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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22
CITY SOLD OIL LAND.
All Its Inhabitants Would Have Had
"A Dividend IL 1t Had Held On.

Eldora, Kan. Aug. 2l.--Eight
hundred acres In the heart of the
richest of the Eidorado oil field be-
Ionged to the municipality years ago.
Discouraged by three dry holes, the
city gave the leases to corporation
last September.
The city had drilled in sink" and
missed the pay sand. For adjacent
tracts afterward the bidding was as
high as $500 an acre.
II the city had held on the income
might have been great enough to pay
dividends twice year to every man,
woman and child in the city as part
ners In the business. 1t then would
have been not only Eldorado but
Utopia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22
Had Both Feet Severed.

News reached Ashland on Monday
OF a horrible accident near Negrofoot,
whereby Winfred Hague. little tot
OF three years, had both feet cut off
by the blade of moving machine,
which was being driven by his father.
The accident occurred on the farm
of Mr.. Shirley Carter. where Mr.
Hague is employed. and II seems that
the little one was playing around
where the father was at work, and
stepped in front of the blade before
the machine could be stopped by the
horritied parent. with the result that
both feet were severed at the ankle
Medical assistance was soon procured
and In spite OF the great shock and
horrible injury he is doing we'll There
is much sympathy for the innocent
little sufferer and the grief-strlcken
parents,-Hanover Progress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22
PROMINENT LYNCHBURG
PHYSICIAN SUED FOR DIVORCE

Lynchburg, Va, Aug. z1.--Proceed-
ings have been instituted in the Cir
cult Court by Mrs. Florence Walmer
Younger. for a divorce from her hus-
band. DR. Edward r. Younger, a
prominent physician. on the grounds
OF alleged cruelty.
The suit will De ready for hearing
within the September term of court
The complainant was formerly Miss
Florence TAFT .Walmer, of Button,
Ind. and WINS married last December.
She was "A student at Randolph Mac on
Woman's College several years ago and
is from a prominent Indiana family.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22
Old Dominion
News in Epitome

Brtstol--Judge Joseph L. Kelly. of
Bristol. a member Of the Virginia Su-
preme Court Of Appeals. will be one
of the principal speakers on the &C.
casion Of the annual convention of
the Sunday School Association of
Washington County. Virginia, which
convenes at konnarock. Va. next FRI
day. James w. Mort OF Bristol, Is
president OF the association, and its
annual meetings are a matter of
county wide interest.
Lynchburg-Mack D. Knight, a
white man, was assaulted late Satur-
day night on Fifth Street by a
gang OF negroes with whom he had
had an argument. Knight was struck
in the head with a stone. He was
found later by policeman and sent
home The negroes have not been
apprehended.
Lynchburg-Mr. Glover w. Smith
and Miss Pearl Austin. both of Lynch
burg, were married Saturday after
noon at the parsonage of Euclid Ave
nue. Christian Church, the pastor, Rev.
J. T. Watson. performing the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith went for
a Northern bridal trip.
Norfolk-W. l.. Walters, said to be
from Norfolk and a soldier in the
British army. according to a report
brought TO this country by a return
ing volunteer, was killed in battle
early this year. A Washington man,
who told reporters in New York that
he had been n trench chum" OF the
Norfolk soldier. said that Walters had
been struck by shell in an engage
ment at vermelles. France. No one
could be located here yesterday who
knows OF W. L. Walters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22


dc ckssaSsSsis(tcS e - T. 49,
church. contsa6etne No. With ~
church Of the pfoeent ~. ssi9f9
church Of today" aid he, '11led a
It 10 with the world ana the worldly
spirit, II lacking In vital spower and
influence. The church II & divine il.
stitution. with Jesus Christ as the
Great Head Of It. In becoming mem.
bers Of this divine institution We ~.
sumo grave responsibilities. We en-
ter into full partnership with Goa
and He expects us TO do our fun
duty"
The sessions Of Saturday were sl.o
fun of interest, and inspiration. The
business OF the convention was an
ished during the morning session. AZ.
ter all the committees had reported.
This was followed by q very helpf II
sermon which was delivered by the
Rev. T. s. Hoye. of Louisa. on Tho
Master at the WE'LL
Bibae School Convention.
On Saturday afternoon the BibIa
school convention was called to or
der by the president, Rev. Warren
Baldwin. of Shenandoah. with J. Les
lie Swami, of Samsville. as secretarv.
The majority of the schools In the
district reported and showed increas-
ed growth and interest during the
past year. The feature of this ses-
sion was an illustrated address given
by the State Bible school secretary.
Guy L. Carter. of Lynchburg. on
The Light of the World" In which
he showed how the Bible teaching
could be made more attractive and
helpful to the pupils OF all ages In
all schools. In addition TO hts neli
work, Professor Carter Is also tho
teacher of Bible school pedagogy in
Virginia Christian College. His work
in both positions has been quite sue
cessful
The Saturday night session IN.
cluded two splendid addresses, ono
by the Rev. Warren Baldwin. of Shen-
andoah. and the other by President
Hundley, OF Lynchburg.
Convention Notes.
The convention of 1917 will b
held with the Cedar Creek Church. In
Shenandoah County, the second week
in August
Fred D. Maphis. OF Strasburg. was
made superintendent of teachers
training for the district for the en-.
suing year. n
Rev. ]. d. Hamaker was re-electeS
president. and A. c. Stickley, secretary
for the coming year. Both reside al
Strasburg.
All of the Woodstock churches ad-
1ourned the services for SundavI
night. in order to attend the Gloss
ing session or the convention
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22
Horse Presented to General Young.

Camp Glenn, Aug. 21.---A magnifi-
cent horse was on Saturday presented
to General Young by the officers of
the First North Carolina Brigade.
Colonel Rodman, Of the Second In
fantry. who was introduced by Colonel
8. w Minor. Of the Third Infantry.
in behalf of the officers OF the brigade.
presented the animal The occasion
was General Young's birthday. Gen.
eral Young In grateful and compli-
mentary talk accepted the mount.
After the speech the band struck up
Dixie" and the officers of the Third
Infantry marched up to brigade head
quarters preceded by the Third In
fantry band. which furnished the mu-
sic for the occasion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22
WESTERN HEAT WAVE BROKEN
Rainsfornl Moving Northeast Over
the Missouri Valley

Chicago, Aux, q a rninstorm
which developed IN the plains States
and Is moving northeast over the Mis-
souJi valley, Is bringing relief from
the heat wave that has hung over the
middle west since Friday. oficia OF
the government weather bureau an
nounced today. The storm should
send temperatures down IN Iowa Kan
sas, Nebraska and western Missouri
by tonight and in the western lake
region by tomorrow afternoon. II was
said
In Chicago the temperature was 92
at 10 A. NJ. today Four deaths and
nine drownings were reported yester-
day as a result OF the heat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22
GREEK KING WE'LL GUARDED


Extra ProcAu0on 1nkcn Recourse OF
Approaching General Election.
Athens, via London, Aug. 21.-The
royaiist party in Greece Is taking
extraordinary precautions preparatory
TO the coming election. King Con-
stanune constantly Is guarded and
visits the capital only on rare occa-
sions.
On these Journeys a Gordon OF SOL
diers. constituting a brigade, guards
every approach to the road between
the Kings summer villa at Tatoi and
Athens. Mounted police. armed with
rifles. are stationed at frequent inter
walls and none Is allowed to pass with
out . permit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22
French Aviator Falls to Death

Paris. Ang 2I.---Second Lieutenant
B!nde1one des Moulinais a we'll known
aviator, has been killed In an acct
dental fall of his aeroplane in the
Verdun region
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22

Mrs I @. Reid who has been visit
ing her granddaughter, Mrs George
Allen Rady. OF this city has returned
to her home In Washington, accom-.
panied by Mrs, Rady and her little
son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22
Saturday. Nugu

1000 A. M-Address, Hon f r.
Montague. Commonwealth attorney
of Elizabeth City County
1890 A M.-Reports Of standing
committees. resolutions and discus
sions.
1900 A. M--Reports of special
committees. resolutions and discus-
sions. general miscellaneous business.
1900 Infection OF officers and
members of executive committee for
ensuing year. adjournment OF stand
ing committees. adjournment sine die.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22

Mrs. Edward r. Fuller and Miss
Isabel Fuller. of All North Allen Ave-
nue.. have returned from Wilson
Springs whore they were guests of
Mrs. r, W. Cunningham at Merry
mont Camp"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-22

Miss Mamie Bridges Haw. of South
First Street. has concluded visit to
Norfolk. Miss Haw also spent SOW
eral days Mt Deane's, Va. as the guest
OF her brother in law and sister, Dr.
and Mrs. Josiah I.eake
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-11
Resolutions

At the regular monthly meeting, Aug. s of Div. l, A. 0. H. Of Putnam, the following resolutions were adop' ted; .-,.... whereas, It hath pleased Almighty God to take from our midst our Bother and Associate, Edward Mal. Ian who had always identified him. self in our noble order of the A. D. IL, in his death we have lost an earnest and faithful member who had 1tied with ability and integrity it's various offices a loyal and patriotic citizen.
 Resolved, That this Div. noun the loss of mem Der whose sterlihg qualities were an inspiration and whose fealty 10 the cause of his native land, Ireland, set 'an example worthy of emulation, Be 1t further
 Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be- printed in our local papers end inscribed in the minutes oi our records, and a copy of same sent to-the family of our deceased BrotGef
 James H Ratiefty,
 Edward Irwin,
 P. J. O Brien,
 Committee on Resolutions.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-11
THE oUTrAe PATRIOT August II l9Is
World of Snnrts

If Putnefn wanted Q get baciz good and hard at Moosnp for the i've. games they have taken from them they had that satisfaction last Sunday on the old fair grounds. The final score was Putnam l5. Ioosup8.
 There was but small attendance at the game There is rumof lo the ef- feet that the fans do not take kindly to sunday ball # the Saturday games are to De cut out. However that may be sunday was an awful day and one really coufted sunslfoke to see the game.
 Leon went in for MooAup and for four innings Putnam didn't do thing bat slaughter the best he was offering. Al the end of the fourth with Putnam 12 runs to the good be was taken out. Il was loo late Boyle finished strong but the handicap was too great.
 McLaughlin and MeNemee was the battery for Putnam and the hits were well scattered.. With that sis runs were made which is ordinarily enough to win any gsme Of ball
 The Thread City team Of Wiiiiman- tic cancelled their game with the Man hassett team last Saturday so the local mill team took on Quinebaug and con- tinued their long string of victories. The final score was to c in favor of the tire duck makers. Whittemore of the Manhassett' struck out ten men. Ganty of Qainebaug struck out l6 and allowed no hits.
 Who knows what the score was last Thursday afternoon when the North end clerks and the south end clerks did battle! All conccde that thetNorth end won but no one seems to know the score.
 Grosvenordale A. C. will show new lineup in their game with -outhbridge next Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-11
Empire Theatre

The Beloved Liar, human interest drama lin three parts with Thomas Jefferson and Zoe Beck as the stars, is the feature attraction at the Empire today Friday.
 J Warren Kerrigan in The Melody of Love in three parts and two part episode of Graft featuring Harry D. Carey and Jane Novak aresthe features for Saturday.
 Monday, the popnlar screen star, Ho- bart Bosworth, will be seen in Doctor Neiphbor, q fqepaft Red Feather masterpiece.
 Tuesday, Jean Solhern and Howard Estabrook in The Mysteries of Myra in two parts md The Scorpion's Sting society melo-drama in three parts, are the features.
 Wednesday, The Great Smash, an l. Ko comedy feature in two parts with Alice Howell and Ray Griffith will be shown.
 The following st9rs and features will be shown Thursday: Grace Cunard and Francis Ford in Peg o'the Ring, Herbert RawlinSon in The Wire Put lers, Cleo Madison in Virginia, and Stella Razzetto in The Voice of the Tempter, three. part domestic drama.
 adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-11
sroper Hats Important.

Wearing hats in hoyhOod retartis the growth and full development of the vessels that nonrish the roots of the hair and accounts for the badness in early life. An examination of the heads of boys will enable one to determine whose heads will be made bald hy the wearing of hats and whose heads will not. with a reasonable degree of cer- tainty. Hats should be made to meas ure like suits and be so constructed that the pressure will rest only upon the corners of the forehead and the center or the back ef the head.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-11
Tuesday Pearl White in "The Iron Claw"
Matinee 2.30 Evening 7.30
 Seven Reels Daily
Bradley Theatre

Thursday, Metro oilers you the op- porluuity of seeing that captivating yet manly screen favorite, Francis \. BuShman supported by Beverly Bayne in their new Metro wonder play, "The Wall Between.n The play is in five sterling acts, replete with thrills and romance such as only rancis Bush man can impart to picture. One of the big reasons that Francis BuShman is so great favorite is because in every picture that he has ever been in he has always portrayed the best in man and the good thereof. Of course MT. Bush- mans manly beauty has done lot 10 make him faverite with the ladies. The play itself is one that we will bank our reputation on, and Tn view Of the fact that we are offering the best picture obtainable, that is no Idle rec 0mmendation. The day is Thursday.
 Friday, Paramount presents Pauline Frederick, the beautiful, in Israel Zangwill's remarkable play, "rhe Moment Before.n Nothing else Is nee esssFy with a Pauline Frederick pic. taFe. There will also be shown a Bray reel and a comedy.
 saturday, Triangle presents another Of its superb dramas called "BuIlets and Brown Eyes starring the very capable actress, Bessie Barriscale, for years favorite in every section of the country. There will also be screened another of Mack Sennett's laugh pro- vokers, Triangle keystone komedy, called "The Love Riot.n
 For Monday Triangle presents Jane Gray in i've set play called "rhe Waif.' There will also be Triangle Keystone comedy for those that laugh.
 Tuesday, "fhe Iron Claw" festur- ing the unmasking of Davy. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-11
Bridegroom Denies Allegation

The mill operative whom Josephine shaw went to Springfield to wed has returned to Putnam. He denies the allegation and says that he knew nothing about wedding.
 The young man however Is no long, CT paying rent at the mill boarding house where Josephine is employed, Although both have stated that even friendship has ceased they were seen in earnest conversation by member of the police force.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-11
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY At The Store of Edward ". Mnllan GOODS DELIVERED TO ANY PART OF THE CITY
 FOR CASH

pure lard, 10 l6e Fun Cream Cheese, lb lsC Best Tub Creamery Butter, lb Be smoked shoulders, 10 l6e Bean Pork, 10 l8C Rfomangelen Jelly Powder, pkge 7e lbs Soda Crackers l5c Bakers Chocolate, 10 Soc q cans clans, peas, corn, Beets
 string beans or karo Syrup Poe can Campoell's Soup 2oc II lbs Fine Granulated Sugar, Sl.0O t0
 the purchaser of pound of
 Coffee at S5e < boxes matches, 2ae pkgs macaroni 25e cans Peaches or Hawaiian Sliced
 Pineapple 2oe New Pot ltoeS, peck 2ec
 great bargain as Potatoes are
 much higher
 Dutch Cleanser, can Sc < bars Oak Leaf Soap Poe Shredded W heat, pkge l0c 8 bottles ketehup, Onion Salad or
 mugs Mustard Poe Shaker Salt, pkge Sc I lbs fancy rice Poe Goods delivered to any part of the city, Telephone orders given prompt attention. Customers desiring their goods carly Saturday morning, kindly get their orders in Friday evening,
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-11

nistfiot Of Poafret ss., Probate Court |, U August 9th E., l9l6-
 Estate ofiM. EiiZabeth-PoJter, late of Pom ffet said District, deceased.
 Upon the application Of Albert E. Potter CT pomfret. praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the .last will and testament of said NJ FlZ Ibcth Potter. deceased may ae proved approved, allowed and admitted appea $. t is . ,4
 0rdered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Ohlee Tn foh1l ltt l9l6. at | o'clock in the forenoon and that netee be given Of the pendeney of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, ay paper having a circulation in said dlstIiei, and by posting aeopy thereof on the pueAe District. at least seven days sbeforessaid aaY of hearing.
 CHARLES 0. THOMPSON. Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-11

nisfrlct Of Putnam Probate Court U August 10th, \. D., 1916,
 Estate of Angeline E. Ghollas, late of Put nam iu said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Ebert Chollar Martin, Exeeutor therein named, praying that an instrH. ment i'll writing purporting 10 be the last viii and testament .of said Ange!ine E. ChOllar, deceased, may be proved, approved, allow ed and admitted to probate.
 Ordered that said application be heard and ae- termiued at the Probate Ofaee in Putnam D.. 1916 al II o'clock in the forenoon and that public notice be given Of the pendency Of said application and the time and place ol heaf- luE thereon, by publishing copy of this order anee In a newspaper published in Putnam, aHd by posting a copy thereof on the public sigu' post iu the Town of Putnam, nearest where Ehe deeeased last dHelt, and b5 dspostting Tn a pest. office postage paid. marked copy of said newspaper containing saldsnotiee addressed To each of the heirs at la&.
 CLARENCE Il. CHILD, Acting Juege
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-07-28
AUTO ACCIDENT
AT ABERDEEN

The unfortunate accident at
Aberdeen IN which Miss Laura
Flte. of Nashville. Tenn, and
Mr.. Wheeler Watson, of Strongs
lost their lives when the automo.
bile IN which they were riding
turned turtle and threw them in
to ditch. was a terrible affair.
Both were caught beneath the
car, and unable to extrlcate them
selves, were drowned in the
ditch which was filled with about
four feet of water.
The young lady was driving
the car when the tragedy oc.
Cured, aud was not an exper-
fenced driver. She was 19 years
of age and with her father was
visiting some friends in Aber-
deem.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-07-28
James Whitcomb Riley,
"Hoosier" Poet, Dead

James Whltcomb Riley, better
known as the "Hoosler" poet
died last Saturday IN his Indiana
home, where he was born aud
reared.
Works which endeared him to
the children included '"The
Raggedy Man." 'Llttle Orphan
ANNIE" and many others.
By the terms of his will, it is
understood tie poet will leave a
substantial fortune for a library
site in Indianapolis.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-07-28
Nelson as secretary of the Y. M.

Nelson as secretary of the Y. M.
G.. A.
The executive committee gave
President Smith authority to
take the necessary steps to put
the A. & M. College in line to
receive for students who comply
with certain conditions, the ben
etits Of a bill recently enacted
by congress, which gives the
students of land grant colleges a
money allowance equal to ap.
proximately Sc to $8 month.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-07-28
Resolutions.

Resolved that it is the sense
of tile S. S. Convention of Ok
tibbeha County.
Firstly. that we extend our
hearty thanks to the people OF
the Self Creek community tor
the hearty welcome and coopera-
ton in the work Of this Conven-
ton.
Secondly, that we appreciate
the work OF the county officers
in the effective manner IN which
they have performed their duties
Especially that Of Prof. Snow,
and Mr.. @. d. Hartness.
Thirdly, that the presence
OF Bro. Fred Long, our State
Gen. Secy. has been a special
inspiration to S. S. work in our
work in our county.
Fourthly, that we request
that these resolution be published
in our county papers and that
we hereby express our thanks TO
them FOR all past notices they
have given as in this work and
the publishing Of these resolu-
tions.
Your Committe,
J. A. LAMB, Chmn.
N. B. WALLACE.
EMMIE HAMMOND
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-07-28
u. S SEEKS TO BUY
DANISH WEST INDIES
Negotiations For Acquiring the
Islands NeaEs Successful End

Washington, July 25.-Official
announcement was made at the
White House today that nego
tiatlons have practically been
completed Dfor the purchase of
the Danish West indies by the
United States from Denmark for
S25. 100000.
A treaty closing the transac-
ton probably will be signed to-
day and sent Immediately to the
Senate.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1916-07-28
SPECIAL TRAIN
BRINGS FARMERS
Farmers are Impressed by the
Well Planned System
of Cropping.

South Mississippi was we'll
represented Tuesday and We'd
nesday at the A. & M. College,
many farmers of that section
having arrived on special tram
who came for a two.day short
course and special demonstra.
tions in horticulture.
The visitors we're met at the
|. G. r r. Depot and were
promptly carried IN automobiles
to the college, where they enjoy
ed the hospltalities of the Hotel
de Lusk. After dinner they
made trip to the college farm.
pastures and barns.
What most impressed the vlsi-
tors were the large acreages of
excellent corn. They, studied
the various doses Of lime on the
crop of manure, cowpeas and
crimson clover in rotation, and
saw that it unmistakabiy pays
to have well planned system of
cropping that will return to the
SOIL the plant food and organic
matter used by the crops.
Importance of Seed Selection.
The value of proper seed Sc
lection was emphasized by the
wilt resistant varieties of cotton
growing in plots purposely ,n-
fected with the disease. In the
pastures the guests saw by using
a mower twice a season for three
years, the station had cleaned
out the weeds and broom hedge
and stimulated the grasses and
clovers. increasing the carrying
capacity of the pastures by one.
third. The great improvement
ia beef cattle as result of
crossing pure bred Angus,
Shorthorn and Hereford bulls on
native COWS was seen in black,
roam or white-faced calves of
good beef formation.
One of the features was the
visit to the station. horse and
mule barn. where the largest
mule.breedlng experiment IN the
world is under way. They were
shown-15O mare and mule colts,
representing nine types and
breeds of animals used IN devel
oping the best mule for Mlssiss.
ippi farm conditions.
The evening sessions were
given over to agricultural talks
ana lectures from II. rs. Lloyd
director OF the extension; 4. S.
Wilson, state agent of farm dem
onstratlon work; G. A. Cobb,
assistant state agent; K. II. Pate,
superintendent Of movable
schools; j. r. Kicks, state agron,
omist; E. G. Mclnnis, district
agent from the delta; Frank w.
Farley, I. w. Carpenter and Fl.
D. Gayle, live stock specialists.
The next tram will run on Aug. 3.
trcm fernando, and as a state
sale of cattle has been arranged
by the Hereford and Angus
Breeders Association. large
numbers of North Mississippi
stockmen will be on hand,
rhe farmers left Wednesday
evening we'll pleased with their
visit as to profit and pleasure.