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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
Ven ER 81
COL Or
MAN D
GEORGE cRAwFoRD. pRoBABLY
cRNTENARIAN, IS GATHERED
UNTO HIS FATHERS.
Familiar Figure IN clarlzsburg ana Per
Haps the Oldest cOlored Man in
This Part of the State, Dies
Of Old Age.

George Crawford, probably one Of the
Oldest colored men in this part Of the
state, died at his home on Monticello
ayenue Monday afternoon from the in,
firmities attendant upon old age. AIR.
Crawford was probably loo years Of age.
but his exact age is not known, as he
lost count of the passing summers and
winters many years ago. He was nm in.
dustrious, hard-working man in his
younger days, but Of Late years, his ad,
vanced age prevented him from contin,
uing in any kind of work George Graw.
ford has been familiar figure upon the
streets of ClarlSsburg for many years
past, and the younger children of his
npigiFborhood, who used to delight in
hearing him relate tales of bygone days.
of the time before the war; will sadly
miss him.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
three children and step-son. The chill
dren are Samuel Crawford. now of Illi-
nois state; Marietta Crawford and Allen
Crawford, of this city, and Michael craw-
ford. the latter being step-son.
The funeral win take place from his
late home on Monticello avenue Wedncs-
day afternoon a4 2;3O o'cloclS- The re-
mains viii be laid to rest in Elk View
cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
iiRs JOHN ROSS rs AROUSED BY
AIDING OF UIIKNoygI NAN
III sED-RO ON. THOUGHT N
a DOG, THEN a CAT
c9E ROSS JUMPS OUT or BED AND
r BOLD BURGLAR RusHEs
FROM GHIDIEG,P no WIN
DOW AND ESCAPES.
EaiIed to Get Money He Evidently
Sought, as Il Had Been Taken from
Pants Pockets Supposed to Have
Known Thae Was Money

boId attempt w.rs made 10 burglar
III tl,e home of Col. John Ross on AfiiI.
6efry street sunday night. The burglar
Ws,s d;se,ytred n time to prevent the
butui5Iv but he escaped.
~, Rs4s was aroiised from her slim-
ber4 81 Ia AZ nv 4 noise in the bedroom.
III afst sbe 44ffouebt it was a dog walk
inc around-in The house. but she felt tho
bed move under her and she at once
ewolse Mr.. Ross and. thinking a cat was
i5tbe room fold him to get nm and put
Il ont she cautioned him. to be care.
fuI fest IN, cat might scratch or bite him.
when III arose. d man rushed from nm
al. tbe he'd iun,ned ont of the open vim
uo,y onto the rear porch. ran along the
roof iumped 10 the ground and went
nm fbe street toward the west end of
aiulberrv street as fast as his legs
.,go,,Id carry him.
1,be man was NOT recognized. He had
no coat ON. and wore a light colored
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15

ARE CITY SUITS
Against Property Owners who Refuse
to Pay Their Paving Assessment on
Claim That Paving is un-
Satisfactory.

The damage suits instituted by the
city of Ciarllsburg against several prop
erty holders, which were brought to re.
cover the payment Of the required two
thirds assessment for street paving, We're
postponed by Magistrate Riley Tuesday
afternoon until the afternoon of Sep.
te,nber p. The suits were instituted
by City Attorney G. W. Lynch and are
against f. w. Williams, p. c. TetricS,
...rs. Elizabeth Thompson. d. L. Ash,
Charles Runyon, Mrs Francis Hurst,
Miss Lille Stealey and John Stewart.
The property owners in question refused
70 pny their cost Of the street paving
apon the ground that the work was not
satisfactory and according to contract.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15

our OF a BOARD BILL OF FIFTY.
ONE DOLLARS, BY MYSTERIOUS
LIZ DIS APpE ATgEllG.
Book Agent Perkins Leaves Between
Two Days, ana Takes Els Baggage
with Him, without Swager's
knowledge

}. T. swager, the hotel man. believes
he has been beaten out Of board bin
Of S51, due from one giving his name as
Il. A. PerlSins, though the Lord only
knows what his real name is
The fellow has been here some time,
representing himself as abook agent, and
he solicited subscriptions to a work OF
several Volumes, called Beacon Lights
Of History by John Lord
Perkins was like the Dutcllinanis
geese. He showed up missing in the
morning and his baggage was nowhere to
be found. The only thing left behind
were his prospectus and few circular
letters He seems to have left between
two days without the known Of any one
connected with the hotel. Afr. Swsiger
will prosecute him to the full extent Of
the law if he ever bobs up here again.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
!. [
GL HARRISBURG
NAN El
WILLrAFf BLISS KILLED BY ABE0W
STRUCK BY STRIKING TIN
NECK WAS BROKEN BY FoRcE on
THE BLOW, AND HE DIED Al
MOST INSTANTLY.
Striking Tin MIN yyorkeFs Become In
voIved in Quarrel While Diseussing
the Strike, ana Bliss is Killed
by Charles GroEgins.

William Bliss, until ave months ago
resident of Clarksburg, was killed Mt AIe-
Keesport Saturday night by Charles
Gfoggins, one OF the strikers Of the Port
Vue tinnlill.
The two men and several other strilS-
-rs were in front Of a saloon diselsaiiig
the strike when. after a few words
Ercggins struck Bliss, fcIling him 10 tho
ground His neck was broken by tie
blow or the falla lie died almost in
stantly.
1t was reported that Groggins hit Bliss
because the latter had declared his i'm
tcntion to return to work at Port yue
but Mrs, Bliss says her husband did not
;xpect to return to work there, but had
lranged to go back to Clarksburg Mon
lay with several other men to retH=n
work
Besides the wife, Bliss leaves two lit
lie children. Groggins and two witnesses
to the fight named William Davis and
John Miles are in jail.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
SAB BATH
SCHOOL
ASSOCIA TON
IN IT'S FOURTH ANNUAL
CONVENTION IN TIE ATETHO-
DIST CHURCH AT MOUNT
CLARE
Good Program Observed -Adress Of Wei
come by Rev. Reed. Response by
Mr.. Ehret- Several Good
Speakers Pa5tEipate.


The twenty fourth annual convention
of the Harrison County Sabbath school
association began in thesAGt. Clare Meth
odist church at 10 O'Clock Tuesday morn
ing.
The session opened with song service.
led by the local choir.
A DEVOTIONAL meeting led by the Presil
dent, IL ID. Boughner, followed.
Rev. w. ID. Reed made an address of
Welcome and was responded to by F. J..
Ehret.
REV. +. a. yitter thsp spoke on The
Power of the Sabbath sshool.'
appointment of colnaiittees followed
and then adjournment for dinner cnsued.
The following program was carried ont
in the afternoon, with only one or two
changes:
e:Oo-praise service, led by Rev. }. 1.
Vincent.
'sPraise,'' Psalm llo.97-lo4
2:3O-@The Power of Personal Work" "
NJ. D. Tcter-
e.5o-primary hour, Miss Mary J.
Scott.
s:5o-~rhe Bible; otr Text Book"
Rev. D. b. Orr.
s:5o-'Teaehing Through the Eye W.
G. Sifafrer.
Quiet hour.
The night program will he as follows:
7:3O-Prayer service, led by f. A. Yost.
.sLord, Teach Us to Pray Luke 1l:l.
s:Oo-Address, Boys Rev. L. E. Pet
ers.
s:25-Address, THE influence of the
Faithful Teacher Uupon the Scholars
Future Rev. r. L. Gaydiner.
Evening 8Ieditation-i'Th Word is a
Lamp Unto My Feet and Light Unto
My Path" Psalms ll0Ao5.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
NOT BUSY
WITH ORDERS
In the County Court TOday-Road Mat
tiers and Complaints Being cOnsid-
cred Most of the Day.

The county court was in session Tues
day again. The forenoon was devoted
to hearing complaints Of various kinds
and to road questions. Not a single or
der was passed, the time of the court be
ing taken up with other matters.
John A. Fleming was cxonerated from
the payment OF taxes to the amount OF
S2l.45, on account of erroneous assess
mcnt.
The whiskey license ofCartcr s Davis
was transferred to Davis 4 Willis.
Lafayette Swigcr gave new bond as
notary public, with A. d. Wilkins NJ
surety.
stock brokerage license was granted to
Edward I. G. Slease s Go.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
FUNERAL OF JOHN R. swIGER.

The funeral OF John Swiger took place
from his late home on West Nlnin street
at o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev, $. \. Ar
buthuot of Gof chapel. Many relatives.
friends and acquaintance attended the
obsequie-. ana the lawyers Of this coun-
ty attended in body. The pail bearers
were II. S. Douglass, w. +. Stout, G. z.
johnson. Raymond Maxwell /. g. Grille,
Tany Harrison, w. l.. Morris and G. B
Sperry. The floral tribute was hand
some. The remains We're taken on the
afternoon Short Line passenger train to
the Rittcnhouse cemetery and inferred
upon their arrival there.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
DR.. FRANCES \.
LYNCH IS HERE
Win Lecture Tomorrow Night ON 'eElijah
the Hero" in GoH NJ. z. Church.

The Rev. Francis n. Lynch, d. D..
pastor of the First N. f. church, Wich-
ita, Knns., came to our city from Graf
ton this morning. Dr. Lynch lecturcd
on ''Dante" to large and enthusiastic
audience in the Andrews NJ. E. church,
and, despite the very warm weather on
Sunday. preached to appreciative au-
diences, which filed the church both
morning and evening.
DIR. Lynch is a fine speaker and it is
expected that he viii be listened to to-
morrow night by large audience.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
weather Marked win prevail.

New York, Sept. l5.-The talent Is
,bearish, hence-a weather" market viii
prevail If authentic reports are 70 be
believed, then western accounts Of dam
age done to spring wheat and corn are
grossly exaggerated. The B. & 0. met
increase for August is $201 800 The
fact that j. p. Morgan & Co. have re-
quested an extension of the steel syn
dicatc until june 80, 1904. may be ac-
ceptcd as proof that the steel company
viii continue dividend payments on its
stock indefinitely.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
BIRTHDAY
PARTY
Given by Little Miss Wilma swager
Monday Evening IN COmmemora-
ION of her Seventh Birthday
Anniversary.

Little Miss Wilma swager, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Truman Swager en-
tertained at birthday party at her
home Monday evening in honor OF her
seventh birthday anniversary. There
was quite number of Miss Swhgers
intimate friends present, and they en-
inyed themselves immensely in helping
the little lady celebrate the au+picions
event. Juvenile games and nmusements
were participated in, nndafterwards the
party sat down to an elegant repast.
Miss Swager received a number Of beau
tiful presents, commemorative of the oe-
t.asiOn
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
LOCAL
RACERS WIN.
Messrs. Cork and SOmmers Get First
Money at the Pennsboro Fair IN
Several Races.

Messrs. Cork and sommers have taken
their race horses to the Belington fair.
which will begin tomorrow Ellsworth
Cork is in charge of them. These gen
tIcnen won several races at che Pennss
boro fair last week. AIambrino Field
won the free-for-ail pace, with best time
2:lGH. George u. won the 2:2o pace,
and AiiIltax the 2:3O pace Niilltax was
also second in the 2:25 pace, They eN-
poet to carry off some of the prizes this
week.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
AT SEA
ON MARKET
PRICES GO DOWN AMAZINGLY AND
NARROW TRADING MARKET
WILL LIKELY RESULT.
london Market is Firmer.-w Weather
Market May Prevails Purchases
on Weak Spots Should Be

New York, Sept. I3.-A1l are at sea
IN the market. Prices went lower Mon
lay morning than they should have gone,
md, to judge from appearances, they Will
90 lower yet. big decline was never
seen with all the "oracles" bearish- II
Is likely to be narrow trading market
With stocks working, perhaps, point
br Two lower before bull market starts.
All things considered, stocks are prob
ably a purchase on weak spots.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
MUSICIANS
60 TO
BUCKHANNON
clarksburg Opera House Band Goes tc
BuclLhannon to Play for Grand
Bali and the Buckhannon
Lot Sale.

The C1nrksburg Opera House band will
leave here "Wednesday evening for Buck
hannon. where they fill two or three big
concert engagements. The band plays
Wednesday night for II grand ball and
Thursday afternoon it viii render the
music for the big BucIShannon lot sale,
The boys viii return home Thursday
evening. The band Is in excellent shape
and viii no doubt make Il fine showing
at their engagements.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
MR.. BENSON
WILL MARY
Miss Nellie Southern of shinn's Run To
morrow at Home of Bride-Elect's
Parents.

The marriage of Mr.. w. L. Benson
and Miss Stella Lee Southern will take
place tomorrow on Shinn's run. Mr..
Benson is bookkeeper for the Finlay
brewing company in this city and is a
clever young man. Miss Southern is the
accomplished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Southern of Shinn's run. The
wedding will be celebrated Mt the home OF
the bride-elect's parents.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK
OPENS NOVEMBER

The Empire National bank, which is
in process Of organization, expects to
open for business about November 1. 1t
will occupy rooms in the Oak Hall
building recently vacated by o. I. Martin
& CO.. hardware merchants, until the
Empire building on the Boughner block
il completed, when it will move into
banking rooms in that building.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
TRIPPED
THE LIGHT
FANTASTIC
Opening Dance at the Park Pavilion Was
Largely Attended and Quite Sue
cessful.

Tbe u4nec at tile Union Land thcater
last night was quite auspicious rs the
opening of the series to be given The
occasion was an attraction to many Peo-
pie, and about forty couples engaged IN
tripping the Light Fantastic. Waltzes
ana two-stepping were the sorts Of dane
ing INDUCED in and all participated TO
their hearts content. hTe Gem Mandolin
and Guitar club furnished the music
The members Of this club are 9. =
Vault. John Higgins. Alexander Hall, w
i. Dawson, Fred Meyers, Edward Wat
kins and Ray stcaIey. all Of whom were
in their glory, The hours were from
to IL o'clock. The second dance will be
given tonight at the same place.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
CIRCUS DELAYS TRAIN.

The morning accommodation from
Parkersbnrg, due here at 1913 o'clock,
did not arrive until a quarter of twelve.
1t brought Indian Bill's wild west show
Of two ears, to Salem, and was delayed
there on that account. The circus shows
in Salem this afternoon and night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
crAzY NAN KNows a1eeARY.

John Frey, the aged man who was ar.
rested yesterday as lunaey suspect and
incarccrated in the city prison, is still
imprisoned. No action is likely to be
taken in his case until Attorney w. y
SfcGary. Of Weston, who Is in baltimore,
is heard from. Frey seems to know
Mr.. MeGary. but no one else,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
MISS FLEMING
HAS SCARLET FEVER, TOO.

u Miss Alice Fleming, daughter Of shcr-
John a. Fleming. has scarlet fever
at her fathers home on Mulberry street
The three brothers also have the dis
ease. as has been reported. and the fam
ily is sorely afflicted, but their many
friends hope for their speedy recovery
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
NOTICE, BANDMEN.

4 special meeting of the Clarksburg
Opera House band will he held in tho
Traders opera house tonight at 1880
o'clock. Some business mntters are to
be disposed of and all members are urg'
cd to be present,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
MRS. LocKwooD Ill.

Tne many 'riends Of Mrs. l.. G. Lock
wood will be painted to hear that she is
quite i'll at her home on Second street
Miss Boone, trained nurse at the Kess-
ler hospital. Is attending her.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
DEATH OF CHILD AT oNEII MINES

An infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
vinson Deamber, of 0'Neil mines, died
Monday afternoon from cholera infan-
tum. II was nine months old. The fun-
eraI occurred Tuesday afternoon, inter-
mont being in the Fittro cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
WILL HOLD MEETING.

The Ladies' EIlS View Cemetery as
socation will hold special meeting
"Wednesday, September lG. ut the home
OF Mrs. j. L. Carr, East Main street. All
members are requested to attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
FRED WOOD SICK.

Fred u. Wood, of the clerical force
of the Traders National bank, is con-
fined to his home on Mechanic street with
Illness. He is threatened with typhoid
fever.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15

Dr. j. NJ. Carter, A. NJ, of Texas, has
leased the home of Mrs. Joseph L. Carr,
on East Main street, and will move here
the lst of October.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
MARR1AGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows:
W. Il. Benson and stplIn Lee SOUTH
ern.
John sevcils and Julia Swiezoricz.
Wesley A. Roush and Nellie NJ. Frush.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
The Londor, Marlet.

London, Sept. i5.-After opening the
market was rather firmer. Consols sold
of to 80 for money, the lowest quotation
sinmc August, 1870, when ssA was
touched on Franeo-German wars.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15
SENATOR SCOTT
ALL RIGHT
Little Railroad Accident win Not Knock
The Old Man Out, He Telegraphs,

Washington, Sept I5.-Capt. Scott re-
eeive,l telegram late last evening from
lis father, Hon. n. B. Scott, from Den
yer, Colo, stating that he was not Sc
riously injured in the railroad wreck at
Chicago Junction last Friday morning.
and that he is not seriously i'll. His phy-
sician says that he win recover from the
siake-up he received in a few days, when
the senator expects to resume his jour-
ney to Colorado Springs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-15

SLIM BUSINESS AT POLICE COURT.
One plain drunk was given q. 81 hne
by the mayor in police court this morn
ing. The prisonr couldn't pay up and
had to go to jail for a few days.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02
Burial Permits.


John P McNin. % years, 2sI4 Howard: con-
Catherine NJ Ayers. 81 years. ssss Vernon;
sciatlca-
Gussie R Overall. . years City Hospital:
narcusis.
Charles W, Davis, Is years. $40 North Broad
way: drowning.
Rs6eeka Bschmann. 25 years sos PenrOse;
james Egan. ~ years. AIexian Brothers Hos
Prank Meyer. % years. St Rose Hospital;
consumption.
Isaiah Williams. II years. Missouri Pacific
Hospital. pneumonia
William AlassaII. IS years. ss5i Mitchell: ne
Jane Henry. "a years. City Hospital: apo
Msyme Lssperance. IS years / lum;
Minnie L. Thurman. 50 years. Is7I Fountain:
Pfibee KandIbriner. Is years. 7aS Reilly:
Edward werczersclS. IS years. city Hospital;
Barney Kelly. 5. years. 5O5 Prairie; paralysis
William Cshiu. 80 years. City Hospital; pnen-
''T Tim Priest. ~ years. City Hospital; ma
lsria- -, 1,,.-
Bernard Bayer years. Doctor Hogan SAINT
Ann Fsrren. Z years. 5Sl4 Maple: cancer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02

SOME successfui business man has wise
~ stated that the two main elements
OF successful business life are energy
and economy Our Savings Department can
help you 20 ave money. Try II. One dol
lar Or more Will start an account and 70
viii he satisfaction 10 you TO watch your
deposit groW- We pay per cent interest
per aunum on Savings Accounts credited
twice year. Call or iErfte for further IN
formation This department IL open on
Monfay evenings until s o'clock
MERCANTILE TRUST COMPANY.
Eighth and Locust streetH
Capital and Surplus. g, 800 ooc.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.


AT the November term Of the Commission
ers Court Of Jasper County. Texas. in session
On November to - contract is 10 be
e4erdee Tor erecting a jan in said county:
Unit, G0o0o: send bids and propositions 70
n p. Barton. Jasper. Tex. Court reserves the
right TO reject any and all bids.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02
DIvTDEND NOTICES.

OFFICE OF the Jeierson Bank. Sept. - 1900
AT meeting OF the Board Of Directors or the
lsfIerson Bank. held september "a 300. the
Peculiar quarterly dividend of - per share was
declared payable 10 stoekholders of record.
". (. BERGER, Cashier
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02

OUR Savings Department Is anxious 20
help young people save. Like many other
things. saving money Is a matter OF habit.
II can be cultivated. or easily neglected.
This habit Of saving can be more easily [
acquired IN ones younger days. few
dollars saved every week or month Is Just }
50 much made, and good large hank ac-
count Is the result before one realizes Il. !
Don't delay any longer opening Savings .
Account with this company, with 81 or
more, and draw interest at the rate of
per cent per annuu1. credited twice a year.
You are invited TO call or write for further
Information.
open until O'Clock.
MERCANTILE TRUST COMPANY,
Eighth and Locust Streets.
Capital and Surplus. s.. 500 Ooo. 7
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02
SHOP MEN WANTED.

Maehinists. boileruakers ard bisclsrifh..
must y roof mechanics and rood uEgrs viii n.
rad Apply rcom !. 80 y. Eleventh - n a.
moruiaE. between and Il O'clock -
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES
AND DEATHS.
RECORD nF BIRTHS.

RECORD OF BIRTHS.
Fred and Anna Armbruster. $40 Laciede; girl
Frank and Anna Bierwetler, 81 Edmond; girl
William and Marie Brtnkerhon, ESQ Washing-
ton: girl
LLOYD and Alice Craig, IL Mil; girl.
George and Cora Dodd. 1910 Morgan. girl
George and Emma GIif6t. 80 keolCulS. girl.
girl.
Ssth and Mabel Morton. e65l Virginia; girl.
Thomas and Emma AnEe. Water boy.
Tyler and Kate Brown 1914 o Fallous boy
PJ. and Kate Brennan. l52J % Failcn. boy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02
Rssmde8MuOt@Sw

Board Of Educatio1 bldg. s1I LocuSf 81.
hiEh-gTSde school; Eiving. thorouEh instr1ction
IN Bookkeeping. Penmanshlc. Commercial IlW
Letter Writing. Shorthand, TypeWrittnE a.
CAL O. write fer illustrated eltAiogue
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02

Wedding Rings IsoIId Cold.
Finest qualities. 8 10 SO Mermod &
Ieccard's. Broadway and Locust.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-02
sToCKHoLpERs. aIEETINGs.

s@~s~s~~~sN~s~~s~~NS~s~~s~
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING-The annual
meeting Of the stockholders Of the Charles
Green Real Estate Company. for the election
OF three CD directors. 10 serve during the en-
suing year. and for the transaction os such
the meeting. viii be held At the office OF the
company. T2oiz Chestnut street, in the city
q st LOUIS. No. on Monday. the fifth day OF
October lsos, at the hour OF o'clock a :. M
CHARLES GREEN. President.
z. X. Green. Secretary.
81 Louis. September - 1so1
STOCKHOLDERS MeetinE-Notice iF hereby
given that a meeting Of the stockholders of the
Isnnent shoe Company Will Be held at the Of
nee OF the company. No. l221 Washington nve-
nue, IN the city OF st. Louis. missouri on the
efth day Of November. ls03 at O'clock a m
Tor the purpose Of voting upon a proposition
fhen and there % he submitted. 10 increase the
capital stock Of said company from 500 90 6o
It's present authorized capital 20 $50 900. .Oo OF
which increased capital stock 500 000. 90 shall
be preferred stock. divided into 1900 shares ~
the par value OF 10000 each, upon which a
dividend al the rate Of per cent per annum
shall be paid, and at what price the same shall
be sold, and the character thereof and the re-
rnaining Si00, 900 90 OF such increased stock 10
be common stock, 50 that upon such Increase
he company shall have 500. Goo preferred stock
JOHN II. TENNENT
GEO. 3. MILLER
J. c. CRABB,
z. A. QUESNELh
JAS. H. JONES,
s-s Majority OF the Directors.
ST. Louis. No. Sept Is. 1903.