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DISTRICT NO. I.
Isaac Diggs. Jr., No. 1108 Floyd avenue, Richmond, Va.217,245
Mr». J. H. Mots, No. 003 West Main Street, Richmond,
Va.217,170
Rev. W, G. Burch, No. 1000 F.verett street. South Rich
mond, Va. .. ,210,120
Mist Lula Kanes, No. 403 North Twelfth street, Rich
mond, Va.205,205
Odis Hinnant, No. 200 Meat Fourteenth street. South
Richmond. Va. .203,635
Mrs. Preston Cobb, 804 E. Main street, Richmond. Va.108,000
Miss Eugenia Haynes, 700 East Leigh street, Richmond
Va.185,000
Master Richard A. Gaskins, No. 206 East Cary street,
Richmond, Va. . 161,370
Rov M. Porter. No. 2617 West Grace street, Richmond.
Va. . ..126,825
Luther T. Matthews, No. 236 South Laurel street, Rich
mond, Va.73,435
Mr. W. M. Bickers. Jr., No, 504 North Twenty-fifth
street, Richmond. Va..25.100
Grace Esther Campbell. 810 E. Leigh, Richmond, Va. 25,000
Miss Georgie Montgomery, No. llfc North Lombardy
street. Richmond. Va.24,091
Hunter Pendleton, 918 Jessamine St.. Richmond, Va 10,4h5
Morgan Strother. No. 711 North arenue. Barton Heights 9,000
John Mosbv Berryman, No. 809 Barton avenue. Barton
Heights. Va. 7.U*
F. M. Sharp, 2208 M Street, Richmond, Va. . .5,000
DISTRICT NO. 3.
Mrs. J. J. Gardener, Franklin street, Petersburg, Va. 235,555
Mrs. E. Frank Crowe. Blackstone, Va.135.745
Rev. G. E. B. Smith, Cumberland. Va.124.030
Mrs. George Gibson. Jr., Chase City. Va.50.085
Thomas J. Wells, MO West High street. Petersburg. Va.21,075
Clinton A. Moseley. Jeffress. Va.5,000
S. Edwards Hogwood, 107 South street, Petersburg, Va.18.690
Thomas Vaughan, No. 522 W. High St.. Petersburg.Va.12.253
j. R. Berryman, Berryman, Va.10,010
Mis* Effie L. Spratley, Matoaca, Va. 8,555
W illie Proctor Carter, Prospect, Va. 5,18®
A. YV. t arter, Dillwyn. Va. 5,265
T. B. Wright. Smith!told, Va.. 5,080
Herbert H. Babb, R. F. D. No. 1. Ivor. Va.5,060
G. W. Shortt, 508 W. Washington street, Petersburg, Va. 5,000
Frank Storv Pace, Franklin, Va. 5,000
Mrs. R. B. Eanes, .-68 Wythe street, Petersburg, Va. 5,000
Miss Helen Baugh, Carson, Va. 5,000
L. H. Tankers ley, 14 South Street, Petersburg. Va.5,000
Roy Gary, W ealthia. Va . . 5,005
John A. McCraw, Nathalie, Va., - 5,025
DISTRICT NO. 4.
Master Robert O. Minter, Martinsville, Va. 149,825
Miss Grace Leigh Guyer, No. 707 Colquhoun street,
Danville, Va.147,770
Walter C. Akers. Auditor's Office Norfolk and Western
Railway, Roanoke, Va.44,000
Hattie M. Ivey, No. 756Colquhoun street. Danville, Va. 11,125
J. T. Dixon, Lock Box 502, East Radford, Va. 5,000
DISTRICT NO. 5.
S. Matthew Orrison. Leesburg, Va.9.1,545
Rev. H. F. Turner. Catlett. Va.,.28,141
Rev. J. Sydney Cobb. CraigavUie, Va. 5.04 5
W. R. F.akle. 811 W. Main Street, Staunton, Va . 5,080
Miaa Hallie B. Wingfield, Charlottesville, Va.,.5,800
DISTRICT NO. 4.
Rev. C. E. Stuart, Ashland. Va.
J. A. M a comber, R. D. I, Glen Alle ', Va.
Miaa Louise Thomas, Fredericksburg. Va.
Mrs. Thomas P. Bagby, West Point, Va.
Miaa Emily Cornelia Petty, Fork Union, Va...
Lutber Johnson, R. F. D. 1, Mineral, Va.
Mias Vera Pettit, Palmyra. Va..
Frederic W'illiama, HeathsvIHe, Va.
W. Z. Powers. R. F. D„ No. 1, Glen Allen, Va.
Mrs. Wirt Lefew Todd, Fork Union, Va ..
Mrs. M. Belle Bowers, Railroad Street. Ashland, Va.
C. V. Snider, Carysbrook, Va.
152,725
.59,010
.12,80 0
. 5,180
. 5,158
o 5,045
. 5,03)
. 5,009
. 5,825
V 5,888
. 5,018
NAMES COMMITTEE
EOB THE T. M. C. A.
President (Jordon Appoints Those
for Coming Year's
Work.
The following committee* have been i
appointed by President James W.
Gordon, of the Y M. C. A :
Executive—James W. Gordon, O. J. |
Kand*. C. G. Taylor. Jr.. YV. J. YVnlte
hurat. YV. I> Duke.
Finance—N. D. Sills. I., M YVIlliams
ft. A. Hawkins, G. YV Hahlke. O. J.
Sands. Janies L. Anderson. C. G. Tay
lor. Jr.
Rooms and library—C. J Billups.
T. D. Merrick. C. H. Garnett, R. S.
Boaher, Jr.. John B. Minor.
Departments—YV. J. Whitehurst V.
J. Billups. YV D. Duke. K. M Smith
J. L. Anderson.
Audit—James Anderson. X. D.
Sills, Jacob Fmlauf
Y'acancles—John B. Minor. G. W.
l’.ahlke, T. D. Merrick.
Boys' Department—YY'. Ii. Duka.
Jacob t’mlauf. U T\ Christian.
Educational —C. B. Rlcharason, C.
3. Billups. N. C Scott. A. A. Booth.
LEGAL NOTICES.
VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity
Court of the City of Richmond, the
1st day of August, 1910.
Lilly Sponenberg .Plaintiff
vs.
John Sponenherg .Defendant
IN CHANCERV
The object of this suit Is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the defend
ant by the plaintiff, and an affidavit
having been made-and filed that the de
fendant Is not a resident of the State
of Virginia: it Is ordered that he ap
pear here within fifteen days after the
publication of this order r.nd do what
is necesaary to protect his Interest
herein.
A Copy—Teste:
P. P WINSTON. Clerk.
HARRY C. GLENF. p. q. |
IN VACATION. I
VIRGINIA:-—In the clerk's office of the.
Law and Equity Court of the City of
Richmond the »tn day or August,
1910.
Angelina Williams, sometimes called
Edith Williams .Plaintiff.
'Adolphus Williams .Defendant.
The object of thla suit is to Obt-vm
a divorce a vinculo matrimonii by the
plaintiff from the defendant. And af
fidavit having been made and filed that
the defendant Imnot a resident of the
State of Virginia. It Is hereby ordered
that he do appear bare within fifteen
dgya after due publication of this order
and do what ie necessary to protect hie
Interest herein.
A copy—Teste:
P. P. WINSTON, Clerk.
E. M. ROSCHER. p. q.
-The remains of J. B. WIN
WINTER.
, TER. JR. who died in Dallas. Texes.
August 4th. arrived In this city Mon
day night. August *th, ifio. Funer
al from St. Mary’s church TUESDAY.
. August 9, 1*10. at 4:S0 P. M. Friends
"7 AM acduhlhlances Invited to attend.
‘ Raleigh. N. C.. Newbern, Nr C.. At
ar ffi*E3»sr>t- uss
v-'.V
G. W Bahlke. 8. M Woodward,
George B. Wilson.
The following committees of the
association hoard were appointed:
Executive—C. O. Taylor. Jr., J. H.
Baker: Dr. W H. flUeet. K. 8- Simp
son. C. Edward Crawford, J Daniel
Taylor, Dr. R. S Oosher. Jr
Membership—J. H. Baker. R. O.
Haw kins. Jr . B. Lewis. G. H.
Stlegler, F H Twining. J. 1). Taylor.
F. A. Simpson
Social Reception—Dr W. H. Street.
John 8. Haw, <C Cochran. F. A.
Sanders. G. H Stelgier
Physical l>epartment—Dr. R. 8.
Bother. Jr.. E 8 Simpson, C V.
Robinson. W. Earl Miller. W. D. Coon.
R fl B. Forreat. John B. Cary.
Association Course—E. 8, Simpson.
L. G Burruss. G. B. Cook. O. Edmond
Massle. A. V. Booth. C. E. Crawford,
ti. Harwood Bates.
Roanoke
(Special to The Richmond Virginian !
ROANOKE. VA.. Aug 24.—The
Rev W. 8. Neighbors, president of
Suiting College, Bristol, formerly pas
tor of Greene Memorial church of
Roanoke, Is spending a few days' va
cation with the Rev. John A. Taylor,
of Fairvlew.
Misa Annie Robinson has gone to
Princess Anne to attend a house party
given by Mice Attwood. Later the will
go to Atlantic City and New York.
A post card received from Mayor
Joel H. Cutchln, who has gone to 8t.
Paul. Minn., to attend the annual
meeting of the League of American
Municipalities, says he spent Satur
day in Columbus, and that he did not
succeed In settling the street car strike
here.
Mr. and Mrs. John 8. Witt and their
son. Master John 8. Witt. Jr., ar
rived in the city this morning in their
automobiles. Mr. Witt comes to Roa
noke regularly In the interest of. his
firm, the Lynchburg 8hoe Company,
and he has a large trade here. He
visited his customers In his motor
ear.
Mr. Lawrence Pierce, of Lynchburg,
ie among the visitors here to-day.
Mr J. T. Henry, of Back Creek,
says that his apple orchard wlJTgive
him this year the best crop he has
ever had. He estimates the yield at
2,000 bushels. Back Creek is famous
for Its Albemarle pippins. It Is near
the foot of Bent mountain.
A long distance telephone meaaagi
from Staunton says that Mr. E. W.
Staples It resting comfortably, and
that hope for hts recovery is enter
tained. Mr. Staples Is manager of
the Eagles' Home here. While driv
ing to Staunton in an automobile he
had several violent hemorrhages, and
at one time It was thought he could
not love.
Mrs. J. C. Krants died Monday night
at Lowry, aged twenty years. Two
years ago she was married here, and
twelve months afterwards be cams ill,
Tuberculosis developed. Mr. Krantl
gave up hid business and went to Bed
ford in the hop# that the change
might prove benefleUI to his^wlfe and
reatoar her to health. The funeral
v •••« * . "Vii - . .... k . V•!. ' /
was Tuesday afternoon in Salem im
mediately after the arrival of the pas
senger train from the East.
The Norfolk and Western has in
stalled & slot machine at the station
■ here, to provide individual cups for
drinking purposes.
Judge Samuel \V. Williams, attor
ney general of the State, la expected
here this week to appear before Judge
Moffltt. •if the Circuit Court, in the
controversy that has arlsent over the
selection of a site for the State nor
mal school at Radford.. After the
committee of the Legislature chose a
site in East Radford the argument
was advanced by Radford that the
fund under a bond issue of the town
I was not available, the bonds having
been voted with the understanding
that the site was to be in Radford
i proper.
Mrs. Lucia Dleld. wife of Captain
| Clarence Dield, Is critically ill at her
' home here.
Blackstone
• (Special to The Richmond Virginian. )
BLACKSTONE, VA , Aug. 24.—Miss
Annie Bishop, of Wilson. N. C., who
has been visiting relatives and friends
here, will return home to-morrow, ac
I companied by Misses Be Berry.
Much interest is manifested in the
fair which will take place about the
j middle of October. It is believed that
Stne counues represemea merest win
nave some as fine exhibits as any
counties In the State.
Mrs. H. I*. Juatts and family, who
spent two weeks at their old home,
near Richmond, returned yesterday.
Their many friends were Indeed glad
! to have them back. They have been
readenta of our town about eighteen
months, but have made many friends
during that time.
j The prospects for a large attendance
at the institute is as good or even bet
ter than any previous year.
Mr. G. P. Adonis is having a large
Quantity of preserves made for the
Institute. He is a believer in "good
eatings.”
Mrs. 1*. O. Michaels and Miss Luette
Michaels, who have been visiting Mrs.
G. P. Adams, returned to Richmond
Monday. Mrs. Michaels sung a solo
last Sunday morning, and one at night.
; at the request of her many friends
here, who always enjoy her singing.
She also met with the home mission
society Monday afternoon and made a
very helpful talk to the members.
The Farmvtlle district conference
will convene here September t, and
the good people of Blackstone are de
termined to make It a success In every
wsy. A large delegation is expected.
Rev. H. M. Hamtll, D. ».. and his
wife are expected to be present, and
he will preach the opening sermon on
the night of the <th of September.
There hag been the largest fruit
crop in this section that many have
ever seen, and the merchants ssy they
have never sold so large a number of
tnrtt Jana' ....■ V
Bowling Green
| (Special to The Richmond Virginian V
BOWLING GREEN. VA . Aug. 24. J
— Mr*. Warner Peatro** and child, of
Norfolk. Ya.. are boarding at Mrs
T. B. Gill*.
Mr. William G. Coghill is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Edwin P. Wright, in
Richmond, Va.
The Hermon Baptist Association
will he held at Salem Baptist church
August ”4-26. The introductory ser
mon will he preached by the Kev. j
Mr. C. B. Crutkshank. of Calvary Bap- |
list church. Bowling Green. Va.
Mrs W. L. Broaddus has returned
from a visit to relatives in Richmond.
Va.
Miss Eleanor H. Borum left Mon
day for Sparta, Va.. where she will
he the guest of Mrs. Samuel E. Pitts
during the association to be held this
week at Salem church.
Miss Florence Broaddus is home;
again after a visit to friends at ltap- j
pahannock Academy.
Mr. Floyd Moore, of Norfolk, Ya.,
I spent the week end with his family
at Auburn, the home of Judge and
Mrs. E. C. Moncure.
Mrs. W. C. Boyd, accompanied by
her son, William, has returned to
Richmond, after spending some time
i at her old home in Bowling Green, j
Miss E Irene Lambert, of Selma
I Ala . is the guest of Miss Ethlyn
j Vincent.
Miss Murrell Currell. of Iaincaater .
county. Is visiting Mias Ruth Barlow, j
Miss Susie Butler, who has been (
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Goodrich, in i
Surrv. returned Saturday.
I The lawn party given by the Young
People's Society of the Bowling Green |
Baptist church Monday evening at
Milford. Va., was a most enjoyable af
fair. The large lawn of Mr. C. R- :
Dickerson, which was beautifully \
lighted with Japanese lanterns, was i
alive with youth as well as old age.
Miss Ruth Barlow gave two very in- '
teresttng readings and Miss Bessiej
Butler rendered several ptano selec
tions. The Milford orchestra dis
pensed'music throughout the even
ing. , The refreshments sold netted
the society about $3$.
Fredericksburg
(Special to The Richmond Virginian.) ;
FREDERICKSBURG, Aug. 24.—I
Dr. R. J. Payne purchased the house j
on Hanover street recently occupied
by Mrs. W. H. Fitshugh for $7,300.
Mr. and Mra EUebre W. Carter,
who were recently married In New
York, have returned to this city. They
spent their honeymoon In England,
France and (Jermany.
Mr. George White Chaney has re
turned to this city from Hot Springs. I
Mr. Chaney recently attended Wash- j
Ington and Lee University, and passed
the State law examination at Roa
noke. He will go to Lexington (n a
short time to reosive Ms degree.
I Prof. Bralnsrd. if U» . Virginia
, I'Jk\. vA ' • ■ * \l
Polytechnic Institute, is at Captain
R. C. Vance's farm. ■ Mannsfleld Hall."
making milk and butter tests
AMONG THE
MILITIAMEN
Pull drees battalion drills, followed
by music and dancing, will be features
of the coming season for the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues. Major E.
W. Bowleg is now at work arranging
a suitable program for this social
whirl. Every two months there will
he battalion drills in service uniform.
Members of Company F. First Reg
iment, next Tuesday night will com
pete for the medal offered for the
best drilled man.
Tuesday night the Richmond How
ltiers will formally open their ath
letic building. The occasion prom
ises to be an interesting one. Music
has been arranged for. and there will
be refreshments. Many invitations
have been sent out.
The new band for the Second Regi
ment. but which will sene with the
First Battalion, First Infantry, here,
will be mustered in Wednesday night
at the Seventh street armory.
Everything is now in shape to mus
ter in Company H. First Regiment.
Thursday night. Though this com
mand will occupy quarters with the
First Battalion in the Seventh street
armory, it will be attached to either
the Second or Third battalions.
EXPRESS TARIFFS ARE
RAISED AT POCAHONTAS
(Special to The Richmond Virginian.)
POCAHONTAS, VA., Aug. *4.—Po
cahontas was to-day put in the Stats
of West Virginia as far as State laws
regulating express companies are con
cerned.
The laws of Virginia requiring ex
press companies to carry live pounds
or under to any place in the State
for Si cents and fifty pounds for W)
cents were . revoke* by the express
company coming into this place on ac
count of the express passing through
a part of West Virginia.
The new- ruling of the express com
panies will cause parties living on the
Clinch valley line of the Norfolk and
Western railway receiving packages
from points In the State in Order to
get a low rate will in future have to
route via Bristol, Va.. and Norton, Va,
Fortunate for the people, the express
office In Bristol Is located In Vlrgtnla.
A meeting of the board of trade of
this city will be held this week, and a
committee asked to wait on the State
Corporation Commissioners and have
the express companies live up to the
State laws.
—A—
llrrartr.
Died st home Ik Ashland. Va. Tues
day. August Zl. Mrs. Rebecca Mont
gomery Clerayir. widow o* S. R. Ctera
yer. ot Frederick county Va., at an
advanced age.
Funeral from the residence of Mrs.
P. K. Lead better. In Ashland, Wednes
day,. August M, xi-4 e'etoek.
V
[NEWS FROM ALL OVER VIRGIN
XltnrnT.K - .vr.miiinfimcnl ttl!
made yesterday of the appointment of
Arthur C. Humphreys as Mexican con
sul at Norfolk, vice Juan Pedro Didapp
who succeeded Mr Humphreys thre.'
years ago. after the former had been
Mexican consul here for six years.
ROANOKE.—Daisy Meade and Emma
Christian, negroes, were arrested here
op a telegram from Chief of Police
Kiser, of Norfolk They are wanted at
Norfolk on a charge of stealing a large
sum of money from a Chinaman.
NORTON.—Some unknown i>arty or
parties put out poison here last night
and as a result six dog funerals were
held to-day. with several cats thrown
In for good measure. The town has
been overrun with dogs for some time,
and a number of citi**ns have com
plained that they could not res.
night for the constant barring.
ROANOKE_I 8 Browning. of
Roanoke, who has been Indorsed by
the Roanoke cliy Republican conven
tion. and by other mass meetings of
Republicans for the Republican nomi
ration for Congress but has declined
to run.
EAST RADFt IRD — Delegates to the
congressional convention In Roanoke
September 1 were elected here last
night ai a Republican mass-meeting
and instructed for Colonel J. S. Brown
ing SO long as his name 1* before the
L cMV^nuoa--~x-utnm.n* ■ mm my*
| elected chairman of the city commit
and Fred Kinstein. secretary.
administration and Siemp’s
ment of the party In this State
indorsed.
G<)VKRXOR ADDRESSES
FARMERS AT DtXNDJ
(Special to The Richmond Virginia
KENBRIDOB. VA., Au(. 24.- *
farmers' union held its Meeting
Dundas Monday. Th* meeting
addresred by Governor Mann. :,!
apoke for an hour before a large at*
dlcnce. The governor was introdu
by Dr. IV M. Austin and spoke <
progressive agriculture, and uuo
statistics to show the vart ad vat)
ment that is being made in all k|
of agricultural pursuits alf over
State.
He laid special stress on the imti
tance of boys' corn clubs,
throughout his entire speech he tj?
the farmers to continue to I
proved methods in farming. H*
sured every one present that Hot
that was in the power of the eft
executive of the State to advance
cause of agriculture would be left 1
done.
Young people could hardly spend $40 to
$60 to better advantage than to take a course
with us Phone Madison 2730J, or address
has had greatest demand for its students recently in its history of 43 yean;
these offered $100 per month.
This is our dull season, but we have lately entered students from England, ’
Rico, New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina |
Virginia.
BRING YOUR REPi
WORK TO US
Our shops are well equipped. We can serve you quickly and sat
torily. Our experienced mechanics—masters in their lines—am
waiting to repair all broken parts scientifically on special
have.
Let us prose to you that our work Is the beet—our
loweat. .-•
THOMAS! HULCHER
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