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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
Women and Men

Women cannot leave tho men
alone. That wafcry of theirs, What
ever n man can do, woman can"
is pregnant with meaning of which
they themselves appear to be uncon-
scious. Whatever q man does, they
do-chiefly because q man is doing
it. If q man did not do it, they would
not do it either. They crowd the
risky entertainments because the
men arc there. They read and write
the suggestive books because their
first and foremost theme is invaria-
bly, the relations of the sexes. They
play masculine games merely be-
cause they are masculine. would
venture on something of the nature
of a prophetic utterance. 1t is this:
If every man were to leave off play
ing golf tomorrow, there would not
be n female golf player left in Eng
land in month Heaven knows that
there are good many of them just
now! Where the men lead, the wo-
men follow. The dear creatures"
as tho old time bucks" used to have
it, always did run after the men. It
seems that just now they are run
ming after them a little harder than
ever they did. That, from the social
point of view, is the alpha and ome-
ga Of the cry of the independent"
women; that is not seldom the
meaning of women's rights" 1t
is the right of q woman not to be far
away from a man.-All the Year
Round.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
Telephone AIistakes.

Telephone mistakes have their
serious side. a man who wished tc
communicate with gentleman
named Williams looked in the tele.
phone directory and then called ur
number south" Presently there
came through the receiver soft
feminine Hello, and he said, "Whc
is that?"
This is Mrs. Williams"
Have you any idea where your
husband is"
He couldn't understand why she
had rung off so sharply until he had
looked in the book again and discov.
cred that he had called up the resi-.
dence of a prominent widow.-Chi.
cago Record.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
SECOND DAY.

otoo.3o a. IN. Poultry and Swine.
$50 to 1890 a. m. Graded Horses for
Farm purposes.
1890 to II a. M. Oxen, Mules and
Jacks.
1880 a. m. 10 Ego pm. Grand Parade
of Stock. Every exhibitor will be re-
qured to put his stock in the parade each
day.
I2.3o to p. IN. Dinner.
LIS pm. Texas Pony races or more
to start; half mile dash purse IS one
money.
100 p. m. Grand Novelty race-.o to
start; purse sro-- 81 to ist and s. to md
horse.
LIS p. m. Trotting and Pacing race in
harness /; 3 years old; mile heats best
in 3; 3 to start purse $so-$IS to list,
$40 to md. and S to grid horse.
: p. IN. Running race, free for all, dis
trict horses mile heats 4 to start best
III 3; purse S2S Si2to list, IS to end,
and IS to grid horse.
.IS p. m. Trotting and Pacing race,
free for all district horses mile heats {;
best in 3; ; to start purse S2s--SI, TO
LIST, IS to md, and S to grid horse
go p. IN. Running race, gentlemen
riders; three quarter mile dash :, to
start. Gold Medal.
2.+S p. IN. By request. Special private
fancy race, rich, rare and racy.
SPIN. Running race horses from
four or more counties in the District half
mile heats best > in 3; 4 to start purse
SSo-S2S to LIST, SiS to md, and $40 to grid
horse.
3.IS p. m. Egg race, gentleman riders :;
half mile dash. Silver Cup. Once seen
never forgotten. Six to start.
$50 p. m. Tournamcnt--IoO Knights
To ride in fancy costume with sash 20
rings. distance one half mile. time IT,,
minutes ; spear to be furnished by knight.
Prize-liandsomc Saddle.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
Unconventional.

The following story is told of the
unconventional court methods of
the late George M. Stearns of Massa-
chusetts: May it please your hon.
or, he said, beginning an argument
one day before the supreme court
Il have a little case here that was
started in the police court, and that
court guessed on it Then we went
to the superior court with it, and
that court guessed on it. and now we
would like this court to guess on it. 3"
The court said: Mr.. Stearns, sit
down. This court doesn't guess on
cases" Mr.. Stearns replied: II beg
pardon, your honor. desire the
Judgment of this court on the case.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

For information in regard to
the grand and unique Tourna-
ment to be held at our Fair this
Fall write to or call on II. II. Bell.
Lewisburg, w. Va. This will be
a splendid amusement for the
boys and young men of the dis
trict, and in every way unlike the
oldstyle Tournaments. 1t is rich
and rare. Get ready, boys, and
try for that fine saddle.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
THIRD DAY.

Q to 10 a. IN. Graded Horses-Class :.
Halter broke Colts, &c.
10 to n.3O a. IN. Pedigreed Draft
llorses-Class ,.
II.3o a. IN. to 1890 p. m. Cattle
Classes and }. Grand Parade of Stock
1890 To p. m. Dinner.
LIS p. IN. Novelty race - 10 to start ;
purse Is one money.
I.3o p. IN. Combination race, horses
from four or more counties to enter, sin
gle harness half mile heats; best in
3; I to start purse SSo-$2s to list, SIS
to second, and $40 to Srd horse.
las p. IN. Potato race for bows 90
years and under) 10 to start purse $s-
So to first boy, and s. TO second boy.
3p. m. Egg race, horseback, free for
ALTO to start half mile dash purse
SIS--Ist horse $40, and and S.. Sport
for everybody.
!.IS p. m. BY request. Fancy run
ming race. Unique and amusing. Lady
judges.
ago p. m. Running race, free for dis
trict horses half mile heats; best in
3; s to start purse $50 SIS TO Ist, $40
&c and, and Ss to third horse.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
A BELGIAN LOVE MARKET.
Curious snd Ancient Custom Observed In
tho Town OF Arton.

the Town OF Arton.
A singular and ancient custom
takes place tho first Thursday in De-
cembcr ovcry year in tho little Boil
gian city of Arton. This is tho cole
biatcd st Nicholaus festival, and its
counterpart IL probably impossible
to find in any country.
Peasants. male and female, enter
tho city IN tho early morning all
dressed in their holiday dress and
all bent on being married. The
young men and women march up
and down on the market place, and
as soon as a young peasant sees the
girl for whom he has liking he in
vites her to ono of tho many caba-
rcts or cafes that surround the mar
kot, and hero the agreement and con-
ditions for the marriage are talked
over
Tho young peasant is always at
tended by an important parsonage
called the spokesman. This per
son plays a most important part, and
without him no marriage could be
arranged. This man enjoys the con-
fidence of both parties; no knows the
qualification of every young peas
ant and how much of q marriage
portion each girl is provided with.
1t is no who docs the talking for both
parties, and if an agreement is en-
tered into and a wedding is tho re-
suit ho receives q certain part of the
wedding portion, n now high hat and
n pair of boots AS long as the con-
sultation between the two families
commenced ut tho festival continues
the spokesman has good time. He
is entitled to tho best of food and
drink, and if no successfully carries
out tho negotiations he is the first
one to DO invited to the wedding.
AS soon rs the couple are engaged,
which must be done before the fes-
tival is over. the custom is for the
beau to purchase some oranges and
candy for his girl, and she presents
her intended with pipe and a pack
age of tobacco Philadelphia Press
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
A Sensible Old Lady.

A recently published book on rail.
way systems contains this new yer.
sion of tho old story of an aged
lady's first journey by rail. AS the
train was pitched down an embank.
ment and she crawled from beneath
the wreckage she asked passenger,
us this Stamford?"
mo, madam" replied the man,
who was pinned down by piece of
timber, this is not Stamford; it's q
catastropher'
on cried the lady. Then ]
hadn't oughtcr got off here. -
Amusing journal.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
NaneA

Here is the advertisement of a man
named Bump" l should think of
all things that poor merchant would
be afraid of coming down-hard! BY
tho way, last week met a Door un-
fortunate called "Chump"-no, come
to think, it was "Gump" Well, it
means tho same thing. Fancy going
through life as aHsgulnp."
We'll, says the girl at the next
desk, II don't think that is any
worse than being called Tooth. >"
u do, remarked the man in tho
corner.
NO." persisted the girl, Il can
not think so 'You see, the great trou-
bio was when we wanted to speak of
the family collectively 1t seemed
perfectly natural to speak of the
Smiths and the Browns, but when it
came to the Tooths, why, we always
wanted to say the Teeth p'-Chicago
Post.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

The Directors of the Fair are
full Of energy and determination
this year, and with the aid of our
farmers they will make this Fair
a great success. The contests
this year will be confined to the
District, and all money paid out
for premiums will be among our
own people. There is no reason
why this district should not put
in exhibits in every department
to make a grand and beautiful
show. The Fair managers have
appealed to all the ladies to send
anything they may have, however
small. They and everybody
should take an interest and pride
in the success of this enterprise.
Let us all take hold this year and
make this a Fair long to be re-
membered with pride and pleas
ure. Let all farmers make eX-
hibits of anything they may have.
Remember that it costs you moth
ing to exhibit, and if you get a
premium YOU are just that much
ahead. You must remember that
this Fair is not for making money
for the stockholders (they have
lost money every year, but it
is an enterprise for the benefit of
the entire district.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

OUR Stock in every department
is full of elegant bargains for
you. Don't allow yourselves to
be taken in by slick takers
Come and look for yourself and
if goods and prices do not suit
you there is no harm done. We
are here to sell and show our
Goods. You will be carefully and
politely waited on whether you
come to buy or not. We keep
the goods you need and at prices
you can afford.
GREENBRIER CLOTHING HOUSE,
O.. 7. Bell, Prop'r,)
Lewisburg, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
Our District Fair.

The Directors have determined
to hold this year (1S95) a District
Fair The district is composed of
the counties of Greenbrier, Mon
roe, Summers, Fayette, Pocahon-
tas, Randolph, Nicholas and Web
ster, in this State. This gives an
excellent opportunity to our peo-
pie for local contest in every De-
partment and upon the Race
Course. Let every farmer pre-
pare his stock and agricultural eX-
hibits. May the ladies in all de-
partments of fine arts display
their work. All persons in the
district owning horses, whether
runners, trotters or PAGERS, are re-
quested to put them in training
and enter for the races.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

Books, Stationery, School Sup
plies, ETC., etc. A full supply
constantly on hand. Also Ba-
nanas and Fruits in season.
Pens, Penholders, Ink, States,
Fountain Pens, Bibles. Tesla
ments, &C., &C., always in stock
at the Book Store of MASON BELL.
Lewisburg, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
FOURTH DAY.

9to 10 4. m. Thorough and Standard
bred Horses.
10 to Ir.5o am. Shccp-all classes
Wool.
1870 u. M. to go p. III. Grand Pa
radc of Premium Stock.
IL go To =. IN. Dinner.
LIS p. M. Scrub race 10 to start ;
half mile dash purse IS one money.
I..So y. IN. Mule race 10 to start :
half mile dash; purse IS one money.
LIS p. III Trotting race, free for Dis
trict; any age best in I mile heats
; to start purse S2S-SrS to Ist and $40
to End horse.
y. m. Novelty race liz to start
purse Sio-S7 to list and 8, to End horse.
Ais Running race. free for District
three quarter mile dash purse $l5-Sl :
To Ist and $40 to md horse.
go p. m. BY request. Fancy Riding
race; i" to start; thrcc-quartcr mile dash.
Lady Judges. New and good.
AS p. M. Pacing race in harness
free for District best in :: half mile
heats ; To start; purse 3: SIS to Is,
and $40 to End horse.
y. m. Egg race. horseback running
Free tor all ; 10 to start q; half mile dash
purse $40 one money.
$50 y. m. Grand Obstruction race
free for all 10 to start purse SIS-St
to list and IS to md.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

as p. IN. Trotting race, free for dis
trict; half mile heats best in 4; to
start purse SSo- SIS to Ist, $40 to End
and S. to third horse.
} =. m. BY request. Special obstruc-
ton race running. New and attractive.
SIS =. M. Hurdle race - I to start
Solid Silver Spurs.
$50 p. m. Tournament. Handsome
Bride and Spurs.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

The PRATT FOoD COMPANY, Of Phila-
dclphia, Pa. offer the following special
premiums. which will he en- exhibition
and delivered by the committee at the
time of the Fair to the drawers of same
For best pair of Red Game Fowls. a Glib
package of Pratt's Poultry Food.
For best pair Barred Plymouth Rock, 5-lb
package Pratts Poultry Food
For best pair Langshans, S-lb package OF
Pratt's Poultry Food.
For best pair Light BrahmaS. s-lb pack.
age Pratt's Poultry Food.
For best pair Dark Brahmas. 5-ib package
PrattS Poultry Food
For best pair Buff Cochins, s-lb package
Pratt'S Poultry Food.
For best pair Black Cochins, s-lb package
Pratt's Poultry Food
For best pair Black Lcghorns, s-lb pack
age Pratt's Poultry Food
For best pair Silver Wvandottcs. 5.lt
package Pratt's Poultry Food.
For best pair Bronze Turkeys, 5-lb pack
age PrattS Poultry Food.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
Minerals In Food.

Minerals in our food form an I'm
portant ingredient as regards our
nutrition. They seem to assist the
digestion of our foods and are need
ed to complete the composition of
many fluids OF the body. Thus the
salt In tears Is poetic and pro. erbial
both, and salt is also necessary for
the perfection Of the gastric juice of
the stomach. The phosphate of lime
Qn which oatmeal, by the way, is
rlch) Is needed for building bones,
and there is not fluid of the body,
from the blood to the saliva, for
which certain minerals are not nee
essary. Too much mineral matter
TAKEN, for example, in overheard wa
Ter, Is injurious; therefore all hard
waite should be softened before use.
such water produces constipation,
dyspepsia and is apt to cause kidney
troubles as woll.-New York Dis
Datch.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
Wanted 70 Find the crumh.

Mamma--What are you tearing
your doll to pieces forp
Hattie-I'm lookin for the crumb
OF comfort papa said was to be found
in everything.-Roge (Tenn.)
Review.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
PROGRAMME.
FIRST DAY.

From 9 a. IN. to IL III. Arrangement of
Stock, &c.
- III. to l p. III. Dinner.
$50 p. m. Novelty race; 10 to start :;
purse S. one money.
p. iii. Wheelbarrow race; 10 to
start purse S. one money
go p. III. Scrub race, half mile heats,
best two in 3; purse $40; S. to list horse,
So to second, and 8, to 3rd. Four or
more to start.
SPIN. Trotting race y years old
half mile heats ; to start best in , :;
purse $40. $I2 to list horse, and IS to ID
S.3op. M. Mule race-half mile dash {;
q to start purse S. one money.
+p.m. Scrub race - half mile dash :;
3 to start purse s. one money.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

I LADIES' fine Shoes (our own
make,) at the lowest price, spe,
cial lasts and sizes, furnished or
short notice.
MOORE & RITTENHoUsE.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

AT the Grcenbrier Clothing
House, Lewisburg, West Va, you
can get a splendid Suit for $40,
worth heretofore $l5. Notwith-
standing the great advance in the
Shoe and Boot market you can
buy all these goods at the same
old low prices at the Greenbrier
Clothing House. They have their
eyes open, saw the advance COM
ing, and bought all of their next
Fall and Winter Goods on the
first indication Of a rise. A
splendid Shoe Tor 81. This shoe
now costs more than this amount
Don't miss this opportunity to
save your money. All we ask is
a thorough comparison of prices
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

play of Pianos, Organs,
and other Musical Instru-
mentS-not to be less than
four Pianos and Organs,
LIST, S15; End, $40
2 For the best and largest
display of Furniture, any
make-not to be less than
three sets. LIST, $40; 2nd, So
DEPT. Nj AGRICULTURAL NIPPLE
MRNTS.
W. ID. McNArLL. Supt.
lro be entered for exhibition only. Di-
ploma> will be awardcdD
Self Binder Reaper and
Mower comb'd. 3 Single Reaper.
4 Single Mower. ) Thrcshing
Machine. 6 Broadcast Seeder.-
7 Grain Drill. S Sulky Horse
Rake. 9 Sod Plough. 10 Hill
side Plough. IL Gross Plough
~ Gang Plough, - Harrows
(iron or wood.) II Road Scraper.
- Field Cultivator. Is Tanning
Mill. II Drag Saw. Is Straw
Cutter (horse or hand power y
10 Roller. 20 Corn Cultivator.
81 Turnip Drill. % Grain Ora
die. % Root Slicer. "a Feed
Grinder. 20 Portable Farm En-
CINE.
For best display in above line, not less
than twelve pieces, SIS. Exhibitors will
be furnished every facility for the display
of their goods, and manufacturers or their
agents are requested to Sorward their "
hibits as carly as possible. Applications
for space can be made to the Secretary at
any time prior tn the Fair
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

a SNAP SHoT.---Flat: What
would you say, my dear boy, II l
should tell you that had been think
ing
Sharp: / should say that you
were out of your head.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

FINE Millinery, glove-fitting
Corsets, Ladies' Eton and Blazer
Suits. MOORE & RITTRNHoUsE.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
HOTEL BYRD.
LEwIsBURG, WEST VIRGINIA,

Has Clean Rooms,
Clean Beds, a Pleasant Office, a
first-class Table, and every atten-
ton is given Guests to make
them comfortable. Come to the
Fair and put up at HOTEL BYRD,
where you will find good fare.
@. A. BYRD, Prop'r.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
REFRESHING DRINKS.

For pure Ice-cold Soda Water
and Coca-Cola go to the Fountain
of Bell Il Graybill stationed in
the Greenbrier Clothing House,
Lewisburg, West Va. Only the
pure fruit juices used at this
Fountain. Quench your thirst
for sc. BELL e. GRAYBILL,
Lewisburg, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

2 Silk Quilt, embroidered, .. 3
B Worsted Quilt, patch work 3
4 Worsted Quilt, embr'd, 60. 3
iThc above Quilts to he shown III
only one Glass;
. Best cotton Quilt, patch
work, ....... .... ...... 3
8 krith Counterpane, ..... 2
Z Worsted Afghan, ... ,
5 Patchwork Quilt, by girl
under II years, ....... ,
9 Silk embroidery on silk ma
terlal, .................. 3
10 Worsted Embroidery on any
material, ........ 3
II Silk Embroidery on wooden
material, ...... ....... 3
II Silk Embroidery on any ma
terial. ..... ............ 3
ID CottonEEmbroidery on any
material, ........ 2
IA Braiding on any material,
by hand, 60. ...... ....... =
10 Fancy Crochet work, ...... 2
Ii Fancy Crochet basket work 2
II Plain Crochet, ........... 2
Is Tatting. Observation-Disclosures. 2
10 Handmade Lace, $1,000. go. =
20 Best wool hearth Rug, $500. 2
u Best tapestry hearth Rug,
p Best rag hearth Rug, ....
% Tapestry, ........,..... =
"a Crewel or raised Worsted
work, ...................
25 Best fancy Knitting, $1,000.
26 Work Basket, ...........
p Set of fancy Mats, ......
rs Ottoman Cover,
20 Chair Cover, ....... 9
30 Sofa Cushion, ......... :
81 Pair braided Pillow Gases, :
30 Pair embroidered Pillow
Cases, .............. :
33 Best display of Ornamental
Needle work, ...........
"a Best display of Embroidery ;
80 Best display of Crocheting,
Glass 3-Fancy Work.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

WE sell Butterick Patterns and
Publications. Subscriptions ia
ken for the Delineator at pub
fishers prices. Patterns sent
anywhere on receipt of price.
MOORE & RITTENHoUsE.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

(All articles under the last two head
ings having taken first premium not
allowed to competc)
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
DEPT. XII-FINE ARTS.

Miss Mae II. Best and Miss Daisy L.
FcamStcr, SuptS.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
DEPARTMENT Y.

w. ID. McNaull, Superintendent.
Glass Leather Manufactures.
Competition restricted to the District J
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-09-15
CALIFORNIA CORRESPONDENCE CLUB
A Venture That Promises to Be a Sue
cessful One

Venture That Promises to Be Sue
cessful One
A number of unsuccessful attempts
have been made by prominent writer's on
this coast to syndicate for the eastern
press. The latest effort in this direction,
however, under the managem ent of r.
Garner Curran of this city bids fair to be
carried out to tho desired climax. Mr..
Curran has had nearly ten years exper-
ience in newspaper work on the coast,
and is young man of energy and ability.
He has already secured a number of east
ern papers on his list, and large num-
Der of contributors, among whom are
Charles Frederick Holder, T. s. Van
Dyke. Professor James G. Clark, J. NJ.
Quinn, J. G. Fletcher, George Cochran.
Alice Moore McComas, Ema Foster Ha-
bsrkorn. Flora Haines Loughead, Emma
Sickle Marshall. Ella NJ. Sexton. The
wide range of subjects that will be
handled by these writer's will furnish
many interesting articles. one OF which
appears in the Herald today, by Alice
Moore McComas. California has often
heen iniured by the descriptions of the
transient tourist. who views the country
from Pullman car and obtains facts
from boom circulars. Everything. is
either described as being abnormal in
size. or else nothing is seen worthy of
, record and California is dubbed the back
door of the great American desert. The
articles des criptive of California scenes
and industries will be from resident
writer's who write facts, not fancies.
These and other things set forth in the
circuars issued by the Correspondence
club, indicate that the scheme will prove
successful. and the Herald is glad to be
counted as one of the charter mem bers
to take the weekly service.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-09-15
JOTTINGS


To whom II may concern: Messrs. Ben f.
Ward, Clay & Co., who have heretofore repre-
senei us in Los Angeles, having dissolved
partnership, we have appointed Mr. Cha les
Van Valkenburg to the management OF our
business at this point. In conjunction with
him Mr.. D. r. Clay, formerly of the firm of
Ben Z. Ward Clay & Co., will solicit business
in our behalf The office OF the companies
will remain as before at 1913 w. Third street.
We take this opportunity OF thanking the
people Of Los Angeles and vicinity who have
done business with us heretofore and we trust
that under the able management of Mr.. Van
Valken burg we shall continue to merit the
confidence and patronage of the insur, RS.
Worry respectfully, BROWN, CRAIG e. co.
General agents Tor Phoenix Insurance Co..
of Brooklyn; The American Fire Insurance
Co., of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Fire In
suran ce Co., of Philadelphia; Svea Fire Insur-
ance Co.. of Gothenberg, Sweden.