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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
BURGESS

Rev. and Mrs Agens entertained during
the last week. Mrs. Cunningham and Leo
of near Bushnell. Mr.. Rang has Just re-
turned from service and was seriously
wounded while in action.
Miss Hazel Sharer very delightfully."- en-
tertained the members of the A. b. Z.
club at the home of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs W j. Sharer Friday evening. AL
though the weather was Indictment. large
number was present and all enjoyed the
evening very much. Dainty refreshments
were served.
Mrs. J. R Mclaughlin and son Bobby
came Friday for an extended stay at the
W A Mclaughlin home. They have re-
Gently returned from Des Moines, Iowa.
Lawrence whan. Bert Latferty and HSr-
old Morgan we're Monmouth visitors Sat
urday.
Aledo Wednesday and Thursday. On Wed
nesday evening she attended little party
in honor of Frances LitZenberger. former
ly of near this place.
Mr. ard Mrs Fred Mclaughlin were in
Monmouth Wednesday to attend the fu-
neral of Mrs. Hazel Weaver. a cousin of
Mrs. Mclaughlin.
Miss Hazel Sharer was a Monmouth
visitor Wednesday.
Ira Smith was in Alexis "Wednesday
Lee Davis of west of town was bus
mess caller in Monmouth Wednesday.
W. A. Mclaughlin was business caller
in Alexis Thursday, in the interests of the
township school treasurership.
Miss Mona Palmer spent Saturday in
Matherville where she has a very large
class of music pupils.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. wertz have
returned home from Burlington. where
they attended the funeral of Mrs. wertz' 8
mother.
Rev. Mr. Agens called in Monmouth
Wednesday, where he met relatives who
visited the remainder of the week at the
Agens home here.
Frank Whan was a business caller in
Alexis Wednesday.
The every member canvass of the local
church takes place this week It was first
thought that the canvass would be made
next Sunday. but owing to the bad
weather. it was deemed best to take the
week for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doings in Mercer Countys Busy Capital

Mrs. Donald Wycoff has gone to
Joy for a short visit with her
parents.
Miss Alice Stead is in JOY for a
short visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Fisher have
returned to their home at Joy after
visiting in this city.
Mrs. L. NJ. Rutherford has return
ed to her home at New Boston.
Mrs. S. G.. Burnett returned TO
her home at Maquon Tuesday after
d few days visit in this city.
Mrs. E. H. Garrett went to Ma
quon Tuesday for short visit with
relatives.
Ed Moberg went to Springfield
Tuesday on short business trip.
F. NJ. Church went to Springfield
Tuesday.
D. W. Finn was in Viola Tues
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
ACCESSORIES

Upon a careful selection Of
the details of your Spring outfit
depends the harmony of your
apparel. Gloves, Hose, Veilings,
Neckwear, etc. should be chosen
with due regard to the styles
and colors of garments with
which they are to be worn. Our
attention to the proper selection
of accessories that are new and
desirable assure you of correct
dress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
INDIAN MEDICINE MEN

In the Indian Tribe one finds the
Medicine Man'-one versed in
the healing art of roots. herbs,
leaves and barks. In these he dis
covers emollients, astringents, lax
atives and tonics, all of which are
prepared and offered to sufferers
among the tribe. To such good,
OldfaShioned roots ard herbs
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, the most efficient rem
edy in the world for female ills,
owes its success. For forty-fve
years it has been restoring the
women of America to health, until
it is now recognized as The stand
ard remedy Adv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
BLOUSES

The new suit styles have
given opportunity for many
clever creations of delightful
daintiness in blouses which de-
pend for their beauty upon the
fashioning of the collar, the
bright colorings or the embroiI-
cred and beaded front effects.
Our newly enlarged blouse sec
ton is ready with a wide assert
ment of the newest Spring styles
in all the wanted fabrics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
Personal Mention

r. L. Hause has returned to his
home at Burlington after a few
days visit in this city with rela-
tiveS
Mrs. J. r. Mangan. Jr., has re-
turned to her home at Iowa City.
Mrs. Harry Baynard has returned
to her home at New Boston after
spending several days in the city.
Miss Edna Sheese has returned
To her home at Joy, having visited
in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
MEMS WEAR

Women who buy for men and
men who buy for themselves
Will find we give the same thor
ough, careful selection of style.
quality and attractiveness IN
buying our Mems Furnishings
that we do with our women an
parel. And of course. orr
prices are much lower than a
exclusive mems stores. Buy at
the big store, Just inside the
door"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
INCREASE IN RATE
GRANTED ON PHONE

Springfield, March 19.-The Illi-
nois public utilities commission is
sued an order today granting the
Keithsburg Telephone company an
increase of rates i'll keithsburg,
Mercer county, as follows: Individ-
ual line business station from SIS
to $27 per year; individual line res
idence from $12 to $21 per year;
party line residence from $12 to
$3.50 per year with discount of %
cents per month on all bills paid by
the 18th month and of $40 per
year for rural party line telephones
if paid by Feb. for the six months
period.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
Purchases New Home.

l.. Macy Parkman purchased the
property of Mrs. Cathrine Schroll
on South College avenue last week,
consisting of an eight-room house
and three lots. The property will be
rcmodeled some and garage will
be built
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
WARS DEAD 5000. 900.

San Francisco. March 19.-The
total deaths in all the armies in the
world war reached 100000 men,
declared Secretary Baker in an ad-
dress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
Colds Cause Headaches and Pains,

Feverish Headaches and Body
Pains caused from a cold are soon
relieved by taking LAXATIVE
BROMO QUlNINE Tablets. There's
only one "Bromo Quinire." E. w.
GROVES signature on the box
30c.-CAdv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
FLU HITS BUENOS AIRES.

Buenos Aires, Tuesday. March IS
Influenza has reapeared in a
mild form and the newspapers are
urging the public to guard against
another epidemic of the disease
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
CORSETS

The well dressed woman
chooses her Corset first. The
need is great this season for a
more than usually exact shaped
Corset to properly set off the
new silhouette of suit and dress
styles. At the Big Store you'll
find all the new shapes ready
for your fitting and an expert
corsetierre in attendance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
Home Talent Play.

The members of the Young
MEMS and Young Ladies' Sunday
school classes of the Methodist
Episcopal church presented the
play, "Rosebrook Farm" last even
ing in the new city hall. The play
was a success in all ways as were
the between-act specialties. The
cast of characters was as follows:
DARIUS Rowe merle NeSDltt
Thomas Rome (his SOM .....
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-19
MILLINERY

Winsomely pretty Hats for all
occasions that strike the keynote
of the Spring Fashions. Rare in
deed for their striking beauty
and originality Turbans, sail
ors, tams, picture hats, flare
front and dropping brim models
in a wide variety of materials,
colors and trimmings. Some are
adaptions of Paris models, 9TH
ers our own original conceptions
and all are moderately priced.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

ID. r. Thayer
35t3* 600 N. Gremps st. Paw Paw
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10
CLASSIFIED
Five lines or less 25c. All over that
amount, sc per line extra.

FOR SALE-Dry Wood. All kinds.
Phone Is F. g. Chas. Nj. dowe
26tf. Route 2, Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10
SCHOOL NOTES
Nelson Waters Editor-'2O.

Margaret Clark has been promote
from the third to the fourth grade.
Marie Davis has entered the fourth
grade.
Don't forget to get tickets for the
Lyceum Course.
A swarm of hornets are taking
quarters on the ceiling of the high
school assembly room.
The Glee club, Mandolin club, Don
ma Hinckley, Howard Jennings, Alice
Tubbs Mary Snow James Maxwell
and Devere Fish will furnish the
music for the Teachers Institute.
Due to the pre- occupied air of Mr..
Castle during the past week, a week
end vacation was granted him which
he will spend in Muskegon.
Cigars and candy will be scarce in
Paw Paw after Mr.. Castles return
from Muskegon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10
ATTENTION
FAMILIES OF SERVICE MEN

~
On November first, 1919, the Home
Service or Civilian Relief Depart
ment of the Red Cross in Van Buren,
County will be definitely closed. The
present month will therefore be your
last opportunity to secure information
or service from that department. Do
you want to know about:
Converting War Risk Insurance into
permanent form?
$4,000 Bonus
Application for compensation for dis
ability?
Victory Button?
Liberty Bonds Paid for and Not De-
livered?
Allotments not paid mp to date?
Travel Pay
Sanatorium Care?
Vocational Training?
Any legal matter?
Medical or Dental attention?
Financial difficulties?
During October your Chapter will
maintain the same open service it
has maintained during the war. On
November fret the Department will
be closed. If we can help you in any
way before that time write to the
Home Service Section, American Red
Cross, Paw Paw, Michigan. 37t4
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10
Additional Local News

Much interest is being manifested
throughout the county in the plans
to raise the sum of $1,75O., which is
Van Buren's quota to the National
Roosevelt Memorial Fund. The coun
ty organization has been perfected as
follows:-Chairman +. N. Wakeman,
Paw Paw; Vice chairman, Mrs. Volney
w. Odds, Hartford; Publicity chair
man, Donald F. Cochrane, Hartford;
Treasurer, Charles f. Cross, Bangor.
Precinct chairmen for the various
townships have been named as follows
Almena-Anson ID. Pease, Paw Paw,
Route 6. Antwerp-Senator B. G..
Davis, Lawton. Arlington Repre-
sentative Lynn j. Lewis, Bangor
Bloomingdale-Dr. T. HI. Ransom,
Bloomingdale. Columbia Charles
G. Chamberlin, Breedsville. Covert
John Swoap, Covert. Decatur-My-
ron Hinckley, Decatur. Geneva
Charles Simpson, Lacota. Hamilton
will Young, Decatur. Hartford,
Ed. Hickey, Hartford. Keeler-Chas.
Duncombe, Hart ford. Law renee
Clarence jennings, Lawrence. Paw
Paw-Glenn E. Warner, Paw Paw.
Porter-Homer Turner, Lawton. Pine
Grove-Harvey J.Slonaker, Gobleville
South Haven City-C. o. Monroe,
South Haven. South Haven Town
ship---Charles Leisenring. Waverly
Archie Smell, Paw Paw. 1t will
be the duty of each chairman to
appoint committees and organize his
precinct, using his best judgment as
to the number and the manner of or
ganizing to get the best results. The
work should be taken up through the
schools of every district, and in the
churches and various clubs and
societies. Every man, woman and
child should be given an opportunity
to contribute to this fund, and to
have a part in honoring the memory
of the man who meant so much to
real genuine Americanism and to
American ideals. The success of the
campaign in Van Buren, county de-
ponds upon the activity of the pre-
cinct chairmen, and thorough organ
ization of each precinct, and getting
the work started at once. The cause
is a worthy one, and let every loyal
American have part in putting Van
Buren, county "Over the Top" The
National Roosevelt Memorial associ-
alton is a non-partisan organization,
and is movement to enable an
appreciative American public to erect
a suitable memorial to a great Amer
lean whose deeds will stand forth as
dominant factors in American history
to the end of time. The effects of the
organization will be directed towards
securing the largest number of sub
scriptions rather than small number
of subscriptions in large amounts.
The drive starts Monday, October 20,
and closes on Monday October 9th.
the latter date being the anniversary
of the birth of the man whose memory
it is proposed to honor. Following
are the quotas assigned the various
county precincts:- Almena- $1,000;
Arlington-S1OOOO
Bloomingdale- S125.;
Columbia $1,000; Covert $4,000
Decatur $4,000; Geneva $1,000;
Hamilton-$75.00 Hartford $1,000
Keeler-S100.00 Lawrence $4,000;
Paw Paw-S225.O0; Porter-$10000;
Pine Grove-S10O00; South Haven
South Haven City
$4,000; Waverly-$75.0O.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

LOST-I.ast week Monday on Allie
gan Road between the w. j. Warner
farm west of the depot and c. w.
Dayton's place, Black Silk Parasol.
Finder VIII confer a great favor by
leaving same at the w. j. Warner
store.
Phone 238 +. 81. Mrs. Milo Huey
37t1 Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

FOR SALE In Decatur, Good z
room house. Electric lights, City
Water, Cement Walk, 2 1-2 Lots,
Chicken House and Park. Just in
side Village Limits. $1,000 cash will
handle this, worth much more.
Address, John Brown, 416 e. Main st
35t3f Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

A. Wallace
|34tf. Route 1. Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

FOR SALE OR TRADE Touring
Car. Chalmers Master Six. In
good running order. Electric Start
er, lights, and extra tires. Too large
for my use. Would sell or exchange
for smaller car. See me for demon
|stration.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

NOTICE Before you take out life
insurance, ask w. r. Sellick to ex-
plain to you the Equitable New Super
Standard policy. He enjoys telling
of it. 27t52s
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

FOR SALE A Saxon Roadster in
good condition. Will sell cheap or
will trade for a Ford car.
E. l.. Cross
35t3* r. f. d. 2. Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

PURE BRED POULTRY---Will you
grow Pure Bred Poultry for us?
We want Pullets, yearling Hens, first
class Cockerels, and Turkeys each
year---any kind. Write or phone.
We will call.
State Farms Association
|S6t1. Bloomingdale, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

FOR SALE-Two heating stoves and
one Range. I will sell these stoves
at reasonable prices. Also two fresh
cows for sale.
Phone Is F 4 w. N. Scott
35t3 Route 1, Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

TOMATOES Fine tomatoes fol
sale at $1.00 per bushel.
Ella Curtis
33tf. Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

FOR SALE Ford Touring Car.
First class condition. Two new
tires, all good.
Phone 1913. George b. Gould
26tS. Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

FARM FOR RENT Grain farm of
about 80 acres, located three and one
half miles Southeast of Lawton.
Cash or shares. Very liberal terms
to the right party. There are no
buildings.
Address. Ross Bookwalter
35t4 Stevensville. Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-10

PRIVATE SALE Household Goods
Perfection Oil Cook stove, Dining
Chairs, Chiffonier, Stand and Com
mode. Very reasonable to close up
|sale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-12
'QU|STCONCK EARNS
S597,622 ON | TRIP
John r. Rosseter Testifies Be-
fore Senate Committee on
Fabulous Profits"
ONE SHIP MADE 100000

The steamship Quistconck, FIRST craft
built at Hog Island. has made a record
for net earnings on one trip. On
voyage Of ninety two days she earned
$5a7,622.
This statement was made by John II,
Rosseter, former director OF operation
for. the United States shipping board,
IN testimony TO the Senate commerce
committee, made public yesterday by
Chairman james. Mr.. Rosseter char
acterized ship owners profits as "fabu.
lous' and unbelievable, and cited the
Quistconck's profits on voyage made
under arrangements With the italian
Government.
On this voyage, said Mr.. Rosscter,
net profits were S461 ,151, after taking
care of SS7 800 in depreciation and
$1S,000 in interest.
One other ship earned more on sin %
gle voyage than even the Quistcouck.
The other vessel, on a voyage OF llO
days, between Calcutta and San Fran T.
cisco. earned SS00,00o.
Such profits Mr.. Rosseter character.
ICED as exceptional. He said that under
DTlVdIS management H'N'Ntl' '7'iii'
ships exceeded even these returns.
The Quistconck is a craft with a
uniuue history. Pioneer ship at Hog
Island the worlds largest shpyard
built as part of a war emergency rro-
gram. the craft was christened by Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson in the presence of the
President and 100000 persons on Au-
gust 5, 1918.
Her launching, according to testi. d.
rnony of Charles Piez, director general
Of the Emergency Fleet Corporation,
before the Senate commerce committee,
was premature and the ship was not ut
first seaworthy.
Notifications were made and when
the vessel made its trial trip in No.
vember. 1918, it made record of l2.34
knots speed. Only 11.5 knots we're re-
quired by the contract.
The next month the ship was turned
over to the government. it was sent
with coal from Norfolk through tht
Panama canal on its first trip and Later
placed in service between New Orleans
TO which port it was allocated, ant
Italy.
The ships keel was laid February 12
1918, and it left Hog Island De
cember 10.
The Quistconck is craft of 1900
deadweight tons capacity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-12
WICKER SEWING BASKETS
DISPLAYED IN CITY SHOPS
Contain Everything ady Needs and Are Finding faror
Christmas Gifts--Mdhogany Ones Also Shomn

silk or cretonup. Inside Is to be found
everything a piece of sewing needs to
make it's completion a success,
The mahogany ones are attractive,
too. These, as we'll as the wicker ones,
may he carried about from place to
place. They contain compartments for
buttons. etc. and small drawers for
odds and ends a
The regular sewing basket TO be
placed upon the table makes o most
attractive gift. This Yulctide they arc
lacquered in lovely colors and bear
queer designs. Many are import0tions
from japan and are really artistic. The
tops are usually painteG and decorated
with china rings unique coins and glass
bends. They are especially suitable as
gifts for the girl who is away at school
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-12

b. that after Christmas more sewing
will be done in this, manner, for the
smart shops and stores have numbered
these unusual baskets among their
Christmas suggestions. -"
They are made of wicker in most
cuses and are mounted on wicker stands.
The basket mounted ou the base at the
height OF sitting position. is either
square or oval in shape. II is also
made Of wicker and lined in beautiful
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-12
oRAroRIcAL BEE TONIGHT
BOYS and Girls Of conshohoekei
Hioh School 70 Compete

The annual oratorical contest of the
Conshohocken High School will take
place in the school auditorium tonight.
The following eight boys and girls were
chosen for the honor out Of class Of
thirty students at a preliminary con-
tcst last week Carl Koch. George Giles,
Meredith Sbupert, George kirkpatrick,
Julig Primnvcra. l.cnore Shoemaker;
Miriam DeHaveu and Jennie Forrest.
Prizes have been contributed by citi-
2ens of the town. The Judges arc from
out Of town. and are Prof. Wilmer X.
Croft Aaron s. Swartz. Judge of Mont
romerv county, aud Clifton s. Hun.
sicker.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-12

Women, as well as mon, may com.
pete in a United States civil service
examination for chief of police, which
closes January 13, 1920. The job pays
$500 q year. The successful candidate
will have charge of civilian guards at
a government ordnance depot or arse
nal. Competitors are to be rated on
their sworn statements in the appica-
tions and on corroborative evidence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-12
TAGGART SCHOOL CONCERT
Children Of School in South PhIs-
deIphla In Mother Gooee Roles

ueIpnId IN mothCF Ioo5e Nolea
Last Thursday evening the pupils Of
the. John II. Taggart School, Fourth
and Porter streets, gave concert,
coached by Mrs. A. P. Dare, music of
the songs being written by Mrs. Patrick
and words by Miss Janet Craven The
proceeds went for the Junior Red Cross
Society. Mr.. Harry Roberts is prn
clpsl of the school Among those who
took part in the play were Freds WsM.
berg, Sara Derzowitz, Katherine Spi
vack, Ida Taroff, Anna Chew, Sarah
Mann, Sadie Slutsky, Edna Speed,
Minnie FarbStein. Anna Hendelmon,
Rose Malnsky. Harry Adelman, Celia
krlss. Abraham Fish, William Cherry,
Sydney Lyons. Bella Edemau. Willinm
Bernstein, Libe Watts. Florence r..
Evans, Pearl Stofmau, Edward Platter
Motley Hecht, Morris Green, William
Farlow, Sylvia Schumacher. Dora Lieb
ermah. Albert Goldberger, Emma Astl.
George Park, Jennie Rudolph md Al
bert Plock. ..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-12

len milady sits down to
sew these days there's
no reason why she cant
have every little tool
and implement at her
disposal--provided she is
the possessor.. of n new
sewing basket 1t may
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-20
The SPAN OF LEE.

Man that is born of his parents is of few days and
full of microbes. He gothic to school when youngster
and gets the seat of his pants padded for something he
didn't do until he is sick at heart He groweh up like
weed in the back yard and reaches the age when he
composed largely of feet, freckles and appetite.
About the time he gets too long for short trousers and
not long enough for long he gocth away to college,
carneth how to monkey with three dollar mandolin and
play whskey poker. He cometh hobe bigger fool than
and mareth a sweet young thing whose pa is sup
posed to be wealthy but whom he subsequently ascertain
eth, couldn't buy prize rooster at a county fair.
He worric along from year to year, gradually acquir
ing osprings, until his house resembles Sunday school
class just before Christmas He fretteth through the day
and eth awake nights trying to keep himself and his de-
pendent population out of the poor house Efforts
warded by having his daughters away and get
red and bring him home nice son-n-law every few days
to feast at his board.
His grow up and call him governor and set him
back five spot every day or two.
About the time he has acquired enough lucre to make
it worth while for his heirs quarrel over, he contracts
the FLU and is hurried away before he has time to have
talk with his family His blow in his estate palm
beach suits and coca COLA and his wife puts the finishing
touches to his career by marrying the hired man,
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-20
RlPLEY'S BRIDGE

Miss Clyde Oler spent Friday with
her sister, Mrs. J. j. Anderson.
Mrs. and Mrs. L. A. Jordan spent
a few hours with his mother Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. Carl Anderson left Sunday for
Knoxville, where he has accepted a
position with the Western Union. We
will miss Carl for he wasa goNd boy
and a good worker
Mr.. James Massengill notored
through here Sunday.
Mrs. Lloyd Reeser and Miss Glenna
are spending the day with Mrs. Rec
ser's mother, Mrs. L. Dillia Jordan.
Mr.. Claud Ripley, who has been
confined with smallpox, is able to be
out again.
Several from around here attend
ed the decoration at Chuckey Sun
day.
Looking from an eastern window
toward France as night sets in, a
single star l see afar, and these
thoughts had crept with: If our
faithful, fallen heroes knew of the
glory and the fame by their victory
won, and quickly done, they'd bewill-
ing to die again. JACK.