr.. Gottsclich, thinking that no
harm could result, placed new fuse
plugs in the sockets and again furn-
ished the building with electric light.
Parties were in the building for about
an hour and noticed no sign of re-
turn of blaze or the origin of another
fire
At nine thirty, the family living in
the second floor fiat scented the smell
of burning wood and turned in the
second alarm. This time crossed
wires had shorted and set fire to the
Jcists and the floor was burning in
another place. Little damage was
done this time for the firemen soon
distinguished the blaze.
During both blazes no damage to
either motorcycle or wind mill and
pump stocks carried by both dealers
resulted, for fortunately the fire was
III another part of the building away
from these stocks. 1t IS estimated
the entire loss will not excel $1O0
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20
WOMANS RELIEF CORPS
Standing Committees are Named for
the Ensuing Year.

The Woman's Relief Corps held
their regular meeting last evening in
Post hall The attendance was unus-
ually large and the business meeting
was quite interesting TO every one
present. One new member was TAX.
en- into the order making the total
OF the order ninety-two.
During the past two weeks ten visits
have been made by committees. A
motion was made during the meeting
to hold an annual bazaar. and at each
tea or social gathering during the
year the ladies will work on material
for the bazaar. The first tea will be
given on January 9th at the home OF
Mrs. Adelaide G. Bass. The appoint.
I've officers for the year were an
nounced at the meeting yesterday as
follows
Executive Committee Anna Pier.
son, Daisy McFall. Marie Rutherford,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20
TWICE IN SAME PLACE
Two Fires Last Night in the Indian
Motorcycle Wig VAN.

Twice last night the fire department
was forced to respond to alarms from
the building, 407 High avenue West,
occupied by August Gottschlich, ag-
ent for the Indian motorcycles and
G. H. Chandler. pump and windmill
dealer IBa
The first call came at eight fifteen,
and during this fire boxes and crates
in the basement of the building were
burned, besides the partial destruct-
ion OF the stairway leading to the
storage basement, and the burning
of the flooring. When the department
arrived at the building the entire
place was 50 full of smoke. that 1t
was impossible for time to ascers
tain the location of the blaze. Unable
to get light from the electric light
circlit in the building, because OF a
burned out fuse. the firetnen fought
the fire with the aid of light from
several motorcycle headlights
II IL supposed that the flames or
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20

elected Mr. b. A. Wright as their rep
resentative to attend the school. Mr.
Wright will be present at all sessions
of the meeting and will receive the
instructions in the four degree teams.
The School of instruction will be led
by M. Fl. Myer of Oklahoma City.
Plans were also made by the, local
lodge for their next regular meeting
Tuesday, January "a, when all Yeo.
men and invited friends will be en-
tertained at the hall. The regular
business meeting will be taken up
first, after which there will be a pro-
gram, dancing and refreshments,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20

used in the making OF shells for war
munitions. This demand draws
from the other trades and so steel,
iron and hardware is getting TO be al
most luxury, and other material
naturally follows the advance in sym
patty.
The rapid growth and development
OF the Central NJ T. Sunday school
has started some close figuring in Or
der to accommodate all OF the de-
partments and at the same time reach
the most effective results. Prospect
i've changes are being considered in
the basement rooms. This part of
the church is used by the Beginners
department and also by the Primary
department Both of these sections
need more room for their work and
in order TO secure this. it is proposed
10 utilize the space of the present
Kitchen and serving room and turn it
into the assembly room, and then by
the use Of rolling partitions, during
the class exercises, the room can be
separated ard the space of each de-
partment increased. When the par
titions are not in use the entire space
is at hand for Epworth League, week
night meetings, or for social pur-
poses. A good location for the new
kitchen and serving room is in the
scuta part of the present cellar. This
is row used tor storage, but could be
readily remodeled into much better
Kitchen than the present one. The
old check room could be rearranged
for serving room. In connection
with this work the entire basement
VIII probably be refloored, resting on
a concrete bed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20
THE SWIMMING POOL
Work Progressing Papidly. Other
Improvements in Town.

Progress with the swimming pool
job AT the Y. NJ. c. A. building is be-
ing made as rapidly as the cold wealth
eF viii permit and the side walls OF
the brick work are now near the tops
of the windows of the bowling alley
floor. Only a little more has to be
done to reach the roof, so it will not
be long before the entire work is en-
closed. During the cold season the
work is being carefully protected b.
the use of canvas sacks and tarpaul-
ins and special heat is kept on tine
interior of the new part at all times.
The JOneg-MatheWs Co work in the
H0war building at te corner Of High
Avenue west and North A street, is al
10 making good progress. The old
work has practically all been torn out
and tie main floor of the building has
Deem completely stripped in order to
e9enfiyelg lay out and put in position
tisn neW work. The entire front has
been enclosed and covered with large
callpss sheets, so as TO exclude the
COLI end allow the men to work to a
gged sdTaAtage,
glen0deling repair work is also be.
llx done in the Jones-Reigel building
M 1858 High avenue west. These
are being made on account
1T l0ng term lease. The second
lloDr viii be occupied by Offices. so
Iisat the entire building viii soon be
M pied
il1flier natter that at present fig
irea largely N he matter Of improve
49, To Oskaionsa Is the rapid adj
NNee that II taking place in the
flees III practical building material.
lsfU iirai steel and iron has made
lsah1e adyan on account OF the
aaartlty metal that is being
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20

the officers for the coming year. Mr.
Warren Caldwell, from the city, was
the installing officer assisted by Mr..
Clyde Kitchen, and the work was
very nicely and impressiyely perform
ed. Mr.. Madison's new home was
an ideal place for the occasion. Mr.
and Mrs. Madison did everything pos
sible for the comfort and the pleas.
ure of the company The young
people furnished music for the even
ing Misses Marie Dusenbery and
Vonetta Schultz gave readings and
Miss Duboc gave an Interesting talk
The social committee served a two
course supper, consisting of oysters,
crackers, pickles and coffee, ice
cream and cake Cold weather and
sickness kept a goodIy number of
Changers away. About seVenty-five
persons were present
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20
WOMAN OF OSKALOOSA
Will Be Represented AT The State
School of Instruction.

Oskalocsa Yeomen held their regu.
lar meeting last evening and balloted
upon ten applications for member.
ship The attendance was good and
the entire meeting was unusually in
teresting. Plans and discussions
were made concerning the School OF
Instruction which will be held in Des
Moines on January 26, 81 and 2S, for
all captains and degree teams OF the
different lodges The local lodge
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20

Anna Strouse, Elizabeth McMaines.
Relief Committee - Mary Airy,
Sarah Grant, Second ward; Lydit
Proyles, Third ward; Daisy Canton
wine, Fourth ward; and Cora Jack
son, Fifth ward
Flower Committee-Mattie Hedden,
Adelaide c. Bass and Ida Workman.
Auditing Committee Flora L.
Pond, Martha Black and Daisy Laffol-
lettc.
Conference Committee Adelaide
c. Bass, Ida Workman. Matte He'd
den, Louise Flewwelling and Blanche
B. Reid.
Home and Employment Committee
Marie Rutherford, Eta Frederick
and Rose Brooke.
Social Committee Louise Flew
yelling and Clara Bradley.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20
Big Paving Contract.

One Of the big paving contracts of
the year In Iowa has just been let at
Iowa Falls, aggregating, for paving
curb, gutter, ETC., $14,442. Ten bid.
ders from various parts of the middle
west sought the contract. The con.
tract includes $1,000 yards of asphal.
tic concrete paving besides the paw.
Ing OF sevral alleys with concrete and
the usual curb and gutter abutting
the paving.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20
VIII Do Much Rauinn

Mt. Pleasant intends to do consid.
cradle paving this year, but there is
q difference of opinion as to whether
brick or asphalt will be used and
committees are inspecting the differ
ent payings.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-20
At The Oranges

On January II, Oak Knoll Grange
spent very pleasant evening at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Cromwell Madi,
son, west OF Beacon The purpose
Of the eyeuing was the installing OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-22
SENSATIONAL PLAYING
FEATURE OF PRACTICE
WORK OF VIRGINIANS
Four More Players Sign Names Richmond Contracts and
Begin Work at Broad Street Park-Large Crowd Watches
Ins Play In Midseason Fom-O Only Five More Men Due


1t VIII not he an easy matter for Man
ager Smith to decide which man will
keep the place permanently.
,McDermott played the hot cor
Ter" like major Lacquer. He made
some difficult stops. threw the globuls
to the initial corner in great style, and
assisted in making the practice work
interesting by talking things up"
McDermott Will be stationary at third
base. unless he Is supplanted by
Angels" Arragon or Joe Agler. II
IS not probable that Agler will get the
third base place. though. II Tom Nc
MILAN comes here from Atlanta, and
ID is confidently expected that he will.
the inheld situation will be even more
perplexing. Arragon is causing a
furore ia the Yankee training camp,
and 1t is not thought that Donovan
will let him go without some strings
tad to him. Arragon and Gilhooley
have proved to be the two most con-
sistent h'tters in the Yankee camp.
Ed. Karpe, of Buffalo, says Mcmillan
is one OF the best fielders in the bust
pess. If Mcmillan comes here. and
Donovan sends Arragon also. Manager
Smith viii have TO find places in other
sections of the field for two OF the
trio
Marty" Nye showed UP we'll at the
keystone sack. Nye Is an experienced
players and. from his exhibition yes
terday. seems to be apt In tagging
runners to second base. He has a
peculiar awning on his arm, which
brings the bali around TO the bag
an instant after 1t liz caught. He will
doubtless make good,
Lorin solan. Shamrock" O'Donneii.
Giimer Thompson and William
NAPLES received the ball in good
fashion. None. however. had much
opportunity to do anything out OF
the ordinary. The work of these men
today will count for much, however.
II the weather 10 warm, Manager
Smith will allow the mon to exert
more.
A workout will be held by the locals
at 10 o'clock this morning. Another
will be held In the afternoon, begin
ming at o'clock. The public Is in
vited to come out TO the park and
watch the men In action.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-22

But FIVE players are now missing
from Manager Billy Smiths squad
of national FASTENERS. These are
Courtney, Reynolds, Verbout, Lee and
Clements Nerbout, Lee and Reynolds
are expected tn report today. Glenn
ents and Courtney will not be here
until tomorrow. it is said. Clements
has 70 come from Marshall, Mo. which
is many miles from Richmond aud he
had some business matters to settle
before coming here,
The signed contracts of the follow
ing men were received by the local
management Yesterday: Harry
O'DonelI, Philadelphia: Henry Eibel.
Brooklyn. Frank Me49sFHfett p fftia-
delphia and j. Ferry, Pittsfeld. Mass
Ferry is pitcher Of some renown. He
is good better He was given uni
form yesterday, but said he would not
commence work until today
President Alvin Smith. who repre-
scented the local stockholders at the
International League meeting. held in
New York Monday, will be in Rich
mond tomorrow evening. President
Smith will he able to give out some
Information about the schedule adopt
ed by the Ints. 1t is understood that
President Smith made t--fto~n- hat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-22
For Work,

Although II was but the second day
OF practice work for the International
League baseball squad working ont
under Manager BILLY Smith at
Broad~Street Park, every one OF tho
twenty-one wearers Of Richmond Vir-
ginians uniforms played in midseason
form, The one bright and shining
fact that can be deducted from the
days work is that the Richmond Ints
will have one of the best teams in the
league during the impending season.
fhst-SHaH h a-ft ttt@-evfA- be II r,terfft4tftt
contender goes without saying. The
way thar inffeld stopped hot liners
and snapped them around the bags
yesterday caused shudder OF JOY
TO prace up and down the spines of
almost 400 fans who sat in the grand
stand and watched tho players. Red"
McDermott played third base: Al
shortfleld; Marty" Nye was on Sec
ond base. while Eibel and Keiliher
alternated at first base. Lorin SoIan.
Shamrock" ODonneIl. Thompson
and NAPLES took turns at catching.
The work OF the infleld took a fresh
turn for quicker playing as the men
got into their work. The soft. balmy
sun began TO draw Precipitation from
the brows OF the players, and the
" cal ia pfCEEtS tltat NdlIStl over 1Ht
playing diamond from the direction
Of Hermitage Club gave them the
''summerness' that they needed to
give a fair demonstration of what
they possessed In a baseball way The
playing became 80 engrossing and
speedy at times that the fans cheered.
1t was sure sign OF spring and that
Richmond fans need not worry about
baseball matters here this season.
One real fight that developed yes
terday Is the one between Dutch"
Eibel and Kelliher for the first base
position. Both men put up stellar
exhibitions yesterday. Eibel, although
not very tall, is capable OF making
some corkingly good s&sshsS- He 10
tvo6 ~ THE -, TOO. ka1fsfssr also
showed nauch caAss 1t the llrst sta
ton. The boys throwing arm was
In perfect condition yesterday, and
he was not strained In pushing the
pill from first to third as often as
necessary Eibel and Kelliher are so
evenly matched for the position that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-22
ONLY FIVE PLAYERS ABSENT
FROM VIRGINIANS BIG SQUAD

Richmond wanted "A number OF holiday
games and secured nearly all that he
could reasonably ask for .,
Manager Smith would give out bu1
one statement about MS team last
night Il am sure we have the men
that will make a good ball club. SAID
Manager Smith 10 a Virginian reporter.
1T will take some time before we can
thresh out the hest there liz IN the
large number OF players, but II is good
that the best players are hard TO pick
out. 1t shows that the squad IL even
~ balanced"
Work on repairing the grandstaud
and bleachers is rapidly being COM
Melted hx a large force of workmen-
A new coating of paint win be put on
the stands and the park will be con-
siderably frightened up. The playing
field is now in better shape than ever
before.
The same scale Of prices charged
for admission to tho games last year
will prevail this season,
irmseher signed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-22
DUNN'S MEN STOP
HERE FOa STROLL
Former Richmond Manager. On Way
To Raleigh With Large Squad of
Players, Expects Good Soason.
HAS a DOZEN PITCHERS
Orioles Not Short of Hnrlers--Shau-
fele, Fewster, Johnny Bates and
Jack Dunn, Jr., Arc In Squad.

Jack Dunn's Baltimore Interna-
tiona, League baseball team yester-
day passed through Richmond en-
route to Raleigh. \. c.. where the
Orioles will train for two or three
weeks. The Chesapeake and Ohio
train. carrying Duun's crew to Ra-
leigh, stopped in Richmond for a
while and the players who were with
the Virginians last year took a short
walk around the city,
The players will return to Balti-
more on April 2 and hurry to Back
River Park to meet Wilbert Robin
sons Dodgers in an exhibition game.
The short stay In camp should put
the Orioles in good condition because
most of the athletes are young. At
ter week In camp the life becomes
monotonous and games are required
to put the men on edge. In Balti-
more Dunn's crew will play quite a
schedule, clashing with numerous ma
jor league clubs.
BY the time the team lines up
against Robbie's hirelings there should
he some new names on the Baltimore
salary list, for Dunn will devote most
of his time during the next ten days
to searching for material in other
camps. He needs a first cker, a
couple Of outftelders and one or two
seasoned pitchers.
The players who are now in Raj
eigh are;
Alexander Schaufele, catcher, Rich
mond.
James McAvoy, catcher, Athletics.
Charles Maisel, catcher, Baltimore.
Harold Devinney, pitcher, Colonial
League.
8. w. Newton, pitcher, University
Of South Carolina.
Thomas Sloan, pitcher, Green
Mountain League.
Joseph Sherman, pitcher, Athletics
William Oliver pitcher, Baltimore
Dave Roth. pitcher, Baltimore.
Thomas Knowison, pitcher. Ath-
letics.
A. ]. Anderson. pitcher, Baltimore
E. l.. Mosberger pitcher, Baltimore
Harold Tucker. pitcher. Mississippi
Ruhe Meadows. pitcher, Mount st
Joseph.
Herbert Thornmahlen, pitcher, Jer-
sey City,
William Russell. pitcher, Baltimore,
w. F. Talley. pitcher. Virginia
Wilson Fewster, fnieldcr. Rich
mond.
/ D. C. Irwin. infielder, Green Noun
| tain League.
| william Kopf. inflelder Athletics
James Ritter, inf1elder, Lewiston
n e.
George Twombly, outfielder. Gin.
T einnati.
John Bates, outrielder. Richmond
| w. Fl. Lamar, outfielder, washing.
| ton.
| o, c. Plaxico, outfielder, University
! of South Carolina.
| Jack Dunn. Jr.. outhelder, Rich
mond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-22
LARRY M'lEAA BUYS
new HAVEN FRANCHISE
Armsv Giant Catcher VIII Manage
Cluk-Eastern Leagurers, In ses-
-~sion, Rejects Schedule.

WORCESTER, Mass. March 21.---At the
meeting Of the Eastern League here
today II became known THAI the New
Haven. franchise t.s4 bnAA cnrohas-
cd bye harry Mcrsan, NsymeT Giant
catcher The price was reported 10
be $4,000. Mclean is backed by
fnoneyed interests. He will manage
the club and catch.
The magnates rejected the sche-
dule which came before IL for consid-
GRAFTON and the meeting was adjourn
ed until April 5. 1t was announced
that a prize Of 500 would be given
Tor the schedule which should prove
acceptable All tentative schedules,
IL was said. must be In the hands Of
secretary O'Sefi by April j.
The league decided TO increase sal
aries over the $500 limit fixed by the
National Association. Andrew Roach,
OF Lowell and James Smith. OF New
Bedford. were given five days to come
10 an agreement over the affairs of
The Lowell Club. Roach Is the prin-
&rsrsai owner II the club, but under the
terms OF thk merger agreement be-
tween ths New England and the East
Nrn leagues. Smith, who was an owner
fof the Manchester Club, was given al
Interest In the Lowell Club after the
New Hampshire team was dropped
from the circuit.
ST IAese c. Burkstt and John j.
<gDonneil were elected to mem ber-
@hip In the league.
II Tfls drawing OF players I'm the old
E1tchhurx Club OF the New England
31eagtle Was made. Worcester got
fxDbinson aad sullivan. Portland
34uchey and burning. and Lawrence
8chfained Smith and Press Worcester
mi Portland snapped Robinson and
nernsng.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-22
MARSHALL|TESPlAY
INQUIRIES MARCH 29
Schools VIII BE Played In Broad
Street Park.

Manager Walter Anderson. OF John
Marshall High Schools baseball team,
last night announced that the Mar
shallites will play McGuires the first
prep school game of the season at
Broad Street park on Wednesday af-
ternoon. March 2s. The game between
the two schools will not be a cham
pionship one as the MCGUIRE school
has withdrawn from the Prep School
League.
The High school baseball squad Is
working out daily at Byrd Park Ora
ham Grigg, a member of the alumni
of the school, is coaching the team
Woodward and Stumpf will form the
battery for the Marshallites in the
game against McGuire's.