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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
UP TO THE SMALL CITIES.
Harder to Improve a Metropolitan Dis
trict Than a Village.

There are many misconceptions
about city planning, but none is fur
Their from the fact than the notion that
comprehensive planning is only for big
cities. says John Nolen. architect. AS
a matter of fact. the reverse is nearer
the truth. In big cities the conditions
are fixed, inelastic, unyielding. Com
prehensive planning. especially with
our limited city charters and the ham,
pering laws OF our states, can have as
yet but little play in larger places
At most 1t must content itself with
relieving only the worst conditions
ameliorating merely the most acute
forms Of congestion. correcting only
the gravest mistakes OF the past.
But with smaller towns and villages
the case is different. Comprehensive
planning can render them a big and
lasting service for there is scarcely
anything in them that cannot be
changed. and most of the territory that
is to be built upon is still untouched
In small cities railroad approaches can
be set right, grade crossings eliminat-
ed. water fronts redeemed for COM
merce or recreation. or both; open
spaces secured in the very heart Of
things; reasonable street plan can be
made and adequate highways estab-
lished; public buildings can be grouped
In some proper way. and park system
"a true system. with all sorts Of
well distributed. well balanced public
grounds-can be outlined for gradual
and orderly development. And all
these elements. Indispensable sooner or
later 10 progressive community, can
be had with relative ease and at slight
COSt
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Children Derive Self Reliance
and progTesslveness From II.
A TRAINING IN CITIZENSHIP.
The Playground as Socislizins In
fluoncs 10 Unoqualed, and Com
munity Can Do Nothing Better
Than to Establish One-Present Con-
ditions Are Poor.

Few fully realize the great socializ-
ing influence Of the playground on
those who witness as we'll as those
who participate In It's activities.
The value of sound body with a
clear mind cannot be overestimated.
The measures taken by play teachers
to Offset the evil influences Of the
street should receive due credit I'm any
discussion Of the playground problem.
The effort to impress upon the mind Of
the growing youth spirit of loyalty
and fair play Is another most COM
mendable feature of playground in
struction, but Of greater consequence
than these or other matters of public
import that playground officials have
inaugurated is the subtle training In
citizenship that the boy receives while
playing with his fellows on grounds
conducted under public auspices.
On the playground, as in the street
and at the ballot box, all are equal.
Play instincts are common to rich and
poor alike. On common ground, equip
ped and maintained by a common
wealth whose very name implies the
storing up of resources to be drawn
upon when the good of the whole de-
mands it. the boy learns the great les
son OF brotherliness and strengthens
those ruling traits Of American char
acter that are his birthright
Self reliance. progressiveness, love OF
fair play, desire of system and ambi-
ton OF self development are some of
the direct results OF playground activi-
ties. Other institutions may and do
teach one or more of these fundamen-
tails, but there is no other single or
ganization that unfolds them stimuli
taneously In an atmosphere OF free
dom. the first requirement for proper
growth.
study OF any city discloses a de-
plorable lack OF knowledge on the part
Of its citizens concerning their public
institutions. The majority know little
or nothing OF the great forces that
make for civic betterment. Municipal
advancement depends largely on the
degree of interest manifested by the
community at large in municipal af-
fairs.
With the growth OF the community
spirit on the playground we may Justly
demand of our future citizens an ad-
ministration that is broad minded and
public spirited as well as clean, honest
and businesslike. To attain this end
wise men have seen fit TO begin with
the boy on the playground
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Earliest Stars and Strins.

The earliest suggestion OF stars as Il
device for the American flag is found
In poem published in the Massachu
sets Spy on March 10. l774. in which
Is the line. THE American ensign now
sparkleS a star" The first instance
known OF the use of thirteen stripes
upon an American banner is found
upon standard presented to the Phil
adelphia troop OF light horse In l77h
and which Is now In possession OF thst
troop.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
The Aurora Boreaiis.

According To theory enunciated by
Professor Lenard. the aurora borealis
Is formed OF cathode rays. emitted by
the sun and detected by the terrestrial
magnetic field in the upper strata o:
the atmosphere. The velocity Of these
cathode rays must be nearly equal to
that OF light and very much greater
than the velocity of cathode rays pro
duced In the laboratory Lenard con
cludes that these extremely hard
cathode rays are emitted by unknown
radioactive substances In the sun
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05

A GROUP OF grave. worried men
"a gathered In hall at Philadel-
~ phia 1856 years ago July 4.
They were grave because they
were called upon to decide the whole
future destiny OF q nation. They were
worried because the penalty for such
work as they had In hand was death
They were the council called togetb
er from all over the country to decide
whether America was TO remain q
downtrodden. un u ly prosecuted Brit
ish province or should become a free.
independent nation On their decision
hung our country's fate.
During the years since Americas
first discovery England had little by
little won from France and other pow
ers the lions share OF control Of the
continent The thirteen English colo
MES scattered along the Atlantic coast
had grown strong and prosperous. 10
these colonists rather than to the moth
er country itself was due Englands su-
premacy on the western hemisphere,
for they had fought her battles, explor-
ed and cultivated her wilderness and
swelled her revenues.
In return as . ears passed oil Eng
land had done less and less for her
American colonists. She had reduced
to the rank of subsidiary provinces the
land their fifeblood and life work had
conquered She had sent incompetent
governors TO rule them. She had tried
to crush them with unjust taxes She
allowed them no voice In their own
government
Men whose heroism had carved q
home and an embryo nation out OF O
savage, hostile forest land were not
the sort to submit forever to such liz.
nominy. For long time they sought
to appeal to England's justice. When
these appeals were vain they tried to
bring the mother country to her senses
by armed resistance.
At last however. nothing remained
but the choice between slavery and
absolute independence. Delegates from
each of the thirteen colonies met In
Philadelphia In the early summer OF
1776 to make that choice
And without one dissenting vote they
declared for liberty.
Anomas jeuerSon, young lawyer
and farmer, drew up a paper embody.
ing the colonies defiance OF oppression
and their intention to form a nation
for themselves. independent OF every
foreign power.
This paper was called the Deciara-
ton Of Independence. 1t was adopted
on July 4. l716
That was the birthday OF the United
States OF America. In memory OF that
first Fourth of July-the day when we
ceased TO be subordinate colonies and
became a free nation-we have ever
since celebrated the anniversary.
When one remembers all the date
really means and all that ii commend.
rates there should surely be as much
room in every American heart for graf
itude and patriotism as TO- mere racket
AMI fun.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
For Hose of Delegates

At the request of my friends to
permit them to use my name as a
candidate for the House of Delegates
in the next Legislature, beg leave
to reply, If it is the will of the ma
iority of the citizens of Rockbridge,
| will endeavor to serve them to the
best of any ability l may have.
Later will give my opinions in let
ter to the press on all questions no "
before the public and some others
which my observation has taught
me should be paramount at this
time.
Respectfully,
w. G. MCDOWELL.
April 26-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
CLEAN STREETS WANTED.
Albany, N. ", Asks Citizens to CO.
operate With Citv Autbor;+;s.

Albany, N. ", Asks Citizens to CO.
operate With City Authorities.
The value of clean streets is con-
stantly being shown. Recently the d.
rectors Of the chamber of commerce
OF Albany. N. Y. decided to inaugu-
rate a campaign of clean streets. The
committee appointed for the purpose
caused circular to be placed in every
home I'm the city. asking citizens to CO.
operate with the city authorities to
Keep the streets free from paper and
other refuse that is frequently thrown
into the streets.
The circular Is an appeal to the civic
pride Of every one TO observe the regu-
iations regarding the using OF the
streets as dumping place.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
For House of Delegates

To the Voters OF Bath, Highland and
Rockbridge Counties and the
City of Buena Vista:
take this means of announcing
that l am a candidate for reelection
to the House of Delegates of Vir-
ginia for the district composed OF
Bath, Highland and Rockbridge
Counties, and the City of Buena
Vista. Subject to the Democratic
primary.
JOHN w. STEPHENSON,
Warm Springs, Bath Co., Va.
April 12-11-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Business Tact.

Boss-Mr. Jones. you have sold more
neckties than any clerk / have ever
had. How do you do It? Clerk-When
a young man selects a tie l say,
That's too young for you" When an
old man picks one say, That's too
old for you" They both bite-Toledo
Rlade
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Announcement for Sheriff
For House of Delegates

To the Democratic Voters of Rock
bridge County and City of
Buena Vista:
hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the House
of Delegates of Virginia for the
County of Rockbridge and City OF
Buena Vista, subject to the Demo
cratic primary.
HUGH A. WHITE.
April II lift.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
{ Commissioner of Revenue,
Natural Bridge District

| hereby announce myself a can
dldate for Commissioner of the Rev
nue. for Natural Bridge District,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary. l earnestly solicit
the support of the voters of the dis
trlct and promise, if elected, to
faithfully discharge the duties con-
nected with the Office.
Respectfully,
WILL O. HARRIS.
April 26-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES

At the earnest request of many
county l hereby announce myself a
candidate for election to the House
of Delegates from Rock bridge Coun-
ty aud City of Buena Vista, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary. j. H. GLASGOW.
April 19-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Knew What He Wanted

Shell do not care to marry YOU. ]
do not care to even talk to you. He "a
widower)-That is precisely the reason
l want you to marry me.-New York
Herald.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Commissioner OF Revenue

l announce myself candidate for
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE for
LEXINGTON DISTRICT, subject to the
action Ct TIE Democratic primary.
7. NJ. WADE.
March 22-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
UNDER TAKING
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP has been
ssed for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILR
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. II
9OOTNES the CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS,
ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO, and
is the best remedy for DIARRHGA. 1t Is alb
foiutciy harmless. BE sure and ask for MRS.
Winsiow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other
xiud. Twenty-Five cents o bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05

Fer Supervisor, Natural Bridge
District
AT the urgent request of many
voters, | announce myself a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Supervisor of Natural Bridge
District, subjectto the action of the
Democratic primary.
W. K. l.. STARK.
April 19-11-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Valuable Pirpin
Orchard for
Sale

200 acres of the finest fruit or
agricultural land.
1850 bearing apple trees.
2 four room dwellings.
Fine water, plenty timber.
PRICE, $4,000
Also fine apple orchard of 100
acres five miles from railroad sta
ton over good roads.
1900 bearing apple trees.
1 600 pippins.
80 Grimes Golden and red APP
pies. Price, Sc, 800.
For further information, see
WINGFIELD & FARRELL,
Roanoke, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Commonwealth Attorney

| hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the Office of
COMMON ATTORNEY OF Rock
cRIDGE COUNTY, subject to the Demo
cratic primary.
D. f. MOORE.
March 15-11-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Comm issiOner of Revenue, Kerr.
Nraak niSfrint

Greek District
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for Commissioner of the Rev
enue for Kerr's Greek District, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
A. S. HAMILTON.
May 17-3mos.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
Commissioner of Revenue,
Natural BRIDGE District

To My Friends and Voters:
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for Commissioner of Revenue
for Natural Bridge District, subject
TO the action OF the Democratic phi
mary to be held Sept. 9TH, 1911.
May 24-t. p. w. w. RICE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-05
What the Fourth
OF July Means
Albert Payson Terhune In
New York World

A GROUP of grave. worried men
"a gathered In hall at Philadei
~ phia 1856 years ago July 4.
Thav yoro trra hoConSo fhov
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

Mrs. /. Milavetz will leave the
coming week for an extended visit
with her brother and family at Co.
vert, Mich, where her brother man.
ages the large fruit farm of Mr..
Milavetz. Mr.. Milavetz states that
he has about 1850 bearing trees on
his place, and advices from south
ern Michigan indicate bumper
crop in prospect for the present
season. Last year was bad season
for fruit, but through the bearing
of his pear trees, of which he has
some 1900, he booked net income
from his farm of upwards of $1,000.
With a good year for apples, plums,
peaches and pears, to which his
land is set, he should receive a
much greater and more appreciable
return the present year and conf
IDENTIFY looks forward to an increas-
ed bank roll of 5000 or more fol
1911.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

II. y. Johnson left Monday for
Duluth, where he attended to bust
ness matters for day, being met
in the Zenith City on Tuesday by
City Engineer Johnson and Con-
tractor II. L. Bartlett, the trio max
ing trip of inspection to several
eastern cities of the Bitulithic pave
ment, going as far as Boston. The
trip is at the expense of Warren
Bros. manufacturers, who desire to
show the Virginians that their
pavement will "stand up" for a
term of years, the party expecting
to see a number of streets on which
Bitulithic has been laid for eight or
ten years. The Bitulithic laid in
Virginia the past season has given
the best of satisfaction, and it is
probable much additional paving
with this material will in future as
siat in making Virginia streets the
finest il the state.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

J.P. Johnson, clerk of the district
court, came up from Duluth Sun
day evening, being in attendance
at the opening session in the new
range court building on Monday.
he was accompanied by J. A. Cum
mings, deputy clerk, who was in at
tendance at Court Room No. 2
where Judge Herbert A. Dancer
presided. ....*.. ..s
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

N. A. Homer came up from
Minneapolis Friday for brief visit,
to matters OF businass
for couple of days before return,
ing to the metropolis, where with
his family he will spend much of
the season at their beautiful sum-
mer home at Minnetonka
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12
Dressnakilg.

wish to announce to the ladies
of Virginia that I have opened
dressmaking parlors at 4O8 Beech
street, where will be pleased to
care for all orders promptly and
satisfactorily. Latest styles. Right
prices. LII 4tp.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

And, lest we forget, we would
make inquiry of the weather man
as to when spring is due to arrive.
With a snowy covering to hills and
wales this morning, it is beyond the
ken of common man to prognosti-
cate with any degree of certainty.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

Rev. Henry E. Neff, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, returns today
from visit of two or three weeks
at Indiana points, visiting with his
aged mother and also with his son
Harry, who attends school at Craw-
louisville.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

The Norwegian Lutheran Ladies'
Aid will serve a supper for the
benefit of the church Saturday
evening, May Goth, at the Presby-
terrain Church basement.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

The ladies of the German Luth-
eran church will hold a Miscellan-
eous Sale on Thursday, May IS, at
the home of Mrs. E. c. Strauss, cor
ner of Poplar street and Virginia
avenue. A fifteen cent lunch will
be served from 3 to 7 p. M, or until
all are served. All are cordially in.
Vited.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

Colin Stuart, who has finished his
trade at the Cole & Mcdonald ma
chine shops, will leave shortly for
Duluth, where he enters the employ
of the Interstate Garage.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

c. NJ. Boss, mine inspector for the
Oliver Iron Mining Co., on the
Minnesota ranges, attended to
duties in connection with his posi-
ton, in the Virginia district, Wed
nesday and Thursday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

Mrs. +. F. johnson will entertain
at a social at her home. 315 Locust
street, for the benefit of the Presby-
terrain Aid, on Wednesday afternoon
next, May 18th. Be sure and be
there.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

The Ladies' Aid of the Preaby
terian Church arrange for a supper
in the church parlors the last week
of May. The date will be definitely
announced later.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

The Modern Brotherhood of
America will give another of their
popular dances on the evening of
Monday, May %, in the Finnish
Temperance Hall. A cordial vel.
come is extended to all dancers.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

The Young Peoples Society of
the Scand. Ev. Mission Church will
give a musical entertainment May
3Oth. A good program will be rem
dered Everybody welcome. The
program will be given publication
later.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Milavetz, of Eve
leth, will shortly remove to Covert,
Mich, where they will make their
permanent future residence, intend
ing to locate on a fruit farm.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

Mrs. Y. A. Stuart, of Duluth is the
guest of Virginia friends this week
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

A. E. Pfremmer, of Miami, Fla,
arrived in the city again the first
of the week and it is said may con-
clude to locate at this point or Du-
luth, handling florida lands.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

St. Paul's Guild will meet next
Wednesday IN the Guild Hall.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

News received in the city yester-
day announced the marriage, at
Copenish, Mich, of r. c, Boyeson
of this city to Miss Williams, of
Copenish. The young couple will
return here after wedding trip of
some length to southern points.
Mr.. Boyeson has many friends in
the city whose congratulations and
best wishes are extended.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

$. Cherne was business visit
or to Duluth Saturday.
Mrs. {. +. Moore is hostess tomor.
row afternoon at a bridge and finch
card party.
Julius Shanediing attended to
business matters at the county
seat on Tuesday.
3. NJ. Goldberg, Duluth, attended
to legal business before the range
district court Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cerveny, Du.
luth, rejoice over birth of daugh-
ter at their home on the 18th nit.
The Norwegian Young Peoples
Society will meet next Thursday
evening with Mrs. A. Nyland, ITO
Beech street.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

Ernest Fisher, manager of the
Healy Theatre, Hlbbing, was Vir-
ginia visitor Tuesday making ar
engagements for a special train from
this point to Hibbing on June 4th,
on which date the Minneapolis
Symphony Orchestra will appear
at the HealY. A baseball game be.
tween Hibbing and Virginia on
the Hibbing grounds will also be a
feature of the day. program.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

A. N. Thompson will be N attend
ant at the meeting of the Grand
Tent X. .. T. NJ, at St. Paul on the
18th, as delegate from Missabe
Range Tent No. IA.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12
For Sale,

Two lots for sale. Right in the
heart of the city. Terms to suit. IN
quire at No. N6 Pine st. 9.20tf
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Norwegian Luthern Church will
meet with Mrs. Carrie G1mse, 223
Spruce street, next Wednesday
afternoon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

All ladies' Suits. We have few
left at prices from SIS to co 90
$50, your 4JuJO
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

Martin Nelson attended to busi-
ness matters in Duluth Tuesday
and left the following day for a
weeks cruise through Lake county.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

dad Dean, of the Peyton Paper
Co., was Virginia visitor W ednes-
day evening.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

All our extra fine Suits, $3.50 to
$45, elegantly tailored in the new
est fashions, during C1c In
the week, your choice. 9ZO.jU
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12

Gilbert r. Clark, manager of the
Dupont Powder Co.. attended to
business matters in Duluth early
in the week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12
Focal neW$.

The Study Club will meet next
Monday afternoon with Mrs. NJ E.
Tanning.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-12
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All our Junior Suits, sizes Is and
II, regular price SIS and 60 90
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