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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-02-01
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citation.
On this Thursday evening the Mancbes-
ter Business Msn's Association tender their
banquet for which 200 Invitations have
been cent out. The invited ones are repre-
sentative business men Of Manchester Ard
from the various cities along this valley IN
which they do busiaess. Responses have
been received from large number eniur-
ing a most succeisful gathering.
The banquet will be held at the Bst'en-
kill Inn and Host Bstchelder has every.
thing in preparation for large attendance
II 10 to be hoped that the meeting will be
one Of great benefit to all the interests OF
the state and that the men who are doing
business with one another out OF town Will
come to know each other better aud that
&c may all "get together"
Here's luck to the first banquet. May
Il not be the last
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-02-01

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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-02-01
YDIA AVN WHIrNEY,s EnrArr,

STATE OF VERMONT, District OF Mnnchostor,ss
The Probate COuri for DE District Of Ad'.ossstsv 4
To all persons Interested In the estate 81
Lydia Ann whitney late Of Peru In said
District deceased uagrrIsa.
by the authority Of the State Of Vermont, you
are hereby notified 10 appear before the said
Probate Court, ~ tho Probate Once Ia Msnohss.
ter In said District, on the 7lb day Of
february, A. ID. 1906, TO show cause, II any yon
have why tho account Of Inland \. sheldon,
Administrator OF the estate OF rsid deceased
should not be allowed, and also Why tbs residue
OF said estate thonld not be dstributed 10 The
parties entitled thereto.
Dated A. Manchester, In said districi, THE
ilih day Of January, AID 1906
3s3w ". b. ED6ERf0N. Jndss.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-02-01
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-02-01

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
PROMINENT CITIZEN
SHOT WITH SHOTGUN
Trouble Growing Out of a Suit
Led to the
Crime.

Especial to The Times. DlsDateh;( 49,,
ETHELFELTS, CARROLL COUNTY,
VA, May 3o.-11. A. fousman. OF Wood
lawn, was shot near Gambeta Leaf Nom
day afternoon with shotgun by 8. D..
Stoneman, just below the heart.
Housman Is still living, but the chances
for recovery are believed to be against
him. lie Is about thirty-ave years Of
age, and one OF the most prominent citi-
zens Of the county, and has wife and
several children. Etonenan Is forty seven
years old, and has been itigant In the
courts from early manhood. and has
served one torn in the penitentlary.
Housn1an Is lu,nberman. for whom
stoneman had done some saving. and
three suits had recently been entered
against Housrnan. Out OF this litigation
the difIiculty that led to the shooting
grew. There is much feeling against
stoneman, who, up to this hour, has not
been arrested.
Elisha stoneman, brother to 8. D.
stoneman, is implicated. and has been
arrested.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
CLOSING EXERCISES.
Bowling Green Seminary Stu
dents Have Good Programme,

Especial 10 Tie Times Dispatch)
y BOWLING GRDEN, VA, May S0.--The
last day Of the final exercises Of Bowl
Ing Green Female Seminary took place
Tonight ut the Methodist Church DR.
Richard Bennett, Of Ashland. delivered
the bnccalaureato sermon on last Sun
day morning to q crowded house. which
was filed with practical. good advice,
presented In u most pleasing and forcefu
manner. Monday night the dramatic
club presented n play at Rullard's Hall
for tho benefit Of their library, who ac-
quilted themselves with honor and real
feed very handsome amount.
Tuesday night was taken up with tho
Junior concert consisting Of vocal and
instrumental music,
Tonight the exercises closed with q
concert BY the senior class. who gave
evidence OF their careful and thorough
training. A number OF distinctions were
awarded for proficiency, Miss Anne
boswell and Miss Jean boswell, of Ham
over county, and Miss Laura Phelps, Of
Bedford City. received diplomas us full
graduates, which were presented with
fitting remarks BY the principal. Profess
sor n, II. Phelps. Tho work done this
year BY the seminary has been most graf
flying to, the faculty and patrons, and
the future OF the school looks brighter
than ever. In Its history, There Is some
probability of extensive improvements
being made In the buildings In the near
future, 5i5t 3Sii sf#
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
BEDFORD CITY.
Parade and Religious Exercises.
Col. 4Tohn S. Mosby Present.
fcnec,o, Il Tho mes.Dtsnn@c l,.)

(Special to The Times Disput ch.)
& BEDFORD CITY. VA, May 30.-Me-
mortal ceremonies were observed here to-
day by the William R. Terry Chapter Of
the United Daughters Of the Confederacy.
At 10 O'Clock this morning long pro-
cession Of Veterans. mounted and in car
riages, officers and members OF the<chap-
ter In carriages, and citizens in carriages.
horseback and on foot, marched to the
soldiers cemetery. under command Of
Major s. Griffin and the assistant mar
shals. to the music OF band from Sa-
lem and paid the annual floral tribute
to the heroic dead, the veterans forming
a circle around the monument
Upon their return religious service
was held at the Presbyterian Church, the
entire body Of which was filled with vet
Grams, conducted by Revs f. E. Lane
and S. j, Battin.
Rev. r. ]. Dosan, Of Roanoke. was the
orator OF the day. Very Inspiring music
was furnished by a selected choir, with
Mrs. Burt, orgAnist
At the conclusion Of this service Crosses
of Honor were presented a number OF
veterans by Mrs. s. Griffin, president,
assisted by Mrs. w. T. Yancey, secretary
OF the chapter
A bountifu and delicious dinner was
subsequently served by the ladies' OF the
chapter to the veterans ct the Alliance
Warehouse, numbering about four hun.
dred. Colonel John s. Mosby was
distinguished guest of the occasion.
The day was ideal and the exercises
were among the most notable and sue
cessful In the history OF ."ls chapter. A
large crowd was in attendance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
AT BOWLING GREEN.
Exercises in Courthouse and
Crosses to Veterans.

Especial to The Times. Dis pa tch)
BOWLING GREEN, VA. May 90.
Bowling Green Chapter OF the Daughters
of the Confederacy held meeting here
to-day in the courthouse, which was
opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Busby,
of Caroline Camp OF Confederate vetcr-
ans, made one OF his stirring speeches. IN
which he paid high tribute to the deeds
and valor and self-saorifice OF the Con-
federate soldier. 0npsses OF honor were
then awarded to the following veterans.
Captain G. Allensworth. 2. p. Ander-
son, John II. Ball, 8. ". Broaddus, =.
w. Brown. d. L. Carter, Joseph 3.
Clarke, e. S. Dunn, g. l. Frazier. r. L.
Garrett w. P. Goodwin, W. e. Gray.
T. ". Green, John T. Hargrave, Samuel
B. Hearn. DR. r. 9. Holloway and John
W. Holloway.
The Daughters and Caroline Camp
then formed in line and mseched 20
Lakewood Cemetery, where they deco.
rated the graves OF the Confederate dead
with wraths OF roses and daisies
Judge Z. C. 1ioncure made some ap-
proprIate remarks at the cemetery, and
Mr.. Norman AIcManaway sang very
gweetly the song entitled Attending the
Old Camp Ground
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
WAVERLY SCHOOL.
Closing Exercises Draw Large
Audience.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
yVAVERLY, VA, May 3o.-A large and
brilliant audience greeted the rise OF the
curt ain- at the Auditorium last evening
when the annual closing exercises OF the
Graded school were held under the d.
rection Of Its efficient teachers. Prof.. y.
r. Sipe.S Miss Annie Martin and Mrs q.
.@MalleTy. !,
The programme opened with vocal
duet by Misses Grace Norris and Marie
Fitchett, whose sweet. mellow voices won
for them burst on applause. which
was followed by Rotations. drills, dia-
logues and choruses, all of which raped
the close attention OF the entire audience
for more than two hours
Necessity urgently demands that pros
porous yVaverly should have high
school, and the school authorities, fully
realizing the crying need. have move
on foot to cope with r. situation, and
Ii is more than probable that tue children
here will have high school advantages
when the session 1867 opens.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
AGGRAVATED CASE
OF ECZEMA
Troubled Badly for Several Years
With Eczema on Limbs and
Wrists - Physicians Prescribe
Without Any Benefit N Blotches
Now All Gone.
ANOTHER WONDERFUL
CURE BY CUTlCURA

"For several years was troubled
badly With an ecsema on my limbs and
wrists. Physicians IN several towns
had prescribed for me without giving
me any results. l had often used
Cuticura Ointment and received relief
temporarily. In the spring Of leo41took
tho Cuticura Resolvcnt Pills and used the
Cuticura Ointment for about FIVE weeks,
and at the end Of that time there was not
O blotch on me anywhere. This spring I
took few walls Of the Cuticura Resolvent
Pills as precautionary measure, and
will continue to do 80 every spring simply
as a spring tonic, as they are so easy
to carry with YOU, and they certainly
fix your blood for the ensuing year.
now use only Cuticura Soap.
"Thc Cuticura Ointment and Pills
certainly cured me Of an aggravated
case Of eczema, and II it will help any
other sufferer you are at liberty to use
this letter. Respectfully, st. Clair Nc.
Vicar, San Antonio, Texas July 9, 1905"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
The TERRIFIED SECRET OUT.

THE TERRIBLE SECRET OUT.
mo man can serve God and woman
& at the same time. He has to be a bad
priest and a good husband. or bad
husband and a good priest"
Nine, Rawdon. the Grand Old Lady,
who has succeeded the famous Mrs.
Sherwood as wit and oracle OF the 400
has just come out with these trencfant
words in favor OF the celibacy Of the
clergy.
Her dictum has aroused the keenest
comment throughout America, but es-
pecially In New York. where 1t Is whis-
pered that hor words apply especially
! to the now famous case of the Rev.
Basil Stanhope, the young and beloved
rector OF the fashionable highchurch
parish OF st. Jude.
The Rev. Basil, 1t will be remembered,
recently married beautiful Dora Den
ming, daughter OF Ben" Dennlng. the
aided as an ideal love match. Stanhope
was poor, but his brilliancy and ptety
had already advanced him to the rector
ship Of New York most fashlona BILE
Episcopal Church. His high moral cha%
aoter rendered him above tho chahye OF
marrying Miss Denning for her great
wealth. So tho marriage was regarded
with universal favor.
but In less than six months stra ngc
rumors were anoat. The young clergy
man handsome face grew haggard and
thin. Black circles appeared under his
ewes. The lovely bride. too. seemed as
though some awfui hidden grief weighed
on her Clearly there was a mystery OF
no common order hidden beneath all this
Both church ana society alike sought to
solve 1t.
Now the whole terrible secret Is Quit
1T is set forth In graphic, absorbing
fashion by Amelia E. Barr, the world
famous novelist In her newest, most en-
thralling romance, THE Man Between"
"The Man Between" Is tho second
novel of The Authors and Newspapers
Associations great 100000 series, which
this paper has secured the exclusive right
to publish In serial form before their mp
peurance as bound books, Tho series
Comprises twelve novels by tho foremost
living writer's. Each book Is q master
piece, and bought at price never before
paid for ono place. of fiction,
4 ,rhis paper prints each OF these novels
serInlly, in large, Illustrated instruments.
beginning on the first Sunday and con-
Guiding on tho final Sunday OF each cal
3cndnr month. Thus readers OF this paper
are enabled to be not only abreast, but
ahead OF the best tlction OF the day and
to read these splendid novels before they
appear In book form,
l3y ordering tho Sunday edition Of this
paper for one year In advance, readers
viii at the end of the time, possess
twelve great novels. by the greatest living
authors, at no cost whatsoever. Outsid-
ers must pay publishers prices for each
4 of,these twelve books
1.-THE Man Between" will begin In this
paper on Sunday, June Sd. Order before
hand, for the large edition WI DOUBTLESS
be sold out early In the day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
DEATH Of DR. SAVERS
WAS DOUBTLESS { j SUICIDE
Little Doubt That the Young
Physician Ended His
Own Life.
tspecial to Tho Times Dlspntch,)

Especial to Tho imes-Dispntch,)
WYTHEYILLp, VA. May so,--'ffo0'
the meager information obtained here by
wire from Chicago, It is generally tno ,','1an
that Or. s. n. Sayers, Jr,. whose suuue''
death by violence in that city was re-
ported yesterday. committed suicide, rms rms
theory is strengthened by the ia e NM ma
the deceased had been In bad health asla
very despondent and depressed for some
months. The hastily written note round
in the room requesting that his father ha ny ~.
i,ad if found TO he In the hand-Wrlting
Of thea deceased. viii be proof conclusive
of the fact,
Young Dir. Sayers was, universally pop
,,,nr md be,oyed In this his native place,
and his tragic end has cas-! q gloon, over
the entire community His body Is en-
pected to reach here tomorrow evening,
and the funeral and inlerment Will take
place Friday
Popular at Marion.
!, MARION, VA. May N'--As news Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
At WYTHEV1LLE.
Exercises in Opera House and
Dinner to the Veterans.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
iWYTHEvILLE, VA, May 3O.-Memo-
rial exercises to-day under the auspices
OF Wythe Gray Chapter, U. D. c..
We're more interesting than any ever
held in Wytheville. The programme was
carried out without hitch, Including the
opening in the opera house with prayer.
by Rev. Alex. Phillips an old Confede-
rate chaplain; speech by Ex-Governor
J. Hoge Tyler, and delivery OF crosses
OF honor to old veterans.
After service in the opera house the
procession was formed on Main Street
and marched out TO the Confederate plot
in East End Cemetery to music OF fife
and drum. where an appropriate address
was made by Rev. J. F.. Browning. and
the graves covered with wreaths OF ever
green and flowers.
Previous to the services at the opera
house sumptious lunch was furnished
to the old veterans and all united In vot-
ing the day one OF exceptional interest
and pleasure. =. III
The crowd was larger than ever before
o nd about one hundred and seventy-fve
old veterans were in line, who, though
frosted and bent by age, showed deep
interest and appreciation Of the occa-
sion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
new CHARITY
ORGANIZATION
Based Largely oil Plan cf the As
sociated Charities, Of
Richmond.
CONTRACTS FOR BUILDINGS.
Young Lady Wins Degree Of
CONTRACTS FOR BUILDINGS
Young Lady Wins Degree Of
Bachelor Of Arts in
an Petersburg.
,4r,oc,aI 10 The T,mes.pIspatch)

tApecial to The Times spntch)
PETERSBURG, VA. May ao.--Pans for
The formation Of Charity Organization
Society, similar to the Associated Chari-
ties Of Richmond IN many respects, were
submitted this afternoon ut n meeting OF
the committee recently appointed by MT.
r. o. Egerton for that purpose, one
of the prompt results of the recent meet
Ing OF the Virginia Conference OF Charl-
ties and Correction In this city. at to-
days meeting Mr.. Robert Gillian
chairman of the committee, was directed
To make draft Of the proposed consti-
tuition and bylaws OF the new organiza-
ton, and 10 submit them at later called
meeting.
The Petersburg Trunk and Bag com
pany, one OF the largest and most sue
cessful manufactures In the city, nus
awarded Il contract for threc:stosy
brick addition to their plant 70 3rls .ei
and Harrison, the puildlns 70 Du -
pletcd within three months. New ma.
chinery will be installed, and contract
for granolithic work for the first floor
has been awarded to Parkinson ana
Finn. ,,,.
The heirs OF the late r. L. Watson.
have awarded to w. r. Turner con-
tract for three-st brick store and.
warehouse to be erected on Washington
street. nearly opposite the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad station, for the use OF the
Virginia Dry Goods Company, corpo-
ration recently chartered, with the FOL
lowing officers: President. ]. z. Young;
vice president, S. s. Elliott; treasurer,
w A. Thomas; secretary. G. c. Wllktn-
son.
+ The degree OF bachelor OF arts was
ava rtled to Miss Fannie Belle Turner at
the gra duating exercises of the Southern
Female College at the Young Mems
Christian Association hall last night.
Prizes. established By Mr.. Arthur Kyle
Davis, president OF the college In memory
or his father, the late Williams T. Davis.
founder OF the Institution. were nwarde ed
to quite number Of young ladies' who
attained an average OF eighty per cent.
in five or more studies.
Marcc1us Brooks and Cleveland Booth.
the negroes who fought bloodless duel.
with pistols In tho public streets, were
each fined 800 and sent to Jail for six
mon tbs by the Mayor this morning.
number OF members OF the Peters,
burg Club gave barbecue and picnic a
Elcrsie Farm, near Dunlop Station, In
Chesterfield. to-day.
The graves at the Poplar Grove Ma
tlonal Cemetery, in Dinwiddle county.
were decorated and simple memorial SER
vices were held to-day.
4 number OF G. A. r. and Spanish
American negro veterans went down to
Decorat lion 4 Day exercises ut. City Point
this morning. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31

the sudden death in Chicago OF Or. 8. RI
sayers. Jr. Of Wytheyille, came as \
great shock to his large number or
friends and acquaintance In Marion. Dr.
sayers was for several years the frsts
state Hospital here and was well known
in the community for his gantlemanlyS
attributes and loyabie disposition. 81 HsS
was physician of fine atta!nments,s
having been educated a. Hampden- SID
ney College and the University Of yir.a
ginia, lie was q member OF Lynn Com
mandery, No, 8, X, 7. A Sdelega tionS
from the commandery Will attend thai
funeral in Wytheyille on Friday aftassz
noon. ses,3 - -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
SOUTHERN SEMINARY.
Exercises Close With Programme

H
BY the School Of Expression.
BUENA VISTA, VA, May so.-The
thIrty-eighth session of the Southern
seminary closed Monday evening with
programme furnished by pupils in the
School OF Expression, which was among
the most pleasing the institution has
ever given. Some OF the young ladies
showed a very high order of talent.
The commencement has been one OF
the most successful and satisfactory IN
the history OF the institution. There were
rather an unusual number Of visitors.
The sermons by DR.. ]. ". Duffey and
Rev II. H. Sherman and the address by
Rev. George z. Booker, all gave satisfac-
ton.
one Of the most Interesting events was
the delivery OF 1.-The diplomas Monday
morning. The president called attention
to the fact that this institution gives
very few diplomas. The. standard is un-
usually high for a school like this. and
not many are willing to go faithfully and
patiently through the course.
A number OF students left this morning.
Mrs. Bette P. Barnes, the matron OF the
institution, accompan them rs far as
Lynchburg to see them safely through
the connections at that point. a.
The Southern Seminary annual, THE
Maid OF the Mountains was delayed by
the printers and unfortunately did not
come in time for distribution before the
young ladies left. Miss Allison, Of Wythe
county. who has been the chief spirit In
the success OF the annual this session.
went to Lynchburg this morning to dis
tribute what she could among the stu
dents passing through that city
The institution looks to It's thrty-ninth
school year in September in the best
condition In It's history.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
f POWER BOAT RACE.
The Dart from the Yacht Sylph
Wins Cup Permanently.
Special to The Times Dispatch.

lSpecnl to The TImes-D1spntch.)3 NJ
NORFOLK, VA. May 30.---In the semi
annual power boat race for the Norfolk
Dispatch trophy this afternoon. the Dart,
tender boat of the presidential yacht
sylph. again captured the prize. AS the
Dart is a boat with great speed. but one
other boat could be found to enter the
contest against her. That was the Gu
cumber. which belongs to Naval Con-
structor Adams. The Dart gave her a n
eleven minute handicap. but won easily,
with severn! minutes to, spare, the time
of the Dart over the seven-knot course
being twcnty-six and a half miuutes
According to the rules Of the contest.
the Dart now keeps the cup. she having
won It for the third successive time.
Lieutenant ENcns. commander OF the
sylph, drove the Dart
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
AT WINCHESTER.
Children Raise Flag; Young Lady
Has Arm Broken.
Special to The Times

:, Especial to The Times Dlspatch,)
WINCHESTER, VA. May ao,-Decora-
tion Day was observed in Winchester
with parade of Union veterans. bands
and several hundred firemen, Two thou
sand people were at the National Genre
terry, where several hundred little children
raised n large American flag,
Addresses were made by Revs. D. FL
x ern, u. u. Northen. s, K, Wine, j,
Horace Lacey, G. r. Weede md prayers
by Rev. w. D. Smith.
Four thousand soldiers arc buried in
The 0e only accident occurred when Miss
Daisy Sonner was thrown from a run
away team and her arm broken. 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31
Steyen7ls.--Moore.

(Special fu The Times Djspatch)
y DANyILLE., VA, May 30.-Alss Stu
art Annie NIoore.s daughter of Mr.. W. j..
Moore, prominent farmer OF Pittsyl-
vanla county. became the bride last night
of Mr.. Fletcher 4. Stevens. a conductor
on the Southern Railway. The ceremony
was performed at Mountain Hill Church.
In the presence OF a large crowd. MIR.
and Mrs. Stevens left on the midnight
train for an extended bridal trip