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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
A SOLID TONN
Woodstock's Prosperity Based on
Slid F. unEation.
Especial Disuatch to The Tim


WOODSTOCK, VA, Dec 27.-Wood-
stock. the county seat OF Shenandoah
COUNTY. situated In the heart of the Val
ky of Virginia on the Harrisonburg and
Washington branch OF the Southe n
Railway. has population Of l.4e0 people
anG is almost entirely dependant upon
agricultul al pursuits for Its prosperity.
an the Improvements are of q gradual
bit permanent nature.
BuS.nsss in its numerous mercantile es-
reatab shr1e:.t has Deen st,,i. ine oael.-
andoah Manufacturing Company was in
cor po:ated during the fiscal year. and has
purchased the foundry property. which Is
beng put in repair and is now engaged
in Installing machinery for the manufac-
ture of slaves and heading and will begin
operations the first of 1903
The law Office Of Messrs. Tanner g.
Barsernan. and banking house of the
Farmers and Merchants Bank and q
been erected during the past year. ana a
number are expected to be erected in the
near future.
Since the establishment OF the Gravity
W'Ster System. rsal estate has advanced
In price and number of sales have been
recorded.
The Shenandoah County Building and
Loan Association. Shenandoah Valley
Lean and Trust Company and Valley
Building. and Loan Association are doing
a loan business. and the Shenandoah Ma
tional Bank and For'ners' ard Merchant
Bank have large deposits on. hand
Shipments of stock. produce. flour. feed
ard hay have continued to grow. and
are foeived from this
source, ss9
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
NEW INDUSTRIES
IN FREDERICKSBURG
Many Chserj, 6 Tokens Of Greatly
Adva; c5d Achievement in
Al Lines Of Activity.
tspec.a, Dispatch to The Times,


FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Dec. 81
The year just closing has been one of the
most progressive and satisfactory. In the
history OF this city. Sounds of the saw
and hammer nave been neArd on all SIDES
throughout the year. Buildings Of the
most up-to- date kind in both the business
ard residential sections Of the city have
been erected and Others are still in course
Of Instruction. WITHIN the past t"eise
months q number Of store houses have
been built here which VIII do credit to
city OF much l.LIge G.4leIaions.
That business has increased is EVIL
denced by the establishment OF new
wholesale houses ana me en- .hrse nent OF
retail stores. The manufacturers have all
teen busy giving empioymsnt to large
forces OF operatives and many OF these
establishments now have orders ahsad.
Fredericksburg is well favored with man
utGCturing enterprises OF varied kinus.
The city has Increased In population. tax
abe values have enhanced and many
public improvements made. Besides the
city gas works there are two electric
plants here, one owned by the city and
the other by Il private corporation. \
splendid system of sewerage has been es.
tablished during the year and the wof
of paving Main and Commerce streets
will begin nsNt month. the contract tor
same having been awarded.
The outlook for the future is exceeding
ly bright One Of the new improvements
Will be an equestrian status OF Gen. Hugh
Mercer. to be erected hsre. the Congress
CT the United States having appropriate
5000 for that purpose. The bill! for the
National BaIuesnelus Park. to embrace
the battlnsaelds oftl,is city. the Wilderness
Charlottesville and Spotsy!vania Court
house has passed the Senate and has
been reported favorably by the House
Committee on Military affairs. and 1t Is
belived that the Parl will be eventually
esta bushed. and the bill may pass before
the adjournment of tbs present Congress.
Fredericksburg College and the other
schools here are in q hour.shing condition
and with greltiy increased attenuance
This city with its historic associations.
where in Revolutionary days men OF
world renown were citizens within it's
gates and where in the war between the
States the tread OF marching battallons
was heard all along its streets. has now
added TO the halo which hangs over its
p.st the hum Of industry and the MUSIC
OF progress. Prosperity is on every hand
a,,G there is no inflated boom but q real
healthy growth in population and buss-
reSS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

two are now successfully operated. and
represent an investment OF sev=raI hun
dyed thousand dollars. They have q large
payroll and are Industries that are OF
great material benefit TO the town here.
MIR. Herbert L. Moore is the efficient
ma nager OF the extract department and
A1r. George Fr'sby that OF the tannery
department Of the large plant
THE KEYSTONE COAL AND IRON
COMPANY.
The Keystone Coal and Iron Conpnn:
owns valuable iron mines neor this place.
which they have been operating for sew
eral years Mr. D. c. Anderson. 70 me ly
OF this place now of Phi--tcErhia va
for long time manager OF the affairs
of this company. Mr., j. H Dirgee. Of
Philadelphia. Is largely Interested in {: q
company. a dividend has recently teen
ordered Of ten per cent. per share OF the
capital stock.
THE INTERSTATE FINANCE AND
TRUST COMPANY.
The interstate Finance and Trust Gem
nanv is a large banking institution re~e.
and does trust company busre~s
well It was recently nrga nized TO take
over the banking business OF Rufus 4
Ayers & COMPANY. ard has a pad UP
capital stock of $50 coo. with power 10 In
crease to s150 600. General Ar-ers ard VT.
H J. Ayers are large stockholders. ard
JUICE r NJ. Fulton. John NJ John o..
president Bank of Gate City: Hon. Pa
rick Hagan, Harry J. Ayers and r. A.
Ayers.
THIS cor'ronv owns the building known,
as the "Interuont" where it has its
quarters and one of the most complete
hanl,ing houses In the s'outhwear. It has
the very latest improved vaults and safes
and burglar alarms Trc conpany,s
Organized for about two months shows
a 100000 business. Mr.. r. P. Barron is
cashier OF this company. He vas with
the old firm OF Rufus A. Ayers and Com
raay for ten years General Ayers is
president. y S. D. Green teller. and
H. T. John chief clerk
PROSPECTS FOR 1913
From present indications all the indus
tries IN the Big Stone Gap section promise
to do large business In the year 1912.
orders al present prices have alre7dv
been booked by many OF the companies
for six months in the new year. and
with the constant new enterprises start
ing I'D and the ever-increaSing output of
those already In ore-atioa. Big Stone
Gan will grow Immensely. Already there
Is the nucleus for one OF the largest In
dustrial towns in the South, and the out
OF the S,voc played by the hoo-n OF 1901
has disa ppeared ard the growth is now
solid and substantial.
This eTeat section which encirc'ss Big
Stone Can rs radius. IS cesuned to De
the eathtasr section in The States OF
virginia and Kentucky. The man who
are leaders In this great industrial de-
velon-nent have STATE r=outat:ons-ren OF
sterling worth and push. tvpes OF the
leading Virs.inian OF the future. With
coke ovens dotting every valley. and iron
furnaces. tarne-ias and extract works
beside a multitude o. smaller industries.
t.
raoid strides and Is today the gem OF tbs
ApDala chias.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

BuckirEha mites feel much elated II
|av'ng teienhore from the Courth u g
q Winsina and White Hall. as yet not
n connection with long distance ta'e-
,ro1e. but are hopeful of soon teny
nhle TO hello to Richmo-d. Indeed the
Courthouse is so healthfri that several
Northerners are spending months ard
fne or more years here. in the reinvi-
7ating and climatic conditions that gives
renewal Of tie living elements OF human
life One. after several years reeidience
7ere. nartak,ng of the Iithfa wate,s and
1bsoroing the ceruiian atmosphere which
aove-s over ard around the Bl-e Ride
Mountains ard Its foot hills. has secured
renewal of at least twenty years Of
life.
Since the School Board has established
high school Al the Courthous, and have
erected a suitable building a lady Of note
ard refinement has taken quarters he e
'-'''' +he view Of educating her four
children.
lion James Lyons has located a hor~ e
md built q fine residence near the viii
ages and under the climatic conditions
las re-establiThed his health and has be-
come a popular citizen of the county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
FROM WILLIAMSBURG
Very Satisfactory and Gratifying Report
Of Pre- RresS.

Especial Dispatch to The Ttuaes)
WILLIAMSBURG. VA. December
e7.-The industries OF Williamsburg nave
had most prosperous year.
The Williamsburg Knitting Mil Com
pany turned out from IS factory more
than double the amount. OF knit goods
sold n 1901 The mill pays out for labor
an average OF $50 day. making the total
amount paid out for labor during the
year nearly $4,000 Nearly all OF this
money is spent within this city.
The company IS now well out of the
governmental stage. the product is sold
largely west OF the Mississippi River. and
some has gone to Hawaii and Australia.
The mill IS now shut down for general
and extensive improvements The output OF
the mill for 1908 Is expected te, doubie
that 8of this year.
The Peninsula Bank has doaa. LEX
sc6l1ent business this yeaF. 1ts capital
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
BUILDING IN FARMViLLE
More Than at A7y Time Since the Big
Fire Of 1856
Especial Dispatch to The Tmes.>

Especial Dispatch to The Times>
FARMVILE. VA. December 27.-The
year 1902 in Farmivlle was one Of the
most prosperous in the history OF the
town. Not since the big fire in 1879.
which destroyed a score or more OF bust
ness houses. has the town experienced
such a building boom es in the past
twelve months.
The two banks OF the city nade more
money and will pay out larger dividends
shortly than In any one year for lorg
time Every merchant in the town re-
ports large and flourishing business
throughout the entire year. and mary
in any enc year since they commenced
business There were fewer failures In
the town than recorded In any one year
for a long time.
More people bought property and peid
off mortgages on their homes and other
property than has been known IN the
history of the town. This was particu-
larly noticed among the laboring class.
both white and colored
The propretors OF the Farnnvtlle Nils.
one OF the leading enterprises Of the
town. report business better than has
been known for many years. and say he
demand for their flour is so great that
they have 70 run night and day to catch
UP on orders.
The Farmvllle ManuTa curing Company
has been going every day throughout
the entire year. and has made good
money.
The Farmville Knitting Mills have tean
going night and day. The management
s+atss the company has orders six months
ahead
The streets OF rarnville have been
greatly beautified in the past twelve
months. particularly Main Street. TIL s
thoroughfare has been paved from enc
end to the other with granol!thic. The
Town Council appropriated more money
this year for the Improvement Of streets
than for many years.
There has been built in tho town IN
the past twelve months at least 100 new
residences and business houses and to-
day there is not one Of them vacant.
The new year finds Farmville moving
to the front. The towns financial cord:-
ton IS all that could be expected after
expendirg so much money for imp Owe
ments The new year brings to F'armvi 'e
one OF the handsomest passenger sta.
tons on the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road: one OF the largest wholesale
grocery esta blishments in Southside Vir-
gina to be opened by. Mr.. N 3. Davideon:z
an Ice plant. and above all. she is prom
ised "a new ra...road at least work Is :ex-s
pected to- commence on the new line some
time In 1903 IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
IN OLD BUCKINGHAM
4 Year of unexampied Prosperity in
the Ceu-t.

fsnec'a, D;sratch to The Ti,,es)
BUCKINGHAM C. H. VA. Dec ~
God has been merctful to the people OF
this section OF the State during tire YER
Atw closing in abundant crops and fair
prices for the same: and thus far the
winter has been very mild. without .orms
end biizzarcs. showing that the year of
1852 OF our Lord should be, remembered,
and the people during the pc ioa Of re-
5osc!ng now at hand for the blessings Of
en- statement should be duly penitent
with hrart-feit prayers to him who gtve.h
ell thinsH
he Sasmerr-a at this Christmas VII hsve
more money % hand than any Christmas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
DIAMONDS
AND
PRECIOUS RE; STONES

TZOU miss it if you do
notlook over our stock
of Precious Stones if
you are in the market for a
fine piece. We are carrying
some OF the choicest pieces
put up in Rubies, Emeralds.
Diamonds and Pearls. Our
connection with the largest
importers in this country per-
nit us to pace Precious
Stones on the market in this
city at the very lowest price
possible. If you will keep
an eve on our windows and
see Our odd and IN que pieces
we are sure they will attract
you.
Remember our prices are
never high. and our entire
stock is new ard thoroughly
up-to-date.
K0HLER, *)eweIer,
209 Eas! Broad st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

pared for the labors OF the ensuing year.
Small game plentiful, with many deer
and turkeys. and hunters a. e through the
county from the West and No. tn having
their sport.
M.....s from the far West have been
and some are now prospecting the gold
leads through the county and some ex-
press themselves we'll pleased with the
outlook OF the gold. copper iron and man
Ganese O es. The Bonduiant gold mi G
has been purchased and several adjoining
tracts by Western miners. and will soon
work the mine on a large scale. as they
have in sight valuable ores. Parties are
also opening up tale AMI soapstone quar-
lies with hopefulness as to the future
The people are well pleased to see
that the Comm ttee on Laws OF the Leg
islature have recommended license tax
on surveyors and surely the Legislature
will likewise require an xa,-aination OF
applicants who desire the position Of sur
vcyo in the State
George Wash!nzton had to show his
obtain his license to survey; and the peo-
pie are not demanding too much When
they ask that ali applicants be examined
before they are allowed to practice the
p o ression. This IS asking no more than
lat was required of George Washing
ton.
The people are likewise we'll pleased
over the prospect of having railroad
from Go"dnnsville to DanviI.e. Va. pass
nr through this county and hoping it
may come by the cou! thouse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

since the Civil War. and are better IRE
pared for the labors OF the ensuing year.
Small game plentiful, with many deer
and turkeys. and hunters a!e through the
county from the West and No. tn having
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

Blooming Plants Palms Ferns. Etc:
targest stock in the city at Hamnond's.
No 117 East Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

No one recognized the advantages Of
the m.ld c-i.i,ele % the Peninsula better
t.i.n laLe iloa. " III. scout. OF Ere,
Pa, and owner OF ttoiiyS ouo Truck
Farm who brought has su4ng OF r.n-
ling horses 10 .ape CHARLES every WIN
u, To-, early training. ant it was here
s'ChaoS,' the Winner of the s6i,vGJ fulu.l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18
Curiosities of GIrcerin

One of the great advantages of qIvc-
erin in its chemical employment is tba
fact that it neither freezes nor evan.
crates under any ordinary Temperature
No perceptible loss by evaporation hos
been detected at a temperature less
than 200 degrees F., but if heated in.
tensely it decomposes with a smell that
few persons find themselves able TO en-
dure. 1t burns with a pale flame. sim
liar to that from alcohol, if heated TO
about 800 degrees and then fgnited
It's homeopathic qualities make the
compound of much use as a vehicle
for holding pigments and colors. as in
stamping and typewriter ribbons, car.
bon papers and the like.
If the pure, glycerin be exposed for
a long time to a freezing temperature,
it crystallizes with the appearance of
sugar candy, but these crystals being
once melted it is almost an impossible
ity to get them again into the con-
gealed state If little water be added
to the glycerin, no disqualification will
take place, though under a sufficient
degree of cold the water will separate
and form crystals, amid which the
glycerin will remain in its natural state
of fuidity. If suddenly subjected to
intense cold, pure glycerin will form
gummy mass which cannot be en-
tirely hardened or crystallized. Alto
gether it is quite peculiar substance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18
On the Carpet.

The London Chronicle in an arti-
Gle criticising a popular book says,
apropos of the expression ION the car
pet, )" which is used in the book:
"On the carpet" again. Without any
wish to charge so brilliant an author
with the Offenses of her times, we are
compelled to observe, in the same book,
that absurd carpet spread once more
for the discussion of affairs. lie tapis,"
on which things have been talked
over in French literature, is, need we
say, not carpet, but a table cover
in fact, the green baize table cover of
diplomatic convocation. On that are
laid the papers, the protocols. A tapis
is a carpet only when it covers the
floor. Paper hangings are called ia
pisserie, but even the English haste
to burlesque, with an eye to quaint
ness, the idioms Of the stranger has
not led our authors to speak of car
peting French walls. Would that
Jumps to the eyes, and sit goes with
out saying" might be suppressed for
ever in English; but, at any rate, they
are correct TRANSACTIONS, whereas ION
the carpet" is not.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18

49,. fndge. you were asleep when
But ,,J ]uuSs, was presented. How can
you gls .,,. " sir. easily, for no one can
.Eas- Me- Of Of having been prejudie lice
ac: Ias . ,rr of either side."-Phil-
sdoInhia Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18

rm sorry to have to mess your face
,.tt+ro said Tommy as he daubed
s ~ r,,.' face with jam, "but l can't
R paro foIks suspecting me."-Spring-
Apld Union.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18
- nOubt.

,.,,ons obituary notice is from
Tbs duDi ) rnral editor on the depar-
be pen u late i esteemed citizen;
nre Of d l'.0 ouav in autumn chill,
A little 4 s- tTenty years-but still
He'd Ed trust trust he got to heaven li!.,
We Atlanta Constitution
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18

+,Id me I was the only girl
sserer lo5s4' r.. expected you to be-
BeLle-A
Hget; course, And he really did
Ne.l-oL hoatnner to get off that old
act .Ag ,+ . Philadelphia Record
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18

80 Oh a m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18
Mites F1utter's Remark.

.rs3s is Mr.. FIeeter, the famous hun
,., wa rord man, Miss Flutter,"
uI Eot ~ Mr. FIeeter, I'm so glad to meet
..n yD And do you play pingpong, too
w. 'rIoo+orgo-Brooklyn Life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18
A Careful Woman.

Mrs. Gaussip-I suppose you're care
full to make your husband tell you ev-
erything that happens to him.
Mrs. Strongmind-Better than that;
I'm careful to see that nothing hap
pens to him.-Philadelphia Press.
Cd A ~ NJ Err SALXE
the mos hsaIinq saIve in the world
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-18

Trains arrive at and depart from Centra al
of Georgia Railway passenger station.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-05-16
Epworth Anniyersary.

The Epworth League of this place
rendered an anniversary program in
an enjoyable manner in the Methodist
Episcopal church Sunday evening.
Remarks by Rev. Abernethy on "The
Significance of the Epworth League
and by Mr.. F. Andrews on s'The
History of the Epworth League" were
Instructive features of the program.
The songs we're we'll selected. More
spirit and less self-consciousness on
the part of the singers would have
added greatly to the entertainment
The business end of church affairs
was injected into the meeting, and a.
. result, several subscriptions for thu
Epworth Herald we're gathered in.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-05-16
Letter from ]. w. King.
Moreland. o. T., May 5, 1902.

Moreland. o. T., May 5, 1902.
Editor Graphic:
In moving 10 our new home, on
April 18th, our Oldest boy. Daniel,
fell off the wagon and the right front
wheel ran across his back, causing
death in thirty minutes.
We came to a small hill and my
wife drove down to the foot of it and
stopped her team. Daniel was driv.
ing the other team and l said, "Let
me drive for YOU" He said, "No,
papa, this is little hill"
l held the brake and We started
down and he fell when about half way
down. The only word he said was
"papa.'' 1 don't think he was con-
scious after he struck the ground.
A man and his wife living about
one hundred yards away were soon
with US and inside Of ten minutes
there were several others to do all
they could for us. We were taken to
the home of Mr.. Charles Vaughn,
where We were we'll cared for. Mr..
Greene and MIR. Taylor went to Curtis
and provided q coffin, and also sent
word to our Edwards county friends.
/, On the 10Th, we went to the cemetery.
A Baptist minister, Rev Triece, con.
Quoted the services, which were held
at Mr.. Vaughn's residence, and con-
sisted of songs and prayer. Bible
reading and a few remarks were given
in the cemetery. We were met at the
cemetery by all OF Our Edwards
county friends. The school children
of District No. 81 came up and sang a
few songs.
Allow me to say we could not have
been better cared for by any one than
by the good people of this country.
T. w KING
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-05-16
Resolutions of sympathy.

Whereas, An all-wise Providence
has removed from this life George A.,
the beloved husband of our sister,
Bertha NJ. Rose, therefore be It
Resolved, That the sisters and
brothers of Golden Chain Chapter,
No. 81, o. E. s., extend To our sister
and her son, our heartfelt sympathy
in this their sad afiiiction. And be it
further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
placed upon the records OF this lodge,
and copy thereof he transmitted to
our bereaved sister.
Amiable, he won all courteous, he
pleased all: alive, he cheered all, and
dead he saddened all.
Mrs. L. E.. Holman,
Mrs. JOSEPH BISHOP,
Mrs. A. HoTTEwITZ.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-05-16
PUBLIC SALE.

On Thursday, May %, 1902, at 8 Q:
M, / will sell at my farm seven miles
south of Lewis and three miles north.
west of Fellsburg the following de.
scribed live stock and household fur
niture:
, three-year-Old steers.
two-ycar-old steer.
5 One-year-Old steers.
6 mich COWS, including one thor.
Oughbred Shorthorn.
2 heifers and COW, all with calf.
fat COW.
5 heifers.
l three-year.old flly.
Cottage Organ and other house
hold furniture.
TERMS:-All sums under IS, cash
\ credit of months will be given or
all sums over O.. without interest j
paid when due. Ii not paid when du,
10 per cent. interest will be charged
from date of sale. per cent. dis
count for cash on all sums over IS.
l. &. SULTZ.
F. D. WEST, Auctioneer.