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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
Mr.. J. 3. GRAY, JR.

The George D. Green Hardware Com
many. OF Wilson, N. c., has been sold 10
hessrs. J. B. Gray, ]. b. Barnes and 3.
w. Richardson, and will be operated M
der the name OF Wilson Hardware Com-
pany. u ~
JB.G GRAY. OF" Travellers Rest" Stafford
county, for long time had been connect,
ed with the Arm as book-keeper and
salesman. We wish Mr.. Gray, who mas
many friends here and In star
ford much success IN his enterprise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
FIRE IN wESTMoRfLAhD
". W. Walkers Home, With $4,000 In Bonds.
Burned

Poplar Plains, the home OF Mr.. W. "
Walker, father OF State Senator G. Hard
ing Walker, situated near Oldhams. west
morelnnd county, was destroyed by IRE
Friday together with nearly the entire
contents. including furniture clothing, a
valuable library, $500 or more in cash
81 200 to $1,000 in silvsfwsre, iewelry
aud $4,000 in bonds and notes. with,
out the silver and bonds the loss VIII
reach more than IS, 900, with 81, 800 IN
anrRnce.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
Denies Thsw Story.

New York. Dec. 21.-"The stories
about Harry Thaw being insane and
that his case win never go to trial
again are the veriest nonsense. SAID
Martin w. littleton. Thaw's new cher
counsel. ~Thaw is not insane In any
sense of The word" continued Mr.. Lit
tletcu "and the trial will positively
take place on the date selected by
Justice Bowling. Jan. 6, unless some
thing altogether unforeseen occurs"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
REV. ]. H. LIGHT At ASHLAND

The address OF Rev. J. II. Light before
the Y. NJ. C. A. OF Randolph Macon Col
lege. on the evening OF Dec. ., on The
Needs OF the Call to and Preparation Tor
the Christian Ministry" was unusually
timely and strong, and was highly ap-
precisted by the audience. Mr.. Light is
OF the Alumni Association OF
Randolph-M Macon College. he 10 the pas
tor OF the Methodist church at Frederlcks-
burg and a prominent member OF the
Baltimore conference ALVIN Hanover
HArnld.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
MONTAGUE MAY GET IuDaEsHIp

tits rumored that the President al
u1der consideration the appointment o
former Gov. A. j. Montague TO I'M
Fsderal bench. There Is bill now b.
fore Congress for creating new q. ;
ciruit courts, and it is TO the propose
yIrainia Circuit that Gov. Montague ma
40 appointed. Gov. Montague was h
washington on Wednesday and had 6
.ntorriea with the Presidsnf- -.
Gov. Montague was appointed oy ~
Roosevelt on the peace commission 6
south America
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
SPIIMAh-C HlhAULI

A marriage OF much interest occurred
on Wednesday, December 18th, at the
residence OF DR.. John Pollard, on Han
over avenue, Richmond, Va. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Herbert VIII
fred spilmsn and Miss Essis May Cni-
nault. DR.. W. C. James, pastor OF the
Grove Avenue Baptist Church, perform
ed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Spilman
will take up their residence IN Caroline
county. Many good wishes attend the
younr couple.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
PRESIDENT 10 SPEND
~H66iti innhsSS n TiaGiNlh

President Roosevelt and family will
spend several days OF the holidays at
Pine Knot, Albemsrle county, Va,
leaving Washington the day after Christ
mas and returning the day before New
Year. The president expects to spend
bis vacation hunting. horseback riding
aud Walking. Mrs. LoDgwol tn, W 40 wa
operated upon for appendicitis, will, 1t II
believed, have recovered sufficiently t.
accompany the party.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
WHEN SMITH CAME HOME"

II you want to enjoy one continuous
laugh and hear catchy music, go to pee
when smith Came Home" st the Opera
House Monday night, Dec 23d. Among
the songs OF the play ore Won't You be
NV BABY Boy" III Girl Lie You
Loved a Boy Like Me-" ''I'll Do Any.
thing Dear In the World for You" and
"Sessaw" by Gus Edwards. Mr.. Ed
wards has also written big musical Il
male for the show.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
e,v,r,s p,uobter May Be delegate,

Denver. Colo, Dec. 21.-If move.
ment. started by women voters OF
Colorado. succeeds, two women VIII
be among the delegates to the Demo
cratic national convention, and one
will be Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt, the
Oldest daughter of William J. Bryan.
Mrs. Leayitt has been resident OF
Denver for Ave years. and is president
OF the Jane Jefferson club.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
". Z. ERrgtE 70 CONTINUE IsI,1S. THE I'll

Having been informed that a report
ia current that will go out OF the shoe
and hat business upon the dissolution OF
the Arm of Brulle & Undertake, which
occurs January /, 1908, ! beg to state
that will continue at the same loca-
ton (921 Main street, in the same line
Of business under the name OF w. h..
Brulls 4 Co. Yours to serve,
w. II. Brulle
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
DEATH OF Mr.. C. A. CURTIS

Miss Carrie Curtis received a telegram
Saturday announcing the death ~ her
brother, Mr. Chas. A Curtis. OF Lnnsn-
burg Co., Va Hejs a brother oil Mr..
Alpheus Curtis, who hai the typhoid
fever at the hospital and had TO have his
leg amputated IS result Of tbs isVer.
They have the sympathy OF the com
munity in their bereavement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
A STAFFORD FARM SOLD

DIR. J. B. Moore. formerly OF Stafford.
now OF Washington. has sold bis farm OF
200 acres. near Brooke, to Joseph Hay.
wood. OF Pennsylvania Mr.. Haywood
will use the property as a hunting and
fishing home. The view from the resi-
dence is one Of the finest In STAFFORD; The
sale was effected through Jno. W. Allison,
Jr.. real estate agent, Of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

The engagement OF Margaret Gray
Dickinson, formerly OF this city, now OF
Falls Church. and g A. l.. Merrihsld, oil
the latter place, has been announced by
Mrs r. C. l.. Moncure. The wedding
will take place January 16. The bride.
to.be is q niece OF Mr.. j. b. Gray. OF
Travellers Rest" Stafford county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS
Contractors Preparing to Make Bids For Govern
ment Work.

A number Of contractors from different
parts Of the United States have been here
during the pact few days looking Into
the condition OF the Rappahannock
river at this point aud uearby with the
view OF bidding Tor contracts Tor i'm
provemsnt to the river 10 be awarded
by ths L. s. Government in the near
fpfuro
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
CASE APPEALED

Upon complaint Of Mrs. Minnie Hebron,
lanes Newton was bound over to keep
the pesee by Justices Lee Wallace and
Mr.. +. II. Chichester represented the
complainant and Mr.. W. W. Butfter
the defendant. Mr.. Butznsr took an ap-
Deal from the decision OF the justices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
CONGRESSIONAL

Congress adjourned Saturday until
January 9th.
Senator Martin has been appointed q
member OF the Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee.
Senator Danisl has introduced bill
for the relief OF the trustees oil Hanover
Baptist Church, King George county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
HEFLlN-W WRIGHT

At the residence OF the brides parents,
near Delos, Caroline county, on Dec
18th, Mr.. Horace A. Helm and Miss
Ethel L. Wright, were united 10 mar
rage. The ceremony was performed BY
Rev. DR.. J. N. Nckanawey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
SUNDAY At THE CHURCHES

Owing to sickness Of Rev. Dr. Nc
Bryde. be was not able to preach at st.
Georges Sunday. and the services were
conducted by bis son, both morning and
evening.
Mr.. John S. Berry read the services at
Trinity at the morning services, owing
70 the absence Of Rev II. Fl. Barber.
Rev. DIR. Alfred Jones preached at the
Baptist church 1T night.
Usual services ut the other churches.
There was SPECIAL music at most OF
them and the sermons were appropriate
10 the aeason.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
CASE DISMISSED

The case against MsryLi1zie Allen ,chsrg-
ed with sending obscene letters through
the mails came up before u S.Commisslon-
er W. W. Butzner Friday. Alter hear
Ing the evidence the commissioners dis
missed the case at the cost OF the gov
eTnmqnt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Mathew Kennedy died at her
home near Brooke, Stafford county,
Thursdsy, aged 26 years. She WAS .
daughter OF the late Joseph Boutyard'
and is survived by her husband and one
child.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
Headquarters For
Building Materials

keep all kinds Of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber. dressed sno
addressed, Shingles, l'aths, easn'
Doors. and Birds, Lime. Cement,
calcine Plaster, Plastering HAIR,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
sinds Ready-M Mixed Paints and Dry
PAINT Iipseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
varnish and Lswis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes OF all kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
of ali kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick. n,a
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
-r,-s GIav Pine. E.. ID. Cole.
Send your job printing to The Free
LANCE. Prompt service and low prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
GOVERNORS MESSAGE

Gov. Swanson lie practically through
with bis message to the general assem-
bly. He will make many recommen-
dstions to the legislature, and It is be-
Ijeved that smosg the subjects which be
viii treat at great length are two-the
schoois and the public highways.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
IHEATO PROGRAM

Swedish Sports, Ice Boats, Military
Manoueysrs, Out For Walk, Errsnd
Boy Wanted, Madam Tantrums, Illus
trated Song, Goodbye Mamie.
Matinee every afternoon this week. Adj
mission &c. One OF the most entertain
ing programs ever offered TO the public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
INJURED BY FIReCRAcKeR

Mr.. ]. Lyon, Of South Carolina, a col
lege student, had his right eye injured by
a firecrsoker Thursday afternoon. While
painfully burnt. it IL hoped that his sight
will be unimpaired
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
sPOTSYLvANlA SUPERVISORS

The Board OF Supervisors met at Spot
sylvania c. H. Wednesday and finished
I'D the years business. Mr. John l..
Waller was appointed isnitor and bis
salary fixed at $25 per year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
NO PAPER THURSDAY

In accordance with our usual custom
and In order give our employees an op-
portunity to enjoy Christmas, The Ere
Lance viii not be issued on Thursday,
Dac. 26th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
BAD WEATHER

The beautiful weather Of the past week
gave way Sunday night TO warm,
murky suItry spell, with light rain. IL
made Xmas shopping disagreeaole ano
kspt some OF the country people from
coming In.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
OPEN NIGHTS

Every work day until Xmas. Jones
stor, will be open until $3.50 p. M
Saturday until ii P. m, Xmas eve, y
m Some special bargains each night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
COL. VI. E. cuTsHAw DEAD

Col. We. Cutshaw, city engineer Of
Richmond, who dad Thursday night,
iue to q general break down, wee ~
snt solder Of the ConledefncF. IL VA
while serving in the army that he r.
csi7ed tho wound which inclined him foi
III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
wHAr EVERYBODY WANTS

A14k gold plated f5untain pen. One
6!ling writes 5000 words; postpaid TO
any address 42e. Compare with
any dollar pen. II not as good, wen re-
fund the price. Catalogue free.
Grssty Mail Order Co., Washington d.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
MAYORS COURT

tits a remarkable fact that there was
not a single csss before Mayor Wallace
Monday morning. and only two daysos
fore Xmaa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
NO EXCURSION RATES

The railroads have decided not to on &
excursion rates for the holidays.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PART
NERSHIP

7. II. Biscoe and FL. Curtis Blscoe,
trading az partners under the firm name
of ]. III. Biscoe 4 Son, have by mutual
agreement this day dissolved the said
partnerssip. All bills OF the firm OF J.
H Biscoe L Son will be paid by j. ii.
Biscoe. All persons indebted TO the firm
will make settlement at once with J. ID
~ J. H. Biscoe,
aoavaw II. c. Biscoe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
JUDGE GOODRICH SICK

Judge J. 7. Goolrick has been indis-
posed aud confined to his home Tor sew
eral days. BE is now improving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
PeTeaAC. FREBsalCESBUas
ANS PIEDMONT sslLSs

coanscsssns 81 Fredercssburg yith Z. .. 4 z
4. 4. and Maryland. Delaware and firsnnls nsls
SAP Co. A. Orange With soesoeia n L. ~N'
Chesapeake a Ohio n. Z. ,,,
The only iine 20 Ms Casnesllofs'5He ese WI
asrrsss Bsttleneids,
rssssru standard Time 0e.iy exespses-lds -
N q RIcHAR EDS Sen Ven w.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
FOR RENT

..,;tbin hall mile city limits. The house
4 il good order. Desirable place ior
s'o' Apply to
NJ Rowe or B. 8. Pates.
Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

nAcsmbsr. 1907.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24

Nothing has been learned Of Mr. Albert
Morris, OF ResdVille, who disappeared in
Atlantic City several weeks ago. North
9rn Neck News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
Chas. M. Stieff,

ao5 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
MANY ATTENDED
GLEANO0D LOT SALE
Average Price Of the Many Lots Sold
Very Good Figure-Free Lot
Given to Watson.

About I'VE hundred peaple attend
ed the Glenwood lot sale Saturday
The rain IN the morning and the
threatening weather In the after
noon kept many away who otherwise
would have been present. Thirty
two OF the fifty lots advertised to be
sold at auction were sold at an aver
age of $4,000 and the other lots
sold during the day were, on the easy
payment plan OF SO cash and IS to
$40 per month, and up.
All present seemed to be much
pleased with the lots and many were
heard to express themselves most
profoundly as to the location, lay of
the lots and the beautiful view of the
surrounding country.
The free lot was drawn by Lincoln
Watson and judging from the express
sion of his face when the announce
ment of his name was made by the
auctioneer, Mr.. S. w. Gordon. 1T is
safe to say he was the best pleased
person OF any of the four hundred
who had cast their ticket
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01

the board cond toned that the sue
cessfnl bidder shan enter into q con-
tract and furnish satisfactory bond
for the faithful performance OF said
contract on or before the 18th day
of October, 1907 Upon failure Of
bidder receiving the award to COM
ply with said requirement. the check
shall become forfeited to- the said
board
Proposals must be addressed to l..
w. Ogden, secretary Board of Educa-
tIor.. in care of Holmboe & Laferty,
architects, No 764 Empire building,
Clarksburg. w. Va.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
BY order Of the Board Of Educa-
ton, Clark District, Harrison County,
West Virginia.
Attest: L. w. OGDEN, Secy.
Board of Education, Clark District,
Harrison County, West Virginia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
NEW TEN DOLLAR BILL.
First Gold Certificate for That
Amount Received by Bank.

The Merchants National Bank has
received a batch of the new ten dol
lar gold certificates. the. first of the
kind ever received in Clarksburg, as
they ar eof new issue just put out
by the government Heretofore the
United States gold certifieltes have
been issued in denominatiG ms of $40
and higher and the national bank
notes in fives ad tens, but it was
deemed expedient to issue the gold
certificates in smaller denominations
in order to accommodate the money
market. The bills are handsomely
engraved and have picture Of
Michael Hillegas, the first treasurer
of the United States upon them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
FIVE men ARE SENT TO
JAIL BY MAYOR Grille
Three Of Them Took on Cargoes of
spirituous Liquors Sunday and
Get Ten Days Apiece.

Each of the five prisoners that
faced Mayor Grille at the regular
session of police court this morning
was given a Jail sentence. John
Furlong and Charley Rady were sent
over for ten days each for being
drunk on Sunday. E. N. Fultineer
drew the same Imprisonment for be-
ing drunk and resisting, an officer
Sunday, Jack Heeran was sent over
for five days ana walter swindler
Cor three days for being drunk in the
streets Saturday evening. A put-up
fine of IS and costs left by t. R. Fer
rell, who was jailed for disorder1y
conduct Saturday evening was for
feited as were SO put-up fines left
by James Rose and Arthur Hall, who
were drunk Saturday evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
Power of Falling water.

1t is perfectly well known to every
one that water constantly dropping
upon stone win wear it away, and
there is a trite old proverb regarding
this fact. The force of single drop of
water falling from height is not
great, but the results of this tiny blow
when 1t is many times repeated are
astounding. There is story OF ore
poor wretch who was bound with his
back to stcnc wall AMI had st-sn:a
of water "of tho Elcness of a tain's
finger directed on To his bare iina !
the water fallin. from hei.l:t If
about eighteen feet. The receptacle
from which this apparently harmless
stream trick!ed was barrel holding
only twenty gallons, bit before the
water had mere than h:.if run out the
man was deae. with hole in his skull
which exposed the Popular Me
chanics.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
UNION WILL MEET.

The clarksburg Sunday School IN
ion will meet Tuesday evening at S
o'clock at the Central Presbyterian
church instead of the Baptist church
as before announced. All superin-
tendents, teachers and Sunday school
workers and all interested in sun
day schools are invited to he pres
ent. The purpose of the Union is
to secure cooperation in Sunday
school work and to reach those who
attend no school.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
NEWspaPER MEN LIE
Big Crack Falls 1T ban Park aud
Writers Are Given Tumble.

y E. Price. Deacon Hertzog,
Louis Arnold Carr, Dr. Luther Hay
mond, William L. "copper" and John
NJ. Knox, scorers and press repre-
sentatives, are suffering from pain
full injuries sustained at the base
hall park Sunday afternoon when
the C1arksburg-c onneLsvilie game
was being played. The large crack
which the management OF the base
ball park has kindly nailed up for
the newspaper men to sit on in the
grand stand became unfastened at
ore end and collapsed. letting the
men fall to the ground The man
agement Of the park has cabled for
one of the relics of the Spanish
prquisition to be used for press
box and as soon as it arrives it will
be Installed for use.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
All She Had.

In the absence of his wife and the
illness Of the servant Mr.. Taylor un-
dertook to help t.lree-year-old Marjory
to dress. he had succeeded in getting
her arms In the sleeves and through
the armholes of her garments and had
buttoned her into them. Then he told
her to put on her shoes herself, and he
would button them. He soon dEscov-
cred that she was vitinly striving to
put left shoe on her right foot.
why, Marjory," he said impatiently,
don't you know Amy better than that?
You are putting your shoes on the
wrong feet --
"Dey's all dc foots l dot. papa" re-
Piled Marjory tearfully -Youth's Com
panion
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
THE WEEKS SCHEDULE
Where the West Penn Baseball
Teams Will Hold Forth.

Following is the schedule of the
West Penn baseball league for this
week:
Monday, July 1-Fairmont at
Greensburg, Butler at Scottdale,
Beaver Falls at Connellsyille, Clarks-
burg at Piedmont
Tuesday, July BEAVER Falls at
Greensburg, Fairmont at scottdale.
Butler at Connellsville, Clarksburs
at Piedmont.
Wednesday, July 3-Butler at
Greensburg. Beaver Falls at Scott
dale. Fairmont at Connellsville,
clarksburg at Piedmont.
Thursday, July -(Morning)
Butler at Beaver Falls, Piedmont at
Connellsville, Scottdale at Greens
burg. Fatrmont at Clarksburg. CAT
ternoon), Butler at Beaver Falls,
Greensburg at Scottdale. Piedmont
at Connellsvi1le, Clarksburg at Fair
mont.
Friday, July 5-connelisvine at
Butler, Greensburg at Beaver Falls,
Piedmont at scottdale.
Saturday, July 6-Connellsville at
Butler, Greensburg at Beaver Falls.
Piedmont at Scottdale, Fairmont
at Clarksburg. -~-t'.-.-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
BUSINESS EDUCATION.


Everyone who transacts business
must have a business education. This
education may be acquired after
long years of experience in business,
or by attending good business coll
7ege for a few months. 1t is less
expensive to learn this in a good
school where you are constantly un-
der the direction of teacher whose
business it is to teach you. The
young man with business education
cutclasses his less fortunate neigh
Dor in every way. not only now, but
always.
The West Virginia Business Col
lege is a growing. and up-to-date in
stitution, neither resting on its
oars" nor relying upon its worn-out
record to secure patronage; but con
stantly endeavoring to merit the pat
ronage it secures.
If you enroll prior to the first of
August you will secure the benefit
of the 2Oso discount. Scholarships
goos at any time. Write for infor-
nation today.
G. c. FINLY, Mgr.
West Virginia Business College,
Clarksburg. w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
NOTICE no CONTRACTORS.

Sealed prOpOsals VIII be received
by c. F. Zaruba at his store on Pike
street, Clarksburg, W. Va, until IL
O'Clock mS. July 6, 1907, for the
erection and completion of two
story frame residence to be erected
on Philippi street, East Clarksburg,
w. Va, in accordance. with plans and
Specifications prepared by @. L.
Hickman, architect, copies of which
may be obtained at my store. or at
the office OF the architect, No. 215
Va. Proposals must be addressed
TO G. F. Zaruba, Clarksburg, w. Va,
In care of @. L. Hickman, architect.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
COUNTY EXAMINER
Is to BE Elected Wednesday by the
school Board Presidents.

The presidents of the boards Of
education in the county will hold a
meeting at the court house Wednes-
day afternoon at 1880 o'clock for
the purpose of electing member Of
the board of examiners. Frank s,
White is the retiring member. ].
Walter Duncan is the only candidate
so far announced. The other two
members are County Superintendent
Gurus E. Webb and Guy Musser.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-01
CHARTER MEMBERSHIP
OF the Gun Club Closes With Firty.
Two Members Enrolled.

The charter membership in the
ciarksburg Gun Club closed satur-
day night 1t was highly gratifying
10 the officers and organizers OF the
club to know that forty-four of the
leading business, professional and
substantial citizens enrolled their
names as members. This places the
club on a solid footing financially
and otherwise.