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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Hodges Hoh Fibre
Carpet.
An Ideal Floor Covering.

Equally serviccable in sum
mcr or winter, as it's a nom
conductor Of heat and cold,
Wears longer than ordinary
Matting--consequcntly more
economical.
Beautiful carpet designs In two
grades--3Oc. and OOc. yard.
Druggets 6xo feet. SO.Os;
7MxloM feet. Fs.75; ox1- feet
El1 30.
CREX GRASS MATING, RUGS ana
DRuGGETS are very desirable summer
floor coverings,
Crex Mating. soc to 45c yard.
Crex Drusgets. 9xl?, s7.9s; sxlo feet. 35,9S.
Gx0 feet, s3,0s
NEW CLOVER FIBER DRUGGETs, In
fne designs and colorlngs In reversible
brussels effects. size 9xla feet; very
effective noorg covering, for sG.9s.
Get our estimate on I.INOLEuMS, MIN.
DOW SHADES, etc., for your office Tho
price VIII PLEASANTLY surprise you.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Some Of the new things
in the Art Department

Scorfs shnnis, Table Covers. Laundry
Bags, shoe Bags and Cushion Covers on
Denim, in pink and blue, rose designs.
These pretty pieces al match each other
ana are very moderately priced,
ScARFs, 1896 Inches, toe.
scARFs, lSxb4 inchea. 69c.
LAUNDRY BAGS. 75c.
TABLE COVERS, 69c and Soc
CUSHION COVERS. 45c and zoe,
SHOE BAGS. SOC.
Finished CUSHION SLIPS. suitable for
porch cushions, In Dutch and Conventional
dosisns. II l-sc, each Very artistic and
Very cheap In price.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Northumberland.

Mrs W. r. IIarwood announces the
marriage OF her daughter, Net,ie Les,
to Mr.. William Henry Boyenton, of
Hampton, Va.
The marriage VIII take place TUESDAY
morning at 1919 O'clock, in the home
of her brother. Mr.. G. r. Harwood
and o Streets. The ceie-
mony VIII be Witnessed onlS by mem
rsrs of the Immediate families of the
contracting parties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Chatham News.

Especial 10 The Times Dlspatch)
a CHATHAM, VA. May &C. X, Atkinson.
Of Chatham. win IN a few days open gtn,
erai store at Banls,er Mills, where The largest
Touring and corn grinding plant in the county
Is IN course Of erection The plant win be IN
readiness for the growing wheat crop.
Miss Annie Pritchett Of Brownsville Ia
g,iest OF Mis- Lizzie Coleman.
Mrs Swanson miil In a few days return to
Richmond 10 Join CONGRESSMAN Swanson,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
.Neckwear and eilings

You can have a choice Of
So styles Colored Ruchings
from our csc and 800 values
for 15c yard. Not undesirable
styles-but Ruchings that any
woman will be pleased with
515c is less than half the ave-
rage price.
Hemstitched and Lace Edged
Band EuffIIngs, used for collars
and cuffs. CSC. yard.
IL patterns In chemisettes, with
lace and embroidery fronts. zoe.
each.
Automobile Wells In chiffon. 3
yards wide. In black, white, blue
and black, Soc. each.
Large line OF Lace and Sheer
Linen, lace trimmed Stocks, at
least SO styles. 25c. each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
New and pretty
Floor Coverings.
China and Japan Mattings,
Hodges Hofi Fibre Mat
tings, Crex Grass Mat
ting and Glover Fibre,
Druggets,

Our China Mattlngs this season
are in VERY attractive patterns--sub-
stan,ial and servlceable, lSc.. zoe.
a0c., and 31c., per yard, which In
cludes laying.
For i5c. yard, we offer one Of the
best grades imp0tcd non China,
weighing about 100 pounds TO the
roll Of 40 yards,
Al the same price wo have the
standard l16-warp Mating. y quail.
ity that cannot be cxcnled for du-
rability Plncheck, Gcometrical and
fancy designs
Japanese Mattlnos in floral, three
tone, Geometrical and plain white
designs lSc. 10 SOc. yard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21

Lace Sets, three widths OF edges and
two insertings, exclusive with us for
Richmond, Soc. per dozen and up
wards.
Laces, Edges and lnsertlngs, &c.
yard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Kinona55
our garments suggest summer com.
fort In neelgee dress.

our garments suggest summer corn.
fort In negIigee dress.
So daintlly made and 50 moderately
nriced that women need not spend
time and strength making their own
garments.
SOC. for SHORT K1MoNAs in plain white
or fancy lawn.
800 for SHORT KlMoNAs, white lawn
with Persian bands
u.s5 for HANDKERCHIEF K1MoSAs in
fancy color lawn.
500 for LONG KIMONAs: plain lawn In
white or fancy co'ors; banas on troh'
and sleeves Of contrasting colorA
81. 60 for LONG CREPE K1MoNAS IN RED.
II blue. white and lavender, ,rlm ir'No
with Persian bands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21

on front and side; for very stout ''s-
urcs, $3.50.
= No s52. OF fine batiste. for the ave-
rage figure, medium bust. long nip
and front, with ose. supporters. ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Presents for June brides
Cut Glass, Table sIlverware, Fine
China, Brlc- a. Brace, Metal
an1pS. Etc -

Beautiful pieces every one Of
them. Artists designed them and
skilled labor made them You'll be
surprised at the saving there Is for
you In purchasing from us-as
rule we are 20 to 25 per cent, under
speciality stores.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
"A So Hammock for $3.50

we saw an opportunity Of saving some
mock, and took advantage OF the chance.
Extra large and strong Hammock with
wide pillow and valance, fancy cross bar,
special at $3.50,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Our Silk ShirtWaist Suits
are the best values in town
We believe this to be only because people tell us
So but because the Suits sell SO rapidly

You can demonstrate the matter OF
their value by looking at any suit We
have--for example. the one shown In tho
picture is only $500 It's of black taf-
feta, excellent quality and soft finish.
Tho illustration is I'm exact cop. OF the
garment.
Another pretty style at the Same price,
$500, same quality silk, surplice style,
tucked vest. lace trimmed. Skirt made
with deep flounce, several rows of shir-
ring at the top Black, blue and brown,
Extra value,
A third style at $500. in black only,
is plain tailor made; waist has three
large tucks on each side Of front; sklrt
made full, with tucks to match.
$3.50 for three styles Chiffon Tai.
feta SIX Shirt Waist suits. Black and
colors; one style has three wide tailor
stitched tucks on each side, full plated
skirt
Another style is mado with pointed
yoke,
The third style Is made with tucked
waist and fancy sleeves; skirt fun. with
cluster of graduated tucks to give flounce
effect.
excellent quality Taffeta Suits, nicely
tailored, exclusive styles. black and
colors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Go-Carts and Perambulators

Reliable qualities, tasteful designs,
up-to-date construction and unusual
Iy low prices are four good reasons
that account for the extensive bust
ness we are doing In ,Go-Carts. The
prices range from $1.DS to S37 .6O
and we are illustrating to-uay ar
tcles from almost opposite ends 0,
The price scale. The picture to the
left shows an English Perambulator,
special English suspension gear. car
lage finished bodies dark blue or
green, reversible hood, high class
BRASS hinges, imitation morocco lcath-
er upholstery, for $27 80.
The Illustration to the right Is that
of a Folding Go-Cart for T1.0s--
very useful and convenient-cspecla
~ when baby is to be taken on the
cars.
A splendid Go.cart for 1880 has
Il vanished reed body with full length
curved scroll. patent reclining back,
adjustable foot rest, enameled steel
1t,1,nn al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Vacation time coming.
You'll need a
New Trunk or Suit Case

You'll find the best grades here
and we think comparison OF prices
win show you that our figures are
lower than those of exclusive stores.
G-lNCH FLAT-TOP DRESS THuNh;
metal bottom on rollers. fitted with divided
tray, strengthened with metal corners am
2-inch wooden STATS brassed lock and
metal bolts, for $500
2i.INCH SUIT CASES, imitation allign-
tor, with brass bolts and lock-; very at
tractive and servienble for $3.50.
e2-INCH SUIT CASES, heavy cowhide.
linen lined, with leather bound shirt fold
In cover; fitted with superior brass locks;
choice Of bolts or leather straps Regular
$500 cases. While they last, for "A 9S.
REAL HORN-BACk ALLIGATOR
BAGS. usual $500 value for sl.9s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Ribbon Specials Monday

We have taken wnat Is left OF
several styles OF this seasons
Ribbons and marked them for
special clearance sale at less
than half price in some cases.
Read the items below:
8-inch Three-Tone Tafeta
Ribbon, with satin borders.
Light Blue, Pink and Green,
was $1.08 a yard, now 8oc yard.
s-Inch Printed Grenau.ne Rib
bon. white, red and navy bor-
ders, was 81 yard, now 5Oc. yard.
Pleated Taffeta Betting, the
newest and correct thing for
belts; white, pink. light blue,
garnet, green and navy; reduced
from soc. to 6Oc. yard. II.
3A-lnch Satin Taffcta Ribbon.
in light blue. rose, turquoise.
corn. black. green. navy and mode,
the equal OF any 19c. Ribbon sold.
our price 12hc. YARD.
All Silk High Lustre Taffeta
Ribbon, 31-4 inches wldp; best
shades. 20. yard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Two good values in
Silk Waists, 1898 each.
Laces all new styles.
/ A White Lace Dress for 1854

Our Esperit Nets 72 inches wide and only yard
Six yardsWl make dress, and beautiful white
for comnenceien be had comparatively small cost
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21

10 patterns OF 4valenolennes AIlover.
Laces, the correct lace for the new
surplicc waists.Ic5Dc. yard s..
3-inch wide Point De Paris Laces,
Edges and lnsertlngs, numerous pat
terms, Zoe. yard.
y 10 new patterns Of VaIenclennes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Lawn Waists,
CSC to 81. 98.

. . r. ! #t ]. .
All OF good quality lawn. The OSc.
Waists comprise several styles--some
trimmed with embroidery and tucks---f
others plain tucked and lace .rim-
med.
Two styles Lawn at $1.5O each.
One with hemstltched front and
tucks on each side-the other style
beautifully tucked. Both styles made
Of fine, sheer lawn.
The S1.Os Waists are In. several
styles; laco and embroidery trimmed
with cluster OF tucks b Il I
There's q Dotted Swiss Waist at
81 Os that's beauty-tailor made
with three large t,lcks on each side OF
front; plain back. j! # ~. Il .
Two good values in
Silk Waists, 1898 each.
One is a Black Jap silk Waist with
five tucks down each side Of the front.
and three tucks down the PACK; splendid
quality. s5tst4 % - X
Another good style Silk Waist at s29S, is
In plain black or white, with an en-
broidered Tpieco down the front and tucks
on each side.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
Muslin Underwear

is an excellent undergarment for
shirt waist suit.
$3.50 for Cambria Skin with an un,-
hrella rufile OF fine lawn: tucks. en-.
bro,dcry insertion, rufne OF embroidery
and dust rufus. * It'll
TIC. for a mo Cambria NIGHT GOWN:
soxo Of dainty patterns OF blind ems
broidery Insertion: rurle OF embroidery,
neck and sleeves.
Sl.5 for fine nninsook GOWN. chemise
style; dainty tucks In front to simulate
yoke: bands OF blind embroidery and
wash ribbon.
The Muslin Underwear that wc car
~ Is noted not only for the exccl-
lencc OF material used, but for the
generous cut OF tho garments and
their superior finish.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-21
nd adjustable parasol rod.

cfo chanuge O Co.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-11-04
E. j. Band Talks Turkey

The East Jordan Military Band
used nearly column in last week 3
Herald TO notify the public that the
organizal ion is abouI 10 dlsband, aud
incidentally took advantage OF The 0c-
CASTOR 10 read the riot act Ia the bust
ness men aud the village officials for
their indifference and lack II mater al
support Of the band. During the
past two years and haf. the article
claims, not enough has be realized
over actual expenses TO buy post age
stamp. The CAIN is made thal
neighboring towns use public money
20 assist in paying their baud instruc-
tors, and for the street concerts which
the various bands give.
The Journal believes that East Jor--
dan has food band. one that is a
credit To the pia e, and II H. is so we
dnubt very much whether our sister
village will let il disband for lack OF
support. II the members are dong
their share the CT Zens can afford It,.
do the rest.-The Boyne City Journal
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-11-04

We ara glad Of one Of the new re-
forms; 1t is dircctel against opening
The coffin at funerals. If there was
ever anything that is Indecent and
dist reSsing, it is the opening o. "A
ca>ket at a funeral and peru,itii ing
every one to go by and stare at the
dead.
The new theory of leading phySi-
clans, that tlpho!d fever Is coma
giOus, is very important If true. 1t
will neces,itate complete revolution
in the treatment Of typhpi natieuts
TO prevent them from coming into
contact with the public or with the
mem beers OF their family.
Backache is never known to those
persons who take an occasional dose
OF Pineules. The value OF tn resin
obtained from the Pine tr, q has long
been recog lied il the lreatmen, of
diseases OF the adder ana kidneys.
One dose Of PiDeul's will give relief.
and one bottle will cure. Sold by
Warne's Pharmacy.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-11-04
DRoBATE oRDER.-state of Michigan

nROBATE ORDER.-State OF Michigan
4 County Of CharevOiy. IS.
At session of the Probate Court for said
County. held at the Probate office In the
City Of CharlevoiX on the s3rd day of
October in the year one thousand nine
hu ndred five;
Present. John VI. Harris. Judge OF Probate
In the matter OF the Estate of George Jep-
son, deceased;
Florence g ,Iepson having filed I'm sald
Court her petition praying that Il certain
instrument IN writing purporting to be the
last will and testament of George ,'cpSOn.
deceased now un IT. IN SAID ourt. D. admit
ted to probate and that the adLliui iratiun
OF said eS'a q be granted To Florence &. ISy-
son or some other suit ibv person;
IhereupOn II l. Ordered. thar MOn6ay. the
eth day OF November ne g at l. O'Clock in
forenoon, be assigned 'Or the hearing Of aid
petition. and that the heirs at law Of said
deceased. and all other persons Interested in
said estate. are required 10 appear at Il ses
sion Of said court. then To be holden at the
Probate Office in the City 80 CharcvOiX
and show cause If any there he why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be
granted;
And it is furth ordered. hat said petit
toner give hOtiCe to the persons Interested
in SAID estate. OF the tendency OF said
petition. and the hearing thereof, by causing
a copy of this order TO Ice published in the
CHARLEvOIX COUNTY HERALD. "a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county. three
successive weeks previous To said day of
hearing.
JOHN NJ. HARRIS,
Judge of Probate
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-11-04
Honey to Gamble But None to Pay
Death Claim.

The world at large has little SYM
pathy for w. W. Allis, the millionaire
and social leader who played roulette
In Milwaukee the other night and
lost S4l 900. He can afford 10 lose il
just as "Reggie" Vanderbilt could af-
ford to lose S450,0OO in Canfield's
gambling house in New York two
years ago.
owners of the A lis Chalmers company
That this conn any might have the
open prairics to light labor nrgauiza-
lions in, l. moved it's plant from
Chicago to the country north of The
city. 1t employs labor 1T he least
possible scale. Every member OF The
firm is an VI altcrable, cannon shoot
ing enemy of union Workshops.
In ali large Industries lab rers get
crippled, crushed, killed. This means
widows, orphans. poverty, hunger.
wretchedness 1t would seem that
justice Shou q require that accidents
should be charged up TO business.
Especially should this be SO when a
laborer gets killed in the discharge of
his duties and when he has not con
tributcd toward negligence.
Something oyer year ago one
Joseph FaltIuowski was crushed
while drawing 50 a week from Mr..
A Ills He died leaving a widow, poor,
shrinking, hungry and crying, appeal
ed To Mr.. AlIis for help. There was
nothing he could do. She saw a
lawyer.
This man asked that she be given
something without going 10 the
C urts. She could not wait long
enough for a suit TO be tried. She
would slarye And it was then Mr..
Allis' concern offered Tea settl for 5000,
That was all the human life was
worth according to their system of
bookkeeping But for play ing cards
--ah. that's another matter. And he
did so He must be dead game
sport" all right. Exchange.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-11-04

And Other
7 a / n.

All pain in any disease IS
nerve pain, the result OF a tur-
brlent condition of the nerves.
The stabbing, lacerating,
darting, burning, agonizing
pain that comes from the prom
inent nerve branches, or sem
sorry nerves, is neuralgia, and
is the big brother" of all the
other pains.
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
rarely ever fail to relieve these
pains by soothing these larger
nerves, and restoring their
tranquility.
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
leave no bad after-effects, and
are reliable remedy for every
kind of pain, such as headache,
backache, stomachache, sciat-
lea, rheumatism and neuralgia.
They also relieve Dizziness,
SleeDlessnesS, Nervousness,
Car-Sickness, and Distress af-
ter eating.
"For many years have been a con-
slant sufferer from neuralgia and
headache, and have never been atle
TO obtain any Teliof from various
headache powders and capsules, until
tried Or. Miles Anti Pain Pills.
They always cure M headache In five
minutes time" FRED n. SWlNGLEY,
Cashier 1st Nat. Bank, Atkinson. Neb.
Or. Niles An2I-Pain Pills are sold by
your druggist, who will guarantee .thSt
the first package will benefit. IL 1t
falls he Will return your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-11-04
~ FROM
w NNC OLD
AS~SS CARPETS

II will pay you to investigate before
gou place yOui orders for rugs. We are
responsible Incorporated concern
with capital Of fifteen thousand dol
lars and have factories at p tOskey.
Michigan 500, Canadian 500, Ontario.
We are the Originators of Sanitary
Rugs" trade mark, from old carpets.
all Others are imiIaf ions, Write for a
booklet. We have 40 agents canvass
ing. We pay thu freight. All work
guaranteed.
Petoskey Rug Mfg Carpet Co., Ltd.
6S-457 NJ itchell street. 4Stf
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-11-04

Ii is difficult 10 cure a cough or fr e
Y ursef from the Sc0mtOrlS uf "a
cold unless YOU move tn" bOWeiS
Bees LaXatiye lIOneS and Tar acts
on the bowels and drives all cold out,
OF the system. For Crop. WhO0p-
ing 0ugh. Colds. and all Lung al q
Brunchia affections. no remedy Is
equal 10 the original Bees Laxative
Honey and Tar. A LiquidCold Cure.
Sold by Warne's Pharmacy.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-11-04
Ggard ~ pids &c gndisra

Time table eff CT Sept. 2ith 1905.
Trains leave Petoskey:
SOUTHBOUND-9:25 u. M. daily; 2;50 m
except Sunday: LIES p. m. except Sat
urday.
NORTH HOUND--G:05 q m except Monday;
2:55 p. nj caily: 0: o p. IN. c,pt Sunday.
Trains leave Alba
SOUTHBOUN - O:lt u N ally: 403 p, m.
excerpt -u1cay / :3G a. IN X pl SUNDAY.
NORTH DOUN D--i 3 u. m. pit Mond y:
1:SS Y III daily: 3:15 m Xcelt II
VI =. QUA ta1c~ G J. Loo ru.
y. tool, V. " ch - %
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-11-04

GUANCEEY ORDER.-State OF Michigan.
~ Thirteenth judicial Circuit, Ia Cham
Gerry suit pending in the Circuit Court for
the County OF ChatleyoiX. In thaucery, at
the City of CharlevOA. on the 18th day OF
september. \. ID. 1905.
Carl + Myers, complainant; VS.. Lille May
Myers defendant.
In this matter it. appearing that the de-
PENDANT Lii May Myers is not a resident OF
this state but is ~ the present time resi-
cent of the Province uf Ontario Canada,
therefore. on motion of Knowles & Converse
sOliciioi 5 for omplainant IL Is ordered that
the defendant enter her appc rance
ia said cause on or before four months
from the date OF this order, and that
within twenty days the Complainant cause
this order to be published In the CHARLENOIX
COUNTY HERALD, "a weekly newspaper pub
liShed and circulated i'm spid county; said
publication TO b continued once in each
week fer six consecutive weeks.
FREDERICK w. MAYNE.
Circuit Judge.
KNOWLES & CONVERSE.
Solicitor for Complainant.
business Address. Boyne City, Mich.
ATTEST-A true copy.
DARaIN f. MECH. Registe' in Chancery.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
$500 Embrace Christianity.

Louisville, KY, Feb. Meetings
in twenty-foar churches, theatres and
halls today concluded the main effort
of one of the most remarkable relig-
ious revivals seeu in America during
the past fifty years. During the two
weeks just closed 6, 500 persons CON
fessed Christianity. AS about 65. 500
Of Louisville's 22o, 900 population, it
is said, had no church utilization, be-
lore the revival began, the two weeks
work resulted in the conversion OF ten
percent of the uncburched. The revi-
val has been Systematically conduct
ed, meetings being held at all geo
graphically advantageous points, the
aires and halls in the business por-
tons being used. Eighteen visitius
evangelists took Part in the work,
some OF whom will remain tor month
longer to follow up the work. Fifteen
hundred persons were today added to
he 500 already converted, this being
the final de cision day"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
The Public Library.

D.Ieyate Hutsl T. elcceeded in hav
ing his library bill passed ana thus
earned the thanks ofmany OF our citi-
z.ns The library has become a neces-
sity ami this bill, known as Hou e
bill No. $40, relieves the fa-tae nee
essity Of supporting it By private con
trihutions. The bill authorizes the
Board of Education Of Martiusburg
district to acquire property, real and
personal for establishing and main
tanning a free public library and
branches. The board will appoint .
board Of five trustees, not more than
two Of whom may be members of the
board. The trustees will elect the Ii
brarian and other necessary offers, fix
salaries. buy books, aud govern the
library generally and must report all
expenses incurred from time TO time
and they are personally liable for i
debts incurred over aud above the
amount ofth> library fund tor that
year.
Besides laying levy for carrying
on the schools each year, the Beard o.
Education will be required to lay a
levy for a library fund but the levy
tor the said fund shall not exceed 3
ola mill or less than 2 Of a mill on
each dollars valuation. This was the
last bill to pass aud went through
under the whip.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Bond Limit.

The following is an important law
passed by the present session of the
legislature:
No county, city, school district, or
municipal corporation ,exrcpt in cases
where such corporations have already
authorized their bonds to be issued,
shall hereafter be allowed to become
Indebted in any manner, or for any
purpose TO any amount, including
existing indebtedness in the aggre
gate, exceeding two and one-halt per
centum on the value of the taxable
property therein, to be ascertained by
the last assessment for the state and
county taxes, previous to the incurr-
ing of such Indebtedness; nor with
cut, at tne same time, providing for
the collection OF direct annual tax
sufficient TO pay annually, the inter
est on such debt, and the principal
thereof, within, aud not exceeding
twenty tour years: Provided, That no
debt shall be contracted under this
section, unless all questions connect
ed with the same, shall have been fir:t
submitted to a vote OF the people, ant
have received IT, rec 6fthtot all tbs
votes cast 10. aud against the same.