Punxsutawney Spirit, 1916-02-19

              City Edition » vim vunni Overcast tonight and Sunday with ■ probably light local (BOW*. I'i VOL. X.—No. 132 PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 19, 1916 PRICE TWO CENTS ITATE AUTHORITIES HAVE CLOSED PRIVATE SCHOOL AT VALIER CHICAGO ANARCHISTS WILL DEFEND THEORY AMONG CHURCH PEOPLE MOT SIODIKIS AT Pill ARE MMBtC COOD IMPRESSION TURKS PREPARING TO EVACUATE IMPORTANT PORT ON BLACK SEA ■EMKIUEtniS s bribe of aniim mi U. S. ANNOUNCES THAI MERCHANT SlIIR MVE RIGHT TOUHtrenB Vaccination Controversy That Has Been in Progress Since Last Fall is Ended. m WILL BE NO PROSECUTIONS mmmrnmm The prlvato school at Valier, established owing to the stand taken igalnst vaccination by the parents of iome of the students of the public schools, has been closed by the State Health Department. C. W. Webbert, ihlef inspector for the department of ttealth, acting under the Instruction sf Dr. Samuel Dixon, commissioner of health, closed up the school and Igreed that ther would toe no prosecutions If the children were put into the public school and vaccinated. 1 The controversy that resulted In the establishment of the prlvato kchool began last fall whenjjllss Car- He Shaffer, a teacher injmo public ichools at Valler, lnsisyS that the Compulsory should be somplled witfi In Its /very particular A. few of I»e parens of youngsters attending Ipls sch)Bol objected to the racclnatioiiofllfeir children, and they 5lubb«Mvgether uo secure a teacher for their children. The school became rather popular, since there urere 'it number oil Valier residents •Tho did not believe In compulsory vaccination. The private school was reported to the state authorities and residents of this section have |>een awaiting the state's action with considerable Interest. The cloGing of the school was an Etirely amicable affair, Mr. Webrt, the teacher and the parents of the students attending the school threshing the matter out to the apparent satisfaction of all concerned. That the Punxsutawney students at the University of Pittsburgh are thoroughly appreciated Is very plain in a few minutes conversation with J. G. Quick, the University High school visitor-who has been spending several days in Punxsutawney. Concerning the Punxs'y boys at Pitt Mr. Quick Baid this morning to a representative of The Spirit: "Punxsutawney is well represented thi3 year by a splendid group of students at the University of Pittsburgh. Aside from the fact that the boys are all doing good work in their classes, thero are quite a number actively engaged in student activities and even in outside remunerative work. "If one were to express in a single sentence tho thing that Is being proved by the Punxs'y boys at Pitt, it. would be: 'Where there's a will, there's a way' for. considering the boys collectively they present a unit of University life that is malntaln'ng ;i, good scholastic standard, contributing much to student activities, and at the same time overcoming financial and other obstacles that threaten to hide the goal from view. It is this same courageous endeavor that is adding greatly to the  life of the institution—it is this kind of loyal enthusiasm that will create a strong band of graduate* who in later years will render worthy assistance io Alma Mater. The University Is very •proud of her boys from Jefferson County and looks forward to the ever increasing representation from year to year. "F. F. Jordan, n sophomore in Economics and a leader in the true senso of the word. He maintains a high scholastic record and at the same time performs his duty as secretary of the Student Employment Bureau in a superior manner. Through his enthusiastic work he established a record for the Bureau during the month of December wen the total earnings of the students at (Continued on Pago Two.) 50,000 Circulars to be Distributed—Say Police Are Writing "Crones Letters." CRONES IS REPUDIATED BY "REDS" CHICAGO, Feb. 1!).—Fifty thousand circulars defending anarchism and declaring that the police are faking the letters which Jean Crones, potsoner and anarchist, is supposed to be writing to a New York newspaper, were being printed today for distribution among church audiences tomorrow. The anarchists plan to stand in front of every church and hand out the circulars after the congregations are dismissed tomorrow morning. NEW YORK. Feb. 19. — Jean Crones, the anarchist, was repudiated today by anarchist leaders in New York city, as a result of declarations made toy Emma Goldman and Alexander IBurkman. The police are confident that if the fugitive seeks a refuge among the "Reds" he will be betrayed into the power of detectives now hunting him. That Crones is a murderous inaniT ■,c, following the impulses of his own disordered mentality, is the belief slot only of Miss Goldman, but also of Ben Reitnian and Alexander BerknSan.Married at Home of Bridegroom at Nnon Yestei-day—Will Itoslde in Kleanora. At high noon yesterday Miss Mabel Hayes, of Reynoldsville and Ell Hollenbaugh, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hollenbaugh, of Eleanora. were united in marl rage at the home of the bridegroom's parents. The ceremony was performed.by Rev. H. G. Teagarden and was followed by a bounteous wedding dinner of which roast turkey and roast duck were the chief culinary item*. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hollenbaugh were the attendants.Both young people are highly esteemed In their respective communities and will have the best wishes of hundreds of friends. In attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hollenbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. George Knarr, Straitonville; Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hollenbaugh, Reynoldsvllle; Mr. and Mrs. Philip P. Uplinger, Reynoldsville; Mrs. Holllnbaugb. Reynoldsvllle; Mr. and Mrs. J. Curt North, A. O. Zimmerman, Mrs. Irvin Hollenbaugh, Punxsutawney; David N. Knarr, Strattonvllle; John W. Hollenbarugh, William Uplinger, Norman Uplinger, Reynoldsville: Lestor L. Dickey, Anita; Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Teagarden. Anticipate the  Occupation of Eastern Armenia by the Russian Forces. VIOLENT FIGHTING YET IN PROGRESS n International Xam Sfnlw, PETROGRAD, Feb. 19.—In anticipation of complete occupation of Eastern Armenia by Russian troops the Turkish government is preparing to evacuate Tebzond, the important Ottoman port on the Black Sea. A dispatch from Tiflis today states that tho removal of Turkish stores from Tebizond has already begun and that Armenians dwelling in that city are being slain hy the score. In the meantime fighting (between Russian troops and that part of the Erzerum garrison which escaped when the Turkish fortress fell is still in progress west of Erzerum. Before j the routed Turkish soldiers were ral-| lied terrific losses were indicted by Russian Cossacks, but owing to additional reinforcements which the Turks have received the Russians now checked pursuit to consolidate the gains tiiey have made. When the advance is once more resumed progress will necessarily be slow, ow- Infc to the mountainous region west of Erzerum. In this region there are but few routes that can he used and these are almost impassable during the winter months. FRIENDS Of EONA BOWERS GAVE FAREWELL PARTY FOR HER DURAZO IS SURROUNDED BY TROOPS Of AUSIRO-HUNGARY All American Diplomats and Consular Officials Formally Notified of Action. SWEDEN ISSUES WARKINGIOSUBJfCTS WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. — All American diplomatic and consular officials abroad have been notified in a circular communication from the State Department that the position of the United States is that merchant ships have a right to carry defensive armament. This move Is the first formal announcement that the United States does not accept as legal the announced intention of Germany and Austria to sink armed merchant ships without warning after February 29 as corning within lnteruational law. The government of Sweden has issued instructions to its dlplomatlo and consular officers to warn Swedish subjects .igainst traveling on armed merchant of the Entente after February 29. Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, has suggested to his government th;<t the new instructions to German naval officers be postponed until April 1. In that event the orders from the Swedish government, which the Swedish minister here made public, will bo modified to become effective when the new German policy goes Into effect. Before sending out the instructions to its diplomatic and consular officers the Swedish government, through Minister Kkengren, made informal inquiries > f Secretary Lansing regarding th» attitude of the United Status tov.avd the question of armament of merchantmen for defense, and also inquired as to the attitude of the United States toward the Austro-German memoranda of February 10 to the neutral powers announcing the determination of the Central Powers with respect to nrmed enemy merchant vessels. MUNITIONS PLANT BURNED BY A MYSTERIOUS BlAZl LARGEST AUDIENCE 0F UNION SERVICES Fall of Albanian Pity Wltliln a Short Tlnio is Now Believed Certain. Internnflunal (tew« Rrrvle® ROME. Feb. 19.—Durazzo, .the capital of Albania, has been surrounded on threo aides by Austro- Hungarlan troops and it Is feared that the city will soon fall beneath the pounding of heavy artillery which the Invaders are moving to the front. Storms and bad roads make the transportation ot guns and ammunition difficult, but under the spur of German officers the Austrlans are laboring with their utmost strength to bring the city beneath the Are of their siege guns without delay. IA price has been set upon the head of' EftSiid Pasha the president of Albania, liy the Austrian government and he has been proclaimed "an outlaw and a traitor" by the Turkish government. Kavaya, eight mile3 southwest of Durazzo, is now in the possession of the Austrlans. Rev. Zeigler to Speak in First M. E Church Sun The men of Punxsutawney should 1>e cognizant of the fact, If they aro not already, that they are to have the opportunity to hear a man of unusual power as a speaker to men In the service on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in tho First M. E. Church. The Rev. Jesse R. Zeigler, D. D., Is tho speaker. Dr. Zeigler is at present pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Indiana, a church of nearly 1,100 members. He came to Indiana but recently from a very successful work in Kentucky. He is strong, virile and forceful; scholarly but a man's man "for a' that an' a' that," and the announcement that te Is to bo here should crowd the ST. E. Church with ?nen. Eastern Star Members Enjoy Monthly Feast The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star was held last night In tho Odd Fellows' Hall. An elegant luncheon suggestive of Washington's birthday, was served. This was followed 'by music, dancing and cards, which were en- Joyed by a large number of members. Hossiter Couple Wed Here Joseph Carlson and Miss Blanch M. Spencer, both of RosaUpr, were united In marriage on Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the parsonage of the First Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Charles A. Clark. Both young people are well known and highly esteemed in Rosslter where they will go to housekeeping. Col. Home Coming Home a Hertte# LONDON, Feb. 19.—Colonel E. M. House, special diplomatic agent of President Wilson, announced today he would sail for New York on the liner Rotterdam on February 2B . TEN TEAMS COMPETING FOR H0N0RS1IN BOWLING LEAGUE Roast Chicken Dinner Served In Her Honor nt Gleekler's Cafe— Decoration* rink and White. The young friends of Edna Bowers tendered her a farewell supper at Oleckler's cafe last evening before her defarture to Montana next week. The tableAere prettily decorated in pink and wh'te and the following menu was served: Creme Tomato Soup Celery Pickles Olives Stuffed Koast Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Cranberry Sauce Mush rooms in Timbles French Peaa in Timbles Vanila Ice Cream Assorted Sakes Marischino Cherries Coffee Nuts Covers were laid for Ruth rGey. Lillian Grafflus. Edna Lewis, Nettie Billiard. LaBelle Stunkard, Nolle Meal, Ethel Burtt, Edna Bowers. Aline Morris and Gertrude Bush. It was a very pleasant affair. Miss Bowers wil leave for Montana with her brother Mearl, who will come for her next week. Bombs Shake Chicago and Destroys Banker's Home lairruli«..i' trna Rrrvle*. CHICAGO. Feb. 19.—With a roar that could be heard for miles and with a force that rocked houses on their foundations and shattered scores of windows, a bomh was exploded at the home of Modestino Mastro Giovanni, an Italian banker in the heart of the fashionable Grand Boulveard this morning. The banker's home, a three story structure with a stone front, was demolished. Evey window in adjoining houses was shatteed. A Black Hand plot was believed by the police to have been csponsible for the explosion. No one was injured. Bishop Shanahan is Dead latrruntlanal Nrn> Kcrvlct*. LANCASTER, Pa., Feb. 10.—The Right Rev. Dr. John W. Shanahan. Catholic bishop of Harrisburg, died in St. Joseph's hospital this morning. Yesterday lie suffered a severe relapse at a time when he was apparently recovering frotn an operation on February 10. He was born at Silver Lake, Susquehauua county, l'a., and was 6!) years old. XOKHIS OUT OK THE HACK. Frank G. Norris, of this place, dis trict superintendent of the Standard Life Insurance Company, of Pittsburgh, who was prominently mentioned as a candidate for assembl), has decided not to enter the race. ■Mr. Norris is a man of considerable political acumen and force, is closely Identified with organized labor and had he become a candidate he would have been a strong competitor for the Republican nomination. 8l'FFRAGEL®CTURR AT MARCHAXD A suffrage lecture was given in the brick church in Marchand last night by Mrs. Jones, of Holsopple, under the auspices of the W. C- T. U. A large audience was present and the talk wa Bboth Interesting and instructive. A chicken and waffle supper! was also served, and the occasion was a very enjoyable affair. | Works done least rapidly art most j cherished.—Robert Browning. . The V. M. C. A. bowling tournament is starting oft again this year wiili ten teams computing for honors on Hi" alleys. The teams entered and their captaius are: Instructors, Capt. F. S. Jackson; Queen Quality, {'apt. L. I.ockard; I'en Pushers, Capt. \V. F. Herpel; Dyers. Capt. S K. .Murray; Stetsons, Capt. Frank .Reiner; Merchants. Capt. Arthur Rosenthal; Bakers. Capt. L. li. Huth; V,usleians, Capt. F. h. Shoop; -N'>ii; Shaver, Capt. C. W. Wells; Package Dusters, Capt. J. M. Williams. The full schedule for the season follows; Monday, Feb. 21, Merchants vs. Package Dusters; Tuesday, Feb. 22. B'ikers vs. Pen Pushers; Thursday, Feb. 24, Dyers vs. Musicians; Friday, Feb. 2o, Stetsons vs. Note Shavers; Monday, Feb. 28, Merchants vs. Queen Quality; Tuesday, Feb. 2;>, Instructors vs. (Bakers; Thursday, March 2, Package Busters vs. Musicians; Friday, March 3, Stetsons vs. Penn Pushers; Monday, March 6, Dyers vs. Merchants: Tuesday. March 7, Note Shavers vs. Pen Pushers; Thursday, March 9, Queen Quality vs. Dyers; Friday, March 10, v.\ Instructors; Monday, March 13, Merchants vs. 'Musicians; Tuesday, Mp.rch 1-1, Bakers vs. Note Shavers; Thursday, March 1G. Package Busters vs. Queen Quality; Frllay. March 17, Stetsons vs. Bakers; Monday, March 20, Queen Quality vs. Musicians; Tuesday, March 21, Note Shavers vs. Instructors; Thursday, March 2 3, Package Busters vs. Dyers. When Was Punxs'y Dry? The query recently published In The Spirit signed by Reubin Murray or this city as to when Punxs'y waa "dry" Inst, has raised considerable interest. Charles Rati avers that Punxsutawney with without retail license In 1882. "It was the fall of Punxsutswney's first fa'r," said Mr. Ratz last evening, "and I was a member of a party that came here from K'ttnnnini;. I well remember that there was nl license In Punxs'y. I don't know whether the rest of the country was dry or not." A GIRL AT LAST. Douis Jacobson is one of the proudest parents in the city today, the feeling being 'nduced by the arrival of a girl, presented him by Mrs. Jacobson at the Punxsutawney Hospital last evening. The young lady's arrival la doubly important because of the fact that she was preceded by five boys. Pro-German Plotters Believed to be Responsible for Fire at Kingsport, Tcnn. Intprmitlonni Nttvi Hrmn. KtNGSPORT, Tenn., Feb. in.— Fire of unknown origin today destroyed tho main building of the Federal Dyes!uIT and Chemical Plant which is manufacturing war munitions for the European allies. The loss is estimated at $500,000. The fire extinguished after slight damage was done to other buildings f.c'joining the main plpr.t. The company's detectives claim to have evidonce that the fire was incendiary. Til say they expect an arrest to be made in Bristol, Va., today. The plant, which was finished several months ago, cost nearly $ 1,- 000,000. A. 13. Dupont a brother of T. Coleman' Dupont, former head of tho Dupont Powder Company, is chairman o£ the board of directors of tho Federal company, which is a DelawarG/coiporation capitalized at 115,000,000. Mrs. Harry Newcome is Hostess to K. 8. Club Mrs. Harry Newcome was hostess to the members of the K. B. Club at her home on Leever street Thursday evening. A bounteous dinner, served at G o'clock, was the afternoon's feature. A talkfest and a bit of fancywork added to the enjoyment of the occasion. In attendance were: Mrs. George Groft, Mrs. William Fetterman, Mrs. Daniel Snyder, Mrs. Frank Dunmire, Mrs. William Crooks, Mrs. William Black, Mrs. Frank Noerr, Mrs. Ira Evans, Mrs. David Gourley, Mrs. Lydia, Mrs. Jacob Dubler. Friday Afternoon Club Met With Mrs. Geo. Fink The Friday Afternoon Fancy Work club met at the home of Mrs. George Fink on West 'Mahoning street. Lunchteon was served at 5 o'clock for the ladles of the club and the guests, who were: Mrs. J. E. Pantall, Mrs. David McQuown, Mrs. L. W. Householder, Mrs. Alice Muray, Mrs. Lex N. Mitchell, Mrs. W. J. brown, Mrs. J. W. Brown and rMs. Lott Brown. At 6 o'clock J. R. Pan tall, Dr. 8. S. Hamilton, S. A. Rinn, P. L. Brown, George C. Brown and Lex N. Mitchell were served. SENIORS ENJOY MASQUERADE AT HOME OF GEO. C. BROWN About 50 members of the Senior class of tho High School met at' the jhome of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Brown on Church street Thursday evening and enjoyed a masquerade. For bein gable to guess the largest number of masqueraders Marian Thompson was given a volume of Tennyson's poems. They unmasked at 11 o'elock and were seated to a splendid luncheon. MX. AND MRS. JOHN f. BECK ICtLf BRATED630 ANNIVtRSAtif PnnxBUtawncy Couple Jubilate at Home of C. Luther Lowe of DuBois. A very interesting celebration was held last evening at the home of Mr. and MrB. C. Luther Lowe, when Mrs. Lowe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Bock, celebrated their G3rd wedding anniversary, says the DuiBois Courier. The gathering was limited to relatives of the family. Mr. Beck is 8G years old p.nd Mrs. Beck is 83, and they both enjoy life immensely and are very devoted to atich other, Just as much as they 63 years ago when they were fiMt married. Their religion is a source of great joy to them. iMr. Beclff was born with a more than ordiAry of humor, and with n looking on the bright side. Those present at the affair last evening were Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Taylor ano family, Mrs. and Mrs. J. Homer Lowe and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dickson and family, Mrs. Alice Cock, Charles F. Beck, Guy C. Bcck and family. Thero were present seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The affair was a very happy one, and wag enjoyed as much toy Mr. and Mrs. Beck as by anyone of the relatives present. C. H. FREAS LEADS HERNANDO COUNTY TO BLUE RIBBONS At South Florida Fair Kxhibit of Which He is Chairman Takos Some First Prizes. In the bulletin window of The Spirt Publishing company there appears oday a copy of a Tampa newspapei with a three column cut showing thi Hernando county (Florida) exhibit at the South Florida fair «nd Gasparilla Carnival which has beeu in pro?resg at Tampa. Clymer H. Freas. formerly city odltor of The Spirit, who was chairman of the Henrado county exhibit, is seen in the picture. Mr. Freas was largely responsible for the fact that Hernando county won first, prize for the wood exhibit, first for varied industries and road material and third prize for decorations. "C. H." wag ever a top notcher in tho way of a lairs and .the like and his efforts hero during Punxs'y's Old Home Week will not soon be forgotten.Body of Boy, Missing 2 Days Found in Old Well i Intrmntlnoal N»w« Service. PITTSBURGH, Feb. 19. — Lost since Thursday noon the 'body of •!- year-old Philip Caplan was fonnd today at the bottom of a well In the cellar ot his parents' home in Craft avenue. The boy had drowned In 12 feet of water. The presence of the well was not known to the boy's parents. It was discovered only when a plumber, called to repair a tbroken pipe today, felt himself sinking as though in'qulcksand. He investigated and found the unused well. It had beeu covered with boards and earth years before. At the bottom of the shaft was the boy's body. STOLEN DRESS RECOVERED Gown Stolen From Porch of Mitchell Homo Found In Barrel at the Glass Plant. Tho silk dress stolen from the porch of the home of T. B. Mitchell last Sunday has been recovered and the thief is in the borough lockup. Chief of Police Palmer arrested an individual who gave his name as George Snyder, and his residence as Pittsburgh. Working on the assumption that Snyder might- have stolen the dress ho gave him the third degree, and the man finally stated that he knew a man wjio had taken It and that it had been htdden in the Wightman Glass plant, jiust where he did not know. Chief lalmer, Mp, Mitchell and Irwin Simpson wen# to the glass plant on Tjnrsday evening and made a search <* the pbpt. In the basement of thybuildljpT were about 20 barrels fillo* paper. About the tlmAhejBree were ready to give up the wlfrch Chief Palmer ran his hand Into one of the barrels and encountered the dress. It was rolled into a small ball but was not damaged. HOME FROM SOUTHLAND; A. J. Truitt, Esq., who has been visiting with his family in Brooksvllle, Fla., and attending the South Florida Fair and Gasparilla Carnival at Tampa, Via., returned W Punxsutawney last evening. Mr. Truitt says that Florida resorts are enjoying the busiest winter of their existence and be is convinced that about two-thirds i of the $2,JOO.OOO that is ordinarily spent at European winter resorts, is this year going into Florida's coffers.\ ' Church Filled Last Night When Rev. J. S. Hayes Delivered Excellent Sermon. The largest audience of the woek \cns present at the Union Evaneglistic service last evening. Tlie Tact that the Knights oC Malta were to be present -was one reason possibly th*t Increased the attendance. Tbp Knights attended In a body and occupied the seals reserved for them to the right of the pulpit. Zest and interest was added to the song service lA that Mr. Lynn called on various sections of the congregation to sing in turn, viz, the balcony, the centre section, the women, the men, and Anally upon the Knights who responded with a will and astonished all Into the belief that all the vocalists of tha city among the male population at least were Maltas. Rev. B. A. Glnader very gracefully wel- the Knights. A special scripture lesson was road by request of the visiting Knights consisting of the ten comniandments, by Rev. P. E. Burtt. Prayer was offered by the Rev. J. M. Weber. A quintette consisting of Messrs. J. W. Carr, C. A. Jenks. J. M. Williams, James Lester and Carl Jordan sang very beautifully a song entitled "Drifting." The large chorus choir never sang better than they did when for an offertory they sang "All Hall Immanuel." As the days slip by this choir is becoming better balanced. Rev. J. 8. Hayes chose for his text Matt. 6-24, "No man can serve two mafiters; for either ho will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to to one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon," and Matt. 7-21, "Not every one that salth unto me Lord, Lord, shall enter Into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth te will of my Father which Is in heaven." Mr. Hayes went on to show the high estate which was man's. He said: "Man Is In the image of God.1 His manifestions relative to His working In the world—a worker together with God with created things thus signifying very definite relationship between God and man. Man In his natural state when he has been beguiled and tempted and has fallen out of harmony with his creator." He showed that in thla state It was Impossible for him to serve God. "Many there are In thla state without a change of heart or of life who think they are serving Him, there are many such In our churcheg, but they are striving to serve God and mammon, an Impossible thing, since God requires a whole service. Their Blrea are all toward the thlnga of the (Continued on pace two) OfANGEUSTIC SERVICE AT BRIAN BROUGHT TO A CLOSE flensing Program Carried Out on Mothers Night"—Many in Attendance.The closing service of the evangeistic campaign conducted at the Adrian Presbyterian church by Rev. H. 3. Teagarden on Thursday night proved a most enthusiastic one. It *as "mother's night" and the church was filled with the mothers of that rlclnlty. The following program was earned out: 3ible Reading .. Hector Campbell jr. »i-nver ... .Mrs. Chr'stopher Kromer long Miss Maggie Campbell leaning. Miss Nellie Gould lecitation Inlce Sweeney Heading Mrs- Mayes Jong Mrs. Hunter heading Mrs. Thomas Sargent Song Miss Nellie Gould leading Mrs. Hall ;ong .. J Hector Campbell leading Mrs. Joseph Gould Heading Miss Mary Nellson leading ..... Mrs. Nettie Teagonlen ralk ........ H. G. Teagarden Rat Story That is Vouched For by Man of Veracity kfarchand Resident Tells of Peculiar Incident in Migration of Rodents. . A well known resident of Marchind, a man whose veracity has never jeen questioned, la authority for one jf the most singular rat stories that »ver got into print. The Marchand man a short time (go was somewhat startled to see a iarge number of rats leave a nelghsor's barn and atart across tho fields in the dirscttoji of another barn. Fhere were if the neighborhood of |00 rodents jfn the buqjSh and they pere in rat.Mr close formation. One >t the nuinJer left hw fellows and lisappeare® undegr the barn from phlch ttfejwnad cope. A few seconds iafer It a straw In Its aouth. jgnotlvff rate dropped from tto rankefctur ran -up alongside the rodent holafng the straw. The sec>nd rat took the other end of the itraw and "the two went under the jarn together. In a few seconds appeared and between them was l third rat. The Marchand maif ivers that tbo rats did not appear to lotice him and that he got clase Sough to the trio to ascertain that » rat in the middle was blind, The others were leading it. attention' I. O.'O. F. Laurel Lodge No. 672 and Lindsey [Adge No. 1012 will meet at Punxs'y L D. O. F. Hall Monday evening, Feb. |1, at 7:15, and attend services in [fee First M. E. Church. Calvin Bley, fi h. Thomas, Secretary.—12 J..., . . I'