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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Brand Whitlock are
now in Paris awaiting the confrma-
ton by the Senate of Mr.. Whillock' S
nomination as Ambassador to Italy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23

FlltGlNlA:-1n the Law and Equity
Court of the City of Richmond, the
22nd day of July. 1919.
DAVID CHRISTIAN. 80. Plaintiff.
against
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VIRGINIA:-In the Law and Equity
Court of tic City of Richmond,
the 22nd day Of July 1919.
ROSA LEE JOHNSON. .Plaintiff,
against
In Ch:ncery.
LEE JOHNSON, ....... Defendant,
Tho object Of this suit is to OBJ.
tain an absolute divorce from the
bond OF matrimony by tho plaintin
against tho defendant upon the
ground of dcScrtion and adultery.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant Lee
Johnson is Il non resident of the
State of Virginia it is ordered that
he appear here within fifteen days
after the due publication of this or
der and do what may he necessary
to protect his interest herein.
a Copy,
Teste:
LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
j. HENRY CRUTCIIFIELD, y. a.,
Office iii f.. Marshall ST.,
Richmond Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23
AT THE AGE OFFICE.

He was enthusiastic over tho pros
poets for tho colored people in New
York. ! left him and hurried down
town by the subway. called at the
New York Age office and met Hon.
Fred r. Moore the picture of health
and tho redoubtable Hon. Jerome
Peterson. w. Fl. Quick of North Caro-
lima is in charge of the printing De
partmont. Mr.. Lester A. Walton was
busy Mt his desk there also. We dis
cussed present day issues and when
l left there l was to go down in Wall
Street and then to the offices of the
American Bankers Association where
Mr.. M. w. Harrison cordially greet
cd ME.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23
THE AMERICAN BANKERS ASSO
CATION.

We discussed the financial condi-
ton OF the colored people and he out
lined his wishes relative to making n
report for the Committee on Thrift
among the Colored People. He listen
cd with intense interest to my de-
scription of present day conditions
and the relationship between the
white and colored people. He was
so intensely Interested that he handed
me two dollars to pay for one years
subscription to the Planet I left
him with a hearty hand shake and
with the promise that I would have
the report ready within tho specified
time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23

IT COULD BE WORSE.

My friend do not forget when you
Are out of sorts and feeling blue
And can't be gay, still it is true
1t could be worse.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23
A CHANGE OF TENANTS.

The buildings arc electrically light
cd, steam heated with every modern
convenience. Some OF these palatial
apartment houses have marble fronts
and from the windows, doors and
fire escapes smiled down upon us the
commences of the sons and daughters
or Ham, the representatives in this
country Of Africa. 1t looked like n
change in a night. White people had
hurriedly decamped and colored
folks, sprirsing almost out of the
ground had come in to pay the price
and to take possession.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23
SOME UNWORTHY OCCUPANTS.

The only regret seemed 10 Dc and
MIR. Wortham spoke sadly that with
the thousands, who had taken a6,-
vantage of these golden opportunities
came hundreds who did not know
how to occupy a first class apartment
and who did not care to learn how to
live decently therein to the extent Of
caring for the property and seeing to
1t that the next occupant would not
require complete renovation and re
pair Of those same quarters. I was
thinking deeply as I sank into one
Of those comfortable chairs and later
rested my tired body in that bed pro
Vided for me in Banker w. c..
Browns apartment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23
A BALLOON.

When went pNassaus street
saw large crowd gathered. The
news boys were in possession of a
side street playing ball. Then soma
mischieyous office hoy had thrown
much water from one of the upper
stories upon the crowd below They
scattered onlv to return and resume
the contest. Some Of them had been
thoroughly wet by the sudden down
pour. I went into the Sun Building
where Attorney MILFORD Smith has
offices. We had an extended CONVEX
sation although 7 was in a hurry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23
MIR. WORTHAM'S HOSPITALITY

Banker r.. G.. Brown had sent mo
letter rendering mo his apartments
IN the Pavton Anartmnnis during my
stay IN New York. Tie had assigned
to the dinlomatic Mr.. William RI.
workman the task OF entertaining mo-
1t was not long before he was over
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-23
THE COIORED PLAYGOERS.

When I started up town again 7
was directed to the Woolworth build
ing where took the subway for
Harlem. | went to the Lafayette
Theatre. The outward appearance or
this playhouse is all that could he
desired. Colorcd folks had packed
the place. Mr.. Levy, the smiling
promoter led mo to the rear OF the
stage and for the first time in my
life I was behind tho scenes while
tho play was in progress.
The Billy King aggregation Of act
ors were hnsily engaged in entertain
ing the public.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-08-06

New York Geo. Zabriski, Pres. u.
S. Equalization board, says that an
abundance of raw sugar exists in
this country. The war department
last week sold the board 100000
pounds Of refined sugar Zabriski
says that sugar should not exceed lie
a pound.
Washington house ways and
means committee has reported a bill
to repeal the ten per cent tax on soda
water and soft drinks.
BerIin-New York financial inters
ests have offered a credit of 100000
900 to Germany for food and raw ma
terials the Deutsche bank announces.
Forest Grove, Ore. "A cherry tract
planted in 1912 by Moses White, yield
ed Mr.. and Mrs. John Frisbie $50
worth of cherries. This aside from
the fruit used, stolen and given away.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-08-06
THRESHING TIME FIRES.

The golden grain in stacks repre-
sents the years product of the soil,
and the seasons efforts and labor of
the former, his family and hired help.
The crops throughout the state are
bountiful Shall they be safeguard
ed against fire, and saved for the in
and beast?
Over $50,000.0O worth of grain in
stacks was destroyed by fires caused
by threshing engines last year in Wis
consin. There was further consid-
cradle loss on buildings and straw
stacks from this cause
A few simple, inexpensive precau-
tions will insure the safety of your
grain stacks.
Clean up and remove all dry grass,
weeds and other combustible mater
ials from the yard in which the grain
is to be stacked.
On the principle of not putting
Fall your eggs in one basket" do not
stack all your grain in ore place, but
have two or more sets of stacks.
Do not stack your grain too near
buildings. A fire in the grain stacks
may destroy your buildings also, or
a chimney spark may set the stacks
on fire.
Do not place the stacks within 200
feet of railway track.
A plowed fire guard, of not less
than six burrows, around each set of
stacks will protect the stacks against
running fires.
Smoking on or around grain or
straw stacks should not be permitted.
See that the threshing engine smoke
stack is equipped With good, eff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-08-06
WIDE, WIDE WORLD.
y =

Washington The total Americans
captured by the enemy in France was
4,4S0 including BIG officers. The 18th
division lost most heavily. President
Wilson has deferred his tour until
August 10TH The Pacific fleet may
await his arrival before entering San
Francisco harbor. The war depart
ment is preparing special barracks to
house married regulars and their for
eign brides. 1t is estimated that TO-
600 Americans have taken wives over
seas. Reports have been received Of
the marriage of American soldiers
and German girls. No charges have
been fled 1t is believed that the mar
riages resulted from a misunderstand-
ing of characterization regulations.
Cleveland, O.-The American Labor
party will be organized here after la
Dor day with 100000 organized
workmen as constituents. 1t is said
that a plank of the platform will ask
the repeal of the prohibition amend
ment. Delega IS from ten states or
more are expected at the convention.
CObIenZ- commercial men
have entered Germany.
observation-disclosures of hard cider
and homemade wines may be able to
indulge their tastes if an amendment
to the prohibition enforcement iact
survives. 1t provides that a man at
home may make cider or fruit wines
for his own use or that of his family.
These must not be sold or given
away.
Washington The U. S. Shipping
board will build two gigantic ocean
liners swifter and larger than any
thing afloat. The vessels will be
1000 feet long with 100 foot beam.
They will have $4,000 tonnage, draw
So feet Of water with a depth of IA
feet. The officers and crew will num-
Der 1000 and 5000 first class, 1000
salon, 500 second class and 1900
steerage passengers can be carried.
The ships will burn oil in engines of
10000 h. p. They will have a
steaming radius of 1000 miles enab-
Ing them to make the trip across and
return without re-fuelirg. The speed
will be 80 knots making it possible
to cross the ocean in less than four
days. The vessels will be built with
view Of converting them immediate
ly into commerce destroyers in the
event of war. The liners are to be
divided so as to make them unsink-
able. They will be inner and outer
skinned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-08-06

fective spark arrester.
Every threshing crew should car
ry along two or more approved,
chemical fire extinguishers to COM
bat inciPient fires.
Farmers should place near each set
of stacks some barrels filled with
water and few pals.
The engineer should be required to
keep all oily waste in metal recep-
tacles
Do not hazard the product on which
you have spent months of care and
labor.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-08-06
MT. HOPE.

Horace Linton has bought farm
in Crawford county near Eastman.
Fred Lambert and Fred y, gilmore
have bought the old Phillip easier
farm one mile east OF the village.
Writ Monroe Las sold the farm he
bought of Ivan Russell recently to
Fred Wetmore.
Letha Snider arrived home Friday
afternoon from a several weeks Wis
it in Chicago.
Oral Monroe and wife are the p1 oud
parents of a baby daughter. All are
doing fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Garthwaite are
the proud parents of a son. Chester
Allen, who arrived at their home last
Friday, July 25th Both mother and
babe are getting along nicely.
VIM. Leigh surprised his many
friends on his return from overseas
service by bringing home French
bride. All extend congratulations.
Visitors at the Ben West home on
Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Els
ser, daughter Marie and sons Law
renee and Leroy, Herman Dresen, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Liscomb, daughters Lii
la and Violet, and VIM Glassmacher
two Fords loaded with relatives and
friends, all of Cassville.
F. w. Proctor and wife accompan-
led Ed. Morse and wife to BoscObel,
Saturday. Mrs Proctor has not been
in her usual good health this sum-
mer. She went there to consult a
doctor. Her many friends are pleas
ed to hear that her trouble is in no
way serious and that she will soon be
-. ri - 49,
Miss Ethel Weisbenner underwent
tonsil removal operation at Doolit-
tie hOSnita1 last Thursday
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-08-06

Roll Velvet Cigarette. Nature-aged mild
ness and smoothness make Velvet lust right
for cigarettes IS Cigarettes for l5c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-08-06

Miss Ethel Weisbenner underwent
a tonsil removal operation at Doolit-
tie hospital last Thursday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-08-06

Any Standard Oil representa-
tive will be glad to show you
the chart of Tractor lubrica-
ton, prepared by our Engineer
ing Staff. It indicates specific
ally which of these three oils the
Standard Oil Engineers have
found will give the best results
in your particular tractor.
It's free to Won for
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
The Pain of Corns and Bunions

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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
Community Club

The regular meeting of the Com
munity club was held Wednesday
evening and an informal reception
was given the soldier and sailor boys,
members of the club and their fam.
lies being present. One hundred
| and twenty-five attended. The hall
was tastefully decorated with flags
and bunting. At the business meet
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Dodge, Mr..
and Mrs Paul Clifford and Walker
White were admitted to membership
Ezra May, chairman of committee,
spoke few words of greeting, wei
coming the boys back home. The
srevice flag showed i3 stars; of that
number two we're wounded, several
were overseas for more than year
and saw active service He congrat-
ulated the boys on their safe return ,
that in some cases, like the present,
/ 5 is a lucky number. Hon. Henry
J. Potter followed, and at the close
of his remarks presented each the
following certificates, which were
done in red. white, blue and gold,
with the American flag in colors at
the top, by the job department of the
Putnam Patriot.
eve, the Community Club Of East
Woodstock. Conn. desire to express
to you, Our Bows of the Community
Club and to the American Military
Force with sincere gratitude our deep
admiration and Indebtedness for the
splendid contribution you have made
towards the defense of the Country
in the great European War and a
sense of our pleasure at your return.
\ our patriotic response to defend
| the Country at time when her safe
| ty was threatened by a treacherous
and ruthless enemy was evidence of
| the loftiest patriotism, and your valor
| under arms has won for this Com
munity and Country a name that will
ever hold an honored place in the
annals of the nation.
while we all regret with profound
| sorrow that two of your number were
| wounded, we are thankful all of you
have been spared to return home and
| we present you with this testimonial
of the appreciation of our Club"
Signed by Sec. Ewart Healey and
Pres Geo A. Wetherell The follow
ing boys were present: Owen White,
| Theodore Cox, James Aldrich, Wen
| dell Bosworth, Cyril Paine. Elmer
Robbins, Adelbert Peekham, Ralph
Eddy and Windsor White.
Lieut.. John b. Healey, Alpha Wit
| ter. Burton Bosworth. VIM H. Rich
| ardson were unable to attend The
two latter are still receiving treat
| ment for their wounds and were sent
letters signed by all present. The
| certificates were also sent TO the alb
sent members.
Chorus singing of patriotic songs
was enjoyed for a half hour, Mrs
Ezra May at the piano, opening with
the ''Star Spaneled Banner" and clos
ing with America Refreshments
Of cake and ice cream were served tc
all. Dancing followed with music
by Dewitt Miller piano; Edwin Fish
er, violin; Eddie Champeau, drum
The evening Was greatly enjoyed BY
all. Assisting Mr.. May on the com
mittee were Mrs ] S Nav. Miss
Marjorie Pease, S. H. Peckham, DR.
f. R Pike and l.. II. Lindeman.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
EAST THOMPSON

Arbutus gatherers have been nu
merous the past week.
Several from mere went to Webster
Saturday to see the parade.
Miss Mildred Sheldon of Putnam
was at her home here Sunday.
& Miss Adeline Kimball entertained
Miss Roma Sheldon over Sunday.
Mrs. johnson has closed her cottage
and gone to Putnam with friends.
Mrs. Soper had as callers Wednes-
day Mr. Sheldon and mother from
Webster.
Vernon Jepson entertained his
granddaughter, Miss Edith Lyons of
Webster, Sunday.
The Kings Daughters are making
plans to serve one of their famous
suppers in their hall May 10.
Mr. Swenson has moved his family
from the tenement opposite the school
house to the farm of Mr. Golden.
Post cards have been received by
the friends of the senior class of 7.
NJ. Il S. who are enjoying their trip
to Washington this week.
Miss Ann Hoyle has been having
very sore thumb the past week, eaus-
ed by striking it with a hammer
while separating dahlia bulbs.
John Seannen has sold his farm to
Mrs. Homer Covert and the family
has been making repairs by papering
and painting, and moved in the first
of the week.
There was quite large brush fire
Tuesday near the Mason place Most
of the damage was to sprout land
The section men were called to put it
out. 1t is believed to have caught
from the engine.
Rev. Mr.. Miller gave his congrega-
ton an Easter sermon Sunday morn
ing from the text found in Philippi-
ans $40. Subject, ITO know Christ
and the power of his resurrection.
An interesting concert was given in
the evening, which was well attended.
The final meeting of the Red Cross
workers was held at the Kings
Daughters hall Wednesday. A din
ner was served at noon of cold meat,
salad, rolls, coffee, cake and ice
cream Mrs Fletcher of Thompson
was present and addressed the ladies
in a most pleasing manner. She
spoke in appreciation of the splendid
work done by the ladies here and hop
ed to secure for them certificates.
There were sixteen present
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
EAST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. s. A. Whittlesey Of Morris
is the guest of DIR. E. r. Pike anC
family.
H. J. Potter of Hartford was 6
guest of J. S. May and family Wed
nesday night.
Mrs. A. r. Stone has been visiting
friends in Providence and Broekton
the past week.
Silas Allen and family Of Hartford
spent Saturday and Sunday with l..
H. Lindeman and family.
Frank Gordon has purchased the
property of the late Herbert Me
Gomber in West Woodstock
Mrs. L. H. Lindeman and Eleanor
Lindeman are spending few days
in Hartford and New Britain.
Everett Upham and family Of West
Newton, Mass, We're guests of G.. L.
Upham and family several days last
week Allan Upham of Boston spent
the weekend at his home.
G. l.. Upham and wife and daugh-
ter Ethel attended the funeral Of
Miss Harriet Burden in Oxford Tues
day. She was a niece of Mr. Upham
and has been confined to her home
for several weeks with heart trouble.
The attendance at the Easter ser
vices at the Congregational church
last Sunday was nearly 100 The
platform was tastefully decorated
with ported plants and flowers. Rev.
Harvey Lawson preached an inter
esting sermon from | Peter |: 81
Mrs Ezra May and Miss Gpham sang
a duet, The Magdelene
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
POMFRET LANDING

Mrs. j. B. Clapp returned home on
Saturday
c. E. Kempton is building mod
ern hen house.
Ivan Kempton has moved his fam
+ lily to Harrisville.
Mrs. P. Malley is i'll and under the
care of DR., Overlook.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Hanley visit
ed Putnam on Tuesday.
Mrs. Shippee called on her sister
Alice Congdon, Sunday. {.
Miss Edna Lillibridge has been Wis
| iting with Mrs Hildreth.
Mr. Dawson and son Lester of New
York are here for the summer,
Mrs. Moses Congdon is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Wilbur, in Mendon,
Mass
Mrs. Charles Hanley motored to
Groton Saturday afternoon with Mrs.
II. Fleck.
The Kitson family who have been
living in the Perkins house, IS going
to move into the Aldrich place here
soon
Mrs. J. B. Clapp entertained Ar
thur Dodge and family and mother,
Mrs. Johnson of East Woodstock,
Sunday afternoon.
E. G. Paine is visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs H. A. Whidden, eonvalesc-
ing from a recent illness. Mr. Paine
is attendance officer of the Revere,
Mass, public schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Kempton wish
j to announce the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Carrie L. Kempton, to
Harrison H. Cady, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Harrison Cady of East Wood
stock, on April 18th. The couple was
united by Rev S j. A Rock. pastor
of the Methodist church of Putnam.
They are spending this week in Will
limantic and surrounding cities. Their
many friends here extend best wishes
to them.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Bates and Mr..
and Mrs. Franklin Walker motored to
Norwich Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wood and
daughter of South Coventry spent
Sunday at Mr.. Walkers.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Williamson and
son and Miss Ellen Williams motored
here from Hartford Sunday.
John NJ. Perrin and family spent
Sunday in North Oxford, the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davidson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Davis and Mr.
and Mrs Frank Davis of Central Vii
lage spent Sunday at Randall Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs, Myron Easterbrooks
and Miss Mona Converse attended the
dance at West Ashford Friday night
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
WOODSTOCK

Miss Bessie Works was home for
Easter
Prof and Mrs. Hardy have return
ed home.
f. L. and Harry Child were home
for Easter.
Mrs. Woodbury. while in town was
a Valleyside guest.
Mrs. Harrison and two daughters
are away for a visit.
Miss Susan Sumner has had this
week at home for vacation.
Miss Chandler and Mrs Wood are
in their home for the summer
Clarence Child was the guest of
Rev and Mrs. Waters Tuesday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall are being vel
coined by everyone, as they have re-
turned to their Woodstock home.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society
will hold a social Friday evening at
PLANE Hill with Mr. and Mrs Her
bert Bowen II is hoped that large
number will be present to listen to
Miss Dorothy Richardson as she tells
of her work in France. There will
be music by Mrs Silverburg and Mrs.
Masters.
The annual Easter Thankoffering
service was held in the church Sunday
evening, and an Offering Of about S35
was made for home missions Mrs
Ida Vose Woodbury.. who always re-
ceives a hearty welcome in Wood
stock. was the speaker and delighted
her hearers with her famous Lincoln
lecture. profusely illustrated by ster-
eopticon slides. Being herself mem
Der of the Lincoln family, has given
her rare opportunity to collect facts
and data of rare interest. Il was
privilege to listen to her.
The Town Of Woodstock under the
auspices of the Red Cross extends to
the residents of Woodstock an invita-
ton to reception at Academy hall,
May 2, at o'clock, to do honor to
their soldier and sailor boys and TO
welcome them home The following
have been appointed:
Entertainment committee, Mrs. Geo.
Sampson, chairman; reception com
mittee, DIR. Z. r. Pike, chairman; re-
freshmen committee, Mrs. l.. H.
Healey and Mrs. NJ Riddick; music
Mrs. George Bosworth
and Dewitt Miller; invitation commit
tee, Mrs. l.. II. LindemaR, chairman.
Program viii follow next week