Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
THE ANCIENT CAPITAL.
New BuildinGs-LookiBg for Homes
Personal Points.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. OCTOBER 70
0Spec,all-Our town Is now, and has been
for some time. on steady and quiet
boom. More work Is in progress ana
everything brisker here than ever known
before. Every mechanic OF the place
Is busy, and n number OF workmen from
other places are here engaged In build
ing. All OF the houses being built are
substantial and attractive structures.
The planIng-mill and wood-factory or
Mr.. James Banks, near, the chesapeake
and Ohio depot has Just been completed
and was put into operation during the
past week.
Work will soon begin on the hospital
Inflrmary. and Mr.. Charles p. Griffin has
laid the foundation for his new store, on
west Duke of Gloucester street.
Mr. l.. W. Lane. Jr.. and Mr.. John w.
ZONES have about completed their new
houses. which are neat and substantial
structures.
Mr.. Edward Barney, the owner Of
jamestown Island, is having erected a
neat and comfortable frame residence
on the island, which will be occupied
by his manager Mr.. George Bedell. and
his family. The new building Is just
TO the east OF the ruins Of the old brick
mansion. and commands grand view
is fully three miles wide.
Rev. w. T. Roberts. of Bruton Episco-
pal church. went down to Norfolk this
morning expecting to return to occupy
his pulpit tomorrow. morning and night.
PERSONAL POINTS.
Mrs. Margaret s. Jones. who spent
much of her time the past summer near
Alton. has returned home. greatly I'M
proved.
Colonel r. II. Richardson. OF Hamp-
ton, is making a stay here on important
business. Colonel Richardson Is guest
at the Colonial Inn, Mr.. John Spencer's
new hotel.
Mrs. Maury. OF Richmond. Miss Mary
McCaw that was, is visiting DR.. and Mrs.
James D. Moncure. at the Executive
building. west Francis street.
LOOKING FOR A HOME.
Mr.. A. Z. Burton, of Belvidere, H., IS
here to-day looking at lands, with the
intention Of settling In this section. Mr..
Burton is a solid citizen of Northwestern
Illinois, and is the pioneer for large
number of families in this section who
are DESTROYS OF removing to the South.
Mr. George Bedell. the manager of the
jamestown estate, and who has been Sc
riously i'll for some time. Is very much
improved.
MIR. John Seymore, a well-known mer-
chant of our. town, returned last evening
from business trip to the capital city.
Miss Jennie Morecock, OF this town,
who holds a position in the Interior De-
partment. is now off on short visit 10
relatives in Fauquier.
Miss Willie Vest. who is now here on
visit. Is at present the guest OF Mr.
and Mrs John b. Spencer. Miss Vest
leaves shortly for New York, but will
spend much of her time during the COM
ing winter in South Carolina.
Rev. w. T. Roberts. assisted by his
charming wife. entertained at the rectory
last night the members Of the Brother
hood Of st. Andrew. The young gentle
men spent the evening very pleasantly.
Rev. Isaac Keller. president OF the
Grove City College, Mercer county. Pa,
and one OF the principal owners OF the
Kings Mill farm, on James river, is here
looking after his interests.
Mr.. Henri Mouquin, with his wife, has
Just returned from an extensive trip
abroad. Mr.. and Mrs. Mouquin are from
New York city, and have home at Hol-
lywood. about three miles out on the
Bigelows road. Mr.. Mouquin owns
largo farm there. and is now erecting
handsome new residence under the super
vision of Mr.. Alexander Probasco, Of
this town.
A well-known farmer from one Of the
adjoining counties stated to-day that the
peanut crop had been so badly damaged
by the continued drought that not more
than one fourth of a crop has been made.
Mr.. Jean Morris is out to-day after
severe spell OF sickness.
Mr.. Harvey Brooks. who has been down
for several weeks with fever,sis reported
little better to-day but yet very sick.