The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-08
INVESTMENT
EXCELLENT
Post A Hears from the Checks
That Went Out.
RECEIVE UNIQUE LETTERS
One Man Invested In King William
HighbalIs, Cigar and Shave, and
Thereby Saved Doc
tors Bill.

Tho T. P. A. Investment fund is de-
cided SUCCESS.
Some novel schemes are being worked
by various holders Of the 81 checks which
were sent out by tho special committee
for Investment
The committee feels very mitch en-
couraged by the evidences of success
that have already come to them.
A prize of $40 Is offered for the largest
percentage Of increase, and n S prize for
tho most novel method Of investment,
A number OF letters were received by
Secretary Harwood yesterday mornings
Some of the most interesting were as
follows:
Richmond. Va, Oct. g. 1908.
Mr.. II. L. Harwood Treasurer, T. P. a.,
Richmond, W;
Dear sir.-1 received your check for 81,
but you failed to send me circular, and
thought 1t was like finding money on
tho road. invested 1t as follows:
Three King William Scotch high-balls.
60 cents; 1 cigar. rs cents; / shave, l5
cents; total loss, 81.
After blowing this In, I discovered the
object of the 81, and as the above medi-
cune cured very bad cold: which would
have costs me a 50 doctors bill. have
decided to send you check for 81 Isl and
sD. Pease enter mo for the IS prize.
Wishing you much success, ] am
Yours truly.
Richmond Va, Oct. g. 1908.
Mr.. r. W. Spilnan, No. 301 East Main
Street:
Dear Sir,-Please find check enclosed for
81, which shows a return of 100 per cent.
for the 81 Invested.
Very truly.
Richmond. Va, Oct. 8. 1908.
Mr.. H. L. Harwood, Treasurer 7. P. A..
City:
Dear Sir,-Referring to the circular Of
special committee Of the LIST instant, you
boys must do the hustle act and vet
Grams like myself must take things more
easily.
AS I can't undertake to invest your
dollar, I return 1t herewith with my
check for S, which, I expect will be as
much as the average member makes out
Of his.
If you don't get enough to pay for the
room at the hospital let me know
and will make further contribution.
Yours truly.
Richmond, Va, Oct. 1, 1903.
Messrs r. w. spllman, William Jen-
kins and L. o. Miller. Committee, No.
Sol East Main Street, CITY:
Gentlemen,-Your of the LIST to hand.
Enclosed you will find 50 in .currency
for the 81 check forwarded for invest
ment. I am sorry 1 could not make 1t
tally out $40.
I admire your gall Brother Spillman.
Yours very truly.
Richmond, Va, Oct. I, 1903.
Mr.. r. W. spllman. Chairman:
Dear sir-Yours of this date. with en-
closures, received and noted. Being total
ly at q loss how to invest the amount
(sr, I deem 1t best to return your check,
and now enclose contribution Of 81 to
the good cause involved. With all good
wishes, I am
Yours truly.
Richmond, Va. Oct. 1. 1903
Mr.. II. L. Harwood. Secretary Post a,
No. sO1 East Main Street:
Dear Sir.-I am Just In receipt Of your
circular dated October LIST. enclosing
check for 81 this morning. and invested
same in cigars. ratified these off, making
clear on the deal 1886, so herewith enclose
check for s4.65. Kindly credit me with
this and acknowledge receipt OF same.
Yours very truly.
Richmond. Va, Oct. 2. 1908
Messrs. H. w. Splllman, Cnalrman' VIII
liam jenkins Jr.. L. o. Miller, Special
Committee, Post IA:
Gentlemen.-Yours of yesterday re-
ceived this morning. enclosing check for
one (s) dollar, for investment.
AS ! believe in quick returns, | am
pleased to enclose my check for two (s2)
| dollars payable to the order of III. l., Har-
| wood, treasurer, which nets You profit
| OF 100 per cent In less than twenty-four
hours. Wishing you success am.
Very truly yours.
Property Transfers.
| Rchmond-R Z. Firth to c. A. Rose,
trustee 20 Alp feet on south side Cary