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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
TO SPEED UP CONGRESS
Virginia Defense Council Wants
Quick Action on Measures Now Oh
Calendar.

Richmond, May 16.-The Virginia
Council of Defense issued strong
appeal at the close of its session here
yesterday to members of Congress to
put an end to delay in the matter of
the public business, to pass the laws
for national defense and to accept eff
fective leadership.
Another action of the council had
to do with a plan suggested to the
bankers of Virginia, whereby farm
ers may readily get money needed for
seeds and equipment of any sort to
enable them to raise more crops this
season. The plan is for the bankers
of the State to make up a fund of
from 100000 to 100000 to be man
aged by a board appointed for the
purpose. From this central pool sums
will be lent to farmers who are DEEM
ed worthy to be trusted anG VINO are
sure to use the money in the right
way, but who are not in a position
to borrow from the banks themselves.
The question of mans character
and honesty will be determined by
some local official who knows the man
and the conditions in his county. a
number of Virginia banks already are
making loans at small interest and
without the customary security. The
council will present its plan form
ally to the Bankers Association OF
Virginia and urge immediate action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
REFLECT VIRGINIA SENTIMENT
Richmond Virpinian)

f., khicnmOnQ pNGlnlan)
The reversal of itself by the United
States senate in the matter of the
Cummins amendment to the espion-
age bill, prohibiting the use of cereals
grains or syrups in the manufacture
of alcoholic liquors, was both sur
prise and disappointment. The sen.
late adopted the Cummins amendment
on Saturday by decisive vote, hut
on Monday reconsidered this action
and the amendment was voted down.
One ground on which the amendment
was opposed was that it was strictly
d food measure, and had no place in
the espionage bill.
1t was. gratifying to observe that
the Virginia senators faithfully re-
!fiected the sentiments of this state N
voting for the amendment Oh Mon
day as they had also done on Satur-
day. Senators Martin and Swanson
have stood with the dry forces in
every fight made in the senate at this
session, and in doing so have faith
fully represented their constituents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
OF THE OWNER
SHIP. MANAGEMENT, CIRCU-
LATION. ETC. Of Alexandria Ga.
cite Corporation published daily at
Alexandria, Virginia, required by
the Act of August "a. 1912.

Editor, Edwin Bradley Hard, Alex
andria; Publisher, Alexandria Gazette
Cooperation, Alexandria, Va. Owners
Howard w. Smith, Alexandria, Va,
William A. Smoot, jr., Alexandria.
Va, T. c. Smith, (estate) AleXan-
dria, Va, r. S. Barrett, Alexandria.
Va. Known bondholders, mortgages,
and other security holders, holding l
per cent or more of total amount of
bonds, mortgages, or other securities:
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, Alexan-
dria, Va,
Average number of copies Of each
issue of this publication sold or dis
tributed, through the mails or other
wise. to paid subscribers during the
six months preceding the date of this
statement, two thousand and five.
Edwin Bradley Hard. Editor.
Sworn tc and subscribed before me
this 10th day of May, 1917.
Howard w Smith, n. P. (My
commission expires July 1G, 1920.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule in effect Nov. II 1916.

For Washington and points north
daily sos, 1923, 1888 q. m 1901, 1916
1928, 2:3O, Through train for New
York, via P. R. R. STA, 6:23, 1913,
1888 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at 4:37. 7:52 (locaD and
9:47, a. m. 1915, 1922, 1882, 5:l7
(local) 1902, 9:47 p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg
at 1928, p. m. Saturdays and l.1s q,
"a. other days of week.
NOTE-Times of arrival ami de-
parture and connections not guaran-
iced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.

Fifty wears ago today Russia ratl-
fled the treaty with the United
States ceding to this country Rus
sian North America, which has sub
seouently been known as Alaska
Territory. The United States paid
s7,2O0,0OO for the territory, Which
embraces $4,000 square miles.
The anniversary Of this treaty
brings to mind former relations be-
tween the United States and Rus
STA. and shows that the same good
feeling exists now which was APP
parent at a time when this country
needed friend in Europe.
In the latter part of the war be-
tween the states France proposed to
recognize the Southern Confederacy
provided England would do likewise.
Queen Victoria. however, refused to
ioin France in such a movement.
At this juncture, when the heads of
the federal government were spend
ing sleepless nights by realizing
that Napoleon the Third had defied
our Monroe doctrine by
setting up a monarchy in Mexico
with Macmillan at its head, fleet
of Russian men-of war entered the
Virginia capes, passed up Chesa-
peake Bay and the Potomac river,
and anchored near Alexandria. The
admiral of the fleet had sealed or
dcrs which he was directed not to
break if England refused to enter
into the scheme of the French En-
peror. England did not fall in line,
and probably no one is living today
who can tell the nature of Russia's
sealed orders.
While the Muscovite fleet lay near
Alexandria officers and sailors Of
the ships visited this city daily,
which was their purchasing depot.
They were often encountered on our
streets and in our market house.
After lying here for time the
fleet weighed anchor and moved
slowly down the river, saiuting Alex
andria with their batteries as they
passed the city.
Some persons have suggested that
Russia had hopes, in the event of
that nation taking a part in our
troubles, to be allowed to extend her
territory OF the Pacific coast as a
compensation for her aid.
Fortunately Abraham Lincoln and
William H. Seward steered the
country tlear\ of foreign breakers,
and at the close of our civil war,
Russia seeing her dreams disSipate,
was ready to sell Alaska to the
United States.
Russia has ever been friendly to-
wards this country. and the dispatch
of a commission from this country
to that nation, which has but re-
Gently thrown off autccracy, will
still further cement the good feel
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
In Effect December 10, 1910

y. B--FollowlnS schedule figures
are published only as information not
guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station. Alexan.
dria.
1881 y. NJ. Daily-Local between
connection daily except Sunday at
Orange to G and o.. No. 400 for Cor
louisville 'and Richmond.
SAT a. NJ. Daily-Local for Harrison.
burg and way stations, Buffet parloi
car.
9:17 a. NJ. Daily-M4l train. coaches
for Manassas, Warrenton, Orange,
Lynchburg, Greensboro and Charlotte
1922 4. NJ. Daily-U. S. Fast Mail
s0P Which schedued to Stop 60
and Sleeping cars to Atlanta. New
Orleans. Birmingham. Sleeping car
Salisbury 10 Ashvllle. Coaches for
Charlottesville. Lynchbrrg, Danv;lle
4:22 P. NJ. Daily-Local for Chariot
tesville connecting at Calverton 70
Warrenton.
4:52 P. n. DaIly-Birmlngham spe,
Atlanta, Admission. Birmingham. and
Atlanta, Anniston. Birmingham.
Through first class coaches between
Washington. Atlanta and Birmingham,
Dining car service, Tourist to Califor-
400 P. M.-7oaily local for Har-
risonburG and way Stations on Manas-
sas branch. Pullman Buffet parlor
cars.
5:22 T. NJ. local for Warrenton.
7:l7 p. NJ Daily-Augusta Special
Through train with sleeping cars To
Charlotte, Columbia. Aiken and .Au-
Susta. Through Sleeping cars to Ash
Vile. ga
1902 P. NJ. Daily-WashinGton and
Chattanooga Limited via Lynchburg)
First class coaches and sleeping cars
to Roanoke, Knoxville Chattanooga,
Sleeper TO New Observation-Disclosures
to Roanoke Dining car service. =.
: %11:02. p M.$sDai1y-New York and
New Orleans limited. All Pullman
New Orleans. Dining car service. "
4:2T. a. NJ. Daily-Memphis special,
sleeping cars and coaches for Roa-
noke. Knoxville. Nashville. Chatta-
nooga, and Memphis. Dining car SER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16

more whisky was found on his per-
son. On being questioned he said
he bought it in Jail, but declined to
say from whom it was purchased.
Some weeks ago an automobile be-
longing to Leo Kidd, of Richmond,
and said to be on its way to Hope
well, was confscated and was found
to be loaded with cases. of whisky.
The liquor was stored at the Ches-
terfeld Jail, pending the outcome of
the case. When examined yesterday
twelve quarts were missing.
The jailer denies selling or furnish
ing liquor to the prisoner,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
BOUGHT LIQUOR IN JAIL.

Discharged Prisoner, Too Drunk to
Leave. Says he Got His There.
Chesterfield County jail bids fair
ITO become one of the best known
summer resorts. If the statement
of a discharged prisoner is to- be
believed. it is one of the easiest
places in Virginia in which to buy
whisky.
The term of certain citizen of
Chesterfield who has been spending
some time in the Chesterfield prison
expired yesterday morning and a
guard unlocked the outer door and
informed him that he could go. The
prisoner was found to be too drunk
to travel. and on being searched
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16

Conditions in Palestine arc APP
palling. Dispatches from Cairo.
Egypt, headquarters Of the British
army operating in western Turkey
state that famine and pestilence are
raging there. 1t is estimated that
more than 10000 persons in Pales-
tine have died of starvation or from
brutal treatment by the Turks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Co.

Steamers of this line leave Alex.
andria every Monday 4:3O P. N.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexcellad
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphis
and New York solicited and handled
with care. Through rates and billi
Of lading issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, S3.25 re-
turn trip $3.50, State rooms one was
s1.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
Notice

Having disposed of our entire stock
of groceries, at 1925 King street, we
desire to thank our patrons for their
liberal patronage during the past
years. -. "
All parties having claims against
Carter Brothers. please: present them
here at once, and all those indebted
to us will please call and settle.
Carter Brothers, 1928 King st.
May 10. 1917. 113-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16

vice. Washington sleeping cars open
10 D. m. -
For detailed schedule figures, tick
transformations etc, apply to-
S. u. SHELTON
III. f. CARY. Ger'l Pass. Agent
w H TAYLOE. Pass. Traffic Mgr.
r. III. DeBUTTS, Division Passenger
Agent, 7O5 18th ST., N. W. Washing
ton, D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company.

Every day in the year for Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, via superb, powerful
steel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Nor
folk with steamers of the Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miners
Ste: -nships for Bostoa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16

the gubernatorial chair. He, how
ever, lays no claim to infallibility,
and we believe his attempt to foist
the initiative and referendum upon
the Old Dominion to be. political
blunder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON.
Except Sunday.
BY The Alexandra Gazette corporation
s17 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
HOWARD w. SMITH, President and
Treasurer.
WILLIAM ALBERT SMOOT, Jr, vice
President.
EDWIN BRADLEY HARD, Editor ana
General Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16

Entered at the Postofiice at AleXan-
dria. Virginia as second class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16
In effect June Fl. 101,

BEACH & WOOD
Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Fish, Oysters, CLANS and Crabs
Corner of King and Union SITS. :.
Fish received daily from our nets ana
prices lower than the lowest.
To be convinced give US
call.
Country orders solicited and promp-
thy attended to. Our terms-best re-
ferenccs or money orders.
Bell 422 Both Phone Homo 81
84-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16

From the Detroit Free Pre-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-16

y. B.--FollowlnS schedule figures
are published only as information not
guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station, Alexan.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
TO BE FEDERAL PROSECUTION
II Question Indicates Criminal Intent
In Discovery Of Hundreds Of Tons
Of Vegetables and Fruits.

Chicago.-State Food Administrator
Wheeler said grand jury action and
Federal prosecution would result II
investigation indicated criminal intent
in connection with the discovery OF
hundreds Of tons OF decayed vegeta
bles and fruits near the West Chicago
yards Of the Chicago and Northwest.
ern Railroad. Wheeler made this an
nouncement when informed the Health
Department possessed evidence tc
show an alleged embryonic Board OF
Trade in operation in railroad freight
yards whereby commission men
bought and resold carloads of vegeta.
bles many times. One hundred and
five carloads Of potatoes, onions and
cabbage were discovered on the stor.
age tracks in the Chicago and North.
western yards. All the cars were
marked Hold" One car of potatoes
showed It had been In Chicago since
September "a last. There is nothing
to show on the cars to whom the food
stuffs are consigned.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
ps atss to Purity Meetlna.


Governor Stanley has appointed the
following delegates to the Worlds
Purity League convention at Louis.
ville
DR.. Lear, Pineville; the Rev. Mar.
shall Early, Stanford the Rev. ]. G.
Hugn,s, the Rev. Virgil Elgin and E.
NJ Parrish, Eddyville; the Rev. A. G
Thompson and G. w. Shadorn, Kut
tawa; C..B. Thompson, DR.. p H. Hart,
Mrs. G.. p. McElrath and the Rev. Mr.
Clayson, Murray; the Rev. ]. N. Hen
son, the Rev. ]. A. Cross, Mrs. 7. ].
Stilley, the Rev. ]. N. Castlebury and
Joseph Price, Benton; the Rev. ]. ].
Castlebury, the Rev. r. A. Logue, Mrs
H. Il. Warren. DR.. G. f. Fuller, the
Rev. William Woods, e. A. Hale and
T. G. Wyatt, Mayheld; Reed Fisher,
Bardwell; DR.. Hacker and T. w. Ro.
and, Arlington; T. ]. Johnson and the
Rev. X. Rudolph, Bardwell; the Rev.
B. F. Bennington, the Rev. ]. E. Lane
and Phillip Phillips, Wickliffe; N. w,
Richmond. T. B. Samuels. w. d. Ward
and the Rev. r. Il. McCorkle, Hick'
man; John Parson, John l.. Smith, w.
L. Crawford and David Dunn, Livlngs'
ton; the Rev. G. B. Robertson, r. N
Phipps, the Rev. w. S. Renenbury, the
Rev. L. F. Adams and the Rev. J. s
Deane, Fulton; the Rev. Roy Ruther
ford, Mrs. Roy Mckinney, H. Il, Myers
G. @. Covington, ]. c. Potter and the
Rev Mr.. Bowers, Paducah; ], l.. VII
son, Greensburg; DR., c. f. Atkinson
Campbellsville; the Rev. Ben Gibson
Mrs. Wallace Parr and Mrs. VIII Tay
lor, Bowling Green; Mrs. II. Il, RobS
and Ben S. Harmed, Boston; Mrs. Car
rie Fulton, Bardstown; DR.. T. ]. Po
teet and Walter Cardy, Hodgenvillei
DR.. c. z. Nusz, Cecel!an; Mrs. Lafor
Riker, Harrodsburg; Mrs. ]. S. Lock
Barbourville; Or. Joseph Wells, Gym
thiana; Mrs. Charles Robert and DR.
r. G. McChord, Lebanon; DIR. w. L
Heizer and DIR. W. A. Garfield, Dan
vile; George p. Street. Elkton; Elme
p. Bell, Trenton, and DR.. Stansifer
Flemingsburg.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
Halloween Party.

A most enjoyable Hollowe'en
masquerade party was given by
the Campfire Girls at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. B. Phipps
on Friday night, Oct 26.
The hall was beautifully deco
rated with pumpkins and corn
and an occasional jack O. lantern.
Those who wore masks had con-
siderable fun in the guesses the
others made as to who they were.
Many characters were represent
ed, such as negro, farmer, bride,
fairy, witch, ghost, etc. The
costumes of several nations and
ages were represented.
After some good music had
been rendered and appetites had
been greatly sharpened the gay
young folks gathered in the
beautifully decorated dining room
to feast their imagination on
some tempting raw corn, beans
and a generous dish of raw
pumpkin for desert. After the
dumb supper Mrs. Phipps and
the Campfire Girls served some
delicious cocoa and cake.
At $3.50 the party bade each
other good night and went to
their homes.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
Davenport, Okla, 10-27-17.
Editor Courier,

Davenport, Okla, 10-N-17.
Editor Courier,
West Liberty, KY.
Kind Sir:
: Yoa viii find check for $1.e0
for which | will ask you to for
ward to my address your paper.
| will leave here Sunday the
18th for Camp Cody, Deming,
New Mexico; so tell all of the old
boys around West Liberty hello
for me, and tell j. H. Sebastian
| said for him to get a good
bunch of Kentucky fox dogs and
come down in New Mexico this
winter and we will have some
real sport.
You will address my paper to
1st Lieut.. U. EDGAR NICKELL,
M. R. &.
Care Base Hospital, Camp Cody,
Deming, New Mexico.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08

British Rront In Belglum.-Beleian
women and girls are being compelled
to build concrete dugouts under artil
lery fire. The statement that this
form OF slavery actually has been prac.
ticed Is recorded in the diary of a
German soldier who recently was cap.
tured He belonged TO a landwehr d..
vision and was personally in charge
of large number OF these unfortu.
nate Belgian girls, who daily were
herded together and taken to a zone
near the German lines to perform man.
ual labor Of the hardest kind.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
Sickness Aids Allies.

VIM. WEDDNGToN.

Letters on German prisoners
show that dysentery, caused by
improper ard srflicent food,
and cholera and 'yphus wer9
spreading throughout Germany
and Austria.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
KaIser Plotted War Lonu Auo.

Washington,-Proof that Germany
plotted the war for world domination
for at least 10 years before she struck
the first blow in 1914 has lain hidden
IN Washington unknown for years. The
plans for many Of Germany's deadliest
surprises have been deposited in he
United tates Patent Office. Under the
trading with the enemy act they may
now be licensed to United States man.
ufacturers and turned against Ger
many,
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
Geo. Taulbee Reported Arrested.

News was received here yes
terday that George C. Taulbee
was under arrest at Tulsa. Okla.
Our informant told us that
Evert Mathis had received a tel
egram to that effect. We were
unable to learn the particulars.
Efforts to locate Taulbee since
he left Kentucky two or three
months ago have heretofore been
unsuccessful.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08

Camp Shelby,
Hattiesburg, Miss.
Oct. 81, 1917.
H. G. Cottle, Editor,
Dear Sir:
Enclosed you will find one dol
lar for which you will please
send me the Licking Valley Cou-
rier, my old home paper.
Respectfully,
Sergt. EDGAR MCGUIRE.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Paterson, N. Nineteen men lost
their lives at fire which destroyed
the Paterson Salvation Army Rescue
Mission at AZ Mill street. Eighteen of
the victims were burned to death be-
fore rescuers could reach them. The
other, one of the fourteen taken to
the hospital, succumbed to his injuries
Many others were badly injured, eth
er in the surging mass of humanity
which, panic-stricken, stampeded
from the building, or by leaping from
windows.
Six Of the dead were identified at
the morgue, whittier their charred
bodies were taken after the fire had
been extinguished. They were: Hen
ry Bowling, Michael Grimes, Fred
Brennan, John Shell, Frank Costello
and William A. McNab. Most, if not
all of the other victims, are believed
to have been burned beyond recogni
tion. Some of the bodies may never
be recovered. More than a score sus
tanned injuries of a minor character
These were treated by ambulance sur
geons. OF those who leaped from the
windows Of the burning building II
were so badly hurt that their removal
to the hospital was imperative. Some
of these, it was said, may not recover
The fire started among large stoei
Of newspapers and magazines stored
in the rear of the building. 1t spread
rapidly to a large pile Of kindlinl
wood in the yard nearby and licket
up the side Of the building, which
burned like tinder. There was som,
confusion in sending In an alarm. Tht
first alarm was sent by telephone
That was quickly followed by the pull
ing Of several boxes at different points
The firemen were delayed several fata
minutes in responding because Of tn
uncertainty as to the exact location
of the FIRE. When they arrived tn
building was doomed. There we're S
men sleeping in the building when tn
fire started.
Some were old and some were cril
pied. Few were in the full vigor {
manhood, as the rescue mission wa
conducted as a haven for unfortunate
who possessed no home and but llttl
means OF livelihood.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
k.ntuoky 1o BID Represented.

Three educational meetings are
scheduled for the next two months.
Prof MclIenry Rhoads, State Supervh
sor OF High Schools, will represent the
pleartment of Education at the Asso'
: |ciation OF Colleges and High Schools
et Atlanta November 49, Prof ], V.
Chapman, State Supervisor OF Rural
Schools, will address the Conference
o. Rrral Education and County Life
at Hot Springs. State Superintendent
\ Gilbert has been asked to send repre-
sentat!ves to the School Garden Asso'
ciation meeting at Pittsburg,
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
Traffic In New York Subway suspends.

New York.-After a nine.hour strug
gle with rising water in the downtown
subway, which completely tied up
traffic and threatened the collapse OF
streets, the flood caused by bursting
water main, was overcome. Fire en-
gines and huge centrifugal pumps
were used in rescuing the-system, A
force Of 500 workmen from the Inter
borough Rapid Transit Co., the Edison
Electric Light Co. and the City Water
and Fire Departments, were employed
in the task.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
Inspeets Camp sherman.

Major General Harry c. Hale, com
mander OF the Eighty.fourth National
Army Division at Camp Taylor, at
Louisville, visited Chillicothe, Ohio
and there made a thorough inspection
Of the camp. General Hale was accom-
panied by Lieutenant Colonel Ford
commander of the division lntelli
gence department at Camp Taylor
This trip is the first General Hale has
taken away from Louisville since ar
rival several weeks ago.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
Little Sandy, Oct. 81, 1917.

Little Sandy, Oct. 81, 1917.
Mr.. H. G. Cottle,
West Liberty, Ky.
Dear Gardner:
Enclosed find check for $l.OO
for your paper. l was expecting
to come over before now and did
not get to come. Hope this will
be o. K.
Yours truly,
VIM. WEDDNGToN.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08
Bethlehem. XIV. 11-3.17

Bethlehem, KY, 1l-3-17.
Mr.. H. G. Cottle,
West Liberty, KY.
Dear Sir:
You will find enclosed a check
for a dollar to pay for my paper.
| love to get it, for through it l
get most of the news from home.
| am having a splendid school.
| have enrolled 1874. There is
only 162 in the district. have
enrolled SO in high school.
| have a fine student body. l
am very much pleased with my
situation here.
Yours truly,
X. B. WHEELER.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08

Notwithstanding a motion
for peremptory instructions made by
the attorney for the contestee, Jake
Gay. Judge w. r. Shackelford, at the
special term OF the Clark Circuit Court
upheld the will of Mrs. Elizabeth Gay,
wealthy Clark county woman and
landed proprietor, disposing OF her
1876, 900 estate.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-11-08

Carlisle.-The most remarkable ad.
vances ever known are now noted in
farm lands in Nicholas county. A. s.
Kimbrough sold a farm of 300 acres
for $SS19S for which he recently paid
$4,000. Two years ago this farm sold
Tor $4,000.