Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-19
HALIFAX COUNT.

Young Mems Christisn Association Acct
dentally shcs-T obacce-Other Items.
correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.I
SorTB BosTos, December IS. 1884.
An adjourned meeting OF the citizens OF
South Boston. having under consideration
the organization Of Young Mems Chris
tan Association, met In the Methodist
church a few NIGHTS ago-Rev. J. r. Wag-
gener In the chair.
A constitution was presented and adopt
ed, and the following officers elected:
President, Joseph Stebbens; Vice-Presi-
dent; 4. r. Wilkinson; Treasurer, John
NJ. Jordan; Secretary. j. A. Philips.
The meeting was largely attended, and
much interest Is manifested in the move.
M ut by our people. Already the Assoeia-
flor has nm active membership-roll OF about
fifty, and daily additions are made.
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
few DAYS since Mr.. James Bagby, OF
the Omega neighborhood, was accidentally
shot Uy Mr.. David Chapman. The gentle.
men were hunting. and when near Hyco
river fancied they saw beaver or otter In
the stream. While they were running for
ward-Mr. Bagby few feet In adyancc--a
bush struck the hammer OF Mr.. Chapman's
gun and discharged IL. The entire load
took effect in Mr.. Bagby's hiD. A very
painful flesh wound is the result, but II II
thought the injuries will not be more Sc
Gus,
TOBACCO.
The recent excellent seasons have
crowded our warehouses with tobacco.
Farmers, too, want TO get hold Of what Ia
termed "Christmas money" and our
streets now present lively appearance.
Prices in the main are high and salts
factory.
OUR LEGISLATORS.
Senator Paul c. Edmunds was In town
yesterday, hearty, fat. and jovial as ever.
Delegate II. II. Noblin hives here, and Is
giving his attention to his large tobacco in
terests.
Delegate C. 4. Moore6eld, one Of our
strongest and most effective workers, is
quietly resting AT his home. near Catawba,
revolving in his mind. perhaps, plans for
Democratic success nextfall.
RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
Danville excepted. South Boston is the
largest depot ON the DanviIle road between
Richmond and Greensboro. While the
freight-books this year do not show rs
much activity compared with last years
business--a consequence OF the general de-
pression-yet the passenger receipts here
have increased wonderfully. The depot
and Accommodations here have long been
insufficient. and il Is therefore gratifying
TO ttate that in all probability new depot
building and reception-rooms will be
erected In 1885.
BRIEFS.
Mr.. Robert +. Owens's house, at Mayo,
which was burned last week, was not in
sured, as reported in nv last letter. A
better part OF the furniture was saved. but
the total loss will amount To some $4,000 or
$4,000.
Ii is rumored that a new bank will soon
be opened here under the management u
some Of our most prominent and substan-
tial businessmen.
Many readers OF the Dispatch will be
greatly grieyed to hear OF the serious illness
Of Mrs. Fannie Y. Craddock, at her resi-
dence, at Halifax Courthouse. Three Of
her children. Mrs. DR.. A. 4. Dickinson, OF
Richmond. DR.. Thomas +. Craddock, and
Mr.. Charles Craddock. arrived this morn
ing in response to kilograms. But little
hope Of her recovery is entertained. Mrs.
Craddock is the widow OF the late DR..
Charles Craddock, who was one Of the most
popular and beloved physicians that ever
resided IN Halifax. Pull.