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The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
Committees FOR
SCHOOLS NAMED
Head of Board of Education
Announces Co-opera-
tive Groups.

John van Schaick. Jr.. president Of the
Board Of Education. yesterday announced
committees for the fiscal year, which
ends June 30. 1917. There are fifteen
standing committees and one special, the
latter being in charge Of the teachers
retirement question.
Following is the personnel of the vari-
Gus committees:
Standing committees: ways and means,
Mr.. Van Schaick, Mr.. Daniel, Mr.. Larner.
Mrs. Rhodes, Mr.. Peyton. Elementary
schools and night schools, Mrs. Rhodes,
Mr.. Daniel. Mr.. Larner, DR.. Johnson, Mrs.
Cook. Normal, high, manual training and
trade schools, Mr.. Calliher, Mrs. Gerry,
Mrs. Cook, Mr.. Peyton, Mr.. Van Schaick.
Text books and school supplies, Mr.. Lar
ner, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Gerry, DR.. John
able materials, Mr.. Peyton, Mr.. Calliher,
Mr.. Daniel. Sites, buildings, repairs and
janfSDrs. Mr.. Daniel, Mr.. Larner, Mr.. Cal
liner, Mr.. Peyton. Mr.. Van Schaick.
Hygiene and sanitation, DR.. johnson, Mrs.
Gerry, Mr.. Galliher. Mrs. Cook Water
supply and drainage, Mr.. Peyton, Mr..
Galliher, Mrs. Cook. Rules and bylaws,
Mr.. Larner, Mr.. Daniel, DR.. Van Schaick.
Military affairs and athletics, Mr.. Daniel,
Mr.. GallIher. Mrs. Gerry. Mr.. Van
Schaick, Mr.. Peyton. Fairgrounds and
school gardens. Mrs. Rhodes, Mr.. Lar
ner. Mrs. Cook. Mr.. Peyton. Special
schools, Mrs. Gerry, Mr.. Larner, DR..
Johnson. Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Cook.
Libraries and lectures, Mrs. Cook, Mr..
Daniel, Mr.. Iarner, DR.. Johnson, Mrs.
Rhodes. Awards and prizes, DR.. John
son. Mr.. Larner, Mrs. Gerry. Parent
Teacher Association. Mrs. Gerry, Mr..
Daniel, Mrs. Rhodes, Mr.. Peyton. DR..
Johnson. Special committee. teachers
department, Mr.. Galliher. Mr. Daniel.
Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Cook. Mr.. Van
Schaick.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
WEATHER CONDITIONS,

District f Coumbia-Pntly cloudy TUESDAY
probably showers. Wednesday fair; warmer; gentle
winds mostly east to SOUTH
Nfrginia-Showes Tuesday. Wednesday partly
cloudy; warmer IN the interior gentle TO moderate
east to southeast winds
Marylsnd-Partly cloudy Tuesday; probably show
ers. Wednesday fair, warmer; gentle winds. mostly
east to south.
Showers will continue Tuesday and "wednesday IN
the South Atlantic and East Gulf States and ther.
will be showers Tuesday in the southern portion Of
the Middle Atlantic district, followed by fair
weather Friday.
Temperatures will remain high, except In. III.
South Atlantic States, where they will be seasona.
Bile.
The winds along the North Atlantic and Middle
Atlantic coast will be gentle to moderate southery
with partly cloudy weather; on the South Atlantic
coast moderate southery. except easterly of tbe
Gulf coast, with occasional thundershowers
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
TROOPERS WILL HAVE
BIG COLLEGE REUNION

A reunion between members of Troop
A and their old college chums Mt which
an invitation will be extended to join
the troop and get into the saddles for
Mexico service, is the motif of a big
smoker planned for Thursday night. at
the camp OF the millionaire troop" The
entire troop street will be turned over
for the affair. Every fraternity and
club represented in the troop will have
a special tent assigned as its headouar-
ters. Every possible contest Will be
staged. from music to wrestling in the
way Of entertainment
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Frank and Anna Wibitzhuser, boy.
Albert and Irma Senior, hoy.
Raymond T. and Edith V. Sisler. girl.
James A. and q. Elizabeth Sullivan, girl.
Salvatore and Rose Marcellino, boy.
Aria and Kate Morgan, boy.
William and Margaret Kimmel. boy.
Alfred and Agnes Groom, boy.
Roy D. and Alice Clasgett. boy.
John T. and vjrFie Barry, hoy.
Walter and Mary C. ASnuth. girl.
COLORED.
William and Mary E. Thompson. boy.
Charles and Mary Starks. girl.
Joseph NJ. and Daisie A. NorTell, boy.
Albert A. and Anna A. Jenifer, boy.
Robert and Sophie Hutchinson, boy.
Edgar and Mary Hood, boy.
John F. and Lola E. Fosby. girl
Benjamin and Julia Barnes, girl
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
GIVE VAUDEVILLE IN CAMP.
Several Entertainments Scheduled
for District Militia.

Tonight the ONO Glass of the Bright
wood NJ. z. Church will give its weekly
vaudeville entertainment and Wednesday
night the officers will give their "caba-
ret" show in the Y. NJ c. A. tent at
Camp Ordway
The machine gun and supply company
are preparing a program for Thursday
night, and on Friday night a group of
singers from the Temple Baptist Church
will entertain the militiamen The First
Separate Battalion will send some Of its
colored talent to provide entertainment
on Saturday night
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Robert R. Ptstsch. Ss yean, 1875 R. I. ave ne.
Mary E. Wells. G., % H st. ne.
Edward Roche, T3, H and 3rd SITS. ne.
Agnes Dugan, B 1916 jefferson St NV.
Emlyn A. riarsteller. 2. Emergency Hospital
James Aloysius PreleI, 2, SS I'd st. ne.
Jeremiah ]. Sullivan. 7S st. Elizabeths Hospital
George w Conner, 81, 3l7 n. Y. ave NV.
Katie R. Kemp "a, 20 Grant place NV.
Jeanette Ingwersen "a 1+0 st. Sc.
John NJ Baxter 7s, st. Ehzabeth's Hospital
Annie Brown. a, 4ls Mass. ave. NV.
Anna Briscoe, 20. 173S Corcoran st.
Thomas Russell A. Water Reed General Hospital
jerome Simmins, months. 800 K st. NV.
CoLORED.
Lucy N.iIl, q years, Washington Asylum Hospital.
Clarence E. Gordon, years, 7E Col. road NV.
Levi. jackson. 81, st. Elizabeths Hospital.
Faust Berry, IT, Freedren's Hospital.
Emanuel Green, II, East Branch Potomac River.
John Gray, -6. 2z5 sth st. NV.
Clarence g. Cray months, 1lT 18th st NV.
Wilbur Ward months, lll2 Zrd st.
Essie Rhone ! month, 7l6 Lanond ST. nv.
Richard Miller. mouths. lsA 18th st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
OFFER CURES FOR
INFANT PARALYSIS

The United States Public Health Serv-
ice Is receiving hundreds of letters from
persons throughout the country offering
advice and remedies in connection with
the infantile paralysis epidemic in New
York City.
Many OF these appear to be inspired
by the 10000 reward and a gold medal
offered in resolution introduced in the
House OF Representatives by Representa-
tive Siegel. of New York, for a cure for
the disease
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
REED FUNERAL TODAY.
Body of Drowning Victim Brought
to Capital.

The body OF Carl 8. Reed, the Central
High School graduate OF last year, who
was drowned in Piscataway Bay, near
Pennington Landing, on Sunday, was
brought to his home, 451 Luray place,
yesterday.
Reed. who was 1s years old. was swim
ming In the bay in company with two
friends, George Clarvoe, of WASHINGTON
and Chester Ferris, of Prince George
County. when it is thought his feet be-
came entangled IN the high grass, caus-
ing his death.
Funeral services will be conducted at
the residence at II o'clock today.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
Bakers Have Outing Today

The Bakery Statesmen, Union 80, will
give an excursion to Marshall Hall today.
There will be a program of athletic
events, including a baseball game between
the Milkmens S Union, 100, and Local 80.
A prize of so for the best couple in a
dancing contest will be offered The COM
mittee in charge is: r. E. Donaldson.
chairman; John German, J. E. Todd. H.
Schad, Frank Hagan, Caster Herbert.
James L. Gasoline.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
Sues Railway Comnany

Margaret Mallroy yesterday filed suit
in the District Supreme Court against
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company to recover $4,000 damages for
injuries she claims she received while
altghtfng from a street car at Thirteenth
street and Massachusetts avenue on June
30 Attorneys Honan, Murphy & Proctor
appear for the plaintir.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25

o'clock today All wives OF Guardsmen
are urged TO attend this meeting. neoes-
STATED by the growing increase IN the
need Of the organization. Several new
applications for assistance were reoeised
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25

White potatoes, nc PIX; best flour,
$500 bbl.; "a lbs. Old Time flour, 75c;
lbs. fancy head rice. csc: Ross
whole wheat biscuits, Csc; 4 Wisconsin
syrup, 25c; large cans tomatoes, 25c;
II lbs. white meal, Csc; pound lars
Rockwood's cocoa. 25c; Jelly Mints. &c;
2-lb. sacks flour, TIC; 8 loaves bread
10c; peanut butter, 10c; Wonder coffee
zoe; Wonder tea, 29c; Perfection tea.
ACC; cans oil sardines. 1Oc; cans
potted meats, 10c: lbs lima beans
25c; Tbs. starch. 10c; 8 Oleine soap,
1Oc; fat Norway mackerel, SC and IN c.
1920 7th st. N. W. and all the ]. T. D.
PvleS stores
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
Bridge Architect Selected.

Col c. A F1agfsr, U. S. A, in charge
Of the United States Engineer Office OF
the District, announced yesterday he has
practically decided on the architect for
the bridge that will be built over the
Potomac to replace the Aaueduct Bridge.
The official would not make the name
public.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
Relief Association Meets Today.

The Women's Relief Association Of the
Guard will meet at the home Of
the president, Mrs. William z. Harvey.
- Lamont street northwest. at Is3o
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
LOCAL TEMPERATURES

Midnight, rs; a m. 70; 4 a. m, Y; g. m. II.
a. m. "a; 10 a. m. 81: IL noon, s.; 2 p m. IS:
p. m, II; p. m. Is; p. m, "A; 10 D. M "a
Highest SO; lowest, Il
Relative humidity 8 a. m, ~; D. m ~. a
p. m, 50. Rainfall Is p. m. to s D. m Ola Houns
Of sunshine. rs; per cent Of possible sunshine n
Temperature same date last year-Highest 81 ;
lowest, so.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
Col. Butler Buried at Arlington

The remains OF Lieut.. Col. NJ. C But
Ter. who was killed at Alpine. Texas, Sat
urday. were interned at Arlington in the
presence Of army officers late yesterday
afternoon. The body arrived in Washing
ton from the southern town shortly after
noon.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
President Attends Keith,s.

The President and Mrs. Wilson attended
the B. F. Keith Theater last evening
Their guests were Miss Helen Woodrow
Bones and John Randolph Boiling.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
Kensington Railway,

Capital Traction Co. cars to Chevy
Chase Lake connect with Kensington
line.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
LOCAL MENTION.
White potatoes &c nix, hes,

Va today-EThe Rights of Man,
Also Chaplin in by the Sea"
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
The MG1s Stors-Offieial Weather
Rsport-Probdbly Showers.
Thro Thick and Thin

this basinssS Shozps steady
gro1ptb. Sincere, honest,
incorporating service. Shop
sorly, Mr.. Mon. We close
sVsry day, Saturday in-
el4ded, at S P. N.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
purely personal

william T. Mortimer has received q
temporary appointment in the Bureau OF
immigration.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25

Members of Squad No. 7. Alexandria
Light Infantry. now encamped at Browns
vile, Tex. have sent a letter of thanks
to the women of Martha Washington
Chapter, No 42, Order of the Eastern
Star. for tobacco and candy forwarded
to the members of that command
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25

Mrs. c. L. Arledge is entertaining her
daughter. Mrs. Warren K. Snuder, and
her grandson, Edward, OF Oklahoma City.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
British Officer Says Captured
 August 2nd

New York, Aug. 26-An officer from the British Marines who 2 rived in New York yesterday ou the steamship Baltic made the state ment that the German Submarine merohantman Breme1 was captured in a steal net on August and. The Bremen was captured in the Eng fish Chapnel and is now on the Thames undamaged. After the vessel was caught in the net she was raised 10 the surface after be- ing under water for days. She had crew of thirty four men ana it was reported that two of them were beyond recovery when the submarine was raised to the Aur7 face and died. The officer stated that the British Government has suppress all news of the capture. The Bremen the the second ot the German under sea boats to leave for the United States and is 6 sistership to the submarine Deutschland which has safely re- turned to her home port in Ger many after a trip to the United States,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

MT. E. P, Lynch, one of the pioneers of Wrangell and man who has been closely associated with her ups and downs, last Thursday celebrated his S1st birthday,
 MT, Lynch came to Wrangell in Febtpary 1874, along with Bob" Reade and other we'll known old timers who have passed beyond, and since that date has made Wrangell his home although mak- ing several trips to the interior for short times. MT. Lynch is a man of remarkable vitality and is hale and hearty where most men Of his age have passed away, and to take MT. Lynch's word for it he feels as able today as twenty years ago and certainly looks it,
 In honor of the event MT. J. c. Grant served a dinner in the din- ming room of the Wrangell Hotel at 5I3e that day to friends of MT. Lynch. Plates were laYed for twefTue and those present were: MT. F. P. Ey4pch, Chas, Borch, Jess Platter, H, Dannrnberg, Jim Huston, Joe Kalchbrenner, nc. Grant, Wm. Ryan, A, B. Penny cook, David Oliver. C. E, Burnett and Paul F. Stanhope.
 The Sentinel joins with the rest of MT. Lynch's many friends in wishing to see him pass many more of the mile stones of life.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
H. D. Campbell Finishes As
 Guardian

At a final hearing yesterday af- ternoon before Commissioner w. G. Thomas, the final report and accounts of MT, H. Campbell were accepted and he was legally dis. charged as guarian of the heirs of the Sylvester Estate. MT. Camp. bell was appointed as guardian in 1904 and the fact that the heirs are of age ends his guardian duties MT. Campbell was commented by the Court for the able and efficient way in which he has fulfilled his Aties.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Officials Of Garnet Mine
 Are Here

Miss A. B. DurkeY, president of the Alaska Garnet Mining and Manufacturing Company, and Miss Crafts, treasurer of the com- pany, arrived on the Jefferson and are on their way to inspect the gar net mine at the mouth of the Sti- kline.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Draws 70 Days For Giving Liquor
 To Indians

Richard Fisher, oolored gentler men, was found guilty by jury in Commissioner Thomas court Thursday evening op the charge of giving liquor to indians. one Joseph Johnson, Fisher drew 70 days for the offensive and is now one of Uncle Sans steady borders.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

Paris. Aug. 26-French and British troops have made great gains along the Somme in the past twenty four hours and now occupy Maurepas, within two miles of Combles, one of the principal points on the Somme and the high way from Albert to Bapaume and considered a very strategic base of the German forces.
 The German fifth division of the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Convention Is On In
 Juneau

Juneau. Aug, 26,-The temper ance workers now iR convention ip this city are getting down to bnsi: ness after welcoming ceremonies. The different officers are submit tinp their reports today. The Gastineau Hotel is the headquar- ters of the visiting members in the city,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
President Of Bank of Alaska
 Is Coming

Mr. Andrew Stevenson, presi- dent of the local Bank of Alaska, will arrive in WrangelI on the Jefferson when she returns from the north next Monday and will make short business stay here. This is MT. Steyensons first stop in Wrangell since the opening of the bank and promises to make his stay as lengthy as possible.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
French And British
 Make Great Gains
 Along The Samme

Bay arian, sese1ves and the First division of the PrusriaP Guards under the personal command of Prince Eisel Frederick made great gains yesterday following heavy German counter attacks but were latter repulsed with heavy losses.
 Another attempt to recApture Floury was made last night but proved unsuccessAul,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
EsLuke Sees It

This may be Treason. But ahis was & better country in the bid days when our Congressman ahd Senators preached Moderation ahd drank that way iu public thanl lit is today when they preach ProhiH- ton and get drunk in private. -
 Luke McLuke, Cincinnati EnquirA
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Russians
 Resume
 Advances

Petrograd, Aug. 26-Russian forces resumed their advance a. long the entire Asiatic front to- day. According to official dis putches received the Turks have evacuated Bitlis which they re- captured last week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Harrodsburg, Ky, June 7.-

Harrodsburg, Ky, June 7.-
 Thomas Washington, Sa years old, was fried here today on lun- acy charge and ordered to an asy- lum at Lexington. Washington has been married four times and each of hislwives presented him with II children. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
NOrthIand Will Be Raised
 This Week

It is expected that hssteamer Northland, which sank rcently at Rake. and which is nov being sal' vaged by the Vancouvsr Dredging & Salvage Co.,. will be raised rhis week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

The government launch Alaska recently left Anchorage with a load of clothing and supplies do- mated by the citizens of that place to the destitute natives at Poina Possession.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

The people of Hadley held an election recently to establish a new school district in order to be in a position to obtain money from the Territarial fund for the supporr of the school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

London, Aug. 46-Russia is concentrating great force of men On the RoumRnian front and also on the banks of the Danube for the purpose of invading Bulgaria by
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Humboldt Goes Back To The
 Old Rates

Seattle, Aug. a4-The Hum boldt Steamship Company made the announcement yesterday that they would return to the old scale of rates.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Submarine Bremen Again Reported Captured
Russia Is Preparing To Invade Bulgaria
 By Way Dubrudja

way of Dpbrudia a. It is reported that strong Roumanian forces are being gathered along the lower A.4 Danube.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

Don't forget that Dance at the Photoshow tonight.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Thirty Killed In A
 Zeppelin Raid Over
 The English Coasts

London Apg 26Geman Zep ships raids Several railroad pelns yesterday morning tried to wrecked fire several English blown up The casuale list both coasts when explosive growing number bombs dropped from the air thirty killed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Repairs Made
 On The Public
 School Building

The public school building is undergoing extensive repairs at the , hands of H. D. Campbell this week. New steps are being placed on the building both front and rear and when Completed will make a great change for the better In the .appearence of the building.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

Let Harry Briee do your plumb ing and repair work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

A big dance at the Photoshow tonight.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

Have your plumbing and repair work done by Harry Brice.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

When you want hauling done why not patronize licensed dray man. Oscar Carlson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-08-26
Pioneer Of Wrangell Passes
 His 8lst Mil Stone
 Thursday, Aug, 24th

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
Burlington. where she has employ

Burlington, where she has employ
ment
Mrs. E.. F. Clark visited her aunt,
Mrs. Barney, in St. Johnsbury sew
eral days last week.
Miss Gretta Cochran has gone to
Montpelier, where she has a position
in a telephone office.
Rev. and Mrs. G. d. Gould were in
Barre Tuesday.
James Grouse has returned to his
work at Kicker Mills after being laid
up for some time with boils on his
neck.
James Burton has gone Ito Putnam,
Conn, to visit his brother.
Mrs. Fred Perrigard from New Ha-
ven, Conn, is visiting her father,
Charles Jordan.
The village schools closed Friday
for the Christmas vacation. They re-
open Jan. 2.
A. G. WEIGH of McIndoes was in
town Monday to attend the birthday
party of his brother. S. p. WEIGH.
Rev. F. w. Lewis attended the
Billy Sunday services in Boston last
week, and last Sunday gave a fine de-
scription of the Tabernacle and the
services.
A birthday party was given s. p
WEIGH Monday, it being his 79rd
birthday
Rev. r. F. Lowe, district, superin-
tendent, preached at the Methodist
church Sunday evening, and after the
service the quarterly board had a
short meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Chamberlain of
Newbury Center visited at J. T. Oar
ling's the first of the week.
Christmas exercises will be held at
the Baptist church next Sunday
morning with a tree Monday evening
in the vestry. There will be u tree
at the Methodist church Monday
evening.
Miss Lena Moulton went to Mont
pelier Monday, where she has en-
ployment.
Miss Edith Hood of Topsham was
in town Monday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20

bury; steward, r. NJ. Farr OF Chester,
to succeed G.. c. Flint; assistant stew
ard, NJ w Hyland OF Washington;
chaplain, Mrs. {. J. Bell OF Hardwlck;
secretary, A. A. Priest OF Randolph:
treasurer, T. b. Pier Of Brattlcboro;
gate keeper, T. ID. Adams Of West
Haven; Ceres, Mrs. w. n. Cady OF
Middlebury; Pomona Miss Jennie Bell
OF Hardwick; Flora, Mrs. H. w. Sar-
gent Of Brattleboro; members Of eX-
ccutivc committee, H. w Sargent Of
Brattleboro, to succeed himself: Il. G..
Bancroft OF Barre TO succeed o. i.
Martin
During the degree work Wedncs-
day afternoon quartet rendered Sc
lcctions and the drill team was IN
charge OF Miss Irene Davis.
The question Of the place Of the
next convention viii be left with thc
executive committee.
During his talk on the Insurance
proposition Judge Foote said:
THE Patrons Cooperative Fire In
surance company was organized June
"A, 1915. under act Nc. 159 Of tho
laws Of Vermont of 1915. Its pur-
pose is to carry the insurance OF YER
mont farmers, who are members OF
the grange on their property against
fire and lighting. The charter limits
the company to members OF the order
OF Patrons Of HusbandrY.
Insurance was issued to the amount
Of over 100000, to take effect Sep
TENDER ], 1915, and the fiscal year
closed September 1, 1916, at noon.
Our losses for the first year were 800;
and at a meeting of the directors held
at Grange hall, Middlebury, September
4, 1916, it was voted unanimously not
TO make any assessment this year as
there are ample funds to meet All
requirements for the present
This is an actual saving Of from
three to four dollars on each thousand
for all who are insured.
rhe annual meeting will be held at
the Grange hall at Middlebury on
Tuesday. January Q, 1917. A full re-
port will be made and officers elected
at that meeting, and every policy hold
or is a voter. The total insurance in
force September ], 1916, was $321.1
OS2.5O an increase Of over 40 percent
foa the first year"