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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio Argent, who
have lived at the Blue mountain quarry
for several years, have moved to Nor
witch, Conn, where Mr.. Argent has work
in a government shipyard.
Dr. Dewey S. Darling is at home for a
few days, convalescing from an attack OF
influenza.
Frank Grapes has rented the Hartman
place, mile above the village, and will
move his family there for the winter.
Harold Grant and Willie Lindsey left
Thursday for New Concord, O., to enter
Muskingum college. Miss Ruth Collins,
Merrill and Caroline Gibson are already
enrolled, so there viii be quite Ryegate
contingent this year
Ralph Whitehill and family and Paul
Gibson have been i'll with grip this
week.
Ray Bailey, who has been working in a
camp at Moosehead lake, Me-, for the
past six weeks, is in town for a short
time.
Among former South Ryegate girls
now employed as clerks in Washington,
d. c., are Miss Lille Eliason and Miss
Mildred HIATT.
Lawrence White and Dwight Darling
went to Montpelier Saturday to enlist in
the II. S. navy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tells Cole returned Mon
day after stay Of several weeks in Lit
Teton, n H., during the illness and death
of Rev. +, G. Langford.
Alex j. Smith has been transferred to
the American postal service in France,
having had some experience as a railway
mail clerk in former years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-28
WATERBURY,

At the Congregational church to-mor-
row the topic of the sermon by Rev. VIII
liam L. Boicourt win be Inspiration in
the Common Place" The evening meet
ing will also be in charge Of pastor.
At the Methodist church the pastor,
Rev, Verne L. Smith has for his subject,
eTo the Walls" In the evening Rev.
Louis Johnston of Patchaugue, N. Y,
will speak.
High mass and sermon at 1880 at St.
Andrews church, Rev Robert Dewey, rec
tor Cateehism class at 3 o'clock Bene-
diction of the blessed sacrament at Z
o'clock.
Monday afternoon and evening "open
house" viii be 'kept by Mr.. and Mrs. l.,
G. Roberts in honor of their 50th ami
versary. 1t is hoped many will avail
themselves of the opportunity to con-
graduate this couple on their years Of
usefulness together
People are glad to welcome Mrs Daisy
Davis Douglass to the telephone Office
and to give her cordial greetings over the
wires.
Miss Ruby 0. Kelett has received an
appointment as clerk in the surgeon gen
erals office of the war department and
has begun her duties there.
Bernard Durett and w. S. Durett were
in Barre Tuesday to attend the funeral
of their sisters child.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Blanchard are the
parents of young daughter, for whom,
with her mother, Mrs. Dole of Mortified
is caring. This is their ninth child, eight
of whom are living
Miss Lena Carpenter, daughter of
Franklin Carpenter, who is somewhere
in France" as Red Cross nurse and has
been on the wards is now in the surgery
department, which is good recognition
of her skill and ability,
@. C. Graves, who has been confined to
the house, was able to be out yesterday.
Letters from Lieut.. Perry Aldrich show
that he is at the front. His new address
is Aerial Observer, 1876 Aero squadron,
American E. F., France.
Mrs. Clara j. Collier, who was expected
to speak in the Methodist church on
Wednesday evening, was unable to be
present and an interesting talk on the
religions of China was given by Rev.
Verne L. Smith.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-28
AMUSEMENT NOTES

"0h, Boy" the most charming musical
comedy hit of many seasons and the
fourth of the series of New York Princess
theatre musical comedies, will come to
the Playhouse, Montpelier Monday
night, Sept 80, and will be presented by
F. Ray Comstock and William Elliott
The charm of the score, the cleverness
of the book and the beauty of the pro-
duction made "0h, Boy" the most pro-
nounced musical comedy success of recent
years in New York.
r. Ray Comstock and William Elliott
win send here special cast of favorites
including leila Rambeau, Francis Roeder,
Emily Fitz Roy, Matte Edwards, Daniel
Mcneil, Frank Lambert, Phil Branson,
Henry Cooper and chorus of exception
al charm and beauty.
"0h, Boy" was a year and three months
in New York at the Princess theatre, and
then continued its successful run at the
New York Casino-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-28
WORCESTER

About fifty Of the old neighbors and
friends gave a surprise party for Mr..
and Mrs. G. N. Curtis Tuesday evening
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. w. r.
Buckland Mr.. Curtis, having sold his
farm on Hampshire hill, is soon to move
to the one he bought in Berlin. Rev.
Walter Gould of Cambridge, former
pastor of the Methodist church, was
present and made some appropriate re-
marks and presented them with Sl4,
with the request that they get something
for their new home to remind them of
| their friends in Worcester. Mr.. Curtis
responded expressing their pleasure and
thanks, but assured them he valued
their good will and thoughtfulness more
than the money. The evening was spent
in visiting, with music, and reading
by Donald Markham. Refreshments of
sandwiches, cookies and coffee were
served
Mr., Curtis moved to Worcester %
years ago and has always taken an ac-
tive interest in town and church affairs,
having been superintendent of the Sum
day school for more than ten years, and
held various town offices, and the good
wishes Of the community go with them
to their new home
Rev Walter Gould, wife and daugh-
ter Of Cambridge, who have been the
guests OF his sister, Mrs. Arthur Utton,
returned home Wednesday.
Rev, Joseph Ladd, who has been visit
ing his brother, C. NJ Ladd, returned to
his home in Elgin, H., on Wednesday.
Edvyard Tfiidra4h who has haan the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c, VI. Ladd, re.
turned to his home in Burlington on
Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-28

wv oA1Ae ~, IDGAldlO1 W. L.
1T have been Paralyze3 on tie
whois right side since April 80th.
l referred the case to physician,
who wrote me personally, advising
the use of 'Fruit-a.tives'.
/ bought three boxes and used
them as directed. lam feeling fine
better than l have in the past nine
months.
/ would not be without 'Fruit-a-
tives' for anything; no more strong
cathartics or salts so long as 'Fruit-a
tives' are purchasabl9 no mora
bowel trouble for me.
I recommend 'Fruit-a tires to all.
I feel more like 40 than 81, which l
have just passed..
VIM. III. OSTRANDER.
50c. a box, 6 for $50, trial size Csc
At all dealers or sent on receipt OF
price, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited.
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-28
SOUTH RYEGATE

Gerald T. Smiths came appears in the
Caledonia county contingent which is to
report for military duty at Fort Slocum
Sept. 30
Mr.. and Mrs f. j Tewksbury and Mr..
and Mrs. A. I, Beaton and children are
spending the week in East Roxbury to
take in the Mortified faiTs
Everett Hearth Of the U. S. S. Illinois
has been on four days visit to his
home in South Ryegate.
The fall meeting Of the Newburyport
presbytery will be held in the Presbyte-
rian church next week Oct ana 3.
Eighteen churches in various parts Of
New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont
compose the presbytery and delegates
win be entertained by the local church,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-28
wilIiamstown Republican Caucus.

There will be meeting Of the Re-
publican voters of the town of Williams
town in the town hall Monday evening,
Sept 30, at o'clock to transact the fol-
lowing business:
l. To elect town committee.
2. To transact any other business that
may come before the meeting.
All Republican voters should try to be
present.
G. r. McAllister, chairman Republican
committee.
Williamstown, VT, Sept rs, 1918.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23

contented workmen-a city OF
attainment, a city of wealth,
and, topping all one sees a city
of moral worth. Okolona's
churches, Okolona's libraries,
Okolona's schools, and Okolona's
social and fraternal organiza-
tons mark her people as those
of higher culture. Her public
officials are able and just; her
professional men high toned and
competent, and her business
men honest and aggressive.
Three crops a year can be
raised on a Chickasaw county
farm. First, because of the
fertility of the soil, and second
because of the wonderful eli
mate. This state is the best
adapted state in the Union for
livestock raising because of its
grazing and and water facilities,
and because of its convertible
area and shipping advantages
cannot be equalled. Prize win
ming cattle are raised by the
thousand in this county, and
tons upon tons of choice beef
stock are exported annually. In
this day of .diversification in
farming, the ambitious planter
of wheresoever can better him
self his family environs and his
chance for success by locating
in Chickasaw county, and by
testing the wizard powers that
lie hidden in the soil. His chill
dren will be thrown with Gods
people" and will enjoy the ad-
vantage of excellent schools,
and he will wax rich in health
and wealth from the ample re-
sources of "Old Chickasaw".
H. L. HUNT.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23
Okolona Banking Company
Oldest Financial Institution in
OkOlOna Has Establish Envia-
BILE Reputation for Safety.

In staying qualities the famous
age-old Rock of Gibraltar is a
'piker" when compared with
the Okolona Banking Company.
Every wave of the briny deep
that washes against the giant
rock leaves its granite wall just
so much weaker as a result of
the corrosive influence; but ev-
cry panicky financial wave that
has threatened our national sta
bility since this bank was estab-
lished, in 1888, has spent its fury
with no effect on the safe, sane
and progressive pioneer institu-
ton that has weathered all
storms triumphantly, and sailed
thru with flying colors any tur-
bulent maelstrom of hard
times.
This splendid bank enjoys the
full confidence of the banking
public, and nowhere in the Unit
ed States can men be found who
stand higher in the estimation of
the people who know them best,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23
food crops.

food crops.
A glance at the names of the
personel of the Banks officers
convinces all that it represents a
strong confidence Of ability, en-
ergy, honesty and financial capa-
bility. Men who have succeeded in
private business or professional;
men who have mastered trying
conditions and, to most of US,
battling circumstances, and who
have won their places in the con-
fidence of the people thru serv-
ices rendered and deeds accom-
plished. Mr.. w. E. Savage,
President, is a prominent figure
in financial circles and in all So
cial welfare activities in his
home town and county. Public
spirited, broad-minded, gener-
Gus, he is vested with the i'm
plicit faith of his neighbors and
his clients. Mr.. Geo. w. Cole,
Vice President, is one of the
leading merchants. Mr.. w. H.
Davenport, Cashier, is a man
who discharges with characteris-
tic equanimity his duties to the
bank and his obligations to its
patrons. He is never too busy
to give audience to the smallest
as we'll as the largest depositors,
and his counsel and advice are
for the asking.
The big bank, operated by
these big men is helping in a big
way to make history for Okolo-
ma and Chickasaw.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23

of banking and affords him his
hearty cooperation in the con-
duct of the banks affairs.
Mr.. B. +. Ellis holds the i'm
portant and responsible Office of
Cashier. He is ably equipped
with a comprehensive knowledge
of financial engineering gathered
thru years of banking activities.
He is the connecting link be-
tween patrons and bank, and he
serves one as Conscientious al,
wiser and the other as an alert
Waterman safeguarding the in
terests Of the bank he repre-
sents. Other names on the roll
of directors are: J. A. King, j.
G. Williams, L. F. Baskin, 3. F.
Rosenstiel, J. Homer Davis, L.
Rosenbaum.
All in all, up one side of the
ledger and down the other, the
people of this section can do no
better than to continue giving
the bulk of their business to the
Okolona Banking Company,
where it is duly appreciated and
doubly guarded.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23

and who furnish a safer, or more
constructive banking admins
tration, than the officers and di-
rectors who govern its policies.
During the year preceding March
18th, 1913, this bank gained ap-
proximately $75, 100000 in depos-
its, and, for the sake of compar-
ison, the following figures are
reproduced: Deposits March 5th,
1917, S151, 951. 90; deposits March
18th, 1918, had grown to $226,-
1853. 80; and, the total resources
had mounted from 1914, ia 60
in 1917, to $28S, 704.34 this year.
The banks capital, surplus and
undivided profits amount to
$57, 1890.
The above record is the cause
of justifiable pride on the part of
the citizens of the town and
county, as we'll as a source of
satisfaction to the gentlemen at
the head of the banks affairs.
1t is of steady, substantial
growth and expansion; a gradu
al and consistent enlargement
without any blatant egotism, or
megaphone self-praise. And
the record this bank has made
thru the many years it has been
serving the public stands mon
ument to the honesty, the integ
rity, and to the financial wisdom
of its directorate, every.member of
which is al citizen of long and
and high standing in the county,
who has made a noteworthy
success in his chosen line of bus
mess.
This bank has extended and
continues to extend invaluable
aid to the planters of this section
of the South. 1t is a persistent
advocate of diversified crop rails
ing; of larger crop raising, and
of the cultivation of increased
acreage of foodstuffS. Itaccom-
modates thousands of patrons,
among the planters, with loans
at a moderate rate of interest,
and it recognizes and respects
the degree of partnership that
exists between a farmer, a bust
ness man, an institution and
their banker. Just a word here
regarding the men at the helm
of this pioneer bank. Mr.. R. w.
Chandler, President, is one of our
most substantial citizens. He is
lover of home and home peo-
pie, and stands ever ready to
champion the cause and the pros
perity of either. He commands
the respect and esteem of all be-
cause of his exemplary life, both
in business and in a social way.
Mr.. ]. E. Edens, Vice-President.
is one of the most progressive
and active capitalists in the
county. He is thoroughly in ac-
cord with Mr.. Chambers ideas
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23
R. w. Chandler & Company
Mr.. Chandler, a Gentleman Of
the Old School of Courtesy, has
been in Business AZ years

To most of us death is a TERRI
BILE thought, so dreadful in fact
that we will not allow our
thoughts to tend in that direc-
ton more than we can help.
But really death is, according to
the late Charles Froham, who
sank to watery grave aboard
the Titantic, the only great
adventure" and more people
would consider it in the same
light if they knew their burial
services would be in the hands
of trained, efficient and sympa-
thetic undertakers. 0kolona is
indeed fortunate in having the
r. w. Chandler's established in
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23
Merchants & Farmers Bank
Strongest Bank in Chickasaw
County, Gains more than SILL
10000 in Deposits within year

Grasp this astonishing state
ent: The Merchants and Farm
RS Bank, of Okolona, gained
more than Sill, 600. in deposits
within the year preceding March
4th, 1918! The banks total re-
sources aggregate more than
1920, 100000, and the total amount
of it's capital, surplus and undi-
vided profits is $32, 881. In bear
ing out the above statement the
following figures are quoted
from the banks statement issued
on the 4th of March: Deposits
1897, 295. 81" as against 1925, :
749.17 in deposits the same day
of the same month in 1917. Isn't
that a remarkable growth?
Doesn't that record speak vol
umes for the executive and finan-
cial engineering ability of the
officers and directors of this big
bank? 1t is a record unassailed,
and stands unparalleled in the
histories of cities of Okolona's
size and environs.
The Merchants and Farmers
Bank stands on its record, and
seeks business or merit. 1t is
not unmindful of the interest
manifested by its patrons in its
welfare, or of the Importance
attached to their friendship. In
return for this interest and
friendship, this bank is giving
all its energies to an intelligent
direction of its affairs looking
toward the most efficient service
and keeping in mind absolute
safety
This strong, solid institution is
materially and earnestly cooper
ating with the planters and stock
faisers of this and adjoining
counties in an effort to insure
crop production, and to better
our standards Of stock raising.
1t is urging all farmers to plant
more food crops. It's keen Wis
ion into the future is its authori-
ty for sounding the warning that
food will be the most important
factor in winning this war, and
that food will be needed within
the next twelve months for home
consumption and for our allies as
never before in our history Its
funds, its advice and its sustain
ing influence are the farmers's
for the asking; and, optomistic
and entirely hopeful, it cannot
ignore the danger that turks
around the corner Of decreased
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23

of this pioneer establishment
which has been the largest ant
leading dry goods house of this
section of the state for forty-fivt
years. But. because of lack oil
space in which to cover this city's
enterprises, only the high places
will be touched.
The seasons cycle of constant
change in mode of dress finds
true reflection in the perpetua
revolution of newer ideas dis
played in this handsomely ap-
pointed, artistically decorated,
and attractively arranged Mecca
of Correct Apparel. The very
newest shades in all the popular
textures; charming novelties in
trimming and Milady's dress ac-
cessories; smartly built tailored
costumes for the street; crisp,
dainty dresses for morning wear,
and the soft, clinging, delicate
creations in ultra-modish designs
in georgette, crepe de chine,
charmeuse, taffeta and foulard =
all and many more artfully
chosen numbers, are carried in
great variety by this mommoth
store.
The Ladies Ready-To- Wear
Department is presided over by
Mr.. A. N. Cunningham, who has
bee,: with the firm sixteen years,
and who islhighest authority on
what's what in piece goods
and ready-to-wear. Mr.. Gun
bingham is a judicious buyer and
is thoroughly acquainted with
market conditions at all times.
His accurate foresight and cor
rect judgment of the future en-
abled him to supply his depart
ment with the choicest collections
at wholesale prices that cannot
be duplicated today. He bought
in advance of the last several
advances, and can offer the peo-
pie Of this section wonderful
bargains in his department.
In the Shoe Department we
find Mr.. w. A. Taylor at the
helm. MIR. Taylor has been with
J. Rubel and Company for twenty
years, and during his score of
years Of service he has firmly
established himself in the high
esteem Of his employers and in
the confidence of the public. He
is a man who knows shoe leather
and the shoe-maker's art from
the ground up, and he will not
buy any shoe but one of quality.
one of all-leather properties, and
those that will give maximum
wear and satisfaction at minimum
prices. He handles such widely
known brands as the Edwin
CIapp and Walk-Over for men;
Walk-Over. Sweet Sally Lunn
and Ziegler for ladies, and strong,
sensible, dependable shoes for
the growing boy and girl. Mr..
Taylor knows better than you do
what you need to give you the
greatest comfort and longest
wear in shoes. Call on him.
Journying on thru the big
store we come to the Clothing
and Gents Furnishing Depart
ment which is under the super
vision of Mr.. ]. A. Harris. who
has been in this department for
six years. We find comprehen-
sive and carefully maintained
stocks of clothing for men and
boys; all kept in the latest model
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23

clothing cases, absolutely duSr'
proof. AS the clothing is ex-
amined such familiar brands aE
Hart, Schaffner and Mark, Kup.-
penheimer and other equally ag
well known greet the visitor
Then the Sweet Orr and Blue
Steel overalls, the best on earth.
are carried in a well assorted
size and price range. Now we.
come to the Gents furnishings
and find our old friends Manhat--
ten and Eclipse shirts; and Arrow
brand collars; and Ideal and
Hughes and P neckwear-
Hundreds of other splendid.
established articles for a gentle.
mans wardrobe.
In the accounting department.
Mr.. E. M. Rubel and Mr.. Frank
Owings hold sway. Both ara
competent, active and energetic.
gentlemen who tremendously
take care of the accounting and
of the tremendous yearly bust
ness transacted by the firm.
When this business was estah-
lished, in 1873, it was on a much
more modest scale than the inn
posing structure which is its
present home would suggest
The stocks were limited In
volume, but comprehensive in
variety, and all the goods carried
by the founder were the best In
respective lines. Mr.. Rubel.
then young man OF about,
twenty years possessed dynamic
eaergy- battery, and wonderful
endowment of'mercantile know
ledge. He earnestly and tire
lessly went to work to build his
business into the greatest busi-
ness of Northern Mississippi.
He Incorporated into his basic
priniples of business the sound
policies of honesty and open.
fair dealing. He resolved to-
give satisfaction with every pur--
chase and his Slogan was and is
A Dollar in Value for Every
Dollar Received. "
Passing thru many changes
always to larger and better
things, J. Rubel and Company
established themselves in their
present home 1898. This tre-
mendous store house covers three
building lots and two stories in
height. 1t is built according to
most up-to-date plans with espe-
cial attention to convenience and
to the comfort of the patron.
The firm, being importers and
jubbers of dry goods and notions.
does a very extensive business
thru the northern part of the
state. and it enjoyed a most en-
viable reputation both among the
trade and the public at large.
The founder, Mr.. j. Rubel. is
gentleman apparently about
forty-fve years old, when in
reality is a little older. He is
active in body and brain as ever.
and takes great pride in the
business that has been his life
love. He is public spirited.
broad-minded and generous and
commands the respect and ad-
miration of everybody who
knows him. He is one of our
most substantial and influential
citizens, and man whose busi-~
ness judgment is sought by
many, and whose opinion serves
as a guidepost to others in many
instances. This store has the
finest historical value in the COM
mercial records of Okolona and
IL A..
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23
]. Rubel & Company
Leading Store of this Section
and Oldest in the County has
Established Enviable Record

In writing this historical re-
view of Okolona's commercial
life the career Of the J. Rubel
and Company business deserves
a whole chapter depicting the
constant growth and expansion
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-05-23

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The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-12-20
RS. MCDONALD
CONVEYANCING
GENERAL BROKERAGE
NOTARIAL WORK
LIFE INSURANCE

Local Agent of
Whitely.Woodward Company
Home Insurance Co., New York
National Fire, of Hartford
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co.
Law Union and Rock, London
Look Them Up In Best's
Union Insurance Society, London