Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05
THE NORTHERN NECK.
Rnppahnnnock Association - Per-
sonnl Notes.-The Farmers.

sOunl Notes.-The Farmers.
CONFORM. KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, January 4.-(Special) -Rappahan-
mock church, in Richmond county, one
OF the oldest Baptist organizations In
the Northern Neck. has passed resoiu-
lions inviting the Rappahannock Asso-
citation to hold its annual meeting TINS
year with that church. The deacons'
report showed that Rappahannock church
has promptly met all OF its expenses
and obligations: contributed to the Home
and Foreign Mission boards and other
causes very literally. and closed the oid
year entirely out OF debt. besides adding
needed repairs to the church cdifice from
time TO time. That church is so large and
so centrally located that the association
could hardly find more suitable pace
for its great annual meeting.
Mr.. Carlton Walker. of this place. re-
turned home from Richmond city a few
DAYS ago. where he spent the holidays
with friends. His visit also included
Hanover and Henrico counties. where he
spent pleasant time with old friends.
DR. +. L. Ninde. County Treasurer,
and his deputy. Mr.. w. T.. Ashton, left
here last week on trip to the Atlanta
Exposition.
Mrs. James II. Peyton. one of the
DiAfrL NUTS VI tlliS HtlHANtlH0tt. mas
been critically i'll with pneumonia for
some days, and her recovery is considered
very doubtful.
The Law and order League Of King
George viii hold its first meeting Of the
new year on Monday next, at the court
house. The officers Of the organization
request full attendance, and give no
tice that business OF importance will be
brought 70 the attention OF the league
and acted upon at that time.
A "sociable' at the residence Of Mr.
John y. Peed, this county, on last Tues
day night, was one Of the most pleasant
and elaborate entertainments OF the sea-
son. goodly number OF young ladies
and gentlemen participated, and watched
out tie old year and watched In the
new
While l5-year-od Miss Gertrude Black
burn, Of Stafford county was visiting
friends in Washington. d. c.. recently.
Mr. Charlie Cloc. Of the same county.
called TO see her. and the two young folks
went out for q walk when q "bricht
idea occurred 60 them. They procured
'marrage-license. found minister. in
stead Of Santa Claus-it being Christmas
Eve-and We're made man and wife. With
ont taking friends or foes into their con-
hdence
Mr. Z. J. Smith. n prominent bust
ness-man Of Frodericksburg spent the
holidays at his country home, in this
county
Supervisor r. V. Snttles handsome
new residence in ihe lower part Of the
county, has been completed
Miss Imogen Tayloe. OF Wc.tnorelard
county, is the guest ~ the camry OF
Mr. William Tayloe, at Powhatan. this
county
Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Dickinson. N rs
sex. spent the holidays with relative.
here.
Miss Carrie c. Stuart. Of cedar
Grove" this county. viii spend the win
ter visiting relatives and friends IN New
York and other northern cities.
Mr.. Julian Stuart jones' n prominent
lawyer Of Baltimore. Ma, has been on
visit 70 relatives here for n week or
so cast. lie owns considerable real
estate in King George. and visits the
county occasionally 20 look after II.
Some OF the farmers here have availed
themselves Of the open. spring-iika wealth
er of late. ana grubbing. ploughing.
etc, have been in progress several DAYS.
Many who. early in the season. provided
themselves with beautiful sleighs. have
been disappointed 80 far. and are plough
Ing, Instead OF sleighing.