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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12
Determined Struggle for
Possession of Vantage
Ground
WAR IN THE BALKANS
ALLIES Drive Bulgarians from Dorian,
40 Miles Northeast of City OF
Saloniki

Paris, Aug. 12.- The French re-
pulsed heavy German attacks on both
sides of the Somme last night, 1t was
officially announced. today, and made
further progress on the fronth north
east of Verdun.
At Q o'clock last night the Germans
launched an attack against the Hem
oparrv. north of the Somme, losing
,heavily. This attack broke down un-
der French fire.
The French meanwhile continued to
organize their new front in this region
where progress was made yesterday.
French accommodating parties, enter
inc a wood east of Hem, found heaps
of enemy dead,
South of the Somme the Germans
delivered an attack against La Mals-
onette, This attempt was checked by
French screen-fre before the enemy
could debouch.
On the Verdun front French detach-
ments made progress south OF Thlau-
mont work, and repulsed two German
attacks at Fleury. Artillery combats
occurred on the sectors of Vaux, Chap
tire, and Chenois.
London, Aug. 12.- The Germans
last night made futile attempts to
recapture the trenches and high
ground north of Pozieres recently cap
tured by the Australians, General
Haig reported this afternoon. The
Teutons suffered heavy losses.
Paris, Aug. 12-The French to the
north of the River Somme, in France
in brilliant fighting have captured
German trenches near Maurepas and
"a fortified quarry to the south of the
Hem wood, according to the French
official communication issued this
evening.
Berlin, Aug. 12-Both the French
and the British are continuing their
attacks on the German lines north
of the Somme, but neither has been
successful in making any impression
on the German lines, the War Office
announced yesterday.
Paris, Aug. 12-An attack by
Anglo-French forces on the Bulgar-
ians at Doiran, 40 miles northwest OF
]Saloniki, is reported in Havas dis
patch from Saloniki.
The Allies occupied the Doiran rail.
way station and neighboring hill.
In front Of the captured positions
the: dispatch says, the bodies ot
numerous 'Bulgarians were found
The attack was preceded by vigor
Gus bombardment.
At other points along the front ar
Aillery fighting continues, with patro
engagements along the Serbian Dor
l. Ger y
London, Aug. 12-Reuter's CORE
spondent at Saloniki telegraphs tina
the artillery duel on the. Balkan from
has been renewed. The height cap
|tured by the Anglo-French forces i
Hill 227, south of Doiran. The rail
way station lies five miles east o
the town.
There have been several small
engagements recently along this front
as we'll as: frequent heavy artiiler,
battles. A general offensive move
ment on the part of the army
French, British and Serbians troop
based on Saloniki. which is reporte
to number nearly 100000, has bee
expected for several weeks. The en-
gagement near Doiran, however, ar
Eparently, was minor affoir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be called communl-
cation of Andrew Jackson Lodge, NO.
120, A. F. and A. NJ, at the Tem-
pie, Sunday afternoon, 18th, at a
o'clock sharp, to attend fguneral OF
Brother George E. Butler. All Mas
ter masons in good standing are re-
quested to attend. BY order Worship
full Master.
JAMES E. ALEXANDER, Secy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12
DEATH NOTICE.

July 18th, 1916, At his home III
Wolfe street, George Elsworth,' son
of Julia and the late Thos. H. Butler
Funeral from his late residence Sun
dav afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Rela
tives and friends invited TO attend,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12
SPECIAL MEETING


The members of Relief Hook and
Ladder Company No. l, are requested
to meet at the truck house at 3:3C
p. m., Sunday, in uniform, to at
tend the funeral of the late George
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12
MAINS TO BE FLUSHED.

The mains of the Alexandria Wa
ter Company will be flushed on Fri
day and Saturday, August II and IL,
at 6 p. m. Consumers please supply
themselves with necessary water.
lS4-4t. GEORGE UHLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12
DEATH NOTICE.

Died, August II, 1916, at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Matte Kennedy
4O5 south Washington street, Mrs.
Sarah Murphy, wife of James Muir
ply, Funeral from st. Mary's
Church at o'clock, Monday, Aug. Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

AS announced il last Saturdays
church column, Rev. Robert u.
Brooking, of Washington, is holding
services at st. Paul's Church in the
absence of the rector, DR.. Phillips,
during the month of August. DR..
Brooking will preach tomorrow
morning but will hold no evening
service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

In the series for the amateur baSc-
ball championship of northern :. r.
ginia tomorrow the Eagles and A.
c. \. A., tied for the lead with Il
percca- age of $50 each, play each
or..er on the Eagles grounds on north
Alf!td street, while the Cardinals
take On the White SoX at the Cove.
Von lirrbulis and Davidson are like.
" battery selections for Clarendon
while .! city" White on the mound
with Savage on the receiving end will
probably DO battery honoss fog the
+. giles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12
AT THE CHURCHES
Tomorr0w's Services in the Several
Houses of Worship.

J. C. McFadden, prominent lay
man of this city will hold services
at the First Baptist Church tomor-
row morning, and in the evening the
Rev. G. L. Allen will preach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

Rev. James NJ. Nourse will preach
at the Second Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning at the II O'Clock
service, and, as. heretofore announc-
ed, there will be no evening service
during August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

honorcd aquatic organization. .akei
place this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock,
and The various events, as announced
in Yesterdays Gazette. will begin
promptly ut that time. The re:."tta
will lie a closed affair. two hundred
and fifty invitations having been IS
SUED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

Funeral services for George +.
Butler, SO years old, who died yes
terday at his home, III Wolfe street,
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
4:3O o'clock at his ;ate home, and
will be conducted by the Rev. Ed
gar Carpenter, rector of Grace P. E.
Church. Tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock Andrew Jackson Lodge of
Masons. of which the deceased was
member, will meet to attend the
funeral. Recently the deceased en-
listed IN the Alexandria Light In
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12
Alexandria Local News In Brlef

Major w. r. Johnson, OF the
Fourth Virginia infantry, is IN TINS
city recruiting for the state militia
and is registered at the H1tel Ramniel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

For April and May not a coloreo
birth was reported from Alexandria
and Frederick counties, and the cities
of Bristol and Radford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

The funeral Of the late Samuel r.
Fisher, corporation attorney, VIII
take place this afternoon ats O'CLOCK
from the late residence of the de-
ceased, l2O S. Coubus St. Services
will be conducted by the Rev. j. w.
Duffey, pastor Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. Pail bear
ers will be Robert H. Cox, San"si
G. Brent, Walter c. Foster, <. h.
Padgett, J. P. Steiner, Gardne, l..
Boothe, j. E. w. Timberman, Dr.
Thomas B. Cochran. 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

The funeral Of Mrs. Sarah Murphy,
wife of James Murphy, who died yes
te,lay afternoon at the home OF her
sister. Mrs. Kennedy, 405 south
Washington street, after a long ILL
ness, will be held Monday morning
at 9 o'clock, from St. Mary's Cath
clic Church, Services will be coH-
Quoted by the Rev. Louis Smet, rec
tor. The deceased leaves her husband
and five children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

DEVILED 4 HARD SHELLED
CRABS AT JACOB BRILL'S FOOT
KING STRET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

Hard Shelled. Crabs &C the Ram.
ell. Cafe, Royal Street. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

Old Dominion Boat Clubs annual
regatta, expected to be the biggest
since the institution of this tin'c-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

Charles Nagel has instituted suit
for absolute divorce in the corpora
ton court against Ida Hanstrough
Nagel, alleging cruelty and de*crtion
as grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

The second of the series of SER
mons on the life of Elisha, inaugural
ed last Sunday evening at the Meth
odist protestant Church, by the Rev.
Edward T. Kirkley, the pastor, will
be delivered tomorrow evening at 8
o'clock. The subject is "1he Fearless
ness of Elisha" At the morning SER
vices the pastor will preach on the
theme, "The Age of the Holy Spirit" "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

Rev. w. II. Van Ness, has re-
turned to his home in this city after
attending all of the sessions of the
Free Methodist Church camp meet
ing at Savage, Nd, and will resume
services in the local Free Methodist
Church tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock. A street meeting Will be
held at the corner Of King and Pitt
street at T:45 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

The State Corporation Commission
aas issued a charter to the Parker
Brawner Company, Inc, Alexandria,
Capital, 100000. John NJ. Wagga-
man, president; William B. Wilson,
vice-president; John NJ. Brawner,
secretary and treasurer, all OF Wash
ington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

Mrs. F. S. Danehower, Miss Car
rie Smoot, and Mr.. and Mrs. David
n. Rust and family, who recently
removed to Washington, have re.rrn-
ed to their former homes in Brad
dock Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

J. T. Preston, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce. is attending
a preliminary meeting in the Wash
ington Chamber of Commerce today,
where the District of Columbia, AL
exandria, and Virginia wholesale mer-
chants are perfecting arrangements
for presenting their arguments for
the reduction Of Pacific traffic rates.
The merchants will present their
claims at hearing before the In
terstate Commerce Commission in
Washington Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12
PERSONAL MENTION

W. A. Moore, Jr., is spending his
vacation at Big Creek, Tenn.
Edgar Thompson left tonight for
Norfolk. where he will spend the
week end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

Miss Laura Smoot, of 1909 King
street, is the guest Of Mrs. George
Wise. at her home on Seminary Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Smoot
have been spending the past several
davs at Hot Springs, Va, where they
will remain for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

William D. Davis and family and
F. G.. Saunders and family are
spending two weeks at Piney Point,
Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-12

The Rcmschel Auto company OF
this city which has recently been car
rying some nice advertising IN the
Gazette. has sold AZ Ford cars dur
ing the past ten days. Wednesday
of this week they did the largest
amount of business of any one day
since the company has been organic
ed, when they sold ten cars, It's a
record to be proud OF.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-24
HONEY CREEK.

| Mrs. William Rudy and little son
Howard, left here Wednesday morn
ing for Virgil, Mindota and othei
points in Illinois to visit relatives.
Miss Mae Cree was an Edge"oou
visitor Monday.
Edward Wenger was a business
caller in Manchester "Wednesday.
Miss Myrtle Grape visited last
week at the Mrs. Charles Necker
home.
Mrs. Floyd Puffet entertained
several relatives and friends Monday.
| Charles Rossow and family were
entertained at the F. 3. harrington
hom Wednesday.
Mr.. Henry Smith Of Manchester as
sisted his son Frank. on the farm
the past week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Meyers
a daughter May 10th.
The high wind completely demol-
Iished Len Willses wind mill.
Several from here attended the
program given at the M. p. cnurch
at Thorpe Friday evening, which was
interesting.
Fred Meyers of Dundee was BUS
mess caller in our vicinity Tuesday.
Farmers have been very busy the
past week planting corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schmidt and
baby daughter, visited last sunday at
the Clarence Hebron home near
Strawberry Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Fry and fam
lily spent Wednesday at the Sher'
man Smith home.
The program which was held at
the Wolfe school house Tuesday eve
ming was well attended.
Mrs. Sherman Smith was trading
in Edgewood Monday.
Mrs. Boynton is spending a few
days in Strawberry Point with rela-
tives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-24
ORDINANCE NO. 237.

An ordinance creating the offlce
If city Manager, for the City OF
Manchester Iowa, and providing Inc
duties and powers Of such officer
and fixing the salary.
Be It Ordained, by the City Coun'
Gil Of the City of Manchester, Iowa.
Section /. That there be and here
by is created the office OF City
Manager for the City of Manchester
Iowa. :,
Section 2. The City Manager shall
be appointed by the majority vote OF
the City Council at a regular meet
ing of such body, who shall before
entering on the discharge Of his du-
ties give a bond in the sum Of Two
Thousand Dollars conditioned for
the faithful performance Of his du-
ties, such Manager shall hold office
during the pleasure Ct said body
and shall be subject to removal by
a majority vote thereof.
Section 3. 1t shall be the duty Of
the City Manager to perform all
uulleS plON1uSu Wy oluihohSeS " IhC
City of Manchester, Iowa, to be per-
formed by the City Clerk, Superin-
tendent Of Water Works, City En-
gineer and Street Commissioner and
such other duties as from time to
time may be imposed upon him, and
he shall receive as compensation for
such services the sum Of One Hun
dred Twenty Dollars per month,
payable monthly, which is to be in
full of all expenses to the said City
Of Manchester, Iowa, for the per-
Torrance of the duties Of the above
metioned office.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from
and after its passage, approval and
publication, as by law provided.
Passed May End, 1916.
Approved May 18th, 1916.
F. E. RICHARDSON,
Mayor.
Attest:
T. WILSON.
City Clerk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-24
A PROCLAMATION.

BY the Governor:
Whereas, TIE following proposed
amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Iowa, to-wit:
Repeal Section One % of Article
Two CID Of the Constitution Of the
Stats Ct Iowa and in lieu thereof en-
act and adopt the following, to-wit:
Section /. Every citizen Of the
United States, of the age of twenty.
one years, who shall have been a
resident Of this State six months next
preceding the election, and of the
county in which he or she claims
his or her vote, sixty days, shat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-24

he entitled to vote at all ei1o''o.
,,,b;cb ,re now or hereafter may d
authorized by aW,
Was proposed by House Joint heso
,ut;on Number Six co in the Thirty
f;fth General Assembly and was
agreed to by a majority OF the mem
bers, elected to each OF the wv
houses, entered upon their Journals
referred to the legislature to pe
chosen at the next general electloii'
and published, all in strict compii'
ance with the law, and
Whereas, The General Assembly 81
next chosen. the Thirty-sixth, agreed
to said proposed amendment by d
ma ioritv CT all the members elected
to each house, and
Whereas, The said Tbirty7slx'h
General Assembly provided Ter the
submission Of said proposed amend
nent to the people Eat the regular
primary election to be held in the
year 1916, in the manner prescrlDea
by Section 11O6 Of the Supplement 10
the Code, 1913" and
Whereas, The regular primary cleo
ticn in the year, 1915, is provided by
law to be held on the Fifth day OF
June Of said year,
Now, therefore, l, G. w. Clark,
Governor of the State of Iowa, DO
hereby proclaim, make known ana
give notice that on Monday, the
Fifth day of June, A. D., 1916, that
being the day, as provided by law,
on which the primary election Will be
held throughout the State, the said
proposed amendment to the consti-
tuticn of the State will he SUBMIT
ed to all the electors thereof in the
manner above stated and in all re-
spects as provided by law for adop'
ton or rejection.
Wherefore all electors throughout
tho State will take due notice and the
sheriffs of the several counties viii
take official notice hereof and be
governed accordingly.
In Testimony Whereof, l have here
unto set my hand and caused to he
affixed the Great Seal Of the State
CT Iowa. Done at Des Moines this
10th day of April, A. D. 1916.
G. W. CLARK,
(sEAL) Governor.
Attest: .,.
w. S. ALLEN,
Secretary Of State.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-24

State of Iowa, Delaware County, SIS.
BY the Sheriff.
In compliance with Sections 1862
and 1868 of the Code of Iowa the
above proclamation is notice to the
electors of Delaware County of the
matters and things set forth therein:
and notice is hereby given to the
electors Of said County that on Mon
day the 5th day Of June, A. D., 1916,
the said proposed amendment to the
constitution of the state will be sub
mitted to the electors at a special
election in said County at the time
and in the manner aforesaid.
]. ]. PENTONY.
Sheriff Of Delaware County, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-24
DELHI


|; John Apleby has returned from
Oakdale much improved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Stone were in
Manchester last Tuesday.
f. A. Doolittle attended the Repub
lican state convention at Cedar Ra.
pids last week.
Mrs. Nellie Stone spent several day,
in Dubuque last week.
Howard Angel, Howard Michael,
Fred Pulver and Wesley Frankfort
autoed to Cedar Rapids Wednesday
evening to attend Sells-Floto shows.
Mrs. Jack Waddell and son, ]. c.,
returned to their home in Ardmour,
South Dakota Monday.
Miss Margaret Glew was calling on
Delhi friends Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E.G. Adams were in
Manchester Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Kelly are the
parents of a daughter who arrived
last week
John Sweeney is moving this week
into the house he has been remodel
ing into a dwelling.
j. B. Smith Of Oneida visited with
friends in Delhi last week.
O. c.. Dunton of Manchester had
business in Delhi Friday.
Tyler Furman Of Hanover. ILL.,,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Furman at Hartwick.
Paul Jones of Allison, Iowa, trans
acted business in Delhi Saturday
Mrs. Eliza Babock is visiting rel
atives in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hosier of
Runners Saturday.
John Hesler Of Monticello was in
town Saturday.
James Burton's team INDUCED in
lively runaway one day the past
week doing little damage however.
Mrs. Geo. White and Mrs. G.. M.
Hjmmel spent Tuesday with Mrs. +.
E. Stimson at Monticello.
John Keith was born April IA, 1916
in Noble County, Ohio, and died at
his home in Delhi. Iowa, on May
Is, 1916, aged 20 years. one month
and four days. He came by wagon
to Iowa, with his parents in 1851,
and they settled on land in Union
township, Delaware county. In early
manhood he married Miss Mcbride,
and lived near his boyhood home. TO
this union were born three sons. On
Christmas day 1881 he married Mrs.
Rozina Twiss. Two children were
born to them, Lewis G. Keith, OF
Cascade, and Mrs. Nellie Mabley OF
Warsaw, Wis. For the past 30 years
he has made his home in Delhi. he
was a consistent member OF the
Methodist Episcopal church, faith
full and indulgent father and a loyal
friend to all. He was one Of fam
lily of twelve children, three broth-
ers and three sisters survive nun;
thew ara Peter c., of Monticello, Geo.
W. Of Union township, Grant OF HOP
kinton. Mrs. Anna Aldrich OF Man
chester, Mrs. Mary Main OF aopAin'
ton and Mrs. Sarah Coyle OF Montl-
cello The funeral services were held
at the Methodist church in DEM rri.
day afternoon, Rev. G. w. SKINNER
officiating. The Odd Fellows o.
which lodge he was a faithful mem'
Der attended in a body, and coma ue.-
ID the burial services at the GENE
.srv The floral offerings We're
nanv and beautiful, and showed the
,ieh estem and love of his many
borrowing friends. ----====
"a entitled to vote at all el7o''o,'S
,,bicb ere now or hereafter may DC
,,thcr:znd hy law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-24
Attest:
Optimistic Thouaht,

II is shameful thing to be weary
Of inquiry when what we search for
Is excellent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-24
Optimistic Thol.dht

An hour well spent is worth q weea
wasted away.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-24
New Use for se.weed,

Seaweed is made into composition
> take the place of bone for handled
of cutlery.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-31

Some samples worth up 70
$1,000 in Crepe de Chine.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-31
TWO knooTs PLAYED

AT Annapolis. Md Thursday the
Middies defeated The Maryland Neri
cultural baseball team by score OF
. TO 8. Kenneth knude played short
for the Aggies made Il tmre-base Int
Stewart Knode played third base
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-31

portion of her spring holiday with
Miss Virginia Emmert. at her home
on South Queen street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-31

Miss Smith. of Sherman. Texas, a
fellow student at National Park Sem
mary. near Washington, is spending
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-31

these evenings in the Minghini room.
is being literally attended and the
sales are correspoadingly large.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-31
is YOUR HEALTH
WORTH $500?
Woman Tells How Lydia F.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound Restored Her
Health.

Lima. Ohio. IL was all broken down
in health from q displacement One of my
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-31
SUPPER is GREAT

The supper that ladies' o. Trinity
NJ T. Church South are holding
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-31

The journal absolutely fair.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-08-10
More Bros. Secure Big
Territory for Pullman

A. Y. More, of More Brothers, of
Fargo and Wimbledon, automobile and
machinery men, returned Sunday eve
ming from York, Pa, where he spent a
full week at the factory of the Pullman
motor car company, and brought with
him contract that will give them the
sale of this automobile throughout a
great territory Of the northwest.
BY the contract More Brothers will
have all of North Dakota, Montana,
Minnesota, including the Twin Cities
and Duluth, and the northern half of
South Dakota.
This arrangement shows how the
eastern manufacturers consider the
northwest as a motor car market.
The Minneapolis branch of the
Fargo Office will be in charge of F. G.
Meyers, an expert from the factory.
Mr.. More was gone about ten days
and while away made thorough
study Of the Pullman cars in the fac.
tory, and of the factory itself. He is
much pleased with the prospects OF
the car in this territory and especially
50 with the big contract he secured
from the company. i. -"