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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20

Georgia, Cobb County.
To The Superior Court of said Coun-
ty:
The petition of the Wikle-Butler
Drug Company, of said County, res
pectfulIy shows;
That it is corporation and it has
it's principal office and place of
business in the City of Marietta, in
said county, and that it was duly
incorporated at a regular term Of
said court on July 26th 1918, it's
charter being granted upon that
date, which charter was duly ac-
cepted by unanimous vote of all
the stockholders of said Company,
and that it has been, and is now,
operating its business and exercis-
ing its powers under and by virturc
of said charter
CD
Petitioner shows that at a regular
meeting Of the stockholders of said
company held on the 21st day of
February 1914 it was resolved by a
unanimous vote of the holders of all
the outstanding stock of said COM
pany, to change the name of said
company from its present name of
'Wikle-Butler Drug Company" 20
that of the Butler Drug Company
and that the Honorable Superior
Court of said county be petitioned
to grant an order allowing an amend
ment to its said charter accordingly.
Petitioner herewith files a certi-
fled copy of said resolution as passed
and as appears of record upon it's
minutes.
Wherefore petitioner prays an or
der of this Honorable Court grant
ing an amendment to petitioners
present charter so as to change it's
name from that of the "Wikle-But-
Ter Drug Company" to that of the
Butler Drug Company" and that
under said last name it continue to
have all the rights, powers, privi-
leges and immunities, and to be sub
ject to the same restrictions and
Limitations as it now has under the
name of the "Wikle-Butler Drug
COmD9ny"
JOHN p. CHENEY,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Filed in Office this February 23rd,
1914.
VIRGIL McCLESKEY,
Clerk.
Georgia, Cobb County.
l, Virgil McCIeskey, Clerk of the
Superior Court of said County, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the appli-
cation for amendment of charter of
the Wikle-Butler Drug Company as
same appears of file in this office.
Witness my official signature and
the seal of said Court, this the 23rl
day of February 1914.
VIRGIL McCLESKEY,
Clerk Superior Court Cobb Coun-
ty Ga.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20

MONEY TO LOAN on good farm
Lands at 6 per cent plus reasonable
commission. See me. J. GLENN
GILES, Attorney. dec5-3mo
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20
JOHN P. CHENEY.

Attorney for Petitioners.
Filed in Office this 23rd day of
February 1914.
Georgia, Cobb County:
l, Virgil McCleskey, Clerk of the
Superior Court of said county, 90
hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the appli-
cation for charter of The Sandy
Plains Ginnery Company as same ap-
pears of file in this office.
Witness my official signature and
the seal of said Court, this the 23rn
day of February 1914.
VIRGIL McCLESKEY.
Clerk Superior Court Cobb Coun-
ty Ga.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20

Petitioners desire the right to SIZE
and be sued, to plea and be impl9ad-
ed, to have and use a common seal,
to make all necessary bylaws and
regulations and to do all other
things that may De necessary
for the successful carrying on
of said business, including the
right to buy, hold, lease, rent, i'm
prove, and sell real estate and per
sonal property suitable to the pur-
poses of the corporation, and to exc
cute notes and bonds as evidence Of
Indebtedness incurred, or which may
be incurred, in the conduct of tn
affairs of the corporation and to Sc
cure the same by mortgage, security
deed, or other form of lien under
existing laws.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20

Grower and j. E. Burton, all OF said
County, respectfully shows.
"a
That they desire for themselves,
their associates and successors, to be
incorporated and made body polite
under the name and style of 'The
Sandy Plains Ginnery Company"
for the period of twenty years.
(2)
The principal office and place Of
business of said company shall be at
Sandy Plains, in said county. but
petitioners desire the right 70 estab-
lish branch offices and places OF
business at other places within this
State, whenever the holders of a
majority of the stock of said COM
pany may SO determine.
CD
The object of said corporation is
pecuniary gain to i-self and its share
holders
(4)
The business to be carried on by
said corporation is ginning cotton
for the public and preparing same
for market, buying and selling cot
ton, cotton seed, cotton seed hulls and
meal, buying and selling fertilizers
and the ingredients thereof; mixing
ate a corn and flour mill, and sell
flour and meal; buy the necessary
grain for the manufacture of same;
operate machinery for extracting the
oils from cotton seed; and to operate
machinery for extracting the oils
from cotton seed; and to operate
any and all kinds of machinery in
connection with said gin1ery that,
in the opinion Of shareholders,
would be desirable and profitable to
the corporation.
The capital stock Of said corpora
ton shall be Five Thousand Dollars
($5, 100000 with the privilege of in
! creasing same to Ten Thousand
! $50, 000.00) Dollars by a majority
vote of the holders of the entire CAPT
tai stock of said corporation, said
stock to be divided into shares of
One Hundred C$1OO.OOO Dollars
each.
Ten (10) per cent of the amount
of capital to be employed by them
has been actually paid in.
Petitioners desire the right to
have the subscriptions to said CAPT
tai stock paid in money or property
to be taken at a fair and reasonable
valuation.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20

They desire for said incorporation
the right of renewal when and as
provided by the laws of Georgia, and
that it have all such other rights,
powers, privileges and immunities,
as are incident to like interpretations
or permissible under the laws of
Georgia.
WHEREFORE, petitioners pray TO
be incorporated under the name and
style aforesaid with the powers, pri-
Vileges and immunities set forth in
this petition, and are now, or may
hereafter be, allowed a corporation
OF similar character under the laws
Of Georgia
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20
G. y

Peuuoners desire for said corpor-
alton the power and authority to
apply for and accept amendments to
its charter of either form or sub
stance by vote of majority of it's
stock outstanding at the time. They
also ask authority for said incorpor-
alton to wind up it's affairs, liquid
ate and discontinue it's business at
any tine it may determine to do so
by a vote of two-thirds of it's stock
outstanding at the time.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20
JOHN AWTREY,

Administrator cum testamento an
nexo, of Mrs, NJ. T. Sanges.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20
APPLICATION FOR CHARTER

Georgia, Cobb County
To The Superior Court of said Coun-
ty:
The petition Of the Wikle- Butler
Drug Company, of said County, res
pectfully shows;
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-20

(2)
That they desire TO be incorporat-
ed for the full period of twenty
years, with the right of renewal as
provided by law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

Instead of the usual missionary
ternoon ct Leigh Street church, that
society met In all-\ay session yes
terday. with n very interesting pro-
gram. The opening exercises were
at ] / o'clock, with Mrs. Spence Hold
croft leading. There was different
leader each hour until 5 O'clock.
Special music was given each hour,
and interesting addresses were made.
Luncheon was served at the midday
hour.
The Young Peoples Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of Union Station
held a called meeting after servlc es
Tuesday evening and perfected ar
rangements for their public meeting
to be held March 25th. Mrs. r. IL.
Potts has part IN the program for
that evening, and the occasion Is ex-
pected to be one OF much interest.
Recent deaths have caused much
sorrow in the entire community. The
funeral OF Tom Farley at Union Sta
ton on Wednesday was largely at
tended. he being much beloved by
the entire membership. whose syrnpa-
thy goes out to the bereayed family.
The death Of Mrs. ]. II. Allen, OF
500 East Broad streea, also brought
sorrow to many friends and relatives.
The funeral was conducted from the
home OF Wednesday afternoon.
The condition Of little Miss Vir-
ginia Mills, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

Henry Mills. or Chimborazo boule-
ward, who was operated on at the
Memorial hospital on Tuesday is
considered satisfactory and hopes
are entertained for her speedy recov-
cry.
Albert Farley OF Columbia. s. c.,
is in the city, called here on account
of the death of his father.
Mrs. Emma J. Nuckols, who has
been quite sick for the past five
weeks, in her home on East Clay
street. is conyalescent
Miss Mabel Leidy. Of East Franklin
street has had as her guest, her friend
Miss Lillian Worthington-Z of. Balti-
more.
Charles Glenn spent the week end
on the hill, the guest of friends.
Mrs, James Lee, Of North Twenty
sixth street, continues Ill in the John
ston-Willis sanitarium
Joe Marshall, of Savannah, Ga.
is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Tom
Farley, of Chimborazo park.
Mrs. Matte Jones' who has been
the guest of her sisters, the Misses
Brooks, has returned to her home
in Wilmington, n. G.
Mrs. Fred Whybrew, of Iynchburg,
is the guest of her mother. Mrs, Sa-
rah Bates. of East Marshall street.
Mrs. Bates, who had the misfortune
to slip on the ice, breaking her
wrist. Is improving.
Gus Evans. of North Twenty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
Big Japanese Fetef

Quantities Of spring blossoms and
Kar cotqrei lanterns were used 10
wake tins. ballroom of the Richmond
hofel a fascinating Japanese garden
ast evening. when Mile. Nora White
gave the third of a series OF delight
fuf balls Lanterns were suspended
an wires and hung everywhere, while
rariands Of pink apple blossoms ana
railing vines formed an attractive
nergola in the center Of the room,
ahere all Of the latest dances we're
seen. Huge parasols were placed at
Intervals throughout the place, and
he balcony, where the orchestra was
SEATED. was hung with festoons OF
gzv colored flowers and smilax. About
400 members Of the fashionable
dancing set were present, and Mile.
White and Mr. Raymond Massey
HANGED the naxfxe to the delight OF
everybody Nile. White and Mr.
Massey danced wonderfully together,
and received much applause.
Mile. White was gowned in an i'm
ported Japanese costume of shell pink
silk, heavily embroidered In pastel
soIorea flowers, and wore an accordian
piekted chiffon pethcoat. Her hair
WAS arranged Japanese style. fasten-
"a with tiny Japanese fans over pink
crsxanfhernums on either side.
The next affair to be given by Mile
White will he a contest dance Thurs
day. March 18TH. which will also be
given In the evening. and in the ball
room of the hotel.
These dances are becoming very
and while the tea dances In
the afternoon have been discontinued
during Lent, the evening dances are
stial drawing q large number Of SO
ciety people.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

FINED FOR SHOOTING
HIS WIFE'S ADMIRER

b BRISTOL VA, March 12.--John Onfs
twenty -feuF- years old, tried in the
Corporation court of Bristol, Va. today
on the charge Of having shot John
Burnett. of Newport. Tenn, when the
latter left a train here in company
with Onlss' young wife, was dismissed
with fine OF 1885, Burnett failed to
appear against OnlSs, and has not been
seen here since the shooting.
The shooting occurred among q
crowd at the union passenger station
and caused much excitement, as 0nks
pointed his revolver over the shoulders
of persons IN the crowd to shoot Bur
nett. The bullet struck a rib, which
accounts for Burnett having escaped
with his life. Onks charged that Bur
nett had been on too friendly terms
with Mrs Onks for some weeks prior
to the shooting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

Mrs John II, .McComb, of this city
is the guest OF DR.. and Mrs. Carr
Bowman. in Waynesboro, Va.
Mr. and Mrs. William II. White
have returned to the city. after a
short stay with Mr.. and Mrs. William
IL White. Jr.. an Norfolk.
Mrs. James =. Browning and Mrs
Clifton p Huff have returned to Roa-
noke. after spending some time in
the city
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward w Maupin
and children, who have been the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bid
good. of Richmond. have returned 10
their home In Norfolk.
Mrs. Charles V. Palmer, Of Char
iotte. n. C.. is the guest OF relatives
In Richmond
Miss Lucy Ford Workman left town
this week for Rochester n. Y, where
she will visit relatives
Miss Carter Ingram has returned
70 her home in West Grace Street, af-
4eF spending HE Writer with her uncle
and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Ar
rlugton. ut Greenvslle, S. c.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry St George
rucker. who have been the guests OF
Mrs. Barton Myers, Of Norfolk, nave
rsturned 10 Lexington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
RECEPTION GIVEN
FOR MRS. R0PP
WHITE RIBBON LEADER EN-.
TERTiINED AT CLOSE OF
LOCAL CAMPAIGN.

Mrs Hortense Ropp. the white
ribbon champion. closed her Rich
mond engagement yesterday. and
last evening a brilliant Reception was
rendered her and a large number u
Richmond and Chesterfield w. c. r..
U--workers by Mrs. Mary Danner at
her charming home near the Peters
burg trolley line in Chesterfield coun-
ty. The parlors. halls and dining
rooms were decorated with w. C. T.
L. colors and mottos.
Mrs. Ropp made a beautiful i'm
formal address and gave the delight
ed company a number of artistic
readings. There was music, refresh-
ments, games, and at 10 o'clock q
bountiful supper was served.
In extending the hearty THANKS OF
the Richmond and Henrico w. G. e.
U. to Mrs, Ropp for her splendid
services during the past two week.
Mrs. W. M. Bickers, the bi-cc'.ty
president, presented the champion.
on behalf of the bi-county. with
beautiful token Of esteem. Mrs
Ropp was visibly affected. and her
remarks Of acceptance were eloquent.
She paid a very high tribute to Rich
mond's hospitality, and the courtesy
Of the progressive White Ribbon
ranks in the bi-county jurisdiction.
saying she had thoroughly enjoyed
every minute Of her stay here, and
promising to return in June.
1t remained for an honorary men,
Der to express the high apprecia-
ton Of the W. G. T. q. Tor tho
superb interest and service manifest-
ed by Mrs. banner In the w. c. r.
U. work, and for the very delights
full evening under her pretty roof
tree. !.
The company. dispersed after
spending a most delightful evening.
and with singing God BE With You
Till We Meet Again." and a prayer
of benedictfon.
Mrs Ropps visit has been of great
help to the organization and tho
cause. Her many public addresses
have been strong and eloquent, ana
heard by admiring crowds.
She leaves today for State tour
under the direction OF the w. c. r.
u. State president, and will return
to Richmond in. June for another
season of work here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
B. Y. P. U. SESSIONS
LARGELY ATTENDED
MUCH INTEREST is MANIFESTED
IN SECOND ANNUAL IN
STITUTE MEETING.

There was a large attendance at
the fifth days session yesterday af-
ternoon and night of the second an
nual institute for Baptist Young Peo~
pies union, which is meeting in Sec
on Baptist church. A large inter-
est has been manifested in the meet
ings, especially by the members OF
the various unions in Richmond and
vicinity.
The usual enlistment service was
held at $50 o'clock in the afternoon
at which addresses were delivered by
Secretaries Arthur Flake and Joseph
L. Watts.
With devoti mai exercises by s. S.
Hill, the regular afternoon session
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
CONGRESSMAN HAY
HAS NO OPPOSITION

WINCHESTER. VA. March i2.-Thc
Democratic committee OF the Seventh
congressional district has ordered that
anyone desiring to become candidate
for congress from this district must
send his name To the chairman, Judge
II. r, w. Duke, Jr., at Charlottesville,
81 or before April nth. 1t has also
eean decided 10 hold the primary June
iash- 1t Ia believed that Representa-
two James Hs-y. II Madison, who has
Been the congressman from this dis
tvist for many years. will have no
opposition. Mr.. Hay is chairman Of
s1as hoass essanstsSee On military az
fesrA -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
SOCIETY


The first "the dansant" of the
Lenton season TO be given by Lee
chapter, United Daughters of the
ronfederacy, will be held in the ball
.oom OF the jefferson hotel Saturday
afternoon, March 2lst. from 4 to I
o'eiock. The ballroom VIII be elab-
,rately decorated In spring flowers,
and an orchestra will play through
,,t the afternoon. Any one desiring
20 reserve tables may do so through
Mrs. Henry C. Cooper, 240l Grove
avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
BIGAMIST LOSES
PLEA FOR APPEAL

BRISTOL VA. March Thames
Chapman, convicted of bigamy in the
Corporation court of Bristol. and ser
fenced to five years in the Virginia
penitentiary. has been denied the right
of appeal by the State Supreme court.
The clerk of the Bristol court was
officially notified this week Of the ac-
ton of the higher court. Chapman was
convicted of having married a second
woman here while his first wife was
still living.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

Tpn1cs have become 30 popular that
designers have nothing to do but In
cent new arrangements; there are halt
Mnics, full tunics, one-s.ded. even tu-
utcs and tunics pointed on the sides;
he cns illustrated In No 1881 Is the
lpron tnnic- This II brought about by
ywo gathered rufiss which narrow In
front, ard l~ngthen in back to form a
3oubie bounced overskirt. This cos
tune 10 made UP in mahogany char
s,euse. with the two hounces in NOUS
seline of the same shade. A most at
tractixe feature of this frook IN the
bodIce which ia held In at the neck and
front with a ribbon forming q ruffie OF
the mAtsSiAi A shaped. pointed cir
die Is another distinctive point.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

opened at a.s5 ,ciock Arthur Flake
delivered tell; on b Y r. II.
Methods" after which the culture
courses we're given w. Thornton
Clarke and Secretary Watts.
The usual o'clock conference was
held with Secretary Flake presiding
which was followed by Il song SER
vice Robert l.. Bausum made a talk
on "Seryice--Its Possibilities ?" This
was followed by demonstration by
tste trenabfe- Street union.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
For Miss Tfnsiey.

SAYS the Atlanta Journal:
"Algs j Russell Porter has as her
ssn8st Alss TInsley OF Richmond, Va.
F8eas.v afternoon Nrs Porter Lang
sfon entertained at q small luncheon
in honor If the attractive visitor, and
during the remainder of the week
several informal affairs will be given
in honor Of Miss Tinsley."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
Returns Home.

Mrs Marvin Pace has returned to
her home, in Roanoke, after visit
To Miss Daisy Morgan, Of Richmond.
ard the Misses Mary and Addie Erwin
a number ct lovely entertainments
were given here in honor OF Mrs.
pace. among them being card party
hv Miaa Morgan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
Literary Round Table to Meet.

Miss Lou Belle Jones will meet the
Literary Round Table of the Ginter
Park Womans club fhis afternoon at
o'clock, in the home Of Mrs. VIII
kinson. Seminary avenue. Ginter
Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
At the WcstmorcIand Club.

The fourth informal dance of the
Westmoreland club Will be given
on the roof garden Of the club Sat-
friday evening from $50 TO 1870
O'Clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
Important Meetings.

The annual meeting of the board
Of managers of the Richmond Elk
change for Woman's Work will be
fteid Friday at z noon. In the rooms
~ the exchange. 500 East Franklin
street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

fourth street, who was quite badly
hurt by a fall from q wagon, Is i'm
proving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

Chesterfield Chapter. II. d. c., will
meet this afternoon at o'clock In
Powhatan school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
CHURCH HILL NEWS

HUI or pA. 4. ma - - 49, - " - ~ ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
THE APRON ONE OF THE NEWEST
TUNiC EFFECTS

For size SO. this dress requires 3
yards OF So inch charreuse. which
may be purchased from $3.50 yard
FrtIls and fiounces are seen on many
small frocks and coats; they lend .
quaint. attractive note without being
too fussy.
No. $3.50 IL dress in p-shoulder
style. fastening in front and having an
applied yoke. This little dress Is de-
veloped in one of the new silky crepes
In a soft shade Of blue.
For child of this model requires
~ yards of~36 inch material
No. s2g1--sizes "a to ~.
No. s2s0--sizes to 10.
Each pattern Is centA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

n shtain either pattern IL
1soioss IL cent? Ia stamps or coin.
Be sure TO state number Of pattern
and atua, mseAurinU cyss the fullest
part u to bust AAdrsss pattyn
hepAxtnsn& care Richmond VIZ
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-03-27
MODERN METHUsELAHs.

The king of SaNony once inycstigat-
ed 100 ccuteuarians in Dresden. lie
found mo-, 100 champions of the simple
life mot 100 models of hygienic living
Many OF them were fond of dirt Many
OF them were excessively fond IF
drink Closed sleeping rooms and un-
wholesome food prevailed among them.
The laws of health ass laid down 10y
Younger and more perishablc mortals
We're sricyously broken 10y those 100
antique men and women.
The fact is that the ccntenarian #
today is an accidental centcrarian, not
a typical one lie is "a sllviyor of bad
conditions Of life, hardships and suf-
ferings, rather than produce of ideal
conditions This is true whether he
lived iu dirty Dresden SUM or on q
clean American farm. His endurance
shows that hc is not "a type of his time
the types of his time died.
The centcuarians of the future VIII
not Dee accidents. Scientists have de-
tcrmnrd that the physiological limit
Of mans life les from 100 TO l2O years,
We shall Dee led closer and closer 90
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-03-27

that standard as the peoples march on
How shall we do this? BY the very
processes we see going on about US
We can see today that men of 35 are
younger than their grandfathers were
at 35--that men of 90 are still many
years away from the chimney corner
We hear great deal of the wear and
tear of American life but it really
does not wear and tear SO much as il
used To, and any observant man Of 50
will confirm this statement
The centenarian of the future will
not. he an accident. He will be pro-
duct He will live because he knows
how To live He will survive to the
term which nature fixed. He will not
be a lying old curiosity like "old
Parr,' who claimed TO be 1872. lie will
aim to he more like the Greek Galen
who prolonged his life to 40 by baths,
or the Italian Cornaro who lived -
nearly 100 by masticating his food. The
Arabians made many curious inquir -
into the long life of Methuselah, and
finally decided that Methuseah did not
die because he lived in the open air,
and no house diseases could grapple
with him.-Dctroit Journal.