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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-09-08
ENGINEER THINKS
HE Is LUCKY MAN

when ! Go, Tanlac II Vas The Re-
ginning OF the End Of My Troubles. ="
he Says.
Characteristic Of the statements
which have made Tanlac a household
word on the entire continent is that
Of Albert A. Westaway Of Detroit.
engineer in the United States Light
House Service, who IS waiting in Port
land. Me, for the opening Of naviga-
ton to take a light ship TO the lakes.
He is stopping at l26 Park ST., Port
land In relating his experience he
said:
Like so many others | was left by
the flu in a weak and debilitated con-
dition. II seemed to sap my strength
so that ] had no power Of recupera-
ton. / had awful headaches in the
back Of my head and they came on
without warning, sometimes striking
me in the middle Of the night |
really began TO fear my days were
numbered, as nothing helped me.
Lucky for me, one day in Windsor,
Ont, saw Tanlae in a druggists
window, and remembering some
things | had heard about il bought a
bottle. That proved to be the begin
ming Of the end Of my troubles. | was
feeling like different man after the
first few doses, To put my experience
in a nut shell, Tanlac did hundred
per cent job for me and made me as
well and strong as | ever was. It's
my standby now, and | take a dose
just to keep in condition.
am firm believer In It,"
Tanlac is sold in Manchester Depot
by Pratt's Pharmacy, in Bennington
by VIM. l.. Gokay and in Manchester
by Hard's Drug Store Advertise
ment.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-09-08
Estate of GEORGE W. CROSS


Order Of Notice Guardians Applica-
ton to Sell Real Estate.
State Of Vermont. District Of Man
chester SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court, for
the District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the es-
tate Of George W. Cross,
WHEREAS, application in writing
hath been made to this Court by the
guardian Of Hattie Cross, Herbert
Cross, Winono Cross, Viola Cross,
Catharine Cross, Gertrude Cross, LII
Ian Cross, Victoria Cross and Ethel
Cross for license to sell the real es-
tate Of said wards, viz:
Being all the real estate in Airing
ton in the County Of Bennington and
State Of Vermont Of George w. Cross
late Of Arlington in said District, de-
ceased, died seized and possessed.
Representing that the sale thereof for
the purpose Of putting the proceeds Of
such sale at interest, or investing the
same in stocks or other real estate, or
using the avails thereof for the benefit
Of said wards as the law directs would
be beneficial for said wards.
WHEREUP0N, the said Court ap-
pointed the 10th day Of September,
1921. az the Probate Office in Man
chester in said District. TO hear and
decide upon said application, and or
dered that public notice thereof be
given 70 al persons interested therein,
b. publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Manchester Jour
nal a newspaper published az Man
chester in said District, which cir
culates in the neighborhOod 81 those
persons interested therein; all which
publications shall be previous 20 the
tine appointed for the hearing.
THEREFORE, you are hereby mott
fed 70 appear before said Court, a.
the time and place aforesaid, then an
there in said Court, 70 object 70 the
granting Of such license, II you see
cause
Given Under Ny Hand az Manches-
ter in said District. this 23rd day Of
August. 1921.
2O-s EDWARD GRIFFITH. Judge
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-09-08

Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Beach we're in
town a short time last week and had
their household goods removed to
Hartford, Conn.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-09-08
PERU

ID. Graham Baird Of New York, is
spending a few days with his family
at the Batchelder home.
, 1921-07-21

visitor In Hanna Tuesday.
Miss Jannette Rider left for Dem
ver Wednesday morning. after Q two
weeks visit with her father. Frank
Rider.
Miss Mary Meekin left Wednesday
morning for q weeks trip to beaver.
She will be the guest of Miss jan
nette Rider while there.
Mrs. Charles Mitchell and her
daughter. Mrs. Aubrey T. Bennett,
were Hanna visitors Tuesday from
the Dana Meadows ranch.
Mi. and Mrs. D. H. Shotliff and
Mrs. r. b. Shotliff will arrive Thurs
day from Green River and will. be
the house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.. C.
C. Martin.
Announcements have been receiv-
ed by her frieads of the marriage Of
Miss Lillian Lockard and Mr.. Ellis
Williams in Pittsburgh, Pa, on July
18th. a.
The many friends Of Mrs.. DoaalA
Harbisen, formerly Miss Esther
Lockard. viii be sorry to hear that
her baby girl lived only . few hours.
Mrs. HARRISON Is getting along nice
".
DR.. and Mrs. Glenn q. Stoddard
will entertain Mr. and Nrs: Harry G.
Lar4on at dinner Friday evening.
Mrs. John Lane. who was called by
the death Of Mr.. Lee. has returned to
her home in Montana.
, 1921-07-21

morping from q weeks motor trip to
Fox Park and Laramie. He brought
with him his neice. Miss Edna Mel
son of Fox Park, who will spend
several weeks visiting on the Mil
Greek ranch.
Rev. J. C. Mylroie went to Bos-
Ter Saturday. then in to Laramie for
4 day or two.
Mrs. Wilson arrived from Erie ON
Monday evening and Is visiting her
SOC and daughter Fred Wilson and
Mrs. Harry Larson.
Miss Bertha Remington left Tues
day evening for California after
spending several weeks here visiting
her mother and brothers.
Thursday afternoon Misses Mary
Ellen Sheratt. Alice Christensen.
Agnes Milliken and Irene Bailey en-
joyed . picnic out in the hills.
Miss Edna Nelson of Fox Park
and Miss Bessie Larsen Of Eli
Mountain speat the day Tuesday
with Miss Ellen Dickinson.
Miss Ellen Dickinson, Edna Nell
SOD. Bessie Larsen and Mr.. Harry w.
Larsen drove out to Elk Mountain
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Camilla Herman and daugh-
tiers and Miss Cora Ellis came down
from Fort Steele Thursday and went
out to Elk Mountain.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Penny and child
rem are spending a two weeks vaca-
ton in Denver.
Miss Hanna Lee left Sunday for
Denver where she will visit Mrs.
Thomas Jackson for 4 few weeks.
Mrs. Orsen Reynolds stopped
over 4 day or two to visit Mrs. Rob
ert Cardwell last week en- route to
her home on the 76 ranch from
Rawlins.
Mr.. Tavelli and Miss Tavelli of
Lafayette, Colorado are visiting
their brother and sister, MI. and
Mrs. Bert Tavelli.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Tavelli and
, their house guests left Tuesday
morning for a few days outing on
Sage Creek.
Mrs. Henry Peterson and baby
wen to Laramie Saturday, return
ing Sunday evening. while there they
visited with Mrs. Massey's mother.
George Davis of Cheyenne spent
Tuesday in Hanna in the interests
of the Megath Coal Company.
Mr.. McKyen of Rock Springs.
chief electrician for the Union Pa
cific Coal Company. was a business
, 1921-07-21

the Court House In Rawlins. wyo-
ming. en- masse. or in parcels. a.
seems for the best interests of said
estate. all Of the right. title. inter
est and estate Of the said Lewis L.
Ruyle. ut the time of his death, ana
all OF his right. title and interest
that the estate By operation Of Law
or otherwise. acquired in addition to
that Of the said Lewis L. R1yle at
the tine Of HIS death in and to the
MEX OF Bee. IT: the 0Wk OF Gee.
~: the WI Of Be Of Bee. II: H.
MEX Of GEN Of Sec. II: the 0k
OF NWh and the NEA OF NWA Of
eec. II: the swA Of SEX Of Sec
, 1921-07-21
NOTICE OF aAIE OF REAL
EBHATE

In District Court. Second judicial
District.
STATE OF WYOMING
)ss
County Of Carbon
In the Matter Of the Estate of
Lewis L. Ruyle, deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
in pursuance Of an Order of the Dis
trict Court Of the County Of Carton.
State Of Wyoming. made on the 18th
day of June 1891, in the matter Of
the estate Of Lewis L. Ruyle, de-
ceased, the undersigned Administra-
tor Of said estate will sell at public
auction. to the highest bidder for
cash. and subject to the confirmation
Of this Court ON Saturday the seth
dayaof Jnly, 1891, at the honr Of o0e
O'Clock p. n. ut the fSont door q
, 1921-07-21

his vacation in Denver when DIR.
Smith was taken i'll, vas called home.
He arrived Wednesday night and
Mrs. Williams will remain in Denver
a few days longer.
Miss Emily Malmberg returned the
enc Of the week from Rock Springs
where she spent her vacation.
/ H. NJ. Craven spent a few hours In
town Thursday evening visiting with
| friends. He vent I Laramie on q
late train.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Anderson. Mr..
and Mrs. A. W. Ainsworth. Mr.. and
| Mrs. c. D. williamson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Briggs and Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Frederick enjoyed Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur T. Henkell's hospitality on
| Wednesday evening at dinner.
Miss Ruth Wilson Of Petersburg.
Nebraska arrived Sunday evening
and will spend several weeks visit
ing Mrs. Dorothea Wilson.
A young man who gave his name
as Joe Burns of New York City. was
seriously injured Friday night when
he was hit BY No. 10 while trying
to board a freight. He was taken to
the hospital where he was cared for
until Saturday evening when he was
1 lAAcu u ~ uOoPAlA Ia = -
Mrs. NJ. A. Doggett left Tuesday
morning for her home in Denver
after spending several weeks here.
in Saratoga. and Rawlins visiting
her sons and daughters. while here
she was the guest OF Mrs. Robert
Milliken.
Little. Miss Gwendolyn Doggett is
, visiting her aunt, Mrs. Robert Milf
ken. She will return to her home
in Saratoga the end Of the week.
Miss Crystal Scott will come up on
Friday evening from Medicine Bow.
= and will spend the weekend with
Mrs. Otto Frederick.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Williamson
and Miss lila Lepponen drove up to
Fort Steele Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Bennett OF
Denver and Mr.. A. It. Bennett OF Las
Animas. who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Mitchell at the Dana
| Meadows ranch left Saturday for
their respective homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Scott Of
| Medicine Bow drove up Sunday In
j their car.
Eugene Corrigan spent several
days in Hanna last week, having
been called here by the death Of his
sisters husband, Mr.. Harry Lee.
Mrs. Ira Clark and children left
| Friday for Salt Lake where she will
| spend several weeks visiting with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Massey a r
| visiting friends and relatives in
Laramie. They will remain about a
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. E. Tolliver drove
| down from Rawlins Sunday in their
| car and spent the day calling on IL
friends.
Miss Ida Ollikkala spent several
days in Hanna this week visiting
friends.
Mrs. Otto Frederick entertained
Mesdames r. B. Ober. Robert Mill
ken. c. D. Williamson. Harry G.
Larson. Grenn G. Stoddard. John H..
Cook. and John B. Hughes at Auc-
ton Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Percy Waghorn returned on
Saturday from a weeks outing at
| Medicine Bow Lodge.
Miss Lille Mylroie is in Laramie.
where she is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
A. E. Klinga.
Miss Ida siltamaki spent a few
days on the Siltamaki ranch at Diff
Guilty last week coming in Tuesday.
| She left on Wednesday for Greeley.
where she will spend the remainder
Of her vacation.
Among the Hanna people seen at
the Rock River-Hanna game Sunday
were Mrs. Ivan Winchell. Mrs. Will
liam Briggs. Mrs. Frank Rider. Jr..
and Miss Elsie Meekin.
Harry Larsen returned Tuesday
, 1921-07-21
STATE AND

MINING LAWS
State Geologist G. b. Morgan 10
now distributing Bulletin No. Is,
which has just come from the hands
Of the printers.
This bulletin should be In the
hands Of every oil and mining man
In the state as it comprises all the
state mining and oil laws as we'll AZ
the national laws as relating to this
state.
Any person desiring a copy Of this
bulletin can secure same by writing
to the state g~eologist at Cheyenne
and requesting a copy Of Bulletin
No. Is,
, 1921-07-21

OF course. there may be method
In the madness Of some women who
m continually putting their hands
on their back hair. 1t might fall
OF.
, 1921-07-21

8: The sh of tie sEA Sec. 10 and
the Nh Of MEX Of Sec -: the EH
Of NEA and the 0WA Of NEA Of
Dec. -; the NEA OF SEA Of Sec.
10. all in Townshfp 1S North Of
Range - West OF tie Sixth Princi-
pal Meridian. IN Carbon County
Wyoming.
Dated this 9Th day Of July. 1921.
MASON 9. RUYLE,
TT. 70. AdDinistrator,
, 1921-07-21
THE
u. s. UScO TREAD

Here 10 the u. 8. Useo
Tread, with q long-estab-
lished Standard II service
among motorists who have
an eye to value, ~ well a.
70 psioA.. Whils selling for
lsss than ths othsr tirse In the
U. g. Fabric line, tn Useo
has earned q reputation fof
quality and dependable soon
omy which b not sxcssded
BY any tire In tn class.
, 1921-07-21

Thus tar the aunmer has been
Qsite In Keeping with the p~rohibition
act. It = . little moist, bat infer
nalfy 6ry.
, 1921-07-21
Ahe standard tire
nothing better
to pIovei6 service

Of people. The substantial cite
izen- The man who knows
that you can't get something
fog nothing. The steady Gus
ton7e-not ths bargain hunter.
To the man WHO has not yet
learned the standard tire serv-
ice he i entitled to we say /.
Go TO the dealer IN U. S. Tires
andmalke him show you
Here b q man IN close touch
with one of the 90 us. Factory
Branchee-a constant supply Of
fresh. live u. S. Tires.
The u $. The you buy Is attire
b1iltfm current demands. No.
o~vemoduction. No piing up Of
stock. No los Of mileage by
, 1921-07-21

DEOPLE used to be Sc
cretly envious Of the
young fellow who came
tearing up the street and
stopped his car with a jerk.
Now they are inclined to
~criticise such abuse Of tires
Amark Of the growing con-
sciousness about tires
their service, their work,
their value.
This same respect for a good
tire Is the reason why the four
square tire dealer has passed up
odds and ends, Job lots, Sec
onds", "cat pices"-md come
out squareiy with the standard
quality service Of Y. S. Tires.
, 1921-07-21

United States Tires
as God Tires
U. s. usco E
U. CHAIN E
U. s NODBY TREAD
U. s Y CORD
US RED 4 GREY TUBg
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-25
GERMANS SUSTAIN
HEAVY LOSSES IN
SILESIA FIGHTING
Volunteers Driven Back BY
Polish Troops.
(sv international News Service

London, May 25.-German volun-
teers who attacked the Poles in
Silesia with armored trains near the
northern frontier, were repulsed
with heavy losses, according TO a
report received in Copenhagen from
Beuthen and telegraphed here to-
day. German attacks In the region
of Ola were repulsed also, the
dispatch said.
Berlin reported on Monday that
German volunteers had attacked
The Polish insurgents in Upper Sile-
STA with armored trains but claim
ed that the Poles were defeated. On
Tuesday the German ambassador in
Paris announced that a 4S-hour arm
istice had been arranged between
the Germans and Poles in Silesia)
Under Bombardment.
Berlin, May 25.--The Silesian
town of Deschnitz. which was re-
Gently occupied by German volun-
teers Is under bombardment by
Polish artillery said advices from
the "Silesain front" Polish at
tacks against the Germans in the
Rosenberg sector We're repulsed.
The Germans captured an armored
train. Adelbert Korfansy, leader Of
the Polish insurgents. has issued a
public proclamation threatening a
fine of 100000 marks TO any resi-
dent of Silesia who pays taxes to
Germany.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-25
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
FOR FARMERS PICNIC
JUNE I'd ANNOUNCED
Addresses BY Noted Men, Ex-
hibitS And AmuSementS.

A tentative program for the events
of the Sixth Annual Berkeley Coun-
ty Farm Bureau Picnic, TO be held
at |. d. VanMetre's Stone House
Farm on Thursday, June Cd. as we'll
as a list of the committees which
are to see to the various events, was
announced today at the local Farm
Bureau Office.
This picnic which. by reason of
the accessible location. is largely
attended by farmers and business
men from Berkeley, Jefferson and
the other counties of the Eastern
Panhandle. as we'll as from neigh
boring counties of Virginia and
Maryland, has been growing in pop
ularity steadily for the past five
years, and it is the expectation of
the management that the 1921 af-
fair will exceed In interest and at
tendance that of any previous year.
The 50-acre picnic grounds is being
primed TO appear at its best June
Cd.
On the speaking program will be
heard some OF the best known men
connected with agriculture In the
United States. As announced pre-.
viously. Secretary OF Agriculture
Henry c. Wallace will be present
as will also ex-Congressman f. F.
Lever, President of the Federal
Farm Loan Board. and the Hon.
Frank w. Mish, of Hagerstown.
Demonstration of Fordson tractors
DeLaval and Shraples milking ma
chimes. various farm power and
lighting outfits and other farm ma
chinery will be made for the bene-
fit of the farming public. A re
freshment stand vii be on the
ground. The Jones Spring and Lee
town baseball teams will stage a
game FOR the inter-county title.
The tentative schedule Is as fol
lows:
10 a. m.-Speaking program, ].
D. Muldoon, Shepherdstown Normal
School. in charge.
/. Hon. Frank w. Mish, of Ha-
gerstown
.. Secretary of Agriculture Henry
c. Wallace.
IAA-1OiiE ~ jFCfNA"
$50 q. Baseball, Jones Spring
vs.. Leetown.
All Day-Seleetione b. Marlowe
Band at appropriate times.
All Day-See your friends and re
new aequaintances.
The committee for reception and
entertainment Of speakers is as fol
lows. Chairman, John ", Stewart,
Hon. Geo. NJ. Bowers, w. II. Thomas,
Harry Henshaw, d. Gold Miller, Ed
win C. Henshaw, s. L. Dodd, Sr.,
Gray Silver, Martinsburg. Milton
Rouss, Weathers, Nelson r. Rob
erts, Charles Town, and ". p. Lick
lider. Shepherdstown.
The personnel Of the committee
appointed to solicit membership in
the Berkeley County Farm Bureau
was announced as follows; II. l.
Smith, chairman, G. w. d. Folk, ].
D. Foreman, w. o. Ditto. ID. G.
Kershner. f. f. Miller, Boyd McWil-
liams, Billie Evers, Armstrong
Jones, ]. Holland Sperow. S. l..
Dodd, Jr., f, H. Seibert, Edwin c.
Henshaw. Geo. r. Henson, A. c.
Burns, f. l.. Henshaw, J. Frank
Trammell, c. c. Westrater.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-25
-FOUR ADDITIONAL
TEACHERS NEEDED
School Board Elects 7 Of Hiqh
School Faculty.

Seven of the eleven members re-
quired in the Martinsburg High
School faculty were elected Tues
day night at special meeting of
the Board of Education. Those re-
appointed were Principal Leo H.
Miller. George W. Rudd, who has
been boys athletic director in addi-
tion to his other duties: Miss Helen
F. Bryan. who has been performing
similar duties in connection with
girls athletics and Miss Lucetta Lo-
gan. The new teachers are Miss
Vannetta Chambers. prior TO this
a teacher in the John Street School,
and ]. b. Bittinger, of Hampden.
Sidney.
With the exception of Miss Logan
and Miss Chambers the other mem
bers the aculty have obtained ac-
credited degrees as required by the
State school law / the local high
school is to continue to receive
State aid, but Miss Chambers has
almost achieved this distinction.
Two-thirds of the faculty must he
degree men and women, or State
aid will be denied, and three-fourths
must be similarly equipped II the
school Is to enjoy its present rating
in the Southern scholastic district
Cons equently the board faces the
proposition OF obtaining four more
teachers with the proper degrees.
Miss Martha l.. Kern, will not re-
turn this year, owing to winning a
postgraduate scholarship at Johns
Hopkins University. and several 9TH
er teachers will go elsewhere.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-25
wee JAS. WALTON
HAS PASSED AWAY
Mr.. Frank GerriSh Dies In
Cleveland.

Last night at 1920 o'clock little
James Eldridge. the infant son OF
Mr. and Mrs. Chas f.. Walton, OF
pa Illinois avenue, passed away.
The little fellow was taken sick
very suddenly last Friday night and
the best medical attention and most
tender nursing were of no avail. II
was thought at one time that he was
getting better but a elapse set in
and he gradually grew worse until
the end Death was due to indiges-
ton and n heavy cold. lie was aged
II months and 81 days and is sur
vived by his father. Chas. T.. Wal
ton; hts mother, Elizabeth M; one
brother Edward, and one sister,
Edith Marie The funeral will take
place at the home Thursday after
noon at $50 o'clock. Rov. w. f.
Gruver officiating.
Frank Gerrish.
Word was received by friends OF
the death in Cleveland, o., of the
late Frank Gerrish, for a number
Of years a we'll known resident OF
Martinsburg and employee OF the
Auburn Wagon Works. Mr.. Gerrish
died the latter part Of April and
was buried about the first of May,
Mr.. Gerrish and family had many
friends here. His wife has been
dead some years and Mr.. Gerrish
had been engaged In the contract
painting business in Cleveland. They
left here six or seven years ago
The deceased was back here on n
visit last September and spent some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Shee-
ley. West Martin street
S. l.. Hoover.
Samuel l.. Hoover. instrumental
in establishing In this section the
telephone system formerly known
as the Cumberland Valley, now own
ed by the Chesapeake and Potomac
+ Telephone Co. died Monday at hi
home in Harrisonburg, Va. ageC
about g. He was long presiden
and manager or the Winchester
Telephone Co, and WAS once man
ager of the Northern Virginia Pow
or Go
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-25
MAY BREAKS
RECORDS FOR
RAIN FALLS

\ gentle summary rain would 10
the exception these days. The
heavens once more opened early
this morning and deluRed mother
earth with a copious downpour Bs.
fore daybreak 80-100ths Of an inch
had fallen. While the May rainfall
so far was not verified this morning
it strikes one that The precipits.
tion has been approximately seven
inches, which breaks all records far
May in many years back This
morning Weather Observer George
" NanMetre remarked that It seem.
Cd 70 him the months had slipped a
cog this year We had April
weather in March, May weather In
April and now the June rains are
doubling up with those of May.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-25
DISTRICT PYTHIANS
HOLD INTERESTING
SESSION YESTERDAY
Atty-GeneraI England And
Montgomery Speak.

The first district convention OF
Knights of Pythias from counties in
the Eastern Panhandle. held Tues
day afternoon and night at the Cas-
tie Hall of Washington Lodge, No.
|. third floor Peoples Trust build
| ing, turned out to be quite success.
full Fifteen or twenty delegates
were present from the various lodges
of District No and yesterday aft.
ernoOn the session was devoted TO
discussion OF new laws that Will
soon become effective and other mat
tiers of interest to Pythianism in
West Virginia. The convention was
not a legislative body 1t had been
called by Editor S. S. Buzzerd. Of
the Berkeley Springs Messenger, who
ia District Deputy Grand Chancel.
Tor, and was also attended by Attor.
ney General e. r. England, Grand
Chancellor OF the West Virginia
Grand Lodge; Hon. Samuel p.
Montgomery, OF KingwOod, Grand
Keeper of Records and Seal. and
Col. Sam Allen, OF Clarksburg. sup.
erintendent Of the insurance depart
ment and also a high official in
tie Uniform Rank.
Tuesday night the degree team
OF Washington Lodge. assisted by
Attorney General England and Sec
rotary Montgomery conferred the
first and second ranks upon two
candidates. Rev. John r. Jacobs,
pastor OF Trinity Methodist Episco'
pal Church, South, and Mr. l., s.
Messick, of Winchester avenue. The
exemplifcatiGn of the work is very
Impressive and calculated to leave a
lasting impression upon the minds
of the candidates.
All was not solemnity during the
evening and the social features We're
equally enjoyable Refreshments
were served and cigars passed
around Attorney General England,
Secretary Montgomery, Colonel Al
len. Mr.. Buzzerd and Mr.. Lee Sller
spoke. The address OF Mr.. Mont
gomery was unusually eloquent and
all Of the talks interesting.
It had been hoped to hold pub
lie meeting but arrangements had
to be CHANGED at the last moment.
The next district meeting is to be
held at Piedmont, the date to be de-
termined later This morning the
distinguished visitors left for Mon
ongah, where they will speak at a
Pythian meeting
Statistic reported last night
showed the local lodge as having
made the graatest sa5n IN M amber-
ship since January l OF o.. ,Ae lodges
in the state or the thirty-nine
lodges reporting total of 1,109
members Washington Lodge No. J.,
this city, the oldest in the state,
reported more than 100 members