Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-08
cIAReMoNT'S CLEVER CLIMATE.
Superior to Florida or California-oVer-
land Voyage to Colorado.

Superior to Florida or taliiorhia-o'er-
land Voyage to Colorado.
CLAREMONT, VA, April 7.-(Special)-
Mr.. j. w. McAdam, of the firm of Nc
Adam & Donnelly, of your city, spent
several DAYS of last week in Claremont.
Mr.. Philip Mohr was called to Washing
ton a few days ago to the bedside or his
daughter, Miss Mary, bright young lazy
Of about is years who Is seriously Ill at
the Garfield Hospital there
Mr.. and Mrs Chester Belding, or Middle
town. n. Y, who have been spending the
winter in Claremont, returned to their
northern home this week. Mr. Belding
has been spending the winters here for
number OF years, and thinks our climate
far superior to that of Florida or CALI
fornia.
A number of gentlemen while strollins
through the woods near town the other
day came upon what appeared 10 be q
forsaken grave. Digging down few feeS
they came upon the bones of man,
probably of soldier hurriedly inferred
during the late war.
The PEOPLES party met yesterday at
Union church for the purpose OF making
an effort to strengthen their organization
by bringing their forces together. They
are very reticent as yet as to what stand
they will take in the campaign soon to
begin.
Miss Mary Smith, daughter of Mr.. John
Smith. of Mount Pleasant farm. which,
By the way, is situated Immediately op-
posite the scene of the original John
Smiths trials and trlbulations with our
aborigines, was married on Monday tn
Mr.. George Gath. of Cabin Point at the
residence of the brides parents.
Mr.. John Arnold. at present located at
Norfolk. Is visiting his father, Judge Ar
mold, at Waverly.
Postmaster Boyce paid a visit to HIS
Democratic friends in Richmond Wednes-
| day.
Many houses and buildings in and about
the town are being repaired and repainted-
| Strange as it may seem, there Is not
| laborer out of employment in Ciaremont.
A LONG TRIP.
On Monday Mr.. George w. Colby and
| family, of this place, will leave on a trip.
| which in this day of trunk-llnes " OF
| quite an Unique order. Their journey VIII
| be made i'm a covered wagon or ''prairie
| schooner" drawn by q trio Of oxen, and
| their destination will be at some point
| within the jurisdiction of Governor waite
| Mr. Colby has been contemplating triI
| West for some time. and Is OF the opin'
| ion that this Is the most enjoyable way
10 make the voyage. see the country az
| their leisure and time being no objec,
they will probably put In the whole sum
| mer this way. They, will take with them
| large tent, in which they will live wher
they go into camp. provender for theil
beasts. and provisions from themselves
| The route will be across Virginia into
| West Virginia. striking Parkersburg
! thence on 10 Toledo, and then on ths
national pike through the western States
Miss Nettie Blake has just closed q
very successful term OF school here, ant
has left for her home In Petersburg
Ground will soon be broken for an Epis
copal rectory at Brandon.
Miss Mary Campbell. OF New York, L
visiting her aunt, Mrs. James Boyce. OF
| River road.
The farmers all through the county ar
engaging In the truck business on quite al
extensive scale, and paying less attention
to the cultivation of peanuts than In for
mer years. 1t Is claimed that the season
here is few days later than in the Nor
folk truck district, yet II Is thought tina
early products can be placed In northern
markets In time to catch fancy prices
one farmer near here has potatoes al
ready as large as small hens eggs.
Mr. T.. Miller, ex-commander OF Han
=. cock Post, G. A. r.. and also forme
member OF the Town Council, died at tn
Soldiers Home, Hampton. on Thursda,
morning, and was buried here Friday af
ternoon at o'clock. the Grand Arm
taking active part In the burial services
Deceased was In his 65th year. He leave
a widow and children.