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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
FAME OF THE PEANUT BANK,
THE PRIDE OF NANSEMOND
Traveller From suffolk Atounds the
Great Ffnanriers on Wall Street.
Mighty Dividend Maker.

very interesting Virginia financial
story comes through the Wall Street
journal. 1t reads as follows:
I'm a group OF out-of-town bankers,
who were making an inspection OF the
spacious banking room OF the National
city Bank recently. a man from Suf-
folk. Va. startled some OF his coll
leagues Of this and other cities by
statement to the effect that what is
popularity known as the Peanut Bank
is probably the most prosperous imam
etal institution in this country. He
likewise stated positively that the
Peanut Bank has yielded larger re-
turn on the money invested than any
other banking concern on this conti-
nent.
The Peanut Bank Is officially
known as Farmers Bank Of Nanse-
u,ond. and owes It's great prosperity
TO tho peanut 1t Is located in SUI
folk. Va. the center of district where
the soober fourishes as nowhere else
in America The bank started in 1859
with capital OF $4,000. which has
never been changed. The men who own
its 200 shares OF stock have been made
rich. for the reason that the 800
shares have value we'll In excess OF
E.
1t has surplus and undivided prohts OF
upwards OF 81 100000. loans In excess
OF S2.50o.0oo. and cash In vaults and
due from other banks. usually amount
to $1,000 600 or thereabouts II is said
that there never was such bank for
melon cutting. Dividends came at fire.
quent and irregular intervals. and
range from per cent or 10 per cent
to 100 per cent or more. Once upon a
the bank startled the stockholders and
natives with % per cent distribution
THE nearest approach in stock value
and dividends Is the Fifth Avenue
Bank. OF New York City, whose 500
shares have a market value of about
$4,000
The Farmers Bank Of Nansemond
has for the past twenty years enjoyed
the distinction OF having a larger sur
plus as compared with its capital stock
than any bank In the United States.
perhaps. In the world.
In referring to the Wall Street Jour-
nails story the Manufacturers Record
grows somewhat humorous as 1t com
ments a g follows:
The great success OF the Farmers
Bank of Nansemond is familiar to
nnancicrs In the South. but it is not
surprising that New Workers. accus-
toned to the big figures Of their great
banks and trust companies. should be
astonished to discover that a compare
lively small institution should be maxi
Ing more money. dollar for dollar in
vested, than any other financial organi-
zation OF similar character in the
United States. which II may continue to
do>so long as the demand for peanut
oil continues to increase. and so long
as picnics. excursions, circuses. barbe-
cues and other great gatherings OF peo-
pie retain their place in the affection Of
humanity and the general demand for
peanuts continues undlminiehed Which
reminds one OF the old. old refrain:
The man who hath some good pea
nuts and giveth his neighbors
none.
He shan't have any of my peanuts when
his peanuts are gone.
When his peanuts are gone;
he shan't have any Of my peanuts
when his peanuts are gone"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
All About One Little Woman.

HENDERSON. y. c.. July ALI
kinds Of bouquets are coming in to
the Henderson Chamber of Commerce,
and they are from every point OF the
compass. These bouquets are in the
shape OF letters and newspaper clip
pings. extracts from fna and trade
journals. etc, commenting favorably
on the general work of the new cham
Der and especially awarding to il the
honor OF being the first body of it's
KIND IN the United States to select
woman TO be a member of its board
of directors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
New Railway Eauipmeof.

The Scaboard Air Line Railway ia
reported to have placed an order re-
Gently for 100 cars to add to its freight
hauling equipment
The Richmond. fredericksburg and
Fotomac is In the market for fifteen
cabooses and large number OF freigh,
cars.
The Chesapeake and Ohio 1. remarked
10 be looking for 1000 seventv.ton
hopper cara and 1000 tons OF bridge
steel beEtdes Other bridge material.
!, !he southern .RsilwAy.is on the ieok-
out Tor more box cars Apr future de-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
To Make women. silk s,ock,nr

MORGANTON. y. G.. July The
Waldensian Hosiery Mills. of Valdese
have decided to establish a mill in
this city for the manufacture OF
womens silk hose. The managers
found a building already erected suit
able for the business, and lost no time
in purchasing the same. They have
also bought the necessary knitting ma
chinery. and will install 1t as soon as
possible and start the mills to work
probably by the LIST Of August
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
Southampton County Does II, n,,.

CORTLAND. July 7.-Southamp-
ton County has done its bits not only
IN the purchase of Liberty bonds, but
in contributing to the Red Cross fund
The contributions for the entire county
so far amount to $500. and it is be.
lieved that they will total $4,000 be-
fore the canvass is completed. The
rains caused cessation OF the work
OF the committees having the matter
In hand, and the canvass will not be
completed until some time next week,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
Repair shopr Are Much ENLARGED.

SPENCER, y. c.. July THE work
OF charging the repairing facilities OF
tho Southern Railway shops here ia
aoout completed. and TO meet the new
conoitlone the repair tracks are be-
ing shifted and given more car-ho!d-
Ing capacity. Among the Improve.
ments to the shops is a new commo.
dious all-steel car shed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08

bnIAfng Contract for Rax COMPANY.
NORFOLK. VA July THE South
arm tagging Company has awarded
- contract for the immediate erection
OF comno dfous warehouse that will
20 three stories in height, 1o0xl6o feet
snd VIII cost In the neishborhood Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
VIEWS AND NEAR.VIEWS;
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Overall Factories May BE Had-Facts
for Hounckeepers-f;over
Industries.

Industries.
There was never before such a de-
mand as now for overalls and working
mems outht, because there never was
a time. perhaps. when thsre wtr" uui, q
as many working men to wear thn.n.
II is said hat the present racto, les;
cannot supply the demand, AMI tina.
there would be many more overall
making shops in the country IL the
hands to work them could be employ
ed. Women. girls and boys do the
most OF the work In an overall factory
and any town in Virginia that wants
new industry that will carry a good
weekly pay roll, has only to be let II
known that the workers to run such
| factory can be had in that town
There are. doubtless. several towns in
the state in which the requisite num-
Der of women and girls and boys ITO
man" an overall factory can easily be
assembled If such towns will let
the fact be known they will not be
long in securing the industry.
woman reader of The Times Dis
patch offers the following hints which
she things vii! come in handy at this
time:
When cooking apples add pinch Of
salt. This makes them tender and i'm
proves the flavor
When beating eggs be careful to see
that there is no grease OF any kind on
the whisk. or IL Will prevent the eggs
from frothing.
To make pork sausages more diges-
tible thoroughly prick the sausages
and plunge into boiling water for Ave
minutes. then fry in the usual way
To clean the inside OF a water bot
tie or any glass that is too small to
insert the hand into. put into the bottle
a small quantity OF tea leaves. pour in
about one-third OF A teacupful Of vine
gar shake well. empty. and rinse with
cold water. A perfectly clear glass
will result.
War causes the government to go
very extensively into industrial opera
lions. so to speak. Uncle Sam is es-
tablishinE many new industries. great
and small, and some Of his big money
for these things is falling to Virginia
There is nothing unpatriotic in striv-
ing to get more OF these absolutely
necessary industries located in this
State-in Richmond. for Instance. Let
US go for them while the going is good.
Such readers Of this paper as may
be the owners OF even a few fruit
trees in a back yard or elsewhere,
and who may have a fondness for
ma thematics may do well to wrestle for
while with the following figures:
1t is estimated that an acre OF apple
trees in twenty years counting ten
crops Of fruit to that periodD will con-
sumo 1896 pounds OF nitrogen. 3lo
pounds OF phosphoric acid. and 1895
pounds OF potash.
To restore the potash alone would
require more than twenty-one tons OF
high grade ashes. containing per cent
potash. How much Of this does the
average fruit-grower return to the
soil?
The Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals Is doing its bit
in the conservation line. It is sending
out this little hint:
The better the care that Is given to
horses. the easier they can be kept in
good condition with moderate feeding.
Proper care and feeding with good
grooming are the essentials necessary
to securing the best conditions for
work"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
is advantages properly and convinc-
ngly before the leaders in these Indus

inEly before the leaders IN these Indus
tries.
The chemical exposition affords an
avenue through which a large part Of
initial promotive work can he done
and basis established for reaching the
most influential factors.
The Chamber Of Commerce Of Rich
mond will doubtless have a large dele
cation at the great exposition in Sep
TENDER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
THIS IS DANGER PERIOD:
WATCH YOUR HEALTH.
DOCTORS CAUTION
Dog-Days Hottest Season of Year. Upon U-Deah Rate
Goes Up With Thermometer.
WEAK AND SICKLY, THE EASY PREY SHOULD FORTIFY
AGAINST ATTACK OF DISEASE.

and II Not IN nat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
UNITED DOCTORS
EXPERT SPECIALISTS
Consultation and Examination Free

INCLUDING EXAMINATION. BLOOD
PRESSURE TEST. ETC EXAMINATION THE EYES.
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Appointment Phone Madison 1889. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
FOR A NEW RAILWAY STATION

F. g. Ludden, Thomas M. Priestley
and John M. Ostrander, members of
the promotion committee of the Mineral
Point Commercial club, had a confer
ence in Chicago on Monday with Off
cials of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul railway company in regard to a
new depot at this station. the Demo
crat understands that this committee
on behalf of Mineral Point represented
that it would be better to forego for the
time the contemplated repairs on and
improvements to the old building; and
after awhile, when prices of material
return to normal, take up and favor
ably consider the proposition to con-
struct a new and right good depot,
better located and better appointed
than the present one. In this they are
absolutely right; and it is to be hoped
that the railway company will grant
the prayer Of their petition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
DEMOCRACY OF Achievement T
A Splendid Lecture Delivered by
Clarence Locke Miller.

The lecture delivered by Clarence
Locke Miller at the Congregational
church last Wednesday evening, was
an uncommonly good lecture. 1t was
full of good, strong thought, and it was
delivered with powerful dramatic effect.
1t highly pleased large and repre-
sentative audience Scenes from the
life of the great Tolstoy were forcibly
presented, and good lessons were we'll
applied.
In his lecture, 1.-The Democracy of
Achievement Clarence Locke Miller
has thoughtful, wholesome message
and the many communities to which he
brings it will be better for it's delivery.
His hearty, patriotic and deserved tri-
butte to President Wilson in this time of
need was warmly applauded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
FROM TOWN TO THE COUNTRY

Stories have often been told of boys
who left the farm for town or city and
made their fortune. The tale seldom
runs the other way. 1t is generally
from country to town, rather than from
town to country. But a case wherein
town boy went onto a farm and won
goodly smile from Dame Fortune, has
come under the observation of The
Democrat; and so we are printing it, as
follows:
A boy raised in Mineral Point came
into possession of a small place in the
third ward: and when he became of
age he married and settled there, work
ing with a team and doing some farm
ing. His first venture in real estate
was to buy, at $40 per acre, forty acres
of pasture land. which land, owing to
successful mining operations o. land
adjoining, soon doubled in value; and
he sold the forty acres at $40 per acre,
this doubling his money. Thus en-
couraged he looked around for more
land. N. K. Van Matre and Crawford
Brothers just then began to sell real
estate at The Democrat Office; and so
we sold him( Marshall Day. the Walter
Evans farm of 253 acres, in the town of
Mineral Point, at $50 per acre. That
was nearly twenty years ago, and all
the time intervening Mr. Day has secur-
ed the gains resulting from wisely ap
piled agriculture and animal husbandry; !;
and today his land and lands adjoining,
have passed the 800 mark in market
price.
The barn erected on this farm during
the past year is one of the largest and
finest barns in Iowa comfy.
1t is pleasant to note that Mr. Evans,
who sold this fine blue grass farm as
above recorded. also profted by the
transaction. He was then in Denver,
and he took the money realized from
the sale of the farm and invested it in
Denver residence lots, then going at
slump prices. Soon these lots came
back to their own again and proved a
profitable investment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs James Kitto.

Last Thursday evening, February
s, 1917, after a short illness, Mrs James
Kittio passed from this life.
Mrs Elizabeth Jane Kitto was the
daughter of Rev. and Mrs Christopher
Hendra, we'll and favorable known to
the older members OF this community
She was born in Cornwall England,
September 10, 1847, and. when two
years old came with her parents to the
town of town of Linden and afterwards
to Mineral Point. On December 10,
1870, she was united in marriage to
James Kitto in this city, which has
been their home for the ~ years since
that event. Three children survive their
mother: Frederick, Christopher Stacey,
and Mrs Mary Elizabeth Stephenson.
The remaining members of the
family are three brothers, two sisters
and five grandchildren. Mrs Kitto' S
passing was quite unexpected. Its
suddenness came as stunning blow to
uCL 1dLu1ly luu IA1CuuS. III oCfCI Ga
days she had tenderly cared for her
little grandson and nursed him back
to health. AS the result of the strain
involved when she became the subject
to the generally prevailing type Of i'll
ness. which developed into pneumonia,
her weakened, condition was unequal
to the task Of wa1ding it off and
despite all the arrangements made
for her comfort, she quietly passed out
of life's cares.
Mrs Kitto when quite young united
with the church, and at the time of her
death her name was enrolled among
the membership of the Congregational
church of this city. The funeral
occurred on Sunday afternoon from the
home on Ridge street and was con-
Quoted by Rev. w. J. G. Bond.
CARD OF THANKS
We hereby extend sincere thanks to
the many kind friends for their SYM
pathy upon the death of our beloved
wife and mother.
JAMES KITTo,
G. S. KIT.o,
MRS JOSEPH STEPHENSON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
Andrew EardY.

Word was received here Friday of
the death of Mr. Andrew Fardy of East
Troy, who retired from business here
about two years ago. Mr. Fardy had
been i'll for some time and went to
Waukesha for treatment. While there
he stayed at the home of his sister in :
law Mrs Margaret Fardy and there
passed from this life Thursday, Febru-
ary s, 1917. aged about SO years. The
body was taken to East Troy for burial.
Prior to going into business here, Mr.
Fardy was the proprietor of store at
Darlington and also at Monroe in part
nership with his brother in law Mr. j..
H. Miller.
Deceased is survived by one sister
Mrs Edward Carroll of Monroe, three
brothers Richard of Chicago, William
and James of Mukwonago, Wis. Mr.
Fardy was just in his dealings and
through his kind. genial nature made
many friends here, who will regret to
hear of his death.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
ed in farming for many years.

ed in farming for many years.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Annie Phillips of Mineral Point. Five
years ago he was appointed Superinten-
dent of the Iowa County Home and
Asylum, and Mrs Parkinson was APP
pointed Matron. They gave their very
best efforts to the discharge of their
duties.
Morris Parkinson was an upright
citizen and companionable man. He
brought to his work as Superintendent
of the institution over which he had
been placed, the experience of an active
life, and his difficult tasks were ably
and faithfully performed. He leaves,
besides his wife, one sister, Mrs James
Jones, and two brothers, S. A. d. and
Robert N. Parkinson, and many friends.
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon at two O. clock, from the home
of Mr. James w. Hutchison, where the
services will be held, under the auspices
of the Masons, Mr. Parkinson being a
member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter,
Commandery, and the Order of the
Eastern Star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
HIGH AND HIGHER PRICES FOR
MEATS

That there is no chance Of lower
prices for meats for perhaps years to
come, and that the farmers must there
fore devote their attention to more
economical and efficient methods of
stock raising, was one of the most i'm
Dortant phases of the farmers week
conferences at the University of Wis
consin.
"It is absolutely true that prices for
live stock today are higher than they
have ever been, that there is less meat
on the average animal, which means
higher prices for our meat, and what
is more important, that there is no
immediate chance of any lower prices.
"This was the comment today Of A. w.
Hopkins, agricultural editor Of the
University Of Wisconsin, upon live
stock review issued for The stock
raisers at the conference by Chicago
stock yards firm"
1.-The review stated that there is no
doubt that we are killing our beef
faster than we are producing 1t. and
it surely can have but one meaning,
and that is continued high, if not
higher prices. Receipts are not run
ming as heavy as a year ago, and this
can have but one meaning that avail
able supplies are decreasing, and a
shortage is developing without doubt.
The average beef animal today does
not carry as much actual meat as the
average Of a year ago Demand upon
our supply from abroad are Of con-
tinued liberality, with no home dim
mutton in consumption. We have
made further serious inroads upon our
beef supplies, and are daily cutting
down our potential beef makers in the
steady sacrifice practically regardless
of their condition."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
Musicale.

J. W. Anderson of this city gave q
splendid musical recital at Benton Sat
urday evening for the benefit of the
Methodist church, on the new pipe or
gan, which the congregation purchased
recently. The program was varied and
the music unsurpassed for artistic and
devotional quality and highly appre-
ciated by the large audience. AS re-
suit nice sum was added to the
church treasury.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
Morris L. Parkinson,

Superintendent of the Iowa County
Home and Asylum, passed from this
earthly life at half past seven o'clock,
Tuesday morning, February Is. The
cause of his death was colitis. He re-
turned a short time ago from the Pres
byterian Hospital, Chicago, where he
had been for about three months. All
that care and surgical skill could do for
him proved unavailing, and his life
closed at the time abrve stated.
Morris Lee Parkinson, son of Nathan
iel and Ann Parkinson, was born in
Fayette In partnership with his broth
er Robert N. Parkinson, he was engag-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
New aRd Interesting Books of
Non-fction.

New aRd Interesting Books OF
Non-fiction.
Every day people are becoming more
and more interested in the important
questions now coming to the front.
Many new books Of non fiction having
a direct bearing upon present day pro-
blems are now to be found at the
library for your reading. The books
in the following list with others soon to
be received will interest thoughtful
readers.
Agriculture and life-Arthur d.
Cromwell.
American school-Walter S. Hineh-
man.
Training for eficiency-Orison SWEET
Marden.
Municipal freedom-OswaldR Ryan.
Harper's wireless book-A. II. Ver-
rill.
Self reliance = Dorothy Garfield
fisher.
Daily and weekly newspapers, maga-
zines, good books, both fiction and non
fiction are here for your use.
If you are interested in what the
state law makers are doing at Madison
this winter you can find here a copy of
each bill introduced into each house of
the legislature, also the journal of the
proceedings of the senate and of the
assembly.
On Sundays the library is open from
2 to p. m. for all who wish to read or
consult the books or to spend a quiet
aftarnOOn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
Memorial Resolutions.

Whereas, it has pleased almighty God
to call from our midst our beloved
sister, a charter member and Past
President Mrs Lillian Jackson of Min
eral Point council No. 102 f. r. A., and
in her death the council has lost an
efficient and faithful member and Il
still heavier loss is sustained by her
husband and family who were nearest
and dearest to her. Therefore be it
resolved, the members of Mineral Point
council No. 102 F. r. A. do tenderly
condole with the sadly bereaved
husband and family over their ire
parable loss and resolved that these
resolutions be spread upon the records
of this council that a copy be presented
to the family and that in respect to the
memory of our departed sister our
charter be draped in mourning for
thirty days. MRS A. BRANGER,
MRS N. fITZSIMONS,
L. 5. BEERS, Committee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15

his words were given the closest atten-
ton of the congregations, which, in
spite of the severity of the weather,
nearly filled the church. At each ser
vice a solo was sung by Rev. Mr.
Davies to the great enjoyment of all
present He also directed the song ser
vice in the evening and showed his
special adaptation to that work. 1t is
conservative to say that both members
Of this evangelistic team made a most
favorable impression upon the people
who attended the meetings on Sunday
and their work among US has com
menced with a swing which forecasts
great success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery. Pastor.

G. w. Emery, Pastor.
Services Sunday, February 18, as
follows:
Class Meetings, $50.
Morning Worship, :3O.-Sermon
by Rev. M. E. Taylor. Subject Heaven
the Inheritance of the Saints"
sunday School. AS. Glasses for all.
Junior League, 900.
Mems meeting, 300. addressed by
Rev. Mr. Taylor. Subject, "When a
Mans Man."
Women's Meeting, 800, (Sunday
School room) addressed by Rev. Mr.
Davies. Subject, women of Enter
prise.
Epworth League Rally, $50.
Evening Worship, 1880. = Gospel
service in charge Of Taylor and Davies.
Subject Of sermon, ''Is there HellT'
Chorus choir led by Rev. Mr. Davies.
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.