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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Lemons for Complexion
Juice OF two lemons made into creamy lotion can be
used to bleach. whiten and soften the skin.
Make quarter pint cheaplyl

The beauty lotion which ia becoming
SO popular throughout the country is
easily prepared by any one. and a
whole quarter pint of it doesn't cost
any more than a small jar Of the COM
mon. ordinary cold creams.
Add the juice OF two fresh lemons to
three ounces of orchard white and
shake we'll in bottle. Strain the
lemon juice two or three times through
fne cloth so no pulp gets into the
lotion. then IL will keep fresh for
months. Regardless of what price you
pay or how highly advertised, there
is nothing else really more meritorious
in identifying, softcning and clearing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Miss Jean Reynolds will leave next
week for Hollins College. where she
will be q student for this session.
Miss Maria Adkins. of Park Avenue.
Is spending some time as the guest Of
friends In Georgia.
William Brander Pettway, who haa
been working as field engineer at Camp
Lee, Is leaving this week to continue
his studies at tho University OF Vir-
ginia.
Mrs. George j. Bull and her daugh-
ter, Miss Agnes Bull. who have been
spending tho summer in Saluda. N. c..
are now in York. S. c.. before return
ing to Richmond.
Colonel and Mrs. John W. Richard
son and family have recently moved
into their new home at 1926 Grove
Avenue.
Mrs. James Martin and Miss Eliza
beth Martin have returned to the Ham
over, after a visit to Newport News
and Norfolk.
Mrs. Henry Field, who has been
spending some time with her grand
father. Colonel Chiswell D. Lanshorne,
in Albemarle. has taken an apartment
in Monroe Terrace for the winter
months.
Miss Mary Tomlin Anderson Is spend
ing some time as the guest OF friends
In Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Chichester have
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
VERDICT FOR $4,000
DAMAGES IS AWARDED
Jury Finds for o. l.. Tucker I'm His
$4,000 Suit Against Du
Point Company.
CHARGE OF FALSE ARREST
Plaintiff Had Been Accused OF TAX.
Ing Money From Employors-Aiur-
der Mystery Cleared With Arrest
OF Policeman and Two Civilians.

Especial to The Times DIspatoh.J
PETERSBURG. VA, September IL
In the Circuit Court Of Prince George
County yesterday Judge r. Carter
Scott, of Richmond. Presiding. in the
case of o. l.. Tucker against tho Du
Pont Powder Company. alleging false
arrest and malicious prosecution. YER
dict was rendered by the jury. giving
the plaintiff 100000. Tucker Is a citi-
zen of Greenville. S. c., but was for
merly employed by tho Du Pont Com
pany as one OF the timekeepers. In
March of last year he was charged with
| taking check for $3.50, the property
OF the company, and in tho trial before
II magistrate was convicted and sem
fenced to jail for fifteen days and to
pay hne of SIS. Protesting his inno-
cencc. he appealed TO the upper court.
where a jury. by it's verdict, declared
him innocent of the charge. The out
come of the criminal proceeding and
what happened in connection with
them. was the institution Of damage
suit for $4,000 against the Du Pont
Company with the result after a trial
lasting through several days. Of ver-
dict for 100000. Counsel for the de-
PENDANT company entered a motion to
set aside the verdict. and Judge Scott
set October 81 to hear argument on the
motion.
The plaintiff was represented by At
torneys J. -. Evans, of Greenviile, S. c.:
Kirk Matthews, Of Richmond. and
Charles T. Lassiter OF this city. and
the company by Plummer &c Bohannon.
of this city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
A Murder Mystery Cleared.

]. G. Curtis, Il member Of the Peters
burg police force; Jack Lambert and
J. c. Lambert. are under arrest and
held for trial in Prince George, on
charges preferred by Samuel McQuade,
OF fcloniously drugging. robbing and
shooting him with intent to kill. These
Developments clear up the case of the
reported mysterious murder on tho
Hopewell Road, on Saturday. as pub
l!shed in The Times Dispatch. Infor-
nation as to the affair came from a
hagman at Church's Crossing on tho
Norfolk and Western Railway. who is
said TO have seen four men in an au-
tomobile come 10 a stop on the road.
and to have seen one OF the men shot
and his body dragged into the woods,
after which the parties drove away.
The nagman reported the case to Nor
folk and Western detectives, who be-
gan an investigation. They found
Samuel McQuade lying in the woods in
company with soldier who had gone
to his assistance. They accompanied
McQuade TO Camp Lee and reported tho
case to the Prince George authorities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
An Important Discovery
Swollen Veins Relieved

That Absorbiue, Jr., would relieve
varicose veins was discovered by an
old gentleman who had suffered with
swollen veins for nearly fifty years.
He had made many unsuccessful ef-
forts to get relief and finally tried
Absorbine, Jr.. knowing its value in
reducing swellings aches. pains and
soreness.
Absorbine. Jr.. relieved him. and
after he had applied 1t regularly for
few weeks no told US that his legs
were as smooth as when he was a boy
and all the pain and soreness had
ceased
Thousands have since used this
antiseptic liniment for this purpose
with remarkably good results.
Absorbinc, Jr. is made OF oils and
extracts from pure herbs and when
rubbed upon the skin is quickly taken
up by the pores: the blood circulation
in surrounding parts is thereby stimu-
lated and healing helped.
$500 bottle at druggists or post
paid. a Liberal Trial Bottle will be
mailed your address for 10c in stamps.
Booklet free.
W. f. YOUNG. p. ID. F.,
219 Temple St, Springfield. Mass.
du
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS
OPENS TERM IN STAUNTON

Especial to The mes-Dispatch.I
TIARRISONBURG. VA, September II.
The Supreme Court OF Appeals OF
Virginia met in Staunton this morning
for its regular September term. There
is crowded docket. including about
hfteen cases appealed from Rocking
ham and Augusta Counties and the
city OF Stanton
Three OF the cases from Rockingham
involve construction Of the State pro-
hlbition law. Two Of the men were
convicted Of violating the "quart-a-
month" section. The basis OF the APP
peals is the contention that the law
contemplated an allowance Of one
quart each calendar month, and not
each thirty days. The other man was
convicted OF giving away intoxicating
cider. stored in an clubhouse on his
premises. The clubhouse was held not
to have been the mans home" within
the meaning OF the law. and sentence
OF thirty days and $50 was imposed
by tho lower court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
DECEMBER AND MAY WED
seventy-Three-Year- Groom Claims
Blushtng Nlnetecn-YearLOld
Rride

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
HARRISoNBURG, VA. September II.
--Isiah GLADDEN.. seventy-three years
old. and Miss Myrtle Mcdlock, nine
teen years old, were married last night
at tho homo OF F. P. Branham in this
city. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. P. S. Thomas. OF the Church OF
the Brethren. The difference OF fifty
four years In the ages Of tho bride and
groom - the greatest ever recorded in
Rockingham County.
On the application for a marriage
license Mr.. GLADDEN. gave his occupa-
ton as that OF a farmer and his place
OF residence as Harper's Ferry. W. Va.
His bride is q daughter Of Robert Med
lock, OF Grottoes. this county.
Mr.. GLADDEN. and Miss Medlock went
together to the clerks offlco to got the
license. He has gray hair. hut could
pass for much less than seventy-three.
Miss Medlock wore her bridal veil to
the courthouse, and the couple attracted
much attention from spectators. Ono
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
General New. Noter.

Whitney D. Meredith, deputy clerk Of
Prince George, and Miss Ella Freeman
Hardy. formerly of Lawrencevillc, were
married last evening by Rev. ]. A.
Mcclure. OF the Second Presbyterian
Church. Mr.. Meredith expects to be
called into service at an early date.
Thirty names for membership In a
new military company in Petersburg
have been secured, consent for the or
ganization OF which has been given by
the Adjutant-General.
w. A. Trotter. until recently with
the Virginia National Bank. has been
appointed cashier Of the Community
Savings and Loan Association to sue
coed r. T. Short, who has been drafted
into the National Army. and is now
at Camp Lee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
RICHMOND TIMES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER H. 1917

Mcouade stated that he had been on
Joy ride with the three prisoners,
mat he had been drinking with them;
that when they became "rowdy" he
started to leave them, and that they
threatened to shoot him IL no left the
car. Ono of them did shoot him. and
he remembered nothing more until he
was found In the Woods by the soldier.
where his body had been dragged. He
tainted when the ball, aimed at his
head. Grazed his skull. Tho accused
mon say that they had merely been
on little drunk. and intended to re-
turn for McQuade in the woods. The
case Is regarded as a serious one. The
police officer was promptly suspended
from the force by tho police commits
sioners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

the skin. AS a tan and blemish re-
mover. also to remove oiliness. freekles
and sallowncss. lemon juice has no
rival Massage 1t into the face. neck
and arms once or twice each day. and
Just see II it doesn't bring out the roses
and hidden beauty!
Lemons have always been used to
bleach tho skin. but pure lemon juice
Is too highly acid. therefore irritating
Try ii! This sweetly fragrant lotion
will speak for itself. Any drug store
or toilet counter will supply the three
ounces OF orchard white at very little
cost, and the grocer will supply the
1cmonS.-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

returned to Richmond. after visit
20 relatives in Leesburg
Mrs. Juliet Chiffon Keith will leave
shortly for visit to Mrs Ben HuEer in
Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Sutherland
and Mrs. i. l.. Sutherland. OF this city,
who arc touring the North in their
machine. are nov registered at the St
Charles. Atlantic City.
Miss Thelma Wagner has returned
to her home In Norfolk, after a visit to
Mrs. r. S. Anderson in Richmond.
Miss Elise Squire has returned to
Smithfeld. after a motor trip through
Virginia. West Virginia and Maryland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
rol,eeronen /. Certainty.

The Board Of Aldermen last night
concurred with the Council in tho
adoption OF an ordinance providing for
detention home for women Of i'm
moral character and the appointment Of
three policewomen. carrying with 1t
the necessary appropriation of $3.50.
There was only one vote against the
ordinance. The aldermen also con-
CURED with the council in granting
franchise for the right Of way and
street car privileges through Boiling
brook Street. This franchise was asked
for by the Petersburg and Appomattox
Railway Company, which will probably
be the only bidder for It,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Record School Attendance.

The opening of the graded and ele-
mentary schools yesterday broke all
previous records in attendance. the
first days enrolment being 2,2s7.
These schools include only children
through the sixth grade. The High
School will not open until October 1.
when the total enrolment will be
greatly increased. The attendance at
the four white schools was as follows:
Duncan Brown. 6oT: R. E. Lee. $40;
Stonewall Jackson. $40; A. p. HILL $50
The colored schools will open to-
morrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

The Ladies Of Charity will hold an
important meeting at ST. Joseph's
Orphanage Friday afternoon. and mem
bers are requested to make returns
for tickets to the festival held for the
beneft OF the orphans August so. or
to hand in their tickets. In spite OF
the storm. which interfered with the
afternoon exercises for the children on
that occasion. tho entertainment at
night was splendid success.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Rond Contract Awarded.

HAMPTON. VA, September 11.-con-
tracts for building a concrete road be.
tween Hampton and Newport News
have been awarded to Hunter & TiEnor.
of this city. by the Board OF Super
visors Of Elizabeth City County The
new road will cost $4,000. and will
be constructed over the present site of
the kccoughtan road.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
woMEN's MEETINGS.

The regular meeting of the Richmo nd
Chapter. u. d. c.. will be held this
morning at IL o'clock. in Lee Camp
Hall. AS delegates will be elected to
tho Roanoke convention. all members
are urged to attend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Local Temperature.
LOCnl Rainfall.

Rainfall last twelve hours None
Hainfali last twenty-four hours. None
EXCESS m rainfall! since March l.. 5.y4
E*ccss IN rainfall since January !. sos
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

man dryly remarked: well. any
how, we know he amt dom 1t to avoid
the draft"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Local Barometer Readings.
Local ObserNatInn. a

Local observations Mt =. VI.
Temperature. SIS; humidity, 81; wind.
direction northeast: wind, velocity, )
miles; weather, clear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
The Weather
Furnished By u. s. weather Bure.ul
Forecast:

Forecast: Virginia
Fair. not SO cool
Wednesday, Thurs
day fair, somewhat
warmer.
North Carolina
Fair Wednesday and
fhurnday. with slow
Is rising tcnpcra-
ture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Marriage A d.

Mr. and Mrs. G. 7. Webb. Of High
land Park. announce the marriage or
their daughter. Grace Elizabeth, to
Walter c. Northam. The ceremony
took place in Washington on Septcm.
Der 8.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-16

Department Of the Interior
Csst.s Lard ONra Lamar co

Department of the Interior
United States Land Office. Lamar, Colo
RADIO. April 20. 1917:
You are hereby notified that Mary
L. Kelly who gives Duer; COLORADO. as
her postoffice address. did on March
24th, 1917, fle In this office his duly
corrobornted application to contest and
secure the CANCELLATION OF your home
02O757 made March 10Th. 1916. for So
Section 4, Township 20 s. Range 40
w. 9Th Principal Meridian. and as
POUNDS FOR his contest he alleges
that Arthur Smith has failed to es-
tablish a residence upon the said en-
in any manner; that he has wholly
abandoned the same since the date
thereof and that these defaults now
exist and are not due to his employ
ment in the military service rendered
in connection with the operations in
Mexico or along the borders thereof or
in mobilization camps elsewhere or in
any branch OF the army or navy OF the
United States or in the National Guard
OF the several states.
You are. therefore, further notified
that the said allegations Will be take
as confessed. and your said entry VIII
be Cancelled without further right TO
appeal. II you fail to file in this office
within twenty days after the FOURTH
publication OF this notice. as shown
below, your answer, under oath. speci-
tically responding to these allegations
Of contest. together with due proof
that you have served a copy Of your
answer on the said contestant either In
person or by registered mail.
You should state in your answer the
name of the post office to which you
desire future notices to be sent to you.
A. L. BEAVERS. Register.
r. ]. McGRATH, Receiver.
Date of first pub. May ?, 1917:
Date OF second pub. May ?. 1917.
Date OF third pub. May 16, 1917,
Date of fourth pub. May %. 1917.
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Spanish Rice.

One cupful white or brown rice, four
large ripe tomatoes or one-half can to-
matoes, four teaspoonfuls oil, level,
two tablespoOnfuls sugar, two tea
spoonfuls salt, one-half teaspoonful
paprlka, one-fourth teaspoonful white
pepper or little cayenne, two green
peppers, one medium-sized onion,
sliced, bit of bay leaf, ground thyme.
Heat the oil in heavy frying pan,
and In 1t delicately brown the pep
pers and the onions. Remove and
brown the rice, which has been looked
over. but not washed. Add all other
Ingredients. Cover and let simmer on
the back of the stove until soft (three-
quarters to one hour) add boiling wa
ter as the rice swells. Brown rice will
require a little longer cooking. The
green peppers may be omltted.-From
Weekly Unity.
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SUMMONS

State of Colorado.
County OF Prowers. IS.
In the County Court
Francis l. McAdam,
Plaintiff.
Elisha r. wheeler. his Heirs
and Personal Representative,
Defendants.
The People Of the State OF Colorado.
To Elisha T. Wheeler II aliVes II he
be deceased. TO his unkonwn heirs and
personal representatives. the betehd-
ants above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Coun-
~ Court OF Prowers County. state OF
Colorado, and answer the complaint
therein within twenty days after the
service hereof. II served within this
~. or by publication, within thirty
days after the service hereof. d Ike! We
J Gf shT q by default s viii be
taken against you according to the
prayer OF the complaint. And II copy
OF the complaint In the above entitled
mons, or II the service hereof be made
out OF this state. then ten Gays auul5
lowed before the taking Of judgment
ny default as aforesaid.
The said action is brought to quiet
in plaintiff the fee simple title in and
TO the. Southeast quarter tSE54l Of
TyesIIR 327) South. Range Forty
six (46) West Of the Sixth Principal
Meridian. in Prowers County. Colorado
and for general relief as Will more
fully appear from the complaint In said
action to which reference is here
made. 80
And you are hereby notified that II
you fail to appear. and to answer the
said complaint as above required. the
said plaintiff will take Judgment by
default as aforesaid.
OF said Court at Lamar, in said County.
this 18th day OF April, ~ d. 1917.
tSEAL) J. c. HORN.
Judge and Acting Clerk.
First pub. April 20. 1917.
Last pub. NIaY %. 1917.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-16

State of Colorado.
County of Prowers. IS: 80.
In the District Court
Plaintiff.
Anthony Deleglise. Boss Perry.
jackson J. Lane, and their IN
known heirs. devisees, lega-
tees and assigns. Mary Perry
Albert Perry. Alfred Perry.
William Perry. P. G., Scott
Aisssignse Of jaeksS%n T. ab Lsne,
and endorses of a. W. john
son and jackson J. Lane anu
NJ. II. Murray.
Defendants. ,s
The People OF the state OF Colorado,
To Anthony Deleglise, Boss Perry.
Jackson j. Lane, and their unknown
heirs, devisees, legatees ana a5sls No
Mary Perry. Albert Perry seliTeu
signee of Jackson J. Lane, NJ. II Mur
ray, a. W. Johnson, and the unkhoM " y
johnson and Jackson J. Lane. and -. 81.
II. Murray. the Defendants above
named. GREETING: o.. ..,,..-
in an action brought against you ~
the above named plaintiit IN ne ", ~ 80
trict Court Of PrOwers County state @!
Colorado. and answer the complain
therein within twenty Gays ettTSI ,Li
service hereof. II served VIM coun nm,
". or by publication. WITHIN mr.
days after The service hereof. eXclusiNg
G G5arm tae bay b2y default of S'rT Viii Se
taken against you according 10 the
prayer OF the complaint. And II SOP
Of the complaint In the above ehlltitu
action be not served with this sum
ubus or IL the service hereof pc hl MAJ
out Of this State, then ten Gays auul5-
uoual to the time hereinbeiore 5pscinyu
Tor importance and answer VIII pc az
lowed before the taking OF Juusm'H'
Dy default as Aforesaid. 1.t
The said action Is brought 10 oototH
a Judgment against you ana Sach o.
YOU quieting the title to the IolloMinb
described land situate in Prower5 cQ1}uiS
~, Colorado. to-Wlt; The SCUM llaltt
Of the South Hair (Sla OF ~ Of
Section Thirty-fOur l3A(, IoWhsHlP
Twenty seven I'D south, Range fot "
seven (47) West, Of the Sixth frlnclpat
Meridian, in plaintiff. for costs OF SUI
and all proper relief, as VIII more lully
appear from the complaint IN s1lu
action to which reference IS mere iladt
And Sou are hereby notltied that u
YOU rail- to appear. and TO answer lhr
said complaint as above required, INC
said plaintiff will take judgment
against you and each OF you by De
fault as prayed for in said compliant
Given under my hand and seal az
Lamar, in said County, this 18TH day
OF March. a. d. 1917.
(SEAL) r,o1,,rr,p
Clerk OF the District Court In ana
for Prowers County. COLORADO.
First pub. May 2. 1917.
Last pub. May 80. 1917.
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"Y,u shall have a green tomato sau-
Ger pi'. Uncle Eli" agreed Mrs. Win
BILE. but 1 won't promise that it'll be
rs good as Gran'ma Fenderson's."
Now, that's real kind of We, Minnie"
said Uncle Eli graciously; and as she
departed he began counting over once
more in reminiscent murmur, while
Uncle 81 kept tally, finger by finger:
Apple. mlnce. custard, cranberry
pumpkin, Marlborough, green tomato
seven pies youths Companion.
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Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office. Lamar. Colo
To Charles f. Runyen OF Marceline.
No, and Lamar. Colo, Contestee:
You are hereby notified that WILDER
H. Wlrick, who gives GRANADA, SOLO.
18th, 1917, file in this office his duly
coFroborated application 10 contest ana
stead. Serial No. 042l5, made March
LIST, 1910. for Lot and 81 = SW = Sec
6 and Lots /, 2. 3. ElA NV = and NEA
SW "a Section z, Township 25 South,
Range a. West OF the 9Th Principal
Meridian, and as grounds for his con-
test he alleges that said Charles i,
Runyen has wholly abandoned said
land; that~he has failed to establish
and maintain bona fide residence for
more than six months last past: that
said entryman has wholly failed TO
earn title to said land at any time
during the life OF said entry and that
all OF these defaults exist to the pres
ent date: there is no evidence that
there has ever been any cultivation
done or any improvements placed on
the land since date Of entry; that said
entryman's absence from the land was
and is not due to his employment in
military service rendered in connection
with operations in Mexico. or along
the borders thereof. or in mobilization
camps elsewhere, in the military or
naval organizations Of the United
States or OF the National Guard of any
You are, therefore, further notified
that the said allegations Will be taken
as confessed ana your said entry VIII
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. spcci-
fically responding TO these allegations
of contest, together with due proof
that you have served a copy Of your
answer on the said contestant either
IN person or by registered mail.
You should state in your answer the
name OF the post office to which you
desire future notices to be sent to you.
a. l.. BEAVERS,
Register.
r. ]. McGRATH.
Receiver.
Date OF first pub. April %. 1917.
Date OF second pub. May ?, 1917.
Date of third pub. May 3, 1917
Date of fourth pub. May l6, 1917.
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You Need a spring Laxa.iye

DR.. Kings New Life Pills will re-
move the accumulated wastes of win
ter from your intestines, the burden
Of the blood. Get that sluggish spring
fever feeling out of your system,
brighten your eye, clear your com
plexion. Get that vim and snap of
good purified blood. DR.. Kings New
Life Pills are a non-griping laxative
that aids natures process, try them
tonight. At all druggists, 25c.