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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-13
BRITISH AMAZED BY
DOUBLE GERMAN DRIVE

Ottawa, April ia dispatch from
London says:
1t is indeed obvious that the enemy
backed by unlimited artillery, is doing
what has IN until this time been uu-
precedented in the war. namely. conduct
ing two hrst-class ofensives simults-
neously. or. at the very least, launch
ing a second before we had time to
draw away from the first"
The prospects are grim for the Brit
ish, but accounts of the fighting oon-
tinue to breathe confidence; that the
British, however prolonged the struggle,
won't yield TO the enemy in what is be-
coming more clear is test OF en-
duranGe. The keypoints OF the battle are
the ridges of Messines and Passchen-
dale, which the Germans are both en-
deayoring TO outhank and carry by dl-
rect assault -
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PERSHING'S PLAN FAVORED

Washington, April 13.--Thc Senate
Military Committee has approved logis-
latiou requested by General Pcrshing
authorizing American soldiers and
sailors to receive decorations from the
Allies and for bcstowal Of American
decorations on mon in the Allied forces.
Another bli reported by tho commit
tee. recommended by the department
OF Justice, would penalizc impostOrs in
this country FOR wearing uniforms or
decorations of the Allies
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Hdig Repeats
Murme Battle Cal


{ ontinued from PaEe One
the last man. There must be no
retirement. With our back to the
wall and believing in the justice
of our cause, each one of us must
fight to the end. The safety Of
our homes and the freedom of
mankind depend alike upon the
conduct of each one of us at this
critical moment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-13
Buys $4,000 in Bonds

Danville. Pa. April 13.-Thc largest
single Liberty Loan subscription Of rec
ord in Columbia County was made
by +. O. Hartman, Oc Danvillc, who
agreed to buy S65,OO0 worth. Mr.. Hart
man was a liberal buyer Of the first and
second issues.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-13

ST. JAMES'S, 22d and Walnut SITS.
Rev. JOHN MOCkRlDGE, ID. D, Rector.
500 =. m.--Holy Communion.
II 90 >, Morning Prayer, with sermon.
400 .. m.--EveninE Prayer, Choral, fol.
lowed BY organ Recital
stb and 2:45--Sunday Schools.
WeekdEys-Wartme 1ntercessons ds ily,
12lSi Tuesday. : 80, Holy Communioni
Thursday, 1890. Holy Communion.
Strangers always welcome.
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FIRsr TNITARIAN CHURCH

REV FREDERiCK n. GRIFFIN. Minister
10 a. m.-SundaV School.
II a, NM. Grimm win preach on The
Cnailenge Of the city"
Anthep's-'Lift Up Your Heads" nv
ColerdEe TAYLOR, and "GEsat Peare Havs
orEaniEt.
UNITARIAN SOCIETY or GERALANTOWR
cheiten ave. and Greene g.
Rev. ROGER s. FORBES MiniSteF, -
II a, m.--Subject. comfort for Confused
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Col. LandOn RejOins Regiment

Camp Mcclellan, Ala, April 13.--Col-
one Thomas ID Landon, OF BordentoYn,
formerly head Of the Third New Jersey
Infantry. has returned from q field Off
Ger school a. Fort Sam Houston, Tex.
and is with his regiment, the Fourteenth
Infantry.
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Doctor Hobart. of M" rrozcr Seminary.
VIII preach At both ,No l0.3O a. m. and
Bapiisi church tomorrNv.
4 special musical pr, | ram win. mark the
O'Clock grr'irN At the 7 'hurCh Of ~ Luke
and the Epiphany Thirteenth atrcct below
Spruce. tomorrow afternoon. Tho Easter
theme will he continued and special anthems
will he sung, Tho Rov. David NJ steele will
preaCh at both the morning aud afternoon
services,
Tho Rev. Dean y. Dohson will preach
a. Re- hlehcm presbyterian Church tomorrow
at 1890 a. m. and 1H5 p. m.
The Rev G. r Avery will deliver the SER
mon At the lO.ii a. m. service at Hope
Presbyterian Church tomorrow. work and
the REWARD will be the subject Of ser.
mon by Or. J. Gray Bolton at the I.ii D. NJ
service.
The Rey. br Y q. kmHwauU will preach
Al tN, Messiah Lutheran church tomorrow
~ 1870 q. M. and i5 n. m,
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RELIGIOUS BREVITIES

start Where You stand will hc The
subject of tho sermon tomorrow cvanin@
by Dr clarence Edward NacCHrtncy at tho
Arch street Presbyterian Church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-13

PAris, April -.
Heavy German attacks we're made
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
HELPS PAY FOR BREAD

There has been much mlsunder-
standing about the bread program in
England. IT is true that the English
man buys d loaf of bread for less than
an American can, but it is poorer
bread, and the British government is
paying $2O0,0O0,OO0 a year toward the
cost Of it.
All the grain grown in Great Brit
ain is taken over by the government
at an arbitrary price and the imported
wheat purchased on the markets at
the prevailing market price. This Is
turned over 10 the mills by the govern
ment at price that allows the adul-
terated war bfead loaf of four pounds
to sell at. IS cents, the two pound loaf
at Q cents and the one pound loaf at 3
cents.
In France. under conditions some
what similar, but, with Il larger ex-
traction, the four pound loaf sells for
16 cents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
Fines Last Month $40.

There We're only 16 cases in police
court last month and of these nlne
resulted in fines or forfeited bail, ac-
cording to Recorder Fitz Gerald's S
monthly report. The fines amount
cd to $340. Three offenders served
out their sentences. two cases were
continued. ono dismissed and one re-
ferred TO the juvenile court License
fees last month amounted to sos.
The expenses of the office totaled
$ll2. There wero l2 burial permits
issued ana 20 building permits for
improvements valued at $429O. Fire
Chief Ringold's report showed no
'firc loss last month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
ROasts Chamberlain
For Unpreparedness

WASHINGTON. Feb. rep.
Glass, Of Virginia in the house sting
ingly attacked Chamberlain saying he
Suppressed achievements and eXaE-
Cerated defects. lie said the war
machines progress here is amazing
Europe. There are nearly ten times
as many troops abroad is the allied
missions believed possible within this
time. lie placed lot OF blame for
tho uuprcpnrcdncss of tho nation at
the door Of Chamberlain as head OF
the military committee. He sought
10 show the expert testimony CONTRA
dicted every one of Chamberlain g
charges.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
When Itching Stops S

There is one safe, dependable treatment
that relieves itching torture and skin irri.
tation almost instantly and that cleanses
and soClheS the skin
Ask any Druggist for sc or 81 to-ls
of zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that irritations, pimples
blackheads, eczema, botches, Eingworm
and similar skin troubles will disappear.
A little zemo. the penetrating. satisfy.
ing liquid, is all that is needed, for It
banishes most skin eruptions and makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy.
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. O.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
MADE in GERMANY LIES
CIRCULATED IN CANADA

Canada is also having trouble with
Made-in-Germany lies calculated to
hinder Canadian food conservation ac-
cording TO an official statement re-
ceived from the Canadian food con-
trOller by the United States food ad-
ministratiOn.
The stories bOthering Canada are
of the same general character rs those
the United States food administra-
tor recently denounced in this coun-
try, such as the ridiculous salt and
blueing famine fakes and the report
that the government would seize
housewives stocks OF home canned
goods.
The Canadian food controller esti-
mates that when the people listen -
and pass on such stories. each one
has the power of destruction that lies
In a battalion Of soldiers.
stories without even a vestige of
foundation have been scattered broad
cast" Ssaid the Canadian statement.
Nor have they come to life casually.
They have started simultaneously in
different parts of the country and in
each instance have been calculated TO
arouse public Indignation.
- They are insidious, subtle. persist
ent. BIT by bit they dissipate public
trust, the great essential in the work
of food control.
ut lies with every individual 10 for
bear from criticism: TO refrain from
passing on the vagrant and harmful
story, and thus the more effectively
to cooperate in work which is going
to mean more than the majority of
people yet realize"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
SheeIey to Get TrYont.

Earl Sheeley. former first baseman
FOR WaIla Walla in the Tri-State
league, who has been playing for Salt
Lake in the Coast league for the past
few seasons, is to be given n tryout by
the Cleveland American league team
1t the New orleans training camp
his spring. Sheely was recently
married to a walla walla girl and has
many friends and admirers here who
will watch his career in the big
leagues with interest. The only thing
that will keep hi mour of the big
leagues is the slight limp in his leg.
the result Of an old inJury.-Walla
Walla Union.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

and the county precincts now have
the same boundaries. except that the
county's precincts in several cases
lap over to take in some outside ter
ritory. However. in registered for
tho city election. the Pendleton voter
need only remember the number. of
the precinct in which he is registered
for the county election. Registration
will begin on Feb. II and, in case any
voter has forgotten his precinct NUM-
ber. he may secure the information
from the registration clerk who will
hnye Il map with the boundaries
marked,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

When war activities hegan in
Washington there was an influx of
thousands on thousands Of clerks,
who worked for modest salaries. But
rents went up and living became a
serious problem. Miss Antoinette
Greedy saw the situation before any
one clSc. She wrote to old Washing
ton residents to find if they had spare
rooms for the new clerks. and in that
way she saved hundreds of them
much money and time. She opened
up homes in Washington which had
not been in the habit of renting fur
nished rooms.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
Tribute 10 Alexander.

Clarke Letter. editor of the In
Grande Observer. paid II. Alexander
local merchant who has announced
hls retirement, the following tribute
in his paper:
"R. Alexander has sold his business
IN Pendleton. lie must regret to sell
the business that his own energy,
foresight and determination built up.
II Is probably as dear to him as n son.
Mr.. Alexander is n good man. He was
In active business in Pcndleton for
forty years. lie Is one of the men
who made Pendleton what It is. ono
OF the famous cities OF the United
States. The Observer believes In say
Ing these words about MIR. Alexander
while he Is still with us. a few more
flowers for the living. a few moro
Kind words. more smiles. would mako
the world lots brighter"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
Get Bids for Elevators.

w. w. HKrah and Henry Rosen-
berg arrived home this morning from
Spokane where they attended the
opening of bids for the construction OF
three new Farmers Union elevators in
this county. a good many bids were
received but no contracts were let.
they report. Among the bidders were
Porter Bros, who have a number OF
ship building contracts. Hurley Ma
son, builders of the American Lake
cantonment and the Burrell Construc-
tion Co.. which built the elevator
here. The plans are for elevators In
Pilot Rock. Pendleton and Fulton.
Mr.. Harrah declares elevators are
sprInging up like mushrooms all over
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
Eleven Moro ClassIfled.

Charles H. March. who pre- pre-
viously classified In lie, has been re-
classified in 4-c, his case having been
reopened. Other decisions from the
district board received today are as
follows: John II. Lorenzen &c
Marshal Ellensberger 4-c, Carl j.
Sheard &c, Royal Barker &c, Otto C
Wageman &c. Dean r. Willaby lie
Virgil +. Willaby Ii. William G.. Wal
lace lie, William d. Miller If and
2-b, Clarence NJ. Bixby la and &C.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
AND STOP CATARRH
Tells How To Open Clogged Nos
triis and End Head-COlds,

II your nostrils are clogged and
your head is stuffed and you can't
breathe freely because Of q cold or
catarrh. just get a small bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm at any drug store. APP
ply a little Of this fragrant, antiseptic
cream into your nostrils and let it
penetrate through every air passage
OF your head, soothing and healing the
inflamed. swollen mucous membrane
and ynu get instant relief.
An! how good It feels. Your nos
trlls are oPen. your head Is clear. no
moro hawking. snuffiuE. blowing; no
more headache, dryness or struggling
for breath. Ely's cream Balm Is just
what sufferers from head colds and
catarrh need It's delight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

William +. Thompson, millionaire
copper man. who has extensive in
terCsts in the west. has contributed
81. O0O O0O 10 tho holshevikf in Russia
for the spread of their doctrines
through Germany and Austria. Mr..
Thompson was in Russia several
months last year in connection with
Rod Gross activities and there he had
an opportunity to see this new pollti-
cal power at first hand. He formed
conclusions different from those gem
orally held In the United states and
since his return he has defended tho
present government ef Russia.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
THE UNITED STATES FOOD
ADMINISTRATION SAYS

There is no royal road to food
conservation. We Can only ac-
compiish this by The voluntary
action q our whole people, each
element in proportion to its means.
II is a matter Of equality Of bur-
den: a matter Of minute saving
and substitution at every point in
the 20 100000 kitchens, on the TO-
900 600 dinner tables. and in the
100000 manufacturing. whole
sale and retail establishments Of
the country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
"Thcy Have Got to Cut That Out

GLASGOW, Feb. American Of
ficers among the survivors say there
was no panic. The British destroyers
were alongside even before the men
aboard realized they were torpedoed.
Perfect order was maintained. The
vessel floated for three hours. The
steering gears We're fouled and smash
ed some llfehoats. In the dark il was
almost impossible to find their occu-
Pants or swimmers who donned life
belts and jumped overheard. Soldiers
in the life boats sang "They have got
to cut that out"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
War Duty Launched;
Third Chicago Vessel

CHICAGO, Feb. THE third ves-
sci built by the Chicago Shipbulding
Company for the Federal Shipping
Board was launched today. The
craft is named the War Duty. Her
predecessors were the Warhound and
the War Hammer. The boats have n
tonnage of $500 are 356 feet long
and have n heam Of t2 feet inches
and n depth of % feet, Tho War
Duty was slipped into the water with
out previous announcement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
Wani District Divided.

Last June Districts No. and 11S
ON Butter Creek were consolidated by
vote of the people and now some of
the residents in old District are pc
tltionine to DO cut off again from the
new district, baing dissatisfied with
the present arrangement. The dis
trict boundary board has the matter
under advisement today
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
Bolts Come Down.

4 Six tons Of bolts fell with u tre-
mendous crash this morning about o
O'Clock at the Baer hardware store
when the shelfing in the rear end OF
the fst9re upbH which they had been
placed gave way beneath the weight.
Chester Martin. one OF the statesmen
or the store, was standing just be-
meath the bolts and narrowly escaped
being struck. The shipment of bolts
had dust arrived yesterday. Cnrpen-
tens are at work building stronger
shelving for the bolt section.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
HOW ANY GIRL CAN
HAVE PRETTY EYES

No girl is pretty if her eyes are red.
strai ined or have dark rings. ONE
WASH with pure LSvoptiE eye wash
Will brighten the eyes and a weeks
use viii surprise You with Its IN
CREDIBLE results. 4 small hottie
Layoptik is guaranteed 10 make eyes
healthy. sparkling and vivacious. The
quick change Will please You, Aumi-
mum eye cup FREE, Tallman & Co.,
druggists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
Girls limit Cost Of Dresses.

High school senior girls will Hoo
verize on their graduation dresses, ac-
cording to action taken this morning.
Their commencement frocks vii lbe
limited in cost to $40 and will consist
Of some light material as organdle
Their flowers will be pink sweet peas.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

If people past sixty years of age
could be persuaded to go to bed as
soon as they take cold and remain in
bed as soon as the cmfwy cmfwypat
bed for one or two days, the would
recover much more quickl, especial
ly If they take Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy. There would be also dess
danger OF the cold being followed by
any of the more serious Diseases
ADV.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
rrnst KiIls Oranges.

a killing frost on Dec. 81 did great
damage to the orange crop of Orange
county. Florida. according to n letter
received by NJ. 4 Ferguson from a.
X. Kellogg, formerly a well known
Imatilla county resident who is lly-
ing there now Mr.. kellogg was one
Of the members of the volunteers who
fought the Battle of Willow Springs In
1873.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

Many pupils OF the Pendleton
schools are making house to house
canvasses to help along the sale OF
thrift stamps and number have al
ready met with marked success. Amy
child selling $50 worth of the stamps
gets a place on the honor roll.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
Federal orficora Take IN Cosc.

District Attorney Keator has rcceiv-
ed instructions from the L. S. district
attorney at Portland TO file an action
in the federal court against George
Vichos, the Rieth Greek who il
charged with making false statements
in his questionable. He was pre-
viously held in the state courts under
$4,000
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

Walter Spoermann, arrested near
Norfolk as a German spy, was taken
to Baltimore, where he is being de-
tanned. It was charged he tried to
blow up powder magazine at Camp
Harrison, Va. He is said TO he n lieu
tenant in the Germany navy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

Frank Curl. prominent farmer is
riding about In u new model Packard
winch he has Just recently purchased.
Ihe new Packard has change in
lines from the old model.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
BAoKAoHn IS DqsooURAGNo.
But Not So Bad II You Know How
TO Reach the Cause.

Nothing more discouraging than =
constant backache. Lame when you
awaken, pains pierce you when you
bend or lift. It's hard to work or t.
rest. Backache often indicates bad
kidneys. Pendleton people recon-
mend DOan's Kidney Pills. Read this
case: '.,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
Addition TO Dwelling.

Harry Dohblns has taken out n per.
init to build an addition to his dwell.
ing on Ash street at a cost of St75.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07
news NOTES OF PENDLETON

the northwest az n result of the ne
eessity of handling grain in the bulk.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

J. B. stoyer, sos West st, Pendle-
ton. says: "Doan's Kidney Pills are all
right and 1 couldn't recommend any
thing better for backache. When
ever my back gets lame and sore, /
take DOan's Kidney Pills for few
days and they never fail to do good
work. A few doses stop that aching
across my kidneys and make my back
feel as strong as ever
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

list Of election judges and clerks for
the years l918-191a.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pflls-the same that
Mr.. Slower had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, n. Y. .-.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

City and County Precincts Same,
BY an ordinance passed by the city
council last evening, the city precincts
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-07

Somehow man never discovers thai
he is a fool until long after his neigh.
bors have found it ouc.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-07-09

hss head. He was still alive when carried out and everything possible was done to revive him but with out avail and he died shortly af- ter. There was no indication of a cave in and the circumstances of his death are peculiar.
 He has been operating a Key stone drill for g number of years and acquired his interest in the Mas cot Bench from Ditz & Seich for prospecting the claim with his drill. It is estimated that he has made close to $1O0,O00 out of his hold ings in the Ruby district. He has invested most of this back in the country, a large part in the slate Creek property being worked by El- mer .the dredge man, formerly Of Fairbanks.
 MT. Walker was married Feb. End, 1916 to Mrs. M. E. Crowley, who survives him. ...-.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-07-09

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The daily Alaskan., 1918-07-09
FOOD CLUB ENTHUSIASTICALLY
 ORGANIZED

In accordance with the requests oi the U. S. Food Administration, that all towns organize a Food Club, Ketcnikan women met at Red Crosa Hall last Tuesday and the organiza- tion of the Ketchikan Food Cup was effected very satisfactorily. There were fifty women present who were enthusiastic to join. While there are many more, who were not able to be present who want to be- come members.
 Otficers elected for the en- suing term were: President, Mrs. J.. C. Barber; Vice-President, Mrs. liar vey M. stackpole; Secretary, Mrs. A. R. Larson.
 The first meeting of the Club will be held on the first Monday in July at 2:30 p. m. in the Domestic Science room at the School House. There will be 8 short program and demonstrations. Members and pros pectiTe members are urged to be present.-PNogresstYe Miner.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-07-09
REAL RIFLES BEING
 SENT TO HOME GUARDS

Gov. Thomas Riggs, Jr., has re- ceiYed word from the Supply Diyi- sion of the War Department that they havo ordered to be shipped to Juneau 700 rifles with 25 rounds of ammunition each for the Home Guard organizations oS the Terri tory. They will be distributed to the various Home Guard companies throughout Alaska.
 There was no word in the letter as to when they will arrive. - Elm p're. &fL.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-07-09
BANK OF RUBY
 QUITS BUSINESS

The Bank of Ruby sold all of it's assets to the Northern Commercial Co. and closed its doors on June 16. The officials of the Bank found the step necessary by reason of the fact that lack of support has made the venture anything but profitable and they did not feel that the outlook for this camp from a banking stand point warranted running the busi- ness at a loss.
 The following is a copy of let ter sent to all of the Banks de- pOsitors:N
 Dear Sir:
 "The Northern Commercial Com pany having purchased all the as sets of the Bank of Ruby, this bank will close on June 18th, and de- posits should be withdrawn before that date.
 Any deposits still on hand on June 18th will be paid by the North ern Commercial Company on de- mand.
 Yours truly,
 BANK OF RUBY,
 A. J. DAY,
 Vice Pres. 6 Cashier. The above is in accordacne with our agreement with the Bank.
 NORTHERN COMMERCIAL co
 Volney Richmond,
 Superintendent. The closing of the bank is a distinct loss to the town and in fact to the district in general.