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HAMP
PROF. B. R. PAYNE
TALKED TO TEACHERS
Distinguished Educator of ltie Uni?
versity ol Virginia Visited
Hampton Yesterday.
SCHOOLS GIVEN HALF HOLIDAY
Toachers From West End Academy,
Syms-Enton Academy and the
Phoebus Graced Schools Assem
bled at the Hirjh School Building
and Heard a Brilliant Address.
Prof Hruee It. Puyne. Ph. I>., who
has charge of tho secondary edu?
cation department In tho University
k|of Virginia, addressed tlio ioachcrs
or the \W'si Bnd Academy Ihe Syihs
Eaton Academy and thu Phoebus
Graded BchObls in tho High Bchpol
building yesterday afternoon. I'r.
ipayno arrived in llninpton Into
Thursday evening and held a co i
ference with the lonohor^ of the
High Bchool, when the work of the
hlgli school was taken up an I ills
cussed.
'rile decision was reached to hove
Dr. Payne mil; to all the leachors
and for two hours yesterday after?
noon lie enthused his hearers with
n splendid talk on tho general edu?
cation Iis taught in Hie public
schools. Dr. Pftync was llsloned
to with Inten*? Interest by I be
teachers and his address I? expected
to result in considerable good for
tho local schools.
Prof. Poyhp Is mi excoptlonnlly
Interesting speaker, lie stands high
in educational circles. Ills visit to
Hampton yesterday was the occasion
of much onthuslasni union;: tho
touchers and the Hampton and Phoe?
bus schools gave a a hall' bolida\
in Order thai nil touchers could
hear the distinguished educator.
Dr. Payne loft last evening for
Bmlthtleld where he made an ad?
dress on education last night. Ho
expects to return to Hampton LhU
afternoon, bul will leave tomorrow
for the western part ol the Slate
Although a comparative young
jf|TSrm*ft| itft lias Ije.cnuie one of
the leading educate is In Virginia
He is a PK. i). of Columbian Uni?
versity.
HIS FIRST VISIT TO HOME.
Congressman Wadsworth, the New
Manager Spent Yesterday There.
Congressman .Tallies W. 'Wads
worth of Gencseo, X. V. the local
manager of the National Soldiers'
Homo, pui.l his llrsi visit to Ihc
Hampton Il.iino yesterday. He
accompanied lure by Colonel Frntik
lln Murphy, the presldenl of the
board of manager; of the Homo,
Colonel Murphy ami Mr. Wndsworlii
spent the entire titty.In consultation
with Colonei Thomas T. Kuox, the
governor, und many improvomeuts
for the big hist Hut Ion were taken
up and discussed.
The visit <if the moiniers <>f the
board at this time lias to do with
the appropriation In bo asked for
tho Home from Congress. it is
expectr I Hint the board will ask for
a big appropriation lo carry out
the exl?ii?lvo Imroveinonts outlined
In tlio rnllj Press six nlmtiis ngo.
T-hs bid wooden barracks are ex?
pected t > give way to brick struct?
ures.
BUY EARLY
AND
OFTEN
Nothing but useful and sense
ble
XMAS GIFTS
FOR MEN AND BOYS.
SUITS AND OVERCOATS
FOR MEN AND HOYS
at tho most reasonable prices In
Hampton.
Greatest Variety
OF
X/nas Presents
FOR MEN AND P.OYS.
Don't put off until the last
minute,
NOW IS THE TIME.
?
I
FRANKEL & EISJENMAN,
Complete Outfitters.
36 west queen Street.
Boyenton I
Bankers
Receive deposits fro
pay 4 per cent, intert
BOVBINTC
BAN*
Next Masonic Tempi?.
IT'S ANNUAL REUNION.
H. L. Schnulz's Bible Clnes Had
Dcllijhtful Entertainment.
The lllhle class of Henry Lane
Sebmel/ hold its annual reunion In
tin' Memorial linptlsl church loo
lure loom mi Thursday evening when
a pleasing program was carried out.
.1. J, Llhilftuy und .Miss Grace Cosby
!<ang anil Rev a. c. Hopkins, Jr.,
pas.or of the Prosbytorlnii church,
dollvi roil a Splendid talk to the
ineuibi ri <T t he class.
Tile evening's program ended with
(lie serving of refreshments and an
hour given up in social Intercourse,
PERSONAL NOTES.
The Coming and Going of the People
You Know.
Miss Honor la Mooiuuw, or Clover*
dale, Is expected to reach 11,-iluptou
next Tuesday for n visit of several
weeks to her sister, Mrs. H. \f.
Schmolz, In Knsl Queen street. /
Mis. Clifford Massohborg haw rs
turned from n visit of several y/-uks |
(6 her sister in Henderson, N/'C.
Mr, mid Mrs. .lohn Spiincor who]
were married Tluirsdny n't ?llzilhcth
t'Uv. N. C., relurhod lp/'tho city yes?
terday morning, ,'
Mr. .1. A. Willei/ is in New York
ml a business trifi.
/ _
Messrs. It. A Sir> ? >?.? nnd T. A.
Son brood hare gene t < New York.
Postumster \V. T. H< ?Klus bns re?
turned from Baltimore, where be wna
called jfa attend the funeral of Mis.
Hopkins, Mother.
Miss Minnie Pogrom Boykln,
Smith Meld, is the guest of friends inj
Ibis city.
Miss Louise Valdon is ill at V r
home, '.'is Thlrtlel hstreet.
I. II. .Ionian, of Madlows county,
spent yesterday in Hamilton as the|
guest in" George \V. Phillips.
Dr, \V. A. Plecker returned yester?
day fnun Wilson, X ('.. where he at?
tended the Seaboard Medical Society
meeting.
HEAD OF COLORED MASONS.
Harris Barrett Elected the Grand Mas?
ter of the Virginia Grant: Lodge.
Harris Barrett, one of the facnltj
at Hie Hampton Normnl school, and]
probably tin- most highly respected1
colored man in Hampton, has he
elected the grand muster of the Vir?
ginia Urailll Lodge of colored Masons.
The new grand master was chosen at
the meeting of the Virginia lodge in j
Richmond.
WOODMEN'S NEW OFFICERS.
Mr. George A. Schmelz Elected Coun?
cil Commander of Live Oak Camp.
Live Oak ('amp. No. 21, Wpodnn
of the World, last night elected offi
cers for the coming term and initiated I
two candidates. The officers elected!
are:
Past Council Commander?Mr. L
10. Tignor.
Council Commander?Mr. Ocorgc
Schmelz.
Advisory lieutenant?Mr. 10. S.
Davis,
Ranker Mr. m. v. Rigging.
Clerk Mr. Ocorgc w. Phillips.
Kscrrl Mr. Theo. I.ec.
Watchman? Mr. Thomas Shcehnn,
Sentry Mr. .1. Leslie Curtis.
Physician?Dr. W. It. Howard.
Managers?Messrs. K. II. Sayre, R.
11. Clink" und W. S. Crockett.
VISITED SYMS EATON ACADEMY. |
Dr. Lviiian Abbott Much Impressed]
With Splendid Schools in Hampton.
Hr. Lyninn Abbott, the editor ofl
On Dock, who is stopping ni the|
Hamilton Normal School, visited the
Syms-Fatoti Academy in Hampton!
yesterday, Dr. Abboti was necompn-l
"led j?y Mrs. Abbott and Dr. Herbert'
Fiisscll the superintendent of the
Nc-rninl school. Dr. Abbott was much l
impressed with the snlehdld work' be-1
lue nccotnnlished at the academy. Hoi
and Mrs. Abbott will return north to?
morrow evening.
S'iqht Blaze in Phoebus.
Mistaking ;i can of gasolene for
kerosene oil. a colored woman em?
ployed by Mr. George Suiter, almost
caused a serious fire in Phoebus ves
terdiiy afternoon. The fire deonrt?
'?>"nl resnonded to the alarm and ox
Itncilislicd the blaze with about $.".0
dnninges,
l'o that era ana at too much hd'.di
n.ulilng fast.?From the German.
Retail Grocers can secure "Wasen"
Flour of the J. W. ROWR. Com?
pany, Hampton, Vn.. 11-20-tf,
Fresh Hyacinths, Etc.
I Juit received a fresW supply of hya
. clnth. tulip, narcissus, Ion mil I nno*
Chinese lily bulbs. GEORGT R.
WOOD. Phone, 486. 9-25-tf.
Co
m one dollar upwards and
st.
DIN & CO.,
tens
'Phone 553. Hampton, vs.
DR, W. P. ISLEY BUYS THE
OLD CAR SHED PROPERTY
Purchased the Tract in Armistead
Avenue from Street Railway
Company Yesterday.
Dr. \V. I'. laloy yesterday purchased
rroin the Newport Nowa und old Point
Railway and Electric Company, tho
property, used until recently as "tho
car sheds, in Armistead avenue. Tlio
purchase price was $8,000.
Somotlmo ago it was reported that
Mr. Goorgn A. Schmelz had purchas?
ed tliis property, hit! Mr. Schmelz lnt
or doelded hoi ii> become the owner
ol' the land.
Dr. isley confirmed the report last
ui: lit Hint he had hough) the proper?
ly! hut docllucd to stale what use he
cApeclcd to make of Iiis purchase.
FOR SALE
Quo slicd buildiug 10x32
ft.; tin roof; all material new.
Cheap for cash
L. P. HODBS,
'Phon - 9(1. Hampton. V?.
WANTED.
WANTED- THREE FURNISHED
rooms for light housekeeping l>y
married couple, centrally located in
Hampton. Address. "ROOMS/!
euro box 336, Hampton. l2-H-3t.
WHY NOT DROP IN
The Hampton Bakery
When you are down town and feel a
little tired and hungry and refresh
yourself with a delightful lunch.
Smitllficld limn & Tongue sandwiches
and many oilier tempting delicacies
Soft drinks, hot anil cold. Try our
hot chocolate, with whipped cream.
Special for ten days.
Raisin, Plain, Jelly and Marble
Cake, 15 cents per pound.
Fruit Cake, 20c, 25c and 30c.
NOTICE: ?Sunday School Teach?
ers! We quote special low prices on
candli s in quantities.
R. J. TRAYLOR, Prop.,
SI! Hope St. Phone 533;
NEWELL & CO.
If a maid loves a man, that's h->r
business.
If a man loves a maid that's his bus?
iness.
If ihey marry, that's their business.
If they wish to furnish their house.
that's our buslncts.
We rive you your money's worth, also
easy payments if you hnvo not tba
cash.
Furniture, Ilotif.c Furnishings, Stovea
Heaters, Ranges, Side Rourds. Cur
Load of Chairs, Ready-Mudo Cloth?
ing for Men, Overcoats, Ladies'
Coats. Furs and Muffs, Raincoats.
What you don't see call for
The Great Credit House.
NEWELL & GO.
No. 53 e'est Queen Street, Phone 530.
MR. HOWE'S BIRTHDAY.
His Friend Helped Him Celebrate
the Occasion Last Night.
\ number of the friends of Albert
Howe gathered at bis homo in the
Normal School last night, the occasion
being 'he birthday anniversary of Mr.
Howe, .lust how old Mr. Howe Is
none of the guests could state for ho
was certainly one of the youngest of
the company present. Mr. Howe bus
been connected with the Hampton
Normal School for many years.
The Famous
HASBROUCH PIANO
None better and few equal it
In tone, workmanship and gen?
eral durability. A piano for the
man or woman of small means
or large means.
HARRY S. CUNNINGHAM,
AGENT.
Sample Room ?130 Locust St.
Phone :mo.
It's a pleasure, to show you
the instrument.
I do general repairing and
Tuning of Pianos
and Organs
and my work is thoroughly
guaranteed.
12-12-lm.
FOR A
Christmas
Present
Nothing Is more ap?
preciated than a nice
portrait.
One dozen will make
twelve friends happy.
Can you think of any?
thing more appropriate
and just think of t'.io
small cost.
Now don't wait until
the last week in this
month and expect to
get them for Christmas.
Come in this week,
and
Cheyne
will do the rest.
I have a choice line
of beautiful views of
the Sapphire country,
North Carolina, tinted
in water colors. Prices
only 05c and ,15c each.
Charming Christmas
presents.
If you wantto sell
your
/or borrow money
See
No. 18 N. King St.,
Hampton, Va.
Prescriptions Filled Day or Night.
"A Thingjpf Beauty,
Id Joy Forever
99
Is the description jUiatSiptly and justly fits tho beautiful display
Of
Ciri Glass and Japanese Ware
TO jfep: SKKN AT TUR
The Johnson Pharmacy,
N't.-vor was a more Icinpting, and at the same time inexpensive
stork of the choicest Christmas goods ever placed on exhibition in
Hr.niptOii than this store offers.
We have everything lit/the catchy novelty line.
W. P. PHILLIPS, Manager,
Phone 5Q4, Hampton, Vn.
In cor.
Two Registered Pharmacists Here Always.
OLD POINT.
As mi accommodation to us. wo kindly ask you to redeem your <?
V coiiunns bcforu in n. in., as after that hour we are very busy handling ??
9
9 the regular trade.
<?>
I Buy Qifts for Your Friends Where Ihe
1 Xma5 Dollar Goes Farthest in the Pur=
chase of Worthful Things.
STORE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS.
: a^ O W E!S|
|| DEPARTMENT STOKE, HAMPTON, VA. 1
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I FOR SALE. I
> 42 acre farm with good five-room dwelling and out-houses, barns, (
? stables, etc.. horses, wagon, b?ggy and farming Implements, 150
I head of poultry and poultry houses, all within n mile and a halt of
Hampton. Can be had at an exceptionally low figure.
A practically new, six-room dwelling and lot on Car line near
Lordley's crossing, can be bought for $350.00 on terms to suit pur?
chaser.
A six-room, two-story dwelling and lot excellently located on
Chapel St., can bo bought cheap on terms to suit buyer.
FOR RENT. .
U
u "25 Marshall St., It-rooms, modern conveniences . $30.00
P 222 Fulton St., 8-rooms, modern conveniences . $25.00
? 413 101m St., 5-rooms, City water . $ 7.50
P ].'!:} Wine St., 5-rooms, Cistern water .$ 9.00
u 100 Wine St., C-robins, City water . $10.00
g 225 Holt St., G rooms, Cistern water . $11.00
? Ivey St., near Lordley's Crossing, 5-rooms . $ 7.00 ?J
? Lauderdale St., neat New Car Burns, (J-rooms . $12.50 *"
g Rear of New Car Barns, G rooms . $10.00
GEO. W. PHIL,L,IRS 1
G 9 and 11 North King Street. Hampton, Va.
C Real Estate, Rentals, Loan*, Fire Insurance, Auctioneer aad Notary
? Public. Phone GO.
!?? oTTo^onr^aTTrc'rairsTrTisTr^ mnnn yaira'a bb'b b'b n a BTgYTiTtnnnrby
NOW ON DISPLAY
FOR
Hand Painted Calendars
Christmas Post Cards
Fancy Box Papers
Fountain Pens
Copyrights and Classic Books
Burnt Leather and Padden Poems
Boys' and Girls' Books
Photo, Autograph and Post Card
Albums.
SCHRAUDTS BOOK STORE,
42 West Cucsn St.
Hampton, Va.
HENRY L. SCHMELZ,
President.
FRANK W. DARLING,
Vics-PrasldtnL
K OF HAMPTON
HAMPTON, VIRGINIA.
I? THE 0LDE8T AND LARGEST IN EITHER HAMPTON DR
NEWPORT NEWS.
CAPITAL, - $100,000.00
SURPLUS AND PROFITS, $110,000.00
DEPOSITS OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
The only designated Depository In the State of Virginia In
Eastern Virginia. We make loans on Real Estate?NOT PRO?
HIBITED?as are the National Banks.
FOUR PER CENT. INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS.
NELSON S. GROO/nC. Cashier.
Real Estate for Sale
1 acre desirably situated on l*i Salle Ave., owner desires to
make a quick sale. Make us an offer.
Six room dwelling on Victoria Ave. Will sell at less than cost
$100 buys a desirable lot at Rivervlew.
La Salle Avenue?I am in position to offer several desirable
lots on the Avc. at a sacrifice price to a quick customer. See me.
FOR RENT.
222 Fulton Street, modern conveniences . $25.00
Marshall Street, 10 rooms, bath, etc., furnace . $30.00
413 Newport News Avenue . $18.00
N King street . $14.00
East Hampton . $ 9.00
15 Locust Street, city water. $10.00
Car line. Lordley's Crossing . $ 7.00
?122 Holt Street. $ 7-00
Near La Salle Avenue.'.. f 8.00
Hotel Hampton, Queen Street. \.m
STORES. <
?|> Queen street?possession January 1st. Central
$ Queen street?possession at once . $10.00
%> King street?possession at once . $ .700
I M. 0. Lackey, Mgr., P. W. Phillips & Co.
y Real Estate Brokers.
% 14 S. KING STREET. HAMPTON, VA.
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