Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-04-26

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copy ola "dunning" letter of date 1900, mailed
to then business firm of Stanton, and found
in the wall ofthe Scherer building, lately reno
waited by E. Hageman, the postage being II
cents, and the writing being on unruled paper
and distinct at this day and frst-rate business
hand, and as a specimen of polite dunning we
commend it to the business public:
BALTIMORE March 6.h, 1900.
Dear Sir-If you could with convenience, re-
NIT us the small balance due US on account, in
the course of two weeks, you would infinitely
oblige us. Having suffered very considerably
by the late failures here, we are at this time
very much distressed for money, which we trust
you will consider as sufficient apology for the
present application.
With great regard, we are your most ob'd't.
Brown, FoULKE & Co.
P. spray tell your brother that his favor,
covering $55, came safely to hand
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COUNTY CONVENTION FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE.
Convention met in the Methodist Church. in
Greeuville, Augusta County, April 10th, 1872,
at P. NJ. The Church was filed with members,
and ladies and gentlemen from the country.-
After prayer by Rey. Thos. Briley, of Greenville
Council, Bro. Fitch introduced Major A. NJ. Gar
Der, Jr., who addressed the people for au hour.
He was followed by Bro. W. r. Yarbroueh, of
New Hope, the Pilgrim of Temperance, who is
always ready to help on the cause, and who has
done as much for it as any man in the State
His remarks were pertinent and to the point.
The Convention then adjourned to The Council
Room, and on motion Bro. Briiey was elected
President, Maj. CARRIER, Secretary, and Bro.
Jno. Snapp, Asst. cretary
On motion, reports of Councils were frs. read.
All the Councils reported verbally or in writing,
showing large increase and healthy activity in
the good york. The total increase since the
last report, in membership, over 100, and the
whole work encouraging to the Friends
On motion, 70. Fitch, of Greenvi!Ie was re-
quested to fix day in May to address the people
of GreenyiIle, in the Church. and Pres't Bald.
win, of Staunton Council, No Al, was request.
ed to aid him.
The Secretary was requested to make up, by
correspondence, a report on the condition of the
order in this County and forward to the State
Council.
At the request Of New Hope Council, that
place and the Bird Friday in May was selected for
holding the next County Convention.
On motion of Bro. Snapp, all the Councils
were requested to discuss the question of pub
lie demonstration, in Staunton, on horseback.
on the 9th of june FNemorial Day." and report
to the Convention at New Hope. Also whether
we should have and pay for County Lecturer.
On motion, it was ordered that delegates to
the next and every Convention, bring and wear
their regalias.
The questions proposed by the Waynesboro'
Council were generally answered in the atfirma-
tive by the Councils, and further reports ordered
to Dc made at New Hope Convention, where it
was hoped full delegation, at least members
from each Council, gould CERTAINLY be present.
Great regret was expressed at the absence Of
District Vice President Peck, and Brother Bruce,
the father of Temperance, Of Waynesboro', who
was reported on duty in Richmond forwarding
the good work and ia naugarating the lnebri-
ates' Home. Speeches were made to Convention
ey Brothers Yarbrough, Fitch, Snapp, CARRIER,
Shuey and others, and the deepest feeling and
most earnest devotion to the cause of Faith,
temperance and Charity, manifested "Upward
anu onward was the watchword and reply. The
convention adjourned st IL o'clock, after Or
dering the report 10 be published Ia the papers
of StaYat2n and the Friend Of TEMPERANCE.
tTHQs. BRlLEY, President.
A NJ. CARRIER, JR. Secretary.
JOHN SNApP, asst Secretayv.