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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
.LOUDON Co. TEACHERS
HOLD FALL CONFERENCE
Meeting of Educators at Low.
cttsvillc High School Is
Largely Attended.

pGRCEL1.TiLl.E. VA. oct. ae.4-
che fan meeting OF tEe Loudoun
County Teachers Association was
hald a; Lovettsvilic HiSh school to-
dsy and was largely attended.
AR. and Mrs. c. l., Robey have re.
u-ned from & motor trim to New
York and other points North.
Mrs. Hester Hall and children arc
Vi:.itins relatives in Marshall
Mr.. and Mrs. i. l.. Cannon have
rHturned to their home in Washing
ton. after a visit OF several weeks
10 the latier's mother. Mrs. :. W.
Brooks.
Miss Mary Gregg has been visiting
friends and relatives in Washing
ton.
Hiss Jalla Monroe has returned
from Il visit 10 friends in Baltimore.
Miss Minnie Eippou. ct Providence.
Il. l.. = visiting 1T the home or
MIS-. William, Thompson.
Miss Minnie Taylor has rcturnca
Ia her home In New York, after
visiting at The home OF Mrs. hddi-
son VanDevanier.
Addison VanDcvantcr and daush-
tcr. Miss Lillian Van Dcvantcr. are
now attending the Confederate re-
Inion III Chattanooga.
IN and Mrs Montgomery. OF
Washington. are now the guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. j. \. Lynch. Jr
Mr.. Lodge PaXsop. OF Baltimore. IS
tie guest OF his mother. Mrs. Annie
lsaNson.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward NJ Chamber,
in are visiting friends in New YORK.
Mrs. r. II. Ieaton has returned
from a trip 10 Richmond and other
Southern points.
Mr. James Ernison. of Brooklyn.
Is now the guest OF John T.. Leadam,.
Colonel Daniel <. Sands has Just
returned from I. visit to New York.
NJ. and Mrs. William Walker. OF
SeGglia. Missouri, ana AirS. Kate Os-
"nrn. OF Jackson, Ohio, are visiting
relatives here.
Donald McNea,c, OF Washington.
recently visited friends hero.
William Ferguson. Of New Yorh
city. spent tho weekend with hts
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George o.
ferguson.
Mr. and Mrs. ilo!combc Chamber.
lin, Of Baltimore. spent tho Weekend
With her parents, Nr. and Mrs. l.. c.
Rollins.
Tcet. of this county, and Miss Cor
rne Itobey, daughter o! Mr.. Edga,
Hohoy. OF Riucmont. were quietly
married in Leeshurr on Thursday,
New. J. =. Mast performing the ccrc-
nony. They will reside ut Glue
mont. this county.
\ sunday school was organized az
=. Peters Church, Purcelivil!c. with
Tho following officers: Suprrintcn-
ntcndent s. X TScr: secretary
treasurer. John L. N!chole; teachers,
w. =. Pancoast, Mrs +. AZ Nicho:s.
Mrs. J. V. Nichols. Mrs Ii III Bcali.
Mrs David Bell Mrs. y. X. Haton.
$. *. Tyler and John Il. Nichols.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30

Wiley Richard Broaddus. Jr.. OF
West Point. Va. formerly so; Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. K. Brouddus, now OF
West Point. Mr.. Broaddus I WAS
reared in West Point. and when war
was declared he lcft his studies at
Richmond College and went over
seas with the Richmond Blues, after
raining at Admission, Ala. After the
arnl!Siicc was signed lie took Il
course OF STUDY At the University Of
leeds. On his return he finished his
course ut Richmond College. study
Inc and teaching law. Last June he
received the medal at the University
OF Richmond and i;rmcdiately went
TO Mart!nsvi!lc. where h" - TIL"
Junior partner OF Commonwealth,
Attorney Taylor. The marriage vii,
take place la the First Eaptis.
Churcn. Clio, :. G. on November ID
ON last Sunday Rev. John Tate. OF
Richmond. preached morning and
evening in the Christian Cnurch
here To large Congregations Tho
sunday school was reo.Eani2ed for
the fa'i term with tho following OIL
GERS; $. :. Mood:. superintendent:
Mrs. s. =. Crow, assistant s,ucri-
'enucn'' ana James Kirby. secretary.
Rev. L. Il. Davis. OF Elacksburr,
Will preach IN the pulpit OF the Eirst
haptist church here ON next SUNDAY
a'fS. ~ J.. Chandler ana Mcs.
Thomas t. EaghI VIII leave next
iue3iay TO attend tie aanunl wo,n-
Ems missionary Union Auxiliary to
the Baptist General Association or
virginia. which meets Tuesday In,
petersburg a; the First Baptist
Church.
Mrs. II. NJ. Woodward and ,wo
cht!uren. OF Norfolk. have beer
spending the pas; week with Ir. and
MIS-. Fred Woodward. OF Yves, Point,
Miss Edna Diiiakc. OF Shaci,lcford's
mas been recent visitor of Mrs. y.
4. Chalkicy.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. Il. Smith AID baby.
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S29 Sewing Table, $21.75

Beautiful mahogany finished Sewing Table, two
ront doors and drop leaf. Very appropriate a
sift Big yaiuc at S:i15
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
COMMUNITY LEAGUE
MEETS IN WEST POINT
Many Important Questions
Are Discussed at Con-
ference Monday.

WEST POINT. VA. oct. 22.--Thc
Community League met on Monday
afternoon IL thc assembly trocIn of
the school building. Mrs. Thomas r.
la Shy. president. In the chair. After
Il short business meeting. in which
mcch Of Importance was discussed
the meeting was turned over TO the
entertainment committee. Mrs. W. s.
Eastwood. chairman. and cordial
reception was given the teachers
The features OF the entertainment
were two songs by Mrs. A. Julian
BaGby. an Instrumental solo by Mrs
J. vi. Wyatt aad two REGULATIONS by
Miss Evelyn Field. Then came the
social hour, when ice cream and cake
were served. a request was made hy
Miss Howe-ton, principal. for more
bookcases to house the liberia! gifts
f valuable books from Mrs! s. II.
iau!. and MIS-. NJ. Al. Puiicr, and
the handkerchief plan" was adopted.
as presented by Mrs. Crosby rhomp-
son. The idea ia That all oc tho
pupils ard teachers be requested to
show that they have handkerchief
every morning Tor better sanitation.
On Monday evening there was p
very successful card party held in
the American Legion rooms for the
benefit OF st. Johns Episcopal
Church.
The Wakema Camp Fire Girls. un-
DER the management OF Miss Mary
Woodward and Miss Lucille Bland
ere enjoying hikes. roaming over the
trail OF Powhatan and his ancient
Americans.
Invitations were received today
from DIR. and Mrs. Charles Spencer
Evans. Of clio. S. G., to the marriage
OF their daughter, Miss IIonlu, to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
SIG Night Table, $3.50

Night Table. with drawer. IN mahogany or wal
nut finish Pretty design that will match up well
Nth almost any bedroom suit. Special this week.
.-,::,u
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Her Old Skirt
Dyed to Make
Baby a Coat
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Each package ot diamond Dyes"
contains directions 30 simple any
woman can dye or tint nc- old, worn
LACED things new. Even ii she has
never dyed before. she can put new.
rich color into shabby skirts, dresses,
waists, coats, stockings. sweaters,
coverings. draperies. hanlringS, every
thing. BUY Diamond Dycs-uo other
kiAd--thcn perfect homo LyuiuI l..
guaranteed. Just tell your druggist
whether the material YOU wish TO
dye IS wool or S.lk. or whether II
is linen. cotton or mixed goods
Diamond Dyes never streak. spot.
tadc or Observation-Disclosures
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30

of Washington. are visiting Mrs.
Smiths mother. Mrs. Forrest Leigh.
Mr.. anu Mrs. S. II. Gauit and FAM
lily LEFT tuesday for their new home
la Southport. y. c.. WHARF Nj Cau.t
is engaged in business. they sold
their home here To Mr.. Mitchell, III
King and Queen County.
Mrs. {. l.. kronicld, OF Virginia
Teach. is visiting lei pareptS. M..
aud AIRS. iieaurcgard 'Tu.au... a;
Kentucky" just above Wssi Point.
Me- G. l.. Atkins, Of Ecuia.svillc.
is visiting Airs. Robcr, Turn.. il:.,
week.
Ms. j. l.. Miner. who has icon visit
i;:i: her soat =. -. Mincr in his home
Ia rc. has 'e:; ;or Il YiS:s - Okla
!tu:;;a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
HE DARKENED HIS
GRAY HAIR
'rrl;s How lie Dill II.

MIR. !. =. McCrea. Il wcll-Known
resident of California, who was called
Daddy and Graadua on account Of
h;sS white hair. and VINO oarlirncd 1t
with Il home made iniatu recent
Is made tn" following statements:
Any on" can prepare slmpl.
mixture at homo that Hiil darkcn
;.ra% hair ard MAKE il soft and CLOS
81. To :; half-pint of water add {!
ounce o: bag rum. a small box OF
aarbo Compound and u ounce of
glyce,inc.
These ingredients can loo bought at
amy drug store a; very little cost.
Apply 20 the hair twice II week unit,
the desired shade is obtained. |;
does not color the scalp. is not sticky
or G:casy and does not rub Off
Adv
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GLADSTONE

GLADSTONE, VA. Oct. 29.--Alr. ana
Mrs. j. t. COSBY. of birmingham.
Ala who have been visiting relatives
here, have returned home.
Mrs. F. 4 Greaver ana little
daughter. Lucy, are visiting relatives
in Clifton Forge.
L. 3. Rapp. of LynchhurE, spent
several days here this wcef on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Rivers have re-
turned from n short trip - Lynch
burg.
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Tapestry Rugs. $3.50

Administer !uas. Tapestry Hugs, Velvet Rugs,
j.inOirum Rugs. Grass md Mating Rugs,
Iinii md Step Carpets, Etc.
We carry n big stock OF all kinds of Floor
Coverings at lowest prices. Get our prices before
buying elsewhere.
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Ssh Console Table, $3.50

Beautiful mahogany finished ouecn-Anne- style
Console Table viii, square mirror :, fine value
S:S.IO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
$50 Davenport Table, $26.25

lInndscne Go-inch Living Room Table. back
of Davenport. Mahogany finish. While they last.
%, o.,
The Press., 1921-01-20
PARAMOUNT THEATRE

TETRsDAY Ethel Clayton in "The Sins of Rosanna." Smashing of the Diamond fields of Africa unique m Picturesque scenes vibrant with eerie mystery by Cynthia Stockley Also Charlie Chaplin Special sunny side" FRIDAY Wallace Reid in Always Audacious" thrilling story Wallace Reid appears the hero and villain remarkable Dual roles portrayed on the Silver sheet film Based the Saturday Evening Posts story by Ben A. Williams Also Hall Room Boys Comedy "Tit for Tat"
 SATURDAY Katherine Macdonald the American beauty m "Noorious First National Attraction Also One reel Pathe News.
 SUNDAY ChTistie's Six-reel Comedy "So Long Lefty" with AllStar Cast From the Famous Oliver stage The Funniest play screened Super Special Also Pathe News reel Western of Rugged Hearts, of Flaming Passions the call of the open By Bret Harte Also the Second Chapter of Fighting Fate" William Duncans latest and greatest, Playing The Game" TUESDAY "The Market" Story by Amele Rives. Also Magazine reel. WEDNESDAY, Katherine Macdonald in Passions Play ground" A of Monte Carlo. Adapted from The Guests of Hercules" By C. N. and A. M. Williamson.
 TOWN HALL SATURDAY Wallace Always Audacious" The smash ing tale of shanghaied millionaire who came back home stranger Based the Saturday Evening Post story by Ben Ames Williams.
 WEDNESDAY, Huckleberry Finn" All have loved, "cussed, in boy, and lot about and only Mark Twain himself could 1t down. The of a lad fled civilization, boarded a raft the Mississippi foaed down, down, adventuring with King and Duke" and old black Jim. tale that will live long the world smile and remember youth, made into picture in the truest great Mark Twain Paramount Aircraft Picture. A Super Special. Also Burton Holmes.
 COMING-Wliam S. Hare in his Third Super Special Pro- duction "The Cradle of Courage story of thrill with the big deep things that move human hearts.
The Press., 1921-01-20
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake

Nearly ell the school children and many others are i'll with colds.
 Mrs. Philo Kibbe fell Saturday night and sprained her side severely.
 Henry Root and P. Blynn of Rock vile were at Philo Kibbe's on Sunday.
 Alfred, oldest son of MT. and Mrs. Raymond Wills, cut his hand with an ax last week Several stitches were taken to close the wound.
 Mrs, Carl Bradway and son, Everett, of New York are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Skinner of Rock vile. She was also at Crystal Lake on Thursday.
 The supper and entertainment hell last Thursday evening was largely al tended and proved both pleasing an l profitable. A good sum of money wa realized. The music wa@ by Kin 'ry an l Ellery Neff and Miss Mil irei Giazier Several selections being we'll ,en iere'l Miss Elizabeth G. Whiting of BDsto |, dramatic reader, in her recital of "Th' Boomerangue" was at her best and '' .ertanIy wonderful entertainer.
The Press., 1921-01-20
SOMERS

Miss Isabel Courtney of Wi llmant'c spent Sunday with her parents, NIT and Mrs Edward Courtney.
 Schools in town were closed Monday for visiting day and most of the teachers visited the Springfield schools
 At the annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. w. A. Pease ; vice. president, Mrs. R. x. Bugbee di- rectors, Mrs. H. A. Prior, Mrs. John Belville, Mrs. E. S. Lyman, Mrs. L. W. Burden, Mrs. Frank Coombs.
 At the annual meeting of the Union Agricultural society Monday, the follow ing officers were elected President, J B. Pease, East Windsor vice president Charles A. Bridge, Enfield; treasurer Charles A. Thompson, Melrose super intendent of grounds for fair, James MiskelI assistant, James Noriss; super intendent of hall, John Frederick su perintendent of cattle, John R. Pease superintendent of poultry, Harrison Hamilton marshal, Fred D. North.
The Press., 1921-01-20
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. 1891
Ra a year fin advance. When net paid R, .SvnmAA. aR the Rnte of S3.3B a year.

19 a year in advance. When net paid In aavanee, at the rate of S2.2S a year.
 Entered as second-class matter at the post oflcs at Stafford Springs. Conn, 1nder the act of March .. 1879.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks inserted at 6 cents a line. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for. nor do we by publishing. endorse the opinion of our correspondents.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at omcs by Tuesday at 12 m.' otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 This paper is mailed regularly to its subscribers until c definite order to discontinue Is received and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are always glad to have nSwE Items sent in. but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning. or earlier. if possible. It is often nee sssary to abrIdEe items that are re- ceived after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at a- m.
The Press., 1921-01-20
StaMOrdE1lle

Miss Edna Rowe visited relatives in Springfield, Mass, over Sunday.
 Mrs. E.M. Mathews of Monson was the guest of local friends on Sunday.
 William A. Smith was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. B. A. SawteIle of Green wich, Mass, recently.
 Miss Frances Hodgen, teacher of the grammer school, is i'll with the mumPe at the home of Mrs. Etta Dunham.
 Mrs. EIwin Phelps returned home Monday after spending week with Mr. and Mrs. Emory Phelps and family in Rockville.
 The Epworth League topic in the M, E. church next Sunday evening will be "What is Real Religion ?" James l : 19 27, John 17: 8. Leader, Mrs. Frank Belcher.
The Press., 1921-01-20

There will be an apron dance at the Bohemian hall in Daleville Satur- day evening, January 18th with music by Klecak's orchestra of Staffordville.
 Messrs Thayer and McNally of Putnam early in the week gave the telephones needed and effective treat ment, for which all interested return thanks.
 Professor Barker of Boston univer- sity, lecturer and writer of many books, spent the weekend at Belcroft, where the Younge family of Windsor we're Sunday afternoon motor guests.
 Frank Spelman of Stafford Springs writes that he is descendent of John Alden of Mayfiower fame, and Mrs. Gilbert Amidon of Westford says over the wire that her family, the Writings, are descendants of Governor Bradford, a pleasant fact for her grandchildren to remember.
 Mrs. Snedecor, who has returned to her home in Brooklyn, is so much interested in this locality and it's pleasant people that she has sub scribed for The Press, to come to her regularly in her city home, placing herself among goodly company of our summer guests.
 "In patient waiting there is no loss," we are told, and the coal ar- rives at South Wilmington with cold wave predicted. The Gardner Hall, Jr. Co.,, are obligingly looking after the needs of those who failed of a supply earlier in the season, a kind ness very highly appreciated.
 The Ladies' Aid society held very pleasant, helpful and interesting sew ing meeting on Thursday afternoon at the ladies' parlor of the church. On the 27th at p. m., they gre specially invited by Madam Gardner to meet at Three Gables for 8 missionary meet ing, to which all, old and young, are invited.
 After the very interesting regular service on Sunday morning, at the call of the church clerk, a business meeting was held with Dea. Bugbee in the chair and Miss Chalker clerk pro- tenn, to act on the resignation of Rev. Theodore Bacheler, which after re- marks of appreciation, was regularly voted on and accepted.
 The pupils of the center school, Mrs. Walter Gahan teacher, have each written to Robert Mercereau Preston at the Johnson hospital wonderful little letters of sympathy, and regret for his absence from Sunday school, showing the efficient training along many lines that they are receiving. It is good news that Robert has made such good progress, and that he is expected home the latter part of the week, all conditions proving favOra- bIe.
The Press., 1921-01-20
Personal Tax Notice.

All persons resident in the town of Stafford, Conn, on Oct. 1, 1920, and liable for the payment of personal tax of two dollars for state and town expenses in lieu of a poll or military tax, are hereby notited the same is due on Feb.s I, 1921. For the purpose of receiving said tax, either in person or by mail [ will hH at my residence. Ellithorpe crossing. c. V. R. N.. each day during February. On Tuesday Feb. 1, will be at the Wickes' drug store from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. on Wednes- day Feb. 2, at the store of H. M. Jen- kins. Stafford. from 10 a. m. to p. m. and at the post office. Staffordville Feb. 2, & l to 8 P; s.dna m; At G: M; BarlSwS from II a. m. to p. m.
 All taxes unpaid after one demand has been made either in person or by mail, are liable to collection by legal process. F. H. Plumb. Collector of Personal Taxes, Stafford Springs. Conn.,, Route 1. Box 106.
The Press., 1921-01-20

Three decisions on cases brought before the December term of the su- perior court were handed down last week by Judge Haines.
 Ellen Fredia Edwards is awarded a divorce and custody of her minor child as she requested in her contest ed divorce case against Nathan H. Edwards. The custody of the child was awarded Mrs. Edwards with the right of the father to see the child at any reasonable time and to have 1t Ill his custody during the day, one day a week, at such time as the mother and father may agree upon, or for such longer period as they may mu- tually agree.
 In the case of John Brannigan vs. Jake Berkowitz in which the former sought to recover $233 for laboring on farm for Berkowitz. judgement was given the plaintiff for $179.63.
 The third decision was in the case of Jake Berkowitz against Hyman Seplowitz, wherein the plaintiff asked for $2,50O which he claimed was owed him as his share in a partner ship which he said he had formed with Seplowitz. Judgement was awarded the defendant with costs.
 Holland County dairymen will be we'll represented at the annual meet ing of the New England Milk PrOdu- cers' association in Boston, January 25 and 26. when milk marketing prot = lens will be discussed and policies for all New England will be fixed for the year. The county association will be represented by it's president, R. Allen Sikes of Ellington, and it is probable that a number of members from different local associations will attend. The secretary of the county association is John E. Luddy of Haz- ardville The County Agent has also been invited to attend all sessions. A special invitation has been extended to the wives of association members to be present at the banquet and eyen- ing session on the opening day. Dr. A. ". Gilbert, Massachusetts State | Commissioner of Agriculture, will be toastmaster. and the speakers will be Dr. Charles E. North, widely known for his work in connection with study ing the sanitary handling of milk. and Prof ". P. B. Lockwood, head of the dairy division of the Massachusetts Agricultural college. The first day oi the meeting will be given over largely to reports, including those of the Managing Director and the market and field district managers. Policies and program will be decided upon at the second day sessions and officers will be elected. The New England Milk Producers association now has about 21,000 members. The locals in Holland county are Columbia, Filing ton, Enfield and Somers with a total of POS members.
The Press., 1921-01-20
cnnld.a .shaft..

4 honeymoon dowB rpal pit sounds bii weird and dark but that. at least was the first trip made by bride and hrtdegr5 5am after the church ceremony. The bridegroom was a coalzpit manager. and his new wife had never been down coal-pit. or even seeD one. til the wedding day. At her own request they went from the church donned suitable attire, stepped Into the cage, and were taken to the bottom of the shaft, where they had a rousing reception from miners armed with pick and shovel.
The Press., 1921-01-20

value up to Sale price c Womens Skirts Sale pcsI4s Womens Sale lbS Sale price IAa Sale price L7s Sale price I&6 Sale price 7sc 14a value to Sale price Ss Womens Muslin Suits,
The Press., 1921-01-20
Ali Sea.

There Is nothing tn H'% that gives one such a sense of dis.nuCe, of In. nn1te remOteness, as the setting of the sun or moon at sea It dafines the i'm. measurable leagues of water which separate you from those you love with a sharpness that Is scarcely felt. at other times, It Is the only mark upon the circle Of the ocean and courts you into reckoning which there is some. thing too vague in the bare and Infl. mite horizon to invite.-William Clark Russell.
The Press., 1921-01-20
HOLLAND.

A number from this place attended the state grange meeting in Hartford last week.
 Miss Lucille Agard went to Middle town Monday, to attend the funeral of a cousin, pr. French.
 The Christian Endeavor society will hold a food sale Saturday afternoon in the church parlors. The proceeds are to be used towards a fund for lamps, and a new stove.