Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
LOOKING BACKW ARD.
THE HECORp OF THE PRESENT
YEAH, IL STANTON.
The Dark Side aud the Bright-Nuch
Ia he Thankful For-Thc BuiIdinu
ImproVcmcnts-Mnt I'm the
County-PoiiticnI and PcrsonaL.

STAUNTON, VA, December 2S-(Spe-
ciaL)-The past year has been a year OF
storm and stress for Stanton. The
dawn Of 1885 came with a wintry storm
without recorded precedent as regards Sc
verify OF cold and snow. and 40 long was
the icy blast protracted that for forty
days and forty nights the city had at
least one thing In plcnty-splendid sleigh
ing. This WAS fun for the boys. but dis
astrous 20 trade. Scarcely had winter
ceased lingering i'm the lap OF spring,
hardly had the robins nested again, be-
lore another stress OF circumstance en-
compasscd the city. and the plague and
pcstilence OF smallpox gave Stanton
another severe blow. For weeks trade
was crippled, and the great gulf fixed by
quarantine was terrible strain on the
city's trade interests.
Much money was actually outlaid by
the city and county in effectively stamp
ing out the disease. and much more loss
was entailed by the hampering Of bust
ness.
THE BRIGHT SIDE.
This is the dark side Of the picture
but the other side is CHEEKY and encour-
aging indeed. Failures I'm business cir
Giles have been comparatively few in
number ana triiling in amount. and once
again settled in her stride after much
Jostling in the early part Of the race of
the year stanton finishes the year
strong and in good shape for the next
heat-lSlG.
Ia I'LL
the past year has probably eXcelled any
previous one In her history.
Numerous elegant private residences
have been built and the grading and ex-
tension Of city streets have gone boldly
on.
Without doubt Richmond i'm the Jerer-
son and Staunton I'm the Masonic Tenn
pie have erected the two handsomest
public buildings finished i'm Virginia du-
ring the past twelve months.
The Odd-Fellows will In a short time
occupy their splendid new four-story
brick hall, and the roof is now on the
beautiful stone church which the congre-
cation Of 81. Francis Catholic is erecting.
IN THE COUNTY.
And the work goes bravely on I'm Au-
gusta, too. Her roads are being steadily
improved, and permanent iron bridges in
the year past have replaced Oh wooden
bridges. So that making the roundup
for the waning old years events with
all the bitterness there IS 10 he found
much more Sweetness and light"
The Rev. Or. Calisch. the distinguished
Richmond rabbi, was here a few weeks
ago and delivered a delightful Gisserta-
ton in the synagogue to a large attend
ance of Genules as well as those OF his
faith. This week the larger part Of the
leading Israelites OF this city together
with their families, occupied pews AT the
Second Presbyterian church, when It's
pastor the Rev. a. NJ. Cumming. preach
cd on THE Coming Of the Messiah
Messrs W. Baldwin Wayt. Walter HUI
linen. Jr Charles y. Eichelbergor. Ro-
bert @. Craig john y. Cochran. and Her
bert Smith. from the University Of Nir-
ginia; David J.. Fultz the baseball phe-
nom mon. from Brown University; John
j. Crowle. Jr. from Roanoke College;
Louis WITT and Hugh Mcllhany, from
and Lee University; Neal
from GEORGETOWN College. and.
Roger Wake. Kent Harrison. and Frs
kline Miller. Jr.. from the Episcopal High
School. Alexandria. ore here spending
the holidays at their homes.
Miss Lillian Arthur. of Washington, is
here visiting her mother. Mrs. Title Ar
tnurs ana MISS Jennie Mae Irth. OF .
Baltimore, is spending her holidays with /
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. j.. Peck. F..
az Montgomery Hail." the old home |
stead.
Mr. Asher Ayers is doing his Christ
mas vacation I'm New York city.
Mrs Jeb Stuart is enjoying a visit TO |
her daughter. Mrs. Virginia Pelham Wal /
Ter, Of Norfolk.
THE LEGISLATIVE CONTEST.
Hon. Harry D. Flood the Senator from /
App0mattoX. was In the city this week, /
n consultation with Mr.. \. G.. Braxton. /
counsel of Hon. g. W. Coiner, in Mr.. /
Coiner's contest with Hon. Mr.. Sims Tor
)ne Of the Augusta seats in the lower
branch Of the legislature.
Hon James Lindsay Gordon. Of New
York city. is in town this week. the
guest OF his brother, Mr. A. G. Gordon.
Mr.. Arthur II. Taylor. founder Of and
.ditor for years Of the Stanton Post
md the Stanton Daily News, leaves this
week 20 begin the new year as city edi-
or Of the Danviile News. Mr. Taylors
departure is regretted by many warm
friends here.
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