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The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-23
The "PriCe Killer" Wants Your Trade!

the liberal patronage OF ait WsHOrs Mt. 7NattheWs IS noW IN the big WhOIesaem markets
Ladies' and Mems Furnishing Goods New Side Band Calico and in fact
merchandise ad at price far less than the same goods could have been bought at whoes
anngup' all surplus goods they may have or hand from onethrd to onehaH less than re
we purchased them. These goods have already begun to m in and will. continue to amv
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Recelyership Made Permanent.

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WILMINGTON. ". c., February Ell
The rcceivership in the proceedings
brought against w. T. Sears & Com
pany by Charles Fl. Riley g. Company.
of Philadelphia, has been made perma-
nent, Judge Walter Neal. OF tho SUI
perlor Court bench, continuing tho
present receivers, Hon. John D. Bel
lamy. OF this city. and Mr.. Henry G.
Riley. OF Philadelphia. He also issued
an order directing the receivers to con-
vert into timber large amount Of
logs owned by the company. and to
sell them. together with large amount
OF manufactured lumber and live stock.
Mr.. w. T. Sears. the senior member
OF the firm, died in this city Monday.
At one time he was engaged In the
lumber business in Norfolk. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
MIR. RoosEvELTs vEsTs1ENTs.
Went TO Church in Hunting Clothes
and Offended the Congregation.
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CHESTER, VA, February 21.-NIr.
Richelieu Hatcher, of Albemarle coun-
ty. who lives near Pine Knot, President
Roosevelts country home, relates the
following: When Mr.. Roosevelt made
his last trip to Pine Knot, and was
hunting near Hatcner's line. one of
the Presidents dogs ventured on his
side and was caught in trap he
had in a creek for offers. Hearing
the dog cry a number of times, he went
to the scene at night, and relieved the
captive and he cared for him till morn
ing Sunday, when he went to the Presi-
dents cottage to return him.
Mr.. Roosevelt had gone to the Epis-
copal Church nearby in his hunting
garb. His vcstments, however. were
not to the Episcopal mind and some
of the elite took exceptions and con-
strued it as disrespectful, but the
President made due apology for his
attire, stating that he brought no 9th.
or kind from the capital, and it being
his custom TO attend worship wherever
he CHANGED to be, he thought he would
| sacrifice the decorum of dress ans.
perform the greater duty of worship
4 ing God. His explanation and apology
/ were accepted, and an embarrassing
situation was relieved.
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AN HONEST BIGAsIIsT.
After BEING Sentenced, He is Released
Pending Petition for Pardon.

After Being Sentenced, lie II NclenSeu
Pending Petition for Pardon.
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ASEIEVILLE, N. c., February al
C., A. Strickland was arrested hero
about six months ago charged with
bisamy, and sentenced to serve eigh-
teen months on the roads 1t was al
legged that he had married woman
in Asheville while he had wife living
In South Caroline. The defendant adj
mitted that he had been married twice,
but explained that after he had benn
married to his first wife he was ra-
.liably Informed that the woman had
a husband living and that the latter
had threatened to come to South Caro-
line and do Strickland bodily harm,
whereupon he being informed that his
marriage was Illegal, had left tho
woman and come to Asheville, where
he had married Wife No. 2, After he
had been living with his second wife
for some time word was received hero
that Strickland was blgnmlst, and
he was arrested, After conviction he
appealed to tho Supreme Court and
was Released on $500 bond. The seK-
tence was affirmed by the higher court
a few days ago. whereupon Strlclslnnd
who was In South Carolina, upon be-
Ing Informed that his caso had been
decided adversely to him, promptly
returned to this city and presented
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
THE PARCELS POST
TO BE DISCUSSED.
Postmaster Cabell and Postmas-
ter Boiling Will Address
Rural Carriers.


PETERSBURG, VA, February 21.--
Postmaster Cabcll OF Richmond, VIII
address the rural mail carriers of this
district at the hall of the Chamber OF
Commerce Tomorrow afternoon on the
subject of the parcels post. The meet
ing. which is to be at Q o'clock, will
also be addressed by General Stith
Boiling, the Petersburg postmaster, and
State Senator Charles r. Lnssiter is
expected to speak on the subject OF
good roads.
A compromise has been effected II:
the damage suits against the Seaboard
Air Line hallway Company, brought by
the heirs of Mr.. George Parkinson and
lis sister, Mrs. Shell, who was struck
and killed by a train while crossing
the Seaboard Air Line tracks near the
village of Swift Creek, in Chesterfield
county. The party were in a wagon.
and Mr.. Parkinson and Mrs. Shell We're
instantly killed. little girl with them
being seriously injured. The suits
were set for trial in the Circuit Court
dismissed. 1t Is understood that the
railway company agreed to pay $500
to the heirs OF Mr.. Parkinson and $4,000
to the heirs OF Mrs. Shell.
Office building at Blnndford.
Specifications for new office build
ing to be erected at Blandford Ceme-
terry have been prepared by Charles r.
Walsh, chairman OF the Public Prop
erty Committee Of the Council, and
placed in the hands of contractors for
estimates. The new building will be
rs by 90 feet and Will be built Of
brick, with stone trimmings, slate roof
ing. steel ceiling and granolithic floor
ing, making 1t practically fireproof.
1t will contain superintendent office.
public room and ladies' ROOM
Exercises in honor Of Washington's
Birthday We're held in the public
schools of the city to-day. Patriotic
songs were sung and appropriate read
ings given day ahead of the glorious
twentysecond." coming on Saturday.
Business Firm Incorporated.
The big hardware business of Mr..
Charles Leonard. one OF the Oldest and
best-known merchants of Petersburg,
has been incorporated as 1.-THE Charles
Leonard Hardware Company. Incorpo-
rated" and the certificate of incorpora-
ton was recorded here to-day The
capital stock is to be not more than
100000 nor less than $4,000. divided
into shares of $1,000 each. The Off
GERS for the first year are: President
Charles Leonard; Vice-Presdent and
General Manager. Frank NJ. Hobbs:
Secretary and Treasurer. Charles c..
Brown The directors are the officers
and John A. II. Newsor.
~ telegram received here last even
ing announced the death at her home,
in New York City. of Mrs. T. " Bar
ton. who was Miss Virgie Jarvis.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Jarvis.
formerly of this city. but now of Chat
tanooga, Tenn. The interment will be
in this city Sunday afternoon.
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nIrrEN by MAD DOG.
Man, Woman aud Four Children the
NictIms-Mud Used.

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LEESBURG, VA, February 21.-The
wife. four children and Mr.. William
Jenkins, an uncle. of Clinton jenkins,
prominent citizen of Fairfax county,
near Springyale, We're bitten by a pet
log on Tuesday. The dog was killed
and his head sent 10 the agricultural
and chemical laboratory In Washing
ION for examination, and the presence
pt rabies of malignant type was
'ound
All the parties bitten were brought
% Bluemoat on Wednesday, where the
celebrated maidstone, owned by the
Geiman family, was applied the stone
adheFing TO the several wounds for
hours, showing the presence of the
poison.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE.
Permanent Organization Effected an,
Officers Chosen in West Point.

Pcrmnncnt Organization Effected ana
Officers Chosen in West Point.
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WEST POINT, VA, February 2l.-
The Civic Improvement League is at
last merged into permanent organi-
cation, with the following officers:
President, A. Julian Bagby; first Vice
President. Professor a. W. Henderson;
Second president. Edwin Wilkin-
son; Third Vice President, w. L. Kirby;
Secretary. w. L. Wheeler; Treasurer,
DR.. L. S. Folkes. The three -presi-
dents are chairmen In the order named
of committees on finance, public affairs
and public Improvement.
The next meeting, which Is spoken
Of rs rousing mass-meeting, will
be in the Masonic Hall. March I'd. to
talk over plans by which West Point
may become Greater West Point
Mr.. Philbates, who has charge of the
ferry between West Point and New
Kent, on one Of his regular trips
caught large rockfish lying on top
of the water asleep or numb. He rowel
up to it and grabbed it. throwing It
in the bottom OF the boat. 1t woke upon
reaching the boat, and had to be "set
upon" to keep 1t in the boat. When Mr.
Philbates reached this shore he sold
dining-room on a tree about twenty
six pounds, for a good price.
Mrs. j. w. Owens raised in her
diinng-room on a tree about twenty
seven inches high three lemons, neal
the same size. The largest measured
10 by II inches. and the three weighed
three and one-fourth pounds.
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HopsoN HOBBY APPROVED.
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Wants Greater Navy.
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WILMINGTON, N. c.. February 21.-
At meeting OF the Wilmington Cham
Der OF Commerce. held yesterday after
noon. strong resolutions were adopted
indorsing the hobby of Congressman
Richmond Pearson Hobson calling for
larger navy. and also indorsing the
idea. OF a large army. This tndorse-
ment was interesting. as 1t was made
plain by Mr. Hayne Davis. OF New
York. president Of the North Carolina
Peace Society. that the object OF the
society. while for peace, Is still for
large army and a large navy, which
will thus assure peace. Mr.. Davis also
made an address before the meeting.
and at the close was rendered vote
OF thanks. The chamber made sub
stantial appropriation looking to the
proper entertainment OF the delegates
to the Peace Conference to be held here
in May.
The resolutions adopted are to be
forwarded to the North Carolina Con-
gressmen.
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NOTES FROM CHESTER.
Mrs. Intcher's Condition Improyed-Par-
sonage Society Meets.
IspeeiaI 10 mo .rlmes. pspatch.l

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CHESTER, VA, February cl.-Mrs. NJ
T Hatcher. OF this place. wi.o was critl-
colly Ill last week, is now convacscing.
having passed the most critical stage OF the
disease.
The Baptist people OF this place have
begun on the foundation OF their house OF
worship. AS soon as the opening weather
permits the church will begin to go UP. and
when completed will be the fourth church
Building in Chester.
The Ladies' Parsonage Society held a
meeting at the Methodist Church here this
afternoon.
Mrs. E. C. Shields. living near this place,
is quite Ill with pneumonia.
Mr.. John C. Robertson 4 confined to his
home after spell OF the grip with q lame
bsck.
Mr.. w. S. DuvaiI Is also suffering with
the grip and confined to his home.
Mr.. Wills A. Winsree and wife. who came
on a visit to some friends here. to-day
Was suddenly called back to Richmond.
owing to the illness OF some relatives there.
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HEALTH OF NORMAL SCHOOL.
Pupils Have Had McnsIes. But Regular
Work Not SuAnenlcd.

NOFk NOT Suspended.
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FARMVILLE, VA, February a.
The following official statement Il
given out from the State Norma
School concerning the health of pupil
in that institutions:
State Female Normal School,
Farmville. Va, Feb. 10, 1908.
In view of the fact that many
hurtful rumors have gone abroad
concerning the health OF the stu
dents of the State Female Normal
School, and that the parents have
felt some anxiety on this account,
the undersigned beg to give the
real facts of the case.
Immediately after the Christmas
holidays an epidemic of measles
swept over the school; every
single case of sickness of any seri-
BUSINESS since January 1st, has
been from measles direct or caused
therefrom. There is no other con-
tagious disease in the school.
There have been no new cases Of
measles for the past few days and
the regular work of the school
has never been suspended.
j. L. JARNlAN, President;
PETER WINSTON, NJ. D.,
Resident Physician:
VIM. Z. ANDERSON, M. D.,
Local Trustee and Consulting Ply
stefan.
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Virginia Breviitiies

MONTERREY, VA. February 21.-cornc-
liza. youngest child of Dr. and Mrs. .. j.
Campbell, died yesterday at tie homo OF
her parents near Monterey. aged nine year@
ABINGDON. VA.--An Important meet
Ing of the Midyear Missionary Conference
took place in Abingdon this week. Many
o: the dignitarles OF the Methodist Church
have been present, and some fine speeches
have been made.
CHATHAM, VA.-The good roads move
nlcnt is arousing much interest, and arti-
cler arc beginning to appear In the papers
opposing 1t. The farmers living between
tbs place and Danv!lie want the beginning
II be at Danvlle. while those living north
Of Chatham are opposed To II,
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Rep,,,l,Iicnns bolt.

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WINCHESTER, VA, February 2l.--
The Republicans of Winchester in con-
vcntion last night elected Bently Kern
chairman Of the city organization, and
named Messrs. r. y. Griffith. Fl. *.
Kern and M. n. Reed delegates to both
the state convention at Lynchburg and
the congressional convention at Luray.
The delegates were uninstructed The
convention was enliyened by the MI
norty delegates. he mraa AZ, p ny a. .on =
Brown, boiling ana ltIIeale''it's ~ seliu
contestlng delegation
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Jacobs & Levy

of the city, was the victim of an I'M
fortunate and painful accident in Bed
ford City yesterday evening, which will
prevent him from attending to bust
ness for some time. He was. however,
able to return to the city this morn
ing, and this afternoon was suffering
intense pain from his hurts.
Mr.. Guy was called to Bedford City
yesterday on business mission. and
as he was about to alight from a car
riage in front of hotel the team
started and he was thrown violently
to the ground. He received a severe
cut under one Of his eyes. and in addi-
ton there were a number Of bruises
about his body.
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CHARGED WITH ARSON, SHE
WILL PLEAD INSANITY
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WILMINGTON, N. c.. February 2l.-
Among a number OF prisoners In the
county jail here awaiting trial is the
negro woman. Mary McDaniels. who is
charged with arson, her alleged act
being the starting of n fire which
wiped out large number of buildings
In the southern part of the city, In
Guiding large colored church. But
1t is not at all likely that the woman
Will be made to suffer at all for the
crime. IL she committed 1t. because her
mind is apparently deranged. and her
counsel will in all probability plead In
sanity at her trial next month.
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roo PROUD TO LIVE.

Carroll G. Pool Took His Life before
He Would Ask For Aid.
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NORFOLK, VA, February 2i.-The
body Of Carroll G. Poole. who commit
ted suicide yesterday on Fenchurch
Street in 1T of dependency. was
to day shipped to relatives in Elizabeth
City N. c.. where the interment will
occur. His mother is residing at Eliz-
abeth City. and is heart-broken over
the rash act Of the young man. Pools
friends declare that he was a man OF
reserve, and withheld the
fact that he was in want or flnan-
cially embarrassed. They are confident
that either his relatives or friends
would have come to his assistance had
he said anything.
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NOT GUILTY OF MURDER.
james Williamson, Who Killed William
Reese, fs Acquitted.
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HENDERSON, n. c., February a.
The spring term Of Vance Superior
Court Is In session the present week.
James Williamson. OF Townsville town
ship. was tried for the murder OF Will
liam Reese In the month OF December
last. Only one day was consumed In
the trial. and Williams was acquitted.
From the evidence adduced 1t was
shown that Reese was man Of bad
character, desperate and dangerous.
and had served term In the States
prison for murder several years ago.
The two families occupied the Same
dwelling. and Williamson's wife was
the cause OF The killing. Attorney T.
T. Hicks was employed In the defense.
Mr. a. C. Zoll!coffer assisted In the
prosecution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
BLACK HAND IN NoRFoLKe
Merchant Gets n WarnIng-Police Think II
Only u Joke.

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NORFOLK VA. February 21.-A LagIs.
liza shoe dealer in Church Street, to-day
turned over to the Norfolk police a BLACK
him that unless he pays over $50 he will be
murdered in less than two weeks. The
letter Is printed by hand and Is ornament
He is told that man Will come into the
store, significantly blow his nose and then
ask, What kind of shoes do you sell?"
the $50 he has but two weeks to live. Ia.
siciia is worked up over the letter. has
armed himself and declares that II any one
In the letter that bloodshed will follow
me police believe the letter to be the work
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IfNCHBuRG, VA, February 2l.--
The general store of c. ". Webster
at Indian Rock was robbed early yes
tefday morning, the robber or robbers
making away with considerable
amount OF the stock. Among the goods
stolen was lot of mems clothing,
shoes cutlery gloves. Winchnster
rlhe and lot of money. The NOR
chant offers q reward of 800 for the
apprehension of tho perpetrators Of
the robbery.
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CHILDREN GUARANTEED.
Eoydton Takes Steps to Prevent Spread
of Dlphtheria.
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BOYDTON, VA. February 21.-A lit
tie child having died here Wednesday
with diphtheria. the attending physi-
clan advised the quarantining of all
the children in the town. On yesterday
the Town Council met and adopted an
ordinance requiring all children under
fifteen years OF age to remain on their
own premises for period of two
weeks. The ordinance took effect yes
terday.
The Boydton district School Board
has suspended the High School and the
two colored schools of the town for
two weeks as precaution against the
spread of diphthera.
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Hold Convention in Wytbc,,,u.

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WYTHEVILLE VA, February 2l.-.
The Republican executive committee of
the Ninth District has fixed upon the
18th OF March as the time and Wythe.
VILE as the place to hold the conven.
ton To select Tic district delegates 10
the national convention at Chicago To
nominate candidate. for President.
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Eugene BlockIy.

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WINCHESTER. VA. February o1.--
Mr., Eugene Blockly. well-known
resident of Winchester. died suddenly
to-day while on visit to his daugh-
ter. Mrs, William l., Kerr, of Chambers
burg. Pa. Mr.. Blockly was seventy
eight years of age. Three daughters,
Mrs. Luther Kremer, of Winchester;
Mrs. Stanley Pieffer, of Middletown,
and Mrs. Kerr, of chambersbprg. sur
vive.
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Ten Years For Assault.

goyDToM VA. FEBRUARY 2l.-Fletch-
or pnlliam colored. was tried here IN
The Circuit Court yesterday for mur-
derous assault on Eddie Puryear' and
give ten years in the penitenti "a rui-
liam is tho man whom shefti. he an',s
and nights and finally arrested at
brakes Branch.
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LOCAL OPTION ELECTION.
Judge Harrison orders Vote To
Taken In Shenandoah.

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WOODSTOCK, VA, February 21.-
Judge T. w, Harrison has ordered a
local option election TO be held in the
Madison District Of Shenandoah county
on April 2Sth. This election is or
dered on second petition, the first
petlllon having been denied because OF
qualified voters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
Dredees Go5to 1rvlnEton.

IyRnANNA. VA. February .l'-Ihe
engineers and Inspectors, with their
dredging machines and crew, winch inc
has employed for the past
six weeks In deepening and W,a 9, ~
tho channel and harbor at TINS p,au J.,
left this morning for 1rylng.an, WIZ WIZ.
they 20 for similar work "a tl'ai hf'h :
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himself in court. arising from sick

himself in court. arising from q sick
bed to do 30.
Judge PEBBLES. in open court yes.
terday. declared that man as honest
as Strickland had proved himself TO ba
should not be compelled to serve on
the roads. The court said. however,
that he could not go behind the ST.
premc Court decision. 1t was finally
decided that Strickland should remain
at liberty for sixty days on account
OF impaired health. and In the mean
time the facts In the case will be laid
before Governor Glenn. and 1t IL be-
lieved pardon will be secured for
tho man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
CAROLINA VETERANS.
Annual Reunion to be Held Mt Winston
August 10.

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WINsTON-SALEM, N. G., February
2l.-Norfleet Camp this afternoon de.
diced upon August 10th and 20th as
date for annual reunion OF North Caro-
lima Confederate veterans, to be held
In this city. A resolution was also
adopted to invite General r. f. Hoke.
OF Raleigh, to attend tho reunion as
guest of the local camp.
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TENTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
\ New Call Issued For ConsressionuI
Convention
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sIAuNToN, VA, February 21.-The
Ienth District Republican Committee
met tonight to make new call for
me district convention, the former call
having been made contrary to party
la" not enough time having been
given. The new date for the conven-
ton Is March 3lst, at Stanton. when a
candidate for Congress will be nomi-
mated and delegates to Chicago chosen.
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AFRAID OF SMALLPOX.
Judge Mason Calls or March Term of
King George Court.
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA. February
2l.-Judge John Z. Mason, of this city.
after consultation with officials, at
torneys and others. has decided not to
hold the March term of King George
Court on account of the existence of an
eruptive disease in some portions of
that county. supposed to be mild form
of smallpox, as 1t might be dangerous
to the public health If a large number
Of people assembled. A special term
may be held later II the conditions are
iaNorah
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA, February
21.-The marriage of Y. b. Faulconcr
and Beatrice Anna Faulconer was TO-.
day annuled by Judge John II. Mason.
of the Circuit Court of Spotsylyanin
county decree being entered diyorc.
ing them.
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SECOND DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
Congressional Convention to De Held
ut Cape Charles March 18th,

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, February 81.
The Republican Committee Of the
First Congressional District has issued
call for district convention to be
held on March 10th at Cape Charles
for the selection of delegates to State
and national conventions and candi-
date for Congress.