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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
CHASE CITY.
\ SOuths.de Town Which Shows Man6
Growing ENTERPRISES

CHASE CITY, Va, Dec. 3f.-Speciai.-
During the year lSN. the volume or busi-
ness IN all departments or trade IN chase
city is materially increased Not a.
failure or a fire occurred during the year
and at present there IS not vacant
house. There - no corporate debt. The
Industrial establishments employ about
two hundred people.
4 new stemmery FOR putting up strips
for export has been erected and provided
with steam apparatus employing a large
number of laDOrers.
The Chase city Manufacturing Com
rany incorporated is turning out over
20Ip farm wagons this year Shipments
are made South and West.
4 cheroot mandatory was established
early in the year. is in fOurishing con-
0itiOu and the plant will be enlarged and
the company chartered.
The sales ~ the three large tobacco
warehouses show an increase Of nearly
one hundred per cent over the previous
year.
The two banks make an exhibit Of an
advance I'm business Of p per cent.
The Chase city Mineral Water Company
report an increase OF - per cent
The hotel patronage increased over 20
Merchants sales. fire insurance and
railroad freight and passenger traihc
show a gain OF about p per cent.
Real and personal property listed for
town taxation in November. 1895 over cor
responding period for 1897. an increase of
% per cent.
The population increased % per cent.
The postofice has been advanced from
a f0urth-class Office 10 a Presidential one.
The SOuthside Academy. a cO-education-
m incorporated institution. IS having
erected a large twO-story annex.
4 number Of saw mills I'm the surround
ing country are running 10 full capacity.
4 mandatory Of plug tobacco will be
established here early I'm 1850.
Also an establishment by capitalists
from New Jersey 10 utilize the feldspar,
kaOiin and flint rock, which abound In
this section. Crockery OF all descriptions
will be manufactured.
The year 1899 viii show an advancement
and prosper ty unprecedented I'm the his
tory Of the town since its incorporation
hv the General Assembly Of Virginia in
Tsef
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
NOT A CALAMITY TOWN.
stanton Makes Fine showing-No
u,rd Time Evidence Here.

cTAr-NTlN. VA. Dec 26 Special
CommcrciaI failures In stanton in 1898
haye qsen far below the average, and
tno pcrccnaee of losses involved small.
ana. while tne volume of business has
possil, been not 800 large in retail iin s.
ass ia iIfm.r years. yet The business has
loen safe. and Boo wholesale lines has
0scn moro satisfactory than for some
years past
MO 'rons have never been bctted. and
fhe farmer really has biossomed like
tho r.... The farmers. therefore. have
pfDrt. of money. They have gotten good
prIo,.. have bought supplies mo low rates
cotton good goods paid old fertilizer
hII. and paid for fertilizers for tine
growing crops iu cash.
4n .nlfulecr who controls an the
I..e ..IDs says De- had never received
SOD mu.n cash for articles sold at sales,
arl for lands sold. and that prices had
Io.u mover better.
The Ciu Tourng Mills have been busy
aI Che roar grinding virginia wheat.
and uume out $50 to 500 barrels of -four
llilr Th. produce and fertilizer men
have rad 3D. good business.
A large number of hrst-ciass Buildings
have been erected. and on greatly im-
proved architectural plans The Viz
eun Female Institute has built long-
needed addition. costing some $4,000. "a
largo addition BIAS been made tO the
Deaf Dumb and Blind Institute at cost
of S>NH and many large buildings are
now .u course OF Construction.
ono looks around. it U.s. ast0nis hing 20
find SO few locations not already Occu-
pied Iu th. business centre Johnson
street has been greatly improved by tine
city. and some handsome business houses
have been built there M assrs Brown
d. Don are now building ID handsome
tnrce-story brick business block. which
VIII contain three fine storor0oms. some
of them already rented before compile
uou.
Tho banks show n most prosperous
condition. having nearly "a million dole
Jars 0n deposit 90 tho last statement.
subject ~ check. Staunton city bonds
have been promptly taken mp bv her
own people at 1-2 and per cont i'm
terost. Insurance rates have been
st0utiv maintained and increased busi-
ness has been written
Tho city Strcct-Car Company has done
profitable business at q 1-2-ccnt car
fare rate. and now are about 10 CONF
plote new gas plaat at cost OF $4,000
or $4,000
degree 20 stanton. there has been
marked activity. Where wages were cut
some years back 20 90 and Oh cents they
hnve boon advanced TO ST. and advertise
mcnis appear in tho weekly papers offer
ing 81 per day wages for lahorors
The outlook for 1890 is cheering
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
MINERAL CITY.
Unprecedented Growth of the Pyrites
Mines in Louisa.

MINERAL CITY. VA. Dec. N.-Spe-
ciaI-The past year the sulphur Mines
Company here maintained. If not surpnss-
ed. their usual extensive shipments OF
pyritcs. and have added various improve
mentg 20 their mining plant.
They have established savings
bank az the mines capitalized az
S15 O00 much 10 the convenience or theH
cmploves and alike benehttng the farm
ers throughout this section
The Pyrites Chemical Company has
been thoroughly equipped with new and
r.nuerg MACHINERY "a 1T inch railroad has
been built. connecting this mine with the
sulphur Mine Railroad and this mine Is
now shipping an average grade OF ore.
The Arminius Chemical Company has
maintained their usual shipments and in
the meantime have erected supplement
tary plant doubling the former capacity
of this mine al a supposed cost OF $4,000
They have also under construction an
electrical plant for snrface mining.
which will take the place OF sinking
shafts. the ore being taken out OF an
Open cut.
Nj W X. Adams. general manager OF
the Arminius Chemical Company. has
purchased a part Of the Mineral city
boom tract" and has arranged TO con-
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
PROSPEROUS PULASKI,
iron and Zinc Furnaces Working 10
Their Full Capacity.

PULASKI. VA. December Especial
The prosperity of Pulaski has been more
marked in 1898 than in any year since
It's founding. The two l50-tOn iron fur
naces have been overwhelmed with or
Cers and the revival IN iron has not
passed Pulaski by
The thirteen furnaces OF the Bertha
Zncs Company have kept a-large force OF
hands employed without stop during the
year. The two foundries have done a
much larger business than ever before
and the sales Of their product are much
more rapid than In 1897.
The Milling and Manufacturing Com
pany is progressing well and is having
good sales OF -four and lumber.
There has been a great deal Of build
ing The Gardner Law Building has a
large addition. in which there is a new
barber shop and the rooms Of the ALLIE
ghany Club
Smith Brothers have erected large
brick building for their printing estab-
iishment, with a store below
The telephone company here has more
than one hundred and forty phones In
operation.
A handsome brick block has been
erected on Second street. opposite the
courthouse, which IS now occupied by
four large stores. Next door 10 this is
the double front office building OF DIT.
Hurst, now nearly completed
A brick livery stable has been COM
pleted on jefferson avenue. which is
occupied by the Pulaski Livery Com
pany.
Quite a number OF residences have
gone up. among which may be mentioned
DR.. Brambletts, on Fifth street: Hon.
j. f. MoOre's. on Reservoir Hill, and
DR.. Hursts. on Ninth street.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has established an office here indie
pendent OF the railroad. which has proved
a great convenience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
TAPPAHANN MOCK.
A Growing aud Prosperous Town on
the RappahannOck.

TAPPAHANNOCK. VA. Dec. 3l.-Spe-
cfal-This town has increased IN numbers
of citizens and enterprises during lNs
The planning and wheel rim factory OF w.
+. plllard Is going almost night ana DAY
and cannot supply al the orders.
Canneries did good business ana
have Just closed operations Tor the sea-
son. ,,,, a.,
almost completed and adds much 10 the
appearance OF that part Of the town.
The merchants have done a good bust
ness and one new general merchandise
store has started.
demand for houses or even rooms Is IN
seven artesian wells furnish excellent
water and make this the healthiest place
I'm Tidewatcr Virginia.
Even the ciored people have caught me
shirt of Improvement and have built
many nice comfortable new residences.
The shipment Of produce IS astonishing.
Two steamers a day from Baltimore are
sometimes unable to take away an 'he
freight on the wharves. -.
A railroad from this section 10 hicn-
mond is almost necessity.
Business la Giles.
PEARIsURG. VA. Dec. 3i..-Specal.-
The general condition OF business In
Giles county Is improved. and 1895 has
been a prosperous year.
Crops have been unusually good and
prices satisfactory Many OF our farm
ers have already bought their stock cat
tie for next fall. and the larger portion
of next seasons lambs are now sold, Do'h
az which are indicative OF healthy con-
ditEon. and the farmers Of this county
have no reason TO complain.
The large steam tanneries at Bluff CT
The large steam tanneries at Blui city
and Narrows. employing each from forty
to seveuty-five workmen, have given en-
ployment 10 much OF the idle labor. and
the land owners have found here a ready
market az good prices for their chestnut
oak bark which is abundant, especially
on the north sides OF the mountains.
The large lumber plant operated by tho
Interior Lumber Company. Is no longer
cutting lumber. but the stock OF white
pine already sawed, is being worked
CONTINUED on Eighth Pags.l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
PAMPLIN CITY.
Where P0whatah Pipes arc NADIA
Good Horse Market


PAMpL1N CITY VA Dec. 3i-Spe-
cial.-This town. situated on the Norfolk
and Western railroad. thIrty-hve miles
below Lynchburg. IS "a thrifty place. 10
has nine stores. two hotels TWO livcries.
and is quite % large horse market, for
several counties Horses are brought
here from the Valley of Virginia. West
crn horses viii not sell here.
An extensive pipe factory. started nine
teen years ago 10y ~. O.. Merrill who
is stn Boz charge. and which for ihe
past seven years has ben owned by "a
stock company. ships large quantities %
pipes made OF powhdtau clay tO North
orl markets. And. though iis business
this year has been irregular and unsats-
factory the prospect for 1880 is Very
bright
1t furni he'd employment for good
number of people. and consumes iaree
quantities Of wool
Dr. u. H. Griggs health having failed
and the practice being too large for one
physician DR. O. s. Morton has associated
with him DR.. r. NJ. Tahaferro. Of Am
hcrsf. who was for awhile physician at
the RotrcIt for the SICK Richmond Sin o.
The death Of Mr. McNcpin the drug
store has fallen into their hands
Dr. Morton has built large ice-housc
and win furnish fee 40 "a very moderate
price to our citizens in season.
A. ID. Payne has quit the hotel business
tie has gone into the cattle trade. and
also CONTINUES buying and selling horses
Joshua Clark, formerly postmaster ia
dealing in horses
Mrs. Mason occupies her own property.
tho Pamphlm city Hotel. which was cone
Quoted by Mr.. Payne. Mrs. Rice SIS in
charge 80 Park Hotel
w. u. Thornton. who for years was
so ontcrprisinc and successful Nor
chant. died this year. but business is
carried ON 40 tho old stand by his. son
Herbert
The Norfolk and Western railroad IS
doing good business here on account
OF much back country. Tobacco IS ship
c,cd both 90 Fa~mvino and Lynchhurg.
Preparations arc making FOR the es-
Enlistment Of "a folonhone lne which
viii connect with Norfo.k and tho great
West.
Tho Hannah storo-house and lot has
recently been sold 10 Hon. w II Lyon,
who win soon IN n mp for occupancy
The business 0f This year is an inn
nrovowent on that of 1907 and The out
cook for tho coming year is bright.
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Company built within the past three
months three new side tracks TO be used
Tor storing ears subject ID their use az The
mines. put i'm track scales. for weighing
cars. and now keep a shifting engine with
which 10 handle the business AT this
place.
4 telephone company known as the
Louisa Telephone Company has been
organized and they have built and have
300 working Ordr. telephone line from
Louisa Courthouse. Va, 10 Apple Grove,
Va. thence diverging 10 other points.
bringing them I'm close touch with the
county seat and with all points as reach
go by the Western Union Telegraph
Company.
The two bar rooms. which ibid de-
fance' last year have been extirpated,
one having been converted into hand
some store while the other building Is
used for "a public school.
Subsequently the Odd Fellows Hall has
been fitted up for an Episcopal Parish
preliminary 10 erecting a church. the site
of which has already been selected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
SUFF0LKS NEW ENTERPRISES.
\ Strong Basis of Prosperity in the
Success ofthe Farmers.

SUFFOLK, VA, December 3l.-Special.
The year just gone was generally a
good one in Suffolk and throughout this
section. The gradual increase la pros
perity Is causing the preceding years
OF disaster and panic to seem but the
memory Of an awful nightmare.
There was more building done in Suf-
folk in 1893 than in any twelve months
OF eight years. The structures were
principally residences, though industrial
enterprises whose benefits will be far
reaching have also been established. The
most notable OF these in its influence on
trade is the big four-story plant OF the
Nansemond Peanut Company. This Is
valuable as a business producer not
alone because OF salaries paid employees.
but Ivy reason OF the money farmers
will lpend here when they have sold
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
DRY BUT PROSPEROUS.
Chatham Shows Good Record for
the Year 1898.

CHATHAM. VA, Dec. u.-Special.-
Chatham has never doomed. but has
been on gradual and substantial growth
for several years lurng the past year,
Notwithstanding ~ fact it has been a
dry town. there ha )oeen marked i'm
provement i'm almos' all lines OF business.
While there are few wealthy men here
this town Is perhaps the wealthicst town
for its size In Virginia and does more
business than many places Of twice its
population. The post-ofiice receipts have
been largely increased during the past
year. while the TWO banks-the chatham
and Planters have each had handsome
Increases In ne volume Of business done.
The Chatham Savings Banks increase
over last year is - per cent. the most
prosperous year en- its history. except
1892. Merchants report an increase In
trade during the year. except those who
formerly sold whisky along with gro
ceries. Their trade has fallen or about
one-half The increase in population has
perhaps been greater this year than in
number Of years. Prospects for the
coming year are fattering. The new en-
terprises recently inaugurated, including
cannery and a cheroot factory, will
soon enlarge
Perhaps sales in leaf tobacco have
slightly fallen on About the same guam
tity Of plug tobacco was manufactured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
CHRlSTlANSBURG.
Improvement the Order of the Day
No Hard Times

CHRGSrIANSBURG VA, Dec. 3l.-Spe-
cial.-The year Of 1893 has eciipsed all
previous vsars in che steady and sub
stantial business growth of Christians
burg. A number OF new stores have
been opened during the year, and all
are doing a thriving business. The fact
IS, every merchant has done greater
amount Of business this year than during
the previous one. Walters Brothers have
Just completed the largest store building
Ia Southwest Virginia outside OF Roa~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

home people and from n distance Be
sides there arc several private schools.
Koysyire has Ave churchcs-Episco-
nal. Methodist Baptist and two colorcd.
propcrty rents well in town and vacant
houses are scarce.
ON the 1T Of January the Southern
railroad viii commence the erection OF
n handsome new depot on the site of the
nrfseuf one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

strong, and the sales have kept pace in
pounds with It's other growth.
No one is looking for any unusual in
crease for next year. but all speak en-
couragngly Of the outlook. and every
one seems preparing for that steady up
ward progress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01

Spanish-Amorican war, will be resumed
carly Do thc spring.
The export demand for umber since
the war closed has greatly encouraged
mill men, and the agents of various COM
panies are urging thc manufactura RS 20
prepare 20 meet the growing demands.
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The true northerner., 1899-06-14
WHOLE NUMBER 23O8.

j. w. Hastings and family have come
from Illinois and are now living on their
newly purchased farm.
The baccalaureate address will be given
at the M. r.. church next Sunday even
ing, by Rev. e. III. Harvey.
Willis E. Albee and wife of st. Thomas,
Canada, are visiting DR.. G. E. Thomp-
son and family for few days.
r. ID. Bierce has gone to Columbus, O.,
where he will work for a railroad com
pany. His family will remain here.
III. G. Drown has purchased John
Burns carryall for use as a railroad bus.
1t is neat and handy vehicle for the
purpose.
j. ID. Holmes advertises the NJ. M. S.
poultry fence, describing the advantages
it possesses over the old fashioned kind.
Read his adv.
The Ladies' Missionary society of the
First Baptist church will meet with Mrs.
Allen Smith, Saturday afternoon at half
past two o'clock
The ladies of the Free Baptist society
will serve ice cream and cake at the home
of Mrs. Levi Lyle, Friday evening, June
16. Everyone is invited.
The Hamilton spiritualsts have en-
gagged Mrs. Jennie Hagan Jackson to
speak at Hamilton grange hall, Sunday,
June Is, at 1870 a. N. and Up. m.
Misses Jennie Hanan and Sara Olds of
Conneaut, Ohio, will be the guests of
Mrs. Grout for few weeks. The former
is sister of Mrs. Grout and the latter a
cousin.
Free Baptist quarterly meeting will be
held at Gliddenburg from Friday even
ing until Sunday. Opening sermon by
Rev. A. G. Church; business meeting at
8 a. m. Saturday.
The speaking and other exercises of
the pioneers meeting to-day will be held
in the rink, where stage has been
erected and seats placed for the occa-
sion. Paw Paw people should take a
lively interest in this meeting, and do all
in their power to make the meeting
success, and to add to the pleasure of the
guests of the village.
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
POINTS.

Bangor won relay bicycle race, also the
forenoon ball game against Lawton bya
score of 10 to 4. This game was not fast
enough to be really interesting.
The afternoon ball game between Paw
Paw and Kalamazoo high school teams,
was the event of the day, and was one of
the best games ever played here, the
teams being very evenly balanced in ball
playing, although the Kalamazoo boys
had a vast advantage in persistently and
loudly violating one of the ten command
ments. A fourteen inning game is rare,
and such a game it was that Paw Paw
finally won on its merits. Kalamazoo
has good high school team, but Paw
Paw has a better one this year, as here
tofore. 1t will be noticed that each team
was "whitewashed" in nine innings. Fol
lowing is the score:
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
Dover Monotropha vaporizer.
ONE FREE TREATMENT.

ONE FREE TkEAIMtNI'
Don't fail to give it trial. Don't dope
and fill your system with poisonous
drugs, but try the new method by inha-
lation. 1t reaches the diseased places
and penetrates where medicines taken
into the stomach cannot reach. Will be
at Union house every Wednesday and
Thursday. Mrs. EMMA BRANCH,
O6t4l Agent.
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
Free Farms of 100 Acres.

Farmers, come and see samples of all
kinds of grain in straw and in sacks,
prairie grasses, grown in 1895 They will
"open your eyes" as to the resources of
this new and wonderful country. The
Dominion Government has 100,000,000
acres in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, AS
siniboia and Alberta, open for the home
steader. Free homesteads of 100 acres
for all males over Is years of age. ID. l..
Caven, Canadian Government Agent
Saginaw f., Mich. will be in Paw Paw,
June 26 and 27; Decatur, June %, % and
"a. Cheap fare to the bona fide settlers,
on the certificate plan. Information
pamphlets, maps, etc, free. 8t2
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
DeHaven Bros studio.

Public attention is invited to our
superior Photographic and art work.
Enlarging a specially. We have put in
a fine line of mouldings and are prepar-
ed to do framing of all kinds, We carry
a line of amateur goods, cameras, etc,
and do finishing. View work of all kinds
and sizes. Patronage is solicited. Sat
isfaction guaranteed.
DEHAvEN BROTHERS,
oltfl Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
1s14-lsa9-a5 Years.

And still in the Piano and Organ trade.
If you want the best at the lowest pos
sible price. 60 organs and 60 pianos is
the daily product of the largest factory
in the world. S3000O00 capital. All
goods warranted. New organs S25 and
up; new pianos sl65 and up. Cash or
payments. Consultation free.
06tfl w. Nj. BRANCH.
The true northerner., 1899-06-14

All in need of millinery would do well
to call on me. My stock of trimmed
goods is always in first class shape.
With each hat is included, free of charge,
my perfect hat fastener, which does away
with hat pins, and is a great saving to
both hat and patience.
229Stf Mrs. VAN FLEET.
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
FIELD DAY IN PAW PAW.
GOOD CROWD AND A LIVELY LOT OF sPoR rs

GOOD CROWD AND A LIVELY LOT OF SPORTS.
Last Saturday was field day in Paw
Paw.
A good crowd of students from neigh
boring high schools, and plenty of ad-
mirers of the boys from outside the
schools, were present all day. The con-
tests were interesting and good natured
throughout, furnishing day of healthy
recreation.
Following is the summary of the
events:
100 yard run-1st, Guy Warner, Paw Paw
I'd, Roscoe Broughton
Sd, Hamilton, Bangor.
300 yard run-1st, G. Warner, Paw Paw.
I'd, Hamilton, Bangor.
Sd, Glare DeHaven, Bangor
Hurdle race-lst, Broughton, Paw Paw.
I'd, Glare DeHaven Bangor
Sd, Mason, Paw Paw.
"A mile bicycle-1st, Hamilton, Bangor.
I'd, Chas. DeIIaven, g
Sd, Dunningt'n Paw Paw
= mile bicycle-1st, DeHaven, Bangor.
I'd. Campbell,
Sd, ,Dunningt'n, Paw Paw
Slow bicycle-lst, Killifer, Paw Paw.
I'd, Clare DeHaven, Bangor
Shot put-1st, Parks, Lawrence.
I'd, Hyames, Gobleville.
Sd, Folsom Paw Paw.
Ball throw list, Brody, Lawton.
I'd, Cummings, Paw Paw.
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
Candy Kitchen.

For delicious Ice Cream and Soda
you will know where to come. We have
new and neat ice cream parlors, fitted up
where you can rest and enjoy yourselves,
and musical instrument for those who
can play. Also full line OF fancy and
plain candies. Respectfully,
04tfl Mr.. AND Mrs. j. II. WALL.
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
A Good Gown for Ladies' at 80 Cents.

Empire Gown Embroidery Trimmed, soc
Mother Hubbard Gown insertion hemstiched
- = 5OC
Empire Trimmed all lapels Embroidery In
seron; our snowy garment Observation-Disclosures 6oc
Mother insertion Embroidery each side 8Sc
Shape Gown, Embroidery Trimmed csc
Ladies Cambria Gowns in Shape and Empire SIPS
Ladies Muslin Skirts Rufe Trimmed 2oc
Ladies Muslin Skirts Embroidery Trimmed soc
Skirts fine Embroidery Trimmed 75c
Muslin Skirts Hemstched above tucks csc
Ladies Cambria Skirts Embroidery Trimmed HemstitChed
above tucks -$I25 and ST. 80
Umbrella Muslin Drawers, Lace Trimmed
Muslin Umbrella Drawers Embroidery Trimmed CSC
Half Umbrella Wide Embroidery very snowy soc
Ladies Muslin Drawers, Embroidery Trimmed 75c
LADIES' Covers &c. and soc
Chldrens Drawers from 70
We call especial attention the superior workmanship this
underwear line sold in this section.
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
Eor sale at Elevator.

Bran, corn, oats, oil meal and seed buck
wheat. Highest market paid for all
kinds of grain. [t13olSl Eli WISE.
The true northerner., 1899-06-14
Fairyiew Fruit Farm.

Berries by the crate. Delivered any
where in town. Leave orders with ..
w. Rowland at Northerner Office. O6tf