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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-09
WEST POINTS BIC DAY
runs TO EUCLID HEIGHTS
Pamunkey-Whcr Brcezcs
Blow.
HOMES FOR BUSY WORKERS
Richmond Folks Looking Over the
Pamunkey and Selecting Homes
in Much Comfort-Rcd Letter Day
at West Point.

WEST POINT. VA. August S--By
the talk of the people in some of the
surrounding country and by the hur-
raining Of the West Pointers many
DAYS. not to say several weeks ago
This CAV WAS marked in the local cal
cnGar as red letter day for West
Point and FL. of the surrounding
country Just why one particular day
should have been designated as Red
Letter Day for West Point. when.
under the modern way Of hustlinr
down here on the waters Of tho Pa
munkey and the Mattaponi and the
York. all Of recent days arc thought
of as red letted days. this scribe does
just exactly understand II WAS cX-
planned. however. by good woman
who talked to me n little while this
morning before the red letter day bust
ness got too busy. but she proposes 10
make syndicate story of the cXplana-
ton. and | will not infringe upon her
grounds by further mention.
IDEAL DAY AND \
GREAT DEAL OF Fun
The day was ideal enough. and the
20" or more picnickers from the city
of West Point. the 100 from Richmond
and the several hundred from else where
had Il glorious time. There were all
kinds of amusements. some of which
were novel TO the upland people The
old-tiNnc tournament with the gailv
kUiSntS was sometime
new TO some of the visitors. but not
To the old-timc folks who have read
OF The days of chivalry and Colonial
times. when the gallant knight rode
for the right 10 name the queen Of love
and beauty and all the like OF that
The tournament was followed with
other entertainments too numerous TO
mention They included baseball con
tests. motor boat races. a tug of war
tusslc, whatever that was: numerous
other things in the afternoon, and at
night all kinds OF social entertain
mcnts, principal Of which was the in :
evitable coronation ball. with an elo-
Guent speech that was made by IL. NJ
Woodward.
OUT At BEAUTIFUL
EUCLID HEIGHTS
Ono feature Of the day Svas the side
cNcur sions by automobile and other
wise of all the visitors out to Euclid
Heights. There the tournaments. the
Colonial visitors, the Richmond hust-
lcrs. the twentieth century farmers of
the intensive kind, the home lovers.
the fishermen. the water front lovers.
the suburbanitcs and all the other
visitors saw the finest suburban water
front layout that is to he seen any.
where on the Atlantic coast. Atlantic
city not excepted. How this splendid
water front home place came to I've
made was fully described In last Sun
days Industrial Section of The Times
Dispatch. and nothing more need he
said here.
However. it is worthy OF remark that
Euclid Heights Is just now Il place OF
much business. | do not mean thai
stores and factories are rushing things,
but that there Is much building on
hand. Tho stores and the factories
viii probably never get too busy in
Euclid Heights. for it isn't built for
that purpose, but rather for the homes
of the people who run the stores and
the factories In tho coming great city
Continued on Third Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-09
VIEWS AND NEAR VIEWS;
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
ny FRANK 8. WOODSON,
Industrial Editor.

This column Is omen to cOntrtbu-
tors who have something TO shy of
suggestive nature, and who nre
willing 10 make hints and SuEEes-
TONS looking to the better develop
mcnt of the good old States of \ir-
Einin, West Virginia and North
Carolina, and who can hold their
suggestions down in my ono issue
10 from $50 to 200 words. Such COM
municnfiOnS, addressed TO the In
dmstrini Editor, Will receive prompt
attention..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-09
Atlantic Coast Line Statement

WILMINtiTON. =. c., August So
preliminary statement Of the earnings
and expenses Of the Atlantic Coast Line
during the fiscal year ended June 80
has Just been issued, showing operating
revenues. 1914. S36.S32,s97: 1881 $36.-
l23.071: expenses and taxes. 1914, S27,-
come. 1914. s9,O59,650: 1913. SIO.036. O62
The figures for the month of June,
1914, are: operating revenues. $2.S51 OIL :
1913, $2,609,o53; operating expenses and
taxes, 1914. S2.375.2l7; 1913, S2,0S1. 1907
operating income, 1914. S475.S5i; 1913.
$b2S,093.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-09
south Carolina sngineer..

ROCK HILL, :. c., AUGUST N.--Thc
Engineers and Surveyors Association
of South Carolina has been formed with
the following officers: president, Reid
Whitford, engineer OF the sanitary and
drainage commission of Charleston
County; vice. president, y. G.. Walker,
OF Rock Hill; secretary. John McCrady;
of McCrady Bros. &c Chceves, Of
Charleston; treasurer, l.. j. Watson. OF
Cheraw.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-09
DOINGS IN MECKLENBURG;
SOUTH HILL is BOOMING
bright Tobacco Market Has No Fenrs.
New Folks Coming In to
HELM long.

SOUTH hill. VA, August S.-Re
ports from all Of this part OF Mecklcn
burg County confirm the statement
made in last Sundays Times Dispatch
that the scare about the bright to-
bacco crop is over. 1t is true that the
crop VIII be shorter this year than il
was last Year. because of the drought
in May and Juno. but since that time
the seasons have been most favorable
and the weed has been growing in the
very best Of condition. While the crop
Will tie a little short in pounds. the in
dicationS now are that it will be bet
ter in quality than j; has been for
three years past. South Hill will sell
just as much tobacco the coming sea
son rs ii did the last; get just as big Il
price. Ii not better, for it, and the
town will keep on booming it has
been doing for five years past.
During the past two weeks Il num-
Der Of prospectors have been in South
lin investigating conditions with the
view of buying property of one kind
aud another and locating. Mack
prtChctt has had them in charge and
while he is rcticcnt as to details. the
quiet smile on his face is evidence that
he has made some good sales of both
town and farm property. He has more
on his list. and before the summer is
over he will doubtless have some very
encouraging reports TO make.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-09

Industrial Section - De-
voted to tho Upbuilding of
Richmond, Virginia and the
South
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-09

Wilmington, y. C., to the Wilmington
and Carolina Beach Railway Company
for its proposed electric railway, which.
according To the latest report, Will he
longer than was supposed from the
first announcements. There Will be
about eleven miles Of tracks in the
city. and the interurban TO the beach
viii he about thirteen miles long. In
addition TO building and operating q
railroad. the company is authorized TO
build and operate Il powcr-houSe for
its cars and also to sell electricity for
power, lighting aud heating. The fran
chises, To become effective. must he ap-
proved by the voters of Wilmington at
an election on October Z. G. G. Chad
bourn is president Of the company.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

arrangements were made for a two
days Farmers institute at Laurel in
connection with other institutes to
be held in the county some time
in October.
o. d. Mcdonald has sold his so
acre ranch at Ten Mile to Mr.. Cor
nett.
The Mathew home was the scene
of pleasant family reunion Sunday
i'll which all the children of Mr.. aud
Mrs. C. w. Mathews took part.
At dinner Sunday evenir. plates
were laid for Mr.. and Mrs lssacson
of Seattle. Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman
Mathews, Mr.. and Mrs. James Math-
ews, whose home is on the reserva-
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

ton, Mrs. Horace Martin of Oregon,
Mrs. Horace McClannahan and son,
Leonard of B. c., Grin and Billy
Mathews, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mathews
The first meeting of the school
year of the Laurel ParentS-Teachers
association was held at the Audi
torium on Friday afternoon. County
superintendent Miss Keller address
sed the meeting and on request out
lined the benefits of affiliation with
the state aud national organizations.
Miss Violet Parker and N. c. Daven-
port presented able arguments for
developing Laurel Schools along vo-
cational and classical lines respect
lively. Subsequent discssion showed
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01
NOTICE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN to
all persons having claims against
the estate of JOHN 2. SCHMIDT,
deceased, to present the same, duly
verified. with the necessary vouchers,
to the Undersigned executor, or TO
VIM. ]. Biggar and Thos. r. Wat
ers, his attorneys at their office in
the Glover Block, Bellingham, Wash
iugton, within one year from the
date of the first publication of this
notice or the same will be forever
barred.
Date of first publication. October
1, 1914. a 10-l-4t.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

AM fully equipped to fill all or
ders for drain tile-the best drain
tile made. Guaranteed to stand
anything that clay tile will stand.
and some things that clay tile
will not stand. Ain. tile. az cts
per foot; sin tile. 81 cts. per
foot; Gin. tile, cts. per foot;
Sin. tile, 8 cts per it.; 1O-in. tile
IL cts per tt; 12-in. tile, Il cts.
by the wagon load or car load at
the factory, l mile west of Lyn-
den. E. w. Bayes, Phone 43lS,
Lynden. 4-9-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

WHEN IN need of NEW RUGS
for the home, why not call at the
stores where the largest assert
ment of patterns and sizes are
carried; some long and narrow,
many square, and as large as z
ks feet. Besides our prices and
terms are attractive. Often moth
ing down is required; then pay
monthly. We specialize on Rugs
The Waldron Company, 122S-
1880 Elk street. Bellingham.
Also at 1322-24 Fourth Ave. Sc
attic, ground floor and basement,
Henry Building. Wholesale and
Retail. Freight prepaid. Write
for prices and terms.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

a strong sentiment in favor of the
educational course. Play grounds
and play apparatus for the lower
grades were also topics for discus
sion, Mrs. j. c. Anderson Of the
Wiser Lake branch leading.
Miss Anna Dean was taken to the
hospital Thursday for treatment.
She has been indisposed for couple
of weeks.
Miss Mabel MARI of Laurel was a
Weekend guest at the Larsen home.
The Misses Susie and Este Hick-
ey We're Bellingham visitors Satur-
day evening.
Flies spread the hookworm dis
ease,
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Mail for the following named
persons remains unclaimed in the
post office at LINDEN, Wash,
Oct. 1, 1914. If not called for in 2
weeks it will be sent to the Dead
Letter office:
E. r. Briggs, Lars M. Johnson.
One cent due on each of the a
bove letters. When calling for any
please say Advertised"
D. w. BENDER. Postmaster
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

FOR SALE--Team of 2 and 3-yr
old colts l Amos. old colt; COW
/ 2-yr. old heifer, and l spring
heifer, and 81 pigs, nj. NAPLES,
11smile northeast of Lynden.
Phone 1910. Quitting farming Is
the cause for disposing of the "a
boVe property 9-zf-tl.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

HERD RECORD SHEETS-printe
on good Manila board. Place to
record the milk of 20 COWS. twice
a day. for one month. Printed on
both sides. For sale at The Tri-
bune office, cents each or 25 TO
81. This is the standard barn re-
cord sheet used in all first class
dairies.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

PLUMBING and STOVE Repairing
If in need of work call up COLBY
Phone R372. Lynden. Satisfaction
guaranteed. 6-1S-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

LADIES AND CENT? EMEN--Haye
your suits dry or steamed cleaned
and pressed by Hanover, the mer-
chant tailor. Prices from soc
up. 9-3-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

FOR SALE-A young registered
Holstein Bull, ready for service.
OF the best milk and butter strain
At a reasonable price. ID. J. De
Hoogh, Phone 1921, Lynden.
S-13-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

TO HIRE-Anytime
Anywhere. Prices reasonable.
Progressive Auto Co.. Phone
R471 Lynden. 7-30-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

FOR SALE-All kinds of pigs.
Frank Muenscher, Ten Mile, X.
r. ID. 2, Lynden. 9-24-3t.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

HANOVER, THE MERCHANT tail
or will make your suit over if it
don't fit. Shop opposite new
NAPLES building. 9-3-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

FOR SALE--Thoroughbred Guern
sey bull calves and Berkshire pigs.
Nels Jacobson. Lynden. dec. lift
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01

FOR SALE-Hercules Stump Ma
chine; good as new; cheap. II. w.
Jones Custer, Wash. Phone 2204.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-10-01
w A n I F. d
Notices Of For Sale and of the Wants OF the Community BAR
gains in Everything From Tin Pans to ighCass Dairy Ranches
A Continued Story About Advertising

Calves. b. G.. Crabtree.
FOR SALE=Choice Jersey Bull
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17

The er.Tittsworth Land 4
Auction Co., the big real estate firm
Of Union City, Tenn. has turned
their attention to Dickson, and they
introduce Themselves by opening up
the WEST END ADDITION "
and selling il al public auction.
These people are live wires when
il comes 10 handling real estate,
aud they are town builders OF long
experience.
Dickson should, and will get In
behind these people and help them
make Dickson bigger and better
town.
Mr. !Iorner. the senior member
Of the firm says that he expects To
open an office in dickson and hand.
le real estate in Dickson and all
over the county, There is no deal
too small or proposition too large
for these people TO give their care.
iuI and personal consideration,
Adv.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17
The Chautauqua.

think the people of Dickson
owe A debt OF gratitude 10 the u,
D. { for the great treat gwen them
last week.
The educational advantages Of
such week, are really beyond
computation.
am sorry there was one family
in Dickson, SO blind to their chill
dren 9 welfare, as to refuse to in.
vest two dollars in a season ticket,
More and more il is coming TO
pass, that any persons success in
life, ia based upon their intellect.
ual capacity. And anything that
will tend to increase the intellect.
ls beyond computation in dollars
and cents. Ii is very little i'm
portance whether your daughters
dress il Of cotton or silk-hut il is
OF great moment that the mind
should be filled with all things
worth knowing.
That the advice Of one who has,
for over three quarters OF a century,
cared more for what she could
learn, than for what she should
wear, and save &c week to buy a
ticket for next year.
Carrie l.. Searles.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17
w. N. Adams Announces
For State Senator

We publish in this issue the an,
nouncament OF w. NJ. Adams oi
Erin, as candidate for the Demo,
cratic domination for State Senator
from this the 25rd Senatorial Dis.
trict.
Mr., Adams is a prominent busi.
ness man OF Erin and is known in
Houston County as one Of her
most progressive citizens.
Mr. Adams has been Mayor Of
Erin for four years and his adj.
ministration has been marked by
many substantial municapal i'm.
pfovements.
lie is a member OF the NJ. +.
Church, South, and also member
OF the Masonic, Knights OF Phythlas
and Odd Fellows Fraternal orders.
Mr. Adams is wei! known to a large
number Of the voters Of the four
counties composing this Senatorial
District. as for eight years he was
travelling salesman through a Nash.
vile firm and visited practically all
Of the merchants OF this section.
Mr. Adams sometime ago gave
up his position on the road in order
TO take charge Of a prosperous bus
mess in his home town.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17

To the Voters ot Dickson County:
One week after announced my
candidacy for the Legislature, my
wife was forced TO undergo serious
operations; she came from the hos
pital less than six weeks ago, and
has Aen ina serious condition
ever since, Sunday morning she
was hurried 10 the hospital again
to undergo the surgeons knife for
the second time. | am kept at
home in charge Of small children,
and am therefore handicapped in
getting my views before the voters
Of the county as | would like TO
do | take this means OF asking
NY friends over the county 10 rally
to my support, feeling that the
things | stand for. and my loyalty
10 the old. Democratic party in the
past, thatr am going to win tie
nomination.
Very Respectfully.
II q. THOMSON.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17
Dickson County Fair Premium List Ready For Distribution Don't Fail to Get One
Real Estate Investmnets
Are the Safest investments

| known to man, Those who ar,
Inclined just now to knock reaI
estate because the market is not
active forget some facts which Other
people know. They forget, IN the
first place, that the real estate
market is not the only market
which is depressed Al markets
are slow and have been fnr some,
time.
There il one fact that they should
not forget, for Il slafes every
thoughtful man in the face. name.
Iy; The most solid people in Dick
son and other cities are the real
estate owners. Everywhere this Is
true. You can lind few men who
owned real estate here twenty yeats
ago and held on to it, who are not
comfortably fixed Their real
estate has increased in value with
the growth of the town, aud today
these real estate owner are the
most solid people we have. You
can scarcely mention family OF
wealth where that wealth has not
come from the advance in value Of
their real estate
No one can see into the future
and count absolutely on what will
happen He who buys real estate
at reasonable prices in Dickson, is
certainty taking a minimum risk
and has many chances in his favor,
The best time to buy real estate
ls when the market il inactive and
the price Is low And the time to
sell it is when times are good and
the prices high.
The man who knocks rr1l estate
may get certain kind OF pleasure
out Of it But the man WHO owns
pr buys real estate hers at the
present prices, viii most surely get
the profit.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17
Reception for Miss Spicer.

Tuesday afternoon from four un.
I'll six, Miss Edith Badge gave y
reception hono'ing Miss Edna
Spicer. an attractive Paris girl who
Il the guest Of Miss Badge and Mrs,
d. l.. Swank.
Receiving with the hostess snd
honored guest were Mrs. Chas.
Badge. Jr,, Mrs. D. l.. Swank Mrs
Lester Rogers, Misses Glenn Leech.
and Suzanne MoCaul.
In the reception room, ferns and
tall stands Of yellow blossoms were
attractivety used as decorations.
IN the dining room i. bowla x, q
naA,afliums afd ferns were sisrd.
Miss Lucy Wynns. Miss Olive Cox.
of Nashville, and Mrs w. A.
Meadow dispensed delicious irappe
and cakes 10 the guests.
During the hours Misses Lucille
Turner and Mary Donegan played
many beautiful musical selections
Sixty young matrous and young
ladies called to meet Miss Spicer.
sho iuring her vlsi. here has been
greatly admired.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17
Afternoon Reception

Beginning the weeks social
pleasure, was the afternoon re-
ception given Monday from 1 to 6
by Mrs Geo, Collins and Mrs. Ray
lIogin, to compliment their at.
tractive, guests Miss -Reasie. Nelson,
II Paris, ami Miss Bayless Gerhart,
ot Clarksyille.
The Collins home on Church St, /.
was artistically decorated with
quantities Of gift flowers and ferns,
which made an ideal setting for
the beautifully gowned women,
numbering i25, who called during
the hours.
Mesdames " illMm Meadow and
Eugene Payne greeted the guests in
the ball, and :hose in the receiving
line with the hostesses and honorees
were a number Of charming visitors
IN Dickson, who were: Misses
Splcer Childs, Cox, Rowan
Leathers, Jennie and Annie Payne
Misses Leila and LYDIA Rogers
met the guests in the dining room
where they were served with punch
and individual cakes by Misses
katherine Gri,Hby Glenn Leech.
lmogene slayden and Cbristin,
Hunt Little Miss Margaret Wis
har' received the cards in the hall.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17
TURNER'S FEDORA
IS IN THE ARENA

7. c. W. Turner Of Waverly. Tenn,
who made the race for Congress
from the Seventh District agains,
Padgeh two years ago, has again
+ hurled his fedora into the arens
and makes the following announce,
ment;
To the Democratic Voters Of the
Seventh Congressional District; |
desire to announce to you that |
am again a candidate for Congress
IN this district subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary TO be
held September 5, 1914,
In coming before you must
FIRST express to you my profound
gratitude for the many iavots and
loyal support you have given me in
the past Two years ago made a
hard and earnest fight as your
Democratic nominee for the honors
| now seek, receiving more than
10. 800 votes against comhna-
ton OF unusual strength and re.
sources. | was defeated but not
yanquished
/ have been a life long Demo.
rat, a, all times loyal and sub
mlssive to party authority, true TO
my friends and fair and just 10 my
political enemies. A a candidate
| have not changed for personal
gain with every shifting political
breeze which might carry me into
otlice and political power, but /
have at all times endeavored TO
bring to the aid OF the party unity
Of purpose. sound Democratic
doctrine, aud the highest principles
u life, often suhordinating my
personal interest TO that end
/ approach this contest with
renewed energy and determination,
and with the hope that il will be
fought out free from unfair methods
and corrupting influences,
Owing to the short time for
canvassing, il will be impossible
Tor me to see you all in person;
however | appeal to you Tor your
support and influence in my effort
70 secure the place and trust which
NY opponent has held go many
years; and il should be finally
elected | promise to serve YOU With
the utmost energy and falthfulneAs
to the trust imposed.
With the support Qs my iormer
| friends and the additional strength
u those who will come to my
assistance. sincerely believe tnai
will win this contest by a sub
stantial majority.
Thanking you now for any and
all Things you may do for me. |
am, yours very truly,
G. W TURNER.
adv. Wavrly, Tenn.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17
Mrs. Nancy Lunn.

After an illness Of four weeks.
Mrs Money i.unn, wife Of our
townsman, f. ] Lunn. died Mon.
day night aged 81 years.
She was faithful member of the
Primitive Baptist Church and was
highly respected by all who knew
her. She is survived by her hus.
ban 4 and one son. J. w. Perry oI
NJ Ills Creek.
After funeral services conducted
here at the church Of her choice hel
remains were taken to McEwer
Tuesday afternoon for interment.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17

The Dickson Motor Car Co, il
lie styla oi the firm recently grant
ed charter by the state to do bust
ness in Dickson. The new firm
takes the place Of $. II Bryan 4
Co. and will continue business a,
the same stand, south OF the rail
road. The new firm will handle
automobiles and their accessories
farm implements, wagons, buggies
etc. They are closing out their
groceries and will discontinue hand.
ling them
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-07-17
Citizen Telephone Patrons
Please Take Notice.

AT the recent meeting al the
directors al the CitIsens Telephone
Co, the manager was authorized 10
cut out all telephones Of parties
not paying their telephone bill by
the 18th Of the month.
q. l.. pENFECnSr.
Secretary.