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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
ASKS LOAN|NC OF AUTOS
FOR HEROES FUNERALS
American Legion Makes Appeal to
Owners in Richmond-WHl Help
Lower Heavy Expense.

The American Legion has ma,l" an
appeal to owners Of automobiles IA,
Richmond 10 lend their cars uurins
inc funeral services FOR soldiers
brought back from France for burial
here. In u number OF cases which
nav. already been brought 10 light
TN" families OF the heroes were not
PREPARED /" pay the expenses en-
tailed IN funeral and burial. Whiic
the government allows 500 FOR cx-
% ns"s in each funeral the amount
is wholly insufficient, tho to,al cx-
pcnsc going to twice that amount in
most cases. Hiring cars for tn. oc-
oast"n IS one OF the big items of eI-
pcnse.
heretofore. individual members a:
the legion have sometimes prevailed
upon their friends to lend cars for
soldiers funerals, and while This plan
has done good deal Ia cut Gowr
expenses. II does not work as sue
cesSiully as might ne expected. be-
cause 1t is not always possible for
IceionnhircS Ia secure the required
number Of machines in their ,wn cir
Gle of friends
The legion suggests that in tho flu
turc. il car owners will telephone
Randolph 2377. cars enough for each
funeral can be obtained. Wherever
possible, the funeral OF soldier
brought back from France is held on
sunday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
NAME JAMES, SUCCESSOR
IN NOVEMBER, IS BELIEF
Thought Governor Will Set Date "
Regular Election aS Time
to- Fill Vacancy.

Tn" Congressional vacancy caused
by tn" death of Colonel Rorrr \.
james. who represented the Fifth
virginia District. will be filled "a, the
regular state election in November.
II i believed When Governor Davi
orders special election to FIN the
uncXp!rcd term Of Colonel James it
* thought that he will make the
dat. coincide with the state election.
Because the Firth is one of the two
districts in the State where primary
elections do not figure in the selcc-
ton az candidates for office, the DEM
ocrais Will use the old convention
system OF nominating successor.
Such IL convention would have 10 be
called by the Fifth Congressional
District Committee. of which Thomas
-. Burch, j. NJ. Hooker. j.. y. Mich
olson. George Il. Russell and J. Turn
cr clcmcn, are members.
Politicians have already begun 10
speculate as TO the nominee and
among those mentioned are Marshall
H. Booker. Of Halifax; j. Murray
Hooker. OF Patrick; Thomas q; Burch.
Of Henry; II. Dalton billiard Of
Franklin; John w. Carter. of DAN
vile, and Joseph Whitehead. OF
Pittsylvania
The death of Rorcr A. James not
only leaves vacancy ia the Virgin
ia delegation in Congress. hut il
causes vacancy at the head Of the
state Democratic Committee. and al
ready III" political leaders are can
Nassihs the situation. hoping To pick
satisfactory man for the place.
Hardly had the body OF the late
chairman been laid in its last rest
!hS placa' before eager followers OF
some OF the leading Democrats were
expressing preferences. Among the
hrSt /" be mentioned was Congress
nan II. -. Flood. Then the name
Of General w W. Sale. campaign
manager for Senator Trinklc. was
suggested. General Sale promD;ly.
disciaimcd amy idea Of becoming n
candidate for anything. declaring
that he preferred 10 continue the prac-
tee OF his profession. other names
were mentioned last night. These in
Guide former Governor Stuart and
william T. Reed. Of Richmond.
Secretary Jacob " Brcnaman. Of
the state Committee, was in Dam
Nilic Yesterday, having gone to that
city |" atjInd the funeral vi Mr..
James lie Will probable be in Rich
mond today, when some information
may be available as 10 the possiblc
date for :. meeting Of the State Com
rllttcc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09

"eaths from automobile accidents oc-
CURED III June. colOrcd deaths in uu-
tohobiic accidents totalcd twenty -onc
uur'hS the hrSt half Of the year. The
largest number occurred in February.
when seven were reported I'm March
only TWO dca this occurred.
Deaths due to drowninrS Increased
rapidly during the year. Thirty
eight white people died from this
cause during this period During
january none were reported: in Feb
rnarH. one: March, five: April. five:
May. ten. ana June. seventeen Col
ur'd deaths from drownings total.d
twehtN-s'N. twelve OF which were re-
ported in June. In January. when
II" whit" person was drowhcd in the
state. there wcr" four negroes killed
Fire caused the death of lis per-
sons in the State in six months. sin
ty-thrcc white and ffty-nvc colorcd
Thc%" showed a general decrcaS, as
the year progressed. In January
sixteen white and twenty-five colorcd
were reported: in February, fifteen
white and eleven colorcd: in March
twelve white and eight colorcd: in
April, ten white and three colorcd.
in May. five white and six colored,
and in June. five white and only two
Colnr,d.
Deaths from other causes numbered
-? white ana los rolorct. bringing
the total number of deaths in Nir-
Iinia during the first six months to
LIST.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
VOTERS HERE CONFUSED
BY NEW PRECINCT LINES
rms ana Changes of Residence
Were Chief Causes OF Trouble,
Registrar WOotISon Saws.

NUMBER Of qualified voters. who
experienced trouble on election day,
auSe OF confusion of one Kind or
another. called at the Office Of Cen
erai Registrar WoodSon Yesterday to
De StraiShtcncd out" Mr.. woodson
said last night that since the primary
We had conferred with IL number or
persons who had experienced much
trouble In locating their precincts.
and that he found the principa,
trouble lay with the voters them
selves
Tie cause OF much Of the con
fusion III tn. polling places" he said
WAS largely duc--not less than 80
Per cent. at lcast--to one of two con-
ditions: either the voter was no,
familiar with the new ward and urc
cinct lines or he had changed his
Residence since his registration and
failed to notify the election officers
or secure a transfer from his former
precinct.
Lee Ward. where both ward and
precinct lines We're changed has been
checked up since the election. and the
hboNc conditions were found to exist
IN every case where the information
OF The complaint was sufficient n
transfer Of the voter TO his proper
precinct was made. Unless the voter
advises the general registrar of his
chanGc OF address when he changes
ms residence, no transfer of his vot-
ing precinct can he made
The newspapers gave largely o..
their space IL advise the voter ae to
his location, and if attention had beer,
given the instructions published.
much of the annoyance would have
been obviated lf any one is in
doubt as TO whether he is properly
registered he should visit Room AZ.
city Hall. ana verify the correctness
Of his registration.
Tho reg ration books were
copied by Il commission appointed bv
the judge Of the Hastings Court. and
as FAR as comparison OF the several
precincts have been made up To this
time they seem TO be as correct as
possible, the few mistakes found so
far being almost entirely clerical
errors. and are not more than would
be expected considering the volume Of
the work"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
SUICIDE is NOT so POPULAR
DURING LAST TWO MONTHS
or THE HALF YEAR PERIOD
~ Vrgnlans Have Taken Lives by Own Hands Since
january l, 81 of Whom Were White-Total
of 2,456 Deaths in State

Suicides in virginia during the first
sin months az the year showed "A
gradual decrease during May and
June from tho figures reported for
III" first four months of the year ac-
cordtnS to the statement released
yesterday 10y the Bureau of Vital
Statistics. More than eight times as
many whites as negroes committed
suicide. The total number was nine
tN-Scvcn during the six months Pc
riou. ciShty-ScNcn of which were
whitc people. In January there were
sixteen white deaths from this cause:
i'll February, fifteen were reported;
i'll April. twcnty-"nc: in May. eleven
and the same number in June The
highest number Of colorcd suicides
were reported in March
iiomicidcs also decreased during
June. there being only eight re-
ported during this month as COM
pared with fourteen in May. ten in
APRIL. thirteen in March. nine in Feb
ruary and nine in the first month Of
the year. The largest number of
u"Gr" homicideS occurred in Fcbru-
airy. when fifteen were reported The
total number of colorcd homiciIcS
reported during the six months to-
siNtN-thrcc whites
Thirty-c!ght white persons were
killed in automobile accidents. the
largest number OF deaths from this
clause. eleven. being reported in Feb
ruary. and the lowest number. two.
being reported in March. Ninc white
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
CONSTRUCTION WORK HERE
IS CONTINUING UNDATED

Applications for building permits
continue undated according to In
Spector Butler. although there have
been no applications in the past few
days for buildings Of high cost Per-
miiS were issued yesterday to the
following
Mrs y. ! i'yl. 10 repair ANA alter
the building at 2l3 East Grace street.
I" cost $500. This building is to
bc transformed into a business block.
Georgia Industrial Realty Company.
1" make alterations 10 the shops OF
me old Tr!eg Shipyard property on
pn.'A street. 10 cost $4,000
g. NJ, Nichols, To build a two-story
Trick Stor" ana dwelling at 23ai
Fourth Avenue. Highland Park 10
cost $4,000
C. Il k"rich. to build a brick sto-
race h"nS" on Government Road. at
Williamsburg Avenue. to cost $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
SOUTH RlCHMONDERS PLAN
BIG OUTDOOR AUDITORIUM

IN" South Richmond Suburban As
S"'IhtI"n mas plans under way for
th" erection "i an outdoor auditorium,
III winch community plays. operas.
concerts and various other forms OF
"n''rtH!nmcnts may be held and
"hi'h VIII hav" a seating capacity
OF not lees than 1000. While the
''"" "'iE mated with the Suburban
NSSocl"'l"n. separate association
l" he known as the Woodland The
!''f Association, - to be organized
'or the purpos" OF pushing the audi
'"rIHh project J. Preston Carson les
president OF the Suburban Associa d
non ana ipi i."o puscy is chairman
OF tho Woodland Thcutcr committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
Fewer Deaths Now
Than 48 Years Ago
Figures Shoe Remarks
able Gains IN Fight
Against Disease.

As proof OF the fact that the prl-
mary causes Of disease in Richmond
arc well under control Or. &. =. llud-
son. chief Of the Public Health Blu
rcau. points to statistics. He shows
that tho death rate per l,0un is low
or than i, was when the population
was near the 50,000 point In July.
1878. there were Pol deaths. when
the population was but 5i.SUG, while
III July, 1921. there were hut 223
deaths
This" said Dr hudson. speaks
for itself. and shows what has been
done by the department in co-"pcra-
tion with the people"
70 further improve the situation,
Or. Levy. Director OF Public Welfare.
will ask the Finance Committee in
it's Forthcoming recommendation for
- boad issue for sewers ana water
extension TO include a sum for inn
proVcmcnts 10 the City Home, Fine
camp and for help in the treatment
OF tuberculosis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
MOORE APPOINTS BODY
TO DEVELOP RURAL LIFE
lcct> Committee OF 81 Virpinians,
Pursuant to Resolution.
ACTION TAKEN HERE IN MAY
Former Governor Stuart. Harris
Hart, Mrs. Munford. Dr. Chan.
dicr. DR.. Ennion Williams and
Others Are Named.

70" the purpose of dcyiSinS means
I" bring into active operation IN,
al strength OF the Virginia pcorl,
Tor the bcttermcnt Of country IiIc
Representative II. Walton Moore has
appointed Il committee of twenty
four men and women VINO represent
the various interests ana oryaniza
tionS which participated last MAY in
III" Rural Life Confcrcnc. that met
her. at TN" call Of Governor Davis
Representative Moore WAS elected
chairman OF the conference and WAS
empowered by resolution To nam.
the committee whose members he has
now selected. They are:
Former Governor Henry c. Stuart,
roper. scnting the Farmers Bu,,au.
pr. Julian y. Burruss. of the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute: George w.
koincr. head al the State Department
of Agriculture: \. u. Thornhill. state
Food and Dairy Commissioner: IIar-
riS TART state Superintendent of
Public Instructions: DR. Eunion G..
Williams. state Health Commissions
"r: nr. j. T.. Mcconnell. president; oc
the state Normal school At Radforl:
DR.. j. Y Mas;in. secretary Of the
STATE Board OF Charities and Corrcc-
tons, Mrs. i. T. Munford president
VI TIC tp-onSrItlNc I.uNCaliOn AS
Suciation: Or. :. G. Mitchell. repre-
Scniin. The Cn-OpcratiNc Education
Association: DR.. j. y. g Chandler.
president of the College Of William
ana Mary: John X. lIutcheSon. repre-
stntin" the extension division of the
Virginia Polytechnic institute: Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Davis. representing the home
demonstration work Of tho Virginia
polytechnic Institute: A. o. Thomas.
OF the Farmers Union: Charles q.
Maphis. Of tn" University cf Nir-
Einia; pr. Roy i Flannaran of the
Virginia tuberculosis Associations:
William + Cooke. "f the State lIirn.
Way Department.. W. :. Irby-- repre-
Sentins tn. Virginia BANKERS Asso-
citation: Miss Florence II. Stubns. rep
rc>"ntine tho Rural Life Conference
OF the University of Virginia. Miss
Louis" Hooper. of the American RED
cross. j. II. Montgomery, ot the
Methodist sunday schools Of Vir-
cinia: Miss Eleanor Copcnhaver. rep
rcSenting tn" Y W. {. a: jackson
DAVIS. Of the General Edlcatior
Board. ana Mrs Henry Lockwood.
representing the Federation OF Wo-
mems clubs
The personnel of TIA" committee waa
announced yesterday by George W
Guy, secretary OF the body.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
VIRGINIA GUARDsMEN GET
CHANGE FOR WEST PO|NT|
Governor Davis to Recommend
Two From Old Dominion for Adj
mission TO Military Academy.

TWO appointments from the vir-
Einia National Guard 10 the Unite,
states Military Academy at IVES,
Point will be recommended By Gov.
"rhor Davis before December IL. ac
cording To Il statement issued yest.,
DAY from the office OF the Adjutant-
General.
Applicants for thcl appointments
must be between the ages Of ninctccu
ana twenty-five years, and they must
have been In the militia one year
previous To July /. 1879. the date of
admission to the academy.
Company commanders will select
one man an his company and repor,|
his name TO Acknowledgement stern
These men Will be given "A connect !
tive examination between NovcmbcJ
] ana l5a and the two making th.l
highest average Will be recommend
"d by the Governor for the appoint !
mcnt from this state AppcintceJ
from all OF til" states and Territories
%: the United states will be given al
c"mpctitiv" examination. bcylnninrI
March :. to select those who will at
tend West Point. -
In the letter Ia Sta,a AdJutan,
General. the Adjutant- General OF III,
army. states that In other years al
OF the men appointed by the stat.
could not enter the academy. but IA.
hoped 10 Incrcas" the number thIs|
year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
TO DISCUSS RESTORATION
OF GENERAL LEES HOME

Restoration Of the General Robcr,
T.. Lee home. at Arlington. and tho
providing Of Il fund for it's proper
maintenance. Will he among the most
imp"rtan; matters 10 come before
the state convention Of the Daugh.
ters Of the Conf-d"racy in Richmond
in October as well as the national
convention Of TIL" organization in st
Louis ia November. The movcmc n |
10 make the Lee home a fitting me-
mortal. which started with the Daugh-
icrs of the confcdcracy. is gaining
endorsement throughout the country.
Thc next meeting OF the three loca,
chapters of the Daughters will he
Reid in september, and delegates 20
til" state convention will be named
at that time. The State convention
VIII designate delegates TO the ma
ti"nal convention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
GIVE SUICIDE AS CAUSE
OF MISS VAUGHAN'S DEATH

Death az Miss Marie II. Vaughan.
who was found in her room y"stcr-
day with SUnShot wound in her
side was attributed 10 suicide by the
police Of the Second station. who
We're called in t" investigate the az
fair.
Miss Vaughan was lssAaars OF age
ana The daughter Of Mrs. \. :.
Vaughan. "oi 1921 Fourth Avenue.
iiEhIand Park. Sh" was discovered
~ hcr room 10y her uncle with tn.
W""h" III lcr side and a shotgun be
Sidc hrr The ambulance was called
and Miss Vaughan was taken to viz.
gina Hospital. where she died at I;io
o'clock Funeral services viii IL.
hrid tomorrow. tho exact time bciu,,
announced TO-DAY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
ETz CHAIN CONGREGATION
WORKSHOPS AT RABBITS HOME

Pending the selection OF suitable
building for the synagogue. the con
Grcgation Of the newly organized F.tZ
chain is meeting at the home OF
rabbi Isaiah Marcus. 2l6 North TWEEN
tlcth street. The officers OF the
church. of which II. Friedman is pres
idcnt. arc looking for suitable place
Tor the synagogue. Rabbi Marcus
was recently at Sir Moses Montcfiorc
Synagogue. That congregation has
no leader now. but ii is expected n
call viii Ice extended soon to il the
vacancy. samuel Meyer is president
Of this congregations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
WILSON TO MAKE REPORT
TO LIBRARY COMMISSION

NJ Friday nights meeting Of the
War Memorial Commission and the
state Library Board. tn. bodies au-
thoriZch TO let tho contracts for the
erection of the S2.u"O.rOO memorial
library. John r Wilson. head OF the
John I. Wilson Company, tentatively
agreed upon as the contractor. will
submit report cmhodyine his find
inSs as q result OF his recent trip to
various cities ia the country. in the
cours" al which he interviewed a
number @! leading architects and in
spcctcd various library and memorial
buildings.
Mr.. Wilson stated at the last meet
ius OF the two boards that he would
be prepared TO make his report ar
ihr approaching meeting. lie will
XIV" data as 20 measurements and
costs "f practically similar projects
and other Information which will uc
Of assistance TO the joint commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
George Wilcox to sueuk

George l.. Wilcox. business man
arer Of the Central Trades and Labor
Council, viii speak on the duty of
iapor TO assume responsibility in
production at an open meeting of the
local union OF the United brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners of America
III Labor Hall. 209 l-2 Foushsee Street
at o'clock tonight. All Interested
IN the building industry are invited.
Others will speak briefly. Refresh
mcnts will he served
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
RICHMOND ELKS LEAVE
FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION

John e n!il.y chairman d.. ,be
deies alton from Richmond Lodsc. No.
-, u. y. o. E!ks named TO attend tho
state convention. which opens today
AT charlottesville and continues
through tomorrow, left last nigh, for
the nniNc'sity city lie was accom-.
panied by Secretary w. y. Harwood
The delegates who Will represent,
the local lodge arc Thomas II. HICKS.
Sr, W y. Harwood. \ J. crafts.
James L Sore. john G Siacr. Eobcr,
j. Bass Joseph Kass Frank u. !:pps
lhoisas l.. Garret, and John Il Bl.!cy
Ihe a!ternhics arc Charles MoncDui.
Louis Reari John NJ Allen %
Vera. Nike SchcT Joseph EatfT NJ NJ
PediEo. =. W. Rcardon W w Cos.
den and VI Flegeuh"ircr MANY
other EiEs not named az Delegates arc
planning to. attcnd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
To-Day and Tonight
In Richmond ,

board OF Aldermen. city Hail. s
l.. NJ.
Rotary Club. members leave for
Narina Farm, T.. NJ
Virginia Retail jewelers. AS
sociation. Richmond Hotel. 1850
y. NJ
Epworth League Union. Broad
street Methodist Church.. T. NJ.
Local Union. United Brothcrhood
OF carpenters and Joiucrs of
America. Labor Hail. = y. NJ.
For thcatcr calendar. see edi-
torinl page.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
TWO NEGROES WOUNDED
WHEN BIG STILL is RAIOED

"" negroes wer" wounded ycStcr-
n"N when sheriff Tricc. of James civ
'"unty, assisted by an inspecinr OF
'hr stat" Prohibition Department,
'"'"'d Iarg" still near Liehtfoot.
AS 'he officers approached. three ne
sr"'S Wtr" seen 10 arise and draw
l'N"'N'lS ON" negro VAS shot down.
and Il pistol va. shot on, Of IN. ,,.,,,,
oi another VINO cScap,d. TN. mia
h"Sr" escaped uuhUri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
I:rworth I.engue rnlon uee1.

me Epworth League Union OF
Richmond holds its monthly meet
ing in the Broad Street Methodist
Church at O'Clock tonight Ericr
speeches will be followed by mo-
steal program. The cup for the best
attendance ~ IcaGucrs will be award
Ell tonight and the different leagues.
which compose the union. Will SUD
nit reports
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
Many After Fircmnn's Job.

In order properly TO take care Of
tho two-plaioon system in the FIRE
Department. which becomes effective
on september J. forty men are to be
added to the present force. Director
Myers yesterday stated that he had
already on Me more than 400 appli-
cations for the places
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
rr"ncr,. Transfer, uec.r,,,.,

leeds % hIrgan ana saic In ,hc
h"hc"ry Court yesterday. show tina,
'he property Ioi Hawthorne Ave
no' mas been transferred by Gcore,
a. War" and others to William -
Smlihhr"l for $4,000 ana the rron.
'''F al i'lf AMI. 1916 West Main
street. mas hecn transferred ,.,
Eliza eth Y lie. Ia G.oro. !, pi,.
EOS sl@5u0 u
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
Goe. For Alleged Auto Thi.,

Detective G. " AtNinson N m.
Richmond police force. has eor. tn
AubnTn y y where he IS 10 arres,
Iyier Young, wanted here on the
charg" o: stealing nm automobile
Young is TO be released today from
Ahbarn prison where nc served a
tefff OF two years for stealing autos
In the Empire State.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
seed Limit for Ambulance.

Through an order issued ycStcr'
day by Director Myers. of the De
par,mcnt of Public safety, the speed
limit Of the city ambulance has been
fixed at twenty miles an hour. This
is done. explained Director Myers
for the purpose o: minimizing pos
siblc accident not only 10 the am
bulancc and its occupants. but 10 tn.
general public.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
To attend u.,,i., u.

f'N j! J. Waits, y. -, represent.
ing me virginia Bap;is, stat. Nil.
so" Hoard. and Dean W. l.. r,Jr..
'epicS"n'ng the University OF I;icL
th""h expect "a attend tho Vlr,,.
BAPTIST BAPTIST Association 49,
meets today a, Blue Hidgc Baptis;
church. in Roanoke County
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
Aldermen Nee, Tonight.

The Board OF Aldermen will nice
tonight at o'clock Ia regular scs
sion The "concurring" dock., /.
cugthy. hut there arc few matter
of public interest. The rcsolutlo
from the streets Committee recon-
mcnding 4 bond issue Tor Shockn
Creek improvements. viii he report
ed. but under the rules the papc
Viii bc forwarded to the F!nanc
Committee. which meets Thursda.
nighl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
To A,,end Elremen,s cnnyen.ion.

Superintendent w. II. Thompson. OF
the Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph
bureau has accepted an invitation to
attend the forty-sccond annua! con-
vcntion Of the PENNSYLVANIA State
Fircmcn's Association at Wilkes =
Barre on October {. The invitation
committee writes that the convention
will prove the most elaborate and
Spectacular affair OF the kind ever
staged in the East.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-09
-. -. Hrigg, ON uo,., rr,,

=. J. hfisss aud family stopped
over 20 Richmond sunday to Sc. some
lii'9dS Thcy arc ON motor triu
rom SIN ,hh"ld &" Philadelphia. b.,
way oil Washington aud Baltimor,
ih"y VIII return by way Of Harris
mufS ihrp"r.s Ferry aud Winchester.
IhcE expect 10 b" gone ten daXs