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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-11-16
Talks
SAYS NEWSPAPERS PAID BEST
prominent Railroad Man Tells Of
Spending Million and a Quarter
Dollars in Advertising.

The daily newspapers produce the
greatest results from advertising. &C
cording to Gerrit Fort, passenger traf-
nc manager of the Hartman railway
system, who supervised the handling
OF the record advertising appropria-
ton of $1.250.000 provided by his cor
poration last year to be used in adver-
Using within twelve months. The
daily newspapers reach the people
and stimulate correspondence and de-
sire for further knowledge" he says.
Follow-up literature then closed the
deal and made a prospective settler
OIL the newspaper reader"
Fort says that in his advertising
campaigns he has used all kinds of
mediums from daily newspapers to
magazines, booklets, pictures, pamph-
lets, billboards and lecturers.
We appeal to the people in our ad-
Vertsements. We sometimes shot
in the air, but 1 am convinced that
enough Of the shot scattered by the
daily newspapers hit the mark to
make the entire campaign pay.
Railroads must be developers.
They must develop the country
through which the tracks run. The
only way that know Of to develop q
country is to let the people know what
you have to offer"
Fort conducts an advertising cam
paign as he would build a railroad.
An executive committee meets with
him and plans a method of spending
the appropriation for the year. When
all is ready the publicity men are as
progressive as railroad builders, who
begin to grade for railroad tracks
after surveyors and engineers have
laid out the route to be followed.
The actual result OF the advertis.
Ing is difficult to estimate accurately"
he said. I'VE authorize the expendi-
ture and then begin to trace the re-
suits. In many instances we run
against stone wall before we get to
the actual facts, but we find enough
good done to know that advertising
pays.
a conspicuous example occurred
last year. Three years ago the Union
Pacific opened a direct line to Yellow
stone Park. Before that time the
park could be reached only by q tire
some stage journey. The first and
second year we advertised the new
line only Slightly and let it take care
OF Itself. The travel increased but
slightly.
Last year we advertised the direct
route to the park extensively. The
result was that We more than doubled
the number Of passengers carried in
the other years. All Of these passen-
gers had to ride over various parts
OF our road to reach the connecting
line.
THAT is what I call producing d.
rect results. 1t is emphasized by the
TACT that a competitor who also
touches that locality, made only a
normal increase in business, while
ours more than doubled"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-11-16
Adria School.

Following is the honor roll of Adria
school:
First Grsde-Turner Murray, Rosa
snd Robert Rye, Elijah Vance, Laura
Waldron.
Second Grade-Arthur Mitchell. Jes-
sic and Arthur Mundy.
Third Grade-Dula Murray, Rosa
Hay, Rebecca Vance.
Fourth Grade-Mary May, virgie
Hurt
Fifth Grade-John and Sallie Mundy.
Sixth Grade-Reese Mundy.
j. LEE GRAY, Teacher.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-11-16
Thgg--PTeStOn.

A marriage of wide interest in South
west Virginia was solemnized at Alb
ingdon on the Sth when Miss Docia
Trigg, member of one of the most
prominent families of that town, was
married TO Davied A. Preston, former
ly deputy clerk of the United States
Court and at present treasurer of Alb
ingdon.
The Rev. S. d. Long, president of
Martha Washington College, officiated.
Mr. Preston is a brother of Mr.. Henry
Preston of this city. The latter at
tended the wedding.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-11-16

Inc viii Of Frank T. Howard, the
New York two weeks ago. was probat-
ed IN New Orleans last Friday. and il
was found that be had bequeathed S55.-
700 to charities, including $40. 900 to
ington, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-11-16
MONEY TO LOAN

We will consider applications for
loans in amounts of from 81 200 to
10000 for one to five years on
good Farms. Dwellings,, Business
Properties and Improved Real Es-
tate with good title. Correspon-
dence invited.
VIRGINIA REALTY LOAN COMPANY, Inc.
JAMES R. LAIRD, Manager,
Tazewell, Va. Bluefeld. w. Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-11-16
When Care 10 Advisable.

ut took Branscomb six months to
make up his mind concerning the kind
Of an automobile he would buy"
Yes, and I understand that he had
known his wife only two weeks before
they were married"
well, buying an automobile is q
serious thing"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-11-16
Catchy AdverfIsIno

A Dutchman had a cart from which
he peddled wienerwurst sausage. One
day he saw on a bake wagon: You
need biscuit" 1t struck him as a
good advertisement, so he painted on
his cart: you need biscuit, but you
need a wiener wurst."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-11-16
FOR SALE
w WILL ExeHLz0E FOR, LAMBS IN
TAZEHELL OR ADJOINING eeUkTIEs

1892 acres of land in the
famous apple belt of Virginia,
in Buckingham county, near
the Albemarle and Nelson
county lines. AS fine land as
can be found in Virginia for
fruits and vegetables. Choco-
late clay soil, and thousands
OF feet of timber and cord
wood on it.
viii sell in hundred acre tracts: 2
miles of c: & o. R r. Any one inter
ested, write to the
James River Land & improvement Co., Inc.
E. II. Witten, ]. w. FIsnn,o,n
President. Sacreta,,,
GRUNDY, VA.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-11-16

When you prepare your copy
II you can get four lines In 1t
that Will make your reader
think four lines more you get
so much space free. Don't crowd
too much matter into little
space. 1t Is not understandable
to the layman, and he doesn't
take the time, anyway, to 90 Z
through the thing VERBATIM
Arthur Brisbane.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28
NOTES FROM PLEASANT
GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Services Of Jan. % as follows !:
Sunday school, 900 a. M, was
largely attended. Preaching was
promptly at 10 80 a m. Minister s
subject, "Love Stronger than
Death. I" Evening service prompt
ly at 7 o'clock. Subject, RE
ligion a Science. - The discourse
was ably discussed by the pastor.
Three members were taken into
the church on Sunday evening.
The collection for the day
amounted to $1,000. Every eff
fort is being made by the pastor
and members to raise enough
money to erect a new church. 1t
will be started just as soon as the
weather permits.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28
LEGAL
A. Morris Williams, Complainant's
Solicitor.

A. Morris Williams, Complainant's
Solicitor.
State OF Illinois. Sangamon County-ss.
Circuit Court. March Term. A. D. 1911.
Lelar Belle Madden vs.. Robert Mad
den. In Chancsry.
Afndavit of tho unknown residence
of Robert Madden, defendant above
named, having been filed In the ONCE
Of tho Clerk of the Circuit Court of
said County, notice IL hereby given
to the said Robert Madden that the
complainant fled her bill of COM
plant In said Court, In the Chancery
side thereof, on the 9Th day of De
cember, A. d. 1910, and that a sum-
mons issued out Of said Court against
said defendant, returnable on the first
Monday of March next, 1911, as is by
law required.
Now. unless you, the said Robert
Madden. shall be and appear before
the Sangamon County Circuit Court
on the nrst day of the next term
thereof, to be holden at the Court
House, in the City of Springfield, on
the first Monday of March, A. d. 1911,
and plead, answer or demur to said
compliments bill of complaint, the
same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated will be
taken - confessed, and q decree en-
tered against you, according to the
prayer of said bill.
8. T. JONES.
Clerk.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28
LEGAL

A. Morris Williams, Compartments
Solicitor.
State of Illinois, Sangamon county-ss.
Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911.
Burton Samuels.
Clara Samnuels
Affidavit of the unknown residence
of Burton Samuels, defendant above
named, having been fled In the once
of the clerk of the Circuit Court of
said county, notice lie hereby given 10
the said Burton Samuels that the COM
plainant filed her bill of complaint In
said court, In the chancery side there
of, on the 9Th day of January, A. D.
1911, and that a summons issued out
of said court against said defendant,
returnable on the first Monday of
March next, 1911, as Is By law re-
quired.
Now, unless you, the said Burton
Samuels, shall be and appear before
the Sangamon County Circuit Court,
on the first day of the next term there
of, to be holden at the Court House. In
the City of Springfield, on the first
Monday of March, A. D. 1911, and
plead, answer or demur to said COM
plainant's bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken az
against you, according to the prayer
of said BILL
s. T. JONES, Clerk.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

My knowledge of municipal affairs
derived as close student of the sue
cess and failures Of four administers
lions under which have had practical
experience as City Attorney, justify
me in announcing myself candidate
for Mayor, subject to the primaries of
February %, 1911.
ROY N. SEELEY.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28
A CALL TO ACTION.

The Y. M. G. is requested to
hold a mass meeting Sunday, Jan.
2S, at The Forum office, l19 North
Eighth street, at A p. m, for the
purpose of discussing ways and
means by which the association
can be successfully operated this
year All men are invited
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Mayor of the city of
Springfield, subject to the primaries
of Feb. 30, 1911. P. w. HARTS.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

J. p Roberts is indisposed this
week.
Subject for discussion at Negro
Business League Feb. 9, Making
an Opportunity
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28
FOR COMMISSIONER

Major J. E. X. Herrick, of the firm
of Hall & Herrick, announces himself
as a candidate for Commissioner of The
City of Springfield. Primaries Feb
%, 1911.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Mayor of Springfield, subject
to the decision of the primary Feb
ruary 20.
JESSE X. PAXTON.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Commissioner
before the city primaries to be held
on February g.
CHAS. e. WYATT.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office of Commissioner of the City
of Springfield, subject to the city pri-
maries to be held on February 28.
w. Il. ROBINSON.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

| hereby announce myself as can
didate for Commissioner of the City of
Springfield, subject to the primaries
of Feb. %, 1911.
WIN. CHILDERS.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28
DIR. S. A. WARE,

DIR. S. A. WARE,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
OFFICE: -627h East Adams street
HOURS: 10 a. m. to IL m.
2 D. m. to 4 D. m.
7 D. m. to 3.
Telephone: lold). Office; 1929
80 Res, l607-r-2
Calls promptly made.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28
BOLIVIAN LAUNDRY.

723 E. Washington st.
Does first class work and
prompt service.
Our motto is to please.
Goods called for and delivered.
Our prices are reasonable.
Give us a trial and be con-
vinced.
Call up 207, botl phones.
Geo. Bollman, Prop. & Mgr.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

| hereby announce myself as candi-
date for Commissioner of the City of
Springfield. subject to the primaries,
February %, 1911.
FRANK R. SIMMONS.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Commissioner Of the City of
Springfield, subject to the decision of
the primary election February %.
j. EMIL SMITH.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

| am candidate for Commissioner
of the city of Springfield, subject to
the primary election February %.
]. w. SOUTHWICK.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

hereby announce myself candi-
date for Commissioner of the city Of
Springfield. subject to the decision of
the primary February %.
GEORGE E. COE.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for nomination 70 rthe Office of
Commissioner of the city of Spring
field. Primaries Feb. %, 1911.
]. H. FELTHAM.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for Commissioner of the City
of Springfield, subject to the primaries
Of Feb. %, 1911.
WILLIS J. SPAULDING.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Office of Commissioner
before the city primaries to be held on
February %.
f. w. SIEBERT.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

l hereby announce my candidacy for
Commissioner of the city of Spring
field, subject to the decision of the
primary February %.
JOSEPH FARRIS.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

date for Commissioner of the City of
Springfield, subject to the primary
election of Tuesday, Feb. 2S.
DAVID BROIDA.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

l am a candidate for Office of Com
missioner of the city of Springfield.
subject to the city primaries to be
held February %.
SHIRLEY A. JONES.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

WIN. CHILDERS.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

| hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Commissioner,
subject to the decision of the pri-
maries TO be held February 20, 1911.
ABE BARKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Back to Adam

4 parchment roll over a foot wide
ard nineteen feet long containing the
genealogical tree of King Henry VI is
in the Welsh National library at
Aberystwith The work is beautifully
executed in tabular fashion Of the lat
ter half of the fifteenth century and is
Illuminated with miniatures, rich capt.
tails aid red ornamental letters. The
pedigree is traced from Adam, and
the particulars occupy red line OF
six yard: on the scroll. On the left
side Of the pedigree appears the LIST
of archbishops Of Canterbury down to
John Stafford and on the right side
the list Of Welsh princes down to Ed
ward dundee Advertiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
wap His Suopsr.


Terry is OF that class of gentry
whose nimbie wit IS the only thing
lich keeps them from starving In
t: Is day OF probabilities. Terry IS a
great coffee drinEer, and many are the
Dedients he will undertake TO get 1t
: hen he is without funds. The other
ening he walked into CATS and said
| the proprietor:
Good evening, Mr.. NJ"
How are you, Terry" was the re-
sronse.
Pretty good, pretty good, barrin' a
| d treat. It's clad am to see yer
6 if lookin' so smart and yer doin' so
veil in yer business now, amt yer:
5 glad / an, too. about that. By the
az, Mr. NJ. would yer be afther
ustin' me this evenin?''
Trust you' Terry, / wouldn't be
ustin my own father
Thrue fer you, Mr.. II. If Id know
yer father as we'll as you perhaps l
Wouldn't trust him meself"
And Terry got his coffee and rolls
Chicago News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
When Nature Was Tinekeeper

In the British museum is large
stone composed Of carbonate of lime,
which would serve perfectly as day
laborers calendar inasmuch as it would
indicate to him every Sunday and holi-
day of the year, though not the day OF
the month Moreover, the stone IS an
actual time record Of the work done
for long period in an English coal
mine.
The Sunday stone" as 1t IS called,
was removed from colliery drain.
When the miners were at work the
water running through the drain left
deposit colored black by the coal
dust, but when no work was being
done the water ran down clear and left
a white deposit These deposits in the
course Of time built up the stone.
Each day Of work left black streak,
immediately followed by white streak
made during the night. Wide white
streaks indicate the holidays and Sun
days.<Harpers Weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Tbsckersy's Oisnuured Nose.

The usual account Of how Thack-
sray was disfgured says that Tenables
broke the noveiist's nose in a fair
fight. John Ward in Notes and Que
ries supplies another version. About
{ year after Thacl;eray's death Mr..
Ward was travelling on one Of the
main railways and had az companions
two old ladies who knew Thackeray
well. One Ct them said the novelist
had told them this story:
Being sone Of the youngest pupils
(av Charterhcu=al. he was chosen by
one OF the o!dCr lads, rather proud
aristocrat in Bis way, TO act as his
fl Thackeray bore IL as we'll as ne
could, but demuwcd TO some more ar
binary command than usual and 1atly
re fused to obey, whereuDon the young
aiistocrat' caught Thackeray up, held
hi, head under his arm and with the
heel of his boot used as hammer
beat the beautiful aquiline nose quite
Gst with his face-in fact, breaking
ard injuring its structure completely
the excuse being, You'll clean my
boots next time, sir,
Before his injury Thackeray was,
tie same authority says, remarkably
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
REAL ESTATE NEWS

The work OF the real estate man is
wide reaching Ii he who makes two
blades of grass grow where but one
grew before is public benefactor,
| low much more j benetactor is he
10 his race v . puts landless man
on manless liDd and makes a home
for a family and changes the profit
less acre into The E.oducer OF comfort
and wealth. The real estate men
OF Alexandria are as a rule among
our representative citizens, active al
ways in every movement helpful 10
the community and State. They have
| put men out on vacant land and help
ed thereby to make the city what il
| is. Without the farmers there would
| be no Alexandria. The real estate
men give literally Of their time and
money in getting settlers and pro-
ducers, from whom other classes OF
business men have the new corners
as regular customers. As promoters
OF the growth OF State and city.
through whoch every one has a stand
ing. the real estate men can well be
classed as the feet Of the city.
alexandria, incorporate limits are
among the smallest OF the cities III
| Virginia, only little over 700 acres
and no city in the State is more
compactly built, therefore growth is
going on outside Of the city bound
aries 1t requires no seer TO per-
ceive that there is a future for Alex
andria which will mean steadily, ii
not phenomenally, advancing prices
OF property Those who foresaw the
! present advance in real estate and
made use OF il few years ago at OPP
perfume times have greatly profited.
Fortunes are To lie made In wise
Investments in real estate in Alex
andra and in the surrounding Coun
try in the next few years Some Will
do better than others, depending on
how wisely the buying is done.
The opportunities for doing we'll
are not confined 10 tie men of money
alone, but they are open icr the man
who has a little or who IS looking for
an investment IN installmcnts in prop
erty toward which the city is growing
rapidly and which IS bound 10 en-
nance greatly in value in the next
few years.
Alexandria has enrerprising real
estate men. They know how to trans
act business in way satisfactory to
the buyer and TO be liberal and tC
lend every encoura cement possible
TO the investor. Alexandria IS head
quarters for handlers Of timber, coal
or other mineral lands, ana persons
Of the North or other parts Of the
United States who are seeking
plsce whore n greater variety Of farm
ing can be done. close 10 market and
in a mild climate the year round,
find what they are looking for listed
with the dealers Of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Eskimo Trial Marriage.

The trial marriage IS an ineradi-
cable custom among the Eskimos. II a
young man and woman are not suited
with each other they try again, and
sometimes several times, but when
they find mates to whom they are
adapted the arrangement is generally
permanent II two men want TO marry
the same woman they @Gttle the lues-
ton by trial Of str agth, ana the
better man has his way.-"The North
Pole" by Robert Z. Peary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Detroit has not shown sufficient

Detroit has not shown sufficient
superiority over the Eastern teams
70 Justify the belief that the race will
be un!nteres,lng. Even Warrington
Has able TO PIT an obsatcle in the way
Of the Tigers All of Jennings pich-
ers have been hit hard but through
the tremendous hitting of his men
the Tiger Leader has been able TO
win games. That the men from De-
trc.t can hit IS not disputed: that
they will continue TO hit at the pres
snt unusual rate is very doubtful.
/ On their coming Eastern trip the EaE
/ between them and the Athletics will
doubtless be somewhat lessened, fol
it is not believed that Detroit can Dc
mere than break even on the road
Then on their return home they viii
face improved teams in both St. Louis
and Chicago and are not likely to
repeat the performance Of this spring.
Personally we do not think the Amer
lean League race is over just yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Peculiar Mexican Liquor.

"Comiteca" is The name given to
:9iritucus liquor manufactured IN
Comitan, state Of Chiapas, Mex. IL is
IN exclusively local product, since in
10 other part Of the country is any
thing similar produced; the species OF
maeucy or agave from which 1t is dis
'illed thrives only within radius OF
ten or twelve miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

Til sporting Editor Of the Evening
Star has missed another guess. A few
kdays ago he solemnly stated that Nc
fAleer hsd tried Conway. the o. and
recruit IN about ten games this
J spring ana had found him wanting.
: The ruth IL Conway played one Lea
que game, had no field chances and
made one three base hit. This gave
him a batting average Of 1913. Lest
so1ne weak brother become jealous
Conway immediately, received trans
portation for Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

Work Will be started on the addi-
ton 10 the Fairfax Independent Nut
ual Fire Insurance Co. building on
corner OF Prince and Royal St. The
present sheds fronting on Prince St.
are 10 bn razed and III their place
erected handsome brick building
two stories in height on the first
.loor Will be directors room and
offices which vail be occupied by
Laurence Stab!er, the insurance
agent. who will move from his pres
mt location over Burke and Her
Derr's Bank when the new building
is ready On The second floor there
sill BE- i flat. The contract for the
lew building has been given to
lanes W. beavers. 1t will cost SO,
500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

\ glance through our advertising
columns Will show YOU the real estate
men of Alexandria who are acti:e and
progressive They are John d. Nor
moyle, Thompson x Appich, Frank L.
Slaymaker. Robert Elliott, Monroe &
Marbury, and Harrie White. 1t should
also be noted that Alexander Suter
and D. y. Rust, Jr Of Washington are
extensive dealers In Alexandria subur-
ban property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Halaina D ad.

Small Johnny-Papa, would you be
glad if / saved a dollar for YOU? Papa
Certainly. my son. Small Johnny
We'll. | saved It for you, all right.
You said If / brought Il tirSt class re-
port from my teacher this week You
would give me dollar, and l didn't
bring ir.-ChicaCo News.