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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21
PERU

Mrs. Perry Warren has returned
from Cambridge, Mass.
w. J. Farnum is home from New
port, II. L., for sugaring. Mrs. Far
mum and Miss Jessie will come later.
Mrs. f. A. Phillips, who has been at
work for Mrs. w. b. Simonds for some
time, has finished and is at her sons,
d. b. Stones for a few days before
spending some time in Rupert
Thomas f. Ridlon died at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Henry Gleason, in
the north part of the town, March Is,
at the age Of II years The remains
were taken to Ludlow for burial on
Sunday.
+. c. Simonds has sold nice pair
of bay colts which he has raised, TO
Mr.. Shaw of Manchester, and d. b.
Stone has sold good pair which he
raised, to Frank Slade. B. +. Will
liams also sold several head Of cattle
last week.
A meeting of the library trustees
was held at Mrs. Russell's on Wednes-
day evening. A few new books will
be purchased and some magazines
subscribed for by the association. We
hope to make this successful year Off
the library.
Rev. c. c. Lyon has accepted call
from the church and society to become
our pastor. He will move here with
his family as early as possible in May,
the time depending upon the condition
of the roads.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21
WHY We FIGHT.

~YOu are called intD this greet
service OF your country not only for
the purpose Of maintaining the ideals
for which America has always stood
democracy and freedom. and 10
keep the torch OF Liberty burnins
throughout the w0rld-but also for
this mere immediate object. the pro-
lection Of our national rights and the
democratic institutions handed down
TO us ~ tho result Of the valor and
blood Of our ancestors Those are
the things for which you night.
From Secretary McAdoo's Addrsss
to Men of the National Army.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21
z. l.. DOW APPOINTED
Former District Superintendent Re
turns for Balance of Year

turns for Balance OF Year
The Rev T.. l.. Dow, pastor Of the
Methodist Church in Bennington, has
been appointed superintendent Of the
Burlington district of the Troy Con-
ference TO finish the conference year.
He has accepted the appointment and
will hold the remaining quarterly CON
ferences and represent the district in
the cabinet at Gloyersville in April.
The Rev. Mr., Dow was superintend-
ent for this district for six years
about eight years ago, preceding DR..
Coleman, who in turn preceded the late
district superintendent, B. M. Kent.
FIFTY TOWNS DELINQUENT
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21
Have Failed TO Report Investment in

Have Failed to Report Investment in
U. S. Thrift Stamps to Win the
War.
Only Is towns Of Vermont having
postonices have failed thus far to re-
port sales Of U. S. Thrift and War
Savings Stamps TO the state distribut-
or. II. l., Farwell Of Montpelier. In
addition, 80 other towns which have
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21
BONNEVILLE

Robins were seen here Sunday.
Hugh Dawson has finished work at
Windsor and returned home Saturday.
Many are tapping their sugar orch
ards. Some of them have contracted
their syrup for $500 per gallon.
News has been received here of the
death of Mrs. John Duane at Dalton,
Ga. She was 81 years of age.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil for such emergencies.
Two sizes, 30c and Coo, at all stores.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21

Total for State $22S,591,92
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13
Horse Trough For Horses

1t has been mentioned that there has
been disregard for the sanitary and
decent US Of the horse trough, stationed
at the side Of Mr.. J D. Ray S store, and
that even dogs have been washed in it.
This is wrong and anyone guilty of
such acts must know it is unfair Of
course there is a penalty, but I wish
to bring the matter to the good Judge
ment Of those who have not thought of
it.-Would You like to risk your horse
drinking at this trough after a dog had
been washed in it, Let everyone con
slider this town as his own personal re-
gard and duty as touching cleanliness
and orderliness then there can be no
fault found
r. G. SHACKELL, Mayor
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13
PERSONALS

Mr.. w. E. Fenner, Of Rocky
Mount, was a hurried visitor in
town yesterday, just running in to
shake hands and pass the time Of
day with his tobacco farmer
friends.
Mrs. A. M. Riddick returned last
night from her trip north, and she
spent yesterday at Virginia Beach
the guest Of her children, Mr.. and
Mrs. c B. Riddick.
O-O-O
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Hancock re
turned from Camp jackson last
night. They state that Mr.. Ben
ME Hancock is well and expects
to be transferred in few days.
Mr. G Frank Burroughs is mem
Der OF the grand jury and left a.
gain this morning for Halifax by
ear. 1t is probable that the grand
jury will finish up their work to-
day.
hr. Joe Edmonds, and old sub
urban resident Of this section died
last night at the age Of seventy
five years. He leaves only a wife.
The remains will be inferred this
afternoon at graveyard near his
home.
O-O-O
Reserved seats for the four act
comedy ''Just Man., to be pro-
duced here by the Enfield Red
Cross talent on Tuesday night,
, VIII be on sale on Monday at &. T.
Whitehead s; Drug store. Look
at the chart and pick out your
seats for this most worthy object.
| 60
! Friends Of Mr.. Mamie Hoffman,
were congratulating him yester-
day on his splendid recovery from
a serious operation he underwent
four weeks ago. He is now dow1
at the store quite regularly.
O-O-O
We have a big stock Of Men
Womens and Childrens low Gu
shoes that we are offering for The
next thirty days for less than they
can be bought for now at the fac
! tory also we will close out our p
mama and Summer weight suits a
Factory prices. There prices ar
! for cash. Edwards & Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13
RED CROSS DANCE

A most important feature Of the open
ing Of the Tobacco Market Of Tarobo
the New Warehouse, for the benefit OF
the Red Cross Fund
A Jazz Band from Norfolk will leave
nothing to be desired in the wav Of mu-
Sic
Refreshments will be sold in the build
ing.
Don t forget the date-Tuesday Aug
ust GOTH
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13
PERSONALS

ss55ss885 5as55=##@7## aH1'es
Mr., \. B. Josey left this morn
inc for Norfolk on business.
O-O-O
Nessrs Lee Braxton and Sam
Tonr>9n left this morning for Nor
folk to work.
Mr.. Wiley Byrd left on the morn
mo train for Ahoskie after spend
inc a few days here on business
1O-O
Mr.. Ed. S1mrell and Chief c..
G. Moore left this morning for
Halifax on business.
O-O-O
Mr.. ". Z. Barber, Of Four Oaks
was an over night visitor Of his
cousin Mr. L c.. Barbour.
Mr.. julius Whitehead, Of Rose
meath was an early visitor in town
| this morning.
O--O@O
Mr.. c. H. Cooke, Of Hopewell,
Va, is visitor in town for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Harrell and
family left for Clinton to visit Mrs
Harreil s sister, Mrs. Clay.
Miss Violet Wilson left on the
morning train for Portmouth Va,
to spend some time visiting friends
and relatives.
Miss Katherine Allsbrook left
this morning fer Norfolk Va, to
spend d few days with friends and
relatives.
Mr.. Lloyd Price arrived last
night from Norfolk Va. to spend
a few days with his parents be
lore returning to his work.
O-O-O
Mr.. Moses Strickland, Of Wilson
was III town yesterday and return
ed to Wilson this morning by auto
mobile
Mrs. Onie Bryant and Miss Mat
1 Ida Hart, of Thrboro, visiting
Miss Mary Bryant for a few hour:
yesterday.
O-O-O
NeSSrs Frank Futrell and Ceci
Ioton leave today for Mars Hill
AShevllle, where they will entel
school.
Mr. L. G. Barbour leaves in tn,
morning on his vacation, and vii
accompany his cousin Mr.. w. 3
Barber, as far as Four Oaks b,
car
O-O-O
Mr. I. W. Russell returned las
Msnt from Virginia Beach ,leay
ing Mrs. Russell and daughte
"Vse tor an extended stay.
O-O-O
MISS Rhetta Johnson, and brot
~ Mr.. Zeb johnson, Of Danvillt
p,FlVed last night and are visitin
IT, and Mrs. A. c.. Liverman.
800
Inc Commonwealth would b
53eE glad to get the correct &C
~ G5eSSeS, and change Of address c
Ia boys IN camp, and those VIII
. lave one camp for another, S
G rns 'nt paper may reach the1
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13
To Improve Your Digestion

"For years my digestion was so
poor that I could only eat the light
est foods. I tried everything that
| heard Of to get relief, but not un
til about a year ago when | saw
Chamberlain Tablets advertised
and got bottle Of them did l find
the right treatment. Since taking
them my digestion is fine. Mrs.
Blanche Bowers, Indiana, Pa.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13
RED CROSS NOTICE

This is to give notice that the Sc
cond payment on the Red Cross
contributions are now due and
payable at the Scotland Neck
Bank. Please attend to this mat
ter as we are being pushed for the
August payment.
HUGH JOHNSON, President
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13
PROFESSOR AKERS AT
MARY'S CHAPEL,

On Friday August 16 at three
O'Clock Professor A. e. Akers vii!
lecture for the Red Cross Auxilli-
airy at Mary's Chapel, and large
crowd is expected to hear him.
At night on the same date, com
mencing at 8 80 a patriotic concert
will be given in the interest OF the
Red Cross.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13
The Best Plaster

A piece Of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain Liniment and
bound on over the seat Of pain is
often more effectual for a lame
back than plaster and does not
cost anything like as much.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13

FOE AN UP-TO-DATE Ek5a
CUT OR SHAVE
@HOTEL BARBER SROF~es
Sanitary and up-to-date. Special
attention given to children.
w. A. WATSON. Prop.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-08-13

Mr.. w. E. Fenner, Of Rocky
Mount, was a hurried visitor in
town yesterday, just running in to
snake hands and pass the time Of
day with his tobacco farmer
friends.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-10-03

strengthened as il can only be thru
the right education gf all its people, 4"
The president, as Is his wont, has
spoken well. The American people
are indeed. forced to meet new con-
ditIons every day by reason Of war.
but, insofar as is possible. we must
not let our educational institutions
suffer.
We deprecate the practice of "a
number Of teachers throughout the
state who are resigning their posi-
tons To enter other avenues of en-
ployment. II is true that the latter
are much more alluring from a fnan-
cial standpoint, but there is a solemn
obligation resting upon our qualified
young men and women to educate
the children Of this country Many
young men have felt the call of duty.
and left positions paying fine salaries
70 enter the army at a privates pay
Our teachers, therefore, should be
willing to continue at their post, from
a sense of patriotic duty, and resist
the call to the walks of trade. which.
while temporarily attractive, are not
unsubStantial, and do not meet the
patriotic demands of. the hour.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-10-03

Miss Dorothy Dunlap spent the
week end ia Stanford with friends
Mr.. J b Kinrairl attended the
". {. T. L. convention IN Louisville
last week
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pollard
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Wade lee
Mrs. {. q. Todd spent the week
end with Mrs John Rich on Crab Or
,Hari pike.
.ir. J. G. Robinson and Mrs Bob
Horny were visitors In Lexington,
the past week
VIZ VIII Rice Anon and Mis-
Florence Johnson were at home from
Lexington for the week end
Miss Norma Bcrns Montgomery
spent the wcek-cni m Danvillc with
her sister Mrs Eugene Clark
MIR Harry Rancy Of State Univcr-
s.ty. spent the week end with his par
cnts, Mr. and Mrs Taylor Raney.
MIR. and Mr.. G.. VI rrcadvay Of
Paint Lick were guests - Mr AMI
Mrs James G.. Conn last Tuesday.
Misses Helen and Martha Gin
aud Mn. Frank Markshury, motored
20 Louisville and spent few days
the past week
Mrs Victor Lear was hostes, at a
dinner Tuesday for Mpsdames W NJ.
Elliott. J. b. Kinnairj, Jennie West
and Dora Cochran.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-10-03

FROM STATE FUEL
ADMINISTRATOR

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nr;viloces ami rso ,bo;r cars for an,.
othor nrrnoso or r.o ,ho,, a. an %
tho, can nossibI,, a,oid i
Tho FreI Adn,inis,ra,or b,s 4,
taiI.d ,,en tbrouohort tho -, AMI
county 70 report tbe ns,,es Or Iicons,
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tacbed IN tbo yioIo,;or 81 Nh. >,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-10-03

COMMISSIONERS
Sale OF LAND.
GARRARD CIRCUIT COURT.
John ReaZley, Plaintiffs,

GARRARD CIRCUIT COURT.
John Reazley, Plaintiffs,
VS..
Matte Jane Beazlcy, ct al. Defts
Pursuant to a judgment rendered
at the August Term, 1918, the under
signed Commissioner will sell at pub
lie auction to the highest and best
bidder on the premises near Hats
vile, Ky, on the Richmond pike, at
, o'clock, 7. NJ, or whereabouts, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1918,
the real estate mentioned in the
pleadings and described as follows:
Between the Richmond and Ian
caster Turnpike and the Richmond
branch of the X. c. Railroad, and
bounded as follows:
Beginning at point Northeast Of
metal on the Richmond and LgEcas.
ter Turnpike Road. corner 70 Joan
Hurt, and in line to john Hurt;
thence with the middle cf sci pca',
ana with said Hurt 40 ~ T. n
poles $ - I 40 poles s 50 r. p poles
10 a point on theNurtnCa7, site of
and near the pike, CoTL,r 60 said
Hiatt and A. r. Denny thence win
said Denny, thence duWn the pike
and ytiii with Denny running with a
new line lately made ~ between him
and jesse Doty II " % pole, To
point 20 links from the middle # the
Railroad; thence running parallel
with sdme'N 43 Ii w 81 poles To u
point 20 links from the middle line
with John Hurt line y 10 - T. %
2-l0 poles to the beginning, contain
ing Is acres
The purpose Of said sale is for
division of the proceeds among The
heirs and joint owners thereof.
TERMS.
The sale viii be made on a credit
of six and twelve months and the
purchaser will be required to execute
bonds with approved security for the
purchase price, due in six and twelve
months, respectively, bearing interest
at SIX per cent per annum from date
until paid, having the force and cfrCc,
of a judgment for which execution
may issue, payable to W H. Brown,
Master Commissioner of the Garrard
Circuit Court, and a lien will be re
served upon the property sold until
all the purchase money is paid.
W. II. BROWN NJ. c. G. c. c.
K. II. Tomlinson, Atty for Plifs.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-10-03
ANOTHER KIND OF DUTY

President Wilson has written the
United States Commissioner of Edu-
cation, urging that there be no
slackening of educational activities
during The war.
We must adjust ourselves to new
conditions, says the President ito the
end that no boy or girl shall have less
opportunity for education because Of
the war and that the nation may be
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-10-03

Mrs. r X. Watson II Ely's Ky. ar
rived Tuesday for visit to Mrs.. J.
NJ tarra
Mr. Hcrndou Dudley Of Su 1tJn.
Nv, spent Sunday with his v:fc and
children. here.
Mr. Robert Elkin, Of Clarhshurg.
West Va. is here for visit TO friends
and relatives
Miss Stella Sanders who has been
in Louisville attending Business COL
lege, has returned home
Miss Annie Margaret Elkin left
Tuesday for Washington. u. c..
where she has accepted position
Mrs. t. D. Simpson and Mrs. +. 2.
Brown spent Monday in Lexington
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Simpson.
Mrs. James A. Bcazln5 and MI.
Sam Haselden and Mrs Eps, Bastin
were visitors IN Lexington Wcdnes-
/ day
Mr.. and Mrs K F. Postle Of Ga.
and Mrs Jake Robinson Of Danvllle.
spent Saturday with Mrs J. d. Kin
n9ird
Mrs Jennie West who has been
visiting IN Middlesboro. for several
weeks Is the guest Of Mrs. W. T.
West
Misses Molle Barnes, Lucy. Mary
and Ellen Turner spent last Saturday
night and Sunday with MIR and Mrs
John Black
Miss Chastinc Rucker of Paint
Lick spent several days last week
with her sister, Mrs. JAS 6. COM,
near Lancaster
Lieut., Carl Acton, has landed bac!,
from France and is Temporarily Local
ted at Camp Dix, y. j., waiting per-
manent orders.
Misses Margaret Cook, Katherine
Buckner. and Fauytine Cooper of X.
c. ". nan,ille, spent the week end
with Nj. Many Mae Walker
Rev. and Mrs Henry Faulkner and
children have returned to their home
in Hillsboro, Ohio, after few days
visit with Mrs Rose Mason.
Mrs. Lottic Preston and Miss En-
ma Doolln were guests Of Mrs Min
ME Ray, Saturday night and Sunday.
home in South Carolina after pleas
Miss Joan Mount motored to
Richmond, Tuesday, for the Con
yention. She took with her, Mrs. J.
r. Mount, Mrs Emma lIigginbotham,
Mrs App Price and Mrs Anon.
Denny Croushorn, one Of Uncle
Sans boys surprised his mother last
week by coming home on furlough
He is in the Navy, and likes fine, and .
has made nine trips to France.
Mr.. George Dewey Croushorn, who
has been in the Navy for Is months,
came home last Saturday and spent
two days with his mother, Mrs. S. +.
Croushorn, Of Bryantsville. Every
body he knew was delighted to see
him
Mrs l.. T Wilson and little grand
daughter. Maurine Colt, Of RICHMOND
are visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Miller, but really came
10 see the new grand-child. which is
her namesake, having been named
Anna Wagers, for the two grand
mothers
Mrs. J. h. Soper Of Richmond, was
he guest Of Mrs. j. F. Holtzclaw and
Mrs. W. b. Ball. the past week. Mr.. |
and Mrs. Soper, who are former resi- (
tents of this place. who moved to
Richmond few years ago, will leave I
his week to reside in Denver Colo. ,
The best wishes for their success fol ,
ow them to their far western home.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-10-03

Mrs. d. Gulley is quite ia at her
home on Danville street.
MIR. and Mrs. J. r. Robinson were
visitors in Louisville tn. week
Mrs Robert Burnside and daugh-
tiers. wrrs ''-ltors .n DaryIl,, st
urdav.
Mr. and Mrs viii Simpson and Mrs
Earl l>o."r we're visitors il Danylle
Monde,
Mrs Samuel Cotton, Mrs J. \.
Anon and Mrs W. 4. Price mo.orrd
to Danville, Monday
Mr. and Mrs. W. r. Ctgmp and
daughter, and Mrs I. + Walter were
visitors in DanviIlc, wednesday,.
Mrs Belle Henderson Of Lowell,
was the guest Of Mrs. J. L. Mount
for several days the pas week
hessrs Willie Mac and Paul Elliott
and Bowman Grant, Of Pennsylvania
spent the weekend with home folks.
Miss Annie Doty returned to her
home in South Carolina. after a pleas
ant visit TO Misses Jane and Mary
Doty.
Mrs. j. b Kinnaird. and daughter,
Miss Angie, and Misses Lillian and
Kate Knnaird were visitors in Dan
vile, the past week
Mrs S. s. lantis. Mrs. Bessie
Dudderar and Mrs. William Lear
spent the weekend with Mrs. B. c.
Rose. at Bryantsville.
Mrs. Halle Dunlap war in Lexing-
ton. Monday, TO see her daughter
Miss Mary Cwslcy. who is attending
Pennsylvania University
MIR Val Cook. who ha, h,s. IN
Chicago C,r some time spent a few
days W il lis parents this wg'a Va
has enlisted IN the Marine. and is
ready for service whenever he IS
called
Miss Marie Ballard who has taught
in the Stanford Graded and High
school for the past two years, ha, re-
signed her position toe-a AMI VII
leave shortly for Morgan. own. y C.,
to take un The d. and D. training.
Mrs. L. Buckner Spindle and hyt,e
daughter, Marjorie Ware. returned
% 'h.r horc az Norfolk, Va, Tues
day, after spending several weeks
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Il. r.
McRoberts.
Mesdames Sam Iiaseldeu. Ross
Basin, Henley Basin, S A, Walker
Il. Mount Emma Higginbotham, }. !
A. Anon, W. A. Price, Misses Jennie !
Cox, Joan Mount, Mrs. b. f. Robin
son, Mrs, Guy Davidson uhl Mrs
VIII Embry and Messrs H. V BaStin,
Sam Haselden, Ross Bastin, and Rev.
J. Il. Norman attended the SUNDAY
School State Convention at Richmond
Tuesday
Mrs. j. +. Robinson entertained
asst Thursday at "a dinner in honor Of
Mrs. John Mount, of Atlanta. Gov
'rs were laid for; Mrs Tom SlaWn,
Mrs Victor Lear, Mrs James hum-
ide, Mrs, R. L. Elkin, Mrs, John NJ.
'arra, Mrs Logan Wood and Mrs.
Ben Durham, Of Danyille. Mis-, Joan
Mount, Miss Annie Bell, Burnside,
.irs. John Mount and AR, J. y.
johnson. ID
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
EG|pE7IT|0N
IS HIGH CLASS,
MEETINGS SHOW
Younger ClaSsmen Look Like
! Veterans In Meets,

NEW YORK. juno ia comparison
of the war time performances OF the col
legs track and field athletes with those
made In normal times demonstrates that
the standard has been maintained on an
eEceedingly high plane when tho handl.
caps are taken into consideration with
tho holding OF the eastern and western
intercollegiate championships within n
period Of week a wide field OF territory
aud numerous colleges and unlvertitcs
were represented by competitors This
gave a basis for q thorough test and
made evident the fact that competition
u still keen and high class
In both meets tho entries were large.
the contest for points close and the at
tendance. particularly In tho west fully
up TO expectations. While here and
there veteran competitor appeared, the
majority were younger classmcn. who had
not tho benefit Of tho intensive athletic
training which is available In times OF
peace
when II IL taken into consideration the
large amount OF work which the average
undergraduate 10 called upon TO do In
connection with military drills, officers
reserve corps training and other similar
duties, II is surprising that the athletes
were able to reRch the high standard of
physical condition that thoir performances
attested.
OF the two meets, the work OF the
Eastern coilesians showed trlfle tho
better, although they did not succeed In
equalllng or breaking any Of the J. G
A A A A. records while At tho con-
ference games the running broad jump
figures were surpassed by johnson OF
Michigan