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RURAL RETREAT, VA., FRIDAY, JANUARYtlO, 1912. Q
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VOL. XXI NO 4‘i
ESTABLISHED 1892
Mirk Jennie Lambert, of Rich
mond, spent, several days with
Mesdames A. B. Hendrick’s and
W. G. Delp.
Miss MaudeShaploigh, of Har
risonburg Normal School writes
her mother, Mrs. Dr. Ferguson,
that Dr. Burris President of that
Institution said: “write your
friends of Rural Retreat not to
miss the Schuberts quartet. Any
town should feel honored to have
this attraction. Program will
begin at 8 :30 Sat. night 11 inst.
ffestiiE Of Ton Comal.
Tojjrn Council met Jan. 2nd,
1913. Members present, C. C.
Catron, Chairman, W. F. Gam
mon, H. L. Deboo, Jno. A. Buck
and W, E. Richmond, proceed
ings of former meetings were
read and approved,
Claims were allowed by the fi
nance committee to the amount
of $28.30. Treasurer reported
amount of money on hand to
date $1000.73. Mayor reported
amount of fines collected Dec.
1912, 2.50. Council adjourned to
meet Feb. 0, lDl'3.
E. H. Buck, Clerk.
Mrs. D. F. Dutton and daugh
ter, Mrs. Bob Freeman and little
son, of Neb., ware shop Ding in
town Monday.
We hear that Henry J. Hon*
dasli ell, son of J as. E. Houda
shell, of this place, was recently
married and is now living in Na
tick, Mass.
Mr. lloudashell was in the ar
my during the Spauish-Ameri
ean War and saw service in both
Cuba and the Fhillipiue Islands
Later he was located at Port
land, Mr. lloudashell rendering
services in the artillery depart
ment of the U. S. Army.
Mrs. Joe Cormany is on the
sick list.
Mrs. A. B. Hendricks has been
vijrht much indisposed for sever
al days.
Eiamatm
| Midterm examinations begin
| Jan 'll), in Rural Retreat High
j School, Except the senior class
all who, in any study, have made
| a combined average on daily and
te3t grades of 90 per cent and
more, and have not been absent
more than four days and whose
deportment is satisfactory, are
exempt from writing the regular
examination on that study.
To win exemption from these
examinations, which cover four
months work, is quite an honor,
and it is eucour igiuy to both
parents and teachers for pupils j
to strive to merit exemptions.
lyesBin Nate.
The Schuberts, one of last
season’s greatest popular success
es, will be at the H. S. Auditor
ium Saturday uight Jau. If.
If you wish to hear something
of high order, something that
amuses refines and entertains,
come out to this splendid attrac
tion. Without a doubt some of
the country’s best talent is repre
sented in the Schuberts quartet.
Seldom is a program given of
such variety and of such excel
lence.
There will bs presented quar
tets, Duets, Dramatic and Musi
cal sketches in costume; Contral
to, Baritone and Tenor Solos;
Readings and Monologues.
Get your tickets at once at C.
W. Davis’ store
Hero are pomo tilings said
about those who are to entertain
us Saturday night at the Audi-,
orium.
The Oliio State Journal com
menting on Miss Coburn’s work
before a large Columbus Au
dience, 3avs: “Hor voice is of
the same rauge and register as
Madame Shuman’s Hoink’s,”
Miss Conover rounded out her
musical education in Berlin.
Has sung aboard ship at a''con
cern in honor of Secretary of
War and had encomiums show
ered upon her.
The two gentlemen have receiv
ed their education at Pennsyl
vania College of Music and un
der James Savage, of New York.
They have had four season's of
Lyceum work. You can’t afford
to miss this rare treat.
. Mrs, Jake Neff is visiting her
son, Mack Neff.
C W. Davis has sold his Gro
cery store to Goo. W. Painter.
In the future he will be associat
ed with the Banjt of Rural Re
treat as' Asst. Cashier and will
also continue his Insurance and
Produce business.
Hotice.
I have bought C. W. Davis’
Grocery business and will con
tinue sgme at the old stand.
I. expect to keep a first class
just as cheap as they van be sold ■
for cash. Will be glad to run |
30 day accounts with all reliable
parties.
Hope you will co^e to see me.
Yours very truly,
Geo. W, Painter.
If this circle is marked with a <
red pencil your time expires- with
next number; with a blue, time
expires with this issiih*
Mrs. Ed Neft and Miss Grace
Baughman spent last Wednes
day in Wytheville.
Mrs. Geo. Baumgardner and
little daughter-, Louise, and Miss
Gecil Painter were in Pulaski
last Friday.
Jow-Baitaai
The marriage of Miss Carrie
Baughman, ono of the most, pop
ular young ladies of this place,
and formerly a member of the
public school faculty and Dr.
Jones, of Knoxville, Tenn., has
just been announced, though
the wedding took place on Nov.
30. Without divulging the se
cret to any save the immediate
family Miss Baughman met Dr.
Jones at Bristol on Saturday,
taking advantage of the holiday,
and the ceremony Was perform
ed. Mrs. Jones resumed her du
ties in the school room without
any one being the wiser and
taught until the school closed for
the holidays, when the wedding
was announced much to tlfh sur
prise ot her fiiends. Dr. Jones
came here during the holidays
and claimed his bride, who re
turned to Knoxville withjhim fol
lowed by the congratulation of
many friends.
A. B. HENDRICKS, Pres.
J. W. BELL, Viee-PreSi
THE KEY TO
PROSPERITY
is in the hands of the'tnau whoBe
Hcoount is in this bank. We pro
vide every facibty, andoffer every
advantage modern methods- have
developed* and solicit btieineeson
ill* basis of benefiting depositors
First KTational Bank.
RURAL RETREAT, VIRGINIA.
Capital ...
Shareholders’ Liability
SECURITY TO DEPOSITORS -
$35,000 00
35,000.00
$70,000.00
United States Government Depository,
L. H. SHUMATE'. Cashier.
Wm. F. Garnmon) Pres. fas. T.. Pfickett, V. Pres.
Our Bank is a State Bank under the direct- Supervision
ot the State Corporation Commisss'iou of Va, to which Com*
mission we are required by law, to make and publish five
sworn statements annually, also at regular periods, we have
thorough examinations by the Bank Examiner. Our stock
holders are made up of some of the best men (financially and
otherwise) in this vicinity.
Asto the reliability and responsibility of this bank we are
open at all times for inspection. Thanking our friends and
patrons for past patronage, and asking you to continue the
same through 1913.
We wish you all, a happy and prosperous New Year.
The Bank of Rural Retreat,
i E. M. Davis, Cashier, C. W. Davis, A. Cashier
ARGAINSI
BARGAINS'!
BEGINNING SATURDAY, JANUARY THE ELEVENTH,
THE PEOPLE OF THIS TOWN AND VICINITY WILL BE OFFERED AN OPPORTUNITY, the magnitude of which lias never been equaled i. this section, i„ which t0 slv8
money an the most staples, merchandise.
We will put on stile on the above mentioned date
Three Hundred Pairs of odd sizes and broken lines of Men’s, Women’s and Children’s SHOES,
the values of WHICH ARE EQUAL TO ANY YOU HAVE EVER BEEN ABLE TO BUY AT FROM ONE-THIRD TO ONE-HALF
1 MORI! THAN THE PRICE THESE WILL BE OFFERED WHILE THEY LAST.
These shoes will postively be offered at lion, 25 to 50 per cent, below first cost- We will hot conhne this unparalleled offer to shoes alone, bu! we will also have a great
many other various articles ol merchandise on sale. These will include a big line ol Men’s Dress and Work Shirts, Remnants, Etc, Etc., which
we must get rid ol in order to make room for our big line of Spring Goods.
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©orne in and measure up our bargain ©ounter Dispfavj \0itf* t^is announcement
and you wiH be convinced that this is positively the greatest money saving opportnnity you have ever had.
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Don’t Forget the Date, and remember that this is the
in which you will be able to save DOLLARS if you will but avail yourself of the opportunity,
Yours to serve,
ROY J. GORMANY * COMPANY.
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