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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
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ADVANCE HALTED

PARIS, May II. Another adj
vance by capture of German posi-
tion in the region of Chevreux was
announced in today's official report.
The gain was held despite violent
counter attacks. The statement said
the gain was achieved yesterday.
Heavy cannonading is reported In
the region of Cerney and Hurtenise
and several German attempts to rait
were frustrated by shell fire,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHIP

| As required by an order of Cour
| obtained in each of the hereinaftei
named estates by the respective Ad
| ministrators and Administrator,
therefore !, Richard McCloud, .Iudg,
and Ex-officio Clerk of the Count,
Court of La Plata County, in tn,
State of Colorado, dc
hereby give notice that said Admin
istrators and Administrators will OF
MONDAY, JUNE 4, A. d. 1917, pre-
sent to the Court their respective &C.
counts for final settlement of ad.
ministration, when and where al
persons in interest may appear and
present objections to the same if any
they have, to-wit;-
Estate of Glenn A. Scouton, De-
ceased. Henry X. Scouton, Admins
traitor.
Estate of Philip Gilbert, Deceased.
Barbara Gilbert, Administrators.
Estate of Thomas D. Burns, De.
ceased Thomas D. Burns, Jr., Ad-
ministrator.
Estate OF Bridget 0'Brien, Deceas-
ed. Josephine Hart, Administrators.
Notice is also hereby given
that in the matter of the
said estate of Glenn A.
Scouton deceased, Jane A. Scouton
claiming to be the mother and sole
heir-at-law Of said deceased has fill
ed in this said Court her duly verifi-
ed petition asking for Judicial as
certainment and determination of the
heirs of said deceased and setting
forth that the names, post-office ad-
dresses and relationship of all per-
sons, who are or claim to he heirs of
said deceased, so far as known to the
petitioner is rs follows;-
Jane A. Scouton, Durango, Colo
rado Mother
Notice is also hereby given that in
the matter of said estate of Philip
Olbcrt. deceased, Barbara Gilbert
Ginning to be the widow ard one OF
the heirs-at-law of said deceased has
filed in this said Court her duly YER
flied petition asking for Judicial
ascertainment and determination of
the heirs of said deceased, and set
ting forth that the names, post-office
address and relationship of all per
sons, who are or claim to be heirs
of said deceased, so far as known tc
the petitioner are as follows;-
Barbara Gilbert, Mancos, Colorado
Widow.
Louis G. Gilbert, Mancos, Colorado
Son.
Philip Gilbert, Mancos, Colorado
Son.
Elmer Gilbert, Mancos, Colorado
Son.
Notice is also hereby given that in
the matter of said estate of Thomas
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
TROl BILE ENTIRELY DISAP-
PEARED

Fathers and mothers worry over a
ehild with chronic cough. Knudt
Lee, Wannaska, MINI, writes: For
oveial years my daughter had bad
hronie cough. Every time she caught
little cold. it aggravated the trou-
lie. We tried many medicines, but
,ot until we tried Folcy's Honey and
ar did anything produce any grea,
elief. In a few days the trouble en-
rely disappeared and has never re
irned.' Foley's Honey and Tar for
-oughs, colds, Group, whooping cough
S. G. Wall. Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
HE ALMOST FELL DOWN

A. NJ. Hunsueker, Bogue Chitto,
Miss, felt So grateful because of
being freed from pain and distress
that he wrote the following letter;
a was suffering from rheumatism,
kidney and bladder trouble, also diz-
illness; would almost fall down al
times. / started taking Foley Kid
ney Pill and two boxes gave me en-
tire relief" Disordered kidneys give
warming by pains in side and back
rheumatic aches, sore muscles, swol
len joints, pufriness under eyes, tirec
and languid feelings. G. Wall
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14

fD. Burns, deceased, Thomas d. Burns
Jr. claiming to be the son and one of
the heirs-at-law of said deceased has
filed in this said Court his duly YER
flied petition asking for a Judicial
ascertainment and determination of
the heirs of said deceased, and set
ting forth that the names, post,office
address and relationship OF all per-
sons, Who are or claim to be heirs OF
said deceased, so far as known to
the petitioner are as follows;--
Josefa Burns, TERRA Amarillo,
New Mexico Widow;
Marguerite B. Hall, Chama, New
Mexico, Daughter;
Mrs. George r. Becker. TERRA.
Amarillo, New Mexico, o,-Daughter
Thomas d. Burns Jr., TERRA ANA
rilla, New Mexico,-Son.
Notice is also hereby given that in
the matter of said estate of Bridget
o'Brien, deceased, Mary c, Hurley
claiming to be a daughter and one of
the heirs-at-law of said deceased has
filed in this Court her duly verified
petition asking for Judicial asccr-
tainment and determination of the
heirs of said deceased, and setting
forth that the names, post-office all
dress and relationship of all persons,
who are or claim to be heirs Of said
deceased, so far as known to the pc
titioner are as follows;--
Mary C. Hurley, Durango, Colorado,
Daughter.
Catherine Hendricks. Riverside,
New MeXico,-Daughter
Josephine Hart, Durango, Colorado,
Daughter.
Accordingly notice is also hereby
given that on said lth day of June
A, ID. 1917, or the date to which the
same may be continued, the Court
will proceed to receive and hear
proofs concerning the heirs of said
deceased in whose said estates notice
Of the application for the determine
ton OF hership therein is hcreinbc
fore given, and will upon the proofs
submitted. enter "A decree in each OF
said estates, determining who are the
heirs Of said deceased persons and
the descent of the lands, tencmcnts
and hcreditaments of such deceased,
at which hearing all persons claiming
to be hers-at-law of said deceased,
or to be interested in said estates
may appear and present their proof.
WITNESS Richard McCloud, Judge
and Ex-officio Clerk of said Court
with the seal thereof hereto affixed,
at his office in the City of Durango
in said County of La Plata. and
State of Colorado, this first day Of
May A. ID. 1917.
RICHARD McCLOUD,
Judge and Ex-officio Clerk of the
County Court.
(Seal of County Cour)
First publication May 3, 1917.
Last Publication May 81, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
STOCK LOSSES

According to A. NJ. Hubbard, the
sheep men on the New Mexico side of
the line We're favored during the rec
ent storm. Hardly one of the num-
ber suffered the loss of an animal.
Those on the Colorado side down on
the lower mesas lost from 10 to 20
animals, while in the Pine Ridge sec
ton Thomas Goulding lost over 100
head. The cattle men ranging their
stock in the higher attitudes also lost
heavily
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
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LIBERTY LOAN

Lieutenant Governor Pulliam, DR..
b. j. Ochsner and f. c. Gilbert are
among those who have made gener-
GUS applications for bonds, included
in the Liberty loan. The First Ma
tional bank has subscribed heavily
toward these, as well as the war loan.
The lowest domination of bonds is
sued is $50. 1t is expected that a num-
Der Of our people will embrace the
opportunity to subscribe to the loan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
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MAYNE PERKINS PASSES

Mayne Perkins,, son of F. G. Per-
kins, passed the examination for the
officers reserve corps, receiving the
highest rating, "Class Az according
to message he sent his father this
afternoon. He is to return from
Colorado Springs tomorrow. 1t may
be a week or more before 1t is known
whether he will be ordered to report
at the officers training camp at Fort
Riley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
Henry Hirsch
Very Low

Mrs. William Schumacher and her
nephew Hans Hirsch left for Denver
this morning TO assist in the care of
the latter's father Henry Hirsch,
who is very low. For some time
Mr.. Hirsch has been afflicted with
cancer Of the tongue. A few days
ago he was stricken with appendicit-
is. In his weakened condition it is
feared he cannot survive the neces-
sary operation. Mr.. Hirsh's wife died
at Animas City a few years ago,
leaving three small boys. She was a
sister of Mrs. Schumacher and of
George Teis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM THURSDAYS DAIL1

VIM. Glassner is over from Bay
field to buy potatoes.
asa
Ernest Hoffman Of Silverton trans
acted business in town today on his
return from Oxford where his ranch
interests are located.
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W. S. MiIsel and son are in from.
Ipnacio.
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Mr. and Mrs. II. Brown of Ignacio
spent the day in town.
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c. a. Mccartney of Pagosa came
up from Pennington last evening
with shipment Of sheep.
ma
James johnson is with us again
This time to purchase fixtures for
his new store at Pennington.
ErA
San Juan county y NJ, flockmas
tiers are receiving an average of 4C
cents a pound for their wool crop.
Captain +. b. Davis left for Pueblo
this morning, after inspecting the re
cruiting office here.
y Albert Bernard is engaged in build
ing fence at the south end of Fol
soms pasture /, 500 acre tract Of
land owned by Dr. w r. c. Folsom.
Mrs. Rheudia Cornelius and daugh
ter Violet left for the Elco section
this morning where their ranch in
terests are located.
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Mr.. and Mrs Barney Cornelius and
sons, who have been in San Diego
since the middle of January, expect
to leave for home by auto this week
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Mrs. Joe Birkner returned to Pine
Ridge this morning after purchas-
ing supplies here. A foot and hall
OF snow fell in her home vicinity dur
ing the recent storm.
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Mrs. Joe Smith returned to her
country home at Elco this morning
after undergoing medical treatment
here and visiting her sister, Mrs. D
F. Day.
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Death of a Telluride Woman.
Mrs. Fredda Stevens, a Tellurid,
woman died in a local hospital las
night. The remains are at Ames &
Bradford. Funeral arrangements are
delayed pending advice from the son
brother and sister of the deceased.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
CUT THIS QUIT Is WORTH
MONEY


DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c and mail it to
Foley & Co, 2S35 Sheffield Ave,
Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound,
for coughs, colds, and Group; Foley
Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and
back, rheumatism, backache, kidney
and bladder ailments; and Foley Ca
thartie Tablets, a wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for
constipation, biliousness, headache
and sluggish bowels. S. G Wall.
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
sLOAN'S LINDENT FOR
RHEUMATISM

The torture OF rheumatism, the
pains and aches that make life un-
bearable are relieved by Sloan's Lin
inlent, a clean clear liquid that is
easy to apply and more effective
than mussy plasters or oiutments
because it penetrates quickly without
rubbing. For the many pains ana
aches following exposure, strains,
sprains and muscle soreness, Sloans
LIniiuent IS promptly effective. AL
ays have bottle handy for gout,
, lumbago, toothache, baekaehe. stiff
neck and all external pains. At drug
elsts, 25e
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
Harry Caldwell Leaves
For Fort Riley.

Henry b. Caldwell received a mes
sage from his son Harry this fore
noon stating that he had been accept
ID for training in the Fort Riley mil
itary camp and was leaving for that
point today. The young man receiv-
ID b rating, the highest possible
Tor one without military training to
get, when he took his examination
for the officers reserve corps. Har-
ry Caldwell is an aggressive, live and
Woodworking boy who has made a
success in business lines and will un-
doubtedly make an equally good
showing in his military career
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
,OU NEED A SPRING LAXATIVE

DIR. Kings New Life Pills will re-
move the accumulated wastes of win.
er from your intestines, the burden
Of the blood. Get that sluggish spring
ever feeling out of your system
rlghten your eye, clear your com
plexion. Get that vim and snap OF
rood purified healthy blood. DR.
Ning's New Life Pills are non-grip-
ing laxative that aids natures pro.
.ess, try them tonight At all Drug.
eists, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
NOTICE OF CONTEST
(For Publication)
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office

Durango, Colorado.
April "a, 1917
To SAMUEL w. MITCHELL, of Bay
field, Colorado, Contestee;
You are hereby notified that Agnes
Gertrude Harrington who gives Du-
range, Colorado, as her post-office
.ddress, did on February 26, 1917,
file in this office her duly corrobo-
rated application to contest and Sc
ure the cancellation of your Home
itead Entry No. 036S9, Serial No. O3.
$50 made March 2, 1912, for SEA
SEA sec. 10 S1aSWA and SWh
SEA Section IL, Township BAN,
Range sW, n. NJ. P, Meridian, and
as grounds for her contest she alleges
that Samuel W. Mitchell has not
established residence or resided upon
said land and he has not in any way
improved or cultivated any part or
caused any Improvements upon any
portion of said lands.
You are, therefore, further notified
that the said allegations will be tax
en- as confessed, and your said entry
will be cancelled without further
right TO be heard, either before this
office or on appeal, if you fail to
file in this office within twenty days
after the FOURTH publication of this
notice, as shown below, your answer
under oath, specifically responding to
these allegations of contest, together
with due proof that you have served
copy of your answer on the said
contestant either in person or by reg
istered mail.
You should state in your answer
the name Of the post office to which
you desire future notices to be sent
to you.
JNo, T. JOYCE,
Register.
Date Of first publication May 3, 1917,
Date of second publication May 10
1917.
Date of third publication May II
| 1917.
Date of fourth publication May "a
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
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MERCY HOSPITAL

John Dowell of Pagosa, who had
mis- right leg amputated last week, is
able to be up; Mrs. lila Rock, who
was at the point of death for many
days, is recovering rapidly and will
he able to leave her bed in few
days; Mrs. Dubes is getting along
nicely; Santiago Gonzales was re-
leased from the hospital Wednesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting Of The East
Mesa Ditch Company will be held
pursuant to the bylaws, on June II
1911, beginning at / o'clock p. m. at
he Sunnyside School House, La
Plata County, Colorado, for the elec.
ION of dire stora and for the trans
ction of any other business that
nay properly come before the meet
ing.
Dated May 7, 1917.
F. l.. LYMAN, Secy.
j. NJ. NELSON, Pres.
First publication, May 10.
Last publication June 7.
Weekly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14

nave recently moved from Pueblo to
Miami, Arizona The Ballreichs We're
well-known Durango residents a few
years ago.
Mrs, Thomas Gouding of Aztec
and her sister Mrs. Margaret Adams
went to Pine Ridge this morning,
where Mr. Goulding is ranging his
sheep.
William Elard, Cortez boy who
enlisted a few days ago, returned
rom Denver last night, having been
elected in the final physical exami-
nation, on account of eye troubles.
George Winklepleck of Dolores en-
listed in the army for the war period
here today, and expects to go to Den
yer tomorrow for his final examina-
tion.
Mrs. Stewart, Sr., mother Of DR..
Stewart, passed away at San Diego
a few days ago. where she had made
her home with her son for a long
time. The late Mrs. Stewart was SS
years of age.
The condition Of DR. w. w. McFw-
en-, who is health seeking in San
Diego is not showing the improve
ment his many friends would like to
see. 1t will be months and possibly
years before ne will be able to re-
turn to this, his home section.
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Marriage License
A license to wed was issued today
to James Wood and Belle Wood, both
of Durango.
Fall of Moisture.
According to the weather bureau
records l.56 inches of moisture has
fallen here since Monday night.
'uccessful Entertainment.
The entertainment at the Gem last
light under the auspices of the w. r.
2. netted the order goodly sum for
purchasing flags for the different
class rooms in the new high school
1uilding, and a sufficient amount to
iuy the necessary supplies for the
iurgical Dressings committee work.
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Volt Creek Pass
Reports from Wolf Creek Pass in
icate motorists travelling over the
Dad the next month or six weeks
iced to equip themselves with snow
hoes and mud boats. According to
he present outlook the highway will
ot be open for autos before the lat
ter part of June.
his is the Straight of It.
The Free Methodist church people
ave purchased what remained of the
Id brewery building after the fire,
md will utilize the lumber and stone
in building their new church
structure, on their lots on Tenth
street between Fourth and Fifth ave
nue..
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
Mrs. b. c. Walters
Very Low

Mrs. B. C. Walters Of Dolores, she
who was Minnie Sommers, is very
low and practically all hopes for her
recovery have been abandoned. Her
Mother, sister, brother and other rel
atiyes are in constant attendance at
her bedside. Her husband arrives to-
night. The young matron has hosts
Of friends in the Southwest, who
learn of her critical illness with deep
est regret.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14

Miss Mary Dale left for the Low
er La Plata via Aztec this
morning to visit her parents.
George Avery left for May Day
camp this morning after disposing of
the 5-ton potato crop at 81 hun
dred.
A week from Sunday, Durango
churches, in common with others over
the state, will observe the day as
anti-cigarette Sunday.
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Hubert Wynn is Durango's only
representative in the graduating
class at the state university this
year.
Six cars of cattle consigned to
Hatcher and Catchpole at Pagosa
formed part of the freight from
Pennington last night.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lively, Sr., depart
ed for Georgetown this morning after
a few days visit with their son, L. S.
Lively and family.
Seven cars of ore were delivered
to the local smelter this morning.
The Tomboy, Smuggler, Idaho, and
the Silver Lake Custom mill were
represented in the shipments.
Express messengers who run be-
tween Denver and Silverton every 5
days say the San Juan basin has no
occasion to complain about the wealth
er here, as it is just as good as any
place along the line.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
Bill Allowed by
{ ON miSsioncrs.

The county commissioners allowed
bills totaling $s,5iIO6 this month.
The largest items of expense were
for bridge construction and road
work. Warrants for all claims are
ready for distribution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14
Aztec Wedding

Aztec Wedding
Our tip was correct. Mr.. Ed Leep-
er and Miss Minnie Boyer were mar
ried in Aztec yesterday They were
guests at the Savoy over night on
their way to the Fort Lewis mesa to
make their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-14

William f, Rowe, Civil war vet
eran, died at Kline this morning al
1890 The deceased was born ir
Scott county, Iowa, March ~, 1887
lie was member of company f 1ott
regiment of Iowa infantry. He Is
survived by three children, Gus Rove
NJ. R. Rove and Mrs. Minnie b. Fry
all of the Kline section. At the tim'
Of going to press funeral arrange
ments had not been announced
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
VAWTER TRIAL TO-DAY
v. u. ]. Professor Will Encc Jury nm
Charge of Numbering stockton
Hcfh. .lr
I BY Associated Press.


CHRlST1ANSBURC i. VA. April so
ne hrst case to come before the grand
Jury or the Circuit Court of Montcom-
CRY County on Tuesday will be that
OF Charles T.. Nawter. professor OF
mathematics at Virginia polytechnic
institute. charged with tho murder OF
Stockton Hcth, Jr., prominent sports
man and society man. Counsel for
Vawter have indicated that the defcnse
VIII be based on betrayal OF friend
ship
Young Iieth Was found. mortaIly
wounded. In the upper hallway Of tho
Sa"ter mono. on the college campus
early on the morning of March l3.
PROFESSOR Nawter surrendered to coun-
" officials later in the day and was
released on $1,000 bail. lIcth died
from the wounds tho following day at
= Roanoke hospital and Vawtcr's bail
was Increased TO 10000
Neither Professor nor Mrs. Vawtcr
has made known the events leading up
TO the tragedy. and the story will be
told for the first time before the jury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
WILL VOTE FOR QUEEN
Dung woman Receiving t:rcutcst
Number "f ballots Ia Preside at
Yelled Prophets Carnival

Chairman Eimore :. Redwood, Of the
queens contest committee. and Carni-
val Manager w. NJ. Mosely. who have
charge OF the contest that is expected
10 prove ono Of the most attractive
features Of the MAY Festival and Gala
Week that SAINTS Grotto. No. 30. Mys-
tie order OF Yelled Prophets Of tho En-
chantcd Realm is To stage in Rich
mond during the week Of May ol-26
Yesterday afternoon concluded ar
engagements by which Twenty-Five poll
ing stations are to be located through
out the city. where votes for the most
popular young woman in the state may
he east.
The stations arc so located as 10
facilitate the votin" and To make il
convenient for persons living in every
section 10 reach the ono or another
station. magnificent s2:J Diamond
ring is {" hc given by the Grotto to
the young woman receiving tho Iar;S-
est number Of votes in the contest. \
Sa3 diamond and gold la Nnllicrc will
he awarded as second prize. while Il $50
gold wrist watch constitutes III. third
award. The Young woman receiving
tho largest numhcr Of votes is To IL"
crowned queen OF the festival, with
hitting ceremonies. during the gala
week. while second and THIRD prize
winners are TO serve us her maids of
honor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
FOREST WARDENS NAMED
Governor Issues Commissioners ia Mcn
Selected by State Forester
Jones.

In order 10 arm them with Official
authority 10 prosecute their work
Governor stuart yesterday ordered
commissions as forest wardcns 10 he
issued 10 tho following:
:. IL {. Walters. Rogers; II. \. Parks r.
a.: - BIC Island; j. =. Greene. Nathalie
W. O.: Ryhurn, D"nnstnn junction; trts-
mnI watkins Guinea Mills. Austin Flint.
X T.; -" 'FRONT.'. !. 7. Carpenter Il T.. D.
nhnrlottGsyi!lc John y Humphreys Rom
inSion; J; I. Mcdonald. Sr.. II. + -. No. g.
t'chm"nd: L.. r. Bnns. H. = D. no l.
E"Nhury T. T. Winneld X. +. D. stony
trc"k L. IL. Wrcnn. Il. +. -. Dsputant;
ana J.. ". Br"thcrt"n. Appalacriu.
MI of these men are now at work
during dry weather ns Federal forest
ratrolmen. having been appointed after
personal investigation AS to fitness by
state Forester X. G. Jones. E.Xccnt
IN the case Of MIR. Brothcrton. the
salaries of the men are paid Jointly
pE Inc Federal government and the
counties in which they serve each
paying half. Mr. Bro,ncrton.s salary
is paid by the government alone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
MANY JOIN RED CROSS
""rkrooms Opened. mud tppcat l. Il.
sued for I.onn of Sewing
Machines,

or the $4,000 application blanks for
membership in the Richmond Chantcr
OF inc American Red Cross which ha We
been given out by Hamilton G.. HoyI,in
chairman of the membership commit
tee, /; is expected that At least 10 900
VIII he returned signed and accom-
panied by the fee OF ST. Enrolment
az The close Of last week had reached
5,3G3
Wo"kroons for The preparation of
surgical dressings and other war-rclief
supplies were opened yesterday on the
second floor OF the old post-olic
building, at Seventh and Franklin
Streets. Tho imperative need a, pres-
ent is for sewing machines to ouuiD
The room. Those who are Wiling 10
aid the cause by lending machines may
communicate with the general sccre-
tary at headquarters. Coz East Main
street. MI war-rclicf supplies have
been standardized by the government
under the direction Of the scd Cross
and arc required to conform to the
requirements before they will he nc
copied. Supplies made by private in
dividuals and organizations must pass
through the hands OF tile Red Cross
and be approved by IL