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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
TO HAVE WHITE CHRISTMAS
Centenary Methodist Church Plan.
Unique Celebration for This

Centenary Methodist Church will oh
serve Il unique Christmas service this
afternoon at 1850 o'clock. The rern..
white gifts takes it's Significance
from an ancient story OF the strange
country OF Cathay. and Its no les,
strange ruler. Eublah Kahn. mighty
warrior. who. by reason or his strong
will and trusiy sword. made himself
lord of the whole land. His govern.
ment was both wise and just, and was
administered to rich and poor alike
without fear or favor. 1T was custom
AIRY on the kings birthday for the
people to observe what they called the
White Feast. At that time the king
and his court assembled in erea.
room of the palace, which was all
white. and the floor OF marble the walls
being hung with Il curtain OF white
SILK. All the people came clad in white
apparel, bringing with them white gifts
which they offered to the king, in order
TO show that their love and loyalty
were without stain. The rich brought
broidcrcd garments The poor. white
pigeons and handfuls OF rice. Tho
legend states. further. that the great
king regarded not one gift above an
other. so long as all were white.
In like manner. Centenary Sunday
School and Church, with their many
friends who caro- TO worship with them.
would celebrate the birthday OF the
great King Of Kings by giving to Him
white gifts. A gift without. faint of
selfshness upon ii, Il gift for which
the giver expects absolutely nothing
in return. The primary department
will bring stockings filed for the Or
Dhans At the Methodist Orphanage
OF whom there arc now more than 100. |
The home department will offer gift
TO the Richmond Home for Ladies. The |
mems Bible class will make their offer !
ing for the suffering Armcnians. Tn |
directed gifts OF provisions and money
Will be distributed 10 the needy Of the |!
church and community. Gifts too heavy !
to carry into the church will bc left |
in the basement or lecture room. All /
easily portable gifts Will be carried !
into tho church auditorium. and at /
some time during the service the Givers |
will be invited to bring them and lay |
them upon the altar of the Lord. Above !
all. an Invitation will be extended 10 !
every person 10 give his life as the !
greatest and most acceptable gift.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
REORGANIzE BATTALION
Commands at Richmond College Re
duce from Four TO Three
COmnnnfcS

Important changes in the organizu-
ton OF the Richmond College battalion
have been announced to take effect
when the school reorganizcs January
after the Christmas holidays The
changes were rendered necessary by
the cNigcncies OF the war situation,
ana the fact that so many Of the stu
dents who entered college at the be-
ginning OF the present session have
since entered some form OF service
When the battalion was organized at
the opening of the college session,
there were four companies. command
ed b. CAPITA in Thomas. Bcasley,
Stephens and Loving. The orders 70.
reorganization provide for three COM
panies. Company y will be com :
niandcd by Captain 4. j. Thomas
Company j., by Captain Beasley and
Company c. by Captain Stephens.
Former Captain Loving becomes first
lieutenant of Company r.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
UNIFORM TAX LAW
SOUGHT BY BANKERS
Virginia Association Wants Levy on
stock Same ms Upon Other
IntauElbIcn.


Uniformity In tho law tsxins shares
OF bank stock at the same rate as Is
assessed upon other intangible personal
property is a contention that the bank
ers of the State will make at the COM
inE session of the Legislature. Oliver
j. Sands. president of the American
National Bank. OF Richmond. and chair
man or the taxation committee OF the
Virginia Bankers Association said
yesterday to representative Of The
Times-Dispatch that the owners OF
bank shares simply wanted to be placed
in the same class with owners OF
other intangible property.
Discussing the inequality OF TIC tax
rate, Mr.. Sands called attention to the
fact that bank stock is taxed ut $3.50
on the 800. while other Intangible
property is taxed at 95 cents. Recent
~ the Governor of Virginia and the
Auditor OF Public Accounts have suE-
gested Il decrease from the s5-cent rate
TO so cents on the 500 Mr.. Sands
thinks that owners of bank shares
should be treated with the same con-
Sideration.
Il understand" said Mr.. Sands. that
the Auditor OF Public Accounts and
the executive assistant to the Tax
Board arc in favor of n law placing the
shares OF bank stock on the same foot
ing with other intangible property"
Other bankers in Richmond are i'm
accord with the views of Mr. Sands,
and the matter will be forcefully placed
before the General Assembly when IL
convcnes next month
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
The BLOOD AND
IRON" POLICY

Is important in peace as we'll as i'm
war. Every man and woman who
would be a winner and not n Stacker
should have the strength OF iron in
the blood.
The new iron tonic. Peptiron. com
bincs this valuable metal in medicine
form so that it is easily digested and
readily assimilated. Peptiron also in
cludes pepsin. nuS. celery, Gentian and
other tonics--scdatives for tho nerves
digestives and carminativcs-a health
giving medicine in convenient pill
form.
Take it for ancma or thin blood.
paleneSs. nerve debility. brain-fag.
one or two Peptiron after each meal
VIII quickly tell a story OF marvellous
results. Get II to-day.-hdy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
BANK CLEAR|NCs BREAK
ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS
Weekly Report Of Richmond Asso
citation Shows Total OF
S4O,83S,551.
FEDERAL EsERvE ACTIVE
Governor Seay's Statement Shows
Local Institution Bought and Dis
counted Bpls Aggrcgatins S42,-
403, OOO-Iarge Gold Reserve.

Richmond financial institutions clear
cd a total of Sto,sSS,5Sl in the six
days ending with the close of business
yesterday afternoon. according 10 the
weekly statement OF the Richmond
Clearing House Association. breaking
all previous records. This figure COM
parcs with clcarinEs of s25,o4A.ooS for
the corresponding period OF last year.
ClearinEs yesterday. a short business
day were S4.l?2.157
All previous records OF business for
the Federal Reserve Bank OF Rich
rrond were broken last week The
statement ot Governor George J. Se2%
shows that, at the close OF business
Friday afternoon TIE institution had
bought and discounted hills aScrc
eating s4o493,CGo. The reserve banks
resources climbed TO sl5S,%65.ooo, and
1t has gold reserve OF So per cent
against its net deposit liability.
Governor Seay's stateme"s is as fol-
lAu-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

u.s,andinE ............... S $3.50. 900
IotaI amount Of bills discounted and
nouEh' for the week ending FRIDAY
December q. 1917, s4oisa.onn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
DEDICATE CHURCH TO-DAY
a. w. Patterson VIII Preside mt Cere-
monica at Woodland Heights
Bnpt1Ht.


Dedication of the Woodland Heights
Baptist Church will be celebrated this
afternoon 1T o'clock, when the nrs,
services will be held In the recently
completed edifcc. a. w. Patterson
president Of the Baptist Council. will
preside over the ceremonies. and Rev.
r. d. White. pastor Of the church. will
deliver the address. Following is the
program:
DoxoloEy; anthem. choir; fnvoca ton
Rev. r. T. Smith: hymn No. I. congre-
cation: Scripture reading, Rev. James
buchanan: selection. choir; prayer
Rev. W. L. Ball; hymn. No. 1877. con-
grcgation: address, Rev. r. D. White;
solo. Mrs r. r Shiflett: sermon, iicv,
c. Il. Arendall: dedica tory prayer. Rcv.
Alfred Bagby: selection. quartet Of
Asbury Methodist Church: delivery of
Keys TO trustees by j. p. Sadler, chair
man OF the building committee: hymn,
No LOO. congregation; benediction,
Rev. John \. Barker.
In 1910. when the church was first
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

p. otai gross deposits sfSai.o79,oo,
Federal reserve notes in -'oo'
Federal rese eu.%',on -.... s227,s42,o ot
IN circulation, net la
All o;h.r i,,htiii.',...'.'.... 5000. O0
'''ItS .,.... elHO oo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
I.icu1cnun1 sulli,nn ucrc.

Lieutenant McIvillc + sullivan. OF
tho First Aviation Squadron. United
states Marine Corps. 1T present sta
toned - Mineola, Long Island. is in
Richmond for few days at the home
of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. =. Sui
livan. lll5 Grove Avenue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

Contrary 10 laws Of ~, To,.,,
wealth, according 10 Information i,s,
received by the Department Of Cane
and Inland Fisheries. consider.hi
quantity "f game waa tracked ana
killed while the ground was cavcrnd
with snow. Person Who resor,cd "a
TINS nethod are nov being sought
will be arrested anG p}osecuted, ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

organized. 1t had membership of
forty-siS. but at present 1t has moro
than 200 members. Rev. Ira d. s..
Knight was first called to tho pastorate
OF the church. resigning In September.
1912. DIR. Knight was succeeded by
Rev. James Buchanan. who served till
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

| nesday morning Mt o'clock.
Mr.. Byrd states that al! matters q
local nature should be brought be
Richmond frcl committee. All, m.t
tors hat have to do with!thc State vii
be considered by Mr.. Byrd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
April. 1914. whom Rev. r. d. White
took charge Of tho parish

Fuel Administrators Take. Holiday.
The fuol administrators Offices will
DC closed from noon Monday til Wed q
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
Twin Mounds
fCrowded out laet week.

The heaviest rain Of the season
fell Wednesday night. As a result
the creeks and branches were out of
banks and the roads washed badly.
Some say the creeks were higher
than they ever have been.
Ernest Sinner returned home from
Warrensburg last week, where he has
been attending the Summer Normal.
Mr.. Sinner has been engaged to teach
the Sunset school this winter.
John and Phase Macy spent Sun
day at the home of their friend, Rus
sell Martin.
Rev. Wells preached to a large
audience at Twin Mounds Sunday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sinner are in Kansas
City this week, being called there by
the serious illness of their son Lee.
Little Clyde Sinner accompanied
them.
Herbert Lee and wife very pleas
antly entertained their friends and
neighbors at an ice cream social
Thursday night. An enjoyable time
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

This neighborhood was visited with
. nice rain last night, the heaviest for
several years. and u heavy rain Mon
day night also.
A number Of friends gathered at the
Gafford home Wednesday night, as a
surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Gaf-
ford. A nico time was reported by
those present.
William Blumer, a prominent far
mer, who lived 5 miles southeast OF
Clear Lake, was killed during the cleo
trio storm last Monday night. Burial
was in the Clear Lake cemetery We'd
nesday.
Charles Casteel, who was operated
on in the Wichita Hospital last week,
is recovering nicely, according to last
reports received
A social at the home Of Morris CAT
ford and wife Tuesday night was well
attended, with the usual pleasant eve
ming spent.
Jesse Thompson, who sold his farm
near here TO John Sanders, of Beaver,
held a public sale Tuesday, and will
move to Ceiling to reside in the near
future.
A farewell reception to the drafted
boys, Of which this community seems
To have more than it's share, will be
held in the Lodge hall at Clear Lake
on Friday night. A volunteer patriotic
program has been prepared and the
boys will be well assured of the good
wishes of the home folks to take with
them to the front.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. NJ. Toben and chill
dren motored to LaKemp Sunday to
spend the day with their daughter,
Mrs. Carton, Of that place. Win Lay
ton taking them over.
Mr.. and Mrs. W.T.. Lane spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nichol-
son.
BILLY.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
was reported by all.

was reported by all.
Rev. Wells, Of Knowles, was a
guest at the Leonard Horton home
Sunday.
The Ladies Aid met at the Twin
Mound school house Wednesday.
The quilt they have been quilting is
nearing completion.
The Misses Sinner and little nephew
spent Friday afternoon at the home
of their friend, Miss Nellie Booth.
Mrs. II. H. Martin was an after
noon guest of Mrs. Herbert Lee Fri
day.
Mrs. Cass, who has been visiting
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Robinson, returned to her
home in Lambert. Miss Bernice Will
remain for a longer visit.
A number of the Twin Mound
young folks attended the picture
show and dance at Ivanhoe Satur-
day night. From the report they
must have struck some mud CD.
Little Francis Sinner of Kansas
City, is visiting at the home OF his
grandparents at present.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Now that they find the stigma Of
cowardice firmly attached to them,
Wal grooms are explaining that they
merely obeyed the call ITO arms"
They further assert that a. no psrticu.
lar "srms" were specified, It was their
privilege to make the choice.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30
Old Glory!


A group of stars on nm azure Held
There the bond of the Union stands
revealed
With bars of red and bars Of white,
That spurn the earth and seek the
Light
IT'S a eas that men have died for'
The star-fiecked banner marked the
line
From Bunker Hill to Brandywine;
We fancy that its bars of red
Proclaims the blood our grandsires
shed,
For this is the flag they died for!
Il graced the heights at Monterey
1t fluttered at Manila Bay.
S'vThe Gag is there! !" Thus ran the
Us news
fFrom Pekin and from Vera Cruz
And this is the flag they died for!
Blow on DER land blow on DER sea,
D starlit banner Of the free;
Though foes abound and tyrant,
rave,
Blow on, o banner OF the brave!
And this is the flag we'll die for.
!. Geo. B. Hynson
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Chicago school children are tearing
out . page in their:spellsrs on which
the kaiser 10 lauded. And this, per.
haps, 10 the first time in their little
lives that they were not thrashed for
obeying . perfectly natural impulse.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Prohibition that prohibits" Is aptly
defined as q place where q call for sar-
ssparilla, accompanied bv % wink,
brings-sarsapsrilla.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

1t 10 stated that n hundred pounds
Of beef shrink to sixty-seven pounds
after ordinary roasting. This, perhaps,
hecounts for the smallness Of the roast.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

II Mr.. Hoover succeeds in straight
ening out the food situation, he will
have done q great work. II he fails
well he Q console himself with the
knowledge that there always has to be
. goat.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

We have no objections to the Presi-
dent appointing Mr.. Taft q msjor gen.
sral, but we do think he should have
considered the shortage OF khaki.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Before you start abusing the neigh
bofhood, hadn't YOU better take a lit
tie inventory and see what kind Of q
heighbor you are?
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

A non-leskable gasoline tank hal
been perfected. What 10 needed 10
non-exhaustible n
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Worry may be, % q great man has
bald. worse than drink, but II doesn't
leave the same taste in the mouth next
morning.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

Yes, We want the world safe for de-
inocracy. But. most important Of all.
We want 1t safe for ourselves.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

There 10, however, some satisfaction
In knowing that when our shoes wear
out we'll be on our feet again.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

First il was fiat foot. and then de-
seloped the tango foot, but now comes
cold feet. 1t, however. cnn be cured,
ron.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

II seems that the examining boards
have had less trouble with fat feet
than With cold feet.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-30

II old General Sherman we're here
now he would have TO find some strong.
Or term to describe war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

NEW SEVEN ROOM HOUBEs just being completed. electric lightA ~. cry convenience. Block from North Main street trolleys. $4O0-$50o cash. Care Of Farmer.
 Ts -u
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

q. Fl. LEOPOLD is now located in his fine new store. 14S3 Main St oppo- site Armory. Bicycles. Edison Cylinder Monographs and recordA Repairing Of every description.
 B IF ell
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21
AUTO IBoDIEs

WE HAVE large stock Of open and -eIossd Ford delivery bodies for Ford cars ready to mount on clnas- els. T Metropolitan Auto q CSrriags Co., <s4 Grand st. Phone. narnum
 ITS all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21
MISCELLANEOUS

AND assistants who are live wires, to become shop repre- sentatives for a large financial in- stitution. Address Arthur Care Farmer P IS ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE-2 family house, rooms, lot 40x100; price $2,7OO, part cash. Address Care Box G, Farmer.
 A Is *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21
AUTO TRUCKING.

LOCAL AND LONG distance furni- fure moving. also general trucking. 0lasB and MAdwed- IA Highland Ave. Telsphone Barnum s307. Brsdgsport. Conn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21
BAKERY

NEW HOME. BAKERY. Home made
 pies and bakery goods like Grandma used to make. We can make to
 your, order Birthday or Wedding Y cakes that will suit your pocketbook
 and taste. 17S7. North Main St. BY as*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

CUT PRICE SALE on automobile non- skid tires for one week only: Dread nought 34x4 Sz8: Columbia s4x4
 $24; DreadnouEht s2xs Ia $2o; U.
 s. Chain s4x4 $z7; Pennsylvania s4x3 1-z $40; Ajax S4x4 $25; Lee x 22xs 1--2 $16; U. s. s2x4 $2o.50: U. G. sox3 $11.50: Goocvsch, s0x3 1-2 t s1350, Miller s3x4 s24.5o. Lam berg Bros. 11sz State St. B aIfs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

HAIR sIAKER-Switche trans- formations. psycheo ard pufrs made from combings; combings bought: switches for sale; reasonable prices. Mrs. George Patrick. 271 State s. Bs ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

USED LUMBER-5O thousand feet of sheeting; 35 thousand feet of boards; lots of big posts. Ask Doc Elwood, Auctioneer, 2S0 Fairfield Ave, Tel 3585. IS b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21
AS WELL AND AS MUCH

No merchant ever failed if he advertised as WELL and as MUCH as he could.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

J. WEISS, upholsterer. box springa. hair mattresses made to order. fur niture refinishing. 1037 State s.. Casino Building, Baruum 22S1.
 St1 alis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

VOGHT sells your business: Int now: cash buyers waiting: groceries. con. fectioneries. poolrooms. restaurants. Barnum 6ss0. Voght BOA Warmer Building.
 B 1s ells
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

WINDOW SHADES of every descri2. ton. Estimates cheerfully given. Neuss & Vaughn. Corner Broad an State Streeta.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21
AUro REPAIRING

AUTO REPAIRING Of every descrip- don- No job too difficult. Mag neto and bearing work . specially. Expsrf Motor Car Repair Co. s31 charlss St. Barnum 4sss.
 T 1s ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

HAIR DRESSING-Marinefl Toilet Goods. Sarah Kaycrofr, Shampoo. ing and Manicure. S3 Fairfield Ave- 20C Warner 3ldg. Phone s5s.
 H S8 st3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

Farmer Want Ads one Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

FOR SAI4E-Printing Press and out fit sx14. Gordon jobber. cabsnet and cases. paper cutter. padding ma- chine. etc. Fine assortment type, much of 1t new. 3s1b Main Ss.. Oe Taiephons 247s-3.
 ss stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21
AMfBULANCEo
ASHES REMOVED

AsHEs REMOVED to your entire satisfactioa; yards cleaned. Rub- SxxS removed at low prices. James S1usp. s6 Tom Thumb street. reaz Tel. 3<7s-A.
 A 1s ails
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-21

tSAIRN AND. wE-or.. Mason con. tractors. tobling al. cement work specially. Estimates cheerfully given. 401 Warner Building. Fair field Ave. Barnum 22oa-
 "A IS all.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-08
Home Wedding


10 tNt EUltoF oJ " Onidh'6 rage
Dear Madam--My sister Is 10 he married AZ
There are TO be no ufhers. Would it be ali rieht
for her 10 ask two men to walk with the RiTls9
II they don't walk With them would II be AM
right 20 ask two men 10 stand with them when
the bridal party receives the Tucsts2 How should
the bridal party enter the roomf BROTHER.
There is no necessity 10 ask any one to
walk with the two girls for II is far pret-
tier for them to walk into the room together
or one by one in front OF the bride and the
one who is 20 give her in marriage. And as
1t is not considered good taste for the men
In bridal party other than the bridegroom
himself to stand in the receiving line, there
would be no reason to ask. any one for that
function. should think, however when the
bridal party is seated at the table for break
fast IL would be advisable to invite one or
two men besides the best man 10 sit with
the bridesmaids
The officiating clergyman should enter the
room first and he is Immediately followed by
the bridegroom and his best man When
they reach the part Of the room where the
ceremony is TO be performed they turn and
face the guests, who stand on either side,
leaving a space or aisle for the bridal party
TO walk along The two bridesmaids enter
side by side or slngly. as you prefer then
the bride, who slips her arm through the
left arm OF her father or the person who
is to give her IN marriage Ia his place.
When they reach the improvised altar the
father steps aside and the bridegroom takes
his place.