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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12

Here is proof OF the deadly char
actcr of the bomb dropped from a
Zeppelin in the dead OF night, for It
is a photograph of the ruin caused
hy the Zeppelins which dropped cnor-
nous bombs on Antwerp. The build
ing blown to pieces here was within
. short distance of the royal palace
in which King Albert, the queen. ana
their children were sleeping at the
time. The people of Antwerp were
certain that the aviator was making
an attempt to drop 4 bomb on the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12

palace. The incident so frightened
the queen that she took her children
and sought safety in England.
On good authority the statcment
las been made that it is the plan OF
the German general staff to use Yep.
pclins in the same way when the
bombardmcnt of Paris begins. They
think that If a few bombs are drop
ped while they are throwing in
enormous shells from their sixteen
inch siege guns the French will soon
capitulate.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12
Say Turkey Is
Not For Sale
By Associated PREss.l

BY ASSOCIATED PREss.l
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. Il
The German embassy today received
the following message from Berlin:
"The three entente powers appre-
hending Turkeys intervention in ia
vor of Germany and Austria, eN-
pressed to Turkey their readiness to
consent to the abolition of capitula-
tions in case of Turkeys neutrality
during the present war.
Turkey replied that her neutral
fly was not to be purchased ana
drawing the consequences from the
notification of the entente ambassa'
dors, at once issued Trades reYokinS
the capitulation."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12
EARTHQUAKE DESTROYS
TIE TOWN Of CARAVELI
THE PEOPLE ARE PANIC STRICK-
EMO MENTION MADE OF
LOSS OF LIFE.
PLACE WAS WRECKED BY TREM-
ORS AUGUST, ONE YEAR
AGO.
Rv ASSOCIATED PnEss.5

LIMA. Peru, Sept. 12.-Ncws has
reached here that tremendous
earthquake has destroyed tho city o!
Caravcli, in the department of Are
uuipa. The reports says the people
are in a panic but no mention Is
made of any loss of life.
Caravcli is Il town Of about 1000
inhabitants. 1870 miles northwest oI
the port of MOllcnda. Early in Aug
ust year ago the place was wreck
cd by an earthquake, but has since
been rebuilt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12
Underwood Will
Not Present Bill
DEMOCRATIC REVOLT IN HOUSE
IS FEARED BY FLOOR
LEADER.
HAS DECIDED TO WAIT FOR
PRESIDENTS RETURN TO
CAPITAL.

RY ASSOCIATED Pass.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. r.
Because of Democratic revolt in tho
house against the freight tax pro
posed in the war revenue bill, Demo-
cratic Leader Underwood today dc
cidCd to await the return of Prcsi-
dent Wilson to the capital before in
PRODUCING the measure.
"When this bill is introduced" ,"
CONTINUED oS FACE FoUB.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12

IS WOUNDED
IN CONFLICT
SHE HAD FOLLOWED A COMPANY
OF ZUOAVESt TO THE BAT
TIE LINE.
FOUGHT ALONG BY THEIR SIDE
IN THE TRENCHES = DIS
PLAYED BRAVERY.
HER IDENTITY WAS NOT DIsCOv-
Erred UNTIL SHE HAD BEEN
SHOT.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS. Sept. -. Among the
wounded brought to Noisy-Le-Sec, u
town in the department of the
Seine, and near the Ourcq, was a
young laundrcss in soldiers uni
form.
She had followed company of
Zouavcs and had fought alongside OF
them in the trenches. Her identity
was not discovered until she was
wounded.
Before sending her to the rfpr, the
commanding officer complimented
her on her bravery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12

IS SAID TO Be
INDISCREE7
STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS
SURPRISED AT NEWS FROM
PARIS.
WILLIAM G: SHARP CHARGED
WITH GIVING OUT UNFAV-
ORABLE INTERVIEW.
HERRICK WAS TO HAVE C0NTIN,
UED UNTIL NEW MAN BE-
CAME FAMILIAR.
By ASSOCIATED PKkss.1

BY !sSSUC4AIED KFSS'I
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 12.-
State department official were sur.
,priscd to read news dispatches today
from Paris to the effect that the
newly appointed ambassador, VIM
&. Sharp, had given a public inter
view regarded there as indiscrect
fEot only had there been no word re-
'cciycd at the department of the In
tcrview, hut officials said they HAD
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12
German African
Station aiken
BY ASSOCIATED PREss.1

BY ASSOCIATEE PKESS.I
LONDON, Sept. IL. - y dispatch
from Blantyre, British Central Afri-
ca, says that the steamer Gwendolen.
from Lake Nyassa. September :,
shcllcd the German station at Ian
gcnburg at the head of the lake in
German East Africa.
No opposition was offered, and a
small force landed from the steam
ar and took the station.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12
French Army
Gets MANY Guns
ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL REPORT
ALL ARTILLERY OF ONE
CORPS CAPTURED.

LONDON. Sept. 12.--According to
official announcement the Third
French army has captured all the
artillery of one German army corps.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12

General Won der Goltz. one of tn"
greatest organizers of the German
army. has been ramcd governor geu-
cral of Belgium by the kaiser. Tha
little country is now ncld rs prov.
incc of Germany. In many public
places placards have been nailed up
to notify the population they arc
new German and no longer Belgian
subjects.
But General ven der Goltz is best
known for his work in organizing
The Turkish army. He was sent there
o make over the Indifferent soldiers
of Turkey because the kaiser wished
the friendship OF the Turks. That
army, which is now being mobiliZai
In expectation of war, is gathering
on the plans laid down by him. In
fact, he has been consulted within
the past few days as to the methods.
--~-------
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12
FOR SALE:

Eight room house with bath
and laundry. Lot 40 by 155
feet, with garden and five
room cottage and GARAGE on
rear. Locust Ave-, five min
utes walk from Court House.
For particulars call Bell 582-J
or Consol. $780,.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12

Mr.. C. d. Fleming, manager of the
Model Laundry, has returned from
Cincinnati, where ho purchased ad-
ditional machinery to take care OF
their rapidly growing business.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12
KEIEyE5|!Fi[y2|Bs( 81 81
.CgA6dSHsA NV S&Agll ll@9@

West Virginia and Western Penn
tonight; Sunday In
ercasing cloudincss. and somewhat
warmer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-12

Mrs. Howard Coffman. of Clarks'
burg, who has been visiting her
mother. Mrs. l.. C. Smith, has return
ed to her hong.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30
Boys have big time at
State University

Sixty one boys, future farmers OF
the State Of Missouri, want to go ia
the college Of agriculture of the
University of Missouri, At the last
lecture given tlfe lroys'at Columbia
during FurmerH' Week, Il. s. Besse,
assistant In farm management, ask
ed the boys, how many of them
wanted to return for "A course ut the
University, Every boy reached his
hand into the air just as high as
possible.
1--WE certainly. had great time.
said Que Of the boys as he kclimhed
on the train leaving Columbia Fri.
day.
Work for the boys consisted of
lectures, demonstrations aud gym
uasiun work which the boy called
play. Besides : learning useful
things for their work on the farm,
they learned many new games.
Early in the morning tina boys could
be found intently listening to n
lecture on soil testing; later in the
morning they could be found judging
corn and cattle, and iu the afternoon
visiting the big farm of the college
of agriculture.
The boys boarded at one place.
They were grouped ia four Columbia
homes nj night.
at was the first time that farm
advisers brought boys to Columbia,
said X. S. Besse, "but 10 success.
full was the experiment that we
must have the boys with us every
year hereafter"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
GROWS BEST C0WPEAS
Farmers Get Other Awards in Con-
tests at Farmers Week
In Columbia.

Farm ers Get Other Awards in Con-
tests at Farmers Week
In Columbia.
Many farmers from the southeast
section Of the state won prizes IN
in the Missouri State Corn Show
held at the University OF Missouri,
Columbia, in connection with the
annual Farmers Week. James
Bachelor Of Frcderickt"wn won first
prize in the bacon contest aud
Walter J Bachelor of the same
town won second.
The largest acre yield OF corn for
south Missouri bottomlands was
won by T. A. Wylie of Chaffee. The
boys also had IN acre yield contest
and II was won by Oliver Hahne OF
New Haven.
In the corn contest, open to the
state, For the best twenty ears of
white corn, Elliott Tucker Of Perry
vile won third prize. The best peck
of cowpeas In the entire show was
the property Of George Stark of
Arcadia.
Glenn ). Hanslcr OF Jackson had
the best boys note book.
The awards made in the corn
show, classes for southeast Mis-
souri,, were: in the mems class for
the best ten ears Of white corn, first,
t.. J. MahOny Of Dexter; Elliott
Tucker of Perryviily; third, l.. II
Gale of Hayti; fourth, f.. J. Bayel
OF Chesterfield.
For the best ton ears OF yellow
corn, first, f.. J. Mahony OF Dexter
second, II. w. Laugemnnn Of Ell
mont; third, William Sadler Of
Jackson; fourth, II. G. Hensley o.
Jackson.
In the young mems class, for thu
best ten ears of white corn, first
q. S. Hensley Of jackson; seconC
Carr McCauley of Doniphan.
For the best ten ears OF yellow
corn, first, Howard Vineyard o
Peveley; second, q. $. Henslcy o
jackson; third, Carr McCauley o
Doniphan.
In the boys class for the best tel
ears OF white corn, first, Lee Mahon!
of Dexter; second, Joe Hensley o
Jackson; third, Otis Williams .
Ramona; fourth, Addic McCaule!
of DOniphan.
For the best ten ears of yellow
corn, first, Robert Randel Of Doni
phan; second, Joe Hensley Of Jack
son; third, Earl McCauley of Doni
han.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30

The attention of the readers Is
directed to the advertisement OF w.
f. Schude's 9th Annual Sale, which
appears in another column. Mr..
Schade Is we'll and favorably known
to stockmen, having a widespread
reputation, as for twenty-four years
he has been handling jacks and jen-
nets, and bis annual sales have be-
come O fixed feature, which draw
buyers from many States, In this
sale will be, offered y Jacks and
Jennets, most OF the latter breed to
son of Orphan Boy No. COG, grand
champion at the st. Louis Worlds
Fair. Anyone interested in jacks
or jennets will do we'll to write Mr..
Schade for free catalogue and at
tend the sale.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30
Don't You Believe it.

Some say that chronic constipa'
ton cannot be cured. Don't you
believe 1t. Chamberlain's Tablets
have cured others--why not you?
Give them trial. They cost only
a quarter, For sale by all aealers. -
adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30
FOR SALE CHEAP.

Three barns, 20 by rs feet each.
The barns are constructed of pine
lumber, and located on the Fair
Grounds. Terms cash.
Apply to
ALBERT WULFERI, Secretary,
Harrington, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30
Woodmen Attention.

Delegation for the county camr
will be elected Thursday evening
Feb. 3, 1913, don't fail to attend.
b. f. Horn, V. c.
+. Weile, G.
N.B. There will be something
good to eat after the meeting. Don't
forget.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30

Mid.Winter sale Of Millinery a
reduced prices, Mrs. s. G. Watts.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30

About ever so often lunch at Bar.
hams.
Lunch at Barham's.
Do you drink Coco at home? Bar.
ham is selling n 16 OF. pound OF
Runkles for two bits.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30

Some fellows are so stingy, that
in an effort to save few cents on
their tax payments, they would sell
out the souls Of their own and their
neighbours children. But, even from
mercenary point Of view, when
they vote for license they are losing
money, for license adds dollars in
burdens whore I; saves cent in
revenue.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30

II the average consumer of beer
could see all the inside workings in
the average brewery, including the
rats crawling around over the malt
be would be disgusted at the filth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30

The farmer isn't dependent on the
distillery and brewery for the sale
Of his grain. The amount Of grain
that these so-called industries use,
in comparison with the total output,
Is almost negligible.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-30
W. c. T. U, COLUMN.
Mrs. Merrill Pipkin, Press Sup
Horton Says.

For every dollar the United States
raises by tariff, the people spend
seven dollars for drink.
If beer is II food, why do you SO
often sec man begging for some
thing to eat after he has been on a
three days drunk?
The bar-room is spawning place
for crime,
Alcohol kills the living and pre-
serves the dead,
who will be the drunkards twenty
years from now?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-04
VIRGINIA FARMERS
IN ANNUAL SESSION
TOUR HUNDRED MEMBERS OF
UNION IN STATE AT
PETERSBURG.

PETERSBURG. VA, Feb. 3
About four hundred farmers from all
sections of State attended the open
ing session of the Virginia Division,
Farmers Educational and Co-opera-
tive Union of America, at the Acad-
envy of Music today.
ID. M, Gannaway, of Amherst coun-
ty, president of the Virginia division,
with ID. NJ. Blankensh y, of Campbell
county. secretary, called the meeting
to order at 1905 O'Clock. and prayer
was offered by Rev A. A. Ferguson,
of Lunenburg county.
Hon. Charles T. Lassiter, in a brief
but appreciative address, introduced
Mayor Robert Cabaniss, who deliv-
cred in behalf of the city an address
of welcome to the visiting farmers.
Mayor Cabaniss was followed by
Hon A. n. Thornhill, business agent
of the organization. Mr.. Thornhill
spoke for about half hour and ex-
pressed the high appreciation Of the
farmers of the warm welcome that
had been extended them by the
mayor.
1--WE are getting the confidence OF
the business men" said MIR. Thorn
hill. and then he launched In to. tell
what the Farmers Educational Co
operative union has accomplished
along conservative lines. Mr.. Thorn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-04
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
ytrEfnisn Bureau, 3fs Mechanics HuiIdiag.

hin stated that up until two years
ago. when a committee from the
union appeared before the legisla-
ture. they were net known to that
body. The result of this committees
appearing before the legislature was
the passing of the lime bill, which
will save the farmers thousands of
dollars He stated that during the
past year that the, had sold groceries
to the amount Of 100000 and ST.
100000 worth of fertilizer
Mr. Thornhi1l next spoke along the
lines of education. and in this con-
nection told his hearers that the
franchise was their most sacred trust.
DR.. Heathwood. of Harrisonburg
Va, WAS next introduced by the pres
dent, who spoke principally along
educational lines. and gave many
facts, which he declared the farmers
should know. He believed that the
Farmers Educational and Co-opera-
tive union, would solve the rural life
question and the development of farm
land. He did not think there was any
danger that the country would ever
become overpopulated He declared
that some of the school houses in
the rural districts are not fit to be in
much less educated in and urged the
need OF better teachers in the
schools.
The following resolutions offered by
p. r. May, Of Henry county, were
unanimously adopted
First, That we demand that our
constitution be so amended as to per-
NIT the election Of all school officers
by direct vote OF the people
Second, That we urge the passage
of the bill. now before the general
assembly, appropriating a largely in
creased amount for primary and
grammar grade schools.
Third, That our school laws be so
changed as to equalize opportunity,
and give every child in county and
city a school term Of equal length.
Following the adoption of the fore
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-04
washington Guards Return Home.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, Feb. !.
The Washington Guards, Company
l., First regiment Of Virginia militia,
returned to this city Monday night at
ter having taken part in the inaugural
parade of Governor H. G.. Stuart The
company was commanded by Lieu-
tenant G. M. Garrison and all report
themselves as delighted with the 70.
ception that they received while IN
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-04
PEACE ORATOR IS
CHOSEN BY EL0N
w. j. II. TRUfTT WINS HONOR IN
CONTEST-GO TO CHURCH
SUNDAY.

ELON COLLEGE, n. c.. Feb B.
William jennings Bryan Truitt. Sum-
merfield, n. c.. and a freshman, has
A4ea-eAasen- by the faculty commit
tee to represent Elon in the State in
tercoliegiate peace contest, to be held
in March. likely in Raleigh though
Greensboro is bidding for it.
His subject was The Need of a
Reign of Peace" Those competing
with him In the contest were II. s.
Smith, McLeansville, n. c.. whose
subject was Peace and the Prince
of Peace; w l.. Monroe, Biscoe N.
G.. who spoke on Universal Peace
the Salvation of the Human Race,
and Warren McCulloch. Greensboro,
n G.. who discussed America and
the Prince of Peace" DIR. w. p. Law
renee presented Mr.. Truitt with the
gold medal given by the president OF
the college to the successful contest
ant.
Sunday, February sth. has been set
aside as Go-to-Church Sunday for
Elon. Committees are actively en-
gagged soliciting all nonchurchgoers
to be present. The colored people are
also at work and will hold their serv-
ices at 3 p. M.
The annual series of evangelistie
services Is now in progress. Rev
!. w. Harrell. D. D., Portsmouth
Va, is doing the preaching. and great
interest is manifest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-04
AFTERNOON TURN N
| MARKET IS STRONG
sUYrNo OPERATIONS FOLLOW
FINDING THAT SOURCE Is
PROFESSIONAL
+ AMERICAN CAN HEAVY
soNDs OF HIGH GRADE ISSUES
PARTICULARLY sTRoNG--FI-
xASCIAL REIMBURSEMENT
STILL ON.
AMERICAN CAN HEAVY

NEW YORK. Feb. 2,--Without the
development OF fresh incentives TO
activity the stock market continued
20 sustain itself fairly well at the ad-
RANGED level of prices which II reached
about a fortnight ago Todays Wall
Stree; session seemed to illustrate the
increasing professionalism OF the deal
ngs but the indicated effort was
chiefly of "A constructive sort.
After some continuation OF the re-
dictionary movement which was under
Nav at the close on Monday, the list
turned dull There was no appear
ance of pressure. but sporadic mani
,estations Of aggressive strength in
numerous specialties, most OF the In
aostrial description. provoked trading
hostility which expressed itself in mis-
~eiIaneous sales ON the discovery
hat the chief source 81 supply OF
stocks was professional new buying
operations were undertaken and in the
afternoon the market turned strong.
American Can shares were heavy,
anpsrertiy in reflection of some dis
appointment ever the annual report
If earnings. but for The most part IT
was difFCult to find any reasonable
explanation for particular price move
menfs.
Rock Island securities rallied mod
erateiy. but their principal feature
was the contraction of business in
that quarter.
Bonds were strong. especially for
issues Of high grade, and the per
sistence of an encouraging investment
inquiry was illustrated by the heavy
overapplication announced for the
South and North Alabama per cent
subsidiary bonds of the Louisville and
Nashville. which were offered Ivy i.
r Morgan & Co. and other bankers
TO the amount of sT.4oo. 600 at 104 ga
Foreign Buying.
Foreign transactions here were prin-
cipaily on the buying side. but Euro
pean operations In Wall Street seem
to take on a purely trading character.
Foreign advices were OF somewhat
mixed import.
The temperance Of huoyant
strength was reported in the London
stock market and there was talk OF a
further lowering Of the English bank
rate as well as of other reductions at
Berlin and elsewhere.
On the other hand. the Bank of
Germany's weekly return showed a
considerable effect % the borrowing
operations which the money market
had been stimulating. and II was noted
that in London large oversubscrip-
lions for new security issues have been
attracted by rates Of Weld which sug-
gested that the investment of capital
r. being elected only On decidedly stiff
terms.
No matter how easy the credtt mar
ket is FIVE per cent bonds at 81 &c
81 imply tina. the capital available for
fixed investment is not sunerahundaut
Continental markets obtained the bulk
of the weekly supply Of new South
African gold in London, and there
were other reminders that financial
readtustment was still in progress
even If money conditions had relaxed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-04
HAD FOUR WATCHES
AND WAS HUNGRY
BOY SAYS HE FOUND THEM IN
PACKAGE IN BALTT.
/.
MORE.

NEW YORK. Feb. s-Detectives
Deitsch and Frazer saw a poorly
dressed boy named Morris Maggid
looking into a pawnshop window on
Forty-second street near Third aYenna
today. In his hand he held q gold
watch. The sleuths became interest,"
ed.
What are you going to do with
the watch?" asked Deitsch.
Pm hungry" replied Morris. look
ing longingly toward the pawnshop.
''Oh. you can't get much on that
watch" said the detective.
Whereupon Morris pulled from his
pocket a much finer gold watch.
II can get much more on this one
he said. confidently.
At the East Fifty-first street sta
ton the police found in the boys
clothing two more gold watches, four
gold chains, gold chain bracelet
marked rs. NJ" signet ring. and
pair Of pearl earrings. Morris said
he was eighteen years old and lived
at 1243 Jefferson street. Baltimore.
He said that he found the jewels In
Baltimore wrapped up in q package.
Morris will remain locked up until the
police hear from Baltimore.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-04
THOMAS J. MlNETREE
DIES AT HIS HOME

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. 3.-Thomas
Ashby Minetree, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas j. Minetree, died at Sis O'Clock
this morning at the residence OF his
parents in Liberty street
Mr.. Miuetree was an exemplary
young man and was highly esteemed
by all who knew him. He had been in
Ill health for the past several months
and his death was not unexpected
For several years and UP to the time
that his health failed he was val
ued employee of the local postoftice
Besides his parents he is survived by
four brothers--Waveriy w, j. Allen
Harold G.. and Otis T. Minetree, all
of this city.
The funeral will be conducted from
the First Baptist church at 4 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-04
Robinson--Smiti,.

PETERSBURG, VA. Feb. 3xThe
residence of f. l.. Henney. on Mckenzie
street. was the scene yesterday after
noon of "a pretty wedding when Mrs.
Mollie T. smith and Tiberius w. Robin
son. were united in marriage The
ceremony was performed by Rev. A. r.,
Love. of the West End Baptist church.
The attendants were Miss Gabrielle
Starke and Jerrs' Parkinson, Miss Ella
SnAth and George Jackson, Miss Lola
Henry and Floyd Henry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-04
RETAIL. MERCHANTS
REFLECT OFFICERS

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. AT a
meeting of the board of directors OF
the Retail Merchants association. held
last night. the following officers were
re- elected. President. w. Fl. Willcox;
vice-president. L. a. Rosenstock; treas
urer, w Y. Burge; secretary, Samuel w.
thinner.
A committee, consisting of w. Y.
Burge. r. r. Matteson and r. A. Cloudy,
was appointed to confer with A. r.
Hill Camp, Sons of Veterans, relative
to the celebration of the fiftieth ami
versary of the battle of the Crater on
July 30th next.