The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
BUSINESS MEMS RALLY
Stock Company May Build a Shoe
Factory.
BOOM FOR A NEW HOTEL STARTED
DIR. King Reviews Work Of the Associa-
ton. Etc, Etc.

and smoker and there was a good at
tendance. President W. l.. Brannan
presided, with DIR. J. Garrett King,
secretary.
Mr.. Isaac Hirsh. treasurer, reported
$3.50. 90 in the treasury. On the call Of
the committees, Mr. II. +. CrismOnd,
of Transportation, reported that appll-
cation had been made to Agent W. ID.
Scott for excursion rates from down
the Rappahannock river for fall trade.
The matter had been referred to the
Baltimore office of the company and it
is expected that satisfactory arrange
ments will be made.
For Non Resident Trade Committee
Mr.. r. A. Kishpaugh reported plans
for advertising the advantage of Fred
ericksburg as a shopping place to induce
the increase of fall trade and the matter
was discussed by Messrs. Crismond,
Brent, Hirsh, Harris, Weaver, Warden,
and Capt. Larkin. $50 was sppropri-
ated to be used for advertising pur-
poses.
No reports were received from the
committees on Public interest, Manu-
featuring, Membership, Auditing, Hos
pitality, Legislation or Advertising.
Capt. Larkin stated that the military
company, which had been using the
rooms in which the association meets,
had been provided with quarters at the
Courthouse by the City Council and
that the furniture of the room. which
is the property of the company, will be
moved next week. On motion Of Mr..
Hirsh the proper committee was
authorized to secure necessary furnl-
ture for the association.
Mr.. j. +. Undertake advocated the
adoption of the plan of refundlng fares
TO purchasers of goods as popular means
TO attract trade to Fredericksburg, and
after discussion a special committee
composed of Messrs. Undertake, Brent
and Larkin was appointed to act with
the Nonresident Trade Committee IN
carrying out this idea.
President Brannan stated that DR.. }.
Garrett King, secretary Of the associa-
ton, had prepared, after considerable
time and research, an extended article
setting forth the good work that had
been accomplished by the Business
Mems Association within recent years.
DR.. King then presented his well pre-
pared paper. which was delivered in at
tractive style. The following is a copy
Of the address in full.
DIR. KINGS ADDRESS.
The commercial activity of any local
ity is dependent upon the energy of its
business men: its growth, advancement
and rating must be in proportion TO the
stability of its citizens. No commun-
ity can expect to properly maintain its
position with its competitive cities IN
the commercial world that does not
keep itself constantly on the aggressive.
IL must ever be alert TO recognize
changes that modernism frequently re-
quire, and must be ready by observa-
lions to profit by the omissions of It's
neighbors.
Communities recognizing the neces-
sity Of keeping in the forefront OF this
remarkable age of advancement, ana
deeming that this can best be accom-.
plished by organization have organized
themselves in their various sections into
commercial leagues or business men
associations.
The Business Mems Association of
| Fredericksburg was permanently or
ganized in June Of 1897 for the enhance
ment Of the business interest OF Fred
ericksburg, for unity Of energy;
thought and influence. exercised IN all
matters regulating the operations oil
trade, finance and manufactures.
While this association has not had the
benefit of a great many of its leading
business men, and the brunt OF It's WORK
and at times its existence has talIeh
upon the shoulders of few, its Deneh'
to the merchants of the city has beer
shared by all regardless of their ann
alton with this body A perusal OF the
records since its incipiency shows re
markable spirit of aggresslveness anC
promptness. Questions have been de
bated that have proven of vital interest
10 the community, and suggestions have
developed into realities which VIII prove
of lasting benefit to Fredericksburg ans
which alone should honor this associ
alton into perpetuity.
In it's very beginning it placed ltsel
upon record as an ardent champion o
good roads, which movement at Una
time was almost considered myth an'
certainly a hopeless task-a remarkabi
comparison with the National Goo
Roads movement Of today.
This resolution was approved IN Fen
ruary of 1903 and reads:
"Be it resolved that the BUSHES
Mems Association of FredericksburI
expresses the hope that the time ma
> soon come when the Legislature sha
enact such laws as shall speedily plac
> public roads of this State in safe an
passable condition. Be it further re
> solved that copy of this resolution. b
sent to our Senator and Legislator.
. This resolution places our associate
on record as among the first to agitat
> the GOOD roads question. In addition I
this and other resolutions at later date
s of similar character, delegates hGv
been sent TO the good roads convention
8 substantial contributions have bee
made to the nearby roads, $2OO havln
! been donated for repair work and Si'
e having lust been given TO the assoc
alton known as the Good Roads Assoc
. alton of Fredericksburg.
>, This association has been particular
. active in endeavoring TO stimulate
J. well as develop the shopping trade
, the surrounding counties and this Sc
j. ton. 1t has on numerous occasion
upon the request of a member, TAKE
y M with these railroad companies son
D. ouestions in reference to a probaD
freight discrimination or seemingly u
81 necessary delay, and has on three diite
emf occasions conferred with the ra
road authorities on the passenger sche
nile and have succeeded in having tral
stopped at stations that were preViou
w passed without even a signal sto
~ and the railroad company has alwa
IN been most courteous to the busine
TX Mems Association, and whenever pos
lg bile has always conceded their reque'
as The Rappahannock river trade b
IS presented to the association one OF |
re most difficult problems that any Du
III ness mems association has had 10 CO
e. front. This river flows through one
IL the most fertile and desirable sectlo
IN of the State, a territory Astounding
es every variety of valuable sea food,
ideal trucking gardens, and produt
of the best grain and hay products
the State. The people of this sect
on both sides of the Rappahannc
he are in the main, people OF means, a
lr. large buyers. This trade is the herlta
X of Fredericksburg and rightly belor
"a 10 her: but is she getting her shal
ed Does not more of this business Il
en- should come to Fredericksburg go
10 Baltimore, Norfolk and other points
,on The association has recognized t
ii ttu