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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
JAMES " COOKE
PLEADS GUILTY.
BY Advice Of Friends, He Pleads
Guilty and Pays Fine Of
Fifty Dollars.
GOING OUT WEST VEST TO LIVE.
Young burger Drowned in
the Mississippi
River.
GOING i'm OUT WEST TO LIVE
Especial to The Tines Dispatch. !,

t NSpcclal 10 Inc TimcS-Dspa tch) III
PETERSBURG. VA, July 5.--'rhc hear
Ing OF the case of james w. Cooke. for
merly q well known young druggist IN
. THIS city, who was arrested in Richmond
yesterday on n warrant sworn out nv W.
y. brown, who bought his business here,
charging him with petit larceny, was con-
tinued until Saturday In the Mayors
4 Court this morning. The affair was. how
ever suddenly and unexpectedly settled
this afternoon by the accused, who at
the earnest advice OF friends, pleaded
guilty before the Mayor, and paid a fine
OF hfty dollars. He asserts that he has
receipts from Brown for the articles al
legged to have been stolen. which receipts
arc in his baggage that went, West yes
terdiy on the train that he intended
TO take when arrested at the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad station In Richmond.
All his preparations having been made 10
go to Missouri to live, and railroad tick
cts purchased.
The accused man, though expressing
his desire for a trial. took the advice
Of his friends. paid his fine. and will
leave FOR his new homo, accompanied by
his wife and children.
- ''''''i''h liitl Dus VI tilS' IllOSt
potent reasons for this course is the III
ness OF his wife. who is on the verge
OF serious breakdown because or her
husbands second arrest.
DROWNED IN THE MISSISSIPPI
The drowning OF Mr.. E. p. s. Pryor,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. a. c. Pryor. for.
mcrly Of Petersburg, now of Washington,
=. G.. was announced yesterday to rcIa.
tivcs here by telegram which simply
stated that the young man had been
drowned In the Mississippi River. Ele
was nephew OF Mrs. H. n. Noltennes,
OF this city. and ofJudgc Roger a. Pryor.
OF New York.
The Petersburg District Conference will
convene al Market Street Church Jul.
?5th Bishop j. c. Cranberry will preside.
Lay delegates to the Virginia Conference
Will be elected at this session.
PAVING REPAIRS.
The asphalt pavement OF the city arc
now being repaired by the Southern Paw
Ing and Construction Company. In ac-
( cordance with a contract with the city.
made by the company at the time OF the
original work.
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a BIG REUNION.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
4 LYNCHBURG, VA, July b--Mr, Don r.
Halsey returned to-day from Hillsyilc,
Carroll county, whore on the Fourth he
delivered m address on the occasion Of
Confederate reunion. At least seven
Thousand persons attended the reunion,
THE town was deliberately decorated and
five hundred Confederate veterans We're
present Triumphal arches spanned the
main street,
There were many handsome floats In
the parade. The celebration was closed
with n ball, given at night In the court
house. {
Nelson Robinson, colored man. aged
nearly seventy, was arrested here to-day
on complaint OF Fannie Jackson, also
colored, who charges Robinson With maxi
ing a criminal assault on her fiyeryear
old daughter.
( Fifteen members OF the Lynchburg
Lodge of Elks Will leave hero Saturday
night on n special Pullman car for Buff
falo. to attend the meeting of the Grand
Lodge of the order, They will work for
the election Of Mr.. Fred Harper, rs dis
trict deputy of Virginia. and they ex-
press confidence that he MIL he given
the honor,
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GOLDEN WEDDING
IN BRUNSWICK
Three Dozen OF One Family
Gather Around the
Board.
NINE CHILDREN PRESENT 7Isi i
a Talk Of Admonition and Point
ing Of the Way to the
Living Christ.
NINE CHILDREN PRESENT
(specia, TO The Times Dispatch.)

81 RUIZ, VA, July 5.-onc OF the greatest
social occasions In sonthsidc Virginia for
a long time was the golden wedding and
birthday celebration of the bride of Cap
tain j. r. Manson, OF Rux, Brunswick
county. Tho gathering consisted of their
children and their grandchildren, num-
boring thirly-six. There were no great
grandchildren
The wedding dinner was served under
a large three and summer house In yard ,
the summer house being draped IN yell
low bunting. In the center OF the tai
bic the figures fifty formed with fifty
golden cakes and the same figures maze
of evergreen hanging from above at head
of table.
Ten nvc-dolar gold pieces were pre-
scented by the sister of the groom Mrs
=. Il. Coghill. one being contributed by
her and taking the place Of the missing
boy. and the other nine by all the nine
living children present.
Constituting the dinner were the deli
cacies of the season from home and
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afternoon ut the home of the bride.

afternoon ut the home Of the bride.
The bride entered with her cousin Mr..
George Cameron. Jr., of petcrsburg
who gave her away. rlic Rev. Mr.. VIM,
OF the Methodist Church., officlatcd.
Tho wedding was u very q,iict one,
with no attendants except the best man.
Mr.. r. Winston Payne, and was Wit
messed by only the relatives and most
Intimate friends of the contracting par
ties.
They Will first visit tho grooln's reln-
5tives In Manchester fora few days, and
will thon visit the BRIDES sister, Mrs.
[ w. Clayton Arr, of Lccsburg. From
there they Will go to Portland Oregon,
and also to several other points OF In
tcrest In the West. Before returning
home they Will spend several months in
Alaska, where the groom has business
interests.
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FINE HORSE SHOW.
That of Fredericksburg Will Be
gin July Ist.
Especial to Tie Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to Tie Tmes-D ispatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, July 5-The
property in this city belonging to the
estate of the late James r. Leitch was
sold here at public auction and purchased
BY the following: The residence. on Main
Street. DR.. J. G.. King. $500; one lot on
Wolfe Street, George w. Wroten, 1856;
one to r. a. Bell $3.50.
Congressman c. a. Swanson will speak
In this city at tho courthouse on Fri
day night. and 1t is expected that a large
crowd will be present to- hear him.
The entries for the Fredericksburg
Horse Show, TO be held July 18th and
18th. have closed, and all tho classes are
we'll filled, and the entries are larger
than last year. The principal exhibitors
of the State will DO here, and with good
weather it is expected that the attend
sce will exceed that OF any show in the
State.
On Wednesday night July 12th, the
Horse Show german will be held, which
promises to be a great society event. A
splendid band Of ten pieces will furnish
|'the music, and refreshments will bo
served. The Opera House, where tho
german will be held will be decorated
by washington artists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
MARRIAGE OF: MISS
sP|CER A SURPRISE
Welded in Baltimore and Goes
to New Mexi-
Especial to 5The TImes-DIspntch

Especial to The iTimes-Dispatch,)
3 PETERSBURG. VA. July 5.-Peters-
burg society received quite romantic
surprise today 3sDy, the announcement Of
the marriage in Baltimore Monday eve
ming OF Miss Virginia G. spcer, a well
known young lady Of this city. to Mr.,
George NJ, MadiEan, formerly of Peters
burg. and now living In Las Vegas, New
Mexico. The young couple were married
at the rectory Of st. Thomas Church,
in Baltimore by the Rev. Il. G. O'Neill.
and left for Las Vegas Immediately after
the ceremony.
1t is understood that Miss Spicer's
marriage to Mr.. Madigan was great
surprise to the brides friends, who were
under The impression that she had gone
to Atlantic City to spend tire summer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
QUESTS All lTHE. MANSION GOLDEN WEDDING.

city. was terribly beaten and probably
fatally injured by a crowd Of negroes on
the Bay Shore branch of the Newport
News and Old Point, Railway early this
morning.
Turner was returning to the city from
Buckroe Beach, where a tremendous
crowd OF people from all over the PENN
mistake the young man boarded the Bay
Shore car, which carried negroes to what
4 Is konwn as Negro Buckroe.''
attacked by a crowd of the darky's COM
Spanions. One of the negroes used a razor
and the white man was badly cut about
the arms and legs. He was then thrown
from the car to the ground, where he laid
until he was picked UP by. employees OF
the car company. He is now in Dixie
Hospital, Hampton, In a critical condi-
ton. rs
The police department of this city and
Hampton are working on the case, but up
TO this time no arrests have been made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
MILLER COTTAGE
Virginia-C Carolina League.
How the Clubs Stand,
Greensboro, 10; Charlotte,

lSpec1nl to The Tlmes- DIspatchD
GREENSBORO. n. c., July 5.--The
Gate-Clty baseball team turned tho ta-
bles on Charlotte this afternoon, winning
the last of the series of four games, by
score of IS to H. Charlotte won both OF
the Fourth or July games and ono on
Monday. Charlotte lost the game on
errors,
Clayton Greensboro's new pitcher was
given n trial, giving four men bases on
balls In the second inning. Ia was re-
lleved by Donk, who pitched very good
game. The game was devoid of sensa-
tlOnal features,
Score by innings: r.. II. u.
Greensboro 30 0 ne q o \.-l3 10 3
Charlotte ...,....,l 3 o 9 ZOE 0 o 3-ll IA 10
Batteries: Greensboro, Claytor. Doak
and Ryan. Charlotte, Reynolds and Reid
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Taylor-Fauver.

Special to The Times DIspa,ch.)
sTAUNToN, VA. July 5.--Mr. Charles
u. Taylor and Miss Mary Fauver,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Fauver,
of Augusta county. were married at the
home Of the bride this morning. by Rev
John Taylor, IA Their of the groom and pas.
tor of the Laurel Hill Baptist Church
Mr. Walter Wilson was best man. and
Miss Efiie Fauver, sister Of the bride
was maid Of honor.
( The bridal party left for n bridal trip
to Northern cities, after which they will
reside in Staunton, where Mr. Taylor is
connected with the Mutual Telephone
Company. ia8 'is3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
THE MAYOR BETTER.
"A Serious Base Ball Collision on
The Fourth.
Especial to The Timcs- D!spa tcf, 5

Especial to The Times- Dispa tcfts
WEST POINT. VA. July 5.-Mayor
Eastwood. who has been quite. Ill is
very much better. His sons and dauEh-
tiers. are still with him.
Mrs HargrnYe and Misses Meta Gary
and Crystal Farinholt are better
Mr.. George e. Trice. formerly of West
Point, now n prominent business man
in Hampton. Va. spent the Fourth with
his sisters. Misses NJ G. and Kate
Trice. In his old home. and leaves to-
day for an extended trip across the con-
tinent to the Lewis and Clark EXPOSE
ton. Portland, Ore: thence down the
Pacific coast, visiting points OF interest
as far south AS Los Angeles. He will
stop off at Livingstone. spending five
days In Yellowstone Park He expects
to return during August.
The game of baseball between the
!, Acquinton and West Point teams on the
Fourth resulted In favor OF West Point;
score. Z to I, The game was interrupted
by collision between a. Julian Bagby,
Z catcher. and Brandt DE Farges. pitcher,
leaving Mr.. BaSby with a bruised, swol-
len forehead and Mr.. De Farges with
severe cuts above and below his eye.
Both fell senseless and had to be re-
paired
Their injuries did not prove serious.
Mr.. Bagby continued the game. Mr.. De
Iarges had to be taken from the field.
a great many people tipped the light
fantastic" at Fourth July ball last
night, and later witnessed the pyrotcch-
ME display from the end OF the pier
In front Of the Beach Park Cafe.
This display was provided by the Light
Brigade, boys organization of the Bap-
fist Church. BY II o'clock the town was
as quiet as any other Nme Among the
visitors on this occasion were Mr.. and
Mrs Kelly and family and Mr.. Richard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
BOY DISAPPEARS.
Remarkable Case Defies Search
in Fauquier County.

Especial to The I'imes-Dispatch.)
PINE VIEW. VA, July 5.rwo weeks
ago Huber Smith, the eighteen-ycnr-old
son OF John Smith, u prosperous and
highly respected farmer living near here,
disappeared In n most mysterious manner
and no trace has been found of him
since. He and his brother had delivered
some lumber at remington and it was
dark when they got back. His brother
went into the house to let the family
know OF their safe arrival home Tho
father ut the lantern and went to tho
barn to assist Hubert In fixing the horses
for the night. After the horses had been
properly cared for, Mr.. Smltl, told his
son that his supper was waiting. and he
Went to tho gralnery When Mr.. Smith,
Il little later entered the house, he was
SURPRISED to learn that Hubert had not
come In and his wife inquired who II was
she saw running from thebarn across the
open fields towards the saw mill soma
distance away. A search was Instituted
at once which was carried on for days,
assisted by the ncghbors In the big
woods Near the farm. Letters were writ
ten and Inquiries were made among
neighbors, friends and business acquaint-
Eanccs, but thus In vain.
AT tho time of his disappearance the
young man had on only a straw hat, an
old hickory shirt, n pair of oyeralls. shoes
and stockings, leaving behind trunk
we'll filled With good clothing, and consid-
cradle money.
Mr.. Smith enjoys tho reputation of be-
Ing u kind and generous father. and he
does not think the boy could have run
away from home In this unusual fashion.
Mrs. Smith shares the belief entertained
1 by many, that some accident befel the
hoy, md she Is quite sick With worry
Z oyer her soll's disappearance,
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Southern markets, including varieties of
cakes and ices.
There was music on the lawn with vio-
Inns. harps. mandolin and guitar, played
by young people, while in the house the
organ. piano, and violin were going by.
the first and portion Of the second gem
GRAFTON.
Miss Lucy Halves and Charlotte Ashby
CraWley rendered some every appropriate
readings. s., 3 -
When the hour to dispense alr:yod the
talk was given by the father, which was
full OF admontion to his children. He
told Of how God had always been biz,
they would always find in Him also their
comforter. Then he led In prayer, after
which all joined in Sweet Bye and Bye"
which brought tears to many eyes.
Those present appear In the picture
herewith. and may be identified by their
numbers.
Captain j. r.. Manson, 49, Mrs. j. r.
Manson, 81; Ashby Manson and wife. 27-8:
Matilda I; Manson. q NOV Mrs. c. y.
Crawley); Thomas ]. Manson, "a Lucy S.
Manson, 81 (now Mrs. r.. G.. Wynn; J. r.
Manson. Jr, 10; Harry w. Manson, 10;
Lottie A. Manson. IS (liow Mrs. w. T..
SMITH: John Z. Manson. Il; Sydney Lynn
Manson, S. is
Grandchildren Mamie Manson, o; Rich
ard Manson. l. Charlotte Manson. 2; Ash
by Manson, q; Tally Manson, "; Edwin
b. Manson. 10; Andy Manson. %; Tom
Manson. Jr,. "a: Charlotte Ashny Craw-
son, is; Florence Manson. 81; claihorne
son, II: Willie Wynn. 25; Manla WYNN.
20: Annie w Wynn. 80: May Over Man
son. 3; Clinton Bernard Smith, ~, LII ,lle
Strothcr Smith, SO; Emma AsnDy Smith,
16.
RslatIves7-Mrs p. Z; cogbll. II; Mr..
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press agent. has handsome new surrey.
Y Mr.. Morgan Treat. United States dis
trlct marshal. has returned to his home
with his family after a brief outing to
Crozet, where they were the guests OF
Rev. DR.. Lafferty at his beautiful home,
i"Crozet on the Cliff Mr.. Treat is an
ticipath,g great time August sth at
the Republican convention to be held In
Roanoke He is generously supplied
with Lewis buttons, and speaks very
confidently Of the nomination OF Judge
Lewis for Governor. and thinks the
State would be very safe in the Judges
10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
REMOVAL OF ANORTH
CAROLINA POSTMASTER

SPENCER. N. c., July 5.-Postmaster
j.. Lee Armstrong, Of this place, was
to-day removed from office on account
or alsshortnge of 's29O.95 In his accounts.
the action having been determined upon
by the Post oillce Department..
a Mcssrs. j. P. Croweil, Moses Bean and
j. D. Dorsett. bondsmen for the removed
postmaster, took charge of the office
early this morning and will control It
until a permanent appointment, Of 9 post
master shall have been made In the reg
ular order from Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06

Brooks, Of Savannah. Ga: Mr.. and Mrs.
Copeland. Of Norfolk; Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Brooks, Mr.. Augustine Chew
and Mr.. Robert Garrett. OF washington,
z c.; Mr.. Sheldon Ware. OF the Old
Dominion Steamship Company. New York,
and his friend. Mr.. Robert Warnock, OF
New York; Mr.. Herbert Stansbury. OF
Baltimore. Md. Mr.. William c. Collins
{ OF Newport News. and Mr.. Bailey
Stark, OF Primers Point
Mr.. J.. w. Owens, the Southern ex-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
DanvilIe, q; Salisbury, /
Especial Ia Tho Times. Dispatoh.)

N TSNUVTHT 10 I ITO ITIfItS-LTHIVltCH.J ~ y
DANY1I.LE, VA" IulS 5,r-Danyille Won
from Salisbury, Spencer, score 2 20 l..
Salisbury Spencer. Whlpple and bentley
Salisbury scored In the FIRST. Danyile
made one In the seventh and one In the
teresting in the league history here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
Webb-Milbv.
Especial to I,he Mines Dlspatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
WEST POINT. VA, July Sat the
close of tho Fourth. Miss Annie Milby.
Of West Point. became the bride OF Mr..
Isaac Webb, OF King and Queen county.
The ceremony took place at the home OF
Mr.. a. r. Smither Rev. Jno. a. Sullivan,
of the Baptist Church. officiating
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
Hotel Mons.

]. 8. c. MORRIS, Proprietor.
Located beneath the sheltering arms OF the
noted Peaks OF Otter. IL, the pass between two
Of the most elevated mountain peaks OF tho
state Elevation 1000 above Sea Level
Unsurpassed Mountain Scenery, Mineral Springs
Water, Hot and Cold Baths Large Enclosed
and Well Shaded lawn. Livery in connection
with hotel During the summer the tempera-
ture has never exceeded SO degrees It Is Justly
ford City. from which point the hotel SIS
reached is 10 miles away, with churches OF
every denomination. Address HOTEL MONS.
Ioenicks p. O., Bedford Co.. Va. Hotel hacks
meet trains II notified In advance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-06
RUGBY HALL, VA.

For board, with excellent fare, modern con-
veniences. beautiful mountain scenery: Rich-
mond references. Apply to Mrs. THOMAS l..
RossER. Charlottesville. Va.
MILLER COTTAGE,
0 to 10 N. Georgia, Ave, Atlantic City, N j.
Capacity $50. Noted for Its excellent table,
Electric lighted throughout. Rates sl.25 daily,
and 800 weekly
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Friend-Dunn

Relatives Mrs. p. r. CogbIil. II; Mr..
r. 7. Cogbill, G; Miss Alice Crlw!ey.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-17
IPRETTY1GIRL
in MEXICO
FAi ONT PARTY ~ lNTER.
EsTlN STORIES goF TRIP
TO GUADALUPE.
80. n

Paul Mccoy, Ernest Mccoy, 7. Al
Deveny, Harry Clark, 7. Conway;
G. E. Conway, and w. E. Reed re;
turned last evening from their trip
to the Guadalupe gold mine In Mex,
leo. Besides the Fairmont people
there were capitalists from Baltimore;
Cleveland and Pittsburg In the party.
twenty in; all, They travelled IN a
special car as far as cnnanea, Sonora
State, Mexico, making brief stops at
St. Louis, Little Rock, FL Paso, and
Waco, on the border line between
Texas and Arizona. The party trav-
eled from Cananea 81 miles to Bacoa.
chi, and then seven miles on horse
back tc Guadalupe. The last part Of
the journey was made through, an ex.
ceedingly wild country, Astounding in
mesquite trees. low, hardy shrub
with thick splny leaves, and cacti, Of
which the party were informed there
were 1873 varieties in the region. The
animal life was plentiful, two noun
tain lions, bear and a deer being
seen. Jackrabbits and rattlesnakes
abounded. The houses were OF the
adobe variety, one story, without
windows, and built entirely Of mud
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-17
QUORUM NOT PRESENT.
City Council Transacted No Business
d Last Night

The council failed Of a quorum last
night and adjourned to Thursday
night at 1850. Before adjournment
there was an informal but warm ar
gument on the adjournment question.
several of the councilmen expressing
themselves ms being tired of coming
some distance 10 councllmeeting only
10 have 1t to do over again night or
two later. However, as.the next reg.
ular meeting night does not come for
three weeks, it was finally decided TO
try 10 set quorum for Thursday
night, The mayor and Coupcllmen
Davis, Robinson, Amos, Musgrave and
McNeely were present.
Clerk Englc, who has been Ill for
several days, is reported GONZALES,
cent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-17
HAD#A. GUN
AND LOOKED LIKE HE WAS OUT
FOR BUSINESS DID YOUNG
MANicAUGHT BY RlDGELY.

a young man who possesses a rath-
er good face and is seemingly intel
ligent ran anuck in the Fourth ward
about 1870 o'clock yesterday after.
noon. Officer Ridgely went over and
got him. He claimed to be looking
for his wife but had a revolver in his
belt, for what purpose is not known,
as he was supposed to be crazy at the
time of the arrest. However, 1t was
learned this morning that he is a dope
flend and an overdose OF the drug led
to his trouble. He did not attempt
to shoot any one but his actions were
wild to say the least. On the way to
the mayors office ne stated TO the off,
Ger in charge that he would give ten
years Of his life for shot Of Cooke. =
His fine was 5000 and he had but
one cent H Ma
Jesse. Durr, who lives nearrthe city,
came in last night and tanked up on
bad booze. He "reckoned" he was
guilty and the mayor flowed" about
5000 would fit nicely and then Jesse
who was shy, attempted to get Chief
Morgan to let him go on his word OF
honor TO return and pay it but the
chief remembered a former occasion
when he failed to show up and gave
Jesse the marble heart.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-17


dealer and sporting good s man, has
hitupon q scheme that IS d good ono:
He will furnish free TO the winner
any daily paper that comes 70 the
clty5for the entire season
Clyde 81. Holt offers an article thai
Isl almost Indispensable toS q talll
player a pair Of ankle brace,
j. !. Ward the popular ma ker ot
mems clothes gives q fancy vest.
jul. Hall, the MINI street hardf
ware man, has q choice selection o.
bats from which the VIM mn tal:e
his cholces g5
{ S. u. sIseman Offers ID Howard hal.
. q p : ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-17
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND SALE.


The undersigned members of the
Board Of Education of Fairmont hide.
pendent school district will receive
bids until - o'clock on the 10th day
Of June, 1905. for the purchase of two
hundred t2GO) Of the school bonds OF
said district Of five hundred dollars
t$5OO.OOl each. bearing. I per cent, In
terest from June LIST, 1905, payable an
nually, and running twenty years, au-
thorfzcd by vote Of the qualified
voters of said district on the ed day
of April, 1905.
Proposals for part or all of said
two hundred bonds to be inclosed in
sealed envelope, indorsed: PRO
posal for the Purchase Of School
Bonds" Each bidder shall inclose
with his bid certified check for at
least 9 per cent. of The amount Of
the bid, payable TO T. W. Boydston.
secretary OF the board, which said
check shall be forfeited 10 the said
Board of Education in case the bid is
accepted and the bidder fail, after. fif-
teen days notice, 10 take up and pay
for the bonds awarded to him.
No bids viii be considered for less
than par. and the right is reserved to
reject any and all bids.
x Address all bids, inquiries, etc, to
7. W. BoYDSToN. Secretary,
Fairmont, w. Va.