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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
EAST JAMAICA.

r. L. Robinson was in Brattleboro
Tuesday.
G. w. Pcirce was in Northfeld,
Mass, last Sunday.
Mrs. Hattie Jones went to her home
in Windham Thursday.
Leslie Allen of Brattlcboro was at J.
II. Peek 8 the first of the week.
Mrs. G. NJ. Doane is in the Memorial
hospital in Brattleboro for treatment.
Horace Howard, Raymond Kendall
and Claude Gleason were in Brattlcboro
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs George Dompier of
West Townshcnd were guests at n. d.
Allen S Sunday.
A. r. Allen of South Vernon was a
recent guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. J. Allen.
a. f. Gleason came home Tuesday
with a large drove of cattle from Will
mmgton and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Howard, Mrs.
Edith Howard and son, Waldo, of Put
nev, were visitors Sunday at n. F.
Pcirce s.
Miss Marjorie Slader attended the
teachers convention at Bellows Falls
Friday. c. w. Peirce took over party
Of four in his automobile.
Miss Rena Perkins was guest of
Miss Marjorie Slader Saturday and
Sunday. Mrs. j. II. Peck carried Miss
Perkins to Podunk Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Horace Howard went to New
Haven, Conn, Saturday, called there
by the illness Of her niece. Her chill
drcn are staying with Mrs. G. II. Leon.
ard during her absence.
About fifty attended the social at the
River schoolhousc Tuesday evening. A
good program was rendered. The farce
was omitted, one of the actors being
absent. The boxes were auctioned of
and brought a good sum. Games and
marchings then followed until a late
hour. The proceeds for the evening
were about $lj.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
WARDSBORO.
May s. 1917.

r. l.. Holland is out of town for n
few days.
G. w. Morse returned from Newfanc
Wednesday.
Walter Newell of Jamaica was in
town Wednesday,
-- Miss Amy Knight visited in Jamaica
a few days recently.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Fletcher of Kccne. MI.
was in town Friday.
7. l.. White returned from West
Townshend Wednesday.
Supt. G. b. Whitney of Townshcnd
was in town Wednesday.
Hermon Eddy of Nowfane was in
town the first of the week.
Miss leila Rugg spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mrs. Addie Gordon.
Rev. l., II. sprague supplied at the
Baptist church in Jamaica Sunday.
Mrs. Rose Kennon of Ncwfanc Wis.
tied her daughter, Mrs. y. b. Wilder
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Boyd of vii.
mlngton visited at W. II. Parsons >
last week.
Arthur Gleason of East Jamaica
drove II herd of 50 cows through this
place Tuesday
l.. NJ. Fletcher and children are
staying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. ID. Fletcher.
Y. w. Plimpton and sons are repair
ing the parsonage, which was damaged
by fire recently.
Martin Gleason who spent a weel,
with his father, j. Z. Gleason, went to
Northfeld, VT, Tuesday.
Mrs. Leon Waite of West Wards
boro visited her4parents, Mr.. and Mrs
II. II. Forester, last week.
Mr.. Hoadley of Rutland was in
town Friday to appraise the damage
ON the parsonage caused by the fire.
Otis IIcffion of Brattlcboro and
Edith Wilder Of Townshcnd were at
their homes from Thursday until the
first of the week.
Mrs, :. NJ. Reed, who had been car.
ing for Mrs. George Farnum in Brat
tleboro, returned to her daughter $,
Mrs. O. Y. lletilon S, Thursday.
Mrs. Lester Moore of Brattleboro.
who has been visiting her brothers
NJ. f. and Guy Putnam, and sister
Mrs, Charles Shine returned to Brat
tleboro Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
WEST WARDSBORO.

Miss Grace Payne is i'll with measles
in South Vernon. =.
G. H. Boyd and son, Ernest, were
home from Wilmington over Sunday.
Mrs. +. l.. Adams and son, Hugh. of
TOwnshead We're here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Pike and daugh-
ter, Alenc, visited Friday in Brattle,
boro.
Mrs George Colburn and four chill
dren of Keene, y. H., are visiting at
A. II. Robinson S.
1t is expected that the usual mora
ing services at the church will be held
next Sunday. All are welcome.
Mrs, Wallace, who spent several
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Almon
Robinson, has returned to her home in
Brattlcboro.
Travis Robsinson is home from lie.
land and Gray seminary, being excused
for the remainder Of the term to work
on the farm.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Tudor aud daugh
ter returned home from Bennington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

Neal Faulkner was home from Mt.
FIcrmon school few days recently.
Grover Plumb has returned home
from Wilmington, where he has been
working.
The Reading club met with Mrs.
Clara Jillson Tuesday. They will meet
with Mrs. Snow next week.
Mrs. Dickinson came home Wcdnes-
day. She has been spending the winter
with friends in Michigan and New York
state.
Mrs. Grace Sherwood came this week
from New York city'to spend the rest
of the spring and summer with her sis
tcrs here.
Mrs. Lyman futile was i'll last week
and was obliged to call her daughter,
Mac, home from the Wilmington high
school to care for her.
The people in South Nottingham are
holding church services and Sunday
school exercises in the Houghton school
house every Sunday at $50 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wheeler, who had
been visiting their mother, Mrs. Wheel
err, returned to their home in Benning-
ION Ill lHtil HtM Odhldllu var recently
FIJI. Wood of Kcenc, y. H., is in
town this week and f. f.. Carlisle of
White River Junction was here Tuesday
in the interest of the International Har-
vester company.
Miss Christine Wheeler is home this
week. She underwent II slight opera
ton Tuesday. Miss Rich, Il nurse from
the North Adams hospital is with her.
DR.. f. ID, Stafford was in attendance.
l.. II. Sawyer and NJ. A. Buttcrfeld
went to Wilmington this week as rep
rcscntative from this town ON the Pub
lie Safety committee which was or
gained there, with Eli Porter as chair
man.
Rev. r. +. Swallow of South Straf-
ford preached here Sunday, May 6, and
will preach again next Sunday. He was
sent here as candidate for the call this
church has for Il, new pastor. Mr.. Swal-
low is boarding at NJ. j. Anderson S.
A flock of between 40 and 80 wild
reese have been on the lake several
days. They make II beautiful picture
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
STRATTON.

o. A. Johnson of Jamaica called at
E. A. Eddy's Thursday.
Mrs. Alice Johnson spent the week
end in her home in East Dover.
+. G. Pike attended the funeral of
Dexter Knight in West Dover Monday.
Several inches of snow fell Friday
night and Saturday. In some places
on the hills it fcn to the depth of a
foot.
Mrs. f. o. Lyman and Mrs. Ray
Lyman and little daughter, Ellen, Wis.
tied Mrs. James Dexter in Wardsboro
Center Friday.
Mrs, Grace l.. Hixon of Brighton,
Mass, has bought the Fred Willis
house, above the Stratton church. Mr..
lliXon was in town last week.
Miss Ethel Eddy was at home from
Friday until Monday. She did not
attend the teachers convention at
Bellows Falls Friday ON account of
having German measles.
, Guy Putnam, who took lumber Job
last winter of f.. a. Eddy, began run
ming the steam mill Tuesday, with
Merle Putnam of Wardsboro as en-,
giheer. Ernest Martin of Jamaica, the
sawyer, came Wednesday. He will
board at T.. A. Eddy S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Thomas and
two young sons came from Sunder-
land Tuesday to visit their son, Try
ing Thomas. Their oldest son, Fred
Thomas, who enlisted short time
ago, is up to Fort Ethan Allen and cx-
poets TO 90 to France soon.
Andrew Dexter Knight, who died in
lirattleboro last Saturday, lived in
this town over 40 wears on the farm
which he bought of Hosea Mann Feb
,, 1869. He hunted and trapped dur.
ing the fall and early winter months
He represented the town at the lcgis.
laturc three terms, was sclcctman
many years, also Il lister.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
TOWNSHEND.

Miss Edith IIulctt of Brattlcboro is
visiting in the village.
Mrs. Almon Marsh visited her son,
Private Hayden Marsh, in the hospital
Wednesday.
Mrs. Norman Marsh and two children
of East Hartford. Conn, came Tuesday
for Il visit in the home of Amon Marsh.
Hayden Marsh of Company |, who has
been i'll in the hospital, is reported gain
ing. He was at first threatened with
pneumonia.
A ball game is planned for Saturday
on the local grounds between II picked
team and the Green Mountain club of
Saxtons River.
Earl Wheeler of Jamaica has recover
cd from his attack of measles and has
returned to his work at the railroad sta
tion. There have been no new cases in
town
A meeting of the r. G. II. society will
he held on Friday afternoon in the home
of Mrs W. VI. Sparks. \ large attend
ance is desired as there is special bust
ness to be settled, also special sewing
to he done.
Leland and Gray seminary is holding
order to allow the students time to work
in gardens and on farms. Permission
has been given the students to return
home to help with farm work and TRAY.
is Robinson of Wardsboro has already
left school for that purpose.
In the regular meeting of the Dorcas
Guild Friday afternoon Mrs. G. III
Evans, Mrs. O. i. Dauchy and Miss
Emma Bushnell acted rs hostcsscs scrv-
ing a delicious tea. Sewing was done ON
articles for the annual fair and a vote
taken that the society furnish the ban
quot for the alumni association on com
mcncemcnt day.
The Boy Scouts with their leader. Les
ton Wheeler, went Monday for Il hike to
the top of Bald mountain. Dinner was
cooked on the summit among wintry
scenes and snow ball fight enlivcncd
the homcward trip. The scouts are
planning to aid in the agricultural work
this year by planting an acre of land
furnished them by II. j. Heath. Beans
and potatoes will be grown.
Joe Cecil Snow went Wednesday
morning to Boston for the purpose OF
offering himself for enlistment in the
navy. He has already passed an exam
nation successfully at Brattlcboro and
therefore anticipates his acceptance. MIR
Snow is one of Townshend's bows horn
and having lived here nearly all his life
His father, Clarence Snow now of New
York, enlisted from this village and
served through the Spanish American
war. Tine best wishes of all 90 with
him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

Tuesday. Mr.. Tudor's mothd h. still re.
mains very i'll.
c. f. Mann, son and daughter of
Brattleboro and Mrs. Gotta Harvey of
West Dover were in this place Satur-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Leon Waite spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. II.
Forester, in Wardsboro. Mabel
Streeter kept house for her during hen
absence.
The Stratton Mountain club will
meet in the Vcstrv Saturday evening
1t is hoped that all members interested
in the garden and canning projects
will be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hromada, who
came to attend the funeral of Mrs
IIromada S grandmother, and spent
Tuesday at T.. l.. Pike S, returned to
Springfield on Wednesday.
Edgar Pike and daughters and Ralph
Pike and family attended the funeral
of a. d. Knight in West Dover Mon
day afternoon. Mrs. Ernest Pike OF
Stratton stayed with Mrs. Edgar Pike
who was not able to leave home.
sympathy is extended to the family
of Edgar L.. Pike in the loss of then
father and grandfather, Mr.. a. d
Knight, whose death occurred in Brat
tlcboro last Saturday. Mr., Knight
had made his home with his daughter
Mrs. Pike, for several ycars-and was
well and favorably known here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
SHOT IN HAND BY BULLET.
Coburn Cushing of Central Street Was
Visiting in Newfane-Taken to Me-
mortal Hospital.

Cobun Cushing of Central street, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl w. Cushing, was
shot i'll his right hand Saturday aft
crnoon in Ncwfane. The bullet was 90
calibre, from revolver in the hands
of Charles Gunzinger of Brattlcboro, a
schoolmate, and was discharged while
the Gunzinger lad was attempting to
shoot a red squirrel. 1t struck the Cush-
ing boy in the little finger, splintcring
the bone. Mr. Cushing went after him
by automobile and brought him to the
Memorial hospital, where the bullet was
extracted by DIR. G.. r. Anderson. The
boys went to Newfane Friday ON their
bicycles, that day being a holiday, to
visit in the home of the Cushing lad S
aunt. After the accident the Gun
Finger boy threw his revolver into Il
brook, convinced that that was the
safest place for it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

o clock Saturday, May 2G, at the West
Hope Presbyterian church. A rcccp-
ton at the Phlomusian club will fol
low. One of the many pleasant social
events preceding the wedding is noted
as follows: "This evening Mr. and
Mrs, Albert A. Howell, of lIaddonfeld,
n. j., will give a theatre party, fol
lowed by supper, at the Bcllcvue-Strat-
ford, in honor of Miss Morse and of
Miss Kathleen Fitz-Gerald. The mar
ragc of Miss Fitz-Gerald and Mr.. Wal
ter r. Sparks takes place on Wednes-
dav Nav 30 -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

and seem so tame and unmolcsted they
come on the shore occasionally for food
and doubtless will be content until
someone unlawfully frightcns them
away.
\ 20-horse power traction engine
from the International Harvester Co.
was unloaded here Tuesday, Harry
Faulkner having the distinction of
owning the first machine of this kind
that ever came to this town. The
tractor is to be used on the road ma
chine this spring if it works satisfac-
torily j. R. Gillctt, agent for the In
tcrnational Harvester Co., also unload
ed car load Of other farm machinery
this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
WHITINGHAM.
A May Blizzard.

Some moro of that "poor man S fer
tilizcrA came last Saturday and Sun
day. All day Saturday it came in a
furry from the northeast and the day
seemed and appeared like one in mid
winter. Snow came to the depth of
from four to six inches. 1t did not dis
appear entirely until Tuesday and even
now the mountains all around are white
in places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
AFTER GRIPPE
Vinol Restored Mr.. Martins Strength

Wapakoneta, Ohio.-"I am farmer
by occupation, and the Grippe left me
with bad cough and in nervous, weak,
rundown condition, and | could not
seem to get anything to do me any good
until ! took Ninol, which built mo up,
and my cough and nervousness are all
gone, and can truly say Vinol is all
that is claimed for it."-JAMEs MARTIN.
Ninol is constitutional remedy for
all weak, nervous and rundown condi-
tons of men, women and children, and
for chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis
Wilfred Il. Root, Druggist, Brattle
boro.
Vinol is sold in TIinsdale, N. H., by
Mark 8. Mann.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

\ A study of 1000 cases of cancer of
the stomach reveals the fact that this
disease claims more men thaltg women
as its victims and that it 0ccnrs most
frequently between the ages Of forty
and sixty years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

The first national bird census shows
that the densest bird population is at
Chevy Chase, near Washington, d. c.,
where 1dl pairs of "a species were
found nesting on 80 acres.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
Card of Thanks.

The relatives and near friends of
Dexter Knight wish to take this way
to thank the West Dover Ladies Aid
society for the beautiful flowers at the
funeral also the singers from Whining
ton for their services.
Mrs. Frank Harvey,
West Dover, Vt.
NInN = 1QlI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
WEST DUMMERSTON.
Mrs. Jane (Walkerl HuntleY.

Mrs. Jane (Walker) Huntlcy, Sc,
died Sunday morning in the home of
her son, Merritt IIuntley, where she
made her home, after an illness of sew
eral months with heart trouble and
brights disease. She was born in West
Dunmerston in 1881, daughter of
Jonas and Pauline (AIiller) Walker.
She married Anthony Huntlev of this
town and had lived most of her life on
the Huntley home farm. Mrs. Huntlcy
was regular attendant of the Baptist
church and sang for several years in
the choir. She was devoted to her
home and children, was n kind neigh
Dor and was always ready to help in
w. Huntley of Brattleboro, Merritt
Huntley of this town, one daughter,
Mrs. Raymond Goodell of Brattleboro.
and one sister, Mrs. Emily Brown of
Bellows Falls.
The funeral was held Tuesday after.
noon at o clock at the home. Rev.
MIR. Bishop of South Newfane official.
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Clark sang
Abide with Me, and Goodnight. The
funeral was largely attended by rela-
tiveS and friends and there was a pro
fusion of beautiful flowers. The burial
took place in the West Dummcrston
cemetery.
Many friends and relatives from out
.of town attended the funeral. There
was profusion of beautiful flowers
She was Il loving wife and mother and
kind nei9hbor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

Six thousand machince gains have
been ordered by the government in n
hurry. looks as if we folks. who hol
Tered for some of them a year or moro
ago knew what we were talking about,
ehl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
SOUTH NEWFANE.
Shanbacker- Pearson.

The following is from the Philadel
phia Evening Bulletin which present.
ed a photograph of Miss Pearson
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ash
Pearson of Germantown. Frank Morse
Shanbackcr is a son of Samuel j.
Shanbacker of@Philadelpha, grandson
of the late Frank G. Morse of Chicago
and this village, and frequently was
his guest here Since completing his
course at Princeton university Mr..
Shanbackcr has spent considerable
time at his Wyoming ranch. The Bul.
letin said: "Thc marriage of Miss
Florinc Pearson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Ash Pearson and Mr..
Frank Morse Shanbacker was very
quietly solemnized at noon today in
Calvary Episcopal church, German
town, the Rev. Franklin Smcdlcy Moore
officiating. The bride, who was given
IN marriage by her father, had as hel
only attendant her small niece, Miss
Virginia Van Court. She wore n dark
blue travelling costume with a hat ia
match.
"A dainty white lingerie frock and
n blue hat were worn by the flower
girl, who carried a white basket filed
with sweet peas and larkspur.
Mr. IL. Raymond Ogden acted n,
Mr.. Shanbackcr's best man. There
were no ushers, and no reception fol
lowing the ceremony. After June 18Th
Mr.. and Mrs. Shanbackcr will he nj
home at Trout Creek Ranch. NORTH
Fork, Cody, Wyoming"
Miss Lura Goodcll is working at tho
Estey shops in Brattleboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Whitnc,
and daughter, Helen, of Brattleboro
were at c. +. Brown S Sunday after
noon.
Charles +. Brown, juror. attended
court IN Newfane Tuesday and Wednes
day and was excused from further
attendance.
a relative Of Michael Dalton who
died Monday morning at Doolittle s
lumber camp Saboye Brookside came BY
automobile the same evening and took
charge of the body.
Miss Eda Dutton of Rice Hill. Hioh
gate, has come to live with her broth
or, Dana DuttOA. Their brother, joan
button, came with their household
goods and returned after short visit
here.
Mrs. Mary Mathcr Of Brattlcborc
and Mr. and Mrs David Adams OF
West Marlboro W guests last week
of their sister Mrs. Julius l.. Whita
kcr. Mrs. Mathcr remained over Sun
day and was accompanied home by
Mrs. Whitaker who spent few day.
in Brattleboro.
The PHILADELPHIA Bulletin of Nav
states that Miss Eleanor Dexter Morse
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Harrison f
Morse of that city, granddaughter OF
the late John l.. Morse, and Archi,
Gilchrist Sparks will be married at
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
WEST DOVER.
Funeral of Andrew D. Knight.

Andrew Dexter Knight. whose body
was brought here from Brattlcboro for
burial Monday, had been for long
time resident of Stratton. living on
q farm lust over the line from West
Dover, where he had many friends.
Mr.. Knight served his town many
years as sclcctman, also as representa-
tive to the state Legislature. lie sold
the farm n few years ago. since which
time he had made his home among
his children, returning occasionally to
visit in the old ncighborhood.
The funeral was held Monday in the
West Dover church, and was attended
by about 60 people. Rev. Flint NJ. Bis
sell of the Universalist church of Will
mington spoke words of comfort to the
relatives and friends. Three appro-
pirate musical selections were rendered
by Mrs. Henry Mann and Mrs. Leon
Wheeler of Wilmington. The floral Of
ferings were beautiful. The burial
took place in the family lot in the
West Dover cemetery beside the body
of his wife, who died about Is years
ago.
Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral were n brother
Miller Howe of North Adams, Mass,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Howe and Earl
Howe of Wilmington, Mrs. c. Il. Mann,
son Floyd, and daughters Louise and
Mildred, of Brattlcboro, f. l.. Pike,
and daughters. Corrinnc and Marjorie
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Pike and daughter
Alcnc. +. G. Pike and Willard John
son, all of Wardsboro, Mr.. and Mrs
Robert IIromada of Springfield, Mass.
John Cooper and Delphia Fitch of viii
.minoton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

Adclbcrt Knight of Worcester,
Mass, is the guest of his niece, Mrs.
Frank G.. Harvey.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Davidson, who is with her parents
visiting at Walter lIcscock 5, is having
measles. ntJ
Mrs. Hattie Boyle was called to
Brattleboro last week to help in the
home of Mrs. c. t. Mann during the
illness of Mr.. Knight.
The village school was closed Friday
of last week, and the teacher, Miss
Ruby Howe, attended the teachers
convention in Bellows Falls.
j. a. Davis and family were called
to Athol, Mass, Saturday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Davis S father,
Mr.. Hager. They made the trip by
auto, returning Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

Miss Catherine Hartnett of Kcene is
visiting at +. b. Russell S.
Mrs. T.. +. OBrien and daughter,
Mary Louise, are visiting her sister,
Mrs Wesley Richardson, in Brattle,
boro.
Mrs. r. A. knight, who spent the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. J. r.
Bliss, i'll Akron, Ohio, came to her
home here Tuesday to stay this sum
mcr.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
industrial Association viii Hold An.
! nua' Session At That Time,
In the Hotel
Iowa.
REPORTS TO BE MADE
Retailers League Realizing Import
anee Of Gathering Has POST
poned it, Meeting Until
Later Date.

The annual meeting Of the Keokuk
Industrial association is announced
tor Tuesday evening. January 16l at
the Hotel Iowa. The election of d.
rectors will be held in the Offices of
the association on Wednesday, Janu-
airy II. On account OF the import
ance of this meeting, and in order that
the Industrial Association will have a
large attendance, the Keokuk Retail
ers league meeting which was sched-
uled for January has been postponed.
1t will be held after the Industrial
association meeting.
At the meeting there will be the
usual reports from the officers of the
association, and talks will be made by
Q number of prominent local manufac-
turers and business men. Invitations
70 these men to speak have already
been sent. and several have replied
that they will be glad to attend. These
talks are to be brief. and will-be con-
eecned with! the industrial affairs OF
the city, and will in consequence be
OF much interest to the community.
The Keokuk Retailers league was
to have held Its annual meeting the
week previous to that Of the Indus
trial association, but in order to in
sure the commercial body full at
tendance. the league has readily as
scented to postpone its meeting to
some later date. The league mem
beers are asked to fake notice Of the
postponement OF the meeting from
January 8.