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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
SOUTH BOSTON.
Has Phenomenal Growth as To
.bacco Market and Business Centre

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
SOUTH BOSTON. VA. December 81
Situated at the Junction of the South
ern aud the Lynchburg and Durham
branch of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad is the busy town of South POS
ton. with a population of nearly 1000
inhabitants.
south Boston is large leaf tobacco
market. ranking second only to the
largest in the State. and is classed
among the largest in the world. More
tobacco has been sold during the past
year than ever before in its history. q
half million pounds being sold in one
day this season at an average OF about
ten cents a pound.
The merchants have enjoyed a good
trade during the past year although the
sales did not quite measure UP to the
standard of last year.
market, ranking second only TO the
manufacturing enterprises, among them:
Barbour Buggy Company. the Virgins
Vehicle Company and the Paramount
Knitting Mills.
South Boston has a large number OF to-
bacco prizeries. stemmeries and other
factories. The wholesale dry-goods firm
Of Stebbins, Lawson and sprasins Com
rany, Boston Pants Manufacturing Cont
wholesale grocery cor Germs of r. w.
Lawson Company and Easley Grocery
Company ana the large retail department
stores of Samuel +. Gillland and Key
stone Drug Company and j. d. Terry. j.
W. Elliott and De-Jarnette and eager,
srocers, are among the leading enter
orises.
There are three large hardware stores,
all of which do q, good business.
South Boston also has two modern
and up-to-datc3 drugstorcs ana four large
banks. The Banks have Il large capital
and are enjoying n thriving business.
quite a large quantity of valuable real
estate has been sold. and a great many
new stores have been erected during the
past year.
There are three Notes.-The Garland
Hotel Vernon and ..otel Boston-in town,
which receive n liberal patronage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
KEYsvILLE.
Seat of a Rich Agricultural and
Mining Section.
tspecial to The Times .D;sna r.,

(Speciai to The Times -Dispatch)
lhEYSNlLLE. VA, Dec. 3l.--Kcysvillc,
with one exception. Is the most impor-
tant town between Richmond and Dan
Vile. situated on the Great Southern
Railroad, and the. terminus OF the Keys
Vile and Durham road. 1t has a pop
ulation of about LOGO and Is the highest
point between Richmond and Green's
boro. 1t is in the centre OF the finest
tobacco section of the State and support
ed by fine agricultural country. The
surrounding country is also rich IN min
erals; within a radius of five miles. gold
has been discovered in paying quantities.
Two large copper mines near town are
in ful operation. and have been working
night and day, with most satisfactory
results. Parties are preparing to soon
erect n large manufacturing Touring
milk. The keysville Pillow works are
located here; they manufacture all kinds
OF IRON moulding and arc taxed to their
utmost capacity to supply their increas-
ing business. The tobacco market is as
good as any in Sonthside Virginia, and
the warehouses are filled With tobacco,
which brings flne prices. The town is
b,iilt M with large brick store houses,
and two moro arc soon TO DE crectcu'
There ure tine churches and the Presby-
tcrlans are building a beautiful church,
witch will soon be finished.
The Willis Planning Mill has all the
work /, can do. and Its capacity VIII soon
be enlarged. The Virginia Home schooi,
located here. Is one of the best female
schools in 5outhside Virginia, the at
tedanee of pupils is larger th thI. ever ,,,l,
ss,,,ro,,nil,np states Two Eldependenr
!. telephone lines enter the own, giving 8
local and long distance connexions y
| Mi nar,s OF the country.
Farm lands, near town aie 81, s',rnS
n,oss Of northern and western settlers
Many Germans have located near ITO town y !,
and going continuall;yan o Ths mnss' Win
ule . az ,a a, Tor many years, The stores
fare parme ,le generally pay cash and very
few run accounts except a loI sh @ort gage
II ~ y go ca ,.,,, and many OF the farmers
upon Pc n any Ia lenders improved ngrle ,ho
tural machinery is fast supp1an,ninGG r rs.
old fashioned, reapers, mowers a'' '' -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
cULPEPER.
New Manufactures and Electric
Light Plant.

Especial to The Tirnes-Dispatch)
CGLPEPER, VA, Dee. 3l.-culpeper.
during the last year has made substau-
tial progress; every dwelling is occupied.
and thtrc are a large number of appli-
cants, for whom houses arc now in pro-
cess OF completion. Among the material
Improvements of the past year is the
cigar manufactory. now In successful
operation. Then there is the large Ice
plant. built since last June. and which
supplies fine ice. both TO this and the
surrounding towns, as far south as Char
lottesville.
\ General increase OF business in ths
postofcc. notably the money order and
registry departments. have been marked.
and the receipts now reach In excess or
le0t forty-fve per cent
a contract with the electric light plant,
which supplies the corporation IT'S ii2nts.
has recently been let foi. the efficient
electric lightirN both in the depot houses
and outside of the Southern ana Ghesa-
peake and Ohio railways.
The mercantile business has progressed
most satisfactorily. and there have been
no failures, or forced sales. to mark the
closed year.
The banks continue to operate on
safe, increasing and lucrative basis.
All the various institutions of the town
.a~e in active operation and have met
with marked success during the wear,
rSiineper+ being easy of access, with Two
railway companies, scarcely an hour
II rsrs without both passenger and freisht
trains running north and south.
The town is efficiently policed and tne
hanlth Of the community exceptlonal,iS
good. Culpeper being reckoned NJ WASH
ington, as the second healthlest p'aco ~
the United States.
No location anywhere offers finer onpor-
ztunities to the man of business. or temp
tntions to the seeker after health OF
pleasure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
MINERAL.
Little Mining Town Makes Great
Advance for the Year.

fsnecial 10 The I'imes-Dispatch.)
MINERAL. VA. December Sl.--NNcr
in the history OF Mineral and surround
inys has there been such unmarked de-
gree OF prosperity az is shown within the
year of 1906
Within the year, there has been erected
ana thoroughly equipped Il planning mn
with all machinery attached Tor manu-
featuring and dressing all xmas OF i'lni-
Der suitable for building purposes also
a saw mill. which together has handled
and cut over four hundred thousand feet
of lumber, which mas tould ieiuS ea'o
Oil the market.
Adjacent TO this plant Is the Mineral
Prick Company, which has burned within
Tho mast four months two klns of the
brick now ready for market. With new
enterprises added tho mercantile business
tool, on a "boon," thus inducing outside
merchants to look upon Mineral as hav-
ing n very bright future, the outcome of
which has resulted in the erection of
two ;rgc stores, one OF which is the
largest store IN Louisa county. The
stock for u new drug store has been
purchased, and Will open about January
10Th.
seven or eight new comfortable resi-
denccs have been built, and two
now under construction. Tho Mineral
State Bank has erected and occupy a
new bank building With a prosperous
business.
The sulphur Mining and Railroad Com
pany has made n good shipment OF
pyrltes. and has erected about twenty
| five tenement houpes for employees. be-
sides the sulphur Mines Bank has done
| q good business.
The Arminius mines have also made
| good shipments, ana have built n new
shaft house. which, with a new hoisting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
CHASE CITY.
One of the Youngest and Most
Progressive In the State.
tspecial TO The Times Dlspatcli.

tSpecinl 10 The Times DIspntcli)
CHASE CITY, MECELENBURG CO..
M, December 3i.---1he growth of this
town for tho past year. While not phe-
nomenal, has made steady and substantial
progress. Business In all branches has
been satisfactory. Tho manufactures
Fave been constantly In operation, and
tee output readily gold Several COM
itodiolis ana imposing brick storellouscs
lt,Nc hcso ciGctr.i, new residences built.
Old u'ics I, ilhucli a'i. mp owed, and eX-
terror surroundings made more attractive.
one new Daiik established, making three
Il, thu. town Tho Hub and Spoke Manu-
factory Incorporated, the Chase City
Manufacturing Company Uncorporated),
wagons aud bi,gsies; the Kershaw Manu-
Featuring Company Clncorporated), slaves
and hendns: the Jefrreys Cigar and
Cheroot Manufacturing Company, an,,
iany nii.ior enterprises have been IN sue
ccssfli' operation. All have ample capital.
The farmers association has consoli-
dated with the Roberts Tobacco Company
for the purchase and sale of leaf, and the
manufacture of tobacco In all It's forms;
ard chartered with all authorized cap'tai
OF sloo,ooo now doing an immense pus!-
ness In different States.
The leaf tobacco warehouses have had
Increased sales. the resources OF the three
banks augmented, the hotel patronage in
chants advanced. railroad travel and
freight patronage greater than ever be-
fore. aud tho postoftcc receipts far in
advaace OF anything III its history.
Streets and walkways improved and new
town lookup built. The military com
pany with the best arms and accouire-
,rents. in fine condition and much Interest,"
manifested in Its organization by e!ilcers
and members. Il has in contemplation the
erection OF huge armory.
The white brick front store OF the Greg
DRY Company. just completed. with m
terror fixtures and convenences, lishted
by gas. Is as handsome ms any city estao-
lishment OF similar kind.
The Meckenburg Hotel has made many
Improvements In grounds and buildings.
Among them large dancing pavilion
lighted by electricity. and an illuminated
arcitway to walk to it at night
Tile public and private schools have been
we'll patronized and accomplished teachers
employed.
tilted at n cost of nearly $1,000. Rev. Her
bert T. Williams, of untirinS energy, 's
pastor.
\ spirit OF, civic pride prevails to i'm
prove homes and surroundings. and a dis
i;osition among the commercial men 10
harmonize and cooperate for the al
OF Interests Of the town. no
SALOONS for sale of intoxicants and no.
body wants them
Corporation extension is agitated TO thke
in a large built up area adjacent 10 pres
cnt corporate limits
I,hc combined resources of the Bank 81
Chase City, Bank Of Meckienpurg ana
FIRST State - In of Chase City, al To-
catcd here, aggregate s1os,Sll.6i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
WARRENTON.
Great Impetus Given to the Stock
Raising Business.
(speeIal to The TImcs-Dispatchl

Especial to The Tlmcs-Dispatcl.)
WARRENTON, VA. Decemoer 3l.--
Tho year 1906 closing marks an era OF uii-
prccedcnted prosperity for Warrenton.
by tho addition OF numerous handsome
residences. Real estate values have
doubled IN u comparative short time. The
influx here OF outside capital has been
very noticeable of late and IN most In
stances 1t has been invested In stock
farms.
The Kcnper farm near here. purchased
by Senator Camden, OF West Virginia.
will be used for the raising of thorough
bred stock Temple Gwathmey, tile we'll
known turfman. of New York, has COM
v . -, hnlt-rrile track on tile property
purchased from the Bankers and Will
winter his stable regeluraly here In the
future.
The Orange II".,. g. &C.. - .,ew York,
is the birges. addition in the horse line
TO the community. r. II. Hartman, OF
New York. is Il prominent member OF this
club and Is n FREQUENT visitor and often
seen in the hunting field.
The local industries established within
the corporation in the recent past are
ice plant. stearn Touring mill, electric
light plant nlan'ns. mill. All have proved
n paying Investment and this year they
have been taxed to their utmost 10 sun
ply the demand for their products In
mercantile lines. comparisons with pre-
vious wears. show marked increase IN
business.
The economic conditions generally are
good. More money on deposit III the BANKS
and more money per capita. Notwitl-
standing the advanced prices along all
lines. now it Is evident that money is
plentiful. This Is explained by close OBJ
servations in the fact that the people
ard heads of families and farmers, havn
become more self-reiant. not as depend
emf upon outside help az heretofore and
are doing their own work very largely.
In this way. money formerly exp.nhHn
for labor is kent. and Therefore fat'er
hank account. Good roads are fast bccom.
ing a reality in Fauuuier. Miles ana
miles have been well-sTaded ana macaa-
nrnized and to-day 1t Is Il pleasure To
drive. Where formerly they We're almost
impossible. now they present an nn-
broken and smooth surface.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
AMELIA,
A Thriving Town, Whose Indus.
tries are Making Success.

IspecIal TO The Timcs-Dispatch)
AtAHLIA, VA. Dec. SI-Amelia has;
hifle stores. Among them two good drug
Slores' but since the death of DIR Cheat
mum we have only one doctor here, to
cover Very large territoy. 1t would
seem TO he IL good opening for another
doctor There are two very large tobac-
co establishments here and a manufae,
turing lumber plant and grist mill a
thriving bank, telephone company, and
o.nsr industries also two hotels.
nc larin lands are productive, the
crops ranking with any locality ana Tic
health OF the community, owing to lsplen-
did water is superb. Settlers are welcom-
cd and success attends we'll directed ct
fort.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
CHATHAM.
!. Number of Substantial I'm
provements Mark the Year.

DEOVcIIlclllS 1H1 al n lily = Sst'' y
4 (s'uccial to Tho Times Dlspatch.l
CHATHAM, VA, December 81. Nine
teen hundred ana five closes one OF the
most successful years in many for Chat-
ham and Pittsylvania county Few man
ufacturing enterprises have been estap-
lished in Chatham during the year, but
several splendid dwellings have gone up
The large brick storehousc OF T. .. Fat
terson wholesale grocer, conpleted N
October, at q cost nearing $4,000, ADDS
much to the lower end OF Depot street
and the site on Main Street on when
tho old Johnson stnr,, all me Ghatl2m
Savings Bank NuI.ding were bu''nSl III
juno. stands nearly oon,pletod u n'.dern
bank building Of white and rod eilck,
with granite fnlshings. Three very SUD
stantia and handsome dwellings, one
Just completed and the others nearing
completion. now occupy lots on North
Main Street that were vacant less than
one year ago, a large addition to the
Chatham Episcopal Institute was made
during the past summer, making the
fourth addition since the Institute was
founded about ten years ago.
Six miles from Chatham, on Banister
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01

here within tho past threo years is good
evitlencs Of general busines1 prosperity.
On tho 18th OF December w. M. Rice. q
harness and saddle maker. made an as
sigument for the benefit OF his creditors
and this one failure was probably due
TO III health of Mr. Rico and other mem
bcrs OF his family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
WARM SPRINGS.
The Increased Value Of Real Es-
tate Marks Growing Prosperity.

Especial to The Times Dspatch.)
WARM SPRINGS, VA, Dec. 3i.-The
year for the residents of Bath county,
has been ono OF prosperity and the in
Springs VALLEY, together with the world
renowned Springs. makes this a dcsira-
bic residential spot.
Mr.. III. G. Francisco, an old resident OF
this village, sui1 this week, his tarm FOR
tile sum of $1,000, TO Mr.. TATE steIte,t,
and has moved his family to Augusta
county. wherein has purchased farm,
and VIII reside in the future.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01

Tho Virginia State Insurance Company
has assets exceeding s725.O0O and surplus
to policy-holders of $4,000 The Virginia
State is owned by homo people. managed
by home people, employs home people,
spends it's money with homo people, and
should be patronized by home people,
Capitol Savings Bank, Agent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01

facilitate their capacity for raising ore.
While the farmers have kept Ii their
work they have taken advantage OF the
lumber supply at tis place, and have
made numerous improvements
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01

will help all classes OF people. Every
dwelling house is occupied. and there ~
considerable demand for more. These
corporations. with that OF the pipe fac
tory here which gives employment to
80 many, makes this n busy. active
place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01

4 The Virginia State Insurance Company
has assets exceeding s725.o0o, and surplus
to policy-holders Of $4,000 The Virginia
State issowned by home people, managed
by home people, employs homo people,
spends it's money with home people, and
should BIO patronized by home people,
a. L. Pleasants., Agent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01

Charity begins at home,' So, also,
should the patronage Of home people he
given homo institutions. The Virginia
State should not be forgotten in this con-
nection.--W. A. Crenshaw, Agent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01
WOODSTOCK,
Center OF Rich Section and High.
ly Prosperous.

Especial Z to The Times D!spateh)
VyfoopSToCIS. VA, December 81. Dur
.ng the past twelve months the town OF
Woodstock. the county seat Of Shenar-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01

"cherity begins at home, az 80 hn
should the patronage OF liorr,o ps ,i,.,.,,, IL
given home institutions. nv M,
noctjon Williamson Talley & Co., Agents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-01

The Virginia State Insurance Company
has assets exceeding S725, 900, and surplus
TO policy-holders Of $4,000. The Virginia
state is owned by home people, managed
by homo people. employs home people,
spends its money with home people. and
should be patronized BY home people,
d. n. Walker g. Co., Agents.
Our new building, corner riftliand Main
Streets is monument to those who
patronize home institutions, Did YOU
help build it?-Yirginla state Insurance
Company
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1906-08-23

It has bcen said that success consists
in getting Tint nj Which one aims, and
being happy in IT, Each one should
have an ideal OF what is to be the ex-
preston of his or her life If this is at
tanned in some degree such life may
be called successful Hence the sue
ecSsful man or woman is the one who
has succeeded fairly we'll in shaping
the actual life in accordance with tho
ideals OF life. This requires a strength
and persistence that call for continual
struggle. II forms the highest achieve
nent Of life Bulwer we'll says that the
nan who succeeds above his fellows is
the one who early In life clearly dis
Germs his object and toward that OBJ
lect hahitualiy directs his powers
From Vital Questions" by DIR. Henry
D, Chaplin.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1906-08-23
PETITION FOR PARTITION.

The National Bank Of Brunswick
VS.. Joseph Friedlandcr. Petition Tor
partition. In the superior court
of Glynn county, Georgia. Deem
Der term. 1906.
To the Defendant, Joseph Friedlander.
Take notice that a petition has beel
filed by the plaintiff, The National
Bank Of Brunswick, against you in
the above proceedings and hearing
has been set before the judge Of
said court at chambers at BaXiey,
Georgia, on the 27th. day of October,
1906. said cause being retuTnable III
due course to the next term of said
Superior Court. to be held in and for
said county on the first Monday in
December, 1906; and you are hereby
commanded and required to be AMI
appear before said Judge at chambers
at the time and place aforesaid, and
thereafter at the next term of said
Superior Court as aforesaid, 10 au
swer said petition. as in default there
of the court viii proceed as to JUS
tice Shall appertain.
Witness the Honorable T. A. Par
ker, judge of said court, this 2Sth.
day of July. 1906
n. F. du Bignon,
Clerk Superior Court Glynn Count
Georgia.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1906-08-23
nInts to Public Speakers.

Never refer pityingly to the poor
This brands you at once as a dema.
gogue. Never say anything respectful
of corporate wealth. In SO doing you
lay yourself open TO the charge of be-
ing a hired man.
Never use slang if you want respect
able people to take stock in you New
er use pure English. The masses hate
priggishness.
Never talk straight to the point. You
will be accused Of taking yourself too
seriously. Never tell funny stories
They lead to the suspicion of chican-
cry.
Never praise 'our forefathers." All
cestry pride is disgusting, Never ap-
peal TO the sturdy immigrant lcaven
in our midst" It rifles the old families.
-Newar', News.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1906-08-23
SEHRIFF'S SALE.

tate of Georgia, Comfy of Glynn:
Will be sold at The eOuIt house door
of said county on the first TuesIly
in August next between the legal
ours of sale to the highest and best
bidder tor cash an undivided one-half
interest in all that certain lot or par
Gel of land lying and being in said
state and county, and in the city or
brunswick therein, and in that POI.
ton of said city known and de-
scribed on the plan or map thereof
made by George Baldwin, A. d. 1897,
as town commons" said tract, lot
r parcel OF land being known and de-
cribed on said plan or map OF said
own commons as the eastern one
alf of lot number one hundred and
forty eight (14S), lying between WOLF
and Albany streets OH tee west ana
asst and | and ] streets on the north
and south. Said onc-half of said lot
containing ninety by ninety (90X90)
feet and being bounded as follows,
owit: In the north ninety 600 feet
part of town commons lot mum
er one hundred and forty seven
147; on the east ninety COO feet
hipduy SCIetl, On inc sOuJH ninety
90) feet by part of town commons
ct number one hundred and forty
nine G49) and on the west ninety
800 feet by the remaining opehaif
Of said lot number one hundred anu
Forty eight (148); levied on as the
property OF Lewis Gill under and by
vii tue OF a Ii. ia. issued out of the
superior court of said county in favo
of Mary f. Gin against Lewis Gin
or principal, $60, interest on sal
rincipal, s25 as attorneys fees and
SITS Of court. Levy made and re
turned to me by r. S. Pyles, deput5
sheriff
This July 10, 1906.
w. II. PEIlRIE,
Sheriff.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1906-08-23
Citation.


GEORGIA, Glynn County.
To all whom it may concern:
w. II. Crofton, having in proper
form applied TO me for permanent
letters of administration on the e9
tate of j. NJ. Stuart, late Of saln
county, this is to site all and singular
the creditors and next Of kin OF }
4. Stuart to be and appear at my Of
flee within the time allowed by law
nd show cause. il any they can.
why permanent administrator should
not be granted to w. II. Crofton or
j. M. Stuart's estate.
Witness my hand and official sig
nature this I'd day OF july 1906.
HORACE DART, Ordinary.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1906-08-23
4 heaILnsl - ecI.

the Rev. J. G, Warren, pastor o
Sharon Baptist church, Belair, Ca
says OF Electric Bitters TITS Go
send to mankind. L. cured mo o
lame back, stir joints, and complet
physical collapse. l was so weak /
took me- an hour to walk s half mile
Two bottles of Electra Bittedn hav
made me 80 strong have just wall
I'D three miles in fifty minutes an
feel like walking three more. III.
made q new man Of me-" Creates
remedy for OF all stomach, liver AM
6idney complaints. Sold under gua7
anteS at Smiths parE1aey. Psfsa .,
coats.