Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30
MECKLENBU BURG.
PUSHING WORK ON THE ATLANTIC
AND DANviLLE ROAD.
A Good Board of supervisors-The New
Academy-The Crops-Per-
sonal Notes.
tcouespoueepce o, the Richmond pIpatcn.l
CnAsr Guy. Va. June 20. 1899,

correspondence or inc iticnUouu biSpe'Su'l
CHAsn CRY, VA. June 90. 1889.
A large number of mules, carts. imple-
ments, aud laborers recently arrived here
by rail from South Carolina on their way
10 fulfil a contract of Smith h Henwood
on the Atlantic and Danville railroad IN
the eastern part of this county. The whole
route through this county ia now under
contract. and the large force employed
and the vigor with which operations are
progressing indicate completion OF the en-
tire line 10 Danville this year.
Our newly-elected supervisors qualihed
al last court. The board is composed OF
men OF intelligence and solid worth, and Is
the host the county has ever had. All the
colorcd candidates. for positions on the
board were defeated.
This has been a rainy month with us.
The earth is thoroughly soaked and the
cultivation of corn and tobacco greatly re-
tarded. The wheat crop harvested IS an
average one, the oats are unusually good.
Hay and vegetables are fine and abundant.
RAPIDLY GOING UP.
The Southside Male Academy, at this
place, is rapidly going mp. IL will DO the
only one under control Of the Baptist de-
nomination in this section, and viii be
valuable adjunct TO Richmond College.
Rev. J. II. Eewbill. the financial agent, has
been eminently successful. On next Ines
day the trustees will meet 10 elect profes-
sors for the Academy, and Professor II. ii:
Harris and DIR. G. II. Ryland, treasurer OF
Richmond College, have signified their
purpose TO be present on the occasion.
sfAHoNEITE.
Mr. c. c. Redick. recently appointed
postmaster here, is a thorough Malone
supporter. The bond required is SO, 1000,
To- % haar rrv u hp
pointee at our county courthouse is col
Ored man and a LangstOnite. HIS bond IS
the same as that at this place. 1T Is not an
easy matter for peripatetic politicians TO
furnish security based entirely upon real
estate for bond of any magnitude. There
were no complaints against the postmas-
ters removed. They come up to the Jeifer-
sonian standard Of honesty and efficiency,
but they were Democrats and hence de-
capitated.
Delegates will be appointed at July court
for the State Convention IN August.
MRTHoD1sTs.
Bishop 4. W. Wilson. of Baltimore. will
preside AZ the Methodist District Confer
ence to be held here on the 10th OF july.
The Bishop has lately had some experience
in missionary work in China and Japan.
This conference comprises eight whole
ana parts OF TWO fDtluiitNf Bfi1 llllt ~ III
churches. thirty-tye local and travelling
ministers, and a membership Of 1863 The
last report showed an average cOntrlbu-
ton Of S.. 10 for each member.
PERSONAL.
Professor Bennett Puryear, Of Richmond
College, was here this week. lie Is anatlye
Of this county and enjoys the honorable
distinction Of being the only one OF our
citizens who ever became the recipient OF
the degree of Doctor of Laws.
Miss Elise Coke. daughter Of John A..
Coke. Esq. Of Richmond, is here visiting
her cousin, Miss Alice Leclair Jeiiress.
The families Of Captain G. c. Scott and
Mr.. W. j.. Norvell, Of your city, are sum-
mering here.
Great religions reyivals have recently
occurred here and in Boydton. and one Is
now IN progress IN ClMksvllle: crowds
attend 30 hear the Jealous preachers.
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