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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

The total of the third Liberty Loan
is s4,17O,0 $50, an oversubscription
of SO per cent. above the $4,000. OOO, 900
minimum sought, according to an an
nouncement by the Treasury. The
number Of subscribers was 100000
Secretary McAdoo stated that this
was the most successful loan the ma
ton has offered. both as to the amount
realized and the number of subscribe
ers- ID
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

Henry p. Dawson. chairman Of the
Red Cross War Council. has returned
to the United States to inaugurate
the Red Cross drive for 500, 900.
bringing with him a description OF
German fiendishness practiced from
the Swiss border to the Adriatic and
from the English channel to the Swiss
border. He declared the Hun air raids
an offensive OF terror to break down
the morale of the civilian popula-
ton that can only be offset by the Red
Cross
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

It has been announced from Wash
ington that an official order has been
issued by the Soviet Government Of
Russia calling for the formation of an
army that viii fight for the security
Of the Russian Republic. which has
been menaced by the aggression Of the
Germans.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

The only real peace can come thru
victory on the battlefield the League
to Enforce Peace declared at a win
the war conference held in Philadel-
phia yesterday. Germany and German
militarism must be defeated to make
the world safe. the league affirmed.
and a league of nations was indorsed
as the best way to keep the world
safe. Unstinted support of the Presi-
dent was pledged.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

Secretary Baker gave out the text
Of the first official "communique"
prepared at expeditionary headquar-
ters in France. 1t is expected that a
report to the American people on what
their soldiers are doing abroad will
be forthcoming daily.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

A daring raid on the Austrian naval
base at Pola has been made by Italian
units. and an Austrian battleship Of
the 20.000-ton type has been destroy
cd. The Italian naval forces were aid
ed in their operations by the Coop
GRAFTON of an areial squadron.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

American troops have arrived in
Flanders and now are in training with
the British forces. This is the first
contingent to reach the fighting line
after the allied call for Fastening troop
movements. It is regarded, too, as the
successful operation of the new brig
aiding plan under which the Ameri-
cans win operate.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

Railroads under government opera
ton will spend nearly 100000. 900
this year for additions. betterments
and equipment. Total capital expend-
itures approved by the Railroad Adj
ministartion as announced yesterday
are 1897, 9s7,3 1s. OF this sum s440, OH. :
900 will be spent for additions and bet
terments, such as stations and other
property improvements; $479, $50, 900
for equipment and s1S.20s,OOo for track
extension.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

The Government half billion dollar
War Finance Corporation is ready to
make loans to war Industries. Actual
operations await President Wilson's
proclamation. which is expected to be
issued early next week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

The British Admiralty has ANNOUNCE
cd that eleven submarines, four of
them Russian and seven British. were
blown up by their commanders last
April at Hango in Southwestern Fin
land when the German naval forces
and transports approached Hango.
None Of the British vessels fell into
the hands Of the enemy. the statement
adds
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

An article in Premier Clemencau's
newspaper states that the United
States has promised to have 100000
fighting men in France by the end Of
the year. In Washington officials
hesitate to bind themselves to prom
ise Of definite number Of troops to be
in France by 1919. but they say it is
probable 100000 to 100000 men hay
be under arms within the year and
the number overseas depends on avail
able ahipping tonnage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-24

The United States Government holds
OPTIONS on sites in Louisville, and 1t
now seems probable that this city will
be favored by the location Of the big
picric acid plant soon to be built BIZ
the Government. The du Pont Powder
company also is contemplating build
ing a big powder factory in Jefferson
county, Il Is understood.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
NOkCTllTO tLtH GIVES BIG rEIT
TO THE NORMAL.

The biological laboratories at the
Normal are in receipt of u splendid
big coon pclt, taken by members Of
the famous IIokchitu Coon club ON n
drive conducted in Blue Bottoms last
Friday night. II is the gift of Al.
fred Franks. representing the Club.
and will he dressed In the laborator-
old ranger was freed after an all
night drive at $40 in the morning.
being dislodGcd from II tall cotton-
wood over II hundred feet in height
~ in chcs Tn" skull has also been
sent Ia tn" laboratories. n will b.
mounted
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
IoN Err FREIGHT RATES On All,
FEED PARTLY CANCELLED

III" -" - cent reduced freight
rate on feed and other products
which has obtained for the farmchs
or different parts of the State for tn"
last several months will he abolished
Dee. - and the full rate restored.
according to advice reaching the Of
flee OF the Stat" Marketing Commit.
sion. Certain territory. however, j.
excepted. and farmers in this will
Tor a Tim" receive the benefit of the
80 per cent reduction. This includes
counties south of Oklahoma county
through which the Santa Fe passes
and counties west of Oklahoma CITY
through which the Rock Island pass
cs. TO this is alOs included the
southwestern counties. The reduced
rates have saved, thousands of dol
lars to farmers If the drouth-strick-
on regions of Oklahoma.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
itRTFi; GLASS NAMED TO Sit.
tEED VIC .tnUO

K~"rr"scntativ" Carter Glass of
NifGihla was named Thursday by the
lrcSlu,Ht to succeed Mr.. Mc.Adoo AZ
secretary OF IN" Treasury. and h. j.
TO lax" otiic" Dee. IL. Mr.. Glass has
been Il member of the House for Is
years. No changes i'm tn. policy If
u treasury are expected at lcas.
Tor IN" present, The principal task
ahead relates to the continued finan
eng OF the war and Mr. McAdou has
announced plans for at least one
more large bond issue in tn, spring.
I'll" bonds to lee of short maturjtins.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
HELP WANTED-FENAIE

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO-.
young women. New large hospi,a'
accredited by State Board of Illinois
will enroll a limited number Of pupil
nurses; cOmpl"t" maintenance durin ,
study free: only those carerly desir-
Gus 10 become trained nurses need
apply. Minimum requirement Tor al
mission. n GEAR high school or II
equivalent. Ioi particulars write.
American Hospital. so Irving Park
Blvd. Chicago. III. Wlp
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
LIST insertion Dec. s. 1918.
3rd insertion Dec. ~. 1915.

LIST insertion Dec. s. 1918
! 3rd insertion Dec. ~. 1918
state of Oklahoma.
County of Bryan.
In the County Court in and for s,i,
|, County and State.
IN the Matter of the Guardianship -,
lral Cecil Duncan. IA Minor: "
T. Duncan. Guardian.
on this l4th day Of November. A.
ID. l"lS. came W. 7. Duncan. Gunru.
IAN or the estate of the above named
MINOR. nj filed hi, petition for lcn Il,
OF Court to sell the real estate be-
longing to his said ward. describe,
as follows. to-wit:
East fifty feet of Lao, =: and
Sc'ch'E fc"t OF the west fifty
leei OF Lot . in Block BIZ; also
Lots . and : in Block aS6. all il
the city of Durant. Bryan t'nun-
~. Oklahoma.
Ana It appearing to the Court from
ms said petition that il would BE- hen.
'Ilclii 10 said minor that his interest,
IN SAID tract of band he sold.
II Is therefore br the Cuurt or,I,r-
ed mat the next OF Kin of said minor
ana all other persons Interested IN
Said "sla'" be- ANA appear b, fore III,
county Court of BRYAN County. STATE
ol oklahoma, at the County Court
room IN III" town of Durant in .,il
'ouiliy ana State. on the e.lst dav Of
december. \. u iol>. at tn, hour Of
|" clock y VI uf said day. aud sil,M
cause II any "Ai>tS. why said ordcg 20
sell real estate should not be- radn.
witness Lewis paullin. rnunty
judge oi Bryan County. and :ho
seal ct III" Court affixed. the t,n
daN Of November. \. u. i"I>
LEWIS PAL Lin,
County JGdS,.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13

The Ne of NWil of SELL.
and SEii of NWii of SCI, of
section 10; Nc of SWL; and
Ne or SIC Of SWL Of Section
-. Township : South. Range :
II me punishment against the
urah National Bank of Durant. Ok
lahoina- will be sustained and order
entered to pay funds garnisbrL f.
the plaintiff. U"
pated this the 4th day of Dcccm.
Der. a. u. 1918. ", / JoNES
1.Tr'WTnyn Court Clerk.
iIERBACk & MacDONAI.D.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
CLASSIFIED ADS

Adveftiseme nts under this heading
are I1ac per line for each insertion
IN 9th the Dirant Weekly News and
the Saturday Morning Advertiser.
No advertisement accepted for eth.
or paper singly. Terms are cash IL
advance. except in cases where ad-
vertisers have q charge account on
our books.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
81 .ARtNTINE BUSTED LICECM
COURSE

The influenza closeup. enforced
as OF Saturday night. busted tn" To-
cal I.yccum Course right in the mid
die and knocked out the two leading
attractions. Arthur Middleton. IA
mOu singer. Was to have appeared
Monday night, the 9Th. and Irwin
cobb. great writer and humOriSt
was to have" appeared "Wednesday
night. the llth. The committee j.
planning To bring these ATTRACTIONS
here in January or February The
l.yrcum courses have been knocked
out 10y IN" quarantine all over this
section
WSS
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
For RENT-ROONS

FOR RENT-A good modern bed
room with bath: rate reasonable
fhone 637, or cali SOS n. Fourth
Ave. w.tS
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13

AGENTS Authentic History Il the
World War, with iEtrOductiun by
General Pcyton &. March. RICHEST Of
ficer in the United States Army. q
fetal photographs. Sells on sight
Big terms. Extraordinary Opportun
ity for men or women. Outfit fire.
Universal House. Philadelphia. 2p
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13

An oil well in West Virginia hIs
been drilled 10 q depth of 1863 fee;
and is said 10 he the deepest in III"
world.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13

AGENTS "His,orl of World War
by Francis \ March. Introduction
by General March; biggest illustrat-
ed book; official photographs: au-
thrntic. Big profit. Outfit free.
Historical Book Co. Chicago. IN
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
HELP -

WANTED Hands to clear sac acres
of land, . miles south Of Albany.
Camp ah;lrks and pastur. Tor team
furnished. S." ~ address i. l.. Cain.
Durant, or L." Cain. Albany VISIT
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
FOR

FOR SALE-A first class second
halld invalid chair. Ii in the market
Tor such phone 637. or call COS n.
Fourth Avenue. Durant. wstf
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
FOR S.AEE-INRD DOC;

HIGH bred female bird dog. three
years old; well trained: Il fine re-
triever with n world of pep. She is
beautifully marked. First check for
Sl"" gets her. Will deliver on the
train AT Madill. |. u. Webster. Ma.
dill, Okla. VS.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
.|WS.Sl.
s4s s~s

An officer in the japanese navy.
aitrr having discovered a process !
winch makes paper waterproof, has
invented Il cOllapsible lifeb0at made
OF the material. which can he folded
up and weight but a few pounds.
'WSS-
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13

AGENTS Negro In War" New
book complete; millions will io sold {.
big hit. his outfit 2ir. write quick
Jenkins Publishing CO.. Washington.
u &. win
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13

.-t. court in and for sal,
state.
~ Plaintiff
NO....."."......
NVIt Il EFT AL. Defendants
~ ny PUBLICATION
.,t oklahoma to F. p. Cor
III. Nabella Oil & Ga.
,.... that you have beef
b lhOyc-named court upOI
j. ON YOU to the plaintiff
sl32S.OO. with Interest
- me rate of six per CEN
.'om October Goth. 1918
Ne same being for ser.
! ,d as an employee in the
Pc oil well in Bryan Coun.
Cd. and you must answer
ul"d therein by the plain
ore the 18th day of Jan
or the said petition will
rue and n judgment for
.l Tor S132S.0U, with in
n AT the rate of six per
0lm from October Goth.
paid. will be rendered
.rhment therein sued out
upon the following do
pcrty will he sustained
ut will be rendered ac-
id property so attached
0'd Il" follows. to-wit:
GaS leases on the fol
~crib"d property, to
\i, of Section ii,
Il South. Rangc
derrick and casing.
of SELL of SW
NE'a Of SW Il ana
~ Of SW It Of Sec
township Il South,
iSt.
', of NV OF SWil
=: Sc !, of Nell OF
of SW of NE',;
t MEL of Section -;
NWll of SWii of See
ut ~. of SELL OF 81
Va II. all in Township
HAngc : East;
Of SET, of Mel, ri
Township ! South.
East.
nd NJ of SCI, of NJ
ion .. Township
.ucr : East; and SWit
.. SWi. of Section 80.
20 T. south, Range
ct NE Of Section /.
- , south. Range
oi NE', and NJ. ui
t', of Section %: and
~W', of NWii of Sec
township : South.
East
.W'. of SWi,: NJ OF
~ !, 81. uf NV 1, Of
I'D SWi4 of SET of
Do. Township South.
East; NEA OF MEL OF
section 25. Township i
ing" : East: NV /. of
Ht.i.; 81. of SW of
of Mel, of SEA:
NEi, of SEA; and
- OF Section -.
% South. Range
V T., of SCI, OF Section
IF Mel, of Section -.
South. Range
4 i, of SEh of Section
hip South. Range :
= +, ot SWA of Section
W., of NWh of NW'i
lG, Township
sage East.
I, of NW1I of NEI4
,W', of NWi. Of Sec
So OF SEA of SWA:
W., of Sell; NJ of
SE'a; and NWi4 of
SELL of Section q.
South. Range
Of NV !, and SCI,
81 Section "a. Town
nth, Range : East;
" !, of MEL FL. of
%W',: and SWi, of
Nv !, of Section "a.
B o south. Range
"f NW,, of SELL,
"t NEE of SCI: of
township 8 South.
Fast;
81 NWi.; e.. Of
Nv Il; and + of
WI, of Section ),
south. Range
- of Me-, of Seq
"nohip South.
b O..
: SCI, OF NEi, y
SW 10 acres of
- SWi, of Nell,
NWi, of Section !.
south, Range
ut SCI, of section
II SWi,; and r..
except n. OF 81.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13

STOCK Statesmen Financial
Mouse has opening for fiv" $1,000
per month stock statesmen To "ollow
up live leads which cost lis from $40
To SIS apiece in small towns. Strong
selling issue. Have active endorse
ment al many prominent men. %
to 30 leads when salesman starts;
more continually. EAcrllrui r.. errn-
res required Address. Sales Mana
ger. 2!52. Chicago Ave. Chicago.
III. win
OFFICIAL Endorsed War Book,
Maps. Charts, and Diagrams. Unique
copyrighted service insert tor osl-
dier's photograph. regiment and mil
itary record. Sells like hot cakes to
soldiers III dfrirnds regardless other
war hooks. Endorsed by highest T..
:, military official. American. Can
adian. British. French. and Italian Of
fetal photographs. Complete ard au-
thentic. Agents profit $l.lO Ia $3.50.
Big premiums: extra prompt ship
ment; freight paid. credit given.
Thrilling battle scenes. wonderful
airplanes, Zeppelins, submarine S. tor
pedO boats. tanks. and battlcShips.
atrocities. poison gas. and liquid
fire. Send l0C for postage on mag
nificcnt free outfit. II. l.. baldwin
a. Co., Cleveland. o.. 314 Rockefeller
Bldg. wlp
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
fOR SALE-It.ARNIS

FOR SALE 80 Acres good sandy
land. ) miles northwest of Durant.
Ihonc RN-2a2. or SEQ Shane a Ear
~. purint. WSlp
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
AGENTS AND Statesmen

BEST WAR BOOK Our agents MAX
ing 90 selling Sid.liup every
nome. Hoih outfits. worth Si.oU.
Tree. Send zoe iOi pu~tar" Multi
kin Company. Marietta. ohio IN
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13

Ar" YOU keeping mp with your w.
S. S. Pledge
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13
WSS1

do You " ON your W.S,S, pledge,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-12-13

Dec. 6. 1918.
,., y Dec. ID, 1918.
..,i. 20 Dec. 20. 1918.
...' Dec. ~, 1918.
,.i Jan. 3. 1919.
RYAN,
.t court in and for said
state.
~ Plaintiff.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-21
MRS. SIMPSONS NEW BOOK
COMING OUT IN AUGUST

a delightful surprise is in store for
oook lovers in Richmond. throughout
virginia. and over the whole United
states, and n Richmond author is pre-
senting this surprise within the covers
OF Billy and the Major" a sequel to
Miss Minerva and William Green
Hill" Miss Minerva" and her mis-
chievous and startling young nephew,
William Green HILL" made a most
successful debut into book world So
ciety few years ago and children
and grown-ups chuckled and laughed
and lifted their brows in amaZem snt
at the series of adventures and mis-
haps OF Billy" William Green Hill
was a huge success from the minute
he entered the maidenly domicile Of
his prim aunt to the time when he
saw his friend, The Major" Join
hands with the aunt. But William
Green Hills further escapades hung
fire, unfortunately for the author
Frances Boyd Calhoun--died before
her popular book had left the pub
fishers. 1t was left for a Richmond
author to send Billy on his way to
delight his old friends
Mrs Henry Aylett Sampson. whose
ready wit and charming pen have al
ready placed her among the popular
authors of the Old Dominion, is the
chosen "chaperen" of william Green
Hills and she sees him through
series of rollicking adventures in
Billy and the Major" Mrs Samp-
sons book. published by the Reilly q
Britton company, OF Chicago. Ill. VIII
probably he out during the early part
OF August Angus Mcdonald, who so
ably illustrated the first book viii
again portray Billy and his friends
The feature OF the new book that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-21
SOCIETY
FRIEDA MEREDITH DIETz. Editor. PHONE 1923
PHONE MADISON 1929

nora Dalton. Richmond; Miss Helen
Wilkes, Richmond w. o. Beezley.
wife and child, Lexington; c. E..
Schaible. Dunn barton. Va, b. G. folly.
Lexington. Va: Mrs. folly, Lexington.
Mrs. ID. r. Pultz, Lexin gton; 7. II.
Binford, Charleston. w. Va; Mrs, L.
NJ. Ramsey. Tye River, Va; Miss b..
Peacock, Richmond; b. l. Rhodes.
Salisbury, Md; g, c. Smith, Salem,
Barbour, Mrs. Barbour, kevill Bar
bour, Robert Barbour, w. B. Barbour.
Mrs. Il. Barbour. Miss Johnston, all
OF South Boston. Miss Julia II. Wilkes,
Richmond; II. J. Williamson, Nor
folk; VIM. j. Clark. Richmond; r. w.
Bowman. Richmond; sgt. B. H Eng
land. Fort Monroe, J. +. Carmody, n.
Y City, Mr. and Mrs. o. S. Hart. Nor
folk, Mrs Harry De Long. Atkinson.
Kan; Miss Mary Elizabeth De Long,
Kansas: Mrs. George Wells. Kansas;
Byron ID. Pultz, Lexington; Mrs. c. V.
Albright and children. Richmond. Mr.
and Mrs. l.. s Askew. Windsor, y. c.
At yellow Sulphur Springs.
Those registered for the past week
at Yellow sulphur Springs. Va. are:
Harry Seherr, Miss Scherr, Miss Bar
bara Seherr, Williamson. w. Va, J.
". RAiley. Bluetield. Mrs, j. W. Be-
tlii anu bhubbttRt ANoA iofHf -
Andrews. X. b. Cook, Mr.. and Mrs
G NJ. Galway. Mrs. Haller. Miss Halter.
Mrs. J. b. Irving. Pocahontas. Mrs. ID.
Nj Cheathams Richard Cheatham,
Norfolk. Lieut.. and Mrs. Stanrod.
Philadelphia Lieut.. Taylor, Lieut.
Robinson, Blacksburg; Or. and Mrs,
Cowan, Norfolk; Mr., and Mrs. f, c..
Rroisey. WEIGH, w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Messenger. Norfolk, Hampton
Hoge, IL c. Henderson, Blacksburg.
NJ Balcony Falls.
Among the guests at Balcony Falls
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-21

Is most welcome to Richmond people
is the fact that Mrs Sampson has used
her own name. Emma speed Samp-
SON. Mrs. Sampson Is the author Of
three series OF charming girls books
~The Molly Brown books. the Carter
Girls books. and the Tucker Twins
hooks--hut for all of these she has
used her sisters name---Nell Speed
The Molly Browns were started by
her sister. who died before their com
pletion. Mrs, Sampson completed the
series and wrote the other two series
OF her own. still using her sisters
name. Now, we are very glad to wei
come her first book under her own
name and all of her friends are con-
fident that this is but the beginning
Of Mrs. SIMPSONS real fame In the
book world. Not only has Mrs. Samp-
son published some twenty or more
girls books. but she has become very
much sought after in Richmond as
reader. At a number OF entertain
ments during the past season Mrs.
Sampson has delighted large audi
ences with readings of her short
stories. Her clear and fluent STYLE
Of writing and the pleasing humor that
characterizes all Of her stories makes
Them speak for themselves
Another characteristic OF Mrs.
SIMPSONS writings, which is also "A
personal characteristic. is their wide
appeal. Every story she has written
| Is interesting alike to young and old.
Mrs. SAMPSON Is actively identified
with many Richmond women's organ.
izations. She is a member of the
IWoman's clubs, the Equal Suffrage
league. the Scribblers. the Art club, a
member of the board of managers OF
the Restover Home for Girls.
Enjoying Virginia Beach.
The number OF guests at the Vir-
rTinia beaches and resorts this summer
3C6mfng from the far west, south and
north, Is noteworthy. The popularity
htf the Virginia beaches has. spread
land. the travel road to Europe being
barred. erstwhile tourists have crossed
the continent anyway and have
.etopped at the furthest point east.
Guests at the Frerbee hotel. Vir-
ginia Beach. are:
@. F. Reynolds. Richmond; Mrs. r.
Ia Stevenson, Portland, Ind: f. S.
d.fxar and son, Blackstone, Va; Mr..
Ind Mrs. J. Palmer Gordon. Ashland,
Va: Mrs. r. II. Bruce. Chester, Va.
p. B. Willingham, Richmond Miss
Emmie Day, Richmond: Mrs. j. o.
Hall, Richmond: Miss Annie r. Bowie,
fredericksburg: Miss Carrie N. Berke-
-. Richmond: Miss Olga Pohlig,
lohmond: Mrs. Charles Pohhg, Rich
ond: Miss Marie Meisel, Rich Fond;
n Billings. windsor. Va: Miss Leo
Z