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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16

John w. Hammerley, Con-
federate veteran, died at his home
near Hillsboro, Loudoun county, sat
urday, aged &C years. He is sur
vived by a wife and two sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16

A party of Roanoke men nave
purchased 1000 acres Of land al
I'll Dorado. Ark. for $4,000. Inc
tract contains $4,000 peach trees
and the new owners will engage ex-
tensively in the culture of peaches
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16

Mrs. NJ. S. Dunn died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. w. 5. Rogers
at Gordonsville Monday of pneumon-
ia. She is survived by two chil,
dren w. NJ. Dunn, of Richmond ana
Mrs w s. Rogers, Of Gordonsyllle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16

First class printing done at The Free
Lance office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
PUBLIC SALE

AS administrator with the will an
nexed of the late Mrs. Bernice f.
Hart. | will offer for sale at pub
lie auction, on the premises. (Sher-
wood Forest) at 10 o'clock a. m,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14

Men should be employed steadily TO
Keep the bgssest crossings cleared
% mud. In TACT, "a small squad Of
street cleaners daily employed could
keep the few streets in the central
business section great deal
cleaner than they are at present.
There should be str cter ordinance
requiring property owners to keep
their sidewalks clean and the ordi-
nance should be rigidly enforced.
clarksburg has grown to such
size now that better ways and
means should be adopted for clean
streets and sidewalks
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
Muddy Streets.

1t cannot be seriously questioned
that the superintendent OF streets
does good work in trying to keep
the streets of this city clean I'M
der the system that Is now in vogue.
Nevertheless, the streets as a
general rule are not what they
ought to be cons derIng the size,
wealth and business Importance Of
Clarksburg. On account of the vast
amount OF traffic both in the streets
and sidewalks, IT is impossible, un-
der present arrangements. to keep
the streets In the reasonably clean
condition they ought to be kept.
The blame does not rest entirely
upon the shoulders Of any certain
individual nor of any few individuals.
The system of street cleaning as
laid down by present ordinances, is
wrong and it should be revised.
For one thing. there should be
some arrangement for a continuous
and systematic cleaning of the
streets where mud accumulates the
quickest instead of flushing them at
intervals OF a week or more, and
again there should be some coop
Grafton with city officials on the
part of property owners, something
now sadly lacking.
1t is complained that much of the
dirt that gets upon the paved
streets Is tracked from the unpaved
streets. A great preventive work
could be accomplished with a few
shovels and sweepers right at the
points where the unpaved and
paved streets meet. In fact, much
OF the mud that is tracked squares
farther on would never get there If
this source we're somewhat checked,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
PENSION BILLS
For Several Of His Constitu-
ents Are Introduced by
MIR. Davis.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1S-
Congressman Davis has introduced
bills to grant pensions to James
Davis, alias Robert ]. Smith, of Elm
Grove, and Thomas j. Boord, OF
Fairmont. He has also introduced
bills to increase the pensions of J.
L. Morgan, of MoundsvfHe; R. S,
Wells, of Paden city; Oliver j.
stringer, of Wheeling; E. B. silcott,
of Clarksburg; Barnwell olmstead,
of New Cumberland; j. N. Conley,
of Loudensville; James E. Grim, OF
Bridgeport; and James H. Foun.
tan. of Moundsvllle.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
Red Cross Seals Cure.

Every consumptive uncared for is
"a public danger. Yet only one-tenth
of the cases are in the hosp tails OF
the country. That means that
nine-tenths of the victims are fight
ing the dread enemy In their homes,
either intelIigently or otherwise
But n both classes there is ire
mendous need for help, says the
philadelphia American.
8, The plan of the Christmas Seal
inaugurated IN this country. by the
Red Cross means a great recruiting
for the army already enlisted to
battle with the plague. 1t is good
lighting for t shoots straight at the
mark. 1t means certain cure for
many who would have gone incurred
because the pennies and the dollars
spent this season for seals will be
transformed speedily into life-saving
milk and eggs.
Above all, the plan is adm rable
because it because
1t will help to teach both. old and
young that it is the duty of one and
all to help lift the burden of tuber-
culosis which weighs upon the whole
community.
Those are the practical material
merits of the Red Cross Stamps
But there is another side. Those
little Merry Christmas" squares
are gifts that not only will do good
but will do the giver good. Each
of us will be enriched by what is
given.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
Early Shopping Aid.


This editorial is written, or put
together, for the purpose of ad,
yanc ng the early Christmas shop,
ping campaign, of which the Tele-
gram always has been an ardent
exponent. This article is intended
for the business men OF the city
That is to say, the advertisers. but
the former term sutfices as 1t Is q
question whether those who do not
advertise are business men In the
strict sense OF the word. The
inspiration come sfrom the edi-
tor!al columns of the Fairmont
West virg Man, in which the adver-
Users are urged to send their copy
for newspaper advertisements to
the newspaper offices early. Says
the West virginian:
There is not an idle printer IN
Fairmont and no extra help can be
picked up to help out n the rush
season and when help is looked for
at this season out of town we find
that their home publishers are de-
harding their services during the
holidays. If copy is in early or a
day or so in advance, at die or
slack times it will be given better
attention. In order to keep up with
the work during the holiday season
it is necessary for the force to work
overtime and in some instances it is
almost a day and night job. 1t is
a very trying situation for the
printers, but they are always Willing
and ready to do all in their power
to get along and it S more in con-
sideration of their efforts that we
make the request that all adver-
Using copy from now up until the
end of the holiday season be fur
nished as far in advance as possible,
1t lnsures better attention to the ad-
vert sing matter"
Thus it can be plainly seen how
early copy would further the early
shopping crusade. If the advertise
ments are promptly and nicely
changed and the opportunity lie
6 ven merchants to have their adyer-
tisements changed, more often, the
shopping public will benefit by the
Information given in the advertise.
ments and the merchants will de-
rye the benefit of more expeditions
shopping. The newspapers, too
will be sent out more promptly and
the advertisement readers will get
their news OF the stores earlier
which in small way, would help
them along in Their shopping.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
Fine Silk Hosiery that Will APP.
peal to- Holiday Shoppers

Nothing more desirable for Holiday Gifts
than Silk Stockings We have made adequate
preparations to supply all your needs for fine
silk hosiery.
Ladies' pure thread silk boot hose in sizes
to10. Lisle soles and tops, fast dye, at SOC pair
"Onyx" fine thread silk hose for women, all
sizes in black and white Isle soles and tops.
Fine quality, full fashioned stockings at 81 pair
Kayser's Italian Silk hose for women in
black gold, white, Mais, Wisteria, pink light
blue and rose. All sizes, $1.5O pair.
Special imported silk hose for holiday gifts.
Made Of finest grade Of silk, full fashioned, extra
weight. All sizes $3.50 pair.
With the purchase of every dollars worth
of hosiery an attractive Christmas hosiery box
will be given free.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14

BY the peculiar nferences" the
Exponent possesses, it doubtless
could easily conclude that the Tel
egran. intended to support one OF
it's principal owners for office be.
cause in write-up of certain en-
terprise 1t mentioned his name as
one of. the owners. The Exponent
Is becoming more noted daily for its
narrowness Of mind.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
OH
Struck in a Well Drilling on the
Ira c. Post Farm.

An independent company drilling
on the Ira G. Post farm at Romine's
Mills has struck oil at depth OF
l,4oo and the hole has filled up 700
feet. There is enough gas to blow
oil out of the we'll, The oil is black
and is not classed as very good. The
company may have found a temporary
pocket or 1t may be permanent flow.
The we'll is in new territory.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
PERSONAL

T, W. Elliott, of Hartley. is a city
.lsitor.
N. N. Hooker IS here from Buck
annon.
A. L. Hustead was here Wednesday
rom sardis.
L. c. shobe. of Buckhannon, Is a
Waldo guest.
W. C. Cunningham, of Wheeling.
IS in the city.
Anne Matthey, of Salem, was in the
city Wednesday.
Writ Post of Huntsville, was in the
city Wednesday,
S. W. shrader is here from Graf
ION on brief visit.
j. N Kalbaugh, OF Gassaway, is q
business visitor here.
c F. Rathbone of Parkersburg, Is
guest at the Waldo.
Fillmore Haggerty, of sardis, was
the city Wednesday.
James S. Griffin was here wednes.
lay from Lumberport.
]. y. Meale, of Buckhannon, is a
,s.tor here on business.
o, S. Talbot of Buckhannon, is
lere on business visit
A. D. Cummings, of Fairmout, was
a visitor here Wednesday.
Henry Mccord, of Meadowbrook
vas in the city Wednesday.
Melville S. Jarvis returned from a
short visit east Wednesday.
Frank A. Whelan is here from
Weston on business visit.
Joseph c. Russell, of Parkersburg
IS transacting business here.
E, C. Garrett, of Meadowbrook, was
business visitor Wednesday.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14

e. NJ. Hess was business visitor
here from wyatt Wednesday.
c.sP Lynch, of Buckhannon, is IN
the city on business mission.
Frederick W. Cunningham, Of
Peora, is city business visitor.
Wallace Gribble, a West Union at
torney, is here on legal business.
John Lowe. of shinnston. was q
business visitor here Wednesday.
j. j. Flanagan. of Parsons, is in the
city looking after business affairs.
Joseph ]. wilkinson, of Bridge
port, was a city visitor wednes-
day.
JEFFERSON D. Basel. of Interstate,
was a business visitor here wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Carl Vance will re-
turn this evening from Mt. Clemens,
Mich. ras -7yl
R. ]. Galley returned from short
business trip to New York Wednesday
morning.
Robert L. Bland, of Weston. an
attorney, was in the city Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs ]. j. Bailey and Miss Edith
Jackson. of Jane Lew, we're shopping
in the city Wednesday.
Mrs. Thomas ]. Wetherell, of Park
ersburg, is guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Philip P, steptoe.
Joseph H. McDermott, of Morgan
town, ex-president Of the West vir-
,inia Senate, was a prominent bust
ness visitor in the city Wednesday.
J.,E. Watson, Jr, of Fairmont,
passed through the city Wednesday
morning enroute home from the East.
where he had been attending school.
A. B, Fleming and daughters, of
Fairmont, passed through the city en-
route home from Baltimore Wednes-
lay morning where. the girls had been
visiting for several days.
Miss Florence Grove and Miss Mabel
Carr are at New Castle, Pa, attend
ing house party. On their return,
Miss Carr will stop in Pittsburg and
visit Miss Ionia Smith at the Penn
sylvania College for Women and
Mss Grove will go to Uniontown to
visit Miss Hopwood.
F. ]. Ehret was a business visitor
here Wednesday from Salem.
Mrs. R. E. L. Bowie and children
Of Cumberland, are in the city guests
at the home of Mrs Bowie's father, R
D. Wilson, on Carr avenue.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
DARRow's NAME IN IT.

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Dec. IL
The name of Clarence s. barrow was
brought into the bribery proceed
ines against Bert H. Franklin to-
day, when George N. Lockwood
testified that Franklin told him that
he would see barrow and arrange
low the money was to be paid"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
FOUR NEW SOLDIERS.

The local recruiting station sent
four men away Sunday morning to
be assigned to the coast artillery of
the United States army. Joseph s.
Ware, of Adrain; and Charles S.
Daley and William Philippi, of this
city. went to Columbus, o. and John
W. simons, of Buckhannon, to Fort
Hamilton. N. Y.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
An Even ny Echo.

Do not gaze backward, nor pause
to contemplate anxiously what is in
front, but move. If you are faith
ful. God will carry you through
'FRoTHlNGHAM.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
200 zoe N W Room Size ug,

During the past ten days we have received
over two hundred room size rugs and several
hundred of smaller sizes, thus offering you one
Of the largest stocks Of Rugs in the state to Sc
lect from. GIVE RUGS FOR CHRISTMAS
GIFTS, {, That we may stimulate Christmas buy
ing in tAe Carpet and Rug Department, HAVE
MARKED THEM AT A WONDERFUL saw
ING i'm PRICE. This large stock of Rugs en-.
brace all grades of Brussels, Velvets and Axmin-
sters. The most complete stock in the state to
select from AT ABSOLUTELY THE LOWEST
PRICES EVER QUOTED IN CIARKSBURG
ON RUGS OF THEIR QUALITY
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14

CHANGE OF ADpREss-when order
inf the address OF your paper changed
always give the old as wen as tne ne u
address. II your paper Is not receivod
regularly, notify us, and always give
poStomee, county and state.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
Christmas Jewelry AttractiveIy
Priced

Hundreds of pieces of dainty French Jew
elry at such popular prices as 25c and Soc. All
OF the newest novelties including Pin Sets, Col
lar and Belt Pins, Waist Sets in Cushion boxes,
Hat Pins, Cuff Buttons, Brooches, Necklaces
Scarf and Jabot Pins, Jewel Boxes, Cloisonne
enamel and Armenian novelties.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14

Terms; ,.'l.oo per year in advance
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
TELEPHONES:

rst.s Consolidated Phone.
N3'"SoSs SHlSSsi.i. 80. =. -. ,..1 57-I
Bell Phone, (
66ul5orlal Rooms. ........z....,.. 2S3-J
Entered at the Postofice at CIarksburR.
W. Va, as second-claBs Mail Matter.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-14
The WEEKLY TELEGRAM
The Leading Paper in Central Yves.
Virginia.

- Fnblished Every Thursday by the
SAA1A-As Ass gHG T1LEGRAnG oolEPANx,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-10
NO WOODEN BUILDINGS.
City Council Refuses to Permit Erec.
tom of Frame Building Metal
Sides in Fire Limits.

Mayor Langford stated at meeting
of city council on Tuesday night thai
he had a matter he wanted to bring
to the attention of city council on re-
quest of Mr.. NJ. L. Spearman.
Mr.. Spearman had requested per-
nit to build a garage on his lot in
Main street, between the Copeland
building and the Williams building.
He wanted to build a house so by $50
feet to be weatherbparded with sheet
iron, and to have cement floor, the
frame work to be of wood.
Mayor Langford said that he had
called Mr.. SDearman's attention to the
action of council at the last meeting,
and said he could not grant the per-
nit, but would submit the request to
city council. This lot is within the
fire limits.
Alderman Earhardt said be was op-
posed to any building within the fire
limits except it be of brick. That
seemed to be the opinion of the en-
tire council, and, while no formal ac-
ton was taken, the permit was not
granted.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-10

construction or maintenance OF said
lines, wires, poles, appliances, fix
lures and appurtenances.
Sec. 5. This ordinance is passed
and the foregoing rights, powers and
privileges are hereby granted and
given unto Southern Power Company,
its successors, lessees and assigns,
upon the distinct understanding and
condition that said Southern Power
COMPANY, its successors, lessees and
assigns, shall not sell or furnish elec-
tricity for lighting purposes within
the Town of NewberTy, either to con-
sumers direct, or to any third person,
firm or corporation for the purposes
of resale or distribution, except that
Southern Power Company may sell
and furnish electricity for lighting
purposes to the Commissioners Of
Public Works of the Town of New
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-10
Firemen'S Pension Money.

Alderman Earhardt, as. chairman OF
the committee of fire department, at
the meeting of city council on Tues
day night, said that the State Fire
mems association would meet very
soon and under the act of the legis-
lature, fire departments in cities
where the department owns $1,000, or
more, of apparatus. were entitled to
receive a certain per cent. of pre-
miums from fire insurance companies
and this money will be paid in April.
He moved that when the money was
collected that it be turned over to the
fire department, and this motion pre-
vailed.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-10
Friday, March 10, 1911.

The Southern Power companys
franchise, which has been a matter
of discussion with the city council and
the company for some time, seems to
have been settled satisfactorily to all
narties concerned. Under the fran
chise granted. the Southern Power
company has the privilege of selling
power to small industries, and in any
quantity desired.
It was held by city council that the
city plant was erected primarily as a
lighting plant, and therefore, it would
not be injured if the power used in
the city was furnished by the South
ern Power company. Besides, by this
ARRANGEMENT other enterprises beside
the cotton mills can secure power, and
the city plant is now almost taxed 70
its capacity.
Under the act of the legislature of
1910, a commission has been appoint
ed and gwen power to regulate rates
of power companies, so that it does
not make such a great difference if
no maximum rate is fixed in the fran
ehise.
1t is hoped that the Southern Power
company will have It's lines in New
berry in the near future, and that the
coming OF this company may stimu-
late the building of many smaller in
dustries.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-10
STEP TO BE REMOVED.
City Council Decides to Remove Step
From Main Street Sidewalk
Resolution Adopted.

Alderman Earhardt, at meeting of
city council Tuesday night, said that
when he was mayor a mistake was
made in the street paving at one
place and he wanted, if it could be
done, to have it corrected. The pave
ment in Main street at the corner be-
low Mimnaugh's has a step and he
sad that frequently people coming
from the train at night were known
to stumble and fall at this step and
'Ae wanted it remedied if it could be
done, and, therefore, moved that Sup
erintendent Wicker, of streets, be in
structed to remedy this place.
The motion was seconded by Alder
man Rodelsperger and unanimously
adopted:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-10

The commercial league of Prosper
ity has appointed Committee and has
requested the chamber of commerce
to appoint a similar committee fot the
purpose of comforting with the land
owners along the public roads be-
tween Newberry and Prosperity with
a view Of changing and relocating all
this road so that it may not cross the
railroad so often. In fact, it can be so
located as not to cross the c., N. and
L. at all between here and Prosper
ity and to have only one grade cross
ing of the Southern.
This is a very important matter and
will really be worth more to New
berry than Prosperity because there
is no doubt that a great many people
hesitate to come from Prosperity to
Newberry on account of the many
railroad crossings. Many of these
crossings are dangerous and with the
Increased number Of trains on both
roads, the wonder is that there have
not been great many casualties.
We hope the Newberry chamber of
commerce will appoint good live COM
mittee TO cooperate with the commit
tee at Prosperity, which will in turn
Cooperate with the supervisor in Sc
curing the necessary rights-of-way
for the relocation of this public road.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-10

There are two very important meet
ings in Newberry today. A great deal
of interest has been taken in the plan
suggested in The Herald and News
and taken hold of by the chamber OF
commerce to organize and build dirt
road connecting Columbia and Green
vile. Representative from along this
proposed road are expected to be in
Newberry today with view of form
ing an organization and employing a
civil engineer and road builder to
stake off and relocate where necessary
and make plans for the building of
this road. When this is done, the idea
is to secure the cooperation of the
farmers, as we'll as the citizens of the
towns along Th4 road and for them to
come out at the same time so that
the road from Greenville to Colum-
bia may be worked according to this
plan at one and the same time.
It is entirely practical and feasible
and can be done if We can secure the
proper organization and the co-opera-
tion of all the people.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-10

Apropos Of what l have above writ
ten l came across an old copy of a
paper published at Anderson called
the Daily Mail and I found the follow
ing which / think ~ould be a good
companion piece for the quotation
first made above and my observations
thereon:
Are You Educated!
Here are a list of questions that
were put to students in the Chicago
university by one of the professors.
He told them they were not educated
in the best. sense unless they could
answer yes to each of them. Can
you do it? Here are the questions:
Has education given you sympathy
with ali good causes and made you
espouse them?
Has it made you public spirited?
Has it made you a brother to the
weak?
Have you learned how to make
friends and keep them?
Do you know what it is to be a
friend yourself?
Can you look an honest man or
pure woman straight in the eye?
Do you see anything to love in
little child?
Will lonely dog follow you in the
street?
Can you be high-minded and happy
in the meanest drudzeries of life?
Do you think washing dishes and
hoeing corn just as compatible with
high thinking as piano playing or
golf?
Are you good for anything to your
self?
Can you be happy a1one:
Can you look out on the world and
see anything except dollars and cents?
Can you look into mud puddle by
the weyside and see the clear sky?
Can you see anything in the puddle
but mud?
Can you look into the sky at night
and see beyond the stars?
The person who can't answer Eyes"
to the questions is not really educat-
ed and has much to learn. Some Of
these things ought to be part Of the
course of study in every we'll equip
ped institution of learning.
The Idler.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-10

berry, for the use of the said Town,
Provided, however, that consumers Of
power in amounts of one' hundred
(l00) horsepower, or more, may use
such portion thereof as is necessary
for lighting its or their manufactur-
ing plants and premises.
Sec. 6. This ordinance and the rights
and privileges herein granted shall
remain and continue in effect for the
term of sixty (60) years from the date,
hereof
Done and ratified in Town Council,
under the corporate seal Of
(SeaD the Town of Newberry, on the
Sth day of March. A. D., 1911.
J. J. LANGFORD,
Attest: Mayor.
J. R. SCURRY.
Clerk and Treasurer of Town of New
berry, S. c. -