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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
TRIP THAT PAID.

Ten Miles to Get a Package Of Postum,
Some sufferers won't turn over hand
to help themselves, but there are others
to whom health Is wort something A
German woman living "a the country
made q ten mile trip 70 get q package Of
Postum. She was Well repaid. for 1t
brought health and happiness In return.
a translation of the good frnu's letter
saws: ''From child had been used to
drinking coffee daily, but the longer !
Continued drinking It the worse / felt,
suffered with heart trouble, headaches
and dizziness. Then | had such an UNI
ensy feeling around my heart that I often
thought death to be near
III gave up drinking coffes and tried
hot water but that did not taste good, and
w id not get we'll Then read some
letters from people who had been help
ed bv Postum Food Coffee and I deter
~ had d to go ten miles to get package,
~ went. prepared 1t carefully nc
cor1ine 70 directions. and we have used It
nov IN our family for nearly two years,
drtnkine II twice n day. 1t agrees we'll
u W,th nl, OF US. My heart and bowel
trn,,h,es slowly. but surely, disappeared.
= j., ss,dom that ever have headache,
~ Ne ave, Hs.v are steady and strong again
an any, an otherwise strong and we'll. My
h',sha nj has been lately cured Of his sick
hsadaohes since we threw coffee out OF
our home and have USED POSTUM. Name
turn Tired by Postum Co.. Battle Creek.
Mich, = noo,,oea SOW o,,, =,
the famous little book, THE Road 70
Wellyillsy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
YESTERDAY WAS A
DAY OF EXCURSIONS } n
Reeord-Breakers on G. & O
Rolling Stock Of All the
Roads Taxed.

Yesterday was day Of excursions to
and from this city. many Of the roads
entering this city either bringing or car
rylng large crowds Of holiday tourists
The Chesapeake and Ohio led in the list
of persons carried having two excursions
to this city. both OF which are record
breakers One Of these was run from
Coyington and Clifton Forge, on the main
line. via the James River division, and
brought between fourteen hundred and If
teen hundred people, The other came
from Norfolk by the Chesapeake and
Ohio and consisted Of twelve coaches, al
we'll filed. The excursion from the west
ran in two sections. On Sunday tho
Chesapeake apd Ohio carried down to the
seashore on It's two outing trains total
Of COO people.
The Norfolk and Western Trilby excur-
sion to the seashore on Sunday consisted Of
nine coaches, all we'll filed Over five
hundred people made the trip. and spent
n pleasant day in Norfolk or at the coast
resorts
The seaboard Air Line Railway yester-
day carried an excursion party Of about
three hundred negroes from this city to
Dewitt, a station south Of this city, There
were Ave crowded coaches.
I Tho Beach Park Amusement Company.
at West Point, yesterday ended Its sea-
son, which, notwithstanding the unta-
yorably wet and cool weather OF June and
early July, and the interference with trav-!
Of incident to the interruption of street
car traffic has been a very successful
one. The figures for the season show that
II has been better than last year. Begins
ming to-day. only the regular, scheduled
trains to West Point will be operated,
Mr.. p. n. Foster, of Baltimore. auditor
OF the York River Line. was In the olty
yesterday and visited the local office OF
the Southern Railway.
Travel to Baltimore via tho York River
Line has been heavier this season than for
ten years Many are taking advantage
OF this route to Baltimore and points
beyond, ta 5a,.t s51
Tho Labor Day excursion to West Point
yesterday carried down between six hun
dred and seven hundred persons. The
coaches were all crowded, In fact the roll
Ing stock of this and all the railways
was taxed yesterday to handle tho regu-
lar and the excursion business.
An excursion from this city to WASH
kngton yesterday carried several hurA'
dred persons from this city and vicinity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
Eul'lon Hot'es.

The plans to establish a branch OF Full
ton Hill Springs at the corner OF Nichol-
son and Fifth Streets for the benefit Of
the six hundred children who attend Mich.
olson-strcet school has grown rapidly
in favor. A committee OF citizens will
ppear before tho School Board at their
Fnrst meeting to secure their aid and will
then present their plans to the Street
The cost Of the hydrant will be com-
paratively small and the beInent Will be
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany and the water IS conveyed to their
property, a distance OF about a mile BY
means Of six-inch main down orleans al'5
Street.
Several years ago the railway company
allowed the city to run brancn pipe 60
tho corner OF williamsburg Avenue ano
Louisiana Street where the good !. aa.
timated. The water is exceedingly cool
s1attaponi Tribe q, Red Men , g'll h shd
an open session on September lotn. Inc rs
a novel programme for tho occasion. one
OF the numbers will be mock trial.
which promises to be. interesting.
toAn : tribes tribes viii vii assist the babe tribe In
Rev. George Il. Sheriff. pastor Of
Four Mile Creek Baptist Church VII!
begin a series of revival meetings az
m q service. at Hardy Central Will prob
ably close this week. The meetings have
teen largely attended and number OF
conversions have been made. go
Mrs. 3, s. Rice and daughter, MISS
Mayme. have returned after stay with
with relatives In Norfolk.
MI Herman Reams Is spending seve-
raj weeks at his fathers residence IN Hen-
Mr.. Walter Wood is able to be out at
ter his recent illness. -
Miss Viola Winston has returned from
visit to relatives in Louisa county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
FORMER SENATOR STUDIES
NAMED FOR HOUSE

Tho Democrats Of Gloucester have noml-.
mated former Senator James N. Stubs
as their candidate for tho House OF
Delegates. and he will probably be elected
without opposition.
Mr.. Stubs was for nearly twenty years
a member OF the Senate, and was defeated
contest in 1907, He was then sent to the
House from the district OF Gloucester
and Mathews, hut was not returned at the
following session.
III 1901 Mr.. Stubs was again defeated
for the Senate by Senator ]. Boyd Sears.
and has since been praoticing his profess
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
NORFOLK TRADE
AND BALTIM0RE'S
N. y. p. 6 N Rates We're
Lomerod - Officials Arc
Given a Hearing.

The state Corporation Commission yes
terday gave hearing to representatives
OF the New York. Philadelphia and Nor
folk Railway and the shipping interests OF
Norfolk ana Portsmouth in the matter Of
the viola ton OF tho long and short clause,
some weeks aso the "Nyp, and NJ az
aff an without consulting or even noti-
fvinr the Corporation Commission. q
sci,adule OF rates effective from Norfolk
to New church, hfty-eight miles from
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
DUTCH GAP MOONLIGHT.

Richmond Elks to Dutch Themselves
on This Annual Excursion.
Richmond Lodge Of Elks promise to outs
ia themselves on Thursday night, when
at 1870 o'clock the boat leaves the wharf
on the Elks' annual moonlight excursion
y P Tmt at 7:so Iardella's Band win
strike In "IIiawatha'' or some equally as
popular air; and the fun will begin as the
uT1he entertainment features are In
charge Of Messrs. Hicks Glenn, Peters,
po1iock and Captain r, ", Cunningham,
M. Billy Mann VIII furnish the lowers
and Mr., Frank Anthony re retFesAments'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
IDLE ELEVATORS NOW
CAUSE MUCH TROUBLE

Persons having business In the City
Hall and those who work In that build
Ing are grooming under the hardship Of
having to climb the stairs to the upper
floors, and at the snall-like pace In which
the repairs to the boilers are being made.
For nearly month now the elevators
have been idle, and have borne placard
announcing that they are not in use. IT
IL O serious matter to many who have
business with city employees on the upper
floors Of the building,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
BITTEN BY A SNAKE
Tried to Catch a Moccasin and Suffered
AZ ResuIt-Not Dangerous.

While attempting to catch a. moccasln
snake out In the county Sunday after
noon Mr.. James Redford was bitten on a
finger on his left hand by the reptile,
The The bite panied him and the finger arose
t. twice Its natural size
He came back to town quick and went
traoted by Dr. Rex, OF the ambulance
e {. S The wound was cauterizcd and
whiskey and aromatic spirits Of ammonia
were administered with encouraging and
soothing effect. ~
serious, and the man went home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
SLOW IN HENRlcO
County Officers Observe Labor Day
and Close Up.

Cduhty OffCer1 -0Ustrve EaD0f-70 dy
and Close Up.
There was practically nothing OF public
interesting going on ct Henrico County
Courthouse yesterday. S
All the officers save Clerk Waddill were
observing Labor Day and most Of the
offices were closed Ono deputy was on
his private room, disposing Of his mail
and STRENGTHENING out some matters that
had accumulated on his desk during the
protracted campaign which has Just end
ed. Messrs. James r. Russell and W j..
Todd, two defeated candidates were at
the Courthouse, but they said that they
did not know that any contests would be
Instituted before the committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
ALL STATE OFFICES
WERE CLOSED YESTERDAY

BY order Of the Governor. all the State
of1ces, both at the Capitol and Library
buildings, were closed up yesterday IN
observance OF Labor Day, which was pref
~ generally celebrated by all the officers.
The Governor was In the executive Of
ace during the morning for q. while, but
srent the greater portion OF the day at
tho Mansion with his family, Most OF the
officers and their clerks remained N the
city during the day, though some OF them
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
CURE PERMANENT
mrs. Ryer writes Feb. rs, 1908. Slk
Years Later. That Cure 10
Permanent.

"Your letter OF the 18th inst. received
ssking 10 regard to the cure Of my baby
some Ok years ago. Well, the disease
has never returned to her head which 1t
that time was q solid sore on top and
down the back. Once or twice since
then patch has come on her hand nesr
he wrist but It finally disappeared
.fter proper treatment with CuticurA.
ae,d th,oursovt ths vsr,d. Cuneu. RAselvsst ~.
form = ehosolss Gea,S ' r. e., ~ q sc?:
,us Ave. Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp, Sole frops,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
Dr. Oil Departs.
~ S,'''{ - = 80 s.J Il 10 y q
kanaeial 10 trha Times.DiSpatch0

especial 10 The Times-Dispatch')
FREDERICKSBURG. yA.,. Sept. y
Rev. DR.. ]. s. Dill preached at the Baptist
his last sermon here before leaving for
his new charge IN Kentucky. DR.. Dill
left In the afternoon for Richmond to
preach at, night at Venab le- Street Baptist
Years eKo, Fsg. e. tes asfat, tti}l-l 5tsa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
cHROMIc SORES
Sians of Polluted Blood.

.e T. nothing repulsve looking and disgusting old
You worry over TIL ard With i until the
eserng
place makes You irritable dsspondent and desperate
and condition. down under
the effects 81 some disorder The taking strong IKE
OF potash polue and Yiate the BLOOD an
pair general that
non healing sores the most offensive character
eating e tS blood
while antpc washes salyes soaps ana I
s heal itself has purified and
and poisons and with cn 90
blood again freely thIeqgh h
around the old sore pegns % Iake
99)9)on natural color the discharge q aaer ceases
and the place heals over. - 4, . y. .aa.
both blood purifier that puts your blood " order
and builds up the Aea
you chronic sore write No charge 'o'
ne sMf1 saEcAf1c co., AJLAHzA. 60.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Manager Mckee Entertain Some Of His
Close Friends.

Manager Charlie Mckee celebrated his
twenty-Afth ~ birthday Yesterday by
opening the Bijou. with its new stare
scenery. accessories and enlarged seating
After the performance last night he
entertained a number Of his friends at q
quiet supper, at which time he was show
cred with congratulations and we'll wtsh h
es, both by telegram and by hearty hand.
He said he would entertain his friends
at supper, everytime he had birthday,
and. therefore, those present hoped ne
would have many more and grow more
prosperous. 50 tho suppers might grow
more sumptuous.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
Rlchmonders in New York,

NEW YORK, September !. 7 Z, :, y, ms Ia
Wira. Navarro, A. r, Guy, s.. Fisher;
Marlboro,igh, r. r, Watson. w. w.
Neale, i. Levitt; Hoffman. Miss g. ADAMS;
Rossmore, q, Plerson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
Victor Mills Bid il.

Especial to The Times, Dlspatch.l
= CHARLOTTE. N. c.. Sept, 1.-THE We.
tor Cotton Mil property, WHICH. recently
sold to-day under order OF court; bring
Ing $4,000. The property was bid In BY
Dr. John II. McAden.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08

sion at his homo in Gloucester, The last
session Of the Legislature red!strlctea me
state and gave Gloucester delesnae W ~
herself, and II ls by TINS coM ,Sntsd
that Mr.. Stubs has been nomlnaleu'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08
Or. Evans Returns.

DIR, and Mrs. w. u, Evans VIII return
home from the mountains Of Nortn nts Ga1n,
~ ~ al, the services at Monumental Church
next Sunday. XIII
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08

took advantage of the holiday and went
out on short pleasure trips.
Work will be resumed in all the de-
rartments at the usual hour this morn
Ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08

i a4c,, ~ each package for copy Of
the ..oI famous &c, little book. THE Road TO
8Wellyills.v
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-22
VERGENNES STATION.

Perry Purdy left Monday for Evart.
Charles Keech is laid up with rheum-
atism.
Warren Ford carried Elder Terrill,
OF Chapel, a large donation from here
on Friday last.
Mrs. John Cramer and Mr.. Potter
and wife, of Chauncey, visited at War
rem Ford last week.
Darius Church assisted Mr.. Larabee
at Moseley last week.
Mrs. ID. Church and daughter visited
at Cannonsburg last week Friday.
Henry Keech returned last week
"Wednesday, after three weeks visit
with his sister, Mrs. Hathaway, at
Thompson, U. p. and cousins at Edgett
and Luther.
Susie Berie is under the Doctors
care.
Mr.. Cannon has rented the grst mill
to Gar field Bros who will take possess
sion on Monday next
The Cleaners are adding new mem.
bers TO their arbor and their new altar
arrived last week.
Mr.. FREELY leaves the flour mill this
week Saturday. He has hired to Rich
MCGEE, aud expects to begin work the
first of March.
Dell Conoon injured his knee with
an iron while at work in the woods
last week.
A number OF Knights and Ladies OF
the Maccabees OF this place attended
the installation OF officers at Lowell
lodge last Saturday night.
Elder Merrill expects to spend this
week visiting people in this place and
vicinity.
Prayer meeting this week Wednes
day afternoon at Warren Ford's.
Thomas Read and wife visited at
the home OF Agnes Richmond in Oti.-
co, last Sunday.
Elmer BustofT, OF Johnstown, spent
several days Of last week at the home
Of Frank Keeler.
Francis Houlihan was called to the
bedside OF her sister, Mrs. William
Andrews, at Alto last week.
Clayton Davis, Of BostwIck Lake.
was guest at the home Of Frank Keech
on Friday of last week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-22
EASTON-ROLSTER

Revival meetings still continue at
the Nj. +. church. Miss Bills expects
to go to Bedding soon 10 talk to the
girls in the boarding houses.
Mrs. Addie Conner visited friends in
Bolster Monday afternoon.
Charlie Bowen and Jay Rhodes are
cutting wood for Will DeGraw this
week.
Mrs. VIM. Hoskin is visiting friends
in Keene.
Miss Almira Beattie is sewing for
Mrs. Sine Connor this week.
Arson Bowen and son Charles at
tended the installation Of officers in
the K. o. M. M. at Smyrna, Monday
night and pronounce9 IT fine indeed.
Miss Margaret Bills gave temper
ance lecture at the church Friday af-
ternoon. She would like TO organize
a w. Z. L. U. at this place but her eff
forts seem to be unsuccessful.
Miss Minnie Hoskin and Lula De
Graw spent Saturday and Sunday with
Master Harold Frost
George White is repairing his house.
As yet we have failed to learn whether
he is going TO rent it or occupy it him
self.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-22
ALTON MOSELEY

Good sleighing is enjoyed.
Mrs. Orrin Trumbull returned home
Wednesday from her visit in Oakfiel
Miss Lena Gahan visited Lowell
friends three days last week.
Orrin Sayles and wife of Grand Rap.
ids visited over Saturday with her sis.
TER Mrs. Potrutf, returning Sunday
Mrs. Bert Norton and Mrs. Maurice
Trumbull was in Alton Wednesday.
a pedro party was enjoyed at VIM.
Condon's Friday evening.
Mr., Garfield OF Whitneyville was in
Alton Saturday looking over Mr.. Can.
mons Touring mill with view OF rent
ing.
Mr.. Compton OF Keene was In Alton
Saturday with Mr.. Garfield.
Thos. Cannon of Bedding was In town
Saturday.
w. Ii Keech returned home from
his northern visit Saturday.
The Swiss people held evening ser
vices at the church last week
Geo. White visited at Geo. Barnes,
two days last week,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-22
SMYRNA.
n places.

Born to Chester Gardner and wife.
January 18th, a son, the first and best.
A. Thompson and Carrie Virgins OF
Edmore are visiting at Cyrus Beedy's
home.
II. Skellenger was in Coral last
week.
Sam Skellenger and wife have gone
to Battle Greek to remain the balance
of the winter.
The Maccabees installed their Off
GERS Monday evening Dancing and a
fine spread gave all present very en-
joyabIe time.
The G.. a. II and w. II. G. will hold
an all day social at their hall in Bel
ding, Wednesday, January 18th. All
old soldiers and their families and all
Cuban soldiers are invited TO meet at
the hall for picnic dinner.
We hear that George Ring, who
went to Remus TO saw lumber, has
strained his engine and it is now laid
up for repairs
We expect that the twin that re.
mains here will be lonely, but the best
friends must part.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-22
ANON-K EENE.

Mrs. Angie Frost was called to Her.
sey Saturday, by the death of her
brother
Dan Carr has purchased the Frank
Abbott farm for his sou Hugh.
Frank Abbott has bought the old
Mckay homestead and has began NOV
ing on TO the same. He has also rent
ed George McKay's farm and George
will move to Saranac in the near flu
ture.
Morgan Titus has bought the Frank
Snyles farm and will take possession
in the spring
A number are sick with colds and
gripp in this vicinity.
Fred Hunter and wife were given a
very pleasant surprise Saturday eve.
ming last. Progre ssive pedro was the
''Amusem1nt for the occasion and all en-
joyed very delightful evening.
John Haskins who has been sick for
some time past does not improve very
last.
Last Thursday evening the Cleaners
initiated two new members into their
order. Thework was done oy the de-
gree team from Smyrna after which all
partook of an oyster supper.
Carrie Scott is visiting her father In
Sarauac
1t il reported that Burr Higgins has
taken unto himself wife. Congratu-
lations Burr, If the report be true.
Mr.. Montgomery and wife, OF Ionia,
are guests OF Mrs. Jennie Strong.
Mr.. Morgan is counting in Ionia now.
adays.
Royal Sparks and his brother Jim
have taken the job OF cutting 100 corts
OF wood for Glib Hawley.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-22
CANNoNSBURG.

The L. M. 5. met at the home OF Mrs.
Wetherly Thursday.
Mr. Heath OF Mill Creek purchased
ten cords Of wood OF Jas. Bookey last
week
Lewis Lyth OF Chicago is making his
mother Mrs. Hutchin's visit.
Miss Lucy Hefferon of Grand Rapids
Is now at home for "A short stay.
Walter Murray Il home from the
woods.
A singing school has been organized
with IL pupils and more will join. Prof.
Siebert teacher.
"A schoolmates and friends OF Miss
Ruby Welter unexpected walked in
and spent the evening Jan. 10, Finch
and Carmons were the leading games
light refreshments were served and all
reported an enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. S. Judson visited
Mrs. Judson's aunt Mrs. Bookey Satur.
day Jan IL and attended the order of
Eastern Star in the evening at Graf
tan.
Paul Roach died at his home in Can
non township Jan, Is, 1908 Funeral |
held from ST. Patricks church, Parnell |
Ian. IL, 1903. Rev. FIR. Byron's otiiciat-
nQ
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sPENCER's MILL.

Mrs. Flora Smith OF Lincoln Lake
ENTERTAINMENT the Ladies Aid of the
M. +. church of Greenville Jan. II, the
day was spent in sewing for Mrs Smith
a fine dinner and a general good time.
Miss Maggie Wolf is suffering with
Tonsilitis.
Mrs. 0. T. Mcclure has been quite
sick while visiting her sons at Owosso
VIM, Riley was home from Grand
Rapids over Sunday.
Several from Spencer viewed the
ruins at the Ranney Refrigerator fac
tory last Saturday and it WAS a sorrow
full picture, the widow OF the fireman
was former resident of Spencer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-22
EUREKA.

Mr and Mrs. f. A. Stokes attended
the Kent comfy Pomona Grange at
Grattan Centre last week and report a
very nice time.
Montcalm Grange met in regular
session Jan. 3rd Ia Maccabee hall IN
Greenville, about 100 being present the
order of business being the reports of
the retiring officia all giving good re.
ports. Mrs. Louise Bower our delegate
to the State Grange gave very inter
esting report.
We have been having pretty snug
winter weather since Jan. /.
J. B. Moon and wife visited at Mrs.
A. M. Spicer one day last week.
Lorenzo Howe OF Greenville and Fl.
Drier of Eureka are cutting wood for
VIM. Barker.
Grandma Nash is recovering from
an attack OF the grippe.
The roads are badly drifted in places.