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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
HIS LIMBS WERE
ACHEY AND STIFF
EVERY MORNING
Had to Rub Them Before lie Could
Walk RiEht-kidncyn mud Liver
Troubled Him, Too.
TELLS WHAT ONE BOTTLE or
"NATIONAI. TONIC" DID


For few minutes every morning !
had TO rub my limbs before ! could
walk right. they were so stiff. and re-
member had been suffering with
rheumatic pains. and with my Kidneys.
trouble said w. NJ Perish. 1891 "
Twenty seventh Street. Richmond. II
felt tired and good for nothing all tho
time. and urine was cloudy and high
~ colorcd, which indicated that was
aiiiug like so many others describing
their remarkable relief through the use
of Tie new medicine. Tan,nc, SO be-
gan taking it myself and. don't YOU
know. Just one bottle OF that wonder
ful medicine completely restored my
health I want everybody to take 1t IL
troubled like was. and I wish was
able to give a bottle to all those who
suffer and are not in a position to buy
it, | can do good days work now
because Of the wonderful effect of Tan
lac on my whole system. 1t Is a great
medicine"
Rubbing joints. RETAINING from eat
ing certain dishes doesn't remove tho
cause Of uric acid In the blood. We
must stimulate the kidneys TO normal
aCtlNllE- II tho h'se'
the blood perfectly. The blood be-
comes pure. uric acid and other pois-
ons disappear and so-cailed rhcums-
tic pains leave tho sufferer as IL by
magic What thousands have said.
this Richmond man says: Give Tanlac
!, thorough test. 1t helped us. will
help YOU. Druggists authorized to
distribute the remarkable preparation
are listed below.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Instead of Studying What Not to Eat, Do and Attempt,
Sufferer Should Study Up on Best Means to Re-
move Cause of Ailments Causing the Trouble.
Find What Vital Organs Are
Faltertng i'm Duty and Re-
store Them to Normal.
NOT so DIFFICULT AS
FIRST GLANCE INDICATES

So many people have found they
cannot eat certain things-so many
have found they cannot walk fast
without getting out of breath. and so
many have found they must he con-
stantly taking tablets for constipa-
ton. the reason for this article on pub
lie health is manifest. Then. too. 20
many are advised not to ovcrdo; not
to cat just before going to bed; not
to do this and not to do that. 1t serms
as though half of some peoples time
should or should not do. They per-
haps feel badly. tired and worn out
and maybe some department OF their
anatomy works grudGingly.
Certainly when in such condition
tho question Of what to do is Il most
important ono, and this article deals
Instead OF making "a study OF what
affects or doesn't affect us we should
cause of tho trouble we suffer from:
by removing the cause deep down and
affordinG nature chance We shall
soon sec the wisdom or this in great
ly improved health and vitality. Per-
haps the best means OF learning what
is up-to-date and the latest I'm medical
medical journal. and without doubt tho
greatest advancement made during the
past decade for stomach. kidney and
liver ailments comprises tho study. re-
search and final perfcction Of the new
remedy, TanIac which. since its first
announcement, has become the "Ea-
million tests OF record proved unaues-
,ionahly its right to- The ,itle Prem.
and other Complimentary titles which
have been bestowed upon it by drug
gists and others.
TanIac was created to Systematically
rebuild tho wornout vital organs OF
stomach. kidneys and liver, assist ma
ture to purify the blood. aid the ap-
petite and tone up the whole system.
Accompanying each bottle OF Tanlac
n.;:y be found package of Tanlne
Tablets. These were designed to
bowels and quicken tho action OF ).
sluggish liver. These arc taken first.
Then by following this perfect cleans
ing OF the system with Il treatment OF
Tanlac. wc find Tanlac stimulates tho
action Of tho stomach. kidney and liver.
assists In removing any catarrhal af-
fections OF tho mucous membrane. II
seems to quickly restore tho kidneys
crcases the appetite and aids digestion.
Now tho secret of perfect health. after
1'anlac has given Nature one moro
chance. is to maintain these vital or
Sans ut normal. When normal. dis
eases cannot successfully attack the
system. Poisons and impurities ara
body. Nature IS bound to romp with
health and vitality. strength and Wig
or.
Appetite. good digestion. sound
sleep, steady nerves. and efficient kid
tain this goal. after having assisted
the system hack again to normal by
taking, Tanlac. follow the simple rules
laid L, down In any school book of
words, and many years viii no added
to ones life. and the hours then will
contain their full shslo Of enjoyment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT
King William County Forms Hrnnch
OF Rural Itond Improvement
League.

For the purpose of improving tho
King William portion OF the highway
between Richmond and West Point. and
TO aiu In other road work. tho West
Point division OF the King William
County Rural Road Improvement
League was organized on Friday.
II. Il. Johnson. of Rose Garden. WAS
elected president. and j. Brantlcy Bray.
OF Wakeman. liz the secretary. Eve
rett Edwards and l.. Il. Yancey were
prominently connected with the work
OF forming tho organization.
II is understood THAT the West Point
division began active work on the
highways Of that county yesterday. and
that the work will he pushed each
day that the weather permits, until
the highways of King William County
compare favorably with the improved
roads Of other sections Of Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
WAS NERVOUS;
ALL RUN DOWN
Couldn't sleep or Emit Much-Hnd Dizzy
Spells mud Spots before
tho Eyes.
TWO BOT"rI.ES or TANLAC
BROUGHT HER RELIEF

IF anybody ever suffered with
nervousness and a completely rundown
condition ! did" said Miss Grace Foley.
2ol Randolph street. ~ was troubled
with dizzy spells and spots before my
eyes. could not cat heartily aud felt
dnpcy and tired all the time. ! couldn't
sleep and was so nervous and fldGety
but Taulac proved ia me quick
enough that everything folks were SAY
ing about IL was true. for ] began
feeling better in every way. and after
taking only two bottles. the results
were SO remarkable | want to recon-
mend it To everybody. Tanlac certain
~ did wonders for me"
When nervous. rundown, tired and
dopcy. just remember some vital or
gan is faltcrinE in it's duty. Then as
sist IL back to normal with this SPLEEN
did tonic so many i'll Richmond recon-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Druggists in Nearby Towns:
Purchased at Following .

Edserton. Va, q. P. Jolly.
Farmviile. Va, White Drug Co.
Franklin. Va, knight Drug Co.
fredericksburg. Va. w. l.. Bond.
f'rederiGks Hall va. Il. II. Poindextsr.
Eorksriiie. Va, SHELTON Mercantiis co.
Guinea. We. W. II. Coyington & Son.
GordonAvillc. Va, j. fl. Stratton.
Goochiand. Va. G. A. Gathrlght.
Glen a ilsn, Va, Glen Allen store
Hampton. Va. Hulra Drug store
Hardware. Va. v. s. Kidd. ~
Holland. Va. Holland Jones Co
IopeweH. Va. Gcorge's Drug store.
Ivor. Va. RaHls & Stephenaon.
irwin, Va. j. A. koan
Jetersyiiie. Va, DIR. n. ]. Styers.
Jarratt, Va. ]. W. Grlssard 4 Co
keysville. Va, W. A. Keeling.
KenbrldSe, Va, Kenoridge Drug Co
LiBhtfoot, Va, /. I. Hankins.
lacrosse. Va. Nash & Matthews.
Lawrencoville. Va, Prince Drug Store,
Louisa, Va. Kent Drug Store.
Lexington, Va. Wayland & GoodxiL
Mannboro. Va, J. a. Sydnor.
Midlothian, Va. l., S. Bass
Magnet. Va. w. f.. Cox
Manassas. Va. W. Fred DoNnli.
Mineral, Va. Mineral Drug Co
Motley. Va. q. w. Shuler & Co.
MichauI, Va. c.. E. Denoon
Newport News Va. J. G. Gorsueh &c.
Orange. Va. Ricketts, Drug store.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
,Irx rIHudi, n, ,,,.,

Mrs. Claudia II. Jones died Friday at
her home. at Markham. Fauuuicr Coun
~. She was the wife Of tie late Colo
mel lIilar? T.. Jones. and is survived by
three SONS. Commander Hilary l.. Jones.
or the United States Navy: Basil VI.
jones. OF Richmond and Keith Jor es.
Of Faauuier. aud iy two. daurht-rS.
Mrs. James Marshall and Miss Claudia
u. Jones. OF Mashinrtnn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Mrs. Elizabeth 4. I:,nns.

The funeral Of Mrs Elizabeth Ann
Evans. who died At the home OF her
son. J. ;. Evans in Charles city
County. on Thursday morning took
plac" on Friday afternoon IN the
chnrchyard of Bethany Presbyterian
church. besides ;hrar sons and :, stop
daughter. She is survived hy three
brothers ana several grandchildren
and great udchildr" ron
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Dir. .,o.cnh q. Mcr.crri,.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
bristol. VA. March l0.-Dr Joseph
q. McFerrin, a widely known educator
and minister Of the Presbyterian
Church. died here to-day Of heart fail
ur", aged seventy years. lie was a
native OF East Tennessee and was
graduated from Tusculum College.
which institution later conferred upon
him the degree OF doctor Of divinity.
During his long career he served as i
teacher at Tusculum College. was later
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Petersburg. Va, James p. Banks
Petersburg. Va. A. Il. Morrison.
Phoebus, Va. Larrabeea Drug store
PheniN. Va. phenix Pharmacy.
Quinaue. Va. II. N. Stephens.
Rushmere. Va, WIN. Pegram Wilson Il Co
Ruther Glen. Va. q. *. Coleman.
Spotsylvanis, Va, J. +. H. Crlsmond
Sinpkinsyilc. Va. II. T.. Simpkins.
SAKE. Va, Womack e Moon.
Scottsriie. Va, Scottsville Drug Co.
Sebrcl Va. Rowe & Jarrett.
Shacklcfofds. Va, II. 4. Marston a Co.
Sheppards, Va, y. NJ. Jones s. SON,
Smithneid. Va, Parish & Simpson.
South noston, Va. w. +. Reeves & Co.
South HIN. Va. c. p. Jones.
stanley. yg.. W. II. Graves & Co.
Stsunton. va. +. Af. Boil e. Co.
Sussex. Va, T. L. Thornton. rs.
stony Creek. Va, Stony Creek pha,ma eys q
Skip@ith. Va, J. II. Jeftreso Co.
Sabot, Va, .. 3. Taylor. .t
School. Va, A. A, Harvey.
Sweet Hall, Va, p. II. Martin.
Toanv Va. j. f.. Banks. t
Victoria. Va. Victoria Drug Co.
Sirgiiina, VA, Red star Drug CA
Nenter. Va. II. II. rrice. 3A3
Wakefield. Va. ! S White
Walters. Va. !. G. Duck,
Waveriy. Va. Dr. j. f. Mays Pharmacy.
Waynesucro, Va, Ftshburne q Son- (
West Point, Va, A. +. Harsravs 4 Sea
Tale. Va. Q. a. Dioksrssn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
y. q. Dlnlcei.

Especial to The Times D;spa tch.
iARRISoNBURG. VA. March los.
q. Dinkel. siNty-ilve years old. for years
a wcll-kuown druggist OF BridScwatcr.
Rockingham County. died suddenly on
Thursday OF neuralgia of tho heart.
surviving HIM arc his wife, who was
Miss Gertrude Jenkins. and two broth
ers. kon Dinklc and l.. Smith Dinkle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Concert mt Auditorium M.

Assisted by several vocalisis. the
Virginia Philharmonic Orchestra.
wcll-known colorcd musical aSsocia
ton. Will give concert at $50 o'clock
Tomorrow evening at the city Audi
tcritm. a section OF tn. seats viii
be reserved for white people. The or
chestra has been generously commend
ed by musical critics. Joseph cardciino
is conductor and James Southall is as
SiStant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

president of Washington college. and
later Still became member of the
faculty of King College here. He was
active at Sherman. Tex. for i've years
as I'm evangelist Of Dallas Preshytery
In late years he had served as an
evangelist OF Ilolstien Presbytery. His
widow and the following children sur
vicc: Rev. Marvine III. McFerrin. OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

years old. died last night at Lacey
Springs. Rockingham County. For
thirty-nve years she had been a wolf
known teacher in the public schools OF
the county. Surviving her arc her
mother and two sisters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Charles L.. I.onr.

Special 10 The Times Dispatch
PETERSBURG. VA. March 10. -
Charles T.. Long. well-known young
resident "f Petersburg, died week
ago in hospital In Topeka. Kan.
aged twcnty-four years. Tho remains
arrived ia the city this morning and
the funeral will he held morrow af-
ternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Alumni, CHAPTER Formed.

An alumni chapter OF the Phi Gamma
Delta fraternity was formed las night
At a smoker given by the local chapter
ut tho University Club. Robert Savilie
was elected president. and DIR. G. w.
Taber secretary-treasurer. The chap
ter plans TO have weekly luncheons at
the Business Mems Club.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
In the Business World
Eoc,,ts Of Week Of Interest Here

Klchmond Is to have a now manu-
featuring plant. the Richmond Dry
Goods Company announcing that the
Textile Manufacturing Company, now
located at Portsmouth. will be moved
here. The company is owned by the
local concern. The plant will be To-
Gated at Seventh and Cary Streets. near
the Richmond Dry Goods Comp1ny's
building.
Tho Textile Manufacturing Company
VIII employ about nifty operatives,
mostly women. These operatives will
be employed here. but the same man
agemcnt now IN charge Of the Ports
mouth factory will be i'm Charge Tho
company manufactures MILDLY bIouses.
MILDLY wool suits, waists. skirts and
athletic underwear II produces a
high grade of merchandise, which has
been In successful competition with all
Eastern markets for several years
Stockholders of tho American Water
Works and Electric Company, Inc, VIII
hold their annual meeting on Satur-
day at noon. The purpose Of the meet
ing is to elect six directors and to
transact other business. including the
approval apd ratification Of contracts.
acts and proceedings OF tho board OF
directors and executive committee. The
*
hallway and Power Company Build
Ing. Harry L. Towle is secretary
stockholders or the Home BUILDING
Company have been called to meet on
March u at > o'clock At tho Office os
Coke Il Pickrcll. iii East Main Street,
ior the purpose OF clcctiny director,
ana officers. and for the transaction OF
other business. Tho call has been Ia
sued by stockholders holding more than
onc-tenth Of the stock.
Sales of the Great Atlantic and Pa
enc Tea Company for tho fiscal year
ended February q. were s7s.66o.s73.
COMPARED with sa4LS5,os3. for the
previous year an increase Of s3o.4i7,-
$40 or - per cent.
Sales Of tho I. W. woolworth Com
panr for Februar? were ,56i3.71o.
compared with s5.347.9so in 1916. "A gain
OF S2as.t5i. or 90 per cent For thu
FIRST two months sales were si1.2t1.73a.
compared with s2.395.5fe for tho same
period OF 1916. a gain of s1,2t6.o3a. or
1916 per cent,
The American Locomotive Companv
has taken orders for twenty Is5-ton
and ton 1e0-ton engines for tho Chi
caeo. Rock Island and Pacific and for
sixteen o5o-.on engines for tho Union
Pacific.
stockholders or tho Mutual Saving.
and Security Corporation will nee,
Tuesday afternoon. March Is. at loo
North Eight Street for tho election
If directors and transaction of othc;
business.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Milton a. Riddle.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
IiARRISONBURG. VA. March TO-
Milton \. Riddle. nfty-fvc years old. n
rural mail carrier, died yesterday at
Broadway, Rockingham County. lie
Was 4 deacon in tho Presbyterian
Church. lie never married. Surviv
ing IN" his father a brother and two
sisters,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Mineral ON Thursday. aged sixty 1--WE
years. The remains were taken to
Louisa on Friday and Inferred In Oak.
land Cemetery. Rev. w. S. Hoyc, pastor
OF the Louisa Christian Church. con-
Quoting the burial services. Mrs. Will
son leaves one son. Clarence Wilson,
OF Mineral, and one brother and two
sister.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Special to The Times Dispatch
HARRlSONBtRG. VA. March, TO-
Miss Hannah 9. Q. Martz. nfty-flvo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Augusta. Ga: John r.. McFerrin. OF
Texas. and Mrs. J. S. Liyascy. of Chat
tanooga.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
DOZEN SHIPS RECENTLY
. sunk IN MEDITERRANEAN
J-Boats Take Toll OF Nine Steamers
and Three Sailing Vessels Between
February IL and March 8.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY BERLIN
statement More Definite Than Pre-
rious Reports, Giving More Names
and Accurate Figures - British
Heaviest Sufferers.

NEW YORK. March 10.-Destruction
ieo'tcrrancan between February IA
nd March 3 OF nine steamers and three
Fa'i'ng ships. aSgrcgating tonnage of
1900, was announced by Berlin to-
PORTS received from other U-boats dur
hs the same period. To-day's Berlin
statement is more definite than previ-
us reports, giving more names and
'ehnite hSurcs. To-day's report brings
ne total tonnage reported by Berlin
o have been destroyed since February
M to S7l.slo.
The following account OF submarine
'pera tions was given out to-day by the
admiralty:
In tho Mcditcrrancan there have
ocen sunk nine steamships and three
fiailing vessels. With an aggregate ton
rage OF 3a.300 Among the ships sunk
we're:
"Morino. armed Italian steamer. Also
tons. laden with cotton; sunk Feb
truary IA.
"Rosalic. Indian transport steamer,
3t.c37 tons. with ammunition and oats
from New York 20 Saloniki. sunk Feb
Iruary H.
"wathheld. armed British steamer.
|5.olo tons. with $500 tons OF mag
|ncsium for England. sunk February
IN.
French steamer Of about 900 tons.
sunk February -.
Trojan Prince, armed British
steamer. 3.19G tons with a cargo OF
feed; sunk February 20
"Hurnby. armed british steamer,
1866 tons. with 200 tons OF coal from
Cardiff for AlEicrs: sunk February 20.
Armed hostile transport steamer OF
about 5000 tons, with "A cargo Of coal;
sunk February 20
Victoria. Greek steamship. .32S
tons, sunk February &c.
craig cndoran. armed British steam
cr. 2,isy tons. sunk March 3.
According ia reports from two
Italian soldiers rescued from tho
Italian troop transport Minus. sunk
February II in the Mcditorranean by
= German submarine. tho vessel had
on board one general, three colonc!s,
TWO majors ana Loco Italian soldiers
belonging I" three regiments On ac-
count or tn. rough sea these men per
shctl"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Mrs. Sallle Wilson.
Especial to The Times Dispatch
GORDONSVII4LE, VA. March To-
Mrs. Sallic Wilson, after an Illness OF
several months. died at her home in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
TanIac May Also Be

talliQI ttidJ hiSU Dc
AppomattoH. Va. Peoples Drug Store.
Ashland. Va, j. G. Hughes.
Beaver Dam. Va. j. ~. Bea1ey.
blackstone. Va, L. b. Spencer Drug Co.
Boydton. Va. A. Il. snellinEs.
Branchville. Va. Branchvile Drug Gu.
broadway. Va. Aldhiaer g. Son.
Burkeyilie. Va. ioung's Drug store
Bowling Green. Va. itains &c Co.
Cardwcll, Va. NJ. $. BowieR.
cape Charles. Va, Fishers Pharmacy.
Carson, Va. y. Is. Haliigan. :
Chase city. Va, Chase city Drug Co.
Clarksville. Va, DIR. }. A. Drake.
Charlotte &. H., Va, Williams & Morton.
Charlottesville, Va, Pence & Sterling.
Courtland, Va Il. F. tcese.
Crewe, Va, +. N. Crittendsn.
-Sulpep per. Va, The Cuipoper Pharmaoy.
Curdsvtllo, Va. Z. NJ. Jones & Son.
Chester. Va. Chester Pharmacy.
Danville. Va. McFaIIs Drug and Seed
Dolphin. Va. /. II. Poarch
Demdron. Va. Dcndron Drug Co.
brakes Branch Va. j. G. Booth & Co.
boswell VA. Il. q. Oliver.
Eilersou, Va, T.. Is. Bradley.
Enneid. Va. 4. j.. Cooke.
Eclipse. Va. j. .. Bunkley.
Elkton. Va, J. r. Wallace.
Emporia. Va. Southside Pharmacy.
E.ttrtcks, Va, j. A. Branch,
East Aztec. Va, W. Fl. T. Ttmbsriaks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Stockholders or tho Mutual Saving.
and Security Corporation will meet
Tuesday afternoon. March l3. at l0o
North Eight Street. for tho election
If directors and transaction of othc;
business.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

The American Locomotive COMPANY
has taken orders for twenty Is5-ton
and ton 1e0-ton engines for tho Chi
caeo Rock Island and Pacific and for
sixteen 25o-.on engines for tho Union
Pacific
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-01-24

w. Stone of Croc1,etoo visited
Warren relatives over Sunday.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-01-24
LAST MINUTE ANNOUNCEMENT
Regarding Program Farm Crops
Meetings, Crookston, MINI.

Monday, Feb. 5-Declamatory Con-
test, in the evening.
Tuesday, Feb. 6-Prof. Andrew
Boss; c. E. Brown, Of Elk River, on
"Potato Growing and Marketing;
O. I. Bergh,; J. G. Haney; G. B.
Waldron, and others. Spelling Con-
tests and Cantata, in the evening.
Wednesday, Feb. PROF. H. H.
McKerrow, N. E. Chapman, and
others. In the evening, Pres. E. C.
Perisho, Of South Dakota Agricul-
tural College.
Thursday, Feb. s-Prof. G.. w.
Gay, H. r Smith, L. E. Potter, D.
A. Wallace, and others. Miss Jose
phine T. Berry and Supt. R. E. Den
field, Duluth, in the evening.
Friday, Feb. 9-Dean A. F. Woods,
Pres. E. F. Ladd, North Dakota Ag-
ricultural College; Prof. E. Dana
Durand; Doderick Mckenzie, Winni-
peg; and others. Pres. G. E. Vim
cent in the evening. !.
Women's meetings every after
noon.
Live speakers on live subjects
every day.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-01-24
THE 0. H. TARALSETH
DECLAMATORY CONTEST
Sinclair Macarthur Wins Gold Medal
and Ruth Peterson Silver
Medal.

A large audience listened to the
0. H. Taralseth Declamatory Contest
at the High School Auditorium on
Thursday evening of last week.
First on the program was a musical
number furnished by the High
School Orchestra and then Carietta
Pech declaimed the selection entitled
"No Room for Mother very we'll.
Miss Mildred Wood rendered "The
Cuban Refugee in a perfectly pleas
ing and natural manner and with
fine dramatic effect. "The Fiddle
Told" was the selection declaimed by
Hazel Edwardh in very meritorious
manner. Jean Stevens rendered
"Miss Sherwood's Victory" in a
manner that showed careful prep
aration and a correct understanding
of the characters that appear in the
selection. Florence Hanson declaim-
ed "Gordon's Reprieve'', very long
selection very we'll and without falter-
ing or missing line, which in itself
is quite memory feat. Commence
ment' was the title of the selection
given by Florence Palmer in a very
pleasing manner. Gladys Mitchell
rendered "The Heart of Old Hick-
orv'', a difficult selection, very skill
fully, proving that she possesses
dramatic talent of high order. Sin
clair Macarthur declained "The Pris-
oners' Plea" very effectively and dis
playing fine oratorical ability. Rob-
ert Mathwig told in very pleasing
and natural manner Of "An Imperial
Secret" which was the title Of his
selection. tThe Soul Of the Violin
was the title of the touching story
that was skilfully and with good
dramatic effect told by Ruth Peter
son. Two fine violin solos were
given by Leon Hammet during the
evening. The Judges in the contest
were A. N. Eckstrom. Prof. Miller
and Julius J. Olson Miss Elizabeth
Cummings, Of the High School, in
well chosen words announced the
decision of the judges and presented
the first prize, a gold medal, to Sim
clair Macarthur and the second prize.
a silver medal. to Ruth Peterson.
I The winners IN the sontest will COM
| pete tonieht with similar winners
from Hallock, Donaldson. Stephen
Argyle, Alvarado and Oslo, that
winner to take part in the oratorica]
contest at the Crookston Farm
Crop Show.