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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
HELD ONE-DAY MEETING

stanton Va, Dec. i5.-~The Woman's
auxiliary to the PRESBYTERIAN synod Of
Virginia came into stanton quietly
and urceserved, the influenza situation
making il undesirable to advertise II
extensively. or to prolong tts sessions,
and hold in the Sunday school building
OF the First Presbyterian church. Its
fourteenth annual meeting. doing All
of it's work and adiourrin- IN ono day.
Mrs. $. n. Walton of Farmyille. presi-
dcnt. presided, and opencd the meeting
with devotional exercises The after
noon session opened r~votiora't~
by Mrs. J. Calvin Stewart. of Richmond.
Or. 4. NJ Fraser closing the meeting
before night with reading of scripture,
short address and prayer.
Pians were laid for next years work.
secretaries OF the various causes made
Interesting renorts. changes we're made
In tho constitution OF the body. and
three officers whose terms expired
were reelected a. follows. Miss Mary
weddel. of Washington. treasurer;
Mrs w. II. Buck, Of Norfolk. secretary
Of Svnodicsl and preSbvteria Home
Missions. Mrs. 6. p. Somervi'ic. of
TharIottese secretary of CirriTtisn
Fdu~attor ard Ministerial Relief pr
Y. w NrCorkie. retiring chairman ~
the advisory committee ~ Synod. sno'
hrieav words ~ encouragement. ouee9
Miller. ir charge 81 the home for co.,
ored children on Franklin Hin, made
a report Of her attendance at the coli
ored women's conference in the sum-
ner at Tuskcree, and the ladies we're
greatly pleased with her talk. She had
beer sent by the women of Lexington
rresbytery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
MAsONs RAVE RING WITH
LOCK OF WASHINGTON's HAIR

Alexandria, Va. Dec, ia hand
some signet ring with lock OF George
Washin gtons hair was last night for
nsily presented to Alexand-iaWash -
!ngton Lodge OF Masens and Is now
one OF the many priceless relics Of
WASHINGTON on exhibition in the mu-
scum Of that lodge room.
Tho ring Is the gift of J. l. Camhlos
OF Big stone Gap, Va. 1t was orig
inaIly the property of Mrs Martha Pc
tiers. granddaughter of Martha Wash
ington and was presented to the great
grandmother Of Mr.. Camhlos and Mr..
camhlos sent the ring to Charles H.
Callahan. past worshipfuI master OF
the local lodge with the request that It
ne preserved with the other relics of
Washington now in the possession OF
this lodge.
The ring Is inscribed "a. Hamilton.
1913"
Abigail Hamilton was the wife of the
man to whom Mrs Peters presented
the ring and the great great grand
mother of MI CambIos. The lock of
hair in the ring is reddish brown with
gray.
A speech Of presentation was made
In connection with the delivery of the
ring to the lodge by Rev. DR.. John
Lee Allison.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
HOME FOR SOLDIER
BOYS N new! YORK

II Is plain no New Yorker would at.
tempt n thing like this. Irving Cobb
and O. Henry have acquainted II.
with diverse and sundry Institutions
and men In New York. elm jewellers.
cavemen. dogmen. guided palaces. Bo-
hemia home and home folks are
not among them. New Yo<kers may
think Of them In tho dim afrd distant
past before they were sucked down
by tho maeistrom OF Americas metro
polls and became puppets in the
Kaleidoscope impersonality OF New
York life. They think OF Them with
that deep and unrequitted longing with
which races IN their youth thought Ut
a lost paradise-~wond to have.
impossible for mortal to attain.
No. n New Yorker would not attempt
to make a home in New York for SOL
dier boys-hoys that just came from
homes. real homes. the h~~ne scenes
still fresh In their mind. the panrs
of parting still filing them with dun
ache
II isn't New Yorker tha1.has tried
10 work the miracle. II ISN'T a man
Mt all 1t is n girl a Southern rtrl.
she did not only try. she succeeded.
The home for Uncle saps-A soldiers
and sailors In New York Is on West
SeyeNty-SeCond street. MlsA N 81
Elizabeth Markiey Is tina miracle
worker. She is the social secretary Of
the national Lutheran commission for
soldiers and sailors welfare and sire
IL establishing homes for soldiers and
sailors In all the Important seaeoast
towns Of the Atlantic. Boston New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore Newport
News, Norfolk and Charleston. S. c.
The New York home la situated In
New York's palatiar residence section.
1t - elegant In keeping WITH its sur
roundings Providence seems to have
had hand in securing IT. The War
Camp Community Service people want
- = service. slnh In that SECTION he-i
~ sas. ~ ~ fslss,
national Lutheran commission has been
looking for a suitable building and
nothing seemed available, They went
to a New York banker for advice, Just
that morning a patriotic. high-minded
woman had told him that she would
like to give her home for the use Of
the boys, Her one and only. condition
was that religion be practiced not
preached Miss Markley has since con-
WINGED her that that is not. impossible
and that active religion Is perhaps more
effective than vocal. "a.
The home for Uncle Sans boys has
an atmosphere all its own. IT'S essence
is relaxation. a sort OF spirit Of 'csfte
in, the place IL yours. relax. you be-
long here" A womans delicate touch
IL evident everywhere, but II In un-
obstructive. There Ii management and
order but Of the home variety.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
ALLEGED ACCONSPLJCES
TO MURDERER CAUGHT

Detectives waymack and Til,er
and Policeman Shinault. Saturday
took into custody John Hines and
Alice winston, colored who are said
TO have been implicated In the murder
of William Lockett, colored. about
Two weeks ago, The body OF Lockett
was found on the dump at the foot (
Calhoun street. and since that time
the policeman have worked diligently
to discover the murderer.
According TO the police they have
located The r,an and he will be cap
tured in short while. In view Of
the fact tina. the use OF his name
would hamper the work OF the police
1t has not been divulgcd. " is said
by the police that Hines carried tho
body to the dump. The woman il
being held as a witness in view of
the suspicion. that she knows OF the
details OF the murder.
Both are lodged a the second police
station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
INTER STATE LAW
RELEASES LIQUOR CARRIERS

Staunton. Va, Dec. l5--Justice May
yesterday released A. NJ. Smith and
Frank Todd. who were arrested last
Saturday for transporting liquor, The
men succeeded in establishing the fact
that they were merely passing through
Virginia with the spirits en- route to
the state OF Georgia. and were there
fore protected by the operation OF the
interstate commerce law.
j. NJ. Todd. brother OF Frank, 10 sim
held in Jail here. on the strength OF In
formation received by A. C.-0raxton for
the commonwealth, from Augusta. Ga.
to the effect that Todd la a convict on
parole In that state and Is wanted by
the authorities there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
FREEZING NOTES

n Freezing. Va. Dec. l5.--~Rev. John G.
Swindal. Of Norland. conducted re-
ligious services at Little Hope church
fEartist) near this place during the
week
James II, stanley visited friends at
Shelby Cap. KY. during the week
John Cox, Of Shelby Gap. Ky. is TIVE
guest Of his fatherin-law. Noah L..
tanoyer. of this place.
David w Hawkins has purchased
property near Isom. and will change
tfing relatives near here.
George p. Davis. who operates a
lumber plant near Norland was In this
vicinity on business during the week
his residence in the near future.
Octavus McFali. OF Bolrcamp. is vis-
Adam H. Kendrick. merchant. made
q trip to Fremont 10 look after his In
terests during the week
Joseph Mullins. who has been much
tndispoeed during the past two months,
~ improving.
John Kendrick. OF Isom. is visiting
relatives ~ Freezing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
kuper r. Lytton Dead,

Norfolk. Va. Dec. l5--J. w Lyt-
ton. OF 4ls New York avenue. Co.
lonial Place. received yesterday a tel
eeram from the war department. no.
tifying him of the death in action OF
his son, Kuper p. Lytton. on Novem-
Der g.
Only few DAVIS ago Mr.. Lytton re-
ceived card written by the young SOL
dicr himself assuring the home peo-
pie OF his safety and expressing the
hope Of an early reunion. that the
shock OF his death was unusually great
Young Lytton. who received his mil
itary training at Camp Lee. left for
France on July Is. He was member
effarnI,any b 111rt 'esssa.ntss. " -: = ~
w.. ), ssss t.4 sAas. SN4,
for courage and ability.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
News From All Over The State
LESTER wyMER ACCIDENTLN
SHOT THROUGH ABDOMEN

Maurertown. Va. Dec. Id s
Wymer the nfteen-year-o son or MIR.
and Mrs William Wymer who lives
Just west OF Toms Brook, Wednesday
met with serious accident while out
hunting, For some reason the lad set
his gun on a stump The shooting piece
slipped from It's resting place, fell to
the ground and discharged a load OF
shot which entered the young man S
abdomen. INJECTING wound which may
prove fatal and badly mutilated one
Of his hands. so badly was the hand
injured that Dir, Shaner. the attending
pnysician, found II necessary to am
putate two fingers
After giving first aid attention. DR.
ShaTer rushed Mr. Wymer to the Win
chester hospital where he lay tonight
in a serious condition.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Influenza bad In EIktan.

Elkton,- Va. Dec. t5.-Tnf1uenza IS
paving its second visit in this vicinity
and It is believed more people are suf-
fering from the disease than during the
first epidemic, Many people in and
about here are seriously sick and DR.
Lunsford Lewis, the only physician In
the town. is continually on the go. His
assistant, DR.. e, r. Shacklett, of Abe
marie county, who helped during the
Trst visit Of the disease, is now In
Charlottesville hospital for an infec-
ton OF his thumb. The schools,
churches and all public gatherings have
been closed and will remain closed
until the first OF the year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
WIN. CRiCKENRERGER HURT
IN RAILROAD WRECK

stanton Va. >Dec. i5--Word was
received here ut 80 o'clock last even
ing by J. r. Mcintosh announcing that
his son -in-law, William Crickepberger.
formerly member OF the Staunton po-
lice department. was very seriously in
jured IN a railroad wreck near Con-
nallsvilie. IA. One log was crushed,
his skull badly injured and he received
numerous cuts and bruises. Very little
hone is held for his recovery.
Mr.. Crickenherger was bral<esrna n
on the Pittshurg and Copnellsville di-
vision Of the Baltimore and Ohio
He is also brother of Mrs, Frank
Wright.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Private wilton r. Wainwrishtr reia-
tive. " iiIinr y. wairwriGht. odd. York
county. Va; died from wounds.
Private Ira Singleton; relative. Roy
singleton, Gem west, Va; died from
wounds.
Edward A. spencer. Burk<viile. Va;
died of disease
Private Andrew Eundst r, Isttve, Mrs.
sRwnk Funda. Madison Mills, Val died
Of disense.
Lieutenant George clyde Lyon, r~ia-
tive. Mrs. Mnhie Ann Lyo p. q. BOX
2p., Manassas. Va. wounded severely.
Sergeant Fiarg r.. C"rnert relative.
Edwin Corner. I: rendiefon street,
Norfolk. Va, wounded severely.
Corporal John II. Rassham, relative,
Mrs. Nathiidm y. scott. Coeburn, Va,
wounded severely.
Corporal Jeonrey A. Paxton, rein-
tive. Grant Paxton. Newcastle: Vat
died OF disense. wounded severely.
Corporal Harry r. Robertson, veIa-
tive. Thomas w. Robertson. n. r. ~.
No. 2, Crewe, Va, wounded severely.
Corporal Robert r.. seat, relative,
Mrs. Sadie $. Seat, virgiiina, Va,
wounded severeiy.
Corporal Albert l.. Tuck, relative,
Arson Banks Tuck. II. r. H.. No. 2.
L~esvill~. Wat wounded severely.
BuEler Edward wheeler, relative,
Mrs. Ida wheeler. n. r. D.. No. I.
Fnrmvili~. Va, wounded severely.
Private John G. smith, relative. MR..
Fannie smith. Ironto. MONTGOMERY
county. vn., wounded severely.
Private Floyd q. Meltont relative,
/ Albert Melton. n. r. D.. No. 1, Fosters
Falls. Va, wounded severely.
/ Private James &. R~df"rdt relative.
Mrs. Annie J. BEDFORD. Burke~iil~, Va,
wounded severely.
PRIVATE LOUIS q. RATCLFFi
relative. Mrs. Alice r. Radcliffe, n. r.
n. No. 4. RICHMOND, wounded Sc
verriy.
Private Hcrv~v v. Terry, relative.
Mrs. julia T.. Terry. II. r. D., No. 1.
New. Ferry. W., wounded severely.
! Private Henry G. berry; relative.
Mrs. Lee Kerry. Sexern. Va, wounded
severely.
Private Richard ". Nord~et, relative.
Richard q. Nora~et, Il. r. d.. No. 2, Rox
II. ToMand. Va; wounded severely.
Private James 3. Post; relative.
George g. Pest. II. r. H.. No. 1. BOX 226,
Ermpton, WIT wounded severely.
Private Clayton Dickerson, relative.
Mrs. Mary r. Dirkerson. II. r. d.. No. I,
irdinn valley. Va; wounded severely.
Private Harvey II. Hnmphries; rel
ntive. Cary HumphrieS. brandy station,
Va, wounded severely.
Private samuel }. Austin, relative.
John w Au.t,n Etnrn.t,e potctourt
county. VAT wounded severely.
prtxnt. Johr VI Ittr~r, relative NJ.
Bnrharn Ittu~r. II. r. D.. No. =. Midlo-
,htnr y,, ,rourae. ..xsr.Ix
private MARSHALL l.. stone, relative
v-tI,t~u u stor. n r. n ~ u..L
nuv W, xxourara .~vere,v
A Corp,rnI Charles A Smith, reln<3ve
Mrs firr. u~nttx y n NJ Nov
= l4s-A. Ros.iyn. Va, wounded tdegres
pr,xn.n uorrc. r p,rh, rsI.ttv.
Mrs. \. r.. purh Rurn, yista. Va.
wounded degree undr,-rm,red,
pry,rt. Val w sixs-n~>, .~,..,~>
william n Stx.~are II T. n M !,
>ctson. yn., uouraca ,a~rr~. u,Ae,
t~rminedb.
: prtrr4n-u~mxx fss,sa.crr., ~~y~+sws T.
~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
FATHER or FIVE BOYS
IN SERVICE. DEAD

Sta n n. Va, Dec Ia.--En route
from the home of his SISTER in law,
Mrs J. o. Ramsey, AT Lyndhurst,
whom he had been visiting, to his own
place OF residence at Wilson geek.
Brown c. Ramsey suddenly passed
away on December S, just after leav-
ing Clifton Forge. Mfr Ramsey had
been in the best Of health for one Of
his age and his death was unexpected
lie was seventy-three years old.
veteran OF the Civil war and the
Confederate army. he leaves Ave sons
serving under the Stars and Stripes.
One of Ills sons is in Italy. two in
France. one in the navy and one in
training at Camp Lee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Alexandria, Va Dec. 15.--Private n.
L. Meeks. of this city, was killed In
action In France October Is. according
to word just received by his mother
Mrs w. L. Meeks, who now lives at
1929 Thirty-third street. northwest
Washington.
The deceased was a member Of Com
rany G. First Virginia regiment. this
city, better known as the Alexandria
lieht infantry.
He left Alexandria with that COM
pany for Admission, Ala and suhse-
ouently was transferred to Company
C, 10th regiment and went from An
;ston overseas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
CONFEDERATE MONUMENT
ARRIVES IN MONTERREY

Monterey, Va. Dec. 15.--A larg e
truck. hauling the base, suh-base and
die OF the Confederate monument to
he erected In the courthouse square
at MONTEREY, arrived here Tuesday
evening and was unloaded Wednesday
morning The soldier figure to stand
on these and which completes the de-
sign, arrived in town today, and under
the supervision of Messrs Duh and
Weaver. of the Kerr Marble works. Of
Staunton, win he set up ut once, I'M
less weather conditions interfere
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
MOVIE AND POOL ROOM
OWNERS OPPOSE CLOSING

Roanoke, Va, Dec. 15.--Proprtetors
Of pool rooms and managers of motion
picture houses are voicing strong OPP
position to the closing ordinance put
into effect here yesterday by city coun-
ell as preventive measure against in
huenza Validity of the ordinance viii
be tested in police court tomorrow on
the ground Of inequality Of application.
Several motion picture houses are
open, the managers maintaining that
II Is unfair TO close places Of amuse-
ment and permit stores to remain open.
; he efficacy of the closing order il
questioned IN view Of the fact that
more than two hundred new Influenza
cases have been reported within the
last twenty-four hours.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Arthur King Ga..~d.

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 15.--Arthur King.
a twenty three year United States
maine, who was born and raised in
Norfolk. was killed in action. according
10 a message received today by his
father. J. r. King. 1921 Forty sixth
street. an Inspector In the employ of
the Virginia Hallway and Power com
pany. In letter received by the par
ents some months ago young King told
OF being gaxsed and WAS at that time
recuperating at base hospital He
had been In the marine corps Tor some
time before the declaration OF war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Stanton. Va, Dec. 15.--br r. H.
catl~tt. who has filed the office OF at
tending physician at the Deaf Dumb
and Blind institution for the past
twelve years. In an eminentiy satisfac-
tory manner. has resigned, and DR. !
/. Alexander has haen apretnted to
oil the position.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Wagon Knocked over.

A wagon driven and owned by Will
liam Price, colored. was turned over
at Lombardy and Broad streets early
Saturday afternoon in a collision
with a street car The wagon was
damaged somewhat but none was
hurt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Smithncld. Va, Dec. IS, 1918.
My Dear Santa Claus:
ann "a little hoy seven years old. I
live in Smi,hficld, Va, | am looking
tor Hoa to come tn my house on
N~as f,"e.. al night | wish Won
would please bring me train th9t
runs an track cannon. Billy goat
and wagon, pair gloves, oranges. ap-
pics Malaga grapes. candy. nuts.
Your little boy.
JARVIS HEARNE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
JARVIS HEARNE.


ElrhWond, va. Dec II, 1'I8.
Dear Santa:
Please bring me a Scuddar cur, 4
tool chest, train that runs on track.
wheel barrow, boat, fish pond
game and Jack in a box. Also bring
me some candy. nuts. apples and
oranges and anything else you think
would like. I have been a good
little boy and we haven't got tho
Flu at our house. I'm s wears old.
Your little boy.
ROBERT SNELLINGS.
Please Santa bring me GONE fire
works.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Rushmere. Va. Dec. 10. lsl

Rushmere. Va. Dec. 10. 1918.
Dear Santa:
How are you7 am just eight
years old. I just want few things
this time. Would you mind bringing
me a pair OF boots and pair of thick
gloves to wear to school. | am In the
third grade. with lots OF love.
From THOMAS POOLE.
/. \Atlantic. Va. Dec. I, 1918.
Dear Santa Claus:
Mother says that she wish you
would bring me a watch bracelet and
a large doll with brown eyes and
light hair and candy and any other
nice things. Good night
From THELMA MATTHEW'S
Elberson. Va. Dec. 10. 1918.
Dear Santa:
I am little boy six years old and
IN the first grade. I can't write but
, am telling mother what to write.
want bicycle and II you can't get
me one just bring me some story
books to read and some candy.
oranges, nuts. chewing gum, and II
YOU haven't given all your gloves
, away bring me a pair. I have a little
brother named Burt Ellis and ! want
YOU 10 bring him some OF everything
like YOU bring me. Please bring my
little sister Jessie May. doll, orange.
! candy and apple. II you carr bring
what told you bring something
| Good night, Santa
Your good little hoy.
BENJAMIN GARLAND HARGRAVE
Richmond. Va, Dec. a. 1913.
1922 Buchanan St
Dear Santa Claus:
" Is getting near Christmas. So I
will write you to tell YOU what want
Won to bring me Please bring me
= set OF e-ec,ors No. and. bring me
pair OF lergings and a Christmas
tree and Some nuts-and candy.
You~ little boy.
REGINALD RALpwiSrArr.
Dear Santa Claus:
I will write you a note. ! want YOU
IN bring me bicycle, rair Of leg
gins. can and any other things that
Won want TO. but don't forget the
candy nuts. n-s and oranges. l have
a little brother that wants a horse
and wagon.
rHOs. NJ. MILLER,
FREQ Union. Va. Dec. ~. 1918
p. S. Santa Claus, try to get a poem
at My baby brother and sec IL he is
not cute.
Gainesville. Va. Dec. 49, 1918.
NV Dear Santa;
hope YOU are well and that you
will not get the ''old bad fu." I am
a little gil most years old, I am
going to school and like very well
( Please bring me q doll. a story hook
some dishes and some good things to
eat. Now. Santa. please don't for
ret the poor little children who
haven't any papa's and mama'S. or
who are TOO poor to bring nice things
to eat and things TO play with.
Bring my little brother, 8 mos. old,
something, too. We will 20 to bed
really early and not keep you watt
ing in the cold. With heaps Of love.
Your little girl,
ELIZABETH r. BALL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Atlantic. Va. Dec. 7. 1918.

Atlantic, Va, Dec. I. 1918.
Dear Santa Claus:
l want you to bring me dolls
head with long curly hair. so that she
can open and shut her eyes. But be
sure that she has blue eyes. Bring
me two arms and one foot for my
doll Bring me one pair of stockings
and shoes for my doll
MARY REVELL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
MAUD LLOYD.


Hopeful, Va. Dec. Is. 1918.
My Dear Old Santa:
am a little girl years old
want YOU to bring me storie, and a
doll thai can open and shut her eyes.
a little organ, candy. nuts and myers
toes. Don't be afraid because ]
haven't got the flu. Good BY.
JULIA LLOYD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

An automobile truck belonging To
Fl. w. Rountrec. trunk and bag manu-
facturer. collided with a Broad and
Main street car Saturday afternoon
at Shafer and Broad streets The
truck was damaged but no casualties
were reported.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Dec. II. 1918.
Dear Santa:

DC.
Dear Santa:
am a little boy six years old. I
don't want much. but | want an au-
tomobile. You can fix my old enc
up II YOU want to and that will re
all right. Bring me some games. a
bowling alley, some candy and nuts
and train that runs on h track.
That's all, except don't forget my
baby sister.
ALTON A. HOLT,
III E 9th ST. So Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
ELIZABETH BUNTING.
Atlantic. Va. Dec. 9 1918

Atlantic. Va, Dec. 9. 1918.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me doh baby and
an automa wrap. bed for my doll.
and a monkey which can run the
string. Please bring anything that
you can bring. candy. nuts. grapes,
apples. FIRE crackers This Ii all.
Don't forget to bring me all this
Sincerely, LOUISE MILES.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Atlantic, Va. Dec 8. 1918.

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a big doll baby
with long curly hair, with brown
eyes. and a watch case number l. But
be sure that the doll that you bring
can open and shut her eyes, beside
my candy and things. And l want
some money for war stamps. Well,
good night.
ELIZABETH BUNTING.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Atlantic, Va. Dec. ., 1918.
Dear Sanity Claus:
As it is getting near Christmas l
will write to you. viii you please
bring me some games and some
money to get war savings stamps and
a big doll. VIII you please bring me
what I asked for. / will close for
this time. From
THELMA CORBIN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Rushmere. Va. +

Rushmere. Va. Dec. -, 1918.
Dear Santie:
am Ave years old and~I am going
to ask you to bring me doll two
footballs and little stove TO cook
my. doll dinner on Xmas day and
anything that you see you think that
l would like to have. and don't forget
mama, too. Well good by. With
love, HELEN POOLE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16
Store IL Robhf<f.

c. r. Sutton. OF the Elha Hardware
company. reported to the .noItce yee-
terday that his store had been en-
tered and quantity of MERCHANDISE
valued at 3274 taken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-16

Richmond. Va. Dec. Is, 1913.
My Dear Santa Claus:
] want you 10 bring me big doil
and big Garage. doll hose ana
doll bed. | want you TO bring cady
and nuts. apple. orange and peach.
So bye bye. From
HELEN SMITH.
/ am in 2-B grade; 1902 West
Moore street. and a set OF dishes.