The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-07
GOING 10 TOBACCO SALES.

| a graduate opticlan, fully; competent TO
meet all the exactlng duties OF an oc-
ulst These gentlemen arc past masters
In their work. and those who know them
ere not surprised at the success which
has crowned their efforts. #
Should you need footwear while IN tho
Southsidc you can readily supply your
wants, for Messrs. Tast and son are
ready to serve you. Business with these
gentlemen Is growing, and growing rapid.
~, since they study well the needs OF
their patrons and use every effort to
give them satisfaction.
There were many surprises for this
scribe, but no one OF them was greater
than the great department store Of Mr..
s. II. Gillland. Visiting New YORK Q,
from three TO four times each year.
he Is recognized as discerning buyer
and fills his commod Ious building with
thc best goods for the least money. Mr..
Gilliland is an old newspaper man anu
his many friends will be glad to know
that sunny SAINTS on the tidal wave
of prosperity, not only doing good
business, but helping to guide the destlny
OF his town as n member OF her counc'l.
Being convinced that Tho town must
have q largely increased rural popu-
lation, Mr.. w. D. Hill. a lawyer OF abil-
ity entered tho real estate business and
began looking to the great West ana
Northwest for prospective settlers. Need
ms an advertising medium in that sec
ton, he brought ut his own expense the
editor Of western journal mere ana
gave to him such ocular demonstratlon
81 the value OF his section for homes
that he has been kept busy ever since s,
placing desirable people IN desirable
hcmes Mr.. Hill is an active member
OF the Virginia Real Estate Associa.
tion-enterprising energetic, aggressive.
1Aiakes, mo Il rnisrcpresent ia tons ~ to- his
patrons. but by strict business principles
has built up for himself an enviable
reputation and has done and Is DONG
much to make the waste places OF OLD
Halifax blossom and bloom as the rose.
A Busy, Busting Town.
a busy, bustling town is South Boston.
Good schools and handsome church, sur
rounded by most luxurious homes, make
OF 1t n place to DO desired. The genial
host OF "rhe Garland" gives the glad
hand 10 the waytaring man and looks af-
ter his every want. Her Mayor and po-
lice have but little to do. for although,
blessed or cursed. with numerous bar
rooms. one sees but little drinking, and
a drunken man Is speedily run In. 10
all OF these gentlemen and others, the
town is indebted for its solid growth. but
they recognize the value Of circulate
ing medium and maintain two live week
" papers. Both are doing good work,
and to both we acknowledge our graft
tuac for klndnesses shown and courte-
sizes extended. Hunt us up when travel
ing our way and we will endeavors to re-
ply in kind. When the SHOWS have gone
and walking is good, we trust We shall
again grasp the hand of those with
whom we mingled In the bustl!ng little
city on the Dan.
Virginia Vehicle Company.
No single enterprise in South Boston
has done more for her people than has
The Virginia Vehicle Co. No one man
has accomplished moro than has Its
president Mr.. r. S. Barbour. Early
thrown upon his own resources. he has
f proven himself every inch a man, Not
yet fifty years ii age, no has achieved
success In business that comes to few
His cordiallty, his Christian charity. his
tuprghtness In all OF his business trans
actions have given him a name for prob.
5ity and honor OF which any man might
be justly proud. Withsuch a man at It's
head, no wonder need be expressed when
told that the Virginia Vehicle Co, Is the