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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
GOLDEN
WEDDING IN PUTNEY
Eight Children Present at Event Gel.
ebrated Yesterday-Dinner Served
at Community Church.
Especial to The Reformer.

PUTNEG, July s.
Mr., and Mrs Alfred T. Howard cele-
brated their 50th wedding anniversary
yesterday. Relatives and friends from
ont OF town gathered to the number Of
% and were served dinner in the vestry
OF the community church. From 3 to )
Q lock an informal reception was held in
the church parlor which was prettilv dec
GRATED for the occasion with festoons Of
yellow and white Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
received before a bank Of ferns. Refresh
ments OF cake and punch Were served TO
the guests during the reception. A pro-
gram was presented which did credit to
all who took part, a grandniece of Mrs.
Howard. five years old. reciting long
poem. Mr.. and Mrs Howard had many
handsome presents. among which was Ssj
IN gold besides other money. Mrs. How
ards mother celebrated her golden we'd
dlag % Years ago last june and had the
same number of grandchildren, l.. and
great grandchildren, three, as Mrs. How
| ara supper was also served to the
guests from out of town and imme>lte
families before the celebration was CON
sidered closed
Alfred Levi Howard fourth generation
descended from England. three brothers
Of whom came and settled in this locality.
was born Sept. p, lS47. in Jamaica. son
Of Amos and Laura (Boynton) Howard.
Emily Dalton Bridge was born in West
Windsor, June II, 1850, daughter
of Eben and Isabel Waldron Bridge and
was one OF eight children, six of whom
are living Mr. and Mrs. Howard were
married at Jacksonville in the town Of
Jamaica, July {, 1869 by Elder Pier. They
started housekeeping at Townshend but
later moved to Jamaica, where they lived
many Years. Mr. Howard engaged in
farming and also bought and sold cattle.
There We're born to Mr. and Mrs. How
ard 10 children, eight of whom lived to
grow up and were all present at the cele-
hration. They were Mrs. Jennie Stella
! Allen. wife Of George Allen of Northamp-
ton, Mass, Mrs Edith Belle Howard.
wife Of Merritt w Howard of Putney !:
Mrs Blanche Emily Wight, wife of T.e-
land Wight Of Hatfield, Mass: Mrs.
/ Maude May Tripp, wife of A. L. Tripp of
Brattleboro: Benjamin Franklin Howard.
| Frank Amos Howard, Frederick Bridge
/ Howard, Dalton Waldron Howard. the
/ four sens being residents of Putney.
! Mr.. and Mrs Howard moved from ia
maica to Putney ID years ago and bought
! the farm now owned by the Baileys in
the north part of the town on the road
to Westminster West Later Mr. Howard
F, sold the farm to his sons, B. F. and F.
\. Howard and retired to live in the viii
in the village and in the past year bought
the William johnson place in the village
| for a home Although retired from bust
ness. Mr. Howard is very active man.
! owning land and pasturage in the east
| part Of the town which he looks after
and maintaining one of the most flourish
/ ing gardens in the town
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
HINDENBURG POSES
AS REAL VILLAIN
Wants Allies Informed He is Response
bic for Acts of the German Head
quarters Since 1916.

LONDON, July 5.-Field Marshal Non
HindenbuIg, former chief of the German
staff. declares that he is responsible for
acts Of German main headquarters since
August, 1916, and also the proclamations
of the German emperor concerning wag-
ing Of warfare He asked President Eb-
erts Of Germany to inform the allies to
this effect. according to Copenhagen dcs-
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Go.
This is the second assumption OF respon-
sihilty since it was officially announced
that the allies purposed 70 place on trial
political and military leaders of Germany
for causing the war and for violations Of
the rules Of warfare Dir Won Bethmann-
Hollweg, former German chancellor. who
held office at the beginning of the war,
had previously announced he was respon-
sible for the official acts of the emperor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
ITALIAN SOLDIERS
FIRE INTO CROWDS
One Killed, 90 Injured-Mobs Continue
Sacking of Food Ships-Goods
Transported Under Red Flag.

FLORENCE, Friday, July (Associ-
ated Press italian soldiers fred upon
crowds here today. NIobs sacked all
shops without distinction destroying
what they We're unable to carry away
One street was flooded with petroleum.
gasoline. wine, beer and olive oil Wher-
ever the chamber of labor was able 10
exercise authority goods were transport
ed to special warehouses under the red
10. the only shops respected by the
r'o.,~t were those bearing the inscrip-
to0. 'Hh shop is at the disposal of
- 9 chamber of labor Tie chamber Of
,ahor apparently has become the only
authority to which people pay any atten-
tion. One person was killed and 20 were
injured in the rioting today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
HOUGHTON & SIMONDS
LEASE THEIR GARAGE
Ford Agency to Be Handled There by
John E. Smith of Worcester,
Former Ford Field Man.

Houghton & Simonds have leased
their new garage at the corner of Main
and High streets to John f. Smith of
Worcester Mass, who has secured the
Ford agency for portions Of Windham
and Cheshire counties and will handle
that popular make of car exclusively.
Mr.. Smith has had extensive experience
in the automobile business, having been
a field man for the Ford company. pre-
vious to going into army service. where
he was for 3 months in the motorcvcle
corps with lieutenant S commission.
Mr.. Smith expects to come to Brattle
boro within few days and will make
his home here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

Tuesday, July S.--The Sunday school
will have picnic at Cent raj Park, Yer
non, July S. The train leaving here at
$50 n. m, and arriving here at $40 ..
m. will sop at the park 8 alton. There
will be- no transpora ion charge Tor
children under years. For children
from to II he chargc is ! J cents each
way and for adults : cents each way.
Each person is asked TO calv drink
ing cup. Children unaccompanied bv
parents will be looked after by others.
The Women 5 School OF Home Mis-
sions will open in Northfeld July and
continue through July s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
Masonic Temple

The annual field day of the O. f. S.
will he held at Forest lake, Winchester
N. H., Wednesday, July 9, 1919, or, if
rainy on the next pleasant day. Mem
bers of the chapter are requested TO
bring their own dishes and furnish cake
and pickles. Those wishing to go will
please leave their names with Mrs A.
+. Miller or J. +. Haynes, as transpor-
tatlon will be provided for all who wish
TO attend
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
EXCURSION BOAT OVERTURNED.
Reported That 10 to Is People Were
Drowned on Lake Madison.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., July BE
tween TO and l5 people are reported to
have been drowned when an excursion
"oat ON Lake Madison about 40 miles
northwest of this city struck a snag
and over tarned late last night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
Reports Pretty Loud

BOSTON, July 5.-At $50 this morn
ing the radio station at the Boston
navy yard reported that signals from
the R-34 were coming in "pretty loud
The position of the dirigible was not
given. The messages, il was said, in
dicated that all was well with the big
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
GERMANY WANTS TO PAY.
Will Have Early Meeting of Ex-
perts Regarding Reparation.

PARIS, July s. Germany has
Indicated her desire to begin imme
diately her compliance with the
terms Of the peace treaty regarding
reparations Her requests for an
oral conference of German econom-
ic experts With allied experts have
been granted. They will begin
next week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
FIGHTING FOR MONARCHY
German Conservatives Declare
War On Present Government.

LONDON, July 5.-The Ger
man conservative party has IS
sued a proclamation signed by
the party 5 leader in the reich
stag stating that the party 80 de-
clares war on the government
and intends to use its whole
strength to re-establish the mon
archy' according to a Copenha-
gen despatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
Picking Way Through Fog.

Halifax, ~ s, July Admiralty Of
fcials believed at noon today that the
British dirigible R-34 which is en- route
for Mneola, n. Y, from Scotland was
picking her way slowly in dense fog
off the Nova Scotia coast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
QUIET FOURTH HERE:
BUT WEST VILLAGE
HAS BIG CELEBRATION
FLIES BACK TOMORROW.
Aviator Terhune Carrying Pas
sengers in Springfield Today.
Especial to The Reformer.) }

SPRINGFIELD, Vt, July 5.
Ensign Edward A. Terhune, who
arrived here late yesterday after
noon from Swampscott, Mass, in
his alrplane, is spending today car
rylng local men on short fights
above this town and the surround
ing territory 1t is expected he
will start on his return trip tomor-
row, following the Connecticut riv-
er down to point some distance
below Brattleboro before turning
cast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

A woman will forgive most anything
in another woman who is neat house
keeper and will believe almost any gos.
sip about one who is not
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

When man gets into trouble the first
thing he thinks Of is a good lawyer but
woman alwlys hunts up the family
doctor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

1t might be well to remember that one
little apple did the world more harm
than all the cider ever made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
THE WEATHER.
Local Showers Tonight and Sunday
Will Be Cooler.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The wealth
er forecast: Local thunder showers
probably tonight and Sunday. Cooler,
| moderate variable winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

Weigh your friends in the scale of pros
perity and they will be found wanting
to borrow your money
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

Many man who attempts to wear the
mantle of greatness is disappointed in
the fit
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
The Atlantic Landed in
Streets of ParrsbOrO
This Morning
CANNOT RESUME
FLIGHT AT ONCE
The Big Blimp, RIA, Making Slow
Progress Through Fog Was Ap-
preaching Boston This Morning and
All Was Well on Board.

HALIFAX, n. s., July 5.-The giant
Handley Page biplane, Atlantic, under
the command of Vice Adm. Kerr, which
left Harbor Grace at 4.l5 yesterday on
route to New York and Atlantic City
landed in the streets of Parrsboro at
$50 clock this morning. The airplane
left Harbor Grace yesterday on
its l,200 mile trip. 1t is presumed that
the big biplane was diverted from its
intended course across the Bay of Fun
dy as n result Of fog Her schedule calls
for passing over Halifax at midnight
last night. The airplane was forced to
descend owing TO engine trouble and
was damaged beyond immediate repair.
No member of the crew was injured.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

If man does not have the price of a
meal about him he can always manage
somehow to acquire a chew of tobacco.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

Laughter sometimes is a sign of
good nature, but quite as often it is a
sign of vacancy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

Temptation is not always disguised
1t knows pretty well who is waiting for
the chance to be tempted.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05
UniversaIist Church
Rev. D. E. Trout, pastor.
Sunday, july 6.

1890 a. m.-Divine worship with ser.
mon by the pastor Subject. Fish
ers of Men.
ll.45 q. m.-Sunday school session.
8 P. m.-Seryice of worship at Vernon
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

Saturday, July ), to > o'clocl,-The
Nomens society will hold a food sale at
the church.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

1870 a. m.-Regular service with holy
communion.
II m.-Sunday school.
Z P. m.-Evensong. Pastor to be as
sisted by the league.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-07-05

o,3O a. m.-Morning worship. Sermon,
The Brothers of Jesus. Ordinance
of Lord 5 supper following.
! l.43 a. m.-Bible school
$50 p. m.-tnion devotional meeting
of church and Christian Endeavor
society.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
En,orr meter Poultry.

WINCH ESTER. VA. Oct. ia large
and Clarke Counties attended the poul-
try show and banquet held In connec-
week. the bi-cornty delegation being
headed by Farm Agent c. l.. koontz.
Of Winchester. who was ,onc of the
principal speakers at the banquet. A.
i. Trcakle. poultry husbandnan of the
Virginia extension service OF Blacks
burg. made several addresses during
OF raising purc-brcd stock. Uniform
poultry. he said. meant from at least
to cents more per dozen for eggs
than those from mongrel birds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
Pays His wife tii,nonr.

DhNVILIlE. oct. l8.-Rabbi /.
for divorce. yesterday complied With
the ruling or Judge r; Walton Brown
ana paid to his wife The sum of s175
In temporary alimony and counse!
fees This is accepted as meaning
mat the case will be continued and
hnished probably at the next term Of
court. Dispositions In the case will
he taken next week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

WINCHESTER, Oct lS.-The warm
weather of the last two or three weeks
has caused many fruit trees. to bloom
this is not regarded as good omen
by experienced growers, gardeners are
which promise to yield abundantly.
There has been ample rain and sun
shine since the first of the week. and
temperatures have been above normal.
There has been no frost Of consequence
thuS far
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
Launch building Camnnirn

PULASKI: Oct. lS.-Busincss men IN
conference Thursday night determined
10 launch a campaign looking TO the
organization Of mutual building and
!oan association. To that end a com
inittee comprised of Thomas j. Wall
ner. g. Z. Hall, NJ p Lands. w. GUY
l-auEhon. Neal Bunts and Ernest G..
otey was named 20 secure stock sub
scripuons. An association with q
minimum capital OF $4,000 and a maxi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
insrcctx COMMANDERS.

WINCHESTER. oct. 1S.-Thc annual
inspection of Winchester Commandery
mother" com:nandcry OF the State
was held last night. the ceremonies
beinE in charge OF Tnspcctor-General
A. a. Eskridge. or Staunton. repre-
senting the Grand ComInandery Of Xir-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
lutheran Synod 10 Me-,

BRISTOL. Oct. lS.-The western
conference of the Evangelical Luth-.
eran Synod OF Southwest Virginia viii
convene at St. James Church. at Chill
howie. Va. on october "a and 25. ac-
cordtns to Information received here
Several prominent churchmcn are
scheduled to make addresses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
Refuse. to Accent Bail.

DANEILLE. Oct. 1S.-Magistrate r
S. Fits has declined TO allow bail for
ago assaulted and robbed W. Ih Neal
"A Pittsylvania farmer, who, althour
improving is still in local hospital.
will be kept here until after pre-
liminary hearing is held. young
woman who was assaulted by a negro
some months ago, has seen the &C
cused man but failed to Identify Smith
as the man who attacked her.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

WINCHESTER, oct 1s.-Herbert
smellie son of j. Wilson Smellie. Of
Kernstown. is In a serious condition
in Memorial Hospital as a result of
accidentally shooting himself with a
iriy:two-c aliber, rifle. The bullet
puncturcd bowel and grazed his
spinal column. He was getting over
fence when the rifle fell out of his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

over and changed their clothing be-
fore leaving. Among the stolen stock
were eight suits OF clothing. four
waists. eight pair Of shoes, one
blanket. FIVE suit cases. fifteen dozen
pairs OF hose and two hats valued at
about $1,000 Ths authorities have
recovered about $1,000 OF the stun al
legged 70 have been stolen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
Obtain NeM Induntr

BR!STOL. Oct. 1S.-Another indus-
ing Glass Works manufacturers of
heat -resisting baking and serving
dishes, VIII locate at Kingsport. Tenn.
received here. The factory will give
to 800, il is stated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
Investigate Clothing Prices.

LYNCHBCSG. Oct. lS.-The fair-
price committee here investigating the
has decided that there is no protiteer-
ing among local merchants. Dealers
frankly admitted they made a so per
cent profit over the actual cost of
goods. The committee next week Will
have conference with dry goods
merchants.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
VIII Not stop Sn,e..

DANvILLE, Oct 1S.-E. g. Moseley.
actin. president of the Danville To-
rent reports that the local mark ct
VIII suspend in order to give the re-
handling plants an opportunity OF
catching up were without founda
ton. and that no such action ,is con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
RnI.c p,, NJ PALE.

DANN1LLE. Oct l8.-The Board OF
Aldermen tonight in monthly session
took affirmative action on the police
salary matter, insuring all officers
or $50 per month increase starting
with the present month. Not only
patrolmen. but police sergeants. de-
tectivcs and the chief Of police profit
by the action taken
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

ginia. banquet was held at tho con-
clusion OF the inspection. which took
place In the asylum OF the local COM
mandery, OF which A. c. Slonaker is
The eminent commander:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

begun late this afternoon. and which
could not be finished by nishtrail.
will be wound up and no further auc-
lions held until Monday. This means
that scores OF farmers waiting 10 sell
their offerings here will have to re-
main over Sunday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

tcmplated. At the same time sales
will not be continued here tomorrow.
Saturday is always "a holiday on tho
market. but for the past three weeks.
owing to the local situation. sales
have gone steadily on on that day.
Tomorrow, however. sales which We're
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

LYNCHBURG, Oct. lS-Thomas L..
Sprouse, OF Arlington. and Mrs. Annie
Earl Padsett. OF Lynchburg, were mar
rlcd here last Saturday, the ceremony
being performed by L. w. Whitaker
Justice OF the peace
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
Bny Cuban sugar stock.

DANVILLl.. Oct. IS.-rhe manarc
inent OF 4 chain OF drygoods stores.
one Of which is located in Danv:lle.
chased in Cuba II million pounds ot
sugar which will be divided amorg
the various cities where stores OF the
concern are located and sold at low
hgurc. 1t is not known yet when ship
Jncnt can be made because of transac-
SMs MM9h Tha be made w,h ne
store is having difficulty at present
with the Sugar Equalization Board in
New York. Danvilie will get $4,000
pounds OF sugar bought, and Iynchburs;
and Roanoke will each get $4,000
pounds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

LYNCHBURG, Oct. IS.-Norman Clark
Wright and Miss Bessie Evelyn Woold-
ridge. both Of Lynchburg. were mar
ricd Wednesday afternoon at Centen-
l.. T. Dadmun. officiating They viii
reside here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

hand. Young Smcllie is n studcnt
aviator. and has been dying with the
Liberty flyers OF HaScrstown, Md.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

mum OF $4,000 Is proposed. The pur-
poses are 10 provide iueans for the
erection OF homes on the part OF those
having limited incomes and also to re-
action win b. taken iookns to incorr
DoratinE when the canvaSsinG COM
mittcc is ready to report. which will
likely be somc time next week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

WINCHESTER, Oct lS--R Q ! q ,
from rent pronteernG is being de-
mandcd by many residents of Win
chester, who have been served notice
by certain landlords that their rents
VIII be very materially advanced the
hrst Of the month. The Common
Council is being urged by many OF
asserted today that in many Instances
rents have been increased from 30 10
% per cent by a class Of property
move elsewhere II they DO not ca re
to pay the rent demanded The rent
ers, however. arc unable TO move be-
In order TO discourage pronteerinC.
several counciimen are said to be al
Work on a plan 10 have property as
sessed according to the amount OF
rent received No objection has been
raised on account Of moderate In
creases In rent, but profteering is be-
ing VIGOROUSLY Condemned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19

PULASKI, Oct, l8.-Thursday after
noon. at the Methodist parsonage
Miss Annie Harper and Robert Ross. OF
Vinton. were quietly married by the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. .. iIar-
per. OF Draper. They went to Wash
ington on trip. after which they
will take up their residence at Vinton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
Announce Weddings
and Engagements
Moa'y Couples IN State
: Are United IN Bonds
Of Mataimo1,y.

LfNCIlBURG. Oct. 1S.--Thomas G.
Cough. of Winfall. and Miss Maude IL.
Bruce. OF Rustbcrg, were married
Thursday at the home of MIR. and Mrs.
G.. w. Finch in Rustberg, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. j. w.
Bowldin, pastor of the Rustberg
Methodist Church. The groom is dep
uty treasurer OF Campbell County, and
they will reside at Winfall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
CAR SHORTAGE DELAYS
SHIPMENTS OF FRUIT
Growers Arc, as Consequence
Forced to Place Them In
Cold Storage.
NNUAL FAIR is CLOSED
Second Annual Event In Caroline
County Attracts Large Attendance.
Other News Notes From Various
Parts of Virginia.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
se1oas daE 1horias yA repo %f by fra
md vegetable growers and shippers
In many, parts Of the country. notably
this section Of the Virginia apple dis
tTict according to railroad officials
Alhemarie County. 1T was stated to-
day that NOR. apples are being ship
storage plants for storage than are
being shipped out. The two local
l PLANTS h, hay oeo combined capacity Of
this part of tho East. Local vinegar
and cam ing factories and industries
tuaiiy AL the second and third grade
apples. In many sections Of the .coun-
Try. however, the car shortage Is re-
ported as being the most serious In
INC history q American ratiroadinG.
have neen iost te s or %"isF and snip
pcrs. California fruit men. according
to trade advices. are considering the
government because of losses sus-
tanned through Inability TO get cars
10 move the crops.
The second annual Caroline County
,Nir. which opened on the 18th. closed
thousand exhibits. and the consen-
S SnIs Of opinion Of all visitors from Il
Instance was that they have seen
On Thursday. Hon. S Otis Bland.
Congressman from this district. de-
livered AN address of welcome to the
returned soldiers. % whom there were
Il number present, y sumptious din
ncr was served them on the court
green and like dinner waH served
The old Confederate Veterans in the
courthouse
Friday was chiefly devoted to the
school children Of the county, there
being a large number present. Music
was furnished by band from Camp
scented by the Chamber OF Commerce
OF Richmond 10 the Caroline County
tair for being the best intcrcounty