Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
ON THE S0UTHSIDE.
FARMvILLE DISTRICT REPUBLI-
CANS HAVE BEGUN ACTIVE WORK.
Lamb Censured-Chapter of the
Daughters of the COnfederacy Or
gpnized-A Delightful At Home
The Lunenburg Prisoners.

FARMvILLE, VA, March 2S.-(speclaL)
Farmville District Republicans have be-
gun active work already. and are holding
meetings from time to time. In a meeting
held here this week Edgar Allan was
heartily endorsed, while Chairman Lamb
received severe censure.
An association has been formed in this
place, and chartered under the name or
the Farmyille Riding. Driving. and PARK
| Association. 1t is composed OF some thirty
or more of the towns most substantial
citizens, and will be maintained for their
exclusive pleasure. A large tract OF land
has been purchased by the association,
and fine raee-track is being laid off.
The officers are: W. G. Venable. president;
j. b. Wall. vice-president; A. A. Cox,
]. S. Whaley, w. w. Jackson, DR.. w.
L. Anderson, and Il. L. Morris, directors;
Il. Z. Robertson. secretary and treasurer.
DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERATE
A number OF Farmyille's loyal and pa
triotic women met this week at the home
of Mrs. r. S. Paulett, on High street,
and organized chapter OF the Daughters
Of the Confederacy. Fourteen names we're
enrolled, and the following officers elect
ed; President, Mrs. Henry Ed
munds; Vice-President. Mrs. James
l.. White; Corresponding Sec
rotary, Miss Bette Johnson; Recording
Secretary, Mrs. Samuel w. Watkins;
Treasurer, Mrs. r. s. Paulett.
1t was decided that this federation shall
be known as the Appomattox Chapter
OF the Daughters OF the Confederacy. All
widows wives. mothers. sisters, or Iineal
descendants of men who served honorably
In the army or navy OF tina Confederate
States or those women who gave aid and
comfort to Confederate soldiers during
the war, are earnestly asked TO become
members Of this society.
CHARMING AT HOME.
Miss yickroy, OF the State Female Nor
NAL School faculty. was at home to her
friends Thursday afternoon In a charm
ingly-informal manner. The decorations
were exquisite and appropriate. and were
made OF johnquls and hyaclnths. with
their first fresh fragrance OF springtlme
The daintiest refreshments were served
Among those present were Mrs ~ e.
Venable, Mrs. Portia L. Morrison, Misses
Lula and Nettie Morton, Robbie Berkeley
Littleton, Hunt, Eubank. and Bette
Johnson.
IN GOOD SPIRITS.
Solomon Marable. the negro convicted or
the murder of Mrs. Lucy Jane Pollard
In Lunenburg, on the lith OF June last,
was brought from his cell yesterday into
the bright sunlight, TO have his photo
graph taken. Solomon appeared 10 be in
the best Of spirits. and laughed and chatted
with the photographer and his guards
He passes most OF his time playing on
q Jew's-harp or singing aloud the old IA
miliar hymn entitled. Are You Ready
for the Judgment-DayT
Mary Abernathy and Pokey Barnes are
also In glowing spirits, and express TO
every one who sees them their full conf
dence OF acquittal when brought to trial..
Mrs. l. II. Richardson. who has been
visiting In Lynchburg for the past month.
returned home Thursday afternoon last.
Miss Nettie Morton Is In Richmond.
visiting In the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Cunningham.
Miss Maddie Ford, one Of Martinsviie's
most popular bellies. Is on visit here to
her friend. Mrs Eugene A. Richardson.
Miss Matte Drinkard. OF Pamplin City,
returned home last Wednesday. after q