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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-07
DRUNK; ATTACKS WIFE.
John Butter, Buffalo Center Farmer
in Jail for Attempted Murder.

Special to Tlmes-RepubHcan.
Buffalo Center, Aug. 7.-While under
the influence of strong drink, John
Butter, a farmer living six miles
southeast of here, tried to kill his wife
by shooting her. but he failed in the
attempt He was arrested and placed
in Jail here. The time for his trial has
not been set.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-07

This is the time Of year when you
need a kodak. Take pictures on your
vacation.
The Eastman, Blair, Century and
Promo are the good kinds.
Eastman films are the only good
ones. -
First-class work m developing and
printing and your work delivered when
promised.
THE FISHER GOVERNOR co.
IN. s. HoAG, MGR. 1856 w. Main st.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-07

Mason City, Aug. while working
in the sun yesterday afternoon, Will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-07
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-07
FRUSTRATED BY HEAT.

Portland Boy in Serious Condition
From Sun Stroke.
Special to Times Republican,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-07

are guaranteed to do what we claim for them,
and we will be glad to furnish you with in
formation regarding the many superior feat
ures they possess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-07

n~..., two kinas Of .plce.-roSE's and ".tAer..'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Second Baptist Church.


There will be special services at
the Second Baptist church today. Al
IL a. NJ. the pastor. Rev. J. T. Rid
dick, will preach on Heaven and
the service will be in the interest OF
1.-THE Shut-in's" Of the city. irrespec-
tive of UNCONVENTIONAL affiliation.
Carriages will De furnished to con-
yey those who desire to attend In
this way all Old people and others
who are afflicted are given an oppor-
tunity to attend a special service that
will be provided in their interest.
There will be special music suitable
for the occasion and it is hoped to
make the service great blessing to
many, 1t is announced that II there
are those who have not been seen In
person by the committee and they
desire to attend. a conveyance will
be sent for them If they will notify
Mr.. C. W. Kellum, 1O47 Twenty-stxth
street.
In the evening the pastor will de-
liver the first sermon in a series on
Elijah. the subject being: From the
Kings Palace to the Drying Brook"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Colts l,ssil Pubic s'sphts
Above his City.
STRINGENT MEASURES NECESSARY
ov.sermsn Believe the, Rocks Will be
Worthless Until the State Authort-
ties Close Them For Several Sea.
sons.

Oystermen have deserted til public
rocks in James river above tewport
News. as the rocks have been stripped
of practically all oysters OF engabie
size.
For several years the supply OF
oysters on these rocks ha been
steadily diminishing. VIVA the
season opened in September about
1000 oyster boats went to the rocks
Little time was required pr the
hundreds Of oystermen to CATER all
oysters Of tongable size frot the
rocks. Several weeks ago nry OF
the tongers quit the rocks I'd no
oystermen are there now.
In the opinion Of oystermen thls
section these rocks will not ber any
sunply until the State board Z fish
cries closes them for severa sea-
sons and allows the small oyers n
chance to grow.
Some few schooners and sloPs are
to be seen near the public rots be-
yond the city, but they bus from
owners Of private beds which te To-
Gated in that vicinity.
The rocks across the river the
mouth Of Nansemond rive1 ana
Chuckatuck creek are furnishini most
Of the oysters brought to thisdty.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
cvstiro Case Continued.

In the Corporation Casrt yesterday
the case Of joan piIiard. q negro
charged with fcIoniousiy cui;!as Nay
field Stewart. also colored. which vas
set for trial yesterday. vas continued
until the next term Of the corrr',
Judge Rsrhsm has set the foiiowins
civil matters for hearing this week
Mouday. the 18th. W. r. Boyce vs
lanes Chandler. VI. ". Hofheimer vs.
Iipsitz Bros. T.. ". Nils;cad vs.. Fair
IA. & Co. r. ". Mi!stcsd ". Buck
insham Bro,hrrs. wilkins q Daily Va
:. Bisckmsn. City Of Newport News
80 R Palmer. Jcspch Bckin vs.
Mamie Edwards: Tuesday, the 10Th,
Kansvha Grain Company w. Chesa
pcake q Ohio Railway.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
PORTSMOUTH TEAM FAlt0
TO PUT IN APPEARANCE
Football Enthusiasts Who Expecp 70
See Game Yesterday o'sap
pointed.

Several hundred football Ell iuss
asts who assembled at the elmo
park Yesterday afternoon to sethe
game scheduled between the yen
~ the St. Vincent's Academy gh'
school and the Portsmouth teanuf'
fered a keen disappointment. athe
Portsmouth aggregation failed tpu'
in its appearance.
At II o'clock yesterday momg.
Manager Abe Horwitz was noeo
that the Portsmouth team wouido'
come over unless half of the g IN
teedI gate receipts was sent own
advance.
This was an unheard OF propos n.
in the first place, and in the seao
# was too late to comply wi'hie
demand. An effort was made tT'
range a game with one OF the :.
Monroe Artillery School teams II
this could not be done on such ~
notice.
In order that the enthusiasts Mi
GOO some football and at the se
time give practice to the players g
81 yincent's squad was divided Q
two teams and short game
played The first team showed.'
cellent form, the Sutton bIo'h
Forest and Charlie, both haiio'A
making repeated gains. the sc
team pulled of a pretty forward
which petted a 80 yard gain.
Next Saturday afternoon the
yIncsnt's team will meet the 81
eleven from Fort Monroe at the .
no PARK. This promises to b
rafting good game.
On election day. November ..
, st. vincent's and fort team VIII u
at che Casino q second time.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Birthday Party.

Little Miss Katherine NJ. Painter,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. n.
Painter, celebrated her fourth birth.
day at her home. 1913 Twenty-seventh
street by entertaining q numbss o: vt.
tie friends. Among those present
were Nelson Bass, Marvel KContz.
Florence Bellenot. Nellie Midgetfe.
Ruth Pollard. Algie Pitman, MaxmeI'
Parker. Eugene Pugh, May Parker.
The evening was pleasantly spent
playing games. after which refresh
ments were served.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
St. PauI's Episcopal.

Services will be conducted at ST.
Paurs Episcopal church by the rec
tor, Rev. w. B. Allen, as follows:
Holy communion at 7;30 a. M: Sun
day school at 9:45 a. m; morning
prayer and sermon at II a. m; even
ing service at 1880 p. m. In the
morning Miss Adine Turner will sing
my Redeemer and My Lord" con-
tralto solo from the Golden Legend
by Dudley Buck.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
70 snow CAUSE WY SEA
SHOULD NOT BE kACA1
eoure;,r,sn Washburn Notmed 70
! pear Before BODY At 'es
: Next Meeting.

Tn accordance with INSTRUCT
from ,be body. City Clerk Floyd II
Gins has notified Common Cont
man W. W. Washburn, OF the ~
ward TO be present a the next re
lar meeting and show canse WY
sea. should not be declared vacant
account of his having been ans
from three consecutive meetings;
Mr. washburn has been a1s
from, three consecutive meetings.
!, is stated tina. rs only one reg
meeting has been held since the
council organized. the rule canno'
applied in this case.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Cargo Shifted.

Having encountered strong
nor'-easter, the small SCHOONER George
W. Anderson, returned to this port
after having sailed outside the Vir,
ginia capes The vessel carries q
cargo of lumber. which she loaded at
Richmond. and was bound for New
York, when her cargo shifted. She
proceeded to the shipyard, where she
will have her cargo righted and any
repairs that may be necessary made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

David Parker. Of Fayette. n. T..
reteran Of the civil war. who lost .
DOT At Gettysburg. says: The good
Electric Bitters have done 10 worth
hore than Eve hundred dollars to me.
spen, much money doctorine for .
sad case Of stomach trouble. to little
srpose. then tried Electric Bitters.
nd they cured me. ! nov take them
y a tonic. and they keep me strong
I'd WE'LL SAC. at Al dra<gists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Second Presbyterian.

Rally Day" services will be con-
Quoted at the Second Presbyterian
church this morning at 1918 O'Clock
and include special music, reports
from the ofRcers and apartments.
and an address outlining the work
plannsd for the coming year. The
pastor, Rev. P. B. Henderlite. will
preach at the church this morning.
at II o'clock and this evening at 7:i5
o'clock
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Special Meetings.

The Salvation Army will have two
special meetings in the hall, 119
Twenty-fourth street. during this
week. Adjutant and Mrs. Crawford,
from Philadelphia, will have charge
Of the meetings, which will commence
at O'Clock Monday and Tuesday
nights. This is the first visit Of thes
officers to Newport News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

The British steamer Irish Monarch
Captain Kettle, cleared port yester'
day morning for Colombo. The yes
sci carries a cargo OF 5000 tons oil
coal valued at $4,000 for the Atlantic
feet. Work was rushed on the yes
sci to get her under way this after
noon, but it is hardly probable that
she will now sail before Monday
morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
SHIPPING REPORT
Saturday, October ~, 1908.

Arrived.
Steamer Maduieno (Sp), Larrinagc
Mobile--to Chesapeake & Ohio Goa
& Coke company for bunker coal.
Steamer Rotterdam tBr.). Dunston
Liverpool-to FGrness-Withy Ltd
company with cargo OF imports.
Schooner Magnus Manson, Tuilock
Portsmouth--to Chesapeake & Ohio
Coal 4 Coke company in ballast.
Barge John F. Emery. Washington
D. C.-to Geo. e. Warren Coal com
pany in ballast.
Bafge Pocomoke, Providence-to
Chesapeake & Ohio Coal & Coke com
pany In ballast.
Schooner Geo. w. Anderson, from
capes--to shipyard for repairs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
ssssmsr Teas Leaves.

Having had repairs made TO hr
engines and her hull cleaned aud
painted al the shipysrd. the Newport
News bull: ell steamer Texas. Of the
Texas on Company's hcet. sfsHnee
from this port yesterday for Sabfss
Pass. Texas. 70 load a cargo Of OF
for New York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Meeting Or Men.

Rev. W. ". AIlcH. rector OF 81
Paurs Episcopal church. viii address
- meeting for men at the Young
n Christiop Association th's
aflS pon az $50 O'Clock, his subj q
t~,nY ~Exaitstions Throask HunsIia-
,.ons. Illumination Through Dark
ness
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

Whaieback to be Doeked.
The whaleback steamer Bay City
will be hauled out in dry dock No. 2
at the shipyard. tomorrow to have her
hull below the waterline cleaned ami
painted.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Calendar for Monday.
MARINE NOTES.

The British steamer Rotterdam OF
the Furness-Withy line, arrived In
port yesterday morning from Liver
pool with a cargo of general imports.
The vessel was docxed at the Chesa-
peake & Ohio pier No. 5, where she
will discharge her cargo. after which
she will load general cargo Of ex-
ports for her return trip.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
St Vjneent's Catholic.

Services will be conducted at st
Vincent's Catholic church today by
the rector Rev. Father Frioli. as fol
lows: First mass at o'clock; sec
ond service at 1890 O'Clock; Sunday
school at 3 O'Clock: vespers and bene
dicti6n of the blessed sacrament at
4 O'Clock
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
|slBBlIH DAf staFcE.
This Is "apspils| sulasg" b d,
Gigs Churches.
|suuETs lnioolstD vPtsIoss
Special Services for "shut-lns' at
the Second Baptist chureh-car
siases to be Sent For invaiids-
Revival Meetings 10 Begin.

Today will be Hospital Sunday"
IN practically all OF the city
churches. Appropriate remarks will
be made by the pastors. and collec'
tons will be taken for a fund TO be
used by the Joseph Charles Memorial
Guild In defraiyns hospital expenses
Of INDECENT women and children.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
preseyterisns Consolidate PsPe'
nv Associated Press).

ROANOKE. VA. Oct. IL
Presbyterian Synod Of virgins, var
embraces this state. Vert Nirsn
M.ryIand and the District OF Colu
IA. nav In session here. today uns
imousiy endorsed a plan for the ce
.o,,d.tiop Of the Central Presbyter's
M Richmond. the Presbyterisa ss>i
"a of Charlotte. y. C., and Z
san,bern Presbyf erian. o; Allan
Tbrrr VII 10 az editorial once
n,camond one in Charlotte and Q
Q. Atlanta. The editorial s.aH "
consist OF al, the present ed''o's
thee three papers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Sailed.

Steamers Maduleno (SpD, Larrina'
go, Liverpool: Bay State, keene. Bos'
ton.
Schooner Grace A. Martin, Hard
ing, Boston.
, Barges Knickerbocker, Providence;
1. F. Chapman. Providence; Florida,
Providence: Baroness. Boston; Felix,
Providence; F. S. Hampshire. Allyns
Point
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Grace Methodist

At Grace Methodist church today
the pastor, Rev. H. w. Dunklay. will
preach on the following subjects: IL
a. M. The Never Failing Promise;
100 D. M, The Twentieth Century
SLEEPER
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

at the East End Christian church this
morning at II o'clock and this evan
ing at 1880 o'clock. The evening
service will be followed by the bap-
tism OF several candidates by inner
sion, The pastor. Rev. Murdoch w.
Butler, will pb:ach at both hours,
Sunday school begins at 9:45 O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Grace EpiacopAl.

Rev. H. ]. Geiger. the rector, will
conduct services and preach at Grace
Episcopal church this morning at IL
o'clock. There will be Sunday school
at 9:45 O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Customers from Old Point, Ph0ebus Ind Hamp-
ton will be SLOWED Car Fare on Purchases Of
$500 or Over. s..... - ..s.s

Williams College. Mass, where he at
tended the installation Of President
Garfield. and where he was the only
Southerner In the group Of scholars
receiving the LII. d. degree. In hts
address at Williams. DR.. Alderman
advocated q greater degree Of inter
change of students and teachers be-
tween the two sections: the boys from
the South TO go more to the Northern
colleges: and the students from the
North to come more freely South
Thus. he thinks. would be secured ad-
vantages to both sections. "Amity
through intercourse" is what he i'd
yocates and desires.
The celebration on the 18th ana
18th instant Of rhe semtcentenniai OF
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton at the University OF Virginia,
was an occasion of unusual interest.
and attracted wide attention. Among
the men who. as students fifty years
ago. took part in founding this, the
Oldest college Y. N. C. A.. are Rev.
DIR. Randolph McKim Of Washing
ton: Rev.sDr. Charles A. Briggs. OF
New YORK: and Ri. Rev. Geo. w. Pet
erkin. Bishop Of Yves, Virginia. Eight
Of the founders we're present at the
recent celebration.
college Hour" inaugurstet last
year with such marked success, will
be made a permanent feature OF col
Iege life at Virginia. The conference
will be opened next Monday. October
10. by Mr.. W. H. Echo,s. professor Of
mathematics College Hour affords
an opportunity for any man. teacher
or student. to be heard on any ques-
ton of common interest.
Billy Cloth. OF Erie. Pa. the IA
nous football! center, has jus: return
ed to college: and the team is In high
spirits c. r. williams Of Roanoke.
ore Of the best coaches in the South.
and Bradley Walker, q former giant
OF the Virginia teaT,s are both tenn
porariiy a; their Alma Mater. aiding
In coaching the team for the game
with Sewapee at Norfolk this after
noon. Sewsnee last fall defeated the
Orange and Blue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Mission Hall.

NJ. Richard Hill. NJ Rschmond, vil'
preach for the last time at the Ais
SIGN Hall. Huntington avenue neS'
rhirty-fnEr1h street. his evening a
.:s5 O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Cleared.

Steamer Irish Monarch OBJ, Ret.
tie, Colombo-New River CONSOLIDATED
Coal company.
Steamer Maduleno (Sp.). Larrinago,
acknowledgements 4 ~Aio Coal
& Coke company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Newport News Baptist.

Prayer is the special theme an
nounced for the sermons at both SER
vices at the Newport News Baptist
church today. The pastor. Rev.
Lloyd T. Wilson. D. d.. will preach
this morning on the subject, "Hin1er,
ed Prayer" and this evening on Pre-.
vailing Prayer" Special music will
be rendered by the chorus choir az
both services. The Bible school,
meets at 9:45 O'Clock. Special re-
vival meetings viii begin at the
church about November 1. Evan
gelist Ham. who will assist the pas.
tor. il one of the most successful
evangelists In the country.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
New Fail and Winter Dress
Goods and Snitings
AT Special Prices for Mondays Sale

SO inch Serges in the New
diagonal and Herringbone weaves,
full run of cOlors. including
black ................ DUG yaro'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
chesnut Avenue Methodist.

CheOfnUt NVeWUe WssS"oorSS.
Rev. J. J. Bradford. the pastor. Will
preach at the Chestnut Avenue Metho-
dist church today on the following
subjects: IL a. m, Il am . Voice; "
7:45 y. m. The Christians Journey
The pastor viii preach At the Cotton
wood Avenue church this afternoon
a. I o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

5O-inch Herringbone Serges. Ma
Wy Blue. Green. Black. Brown and
Copenhagen. These goods are
heavyweight. For long coats or
Tailored Suits ....... $1.00 yaro.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
MemofSA; Guild.

The Joseph Charles Memorial Guild
win hold a meeting at the Pocahontas
hotel tomorrow evening at O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

The merchants Know thai u ~oul
=. a waste Of money TO print an a.
which YoU COULD AFfoRD NJ
TO READ!
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

Lot of soc all wool Plaids. re-
duced to ............. Zoc yaTo'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Trinity Methodist

Rev. ". Asbury Christian. the pas
tor. will preach at Trinity Methodist
church t,day on the following sub
iects: IL a.. m, After All. What
is Religion 10 p. m -Grssisnde.
Beautifrl Gratitude, How it Enobies
fife"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

SO inch Fine Quality Broadcloth.
all wanted colors inc;uding black,
500 yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Trinity Lutheran.

Religious services win BE- conducted
At Trinity Lutheran church this morn,
ing and evening by Rev. L. X. Proast.
D. D.. Of baltimore. The subjects
will tc as follows: Morning. "Bav'
ing the Mind Of Christ" evening
Right Convictions sunday school
will h gin AT s:4S O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Hsmptoa Rosds chaOeI

Mr.. @. ". Bl;ck will preach at the
Union Chapel on Poplar avenue this
exc,,r~ .t I'm o'rInck. Sunday
school viii Be held a. O'Clock this
afternoon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

Rev. g, l.. Naff. pastor Of the Cal.
vary Baptist church. will this evening
begin . series Of sermons on The
Principles Of Christian Living.
preaching on the subject. self De
NAL This morning al ii O'Clock
his Subject vii, be waiting for Res
ward The Sunday school meets at
g: 30 O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

Serpentine Crepes, Oriental pat
terms. for kimonos :. 17e yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Church q chrfat.

Rev. n q. Hcrkei viii preach at the
|Twenty-fourth Street Church o
Chris; this morning at II O'Clock and
THIS evening AT 1:3s O'Clock. Their
will ~ Sunday school q; $50 o'cloc'
this morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
NEWS NOTES FROM the
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA


UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA ChAh'
oct 1'-Prcstden'
Alderman has recently returned from
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Rsotise Tabernacle.

Rev. W. C. Sale. pastor Of the Hap
It's. Tabernacle. Announces his sub
jects for today as follows: n a
m. The UpHfted Christ" p. m
Autumn leaves
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
East End Christian.

Services viii be conducted a. u'HsI
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

Heavy Reversible Fleece Cloth
for bath robes and for children's
cloaks, very handsome patterns.
Csc yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

Best yard wide silkolines. Mon
day only toLse
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18
Extra Special!

81 inch Grey Wool Novelty
Piaids for Coats or Tailor Suits
These goods sell at 800 yard,
take them Monday at =. CSC yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-18

Roman Stripe Tapestry. A6 in.
wide for Couch Covers. SOC value,
at a.. ward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19
a ROYAL Receptlon.

Weaver & Kamberger's merry mpsi.
cal comedy, A Royal Reception, with
that funny comedian, Edward Wright,
as the messenger boy, will be the at
traction at the Opera House tonight.
During the action Of the comedy 16
big song hits are introduced and also
six big vaudeville speclalties, headed
by the famous Yeager-Lewls and Kemp
troupe Of comedy acrobats and includ-
ing the Hiss Bros, singers and dane.
ers. This is an attraction that is
guaranteed to drive away the blues
and as 1t always plays to crowded
houses, you had better hurry snd get
your seats. Prices %, So and so cents.
Il y u : f j I u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19
THE LAReEsT.woMAN
IN THE WORLD

A lady whom we have often heard
spoken of. arrived in Fair1nont yester-
day in her special car. and while step.
ping in her carriage crowd Of speeta-
tors gathered around her. Some one
in the crowd suggested that 1t might
be ton of hay, while others iestingly
remarked that It looked more like a
new elephant for the Barnum circus.
The appearance of the veteran show
man, Mr.. Sam Dulaney, soon changed
taeir opinion, especially when they
were informed that it was Miss GerHe
May Davis, the largest woman in the
world. Gertie is a handsome and In
telligent girl weighing 625 pounds.
Her manager Mr.. Dulaney, has ar
ranged to have her appear at the
Dixie Theater' Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.