The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
THE F|SHBURNE
MILITARY SCHOOL

In 1879, tho founder. Professor James
a. Fishburn. seeing the need OF an in
st.tution OF learning that would fur
nish a liberal ed,rcation to tho youth
of his native Neutrality-suspicious.
vicinity, founded hero a school for day
pupils. The reputation of tho school
soon spread beyond local confines: and
pupils from n distance were attracted
IN such numbers that i, was found
necessary TO establish n boarding do
partner, for their accommodation
This department has grown steadily,
until now from seventy-five To eighty
boarding pupils can be accommodated,
in addition to local patronage
The Fishburno Military school has.
scar. after year. sent forth noble.
manly young mon, high in tone. in
ideals, in accomplishments, into almost
every state IN the union-men who
look back 10 their training there as
the foundation OF their success.
Location.
In tho famed aud beautiful Valley
Of Virginia, q few miles vest o. the
spo, where jhc Blue Ridge Mountains
are pierced by one OF the long tunnels
o. the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
ai0 near the head waters OF the Shcn-
andoah River. is found a town--pio-
its namc from General Anthony
Wayne, OF Revolutionary prestige.
This is Wayncsboro.
Here, amid rich grass and grain
country, with mountain and hill and
valley and river TO give variety and
beauty TO the scene, and on one or
the choicest spots IN this especially
level. are found tho grounds and
buildings OF tho Fishburne Military
School.
In every direction, mile upon mile,
spreads views that challenge the ar
tistio sense. and enrapture with theii
beauty. The air, liSht and pure, IS
redolent with health.
Waynesboro is n town OF about 1900
Inhabitants. II is substantial BEN :
rooms have been prohibited here for
over thirty years. The people are
weli-to-do conservative In politics,
business and religion, and enjoy the
prosperity and happiness which comes
with industry and integrity. They
are cultivated and hospitable, and take
q kindly interest in the cadets. offer
ing to them pleasant and rcfnins
social advantages In the inner circles
OF their homes, warmly welcoming
them 10 their churches. and in various
other ways showing their esteem which
Is ever commanded by gentlemanly
conduct and merit.
A IIcnlthful Location.
Tha Valley or Virginia is proverbial
for It's healthfulness. it's fino climate,
its purity OF water. It's excellence Of
drainage. and It's absolute freedom
from malaria and other fevcrs and
diseases OF various descriptions found
in many other localities. What this
means TO the youth spending tho
greater part of each OF their student
years within the bounds OF F'ishburnc
Military School Will be duly apprc-
ciated by thoughtful parents having
the physical good. as we'll AS the men
tai aud moral development of their
boys at heart.
Railroad Facilities.
The accessibility of the school from
all points is something decidedly IN
its favor. The railroad, with It's nu-
mcrous trains gliding swiftly down or
toiling heavily UP the steep mountain
grades is IN iull view from the school
grounds. Two leading railways brine
the town in close touch with all sec
tons: the Chesapeake and Ohio, by
through trains with Washington.
Philadelphia. New York, etc. with
Richmond and via. the Southern Rail-
road. at Charlottesville, with Lynch
burg. Danvllle. and points south: also
westward. with Charleston, w Va;
cincinnati, etc, Inc Snena no On II
branch Of the Norfolk and Western
reaches points north TO Hagcrstown
and beyond and south towards Roa-
noke, Bristol. etc.
Points of Interest.
This section. combining within Its
limits the advantages of the city and
the natural attractions. quietness and
order OF The country and mountains.
Is noted as pleasure and health re-
sort during the summer months.
Many places Of interest are within
easy reach OF the school. the Luray
Caverns. tho "Cirottocs" or "Weyer's
Cave" and tbs famous Natural Bridge.
rhe natl4n's. ca7ftal and tho ocean
are within d few hours ride. churches
OF several denominations are within
easy walking distance, as are also the
railroad stations and postal and telc-
graph Offices
About four hours from Washington
twenty seven miles west OF University
Of Virginia, one mile from Basic City
junction OF Chesapeake and Ohio and
Norfolk and Western Railroads