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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
Bon Air Social News.

Especial to The -Dspa,ch.l
Bon Air. Va. March Saturday at
noon, Miss Harriet Cooke gave a
luncheon to the members of the
Library and Social Club. Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Barrett Browning was the au-
thor under discussion, and papers By
Mrs. Percy CHM and Miss Maudc
Miller enlightened the minds of those
present, regarding his life and works
Those present were Mesdames Polk
Miller, Withers. Dodds, Burlington,
CHM, Wherry- Ferguson and Mrs.
j. T. Cox, OF Richmond; Misses Hazen.
Moulin, Moore, Dodds. Miller, Frances
Withcrs, Barfield and Elizabeth Cooke.
pr. and Mrs. E. 3. McClYer and
family have returned from a two
months stay In Richmond.
Miss Constance Bates has returned
Miss Mary cringan and Mrs. Pres
ton Cooke, OF Richmond. were with
Mrs. T. L. p. Cooke during the past
Mrs. David Ainslie was the recent
guest of Mrs. NJ w. Withers.
Miss Carrie Moore has returned
from Fredericksburg.
Mrs. La Grange Cooke was the
guest this week OF Mrs. G. L. Cooke.
Mrs. James Patton, OF Forest Hill.
was tho guest OF relatives during the
Miss Nellie Payne is visiting Miss
Ayliffc Wherry.
Rev William Pace has been with his
= Mrs. r. Nice. Burlington has returned
from weeks visit to "Keswlck."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
Elon College Social News.
lspeclal to The Tlmes- pIspatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Elon College, N. c., March 5.-The
Elon College Weekly, after suspen-
sion of seven years, resumed publica-
ton a month ago.
Herbert Motif and wife and chill
dren have been visiting for the past
few days at the home OF their brother,
President Motif.
Last fall the Elon College Dramatic
Association was organized for the
purpose of developing the students of
from time to time In the college
chapel The play given last fall by
this association received 1nerited
praise. The second performance of
the present college year Will take
place Saturday evening. March 3. The
little Is. VALLEY Farm"
There Is considerable interest now
that the weather has opened up. In
athletics. Coach Hobbs is putting his
men through hard drills, preparing
them for games before them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
Powhatan Social News.
ESPECIAL to The Times- D!spa,

Especial to Tho Times D!spatch.l
Powhatan. Va. March 5.-Mrs. L. a.
Bowen, of Forest Hin, is visiting rel
atives here.
children. who spent the winter months
in Richmond. have returned to this
place.
Miss Mamie Reynolds has returned
to her home here. after visit TO
friends In Manchester
j. p. Sadler, of Forest Hill. spent
Tuesday In the village.
Mrs. Willie Nichols, who has been
visiting friends in Manchester. has
returned TO her home, near here.
There are quite a number of liz "
yersTand other visitors ingthe5 village
this week. attending court. which has
been Sin session here since Tuesday,
Judge Hundley presiding. 5f.t
c. L. Mosby. who has been visiting
relatives in Richmond for some time.
rs in the village this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
TOWN OF ANSOMVILLE HASBRIGHT
PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE GROWTH
Winston-Salcm Southbound Will.
Pass This TIustling
Village.
MAY REVIVE OLD PR0s PERITY
Site OF Famous College Started
BY Mctllodists Of
Carolinas.

Wadesboro. March 5.--Ten miles
north of wadesboro, located advan-5
tageously for real growth. in the midst
OF rich agricultural section, with
great forest OF splendid timber with
In easy reach, on the line OF the Win
ston-s Salem southhound Railway, the
link which will connect the Norfolk
and Western Railroad with the Allan
tic Coast Line system, Is the hustling,
village OF Ansonville, destined to be-
come the second best town in the
county.
Ansonville is an old town. It's his
tory dates back to the days before the
war. and. In fact. its early history is
most interesting. In 1850 the future
OF the town was exceptionally bright,
and If the war with It's darkness had
not have come, possibly to-day, instead
of Arson, the old town Of Ansonville
would be the leading place in all this
section.
narly IN the year 1850. the A1etho-
dists of the two Carolinas decided to
build female college. After much
consideration the present site Of An
sonville was chosen. 1t was then. a
forest of stately pines.
The delightful surroundings, the:
high altitude. uneScelled agricultural
section, the best OF water and the high
class OF citizenship attracted the coll
lege advocates and the site was SEE
lected. Buildings were erected. The
main structure is large brick build
ing, and Is still standing. The bricks.
were made by hand and Of Arson clay.
A residence for the president, a pre-
tentious frame structure Of two storiesr
was erected in the beautiful grove.
Wealthy planters who desired to be
in touch with the college, located In
the same section and elegant homes
were build. A large hotel. store build
.ings. a Masonic hall and church
building added to the growth OF the
little town, and 1t all came at once.
The nearest railway points We're
Cheraw and Salisbury. and a plank road
connecting these two points passed
Ansonville The fame OF the college
went far, and the students came by
the scores from the neighboring States.
Commend days were glorious oc-t
casions and great crowds attended. NO
town in the state ut that time could
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
SCHOOL FAIR WILL
BE HELD AT WICOMICO
Matter. Decided on at Last Meeting Of
northumberland ,rencLcrs'

Associations.
Heathsville, Va, March 5.--The last
meeting OF the Northumberland Teach
ers' Association to be held this session
was held at Wicomco Friday last. and
proved to be the best from every
standpoint OF view. Never before has
such enthusiasm been shown by both
teachers and patrons.
Mrs. p. w. Read, State supervisor OF
drawing, was the speaker OF the occa-
sion. During her morning talk she
suggested that fair be held for the
schools. Though only remote sug-
gestion. 1t was as If she had exploded
a bomb, so eagerly was 1t taken up
by the teachers and patrons.
Wicomico District having the ma
FORTY won. In that the fair Will be
held at that place, next fall to be the
time OF meeting. A committee Of sew
eral OF the most prominent farmers IN
each district was appointed. These to
be as follows:
Wicomico--W. II. Booth, w. "A. Dog
.gett, George Thomas w. ]. Diller and
Charles Lankford
Heathsville-R. S. Brent Ben Davis,
e.. ID. Shirley, Billy Barnes and Hol-
Inns Reynolds.
Fairfield--J. II. Crowther, David
4rruitt, Thomas Cockrcll, Charles Cop
ipedge and 7. a. Jett.
II After1the morning session repast
was served by the members or the
Improvement League.
An interesting session was held in
the afternoon. and several subjects OF
Importance to the teachers were dis
cussed. Resolutions bearing on GER
tain matters of proficiency In school
work We're considered and adopted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
Heathsville Social News.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Heathsville. Va, March 5.-A1rs.
Laura Ra!ley. OF st. Narys, Is visiting
her daughter. Mrs. Charles z. Ster-
ling. b
Charles f; Sterling made a flying
trip to Baltimore recently.
Mrs. w C. Sims and wife left Tues
Misses Linda and Dorothy Snow
spent several days with Mrs. Jerome
downing tile past week.
Mrs. John Pearson. Of Of IL Lottsbn re-.
guest, Miss boswell Shirley.
Miss Alma Brent spent this week
at Canada" the home OF Miss Gar
" Miss Alice Stiff spent the weekend
at the home Of Mrs. Eddie Brown, In
Wicomico.
Professor Harry Carter visited his
home In Wicomico the past week. 4
Miss Corinnc Hazzara, who has been
spending tho winter in Baltimore. has
Miss Bette I. Smith left for Balti-.
more, Washington and MiddleburE on
Thursday.
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+ ~ r. r. i
5bene visiting Miss Mary Austin Haw,
has returned to Dundee"
Mrs. j. 3. Ifcklin and Miss Fiendcr.
Mrs. y. A. Lilly
Miss Charlotte DcJarnctte Is visit
ing the Misses Herndon.
DR.. Mclaughlin, OF Richmond, de-
8livered a very interesting lecture on
Robert Burns" before the Young
Ladies' Literary Club on last Wednes-
Mrs. Merreli, of Chicago, is the
guest of Mrs. l.. Il. w. Meyberg.
Mrs. Harry Smith and Master For or,
roster Smith. of Horn Quarter, are
guests at the Henry Clay Inn.
Mrs. Bernard Lipscomb has returned
from visit to Mrs. Taylor Robin
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dayton Ralph AIidyette
have issued Invitations TO the mar
riase of their daughter, Matilda Re
sbecca, to Walter Martin Jones, the
ceremony to take place on March 16.
In Duncan Memorial Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
MARKED PROGRESS
!. NAOE BY SCHOOLS
Charlottesville System Is One Q
Most Progressive in
Virginia.
MODERN IDEAS PREVAIL
Grade Library System and Study
Periods Are
Unique.
special 10 Tho 1imes.nlspatch,

lSpecldi " ! NC my
Gharlot .' a., 49,,
the CharlottesVll1e iilsh aeiooi ~.
curriculum mas peen mapped nv nv
printed and put. INTO opeia',o' -, : ~
course OF study has beeh lnauc .' 'eu,
flexible and practlcal. i've Iou.sss
arc offered, each leading " u.p,o.nu.
me clectlSe couiaes 49, .,
Latin course. with elther German ~
French as modern languase, i'.o vs.. :.
language course; scicntinc course, aud
a business course, lnclualns steAOs.
ply. typowriting, bookkeeping a1'u ~
usual English branches.
All recitation periods III ,ns h' 81,
school are forty minutes lons' g.
courses are planned 70 inset VIZ
auirements ct the Asso e,sl o. ~ ~
leges and Secondary schools N .es's
South.
Tho business course mas ploasu ~.
usually popular When TINS WORK was
begun it was thought that TOUR ma.
chimes would be suthclenu 1o' lhc " I'i -
year, but the authorlaes haSr pe.. :.
compelled to purchase ten inachiAes ~
order 10 meet TUG oc'na ., ny ~
who wish 10 take typeWrlIlns. illslo
are large classes IN both steho5sap1lS
and bookkeeping
The enrolment in the high school
is greatly in excess OF that during amy
previous year. The receipts from w
ton have notably increased. q new
laboratory has been fitted UP 1or inc
work in science. Tho work IN this de-
partment Is intensely practical: the
old textbook method has been replaced
by laboratory course in experimental
work.
| The Normal Training Department
which was established last ran, mas
been doing very effective work. one OF
the most valuable features OF TINS
work Is what one might term the "eS'
tension work." By this means the
rural schools get the beneht 81 y com
! petent guide. who can give lhen
closer supervision than Is possible fol
| the division superintendent with NJ
multitude Of exacting duties
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
.Gordonsville Social News.
re,;a,,o, ! ,rha nj mes. plspatch.l

Especial to Tho Times Dlspatcah1.iJ -,
Gordonsville, Va March b'---iiarr!n1
son and John Stricken III ave returHe.u =
from a visit Of several weeks y. %
friends and relatives at Harris nputs
and Shenandoah. ls. \, : ~, q,
Miss Lima Block has re turned y, Ir on
lmond.
vile. Is in Ciordonsyille at the 4, ped q
side OF her mother,. Mrs. NJ. II Faul-
coner, who Is worry III, !.
Mrs. C. Il. UrquEart, after a visit OF
{nhout three weeks to her Cousins
Misses Annie and Lottie Day,enport,
has returned to her home at Shenan-
Mrs, Arthur Siebert. OF Roanoke,
and Miss Marion Peyt ton, Of Chariot es-
vile, were Gordonsvllle visitors q few
w, s. Rogers has returned from a
business trip to 0lslahonla,i .ss .8slss
Miss Pearl 3DaYenport la 8 re turned
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
Ashland Social News.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Il Ashland. Va, March 5.-Charlcs Cole
man. of Churchland Va. was tho re-
cent guest OF his sister, Mrs. Herbert
Gregory.
Mrs Frank Day is visiting friends
In washington and New York.
Mrs, r. p, Groson, Of Rocky Mount,
N. G., who has been the guest Of the
Misses Trevilian, has returned home.
Mrs. Charles Taylor, OF Richmond.
spent last Tuesday with Mrs. Fill
Mrs, Edwards has returned to her
home IN FRANKLIN, after q visit to
her parents, Dir. and Mrs Luwless.
Rev. John Wightman, Mrs. Wight
man ana FRANCES Wightman, Of Bali
tlmore, who have been guests Of j,
r. M1ghtman, returned home onsiJYed ;
Enesdny. - II s 8 1'j
Mrs; p. Morgan Shepherd has re-
turned from a visit tn f3icl,mo,,,i -
3 Mr.; and Mrs. II, g. Weeks ana
daughters, OF New York, are quests
al. the Henry Clay INN. ~ Az n, IS
Mis-, l)lckerson, OF E1llerson, has been
S Msw vgMest Of her daughter. Mrs, q, w,
Frank Vaughan, Of Lexington, 1sy,
.i Y ,n inc f guest OF his mother, at the
Miss Mary Overton' iaw, who has
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06

The time allotnlents for each subject
in each grade in these courses of
study were compared. From this data
time allotment sheets were worked out
to meet the needs of the work In Char
lottesville. In this way provision wac
made for most of the preparation of
lessons to be- done in school, under the
supervision of the teacher, rather than
atahome. This system Will train pupils.
in habits of self reliance and will. also;
remove one just complaint that the
high schools have been making against
i4the elementary schools: that pupils
reach the high school with little or
no ability to do Independent work.
Grade Library System.
The grade library system is a source.
of pride to pupils, patrons, the board,
teachers. principal and superintendent
Before this session the library for the
entire elementary and high school was
located in the upper story of the high
school building. This arrangement was
very convenient for the high school.
but lnconvenient and confusing for the
elementary school, All this has been
fremedicd BY the grade library plan
In the elementary school. The Board
Of Education bought handsome oak
bookcase for each room in the clenlen-
tary school. Then all the books In the
library were carefully sorted Those
belonging to the high school were left
in the room in the high school build
ing which is now the high school
library, separate and distinct from the
elementary school. Tho books belong
ling to the respective grades wero
placed in the cases in the various rooms
in the elementary school. The books
if.h Ia \, <rro "A
thus made available for the pupils OF
that grade without disturbing any
other grade. This same method Of as
signment obtained for the other grades.
AS soon as this was done the pupils
and teachers showed a new interest In
the library work. Two entertainments
were given. The result has been that
about 500 books have been added to
the little nucleus in each grade. AT
present each room has IN average OF
about one book per pupil for all grades.
from the third to the eighth, inclu-
sive. The pupils show their apprccia-
tion by bringing books to lend to tho
room for the term. This greatly in-
creases the usefulness Of the plan. as
| it reduces the travelling library idea
to an intensely practical working ba-
sis.
The utmost care was used in the se-
lection of the above books. The en-.
tire collection is composed Of children's
books adapted to the age and tastes OF
the pupils. Nothing but the very
choicest literature has been bought.
No money has been used for sets of
so-called reference books that no one
ever uses, especially children. Plans
are on foot for the addition of several
hundred more books in the near future.
Our people are very responsive to our
efforts In this line Of work, as we'll as
in every other thing connected with the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
- ----seVSk--r--.-tI--
FOR SPELL1N(s,. CONTEST.

view Heights school 10 Challenge
LynchburE Schools.
Special to The Tines Dispatch.l
|rnchburg. Va, March Sit was
ned to-day that the pupils of Fair
Heights School. in Brookville
isterial District. are planning to
lenge the public schools of the
for an old-fashioned spelling
The county school, It is under
4, will be willing to contest with
school its grade IN the city, and
res the contest to take place at
Academy Of Music.
lie Fairview Heights School re-
~ met and defeated the West End
ol, the other suburban county
Of, in match of this character.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
LOCATION FOR NEW SCHOOL.
|. udcr Chosen for Structure 10 BE Erect
lin BrutOn District.

Eudcr Chosen for Structure TO BE Erect-
in Bruton District.
v Especial to The Times Dispa tch.
ktown. March Sowing to the inability
ho school board OF Bruton District to
as to tho location of the proposed new
school. moro particularly on account
he great rivalry between some of the
(e living near Biglers. who wanted it
!. and others who wanted 1t at Walters
|. the school trustee electoral board was
Estcd to consider the subject ana decide
b location
Fordingly a meeting was held Tuesday
fagrudcr of the electoral board. and
considerable discussion for and against
places named above, cngenderlng much
8 among the largo number of citizens
|nt. compromise was effected by
eing upon Nagruder. which is about
|iay between Walters Lane and Biglers
members OF the board voting for Ma
er and one for Biglers. But much dis
faction was expressed by the citizens.
insisted that the most central and best
Hon was the first-namcd place.
islon Superintendent OF Schools j. S.
man, who's a member OF the electoral
b. will now make all preparations for
ERECTION OF tho new school so that it
pc ready for the next school year. which
begin on the first Monday IN September.
y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
EACH[RSMEET|NG
/ CL|F TON FORCE
|eghany Association Hold In.
teresting Session-Many
Members Present.

4
Especial to The Times D;spatch.l
(ffton Forge. Va, March 5.-The
kghany Teachers Association met
last Friday. Almost the entire
hbership was present, with several
ting teachers and educators,
Rng whom were Superintendent
inc. OF Bath and Highland; DR.. c.
kIeatwale, c. G. Maphis and j. s.
mas. The sessions were considered
most practical and enthusiastic OF
ever held here by a body OF
hers.
he subjects: THE School Environ
t." 1.-THE Personnel Of the school,"
fading. and English" We're d.
d into several subdivisions. and
discussed in papers limited to
minutes.
eports show considerable interest
The people Of Allegheny county.
Clifton Forge n high school
ding will be erected soon. Plans
1T are being considered. Three
IS ago the city added 100000 adj
bn to the large building then in
The attendance has crowded the
ent rooms to their utmost.
Superintendent j. G. Geter has made
self familiar with school conditions
ughout his entire division in the
few months, and he is very opti-
ic over the present status of his
OILS.
Patrons Session.
the evening a patrons session
held in the Baptist Church, w. r..
ert, president of the association,
iding. This was a new venture
in a teachers convention. But
success was so great as to insure
booming permanent part of the
re program of the association.
any questions We're discussed in
time given to that feature of the
ram, which threw light on the
ton of patrons and teachers to
other and to the children, the
oil and the community.
be addresses We're strong and full
tactical suggestions.
language clear and convincing
latum made those present feel a
er responsibility for the care of
health of the children. and cspe-
y for the results OF the white
lie" in this community and state.
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the railroad and ten long miles when
the roads We're bad.
Sunshine always follows the cloud
and so wi TIL Ansonville Last year the
contractors began work on the Win
ston-Salem Southbound Railway from
Winston Salem to Wadesboro. and this
new road, which is to be o. great trunk
limo from the Northwest to Southern
points, passes through Ansonville. I'm
mediately came Joy in the old town
The glory OF the alden days was
again to come to them. Far enough
from Wadesboro to make n good towr
and with the same distance from Nor
wood, Ansonville has her opportunity
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
Malvern Hill Social News.
al to Tho Timcs.Dispatch.]

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.]
Malvern Hill, Va, March 5.-The
Misses Eppes who have been travel
ing in Europe since October. 1905,
pected to arrive at their home. Ap-
pomattox- on. the-James." about the
middle of that month. They have with
them little Miss Elise Eppcs, tho
daughter of Richard Eppcs, Of Eppes's
Island.
Mrs. Herbert S. Saunders is at her
home, Upper Shirley, after a ten
days visit to Mrs. j.. A. Saunders. Jr.,
at 624 West Franklin Street. Rich
MISS Florence Eberley has returned
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06

boast OF moro wealth or culture. No
town seemed to have brighter future.
For ten years everything was
bright Then the college closed It's
doors. Bushes went down. War came,
ana with 1t ruin, poverty. blackness
Since the war at various times efforts
have been made to revive the college
and rebuild the town. a delightful
people live in and around the place
Some have wealth and culture, and
their homes have been noted as among
the best IN the county,
But tines had changed. The rail-
road now MATES and unmakes towns.
1t was ten miles from Ansonville to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
Spotsylvania Social News,
Especial to The Times Dispatch

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Spotsylvania, Va, March 5.--Mr. and
Mrs. r. L. Frazer, OF Spotsylvania, are
visiting at F'redericks Hall. in Louisa
county.
has returned home, after a weeks
visit to Spotsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L.. Frazer, OF
Orange, are on a months visit to
Coventry, in spotsylvania.
Mrs Lucy Garner, OF the Historic
Hotel hero. >fter visiting for two
weeks in Orange county, has returned
home.
" Albert C. Tompklns,. Of Brokcnburg.
is visiting friends at spotsylvania.
Mrs. Fanny Pendleton Hilldrup, or
Chancellor. IS the guest Of her many
friends at Spotsylvania.
e Harry. S. Bentley, OF NottoWay coun-
ty is the guest of many friends IN
ISpotsylvania.
c. r. Coleman. of the House Of
Delegates, is on a brief visit to his
homo at Marye, Va.
+, NJ. Smith, OF Hardenburg.. after
a brief visit to friends in Spotsylvanla,
has returned home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
A GOOD CHANGE
ange of Food Works Wonders.

e wrong food and drink causes lot
public in this world. To change the
is the first duty of every person that
particularly from stomach and ner-
troubles. As an illustrations a lady
10. has, with her husband, been
eht around to health again by leav-
bff coffee and some articles OF food
did not agree with them. They be-
using Postum and Grape Nuts food.
Bays;
or a number OF years ! suffered with
|ach and bowel trouble, which kept
be- worse until ] was very ill most Of
inc. About four years ago left off
and began taking Postum. My
hch and bowels improved right along,
was SO reduced in flesh and SO ner-
that the least thing would overcome
hen ] changed my food and began
Grape-Nuts in addition to Postum.
d on these two principallylfor about
months. Day by day gained in
and strength, until now the nervous
lie has entirely disappeared and |
hat owe my life and health to Pos
and Grape-Nuts.
husband is75 years old, and he was
led for a long time with occasional
[os and slept badly. Finally pre-.
upon him to leave off coffee and
Postum, He had stood out for a
time. but after he tried Postum for a
lays he found that he could sleep and
his cramps disappeared. Ele wa;
led and has never gone back t.
have brother in California who ha'
using Postum for several years; hi
family use it also because they
had such good results from it.
pk in pkgs. for the little book, 9TH,
TO Melville" There's a Reason
IN readsthe above letter. Aney
appears from time to time. The,
Genuine, true and full Of human
Test. ss