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Evening journal., 1917-10-06
s9c-MAXIXE CHERRIEs-39c

Luscious Cherries in a liquid cream,
coated with thick chocolate. Special,
39c the pound box.
Fenway Purple Package, 65c the
pound box.
Danforih's Dependable Drugs,
Market and Second S.s.-Adv
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NTINE SCOUTS or THE FIRST LINE
census was 7Ss5235. or less than seven
persons 90 each square mile of iis ter
rilory, while tho Emitted states has a
population of about 81 persons Go the
square mile. THE population OF Argcn-
tine now IS believed 90 Doe about o.
100000.
In the past six years Argentine has
developed from a debtor Co a creditor
nation. During This period the socalled
American beef trust has entered Ar
gentinc' and is now a holder OF many
thousand acres of lands on which thou
sands of head of beef cattle grazc, has
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COLORED sTARs.

Vaudeville Saturday, National The
atre.-Adv.
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not be classed as besg held by the
incumbent The decision Of the Sen
a,e was reached by a rising vote.
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Frsllk Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Grubb. Mr.. and Mrs. i. T.. MoKinsey
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Merritt. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Schwenderman, Mrs.
Clara Davis Mrs. Ralph Finn, Mrs.
Lulu Hess. Mrs Laura Rollins, Mrs.
IT. x. Ferrell, the Misses Irene Fer
roil Carolyn Wright. Mary sapp.
Katharine Bounds. Msrgaretta Smiley.
Mrs. Charles Sapp, Mrs. Brisiow OF
Baltimore: Frederick Sapp. Francis
Bounds. Miss Stroud. Mrs. Chester
Davis. Miss Ware, Miss stroud and
Miss Plankington.
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postal cards must have cent postage
stamp Affixed TO them in addition to
cent STAN plmpressed on such cards.
Post cards tprivate mailing cardsl bear
ing written messages, must have cents
postpage prepaid on them
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RICHARDSON PARK
LADIES' AID SOCIAL.

IIIN IT = INIT ~ y II = Ut
LADIES' AID SOCIAL.
The ladies' Aid Society Of Rich
ardson Park Methodist Episcopal
Church, met at the church parsonage
this week. Il was a fall rally and
was featured by enthusiasm. During
the evening a splendid study lamp
was presented 30 the pastor. the
Rev. G. W. Bolllds and at the con-
clusion of the business there was a
social hour. during which cake and
cream were served. Those present
were the Rev. and Mrs. George W
Bounds. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Taylor
I Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Satterheld, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Herbert Stewart Mr.. and Mrs
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Lost articles will be found by placing
an ad in the Want Ad columns OF this
paper.
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The Want Ads give many oppor-
tunites for making extra money IN
spare hours. ADV.
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It is the patriotic duty of every and woman of VIII
mngto become informed regarding the rapid development
of the clty's wonderful New Suburb-EDEN PARK GAR
DENS-Go to the property and see for yourself
Take any trolley in any part of the city and transfer to
either New Castle, Delaware City Lobdel line; only 10
ues and you the gateway of this stupendous
skng-the building of city large enough house thous-
and thousands of people, get them of the crowded
IS Of town and provide them with Stores, Schools,
hes Parks Fairgrounds and have every comfort and
Irzury known to modern civilization.
Don't believe the croaers who do anything but
grbe this live town; they will tell everything
going Bless their pessmisc lives
no city in America today that rightly boast of many
great substantial improvements during the last few
The Wilmington Of today just strong growing, happy youth
compared with the stawart Wilmington of tomorrow
Home Building has not kept pace with the citys wonder
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" Awake, Wilmingtonians,

f growth Il could not take of the increasing populs-
tier although 600 buildings added last With
q" go houses there for rent today.
That's where EDEN PARK GARDENS comes in. Build
ing will never stop until the entire vast Is built
we don't stop for rain winter Our motto
is mo DELAYS" We build complete homes in SIX weeks
and good guarantee goes with the order
Step to the phone, call up 1892 and auto will mee
your appointment take you the site you want for
Real Home Don't ''Think over'-'Do it now" It's
your pocket and health comfort and pleasure for the entire
family.
If you of the many who have had to move sew
eral the last year make for the owner
Of your temporary home" to Offices IN the Queen
Theatre Building, Fifth of Market street
and let explain you Easy Payment Plan for
HOME.
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ESTILL COUNTY
Iron Mound

Iron Mound, August "a. - We are
having real nice weather. - The
stork visited at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andy Palmer presenting them
q girl baby, named Irene. Arrived
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert
Wood the 18th a girl, named Lucille.
Mrs Sallie Hill has returned home
after a six weeks visit with her
daughters in Detroit, Mich. - Mrs.
Martha Palmer and daughter OF
Tallega are visiting relatives here
and attending the protracted meet
ing at Corinth. - Sam Sparks and
wife attended the teachers asso-
citation at Dry Ridge Saturday. -
Jake Collins OF Richmond bought ~
head Of heifers in this neighbor-
hood last week at 81 and IN cents
per pound. - Mrs. Wilbert Moore
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LErCHER COUNTY
Polly

Polly, August 20. - 8. r. Creech
returned 10 Hazard today, accom-
panied by Mrs. N. +. Niece. - There
was preaching at the Baptist Church
here Sunday by the Rev. Clay erase
and J. n. Peters, also preaching al
the N. f. Church by the Elder, the
Revs. q. w. Crutchfeld and Nc
Gowan, the pastor in charge. -
Bradley Stollard goes 10 Barbours-
vile to teach in the college. - The
draft has caused much worry in this
section Of the country. - Blaine
erase remains low with consump-
ton. - The Rev. Clay erase is here
from Missouri visiting relatives. -
J. N. Clay is very sick this week. -
The nux is raging in this vicinity.
John Kiser and wife lost their
baby. sympathy is extended. -
Mrs. Lizzie Sexton has typhoid fever
but is improving.
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CLAY COUNTY
Vine

Vine, August "a. - Married al the
brides home, August q, Albert
Bond TO Miss Icy Coffee. May their
lives be long and happy. - Little
Henry Pennington. who has had ty-
phoid fever. is improving nicely
Miss Ellen Callihan is visiting her
brother at Atlanta. - Mrs. Lizzie
Pennington, who has had typhoid
fever, is about well again. - Misses
Mary and Berthe Davidson spent last
week with their sister at Red Bird.
j. C. Callihan has purchased saw
and grist mill and will soon be
ready TO work. = There Is q great
deal Of sickness in this neighbor-
hood, which is nearly all typhoid
fever. - Died at his home. July 4,
W. II. Pennington whose suffering
was great but borne with patience.
He leaves two daughters. father,
mother. five brothers, three sisters,
and host OF friends. The relatives
have the sympathy OF the CON-
a
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OWSLEY COUNTY

Island City, August 81. - Walter
A. Wood Of Sexton Greek was quiet
ly married to Miss Estella Morris OF
Island City August %, at the home
OF the brides parents, at six o'clock.
James w. Anderson officiated.-Mrs.
Zon Morris and daughter, Eunice, Of
Oklahoma City, Okla, have been
visiting the past two weeks with
her brother-in-law, R. Morris, and
family. - Miss Eva and Walter and
Joe Congleton Of Richmond are
spending a few days with their aunt,
Mrs. Minnie Morris, and family. -
We are expecting The. Blowing TO
return to his old home soon as he
is about to close a trade with the
the Bird Brothers. - The men that
are operating the oil drill on the
farm Of H. D. Peters report that they
have gone through three layers Of
coal: one feet, one 5 feet, and one
7 feet all good quality. They are
over 600 feet under ground with good
indications for oil. - The oil men
are inquiring very Glossy about
lands not leased and are Offering
good money for leases and rentals
The Rev. Young, pastor Of the South
ern M. E. Church at this place, is
a series of meetings. - The
Rev. A. ID. Bowman is planning to
go to Lockland, O., to visit his dau-
ghter, Mrs. Norris. - Mrs. Emma
Gentry and her two little children,
Willie Pearl and Charley, of Chest
nutburg have recently gone to Ches-
ter, Pa, where her husband, w. J.
Gentry, has employment at $4,000
per month with the American Steel
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Riley Robbins Of Science Hill attend
ed the Walnut Grove school all day
meeting and spent the night with
John Marcum. Miss Catherine
Denny Of Willaida and Mr.. and Mrs.
Argenbright Of Lebanon Junction
were here Saturday attending the
school entertainment. - Mrs. Emma
Robbins Of Science Hill is visiting
her daughter, Vera Flanery, Of
keokee, Va. - Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Cain, who have been visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe vanHook,
Of Ocala, returned Sunday 10 their
home in Berea. w. Testament OF
Elrod visited his sister, Mrs. M. e.
Burton, Of Level Green, Wednesday,
and attended Brodhead Fair Thurs
day. j. w. Cash is erecting q new
dwelling. - Leslie Farmer and Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Mayfleld Of Acorn
were here Saturday attending re-
union Of the two hundred and seven
citizens Of this county who are
former students Of Berea COL
lege. - Miss Stella Myrtle Farley
who is teaching at Dizney, Harlan
County, has been here spending q
few days with friends and relatives.
Walnut Grove, Aug. 2.-Mrs. r. ].
Price Of Ocala visited Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Alexander last week and at
tended church at Hazeldell.-Misse
Maggie Price and Amy Mercer OF
Etna visited Garfield Price Saturday
and Sunday and attended church at
Hazeldell. - Oldon, the ten-year-
old son Of John Lovens Of Ocala, who
was accidentally kicked by a mule
a few days ago, is now improving
rapidly. - C. C. Poynter and two
little sons, Corbin and Basil, Of Cor
bin are visiting at the home Of J. L.
Isaacs Of Ocala. - The teachers and
quite few Of our pupils are plan
ming TO attend the fair at Somerset,
Friday. - The revival at Hazeldell
closed Sunday with four new addi-
lions. The number of excellent SER
mons by the Rev. Mcbride and the
splendid address by Mr.. Cook Sum-
day evening were enjoyed by all
who heard them.
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GARRARD COUNTY
Paint Lick

Paint Lick, August %. - Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis Of Harris and Mrs. w. G.
Haley and little son Of Berea were
the guests Of Mrs. J. T. Thompson
Sunday. - J. ID. and A. b. Wynn
made q business trip TO Louisville
Wednesday. - Little Mary Bans
Wynn won a Dixie Flyer Automo-
bile in a contest of the Farmers
Home Journal" - w. C. Wynn is
visiting relatives in Harlan. - Sun
day night Mr.. Guy Rice's livery barn
burned and Thursday night previous
Stony Point school house burned
Miss Famine Dowden is at home
while a room is being equipped for
her 10 teach in until a new school
house is built. - A large crowd at
tended the ice cream supper al
Fairview Saturday night. given by
the Ladies Aid Society. A neat sum
was realized. - w. w. West re-
Gently purchased a beautiful new
piano for his daughters, the Misses
Stella and Beulah West. - Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wynn and Mrs. Mike Noe
of this places and Mrs. Sarah Ward
Of Harlan motored 10 Frankfort Sat-
urday to spend the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett Roope.-Wil-
son Brandenburg has purchased a
new Buick Roadster. - Emory Nc
Whorter has purchased a Ford
Touring car. - The Rev. Bowling is
a series Of meetings at the
Paint Lick Christian Church.
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PULASKI COUNTY
Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove, August 81. - The
Sunday-school Rally, Farmers Meet
ing, School entertainment and Berea
Student Reunion held here Sat-
urday and Sunday were the most
successful and interesting meetings
ever held in this part Of our county.
The lectures made by Hon. Edwin
p. Morrow and VIM. Clark Wilson
Of Somerset; and those made by
DR.. C. N. McAllister, Prof. F. o. Clark
and Secretary Marshall E. Vaughn
of Berea College brought informa-
tion and inspiration TO the minds
and hearts Of nearly five hundred Of
Pulaski County's foremost citizens.
Mrs. M. E. Vaughn's exposition OF
the Sunday School lesson was ex-
ceedingly interesting and deeply ap-
preciated by the whole audience
Mrs. Charlie Bloomer and Miss Bess
DeBord participated in the school
exercises and added much to the
success OF our meeting. - The Wal
nut Grove Sunday School continues
TO grow larger; altho il was organ
lied five Sundays ago with only SO
in attendance, il now has an ENROLL
ment Of III pupils. You can help II
grow bigger and better. Will you?
This community has fortunately
secured Prof. ]. s. Martin TO con-
duct few weeks singing school at
the Walnut Grove school house. The
class begins at 900 a. m, every
Sunday.-Miss Isabel Ping, who has
been i'll, is improving in health. =
Miss Hessie Miller, a teacher Of Flat
Lick school, attended the school ex-
ercises here Saturday. - Miss Maui
Stephens Of this place spent Satur-
day and Sunday visiting the home
of Misses Ada, Lizzie and Lose Gof
OF Ocala- - Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Ball
of Harlan are spending week visit
ing friends and relatives in this
community. - Messrs. Clarence and
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improving the cemetery concreting
lots. We did not have any Sunday
School Sunday because Of concrete
not being dry. - We had nice rain
last week which was badly needed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Todd, their
niece and son, went 10 Pine Grove
Church Friday evening. Having q
nice meeting at that place. - The
meeting al Whey Fork begins Mon
day, the 3rd. We expect large Coz
gregations during the meeting. A
hearty welcome TO everyone. Come.
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LAUREL COUNTY
London

London, Aug. 20. - The operation
OF Mrs. Mary Watkins, daughter OF
Mr.. McFadden, was successfully
performed in Louisville. She will
soon be able TO return. - The brick
work of the cold storage building
belonging to Mr.. Sipple is complet-
ed. - The parents Of Richard Young
Of New Mexico are enjoying a Wis
il from himself and wife. - Mrs.
Lucy Cotching is very i'll at the
home Of her father, p. II. Wyan, on
College Hill. - Many visitors are in
town attending the fair.-Mrs. II. nj.
Buck and children Of Harlan are Wis
iting relatives here.
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PERRY COUNTY
Hazard

Hazard, August %. = John Rich
mond's trial was completed last
Thursday. He received a sentence
OF q years in the penitentiary. -
Sergt. Blaine Campbell Of Co. X,
55th INIT, has been at Chickamau-
qua, Ca, drilling recruits. He ex-
poets a commission soon when he
will be stationed at Camp Taylor
Goodloe Combs is visiting home
folks before he reports al Camp TT.
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McCREARY COUNTY
Stearns

Stearns, August "a. - J. l.. White
will soon receive a transfer TO Mich
olasville where he will be employed
by the Ry. Co. - Miss Margaret
Bowerman is getting along nicely
since a recent operation at the
Somerset Sanitarium. - A report
says that James McColloch and Miss
Irene James Of Macomb, ILL.,, are
- Dick Griffith, after COM
plotting his training at Fort Benja-
min Harrison, received a commission
OF 2nd Lieut..
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JACKSON COUNTY
Green Rail

Green Hall, August 20. - Weather
is very warm and rain Is needed
badly. - Most all the farmers are
through cutting grass, and they find
that the hay crop is short in this
section about one-half. - Mrs. Sarah
venable is slowly recovering from
an attack Of flux. - Threshing ma
chimes have been busily hummine
their songs through here, and wheat
crops are turning out a eood yield.
The Owsley County Institute con-
venes August 10th with Prof. I. h.
Boothe OF E. X. s. N, Richmond, Ia
charge. - There was q Pie Supper
at Big Springs school Saturday
night. The proceeds are to be used
in improving the house on the in
side. - Misses Ruby and Katharine
Brewer Of Woodward, Okla, are ex-
pected here today. They will visit
their sisters, Mesdames J. A. Ma
haffey OF Sturgeon, E. E. McCollum
OF Green Hall, r. Morris and d. b.
Peters OF Island City, also they will
visit other relatives.
PARROT
PARROT, August 26.-Born to Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Cornelius, girl
named Lille; also a girl to Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Wyatt, a girl, Bessie
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Isaacs and two
children of Hamilton, Ohio, are
visiting relatives at this place, and
while here had their farm, purchas-
ed from James Davidson, surveyed
by Andy Simpson.-Andy Simpsons
mule became frightened and threw
him of in the creek; he was badly
injured, but we hope not seriously,
Marian Shepherd, soldier sta
toned in North Carolina, and w.
M. Shepherd OF Perry County are
visiting relatives in this county
Mrs. Nora Cole and children Of
Hamilton, o., are planning to visit
relatives at this place in September.
-tDied at her home near here, Aug.
25th. 1917, Mrs. Synthia Seals, wife
of John Seals, and daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Reuben Burkley. She was
81 years Of age last December, was
born and raised in Hancock County,
Tennessee.-She, with her husband,
and part Of her children moved to
this county fourteen years ago.
She was good old lady and will
be greatly missed by her family and
friends.
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MADISON COUNTY
Blue Lick

Blue Lick, August q. - Since the
much needed rain Of last week veg
etables have been abundant. - The
Rev. Howard Hudson conducted ser
vices at Blue Lick Sunday. He was
accompanied by several prominent
visitors from Berea. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Meredith Gabbard OF Berea visited
atives here Sunday afternoon,
they having just returned from
their pleasant vacation spent at
Winona Lake, Ind. - Mr.. and Mrs.
S. p. Clark, accompanied by their
son. William, who has been in Ohio
Tor several months past, motored out
from Berea Sunday TO visit relatives
in this locality. - Messrs. Ray Mai
nous and Woodson Desarne made
profitable business trip TO Lexington
last week where they sold a variety
Of farm products. - Mrs l.. X. Flan-
cry entertained at an informal din
ner Sunday, August 20. the Misses
Ora, Leila, and verna Flanery, Jes-
sic and Lydia Young and Arch Doty
Of Kingston in honor Of her son,
Arch, and daughter Sue, now spend
ing their vacation at home.
Speedwell
Speedwell. August 27.-Miss Mary
Jett Todd OF Lexington is visiting
her uncle and aunt Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Todd. Of this place. - There is
4 great improvement at Whey Fork
Church; concrete walk and steps,
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BELL COUNTY
Pineville

Pineville, August 2l-Lieut. C. M
Perkins of this place and Miss Fran
oes Calk Of Mt. Sterling were mar
ried last Monday. - John Hokins,
on account Of a defective ear, failed
to pass the examination for admis-
sion TO the Naval Academy. John
will have his ear treated in order
to pass the examination. - Dave
Baily left for Fort Benjamin Har-
rison, Tuesday. Dave has had ex-
perience in military work and will
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LESLIE COUNTY
Hyden

Hyden, August %. - J. s. Boggs
is a visitor here from Napier. -
Surveyor Creech Of Harlan is doing
some work here this week. - The
last seventy-flve boys were ex-
amined by the local board this week.
&C. L. Lewis Of Fariston was in
town renewing acquaintance. -
Commonwealth Attorney R. b. Rob-
erts has been attending court at
Hazard. Miss Lucretia Roberts
is enjoying a visit at home this
week.
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R0cKCASrLE COUNTY
Disputanta

Disputanta, August 27.-Every-
body is thankful for the good rains.
Uncle Sam is calling the boys OF
this place and nearly all Of them
are passing the first examination
Lee Montgomery and family visit
ed relatives on Brush Creek Sat-
urday and Sunday.-Oscar Thomas
of this place, who has been work
ing for Willis Settle Of Bond, Jack
son County was visiting relatives
and friends, here last week.
Conway
Conway, August 20. - The work
in the graded school is progressing
nicely with Mr.. Dooley and Miss
Chandler as teachers.-Mr. and Mrs.
James Beldon and little son we're
here from Paris last week visiting
their parents. - Died, August Goth,
the little infant baby Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Rice. The bereaved ones have
our sympathy. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther Cox and children were Wis
iting in Wilde over Saturday and
Sunday. The new serial is so
very interesting. - Mr.. and Mrs
William Dooley were here from Be-
rea Saturday visiting the formers
parents.
Rockford
Rockford, August 26. - Farmers
are rejoicing over the heavy rain
o: last week. Some corn was con-
damaged. - There was
quite a crowd to celebrate the send
of Daddy Todd, and all en-
joyed good time. Daddy and mama
Todd both took an automobile ride.
Mrs. Matte Linville has been con-
fined to her bed for % days, but Is
some better at this time. - Mae
Bullin has blood poison but seems
TO be doing reasonably well. - Ber-
nice Linville has just gotten over
a case of blood poison which lasted
several days. - William Rich of
This place was accidentally shot by
his son, Troy, August 10. - Willard
Todd who was taken TO the Robin
son Hospital, Berea, on August 3.
was operated on for appendicitis.
He was very low for several days
and returned home August 25. i
Several Of the young men are pass
ing the examination. - The grade
On the Dixie Highway is expected
10 be completed soon from the Mad
son County line 10 Round Stone.
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likely get a commission.--Accordin
TO the records there are three Bell
County boys now in France in the
service. - Lieut.. Jas. Burchfield OF
the Training Camp at Fort Leavens-
worth, Kans., is spending a few
days with his parents awaiting or
ders from the War Department.
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Thursday. September IS. 1917

Ut Iuu u. iH
will rent my farm, containing
i65 ACRES
Situated ~ miles from Richmond
or Lancaster pike. 40 acres 10 go in
corn: 20 acres in wheat; and the re-
is in grass. Has splendid
house. barn, and all necessary out
Terms made known on day Of sale.
Miss Mamie Ballard
Long Tom Chenault, Auct. ad.-f0
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Benjamin Harrison. - Mr.. and Mrs.
r. L. Connell and children will leave
for a much needed vacation the lat
ter part OF the week.
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Is on the sick list. - The Fielder
Brothers are very busy canning To-
matoes this week.
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PUBLIC SALE AND RENTING
I will sell at public sale on
Wednesday, September "a, 1917
at 1000 a m.

Inc uT00uioaI n0SIu0uC0
On Lancaster Avenue. Richmond.
This house has all modern con-
vcniences-furnace. gas and electric
lights. etc. Will also sell LOTS
same.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
TO OBSERVE FIFIIETH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

In honor OF their hftleth wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. George Spain,
who live with their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry 1riggs,
Of No. Si3 jefferson street, VIII enter
tain at a family reunion at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Trlggs on Sunday. The
couple informally celebrated their an
niversary on Wednesday, which was
their actual anniversary day, but in or
der 10 make IL more convenient for sew
eral members OF the family, It was
decided not 10 hold the reunion until
Sunday. Many relatives and friends
called on Wednesday to congratulate
the couple. Among the gifts received
was $50 in gold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spath were born in
Germany. but the former has lived in
the United States ffty-twO years and
the latter sixty-eight years. Mr.. Spath
is &c years old and Mrs. Spath 60. They
were married in Philadelphia on Oc-
tober II, 1867, by the late Dr.. Adolph
Spaeth, a Lutheran minister. Before
marriage Mrs. spath was Mary Dett-
mar. OF ten children born 10 the couple
seven are still living Mr.. Spath Is a
ship carpenter and employed by the
American Car and Foundry Company.
Mrs. Spaih's health is poor, she having
suffered a stroke Of paralysis a year
ago. The couple are members OF St
Johns Lutheran Church.