Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-11
Grcenhricr Valley Democrat.
RONCEVERTE, w. VA.
October 18th, 1897.

Mr.. --- DEAR SIR Your
close attention is respectfully called
to the Prospectus following, and you
are earnestly urged to subscribe to
the stock and newspaper therein
named for the following reasons:
lST. Republicans, after consider
| ing the move for good while and
meeting here secretly in full force on
repeated occasions. have deter
mined To locate a regular party news
paper here, their aim being to have
il centrally and prominently situated
On the railroad in the largest town
in Greenbrirr, Monroe or Pocohon-
tas, So as 10 come in contact with the
greatest number of people, and the
better maneuVer to capture these
three important Democratic coun-
ties for the Republican party
Hence il is the duty Of all Democrats,
who are able to do so, to cooperate
induStri0uSly and literally i'm defeat
ing such publicly avowed purpose,
for which leading Republicans are
caucuSing and conspiring i'm every
direction.
IND. The necessity of Demo
cratic newspaper here at this strong
hold of the Republican party to
combat their plans is clearly appa-
rent to every thoughtful, vigilant
Democrat. upon glance st the
situation, for IT is here the Rebuilt
can leaders hope to plant the seed Of
ultimate Democratic defeat in this
section of our State.
BIRD. Therefnra. why should Demo-
Gratis hesitate to beStow their patron
age and to lend their money for this
praiseworthy and important enter
prise when they are strongly APP
pealed to by the foregoing true state
ment of facts" Especially should
they be convinced of the propriety
of subscribing to the stock when
there il no risk whatever in doing
SO, because a yearly dividend of six
per cent. on the stock will be con-
tinuously guaranteed by responsible
men.
It'll. We find that it is necessary
to appeal to Democrats of Monroe
and Pocahontas to subscribe for at
least $4,000 of the proposed stock
in each county, with the assurance
that Greenbrier Democrats and 9th.
ers will take the balance of it, 5000.
9TH. In two recent meetings of
Democrats here this whole subject in
all its phases has been fully c0nsid-
cred and the conclusions reached are
herein faithfully presented. Our
plan and pledge below show the meth
DDS for making a success ofthe news
spaper. If all Democrats concerned
will promptly and persistently do
their duty in contributing according
to their means, they will be glad here
after of such course in behalfof their
party's cause and Of the best inter
ests of the people.
9Th. The proposed company's
charter will be secured in this month.
and its affairs will then be entrusted
10 Board of Directors composed OF
safe and competent business men,
who are stockholders.
It'll. AS s committee appointed
specially for the purpose, we beg
you tn at once make such subscrip.
ton to the stock as you can afford,
and to also subscribe to the newspa.
per; and after trying to induce 9th
ers to do likewise, please return by
mail the Prospectus and subscription
list to any one of us with as little
delay as possible. Remittances car
he made soon thereafter. YOU
readily see the Importance to the
present owners of the plant il
quickly completing this moya sax
by Nov. 10th, at tarthest. The plan
is an excellent one, equal TO the bes
for such uses, is nearly new, and tn,
price for it is fair.
G. II. SMITH,
&. $. PEYTON,
j. w. SMOOT, o'i'i''''ee'
II. u. GEE,
5. II. PATTON,