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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-19
Waters Rccede in Kansas.

Kansas City. Mo, March with
the waters OF the rivers OF Kansas re-
ported recedine today, danger of Hood
in that state has passed. phe crest OF
the flood In the Kaw river is expected
10 reach Kansas City tomorrow Lit
tie apprehen sion Is felt. however.
The. damage in Kansas from the
foods is estimated 10 be. in excess of
n million dollars. half of this sum in
Atchison alone. The city council
there is in session tonight 10 determine
legal action to be taken s'gsinst the
Rock Island. Burlington. Missouri Pa
ciAc and Santa Fe roads because a
bridge used by them il said to have
caused the river TO overflow. The
bridge narrowed tfte channel until II
could not bold the waters, II is
charged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-19
FRENCH THEMSELVES TO
RECONSTRUCT FRANCE

London. Msrch 1.-THE presence
of many American business men in
Europe" SAYS the Daily Mail. lis ex-
planned by some as being due in part
10 tire desire when peace permits TO
resume their former extensive bust
ness rela tons with Germany and Aus
rria Hungary which are enormous
BUYERS OF American cotton. copper
and oil
Great firms in England and the
United States actively work on plans
for the reconstruction or Belgium. The
French themselves viii reconstruct
France"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-19
BACK UP THE ASHLAND LINE,

~ extracrafnaS opportu-u>l ~
reems TO be afforded To the people OF
this vicinity 20 acquire ownership o.:
she Richmond Ashland electric line
which suddenly suspended opersti
sseyeYal months ago, we are ia.
formed that the owners are willing
10 part with II foI price abouf
rausvalen' 10 The scrap value Of tht
materials.
4 That the line as greatly needed
there can be no question. That it's
operation will tend 10 stabilize ami
advance the Yalue Of all property
SNifsin the range OF Us service IS like
WISE cusxias The pale % debate Il
MAS stated b. a weIt-lntormed citizen
In the meeting Of Ashland citizens
Monday nigh, that the market price
Ses properly along the line had adj
sysnced from $40 an acre 20 $3.50 and
even $3.50. large proportion OF the
increase Undoubtedly eeine Aae 70
the construction OF the roAd and the
Sapisrdid facilities tor quick transpoc-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-19

We are told" but by whom tho
Norfolk editor doesn't say. Apparently
he, toe, IN scared every time any
body mentions reform. and does no.
wait TO make inquiry rs to whether
the self-sty,ed 'reformer" has any
real standing as such
y Ne -slsou4d aaxf a,s<erApsa- in, .uss-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-19

tation which 1t afforded
The citizens Of The country ira
versed by the road ought 10 put their
best efforts into getting The line in 10
operation again. To fail in this en-
terPrise, from neglect or any other
cause, would he lamentable. But they
should have hearty cooperation also
from The people OF Richmond who
themselves are deeply concerned in a
financial way in seeing the business
put on substantial Rand paying basis.
Without wishing at all to seem Of
hcious we believe the matter is one
which should receive without dslay
line earnest attention of the Richmond
chamoe or commerce In ali such
undertakings, The people az this city
naturally look TO that body for lead
ership II the chamber wilt exercise
itself and lend the weight of it's nree-
tise and approval 20 the movement.
there Viii remain no doubt OF It's ui.
innate succcss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-19
wisconsin Is Deluged.

Milwaukee. Wis. March iI.-Floods
throughout Wisconsin are causing
much damage. Train movements
have been stopped in the western por-
ton of the state. In milwaukee, the
Milwaukee river has gone over IT'S
banws and has swept away everything
movable in portions OF the region near
the Milwaukee club,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-19

Merdina. Ohio. March l5.--Captaln
Martin Van buren, Bates. seventy
four, world famous as giant. died
at his home at Seville recently. Bates
was seven feet four inches tall aMi
weighed 500 pounds He was married
twice, his first wife being more than
eight feet in height Bates formally
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-19

tice to the Norfolk editor. that he
expresses no. fear at this time for
what may happen to professional
prostitutes and gamblers That is a
very special depth of sodden infamy
reserved for &hc Licker Tee-Dee. OF
n ish7%ennA Va
The Press., 1919-01-09
HOME NEWS.
STAFFORD SPRINGS

isss.>. Ssev N'S Matter 9nsier this near 2 epI per iine.
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secretary of literature, Mrs. Nellie
 Clough. Sunday school officers |:
 Superintendent, John l. Rhodes; as-
 sistant superintendent, c. Percy Bar
 Der; secretary, James E. Rhodes; i;
 treasurer, Mrs. Nellie Clough; mis- sionary committee, Mrs. Nellie N. Bar ter; temperance committee, Mrs. Ada Rhodes.
 The regular business meeting of the Library association was held Monday afternoon in the library rooms. The meeting was opened with prayer by the president of the association, Mrs. Edwin s. Agard. The treasurers re- port was read and accepted. Resolu- tions on the death of Mrs. Caroline M. Jewell were presented by the com mittee on resolutions, consisting of Mrs. Samuel Simpson, Mrs. B. F. Case, Miss Miriam l.. Underwood. It was voted to serve light refreshments at the next meeting as has been the usual custom until the conservation of food for the war time measures At the last few meetings the refresh ments have been omitted The liter ary program was as follows: A read ing, Loneliness of the Country" by Mrs. Myron G. Sparrow; "The Splen- dor of the Common Place." Mrs. Sam uel Simpson,
The Press., 1919-01-09

Reid in "Nan of Music Mountains, a story of the big and brawny west.
 We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their loving sym pathy, their many acts of help and kindness to us in our bereavement by the death of our dear daughter, Jen- nie Hodgson.
 There will be supper at the Bap- tist church next Tuesday evening from to o'clock
 Frank Dimmick of Philadelphia was home last week to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. John Hodgson.
 Captain Edward Cannon of Edgar town. Mass, is spending few weeks with his sister, Miss Sarah Cannon. Herbert Phillips has returned to Camp Devens after a few days visit with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Chas Phillips,
 Mrs. Harry Thompson and two chill dren of Hartford were the guests last week of MT. and Mrs. H. B. Pinney During their stay host, hostess and guests became ill with the influenza and MT Thompson was called to help A trained nurse and Mrs. Harvey George cared for them. They are all improving, MT. Pinney being able to be out.
The Press., 1919-01-09
ELLINGTON

Mrs. John Carlson spent New Years with her daughter in Hartford.
 Joseph Miner of the navy has re- turned to New York after a furlough at his home here.
 Mrs. Alfred Webster went to Indian Orchard early in the week to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law.
 Miss Gertrude Farrelly, the school teacher at Crystal Lake, is i'll at her boarding place, c. B. Rau's, and the school is closed.
 The annual chicken pie supper, given by the ladies of the church last week Wednesday, evening, was con tinued the next evening on account of stormy weather. Owing to bad weather and travelling it was not as largely attended as usual, but the sum of $75.00 was realized for the benefit of the church.
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COST SALE BARGAINS IN KNIT GOODS. THINGS ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS WANT.

 brushed Apgora collar Coos $55o Our special $3
 Sweaters have big the handy One the a all odds and ends left lot Every garment is perfect per cent. less than regular prices.
 SHETLAND sLIPoNs heavy booms we'll garments black
 
 dcolars Choice of Copenhagen collar Regular KNIT SPENCER5 FOR WOMEN around of Woudc 19S each
 The wd a inches long with choice white Copenhagen 
 CH1LDRENs sEIs with inches wide and in Regular et
 THESE ON MAIN FLOOR, NEW SECTION HEMNED HUCk TOWELS of large all 29c flo H inenr kinl each,$5 Odozn
 HINBRO Unonhno Cost 
  $65ogadeS4 anr geandm agood
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UNION

Miss Mary Scranton returned to her work in Southbridge last Monday. A son, Harry Leslie, was born to MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Gage on Jan. 2.
 John Veigaska, who has been en- ployed for some time in New Jersey has returned home,
 There will be a meeting of the Con- gregational Ecclesiastical society at the church next Saturday at 2.3O D. m. Fairman Howard returned to his studies at Dean academy, last Tues day, after spending his vacation at his home here.
 Representatives l.. M. Reed and H. R. Howard went to Hartford last Tuesday. MT. Howard was accom- panied by Mrs. Howard.
 Miss Florence l.. Barrows has re- turned to her school work in New London after spending vacation at her home here and a brief visit with Mrs. Herbert K. Job at West Haven
 Last Monday morning was the cold est of the season thus far, but the mercury did not reach the zero mark in many places hereabouts. The ice scenery has been and still is wonder fully beautiful. The trees have not been so heavily loaded as to endanger life and limb" to any great extent, so we can enjoy the beauty without re- gret.
 Mrs. Mary Dodge was called to Oak land, R. l.. this week to attend the fu- neral of her son, Fred Dodge. The young man had been i'll for about two years. The case is particularly sad as he had been strong and robust un- til he gave large amount of his blood to his youngest sister, in a hospital operation, ill the hope of saving her but did not recover.
 Rock Meadow
 A daughter was horn to MT. and Mrs. Ralph Bradway last Thursday,
 MT. and Mrs. David Gaudette and children of Wales visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. Myron Heck, on Sunday.
 All ert Heck and Charles Heck have each bought pair of Hurford steers, two years old, of party in Mansfield They are beauties
 On account of illness in the family of Mrs. c. A. Gillingham at New York, Miss Bessie Gillingham has not re- turned to commence her winter term of school here.
The Press., 1919-01-09

SI IAFFVhD ST MINUS
 A dance will le given in the Italian hall Saturday night.
 The adjourned annual meeting oi the Hospital Aid society will be held this afternoon at 2.3O.
 Frank Chaffee. Jr.. after spending a twelve-days' furlough at his home at State Line. has returned to Camp Pittsburg. Pa.
 George Gary has placed a colt in the hands of trainer Ed" Gillies. The colt which was purchased in the west some time ago has shown signs of Icing a trotter. so it was thought advisable to train him for a race horse.
 The following is the program for the Current Events club meeting next Monday evening; Lecture, Home Economies" by Miss Maude E. Hayes, state home demonstration leader. Music. Committee: Mrs. M. A. Har- ris. Mrs F. G. Sanford, Miss I. B. Russell.
 The annual meeting of the Stafford Business Mems association was held at the club rooms on Monday evening. Nearly all the old officers declined a reelection. The following officers were elected: President, T. F. Null len: vice-presidents, Walter Scott, pr. J. P. Hanley; secretary. Bernard Mullins; treasurer. c. F. Beckwith.
 Florence Mccarthy. son of NJ. H. Mccarthy. who lived here few years ago. died in France on December s. He belonged to the sgd Pioneers In- fantry and was stationed at Camp Wadsworth, Spartenburg, s. C., till last September when he sailed for France. He was we'll liked by his many friends and much sympathy is expressed for his father.
 The borough officers met on Tues day evening for organization. The following officers were appointed: Street commissioner, J. M. Leach; torough counsel, M. ID. O'Connell; chief of police. Thomas Hayes; spec ial constables. Thomas Young, Irving Reynolds. Frank Mason. John Han cock, Napoleon VeZie. Joseph Toni dandel; haywards. G. J. Gary. c. w. Comins. G. l.. Dennis: wood inspect DTS. B. T. Eaton. Thomas Hayes. F. J. Chandler. Embert Curtis, c. J. Fraz- fer, Lott OHalloran. H Alden. c. E. Butterfield. T. +. Mattesen, c. H. Moore. The following committee were appointed by Warden James Shep- pard: highway and sewers, Louis Stevens, X. w. Kingsbury: police and fire department. Henry Wise. Hanni- hal Alden; lights and water. R. W. Ellis, John Quinn, ST.
 A large sized audience gathered in | Masonic hall last Friday evening. l when Past Matron Lillian Bissett with her aids, Marshall Ethel Moore. As sistant Marshall Flora Frazier. Chap lain Lena Holt and Pianist Elsie Teal installed the following officers for the ensuing year: Worthy matron. Will Adams; worthy patron, John NJ. Leach; assistant matron, Sadie secretary. Laura Sanford; treasurer. Alice Abel: conductor, Eva assistant conductor, Cert rude Fisk; chaplain, Emily Burdick; Mamie Markoff; warden, Grace Dawson: sentinel. Louis Key holds; Aidia, Ruth Butterfield; Ruth, Martha Brigham; Esther, Jennie ta, Eliza Bean. During the exercises Mrs. Lulu Wagner and James Shep- pard sang solos. Mrs. Ruth Gary gave | gave a reading and Rev. Chas. Puffer a short address.
The Press., 1919-01-09

S3-lN. INDIAN HEAD, linen finish, for skirts. middies, etc. Regular price 39c. Cost sale nrice 33c yd.
 WOOL NAP BLANKETS, white and grey, with contrasting borders. Full size $6 90 grade S4.75 pair
 WHITE WOOL BLANKETS in full bed size Extra good reg. Slo grade. Cost sale price 87 pr.
The Press., 1919-01-09

| senators on Tuesday night Judge l Heald of this borough was nominatet for president pro tempore of the sen ate by a vote of IA to 10 for Albert H l House of Windsor, On motion of MT | House the nomination was made unanimous. Judge Heald did no | enter the contest until late Senator elect House had cen the only an nounced candidate tip to this week | but lately on account of reports Oi ! methods that Mir. House was using tC | secure the nomination it was evident 1 that many of his supporters were fal- ling away and Judge Heald entered the contest.
 Judge Heald represented Stafford ill the house of representatives during 1915 and 1917 and was quite promi- nent in 10th sessions. He has always ed or appoinIed faithfully and with ability
 Lewis ."cLaushlin is confined to his home ! y the grip.
 The annual meeting of the Stafford Springs Agricultural Society will be held in the rooms of the Business Mems association. Jan. Is. at ? D. m
 Hert ert White. who was gassed while fighting at Chateau Thierry dur ing the latter part of Octol CT sends word that he is recovering fast. He was wounded previous to this. Eut had recovered sufficiently to te sent to the front again.
 A large and enthusiastic audience witnessed the presentation of Sally Lunn," by the Young Peoples Auxil- evening. It will le repeated at Staff fordville tomorrow evening and de serves d large patronage.
 Ionic Lodge. No no. \. r X \. NJ. elected the following officers for l9l" Ora A. Walker, w. M. John D. Grif fths, $. W. Fred C. Sanford. treas. :; George J. Greendonner sec. ; Anson Handy, $. F.. Louis Reynolds, J. D. ; H. C. Holt, J. s.; Harry Armstrong, $ g.. II. E. Burwel, organist finders .Ja- cobsen, marshal.
 West Stafford
 Clinton Bradway has been visiting friends in Boston. ..-
 Edwin Wright has received his dis charge and is home from overseas.
 Peter Jensen visited his brother, John Jensen, in Hartford on Monday.
 Bernard Ellis of Somers is visiting his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. E. D. Ellis.
 Miss Doris Glazier returned Tues day to Skidmore college, Saratoga Springs, N. r., after spending the holidays at her home here.
 Joseph Demars was struck by stray bullet from a 22 rifle one day last week while on his fathers land near Diamond Ledge. The bullet struck a gun shell which was in his pocket, ripping the shell open but did not explode it. The bullet dropped into his pocket It was a close call, and as he and his father expect to work on this lot soon they hope the one who did the shooting will be more careful in the future.
 Stafford
 Paramount and Aircraft Pictures, Town Hall. saturday, Douglas Fairbanks
The Press., 1919-01-09
UNION

Miss Ada Hewlett of Holland is spending few days with her grand father,E. M. Horton.
 Henry Lefiingwell and family of Stafford Street visited her mother. Mrs. R. E. Horton last week.
 Clarence Gage and brother, John, of Sturbridge, Westville Corner, visited relatives in town New Years. and her sister. Miss Mary of South bridge. were with their sister. Mrs. Arthur Gage. New Years.
The Press., 1919-01-09
HOLLAND

Ivan Wilcox, who is i'll with influ- anza, is a little better.
 George Newman, who has been crit cally ill with pneumonia, is trif1e improved.
 The prayer meeting of the Lee M. E. church will be held Thursday even- ing in the church.
 There was meeting of the Red Cross Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edwin s. Agard.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Lee NJ. E. church will give supper Friday evening ill the parsonage.
 The prayer meeting of the Congre- gational church will be held Thurs day evening at the home of William A. Agard.
 The fourth quarterly conference of he Lee M. E. church will be held in he church next Wednesday evening.
 A letter has been received by MT. and Mrs. Wm. Ayers from their son, Orris, who is in the 76 division that he expects to be home soon. They do not know where he is located at pres ent.
 There will be public meeting in the Hicks memorial school hall Fri day afternoon. Four-minute speeches ty the different schools of the town will be given, and the one presenting the best speech will be called the four minute man of the town.
 The teachers meeting was held Monday afternoon in Hicks memorial school All the pupils in the grammar grade were taught science lesson by Supt. Leon c. Staples. He demon strated the effect of heat on solids, gases and liquids. Mrs. Ethel L. 4Monganson taught a lesson in draw ing.
 elected by the Lee M. E. church Wom- ans Foreign Missionary society: President, Mrs. Jennie Sparro" vice president, Mrs. Nellie N. Barber; re- cording secretary, Mrs. Mary Sparrow; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Alice Steele; treasurer, Mrs. Madge Wilson. Woman's Home Missionary society: President, Mrs. Leila Hall; vice-presi- dent. Mrs. Nellie N Barber; record ing secretary, Mrs. Bessie Norton; corresponding secretary, Mrs Mary Sparrow; treasurer, Mrs. Alice Steele;
The Press., 1919-01-09

'" Mrs. E. M. Goodell of Dorchester, Mass, is the guest of Mrs. A. s. Bos- worth for few weeks
 The sad news of the death of Mrs. Anna Sawtelle Smith, wife of Wm. A. Smith. formerly of this place was re- ceived Monday evening. She passed away at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Sawtelle, Monday at 4 p. III. of pneumonia. She leaves be- sides her husband a little daughter seven months old.
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Miss Lucille Cady of Monson is wis iting friends in town.

iting friends in town.
 Regular communication of Ionic Lodge
 No. no, Tuesday evening. E. A. degree 1 Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin Cooley have teen i'll with the influenza for the past week.
 F. D. Kinsman of Norwich is acting
 as undertaken in the absence of
 Michael O'Halloran.
 The annual meeting of the Grace church parish will be held next Mon day evening at 7.30.
 Captain and Mrs. Donald Mitchell are home from Jacksonville. Fla, he having cen discharged from the ser vice
 Mrs. Andrew kaminski was before the borough court Friday morning charged with breach of the peace. He was fined $1 and costs.
 Lucius Smith wrenched his ankle Saturday morning while getting off of his delivery wagon and was unable to work for part of this week
 Leo Garvais is absent from his duties in the Smith & Cooley office owing to illness. Raymond Tschummi is helping with the office work for this week.
 The courses in the Pinney grammar school have cen so arranged that it will not be necessary to secure new teacher to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ralph Booth.
 Mrs. William McCulloch and daugh- ters, Misses Mattie and Ann, have re-: turned from Mount Vernon, N. Y, where they have been guests of Mir and Mrs. John McCulloch for two weeks.
 Thomas Trainer and Albert Dickey were efore the lorough court yes terday charged with intoxication and breach of the peace. Trainer was sentenced to sixty days in jail, while Dickey was sent up for thirty days.
 Edward Hull ert, whose parents live on Gold street. was slightly wounded in the fighting near Chateau Thierry about three months ago according to from the war office. Pri vate Hubert enlisted more than two years ago and has been across nearly twenty months.
 Deputy Harry Symonds of Andrew Skinner camp of Rockville installed the following officers of Wm. Horton camp last evening: C., Neverson s. V. C.. Charles Curnan; J. " C.. Leon Irons: patriotic in structor, w. F. Benton; secretary, Clarence Boyer; treasurer, John Han | cock: chaplain, +. w. Howard: camp | council, Charles Curnan. w. E. Ben | .on, F. w. Howard; guide. c. M. Cum | nines; color guard. George Angel; |. G., John Irons: o. c. N. Lannigan. | &fter the installation refreshments l were served.
 \ very large crowd were present at | he two games which were played i'll he Y NJ. C.. hall yesterday evening. The first game resulted in victory or the East Hartford high school cam over the local highs quintet by
 score of 2S to IS. In the second anne. which was played between the lcorns of Stafford and the Home iuards of Rockville, the score was IS Q ! with the Acorns on the big end. 'arther details and lineup of the ames will appear next week.
 Red Cross Notes.
 A large allotment of refugee cloth ng has been received and sewers are rgently requested to come to the Red ross rooms to prepare the clothing O that the suffering children abroad nay have it as soon as possible. Di- isional headquarters are having the lothing baled now in order to send the more quickly. They are doing heir best to help the poor children. 4et us show them where we stand.
The Press., 1919-01-09

HIN. BROWN CRASH Union linen, of regular 29c quality, with white border. Cost sale price 21c yd.
 GAIN. BLEA. DAMASK in many handsome patterns. Regular selling price 89c. Sale price 65c yd.
 WHITE WOOL BLANKETS single and full bed size. Regular $s quality. Cost sale price $5 pr.