The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

The Tobacco Product-South Boston's Boom
a Confederate Camp-Hymeneal.


South Boston. Va, Feb. 2s.-lSpeciall-
The longest spell of rainy weather for Febru-
airy within the memory Of the oldest in
habitant has visited us. The country roads
are almost impossible, and farmers have been
unable 10 do any of their early spring work.
The consequence is but little ploWng has
been done no oats and grass sOWn, ANA very
few plant beds burned.
The only farm work that could be done was
the stripping Of tobacco. And most of the
crop has been stripped. which inSures ITS carly
marketing The breaks of tobacco have been
good and prices unusually firm. The orders
held here for the largest manufacturers of the
country readily take all desirable grades. 10
say nothing Of that bought on speculative
account.
Many new buildings are in contemplation
and this branch of business Will start up as
soon as the weather viii permit. The Plan
tsrs' and Merchants Banks also the Bank Of
South Boston. VIII erect handsome buildings
10 be occupied by them to meet their ucreas-
ing business.
An effort is being made TO start a camp of
Confederate Veterans here. and meeting has
been called for next Tuesday for that pur-
pose There are many eX-Conitdewte- here,
among them Colonel Thomas ii. Owen. of the
Third Virginia cavalry, than whom no Drawer
man ever drew sabre; Lieutenant John NJ
Jordan. of the same regiment. Thomas irdAh-
ham, who was sergeant of courers for Cen
eral r. T. Lee. and whose horse General Lee
rode at the battle Of Sharpsburg. Captain j..
ID. Fry of the Seventh Tennessee. There Is
much good material here for camp and the
organization would give an impetus 20 slml-
lar movement all over the county.
Religious services have been held for the
past two weeks iu the Methodist church. The
pastor. Rev. j. ID. DE Shazo, has been assisted
by Rcys. " = Gum and j. ID. forkner. \
good deal Of interest has been manifested and
some conversions.
The movement in favor of no license for
har-rO0ms about which / wrote YOU ten days
ago, seems 20 have abated some. it was be-
gun with great enthusiasm by the leaders, but
Little Il heard Of IL now. The matter has not
been abandoned. but 1t is not making the
ialway that was al first anticipated
Rev. Richard. Mcuwalne. president Of
H4upden- Sidney College. was here tins week
il the interest of the college. lie IS DESTROYS
0. extending the usefulness OF the college
especially IN Southslde Virginia. In order 20
dl this he proposes that IN any county IN
which the sum of $1,000 is raised for the en-
d0Wment fund rs many students as wish from
That county shall have the privileges 81 the
college for the period of twenty-five years free
of Collegiate charges. He met with great sue
cess here. and raised within 500 OF the de-
desired amount. and expects 70 secure the
balance IN q short time
Tho event that is exciting society circles
now is tho marriage Of Dlr. Rufus Owen and
Miss Lizzie owen. which is TO take place 900
Black Walnut the home of the BRIDE mulh-
er March 9Th After a wedding the bridal
couple viii leave for an extended southern
tup Extensive preparations have been male.
ana 10 promises II be one Of the most elegant
Affairs old Halifax has known for long time.
The groom is a son of the late William L.
owen. who was one Of the most prominent
citizens of the county IN his day The bride
s, "A DAUGHTER of Mrs. Cmncla owen and the
hto John NJ Owen who was for many years
merchant at Black Walnut.