The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
HOTEL PROJECTED
is APPROVED
Enthusiastic Meeting Of Business
Men
Encouraging Outlook For New Hotel.
Other Matters.

When President w. l.. Brannan call
ed the Business Mems Association to-
gether Tuesday night, the room was
well filled with gentlemen representing
the various business interests OF the
city. The meeting was OF a very IN
teresting character, owing to the
amount of enthusiasm and interest that
developed in the movement for the es-
tablshment of a new modern hotel IN
fredericksburg. =
After the reading of the minutes OF
last meeting by DR.. j. Garrett hlng'
the secretary, President Brannan an
nounced the names of members Tor TWO
special committees provided for at the
last meeting as follows: To confer
with officials of r., +. & p. K. X. as
to transportation and schedule OF trains
TO accommodate trade in the nearby
counties along the line. Messrs. II. N.
Goodrich. +. {. Ninde, X. A. kishpaugh,
H.F. Crismond, w. A. Bell, Isaac Hirsh.
On motion of Capt. NJ. b. Rowe, Col.
+. ID. Cole was added to this commit
tee.
A committee on Homecoming week.
to be held in 1910, was appointed as
follows: Messrs. {. O'Conor GoolrlcK'
Capt. NJ. b. Rowe, Col. +. ID. Cole, W.
f. Bradley. II. b. Lane.
Treasurer Isaac Hirsh reported
balance of 500 in the treasury. -
Messrs. c. II. Burkamp, Nj. PodoIl
and p. n. Stern were elected members
of the association.
Mr.. Kishpaugh. of Advertising Com,
mittee. reported that circulars had
been sent out explaining the conditions
by which fares are returned to pur-
chasers Of supplies from members OF
the association and statement pub
lished in the papers. .,
Col. Cole moved that Messrs. David
Hirsh and Joseph Nj. Goldsmith be
added to the Hotel Committee. On
motion of Capt. Rowe. Mr.. {. ii. Hur-
kamp was also added.
Mr.. c. w. Jones, chairman OF the
! Hotel Committee, made report, lie
spoke of the advertisement that Fred
ericksburg had already received from
the agitation Of the building of new
| hotel here. Said he received letter
from Manufacturer Record asking Tor
| full information. and other letters had
come from architects, etc. Mr.. Jones
stated that the first subscription TO the
stock was that of travelling man, and
half a dozen or more had subscribed.
CAT shares of the stock have been taken
and about 100 shares were subscribed
for at the meeting. Mr.. Jones stated
that owing to the busy season ne ana ms
committee had been able TO see only a
few people. and that he felt greatly
encouraged at the outlook.
DR.. King spoke of the many inquiries
concerning the hotel that he had receiv-
ed through the mails and read letter
from a party who offered to come here
and take charge of the enterprise.
Col. Cole made a ringing speech on
the hotel project. He stated that every
man in Fredericksburg who could do
so should take a share of stock, and
those better able taking more IN pro-
portion.
Mr.. NJ. C. Willis being called upon,
stated that he thought the movement
one of the best ever started here lie
said the city had been going forward IN
| improvements and modern hotel es.
tablished would enhance the value OF
property and improve every business.
| The people must have a modern con
veniences. He stated that it was the
best work the association could pos
sibly do.
Mr.. T. n. Brent called on Mr.. Brad
ford to state his views Mr.. Bradford
said he had shown his faith in Freder-
icksburg by investing in property here.
He fully endorsed the movement. Mr..
Brent was of the opinion that every
property owner of Fredericksburg
would be benefited.
The list of subscribers was then read
by the secretary and the amounts OF
subscriptions vary all the way from one
share per person up to 100 shares.
Others who took part in the discus
sions. all of whom thoroughly approx
ed the object, were Mr. Weaver, Capt.
Rowe, President Brannan, Messrs.
Bradley. Hirsh, Hefiin and Harris
Mr.. Jones again spoke OF the subject,
expressing his deep interest IN the
work
The secretary read a letter from the
Good Roads Association Of Richmond
asking that delegates be appointed to
the meeting to be held in Richmond
Thursday and Friday. On motion OF
Can't. Rowe. President Brannan was
requested to name three delegates to
represent the association. the delegates
having their own expenses. The presl-
dent named Messrs. p. n. Stern. NJ. Il.
Willis. Jr., and s L. Foster.
The meeting then adjourned.