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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
Warrenton Social News.
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WARRENTON, VA. February To-
Virginia real estate is still in great
demand. and still bringing good prices.
Mr.. j. a. C. Keith recently purchased
from Judge C. NJ. White, trustee, the
Selleck farm of 314 acres. near Beale-
ton, Va.
Thurston, the youngest son of Mrs.
John S. Gaines is. quite Ill with pneu-
monia at Paradise"
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Powell, of Loudoun
county, have announced the en-
gagenent of their daughter. Miss Bes
sic Lee, to Mr.. William l.. Dunlop. Jr..
Of Washington, the wedding to take
place in the spring. Miss Powell has
is remembered most pleasantly by her
host of friends. Mr.. Dunlop is well
known both in Loudoun and Fauquier
counties.
by the young ladies OF warrenton and
Bethel, which took place at Bethel on
Friday night. was a great success. and
number of young people took part.
Pistorio's orchestra. Of washington,
of several courses was served.
Miss Virginia Primrose, of Baltimore,
who is SO Well and pleasantly remem-
of Miss Rosa Neal Tongue, at her home
on Main Street.
Mr.. Charles Jolley, who left War
renton some time ago to accept q posi-
Charlie" reports the life in Texas
too wild for Virginia boy.
Mr.. ,Armistead Boston. who has been
n student at the Richmond College for
his. studies on account of his health.
and return home. Mr.. Boston arrived
home this week.
Miss Marie Louise Evans left Fri
visit friends in Goldsboro and Will
mington for several weeks.
Mr.. Alexander Stratton, of AleXan-
ORA, spent several days in Warrenton
this week.
Miss Catherine Sewers left wednes-
day for Cambridge, Nd where she will
be the guest Of Mrs. Lindsay c. Mar
shall for some time.
Mrs. Wilbur E. Stone has gone to
Baltimore, where She will visit friends
for several days.
Mr.. Pegram Holt, of Newport News
spent Sunday In Warrenton.
Mrs. Crown Is visiting at the home
of Mr.. w. T. Stone.
Mr.. John Payne is being greeted in
Warrenton again his many friends.
| Colonel Granville Gaines spent sew
eral days in Richmond this week.
Miss Landonla Hicls has gone to
Washington to visit friends and rela-
tons.
Mr. Web Maddux, of Marshall. spen,
some time in town this week.
Mr.. T. N. Fletcher. Jr., has returned
| from Galveston. TEX. after delight
full visit to friends.
Mr. C. w. Smith is at home after a
short visit to her daughter, Mrs. w. n
Moritz of Alhemarle county.
Miss Ryder, of New York, is at Cap
tain Carters for some time.
Miss L. B. Turner is visiting at Cap
tain Carriers for several days.
Mrs. C. A. Helnekin Is at home after
a delightful visit to Mrs James r. Fos-
ter at The Plains"
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Wilmington Social News.
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WILMINGTON N. c., February Is
A swell social event of the week was a
dance given at Lumina, Wrightsville
Beach, by the young men of the two
german clubs of Wilmington, Wednes-
day evening, and this with the Speiden-
Brown wedding, were the notable So
cial events OF the week. The merry
dancers went to the beach on special
trolley cars, and an elegant band Of
music furnished the merry strains for
the dance, which was led by Mr.. Paul
Cantwell. The visitors We're Miss
Crump. Of Richmond, with Mr.. w. l.
Smith, Jr.; Miss Susie Mcclure, OF
Richmond. with Mr.. Clarence. LeGrand:
Miss senah Critz, of Winston-Salem.
with Mr. Louis T. Moore;i Miss Grace
Whitaker. of Winston-S Salem. with Mr..
Plat Davis; Miss West. of Madison.
Ga. with Mr.. George Davis; Miss Har-
rison, Of Madison. Ga. with Mr.. Oscar
Peck, and Miss Juliet Hopkins, of st.
Augustine. Fla, with Mr.. Walter
Storm.
Misses Whitaker and Critz, who had
Ella Moore and Virginia Bailey, re-
turned to their homes in Winston
Salem Thursday evening.
Last night at their handsome armory
the members of the Boys Brigade en-
were laid for sixty and jolly. pleas
urable evening was spent. Colonel
Walker Taylor. the founder, and still
tIic VI liit pttSo dClCu
as toastmaster, and during the pro-
gress Of the dinner different members
A delightful reception was given
Esateraay AFTERNOON nsn BY Miss Isabel
home on North Third Street.. and an
other affair Of delght tf, II nature 1r in the
way Of rseeption VII pc e., slgen Tues,
Miss Lucille Murchison.
Misses Crump and MCGUIRE, of Rich
mond, are being made the recipients
of much attention. They are the
guests of Miss Helen Strange at the
see house of Bishop Strange, on
Orange Street.
Tomorrow afternoon the two local
councils of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics will present a
Bible and flag~to thu, public school at
will be be an impressive and inter-
esting one. and the joint; committee
| having the arrangements In charge
consists of Messrs. II. w. Howell, John
f.. Wood ". ". Galloway. G. w,
Branch. ". Fl. Yepp and p. 9. Wood
I
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Cape Charles Social News.
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CAPE CHARLES. VA. February L.
Hon. and Mrs. Southey S. wilkins We're
the guests several days this week of
Mr.. and and Mrs. John V. Moore.
Mr.. Charles j. Person, of Williams
burg, spent part of last Tuesday in
Cape Charles.
Mayor Nj. II. Stevenson spent Thurs
day in Norfolk on business.
Miss Mary Jackson Wood spent last
Sunday in Norfolk, the guest of her
brother.
DR. Garland r. Moore spent part OF
last week and this in Richmond.
DIR. W. ID. Williams spent the week
in Richmond attending the Grand
Lodge of Masons.
Mrs. NJ. T. Wilson. mother of Mrs.
William Gilmor Smith, has been quite
Ill at her home near Cheriton, but is
at this writing considerably improved.
The business men of Cape Charles
met in the Council Chamber of the
Municipal Building last Thursday
evening and organized board OF
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by. home talent. For the past several weeks
reiearsas had been going on under the d.
rection of Mr.. Albert Baker, of Chicago. u
professional trainer. and when the opera
was at last put on the local boards 1t was
a great success. There were over 1bo per-
catchy songs and music All We're we'll
taker In their respective parts. and lnrse
audience greeted them in this city. Ihe
Washington Public School Library. and q
neat sum was reauzcd for this purpose.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. l.. l.. knight
was at home to few of her friends at an
Informal bridge whist party. During the
evening dainty refreshments were served.
and the evening proved one of great pleas
u,e TO all present. Mrs. knight is one of
her entertainments are nntlcipatod viii,
much pleasure and greatly enjoyed by
Washington society.
Miss Winnifred Skinner. of Greenville, IS
Main Street.
Miss Irene Tuthill, of South Creek. who
has been visiting friends in the city for
the past few weeks, has returned home.
Mr.. II. b. Hardy. representing the News
ana Observer of Raleigh. has been In the
city for the past few days in the interest
Mr. r q. kugler and family are moving
in their handsome new residence on tina
corner of Main and Bonner Streets
Rev. A. p. Tyer, Of the Methodist Church
OF this city, has returned from a visit of
several days in Durham. n. G.
Mrs. saliie Mayo and little daughter; TO-
returned from short visit to relatives in
Beaufort
Miss Ade'ine Mayo, has returned led home =
after II visit of several weeks to Mrs. ID, q.
Fcwle at BEAUFORT, n, C.
Mr., f, a. Daniel of Fanaeea Springs, Is
in the city for few days as the guest of
his son. Mr.. II, A. Daniel, Ir,. of this city.
Hon John II, Small has returned TO tho
city after few days visit to Raleigh
N. G..
Mrs. e. II. Harrington and Miss Susie
Move. of Wilson, are the guests OF MIS- j.
c. Rodman on West Main Street
Miss Julia Moore has returned hnne after
visit to friends In Tarboro.
Mr.. f. III. Beaton has returned to the CITY
after spending several days in Norfolk
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Nelson Social News.
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NORWOOD, NELSON COUNTY, VA,
February 15.-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boil
ton and two children returned on Mon
day to their home at Springwood,I after
spending some time swith-theip parents
here.
Mrs. Wood. of Pinchneck. is the guess
of Mrs. It. B. Denton.
Every one who had ice houses here
have filled them with good Ice.
Mrs. w. Russell Robinson, returned
on Monday from visit to Richmond.
She expects to go abroad early in the
spring.
Miss Mary Kidd. who has been Wis
iting Miss Emma Spencer, of Wingina,
has returned home.
The German measles and grip are
taking round here.
Misses Maude Turner and Gabrielle
Dawson attended dance at Mr.. Ell
bridge Robinsons Monday night.
Mr.. Emmit Hamersley is at home
now after being away for some Time
on business.
Messrs. Jones Turner and Tommia
Roberts visited Fabrs Saturday and
Sunday.
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fs aes Mas ssfsf rraeq Xns Roes
Margaret Mckee, Elsie Haywood. and
m rank Aan nSu Meadem
william Jones, Arthur Cobb. william
Smith and Ben Baker
The younger set, composing the
Sunshine organization here, particip pat
"a IN deligh,ful leap n year r, dance lance
mel FREQ. A. Olds. director: Mrs. u. III.
Young. Mrs. G. III. Gattis and Mrs. Fred
Woollcott. The, operetta, isabella by
talented local aggregation. was muel,
bbeneiting the old Ladies' Home. Miss
Mary Ray was Isabella. and william
Heller. Ferdinand. Miss Helen Durham,
Princess Joanna, and George Sligo, Co
lumbus.
Mrs. James Fl. Pou was the hostess
for the Fortnight1y Review Club this
week. Papers on literary topics Of
Int BY, Mrs. William Ship and
Mrs. 7. Palmer Jerman, and delicious
refreshments were features of the at
ternoon.
Miss Margaret McPheeters entertain
ed charmingly Mt luncheon Tuesday
afternoon In honor of Miss Gillian. Of
petersburg.. Va. who is the guest Of
Tuesday evening n large audience
pupils recitalSat Peace Institute that
slustalned the nigh standard enjoyed by
me music department of this insti
tuition, which is Just no. passing with
marked success through the first year
or Its ownership by the North Caro-
lima Presbyterian Synod.
The music department OF the Raj
eigh Woman's Club enjoyed, Thursday
afternoon, an Illustrated lecture by
Professor Wade n. Brown. on "The
Growth of the oratorio." Mrs. Wade
y. Brown, Mrs Chas. McKimmon. Mrs.
Horace Dowell Dr.JH. A Royster and
Mr.. Hewett participated in the pro-
gram illustrating Professor Browns
lecture. He Is musical director of the
BAPTIST University for Women.
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Charlotte Social News
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CHARLOTTE. N. c.. February H.
Despite the fact that but little more
than fortnight remains to the Lenten
season social ..fe locally has been
quiet the current week. with few
events of real consequence to mark
the period. True. society has some in
teresting events to look forward to
before the advent of the period OF
sackcloth and ashcs-there Is the
kirmess on the 18th and 10Th. and
the concert by the Choral Society at
q date yet to be decided upon.
The chief event of interest the com
ing week Is the marriage of Miss
Atlanta Georgia Lowe, of this city. to
Mr. Edward J. Parrish, formerly of
of Charlotte's mos, beautiful Young
women. Mr.. Parrish has made this
city his home for year or more as
collecting freight agent of the Sea-
has won on his own merit scores of
friends. Among the receptions in honor
of the fair bride-elect was the one
"Wednesday afternoon; at which Mrs.
Il. " Finlayson was hostess.
Mrs. Paul C. Whitlock entertained
Mt her home Friday afternoon COM
-plimontary to three visiting young
ladies who arc her guests-Misses
Virginia Grassland and Lottie Rogers.
of Rockingham, and Nell DeVane, of
Faison. A number of prominent So
ciety folks assisted in receiving.
,,, The kirnessl which is to be pro
ruary lSth-19th, has reached very de-
finite. as We'll as very beautiful pro-
portions: over two hundred misses
and children have parts. and the di-
rector Mr.. James Wrenn, is authority
Tor the statement that the production
here will excel in every way the per-
formances given in other North Caro-
lima cities
Tho literature department of the
Woman's Club is studying Victor
IL.
month of February.
Miss Blcndine Springs left Monday
Tor visit to friends in Havana, Cuba.
Miss May PenhVd. New York So
prano, Will arrive in the city shortly
to accept position in the choir of
the First Presbyterian Church Miss
,Penheld has visited Charlotte, and
has many friends here. Her wonders
full voice and charming personality
VII WI make her delightful addition to
ACharlotte's social circles
Mrs. Thomas b. McAdams and child.
Of Richmond, Va are the guests of
Mrs. George Fl. Brockenbrough
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Rustburg Social News.
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RusTBURG, VA. February 15,-Mr.
William Heck, who has been living
In Philadelphia for several wears. Is Wis
itins his brother, Mr., Fred Heck
Mr.. Crawford Trundy is spending
several days In Lynchburg this week
Miss Marsie Gettle. Willie out coast
ing, had the misfortune to sprain her
ankle, and has not been able 10 at
tend school for few days,
Mr.. r. w. Grouse, of South Boston,
has been in Rustburg visiting this
week,
Mr.. John Rosser expects to open his
new store in a few days,
Miss Price, of Brookneal, is the guest
of Miss Mollle Lou Lawson this week,
Rev. Asa Drlscol, pastor of the Math-
odist church, is spending several day
this week In Richmond,
Mr., A. Hester. a prominent lawyer Of
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Josephus Daniels quite enjoyably. Four
new members we're elected and n, num-
her Of visitors shared tho hospitality
of the charming hostess.
Mrs M. w. Croker accorded the So
cial Club entertainment Wednesday af-
ternoon, in which the Valentine idea
was uppermost decorations and games
being suggestive OF st. Valentine, Mrs.
Lynn wilder won the club prize; Mrs.
Herbert Jackson, the visitors prize. and
Mrs. u. G. Hillyer, the BOBBY.
Miss blanche Heart entertained
quite party of friends "Wednesday
afternoon at cards In honor OF Miss
Gillian. OF Petersburg. The guests
were Misses Katherine, Margaret and
Josephine Boylan. Annie Duncan, Lula
Mcdonald. Margaret Lee. Caro- Gray,
Mary Thompson, Fannie Johnson. Mar
garet and Susie McPheeters. Mary Hull
McEimmon. Bessie London, PIttsboro:
Misses Hoge. Richmond; Kate and
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Pocahontas Social News.
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& PoCAHoNTAS, VA, February 15.-
Mr. r. Julian Con, of Maybeury, w.
Va, was in the city Sunday. Mr.. Cox
leaves next week for Florida for his
Mr.. G. McG Phelps is able to be on
the streets again after severe ILL
Mr. r. r, Johnston. of Wytheville,
Va, was in the city this week.
Miss Ferness. of Richmond, who has
been the guest of DR.. and Mrs. Prem
tice ID. Johnston, has returned home.
Mr.. W. r. James, Of Bluetleld, was
in the city this week,
Rev. s. w, Moore, who was In Rich
mond in the interest OF the anti-saloon
movement, is home. 81. :..at !Sfsf
Messys, Louie Bach. John s. Rahar-
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German at Tazewell.
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( TA2EWELI, VA, February l5.--Another
OF those enjoyable and brilliant germans
was danced In the City Hall here Monday
night, attended by an exclusive company of
gallant young men and beautiful young
ladies' OF this section. Tho few hours of
social intercourse and the tipping of the
light fantastic was made the more enjoy
able BY the rendition of the latest and most
popular waltaes, marches. two steps. etc..
Va, who have attained an enyiable repur
tat'on as music makers for tho devotees OF
tho all-rooin.
day nights ball Miss Do.ie May with
Robert q. croekett Miss George Crockett
with William Paxton Hall; Miss Katie Peery
Edward Lee Greyer; Miss Dickinson with
Albert Sidney Higginbotham Miss Nanola
,isspls Wish whpmas Riehara Perry Miss
Ollie Mccall with William Louis Vest OF
Welch. w. Val Miss Aylette HsnyX with
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Major w. r. Graham and Sal Hyman
We're In Richmond this week on bus

IntSS.
Mr.. r. j. Phelps, of switchback. W.
Va, was in the city Sunday. the guest
of his sister, Mrs. Mary Cox.
Nj. Lion, of Maybeury, w. Va, was
here this week.
Mr. r. Is. Rich, who was one of the
engineers on the Pocahontas and West
crn Railroad construction force. has
been transferred to VAUDEVILLE. Monroe
county. w. Va.
Andrew Leckie was in the city this
week en- route to Jed. w. Va.
Mrs. H. NJ. umberger is indisposed at
her home on st. Clair Street
DR.. l.. j.. Stump has moved into his
new home on East Water Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Bach We're in
WEIGH this week, the guests of Mrs.
r. French.
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Lynchburg, spent several days here this

Lynchburg, spent several days here this
week.
Mr.. William Trundy, one of our old
est citizens, celebrated his eighty
first birthday last "Wednesday.
The Rev. Mr.. Jett, formerly pastor
OF the Methodist church here, is quite
sick at his home.
Miss Hottie Walker Finch won tho
first prize at a finch party given in her
honor recently.
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Washington Social News.

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WASHINGTON, N. C.,--February i5-On
Monday and Tuesday evenings OF this week
the indian opera 'Powhatan" was pre-
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ide. The meeting was largely at
nded. and the prospects of useful-

tended, and the PROSPECTS of usefuI-
ness are decidedly bright.
Miss Nellie Williams has been indis-
posed this week. but is now greatly
imnroved.
Sheriff Samuel A. Jarvis, of East
Vile, paid Cape Charles visit last
Saturday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-18

The Rose may blossom for
England,
The Lily for France un-
fold,
Ireland honors the Sham
rock,
Scotland the Thistle
bold.
But the shield of the Great
RePubliC--
The glory of the Vest
Shall bear the bloom of
The TasseIed Corn;
The SUMS supreme be-
questI
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HONEST CORPORATIONS
GIVEN AMPLE PROTECTION
Provisions Not Near So Drastic
as Those Of Sherman
Antitrust Law

Governor haskell speaking Of new
Iantttruse Legislation in Oklahoma, said
yesterdays:
"Okiahoma justly claims credit for
taking a step in advance of the Feder-
al Government and her sister states in
anti-trust legislation.
In dealing with the subject that Is
intimately related to an commercial
transactions she mas solved the prob
lem Of preventing comhinatioEs and
monopolics destructive to healthful
competition, while in no wise interler-
ing with legitimate and ordinary busi-
ness in general
Section One of her new antitrust
law provides THAT every act agree.
ment contract. or combination In the
form OF trust or monopoly, within his
state, which is against public policy
is hereby declared to be Illegal
This follows closely the language
of the Sherman antitrust act with
this difference
THE sherman antitrust act prohib
its all combinations agreements, con.
tracts or combinations in restraint ol
trade without regard to whether they
are reasonable or unreasonable as re-
lating TO public policy. whiis the new
Oklahoma law only prohibits these
that are against public policy
The Sherman antitrust act pun
ishes all whether they be against pub
lie policy or not Because of cne In.
herent vice in the Fedora. law in that
it operates alike 90 both good aud bad
lit has never been enforced Watch
/ how Oklahoma. viii clean out the op
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New York is Practically EIlml
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Contest


Chicago June 1S--The p-omulga-
ton OF letter from Vice-President
Fairbanks reiterating his "irrevoc.
able deteIminatlon not to be a can
ddate Tor the Office be now noids.
was tho most important development
of the day in connection with the vice.
presidential nomination. The letter
was addressed to Mr. Fairbanks man
age Joseph IS Kealing ami the full
text was
Indianapolis, June 16, 1908.
MY Dear Mr.. kealing-l appreciate
fully the compliment paid me by my
friends In their inslstonce that |
should accept a re nomination for vice
president yet M determination is
not TO be candidate again as an.
nounced befose the close OF the last
session Of congress through YOU, is
absolutely irreyocable Ny conclu
sion does not grow out Of any want
Of appreciation OF the honor, for tas
vice presidency is an honos which any
may well covet No one Is obliged ia
step down TO Il.
have enjoyed the great honor
which came to me unsought and by
undivided voice OF my partJ, for all OF
which I am profoundly grateful
This renewed expression Of the con
fidence of my friends touches me most
deeply They need no assurance thai
have come to tae conclusion | hav,
reached deliberately and | trust tha
the personal considerations which
have advanced will commend them