Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-02-28
DAVIS-STUART SCHOOL.

The offer of Mr.. George N. Davis
OF his Snow Hill farm of about six
hundred acres, and $4,000 in cash
for endowment to the Synod Of West
Virginia, for q home and school for
dependent white children, on condi-
ton that the Synod raise and addi-
tonal $4,000, for buildings and
equipment, is worthy Of serious con-
sideration by all our people. The
school Is to be a Christian home, car
Ing for and fitting for life orphan
and dpendent children Of every
class. Children will be received &C
cording to the merits of each indi-
viduai case, regardless of the reli-
gious aflliation OF themselves or
their parents. Industrial conditions
in West Virginia create a constant
supply Of children, who need just
such a home and school as the pro-
posed institution. If funds are forth
coming the institution may be car
ing for three hundred or more child
rem within period of five years.
That there is need fer such an nstitu"
ton here in the county of Greenbrier
alone is evidenced by the large and
increasing number OF Mothers pen
sions allowed, and also by the fact
that our County Court has found it
necessary to place some children at
the County Poor Farm, which Is not
supposed to be an institution for
children, but for older persons.
Mr.. Davis is ready to make deed
to the farm, and turn over to the
Trustees appointed, $4,000, just as
soon as the Synod Of West Virginia
has the $4,000 in hand in cash, or
Liberty Bonds, or bona fide subscrip-
tions. Income from the $4,000 en-
dowment, the farm and q yearly
contribution from the churches
makes the support for as many as
thirty children provided at once.
These facts make the beginning OF
the institution propitious, and argue
for an institution OF largo proportions
in the next few years.
The Synod has accepted Mr.. Davis
proposition, and II Is now trying to
raise its $4,000. The following
gentlemen constitute the present
board OF trusteeJ: J l.. Bumgardner.
Beckley; John l.. Dickinson, Char
lesion; DR.. J. l.. Mauze, Fred Prit-
chard, Huntington; A. M. Hubbard,
Ronceverte; Col. II. B. Moore, and
G. N. Davis, Lewisburg. The follow
ing gentlement are on the Advisory
Committee: Rev. S. M. Glasgow,
Charleston; DR.. F.. A. Barron, Elk
irs; Rev. j. l.. Lineweaver, Alder
son.
With the Synod Of West Virginia,
and such men as these in active con-
troll, you can rest assured that every
dollar you invest in this institution
will 90 actively to work In fitting for
useful life some dependent child OF
our state.
About half on the syrod's $4,000
has already been subscribed. mostly
in Charleston and Huntington. OF
the balance remaining Greenbrier
should give at least as much as $10,-
90. An effort is being made to raise
this amount within the next ten days.
Reader are you looking for an in
vestment? Here is your opportunity!
Will you give 800 or $500 or 81 1000
in behalf Of the poor children Of our
state. and thus make IL possible for
the work Of this proposed institution
to begin at once!
II Interested send notice Of contri-
button to Rev. j. l.. Lineweayer, Al
derson, w. Va. or write for further
information.
Obey that good impulse, Il may
mean a great blessing for you and
many others.