Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
ROANOKE COLLEGE, 42o SESSION,
Increased Number OF students-PolitcaI.
Personal, aud Social Note.

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SALEM, VA. September 15.--(Special)--
Roanoke College begun her forty-second
session Wednesday. September 18th. with
much larger attendance for the opening
day than she has had FOR years. Thirteen
States besides Virginia are represented. to-
gether with the District OF Columbia. In
dian Territory. and the far-distant land OF
Korea The new library annex is now
complete, and nearly all the books have
been arranged therein. Roanoke now has
a library the equal Of any other southern
college, both as regards the building and
number Of volumes contained.
Mr. Clarence T.. Strouse. Of this place.
who has been assisting Rev. Mr. Peters
in series Of revival services in the
southern part of the Bedford county, has
returned and reports ninety-hve con-
versions.
The City Council IS having new walks
laid on Academy street from the corner
Of Main to the handsome new school
building.
Captain T. c. Burdett. for years one Of
the best-known businessmen Of Salem,
has moved 10 Nashville, Tenn, where ne
Will reside in the future.
The Indications are that the campaign
I'm this Che SIXTH district will be very
spirited and aggressive one. but the con-
scnsus OF opinion is that Major Otey. the
Democratic nominee. will b. elected.
The contract for printing the life Of the
late Rev. John r. MOffett OF Danville, by
$. II. Thompson. has been awarded over
several competitors. 70 White < McClung
publishers, Salem. Va.
Rev r. W Hatcher Of Richmond Col
lege. and sister. Miss Ada, of Idaho are
the guests If their aunt, Mrs. G. Jones
Ligou. on Main street
Miss Sally Duval Of Richmond. who
has been visiting Mrs. o. j.. Oakley on
Broad street. has returned home.
The directors o. the Salem B.ildlng and
Investment Company az their recent
meeting accepted the proposition of the
Salem Improvement Company To decd
back lots purchased direct from the i'm
proven 1T company the latter company
agreeing TO cancel the notes Tor the third
payment. yet due.
Captain ". Griffin. OF the Jefr. Davis
Rifles, Company II. Second Virginia Keei-
ment, received "a notification the other
day from Inspector-General 10. Lane
Stern that he would be in Salem on the
18Th 70 inspect the local company.
Mr.. Rake Martin. one OF the largest
app.e-groWers in the far-famed Back
Creek country. and also one ~ the best
hIlOMl Ultl ID tllf' county. ulfl ltri week.
Of heart-,lisrase. and was buried In the
family cemetery.
Mr.. John H. Bear has been elected
president OF the salem Building and In
yestment Company vice l.. s. Strager.
resigned. Paul ). Davis, Esq. has hc,n
elected secretary and treasurer. an once
which has been vacant for Some time
Miss Lucy Lyons Lee. OF Alexandria
niece of General Fitz Lee, is the guest
of the Misses Burwei. AT their country
home. Glenmore.
The class IN bani-musc from the Jtff
Davis Rifles under the instruction OF that
skilled musician. Mr. Frank Carp-r. is
showing fine progress in martial airs
The JEFF. Davis Rifles VIII soon have
superior band OF twelve pieces. besides
possessing a very proficient drum-coru~
The Executive Committee of the Baptist
Orphanage at their recent meeting 49,
pointed d committee 10 proceed with the
connection Of the orphanaga sewer with
the city sewerage-system. according 10
the terms as prescribed by the CITY Coun-
Gil at their meeting September 9Th.
Mr.. John T.. Etchison. Jr.. Of Richmond.
was in the city Thursday.
Mr.. 7. H. Mayo Of Richmond, has
entered Roanoke College for the ensuing
session.