Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
HALIFAX COUNTY.
DISTRESSING DROUGHT.

DISTRESSING DROUGHT.
Corn Cut Down for Fodder and Wells Dry.
Ing tP-Railroad Matters Personal.
correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
SOUTH BosToN, VA,
August 81, 1885.
The cold wave struck us Tuesday
night, and since then the temperature
has been exceedingly agreeable, after
the protracted hot spell, but no rain has
yet fallen, although signs pointed to
falling weather." as our farmer
friends sometimes express it.
The drought in Halifax is much more
serious than is generally known. |
don't suppose that more than three
iourths of the tobacco crop planted can
be relied on, and some place lower esti-
mates than this. Corn is being cut
down for forage, being worthless for
grain. Of course this is not general
and sweeping, but it is true in many
cases ! have heard Of. In some portions
OF the county rain of two days du-
ration has not fallen for over
a year. and the consequence is that
creeks. branches, and wells are drying
up. In some localities water has to be
hauled for family use and cattle have to
be driven long distances 20 slake their
thirst. In South Boston and at Hall
fax Courthouse several wells, which
heretofore were fed By bold and lasting
streams, have dried up, and while no
suffering is occasioned there is mucn
inconvenience.
RAILROADISTIC.
The plan for a railroad from Dur
ham, n. c., to Lynchburg, ria Rox-
boro', n. c., South Boston, Halifax
Courthouse, and through Campbell,
seems to have received boom recently.
Lynchburg heretofore has not been
able TO consider the matter, because Of
the effort to build the Southwest rail
road from that city, but the city re-
fused to subscribe to that road, and
now the Lynchburg and Campbell press
are speaking Of the Lynchburg. Hall
fax and North Carolina road in terms
OF hearty commendation. A charter
for this road was granted by the Legis-
lature several years ago. The people
of this county are earnestly in favor Of
it. 1t would divide Halifax at right
angles with the Richmond and Danylle
railroad and open up section Of coun-
try very rich. but now entirely cut off
from the world for the lack Of railroad
facilities.
The friends of the proposed road from
South Boston to Halifax Courthouse
are very hopeful, and the best iudg-
ment seems to be that the road can and
will be built. \ meeting Of the friends
Of the scheme was recently held at the
courthouse. Mr. y. T. Green was
called to the chair and made an earnest
speech in advocacy Of the road. Mr..
Wood Bouldln, Jr.. also addressed the
meeting, and referred to the past bright
days Of Halifax Courthouse and
how much she needed a railroad.
Major II. A. Edmondson. Captain
j. o. Chappcll. and Messrs. p. II. Car
penter and L. &. Watkins also made
practical and cheerful speeches about
the matter. and much enthusiasm was
manifested. A committee, consisting
Of Mcssrs Wood Bouldin. Jr., II. A..
Edmondson. y. F. ilankinS, Henry
Fdmunds. R. Holt Easley, and K. W.
Watkins, was appointed to confer with
the Richmond and Danyillc railroad.
and another committee, consisting Of
Messrs. W. K. Barksdale. 4. r. Green,
". y. Dickens. j. :. Easley. R. Holt
Easley. II. 4. Edmondson. j 0. Chap
pell. j. y. Bane, W. g. Stevens. VI. T..
Lacy. l.. c. Watkins. A. II. Farmer.
and A. X. Powell, was also appointed
to solici! subscriptions.
RELIGIOUS.
A wave Of religious feeling has pass-
ed over part of r.alifa1. Rev. j. E..
Hutson held >. revival at Buffalo church
recently, during which a large number
oil Conversions were made. The pastor,
Rev. W. p. Gray, baptized forty a few
days ago. Rev. William Slate. assist
+ ed by Rev. T. 5. Dunnaway. Of Frede-
ricksburg, and Rev. j. /. King, con-
Quoted a fruitful meeting at Grace
church. from which forty or fifty con-
version. are reported. Al Aaron :
creek, also, Rev. II. g. Crews met with
gratifying returns for his laborS in the
conversion Of some thirty or thirty
/ five.
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
A few days ago Ifr. Fulware Jones,
near Buffalo, while at work on barn,
was killed instantly by tier-pole fall
ing upon him.
DEATH or MRS. CHAMBERS.
Mrs. Fanny f. Chambers, a beloves
lady of this place. widow Of the late
\. b. Chambers. of Danyille, died al
her residence here Wednesday morning
after a long illness. She leaves tTo
little girls.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Democrats here are actively pre-
pairing for the great contest at the poll'
in November next. If General Fit
Lee visits Halifax during the campaigr
even he. accustomed as he is to popu
l,r demonstrations of esteem. will b,