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wREcK on THE pEEGEE.
Between rorty and Forty-Gve People
Were Injured,

Kansas City, Mo-. June 9.-Betweeu
forty and forly-hve passengers were in
jured by the derslment Of train No. A.
southbound, on tho Kansas City, Pitisb,yg
and Cur railroad three miles south Of
Grand View Mo. at $3.50 o'clock ias
night The train left Kansas City late
and was running at a slow rate OF speed
IN account OF the bad condition Of The
track. occasioned by heavy rains,
OF the injured only three are believed "a
be seriously hurt. The accident occurred
on account Of the spreading Of the rails,
The Injured were brought to this city
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FOR SCOUTS AND GUIDES
% - Enlisted Two Hundred FiIipinos.
No More Wanted.

Washington, June 9-There is no war.
rant for the statements that General otis
has been authorized TO enlist as many
natives as he chose. and that he had cabled
the war department declining to take ad o
vantage of the offer The general was
authorized to enlist some native Filipinos
as scouts and guides and has enlisted 200.
HIS authorization did not contemplate he
enlistment OF bodies Of native Troops for
service
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RIOTS IN INDIA.


Bombay, June Serious riots have
broken out in the Time valley district OF
the Madras presidency between the Mara
vars and Kullars on the one hand AMI ihs
shanari on the other at Siasko Seye'al
villages have been attacked and plun-
dered number of houses burned and
some lives lost. Troops have been sum
moned 10 the scene OF disturbances from
tho Trichinopois, An important Anglo-In-
dian military post,
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CURRENCY REFORM
Discusseh by Republicans of senate
Finance Committee.

New York. June 9.-Tbo senate commit
tee an finance met here today under a
resolution Of the senate providing for
meetings OF he committee 20 discuss the
INC customs administration. Senator
Aidrlch Senator Jones' Of Nevada. Senator
Arisen senator Burrows, Senator Plat Of
Connecticut and Senator Plat Of New
york were present The meeting WAS
nrsrticaIly a caucus OF the republicans
~ he conmittee as no democratic mem
hers we're present It is said nothing was
dcne heyond the discussing Of the method
~ procedure through committees
which will be appointed later.
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PAPERS TALK WAR
Say Force Must Be Used Against the
IranSyaal.
III is URGED AS NECESSARY.
Even the Chronicle Thinks Kruger
Should Come Down.
THE STANDARD GOES EVEN FURTHER.
Reminds The Republic thai II Is Not In
dependent.
IlT MUST LIVE UP TO ITS CONTRACT
The Mail snys that The Government
Now Has Its "Bnok Against
the Wall"
THE STANDARD GOES EVEN FURTHER.
Reminds the Republic that II Is Not In
dependent.
MUST LIVE UP TO ITS CONTRACT
Now Has Its "Bnck Against
the Wall"

London, June 9.The Daily Mail aud
Daily Graphic take serious view Of the
situation in South Africa and the crisis
caused by the breaking down Of The con
ference between President Kruger and
Sir Alfred Minor
The Mail says There are not wanting
signs that South african affairs are likely
to arouse intense interest during tn next
few days Matters have come to dead
lock as is usual The Boer agents through
cut the world are busily disseminating
dispatches that have the object II mis-
leading public opinion as to the III 'relt-
ment Of 10000 English and other British
subjects, who do work and pay taxes, hut
are deprived Of the right 10 carry arms,
are watched night and day by forts
crammel with most modern weapons Of
precision Certain information on what
has hitherto proved ~ entirely reliable
authority assures rs that Sir Alfred Miner
has his back 70 the wall and that he is
supported to the utmost by the cabinet
We are altogether mistaken in cur views
o. Mr.. Chamberlain and sir Alfred Milnrr
.., - y-,t.l- ,.,i-h
u tneY are lalse 10 tn'se 'r'uil'"hS W''''u
have obtained for the English people free
dom in every mart q IN, world in which
I+bo,, 49,. -. ...,.a l...,,,- bov.o,or
are obviously hurrylng 10 cop'laflon'
which VIII we most sincerely uUsN OF d
TT r. ~ Nil, cr.,hio .,y. III ,,o T.. ,ood
reason fcr believing nat In the view Of
| her msjestys government the situation
/ created by The breakdown NJ the Bloc n
/ tontein conference is eX'a'lnSl5 serious
The conclusion has 'Dr2ed itself upon y ~
/ listers that il the Transylal persists N it,
present attitude this country can hlve no
alternative but 70 sees a solution Ui the
+ difficulty by force
/ The Daily Chronicle deprecates Mr.
Chsmherlains warlihe attitude. but does
/ not deny the gravity Of INC sl'uanon' ahl
sonable reforms as the only means OF
preserving their independence ne p'l'
asalns. ne s.u,N e ,rcot .. '''' Wv
''4ge @, iI9wniuE s,1se r.,,,,,,. TITO rro,s
n. I've ,,,s,,o ~ 40, sbsolnte
Saa' .p"I ~ tpe',', s,nhrL oxnc,,,;or
hu' ~ rou.II.sen, un d,.,i,, ,,,1 ,teb,,
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orleans Under suryciilnncc.

Rome, June 9--owlng to unpleasant
pclice attentions at the behest Of the 8 v
eminent, the duke OF orleans, VINO recent
ly arrived at Genoa from Palermo On his
yacht, the Maruussa, has decided 10 leave
Genoa and TO cruise along he river.
The government has also ordered TIE
police to watch the western frcniers.
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rnrls Mn, ne Ahanaonca.

covsrack. June a,-The position OF the
American liner Paris. which is on the
rocks off Mauacles, where she grounded
May q. Is critical. 4 heavy east swell -
Increasing and the steamer has been olf-
foted severely and much strained.
All attempts 10 ioai her VIII b. aoan-
donsd should there be no improvements IN
tho conditions
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but he desposed that he did not know tins
names Of the leaders of the movement
Captain Patterson formerly OF the
lanrers and Colonel r p Nichols on
account Of their alleged connection with
the British military authorities. are being
defended al the instance Of the imperial
government. with view Of elicitins proof
that no British official had knowledge of
he affair
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|THE DISPATCH OF BUSINESS

ID greatly aided by the LONG DISTANCE
TELEPHONE. 1t is the most prompt
|r :ccursie means yet discovered. 1t
|urhlates distance as we'll as time. brings
|Esr widely separated within the sound
q each others voice. and enables them to
has,tt business as II face 10 face.
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WEATHER INFORMATION.


Washington June East Texas-Thrsaten
hs weather Saturday; probably showers sun
ti! variable winds
Tat Tsxas-shovers SATURDAYS probably
III Sunday variable winds
NY Mexco-Fair Saturday and probably
Strasy variable winds
Lesiana-Generally fair Saturday, pre-
KS By showers in southern portion cooler
! Interior Saturday night fair Sunday, light
rrilh 70 northwest winds
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paospEcTIvE TRUsl.
nan SHINING unanimous Coal Com
uBnies.

New York. June s.-The Tribune wlll
90, ,or,orrow. III was reported yesterday
,n wall street that plans we're perfected
tor nreliu1Inary organization OF the pro-
~, consolidation rail shipping blum
Nom, b cosI companies In the Plttsburg dis
trict' The capital Of the new company is
TO be $50. 100000
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. Capt. Drcyfus Ia Gotng Home.
, NC has sailed from DeviIs
Jstc on the cruiser SfnN.
His military ruuk nnd titic
pre- restored 10 him nnd he
France.
lie win occupy an ofacer's
\ cabin, with freedom or cScr-
cisc.
lie win reach Brest about
June 26, aud he lodged In
) military prison pending triai
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AMERICAN MEDIATION
Proposed in settlement of Trans
Vanl Trouble.

London, June a-The Westminster Ga
zette this afternoon says a rumor is eurA
has been proposed in a responsible quarter
that the United States mediate hetwe
England and the Transyaal The pTopoI-
ton Is being considered and the insdiatt
may be accepted.
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WILMINGTON, Del.-A granddaughter OF
tho late Commodore Stringham has been 81
iecfed nv -fha government to christcn the new
tcrpedo boat Strngham. which will n'
launched from the Yards today
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LONDON. The memorial at canterbury W.
is completed The site of the martyrooms
has been planted with trees and shrubs %
today will take place the ceremony Of un'Th'
ing the monument
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cotton Hegion BuIIetIn.
T.. - cotton region bulletin. for the twenty
tr. a. d. NJ 'oth merriam
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aenersI ohserxn,,nn-.

'ah'r bureau at all stations at p. no, 18th
r'ii,ian time.
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MONTREAL. -McGin University will pay
signal honor to Rudyard kipnng oy , rpu
win he The first academic recognition OF the
famous poet and story writer.
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TonAy's EVENTS.


r,rNyvER -Denver's races at overland Tatth
onon today They will continue unul June g.
CINCINNATI The formal dedication Of ,ne
saengerfest building will take place 'oino'-
row.
COLUMBUS. Ohio The seventy min ann M,
,.er.aTv NJ Inc founding OF Miami euNeIal.S
win be celebrated the week beginning 'o'"''
row.
PRINCETON The Princeton o comm oro
t6ri"aI contest in Alexander hall this morn
Ing
NEW yoRK.-At the big cycle meet IN
Ambrose Park today Arthur A llmme man ai.
nc retired champion Of the world, VIII MAKE
his Temperance In competition
BUIsTOL. r. 1.-The Columbia Nh DC
launched at S o'clock this evening. At tnui
hour the tide will be unusually nsn. alu tAe
launching can be done with the least enor'
PARIS The Venezuelan boundary rom
mission. which was to have met here TO-DAY
win ,rt convene until July, owing TO the ~
sence Of many of the commissioners at the
Hague
WASHINGTON The Chevy Chase cruz.
ono of the most prominent ORGANIZATIONS ~
tho south announces an opeain2 tournament
on its links. near Washington for TO-DAY M'"-
day ana Tuesday
MONTREAL .--McGin University VIII pay a
signal honor to Rudyard kipnng oE ~
/ Il H.. ID.
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Capetown. Juno Sir Alfred Milner
British high commissioner for South Afrl-
ca. returned from Bloemfontain and was
received with great popular enthusiasm,
The volksradt OF tho Orange Free state
in session has indorsed all that President
Kruger did at the conference with Sir
Alfrnl Milnnr
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For the twenty four hours ending at q IN,
=sfb meridian time:
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DENVER --Denver,s races at oytrlain mn ~ ~
open today. They VIII commune
.,,,,-,-.r1 Tho formal dedication of the
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COLUMBUS, Ohio. The seyentyi-fi 1irs snn I,
yersaTv Of Inc founding OF Miami uulVel. l,
win be celebrated the week beginning 'o'"''
row.
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pr1NcrroN The Princeton commence
~ eysrcisns will open WITH the 'un'of on
t n5rit contest in Alexander hall TINS morn
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15

Bicycles

Are the most popular. None
better; more than twice IA
many Crescents sold in '9S
as any other make.
o.
Call and see 80 models,
they are beauties.
CHAIN, Models ..............$35
CHAINLESS, ..................$6O
C. j. PERSON, Jeweler,
wMLiAMsHrRa, Va.
hRi.Abl.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15
Court News.

County Court convened Mon
day.
On account of the sickness of
Com 'wes this Attorney Branch.
Mr.. y. H. Henley was appointed
To- look after the interests of the
State.
The case IF the Common
wealth ". " M. Di .g~, indicted
for murder, was first call,d.
Every thing was in readiness for
trial-jury present-but counsel
Tor the prisoner asked that the
case be removed 20 the Circuit
curt. SO this casE will CONF
up 1t the regular term in May.
Retail licrnSe werE ISSUED to
Ware 4 Tin + laKE. of Dias-
cund, Ii, Il. Turnhr, ToanO. J
b. G. SpEucEr, &. +. DEm and
SaInuEI Harris, Williams urg.
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Good Thing For You.

We want our readers 20 remember
that the lot or lots you get i but
small part or portion of what we give
YOU ir $50. Besides the lot we give
YOU an interest in :. 500 acres of land
il takes less than 500 acres Ia give each
stakeholder lot. There is at least from
$50. 900 L. So, 900 worth Of timber such
as wood and saw timber, on the remain
der OF the laod, you have an interest in
this also. Each stOckholder has vote
TO know what is 10 be d,ne with the
balance of the land, whether il is TO he
kept until It brings higher price, or to
be laid out into small trucking farms
Above and below this tract along The
James and York rivers AS we'll as on
this tract itself. lies the garden lands of
Virginia. by locating town at this
point will open market for all that
country around it. We shall have men
there TO handle our products. Tor from
here they can ship il 10y rail OF water by
rear lot or boat lot. This has been A
great barrier in that section, without a
farmer raises a carload st a time he
would be at loss 70 know how to ship.
Here is one of the finest sections for the
poultry dustry. This could be male
one OF the most profitable industries in
that section. the soil is full OF shell food
which fowl can get to keep them healthy,
our winter being mild hens lay gil WIZ
ter. BY sowing crimson clover early ia
the fall near your poultry house, your
hens Can get green feed through the win
ter months. This acts on hens in law
ing eggs as il does on cows getting
green feed for mills. Here is one OF the
finest sections for small fruits of all
kinds. thousands of bushels of berries
going 10 waste Tor the want OF some one
to handle them.
Remember the regular excursion days
from the north and west which is the
first aud third Tuesdays in every month,
fare for round trip one way plus ~,
good for twenty one days. You will
find the G. x o. one of the finest roads
| in the United States. They will furnish
the very best OF accommodations. tie
conductors and brakemen will make il
agreeable for you and you will enjoy
the trip. Stop.overs will be given on
the down trip. Be sure and have your
ticket read by the way OF williamsburg
and Newport News Be sure and stop
of at Williamsburg.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15

~ EPORT or THE CONDITION OF
s~THE PENINSULA BANK AT
w williamsburg. in the Common ealth OF
Virginia. at the close Of business, Apnl
2, lss9. made 70 the Auditor OF Public
Accounts OF the Commonwealth OF Vir.
ginia.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, $50. s2l 6s
Oyeriraits. .O5
Revenue stamps. 100. 90
Other stocks, bonds and mort
cages. 5000
Due from National Banks. II. 100 40
Due from state Banks and
bankers, I2,4IsAlI
Real estate, furniture and fix
lures. 43l47I
Current expenses aud taxes
paid, 1912
ChecKs and other cash items 375 OF
Fractional paper currency,
nicSi-s and pennies, sI.O7
Specie, 500 so
Legal tender notes, ? s8I 90
Total. t9S,12s.Sl
LIABILITIES.
Capital stscx paid in, 10000. 90
Surplus fund, 22O 90
Undivided profits, 2.1I74S
Dividends paid, 1900
Individual deposits subject 10
cheek 81, 44s 30
lime ceruncAtes OF deposit, 10, 9s7I6
Ceriined cheeks, u. So
Cashiers cheeks outstanding, EOS. Is
Total, sos, 1851
State of vIrginis-City of Williams.
burg, s.:
/, Ii. y. Phillips. Ca hier of the above
named bank, do solcmnly swear that
the above statement Is true. To- the best
OF my knowledge and belief.
X n. PHILLIPS. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me
this 4th dap Of April. 1899.
I. II. GEDDY, Com'r in Ch'y.
/ COrrect-Attest:
NJ X. HARRELL
ii. T. JONES,
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Rebecca's Triumph.

The young ladies of the HOspi
tai entertained the inmates of
the institution Tuesday night
with Rrbeca's Triumph, a very
pretty and interesting little
play. The entertainment wa
admirably managed by Miss
Rose Emory. There were fif-
teen characters in the play, and
each performed their part to
the entire "a isfaction o. all
who saw ii. Those deserving
special men ion are Miss Mary
Trevili N, Oracle West ana Em.
Powell, theirs Icing the leading
parts
Superintendent Foster invited
the young ladies aud their
friends to partake of cream and
cake after the play; thus show
ing his appreciation of their eff
forts to entertain the unfOrtu
mates under his charge.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15
Pugh Wilkins.
ANXIOUS,

Another surprise wedding
was added to the list of Will
liamsburgs many Thursday
night when Miss Sadie Will
kins became the bride of Mr..
Willie K. Pugh. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev.
J. y. Latham. of the Meth
Odist church at the residence
OF the brides parents.
The wedding was a quiet
one, only intimate friends
and relatives witnessing it
The maid of honor was Mis-,
Annie Caldwell, while Mr.
Frank Wilkins, brother o
the bride. acted as best man
The bride is the only daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. vii
kins. and is popular with he
many friends. The groom i
the efficient foreman of tn
Gazette office which position
: he has filled for the pas
three years.
The GAZETTE Joins m cor
= gratulatiOns and best wishe
: for the happiness of tn
? young couple.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15
STATE OF VIRGINIA.

In the Circuit Court Of the city Of Will
liaulsburg anil county OF James City, in
vacation March 2oth, 1899.
ID. w. MarstOu, who sues IN behalf ct
himself, and all other creditors of
Fielding Brown, deceased. who will
come IN and contribute 20 the costs OF
this suit. ---.-......... plaintiff
VS.. Ia chancery.
NJ. K. Hsrrell, per rep. and Others ...
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15

Senator Manley Barnes, of
New Kent, attended Court
Monday.
Mr.. j. &. Pilkington was
in Richmond Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Sheriff NJ. r. Harrell was in
Richmond yesterday on IA
business trip.
The little daughter of
Judge and Mrs. Sydney
Smith is quite i'll.
The editor of the GAZETTE
will leave about the Goth
inst for a short visit in the
West.
Mr.. W. f. Davis. of tbs
county, went up to Rich
mOnd this week to purchas'
some horses.
Mr.. Cyrus Branch is saiC
to be improving every day
and in a few weeks will b
himself again.
Mr. J. w. Mcdowell. c
New Brunswick. y. J.. is tn
guest of Mr.. W. b. Scheme
at Oak Tree.
Mrs W. T. Roberts is j
Richmond with her little Sol
Saunders. who is there 70
medical treatment.
The Mother Goose Ca
nival, given last night b
the Junior Auxiliary of til
Episcopal church, was a grea
success.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15
Royal Order of Fire Eaters,

TOano, Va, April Il, 1899
The Royal Order of Fire Eaters
met last night at their hall and
held one OF the most enjoyable
meetings in its history, They
had as their special guests Mr..
l.. j. Bentley, of Clifton Forge
and Messrs. s. 5. Hawkins ana
w, w. Ware, of this place. The
President, Mr.. l.. G.. Bentley,
called the meeting TO order
promptly at 8 o'clock, and DR.,
Ii. u. Stephenson, in a most elo
Quent and impressive manner,
addressed the meeting, and ex-
tended a hearty welcome TO the
guests present. Nh. l.. NJ. Ely
son followed in a most charming
manner and introduced the ora
tor of the evening, Mr.. s. S.
Hankins, who, in his usual
genial manner, delivered a
telling address. When MIR. Han
kins to K his seat amid pro-
longed cheers, Mr., l.. j. Bentley,
of Clifton Forge, was conducted
to the RESTRAIN and introduced
I'm a very appropriate manner.
Mr.. Bentley addressed the mem
beers and visitors in a very elo-
Quent and chaste manner, which
was listened to with much pleas
ure by ali l.is hearers. Mr.. l.
6. Bentley, President, then
spoke setting forth the object
of the order.
Mr. l.. =. Slater then moved
that the meeting adjourn t.
to the banquet hall, which wa'
unanimously adopted. In the
hall there awaited the member
and their guests one OF the fines
aud mnst ralatabls repasts eve
seen In James City.
The banQu,s over the osde
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15
MORE Abb Ut NORTHTUs.


People in Williamsburg,
James City and York conn
ties should call on MIR. II. n.
Phillips, Cashier of the Pc
ninsula Bank, for stock in
the Northton Improvement
& Development Co. Call be
tween 9 a. IN. and 3 D. m.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15
COmpAny's Agents.

These are the agents so IA
appointed TO represent thu
NOrthtOn Improvement d ID,
velOpment Company. Person
in their localities should se,
them about stock:
Lawrence Gable,
Sandusky, Ohio.
Jasper FoglesonH,
Coldwater, Mich.
Jno. QuaiSe,
Station ", Toledo, o.
P. McCrosy,
Station A., Toledo, Q.
II. H. Boies,
Hudson, Mich.
VIM. B. Hargrave,
Baltimore, Md,
H, w. Lovejoy,
ColliDgdale, Pa,
Geo. I. Nease,
Winslow, Mich.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15

again convened in their hall,
amid the charming music OF the
band.
The evening was joyously and
pleasantly spent, and the meet
Ing was declared adjourned at IL
O'Clock.
ANXIOUS,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15

Stewards Once,
Eastern State Hospital.
Williamsb r., Va, April z, '99.
Until IL O'Clock NJ. Wednes-
day, April 10. 1899, the under
signed will re GIVE bids to fur
Rssh this institution with gro
ceri-s. dry goods. shoes. and
other supplies for the three
months ending June 30. 1899.
List of articles needed and
quantities of each. together
with instructions how to- bid,
for the delivery Of goods, and
other details, can be had on ap.
plication to
G. z. ARMISTEAD,
Steward Eastern State Hospital
williamsburg, w.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15
Not The Old Company.

The editor OF this paper,
having advertised for the
Kingsmill Co., knows that
the Northton Improvement
Il Development Co. is not the
old company in any way.
John Dahn acted only as
sales agent for the Kingsmill
Co, acting only In the ca
pacity OF agent, was in no
wise responsible for the prom
ises or failure TO keep them
on the part of the aforesaid
company. This company
makes every man secure, in
that they stipulate in Their
contract that any misrepre
sensations ON their part rem
ders the contract null anc
void. We mean just whaf
we say, and will do what W.
promise.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15
THE AID OF HOME PEOPLE.

The President OF the North
ton Improvement ~ Develop
ment Company feels very CRATE
full To the business men o. Will
Harrisburg, James City and York
counties fur their Encouraging
words about NOrthton. The
above mentioned places will be
greatly benefited by the location
of a town at NorthtOn, because
il will open new avenues of
trade. No good citizen will ut
ter one derOgatory word about
the movement, even.if lac hon
estly could. The more business
We can do; the more good, in-
dustriOus people located in the
county; the more new capital
invested, and the more raw ma.
terial Manufactured into useful
articles the better for the peO-
pie of Williamsburg and sur
rounding country.
So we say again, no good, hon
est, square man will say or dc
aught To retard the growth OF
Northton. Let us pull together
for the public good.