W. S. Scanlan, Jr., of the Richmond branch of the American Locomotive Works, said his company would hold positions to all employees already enlisted in the militia and to those of them who wish to go in as recruits. Action by the Richmond Cedar Works will be taken today at a meeting of the company's board of directors.
The Western Union Telegraph Company will hold positions for all men called into military service.
NEWS OF ASHLAND
ASHLAND, VA? June in.?The Hanover County Farmers' Union will meet here on Saturday, and Mr. Thornhill, president of the State union, and others will make addresses. A dinner will be served.
Henry J. Ellis is spending several days in Bedford City with friends.
Mrs. George R. Hutchings, of Richmond, is here for the summer with her mother, Mrs. C. C. Bridges.
Miss Marjorie Hiker is the guest of friends here.
Mrs. J. W. Minion, Miss Sledd and R. P. Sledd left on Thursday for a visit to Gordonsville.
Miss Lyle Gary is visiting friends in North Carolina.
At a recent meeting of the school board, Rumsey Marston, A. H., of Randolph-Macon College, was elected principal of the Ashland High School. Miss Seddon Eubank was made assistant principal, and others elected were Misses Archambault, Cluny, Gray and Rawlings. Other vacancies will be filled later.
Mrs. G. H. Dugdale and sons have gone.  On a trip to Bermuda.
Misses Helen and Lucille Stone will spend this week at Atlee with relatives.
Miss Caroline Coleman, of Richmond, was the weekend guest of Miss Caroline G. Vandiver.
Mrs. Nelson Vaughan and son are visiting relatives in Farmville. 