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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Governor Returns.

Governor Returns.
Governor Swanson returned yesterday from
Fredericksburg, where Thursday night
no attended Masonic bazaar. The Cover
nor spent some time In his office during the
afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
BOT Serlo,lslyS Knifcl.

John Watkins (colored) was arrested last
nisht by Policemen Walton and Newman ON
sths charge OF cutting, stabhng and stick
Ing ~ithSa knife one John Trent. THE
wound was not as dangerous as one would
have been lad to behave. Z 4
Frank stark was arrested because Ger
trude stark swore that he had threatened
world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

There are four precincts in each OF
the wards involved. ana it is the pur-
pose of the committee to have eight
tables running at once. II they
are all started promptly and kept go
ing the recount will be over long be-
fore midnight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
nfxtillerx Get. License.


Judge Scott has granted manufac-
turing license to the Richmond Distill-
irg Company. doing business on the
Nine Mile Road, near Hardings Shop
v. Donati is president of the company.
and S. p. Brady is secretary and treas
urer Several other applications are
pending in the court, but the chances
are that few OF them will be favorably
considered.
Body Found In River.
The body of man so decomposed
that it was impossible to tell whether
1t was that of a white person or
negro. was found in James River. near
Haxall station. on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway. on Thursday. The mat
ter was reported to the county coroner
DR. w. A. Deas. who viewed tho boAy
yesterday and turned it over to SUI
perintendent Crouch, of the county
almshouse for burial. The body was
found by Mr.. James Enlmons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Delegates Elected,

Mike Fernandini was arrested on II
'arge of assaulting Arthur Lee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Police Investigating.

From whom Raymond procured the
money is not known. Only smaii
part, something over $50. has been &C
counted for. The police have been
notified. and they are investigating.
But the gentlemanly Raymond will
probably see Richmond no more.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

Raymond. as he Is better known
his other name having fallenAinto dis
repute with the police was discarded
by him--was genius and man Of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09
FLORALA
REAL ESTATE
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hurt Florala? Florala has ever been,
and must always be. substantial
city. for the reason that it has Just
what the other cities lacked, viz, a
high class of citizenship, engaged in
the remuneratiye calling of agricul-
ture
If we are to judge by the following
table of increase in real estate values,
in the past, fifteen years, land and
property in general must eventually
be very valuable, ant now of course,
a conservative Investment:
In 1890 land sold at $1.25 per acre.
In 1900, land sold st $500 to $500.
In 1902, land Sold at $500 to $1,000.
In 1907. and sold at $1,000 to $4,000.
1t is perfectly logical when l say
that within five years the same lands
should increase more than 100 per
cent, based on the increase shown
in the past fifteen years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09
POST OFFICE RECEIPTS
SHOW GROWTH or CITY

No statistics so adequately show
liz. progress CT a town or CITY better
imam do the postoffica receipts. Flo
rala. fortunate in most things, has
much 10 be proud of in the following
statement rendered the government by
Mr. Theodore S. LAM. postmaster of
Florala, from September, 1906, to the
quarter ending with December, 1907.
In little over 4 year, the receipts
have more than doubled in every de-
uartment This is magnificent
showing, and speaks well for the
steady and reliable growth of the city
Ur Florala:
Quarter ending Sept. 1906 81, IS 59. so
Quarter ending Dec, 1906 1,491.96
Quarter ending March. 1907. 2,324 60
Quarter ending June, 1907 2,512.2S
Quarter ending Sept. 1907. -.- 2,I63.96
Quarter ending Dec, 1907 2,FSl 90
Mr. Lanz is one OF the most cour-
J"5u, and Obliging gentlemen the Wri-
Jar has ever had the COOL fortune to
have met. Ii is said of Postmaster
LAM that he il The busiest man in
Florlla BESIDES holding the position
o. pOstmaster. he is also cashier of
lie Bank of Florala, and as An evil
renee Of how we'll he is esteemed in
Ms communicates, wa.Ss Ilot sl0slS ysiIASes
elected 10 the Office OF city treasurer
AIR. LAM has the proud distir elton
"i having been appointed to TIE posi-
ion of postma stnr II Fee y by Pres
iIant Roosevelt IN May. 1904, without
cver having made application for this
i"'r0rJant billet. His appointment
came as a complete surprise to him,
md since that time he has shown not
only his appreciation. but his ability,
in that he has never had a complaint
ri any consequence registered against
him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09

My attention has been attracted re-
Gently by an article in the Farm jour
nal to the effect that farmers, eX-
perienced in every way desire to To-
cate in South Alabama and Florida.
For their benefit ] would suggest that
they come TO CovingtOn County IN
genera and Florala, Alabama, in par
tfcular. We will be glad to welcome
such men, for the reason that We want
good farmers. While it is true, we
have a number of good ones here now,
there is always room for one more,
and to the hustling. painstaking and IN
telligent farmer we offer exceptional
opportunities know whereof |
speak, for the reason that have lived
in F1orala, Covington County, Ala
bama, for over thirteen years and
have been engaged in the business OF
farming with success, constantly dur
ing that time.
In this section of the state we can
grow anything here that grows IN the
the south Not only is the soil ideal
but the climate is with us, as well.
One can plant all the year round, for
the reason that We have no severe
extremes. either winter or summer
OF course, in farming, as in everything
else. common sense must be used TO
be successful, one must be diligent at
all times. Neglect. indifference and
lack of labor will prove fatal nine
times out of ten, no matter how pro-
ductive the soil or how good the eli
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09
THE SCHOOLS
Of FLORALA
SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES ARE-PRo-
vDED FOR EDUCATION OF THE
YOUNG.

Few cities can boast OF better
graded school than can FlOrala. The
F'lorala Public School at me present
time comprises three large frame
buildings. in close proximity to the
center of the Scity and 1T is expected
that next season will see the school
installed in the new brick building
now in the course of construction
This school was organized with the
laying of the foundation ofesthe City
of Florala, by Mr.. J.. +. Hughes, who
since that time has been directly con-
nected with its growth and advance
ment.
To Mr. w. b. Killebrew, the pres
ent principal OF the school is The
Journal indebted for the following
facts and figures: The total number
of pupils is 325. sixty per cent of
which are girls. The attendance is
steady and a record has been estab-
ished in that over fifty per Gent of
the pupils have never missed day
The health has been extraordinarily
good, few if any of the children being
ILL., The regular term of the school
is from September sixteenth 70 about
May fifteenth. and during that time,
the following studies are taken up:
Solid and plane Geometry, physics, al
gebTa-e1ementary and iomplete. Latln,
in the primary department. through
the season, Maury's Graded Geogra-
ply, Alabama and General History
and United StatCS History, as well as
primary and advanced physiology. In
short, the subjects taught in this
school are as high and thorough as
any taught in any graded school in
the state of Alabama
The salaries of the teachers are as
follows and are paid by the city,
Principal, S11250 per month, teachers,
$4,000 per month.
The following is a full list Of the
teachers and their respective grades:
w. B. Killebrew, principal and eighth
and ninth grades; Miss Christian Nc
GIeod. sixth and seventh grades; Miss
Fannie Mizelle. fourth and fifth
grades: Miss Bessie McAllister, second
and third grades; Miss Katherine Nc
Cleod, first grade: Mrs w c. White,
primary department, and Miss Mary
.SIcAllister. music.
j The following gentlemen comprise
the Board of Trustees: RI. y. Nc
Lean. Chairman: ]. E. Hughes, DR. A.
/. Wvnn. DR.. P p. Spears and J. l.
Johnston
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09
THE STRANGER IS y ~
:. ~ ALWAYS WELCOME
BY BaiIing r. Powell.

1t seems to be the prevalent inn
large cities, that a place that has en-
joyed the phenomenal growth that
'Florala has been blessed with, is
necessarily, populated with people,
more Or less crude and inhOspitable.
This idea is d most erroneous one,
when associated with our town, and
right here we thank God for modern
enterprise, which gives us that con-
ceTtation of effort in it's upbuiiding
that is conducive to harmony and con-
geniality- The obsolete custom of en-.
deavoring to keep out competition has
been succeeded, at least here in Flor
alal. by the acknowledgements of the
fact that competition is the life of
trade and whenever stranger comes
to our town. he cannot help but be inn
lreSSed with the marked cordially
md courtesy extended him. Cif per-
email allusion is pardonable)- / am,
comparatively speaking, a newcomer.
Having lived all my life in a progress
siYe city, | was very sceptical relative
to the prospect of being pleased with
,ac~business location in Florala. The
difference between expectation and
realization in this case. was that it
looked over the town and met its
clever representative men, to decide
TO stay.
The logical reason for the success
of FlOrala, in both a business and a
social way lies in the fact that the
better element prevail. The elder
men who have come to our city, are
as a class, gentlemen of the old
school and recognized captains of in
dUstry. The younger men, are as a
class, those who have what Caesar
also had, viz: ambition, and who
know that they have a life to make,
and who know also that their Future.
Fame and Fortune depend on them
one could hardly doubt their. inclina-
ton to receive a stranger cordially.
They have abolished the saloon and
resorts of i'll repute. so the drunken
ness, and disorder are things of the
past; and have established churches
an up-to-date hotel, and a good opera
house, so that religion, good cheer and
clean amusements are the. order of
the day.
While we have really no organized
club, Still this is but a synonymous
term TO cordially and congeniality.
and the unison with which we all
work together to interest and enter
tain the newcomer makes it diSpen-
sable
A hearty welcome and courteous
treatment are assured any prospectors
who will honor us with visit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09
Agricultural Possibilities of ~
~ Fertile C0vlngtOn County
s1s 7:s7.lls

Irish potatoes and all kinds of yege>
tables and fruit. l personally. grow
about forty bushels of corn per acre,
of the following mixture: Acid Phos-
phate, 1000 pounds, Cottonseed meal
900 pounds, German KANT, 400
pounds.
l do my own mixing, and have
grown cotton. and cabbage as follows:
| break my land deep, bed up rows,
three and a half feet apart, put one
thousand pounds OF guano per acre in
the beds. l set cabbage about the
first of March in one row and about
the tenth of April plant cotton in the
other row. | drop my cotton seed
three feet apart.
The cabbage paid all of my expenses
and | made one bale OF cotton per
acre That made for me. over five
hundred pounds of cotton TO the boil
This was clear profit over and above
all Any intelligent farmer can do as
we'll in any part of this country.
In addition to this / grow fifty to
seventy bushels OF peanuts per acre,
with two hundred pounds of guano per
acre
Good farming lands can be bought
for a reasonable amount. When you
are ready come and see us. Then
after you have been shown" bring
your family and we will welcome you
and do all we can to help you. We
want you and you will not regret
coming.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09
BY r. II. STALLiNGS.

mate and location. To be a good
farmer, one must work with nature.
He should so regulate his work as to
get the greatest amount OF results
with the greatest comfort All men
are thinking machines, more or less,
and farmer should be so to the de-
gree that his thoughts are centered
on up-to-date farming methods. | do
not mean that he should think of
nothing else. He must however, put
his thoughts on his crops, his farm
and his market. In short. he must
do his share. The ground, if it be
good, will do the rest.
No man ever made money farming
in a happy-gO-lucky manner, no matter
how productive the soil. A man must
be methodical, and he must realize
also, that the future belongs to the
American farmer, in payment for his
intelligent, conscientious work. The
lazy, indolent farmer will not share
in the general results. "for as you SOW,
so also shall ye reap"
In this section of the country orr
farmers are getting rich. Some, of
course make more than others, but as
a rule. the farmer in and about Flor
ala has no reason for complaint This
is due d whole lot to conditions. Our
soil is productive, perfectly drained
and as | have said Sbefore, We have
an ideal climate. 1t is possible to
grow in this part of the state, with
much success, corn, velvet beans, oats,
peas, Sugar cane, sweet potatoes,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09

have every confidence in the fu-
+r-e o' Florala, from every point of
~ Lands are constantly being
r'sr-aI and new territory opened by
az negligent class of farmers from
cs,rz.a and the CarOlinas, farmers
Ibrcl heretofore, TO us, have been
an Unknown quantity.
This means, more Or less. d better
cla,, of citizenship. and consequently,
q better community. This has often
bAaD spoken Of as a mill city, relying
srrirc.r on the mills for its life, and
+hi- when the timber supply gives out.
Fn~a,a must start on the downward
t-a.N. as have other similar cities.
l., Us grant, then. for the sake Of
srsument. that in the course of time
the timber supply will give oIt. al
though il is shown that there is cut
ting enough in sight to last at least
TWENTY-FIVE years-hOw is it going to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09
Past, Present and Future
By w. C. MCLAUGHLIN.

In 1890, scut-over land, partly clear
ed. was valued at from one to three
dolalrs per acre. Now, uncleared, cut
over lands sell at from five to ten dol
lars per acre, while improved farm
land will bring from ten to thirty dol
lars per acre.
The average price of town lots in
1900 was twenty-five dollars. Today,
the same lots will bring from ONE hun
dred to fifteen hundred dollars per lot
according to location, and it is safe
prophecy that within the next five
years these lots ought to increase over
100 per cent, based on the past in
crease in values, and the future de-
mand, which must arise, owing to the
rapid selling of lots every day.
New citizens will also mean an in
crease in the demand for renting
houses, which, in turn, will mean an
increase in rents
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09

The section Astounding Florala is
level, or slightly rolling, except along
the creeks and rivers, 1t is well wa
tered with never-faiiing, clear-running
streams.
Corn, oats. cotton, sweet and Irish
potatoes, peanuts and sugar cane are
the principal crops grown
With proper cultivation and fertili-
zation, the average yield per acre is
twenty bushels of corn, one thousand
pounds of seed cotton, three hundred
bushels Of potatoes, and four hundred
gallons of syrup.
While it is true, the land is not as
fertile as the Mississippi bottoms,
with sufficient fertilizer, properly
used. the lands of Covington county,
acre for acre, will yield just as much.
For the conservative investor. Flo
rala is the Mecca, and now is the
accepted time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09
Florala Business College.

Besides having a good public school
system, Florala has good commercial
school, known as the Florala Bust
ness College.
This school opened on January
Seventh, nineteen hundred ad eight,
and has for its president, Mr.. w. H.
Jones, a gentleman of wide experience
in matters pertaining to schools and
colleges.
The Florala Business College is To-
Gated in cOmmodiouS and thoroughly
equipped suite in the Opera House
bulldog, and is up-to-date in every
way. using everything that VIII be
found in many of the larger institu-
tions in the large cities OF the coun-
try. The rooms are well lighted and
ventilated and the sanitary conditions
have been we'll locked after.
At its inception, there were 1but
twelve pupils, all of which were local.
At the present time, there are more
than twice that number. many OF
whom come from larger cities in Geor-
gia, North and South Carolina, and
whom are also comfortably located in
well appointed boarding or private
houses in Florala, in close proximity
to the school. 81
The curriculum. under a CORPS or
conpetent instructors, includes Short.
hand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Com.
ciaI Law, Business forms, Pen
manship and letter writing, and all
graduates are assured lucrative posi-
tions. on leaving the college. In ad.
dition to this. Professor Jones has az
ranged system OF instruction by cor
respondence for such as cannot attend
the daily sessions. The tuition fees are
quite reasonable and well in Keeping
with the high class of instructor
given
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09
NUMBER OF I'M
PROVE MENTS
VOTED FOR
Waterworks Plant, Sewer
age, and High School
Soon to be Built.
People Decide at General
Election to Issue Bonds
for Erection of Same.
Water Works.

At the last general election, the
citizens of FIorala voted a bond is
sue of $4,000, for the erection OF
system of water works. to be owneG,
controlled and operated by the city.
Plans have been drawn up by J. B.
McCreary and Company of Atlanta
and accepted by the city. The Plant.
will cost in the neighborhood of 800
900. and work on this system of water
works will begin in the very near flu
ture.
The present water supply for drink
ing purposes is obtained from indi-
vidual wells, although some water is
pumped from Lake Jackson. The new
system will obtain the supply wholly
from the artesian well methods, it
having been show that such water is
as fine as any in the state.
Sewerage.
At the last election it was voted to
also issue bonds to the amount of So
900. for the laying and maintenance of
sewerage system. This amount is
but the first of similar amounts that
it is expected will be voted later
on.
Hioh School Building.
Ten thousand dollars in bonds was
also voted for the erection of new
high school 10 be controlled by the
CITY. While the city NV maintains a
good school. the idea is 70 erect a larS-
or and better one, and TO such end,
large norton of the~land has already
been purchased in close proximity 10
the center Of the city.
AS an evidence of the patriotism
and public spirit of the citizens OF
FloraIa. | have been informed by Mr..
7. E.. Hughes that last September, in
less than two days over $4,000. was
subscribed by the people of Florala
for the purpose of purchasing five
acres of land as well as the cree
ton of a school building, the whole to
be decided To the state, in accordance
with the law passed by the legislature
last August, giving each county an ap-
nropriation of $4,000 per year for
nublic school, to be known as a state
school. The law read that each coun-
ty would be given an appropriation of
two thousand per year to cover the
running expenses of a graded school,
If the county would deed the land TO
the state and erect the building
Whether or not FIorala will be for
inmate enough TO obtain this school
could not be ascertained ar this time.
At az events it shows that the peo-
ME of Flofala stand ready at all times
10 do all IN their power 10 foster any
thing that will eventually be help
TO the city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-09

The business CT the Florala post
Office is such that it requires two as
sistants To the postmaster, and Mr..
LAM has in the Office with him Miss
Gussie Cawthon as assistant postmas-
ter and S. T. Spradley as clerk.
1t is confidently expected that more
assistants Will be necessary owing to
the steady growth of all departments,
in keeping with the steady growth
of the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26

There's nothing so good for a sore
throat as DIR. Thomas Electric Oil. Cures
it in a few hours. Relieves any pain in
any part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
THE MAINE SANAT0RIUM

rpr the treatment and cure of persons
~ 'n pulmonary tuberculosis. was erected
~, and Is under the management Of the
ma Mal ne state Sanatorium Association de-
f ss tltle). Its purposes are wholly philan-
thropic: This sanatorium is a model of
.n,r KIND. For curative effect and for in
spring outlook its location is unexcelled
us present capacity is fifty-five pa
.ients The completed plant would pro-
vide for one hundred. The cost of com
Ptetlng 1t would be comparatively small.
Money Is wanted for this. and for aiding
nee needy patients: An endowment fund Of
sO,No is greatly needed. For further in
FORMATION write to the secretary, Angus
The officers and directors are: Presi-
gent. Gen. Sclden Connor; Vice-President.
t11ram w. Kicker; Treasurer Treby John
son, son; Secretary; A. g; Young. NJ s.; Med
ical DIRECTOR. Estes Nichols, NJ D.; Trus-
tees: Hon; John F. Hill. Hon. Waldo
Pettengill. S. II. Weeks. NJ D.. Hon F. c.
Whltehouse. Rt. Rev. Robert Goldman,
Hon WIN. d. Pencil, F. c. Thayer, NJ
y. e. II. Payson. Hon. Cyrus W. Davis,
Hugh J. Chisholm. E. D. Chamberlain,
crank g. Payson, Estes Nichols. M. D.,
Fred f. Richards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26

T n oOIN ON II.
State Supt. of Public Schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
Governor and Council Hold
J Monthly Meeting.
Educational Department Cir.
cuIar 10 Institute Officers.
State Board Of Health Issues Sen.
tember Bulletin,
STATE HoUsE CALENDAR,
Next Meeting Of Governor and Council
Friday, Oct. 80, at 10 A. M.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
governor and Council was held in tho
Council chamber Friday, beginning at
II o'clock in the forenoon and contin-
uing until about 230 in the afternoon.
The meeting was devoted entirely to
the transaction of routine business, in
GLIDING the confirmation of the an
pointments announced by Governor
Cobb on Friday. Sept IS.
The final adjournment Of the Council
was to Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon.