Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-31
FARMvlLLE's FINE FUTURE.
Proposed Electric Works.
Reception, Hop, and Supper.


Correspondence of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
FARMvIIIE, VA, December 80, 1890.
We believe that the general impression
here and abroad is that the future prospect
of Farmville is bright one, and the evil
dences upon which the impression is
founded preclude its being erroneous.
TIE Town Council in special session last
night voted fifteen-year franchise to the
Par1nville Electric-Light and Power Com;
pany and in sixty days electric lights will
give forth their radiance to the crowded
thoroughfares of our busy town. This Will
be followed ut al early day by water-works,
supplied from one OF the best ana most
available springs in this section.
MR.. GILLIAM's RECEPTION.
PERHAPS never before has there been an
evening in Farmville more generally and
pleasantly spent by lovers of the dance
than was the last. There seemed to be
music and dancing everywhere, but no.
where was there more fun than that al
forded large number of beaux and bellies
at the informal reception held at the home
of orr tovnsman, Mr.. w. u. Gillian.
Everything for the comfort and amusement
of those present was provided for as far az
possible. Lgh. refreshments were served
and mirth and jollity were made to reign
supreme in the hearts of all. Very notice.
able on the occasion was tall, handsome
man of d,Sting'ie air that made him the
cynosure of all feminine eyes. This was
Colonel" Robert &. Porter, formerly the
pleasant and popular Bob" Porter, OF
farmyille. but now of Richmond with the
above title" Among Others present were /;
Misses Lizzie and Laura Pankey. Lille
Gillian. and Sallie Rice, OF Pamplin City;
Misses Clara and Pearl Cunningham, Sallle
Gillian, Lillian Whitehead, Lizzie David
son, Lizzie Morris, Pauline Barrow, Belle
Porter. Nora Rice. Miss Wainwright, Dir.
and Mrs. J. Il. Whitehead, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Morris. Messrs. j. X: cunningham,
and J. X. Beach. OF Lynchbqrg; Jim =
Cawthorn, J. ID. Allen, w. b. Beach, and
J. l.. Hart.
JUDGE IRVING ILL.
Hon. F. d. Irving. of the Circuit Court,
is quite i'll at his home here. Dr. d, W.
Nash, physician TO the penitentiary. who is
the old family physician, was summoned
here to SEQ the Judge. who pronounced his
patient very sick man.
Here's very remarkable thing: With
more than twenty million tons Of coal with
in two miles of our corporate limits, at
least two thirds of our citizens have been
without coal the past ten days, and but
for the faithful few who through the slush
and miro hauled wood to town doubtless
there would have occurred lnnumerable
frost-bites.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Z. T.. Lindsey, whose mother, Mrs.
@. ID. Lindsey, died on Christnas-day, re-
turned to his home in Richmond.
MIR. James l.. Putnev, formerly of this
place. but now of Keysville, is visiting
| friends here.
Mr.. Willie Davis of the Chatham Tribune,
| is paving his annual visit TO Farmville.
Miss Lillian Whitehead returned from
Pamplin accompanied by her friend Miss
Lillian Gillian.
Misses Myrtle and Edna Davis, two
| charming Farmville bellies who have beer
enjoying the holidays abroad, returned
homo Saturday.
Mr.. Thomas Woodson, OF Lynchburg
spent his Christmas with Prince Edward
| friends. -.
Mr.. ID. B. Blantou, of New York, is witt
| his father, Mr.. Q. w. Blanton, OF this place
The Normal School girls are returning t'
resume their studies to the close OF the ses
| sion IN June.