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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
JUNE / is SET AS
DATE FOR ARGUMENT
+ AWNBROKERS TAKE STEPS
WITH VIEW OF BLOCKING
PISTOL ORDINANCE.

june has been set as the date for
the hearing of mandamus proceedings
IN the Hastings Court relative to the
right of pawnbrokers to secure a
Incense TO deal in pistols, raxors and
other dangerous weapons. The man.
damus writ compelling the issuance
OF a license having been duly applied
Tor by counsel for the pawnbrokers
the matter will be argued on its mer-
Its the first of next month.
1t Is the contention of the pawn
brokers that the city ordinance re-
Gently adopted. prohibiting them from
dealing in such weapons Is In vio-
tation of the State law. and they do
not propose to yield without a fight
IN the courts, they say.
Joseph and Sol Elser, doing bust
ness under the firm name of EIsner
BROTHERS. are testing the ordinace.
Mr. Wyndham r. Meredith being
their counsel.
states Attorney Folkes and City
Attorney Pollard accepted service in
the matter Monday without protest,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
.LODbIED TO HELP
HIS S0N-IN-LAW
ONE COUNCILMAN CHARGES AN
OTHER WITH BEING ACTIVE
IN SALARY MATER

Charges we're made by Councilman
Jacob Ufnlsuf. OF Clay ward, al the
session Of the common council Mon
day night that certain member Of
the finance committee had lohbied
to such an extent in an effort TO get
the salary Of the clerk In the city
water department raised that IL was
high time fore council 70 set It's foot
on such methods.
Later Afr. -. r. Richards coun-
Gilman from Marshall ward. admitted
that h was the committeeman To
whom Mr. Umlsuf referred. but dis
claimed that he had been unduly
active IS lobbyist;
To make long story short. Mr.
Richards IL the fsther-in-law OF Mir.
w. r.. Lejdy. bill clerk ia the water
department The bill clerks salary
at present is S9o7 per year MIR.
Richards wanted it raised TO $500,
according H. Mr.. Imiaul. and the
finance committee So recommended.
~ the same time. The committee
recommended that the salary NJ Mr..
M A. Walsh, entry clerk in the de-
psrtment. be allowed to remain at
ss00
Mr Tmlauf took the view that one
position VAS as responsible as the
other and II one clerk was raised
the other should also be given a raise
Otherwise he believed it would he an
injustice 70 the entry clerk. 60.
Council wasted nearly two hours on
;he proposition and finally rejected
The ordinance from the finance COM
r0ittee in regard to salaries In the
water department The ordinance
recommended the fixing or salaries
ss follows:
First assistant superintendent ST.
500 second assistant S1inerintendent.
$3.50; chief clerk. 1920. bill clerk.
s1.@oQ. entry clerk, $500.
Holders of these positions. with
their present salaries ara as fol-
lows:
Mr.. William t.awton. fret assistant
superintendent, $500: Mr. Charles
Rurkcrt, second assistant superinten-
dent. si0so: AR. j. f. piekerson.
chief clerk, sf.15o: Mn. w e. feidy,
bill clerk. $500; Mr. NJ. A Walsh,
entry clerk. sso0.
AS a last resort, Councilman Rich
ards introduced new paper raising
the salary of both the entry and bin
clerk To $500. This paper went to
the ordinance, charter and reform
committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
KING At RACES;
MOURNING OVER
GREAT CROWD CHEERS ENG.
lands RULER ON HIS Ap-
PEARANCE on COURSE,

LONDON, May 9.--rhat the period
OF official mourning Tor the lutte King
Edward is really over was demon
strated by the enthusiasm with which
King George was greeted at the New
Market race course to-day. This was
the fret time since he was Prince OF
Wales that his majesty had entered
race course, and the cheering which
marked his progress from the outer
gate to the royal enclosure was fully
as marked as formerly greeted King
edward, who was turf enthusiast
The royal enclosure was decorated
with the kings racing coiors and cut
flowers. His majesty was accom- pa
MED by the members OF his im,ne-
date suite and In honor OF tho event
two Of his two-year-olds. Mirabeau
and Pintadean. were started in the
juvenile plate at 1000. They per-
formed poorly. however. finishing In
the ruck the race being won by Lord
kssSAherry's CHAIRMAN James Iaaeh~
anan's Winglim Gordie finished SEQ
ond and Bower Ismays Bal Blair
third
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
CARTER G.. JONES
CHOSEN PRESIDENT

Carter G. Jones. councilman from
Washington ward WAS Monday night
elected president or the new Wash
ington ward Ward Democratic Club.
X. =. Shifett was chosen secretary
.tfeaTfref"'' n Four" vice presidents were
elected. one from each OF the voting
pE,ecineis r. the asara~ts~I. W. Hast.Assx
from the First. James f. Bradley
from the Second, J. q. Saunders from
the Third, and James A. Baber from
the Fourth.
A committee consisting of Robert
Hastings, W. {. I'ulliam, George II
Jones' and Il. l.. French, was APP
pointed to draw up code of laws
for the club. which are to be report
ed and voted upon at the next meet
ing. The task Of finding ~iaca %
meeting for the club. was, also gwen
to this committee
resolution was adopted requesting
committee to get am opinion from
the chairman OF the citv Democratic
Attorney General Williams as 10
how Washington ward Ii 10 vote in
the legislative elections this fall. Old
Manchester WAS formerly in the dis
trict composed OF Manchester. Ches-
terneld and Ppwhatan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
NEW COMPANY LACKS
LESS THAN A SQUAD
ID" PROBABLY WILL BE MUS
TERED IN AT BLUES
BANQUET

Wednesday night which marks the
one hundred and twenty second an
ElFeFsafy Of the formation Of the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues Bat
talon Nlll not only be signalized by
an elaborate banquet hy the mtlitia
men. but according to present plans
viii lac made more notable by the
mastering in If Company l.. Tie new
command which has l7evn under or
ganization FOR several weeks
John autehins, Of the committee
OF the Blues Association, who liz in
charge ~ the organization, announces
ne IN only six men short of the. neces~
sary fifty eight for q complete com
psnY. and he is confident that the
other haif-dozen will bs enrolled be-
fore the diners gather about the ban
quet board.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

G. Mallory several weeks, left yester-
day morning for her home.
Miss Boykin, of Wilson, \. c.. is
visiting Miss Mary HAYES Tyler at
Gwathmey.
Miss Ethel Lawless has returned
from visit to her sister in Frank
lin.
Mrs Bette Gusts Amhle, of Will
ltamsburg, and Miss Mary Walden. of
South Richmond, are guests Of Mrs.
J. A. Hoofnagle
The Rev. J. w. Wightman and son,
Frank, of Baltimore. are visiting Mr..
J. Pinckney Wightman.
Mrs. Peake, OF Washington. y. c.,
Is the guest of Mrs. NJ. d Hart.
Miss Ethel Trevillian, who has been
teaching IN North Carolina, has 70
turned to her home here.
Mrs. Maish and her daughter, Miss
RANGES. have returned from Wash
iagton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
FRANKLIN SCHOOL 4
HONOR ROLL

The following is the honor roll for
Franklin school for month OF April:
= n,~~Ethal Clarke
B~John Tyler. Eunioe Woodbridge
d B.-Bernice High, John Jones
Mamie Crostic, Mary Clarke, Rena
Heider. Ollie Mitchell GLADYS Nichols
Evelyn Traylor. Florence Walker.
A.~~Beveriey Mo,risseet Charlie
Green, Willard Holt. Margaret Hooker
IrEna Baker. Louise Turner.
r Grade.-Innie Lowrie, Annie Fitz-
gerald.
A tiradt,-Edna Bass, tiittta johns,
Iva Wilkinson, Herman Cooper. Floyd
High,
n C3rade--Jessie Dorset. GLADYS
shaw. Robert Gills. Edmond Hooker
Howard Jones.
R,-Edwin Barrett. Edwin Bass.
Elise Ellis. Catherleen Johns.
A.-Allen Clark. Cecil Morrissett.
Pauline Blake, Thelmas Clark, Char
lotte Harding. Ethel Rock. 49,.
/ A,-~EdnA Clark
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
NO INSPECTOR IS
WANTED BY BOARD
BODY REFUSES TO CONCUR IN
THE ACTION OF THE COM.
MON COUNCIL.
MANY TO GOTOREUNION
MICHIGAN MAN SEEKS SITE TO
ESTABLISH HOME FOR FOUND.
LINGS-- BUILDINGS FOR
THE FAIR.

PETERSBURG, May a.--The board
OF aldermen Monday night by strong
vote refused to concur in the action
, OF the council creating for the city
the Office of building inspector. The
board conourred in the action of the
| council establishing a board of pub
I TIC safety. 1t also approved the
couneits action regarding the sale of
mlik In bottles. the cleansing of them,
anu The proper kinds to be used
Those present at Mondays meet
ing were Koenig, president. Moore,
tluarles, Hawkins Kidd, Andrews.
l1onnan. Pugh. Friend and McCaleb
ne BOARD concurred in the action of
the council regarding the payment Of
oiiis from the various departments,
Mr.. Il. i. Kidd was appointed a
member OF the committee to take
up the matter with the gas company
ABOUT the mutilation of the city's
streets. The council action in award
ing the contract for Installing a police
alarm system to the Signalphone
Alarm Company at cost OF s5.Sb9
was concurred in by the aldermen.
commencement Exercises.
commencement exercises are being
held at the Virginia Normal and In
dustrial Institute. The baccala1reate
sermon was nreac,,ad e~r.s'''' s eaee
noon in the instjtu,e cba,,a1 5r,,
dress before tho y NJ -
Y. w. G. A. was ,nada s,r,ana. au .ne
by Rev r. II Inw1Ing - 49,, nisn'
The graduates are from All sac,,oa &c
Virginia and the class ,s Ia VI
The Virginia Normal and Ind,striai
institute is cOIored Institution under
the control of the State of Virginia
and is presided over nv prafeannr
J. II. Johnston, a colored educator ~
prominence
Petersburg Mem Hoporns
At the annual session Of tha r1r.,,a
Encampment of the /. O. q y ~
Virginia. in session at l.ynchhurv ,u,n
Petersburgers were slgnallv bonored
Mr.. r.. E. Hinckle booming the er,,3
patriarch of Virginia. the nrasIdin-
officer of the encamptnent ara Ms
James z. Blanks becoming the grand
representative to the sovereign grand
lodge for the long term
Mr. Blanks Is a nast grand ,o.a
ter and a past grand natriaroh ~
Virginia He has renrasentad W
ginia at the Sovereign vra,,d -
more times than any mar j., -
State.
To At,e,d po,,.,
A large delegation ~ pararsb,,r.ors
Will leave the cts for Iittla PocL,
Saturday night 10 be nresant n, - /
annual reunion of the Cnnfaaara,a
Veterans. which meets In that ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
CASE OF BOY LEPER
PROVING DIFFICULT

PA W~TI'fsK EFT. r.. T.. Msy a.v-~rlsh
the refusal Of the Massachusetts an.
,horities 10 permit his removal to the
Leper Colony at Penikese Island. the
case OF Harry Sheridan, the fjfteen-
~ ear old s-hoal boy fDaad suffering
from ieprosy. to-day became more
com plicated than ever.
The health authorities are plainly
puzzled over the disposition Of the
lad and it Is possible that Rhode
Island Will have 10 establish a lep~r
colony of her own to care for him.
The authorities win ask other States
having facilities to take care OF him.
The boys father has expressed his
willingness 20 do anything the au-
thorities suggest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
BIG HOTEL COMPANY
PLANS TO OPERATE

WILMINGTON. DEL, MAY 3
ne Plttsburg Hotel Company char
tered at Dover yesterday afternoon,
Win capitalization of s4,b0o. 900.
VIII bulld the Hotel Oliver, struc-
ture with seven hundred rooms. at
sixth avenue and Smithneld street.
Pittsburg
The interests behind the company
are General T. c. Dupont. president OF
the Dupont Powder Company; Chas.
+ TAFT. Of Cincinnati. brother OF the
PRESIDENT and Frank M. Andrews of
the Metropolitan tower, New York.
the later Is the architect. The same
men also Will build the Hotel Meal
pin, New York, and the Arlington
House, Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
NEW TOBACCO WAREHOUSE
WILL COST $4,000

the Richmond stemmery Of the
American Tobacco Company has been
granted permit to erect a four-story
brick warehouse on the north side OF
vary street between Twenty fourth
and Iwenty-fifth streets, to cost $40
600.
{. -. Richardson has also been
granted permit to erect one-story
DICK tenement tive -e~eitinr~}-r,r
the east side Of McDonough street
between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets. to cost $1,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
THREE DIE IN
SLUM FIGHT

MILWAUKEE WIS. May p
Three persons are dead and another
dying as the result Of quarrel in
the SUM district to-day. Jealous of
Emma Nelson. Charles Vance, of Ra-
cine, a stationary engineer, shot her
dead. A second shot killed Mabel
Gilmore Joseph Tnger. who was
with the Nelson girl. was fatally shot.
a'ffaeil Vance tired Il bNiifet into his oSf,
brain, causing instant death
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
PEDDLING CASES
ALL POSTPONED

The regular tersss ..cs, -tiF. Chester
field circuit court began Monday. The
peddllng cases were all continued
until the next term Of the court This
was done on account of several Of
the attorneys not being able to a p-
pear.
Judge Watson fixed the dates for a
number of chancery and civil cases
There is not a criminal case to be
heard at this term of the court.
4 large crowd MAS present at the
courthouse, all the candidates for
Office being present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
TO ENTERTAIN SPINNEHss

The American Cotton Manufactur-
ers Association Will hold their an
nual convention in Richmond May IS
and 10. The following committee has
been appointed to arrange an enter
talnment program for the OCCASION
John M. Miller. Jr.. chairman: r.
l4atimer Gordon, Thomas n. Mead
ANS, Fred II. Powels Christian Clarke,
Julien II. Hill, Horace r. Smith. ]. L.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Ashland

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.
: ASHLAND, VA, May 9.--Miss Es-
sic Blackwell left this morning for
Lexington, where She win visit Dr
and Mrs. d. b. Easter, of the Wash
ipgton and Lee University.
Mr.. W. A. Wilroy, of King William
county is visiting his sister, Mrs.
Frank L. Wells, here.
pr. and Mrs. Philip Taylor, OF Rich
mond, were the guests OF DIR. and Mrs.
X. b. Smithey on Sunday.
Miss Pope, of Oberiiu. o.. who has
been visiting Professor and Mrs w.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Horses Not Arrested.

q the county officers were mystifed
yesterday in their search for two
horses that we're running at large
through the streets and Yards Of
South Richmond and Oak Grove the
animals managing to dodge the pur-
Sung officers in II most exasperating
way. Notice Is given that the owners
OF the two steeds are liable to fines
in case they are discovered.
The local police are keeping a SHARP
watch fer Simon Wallace, a coIored
youth. recently parolcd by the super
intend"nt OF the negro reformatory.
who escaped from Ellerson early yes
terday morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
POLICEMEN ROUNDING
UP PAID SLUGGERS

CHICAGO May a.--Followinr Ia at
nights arrests. motorcycle policemen
to-day are engaged in rounding IN
men alleged to have been employed
az paid singers in the jurisdictional
light between the plum bers and stea m
filters unions
IN yesterdays battles sluaaars
swooped down on five buildings. bran
dishing revolyers and beating men,
chasing all off their jobs. Seven ar
rests were made. The two unions
cannot agree as to which union GER
tain workers shall belong to.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

Wingo, w. Meade Addison. Herbert
W. Jackson, Frank NJ. Reade, Henry
NJ. Boykin, James f. Drake, II. w.
Spillman. ]. g. Coriey. Charles s.
Campbell, Irwin Weisiger. ". Douglas
Gordon.
The committee will have a meeting
tuesday afternoon AT o'clock in the
Business Mems Club TO discuss the
matter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

Major 7. NJ. Workman believes that
every fiefd artillery oif.cer IN the
virginia Volunteers will attend the
camp of instruction at Fort Riley.
Kan, from June To Is. Last year
The month OF June was divided into
three periods OF ten days each, but
at the direction of the War Depart
ment the coming encampment viii
last only a fortnight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
JURY CONNECTS FOR
-s- --.,r,s...s.- SELLING ON, SUNDAY

Especial to The, Richmond ylrgtnaap.a
ROANOKE. VA. May 9.--Tn Cor
poration Court Monday morning
Judge Staples heard the appeal case
OF Gilmore D. Helms. fined $40 and re-
CURED to give bond of $500 for SELL
ing cigars and soda water on Sunday.
After hearing the evidence the jury
returned a verdict of guilty, fixing the
fine at $40 and eliminating the bond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

A--Elmo Bookman. Matte Hal
l0way. Carlton Barrett, Edward Lane.
Maurice Milllngton, Bernice Boyden,
Lucille Blake. Lillian Franklin,
Lillian oRrien. Helen Taylor
] B--Her bert Cooper. Willis Madi-
SON, Nolan Taylor. Martha Kahn,
Ruth Morrissett
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

the ordinance public drinking cups
disappear by August sth. All cups and
glasses found in schools. Office build
ings. department stores. physicians re
eeption room and all public places will
be seized. to be succeeded either by in
dividuai cups or thirst
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Organists Gather In Norfolk

Among those who will participate
IN the musical service at Christ
church. Norfolk. Tuesday night win
be Ernest Cosby and Benjamin Pot
ter, of Richmond. The service will
be under the auspices of the Virginia
Chapter of the American Guild of
organists.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
QUAKER CITY STOCK BROKERS
YIELD TO FINANCIAL PRESSURE

PHILADELPHIA. PA, May a.
Jamison Brothers and Company, stock
brokers. with Offices at 1880 Soufi,
Penn Square, failed today. Causes
leading up to the financial difficulties
were not announced
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Money to Lend

on City and Suburban Real Estate. in
sunls 10 suit
VIM b. PIZZINI co.
We can offer two very pretty propo-
sitions on Main Street. A sure rise in
saitles in the next twelve months be-
sides paying good rent, with first
class tenants, in the meantime.
VIM b. PIZZINI co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Hastings Court. pari =.

The April term Of the hustings
court. part 2, was adjourned Monday
evening 10y Judge Wells The May
term of this court begins next Mon
day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
CHICAGO PHYSICIANS PRAISE
-. PASS4NG' OF. DRINKING cup.

=. CHICAGO MAY. = v--{sshieaxs ,shyai-4
clans united today in pratsinE the
action OF council In outlawing the COM
mon drinking cup. Under the terms OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
We have a very attractive
Broad Street
Proposition.
paying per cent. net investment. and
sure to enchance in value.
VIM. b. PIZZINI co.
Do You Want 1t?

We have a book for free distribution.
. copy OF which we want you to have.
Call at our office and get one. II will
tell you all about the many attractions
OF Ginter Park.
LEWIS GINTER LAND AND IMP.
CO,
I'LL East Main Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
For Your Benefit.

We are always trying to do
everything we can for your
benefit. In pleasing you've
help ourselves. We are not
particularly philanthropic in our
endeavors TO please you, be-
cause there is certain amount
Of self interest involved. We
are always candid, frank.
An illustration of the way we
are trying to please you, We
offer prizes regularly in our
store for suggestions from any
one of our employees, which will
be OF benefit to the store and
our patrons. We wish To say
IN this connection that if YOU
see anything at any time that
will tend toward your comfort
and convenience which will aid
you in any way in dealing with
us and will kindly call our at
tention either in person or by
letter, we wish to assure you
that it will meet with our
hearty appreciation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

Police Court Part =.
One ordinance violation case was
the docket for the confederation of
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1911-04-12
KENOVA NEWS
IN GENERAL.
Everything Pared Down
So That Those Who Run
May Read.

Albert Hale is visiting relatives
at Cyrus.
Mrs. Cook was q Huntington
visitor Friday.
Mrs. Il. ID. Hutchinson, who has
been sick. is better.
John Norman was a caller ct
Huntington Saturday.
Miss Blanche McKeand called on
friends at Ceredo Sunday.
Mrs. J. Miller spent Saturday
with Huntington relatives.
Mrs. b. f. Bowen was a Cat
lettsburg visitor Saturday.
Mrs. Ed. Kirkendal of Neal call
ed on friends here last week.
A. ID. Hughes transacted business
at PEBBLES, OHIO, this week.
Mrs. Everett Brown was a Gate
City visitor Saturday evening.
Mrs. w. w. Jackson was O
visitor at Huntington Monday.
Miss Polly FIanery Of Ceredc
visited relatives here recently.
Little Marjorie jackson has re
covered from the chicken pox.
Mrs. Albert Hale has returned
from pleasant visit at Cyrus.
Mrs. f. +. Billups called or
Catlettsburg friends Friday last.
Roy. L. T. Billups has returned
from a business trip to Fort Gay.
Attorney w. w. Smith has re.
turned from visit to Morgan
town.
Mrs. VIM. Workman spent las
Friday evening with Ceredo rela
tives
Miss Arma Keyser was calline
on Ashland, Ky, friends las
Saturday.
DR.. w. F. Bruins Of Ceredo wa.
a professional caller here one DAY
this week.
Miss Kathleen Holt visited rela
tives at Catlettsburg one evening
/ ideb Week.
Miss Hulda Dickinson of Wayne
is the pleasant guest of Kenova
relatives.
John Coffee, who has a position
as time keeper on an extra force or
the Pocahontas division of the
Norfolk IL Western railway, me,
with a severe accident recently
In attempting to step from one cal
to another. he miscalculated the
distance, with the result that he
was precipitated to the ground.
His head struck rock making a
number of severe missions. He is
at home now receiving medical
treatment and it will be several
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1911-04-12
Sherif's Notice.
LAST CALL FOR TAXES,
REPORTER

Under the late law / am required
to keep an Office at the county seat,
Wayne, w. Va, for the purpose of
collecting taxes. Call at the Office
and pay your taxes as there will be
10 riding done. You will save in.
terest and cost by go doing. The
ten per cent interest is still accumu.
latlng on your taxes. All taxes
not paid will be returned delIn-
queDt The sheriff's office will be
open at Wayne, w. Va, every day
except Sunday and legal holidays,
from 8 o'clock a. m, to 6 O'Clock %.
m. 1T not convenient to come to
the court house write the sheriff at
Wayne, w. Va, for a statement
and inform him of the location and
number OF acres in your tract, and
he will take pleasure in informing
you Of the amount due.
Give this matter your early at.
tention az it will save you money,
and perhaps your farm, and will
save the sheriff trouble and annoy
ance.
Very truly yonrs,
SAM J. CRUM, Sheriff.